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What animal has the greatest quantity
of brains ? The hog, of course, for he has
a hogshead full.
All mankind are happier for having
been happy; so that if you make them happy
now, you make them happy many years
hence by the memory of it.
That man only is truly brave who
fears nothing so much as committing a mean
action, and undauntedly fulhls his duty,
whatever be the dangers which impede his
way.
"Did you know," said a cunning Yankee
to a Jew, "that they hang Jews and
jackasses together in Portland I" "Indeed !
then it is well that you and I are not there,"
returned the Jew.
The Hon. John M. Niles, formerly
Senator in Congress from Connecticut, and
Postmaster General under President Van
Buren, died at N< w Haven on Sunday in
the sixty-ninth year of his age.
Florence Nightingale has been gazetted
as directress general of all hospitals in
the British dominions. No nurses can for
the future be appointed in any public hospital
without her sanction.
Washington, June 7.?A meeting
in ratification of the nomination of Mr.
Buchanan for the Presidency, was held
here this eveuing aud speeches were made
by Messrs. Cass, Stephens and Douglas.
A little boy, while writhing under
the tortures of an ague, was told by his
mother to rise up and take a powder she
had prepared for him. "Powder! powder !"
said he, raising himself on one elbow, and
putting on a smile, "mother, I ain't a gun."
Boston, June 6.?The citizens of
Boston have presented a testimonial to Mr.
Sumner, valued at SI,500, who express their
unminlifipd armrobation of his SDeech.?
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Among the subscribers to the testimonial are
Edward Everett, Joseph Quincy and Professor
Longfellow.
The "Washington Star says it is satisfied
that the reports of Sumner's severe injuries
are greatly exaggerated. It is understood
that the physician first called in to
dress his wound has said that Mr. Sumner
could have gone out of his room the next
day if he had chosen. We had suspected as
much all along.
Some of the citizens of Augusta,
Georgia, upon hearing of the arrival of Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks, the parents of the Hon. P.
S. Brooks, at the Augusta Hotel, on Tuesdayjnight
last, complimented them with a serenade.
The affair was got up at short notice,
but choice gems of music were artistically
executed, on a dozen instruments or more,
and the serenade closed with three hearty
cheers "for the Hon. Preston S. Brooks, of
South Carolina."
"Of the rapidity which some portions
of the machinery employed in the manufacture
of cotton operate, we may form an idea
from the fact that the very finest thread
which is used in making lace is passed j
through the strong flame of a lamp, which
burns off the fibres without burning the
thread itself. The velocity with which the
thread moves is so great that we cannot perceive
any motion at all. The line of thread, ,
passing off a wheel through the flame, looks (
as if it were perfectly at rest, and it appears
a miracle that it is not burned."
ClNCINNTl, June 5.?Last night a
nhnnlrincr nffnir nccnrnd in frnnt of thn Bur
vv a
net House. Geo. P. Buell, editor of the
Democratic Review, at Washington, made a
speech in front of the hotel denouncing the
Know Nothings and Abolitionists, when he
was interrupted by an individual in the
crowd and finally they came to blows; in
the melee Buell was stabbed in the back
with a knife, which penetrating to his lungs
inflicted a dangerous wound. His condi- {
tion this morning is critical?bleeding in- s
ternally. c
Mr. Brooks has been burned in effigy
at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Connecticut
Legislature has adopted resolutions calling
for the expulsion of Mr. B. from the
House of Representatives. In the Massachusetts
House of Representatives, on
the 26th ult., a resolution was introduced ,
instructing the Adjutant General of State ,
to furnish each of their Senators and Representatives
in Congress two of Colt'3 six : {
barrel revolvers. If, instead of revolvers,
says the Baltimore Sun, they were furnished j
with broad national views, and good common t
sense, unmixed with fanaticism and narrow- j
mined bigotry, it would be far better for ,
themselves, and redound to the honor of the ,
State of Massachusetts. ,
J. Watson Webb, Esq. Editor of the 1
New York Courier and Enquirer, writing 1
from Washington, asks: "Are there not 1
among us?cau there not be found in the ;
great North, men of qualifications for both 1
the Senate and the House of Representatives,
who possess also the necessary moral f
daring and physical courage to meet and put 1
down this disgusting bullying, either with f
pistol or with bludgeon, as circumstances
may require ? If there be such, let them be .
sent here as your Representatives, until the \
South are taught after their owu fashion,
that there not only is a North, but that
J* Jo V*1tt rlnfnrniinor! tn ncQPrf. nil
its rights and to maintaiu all its privileges, |
at the same time that it will iu good faith,
at all times and in all places, promptly j
discharge all its duties to the Union,
and hold sacred the rights of any section (
of country (whether sectional, local, or ,
national,) under the Constitution, to which (
the allegiance of all is equally due." t
The London correspondent of a country
paper thus describes the appearauce of j \
the pricess Royal at the drawing room :? I
?'I was scarcely prepared to behold her a : 1
finegrown, handsome woman, taller by a 1
couple of inches than her mother, aud carry- I
lug herselfwith case aud grace of woman- |
hood. Her face is perfectly lovely. The !
regularity of her features is perfect, llcr '
eyes are large and lull of intelligence, imparting
to her face that sort of merry aspect
which indicates good humor. The nose and
mouth are delicately aud exquisitely formed,
the latter giving the effect of great 'sweet
> Ti : KU- 1?
ut'ia. inc pnufess is luuiu ime uci i?mn
than her mother. She is like the Queen in
nothing but the nose. In all other respects
she is a female image of her father. Her ,
Majesty begins to wear a matronly aspect.
She becomes sligetly stout too, and looks ,
more and more like the Dutchess of Kent.
Prince Albert's likeuess to the potraits of the
Czar Nicholas is remarkable and striking, (
and it has become more observable since he
became bald."
Cljtfforlibilk (inquirer
CPITEl) RT
SAM'L W. MELTON JOHN L. MILLER.
YORKVILLE, S. C.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 12,185G.
COURTS OF E<IUITY.
At Spartanburg Mouday, 2d June.
