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Straps & Jaris. There is a boy residing in Albany, N. Y., who is but 17 years old, and has a wife and two ohildren. It is stated that the Third avenue city railway company in New York have commenced running their cars from the Astor Honse to Harlem, eight miles, for six cents. On Saturday last there were over twenty cases of snn-stroke in Cincinnati, nine of which proved fatal. During the day the thermometer marked, in some localities, 103 degrees in the shade. The Old Constitution of Ohio declared that mnlattoes with more than half of white blood should be regarded as white persons. The New Constitution is silent.? A Tecent decision affirms that the old definition stands, and that a colored man with more than half white blood, has therefore a right to vote as "a white person." ?? A correspondent of the New York Spirit of the Times writing from Bewlyville, ^ tr QftVfi Ahout twelve months ago a young man in this county, Breckinridge, got married and went to housekeping. In a short time his mare had twin colts; not long after, his cow had twins; this spring all his ewes, six in number, had twins; and now we are told his wife has twins?a fine boy and girl?both of which are doing well. All this took place in twelve months. Mr. Webster wrote, after continued provocation, to the editor of a newspaper which referred to his private affairs, and especially to his not paying his debts. He said substantially: "It is true that I have not always paid my debts punctually, and that I owe money. One cause of this is, that I have npt pressed those who owe me for payment. As an instance of this, I enclose your father's note, made to me thirty years ago, for money lent him to educate his boys. The crinolines cannot boast of originality. Among tne Greek ladies, a long time ago, even abetter fashion prevailed upon than that which is now kept up by whalebone, ratan, brass rods, watch-springs, and hogshead hooDs. Tbev could enjoy stone petti " ~ Jl w ~ _ _ coata! The amyanthus, or asbetots, a native fossil stone, coald readily be splft iDto filaments, aid woven, like any other threads, into cloth suitable for the purpose in question. Moreover, they were exempt from all wash-tub immersions; for, when soiled, they need only to be cast into the grate, whence they came out unharmed, and whiter than now. The London News devotes an article to Sir. Seward, as the Republican candidate for the Presidency of the United States, and advises him what to do in regard to the African slave trade, so soon as be gets to the White House. Mr. Seward must feel grateful for such disinterested concern in his political welfare, whatever he may think of the propriety of giving advice at this time, nearly two years before, under the most favorable circumstances, be could possibly put it into practice. The Republican Convention must also feel indebted to the News for taking the nomination out of their hands and so quietly settling a matter that usually brings with it a great deal of trouble.?Baltimore Clipper. * Twenty thousand dead?cut down in one day?the glorious day of Solferino!? Hearts, no doubt, that bounded bravely to the morning sunshine, the roll of drum and clarion call of the bugle, and were strong with love and hope?in the red dust all, orttR^kaif- fnded niotnres and broken dreams! A line for the 20,000 in the newspapers? a stranger's shrug or quick ejaculation !? But nowhere, either in the French account or the Austrian account, shall we find word of the wailiogs and desolate prostrations by their forever vacant places; nowhere word of the shadow that the great battle flung over ten thousand thresholds and into twice ten thousand loving hearts. The fortune of war?God save us from it!?Philadelphia Journal. Two remarkable footraces came off on the Empire Trotting Course on yesterday. Two Indians, named Smith and Bennett, matched themselves to run 100 miles within thirteen hours. During the morning the atmosphere wasvery sultry and the mercury, at ten o'clock, stood at ninety degrees in the shade. Nevertheless, both men 3tarted in the race and ran to the twenty-eighth mile, when Bennett gave out, leaving his rival to accomplish the feat alone. The first fifty miles were run by Smith in seven hours and twenty-four seconds. He continued the race to the sixty-first mile, when his feet became so swollen that he was almost unable to walk, and he gave up the race. The time occupied by Smith in the sixty-one miles was nine hours, twenty-nine seconds, the quickest, for the distance, on record.? Troy Times, July 14. A man named John Charles, a resident of South Carolina, engaged in negro selling, died very suddenly on Tuesday at the house formerly known as the "Dillehay House," in consequence of having taken a nnontitv nf Mornhinein mistake for Quinine. "1 J ?r He had been attacked with a chill in the morning, and took from his medicine chest a dose of what he supposed to be Quinine but unfortunately he mistook the bottle which really contained that article, and took instead a large quanity of Morphine. Physicians were called in soon after the mistake was discovered, but the unfortunate man died at about one o'clock in the afcernoon of the same day. Ilis body was sent by express to his relatives in South Carolina by the 8, P. M., train of Tuesday.?Montgomery Advertiser. The St. Louis Republican says:?On the North Missouri Rail Road od the 14th of July, the "Boone," a passenger engiue, manufactured by Messrs. Palm & Robertson, of St. Louis, was run from Hudson, the juction with the Hannibal and St. Joseph Road, to St. Charles?a distance of one hundred and forty-eight and three-fourths miles ?in seven hours and twenty-five minutes; making tweuty-two stops, and carrying two passenger and one baggage car, with only one cord of wood. Mr. Guittar, of Columbia, Boone county, and Mr. George Blackburn, were witnesses to the exact measurment of the wood, and can testify that Mr. G. B. Huviland, the engineer, and James Clark, iko fireman, on the Boone, used not a particle of wood in the above run, except the one cord that was measured to them at Hudson. The cost of the wood was about S2.60. The above feat is believed to be unprecedented in the history of running rail road f11 gmrWe edited by SAMTi W. MELTON. YORKVlLLEj S. C. THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 28, 1859. Special Notice.?All communications, on matters connected with the paper, should be addressed to "The YorkvnxE Enquirer and not the Editor or Proprietor, personally. Persona desiring prompt attention to their favors, must bear this in mind. ty Capt D. D. Moore, Maj. Mtles Smith, Sam'l G. Brown, J. L. Thomson and Samuel J. Kctkendal of York; and William D. Cook, of Bennettsville, are authorized agents of the Enquirer. RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOR 8UNDAY, JULY 31?t. Methodist Church* Rev. L. A. Johnston. Pastor. Service at 10 A. M., and 7J P. M. Presbyterian Church. "Rev. E. A. Bolles will preach