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Scraps # Jfatk. Mr. Jas. McMahon, one of the most respected and beloved citizens Of Columbia, died on Sunday night last, of apoplexy. Hon. John A. Orr, a brother of the present Speaker of the House of Representatives, is spoken of in the Mississippi papers as the Demcratic candidate for Governor at the approaching election. - The President has prepared a special Message to Congress, showing that an increase of revenue is needed, and that twenty millions of dollars will be required to meet tho deficit of the present fiscal year. ?- The distinguished Historian, William Hickling Presoott, died in Boston on Friday last, in the 62d year of his age. He was graduated at Harvard in 1811. His History ? it _ e w?j; ?A TmKOIIO ? 01 tQQ "XVeigas UI I'uiuiuaua auu ioauui?, and his "Conquest in Mexico," earned for him a fame and position of no ordinary .rank. ??The Hon. J. P. Benjamin, ofLflusiana, was re-elected by the Legislature of the State, on the 24th ult., a Senator in Congress" for six years from the 4th of March next, when his present term will expire. There had been a protracted contest* in -caucus for the nomination, and when the result of the election reached N. Orleans the public gratifications was manifested by the firing of one hundred guns. 11 Lincon gpt off a good one on the day of the Illinois Senatorial election. As soon as the ballot was announced, a prominent Republican approached, him imthe law library, and asked him "how he felt." "Well," said Abe, "I feel a good deal like the boy did when he stubbed his toe against a root; grabbing his foot in both hands he exclaimed : "I'ip too much of a man to cry, and am too4?d badly hurt to laugh !" A hiU has* been introduced in the Missouri Legislature which provides that no slave shall hereafter be emancipated in that State, unless the master shall provide for his transportation from the State; that any free negro over twenty one years of age, who may be in the State on the first day of January, 1860, shall be transported therefrom at the expense of the county, where he may be found, unless he have sufficient property of his own to pay for the same; and for the confiscation of the property of- free negroes. ?? Dr. Hines, so well and extensively knoWn for his penitentiary experience, is once'more in the city. "-He arrived on Saturday, and was hospitably received and entertained by the Chief of Police; that officer VoTrJnfT onnh ovfipssivft affection for him. as not to allow him to depart without leaving a keep3ake in-{he Shape of a photograph, to add to his gallery of portraits of illustrious strangers. " The Doctor maintained bis respectability^nd dignit/, as of yore, and says he is a travelling correspondent of a paper in South Carolina.? iV". 0. Picayune. The Nashville Union has resolved to adopt the cash system for subscriptions in future, and says, "the most powerful argument which has urged them to this position, is found in their account books, wherein is recorded a debt due them of over sixty thousand dollars, accumulated since the l5tli of May,' 1853, and for subscriptions alone of more than forty thousand dollars." This looks astonishing, but is a history of every newspaper in the land that is published on the credit system. How long will publishers continub to pursue that ruinous policy? It is obliged to end in beggary; try it who, will, andyet nine-tenths of the newspapers of the United States are wilfully traveling the dangerous road. The Mobile Tribune relates that a gentleman, loDg a resident of The South, but now a citizen of Philadelphia, was induced-while he resided South to-purchase an old negro .woman, who was so. muoh attached to him that she would not leave him, even at the urgent solicitation of the agents of the underground railroads. Qn one occasion, after being much importuned to leJve her master and go to Canada, she is reported to have addressed them to the effect, that if they would give her one thousand dollars in cash, and a handsome white husband, she would go. They excused her. "We have received, from Messrs. "Walker, .Evans and Co., two volumes o( Lectures on the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews, by Rev. W. C. Davis, issued from their press for the General Convention of the Independent Presbyterian Church. We have not read the volumes, as they treat of subjects whereof wc do not consider ourselves competent critics. But the typography of the volumes merits our commendation as specimens of neatness, clearness and legibility. No better volumes of their class are published_any where, and we hail the appearance of these as gratifying evidence of the capability of this excellent Charleston publishing house.? Charleston Mercury. A bill has been introduced in the Legislature of Arkansas whose object is to rid the State of free negroes. It provides, in substance, that all free negroes now in the State may become slaves, by chopsiog their own masters or own mistresses, who shall never sell them to third parties, and that they shall not be liable to seizure for the debts of their masters or mistresses thus chosen ; that all free negroes found in the State after January 1, 1860, shall be indicted by the Grand Jury of the respective counties, and may be convicted of a high misdemeanor (in being so found in (he State) and sentenced to the "jail and peniteutiary house" for a year, and if again found in the State six months after' 1 -- J 1 wards, to be again arresiea auu seui 10 tue penitentiary for life. The Arkansas papers think the bill will pass. This week we strike from our list about fifty subscribers who will not pay their dues to the printer. In so doing, we take them by the hand and with tears in our eyes bid them an affectionate farewell. Good by old subs ! Take care of yourselves. Sometimes think of the Advertiser, which you have read so long for nothing. Spunge upon some other printer now for awhile. A change of diet will doubtless be good for you. Poor old fellows! we are a little sorry to turn you out upon the dark night without a lamp, but it must be so. Strike for the nearest neighbor's light. lie may let you in and eed you a year or two, upon the strength of your honorable promises to pay at the end of the time. For ourselves, we have enough of those curious pledges to supply our cabinet for the present. We have labelled them carefully, and they are open to general inspection. With many thanks for your selfsacrificing indulgence of us, and for your honest appreciation of the obligations existing towards our office, we again, and finally, say, "farewell forever !"