44 Union 44 9th...44...
44 York 44 1 Gtb...4t...
44 Lancaster 44 23d...
44 Chester 44 Gth July.
THE COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
From the advertisement of the Board, the public
will learn that the Finsr Commencement of the
Yorkviile Female College will take place on Wednesday
the 2d day of July?the examination beginning
on Tuesday. The occasion will be quite
interesting?rendered more so than usual by the
Graduation of the first Senior Class, and by the
address of Mr. Watt, who is one of the cleverest
speakers we have amongst us.
The Chester Standard, Fairfield Herald, Due
West Telescope and Southern Presbyterian will
note the advertisement.
KEEP COOL t
This is a duty we owe to ourselves at all times;
but just now, when the political cauldron is boiling
over and the weather as hot as a veritable dogday
season, the importance of the advice becomes
peculiarly pressing. Our friend Mr. Da vies agrees
with us: and accordingly he hus fitted up
a cool, shady retreat in his garden, and, there,
very kindly proposes to refrigerate his fiiends by
the agreeable application of Ice-Cream, nicely prepared
and altogether delightful. Generally speaking
a freezing sort of politeness is not to be sought
after, but we have our own experience for it that
Mr. Davies' courtesy is entirely charming. Try
it.
Am. SIMPSON'S GINS.
We have so often commended our friend Simpson
and his excellent handiwork, that we cannot
do better now than call attention to his advertisement.
Everything said of his Gins is true?we
have the best testimony for it. They are as cheap
as any other Gins in use, and have, besides, the
valuable advantage of several of Mr. Simpson's
own improvements. Our friends in the country
would do well to give him a trial before purcha
?.?6.
EPPS' SPRINGS, N. C.
Pleasure-seekers, invalids and travellers-around
in general, will find something of interest in the
advertisement of Mr. Patterson. Persons who
have visited this watering place, speak of it in
the very highest terms. The location is very fine;
the medicinal qualities of the water, we are told,
are very highly recommended ; and the accommodations,
far better than persons who liavo visited
that neighborhood might reasonably expect. Besides
all this, the man who "struck Billy Patterson,"
lives hard-by; and it is certainly worth the
trip to get an eye on him. In your pleasurejourney,
this Summer, therefore, don:t forget Epps
Spring*.
THE YORK DIVISION.
On Monday evening last a Division of the Sons
of Temperance, with the above name, was organized
in this place by D. G. W. P. John A. Walker,
assisted by Messrs. James L. Henkle, B. F. Backstrom,
C. J. Kee, W. H. Heath, W. J. Blake and
W. B. McMillan, of Beaver Dam Division, Chester,
together with a number of the members of
King's Mountain Division. Twenty-nine persons
tvcrc initiated: and the following officers installed
'or the current quarter:
JOHN G. ENLOE, IF. P.
J. C. MILLER. IF. A.
JAMES MASON, R. S.
I. N. WITHERS, A. R. S.
J. N. LEWIS. F. S.
S. R. MOORE, T.
L. M. GRIST, C.
J. E. JEFFERYS, A. C.
D. J. LOGAN, I. S.
J. E. SMITH, 0. S.
J. G. SCHORB, P. W. P.
This movement, which has resulted in the organization
of another Division in Yorkville, is
lomething more than an ordinary effort in the
ause of Temperance. It has not only sprung
'rom a deeply seated and widely diffused public
lentiment; but it is the work of some of our oldtst,
best and most respected citizens?cool-hcnd?d,
determined, conscientious men, who are not
ipt to be carried away in a moment of excitement
>r influenced by an undue measure of enthusiasm,
>ut who, fully alive to the urgent necessity of re
orm ana reiying upon rue sympamy 01 uu euightencd,
Christian community, Lave sacrificed
tvcry prejudice nnd set themselves steadily and
earlessly to the work. They have learned that, to
;ffeet any permanent good, n constant, closclyjanded
organization is necessary; and, though
nauy of them are personally adverse to the pecuiar
features of a secret order, they have with a
vise forbearance consented to waive every objecion,
aud identify themselves with the temperance
novement now in progress in our State. Having
lone so much they appeal powerfully to the sym)athies
of every high-toned citizen of the District,
md, with an argument which aChristiau especialy
cannot resist, demand from every community
n York a lively and earnest cooperation. We
tope that this cooperation will not be given
grudgingly; and it cannot but be the heartfelt
grayer of any friend of good order that the effort
>0 auspiciously beguu may be crowned with great
md lasting success.
It should be remarked that the new Society
s not in any degree antagonistic to the King's
Mountain Division, which has been long establish:d
and has effected much good in our towu. It
vas thought advisable by all to set on foot an cnlirely
new organization ; and the two Divisions are
iccordingly working harmoniously together.
THE CANVASS FOR SENATOR.
The attention of the people of our District is
:alled to the Card, in this week's issue, announ:ing
the pledge signed by Col. I. D. Wiifierspoox '
ind Col. R. G. McCaw, our Candidates for Sena:or.
In making such a publication we cannot refrain j
roru heartily congratulating the good people of
fork District. In one point of view, it is true, a
proceeding like this is well calculated to bring humiliation
to every lover of order and good morals
?humiliation, because in this day of civilization
li.i .l X''.ui*cu.ci4i il i- Iv call iiiCU
up before the bar of public opinion, and pledge
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moralizing the people! Jint so it is: here and!
elsewhere it has come to pass that men who seek j
promociou must resort to a system of electioneer- J
ing, dreucbiug the country with a continuous i
stream of noxious pollution, making good men j
weary and faint, rendering bad men worse, and, j
for the time, turniug every congregation of the |
people to riot, disorder and crime. For this la- |
mentable condition of society we do not mean to I
say that our candidates for Senator arc respousi- j
bio ; nor do we think that by so pledging themselves
they suffer any the slightest imputation.?
Hitherto they have reluctantly obeyed a requirement
from which timid men have ihought no escape
could be possible; but as soon as a hightoned
public sentiment, strong enough to inspiro
respect, called upon them, they eagerly, nobly,
and mngnnnimously responded to it. We give them '
fill honor?for nothing can bo more honorable ; j
and we assure them that while the friends of the
public well-being?nnd none other are worthy of
regard?will applaud their act, all men will es- I
teem them bettor,?infinitely worthier to represent I
the interests and attest the character of an intel- j
ligent constituency.
