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Scrap # Jfacts. The Winnsboro' Register announces the death of Col. W. B. MoCreight, in that townj on Monday last. Coot, the Harper's Feny insurgent, is said to be writing a full confession of his connection with the late insurrection. Martin Roddy was stabbed, in Charleston, on the 2d instant, by a man named Charles Boag, from the effects of which he died in a short time. From the Comptroller's report to the Governor, we learn that the increased receipts of the Georgia State Railroad this year over the last amount to $220,000. Hon. Charles Macbeth has been reelected Mayor, of Charleston, by a majority of three hundred over his opponent, Col. Job a E. Carew. The latest advices inform as that the Great Eastern will sail for Portland, Me., on the 24th instant. It is thonght she will make the trip in seven days. It ia said that in the sooth there are four hundred and sixty-eight thousand slaves who are members of churches, one-seventh of the whole number. We learn that, on Thursday night last, James Beatty, residing about one and half miles from Charlotte, was murdered in the yard of his residence, by some person or persons unknown.? Charlotte Bulletin. ? Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, in his speech delivered in Syracuse on the 29th ult, said "The Harper's Ferry outbreak was the consequence of the teachings of republicanism." Bonner does his newspaper busines tta wnWioVoo ann nnn Now CUU v OUIOUMJ "" |/UVUOU?g wvvj vvv *? VII York Ledgers on Monday, and the isssae is bought on Tuesday by one firm, who pay him about $6,000 a week. ? Governor Wise has issued a proclamation, in which he offers $2000 reward for the apprehension of Owen Brown, Barclay Coppie, Francis J. Meriam and Charles P. Tidd, who were engaged in the Harper's Ferry invasion. The reason given by the Department for the discontinuance of so many post-offices is, that "the Postmasters are from two to four quarters behind in their returns." So the people are to be punished by the Government for the faults of its own officers. The receipts of cotton at all the ports since the last of September amount to 794,971 bales, being an increase on last years receipts of 673,800 bales. There is an increase on the total exports for the same time of 76,800 bales. There is an increase of the stock on hand of 436,208 bales. The local of the Madison (Indiana) Times is in distress for an item. He followed a drunken Irishman to see a fight; was disappointed; chased a runaway horse, no damage; spoke to a Dutch woman about whipping her child, and got the rough end of a broom stick, and finally retired in disgust. We learn that a greater breadth of land has been sown in wheat this season, in Virginia, than usual. In some parts of the State the seediog has been l&te?and ic portions of the Northern Neck, we believe, that process is just about closing. In other parts the growing wheat is already putting out finely. ?? Just as we were going to press we learned that the Jury, after retiring to their room for a few minutes, returned a verdict of "Not Guilty" iu the case of Wm. Edderington, charged with the murder of his Overseer. Messrs. Boylston and ;Rutland appeared on the part of Mr. Edderington; Solicitor Melton for the State.?Fairjkld Regsiter. Hon. Josuua R. Giddings is one of the two members "at large" of the Republican State Central Committee of Ohio. It is important to state this, as since they attempted servile insurection at Harper's Ferry, the Black Republicans have attempted to deny his connection with their party, just as they have attempted to repudiate Ossawattomie Brown. The New York Herald, of the 2nd instant, publishes a long letter from Peterboro', the home of Gerrit Smith. From this account it appears that Mr. Smith has . become alarmed at the recent revelations prov:nghis guilty complicity in the violence and bloodshed at Harper's Ferry, and that he is nervously anxious respecting the possibility of his apprehension to answer therefor before the legal tribunals. His neighbors evince the highest respect for him personally, and are prepared, if necessary, to resist his arrest to the last extremity. Our ootemporary of the Alexandria Sentinel, deprecating the censure cast on the people of Harper's Ferry for permitting themselves to be overpowered and kept down so long by so small a band even of bloody-minded desperadoes, says : "The true fault lay in not being organized and ready for such occasions ; and in this deficiency Harper's Ferry, though now the illustration, is far from being the example. Let this evil be corrected. Let volunteer companies, composed of .* our best men, be revived and kept ready to march at the second tap of the drum. Let them be fostered and encouraged by the people. One such company in Harper's Ferla/? Kw a mnn nf nerve, would have taken 1J j lou ?? ?? ? ? - ? Brown and his band before the news could hare got abroad. They would have afford-1 ed the nuoleus for a general rally of the people, and in one hour the whole town would have been in arms."? Washington Cc-nstitntion. A letter is published in the Buffalo papers, signed by ex-President Millard Fillmore, Hon. S. G. Havens and a number of influential citizens, addressed to Rollin Ger main, requesting him to make a public explanation of his principle of construction for steam navigation. He proposes to establish, amongst others, the following proposition: That steamers may be constructed to run one hundred miles an hour, and so strong that the greatest oceanic forces would not endanger their safety; that the economy of their movements will be such as to reduce the cost of transportation to less than one fifth of the present rates ; that when loaded with a large freight, a full passenger list, and fuel enough for a voyage around the world, it would not draw over twenty-two feet; and that as a war ship one could be an overmatch 1 to all existing navies, Mr. Germain has i made the subject his study for thirteen years, and now makes it public for the first time. V Eminent engineers of the United States pro' nonnce the plan practicable, and destined to work a complete revolution in steam navigation. C^forfeMIk^npirer: EDITED BT SAM'Xj W. anaxiTOJT. u/\di/\/ii i r c /> T wrvrv v iluuj v>. w. THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 10, 1859. i Special Not ice.