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Scraps & Jfacts.
The daily war expenses of France are
estimated at 3,000,000 francs, of Austria at
1,200,000 florins, or each about $600,000.
George Raymond has arrived in Cleveland,
Ohio, all the way from Salt Lake, via
Cherry Creek Mines and Kansas, having
come the entire distance driving a span of
elks before a wagon. Mr. Raymond says
he traveled as far as a hundred miles iu a
ingle day.
The Alexandria Gazette says: The
Home and Tomb of Washington will soon
pass into the possession of the Ladies' Mount
Vernon Association. Various repairs of the
premises will be commenced to-day, under
the superintendence of Colenel Charles S.
Price, of this place. The carpenter's tools
imported from England by General Wash
ington, during his life time, have been preserved,
and will, in all probability, be used
now in making the contemplated repairs.
At the fourth of July celebration in
Ironton, Missouri, Capt. John Hall one of
Marion's men, was present. lie was a native
of North Carolina, and will be 99 years of
age, oil the 21st of September next. He
supports himself by making brooms and baskets,
and bas never received a pension,
though he fought gallantly during the Revolutionary
war and distinguished himself
at the battle of Guilford Court House, N.
C-, March 15, 1781, where he was lieutenant
of a company.
The Charleston Courier announces
the death of Hon. J. Bond I'On. In spcakjpg
of his public services, the Courier says ;
"Conspicuous among his varied services- to
the State, was his legislative career. For
many years he was President of our State
Senate, and the manner in which he discharged
his duties therein, has left a model
for a presiding officer, and a striking illustration
of a true conception "of representative
obligations. He was a member of the Convention,
which, in 1832, put the State upon
her Sovereignty, and passed the ordinance
of Nullification."
The English Baptists have addressed
* to their brethren in America a protest against
slavery. The English Baptists are a
very good sort of people, and quite right in
thinking that freedom is better than slavery;
but this is one of the questions that they
really know very little about, and the less
they say about it the better it will undoubtedly
be. It will take this generation of English
Baptists, and of all other Englishmen,
to reduce their own social evils to such moderation
as will justify them in speaking oth
erwise than very tenderly of ours.;?Providence
(i? /.) Journal.
_?What a devil of a giant Wendell
Phillips is! He threatens to "take the State
of Mississippi by the nape of its neck, and
shake every decrepid white man out of it,
and give it into the hands of the slave that
now tills it, and make America to represent
the ideal to which our fathers "consecrated
it." Edmond Quincy is "some pumpios"
too?he hopes "to live to see the time?and
that, too, without living to be an octogenarian,
like his father?vhen, if a United
States Judge dares to disobey the law of
Massachusetts, he will he taken from the
bench and set to honest work in the penitentiary,
and the United States defed to take
him out."?Boston Post.
An eminent French statistician states
that the land and nav;d forces of the European
armies number 2,800,000 sound, picked
men, in the prime of their productive
strength. The annual outlay required to
keep up their armies and the material of war
is over 8400,000,000, not including the value
of land or buildings occupied by fortifications,
arsenals, hospitals, foundries, schools,
&c., moderately estimated at 83,800,000, on
which, at four per cent, interest, the yearly
expense is more than 8150,000,000. To
this add the value of the labor which these '
men would productively perform, which a- :
mounts to more than 8156,000,000, and we
have an annual war expense paid by Euro- i
pean producers of nearly 8800,000,00(). !
At the battle of Salferioo, the spectacTfe
was presented, very unusual in our
times, of two Emperors commanding their respective
armies and directing in person
their operations. But not only was this pe- j ,
culiarly exhibited, but they were surrounded I
by all the distinguished military talent of I
their different empires. This was more par- j
ticularly the case with the Austrian Empe- j
ror. Besides the Field Marshal, Hess, the
young Emperor was supported in this his
first real ordeal of battle by Marshal Count
VTiwpffen, commanding the first corps d'armee;
by his uncle, the Archduke Albert,
ex-governor general of Hungary; by the general
of cavalry, Count Schlick ; the successor
of the disgraced Gyulai; by Zebel and j
Stadion, and Benedek; by the Prince de ,
Lichtenstein and the Baron Reischach.
Among the many lighter passages of.
the war with which the Parisians amuse j
themselves, we find in the Sport the story '
of the capture of a detachment of Austrian?, '
who were taken prisouers by the engineer j
of the railway. It appears that the Austri- j
ans were en route for Pesehiera to reinforce !
General Urban, when the engineer, whose
sympathies were naturally on the Italian
side, ''switched ofi," and cenveyed the Teutonic
heroes into the middle of the allied
camp. Here they were politely escorted from
the rail-way carriages by the French soldiers,
who, with that amiable politeness for which
the Daiion is distinguished, saluted their
enemies with '-All those who are going to
n /*a trill nlnoon olt u n nrxi now V Thn fool.
ings of the AustriaDs, at boding themselves i
taken prisoners in so ignoble a manner, may j
be imagined, but not described.
Oar exohnuges announce the death of'
Hon. Rufus Choate, o;' Massachusetts, at:
Halifax. Ilis fame and standing as a law- j
yer and advocate was uot, perhaps, surpassed
by any living member of his profession.?
He served in the Legislature of bis own :
State in both the Senate and Lower House, I
and subsequently, iu 18*14, was elected to ;
the National House of Representatives, lie ,
deciiued a re-election, and for the next eight'
yours devoted himself assiduously to his pro-1
fessiou. In 1S41, he was scut to the United '
States Senate by the Legislature of Massa- j
cbusetts, as the successor of Mr. Webster, i
who had entered the Cabinet of President [
Harrison. At the close of bis term he re- j
tired to private life, and up almost to the ,
day of his death was actively engaged in his j
professional labors. In all respects, he was ;
one of the master-minds of the country?a '
profound lawyer, an eloquent advocate, a
reflective aud wisely judging statesman, and '
withal a high-toned, courteous and upright,
gentleman.
IIHilMWIIIIIimWM?
Cjre jjorfebille (jftitqwrer. |
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EDITED BT
SAMIi W. TVTRXjTOX.
YORK VILLE, S. C.
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 21, 1859.
Special Notice.?-AH communications, on matten>connected
with thp paper, should be addressed to "THE YORKville
Enquirer and not the Editor or Proprietor, personally.
Pentons desiring prompt attention to their favors,
must War this in mind. ,.
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G. Brown, J. L. Thomson and Samuel J. Kuykendal
of York; and William D. COOK, of Bennettsville, are authorized
agents of the enquirer.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, JULY 24th.