We think there is room for congratulation, too, ,
in view of the indicntiou thus afforded of the pro- (
gross of the cause of Temperance amongst us; I
and we take the occasion to express the hope that j
all others who are seeking office in the district j
will, with the same promptuess and public spirit, j
defer to the well ascertained demand of public |
sentiment. Without such action, the work is but j
half done: indeed, it is well-nigh useless for the j
Senatorial aspirants to range themselves with the I
sober portion of the community, while other can- !
didates persist in treating. We confidently appeal
to them, and, iu the name of our people, call up- j
on them to follow the example, and thus enable |
every voter to exercise the highest of all privi- !
lego? in a manner becoming the character and
dignity of free men.
THE NOMINATION.
From our hasty sketch of the results of the re- j
cent Democratic Convention at Cincinnati, our
readers will learn that Hon. James Bcchaxax, of j
Pennsylvania, has received the nomination for the I
Presidency; and Hon. JohnCabulBeeceexriuoe,
of Kentucky, for the Vice-Presidency.
While we readily and cheerfully declare our |
acquiescence in this decision of the Convention, j
we must give place at the same time to an expression
of disappointment and regret. Recent events !
had rendered the nomination of Mr. Pietice an j
act of very doubtful policy, and put his success |
entirely out of the question; but we confidently
indulged the anticipation that his mantle would
fall upon Judge Douglas, an equally acceptable
and reliable champion of the South, or, in the
event of his defeat, upon some Southern Statesman
who would with equal ability and faithfulness
maintain the rights of the South, and sustain the
cause of the Constitution and the Union. Of all
the prominant as.pirants, Mr. Buchanan was to
us least acceptable. But in view of the present
state of political parties in the country, and the
vital importance of the overwhelming success of
the Democratic ticket in the ensuing canvass, we
concede the wisdom of the nomination, and shall
give to it a hearty support. The contest will be
determined between Black Republicanism on the
one hand, and on the other the Democratic party
with Buchanan as its standard-bearer. In such
an emergency the South can have no choice.?
South Carolina, atlenst, will not hesitate in knowing
and performing her duty.
Only iu his equivocal position upon the slavery
question, however, do we find a pretext for regretting
the nomination of Mr. Buchanan. In every other
respect, no statesman in the country is more
eminently worthy of confidence and support than
James Bichaxax. The record of his public life
is long, and throughout its extent is marked by
the characteristics which belong to elevated and
able statesmanship, skilful diplomacy, a strictly
conservative policy, and great earnestness, integ|
rity and purity of character. During a period of
I thirty five years, spent in both Houses of Congress,
| and in trying positions under the administrations
of Gen.Jacksox, of Mr. Polk, and of Gen. Pierce,
Mr. Bichaxax has been a distinguished leader,
and has uniformly commanded in an imminent
degree the respect and admiration of the whole
country. In the hands of such a man, able, experienced,
prudent, and faithful, the country will '
be safe. i
The nomination of Mr. Breckenridge for the 1
Vice-Presidency, though entirely unexpected, will 1
of course meet the liberal views of the Southern '
people, and will serve well to reconcile any discon- 1
tent arising from the promotion of Mr. Buchanan. 1
Mr. Breckenridge is comparatively a young man, 1
but he has already passed through a brilliant and 1
distinguished career, and in his firm adherence to
the measures and policy of Mr. Pierce's admiuis- 1
tration, has won a title to the cordial support of '
the South. 1
MERE-MENTION. I
At the recent session of the old-school General j
Assembly, an overture asking for a closer union
with the Associate Reformed Church was adopted
; aud the following Committee was appointed
to correspond with the Associate Reformed Synod
of the South : Rev. Edwin Cater, George Howe, |
D. D., and Jnmos K. Douglas, of South Carolina;
Francis Bowman, D. D.: and N. A. Pratt, D. D.
The next sessions of the Assembly will be
held at Lexington, Kentucky A letter from
Paris says that the Empress Eugenie is likely to ]
remain an invalid for life. Her feet are paralyzed, 1
and though the physicians hold out the hope that j
a few days may restore her to her former health, ]
her recovery is very problematic From the 1
last Ledger, we get the astounding intelligence j
that there is not now and perhaps never has been
a resident Minister in our neighboring town of
Lancaster! Why, friend Ledger, are you not 1
frightened ? Stir them up to it, if only for the '
sake of your own good luck. The pulpit is the '
best friend a decent newspaper can have, and if 1
you desire to make money and keep the grass out 1
of your streets, build one, forthwith, and put a
good man in it. Well, well, well! The Darlington
Flay, the sad creature, talks in a funny
way about Col. Koitt. Hear it. "We understand
that tins gentleman passed by our town last Sunday
night on his way to Cheraw or thereabouts.
He is looking well and seemed to le in high spirits.
"And man the hermit sighed?'till woman
smiled." The Spartanburg papers speak of
the sudden demise of our old friend, Mr. Perry,
at Limestone Springs, on Thursday the 29th. Those
who have visited Limestone remember the old man
kindly, aud will regret to learn of his death
The Charleston Standard speaks of the new State
Capitol thus: "In connection with the account of
improvements in Columbia, we would also add
such information as we have been able to procure
from a friend on a visit to our city, in reference
to the progress of the work on the new State Capitol.
The masonry has been raised about six feet
above the natural level of the earth. The foundation
is now about complete, nnd there is a hope that the
basement story may be ready for the meeting of
the Legislature. 315 hands are employed, nnd one
thousand perches of stone per month are quarried;
four quarries are open, though the principal is at
Grar.by ferry. The granite here is good, comparing
favorably with any to be found in the country."
