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C|e?0iiWic(^uim\ . h EDITED BY ti BAM'L W. MELTON JOHN L. MILLEB. YORK VILLE, S. C. J, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1855. * KINO'S MOUNTAIN CELEBRATION. S T? Ansvti.a* will be found the proceedings t Alt illtV ttlV4 ?VSWW?a?| ? ? m of the Committee of Arrangements, in a meeting s held on last sale-day. There was a pretty full at- t tendance of tho Committee, besides a number of our < citizens, who manifested a lively interest in the dell- ? beiatlons of the meeting. An estimate of the pro- < liable cost of the celebration was submitted, and we regret, that the fund subscribed, is yet insufficient to ' defray the expenditures. Several Committees in the ' District were not represented, and it is possible, that ] there arc subscriptions not yet reported. We had earnestly hoped that districts would have reported their action to our Committee, prior to its meeting; it would then have been enabled to adopt a general ! plan of the celebration. We know this delay on the | part of our neighbors, has not been intentional, but ! it has embarrassed our Committee; as it will be im- ! possible for them to determine the amount to he expended. until they know the amount invested. But j we are ever disposed to look on the bright side of the picture, and trust the necessary fund will be secured ^.before tho 4th of October next. If not, we will have to graduate the scale of the celebration, but still conduct it 011 as grand a one, as the state of the finances will admit. Our friends in the country are requested to refer to the resolution adopted by the Committee in relation to donations of provisions. Although the sums subscribed in this and the adjoining Districts may be sufficient to defray the expenses of the Barbecue and the other charges incident to the programme of the day's exercises, still a heavy burden rests upon the ^ 7 ! a1. wa l.Arvn tit KOO citizens 01 our x/imuv;i mnvu gather up nml boar off bravely. Many, we know, have doomed themselves unable to contribute largely in money, who are ready to furnish their quota in provisions of various kinds. These subscriptions would be as readily received as if given in the coin itself, and would answer the same end. We hope, then that no one will fail promptly to notify the Committee as to the amount they desired to donate; and on the day appointed bring forward their offerings. Every such contribution will save the expenditure of money now in the hands of the Committee, and enable them greatly to diversify the entertainment. lint, speaking of diversifying, reminds us that we have an appeal to make to the ladies : for to them we must look for an abundance of those indispensable kuick-naeks and ' without which the table comforts would be dull and uninviting. From the general fund on overwhelming quantity of broilel meat , cold bread and such-like edibles will be provide 1: but those should be only drops in the bucket. The kind hearts, nimble fingers, culinary skill, and genuine patriotism of the ladies of York District and of the other Districts and Counties adjacent to the gi ound, are all earnestly called into requisition to till up the tempting bill of fare, and make it a banquet Worthy of the occasion. To this call we are sure they will just as earnestly and promptly respond. In 1780 the women of the Carolinas nobly offered up their brightest and best jewels at King's Mountain; surely the women of J800 will be equal to the call made upon them, and send up to the -pot a generous evidence that the good old leaven is yet abroad and that, when the occasion comes, the jewels will still be found sparkling as brightly as ever. Almost every family or at least every neighborhood will send their wagons and tents?let the ladies see to it that their share of the good work goes along with them. And if possible, let them by all moans grace the occasion with their presence, and in their own inimitable way do the honors of the day. We haven't room to say more this week. The Committee will delay final action until the early part of next week, in order to ascertain the exact amount subscribed abroad. Meantime we trust our neighbors will be prompt in making their reports. TO OUR READERS. The readers of the Exormrn will find in another Column a full and candid statement, by the Editorin-Chief of this paper. of a difficulty which occurred recently between ourselves and the editor of the ; Yorkville Citizen." In opposition to our feelings as well as our previous cotirso#we have been compelled to take this step in order to preserve ourselves front ! the unworthy imputations contained in his false and garbled statement. And since we have thus devi- j ated. we a.-k tobe permitted io use the occasion for ; the purposes of a further explanation. Some of our readers are aware that for the past three months our paper and ourselves have been ' made the object of an incessant fire through the columns of the and that duriug this time we have preserved an unbroken silence. In his zeal to injure us and to subserve bis own selfish purposes, the ostensible editor of that paper with his coadjutors n the work of slander and abuse, has made a sicklv effort to dignify it into a great political controversy; when the readers of the Exqi'inm know that our columns have not afforded the slightest ground for such j an is.-ue. So far from being a political controversy, the opposition to us and our paper, commenced and persistently waged against us by Mr. Rice, is and has been of a purely personal and private character ?instigated by a mean and contemptible desire to benefit himself at our expense, under the belief, as ' he has himself said, that "every lick the Enquirnr struck him brought him into notice and got him more ' subscribers." Finding that such an endeavor would ' be fruitless, he again changed his tone and began to attack and traduce our private character, and since ' this has been promptly and effectually resented, he and the lying niiniouswho follow his bid and wallow witli him in his filth and slime, have sneakingly sought to raise against us the cry of , From the date of the first issue of the Enquirtr until our relations of personal friendship were, by himself disturbed, we continued to manifest towards Mr. lliee the kindest feelings and repeatedly extended to hint acts of sympathy and encouragement. We then conceived him to be an honest, industrious and deserving man. and, knowing at the same time, we frankly confess, that his success would not in the least militate against our prosperity, we gave nun t Constant evidences of our amicable feelings towards hiiu. In more than one instance, we sent to him orders for job-work, when it would have bceu easy to have fulfilled the order in our own office. He came to us repeatedly for counsel in the management of , his paper, which he obtaiued freely and to the best of our information. At one time, when the pnblica- ! tion-day of the Citizen was changed, we advised the step, and gave hi in the liberty of using our local editorial-items a? his own and without attaching any credit to the Enquirer. The columns of his paper will show that he availed himself of the prirelege. In hisubsence, in search of subscribers, onr Publisher was scut to put his paper to press and make up his mails. Repeatedly, when, on account of the illhealth of one of his compositor, lie was unable to b- ' sue his paper in due time, we extended aid to hint j gratuitously. A part of the issue, in which the first ! attack against us was made, was put in type, in ac-, cordance with our directions and gratuitously, by the 11 compositors of the Enquirer office :'and (he vers/ arti- j ete. in ichick our motives (cere tint impugned and our | I acts held up to public disapprobation, was actually set i I in type by our vtcu compositorDoes this look like ! > persecution? We do not arrogate to ourselves any . 