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CltforkbHIf^nqmrtr ~ _ EDITED BY gAMTj W. IMJBIiTOJJ. YORKVILLEj S. C. THURSDAY HORHTHG, 8EPTEHBER 8,1858. Special Notice.?All communications, on matters connected with the paper, should be addressed to "THE YORKVXLLK Enquire It;" and not the Editor or Proprietor, personally. Persons desiring prompt attention to their favors, mast pear tM? in mind. tyOapt. D. D. Moore, Maj. miles Smith, Sam"l ol Brown, J. l. Thomson and Samuel j. Kutkendal at York; and William D. Cook, of Bennettsviile, are authorised agents of the Enquirer. ' RELIGIOUS SEE VICES FOR SUNDAY, SEPT, 11. Amoelate Refbrmed jDhureh. Rev. R. Lath ait, Pastor. Service at 10 A. M. and 4} P. M. Methodlit Churoli. Rev. L. A. Johnson, Pastor. Two-days meeting ?to commence Friday night. Betheida Camp-Meeting. Rev. John S. Harris, Pastor. Rev. J. M. H. Adams, Assistant. Services to commenoe this (Thursday; evening, uoanuuuiuu-miii^, uu the Sabbath. THE REVIEWS. The annual reviews have passed off in a manner more note-worthy than usual. We have never seen a more lively spirit manifested, or a more earnest endeavor on the part of those entrusted with command, to discharge the duties which their positions impose; and consequently, all parties hare never, in our day, acquitted themselves more agreeably and handsomely. Our commendations are, of course, not to be taken without qualification; for, the many atfd glaring imperfections of onr militia system forbid more than an honest effort to approach, in some degree, the standard whioh ought to mark the conduct of a well-organized citizen-soldiery. We do not expeot the erect bearing, the measured tread, the prompt movement, the mathematical exactness, and the tried skill of the veteran. We look for a becoming spirit, an honest discharge of duty as far as possible, and only for that meagre training whiob our system permits. When these are ex-1 hibited, we are content; and when they are carried to the utmost, we are gratified and enoouraged to hope for the future. And these are the I feelings proper to as after witnessing the reviews at Ebenezer and at Yorkville. With, perhaps, a single exception, the Indian Land Regiment is the best trained in the Brigade; and their Colonel, Allison, who has made of the science a life-time study, is the most admirable drill-officer within our acquaintance. The performances at Ebenezer were in keeping with this enviable reputation. In the upper Regiment, Col. Fitchett and his Majors were comparatively untried ; and yet their evolutions on the day of review were equal to any we have seen on their parade-ground. This is unstinted praise, but it is well deserved. Much of the effect of the day's performances, however, was contributed by Maj. Jenkins' beautifully trained corps of Cadets.? Nothing can exceed the order, the regularity of movement, the exact discipline, in a word, the thorough military bearing, of the King's Mountain Corps. We imagine their training is as perfect as the science can make it, and we would look for nothing superior in the ranks of a veteran company. These young soldiers are to u9, for their age and opportunity, a veritable wonder ! Our popular and efficient General was, as in duty bound, promptly at his post, exhibiting his accustomed interest in the service, and by his manly and bigh-toned bearing and thorough accomplishments as an officer winning the golden opin' ions of both rank and file. We regret to learn that he contemplates a resignation of his commis sion, and we here, in the name of onr portion of the Brigade, most emphatically protest against it. We are not often fortunate enough to obtain a cammanding officer who, besides possessing in a high degree the accomplishment which pertain specially to the military war, exhibits so eminently the tone and bearing of that most enviable character?the well-bred gentleman ; it is a public loss to be deprived of the services of such an offioer. We trust that a sober second thought will persuade the General to extend the offices which are so entirely acceptable and satisfactory to those under bis command, and to afford them the opportunity to confer upon him the higher rewards which he has earned and ought to wear. In his address to the Regiment, the General stated his reasons for ordering the parade at Yorkville rather than at a moro central point, and we presume they were sufficient to satisfy the most complaining. Tho soldier chooses the best ground, the most advantageous position possible; and as the only possible parade-ground was at Yorkville, of course the conclusion was inevitable. In view of this difficulty, his suggestion ought to be heeded. The Regiment ought to buy their own parade-ground, have it well chosen and kept in first-rate repair. It can be had at a trifling cost?an amount which can easily be secured by subscription. We hope Col. FrrcnETT will carry out this suggestion forthwith, while the spirit is hi motion. r?It was a point with us, while attending the Reviews, to elicit the sentiment of the officers in regard to the contemplated reforms in the system. Without a dissentive voice they, regard the present system as furnishing the only proper method of securing the end in view, and to render it more efficient, they think, should be the object of legislation. And they propose that the Legislature shall require the commissioned and non commissioned officers of each Battalion to go into camp once a year for drill and instruction: and subse- j quently, every year, each Regiment to undergo, as a body, the same process?thus affording ample opportunity for those in command to acquire that thorough training without which it is impossible to attaain the desiped result. With well trained officers, the system can be madr efficient enough for all practical purposes. The reform proposed would render necessary a considerable outlay from the public treasury; but we are inclined to think that the hitherto meager appropriations to the militia-organization furnish the real clue to the failure of the system, and that no change will be effected until the State consents to supply material aid to the work. At the close of the reviews, at Ebenezer, and in Yorkville, the crowd were addressed by our Representative in Congress, Hon. W. W. Boyce. Other duties prevented us from hearing either of these addresses, and we have not been ablev as usual, to procure an abstract. MR. BOYCE'S SPEECH. The Charleston Mercury published in rxtenxo the speech of our Representative at Ebenezer, last Thursday. We have not