?Edgefield Advertiser. Cj? forliijtlle (fajtom. I edited by SAM'Xi W. 3VOJLTON:. YORKVILLEj S. C.~ THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY' 3, 1S59. Special Notice.?All communications, on matters connected with tba paper, should be addressed to "the yorkvilli: EN^l'lrehand not,the Editor or Proprietor, personally. Persons desiring prompt attention to their favor?, must bear this in mind. A MAMMOTH TURNIP. Our friend, James Brian, Esq., has exhumed from his "patch," and presented to us a huge tnrnip?a xeritahlc vegetable mastodon. It measures over twenty-nine inches in circumference, and weighs 9 J pounds! We have read of such monsters elsewhere, but this specimen outdoes this locality, by odds ! . . LIMESTONE SPRINGS. 'Mr. Curtis' advertisement announces nnotlfer session of the Limestone Springs Female High School. Parents and Guardians wtll refer"to it. Tic array of teachers equals in number and, no doubt, in -ability, the Faculty of any similar institution in the Union; while the energy and welldirected enterprise of the Proprietor is beyond comparison. Such men as Mr. Curtis never fail to succeed?never fail to deserve success. BURNING OF THE NORTH CAROLINA. The Bay Steamer North Carolina, on her trip from Baltimore to Norfolk, wa3 burnt to the water's edge, on Friday night last. Among the lost, the telegraph reports the name of Rev. Mr. Cun*ti3," an "Episcopal Clergyman of Chester, S. C." We learn that Rev. Dr. Curtis, Sr.', of LimeStone Springs, has been on a tour North, and we fear that, in Lruth, this sad record has reference to him. Wc trust, however, that the name, as well as the locality,'has been misstated. THE LYCEUM. The Lyceum has become an "institution^" with us. Quietly but constantly a few members have adhered to their purpose,, and now the "result promises to redound greatly to the benefit of our town people. ' The new Ilalf, in the third stpry of Moorii & R.yixey's building?a beautiful room?has been selected, and will shortly be furnished iff a suitable style. More anon. The members are requested to attend, "armed and equipped," on Friday evening uext. , THE OUTSIDE. The story of "Alice Vernop" is completed in - -?-- */\ loom liffrb nnil IU1S IS^UCi Tl C UlC p;cactu iv uv4? there, that it has been read with interest and applauded in terms commensurate with - the clever ness of the writer. Our thanks are duo to him and given with the hope that this is but a prelude to better efforts ahead. In the next issue, we propose to commence the publication of the story entitled "Old Heads and ' Young Hearts." The Publisher appreciates it highly, and, no doubt, the reader will approve his taste. DJ3ATH OF PROF. ELLET. The New York Cenespopdent of the Charlttton CQurifr reports the death of Professor William IJ. Ellet, M. D., which occurred on Wednesday, the 20th Jaquavy.. "Prof. Diet was ;n the faculty of the South Caroliua College for thirteen years?from 1835 to 1849, and ranked in sonic departments of research among the first chemists of his- age. He was also a scholar of extensile acquirements in several literatures and languages, and contributed lnrgely to tl>0 formation'of the tastes and direction of the eailicr efforts of bis wife,- who is the well known and admired authoress, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Ellet. "Prof. kEUct, since his withdrawal from the South Carolina College, has lived comparatively a private life, and has only been before the public in occasional discussions or suggestions of cliemhcal science." f " THE "CHARLESTON- MERCURY. We publish with pleasure the prospectus of our spirited and time-honored Charleston cotcmporary, and refef to it those of our renders who desire to procure a journal from the city and at the same time encourage an Jible, constant, faithful and everywhere esteemed exponent and champion of the best interests of the South. The Mercury improves with every issue^nd besides its value as a political leader, we place it with the most interesting and entertaining of our sanctum visitors. During ^he past week, ithas donned anew dress, fashioned in a new and improved style, and presents a truly handsome appearance. We welcome this indication of prosperity, and extend our heartiest congratulations. YORELVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE. Our readers know that, since the resignation of Rev. Mr. Anderson as President of the College, the institution has been directed by ltev. Mr. ( Adam*, who, declining to accept the position permanently, hns filled very acceptably the office of President pro tempore. Several weeks ago the Board re-elected Mr. Anderson, and on Wednesday last they received a notification of bis consent to resume his trust. He will enter upon his duties, we presume, forthwith. We heartily congratulate the resuscitated President as well as the College ; the one, upon his restoration to health?the other, upon securing the services of a faithful, conscientious and accomplished teacher, whose past career, welt sustained, affords ample assurances of honor to himself and prosperity to the College. We refer the members of the Board to the announcement, in our advertising columns, of an adjourned m< ctLg. MERE-MENTION. TheColumbia Bulletin says it is informed that some balf-dozen of thelecemlyImported Africans , have been brought to Richland District. The Salem (N. C.) Female Academy buildings, were lighted with gas for the first time, 011 Saturday evening of last week. The avowed infiuels of Washington city, celebrated the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Paine, on the 29th ultimo. The New York" Saturday Press says that "three extensive publishing houses in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, have united for the purpose of briugiug out a new Encyclopedia, the ! first volume to appear in April or May." In ! [ North Carolina, they have discovered a new meth- j j od of breaking a refractory horse, which outdoes : ' n nu..