Methodist Churen.
Rev. L. A. JonssTON, Pastor. _ Service at 10 A.
M., and 7* P. M.
Associate Reformed Church.
Rev. R. Lathan, Pastor. Service at 10 A. M.,
and 4? P. M.
" WHOlSTHE HEIR?"
THE Proprietor of the YORKVILLE ENQUIRER proposes
to answer this question (which, by ibe way, concerns
every man and woman In the country) by the publication
of a" spirited ORIGINAL NOUVELETTE, written expressly
for the Enquirer by a talented young writer of
this State. This Story, which, wherever "it is read, will I
produce a sensation, is entitled,
"WHO IS THE HEIR |
Or, The Dark Mystery of the Deserted House."
BY WILLIE LIGHTIIEART,
Author of "Lula Woodsworth," "Winnie and Willie," "The
Children of the Sun," "Old Heads and Young
Hearts," Ac., Ac.
The publication will commence with tho FIRST WEEK
IN AUGUST, and continue through the ensuing three
months, mifoidlnga plot replete with stirring incidents, dark
and mysterious developments, with n strange and startling
denoument. The Proprietor, willingto encourage Southern
Literature by practical means, has paid a round price for
this production, and hopes that a generons public patronage
will remunerate his outlay and thus encourage, by the
only method possible, the development cf home-talent.
In addition to this, several contributors of known ability
are constantly engaged for the enquirer. In every number,
letters of correspondence appear from different sections.
The brilliant and witty "RUBY" writes regularly. Our
promisingyoung poet, j. WOOD DAVIDSON, contributes
every other week. A lady of Columbia, who is well known
in newspaper literature, but whose name we are not at
liberty to disclose, has been permanently engaged for our
columns, and will write short and brilliant sketches for ench
number. In addition to those, we receive constant supplies
from Rev. J. W. KELLY. J. FOREST GOWAN, W. W.
EAST, Mrs. M. W. STRATTON, 'PUNCH," "A. H. L."
"X. Y. Z?" who, with our own strict and careful nttention
to current affairs, make up a weekly melange which, the
proprietor believes, will interest read<"0 of every class and
should attract the patronage of our people.
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"WHO IS THE HEIR ?" All letters should be addressed
to the "ENQUIRER." Yorkville, S, C.
LEWIS M. GRIST, Proprietor.
SAM'L W. MELTON, Editor.
ABSENT I
The editor is absent. Gone to "some vast wilderness."
LIGHTNING I
See the card of Mr. S. R. Hawley in another
column. This is the season for accidents from
lightning, and a good opportunity is now presented
to our people, to guard against its effects. Mr.
Hawlet has erected, within the past two years,
many lightning rods in our Town and District,
and so far as we have heard, he has given entire
satisfaction. *
KEV. 8. L. WATSON.
In to-day's issuo will be found another communication
from Rev. S. L. Watson, on the subject
of temperance. Mr. Watson is a temperate,
sensible and judicious writer, and even those who
do not agree with him, are disposed to treat his
opinions with respect. It gives us pleasure to
learn that the articles which have heretofore appeared
in the Enquirer from his pen, have accomplished
much good for the cause in this District.
Long may be continue in the good work.
*
HOT!
From almost every section of the District, the i
cry comes of drouth and hot weather. Unless :
there is general rains within a week or ten days, <
the corn crop on up-land will be almost a total i
failure. Many persons inform us that the prospect
is but little better than during the memorable 1
summer of 1845. In our office on Mondny last, i
the mercury in the shade, xnged, during the day, i
from ninety to one hundred and two degrees. i
P. S.?On Tuesday, our town aud vicinity wa9
favored with a good shower, and we learn that a 1
few other sections have been similarly blessed. * ]
SONS OP TEMPERANCE.
The following persons have been elected officers
of York and Bttrshcln Divisions, for the current
quarter:
York, No. 26.?John J. Smith, 11". V; George
Williams, IU A.: A. S Jefferys, R. S.; J. E. 1
Smith, A. R. S. : J. R. Schorb, F. S.; T. H. ]
Smith, T. ; C. R. Moore, C.: T. F. Ashcraft, ;
.4. C.; Frarklin Garvin, /. S- ; W. P. Hobbs, ,
O. S. ; W. P. McFadden. P. ir. P.
Betnhtba, No. 3.?J. R. McKnigbt, IF". P. ; '
J. E. Burns, IF. A. ; W. R. Davis. It. S.; W. j
A iXnmu .1 t? <? W M Oaldwell. F. S. ; A. ,
Burns T. ; R. G. Brown, C. ; H. 0. Thomas- 1
son, A. C.; W. E. Dover, I. S.; W. S. Rhea,
0. S.; J. R. S. Meek, P. ir. P. 1
MERK-MESTION.
Col. Z. P. Herxdo.v of Columbia, formerly of
UnioD, died at Glenn's Springs, on Tuesday morning
of last week. The Carolinian says: "Col.
Herndon eutered political life about the year
1830, and identified himself with the Nullification
party, and in that year was chosen a ^
delegate to the anti-Tariff Convention, and at the
State elections of 1832, was returned a member
of the House of Representatives. He has
served his District (Union) in the Legislature
for three or four terms, being last elected in 1844,
since which time he declined to be a candidate.?
In 1846 he was a candidate for Congress, and although
he headed the ticket in his own District,
he was defeated in the Congressional District."
RoBE'-t Hawthorn, reports to the RcyisUr,
that Fairfield has a population of :!l,8o4. The
population, under the ^nited States Census of '
1850, was: whites 7.008; slaves and free negroes
"4,387, rnakiLg a total of 21.4U4. Increase in
nine years 45b. Mr. Hawthorn 1:. found two
negroes in Fairfield, one i f whom was 11. and
the other 113 years of age, both of whom are
wales, and pear to be in good health and of
sound mind. There is no white person over 00
years of age. On Tuesday, the 5th of July, 1
thero wa? frost in Stafford county Vi., slightly '
injuring the tobacco. The citizens of Tenueshave
?ubscrihe<i three hundred thousand dollars '
towards the proposed new University of the '
South. The London Xetra says that Kossctii 1
arrived at Genoa on the 22-1 ult., and was receiv- |1
ed with great enthusiasm by the Hungarians : 1
there.