at 10 A. M., and 7 P. M. "WHO IS THE HEIR?" THE Proprietor of the YORKVILLE ENQUIRER propo?e? to answer this question (which, by the way, concerns ?Tery man and woman in the country) by the publication of a spirited ORIGINAL NOUVELETTE, written expressly for tho Enquirer by a talented young writer of this State. Thia Story, which, wherever it is read, will produce a sensation, is entitled, "WHO IS THE HEIR | Or, The Dark Mystery of the Deserted House." BY WILLIE LIGHTHEART, Author of "Lnia Woodsworth," "Winnie and Willie," "The Children of the Sun," "Old Heads and Young Hearts," Ac., Ac. The publication will commence with the FIRST WEEK IN AUGU8T, and continue through the ensuing three months, unfolding a plot replete with stirring Incidents, dark and mysterious developments, with a strange and startling denoument. The Proprietor, willing to encourage Southern Literature by practical means, has paid a round price for this production, and hopes that a generous public patronage will remunerate his outlay and thus encourage, by the only method possible, the development of 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 promising young poet, J. WOOD DAVIDSON, contributes every oth<? week. A lady of Columbia, who is well known n newspaper literature, but whose name wo are not at liberty to disclose, has been permanently engaged for onr Columns, and will write short and brilliant sketches for each number. In addition to those, we receive constant supplies from Rev. JVW. 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 attention to current affairs, make np a weekly melange which, the proprietor believes, will interest readers of every class and should attract the patronage of our people. THE ENQUIRER is published in Yorkvflle, S. C., at $2, in advance. Clnbs of ten, $15, and an extra paper to the person making up the club. Send for it immediately, so as to get the first number of "WHO IS THE HEIR?" All letters should be addressed to the "ENQUIRER," Yorkville, S. C. LEWIS M. GRIST, Proprietor. SAM'L W. MELTON, Editor. The Editor is still absent. GENERAL MUSTERS. Gen. Gist has ordered the 4Gth Regiment to parade at Ebeuezer, on Thursday, the 1st day of September; and the 34th , Regiment to parade at Yorkville, on Saturday, 3d of September. See advertisement. * * * STREET WORK. | By reference to our advertising columns, it will | be seen that the Town Council are about to com ? mence improving -our streets. AH who are in j favor of the cash system, are'requested to "call at. j the Captain's office and settle," on or before the | 10th day of August, at which period the day of I grace will expire. Others who prefer to '<earn I *L?UA ewanf nf fkoir KpO?" mor PY. ujeir urcttu uy vuv or*vc*v v? iuvm v*vi> ? ?j pect to fiod their names on the nine day-roll. * DESIRABLE PROPERTY. In another column of our paper to day, will be found the advertisement of Mr. Thomas Davies, proposing to sell his house and lot in Yorkville. The lot is one of the most eligible iu town, and having on it an elegant residence, is a desirable investment. Mr. Davies, having a large planting interest to look after, desires to remove to the country, and devote his whole attention to the improvement of his farm. So a bargain may be anticipated. * STATE BIBLE CONVENTION. Our readers will bear in mind,'that the annual Convention of the State Bible Society, convenes in this place on Tuesday next, the 2d day of August. We have been pleased to observe the general interest manifested in behalf of this Association, and feel assured that our citizens will extend a most cordial welcome to the many representatives, who may favor us with their presence. The Executive Committee of this District has already appointed a number of gentlemen, upon whom will devolve the pleasure of receiving the Delegates, an I making ample arrangements for their accommodation. Our village has become -proverbial for her hospitality upon similar occasions, and we doubfnot, that every family will esteem it a privilege to contribute to the entertainment of all who may be present. The object of this general assembly will certainly commend itself to the approbation of every individual, and if we mistake not, our community will manifest its appreciation by large and attentive audiences. We are informed that the efficient Agent, the Rev. E. A. Bolles, will arrive in time to co-operate with the Committee of Receptinu. The Rev. James H. McNeill, Corresponding Secretary of the American Bible Society, is also expected to tc in attendance. * CENSUS OP YORK DISTRICT. We are under obligation to Mr. James G. Lindsay, the Census Taker, for the following synopsis of his labors :? ' Whites?Males r 6,192 Femnles 6,434 Total White population, 12,626 The Tax Collector, in his recent return, reported 9,352 slaves and 66 free negroes, giving our District, according to these statements, a total population of 22,044. It should be remarked, however, that nil of the free negroes do not pay taxes?only such as are between the ages of fifteen and fifty years. By reference to the United States Census of | 1850, we find reported, White?Males 5.593 Females 5,TOG Total Whites iu 1850 11,299 Slaves?Males 4.071 Females 3,136 7,007 i Free Negroes?Males t.,,.,59 Females G8 127 j Total population in 1850 19,433 i From the above, it will he observed that there J has been an increase of 2,471 in our population j in the past nine years. | According to the return of Mr. Lixdsat, cotnj pared with the census of 1850, there are now 242 more white females than ranles. In 1850 there : was a difference of but 113. Th6 chances for the ladies procuring husbands seem to be getting I worse every year. Possibly, however, the returns of our neighbor, Chester, will put a better face | on the matter, when it will be advisable to effect j exchanges for the mutual benefit of both sections. | By comparing the report of the Tax Collector, with the census of 1850, we have an increase in tliA elnv<> nnnnlatinn of 2.3-15. This, comnareil i with the white increase, gives a difference in fa; vor of the former of oue thousand and eighteen. Mr. Lindsay informs us that there is au average of about five to each family, which would give ; us about 2,500 families in the District. * EUROPEAN NEWS?PEACE. To the exclusion of our usual variety, we publish on the outsideof this issup, full details of the battle of Solferino, which was fought on the 24th of June, by the Allied forces and the Austrians.? The article is from the pen of Hon. Henry J. I Raymond, editor of the N. York Times, an eye wit ness of the engagement, and is intensely interesting. By the arrival of the Africa, on Thursday last, we learn that on the 8th inBtant, an armistice was o agreed upon, to last until the 15th of August.? a The Moniteur explains the circumstances attend- c ing the armistice, and says that the great neutral ^ powers had exchanged communications with the t belligerents, offering mediation, but were unsuc- <3 cessful, until the French fleet were about to com- ii mence hostilities against Venice, and a conflict o before Verona imminent, when Napoleon anjious c to prevent further bloodshed, ascertained the disposition of the Emperor of Austria, and finding 1 him willing, an armistice was agreed upon. After S the armistice the two Emperors bad an interview s at Villa Franca. 