*.. Jv/x onirnul tn n Domriornfir* I lvarey. nicy jcuh m? uu.u.u. ^ , caucus, after which he obeys every n?d aud beck. ' When Mr. Douglas shall fill out the term in ! i the Seuatc to which he has just been elected, he ! will have served twenty-two years in Congress? I four in the House, and eighteen iu the. Senate, j Friendship is a silent gentleman that inukes ! i no parade; aud the true heart dances no hornpipe ' on the tongue. Poor Mexico now has five j Presidents, or at least five men backed by military j power, each of whom thinks he alone can rescue ' her from the gulf of ruin to which she is hasten- j ing. The Sachems of Tammany Hall, New I j York, met on Wednesday evening and passed a j I long series of resolutions in favor of acquiring | Cuba as speedily as possible. Postmaster Fowler presided. A story is told by a Canadian pa- j i per of a Mr. Gaston, who was standing beneath a trap door when a sack of wheat fell from an upper story directly upon his head, dislocating his neck. He immediately raised his hands and pulled it back into place, as the workmen who "heard I the bones snap back into their sockets" will swear. Mr. Gaston is supposed to be as well as ever. j The Rev. Mr Coffee, the first man, says the Mem- j phis Appeal, who ever preached a sermon on the i bluffs of Memphis, was last week arrested for be- j <Hfe m m w ing drunk and put in the calaboose. When taken : into custody he swore bitterly at the officers and wanted to fight .them. -The message of the President of the .United States was published entire, in Galir/iianfs Ulessenger, in Paris, and a full < translation in tlie Jfonitciir. The Lutheran J College, located at Newberry C. H.,46."C., went 1 into operation last week, says the Due West Telejcop". The faculty consists of I)r. Stork, President, Rev. J. A. Brown, Professor of Languages; Robert Garlington, Esq., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Dr. 0. B. Mayer, Professor of Chemistry. Thirty-five thousand 1 dollars worth of Scholarships have been taken. We learn from the Columbia Bulletin, that the Steam Mill of Messrs. Cox, Gjwer, Markley & Co., of Greenville, was destroyed by fire on j Friday night last. Loss .estimated at $13,WU.. ......... The lady who knit her eyebrows baa commenced a pair of socks, The Greensboro* Patriot in an article relative to the notes of the "Farmer's Bank" of"Eliznbetli City, say9 "that ( if the Legislature of North Carolina, makes an ( amendment to the charter asked for by the Stockholders, arrangements will immediately be made for the redemption of these bills, 'in specie < or its equivalentand we would advise all per- 1 sons holding Elizabeth City bills not to part with J them at a sacrifice u'ntil it is known whether the , Legislature will grant the desired amendment to i the charter; for if granted, no sacrifice will bo required." The bridegroom and bride give each other their haflds at the altar, as prize-fighters shake hands before tho fight. The statistics of 1858 are being published. The number of persons killed in the United States last year, by railway accidents, was 103, injured 229. The loss , of life by steamboat acoidents was 864. The loss by fire in 1858 waR $16,054^000. The vessels and cargoes lost in the storms of the year now gone, ' are valued at $4,471,000. new establishments. With the new year, several changes have been made in business aDd several new houses havo been established, of which wc should make mention. | At tho stand formerly occupied by Dr. D. G. I Jackson & Co., Messrs. V. A. Causse & Co., have opened out a stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, &c. They are fitting ou: their store in L andsome style, nhd appear to possess the requisites to a successful business career. Mr. Merrill, the junior partner, is, wc learn, a thoroughly educated druggist, ami will of course command the confidence of those who (unfortunately) may require his services. Messrs. Darwin & Jepferys, well known as the "chief cooks'* -in Avery's Grocery, have 1 bonght 'out the establishment, and will of course make it pay a generous dividend. Nearly opposite, Messrs. W. D. .& J. C. Miller have opened n Grocery and Provision stori, and are having it well stocked with the ohoica of the market. It is an old trade with them, and their old-time friends _!n -onotuinir rJioir ncniiiiintanee. Will IWliC piva3Uiciutvuv..i..t, ---j Iudeed, in the Grocery line especially, YorkviUe is blessed abundantly, and by merchants who are " spirited, enterprising and advertising. Going the rounds, our country friends w:ll find Carroll, Clark & Co.., Mracham& Wheeler, and J. J.Garvin, at the Depot ; and up town, the bouses we have mentioned, with the establishment of our nearest neighbors,' Messrs. L. Bloomubrb & Bno. i With such .competition we can 6afely offer the j highest prices for produce, the best bargains for Groceries, and the most advantageous marke; generally, to be found in the up-country. - i Yorkville has taken a fresh star/ ; and with "a long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together," wc ( are bound to go ahead. i mn i .fOHXSON'S MAP. Mr. E. C. Fairchild, Agent for 'Johnson's New-Map of the Republic of North Americawill canvass out District, during the next week. We have seen a copy of the vvork, and unhesitatingly ; pronounee-it the finest specimen ofrthe art yet exhibited to our public. It 4s complete in every i particular, accurately and beautifully colored, aiiid ' marks out minutely every development in the geography of our.progressive nge- To those who prefer the Map, wc recommend this most ccrdially. We append the prospectus, and commendation's from authority far better than ours:? "This work exhibits the whole of North America south of th* 50th Parallel of Latitude?em- * bracing the Canada?, the United States and Tcrri- ' tories, Mexico. Central America, the Isthmus of f Panf?jTia,.tius West India Lslapds, New Brunswick, 1 Nova Scotia, and part of South America. Also, * a superior Map of the World. It is on a seal j larg- ( er by 10 miies to?the inch than the largest. Map * of the same territory ever published, ojwl 1? miles to the inch larger than Monk's or the Mpp of "Otir Country. It occupies a sheet 72 by 80 inches:?larger than Sherman and Smith's Mammoth Map of the Old States (now Colton's) and cohering about 4 times as much of the Earth's surface as that work. It is 1,500 square inches larger than Colton's Monk's or Mitchell's Map, and r gives a geographical delineation of. the countries it embraces with an accuracy and fullness of de- 1 tail altogether beyond the reach of any other Map. s Although there arn some Two Thousand Counties j in the United States and Territories, each County is named and colored on the .face of the Map. Of course it contains all the Railroads (both a the finished and the finishing) and, in the South- d crn and Western States, nearly all the Railroad j Stations! This is a great feature, and one which no similar work has ever attempted?making a n valuable Rail Road Guide. The several Projected $ Routes of the Pacific Railroad are also carefully T delineated, viz: those surveyed by order of Congress?the Central, explored by Col. Fremont; D the Northern, through Minnesota, Nebraska and 1 Washington Territories: and the Southern through Texas aud Mcssilla Valley. The large