A correspondent of the Mercury complains
bitterly of the delays, vexations, and outrages caused
by the negligence and impoPteness of the conJuOlius
Ou the \\ muiiigluu aud iiluuciitbld' Puilroad,
and advises travellers to take the Charlotte
route. Good advice, that! -Accounts
from Nicaragua continue to represent favorably
the prospects of Walker's government and the
fears entertained in regard to British interference
have been allayed by declarations of neutrality
both on the part of the commander of the squadrou
and the home government. The order commanding
the American squadron to proceed to
San Juan has, consequently, been countermanded.
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xne rosi unite ai ligyci, xuciiianu uisuiei
has been removed to Fairfield district, and the t
name changed to Doko?G. 1'. Hoffmnn, Postmas- i
ter. A new office has been established at Coesar's t
Head, Greenville district?P. B. Martin, Postmas- 1
ter; also, in North Carolina, at Chesnut Grove, I
Iredell county, Robert M. Brady, Postmaster, and ?
at Hunting Heath, Wilkes county, Robert Wright, <
Postmaster The Legislature of New Eamp* J
shire litis elected Ralf Metcnlf, American, Governor,
hy a vote uf 175 to 150, over Wells, Democrat
It is nscertnined that Rev. Air. Palmer
intends to resign his Professorship in the Theolo- j
gical Seminary, to accept the call of the First j
Prcshyterinn Church in New Organs?next Fall.
Didn't think it The National Council of the
American Party met in New York last week, abolished
the 9ecrets of the Order, ratified Air. Fill- !
more's nomination, and then "busted." E. E.
Bnrtlett, of Kentucky, was rc-elected President.
The pow-wow then adjourned, not ".o'/ic" but to [
"die." The difficulty between Spain and ,
Alexico, growing out of the long-standing claim of j
the former power for indemity for losses during !
the Alexican revolution, promises to be somethiug i
serious. A Spanish squndron of nine or ten ves- |
scls is en route for \rera Cruz, and, it is probable, j
a bombardment will be the result The Char- |
leston News gives an encouraging statement of the i
prospects of the new Columbia Steamboat Corapa- ,
uy, thus: "From present indications, we should j
say that this project which was considered at first |
as rather a doubtful experiment, is succeeding admirably.
At a meeting of the stockholders recently
held in Columbia, a resolution was adopted
instructing the President and Directors to purchase
three boats from Mr. Moore, of Augusta,
Gu., for the sum of ?44,000, he (Mr. Moore) tak- !
ing $14,000 of tlint amount on the capital stock
of the Company."
Senator Trumbull, with a riew to restoration of
peace in Kansas, has prepared abill which he will
soon introduce, proposing the annexation of that
Territory to Nebraska?the terms of all the officers |
of Kausas and all the law and supposed laws '
therein to cease Mr. Buchanan was born in j
Franklin county, Pennsylvania, 10th of April 1791, j
and is consequently about Go years of age. He
was elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature in j
1814 and 1815. In 1820 he was sent to Congress, ;
where he continued for ten years. In 1831 he was j
sent as Minister to Russia by General Jackson.? j
He returned home in 1834, and was immediately
elected to the United States Senate, where he remained
until 1842. Afterwards he was appointed
Secretary of State by President Polk, which he
held for four years ; and soon after the accession
of Mr. Pierce to the Presidency he was sent as
Minister to England, from whence he returned a
few weeks ago The news from Europe this
week is unimportant. Cotton had declined $d, on
lower grades, while fair and middling qualities
were rather stiffer. The Rev. Moses D. Hoge,
D. D., of Richmond Va., will deliver the Annual
Oration, before the two Literary Societies of D.
College, on Wednesday, preceding commencement
day, the 25th of June, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.
This body, which met in Cincinnati on Monday
the 2nd instant, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for President and Vice-President of the
United States, closed its sessions on Friday last, I
and adjourned tomeetnext in Charleston, S. C. Or [
the seventeenth ballot, James Bcciian'an, of Pennsylvania,
received the nomination for President;
and on the second ballot, John C. Beckexridoi,
Vice-President. Taking into consideration the
many sources of conflict and discontent arising
from the eeveral factions into which the (Treat party
is here and there divided, we have cause for i
congratulation in the harmony and singleness of
purpose which seem to have marked the deliberations
of the Convention, and in the entire success
which has attended the efforts of the Democracy
to preserve an unbroken front and the highest
hopes for the canvass. The event of these deliberations
is of the utmost moment?of far more
importance upon the future well-being of the Republic
than any similar occurrence Bince the formation
of the government. Without trenching
further upon the prop'er limits of our article upon
the nominees, we may say that, for the greatest
rood of the greatest number, all things have been
lone well, and it will be but the work of time to
ivrite this action wise.
After the adoption of the platform, and the setdement
of the dispute between the Hards and
Softs of New York, granting an equal vepresenta:ion
to each faction, the Convention proceeded to
:he ballotting on Thursday, which was continued
:hrough a portion of Friday, with the following
results:?
Ballots. Buchanan. Pierce. Douglas. Cass.
1 135 J 122 33 o
2 139 119 j 31} 6
3 189} 119 32 5}
4 141} 119 30 5}
5 140 119} 31 5}
6 155 107} 28 5}
7 153} 89 58 5}
8 147} 82 56 5}
o f 1st vote...142 87 48 7
J \ 2d. vote...146 87 56 7
1 0 150.} 80* 59} 5*
1 1 147} 80* 63 5}
1 2 148 79 63} 5}
1 3 150 77} 63 6}
1 4 152} 79 63 5}
1 5 168* 3* 118} 3}
1 6 168" 0" 121 9
1 7 278 0 0 0
On the first ballot for Vice-President, Brecken idge
received 55 votes; Quitman, 69 ; Boyd, 33;
Pitzpatrick, 11; A. V. Brown, 29; Ilerschell, 24:
Tohnson, 31; Rusk, 2; Polk, 5; Dobbin, 18. On
lie secoud ballot, Breckenridge received a unaninous
vote.
The platform adopted by the Convention, re-afirming
the Baltimore platform laid down in Naional
Cnnvention in 1852, and also declaring the
riews of the Democracy upon questions of later
irigin, is in the main consonant with the broad,
lational, conservative principles which have ever
instituted the creed of the party. We do not
nean to indicate our unqualified approval of every
eature; on the contrary, several clauses, which
ve have neither the space nor the inclination now
o point out, strike us as of doubtful propriety.?
