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|Ium0r<ittS ffpartBwat. THE ABSURDITY OF IT. It is all very well for the poets to tell, By way of their sons adorning, Of milkmaids who rouse to manipulate cows ' At five o'clock in the morning; And of moony young mowers who buudle out-doors? The charms of their straw-beds scorning? i Before break of day, to make love and hay, At five o'clock in the morning. But, between me and you, it is all untrue? Believe not a word they utter ; To nomilkmaidsalive does the finger of five Bring beaux?or even bring butter. The poor sleepy cows, if told to arouse, Would do so, perhaps, in a horning; But the sweet country girls, would they show their curls At five o'clock in the morning? It mav not be wrong for the man in the song? Or the moon?if anxious to settle, To kneel in wet grass, and pop; but alas ! What if he popped on a nettle ; For how could he see what was under his knee. If, in spite of my friendly warning, He went out of bed and his house and his head, At five o'clock in the morning? It is all very well such stories to tell, But it l were a maid, all-roriormng, And a lover should drop in the clover, to pop At five o'clock in the morning, If I liked him, you see, I'd say, "Please call at three If not, I'd turn on him with scorning ; "Don't come here, you fiat, with conundrums like that, At five o'clock in the morning!" ? ? Stunning a Lawyer.?A French lawyer, who has figured with some distinction in the National Assemblies of the Republic, has given a description of his debut in the following terms: I was young and unsuspecting when I pleaded my first cause. It was that of a peasant charged with stealing a watch. The papers in the case, the insufficiency of the evidence, and, above all, the air of the accused? which was that of a good man?had convinced me of the innocence of my client. I pleaded with all the warmth of soul which could be inspired by this strong faith, and gained an acquittal. Once free, he cast his arras around me. "O, monsieur," he said, "you spoke well. My children shall be taught to bless you. There is one more service which you should do for me." "What is itr "Dig up the watch for me." "Dig up the watch for you?" "Certainly. You understand that they will keen their eves on me. while vou, in your " I ^ t 't m r promenade, can dig it up with your little caue, and return it to me." "Miserable wretch ! Then, of course, you are guilty ?" "What! didn't you know it? If I hadn't been guilty, I should have dispensed with a lawyer, and been my own advocate." "Old Bozer."?Old Bozer is a mean father. When one of his boys asks him for a pair of skates, he inquires: "My son, would you lay your life down for me?" "Yes, father, I would," is the reply. "Then you can't have the skates; for to die for me would be wicked and uncalled for," says the father. Then when the other boy asks for a sled, the father inquires : "My son, would you die for me?' "No, sir," promptly replies the boy. "You wouldn't, eh? Well, a boy who wouldn't die for bis father doesn't deserve a sled, and you won't get one." Aud by working it that way Old Bozer keeps the whole family on the edge of ragged despair. An Unhappy Mother.?A milliner's apprentice went to visit her mother in the country, the other Sunday, and when that worthy matron beheld her child, she exclaimed, "Isabel Marie Stephens, what on airth do you ,mean by coming out in broad daylight with ?? ~ ?nrv in o noon Ko. your gown au kujuujwuacu u^ m ? w hind ye, and all bound up in that way in front of ye ? And hain't ye got no stockings all of one color, that ye have to wear them zebra-colored things? Thought ye was going to be a milliner. Sh'd think yo'd married a barber, and was playing up sign-board for him. Did I ever think one of my girls would come to this ?" A Slow Train.?On a Kentucky rapid transit line, recently, a passenger stopped the brakeman as he was goiug through, and asked, "How fast does this train go? A mile an hour?" "It goes fast enough to suit us. If you don't like the rate of speed get out and walk," was the rejoinder. "I would," replied the disgusted passenger, settling back in the corner of his seat, "but my friends won't come for me until the train gets in, and I don't want to be waiting around the depot for two or three hours." The brakeman passed on. His Brother Ben.?A youth was rushing around the corner saying, "All I want in this world is to lay my hands on him !" He presently came upon a boy weighing about ten pounds more than himself, and rushing at him he exclaimed, "Did you lick my brother Ben?" "Yes, I did," said the boy, dropping his bundle and spitting on his hands. "Well," continued the other lad, backing slowly away, "he needs a licking nmn n week to teach him to be civil." Stif The other day a Vicksburg wife went into the country to visit, without saying any thing to or leaving word for her husband. He was uneasy on returning home, and made inquiries among the neighbors. "Gone?missing 1" exclaimed one woman ; "why, I should think you'd be uneasy about her." "I am," he replied, wearing a sorrowful look, "for some one has got to split the wood to get breakfast with." JfcaF* "What is the matter, sir ?" said a surgeon to his patient. "Well, I have eaten some oysters, and I suppose they have disagreed with me." "Have you eaten any thing else ?" "Well, no?why, yes, I did ton; that is,I took for my tea a mince-pie, four bottles of ale and two glasses of gin, and I have eaten the oysters siuce, and I really believe the oysters were not good for me." As a colored "gemmen" was breasting the storm, with a new umbrella over his head, he was halted by a friend and brother, who asked, "Is dat your umbrella ?" "Yes, sah? cost me 82," was the prompt reply. "Mr. Savage," said the other, very solemnly, "when a man will buy a $2 umbrella to keep the wet oflTn a fifty cent suit ob close, what's de use to talk about economy ?" Hsff" "I know that my little boy is bad," said a loving mother, "and I know that he may be breaking somebody's windows or something right now ; but isn't it far better for him to be out in the fresh air than to be stuck here " - ? ? . /* !! ? a_ _ in the bouse, where he mignt De iainng mio a tub of hot water or permanently injuring himself some way ? Seems to me it is." An Onondaga minister, who preaches to ; an agricultural community, finds it difficult to collect his pay. One farmer said at the end of the year, "I have subscribed forty dollars for preaching; I will give you a cow, and call it square. She's a blamed poor cow, just like your preaching." The parson drove home the cow. figy "Selling out at cost!" was the announcement which met the shopper's eye. "At' whose cost?" she modestly asked of the pro- j prietor. "At the buyer's, madam," he whis- j pered, and politely bowed her out. a??r A Western critic objects to female barbers "on account of the disastrous shave which Mrs. Sampson gave her husband." It's very mean to keep raking up those little bits of unpleasantness. WaT "What can I do to make you love me' more?" asked a youth of his girl the other , evening. "Buy me a ring, stop eating onions, and throw your shoulders back when you walk," was the immediate reply. ?fafling f trite jfotbteih. " . ? ' v i s f / t ? i t \ * ? CONDUCTED BY REV. ROBERT LATHAN. ' - . [Original.] THE BIBLE AS A SCHOOL BOOK. The school house is the feeder of the church. The school-teacher and the preacher work in the same field. The former breaks up the fallow ground and the latter cultivates the growing crop3. No schools, indicates no churches, no morality, no religion, no