-?All communications, on matters con- i nected with the paper, should be addressed to "The York- , ville enquirer;" and not the Editor or Proprietor, personally. Persons desiring prompt attention to their favors, must bear this In mind. ' |y Capt. D. D. MOORE, M%). Mtles Smith, SamT. I G. Brown, and J. L. Thomson of York; and William ' D. Cook, of Bennettsville, are authorised agents of the Enquirer. ATTENTION I By advertisement, it will be seen that Capt. Jenkins has ordered the "Jasper Light Infantry" j to parade on Saturday next, at 8 o'clock, for drill ; and inspection. * j LARGE SALE. The reader's attention is cited to the advertise- 1 ment of the sale of property belonging to the estate of the late Col. Z. P. Herndon, of Union.? The sale will commence on the 26th of December. * < CAROLINIAN SESSION PAPER. The following notice from the Daily Carolinian, , should command attention:? "As usual, we will furnish onr Daily 8ession paper for one dollar, including postage. A Phonographic reporter being attached to our office, 1 will enable us to give accurate reports of the acts ' and doings of the Legislature." j REMEMBER THE PRINTER. The Proprietor returns thanks to Mr. Jaxxs 1 McElwee, for a wholesome sample of his excel- * lent crop of Irish "praties." They are admira- ' ble, both in quality and quantity. Many such 1 returns to those who "remember the printer."? 1 The truth is, those who keep the Enquirer in mind are bound to make good crops; sub-soiling * is nothing to it! THE GUARDIAN. The Columbia Guardian comes to us, this week, in a new dress, out-and-out, and presents a very handsome appearance. The Guardian is improving in every respect, and bids fair in its maturer age to reach a commanding position in Southern journalism. In point of typographical appearance, it i9 a model. It has our best wishes. From Tuesday's issue, we take the following: "We will furnish the Daily Southern Guardian for the session of the Legislature, for one Dollar, free of postage. Full reports of the proceedings will be given in each day's issue. THE LYCEUM. Attention i9 directed to the announcement, by the Secretary of the Lyceum, of the Semi-annual address, to be delivered in the College Hall, on Friday evening, the 18th instant, by Col. William B. Wilson. Our town-people have hitherto given to this Society a hearty encouragement, and we have every reason to expect a like interest to be manifested on the occasion now presented to them. Besides, Col. Wilson's ability as a speaker, too well known to need our endorsement, will command a full house. Let all attend. If the weather should be inclement, fires will be made in the Hall and every TiaiH tn th<> comfort of the auditory. ^ lttt( * fi THE PAIR AT ROCK HILL. I We attended the Annual Fair of the Indian c Land Agricultural Society, at Rock Hill, Thurs- S day last. It was a beautiful day, and a large r concourse evinced, by their presence, a lively in- * terest in the purposes and aims of the Association. C The day's exercises were well conducted, and every thing passed off satisfactorily. I Of the stock and various articles on exhibition a we can say but little. In this particular the Fair was not as successful as the intelligence and en- t terprise of our Indian Land friends ought to have I made it. Amongst the "Domestic Manufactures," c we saw an elegant single harness, and a fine sad- t die, made by our former townsman, Miles John- 1 son, which would certainly have commanded a premium in spite of competition. We are glad g to hear that the Rock Hill people are giving him t generous encouragement. In stock-raising, Mr. c Thomas S. Neelt appeared to be taking the lead, v A few more such men in a society would soon f renovate the country. b The Society?Col. J. W. Rawlinson, in the b chair?held its meeting in the Methodist Church. 1 We did not find a place until the Annual Orator, Col. C. Jones, had gone half through his address, t and we can therefore give nothing like an adequate 3 report. The portion we were enabled to hear was i replete with practical, common-sense suggestions, r upon the proper topics, timely, well written, and b adapted to the wants and necessities of the agri- 8 cultural interest. We were particularly pleased ' with Col. Jones' argument in behalf of grape- ' culture, and we trust that his forcible presenta- d tion of the claims of this branch of farming indus- r try will awaken proper attention to the subject i amongst us. At the close of the oration (which, s we suppose, will be published) a neat and foroible t address was made by the President. * The company then repaired to the pic-nic tables, c and partook of a bountiful repast. We have here- * tofore written unsparingly of the liberality and * good taste of the ladies of the Indian Land, in spreading an out door feast, and with last Thurs- ' day's experience in memory we have nothing to 1 abate on that subject. ? In the afternoon, the Committees appointed to ( inspect the farms of the members, made their * several reports. This performance was decidedly 1 interesting to us, and we have an idea that it constitutes the most beneficial feature in the achieve- ' ments of the Society. These reports were more 1 ^avorable in regard to grain crops, and we were ' glad to learn that in nearly every instance farmers ' have given a large measure of attention to this 1 branch of their business. There cannot be a 1 doubt that less cotton and more grain would be a telling motto for the farmer in York District. In ( the S. W. Division the premium was awarded to 1 Mr. Richard Sadler; in the N. W. Division, to 1 Mr. Sam'l M. Johnson; and in the Eastern Divi- < sion. to Mr. J. J. Watson. In the last named ] Division, the Committee reported a field of corn, 1 on Capt. Dave Rice's farm, which measured ninety ' bushels to the acre! The following premiums ' were awarded for stock and articles on exhibition : Best Horse?[Argyle) T. S. Neely. Best Colt?Dr. J. M. Lowry. 1 Best Brood Mare?T. S. Neely. Best Filly?J. M. Neely. Best Devon Calf?D. Williams. Best Milch Cow?J. J. Watson. Best Boar?S. M. Johnson. Best Sow?S. M. Johnson. Best Pigs?(Essex) Robt. Guthrie. Best sheep?(South Down) Col. C. Jones, Best Harness?Miles Johnson. Best Turning Plow?Robt. Guthrie. Best Loaf?Mrs. A. Robinson. Best Jelly?Mrs. A. Robinson. Best Pickles?Mrs. D. Williams. Best Linsey?Mrs. Thos. S. Neely. Best Dried Fruit?Mrs. Thos. S. Neely. Best Quilt?Mrs. D. Williams. Best Butter?