8 The Worth Briton, with four days later ad- n vices, has arrived. Peace has been concluded. 1 There is to be an Italian Confederation, under the a honorary Presidency of the Pope. Austria con- 1 cedes Lombardy to France, and Napoleon gives a it to Sardinia, while Austria reserves Venice. a The sales of cotton for the three days previous to the sailing of the steamer, amounted to 32,000 I bales, with a slight advance in all qualities. f The weather is favorable for crops. Flour, C wheat and corn are all reported dull. e 1 GENERAL TAXES OF TORE DISTRICT. f By the attention of Mr. Thomas Frean, Deputy Treasurer of the Upper Division, we have been furnished with the following synopsis of the Tax returns for York District. Mr. Frean will g please accept our thanks for his kindness. Here is the statement: To the Editor of the Yorkville Enquirer:? Sir:?With a view of demonstrating the great advantages derived from our Rail Road facilities, ^ I have undertaken the pleasing duty of makiug a ^ tabular statement of the Tax returns of each Dis- ' trict in the Upper Division for the last thirty yeure. ^ They are presented at periods of ten years. _ _ ft i 2 I ?I ^ | -? I S ' s &S wS S. i o 5 2 F& a ? 1 c 1 5 " ! 2 ? * ? 2 ? 8 a : i i B 1 s : ! : ! !* nt h i ? . 8 : I i J : | |l ! ? | I a ill f r j 1, I ill I % j I i 1828..! 5,466 34.595 8,520 ! 60,850 5,440.20 1838..I 6,260 70,690 10,501 , 85,975 5,412.71 , 1848..: 7.286 35,155 11,995 79,251 5,759.26 1 1858..I 9,352 314,400 23,140 374,C85 12,956.64 IIERE.MENTION. j The Spartan says that iron on the Spartanb urg and Union Railroad, is now laid to the late residence of Gen. Wallace, seven miles from Union- fiville. By the annual meeting in August, the iron ^ willbeacross the District line. We regret to T notice the death of Mrs. Britton, consort of Mr.E. H Britton, of the Charlotte Bulletin. A cor- ? respondent of the Standard, nominates Ja.mes ? Hemphill, Esq., of Chester, for the vacant Chancellorship. Roger A. Pryor has reconsidered his declination to run for Congress in Virginia, t and by a note in the Petersburg Press announces himself as a candidate. The following per- t sons have been appointed to represent the Charles- , ton Bible Society, in the Convention which is to assemble in this place on Tuesday next: Rev. Thomas Smyth, D. D., Rev. John Forrest, D. D., Rev. E. H. Myers, D. D., Rev. J. L. Kirkpatrick, D. D., Rev. J. B. Adger, D. D., Rev. C. P. Gadsden, Rev. Edwin Cater, Hon. H. Lesesne, Gen. W." E. Martin, Tlios. Y. Simons, Esq., Wm. McBurney, Esq., N. M. Porter Esq.", W. C. Bee, Esq., John Bonnel, Esq., Joseph A. Enslow, Esq., D. Mcintosh, Esq. The Charleston Courier mentions four cases of sun stroke on Monday of last week in Charleston; three of them proved fatal. The Mercury reports a horse as dying from sun-stroke, in Charleston. The Constitutionalist says that the Augusta Cotton Factory turns out, every day, twelve thousand yards of mannfaced cloth. Minister Forsjth is a candidate for the Alabama Legislature, from the City of Mobile. A marble shaft recently ereoted over the remains of Aaron Burr, in the graveyard in Princeton, New Jersey, has been mutilated and broken by some persons unknown. The shaft was erected by stealth, no one knowing who put it there. . r The great secret of success is in attending to ( your own business. He who neglects his own business to attend to that of others, will never ^ succeed in life. Most kinds of flour can be bought in New York now for $3 per barrel cheaper than on the 1st of April last. James P. Carrol, Esq., of Edgefield is nominated for Chan- ^ cellor. In the last six years, there were t 16,000,000 gallons of liquor, and 5.000,000 gal- . Ions of wine, imported irto California, and nearly all that time, there have been 5 distilleries and j 86 breweries at work in the State. Paul Morphy has determined to make New York his futurc residence, and to enter upon the practice of the law. ;A recent assessment shows the number of hogs in Kentucky to be 815,538, an in- , crease of 176,241 head over the number last year. At a camp meeting near Bowton, the ^ choice of position for tents were sold at auction, aud yielded four hundred dollars. ^ Por the Yorkvllle Enquirer. ? t MeBRAYER SPRINGS. Mr. Editor:?I deem it a real kindness to bring f to the attention of "health-seekers," the White 1 I Snlnhnr Snrincr. owned bv Mr. McBrayek. and C r""~" ' j located 3i miles above Shelby, North Carolina.? It was discovered four years ago. Suitable buildings have been erected, and it is just beginning to * attract public attention. The water has been sub- r jected to chemical e.nalysis, and contains sulphur, * alum, iron, soda, magnesia and lime ; the two 0 first are evidently the chief ingredients, though in * the analysis, the relative proportions were not ' given. Such a combination is extraordinary, and E it is not extravagant to say that it is one of 8 the best Mineral Springs in the South. The tem- 1 pcrnture of the "water is cool enough, and all here c admit it with pleasure, and none complain of its 1 being too warm. A temperature of icy coolness, c is not desirable in a medicinal spring. Th< re are ^ a number of families here, and there is but one ^ opinion as to the excellent qualities of the water, a and the kindness and hospitality of the landlord. * A few yards from the Sulphur Spring there is a * Chalybeate, which contains iron, lime nod mag- ^ neisia, and it has been used with advantage by invalids. The Hotel is located on a very elevated point, ^ in a semi-mountainous region. A short distance 1 from it one can enjoy a beautiful and exteusive 9 view of Brusay Mountains and the Blue Ridge.? s The atmosphere is pure and invigorating, and the e nights cool and pleasant. The building is a hand- j ? | some and commodious one, and is well kept by one 9 of the most obliging and kind hearted men I have fevrr known. He spares no exertion in. contribu- 9 ting to the comfort and convenience of his guests. * .He is a worthy and enterprising proprietor, and deserves the patronage which he is now receiving, 1 and which I feel confident will be largely increased, t as soon as the virtues of this Spring are more S widely known. W. B. W. (i July 23, 1859. c Sickles and his Wife.?The Boston Atlns, in ? an urticle anticipating the return of Sickles in Washington, says: v Going back to the capitol. solitary and alone, as j, j the stern vindicator of his own honor, he would j i doubtless fiud friends. But returning there with i r i the abandoned woman who was the cause of the j ! murder, he can and ought to receive no counten- j p | ance. Key has friends, end if Sickles presents j t i himself at Washington, as he proposes, it may i j not be strange if Key finds an avenger and Sickles *" I a grave. For th? Yorkrille Enquirer. sharon demonstration. This meeting of the Sons of Temperance came ff, as advertised, on the 20th instant. The hopes nd expectations of the most ardent friends of the ause were fully realized by the event. The asemblage was the largest of the kind ever seen in be District, with the single exception of the great lemonstration a few years ago in our village. It s believed, Sharon's plain never before, on any ccasion, held such an array of living, auimated reatures. The Divisions of Beersheba, Broad River, Bulock's Creek, and Olivet, in addition to that of lharon, displayed their strength in the procesion. Members from various other Divisions, in ;reater or less number, were present; and contribited to lengthen the linn of Total Abstinence.? .'he Lady Visitors were out in all their strength, nd added much to the interest of the scene.? 