One of our exchanges says a hill is pending in
one of the western legislatures to empower wo- {'
men to make contracts. They should by all means '
be authorized to contract?they have btenexpan- '
ding too much. A correspondent of the
Kingstrce Star nominates John A. Ixglis, Esq., of '
Cheraw as one eminently qualified to give satisfaction,
and to fill the office of Chancellor, with [ '
distinguished ability. The Baltimore Clip- J1
per says that Capt. William Wilmot of Mary-!'
land, was the last man killed in the Revolutionary j 1
War. He was killed by a British foraging party ''
in a skirmish on John's I-latid. South Carolina, ; '
November 14th, 1782. The Lancaster L"l- 11
yer tells about a new Division of the Sons of Tem- I
perance, having been recently instituted in that ; '
District. It is styled "Oak Hill" Division. !'
The Savannah Rrpuhlican says that the U. S. 1
Steamer Marion, has captured three slavers on the ]
coast of Africa. The Eible Society of Sump- j i
ter, as we learn from ;he Watch,nun, have appoint- j t
ed the following delegates to the Bible Conven- j i
tionat Yorkville on the 2d prcx.: W. E. Dick, j <
W. F. B. Haynsworth, J. S. Richardson, Jr., G.
S. Doschamp9, J. D. Blanding, J. N. Corbett, II.
L. Darr, D. J. Winn, J. II. Dingle, A. A. Gilbert, i
An election for Sheriff was held in Char- J
leston last week, which resulted in the choice of
W. B. Dingle, Esq. The vote stood, W. B. Dingle,1,639;
G. F. Kinlock, 912; R'. W. Seymour,
831; L. G. E. Rush, 283; J. R. Hormey,
114. Sixty shares in the Charlotte & S. C.
Rail Road, were sold at Charlotte, on Tuesday of
last week, at figures ranging from $71 to $72 per
share. One of the passengers in the late disaster
upon the Michigan Southern railroad, settled
with the Companj* for the loss of his wife and
child for $500. A correspondent of the Guardian
nominates R. B. Boylston, Esq., of Winnsboro,'
for the vacant Chancellorship. Maj.
F. W. Capers of the Citadel Academy was recently
elected Superintendent of the Georgia Military
Tno?;tn?o TTn him however, declined the post.
Great efforts are being made to get Roger A.
Pa yob, formerly editor of the Richmond South,
but more recently of the Washington Staler, to
become the Democratic candidate for the scat
in Congress, made vacant by the death of Hon.
W. 0. Goode, of Virginia. He, however, declines.
The New York Tribune announces that Hon.
Daniel E. Sickles has become reconciled to his
wife, and now lives with her, "thus estranging
many who were his devoted friends during the
late trial." A young Swedish singer, Mademoiselle
Andree, is mating a great sensation
at Stockholm, and promises it would seem, ;o be
another Jenny Lind. Private letters from
the continent state that the American officers, who
had been permitted by the U. States to go to the
seat of war, in order to gain military insight into
war tactics, by observation of the contending powers,
have been refused passports to travel thither.
They consequently returned to England to await
further diplomatic consideration of the matter
and causes of objections. These raited States
officers bnd been enjoined, by their government,
to remain strictly neutral, and to act as lookers
on. It is said that Jefferson Davis is preparing
a bill to bring forward during the nex : session
of Congress, to repeal the laws against the
slave trade.
For the Yorkvllte Enquirer.
COMMENCEMENT AT WOFFORD COLLEGE.
Mr. Editor:?I have been away from th e city
more than a week. One night in Columbia., and
then t?:o at my Fish Dam home in lower Union,
and then on to Spartanburg, in sight of the Blue
Ridge. I did not see yon or any others from the
Scotch-Irish country, save pastor Johnson, and
Landy Woods' brother-in-law and his lady, from
the Indian Land region, at whose home is the
fountain, the source, the spring of much that is of
good report in this present life. May they live
forever! Why should not the men and women of
York, visit their Spartan neighbors? Od such
occasions as the recent Commencements, mutuaf
and friendly intercourse would be of good service
in many respects. But the roads are bad, the j
river to cross, the weather hot, and you have literary
institutions of your own tc look after, and
many, possibly, take no great interest in such
things. 0, I beg pardon! Maj. Wallaci: was
there, and his presence should not be ignored.?
Others may have been there, but I did not take
note of them, or have forgo :ten them, for I can't
see every body among the many hundreds, not to
say thousands, who annually crowd the hotels and
private residences of the hospitable denizens of
*1 '' rt r\ f flm vw?n illo.
t 11C rising UIIU IUUUCIHUII \.VUUt V. ..... y..j- j
trict. I Jo believe there were some from every
district in the State, and many from the neighbor-1
ing counties of North Carolina, and a few from
Flordia, Georgia, and Virginia. We had Governor
Gist with us, who, like all other good church-men,
felt that the educational enterprises of his own
denomination shonld have his countenance and
favor.
Ex-Mayor Tradewell, of Columbia, and family,
were also in attendance. As the son of a Methodist
preacher, he also was on hand to aid the j
interest and profit of the occasion. He too, being ;
a worthy member of the same Chnrch, out of i
which his father went to the home of the just and j
the gpo4. I like for children thus to honor their I
parents. He delivered the literary address on j
Tuesday. He discussed government and consti-1
tutior.s in a thorough, able and eloquent manner. |
His address will be published and you may see it !
for yourself.
Dr. Smith preached the Commencement Sermon
on Sunday, in the Chapel of WotTord College.
Eviss of the Express, characterises the discourse i
n a handsome style, and I adopt all ho nays.? j
The Doctor was eloquent as always, but stronger, j
more direct, and authoritative than usual; but
ust as it should have been, and will not soon be |
'orgotten.
Dr. Cnoss, President of the Female College, '
jreached at night in the largt Methodist Church, j
ivhich was packed and crammed below and above, j
md for an hour and a half, he enchanted his adniring
audience with as much argument and eloquence
us was ever heard on female education, in
:he same space of time. He too, u-as against novel
'tailing
Mr. John Holmes, of N. C.?son of Rev. John
Holmes, well known among your readers?was
he orator of the literary societies which bear the
wmss 01 i.ainoun nna rresion, wuien is un mai:atio?
that denominational Colleges will not fail
:o be patriotic. Tbeir uames are superior and
anions in letters as well as in statesmanship, and
he students and graduates of Wofford, will strive
:o emulate the stern virtues aud splendid achievenents
of their chosen patrons. Young Holmes
lid himself much credit, both on this occasion,
ind in bis graduating spoech on Wednesday.?