-Mrs. Dr. Jordan. Best Embroidery?Miss Lizzie White. The Society elected the following officers for the ensuing year?with one or. two exceptions, re-electing the last years' ticket : President:?Col. J. W. Rawlinson. Vice President*Col. R. G. McCaw, Capt. D. J. Rice, Mr. J. A. Steele, and Hugh Simpson, Esq. Secretary:?Mr. A. Whyte. Treasurer:?Mr. D. C. Roddy. Annual Orator:?Col. A. B. Springs. Executive Committee:?Messrs. C. Jones, R. A. Springs, A. B. Springs, J. J. Watson, A. Robertson, A. E. Hutchinson, W. P. Thomasson, R. G. McCaw, John Massey, W. B. Wilson, D. Williams, J. M. Lowry, D. D. Moore, R. J. Adams, D. E.. Jordon, and A. Whyte. The semi-annual meeting will be held on the Brst Thursday in January, when Mr. Richard A. Springs will read an Essay, and Edward Moori:, Esq., make the address. ***** For the Yorkville Enquirer. MEETING OF THE SYNOD OF SOUTH CAROLINA. This body, pursuant to adjournment, convened in Columbia, October 26, at 7 o'clock, P. M.? Rev. T. L. McBryde, D. D., the Moderator, preached the opening sermon, after which the Synod was duly constituted?Rev. D. McQueen of Sumter being elected Moderator, and Rev. G. C. Gregg, of Sumter District, temporary Cleric. There were enrolled, about one hundred and forty Delegates?the lay and clerical being nearly equal in number. The usual routine of business was dispatched with expedition, harmony and satisfaction, wbil.it a few other items olaimed the attention and were acted upon by the Body. The narratives from the four Presbyteries, indicated that the cause of religion is progressive. Many Churches have enjoyed unusual outpourings of the Holy Spirit; Prayer meetings ha^e been extensively organized and largely attendee ; increased attention given to the instruction of the black population; candidates for the ministiy crowding upon us; the Elders of the Churohes awaking to higher conceptions of official duty, and co-operating more earnestly and efficiently with the Pastors, in 'bearing the ark of the Lord;' the cause of Domestic Missions engaging a large share of Presbyterial effort and energy; whilst benevolent contributions are in general, gradually rising to an ascendancy never before reached by us. From the report of Foreign Missions, it was ascertained that about six thousand dollars were paid to the cause during the last year by our sev* - * * * 1 eral churcneB, Deing an average ui ueanjr un.; iollars to each Church. The several other objects to which oar benefactions are devoted, although not quite commensurate with the average to either Foreign or Domestic Missions, are still evidently taking a more effective hold upon the heart and purses of the Churohes. In connection with the report alluded to above? presented by Dr. Smythe?the Synod was addressed by Rev. C. H. Wilson, a Missionary from o ir rounds to the Chickasaw Indians. He detailed nany items of interest connected with missions imong the red men. The Synod passed a resolution urging the Churches to increase their contributions at least weniyfiveper cent., so as to enable the 'Board of Missions of the Old School Presbyterian Church' o increase the support of the Missionaries among he Indians, who have been recently cut off by he 'American Board of Missions,' because their riews of slavery and conduct touching it, are inch that they refused to accede to the resoluions of the 'American Board of Foreign Mission 3,' io full of abolitionism. (This Board?American Joard of Foreign Missions?is composed chielly if elements from the 'Congregational' and 'New school' bodies, and has no connection with, aid eceive no support from, the Churches of the Old School' Body, to which the Synod of South larolina belongs.) Our Synod has another Foreign Missionary? T A T\?r?_Al. i.iat lev. JOOD A. i/#uiuriu?iouuuuj, UI rrived in China. In lieu of J. M. Caldwell, Esq., of Charleston, he Synod elected H. C. Brennan, Esq., of Coumbia, Treasurer of Foreign Missions, whose luty it is, simply to receive and forward funds to he "Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions," ocated in New York. The Report from Oglethorpe College, in Geor;ia, partly under the care of our Synod, indicated hat it is in a prosperous condition; and from reoarks made by Professor Lane (who was present) re learn that since 1842, the College has sunt orth two hundred graduates?fifty-four of whom lave entered the ministry, and forty-eight have ieen educated at the Theological Seminary in Coumbia. The Seminary had a prominent position among he Synodical deliberations. It has fifty-three tudents now in it, and the way is now paving for ts more complete professional equipment. The aunificent donation of thirty thousand dollars, ly Judge Perkins, of Mississippi, to found a chair tyled the "Natural Sciences in their connection rith revealed Truth," was accepted by the Synad, rho named it the "Perkins Professorship," and lecreed that this chair may be filled by a lay nember (the others being accessible only to Minsters) of the "Presbyterian Church," and the inductions in it to be given exclusively by Lecures, and examinations on them. When the Synods of Georgia and Alabama shall have con:urred in this action of our Synod, the Synod of Jeorgia is authorized to elect the Professor to fill he Chair. The Society for the relief of "Superannated Minsters, and their Indigent Widows and Orphans," vas addressed by Rev. Dr. Smythe. This Socie,y has accumulated a fund of about fifteen hunIred dollars?the annual proceeds of which are ;o be appropriated to specific objects, when they vere made known. Each day (except Sabbath) during the session )f Synod, it was our priviledge to spend an hour srith the Union Prayer Meeting, which was held n the Presbvterlan Church. Such meetings we iad never before attended. To see five hundred people assembled at noon-day to pray?to see Presbyterians and Baptists and Methodist and Episcopalians and Lutherans, all coming "togeth5r of one accord and in one place"?to hear the several requests made by writing, through the presiding officer?the earnest and fervent supplisations to the Trone of Grace in behalf of these persons thus brought before the meeting?and then the short and pointed addresses made by different persons, and to see the flowing tears? ill compelled me to say, it "was good to be there." The Holy Spirit was evidently present in these meetings, and in answer to the prayers there presented, will, we believe, bring many souls to the foot of the Cross. Minutes