scale on ? which the work is projected hns enabled us to give a much better Map of Mexico and Central c America than has ever been exhibited in oonnec- ( tion with our country. The data from which t the Mexican part of this Map was made, was obtained from the Geographical Society at Weimer, s Geimany, expressly-for this work. The regions r latley in controversy between our Country and t the .British Government, as veil as those which j. Gen. Walker's exploits have raised to recent notoriety, are fully and faithfully delineated. The c same is true of Cuba, Jaraaiac, and the West In- e dia Island*. _ c The veteran Dr. Marks thus bears testimony to i its value: i Barhamville, December 1G, !1858. i "I have examined Johnson's Map of tho Rcpub- 8 lies of Nortli America^ and find it just what we want at this time, as affording an exact topography, of what constitute all important subjects of na- c tional interest. The topographies of Oregon, c California, South-western North America, are c well, and highly satisfactory. Your obedient servant, E. MARKS, M. D. s Proprietor and Principal of Barhamville." t No one is better qualified to give an opinion un- c derstandingly than the lenrnetl and experienced I c Principal of tlie Barhoraville Female Institute, J ] who has so long and successfully devoted himself , to the cultivation of the minds of the young, and ? whose matured wisdom and experience entitles ( his opinions to distinguished consideration. ! Certificate from Honorable Job Johnson, Chan- j ccllor? Newberry, Oct. 9. s "I have examined Johnson's new illustrated, ] County Map of the Republics of North America, with care ; and take pleasure in recommending it as, by very far, the most reliable and complete that has come under my observation. There is a t completeness and distinctness in its rerresenta- j ] tions that renders it at once striking nun iastruc- j tire; and such is its superiority overall others, I ' independently of its being the most reccn :, that I J 1 have subscribed for it, and consider it quite cheap 1 at the subscription price. ' JOB JOHNSON. \* |i Columbia Market. ( Columbia Feb. 2. ] We have to report a decline in cotton of J on { yesterday's quotations. Sales for the day 500 1 bales. Ext;emes 8J@ll?c. j1 CUM HI J05 VHfatJO ****** ? *? For the Yorkvillo Enquirer. A CARD. Yobkyillb, Jan. Gtst,; 1850. The undersigned take pleasure ru giving publi- I jation to the following correspondence,"*?3 the adjustment of a difficulty lately pending between Mr. S. W. Melton and Mr. Wai. A. .Latta. D.F.JAMISON," , R. G. McCAW. Yor.Km.LE, So. Ca. Jan. 27th, 1830. Mb. W. A. Latta? Sir: I? an article published n the "Indian Land Chronicle" of thc21st instant, lo which your name is affixed, allusions are made which, if designed to rcler to myself, I consider personally offensive. I desire to know, therefore, whether the language to whicK I allude, was intended to apply tp nc. . * An early answer is requested. . . 4 Respectfully, * . - SAMMi W. MELTON. f A copy ot the loll owing leicer ws: prcsumou m Sen; Jos. F. Gist and to Mftj. M. Jenkins, the ictingfriends of the parties: -- * Yorkviile, Jan. 29, 1859. Dear Sit:?The undersigned have learnt that a serious personal difficulty exists between McssrS. 5. W. Milton and Wm. A. Latta, and as tboy Ikivc reason. to believe tliat ft admits of a peaceable and honorable adjustment, they beg that the matter may be referred to them to inquire, if a result so every way to be desired, may not proceed from their mediation. With great respect, . Your obd't servants, D. F. JAMISON,R. G. McCAW. : Yorkville, Jan. 29, 1859. Qentlemen:?Your note of this date, asking lhat the difficulty existing between Mr. S. W. Melton and Mr. Wm. A. LaTiA.'may be submitted to you for the purpose oi an honorable adjustment, was handed to me. In reply, I have to say, as the friend of Mr. 3. W. Melton, I have no hesitation in surrendering into your hands the adjustment of the difficulty between the parties above referred to. Yours Respectfully, JOS. F. GIST. Messrs. D. F. Jamison, R. G. McCaw. , Yorkville; Jan. 29, 1859. Messrs. D. F. Jamison and R. G. McC.vw? ' OeniltMen: Your favor is at hand. All that I desire :.sine strictly right amfhonorable, and having every confidence that nothing but what would be honorable to all parties will be proposed by you, I cheerfully accept for my friOnd, Mr. W. A. Latta, the mediation yon offer. With great respect, I am, gentlemen, Your obd't servant, MICAH JENKINS. Ti e undersigned, at theii request, having been h? mnilintirq in n, Jiffiultv now pending between Messrs. 8amuel W. Melton and William A. Latta, hr.ve given to the subject, the fullest consideration. The difficulty seems mainly to have arisen out ofar editorial paragraph in the Yorkville Enquire!:, purporting to give the proceedings of a mecling of the Stockholders of the King's Mountain Rail Road, in which the action of a majority of that body was censured by Mr. Melton, and expressions were used which mighfbo deemed offensive by Mr. Latta and those with whom he acted ; but the undersigned do not think, that anything contained in that editorial was sufficient to call forth or justify the very severe and insulting communication in reply to it, in the Indian Land Chronicle, written by Mr. Latta. The undersigned have, therefore, como to the follow ng decision :? ..That Mr. Melton disclaims any design in the editorial above mentioned, to iiyure Mr. Latta, and he withdraws any expressions contained therein calculated to wound his Peelings. ? That Mr. Latta withdraws the harsh and offensive laugunge used in his communication to the "Indian Land Chronic e," as fully and in the sijtmc manner as if such words had never Been used. These things being done, the undersigned believe that the difficulty heretofore existing between the parties, will br.ve been adjusted in a manner equally honorable ami satisfactory to both. D. F. JAMISON, R. 0. McCAW. Yorkville, Jan."30, 1859. Yorkville, J.tn. 30, 1959. Messrs. I). F. Jamison, R. G. McCaw? Tlentlcmen: I. have just received your note en" ' dosing the terms of an adjustment of the difficul- . :y existing between Mr. S. W. Melton and Mr. IV. A. Latta. As the ftiend of Mr. S. W. Mei.ros, I accept of the settlement. Respectfullv, your obd't servant, JOS. F. GIST. ' Yorkville, Jan. 30, 1859. Messrs. D. F. Jamison and R. G. McC.vw? . Gentlemen: Your propositions for the adjustnent of the difficulty between Mr. S. W. Melt&n ind Mr. W. A. Latta. have been handed me. fhe ci ms proposed being such as I can honorably enertain for my friend, Mr. LATT.