1 credit whatever for these acts of kindness; and we I only mention them as evidences that we have not ex- j? hibited any opposition either against Rice or his pa-1 g per. IJ i I The pretext for this unrelenting opposition, we now, is sought to bfc found in the publication of the tmous communication from Shelby. Wc may peraps have been guilty of an unwarrantable indiscrcion in publishing that article ; but we were not responsible for the authorship, we expressly condemned ts tone, and, if we had been applied to in the propt terms, would readily have given the name of the tuthor. Under the circumstances we did not feel at iberty to decline the publication. The citizens of shelby had been grossly maligned by the editor of lie Citizen, simply because they did not choose to subscribe for his paper; and for the further reason, ts he himself told us, that persons in Cleveland bounty had hired him to this abuse by the promise cf a number of subscribers from the surrounding country, between the citizens of which and the people of Shelby a bitter opposition had for a long time existed. The article came, too, not from Mr. Newson. but from a gentleman known to the people ol Yorkville as one of the most respectable and sub?it-i oinvaUn.i Oximtv Tt ia Vnnvvn thai aiUUllill iiivii ill \ tcmuim vvutM^. .w , mifch of the prosperity of our town depends upor our amicable relations with the inhabitants of this section of North Carolina ; and if one of the journals of this place prostituted its columns in gross a buse of these people, and the other refused to gran them a means of defence, we thought it probabh that thereby our bt.-t interests would not be great 1; | subsewed. Before determining to publish the nrti , cle, we held a conference with Mr. Rice, read the ar | tide to him. and then told him if lie would make i full apology, which he consented to do. the difficult; would be avoided. When we afterwards, however felt it to be our duty to make the publication, w informed Rice of our determination, and as so?>n a j the article was in type gave him a proof-sheet in or ! der that he might have ample time to write a reply, fo his next issue. We assured him that tlie publicatici j was made with no intention, on ouv part, to injur him, and asked that our kind relations should no thereby be disturbed. But enough of this. The article has been publish ed, nud we arc by no means convinced that in doin so we acted contrary to our line of duty. We ar sure that this man Rice, in view of our kindnesst and what he knew to bcour motives, would >till hav appreciated our bearing towards him and preserve in return a kindly bearing towards us, if he had 10 listened to the envenomed and slanderous tongue < our personal enemies. Theseindividuals. in order t , bring us into a contact which they knew we a< ger tlemenmust loathe, and to subserve the base and ma 1 ' ' 1.1 1 ' iignant purposes which nave ruukicu m i-.vn nv.... for years but which a sense of personal in?ceurit had kept tliere, dormant, whimpered, toa-l-likc. int his car their cowardly counsels, and dracked hit down to an equality with themselves aial to a low an servile subserviency to their purposes, l'er ides thei persot.al enmity, they are shrewd enough to kn-o that when the waters are troubled, the mire and tiit ami dregs of society, which in times of quiet re?t a , the bottom, rise to the surface and f--r a time give col. to the entire mass. In order thus to create excite ment and engender political divisions amongst u? ; they took a common rumor for their text and charge I the Fiiyairtr with the advocacy of a party, when n< I a line in our columns can be adduced to support th : assertion. If they are honest in theiropposition, wli ! do they not attack the principles agaiiot which the 1 profess to wage a war ? We can truly say ? ? h<n \ n-rer >/< 1 h>st a tutmcriln'r Ki/ <id >nlr,,r,iri/ in <.nr f-i/" i i.f the tIortri?f.i >\f Kn>-V' //< in<j?.?m. We have neve i in our columns cordially endorsed these doctrine^ an. i then, when we ascertained that ourconipetitor w--ul I not take issue, turned round and spirted out the vile| abuse at the very party with which we had declareI our alliance. We have never yet as the conductor ! ofa public journal a.K-]>ted a politienl c-mr.-e. - wrig 1 gle-1 inan-1 wriggled out" again, with the -letermina 1 tion to stir up opposition to a competitor and fee! upon his earnings. We have never bewailed the b-< ! of subscribers ->n account of the advocacy of Know j Nothing principle** an-1 then endeavored meanly t j impute the same principles to another paper an-1 a-i I vise the discontented to withdraw also from it thci patronage. j Our opinions arc our own : an-1 for them we art | responsible to no man or community --f men. W< cheerfully accord to others the right of a free annutramrnelle 1 belief: an-1 in turn assert it for ourselves. If. as the editors of a paper, we seek tmake these opinions pu'-lic ami thereby proselyte others, we are then amenable. and n -t until then.? An-1 if at a time when greater i-.-ucs are before the country demanding a united an-1 harmonious action, we choose to hold issues of trifling significance in abeyance, and lend over influence to the promotion of a common cause, who can question our right ?? We do not mean by this to indicate that we are at heart in favor of the Ameriean party. As we have before laid down our position, we belong to no party, and intend to continue untrammelled hy party tie? ol any kind whatsoever. <">ur party is now ti.it of the South, an-1 our principles directed to the salvation an-1 permanent happiness rf our own section of the Union. If any one who now patronizes our paper takes offence at thi> cree l, they are at 1 > ertv t-.-discontinue their patronage. Of these sub-editors into whose linr.d- Mr. Rice has placed his paper. and who nre thus employing the press as a moan* of traducing private character ami outraging every honorable sentiment, we have a word to say. Personal enemies, afraid to meet uin an open, manly contest, and utterly wanting in every characteristic which marks the gentleman and man of honor, they cowardly skulk behind this miserable tool, and supplied with the invincible protection which his insignificance and blackguardism affords. let fly at us. and arc ready to aim at others, their shafts of ahu-e and vile detraction. Well they know that their real character* are too well known in this community to affect the standing of any gentleman : hence their fear of the public eye. and hence their hiding place. We take no exception to any one writing for the Citizni newspaper: but we do cry out against the thrusts of a midnight assassin, and ask such, if they have left a single remnant of honor, to attack us openly and in the face of day.? Otherwise we must brand them thus publicly as cowards. and utterly beneath the notice of gentlemen. We promise our readers that, except perhaps for the purpose of explaining his and our connection with parties, we shall in the future pay no attention to the Citizen newspaper or its editors. They are at liberty now tocoutinue their tirades against us without fear of Intolerance : and as essential cowardice vaunt? most loudly when there is least danger, they will doubtless use the prive'.ego. Against blackguard* ism on the one hand, and