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ORDINANCE.

DEIT ORDAINED, by the Intendant and War
I , dcns Of the Town of Iorkvilc, in Council
assembled, end by the authority of the same, That
from and after the publication Of this Ordinance
if any person or persons shall fire gun, pistol OF
other firearms within three hundred yards of the
public streets of Yorkvile, he she or they shall
upon conviction, pay fine of five dollars for each
offence,
2. BE it further Ordained, by the authority a
foresaid, That if any person or persons, owning OF
having in charge any horse or mule, shall permit
such horse or mule to run at large in any of the
streets of Yorkvile he, she or they shall forfeit
and pay to the Town Council of said town the
sum Of one dollar for every day such horse OF
mule shall be permitted to run at large.
3. BE ii further Ordained, That, for the purpose
of preventing encroachments upon sidewalks, the
owner, owners or occupant Of any lot within the
cooperate limits Of the town ore hereby prohibit
cd from setting. out any tree or trees in front of
such lot, out of the line now fixed and established;
under penalty of One dollar for every twenty
four hours such tree or trees may remain so set
out.
4. Belt further Ordnined. That tax Of five
per cent, be imposed on all sales made within .he
corporate limits of the town by itinerant auction
eers-the amount of sales to be returned on
oath, and the tax to be paid by such Auctioneer
to the Intendant, before ten O'Clock in the evening
of each day upon which such sales shall be made /;
and upon each and every failure to render return
in the manner thus provided for, such Auctioneers
shall forfeit and pay to the Town Council sum
not exceeding Twenty Dollars, to be collected in
the mode now provided for by law.
5. Be IL further Ordained, That each and every
person, residing within the corporate limits Of
the town, liable to Patrol duty, may commute for
the performance of such duty by the payment of
One Dollar aud fifty cents; prorided said commu-
tation be paid on or before the first day of April
next; and all persons refusing or failing to pay
such communication within the time specified, shall
be held liable to Patrol duty, and for nonperform-
ance thereof to such fines and penalties. as are
now provided by law.
6. BE it further Ordained That oil Ordinances
or clauses of Ordinances repugnant to this Ordi-
nance be, and they are hereby repealed.
Done and Ratified under the corporate seal of the
town, on the 9th day of March, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ffty-seyen.
F. H. SIMRIL, Inisndant.
JOSEPH HERNDoy, CLERK.
March II 10 ct
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make her subservo his purposes She calls
to him from her mountains, and valleys, and
streams, from the air that cools his heated
brow, and tie dust beneath his feet. She
pleads constantly for his attention through
the birds Of the air, and the beasts of the
field, iu the change of the seasons, in show
ers, sunshine, frost and vapor. Is there no
voice in these, to him who tills the ground
or fclls the forest? Are these all a sealed
book to him, because he is a tiller of the
soil? If so, he should awaken to their per-
petual call, be led to consideration of the
delights which are hourly offered to his
mind, and rejoice in the gratitrf' that he is
permitted to be free upon tn, ucyes which
he is gladdcning by his care.-N. Z. Far
nlCr.
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we will sell for CASH and CASH ONLY
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

DRAWING a PENsIoN.-'Well, my lad,
where are you travelling this stormy weather
alone?' asked an inquisitive landlord in the
north of Vermont, during the last war, of a
boy whose father was engaged in smuggling,
and had sent him, young as he was, with an
important message, in advance of the party.
Going to draw my PENSION was the reply.
Pension p echoed the astonished landlord,
swhat does so small boy as you draw pen
sion for? Winding my own business and
letting that of others alone
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30
MILES JOHNSON,

have moved my SADDLE and HARNESS FAC
TORY to WElkART s WALKERS NEW CAR
RAGE SHOP, where can be found rs good and
cheap m assortment Of homemade Saddles and
Harness rs can be happened upon anywhere this
side of Mason & Dixon's Line, together with Mar
tingals, IIalters, Collars, Wagon-Saddles and
Harness, Whips, Bridle-Bits, Mountings, and eve
ry thing in the line.l
And if you desire your old Saddles and Harness
rejuvenated, just "bring 'em in"
l, MILES JOHNSON, thank you, gentlemen,
for your custom, and will endeavor with might
and main and talent and strict attention and n
prompt fulflment of contracts, to deserve and
obtain a continuance of this great popularity
When you visit York, give me call, before buy
ing store-saddle and soforth. AM NOT AT
THE CORNER but if you want the real article
come up to WEIKART g. WALKERS building,
and see the stock. Come, gentle Muse! and in
this great cause, give me a;d-to wit
Come gentlemen, come one and ALL
And give the undersigned call;
Fen though perchance you nothing buy,
Yet twill be ell you'll not deny,
To please your taste and feast your eye.
You always may expect to find
Horse traRpings here of every kind
Each part made ready to your hand,
From bride bit to crupper-band.
And be it clearly understood,
APs handsome, lasting, cheap and good!
Signed, MILES JOHNSON.
Jan Is If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