civilization. There are no other two classes of men which do so much for the morality, for the religion, for the social status of man fi-kr tVio orfa nnr] aoipnops. for the com ' merce and agriculture of the world, as the ministers of the gospel and the teachers of what, in contempt, are called "old field schools." The man who teaches school for an ordinary life time, and discharges his duty, in every respect, properly, does, during that life-time, an amount of good which it is impossible to estimate. His name may not be known beyond his immediate neighborhood, but his influence is world-wide. He has molded the sentiments of a multitude of little boys and little girls, who will make good fathers and good mothers, good citizens and good Christians. He has laid the foundation of civil and religious liberty deep and strong. He has infused into the minds of those children, under his care, the essence of all law. He has taught them to obey God and respect the rights of their fellow men. Now it is clear that a school book is an important thing. It may, with at least some propriety, be regarded as an implement with which the school teachers develop the intellectual and moral faculties of youth.' Like the tools with which the husbandman cultivates the soil, if they are good, he can do good work; otherwise, he cannot. The characteristics of a good school book are these. It should interest and instruct the intellect aud purify and elevate the sensibilities. We do not say that these are all the characteristics of a good school book ; but all may be, in general terras, summed up under these heads. Now we make this solemn declaration, that there is no book in the world that is as eminently fitted for the purpose of a school book, as the Bible. Of course we do not claim for the Bible that it is the best book out of which to learn the art of calculating. There are some things of-which the-'Bible does not treat. When we say school book, we mean a book by the use of which children and youth may be taught to read and think, and feel properly." In the first place, the Bible is, beyond controversy, the most interesting book in the world. Its history is intensely interesting. The compilers of school books, aware of this fact, have made large extracts from it. Every unprejudiced mmd loves to read the Bible. Its historical narratives are more thrilling than the works of the most accomplished novel writer. The style of the Bible, although it may be said to .be antiquated, is still charming. There is something in the Hebrew idiom which remains visible in every translation that is made, which renders the Bible something more than merely interesting. It is fascinatiner. it is enamoring. The bold figures, the graphic descriptions, the childlike simplicity, the tender pathos and the awful grandeur of the style of the Bible, makesit the most interesting book to children and youth in the world. They read it over and over and become more interested the oftener they read it. It is not only interesting, but it is instrnctive in a sense and to a degree that no other book is or can be. On its sacred pages are recorded the early history of the human race. It treats of the creation and fall of man. It speaks of the beauty of the. wprld .before man sinned. It instruct* us in 4hings concerning the existence and nature of devils and men, of God and angels. The past, the present and the future, are all unveiled and spread before our eyes. It tells us facts that none but God can reveal. It instructs us in law; giving us a code which is absolutely perfect in every particular. In it we learn all the duties-we owe.to God and ;m?n. It instructs us i i chiugs respecting the soul, and in things respecting the body; in things pertaining to ourselves, to our fellow'men and to our God. In one word, it teaches all things that, as immortal beings, are worth knowing, on/1 f>rmr>p?la nothing that we outrht to know. o ?o Again, the Bible possesses a purifying and strengthening power. Every sentiment of the Bible is as pure as the rays which dart from the sun. It is pure and holy as God. As fire cleanses the gold of the dross, so the Bible cleanses the heart of low and mean thoughts. It begets within us high and holy sentiments. It influences us to break off our sins by righteousness, aud our iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. It purges our hearts of what is vile and vicious, and begets within us what is pure and chaste and holy. The strengthening power of the Bible should not be overlooked. There was a time in the world's history when in many houses there was but one book, and that book was the Bible. Those were the days when there giants in the world. Men of prodigious intellects. It is a fact, attested by all history, that those persons who read and study the Bible apj>ear like mental and moral prodigies when compared with those who, however, learned in. other books, are ignorant of the Bible. ' f ? Since the Bible is pre-eminently fitted for all the purposes of a school book, why is it not more generally adopted r The lault lies at the door of parents and teachers. However moral may be the tone of any of our school books, all that moral tone, is borrowed from the Bible. We are fully convinced that we would have more learned men and far more moral men, if nine-tenths of the school readers were thrown into the fire and the Bible universally introduced into our schojpls. Many of our school readers are sectional In spirit, and were gotten up for no other purpose but to make money, and at the same time advance the interests of some political party. The Bible is not sectional. Its moral and political platform is broad enough and strong enough to contain and bear up, with perfect safety, the liberty and morals of all the inhabitants of the whole world. It is the Bible that gives power to the pulpit, and it is capable of being made a power for great good in the school house. ? ^ ? a [Original.] STRONG POWER. There is evidence of almighty power in the creation and preservation of the world. Who, but an omnipotent God, could make and keep in existence the world ? Who, but an omnipotent God, could guide and govern all j.L * ~ 0 \Ta?a in Ka nnJiTQroo 1 rncnAnan I II 13 Lilt? UUITVIOUI ?VO|/VII9V> Great as is the work of creation and providence, the salvation of a sinner is far greater. If we may be permitted to use such an expression, the most difficult thing God ever undertook was to save ruined man. It took the death of the Son of God to redeem him, and no other being but the Holy Ghost can regenerate a soul dead in tresspasses and sins. Angels gaze with amazement at their stupendous work. Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean?; God alone. This we never could have known, did God not quicken the soul dead in tresspass and sin. Who can save the guilty ? God alone. This precious truth would have been concealed from all intelligent beings, had not God. given his son to die the jns? for the unjust. What can change a heart filled with all wickedness, with hatred, envy and malice, into a heart filled with love and gratitude? God, through the atonement of his son, can do this. What demonstration of power! - i .. t Written for the Yorkville Enquirer. t THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN I i BY REV. ROBERT LATHAN. 8 . 