space for the entire production ; and, besides, we presume that those amongst us who were desirous of beiug informed of Mr. B's opinions, improved the opportunity afforded them at the Reviews. We subjoin, however, that portion of the address which is of special interest at the present juncture?embodying our Congressman's opinion in regard to "Intervention," and the "Re opening of the Slave Trade." He thinks that the Territorial question is merely speculative ; "because, the Territories"open to settlement are impossible to slavery;" and he adds:? "True statesmanship consists in the pursuit of the practical, for government is a practical affair. As we can gain nothing practical by the most ardent and successful pursuit of this question, I ??IMi think it is wise in us to dispose of it for the present by leaving it where the Constitution and the Bred Scott decision now plaoe it. We have the decision of the Supreme Court asserting our right to take our slaves into territories. We have all the remedies known to the common law for the protection of this property in territories. These may be amply sufficient. If so, then there is no necessity for further legislation. If these remedies prove insufficient, then we can insist npon such farther action by the Federal Government as may be necessary to attain the purpose deBired.? For the present we can safely leave the question where the constitution and the decision of the Supreme Court leave it. This was as I understood it precisely the position taken by Mr. Calhoun, when he said: 'They (the Southern States) are willing to leave the whole subject, where the constitution and the great and fundamental principle of self government place it.' Suoh too, if I comprehend it corretly, is the position taken by Senator Davis, of Mississippi, on a recent occasion. As regards the revival of the African slave trade, I think It is a most unfortunate issue, Being clearly impossible iu the Union, I cannot see what good can possibly result from its agitation. Besides, the tendenoy of this agitation is to divide and distract the South, when, and above all things, we need unity, harmony and concert of action at the South. But if these considerations are ton conclusive, I think the objections to the revival of the African slave trade insuperable. To .go no farther, we now have 4,000,000 of slaves. In twenty-five years we will have 8,000,000; in fifty years we will have 16,000.000; in seventy five years we will have 32,000,000. Surely, in the face of such an increase as this, in periods no short to a nation, we are under no necessity to plunge into the ocean of difficulties which will have to be overcome, to add to our slave population by new importations. TO CORRESPONDENTS. The communication over the signature of "Nobody" has been received. It is on file for next week. "The Crowned," and "Day Follows Night," will have early attention. Accepted.?"Evan Dhu ; or the Foundling."? I "Star." "St. Pierre, the Montebank; or the Prediction." "Shadows." "Fanny's Hair."? "The First Shirt." "The Schoolmates ; or Blighted Prospects?a tale of love." Rejected.?"The Union of the States." "The , Avenger." "Lights and Shades." "Mnemonics." "A Moonlight Walk." "A Trip to the Mountains." "How Bill got married." * MERE-MENTION. Senator Chesnct will be complimented with a ! public dinner, in Camden, on the 28th September, 1 on which occasion he will fully declare his posl- | tion. Ample preparations are being made for j a large number of visitors. The General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States, will meet in Chicago this month. The cars approached within three and a half miles of Talladega, Alabama, on Monday evening the 22d ult. The Reporter says they may be expected at the depot in the course of a month. Parson Brownlow is on a visit to the Virginia Springs. "He has almost entirely lost his voice, but he says he intends to raise it against Locofocoism as long as he can, and "when he can no longer speak, he intends to make a month at the rascally concern!" Bruised onions, either top or root, is said to be a cure for the sting of insects. A tobaconist at Cincinnati says that be sells upwards of two hundred pounds ofenuffin the course of a month to ladies (?) who chew it in lieu of the weed in the leaf state. Barrow, the Chinese traveler, computes that there is more material in the great wall of China, than in all the houses of England and Scotland combined. As the national census will be taken next year, it is suggested that the farmers of the country keep an accurate record of the amount and value of their crops for the present year, so that when they are called upon, they may be able to make a reliable report. Advices from Washington, state that Attorney General Black, is in receipt . oft lottor from Vina Prasirtant BBrrcTtrmnrui. in which he said that he was not, and would not be, under auy circumstances, a candidate for the Presidency. 'Married last week, John Cobb to Miss Kate Webb.' Their house will undoubt edly be full of cobwebs. The widow of Gen. John A. Quitman, died on Tuesday, 23d ultimo, at her plantation near Natchez, Miss. There is a serious drought in Maine. The Bath Times says water is so scarce that some people refuse to dilute their liquor with it. A monster boat was launched at Memphis last week by Boiiles, Wilson & Co. The hull is 385 feet in length and 30 feet in width, and is intended to carry 8,400 tons of ice. Iowa, which had but 100,000 population in 1846, has now 600,000?an unparalleled increase. The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, in the Himalayas. Its height is 29,000 feet, or five and a half miles above the sea. It is a beautiful custom in some Oriental lands to leave untouched the fruits that are shaken from the trees by the wind ; these being regarded as * - J ??? -? ? C 4 sacreci to lac puor nuu tuc simugci. m-?i? class locomotive costs about $10,000; and a passenger car $2000; a baggage car $1500; a freight car $650 , a gravel car $450. The iron of a railroad costs from $5000 to $8000 per mile. A short time ago, a lady advertised in the London Times for a housekeeper, and received upwards of 2.000 replies, 500 of which came to hand by the first delivery. The policy that can strike only while the iron is hot, will be overcome by the perseverance that can make the iron hot by striking. The proprietor of a patent medicine in Pittsburg, Pa., offered Bonner, of the Ledger, one thousand dollars for one column of advertising. Bonner refused, of course. No poultice has ever yet been discovered, that draws out a man's virtues so fully, as the green sod which covers his grave. Perseverance will often carry a man through life, even if he is without talent. The Salisbury Banner says Greensboro (N. 0.) Female College is crowded to I its utmost capacity. The new bell recently cast in Columbia, for the market, gives entire satisfaction. The greater a man is, the less he necessarily thinks of himself; for his knowlege enlarges with his attainments. CHESTER CORESPOXDEXCE. Chester, Sept. 6. 