Jpon the main questions, however, the declaraion
of the future policy of the party is eminently
;atisfactory, and, we think, sufficiently positive
ind unequivocal to command the assent and se:ure
the cordial support of the whole Southern
leople.
The South Carolina delegation were in attendince
in full numbers, and, as far as we have been
mabled to learn, carried out to the letter the win
if the Palmetto Democracy. At the outset, they
leld a meeting, and resolved to vote "a9 a unit
'or Mr. Pierce for one hundred ballotf, provided N.
Hampshire would adhere to him unwaveringly all
hat time !" They resolved also to support Judge
Douglas as their second choice, or "the Southern
:andidate whose chances might appear most farorable."
The delegation nobly stood to Mr.
Pierce to the last: and when, on the fifteenth
inllot, his name was withdrawn, their vote was
last for Douglas. Upon the final ballot they, in
iccoiuUuic tvitli ll.c cu: inil. Vt.ciil over iu u budj
:o Mr. Buchanan. Of the number, Mr. B. II.
iVilson, of Georgetown, was one of the Vice
Presidents; and Col. C. W. Dudley of Marlboro,
in the Committee on Resolutions.
The selection of Charleston as the point for the
issembling of the Convention of 1860 is worthy
if a note. In every point of view, it must be regarded
as a very marked compliment to our State;
? happy and well-timed response to the movement
of our people towards a closer affiliation
with the Democratic party of the Union ; and a
'ignnl rebuke to the exclusive, self-sufficient, arrogant
and terrapin-like policy which is yet sought
:o be fastened upon the State. Wonder, if there
_>e any danger of carrying one's "body-servant''
:o Charleston ; and if there is now any wit in the
stupid, silly "free-nigger" argument used by some
if our presses to "scare'" people from Cincinnati?
2ow now?
We regret that our space will not permit the ^ <
publication of a more detailed nccount of the pro- ceedings
of the Convention. We subjoin the resolutions
constituting that portion of the platform J
adopted in addition to the Baltimore resolutions. |
The entire platform will be published next week, i
together with the resolutions on foreign policy,
&c.
And whereas, since the foregoing declaration
was uniformly adopted by our predecessors in
National Conventions, an adverse political and
religious test has been secretly organized by n
party claiming to be exclusively Americans, and
it is proper that the American democracy should
clearly define its relations thereto ; therefore,
1. Resolved, That the foundation of this Union
of States having been laid in its prosperity, expansion
and preeminent example in free government,
built upon entire freedom in matters of
religious concern, and no respect of persons in regard
to rank or place of birth, no party can justly
be deemed national, constitutional,or in accordance
with American principles, which bases its exclusive
organization upon religious opinions and accidental
birthplace.
2. That we reiterate with renewed energy of
purpose the well considered declarations of former
Conventions upon the sectional issue of domestic
slavery and concerning the reserved rights
of the States ; and that we may more distinctly
meet the issue on which a sectional party, subsising
exclusively on slavery agitation now relies to
tpst the fidelity of people, North and South, to .
the constitution and the Union?
'6. Resolved, That claiming fellowship with and 1
desiring the co-operation of all who regard the <
preservation of the Union, under the constitution,
as the paramount issue, and repudiating all sectional
parties and platforms concerning domestic '
slavery, which seek to emboil the States and incite
to treason and armed resistance to law in the
Territories,nnd whose avowed purposes, if consummated,
must end in civil war and disunion, the
American democracy recognize and adopt the
principles contained in the organic laws establishing
the Territories of Kansas and Nebraska, as
embodying the only sound and safe solution of
the slavery question upon which the great national
idea of the people of this whole country can
repose in its determined conservations of the
Union; non-interference by Congress with slavery
in ritates and Territories: that this was the basis
of the compromises of 1800, confirmed by both
the democratic and whig parties in National Conventions,
ratified by the people in the election of
18-32, and rightly applied to the organization of
Territories in 1854; that by the uniform application
of this democratic principle to the organization
of Territories and the admission of new States,
with or without domestic slavery, as they may
elect, the equul rights of all the States will be
preserved intact, the original compacts of the constitution
maintained inviolate, and the perpetuation
and expansion of this Union insured to its
utmost capacity of embracing, in peace and harmony
every future American State that may be
constituted or annexed with a republican form of
government.
4. Resolved, That we recognize the right of the
people of all the Territories, including Kansas nnd
Nebraska, acting through the fairly expressed
will of the majority of actual residents, and whenever
the number of their inhabitants justifies it,
to form a constitution with or without domestic
slavery, and be admitted into the Union upon
terms of perfect equality with the other States.
5. Resolved, That the democratic party recognizes
the great importance, in a political and 1
commercial point of view, of a safe nnd speedy i
communication within our own Territory between ]
the Atlantic and Pacific consts of this Union; and
it is the duty of the federal government to exericse 1
promptly nil its constitutional powers for the at- i
tainment of that object. <
C. Resolved, finally, that the condition of popular
institutions in the Old World and the danger- '
ous tendencies to sectional agitation, combined ^
with the attempt to enforce civil and religious dis- |
abilities against the right of acquiring and enjoying
citizenship in our own laud, a high aud sacred
duly has devolved, with increased responsibility,
upon the democratic party of this country, ns the 1
party of the Union, to uphold and maintain the ]
rights of every State, and thereby the Union of the
States, and to sustain the advance among us of
constitutional liberty, by continuing to resist all
monopolies and exclusive legislation for the bene- |
fit of a few at the expense of the many, and by
vigilant and constant adherence to those principles
and compromises of the constitution which are <
broad and strong enough to embrace and uphold 1
the Union as it was and the Union as it shall be, |
in the full expansion of the energies and capacity
of this gTeat and progressive people.
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE SENATORIAL CANVASS.