were adopted by the Synod, touching Rev. P. E. Bishop, Rev. Joseph Brown, and Rev. W. H. Johnson, all of whom have died since our last meeting. We had preaching during tie several nights preceding Sabbath, by Dr. McBryde, Rev. J. M. H. Adams, Rev. D. Wills, and Professor Lane; and on the Sabbath, the Presbyterian and Methodist and Baptist Churches, were supplied by Rev. D. McQueen, Rev. W. Baird, Rev. J. E. White, Rev. W. Banks, Rev. John S. Harris, Rev. A. A. Morse, Rev. W. M. Ried, Rev. R. H. Ri.d, Rev. S. E. Axron, and Rev. G. C. Gregg. Rev. E. T. Buist preached in the Female College, and Rev. D. Wills preached the Annual Sermon on Foreign Missions?a duty assigned to Rev. S. L. Wa tson for next year. Synod adjourned, Saturday night, to meet in ! Glebe-Street Church, Charleston, the last Wednes-1 day of November, 1860. The hospitality of the citizens of Colombia, en- j deared every recipient to the city and its associations, and onr sojourn among them will ever remain a "green spot in memory's page," and caused every heart to breathe a prayer for the blessing of God to rest upon the beautiful city. N. T. 8. Fortho Yorkvllle Enquirer. FROM CHARLESTON. Mr. Editor:?That Christ Church demonstration did take place, and among other things, was the occasion of bringing out some letters from | prominent gentlemen, of more or less value.? Among the rest, will be found published in the city papers, a very sober, clear, and I think, sound and statesmanlike production, from Mr. Mazyck, State Senator from St. James, Santee Parish?from which Parish the more recent movement was inaugurated. Their Senator is a olear headed lawyer, a substantial planter, an experienced and influential legislator, and gives character and life to any matter which he takes in hand, and if men like him, less fiery tb an ex-Gov. Adams, and equally as patriotio, will, through the whole South, or even the Atlantic tier of States, go into a calm and patriotic discussion of the 5" ?n 1 nrwl onnnnmirol OB. VJUMUUU 1U aa v* Iba pravuvat ciuv. ?wvHWM..wm m pects, there would certainly be elicited an interest and purpose wide spread, cumulative and irresistible. Ex-Got. Adams' letter to the Chesnut dinner, has the ring of the true metal in it, and seems to me to be incongruous to the tone and conclusions of the 8enator, though, friend Warren, of the Journal, is morally certain at least, that Mr Chesnut is calm for the encounter?booted and sparred for the charge. Well, as a citizen identified substantially and for life, with all that is precious in our good old State, I must confess that things look greatly mixed up, and this indecision or hesitancy waits, I presume, for the signs of co-operation, from other quarters, and by other equally interested parties; and among hands, I presume that half dozen Harper's Ferry developments will, by the force of external pressure, merenecessity?dear love of property and life?bring the long desired co-operation from the Potomac to the Bio Grande. By the way, what cause can you and others show why you Bhould not be prosecuted tor the publication and circulation of incendiary documents contrary to law, and against the peace and dignity of the State ? The literary Judge is dowD on somebody (!) in a late decree, given and issued from his most honorable court. And as his attorney has peremptory orders to bring no complaints to him from the presumptuous and incorrigible groundlings, your Charleston correspondent may of course say with impunity, whatever is in his mind or heart. The occasion on which the judgment was rendered is a little strange, not to say significant. An English history of France, by one Parson White, is mentioned for good and potent reasons, with en tire approbation. Then His Honor, in a running, easy, unconcerned and slightly defiant, not to say contemptuous style, bespatters the preachers of platitudes, and all the yelping crew that ever did insinuate the peccability, or infallibility of his grave Judgeship. How judicial! How deferential is he, on his seat of honor, as to subjects, at which true wisdom?learning?good manners out of the question?does not suffer his children to cast flippant jibes or supercilious disdain!? And if his musquito net suffices to protect him in person and reputation, he and all who choose to be concerned may not forget that the respectful and regretful complaints have not been so much for either his injury or benefit, as for the purpose of drawing attention on th6 part of the public, to the fACt that our Simms, like the sun, might possibly have a spot; and as he was in more respects than one, a part of us, we, or any of us, in sect, or tabernacle, or temple, or any whither, might say our say and not get spit at between the recurrence of his jokes, songs and goblets. I am fully persuaded that Mr. Simms' skin is tough, his spots fixed, and his fame established, and though that skin may never grow tender again, those spots, suoh as they may yet be found to be, may not be altered even by the re-rubbing of any and all the scribbling tribe; yet for the sake of that fame as it travels down the ages, some might dare to utt?r softly the hope that those bookB?a part of our literature, now that he is in his own estimation a Judge?might be bettered somewhat by filing and burnishing, without injury to the gold that is in them, and greatly to the good will of many who will read them and can't protect themselves so easily from the damage of the dross? or base metal; and who are not quite so willing to risk all events, if the author can afford it.? j Bat with a right and a willingness to return to the matter whenever inclination or opportunity mr.y serve, I will, with all humilityand gratitude, retire from the undismayed presence of our own Judge?a grave and reverend seignior! The Orphan House is a great institution with Charlestonians, and its anniversary has been recently celebrated. Mr. Girardeau was the orator, and achieved his task in his usual clear, favorable and impressive style. I did not like the valedictories of the boys either in their rhetoric, their doctrines or the manner of delivery. Of course they did not write, or compose their speeches, nor need we inquire who did that work ; yet if I could have looked over his shoulders while be was at their production I would have said, "write them as boys would, if they could?make the sentences short?leave out learned allusions?less of the florid verbiage?have