1 "O, heaven!" they said, "Our bleeding country save! y In there no hand on high to shield the brnve? What though destruction sweep these lovely plains T I Rise fellow men ! Our country- yet remains; 1 By that dread name we wave the avrord on high, J And swear for her to live; for her to die." j Campbell's Pleasure or Hope. j The year seventeen hundred an! eighty j was the darkest period in the Revolutionary c struggle. J?rom tne mountains to me seaboard, a gloom rested upon the whole country. t For five years the colonies, against fearful j. odds, had been battling -for freetlotai; The r country was overrun, its treasury was empty, 'j and its soldiers were hungry and naked. r From the hills of Massachusetts to the sa \ vannas of Georgia, a darkness that could j be both seen and felt, enveloped the land. This was especially the case in South Caroli- ^ na and Georgia. From the repulse of Sir Peter Parker, on the 28th of June, 1776, until r the autumn of 1779, South Carolina, although g in open and determined rebellion against the J: mother country, enjoyed comparative peace. a Supplies of arms and munitions of war, to- j gether with food and clothing for the artny, f were landed by different nations of Europe, at Charleston. From this point, these things, v together with rice and - Otter products of the j fields of South Carolina, were transported,- by wagon trains, as far North as New Jersey. v During this period, South Carolina grew and c flourished, notwithstanding the existence of v war.": * '* '* . / * i ?' 1 ' '-.I !<. ^ In the autumn of 1778, the scene began .Co d change. Col. Campbell was sent from .New f; York, by Sir Henry Clinton, to reduce Sa- ,] vanuah, tli'e capital of Georgia. On the 29th '] of December, General Howe was forced Jto v capitulate. Georgia fell into the hands of s the enemy, yid South Carolina now became ?s a border State, exposed to the active iuiU- 1 tary operations of the enemy. A bloody ,j struggle was made near a year afterward for e the recovery of Savannah, but it proved un- f; successful. It soon became evident that the j British were determined to capture Charles- j< ton. Provost, in May, 1779, had attempted y to take the city hy siege, but his plans were c frustrated by the adroitness of Governor Rut- [j ledge and the military prowess of General v Moultrie. 0 Ou the .26th of December; 1779f Sir Henry t Clinton, with the larger part of his army, d sailed from New York for the South.' In ii January of the following year, he lauded on f the coast of Georgia. He had but one object t -.?.J *?nn iliA />Ml?akmn aA pq. lO View, mill uiai nao biic ii usiuiig ui, tuu iv bellion in all the Southern 6oK>nie&; His f purpose was to begin at the southern extrem- ii ity and go northward, leaving the country in 1 his rear in complete and absolute, if not wil- n ling, submission to the British government, h The first thing to be done to effect his pur- t pose, was the reduction of Charleston. Ou s< the 10th of February, he set out from Savan- d nah to accomplish the cherished purpose of f< his heart He was successful. Whether all was done that could have been done to save q the city, of not, we will not here inquire. v Perhaps it would have been wise, under the v existing circumstances, not to have attempted ^ its defense.; The attempt, however, was made, t Sir Henry Clinton commenced and carried on c the siege with as much respect to the rules of t military Bciehce, as ?f - he had been * conduct- v ih'g the siege of an old walled town. Retfo- v ced almost to starvation, and illy provided f for every Way to stand a siege, the defenders g of the city, after a close siege of nearly <; eight weeks, capitulated on the 12th of May, t 1780. The terms of the surrender were t hard, and the conduct of the British com- a mander afterward was calculated to cast a a gloom over, the patriots. The .civil govern- e ment of Britain was established in the city, and plans were laid for establishing it over j the whole State. Everything was done that c could be done, to encourage the tories and c lovalists and dishearten the patriots. p * c Early in June, Clinton and the fleet sailed v for New York, leaving Lord Cornwallis to complete the establishing of civil government n in the State. He commenced his march d northward. Parties were sent out in all di- c rections to disperse the patriots and gather up c the tories and loyalists with which to swell y his ranks. This was not enough. He deter- j mined to force those who, from the results of ( war, were resting quietly, to take up arms t against their friends and against the cause t which they loved. Lord Cornwallis soon f found that the country still remained, and ( there were many who had sworn for it to live a and for it to die. I In the State, at this time, there was not a c regularly organized army. There were small i parlies of men, in almost every section of the t State, who disputed every inch of ground with i Cornwallis. Still he pushed on. Tories and I loyalists flocked to his standard, and many v who, heretofore, had been regarded as good v NVhigs, sought British protection. The country was full of tories and British. Property f was destroyed, old men and children were t abused and cursed, and women -insulted, c Many, in despondency, gave up the cause as c i i? r\-1 ;A__ _xv? 1 ix.. x*?ll v nopeiess. v>uiamuy unci uuiunntv icu upmi the afflicted country. On the 16th of August, ? General Gates, the hero of Saratoga, was de- t feated and his array routed near Camden. ? Two days after, the brave Sumter was surprised at Fishing Creek, by Tarleton, and his t command scattered. a Such was the general condition of things ^ in this State and in Georgia, that many brave e men had hid themselves beyond the moun- c tains, that, like Alfred of old, they might c emerge from these mountain fastnesses and 1 rout the invadiug foe. These voluntary ex- r iles received a welcome from the patriots of e NVaiaugaand Nollichucky. There they met a Isaac Shelby and John Sevier. Amongst those refugees was Colonel Clarke, of Geor- s gia, with about one hundred of his overpow- t ered, but not subdued men. These refugees s told the tale of sufferings which they had r seen in' the States of Georgia and South Car- c olina. Their story aroused the patriotism a and stirred- the spirits pf the hardy pioneers f of the forest. " r After the defeat of Gates at Camden, Cora- c wallis, as had been done by his predecessor, a Clinton, proceeded at once to establish a civil e government in the upper section of the State. 1 Tarleton and Ferguson were ordered to scour fc the State. The object was to beat up the I n tories and loyalists and disperse the Whigs. | s Ferguson had been in the Ninetv-Six District j t for some time, and portions of his command s had been, on several occasions, badly cut up g by the Whigs. Patrick Ferguson was a Ma- J jor in the British array, and a Brigadier Gen- u eral of the Royal Militia of South Carolina, r The second officer in his command was Cap- t tain DePeyster, a loyalist. The Whig colo- t uels, McDowell, Sevier, Shelby, Williams and i Clarke, were known to frequent this region of j t the State. The fact that parties of Fergu-1 u son's men had, at Musgrove's Mill, at Cedar ! e Spring, and other places, been attacked and 1 o routed by the bold partisans, greatly incensed i t< the British officer. Meetings of the tories ! f< and loyalists were held throughout the Nine- j a ty-Six District. Those who claimed to be j c tories or loyalists, were threatened with se-1 n ? ? --h IP Llm Jlrl *ia4 tnlr/v 11 rt n tuna I 1! vere punistuueui u uiey uiu nut taivc up mmo ; u and assist his Majesty's troops in putting n down the rebellion. Ferguson now found! n that the rebellion, which Clinton and his sue-; n cessor, Coruwallis, thought was crushed out, C was stalking over the land like a giant, i Whigs, tories and loyalists, discovered that