\,.it affords me *rent satisfaction that I can accept them as a setleHTcnt of the difficulty, and remain, gentlemen, Very Respectfully, Your obedient servant, MICAH JENKINS. CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE. Charleston, January 31, 1830. "First instalment!" So says the Editor. Does lot that sound a little commercial ? May not*my notives be exposed to scrutiny ? I like to.preicrvc my independence?even of editors; but hey are in possession of so many prerogatives, he use of which may not be restrained, that it is t difficult, not to say dangerous task, to seem to , lemur, lest you trench upon the liberty of the press. \ Towcver, I do not mean to attribute anything at , ill to "our Editor," citherns to motive or matter, avc only that he most not identify me too fully vith those who study "The*wealth of Nations," md are all redolent of terms and phrases pccuiar to "dust gatherers." Well now, let us see what we can do news-gathring. Wc have b6en considerably excited here in the intra mural burial question, that is, the 5ity Fathers wishing to signalize their care for ^ he health of the city, have been seriously considering the question of forbidding any more bu- ' ials in the grave-yarde within the city?in connecion with the churches, or otherwise. -Doctors 1 tavc differed as to whether any deleterious influince has ever been the result of city burials, and ' ispecially whether the yellow fever has been oc:asioncd, or augmented by it. The churches J ?ave generally protested against the contemplated nove, and as yet. no decision is had. One result ' s, however, hardly to be avoided ; a capricious 1 md offended constituency?both for and against ^ he measure?will unite in opposing the re-election ' >f public officers who have taken a decided stand 1 >n either side. Thus are the reins held over "our ' < iervants who obtain and have places of authority." 1 While on this subject I may take the liberty of laying that nothing will more fully repay the rouble and expense tliau a ride, or drive, or walk, >r sail, to the Magnolia burial grounds, called emclcry; but better understood as burial grounds. would advise all who have kalf-n-day to spare vhen in the city to occupy it, in company with in intelligent and talkative friend, in a visit to he Magnolia. It lies on Cooper River, a few niles North of the city, and is being elegantly mproved. Gen. Scott has been among us and is gone. I saw him not. I regret my bad fortune in not ooking on the greatest soldier of his times, but ipportunity did not servo the ends of inclination. Thomas Francis Meaoiier?pronounced I am old, on good authority, Ma ha, has also been here, do was the guest?so said the papers?of the rolunteer company bearing his name. He was , "easted and toasted somewhat, by hew many I : lave no means of telling, and delivered three mblic lectures?or rather to which the public wero I nvited on payment of 50 cents admission fee. In lonipnny with a good judge of such performances ' [ atteuded the closing lecture, which was all about 1 3t. Patrick's day?the compatibility of such an- ; liversaries with the existence and perpetuity of Imerican institutions, &c., &c. | "After spending a half hour with a bridal party, ; of the peculiar institution, wo were sept, hand-' somely, from a remote corfcer of the pity, in ai'-j private carriage, all the way down to Hibernian i Hall, where the Irish Orator was to hold forth.? j After waiting awhile, we were- joined by a North Carolina lawyer, who, in the days of Know."Noth-. ingism, was mot very partial to furinurs. Bi^ipg in the city, Ko'"fre7Cr, and unoccupied for the evening, like your contributor, he was willing to see aud hear what was to be found interesting on this occasion, thought to be so attractive to the excited sons of Erin. Our.confab wis.soon terminated by tho sounds^of martial music?not the "ear piercing fife"?but drum and horn and bugle, nnd-j in due time, the "Meagher Guards" marched handsomely iuto the Ilall and all eyes were turned, hoping lo catch as early a view of the patriot as possible. Soondie entered and proceeded alone to the.rostrum. He was warmlj greeted, and, without taking his seat at all, foe spread out his manuscript ami went to work in an,outright hearty way. lie spoke for an hour, to the satisfaction of all, His nppcarance was impressive, and his look and gesture very animating. A fine person ?abont 5 feet 10 inches?compactly built, wellproportioned?well dressed, and graceful in action ?dark hair,, cut close behind, hair on his upper lip?what do you call it ? Moustache ? With standing collar?frock coat buttoned np close? entirely 3clf-possessod?now and then thrillingly eloquent?ever and nnonsome rich Irishism would bubble out?then a sharp whizzing cut at something English, anclall along the profbnndest reverence or a gushing fondness for any and everything really Irish. He may not bo the deepest thinker or a reliable statesman, but he is a well read, practiced and able speaker?handsome in person and with a spirit fall of hearty, earnest aHd honest sentiments. My grandfather was an Irishman! "Adieu. * J: W. K. ? For the York vibe Enquirer. A LETTER FROM CAJHDEN. . Mr. EditorI have been thinking for some time of what I should write to you about, and have at last found it.. I will write about matters and things in general: De rebus omnibus et aliia. Wc have not had anything very miraculous or astounding to occur in our q'tiet midst; nothing boyondji Burns' Festival. There was a speech delivered by Mr. Wm. M. Martin, abont which, on account of our relationship; modesty forbids, me to speak. After this there was a supper, abont which I would say ranch; for there was much.there?much viands, much company, much excellent speaking, music and so on. It was a "gelorious" season, refreshing to the heart as well" as to other portions of the lorporoslty. Ample justice wns done to the memory of Burns, who would have rejoiced, had he been' alive, to have been with us. And in "the wee sma' hours ayont | the twal" we separated, the only unpleasant thing of the whole occasion being the sad thought, that these centennial celebrations occur only once in a hundred ycar^. If I attend another, I'll let you know.' In the news Items from abroad, I sec that the register of fin Egyptian Hotel has lately been-discovered, witK the signatures of J. Cobb and E. I Saw,' Mesopotamia. I suppose there can bo no doubt of the genuineness of this interesting relic of antiquity, for their destination is marked'Pyramids. This manuscript must dato back as ftn* as the Pot-agO. The weather I would next describe, if I knew what tu say about it, or could speak-in a manner sufficiently strong