them simple, hearty, natural and brief." I am sorry there is an Orphan House here, or any where else. None could be managed any better than this. None I presume has ever been more successful. Yet children, as all men, were* "made to dwell together in families on the face of the earth,' and "J7< setteth the solitary in families"?so these little ones should not be herded and stalled, but should be brought up with other children at private homes, at the suggestion of natural sympathy?at the command of christian love. Or if necessary for the interests of the State, let legislation with the wisdom of a Moses, or with the sternness of a Draco, preserve them from the scarcely mitigated misfortune of spending their formative period under circumstances which furnish no natural objects for the exercise of those sensibilities and affections, which, if not opened ^and cherished, leave them in a false?because unnatural?position in the community into which they at last must come, and with which they must blend or break. Alas ! for the orphans ; when will christianized humanity grace our world, and redeem our race from the curse of cruel selfishness and self-satisfied ignorance of the primal law of our being and the inexhaustible blessedness of doing good ? The building on Calhoun, near King, is an ornament to our city, and no doubt is well cared for by all who are identified with its management. Its welfare enlists the almost sleepless solicitude of one of the finest specimens of an old Carolina gentleman that can be found from the Cape Fear to the Savannah. I mean the elegant and venerable, the genial and patriarchal DeSaussure. A christian Wwver and a man devoted to the cultivation of family joys, he brings sunshine wherever he comes, and many of the past and present generations will rise up and call him blest. If we must have Orphan houses, why they will be fortunate, as long as such a man can be had to act as Chairman of the Board of Commississioners, in whom such an assemblage of amiable and conservative virtues meet and shine with a lustre so steady, serene and joyous! The idea of November approach, but I have diacerned no particular commotion among the peonHHBMn pie. However, I am not conversant with the in- 1 side views of eleotions, and therefore, can't say < definitely how the public heart may be throbbing. 1 I see notices of wind meetings for the respective < candidates for the mayoralty. Nothing is ever 1 said in regard to conncilmen. It is certain i we will have a mayor, and in either case a very < clever gentleman will do the honors, and enjoy 1 the emoluments. Andrews has withdrawn.? i Garew and Macbeth are the contestants. Some ( half-awakened persons, running and rubbing their i eyes, are demanding that the candidates declare < themselves on the vital question involved in ne- i groes wearing veils and silks. The evils lie far- < ther back than outwardt adorning, which eaoh ] master as to slaves, and a sense of safety and 1 propriety as to free negroes, can and must control; < for the public enforcement or laws on aress, wouiu \ be as ridicalons and useless as the prohibiting as i to kissing on Sunday among the Pilgrim fathers. . J. W. K. i - ? i For the YorkvUle Enquirer. WHEN FIRST I SAW THEE. It was on a glad and joyous occasion; "At eventide, when twilight's dusky shades had passed, And deepening gloom their lengthening shadows cast" I A brilliant company were assembled. All Beemed pleased and cheerfnl. The heavy heart forgot its grief, the eyes feasted long npon beauty, the ear was regaled with the sweet swells of mosic that floated npon the air; and every word and look and song and smile, announced that Cnpid was eminently present, and was untiring in throwing his missiles in all directions. It was an inspiring scene?the goddess presided over the festivities with admirable grace, and swayed her sceptre with regal dignity. Silent and amused, I stood surveying the immense throng with perfeot composure. I saw the obsequious beau as he whispered Boft words of love into the ear of bis fair one, whose crimsoned cheek and love-lit eye and subdued cadences, told that she was a willing captive. Ah! thought I, how many blushing maidens and gallant beaux will retire from this scene, stung and restless from the effect of cupid's dart, while I, withal, escape, free and unfettered as the monarch of birds, who soars aloft, and bathes bis tireless wing in the blue deeps of heaven. But feeble and frail are the bulwarks and towers of philosophy, when virtue and beauty, and moral excellencies, are transformed into breathing images Koonmo and tangible impersonations of | invisible elements, whioh flash and rnsh upon the soul that is warm and impressible. Under each circumstances, stoicism itself, could not be insensible. Such was the combination of circumstances, and such the concurrence of events, which as in a moment, broke down the strongly fortified citadel, and caused those who had taken refuge there, to fly like straws before the tempest. Nor was the mystic spell brought on by the imposing array of splendor and magnifioence, which was calculated, to bewilder and stupefy the brains of many. Nor was it the result of the dazzling chandeliers, whose dancing shadows and silvery rays soften the sterner looks of man, and spread a milder radiance over the finer sex. At all this, I had gazed with the utmost coolness. But it was in the life-breathing form of an unknown personage, whom the fates, without my consent, had placed at my right hand. Never had we met befdfe?never had those musical tones saluted my ear till then?never had those varied intonations of voice greeted me, and fell, "Soft and 'gentle as morning dew distilled I" Never had unconscious glances and unintentional words so unnerved and paralyzed my energies.? I stood transfixed. Philosophy was gone ; caution no loDger kept sentry; discretion had deserted ; resolution faltered ; judgment was from home ; manly independence was bowed down.? In this unnerved and exposed condition, I remained for hours, jammed and wedged and pressed by the jostling crowd, whose motions were like the restless "Wave, behind which drives along the wave before." What could I do ? Flight was out of the question, and every look I gave, and every sly glance I stole, revealed the deep drawn lines of thought which marked her brow, and gave proof that she looked upon the fantastic swells of this beau