low-tlung cowardice on the other, we can have no defence save in confidence and support of an intelligent and high-minded people. THE BEVIEW AT SMITH'S. We were in attendance at Smith's old-field on Thursday la<t, and *.itne-sed the parade, manoeuvres, evolutions and performances at large of the 34th Regiment, S. C. M., there congregated for the purposes of a "general muster." The day was of course almost insufferably hot. but availing ourself of a small strip of the "boundless contiguity," we managed to get the benefit of the entire performance. With the exception of one orktwo movements which were imperfect in consequence of a want of room in the field* all the evolutions were fully up to the standard of militia excellence. Col. McCorkls made his appearance handsomely, aud, with the assistance of Lieut. Col. Walker and Maj. Whitksides, performed his part of the programme admirably. After the review was ended, several addresses were iiade: but our post of observation was not sufficienty near to give us a hearing. We ought not to omit to mention the fine appearmce of the "Yorkville Dragoons," who mustered a oodly company, and under the command of CapC our* made the moat conspicuous part of !*? m wjr mm ? J the display. We have regretted to notice an iudiffer encc on the part of our young men towards the per I mancnt equipment of this corps ; and we have ap prehended that this attempt to organize a volunteei ; company in Vorkville would also prove a failure.? . We were pleased to notice, however, that the gallnu bearing of the "Dragoons" made quite a favorahli I impression, and won not only the good opinions o I all but the names of o sufficient number to secure i I 1 permanent enrollment. We trust the members wil not flag iu their efforts, butprcpare themselves toap pear in good trim and fine spirits and both by thei efficiency and gallantry represent old York at th ! Celebration. Keep the ball in motion. MB. SIMMS' LECTURES. Wc are pleased to be able to announce, on the au thority of a notice in our advertising columns, thn the distinguished Poet and Novelist of our State, W> Gii.morf, Simms, has consented to include Yorkvill in the tour on which he has for a time boon engage and will deliver the first of a series of Lectures, i this place, 011 Tuesday evening, next. The subje< 1 of this Lecture is the " Ante-Colonial History i South Carolina"?a field of research hitherto almo.< unexplored, hut rich in romantic and thrilling undents and peculiarly inviting to the earnest and ii * telligcut student. We trust that the people of our town will he read ' to pay a hand-oir.e trihute to the genius learninj 1 and eminent reputation of our distinguished fellev " ' citiz-'ii, and hv a lively appreciation of hi- vuluah! 1 l:il?:irs extern! to him a hearty and justly-merite k . welcome. The highest encomiums have heen awari ' i ed hv the prcs? of everv section of the State wliei . the Lectures have been delivered, and fn nt tins testimonials as well as from our own knowledge < the ability and peculiar fitness of the author Ibrli I task, we hazard nothing in promising our citizens II rare intellectual treat, entirely worthy of their pa 0 ronageand the ino-t enlightened appreciation. 1 Notice of the second, thir l and perhaps the foiu t : lecture will he given in due .-easoii. I* } - -taw**- ? A NEW ENTERPRISE. p I p : In the midst of a niuititude of .uher duties. la: ' week, it entirely escaped ourmind to call the reader c ! attention to the Prospectus of the " Kx\mini:i:.' i new naner about to he started in Colninhia by <u ^ frii-ml ami brother-of-thr-|iiil!. W m. P>. -T ii n- r : r l!.-?j.. former!v > 1" the C"// /???'//i. It will I n foiiml on tin- fourth page i f tin.- i-.-ue. | It give- u- c-peeial ph-n-ure i-neo again to grei t. the eutraiieeof Mr. .P.iin-io\ into the circle of ml ^ i i l.il life. ami t-? extern! t-> liim ill this. a- in ev?-i .. other enterprise in wliieli Ik- l.a- been mgag< ,Jt ,,i en -lial Wcll-wi-hes. We have known him a- an e-i n n-r f<-r - ural year-: an I we call iiuth:u'lv -ay < ,j him ti.at. a- a Tric-l ami f.ithtn! jouihaii-f. a -ki!fi j. wrin-r. ail imlepcmk-nt thinker, ami a ?. n,. ! tmlreli; h'e politician. he i- n -t --.-.n-a--i ! h\ ay nieliil er i j the craft ill the St.-I ic. I he /' nil l?0 a hale t - -me ami wvll-cnitcil journal, an I in every rc-p<? will eoinmeli-l it-elf t-> the pntro|i..g<' of the intel! : I'voj.le of S hp. far--linn. Such a j i; ?.? wi supply a want, an-1 we feel an a-.-in inoe that the ei j I terprisc to which it will owe it- origin will he rcwar{ c'l with complete -lieee-s. We-hall t ike ph-a-urv i ; receiving ami lV.i war-ling -iib-ci-intnii-. WiW v HARPER'S MAGAZINE. v ' The September i - - lie of Har|<'-r" i- in evei re-pert equal, if let hevoii-l. its |-re-leee---r.-. F r r of all. are four lea-lino p iper.-, .-plemii-lly ?ml pr< r fu.-cly illu-trate-i: entitle ! severally Picture-< il the Ktm.-ian.-: Something ahoiit M--?pi;t-- : liar! 1 Priming ami Printer- : ami four chapn-i - - f '!'! t Newe-.nu-." I?y Til\< ki.i:w:" Tl.?-n fol' -w-artick 1 on tiie following -uhjeet-: What we Prink : Wh - our Mini-ter-ii-ln't ma: i v : the Buccaneers <-f ll - Spani-h Main: the Ju-Igc'- Daughter: V- ur Hea'tii -i Millv Dove: M-'tithlv Ik-copl of f'urr--iit Kvent 1 j Literary Notice-. K-litor'- Table. K lit- r - Ka-y-el.aii s K lit-'i*. prawer : Mr. Slim - Kxperieiicc at S< at -1 hainorou- ilhi-tiati-ui-: ami the Fashion* f -r Sej I temher?with illustration- of 1! pie-Mian c-'-tuine - J Price ?o?// iiyr ami the K>\o tnnt: f->r SI. Put r li-ho'l by Harter x Brother*. New V- ik. t j BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE. i We are in k-hte-i to the American PuMi-herI Me-srs LEi.-.v.vnn Si-ott x f>>.. for the Aupi.-t mini her of Blaekwoo Ik K lin! nr.' Magazine. with t!i folh-wing table of content-, viz :? T!.?- Baltic : 1 7. lidec. a 11 -mano-?Part IX: N -te- .n f"-?na la ami the N- rth-w??t S: of A-uoric i.?Pari Y the Imperi i! Policy of Ka--ia.?Part 11.: Mr. War rou'f IJIack-t'-uo : Modern Light Literature?Scn-not ' the AVal\ the < "ul.il.Ot. an i tin- ?'-i.tVivin - : I!it? 1 i<:j Suffering* of Russia tV'-in the M ir?by an Eye-wit 1 in-.-.- : The Stc'i v <>f the Campaign?writuuin a ten in the Crimea?Part IX. will be observed tha the greater portion oi' tni* number treat* the ??1! absorbing subject?the war with Russia. For cor rect, forcible an 1 lucid expositions of tlie Couduc and j-r*gre?s of thi* struggle. / i* u .!!, invaluable. Ti.e riv of the C .mpaicn" ai graphically written. : n 1. : < c e wh t.;k-.* int-re* in the subject, are alone w r.h the pri.-e . f th Magazine. Price .> . Sub-aiber* to the IlNsit int:; will be supplied at ?-. ? ?? POLITICAL PARTIES. There is so much good .- iin-i seas: in the fellow ing extract from an edit -rial in the r S':n>ln-i that we earnestly coir.tuvnd it : > the peru*'i! --f ou readers. TheeJit-r was n-t making uiickle-ad abou nothing.*' when he penned that article, an 1 if w< mistake not. he has boon very successful in *howin| that some others were guilty of that indiscretion.? The proceedings of the State's Right, Anti-Know , Nothing Democracy, and of the Know-Nothing Par ty. called forth the article. I: advocates the tru< policy of "standing aloof from entanglements wit! either party, and when the time f..r aeti-n - f ant arrives, holding fast t" your integrity at. 1 f-dl-iwii,-. the dictates of your own unbiassed honest con-ciem ces, without resj>ect t-. parties." >n our first page may be found the resolutions o! , the .States Rights. Anti-Know Nothing Democracy ol South Carolina. These, we have* seen it vuiruelv ini tiuiated. are to be followed up and en 1< r-ed by u meeting of the great unr-. .