Sorth Carolina was essentially strong in th 'gradulting
class this year. Miller aud Web her, of
Shelby, and Mr. Staffohd, of Rutherford county,
foung Miller's subject was, "Be Something
md when alluding to the legal profession, he iaid
hat Mr. Wfbstkr, wlien asked if it was not crowled.
answered, "Yes, crowded below, but plenty of
oom on deckFor first class passengers space
ibundunt. What say the young lawyers in your
oarts aud elsewhere ?
Webber's snhject was "The triumphsof Mind,"
ind his address indicated a well drilled mind and
rreat sympathy with the moral and spiritual aspirations
of renewed and truth-guided souls. They
(fill both be heard from again, without fail. The
'oriner is a son of Dr. W. J. T. Miller, well
inown in yourcommunity, and the latter is grand>on
of my old friend of Lincolnton, the strong'aced,
Iri^h preacher, Samuel Lander, the father
>f lion. William Lander, an able lawyer and
prominent politician in the Old North State.
Young Staffobo worked his way through col-1
ege in a most noble and comraeudablo manner.
[Iiscalm temper and pure character, and thorough '
icbolarship, did ample justice to the judgment
)f those who advised and promoted his College
:ourse. His speech was eminently suggestive
ind impressive. The subject was, "The heir of
ill the ages." He magnified the advantages and
resources of the scholar and the Christian, "upon
irhom the ends of the world have come." He has
joue already to work as a teacher; and others too,
resides him, have readily sought employment and
ntend tn work out their destiny after a manful
ind heroic fashion.
This is good ; and I am sorry that so few of our
poung men and women cf education are willing
:o teach. We are wrong in this thing, and if we
would do as the true conditions of patriotism and
mduriog success in the higher objects of life
would suggest, we would soon do away with the i
necessity of such letters as Mr. Memminoer re- i
cently felt called upon to write to the Editor of the ]
Winnsboro' paper. Was not his saying "that we ,
had as well go to Florida or New Orleans for our
ice," as to depend on the South for our educators,
a little tnrtt For the public schools in Charles- ,
ton, his labors are arduous, and his motives are ,
sound, and I am willing that posterity should be
assured that his plans are wise, by the fulfilment
of all his hopes.
The graduating class consisted of fourteen
young men, mature in mind and body?not a boy
among them. All, I think, over twenty, and
most from twenty-two to twenty-five. Odo thing
pleased me very much; that is, the presence and
intense interest of the parents of the graduates.?
Three venerable men sat near me, and while their
sods wore speaking, i listened at the sons, bnt
looked at their sires; and could but sympathize
with the marked solicitude and subsequent joy
noticeable in the varied expressions of their countenances.
To see them smile and then weep, as
some noble, touching sentiment was uttered, was
to me, very refreshing.
Mr. Humbkbt, of Laurens?the son of a local
preacher?delivered the Salulalorict in Latin.?
He did it well, without hesitancy, and, as some
said, without a blunder. ITis delivery was distinct
and natural, and if you could have seen the
speaking face of the Professor of Languages?a
very Roman himself, a Scotch-Irish one at that;
you would have felt that the whole performance
was alike accurate and highly successful. Bnt
when the brave young student of languages had
got through the form*, and turned to welcome the
audience in their own vernacular, home bred and
solid English, the effort was a relief full of refreshment,
and many said or thought thus:?
"Well, I was thinking your name had better have
Jbecn Hum-bug than Hum-bert, bnt n w you redeem
yourself." Mr. Editor, what thini you of
a Latin speech, on such an occasion? Speak out!
But the crowning event came at the close, about
2 o'clock, p. m. Salutatories. (music from
your Sax-Horn band) orations, bestowing diplomas
and valedictories all over, two of the graduates
pressed through the crowd in the rear of the
platform and placed a table with something very
solid and handsome thereon. Then another member
of the class modestly approached, and in an
earnest but very becoming address, presented Drs.
Wioutman and Smith each, with a splendid Bible.
They were deeply moved. Dr. W. first replied,
and if ever such an oocasion was fittingly
improved, this was the time; and when he grasped
the hand of young Kiso, and through him
bade the students a weeping adieu, there was
soarcely a dry eye in the house. Governor, Generals,
Editor*, and bravo men and fair women,
all gave vent to their emotions in an unmistakeahla
manner. Dr. 8mitii. also replied in a few
appropriate remarks.
The former goes to the Presidency of the
j Greensljoro' University, Ala. The other to the
Presidency of the Columbia Female College. Rev.
A. M. SniPP, D. D., late of the North Carolina
| University, fills Dr. W's., place at Wofford, and
Dr. D. S. Doogett of Virginia, formerly Editor
of the Quarterly (M. E. C. S.,) has been elecfod
to fill the chair of English Literature vacated by
Dr. Smith.
We all regret these changes, but those coming
in nre worthy and well tried, and the course of
Wofford will be onward surely. "Ruby"?an alumni?was
there, fresh, refulgent, and gallant
as ever. J. W. K.
For tho Yorkville Enquirer.
COMNEXCEIIENT AT DAVIDSON
COLLEGE.
This College, as All know, thrived its name
from General Davidson of Revolutionary fame,
whose remains sleep on the banks of the Catawba,
not far from tho College. It was founded in the
year 1837, and is under the supervisory control
of the Presbyteries of Concord and Fayetteville,
of N. C., and Bethel, of S. C.. The first class
was graduated in 1840. It has given the degree
of Bachelor of Arts to nbout two hundred and
twenty young men, and has furnished to the Presbyterian
Church forty ministers, besides some yet
in course of Theological preparation.
It now has five Professors, besides the President,
Rev. D. Lact, D. D. The standard of
scholarship is very high. Only one applicant in
ten can enter as high as the Sophomore class, and
not a few are unable to rise, ami hence must
either remain a second year in the same class, or i
go elsewhere as many do. No student can remain
in College whose conduct is not very coramenda- i
ble, and whose diligence and perseverance is not
marked. The morals of the College will compare 1
favorably with any other Denominational College, 1
and are in wide contrast with those of many
State Colleges and Universities.
The College has, in its history, enjoyed three '
revivals of Religion, in which more than sixty
young men have been converted and added to the '
Church. From one third to one-half of the stu- 1
dents are always professed Christians, and hence '
it is, that so few occasions ever arise for the enforcement
of the rigid and perfect discipline under
which the College is controlled. During the
last year, more than a hundred students have been
connected with the College.