i tl each party was in earnest, and a desperate n | effort must be made, or all would be lost n On the 18th of August?the day on which : 1 I Sumter was surprised by Tarleton at Fishing b Creek?Col. McDowell was encamped at n Smith's Ford on Broad river. He had learn- J C ed that a party of tories, near five hundred in i f< number, were encamped at Musgrove's mill,! tl on the south side of Enoree river. Colonels | n Williams, Shelby and Clarke, were detached tl for the purpose of surprising them. It was a I a langerous undertaking, for Ferguson was en:amped, with his whole force, midway beween McDowell and the tories. At sun set, he party set out, and by taking a right hand oaa, passed Ferguson's camp in safety. The ories were commanded by Col. Innis and llajorFrazer. Shelby, Williams and Clarke, irrived at the tory camp just at day-light, rhe attack was made, and although the tories iad been reinforced by six hundred regulars mder Innis, a complete victory was gained, flushed with victory, the conquerors deteruined to make an attack upon Ninety-Six. rust at this moment a courier arrived, bringng the sad news that General Gates had been lefeated on the 16th at Camden. They were irged by McDowell to rqake no delay, lest hev should be cantured hv Fereuson. Thev iadf more than two hundred prisoners. The nen were tired, and so were their horses. The prisoners were divided out amongst the nen, giving every three men two prisoners, ^.fter they were completely out of the reach of Ferguson, Shelby went jiorae, leaving Clarke md Williams in charge of the prisoners. They were taken to Hillsborough, North Carilina. Governor Rutledge, of South Carolita, who, at this time, was in Hillsborough, eeing Williams in charge of so many prisolers and supposing that he was the principal ctor in the affair, immediately gave him a brigadier General's commission as a reward or his brave and heroic exploit. McDowell, so soon as he heard that Gates pas defeated, brol^e, ijp; his camp Sipjth's hrd and set out; for the mountains. Hjs ommand was scattered. Some of his men rent home, whilst others accompanied their ommauder beyond the mountains. Ferguson ?as left in full possession of the field. The Vhigs were plundered of their property and Iriven from their homes. Many of them were Dreed to hide out in unfrequented spots, whilst ot a few were caught and cruelly murdered, he brave but cruel British officer pushed his ,ay as far as Gilbert Town, near tne present ite of Rutherfordton, in North Carolina, louth Carolina was now under the paw of the British lion. Some crouched and begged for norfnfo . Knt tlioro wopp ii fpw nnlilp unirifa nough to save the country?who had sworn ar their country to live, and for her to die. ^erguson was not ignorant of this fact. He new the history of those men who were beond the mountains. He knew that their anestors, for more than two hundred years, had een fighting for liberty, aud he saw that the dlds of America had strengthened the love f liberty in their children. He knew that hey were Scotch-Irish and Huguenots, by escent. He knew that they could be crushed nto the earth, that they could be torn limb rom limb, that they could be buried beneath he earth ; but he feared their very dust. ' He had his spies in the mountain country, and rom them he had learned what was going on n the valleys of Nollichucky and Watauga, 'hese spies often brought him the startling ews that their fellows were caught and anged, while others were tarred and suffered D return to their champion leader. Ferguon raged. He cursed the rebels for their aring, aud he cursed the tories and loyalists ar their want of courage. Whilst Colonel Ferguson lay at Gilbert "own, he paroled Samuel Phillips, a patriot, /hom he held as a prisoner, and sent him rith a threatening message to the back mmmain mem . The purport of this message was, hat if these patriots in Watauga ana Nollihucky did not lay down their arms and reurn to obedience to the King of England, he /ould come over the mountain and hang the phole of them. This was not a mere boast, ie contemplated doing what he said. Fer;uson was no idle boaster. No sooner had iamuel Phillips delivered his message, than he horrors of past generations loomed up efore the eyes of the patriots of Watauga ,nd Nolliehucky. The blood of John Sevier md Isaac Shelby was stirred. Sevier was loquent under the impulse of a holy resentueut, and the brow of Shelby was knit with ndignation and his whole countenance indiatea stern defiance. These noble men at ince concluded that they would thwart Ferguson in his bloody purposes, and if there tas auy hangings Jbe done they would doit. The plan for raising a sufficient number of nen to accomplish their purpose was soon levised. To Sevier was assigned the duty of ommunicating with McDowell and the other ifficers who were then in voluntary exile be'ond the mountains. Shelby assumed as his >art of the work the writing of a letterto Jol. William Campbell, of Washington qouny, Virginia. The letter was written.' The hreat of Ferguson was stated, and the plan or his destruction revealed, in this letter Campbell was earnestly requested to cooperate. This letter was placed in the hands of doses Shelby, a brother of Isaac, and duly lelivered. Col. Campbell declined to render lis assistance, stating that his intentions were o assist in preventing Cornwallis from reading Virginia. This message was returned by iloses Shelby. Colonel Shelby immediately vrote another letter to Colonel Campbell, in vhich he urged him, more strongly, to lend lis assistance. Although Campbell was as irm and unyielding as the mountains, still ie was not blind to reason or deaf to the calls if duty. He sent Shfelby word that he would :ome and bring his whole command. This ras more than was expected. The place of ;eneral rendesvouz was Sycamore Shoals on he Watauga; the time the twenty-fifth of September. At the appointed time", the entire inhabi ants of the back mountain region assembled it Sycamore Shoals, and Campbell, with his Virginians, was there.1 Every body was in arnest. There were no gay uniforms; iJo :ostly plumes ; no long trains of baggage wagms; no ambulances; no surgeon ; no chapain. Officers and men were clad in' suits pn^e by their wives, mothers and sisters, and acli man intended for the expedition was irmed with a faithful Deckhard rifle. All assembled ; but all dare not leave the ettlement. The Cherokee Indians were on he borders watching an opportunity to defend with the-'torch mid tomahawk upon the leighborhood. On the morning of the 20th if September, preparations were made for the idvauce. To victory or to death, was the eeling of every breast. They were rough nen externally, but they had brave and tenler hearts. Charles McDowell moved unongst the multitude with all the grace and ase of nobility. John Sevier was full of im>ulse and an energy which never tired. Isaac Shelby had little to say. His knit brow neaut speedy action. William Campbell Vi/Miroft Kw hie cforn rlinrnitv that he WftS hom o be free. The officers proposed, before they et out, that the whole company be called toother and the divine blessing be asked. A rayer, solemn and appropriate, being offered ip, the party designed for the expedition nounted their horses, and the rest returned o their homes. With anxious hearts did hese wait until the result was heard. The troops left Sycamore Shoals on the wenty-sixth. They were all mounted and nincumbered by baggage of any kind whatver. They expected to support themselves, n the way, by their rifles, or by forcing the ories to feed them and their horses* The