to evince my disapprobatio'n. I think it disgusting, to speak mildly. Drizzling, fizzling, spirting, dripping, until the earth has become saturated, and very unpleasant to one of refined sensibilities. It is damp mean weather.? There now I've said it. (Be particular about your p's and q's; and don't leave off the final p of. damp in my description. . And novf thjit.1 have written and succeeded in boring you and-your readers, I will close. as Q. Victoria (an English lady with whom I correspond) 1 . ?... ?.!.?. T i,?? n,o S.HU, in ft lciiur wuiuii i rcui-ivvu iiviu uui uu .? >. first of last April, by singing you a little Bong about PLOWEBg.. blowers are but sunbeams Prisoned in fair chalices, . Finer Car than rubies Glotfiug in riob palaces. x PeWy-drops have lent them" , Diamonds from their treasury,. But they kissed the flowers Till they're.paid with usuryEvening stars have wooed them Peeping forth so cherrilv, Till their bells, the flowers All wore ringing merrily. Breezes oft have kissed them Passing by so airily ; Summer showers refreshed them Drooping down so wearily. Lovely are the flowers ' Seeming almost humanly ; * Tender, fair and fragile, Clinging as if womanly.' P. ST?By the way, as from my writing my name "Anaconda Ruby," you wusstook me for a female, the which I think lam not; I write myself aow Eternally yours, " ' A. RUBY. ?? ?> WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE. Washington, Jan. 24, 1859. This session has been remarkablyfree from sectional agitation. Kansas being exhausted as a poitical issue, (though there are still local agitations in that Territory) the Black Republicans jave nothing practical to howl over. The present lendenoy of things seems evidently to be a letting lown of tho violent antagonism between the two sections recently in full force. The Republicans ire hunting" diligently for a new aggression from the "slave power", as they call it, and I do not snow what they would have done if it had not neen for the African slave-trade question and the mportation of Africans lately made in Georgia, rho. Republicans hail with delight any extravagant movements at the South, for then they stir ip their people anew with the slavery question, [t is a noticeable fact, however, that while poljti:al events seem tending to a calm condition, yet :he Black Republican papers still evince the same settled hostility to the South and every thing Southern. On Saturday, resolutions from the Legislature )f Pennsylvania,"were introduced demanding protection for iron. This is an alarming fact to the Democratic party, because it threatens them with the loss of Pennsylvania on the Tariff issue. It is :onsidcrcd very difficult, if not impossible, for the Democratic party to carry the next Presidential s'.cction, if they lose Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania inclines to be conservative on the slavery question, but'is fatally bent on high protection. The Democracy arc pledged by their platform to a re ??:? ? 4i..,:.. ???,i d .. ruiiui; iima. jlu surc men jmuuipiva u.au x cuusylvania too, will require very adroit management. The President threw up a stupendous programme in his annual message?Pacific railroad, jrotectorate over Mexico and Central America, purchase of Cuba, &c. To carry out this programme and pay the demands under the French Spoliation bill, would require over $40(1,000,000. rhis is a "pile," and unfortunately Uncle Sam ras no money in his Treasury and is in debt $40,)00,000. But fortunately for the country and | 'specially for the South, out of whom a vast por-1 don of this money would come, there is not much j probability of these schemes all taking effect.? rite Pacific railroad dies, I think, for the present it least, from the division of its friends. The protectorate over Mexico is laughed at and the Cuba - 4 qucstiofrbfls no yitality'fn -it. It iy well understood that Cuba is not for sale, arid tfie idea of go-? - /, (] ihg to war for it is so absurd, that it fia<Is but. fcW ^ jidvooatcs. There is $ome danger of the French i ^Spoliation bill becoming a law. It is likely noth- : f iingwill be done with tho tariff. ;* s The politicians are busy trying*to. fierce the i i futtye'and see who'-the Democracy ill runfor ' President. Governor Hammond of yoor State is the favorite of a great many. Some insist that it : shall be a Southern man, others contend that j DoroL.vs is the only man who can curry the North, I while some very knowing, ones are wildiug to take ^ Gen. Lane, of Oregon, against the field. Lane is f perfectly nccoptahle to the South from his staunch n constitutional opinions, and is universally popular ' North. My own judgment is, that Gen. Lane j 1s the man to win with. lie is a man of admi- 1 rahle good .sense, simple and plain in his man- , i"1" honest. with the nresticre of military irlorv ! "v*" 1 *J I O ~ ' * Of ? honorably acquired at the. head of our iroops in Mexico. If your Editor wants a nice place in the Diplomatic corps abroad, under the next Administration, I advise him to hitch on at once to Gen. Lank, '.'the Marion" of the Mexican war. I have exhausted the patience of yoaf readers and must therefore come to a conclusion. POTOMAC. Cadet Appointment. .We publish below a letter of Hon, Mr, Boyce, relative to appointments of Cadets at West Pqint aud Annapolis. The committee of gentlemen addressed call attqntion to the requisitions for entrance into these schools. Washington, Jan. 15, 1859. < Gentlemen : The Sixth Congressional District J of South Carolina, made up of York, Chester, < Fairfield, Richland, Kershaw, Claremont and Clar- i endon, is entitled to a cadet at West Point, and at the Naval Academy at Annapolis.. i These positions are of a great value. They give to ingenious youths the facilities of a thor- s ough education, And open to them the road to distinction in honorable professions. In a repub- < lie, merit should be the passport of preferment, i Ills my purpose, therefore, to appoint the two most deserving youths in my Congressional Dis- i trict.. . I desire, therefore, that you will take the proper * steps to make known my purposes in this, and appoint some early day for the examination of such, young gentlemen a3 may apply for the positions. Upon y jur recommendations the_ appointments shall be made. With great respect, &c., ] Wieliam W. Boycb.