The late Commencement Exercises, coveiing the
12th, 18th and 14th instant, have some items of '
l
interest. The Board of Trustees on that occasion,
accepted the resignation of Maj. D. H. Hill, i
Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engineering, '
and elected to fill his chair, Captain C. P Kings- J
bcby, of Richmond, Va. The Professor elect, is a (
native of North Carolina?a graduate of West i
Point, N. Y.?is about forty years of age?a ripe 1
scholar?an author?and of extensive reputation ]
fus an eminently competent and practical Mathe- i
matician. His acceptance is tolerably sure, and 1
it is h^ped that he will immediately enter upon
his duties.
The Trustees learned with satisfaction, that the 1
capacious building, now in process of erection, at 1
a cost of seventy thousand dollars, will be in readi- '
ncss for the occupancy of students for the next
session. They coof-rred the degree of A. B. on
thirteen young men, who had finished the proscribed
College course, and that of A. M. upon
Jno. T. IIamiy, now of Tennessee : and D. C. i
Ramsodr, of Statcsville, N. C.?both graduates
UI 11119 iiiautuuuu,
There were delivered on the occasion, one sermon
and fourteen speeches.
Rev. R. L. Dab.vet, D. D., Prof, of Theology
in Union Theological Seminary, Ya., preached the
Annual Sermon, from Prov. XI: 2. His subject
was, "Humility of mind the means and accessory J
to wisdom." The reputation of the speaker for ,
having a clear, well disciplined, logical and sarcastic
mind, was well sustained in this effort.? 1
Whii'-t. in our judgment, it had more of the traits J
and peculiarities of a Theological dissertatibn
than a Gospel Sermon, yet it was listened to with j
the profoundest attention, and left many well-defined
ideas and propositions upon the minds of the ,
hearers. Before such presentations of truth, i
Theological errors and isms, in all their protean
forms, are fated to wither and disappear.
Of the speeches of Wednesday, we will only i
designate and characterize tiro. The students 1
who represented their respective Societies, we can J
truly say, nobly performed their parts. We would ,
make no invidious comparisons, and hence do not
individualize. We were glad to see iho practical, i
argumentative and historical styles of composition !
prevalent among the students, rather than the '
ornamental, the poetic and bombastic, that were j ?
realities of life and the minds of the people, and
a conscientious and successful discharge of professional
duties, will soon reveal to all, (except
telf-inflated and superficial minds) that it is not
bigh-sounding words, rounded periods, and superabundant
figures and tropes, but thought, argument
and clearness of style, that give excellence
and power to a written production or speech.?
But to return from this digression.
The Annual Oration was delivere.d by Hon.
Wm. Eaton, of Warrenton, N. C. In a plain,
common-sense, judicious manner, he discussed
"ThaDangers that Heem to beset our Government."
It would be well if the people could hear or read
all that was said upon the corruptions of Congress,
the deceptive charaotor of our popular harangues
in our political canvassings, prostituted literature,
imperfection of education, and other elements of
weakness, which Mr. E. regarded as sources of
danger to our country. There was an earnestness
in the manner of the speaker which almost made
one forget the absence of eloquence and oratory.
Whilst the speech showed much familiarity with
the subject, and much political sagacity and research,
yet wo think it practically lacked an essential
element, viz: appropriateness to the occasion.
This was a Literary festival, and hence
the address should have been more Literary and
less Political! This is the great error practiced
in thi" and other Colleges, and is attributable
either to the fact that men of competent Literary
taste and acquirements are not elected to discharge
the duty, or the Orators selected, misapprehend
the object before them. We do not intend
to imply that the speech under notice was
more than ordinarily defective in the respect indicated,
bnt simply make the observation to be
applied in general.
The Anniversary Address before the Eumenean
Society wab delivered in the afternoon by Rev.
A. A. James, of Union District. We need not
stop to inform your readers, Mr. Editor, with
what credit to himself and acceptability to others,
ho would meet the occasion. The man who can
preach such Sermons and make such Temperance
Addresses as Mr. James does, could not fail, to
make a superior and well-timed speech before
such an andience as he addressed.
On Thursday morning (14th instant) after a
private meeting of the "Association of the Alumni
of Davidson College," the Address was delivered
by J. Chancellor Chambers, Esq., of
Yorkville. His theme was. "The Origin and
Causes of Civilization, and some of the duties of
the scholar touching it." For forty minutes, the
crowded assemblage hung with wrapt attention
upon the lips of the speaker, as he developed
historically, argumentatively and practically, the
very appropriate subject. We having known Mr.
C. in College days, and having high expectations
as to his performance, do candidly say, we were
more than gratified with the speech. To show
the appreciation of the effort on the part of the
AJvmni. we need onlv add that ft was unanimous
ly "Resolved that the thanks of the Association be
returned to Mr. C., and a copy of the speech be
requested for publication." As it is to be given
to the public, wc need say no more, for it is, in any
event, presumptuous in us to attempt a eulogy of
either the talents, taste or acquirements of the man
who can make such a speech as did J. C. C.
P. B. McLarniN, Esq., of Bennettsville, is the
Orator elect for next year.
The Graduating Class, only seven of whom
spoke on Thursday, gave many proofs of scholarly
proficiency and preparation for the more active
duties of life. The speeches were composed with
a degree of clearness, united with a solidity of
sentiment not often found in College performances
and their delivery was just as remarkable as
their compositions. There were some true orators
among them.
The entire class of thirteen are members of the
Church, and more than half have already decided
to consecrate themselves to the ministry of the
Gospel. What College should not be proud of
such fruits; and what parents should hesitate to
send their sons to such an Institution as this,
which so educates the minds, hearts and morals of
her students?
The prospects for the next session are encouraging.
More than a dozen applications were
made for admission into College during the Commencement
; only two of whom failed in examination.
As the most of the applicants are admitted
at the beginning of the Collegiate year, it
is inferred that there may be an unusually large
accession to the number of students next Fall.
Our apology, Mr. Editor, Tor extending this
sketch (so full of marks of baste,) is contained in
the proposition that Davidson College has claims
on your columns, because, besides eleven natives
of York District, who have been Graduated at this
Institution, and have gone to distant fields of labor
(and some to eternity) there are now living
ind laboring, in their respective callings, in York
District, thirteen of the Alumni of Davidson College.
The efficiency of their work, value of their
labors, and importance of their citizenship, is more
easily and properly determined by you, than
AN ALUMNUS.
York District, S. C., July 15th, 1859.