orce consisted of one thousand and forty men, s follows: From Burke and Rutherford ounties, North Carolina, Col. McDowell, 160 iien. From Washington county, North Caroina, (now Tennessee) Col. John Sevier, 240 leu. From Sullivan county, North Carolia, (now Tennessee) Col Isaac Shelby, 240 len. From Washington county, Virginia, I )ol. William Campbell, 400 men. The Sycamore Shoals is near the head of j be Watauga. From this point, they pursued j early an eastern direction, across the Yellow j lountain; afterward it was nearly south, 'he first night they spent at Matthew Tolert's mill. The second day, two of their I len deserted and went ahead to the enemy, hi the 30th of September they reached the lot of the mountain on the east side. Here bey were joined by three hundred and fifty len from Wilkes and Surry counties, under j le command of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland | nd Major Joseph Winston. Cleveland and ! Winston were keeping themselves concealed that they might join in with any party going against the enemy. The first of October?the second day after the junction with Cleveland?war nn wet that it was thoucht advisa ble not to move. Ferguson was thought to be at Gilbert Town, and as the guns in those days were all dint and steel locks, it was dangerous to approach an enemy with wet guns. Up to this time there was no commanding officer. Shelby perceived that there was a great defect in their organization, and, during the rain, called a council of the officers. They were now in Col. Charles McDowell's region, and advancing against an enemy with which he had lately been contending. He was, moreover, the senior officer, and it was natural that he would be expected to take the command of the whole. No one doubted Charles McDowell's patriotism or bravery ; but it was thought that he was not the man to command a partisan corps on an enterprise like that in which they were at that time engaged. Shelby proposed William Campbell as commander in chief for the present, and that a messenger be sent to headquarters, wherever that might be, for a commanding officer, who should take charge of the whole corps. This proposition was readily assented to by all, and Col. Charles McDowell volunteered to go to headquarters after a geueral officer, and his brother, Joseph McDowell, took command of his men until he would return. Here, for a time, let us leave these patriotic mountain men, until we can bring up the other forces who were prominent actors in the battle of King's Mountain. After Sumter's defeat at Fishing Creek, on the 18th of August, he and Colonel Edward Lacy, with a small portion of Sumter's command, passed over into Meckleuburg, North Carolina. They camped on Clem's Branch. Lacy was sent by Sumter into York and Chester counties, to gather up the Irish of tliat region, who were known to be true Whigs, and also to collect all that he could of Sumter's army that was scattered jit FishingfCreek. i {To be Continued.j : J^"1 THE COOKING STOVES manufactured atom works in Greensboro, N. 0., give universal satisfaction wherever introduced. They are mad? of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL, with heavier and thicker plate than any other Stove in tin market, and consequently will the longer withstand heat and hard usage. They are of hand some pattern and neat finish, and warranted equal in every other respect to any Cooking Stove sold in the Tjnited States, while it is confidently claimed that they are the CHEAPEST. All the usua pieces of waro and cooking utensils are furnished with each Stove. An important consideration with purchasers is the fact that our patterns and sizes are never changed. Should a piece get accidentally broken at any time, we can replace it ai the mere cost of casting. Not simply because it is a home production, buton account of its intrinsic merits as an articlo of household economy, dc we ask the patronage of home purchasers. Mori than ONE THOUSAND of these Stoves are now in use, and among many others having them wt respectfully refer to the following; R. E.Guthrie D. M. Campbell; M. H. Currence, York county; Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; It. A. Gordon Guthriesville; John A. Brown, Rock Hill; B. P Boyd, Joseph Herndon, L. M. Grist, Yorkville You can save the freight from the northern citiei and the dealer's profit, which is no small item by buying of us, and at the same time get t STOVE THAT IS MORE DURABLE than thotH of northern make. The following are our price* delivered at depot in Greensboro : No. 8, with 10 pieces ware and 8 feet pipe, $30 0< u y <4 n 4i a ii ii ii 26 (M Address, 1 SERGEANT^'McGAULBY, Greensboro, N. C, T. M. DOBSON A CO., Agents, Yorkville, S. C JOHN R. LONDON, Agent, Rock Hill, S. C. A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, Lowrysville, Ches ter county, S. C. J. L. CARROLL, Agent at Chester,S. C. RICHMOND ADYEKTISEMENTS7 TALBOTT &~SONS^ SHOCKOE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, VA., MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM ENGINES BOILERS, AGRICULTURAL ENGINES, CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, GRIST, BARK AND PLASTER MILLS, SHAFTINGS, HANGEB8 AND PULLET8, IMPROVED TURBINE WATER WHEELS October 14 41 ly WM. ETTKNOER. In H. P. EDMOND ETTENGER& EDMOND, Richmond, Va.t ) MANUFACTURERS OF1 PORTABLE AN1) STATIONARY ENGINES, - . BOILERS OF ALL KINDS, CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, GRIST MILLS, MILL GEARING, 8HAFTING, PULLEYS, AO. AMERICAN TURBINE WATER WHEELS. CAMERON'S SPECIAL STEAM PUMP. Send, for Catalogue. October 14 41 ly P. P. TOALE, Manufacturer of DOORS, SASHES, BLINDS, FLOORING, &C. Dealer in BUILDERS' HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, &C. Sole Agent for The National Mixed Paint Co. The Great American Fire Extinguisher Co. Page Machine Belting Co. HEND FOR PRICES. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, Nob. 20 and 22 Hayne and 33 and 35 Pinckney Sts. FACTORY AND YARDS, ? 11 ttd./va.1 otraot ASUiey rvivwr, *VW?l i^uu muau uum?, CHARLESTON, 8. C. September 30 . 39 ly I THE J AS. LEFFEL ' Doable Tarbine Water Wheel, iffL Manufactured by f# ' POOLE A EUHT, JSL Baltimore, Kd. ftW 7/tOO XOW IX USUI $M II Simple, Strong, Durable, fir II always reliable and aatla^^SHhwL Manufacturers, also, of Portable & Stationary Eagmet, Steam Boilera, (%fe?22g&Saw * Griit Mill* Mini xSHHFOB^ying Machinery, Gearing c<>tton Mill?, Flour. Oil nilI Kachinery^ttSli^aMtier Presses,&c. Shifting, Pulley? and Hanger? a specialty Machine made Geanng; accnSttaandofVery best finish. Send tor (Areolar* October 7 40 6m FINE GOLD OPERA CHAINS, FOR Lrariiai, and handsome Vest Chains for Gentlemen, at R. BRANDT'S Jewelry Store, opposite the Court House, Chester, S. C. (th J* , dt*f9?\ PER Day at home. Terms free. Address V9& G. Stinsos k Co., Portland, Me. 3 ly* YORKVILLE ENQUIRER. VOLUME 2S.