1859. We bad a fair representation of the planters of j our District, in town, on yesterday, in attendance on the meeting of the District Agricultural Society. Mr. McAliley held forth for nn hour, on his favorite subject, scolding the people for their want of enterprise and skill in cultivating the soil. Mr. McAmley makes a good speech, in his own way, nnd relates in a very forcible manner much of his own experience, and what he has | seen in others. He is a strong advocate of the use of guano and deep ploughing. He has experimented largely in guano and deep snbsoiling, j and reports perfect success with both. Many of our planters are following his example, and, as I learn, with advantage. know one man, who bought three tons of Peruvian euano, and who speaks confidently of re ! alizinga profit of four-fold on the cost of the ar1 ticlc. His old lands, which were considered almost worthless, will yield six or eight hundred pounds of cotton to the acre, with the U9e of about 130 lbs. of guano. Others do not report so favorably. Some indeed, pronounce it a humbug, j but so few join this latter class, that it seems fair 1 to attribute their failure to the want of skill in I preparing the land and applying it. The District Society here, from someuuaccoun; table reason, seems to take a slow start. A great | many planters have the vanity to think that they ; arc too smart to learn anything more. Some say, that those who pretend to teach them, know very little themselves ; and they would prefer depend| ing upon their own knowledge, obtained by prac1 tice, than to adopt the theories of "book farI mers." I once heard a pretty good story of one of those men who oppose Agricultural Associations. He was spoken to and advised tojoin the. Society. He objected, for the reasoo, as he said, that "most of the members had to buy corn." "Well," said ^e member, "we do sometimes have to buy, but it seems that you and those who charge us with this misfortune, never have any to sell; and, besides | this, we are ready to acknowedge, that we are npt [ perfect in the art of making corn and want inforI mation, and that is one reason for forming an association Those who are already so wise, as you seem to be, might make good teachers. So come along, and if you cannot learn anything, give us the benefit of your skill. You are the sort of members we want." I believe he joined the Society about a year afte rwards. We have, in this District, one of the oldest Agricultural Sooieties in the State. The "Pish ing Creek Society" has been in existence for n;ar twenty years, and I believe they have scarcely laoked a quorum of members since its organization. It is now in a flourishing condition. Their anniversary meeting was held in August. L. W. Speatt, Esq., of Charleston, delivered their Anniversary Address, which was well received, and will be published. I notice that your District can boast of trvro good associations?the "Indian Land" and the "King's Mountain"?the former of which, however, is an off-shoot of the Fishing Creek Society. May they all continue to prosper and do good. Chester District has lost a most valuable citizen. Bubr Raosdals, Esq., died on the second instant. He suffered severely, for several weeks. He will be much missed. Requiescat in pace. Our District continues to be very healthy. We had a good rain last evening, which has cooled the atmosphere very much. Tiie thermometer stood at 86? yesterday, at 2 o'clock, p. m.; this morning, at 8 a. m., it is at 66?. I suppose you were favored, as we were, last week, with an extra display of light. I was called, at half-past one. to witness the peculiar brightness on a moonless night. I could see the bands of my watch, with but one window of my chamber open, and distinctly tell the time of night. I watched the changes for an hour, which seemed to take plaoe both in hue and locality. At first, the most brilliant and deepest tinge of cherry j oolor, was stretched from East to West?much ' the deeper towards the West?but the whole canopy was one bright mellow light. There wns [ & softness and a general spread of light, unlike ! either moon or sun-light. There were no shadows ; ?light seemed to exist everywhere alike. Those : sound sleepers who were so unfortunate as net to witness this interesting phenomenon, can never know what they missed. We have, as yet, no transactions to report in our cotton market. One bale of the new crop was sold on yesterday, 5th instant, by Maj. Jiesse Cobswell, for 11J cents per pound. The late growth of the plant, prevents thj early maturing of the bolls. Nothing doing in grain of any kind. Gunny Bagging is selling at 15J cents by the bale?16 cents for a less quantity. Bale Rope, from 11 t(*12J cents. J. For the Yorkville Enquirer. "RUBY" AT THE FASCY BALL. After an unwonted silence, "Ruby" comes again, trying to describe one of the most brilliant and beautiful scenes which has ever delighted his ru-' by-colored eyes, or pleased his pleasure losing soil. Glenn Springs has been rendered more j than ever delightful by the late Costume Ball, j which was a complete success. There had not been more than ten days previous notice, so every thing iras gotten-op wry hurriedly, but very beau- j tifully and sumptuously. Mr. Simmoks, the gentlemanly proprietor of the hotel, did all that ' was in his power, and the Senior and Junior*! Managers combined tbeir most strenuouj exertions ' to make everything pass off rightly and well.? J Nothing oocurred to mar the festive joys, and j every one, I hope and know, was gratified and j delighted ; and among the most pleasant reminis-1 cences of after years, will be the remembrance nf tbo fpur and shnrt. bnthdnnv hours, which were ! wi *uv ,w" " *" rrJ ? spent in the Ball Room at Glenn Springs, when youthful hearts beat high, and joy illumined every eye, and mirth and gaiety, as was their right, controlled the hour. As the appointed hour npproached, the crowd in the ante-rooms was immense, but all seemed to have determined to have a good time ; so no one appeared to be