We, the undersigned Candidates for Senator of
York District in the Legislature of South Carolina,
each for himself, hereby pledge our honor to i
each other and to the people whom we seek to <
represent, not to employ hereafter, directly or in- J
directly, any alcoholic or intoxicating drink for
the purpose of influencing or procuring votes du- i
ring the present canvass: nor directly or indirect- *
ly to sanction such use by any friend, nor to pay
for the same hereafter if any such use be made; \
and all deposits, orders or funds contravening '
this agreement, if such there be, are to be recall- (
ed and discontinued. 1
I. D. WITHERSPOON, 1
R. G. McCAW. I
Yorkville, June 9, 18;>G. 1
GEN. ALSTON'S LETTER. f
EBENEZER, June 3, 1850. <
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lo the amicus oj the iobkvillk e-xqcikkk :
Gentlemen?I noticed in your last issue a short <
communication over the signnture of'Many Friends 1
of Temperance,' suggesting me as a suitable can- f
didate to represent the people of York District in
the State Senate; and stating that my acceptance t
of the nomination would be gratifying to them. I
This mention of my name, couched, as it is, in ^
the most respectful terras, is certainly very grnti- |
fying ; and, I must be permitted to say, was as I
unexpected to me as it is unmerited. The very J
high estimate which 'Many Friends of Temper- J
ance' have been pleased to place upon my humble l
abilities, I can only attribute to old and, I trust, <
abiding friendships, and to their zealous devotion
to the principles of that great moral reformation ]
in which they are now engaged?which, permit me 1
to remark, recommends itself to the serious con- j
sideration of the Christian and the Patriot, and (
cannot fail to attract the attention and elicit the <
admiration of the great nnd good throughout the
civilized world. Personal predilections, therefore, ^
and the lively nnd coramendrble interest which they i
feel in the glorious cause of Temperance, doubt- 1
less, have caused my kind friends to overlook a
Constitutional obstacle which stands in the way
of, and absolutely forbids, my complying with
their wishes?a difficulty, the mere suggestion of c
which will upon a moment's reflection lead their 1
minds to the conclusion that it is out of my power
to be a candidate. I must, therefore, with pro- '
found respect and a heart-felt gratitude, beg leave 1
to decline the proffered honor. Iam, gentlemen, ^
your obedient servant. JOHN A. ALSTON. 3
Messrs. Miller it Melton. j c
CORRESPONDENCE OP THE ENQUIRER. ! I
Charleston, June 9th 1856. ! f
,l/<.m f'</itorx:?For several weeks past our I c
cotton market has been at a stand-still?prices ;
gradually sinking until about J decline lias taken i 1
plnce from the highest point. During the same s
time rates in Liverpool on the finer qunlities have | t
remnined firm: but on the grades below middling j t
have declined about ?d. Prices here had previ- ! i
ously advanced to a point above the Liverpool j ^
market; on account of a brisk speculative demand, '
and the presence in our ports of a number of
Spanish vessels buying for the Spanish market, ^
between whom and the Fillibustcrs* was kept tip a 1 n
constant and exciting competition. The English 1
and French held a neutral position, and let the I *
competitors have a fair fight. It is hard to say
which bad the best of it; inasmuch as both parties j c
became satisfied about the same time. The Span- s
iards have gone home ; the Fillilitsters have disap- ; ?
peered, leaving still on hand a considerable stock (
of cotton to be sold when and where it might f
be. It seems that the English and French, after j
the fashion of their governments, must have form*The
regular buyers for shipment call the spec- i
ulators lillibuiUrt. e
:d an allifuico, and would not become competitors |
?both expecting to get the article at their own j
price, and thinking there would be an abundance. |
VII these things combined first to run the market
ibove Liverpool, and then, without a correspondng
decline there, to depress prices in an unequaly
large ratio. Some of our factors, however, |
rrew stubborn, and would not submit to the figures
offered: and on last Friday and Saturday
prices began to advance a little and a good demand
has sprung up. Sales of 3000 bales were
made Saturday at from \ to .} advance on former
juotations. This activity in the demand may be
n some degree owing to the late political stir
with England, which some regarded as threatenng
to interrupt commercial intercourse, and on
vhicli they may have been willing to risk the clian:es.
Cotton might advance very high in Europe,
f England were to indulge a foolish fit and suspend
commercial relations with the United States.
3ut such an event is rather problematical, I think.
The market for flour is very dull, and prices
lave gone down almost to the figures common in
uiu nines. jne siock id not neavy; dui mere
s no export demand, and the receipts are sufficient
for the city consumption. Common grades
>f Fine in barrells sell at $5.75 ; Superjiiie, at
?G.50(a,$6.75; in Sacks of 98 lbs at half the
)riee of barrells. Corn sells at GO cents pes bushsi,
including sacks?dull at that.
As the period for harvesting the new crop is at
sand, (and from what I learn the crop will be good,)
t may be interesting to your farmers to hear some:hing
about the prospects of a market for wheat.
Every preparation is making to buy all the wheat
;hat can be brought to this market; and there
will be, I think, a good demand for the entire
Southern crop, at fair prices. Of course it is useless
to expect last winters'prices?at the North
Bour is worth from $5.25 to $7, but last winter
it brought from $8 to $12. In Liverpool, it then
'old at from 50 to 55 shillings ; now, the price
for good Hour is 02 to 35 shillings, and just at the
time when a very abundant crop is ready for market.
I think, then, it would be unreasonable to
look for anything near the same prices during the
ensuing season. If farmers put out thier wheat
early, and get it ready for sale before the Northwestern
wheat comes into market, they will be
ible to realize 80 to 90 cents, or perhaps $1.00,
delivered in sacks at your Depot. No doubt your
merchants will be ready to give a9 much as it is
worth. The most fatal policy for the fanner, at
all events, is to hold back for higher prices, until
(he Northern produces comes to sale.
Our city is remarkably healthy, and I am glad
to notice that very little fear seems to be entertained
of a return of fever, during the Summer.
Yours truly J.
OUR KANSAS COMPANY.
Since the departure of our little Kansas company,
we have been unable until now to gather
iny intimation us to their progress westward.?