For the Yorkvllle Enquirer.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
A pious and benevolent Quaker being applied to
'or aid in erecting a church, replied: "Thee knows
that my principles forbid me to aid in putting up
steeple bouses." But hesitating a moment, he
added, "the old one must be taken out of the way,
and I will give thee one hundred dollars to aid in
pulling it down." To remove rubbish is as necessary
as to labor on the building, and the object of
this communication, Mr. Editor, is to remove obstacles
which hinder some from laboring successfully
in the great cause of Temperance. Objections
are brought against the Sons of Temperance,
as reasons for not co-operating with them, some
of which have no fouudatinn in reality, anil others
are greatly magnified. Those who wish to do
their duty in this matter, will be glad to obtain
help in removing darkness from their paths ;
while those whose difficulties originate in a love
for intoxicating drinks, will reject any proffered
aid, preferring the darkness to the light. My object
is not to write a eulogy on the Sons, or even
to offer an apology, but simply to present them in
their true character, at least, as they appear to
my mind.
No person will presume to say that the Order
of the Sons is perfect. This does not belong to
the works of man. Even if it were, it would not
appear so to us, seen, as it must be, through the
mist of our ignorance, with our imperfect vision,
and through a medium clouded by our various
prejudices. Probably, it does not present precisely
the same aspect to any two individuals, for the
obvious reason that no two persons have the same
amount of light. No two are placed in the same
circumstances, or occupy the same stand point.
Wo can never then, devise any institution to promote
temperance, which will meet the wishes of
all; we must, therefore, be satisfied with something
short of perfection if wo associate with
others in this cause. Possibly, I might devise a
plan of union which would be perfectly satisfactory
to myself, but, to meet the views and wishes
of others, it would have to be so modified that, in
the end, I might be compelled to reject it.
With a knowledge of such difficulties, I find the
Sons already organized and engaged in the work.
In this section and at the present time, they are the
only organization laboring to banish intoxicating
drinks from society. I look upon tfce temperance
reform as a great and good work. One in which
1 have been laboring, aud in which I expect yet to
labor, but I do not wish to labor aloue, but to be *
\ co-worker with others. Can I co operate with
'he Sont ? This question I must decide for myself.
Every christian, every sober man, and every pa- J
triot, should decide it in view of the responaibili- ^
ty resting upon him. A careful examination
will be necessary.
What object do the Sons profess to have in view, j
is an organized body ? What end do they seek to
iccomplish ? This they publish to the world. It j
s no secret. The constitution of one of their Di- !
risions is before me, and in the Preamble, it is
itated "That the object of the Society is to shield j
.aciiisulves from the evils of Iqteaperanoe, to af
ford mutual assistance in case of sickness and to
elevate their character as men." And to secure
this end, they "pledge themselves not to make,
buy, sell, or use as a beverage any intoxicating
liquors." The great end then of this organiza
lion is not the conversion of sinners?not to point
men the way to Heaven and to fit them for a residence
there?f^r these high purposes, the Church ;
was instituted?but it is the suppression of intern- j
perance. The object whieh they have in view, is i
to make Total Abstinence universally prevalent," i
that they and their children may lead quiet and |
pcaceablo lives, be able to live soberly and righteously?secure
against all the evil growing out of
the use of strong drink. This is the end which
the Sons have in view, an 1 it is the only end; one
unquestionably praiseworthy in itself and to be
approved by every Christian and by every patriot.
As far as the object is concerned which they have
in view, as an organization, I approve of it, and
_? ??,i 1 i
aui nun lucui uvnn mm uttuu.
But the end may be desirable, and yet the 1
means used to secure it may not be proper in \
themselves. We reject the doctrine, that the end j
sanctifies the means. Let us examine what the i
means are by which the Sons endeavor to accom- <
plish the end they have in view. As far as has
come to my knowledge, they use the same nipans i
as other Temperance Associations. They are
pledged to Total Abstinence. They endeavor to i
banish it from the land as the only security to ;
themselves and others. Not by physical force, but i
by moral and intellectual influence, spreading
the light of truth abroad by the press, by speeches,
presenting examples of sobriety, pointing out
the evils of intoxicating drink on man, individually
and collectively, physically, mentally, morally,
thus prevailing on many to abandon forever the
pernicious beverage, and as evidence of the determination,
to sign the pledge.
But, in the use of means, the largest liberty is
allowed to individuals in their private capacity.?
Each is permitted to follow his own course, provided
he keep in view the great end to be attained,
and labor for it efficiently. If he has riches, he
muBt not invest them in strong drink. If a wellstored
mind, he must draw on its rich treasures
to build up the cause of Temperance. If he have
interest at the court of Heaven and can avail by
the prayer of Faith, he must use it for his own
security, to make successful every effort, and so
ensure to the cause a lasting triumph. Such are
the means used openly and in view of the world.
They are all proper in themselves and cannot be
gainsayed. Looking at the end to be attained,
tbey are emphatically most appropriate. And they
only art appropriate. I write it advisedly. After
looking at remedies devised to prevent intemperance,
as far as has come to my knowledge,
from the beginning, I see none which furnished a
perfect safeguard, because none included Total
Abstinence. But looking at the means now proposed
and now used?including the pledge?in
their adaptation to banish intemperance from the
world, and in their practical operation for maDy
years, I am compelled to say the means are not
only appropriate, Duttnat tney aione oniyare soon.
Total Abstinence as a remedy against intemperance,
may be considered as the product of Religion?the
effect of its light and purity. It contains
the very essence of Bible principles and
clearly points out our duty as it regards intoxicating
drinks. Even the possession of true piety
did not keep men from occasional intoxication,
so long aB they allowed themselves habitually to
use strong drink. This is proved both from Scrip
ture and observation. Not to their final exclusion
from Heaven, but to be followed by sore repentance,
humiliation of soul and deep abasement,
and a renewed application to the blood of sprinkling.
It is true in their case, when this sin abounded,
grace did much more abound. But it is not
proper for us to say, because such were received
in the days of ignorance, now, when we have
more light, let us indulge in this sin that grace
may abonnd. The times of this ignorance God
winked at, but now commandcth all men every
where to repent. Under the old system of drinking,
one of two things was necessary for the wellbeing
of the pious. Either large measures of grace
must be given to bring them to repentance for occasional
indulgenco, or a standing miracle mast
be in operation to counteract the legitimate effect
of drink on men "but partially sanctified. But a
wise Providence has given us a remedy in the.
Pledge, which, when strictly observed, will secure
the christian against the agonies of penitence
for indulgence in drink, and the impenitent from
the indiscribable woes of a drunkards life and a
.1 1 1~ T
uruu&urus ucmu. x appjvic, lucrciuic, ui mc
means used by the Sons for the attainment of the
great end they have in view. My reason sanctions
them. They have stood the test of experience.