-187U. THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, which, on the let of January, 1?76, will enter upon the Twenty-second volume, la a large, twenty-eight column paper, handsomely printed on clear, legible type, and devoted to the Political, Social, Agricultural and Commercial Interests of the South. In announcing the new volume, w'e are enabled to promise increased attractions in all the different departments of the paper, conspicuous among them being the Serial Stories, written expressly for the Enquires. As a non-partisan, independent family newspaper, the future editorial conduct of the Enquirer can be as well judged by the pastas by any.promise which we might now feel disposed to make. An experience of thirty-five years in the newspaper business?of which time At least one-half has been unremittingly devoted to the management of the Enquirer?fully convinces the proprietor that the plan he adopted on assuming control of the paper, is the correct mode of journalism in the present day. The true mission of the newspaper is to place before the public facts as they may exist, unbiased by partisan feelings or sinister motiyes; and the propriety of this course is fully attested, not only by the success of the Enquirer, which can truthfully claim thelargestcirculation of any country newspaperin the South, but also by ipany other of the most popular and widely circulated papers of the day. The course thus indicated we shall continue to pursue, aiming to publish a LITERARY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER, which shall be a welcome visitor to the Home Circle, and acceptable alike to all classes of readers. Hence, the news department of the Enquirer, ' whether of matters at home or abroad?political or otherwise?will be conducted with the utmost care, and only facts as they seem to exist, will be presented, free from sectional or party bjas. 'ri LITERARY DEPARTMENT. The original Serial 8tories for the new vol; ume will possess unusual interest?being from the i pens of the most popular serial writers. With , the first number will be oommenced a highly exciting and thrilling story of California and frontier life, by Mrs. Henry Deas, entitled 'A PICCIOLA, Which, as a vivid portrayal of life on the Pacific > coast, with adventure, crime, temptation and.tri| umph, is one of the most sensational, yet capti| vating and pleasing stories of Western life yet I Iffpitton Thia utnrv will Ha folic wed hv othnn | throughout the year, of which we can mention | the following as now ready: "THE IRON I CHEST," a story of domestic life, abounding in . mystery and secresy; and a racy, spirited and roI mantic story entitled "LOST AND FOUND; Or, I tub White Pawnof the Forest.1' In addition to these, other stories of unusual interest will be published during the volume. 1 HISTORICAL SKETCHES. The HTsfOBtcAt Sketches of the Early History of South Carolina will constitute an ' important feature of the volume. These Sketches | are written by Rev. Robert Lathan, and commencing with the earliest settlement of the State , in colonial times, gradually trace its rise and proJ gress. To the writing and compilation of these I Sketches the author has devoted much thought and extensive research. Besides the colonial history, they will contain the stirring scenes and lm| portant events, the anecdotes and incidents?legI endary and authentic?which have never before j been fully published, connected with the Revolu' tlonary history of the State. Much of the material of these Sketches being traditional?many of I the events portrayed having never been in prinfr> and written in Mr. Lathan's easy, fainiiiarstyle, they will be read with peculiar satisfaction, not ' only in our own State, but by every one having a just appreciation of the history of a noble ancesI try in their struggle forliberty and independence. ! CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE. I To meet the demandtfof our Increasing circula1 tlon in Chester county, we have engaged the ser[ vices of Brainerd McLurf., Esq., who wil^qpn. tribute a letter of corrrespondence from Chester I regularly each week. These letters are devoted 1 entirely to Chester affairs?to the interests of the ' town and county?and written in the racy and , graphic style peculiar to Mr. McLure, they canr not fail to be of interest to our readers in Chester, ? as well as elsewhere in the State. THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS. In addition to the above features, Rev. Mr. JjA' than will continue his regular contributions to " the "Sabbath Reading," and the "Children's Department," which, under his management for the ' past six years, have been an important attraction ; . and with the nsnal melange of Miscellaneous Reading adapted to all tastes; the Agricultural Department, containing practical and useful in, formation for the farmer and house-wife; a column | of Humorous Reading every week; "Scraps and ' Facts," embracing light current topics jacompend of the News Abroad and at Home; Correspondence ; Commercial and Market Reports; Edito rial Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended to promote the prosperity and welfare of our people, we hope to make the Enquirer replete as an entertaining and instructive Family Journal. Terms of Subscrption?Free of Postage.? ' Single copy one year, $3.00. In clubs, each subscriber, per year, $2.50. Money may be forwarded at our risk by draft, post-office order or regisI tered letter?otherwise we will assume no risk. Write names plainly, giving post-offlce, county and State. Address all letters to L. M. GRIST, Publisher, Yorkville, 8. C. PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS. > By a favorable arrangement with the different manufacturers, we are enabled to make the following liberal and unprecedented offers of Premiums for Clubs. These Premiums have been adopted by us with special reference to securing only articles of value, and which will prove aervioeahle to those procuring them. The regular retail * price is given with each and they are just as good as so much cash to those who receive them. All - tko oHipIm am rnifc down In our schedule At man ufacturers' regular retail prices, and cannot be bought with cash any lower than the prices here given. Premiums Nos. 1,2 and Swill be delivered through the mails, to perrons entitled to receive them, free of cost. The other Preminms will be delivered at the expense for freight charges, of , those receiving them. In cases where Premiums can be delivered at our publication office, arrangements may be perfected for reducing the freight charges on small articles to a nominal amount. 1 The charges for freight on theSilver Ware Premiums will be from New York ; op Webster's Dict tionaries from Philadelphia} on-the Cooking Stoves from Greensboro. N. C.; and on the Sewing Machines from Baltimore, Md. UT ' No. 1.?For a club of 4 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give a treble silver-plated BUTTER , KNIFE, worth $1.00. '/ No. 2.?For a club of 8 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one copy of the family edition (cloth binding) of SMITH'8 ABRIDGED BIBLE DICTIONARY, the publisher's price of which is $3.50 per copy. Or for $4.50 we will give a copy of the Bible Dictionary and send the Enquirbb one year. . - No. 3.?For a club of 10 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give a treble silver-plated CHILD'S GTLT CUP, worth $3.00. No. 4.?For a club of 15 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one set?six of each?Hard Rubber, solid oval-handle TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS, the manufacturer's price of which is $5.00. No. 5.?For a club of 15 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one copy of the latest. edition of WEBSTER'S NATIONAL PICTORIAL DICTIONARY, containing 1,040 pages and 000 illustrations. Publisher's price $5.00. No. 6.?For a club of 17 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one dozen treble silver-plated TEA-SPOONS, worth $0.00. ,x. No. 7.?For a club of 17 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give a treble silver-plated SYRUP CUP, worth $6.00. ' < ! No. 8.?For a club of 20 subscribers, at $2.60 each, we will give a treble silver-plated BUTTER DISH, worth $8.00. No. 9.?For a club of 20 