-If.-h if n>..t unwashed Democracy of Richland : after which it is supposed, the fever will become a countiy disease and each little settlement politician will become the author of some famous rampant Know-Nothing or Anti-Know Nothing platform and string of Resolutions. Then what ' a glorious time our Metropolitan. City. Editors and ' Publishers will have?some of whom profess to believe that a ' little learning is a dangerous thing." ' kc. One paper, it is speculatively thought, will be I patronized, because it is tht ORGAN of the yamj and has more vtnd than discretion : another because. ! forsooth, it is nu.re rabid and fiery than any other i ... 1 U . ?:.. li- Ai-?4n r.f ilio f.nr.r.S'tii.Tl . tni.fl.tr j uuu vrrv ; because it is a wishy washy, milk and water, fish. llesli and fowl utict paper : and the poor reader, t.ej tween newspapers and politicians wiii he mistified, ttcaiHf ed and begulleJ, until he will probably follow j in the leading strings of some designing ranter and , lose his own honesty and integrity. ; But it may be asked what would we haTe the peo! pie to d? ? We say, by all means, stand aloof from ! entanglements either by word or deed, with either i party, and wlr n the time for action of any kind ar! rives, hold fast to yonr integrity and follow the dici tates of yourown unbiassed honest consciences, withj out respect to parties. If you have became identified already with any party, you may take it f >r granted that yon arc not. what every man should be. both indrprndtnt and uiJ-vi*4<d: and therefore, in o ir opinion you should at once set yourself right by dissolving the shackels that bind you. More Anon. Somewhere in this issue may be found the platl form of the Know-Xothing party of this State as laid : down at their recent Grand Council in Charleston.? We haTe not time for making any extended comments thereon this week, but it is not too late yet, and the foregoing remarks hare a capacity to cut with two edges, and are applicable to both parties. But it may be said that the people woulJ like to know our position, whether for or against any particular itm, &C. This might be regarded and treated by some as a prtfiny curiosity, instigated by a sort of meddlesome disposition on the part of those who are anxious on the subject: but we are bound to look upon it in another light and to respect it as an innocent desire of one friend to ascertain the political &Ui and tenet* of another. W MR' J Therefore, responds?, in anticipation, to the sup. posed questions, we h?T? to say that we ride a hobby of our own and whenever it does not suit us to travel in company with others, we take an indepemlr ent road of our own. We are a States Rights resis. tance South Carolinian, to the core, and we arc det termined to preserve our integrity and stand by ready to net at any time, in any way that will promote e the harmony and well being first, of South Carolina f ?second of the entire South?thirdly of the whole j United States. We are opposed to everything that militates against the harmony and unity of the .State, and hence wo are opposed to raising any party issues - other thau the great States Rights issues already r existing. We arc bound to no party but this, and to it we are ccincutcd by a tie that we consider indissoluble, except by death. FROM EUROPE. The arrival of the steamer Canada brir.gs us Liv' crpool dates to the 18th of August, with the follow ing particulars ni^ relation to the progress or the '* war:? ''Theallied fleet destroyed Sweaborg on the lltli, inflicting great loss upon the Russians. Their own " loss was trifling. The Russians, under Liprandi, * had attacked tin*nllied lines along Tchernayabut hail been repulsed with lo-s. Tlie final bombardment of t Scbastopol is fixed for the 17th. During the bom1 burdinent of Swtstborg. a fire broke out which lasted 1 for forty-live hours, and exploded many of the magazines and stores of projectiles. Notwithstanding ^ these di-a?tors, the place had not surrendered. The '' allies ha 1 h.st only -ixty men wounded and none r* killed. 0 On the Ibth in-taiif. fi.Ofl) Russian?, under Lipran; di, attacked the lino- of the allies nioiig the river | Tclori. lya, but altera eoutcst of five hours, in which 1 ' tl.ey lost "?.iiiin in killed and Wounded and ll'O pri1 | sutlers, they were munpeTTed to retire. Tlo-y were ' j in full retreat before the French reserves were ! brought up. The h-.-s of the allies is not stated. A despateh fi*1 *tii St. Petersburg states that tlort-clia' Itolf has orders to turn the Russian fleet in case Sebast..]e>l tails. The Russian? had completely inve-t'' ed Kais. ;n.d had cut If all communication with Hi zcroiitit. Turkish reinforcements were going out. The I.011 Ion Post says unexpected events may lie -t looped for. which it i< *wppo-ed refers to the secret ! expedition.*' ' A letter fi'o'ii I'iris. the Itfli'iii-fmt, irive? toe f>1ir lowing ti'diricnl gos-in. also detailei. by other wrw tec-: At a ministerial ?.(>..- la-i t.iglit one of the Princes -aid, "Marshal, it eatuiot la.-1 : the w.ir is surely t unning it- e..ut>e an 1 di-.di:,rg'tig it- It" ii?ti? the broa l waters of opinion, a- tie- mountain tof.j rent flow.- toward the sea." "(' !>i j?ut. /?' /, : /Viw." was the on!v reply. I'.Ut V ivll.iv VI 'I will. l\ l\h...!t'? 11 > ; I * 1 i - t 111 IIy .-1 t.. t!i.? - Ji .int? til ' : !! Italyi- i i;.?- f ir : i :-e. tr I !<>? \v that a- late i- tliv J-'it!; lit' .lulv. >1 u-ha! : I! i'let-ky winte t tii?- A!i.-t.Viii.i-i?-i tint tieKnij'ivi \v:i- :i!r> t.iy -nt'ikim/, ami w.iiihl -1 t! v. *' witlinllt tlii- in- -I ft '-rj- tie |i|fi-:ii!:inli?. I.f ill :t ll 1.!: / '. ! I: iv, a J.?Tfi i t.jv J- .;k-t *"i- !:? :ili lV:<-< : Ii:_-Ii in I! eh-t-kv'- :iriny. wl.ioli -ay- w<- e\j.e? t :: . .' ui r.ii w-ir. I'm:- :i iv .: 'I tin- ant itmi i-. hef.*ie Octntivr. '* i Tn ti - .tsi)i!-xi - i h-.ve w 1. -vii l"i.j ciijr.? t < >nr Klnj i-r -r In- !' : ti it timn tie-f'r-t. I'very* thitijr w.*rk-t-.jretln-r. :i? it w.-re. -jn-n: i;\ I'm hi- em!-. ami In* i.? Hilly w.-iirin-/ fi.rthi- c??n-iiiiiiiimi ti"ii t'**i him-el; ; '.- tin- tteM. I t i! y**u An-l tri:i will -n 'ti he "in1 |.i'ti ! It i!y tin- lie!'I ?f |. 1'ittle. "Aii i '?I .! Me-1. t'iti linjt my frier 1 -n l-Iotily j iiiiin-.' tij' in h:- enthu-ia-tie r'ati?- K'nu "J 11 Itniiie ntii'i' lin'ii- ' tl.f l title nt'tlif Km|iiri'." Am ther letter. prc'lii-tii:*: the -atne. -ay-: "A Fn-tieii iirmy will lati'i at tin- ni'.iitli -if the I'anuhr. 'i.i*! a |.*.wert'ill Ii'iiii*:1*trati..ii wiii I.* inele i.'i'n-t y | tin- l!u--i.iii tToiitii-r. N'a;. .1i..n ui'.i !* i I th'- t* in j*fi-?i.ii: it w ill e-n-i-f !' 11 ?.tithi Fia-m-h with ''aii|i*lierf. I'riin.-e X ?j ! - n ami l,*?r?l fat-'IL'.-itt atr.'iift ilf i-t* 'livi-i* ii. An Kii^!i?h t'ii|-ff "f tw. nty ' j live t-. iti-nti l. mi"!*-:-Sir ll.Viy Smith, will i..- a i h-i. i ' I.-n-l t'ai'ii-aii !??*iii*r li'-m-ra! !' t!;.- AT!1 t'avaliy. * I.Htli- Naj.'*If.*li '*--Inluiiti |i |--iii-t*hiet" "t" tie- wli**!*\ 'The liinji'i ! i- jlayii.^ the '.Mine Km- with *H -1J! 111 is :i t -kill. Ail jiirtif* ami 111! J...W |-? :i|. y j exhibiting their w* .km? u. 1 their tin;*- j ii!ari*y.? i,. II*- alone ri?e- a- th?-v lc-?t-ii*l iti the iitir* { '-m j eale. * * , "tin the li-p.n tun- t" Xaj* t'**i the Ka-t.^ati i Anjf!"-K!'i-tieli aiinv w:I. he r *r eetitratfl "ti th*I*. Kliilie. Th thi- force will he a*M*-*l tin* Sj.atii-h *ntinpelit" ? the wlii ! i^ieler tin- e.aiiin.'kii ! < I II. Ih II. the I'ilk*' i.f ' ilnh|-j.