monde, as unworthy, the pursuit of beings invested with immortal powers. Yet, her vivacity of life and exuberance of feeling, indicated a spirit nervously tempered, but held in due subordination to right reason, and regulated by sound philosophy. Bnt will I attempt a portrayal or tnose personal charms ? "No, forever nndiscribed, let those charms remain, And let her noble deeds that real worth proclaim." Bat why this mystic spell, is the problem yet unsolved. It was no new thing for me to gaze upon strange faces. I had often been attracted by symmetry of form, entranced by superior endowments, pleased with elegance of manner, but never had I been so enchained by a strange face before; never had I seen worth and high character enstamped in every feature, and traceable in every lineament of face. And but for my ability to rally all my mental forces, and the early dispersion of the assembly, I might have received an incurable wound from Cupid. Having, however, 1 gained the ascendancy, I went to my lodging exasperated at the insolence which Cupid had manifested, pouring ever and anon, a tirade of invectives upon my invisible tormentor. Get you gone, you little, mischievous, impertinent, meddlesome, contemptible neriad. How dare you intrude yourself, when all my mental forces are absent? On no occasion will your visitations be received, when they are not in attendance. With such reflections, I set out for the region of dreams. The morning dawned and found all my fugitive powers at hand. And yet, in my calmest moments, the question would come up, was not that creature the beau ideal which you have so often painted, and which ytftthoped would share your joys and soothe your sorrows? To this question I found no answer, and resolved then, that I would not settle it, till I had sought an interview with the strange one who had so mysteriously chained my attention. Time has rolled on?the grand march ofeventB has made many strides into the unexplored future. I find myself approaching a consecrated spot. Why this strange solicitude as to what is about to happen ? It is even so; I am about to - 4 *L-1 ?Ka nn fnrmfir nMflfiinn. meei mat perauua^o nuv v> ? threw such enchantment over my spirit. Will nature and providence, and all the train of mental forces sanction the deeds of Cupid on that eventful evening, and above all, will that embodiment of virtue set her signet to what has been done ? Our story abruptly stops?the future will tell. E8SE AMATURUS. Yobkvillb, Nov. 10, 1859. For the Yorkville Enquirer. FLOWERS. On the mantle-piece in my room there is a silver cup, a receptacle for flowers. When I return from a walk in the neighboring woods where I have been to hear my cathedral music, which the wind makes coming through the pines, pealing and ohaunting glorious anthems to the God of Nature, now wailing in low, wild, mournful notes as if a requiem were sung, and anou bursting forth in a grand triumphal peal of joy and praise; then is my vase decked with the simple flowers of the forest?modest, yet beautiful in their simplicity; and if flowers be the poetry of Earth, these would be sweet lyrical songs such as are the outpourings of the poet's heart when filled with happiness?it overflows in rivniets of tuneful measures. But when I have been leisurely lounging along the terraced walks of the garden, inhaling rich perfumes from gaily painted parterres, living pictures vhere every oolor in all its gradations of shade, from the lightest hue to the faintest tint, combines to pres- i :nt a glorious, gorgeous spectaele; when I have istened with gladness to the merry chirpings and ] jarolings of the song birds as the flitted from c 3ush to shrub and sang their hymns of praise; ? Fhen I have reclined on a bench in the Tine cot- ^ sred arbory, half awake and half dreaming, watch- ( bag the blue smoke wreaths as they ascended from ] my cigar and went curling and creeping and ^ twining through and around the overhanging leaves j ind flowers ; then does my cup become filled and i averflowed and hidden beneath a rich load of Ro- 1 jes and Lilies and Heliotropes and Anemones and j Coreopses and Cape Jessemines and the red Coral i plants, and white, drooping Snow Drops ; while 1 from the hot house is gleaned a wealth of beau- ! ty in wreaths of Camelias and Fuschias and Ger- j aniums, in the brilliant flowers of the hideous, hairy, wreathing, writhing, snake-like Cactus.? 1 And even now, although the heralding blasts of the Frost king have blown; and the trees are fast assuming their bright hued robes, which will too Boon be replaced by the russet garb in which they will dress themselves as mourners at the funeral rites of the beautiful Summer; and though the grass at early morn is lightly silvered ever, yet there are some flowers still left to adorn my room and bring back to me sweet momories of the Spring time. But bright and beautiful as are the sweet buds of Spring, and the full blown flowers of Summer, and these last, lingering, lovely roses which the Autumn winds have spared, and dear as they are to my soul, yet they are not half so sweet or dear to me as are these faded ones now spread out before me, around whose withered leaves and shriveled stems oling and cluster remembrances and associations as does the perfume of flowers hover around the vase in which they have been preserved. They bring back to me bright scenes of mirth and gaiety, when hearts beat warm and high, and flashing diamonds and beaming eyes reflected the rays of light from chandeliers gleaming with crystal and gold, and the voluptuous swell of musio filled the air as the dance went gaily on, and fairy footsteps "tinkled on the tufted floor," and the silvery sound of musical laughter rang through marble halls. And there are some here too, which carry me bock on the swift wings of memory to different scenes, but far more happy ones, when with some fair maiden by my side 1 wandered by the murmuring waters beneath the summer's moon which bathed the hills and valleys with a flood of soft silvery light, when the mockbird lightly warbling his lay of love was answered by the lone note of the whip-poor-will whose plaintive song was heard from afar off. I pick up one?a withered rosebud?which once was whito and beautiful but not more purely white than the fair breast on which it had reposed, and as I gaze upuu 10} IUCIC V/UUICO uvwto IUV ao iU a uiagiy iui* ror, the form of one whom I have loved. I