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one dozen solid cast steel ovalhandle TABLE KNIVES, valued at $8.00. No. 10.?For a club of 23 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give a treble silver-plated CASTOR * VTT% PTVTS TUYTTT.FJ9 wnrth ft) 00 No. 11.?For a club of 26 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one dozen treble Bilver-plated TABLE SPOONS, worth 512.00. No. 12.?For a club of 26 subscribers, at $2.60 each, we will give one dozen treble silver-plated TABLE FORKS, worth $12.00. No. 13.?For a club of 26 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one treble'silver-plated CAKE BASKET, worth $12.00. No. 14.?For a club of 30 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one codv of the latest edition of WEBSTER'S UNABRIDGED PICTORIAL DICTIONARY, containing 1,840 pages, with 3,000 illustrations, besides four pages of colored illustrations showing the Arms of the States and Territories, the Arms of various Nations, the Flags of various Nations, United States Naval Flags, etc., the publisher's price of which is $12.00. No. 15.?For a club of 40 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one dozen extra superfine, full oval ivory-handle TABLE KNIVES, with silver-plated blades, valued at $17.00. No. 16.?For a club-of 55 subscribers, at $2.50 each, wo will give one No. 8 TROPIC COOKING STOVE, including a full set of fixtures and cooking implements. Manufacturers' price $30.00 No. 17.?For a club of 60 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give one three-quart, treble silverplated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting of SIX pieces, worth $40. . , . , No. 18.?for a club of 65 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give a treble silver-plated TEA 8ET, consisting of SIX pieces, viz.: 1 Coffee Pot, 2 Tea Pots, 1 Creamer, 1 Sugar Bowl and 1 Slop Bowl, the maker's price of which is $50. No. 19.?For a club of 70 subscribers, at $2.50 each, we will give a WEED SEWING MACHINE, Walnut Plain Half-Case, with two Drawers and Drop Leaf, manufacturer's price, $75. PUBLISHER'S ANNOUNCEMENT. Notice to CIab?Makeri. It Is not necessary that the names of a club should all be at the same post office. Names may be taken at any number of places If they are ail returned by the same Club Agent. One name for two years, will be equivalent to two names for one yeareack. > <; The time for completing a clnb is not limited ; but names, with the cash, should be forwarded as rapidly as obtained. No Premium will be delivered until the requisite number of natnee has been returned and the full amount due for them paid. We will be responsible for the safe transmission of money ouly when sent by draft, registered letter, or money order drawn on the Yorkville Eost-offlce. We prefer that no money be sent us y express unless the amount exceeds $25, and in every ca^e the express charges must be prepaid. The receipt of the paper will be sufficient evidence that we have received the subscription price; but should parties fail to receive the paper subscribed for in a reasonable time, tbey should uotify us, giving full particulars, with the amount of money enclosed, names, post-office, <fec., that we may ascertain where the fault iies. All subscriptions must be forwarded to ns at the expense of those sending them. In sending names, write plainly, giving county, post-office and State. All subscriptions will be discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for. ,, . Under the present postal laws, we are required to pre-pay postage on ail papers sent to our subscribers, which we shall continue to do^rhile thi law remains in force, without additional charge to the subscriber. Persons entitled to receive Premiums, must give full directions as to whom and how they shall be delivered. The club-maker may commence sending in - -4. XX J U names ai any nine anu suusequtsuuy uetcruiiuc upon the Premium, or Premiums he will select; but no Premium will be delivered unless the requisite number of names be sent, which most be paid for in advance. A separate list will be kept for each club-maker, who will be credited with every name sent, so that the number returned by any person can be ascertained at a moment's notice. After names shall have been entered on oar club-books to the credit of any club-maker, they will not be transferred to the list of another, i """ ri f -- _ -1ji.'-1; Our Premium List. *> r.,jf We have not the space to describe separately* and in the terms they deserve, all the elegant articles we offer as Premiums for clnbs.' Besides those specially described below, We offer a treble silver-plated Butter Knife, worth $1; child's treble silver-plated Gilt Cup, worth $3; hard rubber solid oval-handle Knives and Forks worth |5 per set; treble silver-plated Tea8poons, worth |8 per dozen; treble silver-plated Syrup Cup,; worth; If each; treble silver-plated Butter Dish, worth |8 each ; solid cast steel oval-handle Table Knives, worth |8 per dozen; treble silver-plated Castor and live Bottles, worth $9; treble silter-platad Table Spoons, worth $12 per dozen; treble silverplated Table Forks, wortn |12 per dozen; treble silver-plated Cake Basket, worth $12; extra so* periine full oval-handle Table-Knives, with, silver-plated blades, worth $17 per dozen. These articles are of the best quality manufactured; and are rated in our schedule at manufacturers' regular retail prices. For number of subscribers to secure any one of the Premiums, see Preuiiuip List at bottom of Prospectus. Let all remember that our premium offer is not restricted to simply one article and one of each the speoified clubs; but to the contrary, the opportunity to secure any number of Premiums is open loalL A Cash Present* o In addition to the liberal Premiums we offer for clubs, we will also make a CASH PRESENT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS to the club-maker who shall send us the largest list of subscribers to the Family Visitor by the first Monday of November, 1876. This Present is not to be mistaken as a premium for the largest clnb; but it will be given as a bonus in addition to the Premiums offered. Correct lists will be kept of all names sent to us, and the award will be fairly nugle at 12 o'clock, M., of the first Monday of November, 1876. All names to be entered on the list must be paid in advance, at thp regular club rates of yearly subscription* / i? - t)->< / i i No Competition* J; j&oir: Club-inaken), and Ihoto who may wi*h to form cJqke. should bear fo mind that the offer* we here present do not Invite competition for Premium*, a* in cane of working to ?*ctjr* rhe laroeht club. Each club maker tending the requisite, nam her of subscriber* wl'! obtain the Premium offered for thegpecifled number. There?? no limit a* to the time when the clnb maat be completed. 8-nil the name* aa fa*t aa obtained, accompanied With the ea*h, and the Premium will he delivtmd WMft'the requisite number of name* have been returned. . The eaek must, in all case*. accompany the name of every lubacriber forwarded. Our Cooking Stove Premium. ?.< f The elennt Cooking Stove* which we offer, aa Premium#, are manufactured by Mnwn. Sergeant A McCauley,at Greene, boro, N. C. These Stove* are made of the tie?t Scotch pig roetal, with heavier ai>d thicker plate tlian any other ?tove in the market, and consequently will the longer wltliatand heat and hard usage. They are of n htuidaome pattern and neat finish, and warranted equal in point* of appearance, durability and ?uperior cooking qjr.lltie*. to any Stove manufactured in tlie Union. The*to\c we have selected U> give a* a, Premium in the largest size made by the manufacturer*, and with each one will be furnished, without charge, three joint* and one elbow of pipe, and all thenece**nry cooking utensUs, viz.: one ham boiler, one bulge pot and cover, one tea kettle, one round fryipg pan, one long frylnjt pan, one round griddle, one p*lr waffle iron*, two sheet iron Dreaa pairo, .