inconvenienced. Old Joe Randall ?who solong and well has done duty as a discoursor of sweet music?was present, accompanied by his band, who performed their parts most creditably; and to the sounds of a fine march, the company entered the ball room. And here came the Spanish Duchess, stately aod queenlike in her dignity, for none who ever dressed in royal robes ever stepped with finer form or statelier grace.? Then the Gypsey Girl, with her bright black eyes, ' whose light illumined a lovely face, and whose , flashings were but scintillations from the fire which burns on the altar of truth within her soul. And then Cleopatra, in her gorgeous attire, a fit representative in face, and in dress, of .Antony's fair enslaver. With a "ship a-hoy" and a "hullo my hearties," came the Admiral, with his attendant master's mate; both in most appropriate costume and supporting their characters most admirably. Ellen Douglass, in the beautiful Scotch costume, bore herself as became a Caledonian I maid, and the fair Ellen herself, cou'd she havo returned and beheld her representative, might have been proud of her successor. Then came the Spanish Grandee in the richest and best appointed costume which was worn. Then the Duke D'Argivus came, and the Polish Hussar, in the j magnificent uniform of that corps, and the Black Sluggard, slothful only in name, for had you seen him tread the dance and "fly around" the ladies, you would have pronounced him quite the reverse. Now let us pay our respects to the Spanish lady equalling, if possible, the Duchess in her beauty and grace, and whose eyes shone as though they had caught their light from stars reflected in the Guadalquiver. Then we salute Lady Gay Sps.nker in her riding dress, nnd as gay and graceful as her prototype. And then came Evening and the Evening Star, and sure, with such an evening and such a star, this earth has never before been blest.; for quiet loveliness and radiant beauty were then beheld in sweet companionsip. Now see a graceful I pair of Tyrolcse, Amina and Elvine, with lightsome step and joyous smiles they pass us by, and we remove our caps and bow before the fair Bohemian Girl, as ever, peerless among a throng of beauties. Pure as the lilies which as white as snow do blossom on her brow is her soul, and warm as the roses which bloom upon her cheeks is her loving heart. Beauty, Love and Purity, combine to form a rich diadem for their Queen.? Now comes the blushing Pink Rose, the Queen of i *Ua O a ........ oml offoA liot- rr,riet a r,r,i*r\r\,"t a f fll tr t Vi o IUC UVHUCj c*.wv* UVI, Flower Girls, bearing sweet flowers, and with bright roses blooming on their cheeks, as fair and rare as any which their baskets bore, but not more fair nor lovely than was the beautiful swectbriar who next appeared, smiling and happy. A fair flower, not born to blush unseen and waste her sweetness on the desert air, for wherever she goes she sheds a genial influence, and the kindest i wishes of truthful hearts will be her guerdon, and ' as ministering angels will brighten her path.? Now see the Grisette and the French Dauseuse, both with the grace and vivacity which bless the children of sunny France, whose vine-clad hills forever re-echo the sounds of mirth and happiness. cotah women," maid of the wild woods whose home beneath the azure heavens, is cheered by the singing of the murmuring streamlet, than thon sweet Indian maiden none was moro graceful, none more true, none more lovely. And the meed of praise must be thine for the best conceived and executed character and costume of tho evening; may no clouds of sorrow ever come to darken thy smiles, and may the music of thy laughter never be hushed by the storms of adversity. Now came the Fox Hunter in his red coat and cap, adorned with a foxes brush in place of a plume. Then gentlemen in the long-forgotten but most becoming garb of other days, when gallant knights paid homage due to ladies fair in court and hall. And now the finest scene of all, Spring, Summer and Autumn. Spring sweetly, modestly beautiful, bedecked with the flowers which the new year ?J- *?ii? Q.,._ aenuH iurm as mc naroingersui vuc uDugunui summer;'the Southern Beauty whose flowers are richest and brightest of all the year and give promise of the glorious Autumn which succeeds. I/et do cold winds ever blast the flowers of Spring; let no clouds ever darken the bright sunny skies of Summer; and may Autumn never see "the sere and yellow leaf," or know "the melancholy days, the saddest of the year." And now ye seasons, flowers and Flower Girls, and all ye ladies fair, may the Flowers of affection bloom and brighten around your onward path, and may an amaranthine wreath, a crown of never fading roses be your reward when you are crowned among the angels of Heaven. 'But can I forget thoe thou friend of my soul, beloved Paul Pry, whose only hope is that yon "don't intrude." Or shall I omit the Raw Yankee upon whose toes you did intrude, and whose obtrusive collars intruded everywhere. The best male character, the life of the party, wast thou Paul Pry, and never until his measure is taken by the Uudertaker who followed thy steps, wilt thou be forgotten by the merry Swiss Boy, who after repeated solicitations, took his pail ;ind went to labor away, turning his vessel into a har d organ. Of the supper, what can I say more, than that it all disappeared and gave sufficienoy and satisfaction to all, to none more than to your delighted, but exhausted RUBY, Who hopes in about three minutes and a half, to be wrapped in the sweet embrace of Morpheus. VIRGINIA CORRESPONDENCE. Montgomery White Sulphur Springs, 1 . . August, 1869. - / Mr. Editor : Although the cacrrthes scribendi is not upon me to-night, and one's mood has much to do with the success of one's undertating, yet I shall venture to give your readers a few items of travel; pcradventure they will interest some of tbem. You are aware tuat it is quite lasnionaoie now-a-days to travel, and equally so to write about one's travels?indoed, he is scarcely esteemed a traveled gentleman, who does not publish to the world what he saw and heard and inferred ; and whilst our European tourists are doing so upon a large scale, may not an humble individual, whqse latitude is nearer home, imitate the example? His expatiations may not be in regions immortalized by painter, sculptor and poet?he may not essay to describe classic spots, or philosophize upon noted historic events, yet there may be scenes and incidents in the course of his less extensive travels, which would interest