'he Brass Bands of Olivet and Bullocks Creek !so favored the assemblage with their presence nd furnished good music. The speakers selected for the day were the lev. S. L. Watson, Rev. B. Y. Russell, and Rev. L Rcss, who respectively addressed the meeting. )f those addresses, we choose to give ic laboured nconium; nor is it necessary, in this community, 'hey were just such addresses as were looked for rom such able, experienced and well known peakers. These on this occasion, did not fall beow the reputation enjoyed by these learned Diines. Sharon Division, and the Sons generally, hould feel grateful ifr'the gentlemen for such ef:cient labors, and searching speeches. The Pic Nic was fine, abundant, ana a little oo extravagant for these dry times and season of hort crops ; but these women will, some times, rnve their own way, and we men must accordingy submit. If we Will not let them talk, it seems hese indispensible ribs of ours, arc determined o show us what they can do. By the by, we Bert individual never did irreconcilably hate them. Taking all things together, Sharon Division nd the Sons, should feel, not proud, but well atisfied with Church, State and the world, so far s York and this Demonstration is concerned. ONE WnO WAS PRESENT. For the Yorkvllle Enquirer. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT SPARTANBURG. Dear Enquirer:?With a large and immensely leveloped, auriferous pen, presented by a most ;cnerous and mnch beloved friend, whioh pen, I >m gratified to remark, is ru&y-pointed, I am en* leavoring to give you a small account of the Vofford Commencement. By means of a hack to rhich were attached two elephantine horses, I and :ompanions, or companions and I, arrived here >n Saturday evening very joyous as to our hearts, lusty as to our garments, and tepid as to our per10ns. Along the way, our journey was enlivened vith joke and jest, with blackberries and music, he music of hearty, feeling laughter, and the lilvery sound of sweet voices singing every song hat had ever or never been heard, from the Pray.?% Mooao fA iViO Poolrr? nf T.ifo fcn fankee Doodle. The first performance in Spartanburg was a Joncert on Saturday night at the Female College, it which, the young ladies, as usual, distinguished hemselves; but where all were excellent, it would )e invidious to particularize, so we pass them by ipprovingly in general, only stopping to mention he singing of Miss Hvnd, the instrumental perormances of Misses C. J. and ;R., and the Duett >etween Miss H. a ad Professor Maass, the very lompetent musical instructor of the young ladies, ill of which we would characterize as being very ine. \ On Sunday morning, the Commencement sernon before the students of Wofford -College was lelivered by Rev. Whitefooed Smith, D. D., vho was preparing to take up his connection with he College and sever the endearing relations vhich Jiad existed for so long a time between him lelf-as Chaplain and Professor, and the students is his congregation and pupils.' The .sermon iroper, was fully equal to the reputation which he las so long and so ably maintained, as one of the nost eloquent of the many gifted pulpit orators >f South Carolina. The closing address to the students was touchingly pathetic, and proved that he heart of their Pastor and Professor, had been ictuated in behalf of the young men by the kind !8t and most unrisuan emotions. In the evening of the same day, the Rev. Dr. }ross pleached the Commencement sermon before he young ladies of the Female College. A like nterest was attached to these services, as to those >f the morning, from the fact that- Dr. Cross laving resigned his position as President, was. ireaching his Inst sermon in his official capacity, ind perhaps, his last forever, to them ; and the jraduates of the Institution were hearing the last lermon which they would attend as students.? The address or sermon was, in the opinion of :very ore, a perfect gem. The text was from the 144lh Psalm: "That your daughters may be as iorner stones, polished after the similitude of a' jalace." The entire production was filled with lowers of poetry and jewels of thought, and coninually gleamed and coruscated with such pure ind beautiful conceptions and rare and glorious maginings as gave full evidence of the author's |ualifications and power as a scholar, as a poet, ind as a Christian minister and gentleman. On Monday evening, an immense crowd assem>lcd at the Chapel of the Female College to hear end, the compositions of the Oraduates. Owing o the great numbers present, and the awful heat, .nd our excessive gallantry?which showed itself y our successively yielding every seat "which we rere fortunate enough to obtain, to somebody lot equally successful ?we wero debarred the pleaure of hearing for ourselves, but using thankfuly the judgment of a friend, we pronounce the lompositions as all meritorious, and some attainng to excellence. The performancecs were conluded by a French Dialogue ^Euphemism for Yauleville or Farce) by some of the young ladies.? The play was skilfully and spiritedly enacted, ind would have done credit to any theatre, but vas rather out of time and place, in our opinion, vhen presented by young ladies at a Methodist nstitution. On Tuesday morning, the address before the | jiterary Societies was delivered by the Hon. J. ). Tradewell, of Columbia, who nobly sustained he reputation which he has acquired as a $ound itatesmnn and polished orator. The general cope of the Oration, was the Philosophy of Govxnment, as taught by Mr. Calhoun and other ;rcat philosophers and statesmen. The address bowed great research, as well as groat ori[inality, and the doctrines inculcated, except iome concerning the English government, met vith our earnest and cordial assent. Iu the afternoon of Tuesday, a meeting of tho Uumni of Wofford College was held and a sociey was organized, of which Professor Petit of the Spartanburg Female College, was chosen Presilent; and Mr. Wm. M. Martin, of Columbia, was hescn first Annual Orator. In the evening of the same day, the