| ? *. ? iii> the 1-aVa'i \ e"tli!liali'l '* ' il(V*i]vi-? Hit till- Kaf! < !' 1.lieali. Thi- J' fee J'I'.ti---. i -f-llv "tatimie'l a- a threat t-. tin- (ii-rtnaii Kit:"*! m?. j will in reality w.-iteh *-rer the French Ktiij*ire ihit ii z i the ah-..-tie- "I Nui'-'leon. I 1 F"i- the V- rktiil'- Kit jitiia-r. KING'S MOUNTAIN CELEBRATION. i" I V"i:t*-.ii.i.i. Sej.t. I e | Tin- '" iji*i;.*11 Arr t:.''-;ii'-ti'-. ?' r eeli.-hrail';-.the Atiiiiver-.-i' v * :' til.'- Fa'tie * t Kiiij;'- .M .'iiitain. ' met thi- 'iay at th-.-t'-'iirt II fair-n iat a I: ionniinetit. J**ii.v S. M !:i:. F- |., in the h'iiair. ai.-l ; W. I. l*j,aw- .v. 11-p. acting a- S.-cr-ftrv, : J 71,,.. roeee ling- ;i.- !; -t meeting wciv i1 by ' the Secretary. - j TIr-<'hail in.ill then C.i'led ?n the Financial I'-mf j mitteo- f- make rep-af ..f any a.ld'.tb.na! -ubseript ! ti?-I:-, f'jJ"-frayiin: the vxp<-n-i- the (Vlebrati.-n: - i when the following am>.unt- were reported. in ?i* 1?11 ti' ii to :V-r:iiCT su**-csi]?i--*i?"?: t| V.rkvi'.le. .fl-JaOO y ! IV"at No. ? S. L. Aiim?. Chairman. IT e I ? J. ]?, I. w;v. 1 <"h'i t | p?,.1t y.,. _ T. B. !'y-.-. TTJ' ' Beat > " . ? Jack- n McGill. Vt mi j $ g'.4 j Add f..ru?or subscript.on*. 1 f't11 - "> | Whole antount uf Sui?.r!;.;: n-, ."id-Id I'd W. I. Clawsos. K- j . Ifere 1 the tVil.iwii.jr re*.. ' tlons. which were a 1 : ! That the n. iirriian of thi* Committee t appoint an Executive.''."mniittec. to c n-i-t -f tivper?..n-. wh-e duty it ?!. ill be to n, ike out a } r? gramme f arrangement- ami expenditure, in accordance with tie* amount ti *v subscribed, ami which - j,iav lie *uh*?:i';l?.,,l hereafter: make contract- for - having provisions and other supplies furnished. and . i make all necessary arrangements for carrying our j the celvbtati ,.n. ! Whereupon the following p. .r?- w-re appointed, j to wit: W. I. Claw-on. E--p. If. F. A lick..-. A. S. Wallace. Col. I?- G. MeCaw aiel Dr. A. I. Barron. : ! W. I. Cf.AwU-.y. E-p. tl.-n moved that .J .11v 5?. i Mooitc. F.-.p. he added a- Chairman of the O rn mittee. which wa- agreed to. r T. 1. Rccle-. E-.pTo{f..re 1 the following resolution which was adopted: 1 ' 7.'?-?<>/ That the Committee invite -ubscripti.-n*. " ; in provi?!.u:.?, whore such n. y he bun 1 Convenient, ai. I that the same will he thankfully received, and that if any sh ill bo subscribed, the - line shall be delivered to the Chairman of this Committee, at ; least tw.i weeks before the time of the celebration. W. I. Clawson, E*.p. al<o offered the following . ' resolution, which was agreed to: R'tJrt.l, That the Committee of An angcmerits J call on all the citizen' of this District, and the ad1 joins Districts in this .Stat*. as also, on the citizen| of the adjoing Countie- in N-.rtii Carolina, to conI tribute to the Celebration, by way vf i,ir, in ad! dition to the subscriptions already obtained. and that the same be delivered at the battle ground, at ; lea.-t one day previous to the celebration. i Thomas J. Eccles. E-.p. moved that the proceedings of this meeting be publi-hed in the papers of j Yorkrille. J"IIN S. MOoRE, Cfioiri.toii. W. I. Claw-on. frrrttury. Hint to Gardeners. The Spartanburg gives the following i hint, which might le useful in the way of Iforticulj tare. '*Maj. EiciiELBER'.rn. of Laurens, a gentleI man of much experience in ail matter- pertaining to ; Agriculture or Horticulture, recommeii'!- mowing I Cabbage seed iu rich soil in tlie month of October, ' sheltering the plants from the inclemency of the | weather during the winter, and transplanting them | early in the Spring. The New York Mirror thinks Georgia and Virginia are earnestly preparing for a dissolution of the I'nion; while the Abolition press of the North, with ii Jailv irritations, we are told, is goad:n<r even the coolerclasses of the South into a state of indignation, which will inevitably lead to rash and reckless action. The editor adds: A distinguished gentleman and Btitc^mtn. who has just returned from a tour through the Southern States . informs us that the prmding feeling of the South | WWW is fearfullly determined against tlic North ; and tlm they are preparing, not only for an independen confederation, but arc even looking towards a fre< trade alliance with England. And notwithstanding all the ravings of the British Abolitionists agains American slavery, should the day of disunion evci come, England would be the tirst to take the Soutl by the hand, and court her for her cotton more thai she has ever cursed her for her slaves. For the Yorkvillc Enquirer. TO THE PUBLIC. The following paragraphs arc taken from an cdi torial in the last issue of a paper published in tbi; place, called the "Yorkville Citizen," and edited os tensibly by Wilson Rice : "On Saturday bast as the Editor of the Citizen wa; returning from the Post Office he was cowardly at tacked by Samuel W. Melton aud John L. Miller, tin editors of the Yorkville Enquirer, who were lying ii wait fur that purpose near the door of their office.? Mr. Melton made the assault, and while I was en gaged with him, Mr. Miller came up behind my bac) and seizing me by the collar back of my neck, am with n trip threw me to the ground, Mr.' Melton stil having hold of my collar in front. Mr. Miller thu jumped upon nio, seizing me by the throat, and wliib he thus held mc down, Mr. Melton kicked my hea< with his boot heel several times, inflicting great in j jury upon me. The i>relrxt for this assault was tin : article which appeared in the Citizen on that daj i upon the "Mails" which is as follows:" i 4 Tiik Dkvii. ix the Mails.?Ju answer to an ar tide in the Citizen of August the 4th, under the cap tion of "Humbug," (referring to T. 15. l'ctcrson o Philadelphia;) Mr. Peterson savs lie mailed a cop; <f the '-.Missing Jhide" to us on the 12th of June.? Also one on the iMtli of August, and neither of then have come to h:unl. So Mr. Peterson is not in fault "There was a letter mailed to u. in Morgantoi 1 a ho ut mx weeks ago and it has not heen received. lfri | also dropped a letter in the Post (Mice in this plac< t some time in June with 11 dollars in it, directed b ! Walker & Wilkle. Charleston. S. 0., ni. l that liai ! not heen ree< ived, lip t" the l?tIt!i iii^r. There was . letter dropped in the Post Oilier at tluthriCsvill Voik Histrict, for u- about two weeks ago and it ha never heeli received. "Aii I in addition to the above we have heard ofi great deal of complaint from our subscribers for tie last three or four week- stating that they do not go I their papers. "Where is the cause and how i- it to be reniedi edrj However repugnant it may be to every hoiioi ahl i feeling tints to bring before you a matter, private ii it- character, and in which you are presumed to liav no interest whatever, tic- above statement. false a-i is in every essential particular and calculated b place my own and the conduct of my co-partner ii ' an umvoithv light. d<-h,ami- fr- in me a full and can ; did explanation. 1 would be glad if a decent rcgaiv f.r my own feeling- would permit in<* to pel-sever in tin* coiir-e wliirli. as the 1Mito|--iu-f'hief of tli ii.i:i-. I have hitherto pur-iied towaids that pa ! p-r an I it- e lit or. .-.ml, in this instance also, to per , mi? his charges t., p:(<. without notice: but it i p i-sil-h- that the character of tin- party may be mi !:n wnto some, an 1 bv such our silence he cons truein* :n a liiii--ioii -.f thetrnth of hi- st-iteliu-ut. Tli affair is exelu-iv-!y per-.nal and private, and otigh f-.liaa- been adjusted :i? -mdi ; but inasmucli, as i ha-been brought to public notice. I have no reoour1 ft me otln r than a direct reply. The difficult w.i* ne of my own seeking, in def-ner of my owi jiilvat*1 < !iar:i' ti r: ami ?m-?