They are approved by the letter and spirit- of the
oracles of God.
Bui many find a uifficuty which keeps them
from co-operating with the Sons, h the fact that
they have secrets?transact business with closed
doors, &c. I confess that a different arrangement
would be 'more agreeable to my views and feelings.
I have strong prejudices against mere
forms and ceremonies. But the point to be decided
is not about the propriety or impropriety of
these things, but do they present obstacles sufficiently
great to exclude me from working with the
Order. After a careful examination, I think they
do not, for the following reasons:
1st. Those are not used directly as means for
promoting Temperance, but indirectly, as they
are deemed necessary for the permanent maintenance
of the Order. Other Societies have sprung
up, flourished and died, thus endangering the
cause of Temperance. It was desirable to pro- ,
vidtf against such a contingency, and if possible,
organize a Society which would be in its existence J
commensurate with the evil to be overcome. It
was for this purpose, no doubt, that the peculiar- 1
ities which distinguish the 8ons of Temperance, J
and which were objected to by many, were fixed
upon and are now retained. Not as means for the
suppressiou of Intemperance, but as appendages <
needed to perpetuate the organization. Viewing
them in this light, I see no reason why I should 1
refrain from co-operating with then. '
2d. Secrecy, as connected with the Sons, has 1
been greatly magnified. It is really a small af- ;
fair as an objection. Every college in the land? :
even those which are denominational?have secret ^
societies connected with them, and every stadent 1
and all the Professors, and the educated men of
the country generally, belong to them, and some !
probably to a half dozen, und yet not a word is
said against them. These are secret societies 1
precisely in the same sense that the Sons are.? !
"In object not in kind, the difference lies." The 1
object of the one is to advance Literature and ]
Science, that of the -other to advance the cause of !
Total Abstinence. Why such discrimination ? It !
can. only be accounted for on the supposition that J
prejudice is the source of objection in this case, 1
or opposition to the cause advocated by the Sons. J
In keeping a secret, there can be nothing wrong '
necessarily. It depends very much on the nature '
of the thing concealed, and the circumstances
connected with it. It wonld be for the good of
society if many things now spread abroad could
have been concealed in the recess of the heart.
Every one has secrets, or should have; every
family, every society, and why may not the Sons?
What should be divulged and what not, is a matter
of expediency which each mast determine for
themselves. In my estimation, they may deride
wrong, yet it is their prerogative to judge. It is
also the right of all societies to say whether their
deliberations shall be boforo the public or with
closed doors. In the exercise of this right they
may err, but they must determine for themselves
in view of ail the circumstances. The Senate of
the United States often deliberate with closed
doors and bind each member to secrecy. They .
suppose the interest of the country requires such |
a policy ; and the Sons imagine that the prosper- j
ity of their Order will be better secured by such
arrangements. The question for me to decide is
not whether this feature is the most wise which
could have been adopted, but is it, in itself, sufficient
to hold mo back from co-operating with
them in their efforts to rid the world of the evils
growing out of the use of stimulating drinks?? j
I think it is not.
3d. The Sons have associated together for a
specified object, viz: the suppression of Intern
perance. Not for the promotion of science or the
spread of Religion, or even for the diffusion of
morality in general. These are all very important,
and no doubt, the Sons, as individuals, or in other
associations, will be found ready to meet their obligations
in these particulars. But in their associated
capacity as Sons, they have limited themselves
to one specific evil. This is only adopting
the principle of the division of labor, the practical
influence of which has wrought such wonders I
in our day. The man of all work is proverbially J
good at none. But follow the order of nature j
and give each one his place and his work, and j 8
much will be done. We see theoffectin artandsci- | (
ence; in education, and in all ttie departments ot r
human labor. It is practically exemplified in . '
(hose great national Institutions which are doing '
bo much for the good of man; each limiting itself j
to a specific object. In this feature of Temperance I
Societies there is nothing new?nothing wrong.
It does not interfere with the church or religion, J
any more than the appointment of tt city police. 1
May I not exercise a proper discretion and use j v
means outside of the church to protect myself J
from the evils of the vender of alcohol, as well as ; a
from the assasin or robber? In every relation wc i ?
may labor against vice in all its forms. If a man v
be willing to spend his money or time in making c
good roads And bridges, he should not be blamed f
for this, because he may refuse to aid in building r
churchea. No man objects to rail road companies 1
jecause they do not ptiYe the streets. If men,
vho advocate temperance do not set their face *
gainst every vice ; if they do not aid in spreading
:he principles of piety, it is to be regretted; but it
s gratifiying to see them doing & part of their
luty, especially one so important as driving al ohol
from society, an evil which will take
nany in its train?which above all others lies in
be way of human progress, whose banishment
'rom the world should be followed with a prolongsd
Hosanna from all the good of earth and responied
to with a loud Amen from all the hosts of angels.
Because then they do not labor with equal
:eal to suppress other vices, and do not as individuals
perform all their duty, I will not keep
jack from co-operating with them. For any departure
from the specific object, whether scientific,
political or religious, would be a violation of a
principle of the Order and a certain prelude to its
lissolution.
4th. We may form a correct opinion of things un
snown 10 us, oy me ettect which they have upon
those who are conversant with them. Thus I
judge all secret societies. The tree is known by
its fruits, and so far as the Sons belong to this
class, let them stand or fall by the same test.?
Did I wish to-form a correct opinion of a mechanic,
I would not deem it essential to examine his
workshop, or carefully to inspect the tools of his
craft, but would rather inspect bis work and thus
judge of his ability and skill. So in the present
case, if yon cannot see ail that is done in the Division
room, you can see the work achieved. If
the effect on the members be good?if it be good
on society at large, the tree must be good, for an
evil tree cannot bring forth good fruit From this
test I presume the Sons will not shrink. To their
opponents they might be disposed to say, for
which of our good works do yon stone ns ? Is it
because we have pledged ourselves to sobriety??
Or is it because we endeavor to reclaim the Intemperate?
Is it because we raise our voice
against dramshops, distilleries and all traffic in
intoxicating drinks! Or is it because we would
remove the corse of drunkenness from the cbnrch
and from the world ? These things will not be
brought np as ground of opposition, and yet such
are the objects which the Sons have in view. Instead
then of opposition, co-operate with them.
Encourage them with an approving smile in their
arduous labors.
A great and good work bas been accomplished.