those who can say, with enough of Inspiration begotten by the grandeur of scenery, and the chafms of refined society, "This is my own, my native land 1" In company with a much esteemed and evergood-natured friend, and his amiable lady, from South Carolina, your correspondent left his home in the patriotic old towj> of Charlotte, for a trip to some of the noted watering-places in Virginia; and here he is, amid the wild scenery of the mountains, rendered more striking by the contrast formed by the artistic arrangements of this pleasant and popular resort. The travel'from Charlotte to this place, is not by any means as tiresome as it is on several other routes, for the simple reason, that it is expeditious. Both on the North Carolina and Virginia Railroads, you arc apprised of the fact, that you ere propelled by steam. There is no dallying to kill time?an unpardonable hom icide?and no opportunity afforded to pick blackberries (T plums, when these fruits are in season. Too much accommodation on a Railroad amounts to a bore. Besides this, at least on the Virginia roads, though yon may have several changes of cars to make, yet there is not the least necessity to be solicitous about your baggage, for the proper officer, just before arriving at the points of connexion, takes your checks, and places others in your hands, so that you may make yourself perfectly easy with respect to the safety of your luggage. Departing from Charlotte at 1 o'clock, A. M., we arrived at Richmond, the same day at about 6 o'clock, P. M., having traveled a distance of 800 miles or more; and leaving the latter place at 5} o'clock, A. M., we found ourselves here, at 6 o'clock, P. M.t having come 180 miles. We spent a day at the capital of the Old Dominion, but in consequence of incessant rain, the pleasure of a stroll through the city, was not enjoyed. We saw enough, however, to confirm what has often been said of its remarkable beauty. It is situated on a considerable eminence, and surrounded by the James River ; the principal streets are wide, and paved with stone, like Broad street in Charleston, and many of the buildings arc large, elegant and imposing. We were particularly struck with one of them?the Custom House, a magnificent structure of polished granite. The State House stands upon the summit of the hill, rather an ordinary building, but towering above the rest, and commanding a view which seems to accord with its character. The adjoining grounds are the attraction and admiration of travelers. Tourists from Europe have pronounced them incomparable in point of locality and beauty. Here, IIoudon's celebrated statue of the 'Father of his Country' may be seen ; the bost likeness extant, it is said, of the immortal patriot. When La Fayette visited it, during his memorable tour through this country, he was so struck with the accuracy ol -> il.I l... --.I me reprtrsemuiiuu, unit u?; v.\timuicu cuiuusiumically, 'This is Washington !' 'This is my friend !' It was the only one lie saw, while in America, which he regarded as faultless. At Richmond, we took the Danville train in the morning, at 51 o'clock, and traveled several hours before arriving at the "Junction," where a barbarous breakfast was the remuneration for earlj rising, and traveling upon an empty stomach.? And by the way, why is it that hotels will nol furnish a breakfast, not even a warm eup of cof fee, for travelers, who have to leave, say at 5 oi 6 o'clock in the morning ? It would no doubt b< troublesome, but the object of a hotel is to nc commodate the public. But then, there arc th< Rail road eating houses. They are ?for the publit good,' and notwithstanding the fare which th< majority of these establishments provide, is ai war with their pretensions, yet, I suppose, th< Spanish proverb holds good, "Change of pasturi make fat calves." We found the "Exchange," a Richmond, in size and garniture, and charges, ti approximate what it professes to be, a first-clasi Hotel, but not altogether entitled to the epithet ii the culinary department. After paying as much if not more than you would at the Astor or St Nicholas, in New fork, the only "speed" whicl the "parting guest" receives, is his being hurrie< off at 5 o'clock, with a positive refusal to give hin his breakfast. Having been reared under tho in fluence of low-country habitudes, I am not strongh | inclined either to early rising or early breakfast 1 -it when . has to .- ibit.lt to the former latter, for the sake of his health and comfort.? Dr. Hall, in his Journal of Health, gives to travelers the following wholesome advice: "Do noi commenco a day's travel before breakfast, ever if it has to be eaten at day-light. Dinner or sup per, or both, can be more healthfully dispensec ' with, than a good warm breakfast." The Petersburg and Lynohburg (South Side, | road, which wo took at the junction above named pierces a most picturesque and lovely section o: the State. Now sweeping around, and then pass ing oyer, hills of great altitude, and then penetra ting Huge masses of rook, we have never beet more gratified with an ever-shifting panorama o charming landscapes. Mountains and valleys, brooks and vcrdnre, were here continually invi ting the gaze, whilst here and there, upon the 3am mit of a mountain, or ,in_ a fertile valley, a cot tage, with its out-buildings painted white, an< partially concealed by the surrounding trees, sug gestcd the pleasing idea of thrift and comfort.? In this respect, it seems, that the peasant^ o Virginia?at all events, in this part of the Stateare in advance of those both in North and Soutl Carolina. Their homes have the appearance o neatness and comfort. I was struck with the num ber of cottages which exhibited taste, as well ai ordinary utility, in their structure and finish.? Churches and school-houses and tidy residences are the sure index of a people's civilization. This is the great tobacco-growing State. Al along the Rail-ways maybe seen vast fields of th( noxious weed, albeit they gave but little promise of an ample harvest, in consequence of a drought. A gentleman who was here a few days since, sail he was in the habit of planting 550 acres of itThere are, in different localities in the State, ex tensive manufactories, where the staple product ii prepared for use. If you would become rich in f few years, Mr. Editor, purchase a tobacco plan tation in "Old Virginny," and manage it with or 1 dinary skill. Is it not surprising that the tw< most pernioious poisons, affecting health and de ccncy?liquor and tobacco?should be soprofitabh to those