A STuMpER.- Children ask some curious
questions. We have little boy in Our
House," who came home from Sabbath
school one day, and meeting his mother, the
following dialogue took place Mamma !!
well, my dear Mamma, the teacher says
people are all made of dust?' 'Yes, my
dear, so the Bible says well, mamma, are
white people made of dust? yes well,
then, 'spose colored people are made Of
coal dust, aint hey%
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.n9r Il am astonished at your honor's deci-
sionv said young lawyer to judge who
had decreed against him. This remark
cannot be permitted said the Judge, and
an apology will be necessary on your part
Permit me- said the senior counsel, ito of.
fer an excuse for my young friend; he is
new in these matters, and when he has prac-
tised as long before your honor as I have,
he will be astonished at nothingp
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

A Poor RULE THAT WON'T Work BOTH
WAYs.-A countryman once went into an
Ordinary's Office and enquired if that was
the 'place where people git license to git
married Upon being answered in the af-
firmative. he said he'd take one,' and en-
quired the price. The o6ligsng official said:
well the legal fee is $3.50, but gentlemen
give sosate0er they please WAL says the
countryman, that's kind ov you,' at the same
time throwing down quarter. That ordi-
nary was handsomely sold
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In Equity---York.

Exparte, Miranda Kent, by next friend-Petition
to settle funds.
L L. KENT residing beyond the limits of the
81 State On motion of Witherspoon, Pro. Pet.
1t is ordered that J. L. Kent, the husband of the
Petitioner do plead, answer, or demur thereto, on
or before the 9th day of june and on failure to
do so, that judgment, pro eonfesso, will be enter
ed against him. JNO. L. MILLER,
1867 C. f. Y. D.
March 5 Q 3my
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H9-'Thomas, spell weather." said school,
master to one of his pupils.
"W-i-e-t-h-i.o.u-r, weather.
"Well," said the teacher, 81 think this
is the worst spell of weather we have had
since Christmas--bad as the season has
been"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

saS Good reasons for not fighting duels are
in demand about these times, and we recall
none better than the one given by the cele-
brated French duelist by the name of Evre-
mont. He had approached perfumed dan
dy, and being disgusted with the aroma that
met his nose, he exclaimed
sHow shockingly that man smells!
The sweet.scented party resolved to snuff
the insulter's blood, and sent him challenge,
which the willy and witty duelist declined in
these words:
Were you to kill me you would not smell
the less and were 7 to kill you, you would
smell the more!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

ng~ Once on time, Dutchman and a
Frenchman were travelling in Pennsylvania,
when their horse lost shoe. They drove
up to a blacksmith's shop, and no one being
in, they proceeded to the house to enquire.
The Frenchman raped and called out: is
de smitty wittin?' sShtand pack says
Hauns, let me shpeak. Isht der plack
smit's shop in der house.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

S~ "My brudder," said waggish color
ed man to crowd, Gin all afaiction, in all OBJ
your troubles, dar is one place you can al
ways find Sympathy"
"Whar? WHARF"
"1n de dictionary" he replied, rolling his
eyes skyward.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30

~Ahen-pecked husband declared that the
longer be lived the more be was smitten.
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= DECLARATION
OF
INDEPENDENCE.
FIRST OF JANUARY, 1851!

s6NN1IIEN in the course of human events it
w becomes necessary for one one people" to
leave house and 60 to another--this is, therefore,
to cite and admonish all men that I,
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LOGICAL -sCnsar,' said negro to COL
ored friend of his, swhat do you tiuk is de
most useful OBJ de comets-de sun or de
moon? p
well, Glen, don't know dat I shall be
able to answer dat question, seen as how
neber had much book larnin'.'
well, Caesar, spect dc moon orter take
de fust rank in dat partiklar.'
why so, niger p
Because de moon shine in de night when
we need de light, and de sun shine in de day
time, when de light am OBJ no consequence
well, Glenn, you is de most larned darkey
I eber seed. guess you used to sweep out
school house for a libin.'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-30
WARLICK'S
PATENT PLOW.