Indeed, ourverykind and attentive cotemporaries,
the Columbia papers, having so studiously avoided
my mention of them, we had reached the conclusion
that they had "swamped" in Cockrell's lane
n* thereabouts. From the following letter of Mr.
Rice to the Anderson Gazrtu, however, we have
found the track, and henceforward we shall enleavor
to keep to it. Ere this, doubtless, our
"brave little band" have been in the "fray," and
ive expect shortly to tell a good story of them.?
Mr. Rice's letter was dated at Nashville, Tennessee,
May 25th:?
Dear Earle :?It may be of some little interest
to your readers to know that the company of
Kansas Emigrants, under the command of Gen.
A. C. Jones, of Laurens, have safely reached the
:ity of Nashville. Maj. Jones left Laurens with
twenty-three faithful followers, but has received
reinforcements from the districts of York and
Edgefield, respectfully, and his company now numbers
forty men. The General is accompanied by
his accomplished lady, who by her kindness and
amiability, contributes much to the comfort and
enjoyment of the company. We lodged, the first
night, at the Congaree lionse, in Columbia, and
were charged full price. Had we stopped at
"Hunt's Hotel," we would have passed "Scott
free." Do vou and your readers take a note on
this and patronize Ilunt, who is a friend to Southjrn
Rights. The Greenville and Columbia, and
the S. C. Railroads, each complimented us with
tickets, but that "Yankee concern," the Atlanta
Road made us open our purses and shell out the
:nsh. Can't you "hit 'em" again, Major? The
3eorgia State Road evidenced the attachment of
that State to our cause, by sending us on our way
rejoicing, without fee or reward. 'Tis well that
these things be known, so that the public may
tnow "which way the wind blows." At Augusta,
the Globe House, (of which a Yankee is said to be
proprietor,) also fleeced us. But, upon the whole,
ire have not any severe charges to allege against
Hotel proprietors, and Railroad companies. We
save been treated so kindly, and met with such
learty receptions from the public generally, that
ve are disposed to forgive the few, who by their
icts, at least, declare their hostility to the suc:ess
of tho cause of the South in Kansas. By
:he way, we hear from both puhlic and private
sources, that hot times are expected in Kansas.?
This evening, a highly respectable gentleman who
ins just returned from Kansas, visited us, and
?ave it as his opinion that a regular pitch battle
ivould soon come off between the pro-slavery and
inti-slavery parties! Our brave little band are
mgerly panting for the fray?and are prepared
for any emergency.
We have had an exceedingly pleasant trip, thus
far, and have already been compensated for the
trouble of making preparations to "be off," and
for the pain of separating with friends, by the enjoyment
we have realized, and the sights we have
'eon ! I should like to write at length of the
mountain scenery to be seen between Atlanta and
fhattanonga, and between the latter point and
[his place. That, itself, is worth the whole trip !
IVhat a beautiful city is Nashville! The Capitol
if Tennessee is said to be the most magnificent
luilding of the kind in the United States ! It is
leautifully situated, and presents an appearance
mposing beyond description. The suspension
iridge over the Cumberland river "here," is nwonlerful
structure, and is certainly one of theproud st
triumphs of art.
We lodge to-night on board the Steam Boat
'Rocky-city," and leave to-morrow at 8 o'clock
or St. Louis, which city we expect to reach on
Monday evening next 26th of this month. We
iave already travelled more than 700 miles.
SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REVIEW.
In compliance with the request of the Publish>r,
we call the attention of the friends of this
vork to the following notice : x
"One copy of the Southern Quarterly Review has
teen returned to the publication officft^yithout
he name of the subscriber, or any intl^pign from .
vhat post office it came. It is, of course, imposlible
for the publisher to know from whence it
;ame or who has refused to receive it. Those
fishing to discontinue their subscriptions to this
vork, will please mark the name of the post ofice,
together with their own, on the envelope endosing
the returned copy.
"We are gratified to be ableto say, thatbutfew
lave returned their copies, and many new subcribers
have been added to the books; but we
could remind those who have retuined the Review,
hat in order to secure the future numbers they
nust comply with the terms?payment in adance."
To Pevlodlc&l Publishers.
The editor of the Washington (D. C.) Spectator
lesigns to publish, about August next, a list of
11 the periodicals from monthlies to dailies in the
Jnitod States?embracing California and theTeritories?with
terras and general character, so far
is he can ascertain them.
To aid in making up his list, and in carrying
iut his further plan, he invites all publishers to
end him three copies of their publications, first isucd
after the fourth of July, (or such as shall
lontain fullest accounts of the occurrences of that
lay.) These he proposes to hind?one set to be
iled in the Congressional Library?one in the
library of the Smithsonian Institution?the other
or his own sanctum.
He also requests this notice may be inserted
race or more times, in the editorial columns of
lis cotemporaries. Those publishers who give it
i place and send him a copy of their papers con*
taining it, will be furnished with a copy of the list
when published.
Washington, D. C., May 3, 185G.
Columbia Market.
June 9th.
Cotton.?At the close of our last weekly report,
our market was dull and inactive, with very small
sales. This week has, if anything, been more dull;
and prices have fallen off fully >c. since our last
report. On Wednesday evening, intelligence by
the India was received to the 81st ult., with but a
limited demand for cotton, at unchanged rates.?
On Friday, the Niagara arrived with Liverpool
dates to the 34th ult. Cotton had declined Jd.
on the lower grades, while the better qualities
were stifl'er, with sales of 38,000 bales, including
0,000 to speculators, and 1,800 to exporters. The
transactions in our market have been so limited
this week, that there was no quotable effect produced
by this arrival. The sales of the week
were 130 bales at 8 to 10c. extremes.
Bacon.?There is a large supply of Tennessee
and Baltimore bacon in our market at this time,
and but a limited demand. We quote Sides of
the former, Ly the quantity, at 11 to 12jc.;
Shoulders, 10 to 10$c. Baltimore Sides, by the
hogshead, 11 to 11 Jc.; and Shoulders, 10 to 10$.
We have hearl of no sales of country bacon, and
cannot therefore give quotations.