who traffic in them? At about 0 o'clock, P. M., we arrived at wha is cAlled the "Dig Tunnel." All that we can saj of it is, that it is the perforation of a small mourn tain of rock; and while we were passing througl it, it was as dark as midnight. Emerging fron the Cimmerian gloom into the glorious light, in t few minutes the whistle of the locomotive wai . responded to, by the quick application of thi brakes, and the words in large capitals, upon thi station house at which we stopped?Montgomery White Sulphur Springs?announced the fac that we had arrived at our destination, and aftei a pleasant ride of about a mile and a half, in t snug little car, which is propelled by its owt weight down a slighty declivity, we were intro duced to the lovely valloy, dotted with elegan buildings, and enlivened with the presence o those who arc either in quest of pleasure or health . Of which, more anon. M." For the Yorkvillo Enquirer. LETTER FROM CHARLESTON. Jfr. Editor-: I hereby authorize you to act a! "Ornithologist" for the man of the Mercury, in ( given case. Certainly, the 'story of "the bird* that rejoiced in Pat &9 owner, ought not to be mu tilated, in quarters so respectable as the columni of oar paper. We have now, another candidate, up or out, foi the Mayoralty. Col. Carew, once an Editor ant a Senator?more recently Sheriff of Chariest^ district. So, we may have a triangular race, have no particular objection to either. The solit interests and fair fame of the good old city would be safe in the keeping of any one of them. We had a fire on Sunday morning, next doo South of the Mill's House. The firemen did thei duty and arrested it on the spot. A few hundrei dollars damage was realized by the clothing estab lishment in the first story, and an outlay of re freshments for the firemen, by the host of th Mill's House, which will not be a loosing business The firemen's service is invaluable, and the de , partment is well organized and well worked ; bu if you bad one of the companies' head-quarter just at your door, as is our case, you would thinl that the elements comprising it were partly fron ' bedlam, and partly from "the army in Flanders.1 And what is curious, is that it is oomposed o 1:? ?I memueraoi iuo - pvuuu luaiuuuuu, nuu<.>^ , lowed to make as much fus9 as they choose, am to do generally as they please all the week through and all the year round. So much so, that tb simple, unsophisticated ones at our house, wh are from the up-country, and have been habitua ted to know their places, are really astonished a how things go among their new acquaintances.I shall really have to send them back to their na tivo clay hills to preserve their manners and thei value. Many people seek to rid themselves of th I trouble and responsibility of managing their slaves | by allowing them to biro their own time, and liv J where and how they please, and many of them be I come unruly or tricky, and pay wages as the; I please; and while a few are industrious and hon ! orable in their conduct, the many are incapable | easily deceived, unthrifty, idle and corrupt. Did you ever notice that "The Dutchman at thi corner" is an institution in Charleston?on the l?acl streets, and every where, as well as on the mail business street? Nino tenths of the items on th< Sessions Dockets arc as follows: "A. B., for tra ding with slaves without ticket; or, C. D., for scl ling spirits to slaves." If masters or owners kep their servants on their own premises, and providet their food and clothing, and kept" them in thei; places, there would not be such trouble in hirin| and retaining cooks and house-servants. Thei health and value would be improved, and ther I would be less discouragement in establishing am extending the benefits of morality and religioi among them. I have said enough for one time but be it known to you, and to all whom it ma; concern, that in this thing, "I speak by the book.' Have you seen the September Number of th , "Home Circle?" Several writers of our Stat appear in its columns for this month. The Edito and Publisher arc promising large improvement for the next Volume. It's popularity and circu lation continue to increase. Not more, however than is deserved. You will sec a whole colum 1 in Monday's Courier, mentioning all these things 1 All your lady readers would find it to their crcdi and advantage to patronize such a publication a this from Nashville. By the way, why don't yo editors hold a meeting and make a law all aboo ' giving credit for extracts, &c., and quit yon snapping each other up so? J. W. K. 5 For the Yorkville Enquirer. "REUCHLIN" AND REV. XV. C. DAVIS. j number one. 3 Mr. Editor:?I have already informed yon, < i my purpose to notice the article of "Reuchlin, t , which was copied in the Enquirer of last weel 8 j and which "originated in the fact that some ne 8 books have lately made their appearance in tli t upper part of South Carolina," viz : "Lectures o j Paul's Epistles to the Romans, and the Hebrew: si with critical notes and observations, by Rev. V i! C. Davis." , i I have refrained, thus long, from noticing th . | criticism, hoping that some other would reply 1 i | it, and from another consideration, which it is n< 1 necessary to explain here. But as there ai i "matters" in the article of "Reuchlin" which - think should not remain unnoticed, I hope yo f will permit me to say some things with referent to it through the columns of your paper, whic , is published "in the upper part of South Carol I shall not pretend to say what motives promp- f ted "Reuohlin" to write his article, bat'I can say ^ t that the spirit which is manifested in it is, in my j > judgment, by no means a lovely one. Bat aside from this, he has been led into some errors, in 1 point of fact, which I feel persuaded lie, as a lover of troth, must regret. In noticing the Lectares, "Reachlin" "raises," and remarks upon i three questions. f 1. ''Who is the Rev. W. C. Davis7" J In his "remarks" in answer, he takes occasion 1 - to make a personal, as well as a professional at- * i tact, on the memory of Rev. Wm. C. l)avis, who * f is now dead?who was an aged minister of the 1 gospel of Jesus Christ?and who spent a long life " - in the service of his Lord and Master. He says ( of Mr. Davis, that he was "given to metaphysical } speculations?had no small share of vanity and i 1 dogmatism, stubbornness and ambition to be sin- | gular and great?erratic in his course?had great ] - fondness, even mania, for authorship?and. that 1 f ho was guilty of s btle quibblings and evasions" y - in the