-iiI am :?!mi r.--r.'>ii-: I olmu-o. tlivK'f^rc. t?> Jay a-hlo t!i i-lit?rial ?ty!e, aij-J -| oak it in my "Wti ].|v.j.o j jier* ii. 1 My l'aJlii-r i- t!i?- I'-i-tiun-t.-r at tlii* pln.-o. ami. a i a *\v in l?f|aity I am n.vimf.-mtvl in lii- ah-oiioo t nk?* ii j ii in \ -'-If ill'- rharyo. .t Ii*. i-tHcial At i.r!i.-r tlrm- 1 ! ivv m. j.ait wlia*? v< i in tlm c>?i; !-I'l<.f tiic Hire : l ilt Iia\ilyr tlm j 1 i\i!?*v?* "f Ji-f iitf a.-- t" tli- n.ail*. I I?*'*in my** if .1' r- - i t.f i *l.' :i i i.i. - ti-ih _i-ii.i i t. t * .Mm it tw > Ii:- :!> -*?? * *. an rt: *! aj.j.< xiin tii ' ' li/.-n" ) in- r. in ivfi i-i-ik'i- t lnail-iri ^u! uilm1 ^ li'rli fini ia i > !. I tl.?>iii.'!it. -ill iliij.'ivJ in-iiiuatmi ti.at tho 'Inlay* in *!. tj-:in-mi-?5?>n >! tliat j| wi-i v attril ut.il.Ji* t?. willt'ul liv^l.-i-t in ilii* nfli.-o. At tii<- -ii^irf-ti'.ii -evoral frioml- I w.-n' t? th?* ti-n-iliiv <li:..r, ri-j.n-niti-1 ? > Jiim tin' p'-mral im f-r.?i.-Ti lii* ;;rt -! - Iia l ina-lo it] "li till* cnininuiiity mi l. aftor lio !; *1 li-r'aimol any -u-.-Ji in*inuati?h* a-ki-1 1-iin tn |-ii>i!i*]i ati Tlii* roijii'w i- very i-.-.-i lily mi l kiinily ?ratit??1: ami in tin- nor. i?*nv an nrtioV w-i* j i|!.1i-!.'-l. ali-ijvin- t!.i* ]..-t , ..fli.;i'nf all 1.1 line aial att.-ni]'tii:^ v-.n.-h f..r it ' In n -1 ni.-l C'-rr.-.'t inaiim nn-nt. In vmw ?.f tin t'l -t - t' >.'ir c?.iii|..-?iti-.ii irt l.tt-iw** a- wi-11 a- ?.f mj ?fti Sal ro-|"'.n*il'i:rty. I a-ko.l liiin tln roaftvi* t*. o..m j.i tin lifvrtly t-. mo ?.r t-. rim Pvtma-ter. ami if tin fault lav at tlii- | -.int it w.aiM !.? np iiintly ami < arc fully V'-nn li' l : ami whonovor lie *ln-uM ajraii ;!i wriri- uj. -n thi- ]>r..lifio tln-iim. if h" nn-an n . ^h.?rtre aguin-t tl.i- office. I uig- I upon him t!i? eminent pr-prioty ? }" greater care in making hi tat<.incut-. Such article-wer?\ itii>l?-r th?* circiim -t ine* -. iiui'I** to mi-Coii-truetioii, aid at he-t couh in iifcviu! purpo-e. Much to my aurpri-e. the article which maker : part of the above extract appeared in a recent issue o: that paper. Then fr the fir-t time I h"Ar<l of tin mi--:ir_' letter. N " eotiiplaint had Keen ma le at tin I'?t Office: at.l in fact, r.o evidence appear- on tin R-_;-::y. a- i- ilino-t invariahlv theca-e, that -ucl i ictti r ?a- ever placed in the care of tin* I'o.-t Mat?*r. Fr to the ?. in.- and manner in which the artic'n war written, taken in connection with the other eirci:rn-tai.c* - I have mentioned, an i e-p-:*ia"y fion the fi'-ijin-i.t and pro-- attack5, inii.-ndoe.r and nn i-r-ii ii; I'd charges made again-t the I.n^i inn an 1 it - < lit- r-. I wa- convinced that the ai licle wa.de-igned to reflect upon tin* I'o-t Office and particularly upon my-elf. Tin* --'pie! prove- conelu-iveh the co' rectr.e-- of lay -n-picio*:-. When Rn i: pa-re i thedi 01* of my office, in-tead ol lying in wait." I was -itting in my accu-tomed place and engaged in the duty wiiich devolve- upon n.e al that hour of the lay?having no anticipation, whatever. of then meeting with film. Indeed, it fin- not Keen lii- wont, of late, to make an appearance in tfiiporti?n of the town. After !.? hid pa--'l, I for tin ft;-t time inr-mate-l my intenti- n- to Mr. Mii.I.i:i:, and Run- ivur.n -ought an inteivi'-w with him. At the time I had no upprehen-ion of a -eriou- diffi* ci.ty : and. est ting and d?-.-iririg him either to mak< an explanation .-inu'ir to that previou-!v given 01 di-claim, a- he might have done, the author-hip of and re-poi.-ihility for the article, I approached him in the mild?t and iuo-t conciliatory riianner.? A- I de-ired m*>-t e.arne.-tly to avoid a per.-onal rencontre witii -udt a character. I preserved thir manner until I found lie was willing to make no po.-itire declaration whatever: when I put the 'jue-tion to liiin pointedly whetlier he meant to in-innate or believed that I had in anv wav interfered witii the con t?.nt- of hi: letter to Waikku and Wii.kik which, according to hi- statement. he ha-1 deposited in the office. His reply was most decidedly in t!?e affirmative; and mint, a prompt and ready resentment to such a gross and positive insult. For this act, I have no apology to make : none, I know, will he deemed necessary by any right-minded man. Those to whom I am known will readily, I hope, concede that no such proceeding was necos-nry to the vindication of my character. It then accorded, however, with my inclinations, and in obedience to them I acted. In regard to the details of this redoubtable battle as lucidly given in the extract ab-?ve. I have hut lit; tie to -ay. I had scarcely began fairly the process of ca.-tig ition, when Mr. Mim.kr interfered for the purpose of separating us. Afterwards, in -elf-defence. he took the pr-zce-s into his own hands, and, despite my exertions to the contrary, finished it.? For further particulars I must beg to refer to the subjoined statements of Messrs. Hiram C. Thomasand S. Bolivar Tif ox ass ox, who were the only persons present during the entire transaction. These gentlemen are well known to the people of the District, and their respectability and character for truth are above remark. It is scarcely necessary to say that their certificates are strictly correct in every particular. Granting that Mr. Btca'a nutement^ is true, the 1 question would naturally occur, from the character s of the man?Why has* this matter not been submitted r to judicial investigation 1 If the circumstances as t he presents them can be proved before an intelligent l( jury, su/ely they would not fail to award to him n , very large amount of damages, and to us a merited punishment. The reason is plain : his statement would require indispensably a complete corroboration by respectable witnesses?a want which cannot possibly be supplied. 1 have thus afforded a full explanation of the dittis culty as it occurred. In conclusion, I must again - offer an apology for thus intruding upon the reader's attention an affair so strictly private in its char5 acter. A decent regard for public opinion as well as for my own character [gave nie no election; and j with the least possible parade of words I have per. formed a painful and truly irksome duty. In this * connection and over my own signature, I would be | pleased to discuss the past course of the ExgriRrn, 1 for which I am alone responsible. This, however, i will perhaps better befit the editorial columns, j SAM'L W. MELTON. - f'KRTIFICATE OF IIIRAM C. THOMASSON. u k The undersigned certifies that on Saturday the 20th ult., lie was riding past the office of the Editors of the KxijriUEU just as the difficulty occurred be" tween them and Mr. Rick, and that, being bet a few ^ feet from the parties and in full view, lie witnessed * the entire transaction. Just as he came up opposite " to the office, lie noticed Mr. Mklton and Mr. Rice 1 in conversation, and immediately afterwards saw the former strike the latter two blows about the face? 1 without liowewr. at anytime luteinj UoUl either of e h m col fur or any part of his person. Alter the sec e | ond blow, Mr. Mu.I.rit. who had been sitting at the " door reading a newspapr. in-lied up to the parties { ' i and violently pushing Mr. Mi.i.ton aside placed him- j 1 self between thcni. Mr. Km: then struck at, but he J L' thinks, did not strike Mr. Mii.i.eii. and the latter s ; caught liim, in front, about the uai*t, and threw him i ?at the same time requesting Mr. Melton not t?> 1 interfere. After the parties w.