Much was done before the Sons were organized ;
much is doing now by those not in union with
them. But in this work now, theyare the principal
organized laborers and there is ranch yet to be
done?aid them as you may be able. This work
will bo finished. The reign of alcohol will end.
If we labor as we have ability and opportunity,
it will be well. We will have our reward. If We
refuse, to own our Master we must give our account.
Total Abstinence from all that Intoxicates
will finally prevail. This cause must triumph,
or the hopes and expectations of- the world will
be disappointed?it must triumph, or all the pro
gresa or art and science is a failure. They could
never better the condition of a community of inebriates
whose only aspirations would be for strong
drink. It must triumph, or all the teaching and
predictions of the scriptures will be a lie, for they
tell us of peace, prosperity and blessedness on
earth, and of a Heaven of holiness and happiness
above. But strong drink in all its forms and associations
presents us only with ignorance, shame and
sin on earth, and points as to misery and despair, to
death and hell hereafter. But the hopes of men
will not be disappointed. The word of God has
been tried, it will not fail. The cause of Temperance
will succeed for the geod of men, to the
honor of Religiou, and for the glory of God.?
"Let us, then, not be weary in well doing, for in
due season we shall reap if we faint not." W.
FEMALE COLLEGE, <JtC.
We take the following paragraph from the correspondence
of the Due West Telescope: It is from
thepen of Rev. H. T. Sloas of Abbeville:
Having next an engagement at York ville, where
I had consented to perform a part in their Annual
Commencement exercises, early on Tuesday afternoon,
tee (for I was not alone now) found ourselves
at the Yorkville Depot with many others
who had sought the same destination. There,
we were met by a number of relatives and friends
whom we had never seen before, and the Rev.
Monroe Anderson, the very gentlemanly and accomplished
President of the Yorkville Female
College. Suffice it to say that hospitality and
kindness was all that could have been desired and
more than could have been expected. This Institution
has been recently established under the
joint patronage of two Presbyteries, one 0!i
School and one Associate Reformed Presbyterian,
is manned bv UTI aK1? nn<t nflS/.innt' nnma nf Tn.
stridors, assisted by a Board of Trustees, and
has about ninety young ladies in attendance. The
College edifice is large and well arranged, with
a Chapel which will almost compare with 'Lindsay
Hall." The young Ladies board in private
families; but by a law of the College, they are
not allowed on any occasion to accept of an escort.
A single offence affects the standing. A
most wise and wholesome provision which should
obtain in every Femalo Institution. It was our
privilege to attend on a portion of the examination,
which was thorough and well adapted to exhibit
the ability of Instructors and proficiency of
pupils. The Anniversary Sermon was preached
on Wednesday night to a large audinence. On
Thursday the graduating class, consisting of seventeen
in number, read their compositions which
were both well composed and tcell read. They
would certainly compare favorably with the graduating
speeches of a similar class of young men.
Diplomas were "dven with a very chaste and appropriate
Baccalauerate by the President. A Bible
was presented on behalf of the class to the
President, by a young gentleman of the Military
Institution in a most handsome Address ; also a
silver Tea-set to another Professor by the same.
The Anniversary Address was by Rev. Mr. Gregg
of Sumpter, which was a very substantial, instructive
and excellent thing, worthy of the occasion
and the man. The Concert given by the young
Ladies, assisted by their very excellent Music
Professor, was pronounced, by those capable of
judging, a grand affair. Even my unmusical ear
anjoyed it very much indeed.
lorkville is a beautiful Tillage, with. a most quiBt,
sober and intelligent citizenship, and certainly
affords the best water out side of the Mountains.
The different Denominations are well represented
both in churches and Preachers. There
is also a flourishing Military school located there,
which is in successful operation, with about one
hundred and thirty Cadets. They are well drilled
n military tactics, so far as we were capable of
judging. Taking all in all, Yorkville is a lovely
place, and her Female College every way worthy
)f the patronage of an intelligent publio. We
mow of no place, that we would commend more
iheerfully.
Rock Hill.
Arkansas.?Dr. W. B. Barron, formerly of York
District, has been appointed to a Land Agency in
Arkansas. Persons haviug business requiring his
attention, can address him, at Cherryvilie, Prairie
Honntv. Arkansas.
Temperance Celebration.?The Committees aro
busily engaged fo making nrrrangements for the
jelebration of the 27tb inst., and seem to be heartily
seconded by our villagers and neighbors out
)f the "Order." It is suggested by a friend at
mrelbow, that "Masic" is an important element
to give spirit to the occasion, and we agree with
jim. Besides, as we see that "Master Roberts'
Ebony Sax-Horn Band" are now engaged in givng
Concerts in Spartanburg, Union, &c., should
jot an endeavor be made to secure their services
)r that of some other. Proff. Weiss, the accorammplished
Teacher, is n liberal gentleman, and
sre doubt not would lend his services, should suitajle
arrangements be made, not to conflict with
jis other engagements. No harm to try Weiss or
Hunter, of the Bethel Band, who are also efficient
Vom many teachings of the same Professor. Lit
is have music, gentlemen, of yon can.
Saddle ,j- Harness Manufactory.?Attached to
:he Carriage and Buggy establishment of Pk. M.
5err & Co., we find that Mr. J. C. Payne, of
Iforkvilio, is fitting up a shop wherein to carry
m a branch of his bnsiuess. The concern will
)e under the management of Mr. Miles Johnson,
\ workman not to be surpassed either in the
itrength. neatne?s or durability of his work.
Xctc Church.?There is a large brick Church to
>e -.rected in Yorkville. on the old Davidson lot,
ipposite the Court House. Over S10.00J has been
ilready subscribed, we learn. York is never belind
in spirit or liberality. We congratulate our
riends on these evidences of successful labor.?
3er churches and schools will challenge companion
with any other District in the State.
Sons of Malta.?A Lodge of the Order of the
Jons of Malta will be instituted at Rock Hill, durng
the sitting of the Grand Division of Sons of
temperance, probably on the 28th inst.?Indian
jand Chronicle.
Threatextmj Aspect of ocr Affairs with
Jexico.?We have been favored with a private
etter to one of our most respected fellow citizens,
rbich seems to portend a speedy rupture with
ilexico. The letter was written on the 8d instant,
.t Minatitlan, Tehnantepec, where the United
Jtates Minister, Mr. McLane, was then paying a
rieit to the United States Consul, Mr. Alien, and
onveys the intelligence that our Minister had
hiled to come to any proper and creditable arrangement
with the Juarez Government, as he had
ailed to obtain just satisfaction from that of