valedictory iddress before the Calhoun Literary Society, was ielivered by Mr. J.W. Holmes, of North Carolina, ' tho fully equalled the high expectations which 1 its reputation for talents and acquirements, had nised in the minds of the audience. Mr. Dickenson, the President of the Society, n a graceful and appropriate address, delivered he Society Diplomas to the Graduates, who were rom among its members. After the speech, the Btudents, attended by the Sax-Horn Band,, serenaded His Excellency Gov- 1 ernor Gist, who had been present at all the exer- j cises. The Governor returned thanks in a re- j markably fine States' Rights address, and refer- 1 ring to the early associations which a visit to . Spartanburg 'recalled, ended by paying most ( graceful acknowledgements to all present, and < leaving upon the minds of all, an impression i which will not detract from the popularity which | we predict will attend upon him throughout, and ] at the conclusion of his term of office, as a gal- I lant, democratic, States'-Rights Governor. On Wednesday?the great day of the week?the Commencement-Day, the crowd at the Chapel of i Wofford College may be characterised as excessive, and the heat as awful, and your oorrespon- j dent as moist and dripping, which was very dis- ) gusting not to mention inconvenient to him, as in order to sufficiently honor the occasion, he had | arrayed himself in purple and fine linen, and in : all the glory of patent-double-back-action-springback-de-Joinville-collars, and Lavender kid-gloves and patent leathers. The Salutatory Addresses were delivered by Mr TTrrV*TJ VTJT vKa vonal vrnrl tkn QfiPAnd hnnflP. After him came the rest of the class in alphabetical order, who delivered addresses, some better ^ than others of course, but all were good; much better than are usually heard on such occasions. This we regard as the very commendable specialty 1 of the Wofford Exhibitions, that the young men are carefully trained by most competent masters in the graces and ornaments of declamation, and ; that the subjects are of such a nature as are capable of being fully understood and well and care- 1 fully treated by young men, who do not regard j themselves as full-fledged philosophers because they havejnst completed a college curriculum, i but feel that they have just learned what and how to learn. Therefore, the subjects are literary and practical, such as will display simply and clearly what has thus far been taught thorn ; and 1 are not deeply and misunderstandingly, and incomprehensibly metaphysical and scientific, and philosophical. The college does not pretend to turn-out complete scholars, but as nearly complete as they may be from the short time devoted to literature and science in our American Colleges. Of coarse we cannot particularize, though we might desire to do so, concerning the speeches which we heard. After the valedictory addresses were pronounced. by the first Honor man, Mr. J. D. Duni.ap, of Camden, and after the Diploma had been delivered to the graduates by the President of the College, come one of the most interesting scenes that was ever witnessed. We mean the presentation of two magnificent Bibles to President Wiohtman and Professor Smith, by the students, through their representative, Mr. R. R. Kino, of Clarendon. When Dr. Wightman endeavored to return thanks, his emotions almost prevented all utterance, but he made the most sublimely pathetic address to .which we have ever listened, thanking, and at the same time bidding farewell to the students, over whom he watched with parental cbre, and whom-he loved, and who loved him with such affection as has "rarely, if eter, existed between teacher and pnpils, in which relation the warmest and strongest emotions of the heart may, "and should be produced and exist.? At the conclusion, scarcely a dry eye could be seen throughout the vast assemblage. The President's address had so completely covered all the ground, that there was nothing left for Dr. Smith but to calmly, beautifully and appropriately return his thanks, and bear testimony to the kind feelings which had ever subsisted between himself and those who had been under his tuition and care. Last but notleast, cdrae the Party in the evening, at the Walker House, which house well sustain its deserved reputation as one of the best upcountry hotels, by the accomodations and entertainment which enabled the young gentlemen of the College to afford their guests. The large crowd prevented us from seeing more than, as it were, a beautifully variegated and ever changing picture, onrl or?lirrV? tanpH Ktt fchfl rftVQ nf llfrhfc ...j-.W.VU.. .-.., J J ? a from woman's eyes and the gleams of splendor from countless rich and radiant jewels, which bedecked the fair forms which floated before our enraptured gaze, like fair visions from fairy-land, [ or embodiments of sweetest, lightest dreams.? | There .were other reasons too, why we know but little of the transactions of the evening, except those in which we ourselves bore a part, and to understand these you must feel as we did, the sweet influences which ft lovely woman sheds around, and drink in deep intoxicating draughts of love, from such a ^air of heaven-illumined, soul-declaring eyes as dazzled our sight, and subdued our will and enchained our heart, and will be among the best and sweetest and brightest remembrances of a most eventful and delightful evening. And thus, with nothing but kindest remembrances of the Commencement Exercises, of our dear friends whom we met, and of the citizens of Spartanburg, we sign ourselves, on account of the atmosphere, most excessively dilapidated, from ft course of melting, WHAT IS LEFT OF "RUBY." THE LOGIC OF IXTEHPERANCE. The subjoined rare specimen of the logic of intemperance has been traoed to the "thereabouts" of our Bnllock's Creek friends. We^publish it that our world may see to what a complexion our enemy has "come at last." We of course make no comments. None are needed. The antidote never attended the poison more consistently and faithfully. Read it, and theueayif a richer document ever worked its way into print : To you my friends I received the speech of the revernd watson & I red it more than once com to the con elusion that I must see & beconvinced that its the works of the lord before I will spend my time & money in such an enterprise I know I very little & I- do stand ready to beconvinced if I am rong it would in my eye be something like I thot that the church had failed to answer the purpose that it was for & while I think it will yet put its garments on I cant put on the ribbons nor take the pledge or the staff I wish a few questons answered for my instruction for what purpos did god place in the garden of eadon the tree of knowledge of good & evil was it strong drink that caused cain to murder abel is not all children born drunkerds if they could getatit did you ever see a healthy child that did not love strong drink; did the saviour of siners that turned the water into wine alow