see her in her white mist-like robe of finely woven lace, as fair and pare as is one of the white robed throng of angels, and I remember how as she hang upon my arm, or with me glided through the mazes of the danoe, I drank in deep draughts of love, and painted for myself bright pictures with glowing tints from Hope's palette, and saw visions of future happiness, golden and rose-colored visions of honor and glory. But alas, alas, the visions have one by one passed away, and even as the flowers which she gave me have withered, so have all the bright colors of Hope's pictures faded away. And here is one, a Lady-Slipper, fit emblem of the capricious little Beauty who gave it, telling me, with an arch look, never to say that 1 had not received "the slipper." She is a great friend of mine yet; but a great little flirt she is for all that, and many is the youth who has carefully spread his nets to entrap her, but found that she always evaded the snares and gave him the slip-ah! Now I spy a geranium petal still retaining some of the magnificent dyes which its youth possessed. It was once a part of a wreath which crowned the locks of my Italian Beauty. As we have seen the sunlight reflected from some white rock beneath the dark waters, such was the soul-light which gleamed in those lustrous eyes half-veiled beneath drooping, dark fringed eye lids. Her olive tinted cheeks had been kissed by the sunbeams, the soft loving beams of a southern sun, and still blushed with consciousness of the kisses, but not with shame or fear, for her soul was as pure as when first it left its heavenly home to come and fill a mortal's form. Opals and Diamonds and Amethysts adorned her, and she might have had a Ruby too, bnt alas she knew it not, and there was nobody to tell her. You know of coarse, the Ruby couldn't. But here is one, more fresher than the rest, and it is dearer too, for one oalm evening on the mountain's top when stars were just beginning to gem the clear sky, she a very flower herself, upon whose cheek "blooms a bed of Lilies whilst in their midst a rose is setshe whose whole life has been a beautiful exemplification of Faith, Hope and Charity; she who has passed through the fiery ordeals of sorrow and come forth radiant as refined gold; she gave it to mo as a memento, to be returned when I saw one whom I might love better. I haven't returned it yet. And I keep it near me as a talisman pr amulet, to ward off Jangers, and keep me and guard me amid temptations. But the night is waning, and the stars are fading before the Eastern light, so I must close by asking you : what bird most resembles a flower? and by answering, A Crow-cuss. And now having asked and answered this momentious question, with a modest consciousness of my own merits I am like a peony, blushingly, but unlike a peony, unfadingly, YOUR RUBY. Sentence of Capt. Brown and Conviction of Coppee. Chablestown, Va., November 2. Messrs. Russell and Sennet, from Boston, reached here to-day, to act as counsel for the prisoners. Capt. Cook wos brought before the Magistrate's Court to-day, but waived an examination and was committed for trial. Coppee's trial was resumed, but no witnesses were called for the defence. Mr. Harding opened for the Commonwealth, and Messrs. Hoyt and Griswold followed for the defendant, when Mr. Hunter closed for the prosecution. The speeches of all were marked by ability. Mr. Griswold asked for several instructions to the jury, which were all granted by the Court, when the jury retired. Capt. Brown was then brought in, and the Court House was immediately thronged. The Court gave its decision on the motion for an arrest of judgment, overruling the objection made. In regard to the objection that treason cannot be committed against the State, the CouYt ruled that wherever allegiance is due treason may be committed. Most of the States have passed laws against treason. The objection as to the form of the verdict rendered, the Court also regarded as : iuguuiwcuv. The Clerk now asked the prisoner if he had anything to say why sentence should not be pronounced against him. Brown stood up and, in a dear, distinct voice, said. "I have, may it please the Court, a few words to say. In the first place, I deny everything but what I have all along admitted, of a design on my part to free slaves. I intended certainly to have made a clear thing of that matter, as I did last winter when I went into Missouri and there took slaves without the snapping of a gun on either side, moved them through the country, and finally left them in Canada. I designed to have done the same thing again, on a larger scale. That was all I intended. I never did intend murder, or treason, or the destruction of property, or to incite slaves to rebellion, or to make insurrection. "I have another objection, and that is, it is unjust that I should suffer such a penalty. Had I interferred in the manner which I admit, and which 1 admit has been fairly proved, (for I admire the truthfulness and candor of the greater jortion of the witnesses who testified in this ease) ?had I so interfered in behalf of the rich and powerful?the intelligent?the so-called great, >r in behalf of any of their friends, either father >r mother, brother or sister, wife or children, or iny of that class, and suffered and sacrificed what i hare in this interference, it would bare been all ight, and every man in this Court would hare leemed it an act worthy of regard rather than >unishment. "This Court acknowledges, too, as I suppose, :he validity of the law of God. I see a book Kissed here which I suppose to be the Bible, or it least a New Testament. That teaches me that ill things 'whatsoever I would men should do to me I should do even so to them.' It teaches me, further, to 'remember them that are in bonds as " bonded with them.' I endeavored to-act up to these instructions. I say I am yet too young to understand that God is any respecter of persons. 