-rc down, Mr. Mei.l> ton caught hold of Mr. Mn.r.kii, to all appearances 1 I with the intention of separating the combatants for | the purpose of again taking the tight upon himself: " but upon being requested by Mr. Mii.i.eii to desist, ; he at length did so. He did riot sec Mr. Melton at e i any time stamp Mr. Rice with his heel, nor did he u ; ?ee the burner interfere with the latter while Mr. 1 ; Mii.i.eii and he were fighting, except at one time, when, immediately after letting go his hold of Mr. t ; Mii.i.eii. Mr. Melton .-topped around and struck him ,, i Ilii'Ky a blow with his hand somewhere about the face, liming the struggle Mr. Miller several " time* r;-.|ii. -t< d Mr. Mei.ion not to make any inter fer-iic, and the latter interfered only at the time I 1 have nioiitioti'-d, and tin u contrary to the solicit.!(i t! ???- uf ilit- former. After this Mr. Melton stepped i barked several feet, and remained apart fr?m them '' >iitiil after Mr. Hu e had cried "take him off"' and - hallowed "enough" two different times, when Mr. . | Mii.i.i.it was' <epuat'-l from him. Mr. Hick n>sc t with a rock in each hand, and immediately began to i throw :i! I.'.tli M ll.T'tX ami Ml J.I. Kit. I<> 1110 Hnllllin.ni ; - of their lives. Alter the second rock was | I ihi'owii at him. Mr. Mii.To.v ran tip to Mr. 15 in-: till'I | truck I: m a Mow with a cane, which he had procu- j ' ?-?? 1 in I i- room after lie left the parties fighting.? ' ' 'I'licy were separated. aid the undersigned, with his i t brother. S. I5ol.iv \i: Tiimmassov. ami Mr. Jolix Cool?i: it. of North Carol inn, rode off. If. C. THOMASSOX. v ( York l>i-tricr. Tuesday, Sept. 4, J WO. The iiiider-igmd eertif.i - that lie was riding along with his brother. If. Tw>ma->ox. and Mr. Joiix <' oi'Ktt. when the difficulty occurred hctwecn Mr. ' I'm: and the Kditnl- of the Uni/iiinr : that he saw the t lit i action throughout: atd that the foregoing tilie.it i- true. S. 15. TIIOMASSOX. in. From the Chester Standard. King's Mountain Celebration. I' h.i keen to it*, individually, a matter of regret | ;l that :i' per |i]e have been so laggard ill attention to j ;j,.. |.?(*..]. 1,ration of the Ilattie of King'.- j \|otihia! :. Filled, as Che* tor Oistriot was with j Wiiiy. an i m-wv.ith their deseeiidalif*. it was to he , e\r e, t. d that an earm -t activity Would have l.cen 1 aroiHi-1 among them at the hare mention of the cele- ' h ration. " ISv leference to another column it will he scon that I" a meeting of the citizen* of the town was hold on _ Monday la?t. and that effort- are to he made to contrihute to the expenses of the occn-on. York I>istrict. ha- we iiieh rstatd, subscribed near 55*2,000, J * whilst libera! amount- are promi*ed from Spartanburg. I'nion and Laurens. We know not what is doing in North Carelina : nor have we heard of any action in I.anca-ter. Fairfield or Richland. Surely ' t!ii* burden should m>t rest so heavily upon York? t it i- due to them, and to ourselves, that we act esirue-tiy in the matter. We tru-t the jrentleinen appointed to -olieit -uhseriplioii will act promptly and report at an early day. The Committee at Yorkville r' ' .-hoiild know a- early a- possible what they are to exr pect that they may make their arrangements accordingly. The occa-ion will he one of more than ordinary in t'-n- t. and may well engage the attention of every - j?n who feels a pride in the deed * of our aiiee-trj*. : ( An invitation ha- been extended to the J'icsideiit of the f"uited States, and expeetations are entertained that lie will be present. Oilier dis.tirigni.-hed gen th-men have signified their intention to participate. An unwarranted apprehen-ioii is entertained that mean- of conveyance cannot be furnished from Yorkville. The committee charged with thi- tuattcr will ' . m.t fail in their efforts to accommodate all who cast tliem-elve- upon them. If is suggested, however, that a- many n- cfiii uo so siioiuu go in tiietr own ] conveyance. This may very well be done bv Ches- i ' ter ami Fairfield and even by Itichland. In 1840 an ] overwhelming multitude were n--embled at the same . r -iiit ami we then heard no eomplaiiit about their | want of conveyances, from Vorkville. Cannot the | like be <lone again ? ' i tin* friend, Garni.i: White. informs us that he J - now ha- the rile u-e'l by his father, Win. White, at the battle of King's Mountain ami at Sumter's <le- | '< tea'. an"l that he expect- either to carry <>r -en"l it j ' up t" the celebration. This relic i- warranted to be I 'J-H'tm*. How many such guns will be there? Chester, S. Aug. 27, 1*55. A meeting of the citizens of Che-ter Hi-trict. was ' Coiiv.-ii" -I tlii- -lay in the Court H<iti-e, to adopt fnea. -ore- to aid in the celebration of the battleof King'- 1 Mountain, when J a rr.es Hemphill was called to the Chair, and .1. I.. Harris wa- appointed .Secretary. j Cap. John A. Hradley, having explained the object j f ..f the meeting. Samuel McAlilev, K-'j.. offered the ! following resolutions. W'lich were unanimously a. "lopte-J. i /.VThat we approve of the proposed celebra. tioti 'if the anniversary of the battle of King'- Mountain. and that we cordially unite with our fellowrit'z.-n of Vork in carrying the -ame into execution. /.v-o/iW. That a Committee of Twenty he appointed j to obtain -.ub-eripti'.ns to he tran-mitted to the Finatici "i Committee in Vorkville. The following gentlemen w.-re appointed the Committee to obtain -tib-cription.-. Jame- I'agan. fUmfimni .* A. (}. Dunoviint, Jas. Graham. Joint Mch'ee. Jr.. Win. II. Gill. H. G. Stin-on. K-'j., T. Henry M? tfatt, I). II. Stcveiisou, W. K. Ke!-ey. Hi-. Johtl Hoilgla--, C.-pf. J une. M' Hill, Major John Sunder-, John Simp-on, Col. James McOaniel, J. W. Wilks. Nicholn- Colvin, li-'p, J. A.Lewis. K. II, Mill", Arnos W. O-borti", lliehaid H.Pudge. K-p //"'./'?/. That the ptoceeding- of this meeting be published in the Che-ter Sinwhiril. From the Columbia Time-. King's Mountain Celebration. In pursuance of a call tluough the papers, a meet- ' itig of the citizen- of Itichlami was held in the City ' Hull, yesterday. The Hon. K. J. Arthur wa- called 1 to the Chair, and Hr. A. J. Green re'jue.-.ted to act as Secretary. Tiie Chairman having explained the purpose of the meeting. Dr K. W. Gd.hes then offered the fol-, lowing preamble ami resolution-, which were second-' e<l by Col. John Hau-ketf, who uddres-ed the meeting on the subject of the glorious occasion of the meeting: j No action in our revolutionary history ' should be 1 held more sacred, in tl if IHIMI'.I V t.f ('"if cii.!... - I than that at Kir.fr> Mountain. It occurred at a pe- 1 nod when tl.e Itriti-h cor.-id?red themselves in t,<?sesston of the State beeau-e tl. > held Charleston, And had defeated hen, Cute.