progress of his trial before the jndicatories 1 of the cbureh for alleged "erroneous doctrines." * f Now, Mr. Editor, I hold it to be a settled fact ' ~ ' L * 9 ( that no where within the lids of these "new books, 4 s is "Reuchlin" warranted thus to speak to the prejudice of the memory of this venerable minis- ^ ? ter, whose body has long been resting in the grave. ' He has not even hinted to us that he here finds 4 1 authority for his unkind and uncalled-for denun) ciation of the dead. His attack, therefore, I hold > to have been unprovoked, and unwarrantable.? But, inasniuch as we have only his wordR for what j 1 he baa thus said, I will let it go for what it is J - worth. . In speaking of Mr. Davis, in his professional j 3 capacity as a minister of the gospel, "Reuchlin" i says: "He began to be charged in 1807, with i holding and preaching erroneous doctrines"? J - that "after a complicated routine of citations 1 ) and trials on the part of Presbyteries and Synod, t and of subtle quibblings and evasions on bis part, 3 the matter was referred by appeal to the General ^ Assembly in 1810"?that "Mr. D. declared himt self no longer a member of the Presbytery, or of r the Presbyterian Church, although not having yet . been either dismissed, or had sentence passed (!) J l upon him ; but was still under censure of charges i pending"?that "he was suspended in April 1811, < i and in Ootober following, was solemnly deposed 3 from the gospel ministry." In the conclusion of j j his paragraph, he says these "are all matters of j 3 church history." In proof of "aft" these allega- ' r tions, he cites the authorities of "Baird's Digest, j t pp. G46 & 7; Sprague's Annals of the American i r Pulpit, vol. 4, pp. 123 & 4, and Church records." 1 i He has not quoted the words of these, his authoti itics, for the benefit of bis readers, bat hM only . cited certain printed books, or mannscripts. The t t .sum is, we have only his words for these also ; ' f and I will also let this pass for what it is worth J . as evidence, viz: nothing. < I may state here, that the historical facts which i will be presented as I proceed, are taken princi- ' j pally from a small work, entitled "A Solemn.Ap- | peal to an impartial Public" by W. C- Davis.? i 3 This "Appeal" was published soon after the events ' 1 occurred; it was generally circulated throughout j the community, and remained uncontradicted.? < Inasmuch, as no one dared to contradict the state- < 3 ments made, whilst there wore many living witnesses to establish tbelr truth, it is certainly too ^ r late now, to object to the testimony given. This * " Appeal V is still before the public, and I commend ] 1 it to all who wish to know the troth in this mat- 1 * ter. i 1 * ' 1 I readily grant, Mr. Editor, that Mr. Davis J ' "began to be charged in 1807 with holding and preaching erroneous doctrines," and that on these r he was tried by his own Presbytery. " The tree r record is, that whilst the Presbytery, in their de* cision, condemned the doctrines as erroneous, they considered them as not striking at the vitals of religion, and not likely to do much bam, and, 8 therefore, they judged them as not inferring sus* pension, but only judged Mr. Davis worthy of a " rebuke for rashly preaching those doctrines before * he had consulted his brethren. But I deny that 8 ho was ever afterwards lawfully tried, inPresbyte 4 ries or Synod, on the charge of'preaching "erro11 neons doctrines" where he used "subtle quibblings and evasions," and I challenge "Reucblin" for the proof of these, in the authorities he has cited. After Mr. Davis was tried and acquitfed by his ^ Presbytery (the First Presbytery of South Caro* iina) as I have shown above, the Synod of the 0 Carolines took up the trial witfumt any reference 0 or appeal from the Presbytery, (which the Synod ' had no right to do) and referred the case to the 1 General Assembly. Mr. Davis protested against this reference, and appealed to the Assembly.? * The Assembly sustained his appeal, thus virtually r approving and confirming the judgment of the First Presbytery of South Carolina. 8 In regard to the teachings of Mr. D., "Reuch> lin" says : "until 1810, when the Assembly conB demned eight doctrines taught in a book called the ,, i 'Gospel Plan' * * * and decided that he who ^ taught these errors should be dealt with by his " ' Presbytery, according to the discipline of the '? church relativo to the propagation of errors."? ' Even in this, he does not give his r aders strictly B correct history. - . The Assembly do not say "condemn," they "consider" some of the doctrines contrary to the 1 (J Confession of Faith, and in regard to others, they "consider" the mode of expression as nnhappy | and calculated to mislead the reader. And they 1 "judge" and "declare" that the preaching or publishing of these doctrines ought to .subjeot the 1 r person, or persons, so doing, to be dealt with by 3 their respective Presbyteries, &c., ?. for present or future offences. It is not "decided" that j Mr. Daris, specifically, should be dealt with by his, the Concord Presbytery, for having preached or printed these "doctrines." Theft, Mr. Editor, ' in so far as I have found, it is plain, even to a I demonstration, that "Reuchlia" has trodden upon uuballowed ground. He made a personal attack on the memory of Mr. Davis, a dead old man, when unprovoked, and has failed to afford even a pretext for the same. lie made an attack on him, in his professional capacity, and has him publicly charged since 1807 with "erroneous doctrines," ' without the credit to which he was entitled by his D Presbytery, and makes him to have passed sue- | cessfully through 1808 and 1809, and until May 1810, in contests with his Presbytery and Synod, by no better means than "subtle quibblings and evasions." And in these ho has afforded to us 1 not one particle of proof, but his assertion only. lr The authorities he cites do not prove thas much, and his boM and "dogmatic" assertion does not make it so. JUSTITIA. [to bk continued.] ~ >f j Trouble among the Jews.?There is a Jewish i> j Society in this city, and in that society there is or < has been one Jewish Bible, the only one in the ; city. It is on parchment, and makes a bulk about w 1 four feet long and a foot and a half high. It is a 1C ; bulky Bible of the mediaeval style of Bibles. It . j seems to be a requirement of the Jewish discipline, that every Jewish woman confined must be 3i ! confined on or over the Jewish Bible. It so hapJ. | pened that on Friday night a Jewish wife was ; confined. Herman Levy, a Jew tailor of Congress-street, set up a claim for it, swore out a ls search warrant and recovered it. ro This operation created considerable exciting )t discussion among the Jews?and in one of the .e debates, on Saturday afternoon, Julius Lawrenco, a son-in-law of Levy, knocked one of the antiI 1 Levy Jews down. Lawrence was arrested by ofu | ficer Hurlbut and taken to jail. Subsequently, ,e j Levy bailed him out; but shortly after Levy bim< self was locked up on a charge of perjury, it being set forth by the officers of the Seciety by affii j davit that the Bible was the exclusive property of ~ W . ' " ~" '*1 * >aid $80 for it. its original cost being $1000.? Jevy claims to bare paid $84 for it, and to hate iwoed it sinoo 1858. Levy was unable to obtain lis release in .time to spend the Sabbath ontside. T * TVoy Whig. C". * |I>T| * y f For the Yorkvffio Enquirer. MVSIVGI. OK TBI DIA.TH 07 KT L1TTLK KKMOTW. lone home to God !? v iast as his little feet bad braised. 5 <* Che fragrance from the fallen bads )f summers few. fast as his ooral lipsoonld warble forth, n silvery tones, the music sweet, rhat only moth era know. " Done borne to God !?f Without a stain upon his little heart, Without a care upon hie infant mind,? Unsullied pure! Death woed htm to his chill embrace, iod lulled his apirit to a quiet sleep With angel songs. Done home to God 1? ffis footsteps echo 'mong the shining ranks Df those who went .before him ro the God lit land: ffarp chords are quir'ring 'neathbis gentle touch, Palm leares are rustliDg 'pon hie angel brow, And God is his! # . - , r\ > : *: . " 4 Wiitxa Lightheaet. Columbia Market. sbptxwbxr 5. Cotton.?The sales of cotton daring the week tare amounted to 862 bales, at 8}@11$?. One >a1e of new crop brought 12 Jo. Flow.?There is a good supply in the market, We quote $2.75@$8 sack of 98 pounds. Exxa family would command a shade higher. Corn.?There is en abundance of com on the narket, and prices bare consequently declined 5e. luring the week. We quote $95c.(3}$lj accordng to quality. Peas.?Only a limited quantity in the market, ind prices range from 86(2)9Qo. Oatt.?Soeroe, and we quote 60@70c. Bacon.?Country, hog round. Il(all2c.:v sides, I0f@llj; shoulders8:bams 12J@16. Lard.?Country, U@12.; refinedl2i@13^c. Remedy for Bowel Complaint.?We are indebted to a rained friend for the following ancient and axcellent remedy for the above disease : In a letter from Edward Hyme, to bis sistsr, lototl Anrrnal ViA iBn* Viam+ t\iSnw which I can find in thin. distemper (bowel complaint) is the juice of Jeruialem Oak. I give to a jrown person four spoonfals of the jaioe,. and repeat it every three hoars, or as often. as I see jause. This given in the beginning of the dieLemper has oared many in my family in lees then i day; and some the first dose has done it ig^a wonderful manner. I give to a child one spoonrol."?Mrt. Pay at* Carolina tit (be Olden Timet. ? eian . ? / 'Fattening a Trunk by Clockwork.?The impossibility of rendering a strong box altogether safe igairBt theft hy means of skeleton keys, has leda locksmith in Frankfort-on the-Main to hit npon the ingenious idea of opnstrnoting a strong box without any key-bote at all, and which even the jwner cannot open. Why, what's the use of rach i box ? you will -ask. Bat obseivs - inside is a :lock-work, the hand of whioh the-, owner places it the boor and minnte when he again wants to save access to the box. The clockwork begins to move as soon as the lid is shot, and opens the lock from the inside at the moment whioh the band indicates. Time, dependent npon the own3r, is the key to the lock?a key which can neither be stolen from him nor imitated.?London Globe. A Chain of CUiei'.?The chain of cities extending along oar Atlantic seaboard, it is expected, will show a great increase in the census to ba taken next year. The population at the last census in 1860 was: Bangor 000: Portland 20,-600; Portsmouth (N. H.) 10,000; Boston 187,000; Proridenoe 42,000; New Haren 20,000; Brooklyn 128,000; New York 515,000; Newark 88,000; Philadelphia 409.000; Wilmington (Del.) 14,000; Baltimore 169,000; Washington 50.000; Alexandria 8.800; Richmond 27,370; Petersburg 14.010; Norfolk 20,700; Wilmington (N. C.) 8,000; Charleston 43.000; Rarsnoab 16,000; Mobile 20,000; New 0rleans>60,000; Galveston 4,200. CONSIGNEES FEB KING'S MOUNTAIN R, BO AN From the Slat of August, to the 6th of September 1650. Carrol, Clark & Co., William Curtis, W. D. k J. C. Miller, J. S. Moore & Sons, D. k B. Fronebergar & Co., J. R. Bratton, Dickson k Webb, Adams, McCorkle & Co., Moore k Bnrris, H. F. Adickes, B. Hare,. Meacham & Wheeler. Dr. A. I. Barron, Darwin k JefFeryi, Moore,- Reiney & Co., G. R. Ratchford, B. P. Seott, J. Hi Admas, Crayton & Eaves, B. T. Wheel er, T.H,fcnitb, J. E. Jefferys, J. B. Whitesidee, G. R. Ryan, G. C. M. Riddle, B. Washburn, P. G. Washburn, Dr. 8. Deae, E. A. Rose, G. F. Wallace! John Smith, J. L. Strait, H. X Merril, E. J. Ficklin and John Schnerlie. : Serial ffofets. ;, Annual Meeting of the York District Bible Society. The annual meeting of the York Distrioi.Bible Society, will beheld at Eeersheba Church, on Friday before the fourth Sabbath in September. The Rev. J, M. Axnanaox, will preach the Annual Sermon, and Dr. A. P. C. Catron*, deliver the address. It is to be hoped that there will "be a full attendance, as it is a work ib which every parson should feel and t*k* a deep interest J. C. MILLER!, Secretary, Sept. 1 *v 55 ^ * j ,? * 3, DAVIS HILTON, 1 f SAS't W. AfKJLTOK. Chester, 8. C. / I Yorkville, 8, C. MELTOJf A MELTON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, TOKKVILLE, S. 0. Will practice in the Courts of Doioa, York, Lancaster Chester, and Fairield Districts. S?" Particular attention given to collections. [3^ Office North of the Court-Honso, sad st the rear of Moore, Balney A Ca's Store.^J Jan 7 * 1 tf W. B. WILSON. I. D. WITH1BOPOOX, ?. WILSON * W7THB&8POOV, ATTOEOYS AT LAW, YORKVILLB, 8. C. Office ia the building at the rear of 0. House, formerly occupied by Col. L I). Witherspoon, Sr. Nov 4 44 11 % EDWARD MOORE, ATTORMWT AT ZjAW AND YORKVILLE, S. C. r^* Office on Liberty-Street, near the "Adlclces Buildlnp,'' and one door below the Post-Office. RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES. B B YAH 8 P U L M O N I C WAFERS! The moat certain and speedy remedy ever ditcovcd for all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, Influenza, Hoarseness, Difficult Breathing, a rm.^.^4 l. 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