1 believe that to have interfered as I have done in behalf of His despised poor, was no wrong, but right. Now, if it is deemed necessary that I should forfeit my life for the furtherance of the ends of tostice. and mintrle mv blood farther with the blood of my children, end with ihe blood of the millions in this slave country, whose rights are disregarded by wicked, cruel and onjnst eh* actments, I submit So let it be done. "Let me say one word further; I feel entirely satisfied with the treatment I have received on my trial. Considering all the circumstances, it has been more generous than I cxpeoted, but I feel no consciousness of guilt. I have stated from the first what was my intentions, and what was not. I never had any design against the life of any person, or any disposition to commit treason or excite the slaves to rebel or make any general in* correction. I never encouraged any man to do so, bat always discouraged any idea of the kind. Let me say also in regard to the statements made by some of those connected with me, I fear it has been stated by some of them that I have induced them to join me. But the contrary is true; 1 do not say this to injure them, but as regretting their weakness. There is not one of them but joined me of his own accord, and the greater part at their own expense. A number of them I never saw and never had a word of conversation with till the day they came to me, and that was for the purpose I have stated. Now I have done." While Mr. Brown was speaking, perfect qaiet prevailed. When he had finished, the Conrt proceeded to pronounce sentence of death. 1? ? -i - ovum jHouuiiusrjr niuivu, in wuicn uu Judge said that no reasonable doubt could exist as to the prisoner's guilt, the Court sentenoed him "to be bung iu public, on Friday, the 2d of Pa* cember." Brown received the sentence with composure, and the only demonstration made was a clapping of hands by a man in the crowd, who is not a. resident of Jefferson county. This indecorum was promptly suppressed and much regret was ex* pressed by citizens at its occurrence. Chablistowx, Vs., November8. Brown's counsel will carry his case up to the Court of Appeals, on a bill of exceptions. Mtktsbag (prang's |$ail. agora Colombia Market. novxmbm 9. The sales of cotton yesterday amounted to 400 bales?extremes 7J@10 70 100. Charleston Market* Charleston, November 7. There was a good demand for cotton to-day, and fully 1,900 bales changed hands. Formor prices were well sustained, viz : 9?ll|c. Charlotte Market. November 8. Cotton.?The foreign news gives our market an advancing tendency?we quote 10@10 20 foY strictly Good Mid.?Charlotte Whig. K?w York Market. November 7. The cotton market is buoyant, and middling uplands quoted at ll?o. Sales to-day of 4,500 bales, iuotuded in which were 2,500 iu transit; middling Orleans 11 |c. Flour is firm; salesof 17,000 barrels ; Southern $5.50 @ $5.65 Wheat is firm; sales of 42,000 bushels; white $1.40? $1.50. Corn is declining; sales of 9,500 bushels; yellow 98@99c. Lom of a Steamer. Mostbkal, November 7. The Liverpool Post of the 27th ultimo, gives a rumor of the loss of the steamer Royal Charter, from Australia, with 400 lives and half a million sterling in specie. The State Fair. Yesterday was the opening day of the fourth annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society.? Our columns are so filled with the list of entries that we can say but little concerning it. The various departments are well filled. The horse exhibition is decidedly the best that has ever been bad. The department of fancy work is not so well filled as on former occasions, but the quality does equal credit to the tasto and clever execution of the ladies. The crowd in the city ia almost suffocating. The trains on all the roads came in crowded, and we have no doubt that the number of visitors on the gronnd to-morrow will be immense.?Carolinian, 9th. Colombia Market. Novbmbsb 7. Cotton.?The sales of oottoa for the week na mount to 1,668 bales, closing at prices showing a slight advance on last week's quotations. We quote extremes 7(5^10 81-100. Flour.?The article of flour 1b scarce, and consequently prices have slightly advanced since our last. We quote $2.87}@$8.26 per sack of 98 lbs. Extra family a shade higher. Corn.?None in market, and wonld bring from $1.10@$1.20 per busbel, according to quality. OaU.?Scarce, at 70@76c. Feat.?The market is well supplied, prices therefore have declined. We quote 76@80c. per bushel. Bacon?Country bog round, none in market; sides 11$@12? ; shoulders 9@9}; hams 13@16$. CONSIGNEES FEB ZING'S MOUNTAIN B. BOAD From the 3d to the 8th of November, 1859. Carrol, Clark & Co., J. 8. Moore & 8ons, J. D. Muller, Joseph Herodon, Meacbam A Wheeler, G. B. Ratchford, Win. Cnrtis, B. T. Wheeler, J. U. Zurcher, H. W. Merril, Dickson A Webb, J. A. Mull, W. D. A J. C. Miller, W. P. McFadden, A. Coward, Daniel O'Leary, H. P. Adickes, James Miller, Crayton A Eaves, J. A. Carpenter, H. W. A E. H. Fullenwider, Cadet Evuds, Cadet Eicbeiberger, J. Doby Williams, H. Sberer, Mrs. E. Reid, W. 8. Chambers, Allison A Bratton, J. D. P. Cnrrence, H. Summit, J. C. Paine, 8. Sadler and M. M. Montgomery. Special Notices. RAIL-ROAD NOTICE. Hereafter, no Goods will be delivered at the King's Mountain Railroad Depot, until the freight charges are paid. Persons out of town, having Goods in the Depot, most always send a written order. 8. B. MEACHAM, Agent. Nov 10 46 tf Janitors of Public Institutions, Hotel keepers, Bankers, Merohants, Wharfingers, Warehousemen, Captains of Ships and Steamboats, Storekeepers, Housekeepers, and others should procure Meyer's Miraculous Vermin Destroyer, it never fails! Washington City, D. C., June 7, 1859. Sir:?Tour son has applied your "Vermin Destroyer" in the President's House, and from the report made to me by the Watchmen and others about the establishment, I have every reason to believe that the Rats have left the premises. Very respectfully, JOHN B. BLACK, Commissioner of Public Buildings. Prepared and sold by A. B. & D. 8ANDS, Druggists, 100 Fulton Street, New York. Sold also by ALLISON & BRATTON, Yorkrille, S. C. Sold also by Druggists generally. Even those who are in the enjoyment of perfect health frequently hare need to haTe recourse to tonics as preventives of disease. We are never too well armored against the assaults of "the ills that flesh is heir to." Such an invigorator they may find in HOSTETTER'S BITTERS?a medicine that cannot be taken regularly without giving vitality and elasticity to the system. At this season, particularly, the strongest man is not proof against the malaria, in certain sections of the country. In all cases of fever and ague, the Bittebs is more potent than any amount,of quinine, while the most dangerous cases of billions fever yield to its wonderful properties. Those who have tried the medicine will never use another, for any of the ailments whioh