~ JAMES II. FERGUSON takes
49, this method of informing the
EzszA.ssssSaA Planters of Chester and York
Districts, that he has purchased the right of 7.
W. Woodward, to manufacture and sell Warlick's
Patent Plow in the aforesaid Districts. r. W.
SPURRIER is my lawfully constituted and trav-
elling Agent, of whom the Plows can be procured,
or apply at my manufactory near Beckhamville,
on Fishing Greek. JAMES H. FERGUSON.
March 5 9 ly
aea, Chester Standard copy till forbid.
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WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
w NOUNCE SAMUEL E. MOORE as a Can
didate for CLERK Of the Court of Common Pleas
for York District at the ensuing election. -
July II 70 tt
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vVNHE FRIENDS OF CAPTAIN A.
Il STILWELL, respectfully announce him as
Candidate for SHERIFF of York District at the
ensuing election. ....,,s
Oct 23 43 II
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h8 Have you heard the story about No.
2SS p inquired the facetious Mr. c., address
sing his fun-loving eighbor B.
NO, I have not replied B., 'lets have
it,
1T is too gross replied G., hesitatingly.
oh, never mind, I can stand it; let me
have it by all means, eagerly exclaimed B.
i tell you it is too gross
sAll the better, it will just suit me; l
like such jokes just shut the door there,
and let me hear it,
Cant do that, for G.. stands there listen
ing to hear me sell you
Well, if you're going to sell me, I should
like to know how you're going to do it.
Let's hear what your2SS is, that's too gross.
you have heard it twice already re-
piled c., with grin. Itell you 2SS, being
twice IA, is tpo gross
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chemicals. DRUGS AND NEDICIJTS.

VNHE Subscribers respectfully call the attention
Il of the citizens of York, and the adjacent
counties of North Carolina, to their new stock Of
Fresh and Genuine
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LATEST FASHIONS,

they will be displayed for nothing and sold at We
ry moderate advance abovo cost Ladies and
Gentlemen are invited to coil and examine them
at the NEW STORE IN THE LINDSEY BULL
DING.
February 26, 1867. 8 If
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COURT INCIDENTS.

On a certain occasion the counsel took
some exception to the ruling Of the court on
certain point, anda despute arose. IF the
Court please said the counsel wish to
refer to this book moment at the same
time picking up a law volume.
There's no use O your referring to any
books exclaimed the Court, angrily, l have
decided the pint !
But your Honor--' persisted the at
torney.
.Now I don't want to hear anything fur
ther on the subject yelled the Court, q tell
you again, I have decided the pint
i know that was the rejoinder. Sim
satisfied that-but this is a volume of Black
stone--Pm certain he differs with your
Honor, and only want to show you what a
d-n fool Blackstone was!
sAh, that indeed! exclaimed the Court
smiling all over, 'now you begin to talk.
On a similar occasion the affair did not
end so happily. ...
The court decided point adverse to the
views of the counsel Cousel was stubborn,
and insisted that the Court was wrong.
Il tell you I am right! !! yelled the Court,
with flashing eyes.
Il tell you,- you are not = retorted the
counsel.
i am rightp reiterated the Court, 'd-n
a niger if I ain'tp
Il say you amt !
i say you amt! persisted the counsel.
sCrierp yelled the Judge, Il adjourn this
court for ten minutes1 And Jumping from
the bench, he pitched into the counsel, and
after very lively little fight, placed him
hors de combat, after which business was
again resumed, but it was not long before
another misunderstanding arose.
sCrier,' said the Court, we will adjourn
this time for twenty minutes! And hewas
about taking off his coat, when the counsel
said,
Never mind, Judge, keep your seat-the
pint yielded-my thumbs is out o jint, and
I've sprained my shoulder 7
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Freight can be forwarded TO and from the GrsGt Vest
Rates betvsan PhiladslDhia and PittsburF;
FIRST CLASS. Boots Shoes, Dry Goods %, -
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