Flour.?There is still a large supply of common
and medium grades of flour in the market and
sales have been made at a falling off from our
last prices, viz: $5j to $6j in bbls. and sacks.?
Extra brands of family flour at $7J to $8.
Corn.?We have no change to notice in this ar
tide, and therefore continue ourformer quotations
of 04 to 08c. per bushel of 66 lbs.
. Oats.?The supply good, demand moderate.?
We quote 88 to 42c. per bushel.
Peas.?Our market is well supplied, with a
moderate demand at former quotations, of 70 to
76c. per bushel.
Fodder.?No change to notice this week. Supply
fair, at former figures, viz: $1^ to $1J per
hundred lbs.
?totag.
Died?Of typhoid pneumonia, on the morning
of the 6th instant, at the residence of Mr. William
Berry in this District, Mrs. JANE SMARR,
in the ?33d year of her age.
The invasions of death in the walks of retired
life seldom exhibit more strikingly than in the
present instance the sublime phenomenon offprofound
sorrow, blended with the solace of joy. The
extent of our loss is the measure of the one, the
lustre of her gain is the boundary of the other.
Mrs. Smarr became a member of the Presbvterian
Church, by a public profession of religion
when she was young ; and as a wife, a mother, a
neighbor and a friend, she displayed to the end of
her life, the excellencies of those endearing relationships,
as tliey arc moulded and finished by the
hand of religion. Her beneficence to the poor,
her ministrations at the bed-side of the afflicted,
her readiness at all times to lend assistance to
those mound her who needed it, have embalmed
her memory in the affecctions of the society in
which she lived. Her fervent and consistent piety
endeared her to the Church of which she was a
member, and matured an example worthy the imitation
of all who profess to be the followers of
Christ. Her last illness was a season of severe
suffering, and although protracted through a period
of between three and four weeks, was characterized
by a patient endurance of pain, and a
composed submission to the will of God ; illustrating
in a very high degree, the omnipotence of
Divine grace to sustain the believer in the hour of
deep affliction, and to raise the soul to a condition
of tranquility and peace, beyond the power
of bodily pain to destroy. While from day to day,
declining nature yielded the ground to the approaches
of death, she was privileged to enjoy a
communion with God so intimate and sweet that
she frequently expressed a desire to depart and to
be with Christ. The visions of her faith were so
bright and glorious as she looked within the vail,
"whither Jesus the forerunner hath for us entered,"
that the morning light of the heavenly Sabbath
seemed already to dawn upon her soul, and
inspire her bosom with a joy unspeakable and full
of glory. In the increasing brightness of the day
that was rising upon her, her spirit took its departure
for the city of the Great King, the heavenly
Jerusalem, whose builder and Maker is God.
*m.* The Columbia Banner please copy.
On Monday the 9th instant, at midnight, MAHY
A., eldest daughter of Dr. James M. and
Louisa E. Lowry, in the 10th year of her age.?
Modest, gentle, humble in spirit, thinking always
of herself Hast and least; like the little flower
that blooms in secret, she sought rather to conceal
than exhibit herself. By the early departure ,
from this world of such a daughter, remarkable
for the virtues that most adorn the child,?all by
whom she was held dear have suffered no ordinary
loss. Thank God her parent* (though sad and
sore-stricken in grief) bow with humble and Christian
resignation to the Divine will, feeling assured
that their Father in Heaven is too wise to err
and too good to be unkind. G.
Died?After an illness of about four months,
on Tuesday morning, 10th instant, Mrs. FRANCES,
wife of B. Steele Carson, in the 49th year
of her age.
YORKVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE.
The first annual commencement of
this Institution will take place on WEDNESDAY,
the SECOND DAY of JULY NEXT?the
examination of the several classes beginning the
day previous.
A CONCERT will be given by the Young Ladies,
under th?e direction of Professor KERN and
Miss UNDERWOOD, on Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday evening, also, at half past eight
o'clock, the Annual Address will be delivered by
Rev. J. B. WATT.
The Patrons and friends of the College are respectfully
invited to attend.
JOHN G. ENLOE,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
*#* Chester Standard, Fairfield Ilerala, Due
West Telescope, and Southern Presbyterian please
give two insertions and forward bills to this oflice.
June 12 24 3t
BETHEL ACADEMY. ~
f|!IIE SECOND SESSION of this School, under
J. the superintendence ot J. r. maxvui, rrincipal,
assisted by Mrs. HARRY, will commence
on the SECOND MONDAY, 14th of JULY next.
The terms of tuition, for the session ot five
months, are as follows:?
Primary English Branches $6.00 i
English Grammar and Geography 8.00 M
Higher English Branches; Mathematics,
and the Classics 16.00 ^
Good Boarding can be had in pleasant families,
convenient to the Academy, at $7 per month.
No admission for less than half a session; and
students wishing to continue longer than the half
and not the whole session, will be charged by the
month. No deduction for lost time, unless in cases
of protracted illness.
Bethel, June 12, 1856. 24e
South Carolina?York District.
WHEREAS J. D. JOHNSON has applied to
me for Letters of Administration, on all and
singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits
of NANCY J. ARMSTRONG, late of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and" admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at om next
Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be holden
at York Court House on the 16th day of JUNE
instant, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 2nd day of
June, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-six, and in the eightieth
year of American Independence.
J. M. ROSS, 0. Y. D.
June 12 24 2t
MOLASSES.?10 Barrels Superior N. Orleans
Molasses. 10 half barrels do.
15 Bbls. Stewart's Refined C. Sugar.
15 Boxes E. D. Cheese.
Just Received by
S. J. KUYXENDAL & BRO.
YEAST POWDERS.?Fresh Yeast Powders
and Soda, for making good bread. For
Sale by THOMASSON & JENKINS.
June 5 23 tf
LAMP OIL AND CANDLES.?For
Sale by
THOMASSON & JENKINS.
June 5 23 tf
?*A OZ. SULPHATE QUININE.?
UU For Sale by d
THOMASSON & JENKINS. 1
JuneS 23 ^
FRESH CLOVER SEED.?For Sale by
ADAMS, McCORKLE & CO.
May 29 22 o