- at Camden. $ / '.vent, of the war was belter t!nn:<l. or had more iuHnence on the Mh.fr tau?'; than the f?loriou-? .i. t? rj. obtained . by Campbell ami Shelby ami Sevier. It was to the a interior, what Fort Moultrie was on the *ea coast, v ami both should be equally embalmed in the affections of oar people. Therefore, be it That the people of Itichlatid district will t cordially unite wit), the citizens of Vork, in pajinv * respect to the anniversary of that gallant fight lo^ liberty. . ,! Jlvtotevl, That a committee of seven be appointed, to make collections to aid in carrying out this purpose. , . . The preamble and resolutions were u.cn m.aiu- , moasl v adopted. ..... The"Chairman appo'sited rlo- fo.lowrng < omoi.t.e : i, Irr. It. W. fiibbes, Cob lianuketl, Cof. C. It. . In . F'rvce, Capt. J. Adirns^Dr. A. J. Cretn, l?r. John j Wallace^ W. Hampton, jr. j On motion of J. ? Thomas, esq., the Secretary j was requested to publish the proceedings in the papers of Columbia. The meeting then adj.turned. K. J. .Arthur, Chairman. A. J. Green, Secretary. &jw MarJtefe. Yorkville Markets.?Wholesale Prices. reported bv lowuy a avery, grocers and produce MERCHANTS. Cotton.?Xone offering. SEPT. G. Flour.?Owing to the depressed state of the larger markets, this article has become inactive here, with a slight decline. We quote for barrels, strictly superfine, $6.00 to $6.23. In sacks, from $2.75 to $3.UU. Grain.?Wheat $1.00 ; Outs 30 to 33 ; Corn 75. Jiaeon.?This article is unusually high. Wc quote for good, hog round, 11J to 12: Sides 12} cents. A largo and well selected stock of Groceries arc in market, consisting of Kio, Luguyrn, and Java Coffee; Stuart's C, Orleans, Porto llico, Muscovado, ('rushed, Loaf and l'owdorcd Sugars: Dundee and Gunny Ragging; Rope, Twine, Suit, Mackerel, Molasses, &c. &c. Chester Markets. reported by james pauax a co., grocery am) produce merchants. Sept. 5. Cotton.?For several weeks past our market has been almost at a stand-still; but wc have now some symptoms of a revival. In the last week eight bales of the new crop have been sold. The fu st three bales were made by .Mr. Littleton Hill, of Chester District, and brought 11-j : the next three brought 10.1 cents, and two more sold on Monday last at 10 cts. The prices will settle down to about ID, cents for good new cotton. The old crop will bring 9 ccuts for a good article. y/our.?Tlii.- article is vt rv scarce in our market, and commands $0.50 100 lbs. Corn.?Very little is offering. It would bring #1.110 V bushel. (iruci riv*.?Our stock of all kinds of Groceries is light, and for some time prices have I teen advancing. jjf-jy For the future we shall endeavor to keep you well advised of the state of the Chester market. In a few week we anticipate brisk times. Fl T E K 4 It Y i: !*TE RTAIlfMfi 1?T.? A We are requested to announce to the citizens of Voikvillc, that the first of a series of Lectures by W.M. GILMOKE SIMMS, L. L. I)., will be delivered at the Assembly Hall of tlie Female College, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 8 O CIock. Subject ?the "Ante-Colonial History of South Carolina." Tickets may be had at the door, a;ul at the Stores f Messrs. Adickes k Withers, and John S. Moore k Sons. Sept C 31 tf IMPROVED GINS, THRASHERS, FANS, &C. r|M!C undersigned has perfected /several valuable J improvements in the C?tt<>n Gin. fsomc of which he has recently patented) and i- now prepared to offer to the public Gins possessing very superior advantages. 1. This Gin is so constructed that it will not rln.hr, nor brent it* roll, nor spew over. It will roll while ever there is any cotton in the breast, or it may bo filed and a quantity raked on the top, and it will not stop or spew over. Consequently any hand In.irmr iiii-Sjiirirnr.il can attend it whilst its work is uniform and involves no loss of time. 2. The quality of the lint is superior to that of any other gin. Those wishing it can have the advantage of his potent", inij.rori wail for fjitmiiij/ Sm /.*bin'/ Colt'.n, which completely protects the fibre from the slightest injury. It is ?o constructed as rulirrhj to excluth mix i'n.m tin: brush irlnil, thus dispensing with the tieees ity of removing the brush w heel whilst the gin is idle. The importance of this improvement every gitiner will appreciate. 4. The action of his Gin is so uniform and so free from the ordinary obstacles to regular work, that he will warrant one of his 45-saw Gins to discharge from 4 to i'i hales per day. with proper attention ami power. 1. The workmanship, material and finish will be ih<- best ever offered to the public; and if any of his eoii*truction fails to perform in- every respect as represented, it will be taken buck and the money refunded. He also m aim facta res'very superior THRASHERS AVI) FAYS, in the construction of which he has introduced many valuable improvements which place them til,cut of tin,si: of un;i other fnrlory, us those will testify who have them in use. He would also call the attentionof Mill-owners to to his unrivalled S.MIT MAC HIVES. which he manufactures on a new principle and which lie will warrant to clean the wheat of r,v/ay jnirh.b of r.ii <h/n;/. and of every foreign mutter which i- not harder than the grain. He will test it by mixing the wheat half and Imlf with rat dung, and if it doenot remove every particle of the latter, the mnchin -hall go for nothing. This is: doing what no other machine pretends to do! In connection with his establishment lie has a SASH, DOOR & RUM) FACTORY, :ii wliieh hi- facilities enable him to do an exfeii-ive business in this line, lie will warrant his work of thoroughly seasoned lumber, and equal to the !?? -1 made by band. The prices shall be regulated by those of Columbia. In this department he has secured the services of Mr. Noah Haws, a skillful and experienced workman. and thoroughly versed in the bu.-ine-s. His machinery is driven by steam, and the establishment is furni-hed with every facility for m umfacturihg the mo.-t fini-hed work. Orders are respectfully -elicited : they will receive prompt attention and the woilcihc packed and i rwarded without delay. Addre-s to Wallace or J.an viU. }?. O., ('he-tcr District, 8. 0. JOHN SIMPSON. Sept?; it' COMMISSIONER'S SALE, ?-?? . ?. . ?. William lirown, Adm'r. : I'i 11 for .Veronal, VS. I Relief, VI'... \f,....... ... .i ... i i <j. i . c i . i "Ml. IX I: .III'I "III-, illl'l , i-lin: #? 1.1 in, otlicre. j . IN ol.e.ljence to tin: Incret: I opler of tin* Court of K'juity mtnlein tin: above ran- at tin* KxtraT'iiu, JX '-i, I will expose to politic vale at York Conit Motive on tin: 1ST .YIO.\l)tY l\ OfTOItlilt MAT. a ?r:n:t of lai.'J l#?:!??nj?iii?/ to Mntb JJ. Smith, Ivinp tin- pal.lie r? :nl from Yoikville t<-.V.nith-. I'm I on I'roinl I'.ivcr, eonfainiiiy TWK.\TY-FIVi; if ItliS. A l-o, ft tract hcionyiny to J arm-- Smith, :i-lj..iiin i/ tin: above tract, eontiiiniriy 'I \S l!NTV-fl\ I. A< Mh. I*l:tt^ of the value can In- at tin- ('oininiv-ioin i 'Mice. <io!<J len been lontnl on one of -ai-l ti n t-, ami it i- vuppo*e<l it exi-f.? on the otln-r. I'm- oin who have exatfiine<l tl e si?i;f i>u;\s or (;oi.? that have heen foumi, v.uppov.e the mi in - to In- valuable. ftrmf. ? A vnflicieney of ca-li to pay tin- co of "ale, tin- halance of the pnrcha-c money l" In- on a cre'Jit of one ami two year-, with iiit? i<--l liom tin'lay of hale, ami payable in eyial in-talnn-nl-, pur* thaverv. to {five bomi ami yoo'i -un tie- fti'i limit pa pcy of the premi-e?, joiin mii.i.i:u, c. k. v. it. Kept 0 11 N otic i; to hit mm;ii* for theerection m ^ kville, of a I.Ml' K OAI^- _ MISON Ml ll.iiJNO, '< mi-liny ot a centre huibJiiif.' k.", hv 4-'?, ?ml two winp-* 17 l.y I' m, will In- i<*. Bftive.1, until SATI'MMA V the loth in-1. I'lanr ami peeifn-a'ionv can In- n et. by application to tin- .inh-i-irr/n-'t. A-Mn*.--, f'OWAMIl 4 JKSKISH. Sep tO 21 NTO'flf \ppli':,li"n will In: nimle at the next vevvion of the l.epi lalure for tin- plant of "charter of a Mail Mi?a?l trom Vorkvflle to tone: eonenient point on the Noitli ''arolina line. * I'.i! ''to AIIK -*' jo.\n or k.-ti.i- mmh 7 l/?t4 '/I' Kind's Mountain Hi vision ai?* ?iiin?oHy " siticri'l tlie regular ? ?? ? -Iifsj* on Fit I HAY renin? in-st, n? I?mhii?"<k in wliitli m i) nnmlx r ii It'*<I, will be tf?nMicti.-?l. J. a. fi:u<;i son, k. s. S<r|?t '? if S'OTICK.? An extra M'M iinjr of tin* |toanl of I UojkI" nn<l l?ii?l?ei<, fur YorL IbOiirl, will l?. ! ! at York f.'onit lioiiMC <n I In- Itilli iin?l. JOHN H. IfllATTON, Sett jr. of Limiiil, Se|?t 0 oO It