the sons to drive it from our world j as of no uce in it what did the saviour apoint bread & wine to be used to c'omorate his dying love to siners: if the saviour had alowed nothing but water would he not took the cup of water &.said drink ye all of it, is the words of noacount that paul spoke to his son timothy when he says take a littcl wine for thy often infirmitya & for thy stomicks sake bu| when he says if meat makes my brother to ofond i will eat no flesh while the | world stand is it not riding the same pony but i for adifferent purpose was paul speakiDg of com on meat or meat offered in the idols tempels: I would it be beter to com to Christ & bo clothed j with his rightousness than be tring a rightonsoess ; of our own would it not do as well to enter in at i strait gate as well as to run round to com in at the sons gate that the saviour forgot to tell us of & away that we mite get lost in trying to travel can the sons show us abetter way to glory & to god than the fathers trod would not the old way do as well now if money & popularyty was not l counted of so much value both is sot after now more than is nesesary do you not think that if the members of the churches hearts was washed in the blood of the saviour do you think if even from the watch men down to the meanest servants in the church do you think that the old way would not be saut after as the pearls of greate price do you not think that it is a great pity to call the watch men to com down from there watch tower to you do you not think there work must ceas while they are giving you there services do you think if they were to preach temperanfee until there eyes would jump out they would save asoul doyou not think that one sermon preaohed on tern-' perance on rightotuness & a judgment to com would do more good than all the sermons ever s preached on temperance how would cristians pray j ;ead us not into temptation if there was lion do you s not think it would be as much glory to the saviour t to ceep a cristian in the midBt of temtation as to t take it away & let him lie down & fold his hands f do you think it was the way the fathers trod to c glory & to god do you think they had no foes to fite s lid they not sail through blady seas to win the prise e is the arm of the lord shortened that be can not save did one say dos one more say Try what the sons j io the think the will have nothing to attend to but i bave every ones coat pind to thers do you not t think if you had that demon cild you would have c mother to fite mite it not be a worse one do you i not think that to put it to to the arm of low it i would be muoh wors than it now stands did church t md state ever join together do great things do 1 you not think that it would beas well to let peo- 1 pel alone as to throw money away to have speeches i prented to make devesion In neibourhoods do you < think that when the sons dies wisdom will seas I with there deceas do you not think the world will i be governd as well after we cease to act do.you ] not think that we are not employed lis well aswe 1 mite be do you think if pride was laid a little that ] would be one step to wards temperance is not pride i the prevailing sin of our land do you not think if i pride was laid & humility was put in its place ! things would have a beter apearance is it not pride mat maaes many arms ao yon thins tncre ever was a cristian ever sent to that place where mercy never comes for getting drunk do yon not think at i that day when all deeds will be laid before an assembled world there will apear as many whore mongers & adulters a3 will be drunker Jo you not know that there sentence will be depart from me ye workers of iniquity to that place prepared for the divil and his angels will the druncards sentence be any wors when he stands before the judge of quick & dead does the Judge say if you can ceep your evill deeds from the eyes of men I will let you slip or dos he say be sure your sins will find i you out do you think if you do not get drunk & lie and cheat and take the name of god in vain your doing no harm will not the Judge of all do right supose you do non of these but steal and murder will not that give the Judge achance to condem can an evill heart escape by such a Judge why then not com to lite do you think they lite you have made will penetrate through walls & a scentiel placed out side now if you have found a new & living way to com to the saviour why not cecp it where non but the sons can get any benefit did the saviour teach his deciples to go to secret places & let no oiie in to the secret but them that the will not devulge the secret even when the'quit the dark place do you not think it is somthing like the doings of mabogiet when he started on his Journey to heaven & dont you think if you can carry out your plans that it will com out in som way like his do not supose that man is beter in his unrenewed state than hewas then give man the power & it is hard to say what he will do has not secret societys caused kindoms to reel & toter to the ground what is becom of gTeece what of romo what of franco what what mite destroy our own country mite not secret societys & stump speaches fetch it that it mite be said young america is no more would it not be better if there is so much good got by the sons to throw open the door & say to siners com & drink at the fountain that we have opened for sin & foruncleanness with out money and without price do you not think wine is a mocker & strong drink is raging do you net think a heart of unbelief is wors than both put together now in conclusion you will not think that anacdote will be amis as you alow them in your speaches about the mark set on cain & the voter that was ai the election & took to much drink went home went to prayers with his family do you not think he need sum stimelent now do you not think if sin is to be driven from onr world apicce at atime would be better to begin where sin began & drive the whole female race from the world do you think that alcohol wonld soon loose its efect on sinfnl man doyou not think that you could have much more trobel about the deamon strong drink now let us all press on with zeal & not atoj) & gavel with the things of earth till we can say with that servant of god I know whome. I believed & I know that he will honor me when he makes up his Jewels A friend Til* Great Irian Revival. The last steamer brings intelligence of the continual increase and power of the remarkable religious revival in Ireland. It is a prominent topic in the newspapers we receive from Great Britain. One number of the Banner of Ulster has four columns in small type of reports of the various mofltincn held, nhieflv in Belfast, nn the nreviona Sabbath, and at its -conclusion apologises to its readers by saying: . "So wide-spread?we might almost say general ?is the revival movement, that it is quite impossible for us to present any thing like a full detail of its progress and results, or satisfactory notices of any but the most prominent cases. The