>m3 temper -auu mm'iiiir*! /??? r?r? sasWw and of these stoves am If,use In Virginia apd North,and (.'arollna, and they give universal satisfaction.' The stovw will he (hipped to those entitled to receive them as Premium*, direct front the cNnufactory in Greensboro, N.C. : j Sewing Machine Preininm1 ?t The (upcrior Sewing Machine we offer as a Premium, is the well-known Weed Machine nnd Is manufactured by the Weed Sewing Machine Company, Hartford, Copg, It is adapted to ail the wants of family sewing; it can be readily comprahended by anyone; It runs easily; is; always ready; will do any nnd all kinds of sewing with less changing and fewer extra attachment'; is felf-adjusting; is a two-thread Machine', making an Elastic l.ock-Stitcb; stands solid and Arm, with longhand roomy folding table, and has the convenience of two drawer*. Several of these Machines, during the past paitt year, batw been delivered to persons who have returned the requisite number of names. To secure this valuable Premium, (or any ether that we may offer,).lt is not required that all the names be mat. in at onetime. Send the names, accompanied with pie cash, aa flue .is you procure them, and when the complement'of subscribers is made, which need not be restricted to tbe same post-oflJce, the Premium will be promptly delivered aa may be directed. ii . i . ;' t:.r Smith's Bible Dictioaarir. . This Dictionary Is the work of Dr. William Smith, of ths University of London, and the most eminent lexicographer Id the world, wiio, in its preparation associated with himself over seventy distinguished divines and authors, of both Europe and this country, id the great task of preparing a cnroprohefslve Dictionary of the Bible, and supplying a want long felt by tho reMjgions public. Tbe result or these labors appeared in three large and very costly volumes, a wonderful monument of learning, / An abridgement of tbis great work, for popular use, made by Dr. J Smith himself, Is the one we have arranged to ftimbb-odr sub- ^ scribers. The book contains every name in the BlbUwespectirw,^ which anything can be said, it embraces the results: of historic research, antiquarian investigation, tbe study of languages AM dialects, and the discoveries of the modern travelers and explorer* in the Holy Lnnd?Robinson, Kawilnson, Fergusoa^Layard, Offert and Stanley. Tbe book Is printed mm sets/stereo type plate*, on good) paper, and Is appropriately mpngw wira over 135 Engravings of beautiful Scene*, Ancient Cities, and Memorable Places of the Holy Land, descriptive Figures and valuable Map*. It contains nearly 800 cloeHy-prlntgd, doublecolumn, octavo pages. Including 34 elegant full-page, Sleet and Wood Engravings, ft is printed In type of a heavy, distinct, and very legible face. Tbe publisher's price of the Dictionary la $3.50. See prospectus for the liberal offer we make with thia valuable publlcallon as a Preiniuio for clubs. Webster's Dictionaries. -WEBSTER'S UNABRIDGED.?Tbe most valnab.e secular book in the English language Is Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. It Is an extensive Art Gallery, containing over three thousand engravings, representing animals, JSMMK reptiles, plants, implements, machinery, heraldic devices, etc., etc. Tbe latest edition, which we give as a premium, has also four pages of chromatic Illustrations, representing, In their proper colors, the flags and coats of arms of the different nations. Tbe Dictionary is a vast library affording Information of every description. Besides giving the orthography, pronunciation and derivation of words, it also teaches the pronunciation of Scriptural. Historical, Geographical, Greek, Latin and French names, and gives a variety of statistical information. It is regarded by a majority of English speaking people a* tbe standard authority, and as has been well observed, It is the moet remarkable compendium of human knowledge in our language. WEBSTER'S PICTORIAL NATIONAL DICTIONARY. This edition of Webster's Dictionary has been prepared expressly for the benefit of those who are cultivating English composition on a brood scale, and arc desirous to gain an exaei knowledge of our language and a ready command of Its various forms of expression. By the liberal offer we make, any student, or other young man desiring to possess an invaluable book, can secure either of the above volumes. Three-Quart Communion Stet. Churches unsupplied with a Communion Set appropriate to the requirements of the sacred rite of administering tbe Lord's Supper, can, by our Premium arrangement, secure a fine, treble silver-plated three-quart Communion Set of jsix pieces, with lit tie trouble, and, comparatively, at no cost. I'tie iiutnocr 01 suoacriberx required in order to secure ibis valuable and elegant Service ran be procured In nlntost any congregation; and the members who may be tliue called upon to contribute their share of the expense, will receive in return more than the value of their contribution in a year's subscription to the paper. Oar Premium Tea Set. , We feel sure tills elegant Premium, consisting of oU pieces of Silver Ware, vis.: a Coffee Pot, two Tea Pots, a Creamer, Sugar and Slop Bowl, will give great satisfaction to those, who may obtain it. The pieces are all of beautiful, uniform pattern, new style, wltli raised or embossed figure work. They era hot the common silver-washed articles, but the best treble plate, the foundation being white metal, so as not to showy even when the heavy silver coating may chance to be worn, off in any spot by I long, liard usage. These articles, an well as all our 8Uver Ware Premiums, are made by the Lucius Hart Manufacturing Company, No. 92 Fulton street', New York City. Price 050. Oar 8ilver Ware and Cutlery Premium?.. / With the very liberal offer which we are enabled to make, a beautifully furnisbi d table Is now within the reach of almost every hoiiAc-keeper; and here is an opportunity, of which, if lbs Indies avail themselves, they may secure, with but l(ttl? trouble, a valuable set of Silver. Those articles are made for us try the Lucius Hart Manufacturing Company, 99 - Fulton street, New York, and are warranted to be of the best treble Sliver Plate. The reputation of die Meriden Cutlery Company, 49 Chambers street, New York/ from wiieor we buy oar Table Cutlery Premiums, is also highly established for tbe excellency and superior finish of the goods they manufacture. Value of our Premiums. We would impress upon every one the Ihct that all of our Premiums are hot-class goods, and the prices attached to than in bur lists are the regular retail prices at which the articles sell Dy ail aeaiPniaiia uie nwnuiwwici. ur.lu?v.TvC. .. Wf/ WJ the most advantageous term* jfiven u* by the manufacturers that we are enabled to make the liberal offers we do, and we guarantee every article to be exactly a* represented. ? ? ?.>?? - ? ? A Club and an Extra Copy. For a club of ten subscriber! paid in advance at the regular club rates, we will give, instead of a Premium, an extra copy of the paper to any who may prefer that arrangement; but In consequence of the liberal Premiums ve are now offering, we cannot nflord to give an extra copy to the club-maker who receives any Premiums enumerated on our list