- 1 Messrs. John P. Thomas, W. B- Stanley, John Waties. . j < - ' * I; I* - Columbia, S. C., Jan. 27, 1859. The undersigned have received the preceeding letter from the Hon. W. W. Boyce. In pursuance of the object thero set forth, they will, ?t Columbia, on Saturday, the I2th February next, consfdI er the claims of such young men of the Sixth Congressional District as may be desirous of getting [ a place in West Point, or in the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Thi?Congressional District is entitled to one eadet appointment and' one midshipman appointment. Candidates will address the Committees at -this j point, and are required to offer full testimonials as to pecuniary circumstances, moral character and attainments, as well as to age, height, and abijity to do military duty. - i , The following are the qualifications for West t Point: '"Candidates must b- over sixteen and undfrr twenty-ono years of age, at the time ofl entrance into the Military Academy; must be at least five feet in height, and free from any deformity, dis- y ease qj infirmity, which would render them unfit for the military service, and from any disorder of , an infectious or immoral character. They must . bo able to read and write well, ami perform with < facility and accuracy the various operations of the. four ground rules of arithmetic, 6f reduction, of simple and compound proprotioa and of vulgar i find decimal fractions. ( "It must be understood that a full compliance ( with the abovaconditions will be insisted on; that ? is is say, the candidate must write in a fair and ] legible hand, and without any material mistakes , in spelling, such sentences as shall bo dictated by , the oxatniners; and he must answer promptly, j | and without errors, all their questions in the < above mentioned rules of arithmetic; failing in \ any of these particulars, he will be rejected." ( The following for the Naval Academy: - * ( :Candidates must bo over fourteen and under , eighteen years of age at the time of the cxamina- , tion for admission; must be free from deformity. , I and disease and imperfections of the senses. <*hey , must be of good moral character, able to read and j write well?writing from dictation, and spelling i with correctness?and to perform with accuracy j I vawimitt nnarnt.inrw nf tho nrSmfirv ril!ps of arithmetic, viz: numerations, and tho addition, s =ubtruction, multiplication, and division of whole < nuiribers." ; l The newspapers-in the Sxith Congressional Dis- { trict will please-copy this notice, or call attention to its object. Jons P. Thomas, .W. B. STESI.kt, Jons Waitrs, c . Committee. Correspondenceof the Mercury, Washington, Jan 25,1850. Among politicians, tho acquisition of Cuba is ^ the absorbing topic of conversation. It is evident Mr. Buchanan has purposely reserved this question for political capital, and intends to make it the lever by which to raise the democratic party ( out of the "slough of despond" into which -the abolitionists had thrust it. It is a^ibject?peculiarly attractive to the people of the North, who, ^ while they arc fondly devoted to free negroes, are still more ardent in their love of "free sugar," ?nd will go for Cuba without slavery. If anything in the future may be predicted from the present complexion of affairs, "Cuba," is to be the democratic war-cry in the Presidential campaign of f 1860, and it is the ohly thing-which is likely to give us a democratic President. The discussion in the House to-day on the Con- 1 sular and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill was quite Animated and-interesting, although the speeches were limited to five minutes eacli. That portion of the bill which appropriated $75,000 to enable . the President, to carry out the contracts made with that humbug concern, the Colonization Society, for maintaining and educating In -Liberia the re- ^ turned cargo of slaves of the brig Echo, was attacked with considerable spirit, even by some of p the administration democrats. It is quite plain j, that the President exceeded his constitutional p powers in making sach contract. If be had the p power to d? this, why has he not equally the pow er to uso our money tor general purposes or eau- . catiod in Africa, or for any other scheme which may be suggested by the tender-minded philanthropists of the North ? It is hoped Congress ^ will refuse to make the appropriation. The Pacific Railroad bill still occupies the Senate, and after a while will be taken up in the House. But it cannot pass thi3 session. The ? sectional feeling elicited by it can never be ap- ? pcascd by the building of but one road. Congress must consent to two or more, or no road will be ? built by lnnd or money appropriations by this. 5 Government. Prom the South Carolina Son of Temperaneo. ^ An Excellent Article. I On the outside of our paper will be found a com- I munication signed "S. L. W." taken from the ^ Yorkville Enquirer of last week. We had read it q with a great deal of pleasure and pronounced it an E article of unusual merit, before receiving the fol- | lowing letter from a friend in York District on the subject: F DKAitSin: The essay, "Temperance Societies," ^ under the initials; "S. L. W." in to-day's Enqui- i: rcr, is from the pen of Rev. Samuel L. Watson, a | Presbyterian minister, and Pastor of Bethel z. Church. He is the oldest minister in our district, ~ yet still in the full vigor of intellect, distinguish- ^ ed for theological knowledge ana exemplary piety, i " lie is a Son?made"u9, in Yorkville, a very fine | speech not long since; and expects to do the same . h for Rock Hill Division the last Saturday in this month. The initials, "S. L. W." designate the j 81 author to the people of York about as well as his h full name, but perhaps not so to you and the bal- j a< anco of the State. I am persuaded that the Rev. ' fj geutleman would as soon place his full signature to any article he writes on this subject as to em- 1 ploy a fictitious signature. j fc Rev. Mr. Russell of the Independent Presbyte- o rian Church, and Rev. Mr. Ross, of the Associ- m ate Reformed Presbyteriau Church, both Sons, will deliver, by request, public addresses to us in our Court House on Tuesday cveuing, the 2oth inst. J Tho great majority of the Ministers in this District having taken firm hold of the Temperauce A reformation, let me tell you, the cause cannot die & with us?the Sons may, but the truth must re. .1 History of tbe S^uth Carotin* College. Dr. Labo/de, we uqdersfftnd, has now in course if preparation a history of this institutions, with fliicfj he hits been long and honorably connected. | i wifl doubtlcfs bo ? most interesting .wafk, especially to &?so who. have at' itny period been associated With tbe institution. ;We trust iUwill ^ oalain memoirs* of some.of the able men who law adorned it by thair learning and unrequited ?ill-ftnderstood?labors: " There was one among them?a man- ef.great ,nd varied atFoytuaenis who was connected with t almost from its' foundation, and devoted bis 'outli his manhood, aild .his,ftjge, to the last of milling up its frame, who in sncli a work can >ut occupy a prominent place. Confining himself dmost entirely tnthe onerous duties of the proession, lie was but little kaown to the busy world, ind yet bis.labors contributed mos? to iafuse into lie youth of the South, a love of literature and 4| cicnce, than those of any other individual. Who s there that ever enjoyed the instruction of Dr. Robert Ilenry, who does* not remember bim ritli gratitude and vctjerationl. ^fere daily conract with such a man?a man who thought with he boldhcss of a Roman intellect, and spoke with he faultless purity of an Athenian?would alone eil upon inose among wnum no ih^ycu. We should like to see full justice done to the ncmory of a noble man, who reflected such lu9tre lpori our college, and whose whole life "was devoed to its service. If there ever lived any man in bis.State whoso' memory deserves tb be cherished, icd whom the friends of education, and the Alumy of the College, should join in doing honor that nan is Dr. Robert Henry. We trust, at no listant day, that the Alumni of the College will nake their appreciation of his life long services,. iy a suitable monument built sldp by side vfith Jut of the lamented Maxcy.?Clarendon J}anner. Columbia Market. / " JANUAET 81. Cotton.?Tho market opened very brisk in the louiraencement of the week, at an advance of fc. it the close of the week, and continued so through' lut the week. There were 2,2-16 bales sold, at r *i@nfc. Bacon.?Country, hog round 12$; shoulders JJ010; hams 12013- Lard 12012$. Flour.?The market is well supplied, and we itil 1 quote $237$0$2.62J per sack of 98 lbs. Corn.*-The article is scarce just now, and pri:es have advanced a little since our last We jow quote 78082c. Cow rem.?Peas have slightly advanced^ and quote 80085c. per bushel. Oats.?Only"a limited quantity on the market, in'd commands 78080c. per busheL Rye.?Seed $1@$1.10 per bushel. Xirhtn i /?r/in_^PnTYimo r\ar> 1 AA tXa WW ??n*? ???- VVUJUJI?UUJ 1VV tvo< ??h?i ? ? Persons wishing to purchase a splendid iouse and lot, will do well to read Col. J. Fblix Walker's advertisement in .(his paper, and apply jarly to Dr. J. R. BhAtton, Samuel RaiKiy, Jr., John T. Lowey or John S. Beatton, or the sub- , scriber at iiis plantation in Union District The Iwelling is one of the handsomest in oar suburbs, ind occupies a most commanding position. The lot is a'splendid one, having" a beautiful branch unfling through it, and having on it every needed ronvenience.?Communieattd. ' t>-8t Charleston Market. Charleston# Feb. 1. Sales of cotton to-day 2,600 balds?prices tendng downward. 4 . / Xfl? ? ' New York Market. New York, Feb. 1. Sales of cotton to-day 400 bales. Middling , lplands 12$. _ . Charlotte Market. Chablotte, February 1. Cotton?Not much offering?sales made last vcek at lPfor good, arid 10$ for middling. Corn advanced; 60 and 05 being the ruling jrice, and in demand. Peas scarce and wanted ?worth 65 cento. Wheat is in good demand at )0 cts to $U Weed's Patent Sewing Machine is before as. We have examined it'and tried it qp various kinds >f work, and for once confess ourselves astonished that so simple a piece of mechanism will sew.? rhc complaint against Sewing Machines generaly, bas been that they very easily get out of order, tnd become useless to the purchaser. But here is id exception, for there is, to appearances, noting to get out of repair. And we wdhder again, so liiuple a thing will sew such a beautiful, straight, >ven and firm seam, that uever can bo .rivaled, jitber in beauty or strength, by #dj work done in the ordinary way. It sews in thejinest muslin or the^ioarsest hardest cloth, doing every kind of tvork which families rcqaire, and is also adapted :o shoe and -saddle manufacturers' use. We have icen some very elegant specimens of work doneon leather, that was not only handsome-but strongWe have never seen so completer Sowing Machine jefore, or one we could so freely recommits to \ )ur renders, who need such a.thing as this; and liuco Sewing MucLines have become almost a ne:essity in overy family where there is mueh sewns'to be done, we advise all tODurchase this in Dref srence to any other. WHITNEY & LYON, Proprietors,. 345 Broadway, -New York. Sold by B. T. WHEELER, YorkTilk, S. S. B I ! DAVIS MELTON, 1 f BAM'L VT. MBLTON. Chester, S. C. j \ Yorkyille, S. C. JIEL.TON & MELTON, ATTORNEYS AT LA\V> XOBKVILLB, 8. c. Vill praotice hi thfe Courts of Union, York, Lancaster Chester, aud Fairfield Districts. Particular attention given to collections. >fflce In the "AdfclceaBuilding"?Up-Stalri. Jan 7 .1 tf V. n. WILSON. ? I. D. WITIJEBSPOOX, JB. / WILSON * WITHER9POON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, YORKVILLE. S. C. Office in the building nt the rear of C. House, ornierly occupied by Col. I. D. Witherspoon, Sr. Nov 4 44 tf YORKVILLE PRICES CtRREVjr. .CORRECTED BY THO-MAS S. JEFFERYS. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2,1859. GROCERY MARKET. lPPLES, dried,' bush 75 ? 100 .. gpfien, bush m, ? v. (AGGESG, Gkmtiy, y<? ... ? 18 (ALE ROPE, ^ tt> I II ? 13$ ;Ofc r JSiS, Rio. $4 ID 13 ? 13 IANDLKS, Sperm, ? lb 50 ? 62 Adamant. %} lb..?... 28 ? 83 IACKEREL, No. 1, bbl ? No. 3, $ bbl ? Kitt, 2 75 @8 60 IOLASSES, N. 0., %? gallon.. 55 ? 60 Muscovado, $1 gal @ 50 Cubft, gallon 40 ? 45 FAILS, cut, $ ft keg ? 6* LICE, f bushel, ? 4 00* UGAR, Brown, lb 10 ? 12} Refined $ lb 12} ? 14 ALT, sack, * ... @2 00 'ARN, bunoh. -....120 @180 PRODUCE MARKET. prices from wagons. 1UTTER, $ lb 12} ? 15 1EEF, $ lb 6* ? 7 IEESWAX, lb 16" @ 17 10TT0N, $ lb 9} ? 10 85 !ORN, ^ bush - ? 50 IHICKENS, each, 10 ? 12J 1GGS, $ doz 10 @ 12} EATHERS, lb 80 ? 33 LOUR, bbl 4 00 @ 4 50 $ sack of 100 lbs 2 00 ? 2 25 ODDER, 100 lbs ? 70 ARD, #lb -11 ? 12 IEAL, bushel, , @ 50 ATS, bushel -CO ? 65 ORK, 61 ? 7 ALLOW, lb 10 ? 12} FILEAT, $ bushel 75 ? 85 rDOL, lb 25 ? 28 Cotton.?Our cotton market for the past week, as oeen unusuaiiy active at iuu prices, some j ales having been made at 11.10?several "crop its" at 11 cents. These figures ruled until the dvices from Liverpool came to hand, quoting a ecline of This caused a decline here of J om the highest point. The sales of the week >ot up about 400 bales. Sales to-day (light) at \ to 10.85: L^EMALE COLLEGE --An adjourned L meeting of the Board of Trustees, will consne, at the College, on MONDAY evening n^xt. s important business will be transacted, a prompt ttendance by the members is urgently solicited. JNO. G. ENLOE, Secretary. Feb 8 6 H, *