movement, which must shortly arrest national attention, progresses in a manner which is a subject of astonishment to all who witness it. There are now comparatively few who are skeptical as to the serious and solemn character of the manifestations, even among those who at first were skeptical.'' The Belfast News Letter says: "This extraordinary movement is extending itself in Belfast in the most rapid manner. Prayer meetings are held almost every evening, and are attended by immense crowds, many amongst whom are affected with all the external symptoms already described. There is an evident out pouring of the spirit of God in answer to believing, faithful prayer. The most skeptical, who'will but attend one of these meetings now held in any of the churches or other places in this town, will be compelled to admit that the band of the Lord is visibly at work, and that his blessings attends the means used for bringing sinners to seek happiness in a Saviour's love. All evangelical denominations have joined in this good work, and success?marvellous success?has hitherto attended their efforts. Every Protestant place of worship in this town is bcoining rapidly filled. There are no empty pews now?no unoccupied seats. Every evening the streets are crowded with hundreds and thousands who are wending their way?not to the place of amusement?not to join in the giddy dance?not to attend, either theatre or or concert ?but with their Bibles, hymn books, and psalmbooks in their hands, eagerly pressing onward to the house of God to endeavor to obtain admission in time, so that they may therein hear instructions as to how they shall escape from the city of destruction, and at length reach the Celestial Kingdom. At the services coQducted in the different churches many have been led to seek pardon, and many profess to have obtained it, and are now going on their way rejoicing." Letter from the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles. To (hi Editor of the New York Herald : New York, July 19, 1859. Through the course oT sad events, which, during the lant few months, have brought so much affliction upon my family, I have been silent. No .nmtrtAf misrpurpspnfntinn ttffprtini* mvsplf nnlr could induce me now to open my lips; nor could I deem it worth while, under any circumstances, to notice what has been or can be said in journals never regarded as the sources or the exponents of public opinion, for ir these it is often obvious that only unworthy motives prompt the most vindictive assaults upon the private life of citizens holding public stations. But the editoral comments in the Herald of yestortUy, although censorious, (of which I do not complain, whilst I read them with regret,) differ so widely in tone and temper from the mass of nonsense and calumny which haa lately been written concerning a recent event in my domestic relations, that I cannot allow a mistake, into which you have been led by inaccurate in- j formation, to pass without such a correction as will j relieve others Irom. any share ot the reproaches which it is the pleasure of the multitude at this moment to heap upon me and mine. Referring to the forgiveness which my sense of duty and my feelings impelled me to extend to an erring and repentant wife, you observe, in the course of yottr temperate and dignified article, that "It is said, however, that the last phase of the affair was brought about through the advice of his lawyer." This is entirely erroneous. I did not exchange a word with one of my counsel upon the shbject, nor with any one else. My reconciliation with my wife was my own act, done without consultation with any relative, connection, friend or advjser. Whatever blame, if any belongs to the step, should fail alone on me. I am prepared to defend what I have done before the only tribunals I recognize as having the slightest claim to jurisdiction over the subject?my own conscience and the bar of Heaven. I am not aware of any statute, or code of morals, which makes it infamous to forgive a woman; nor is it usual to make our domestic life a subject of consultation with friends, no matter bow near and dear to us. And I cannot allow even all the world combined, to dictate to me the repudiation of my wife, when I think it right to forgive her, and to restore her to my confidence and protection. If ever I failed to comprehend the utterly desolate position of an offending though penitent woman?the hopeless future, with all its dark possibilities of danger, to which she is doomed when proscribed as an outcast?I can now see plainly enough, in the almost universal hrwl of denunciation with which she is followed to my threshold, the misery and perils from which I have rescued the mother of my child. And although it is very tad for me to incur the blame of friends and the eproachea of many wise and good people, I shall itrive to prove to all who feel any interest in me, hat if I am the first man who has ventured to say 0 the world* an erring wife and mother may be orgiven and redeemed, that In spite of all the >bstacles in my path, tbe good results of this ex* maple shall entitle it to the imitation of the generous and the commendation of the jnst. There are many who think that an act of duty, proceeding solely from offeotions which can only )e comprehended in th^beart of a husband and 1 father, is to be fatal to my professional, political and social standing. -If this be so, then so be t. Political station, professional sucoeas, social ecognition are not the only prizes of ambition ; md I have seen enough of the world in which I lave moved, and read enough of the lives of others, :o teach me that, if one be patient and resolute, it sthe man himself who indicates the place he will jccupy ; and so long as I do nothing worse than to re unite my family under the roof where they may find shelter from contumely and persecution, [ do not fear .the noisy but fleeting, voice of popular clamor. The multitude accept their first impressions from a few ; but in the end men think for themselves, and if I know the human heart? and sometimes I think that in a career of mingled sunshine and storm I have sounded nearly all its depths?then I may reassure those who look with reluctant forebodings upon my future to be of eood cheer, for I will not ceftsotn a trfo* claim to the respect of my fellows, while to those motley groups, here and there, who look upon my miafortunes only 03 weapons to be employed for my destruction, to those I say, once for all, if a man make good use of his enemies they will be as serviceable to him as his friends. In conclusion, let me ask only one favor of those who, from whatever motive, may deem it necessary or agreeable to comment in public or private upon this sad history; and thatis, to aim all their arrows at my breast, and for the sake of my innocent child , to spare her yet youthful mother, while she seeks in sorrow and contrition the mercy and the pardon of Him to whom, sooner or later, we must all appeal. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, DANIEL E. SICKLES. Farther by the North Briton. Farther Point, July 25. Napoleon had issued a bulletin from Villegio announcing the armistice and congratulating the troops on the glorious achievementsTalso announcing his immediate departure for Paris, leaving the provisional command of the army to Marshal Yaillant. The London Times claims that England brought about the armistice; other authorities gives the credit to Prussia. A Verona telegram says the armistice was concluded after repeated requests from the Freijch, and after the Austrian's'had obtained all they had asked for. Kossuth had proposed a Monarcfaial Government for Hungary. The following is the telegram from Napoleon to Eugenia, announcing peace: "Vitnoio, July 11.?Peace has been signed between the Emperor of Austria and myself, on the following basis-: An Italian Confederacy, under the honorary Presidency of the Pope. The Emperor of Austria concedes his right in Lombardy to the Emperor of the French, who,transfers them to the King of Sardinia; the Emperor of Austria preserves Venice, but she will'form an integral nart of )>? Italian confederation." This dispatch was bulletined in Paris on the 12th, and the French funds rose 2$ per cent. The news did not transpire in Lendon until after the closing hours for Consols, but sales were made afterwards at 96J per cent., the rise daring the day being ?. All other securities closed buoyant. The London Times say that France spent fifty millions sterling and lost fifty thousand men, only to give Milan a Piedmontese instead of an Austrian master, and established the Pope in temporal dignity, even beyond his imagination, and that Napoleon's game mast be a long one. The News says the hopes of Italy have been utterly deceived by the peace, and that history will call Napoleon to a strict account for having made war under fltlse pretences and signed a mock selfish peace that leaves Austria impregnantly fortified in the heart of Northern Italy, -^nd commits Central Italy to the patronage of the Pope. The Morning Post says that the Pope is deprived of the substance, but keeps the shadow of supremacy. It was rumored at Berlin that the Emperoj of Russia was expected to arrive there to attend a family conference, touching the disposal of the Crown after the abdication of the King. The announcement of peace was read in both Houses of Parliament, and was received with prolonged cheers. The Emperor Napoleon in Camp.?It is six in the evening?the Emperor comes down from his room, attended by Marshal Vaillant. The whole military household oomes out and stands apart? The Emperor sits down, and n map is brought to him. Marshal Vaillant presents several papers to his Majesty. The Emperor remains alone for a moment, and rests his elbow on another chair beside him. A spy arrives and is introduced. His Majesty listens to him, but apart. A col mel is called; be gives ten napoledns to the spy, who seems well satisfied with his pay. Marshal Regnault de St. Jean d'Angel arrives; the Emperor converses with him. Other generals come in.? The map is called for several times. The king arrives in a carriage, and the two monarcbs shake hands. Soften down a little hectoring air which some portraits give to Victor Emanuel; give him a very plain cavalry uniform, and you will have the portrait of Victor Emanuel. Yo^ must also darken his complexion a little, give greater distinction to his features, so as to have the true physiognomy of a frank soldier used to the life of camps. The Emperor and he go a little apart and converse, both smoking cigarette in rapid suocesslon. The Emperor, tired of standing, leans against the shafts of a wagon close by. The con- ' versation is lively and long. Other generals come in. The light, though now declining, is still sufficient to allow of seeing the map, which is agaivi brought forward. At last the Kiog left at 10 o'clock, and the Emperor dismissed his household ; a quarter of an hour afterwards ho retires to his apartment. The Emperor eats but little. He sleeps more by day than by night. He works till 1 in the morning, and is called np again at 3 or 4.?Letter from Montcchiaro. General Jail Delivery.?Yesterday afternoon, four prisoners, one convicted at the last Court (Floyd) and under sentence of death, broke jail, through the aid of Wall, awaiting trial for larceny, and escaped beyond the limits of the city before it was known that they had broke jail. Pursuit was immediately made by the Sheriff and several officers, with a number bf citizens. About a mile from town, Floyd was overtaken by Mr. S. A. Harris and Gen. Young, and brought back to the jail where'he has been safely imprisoned. Wall, Stockton and a free negro man, (the two former confined to await their trial under the charge of larceny, and the latter for a misdemeanor,) are yet at large. It appears that Wall succeeded in picking the lock of his cell, and then liberated his Jellow-prisoners, who congregated in the debtors' room on the secottff floor, and wheu the servants had passed the room to ascend to 3d story to-supply the prisoners with water, they quietly made their escape. As soon as the alarm was given, every effort was made to re-cqf ture the party, but, as we have aU" ready stated,'only Floyd has been re-taken.? Charlotte Bulletin. Napoleon III. the Result of a Simjular Providence.?To the Editor of the New York Times:?I desire to call the attention of your numerous readers to a fact which I have never seen alluded to, and wMch, in the present position of the Emperor of the French, is worthy of notice. It is generally admitted that Najooleon I. commenced his downward course by tho divorcement of Josephine, and we have sermocs and homilie* without end to this effect That he was raised up bjf God for the accomplishment of some great purpoM, which he never fully completed, is now allowed by all parties. His endeavors to thwart God's plan in respect to an heir and to raise up a dynasty to bis throne, TTUtU V4V/V* unu UIVDb CUCVVUfUiJ OOIU lUftl iiicrc should be no heir by causing Josephine to remain childless after her marriage with Napoleon, brought upoD his head the anger of God, and his fall was sure and certain. Now what is most singular is the fact that God has raised up a Bonaparte, who is also a direct descendant of Josephine, (as Louis Napoleon is a grand-child, Hortense being his mother and Josephine's own child,) to finish the work God had given Napoleon to do, and which he might have completed himself but for his iniquitous divorcement ef Josephine. Please give this a placein your valuable paper, and it may elicit worthier remarks. ROSCOE. Garibaldi.?The Scotch are claiming Garibaldi as a descendant of old Scotland, but their claim will hardly weigh, we think, against that of the "Jonea' " as set forth in the Petersburg (Va.) Express. It says: This heroic man, who is now carrying terror to the hearts of the Austrians. is said to be a descendant of Mr. Johu Johnson Jones, who died at hia