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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-16
special Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer
SOUTH CAROLINA ceNFEREacE.

- SOUTH CAROLINA C6MFERENCE.
- @.F.. ~ -"-.s cHARLEsros,s Dec! -
( 1. The Introductory 7servioes-reading the Scrip
tures, singing and prayer, Bere conducted by Rsy.
q. A. c. Walker.
- A letter was read from Rev. Henry Bass, q su-
perannuated member Of this body, nowin Memphis,
Tennessee. He is suffering severe afaiction from
cancer, but reports his religious comforts as sus-
tanning him, he says ''religion is good in health
and prosperity, ttat unspeakabiyprecious in sick
ness and adyersity' ..a .,- -: "a.
The examination ofthe character Of Elders was
resumed Columbia District was called. Nochenge
is reported In the relations Of the members OF that
District 5.x 5..... .s..-.., -.;..r
DR.. McFerrin briefly presented the claims of the
publishing house at Nashville.
:. DIR. Huston followed in some practical remarks
upon the trials Of an editor. Our publications,
he thought, should be so patronized as to enable
them to secure the services Of the best writer's IN
the land. Good writer's caunotaford 10 work with
A resolution of appreciation was passed upon
the labors Of DR.. Huston, during his present visit
TO our Conference. "''. = H'' - ."'
The Committee on Education submitted their
final report, through their Chairman, DR.. Wight
man. Woford College has aboutr l29 students.
It has been blessed with q agraeieus religiousrs-
vival during the past year. It sends o candidate
for the itinerancy to the present Conference. It
has an endowment Of $4,000 sos ~
spartanburg Female College is now under the
Presidency Of Rev. Joseph Cross, D. D. e.. Though
but In the fourth year Of operations, It has sent
out large classesof graduates. The past year has
been one of highly gratifying results. Present
number Of young ladies in attendance 81.
Columbia Female College win be completed IN
time for theopening scholastic ezercises on tie
first Wednesday in 0ctob Snext. d Rev, White.
ford Smith, D. D., has been elected President and
Rev T, e. ,Wahnemaker, Professor of Mathslnat.
ics end Rqnaa 5distsfsres+sks 20 - s,ssI j.
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OUR PROSPECTUS.

In another column, our Proprietor makes bis
announcement for the fifth volume Of The Esou1-
RER The friends Of the paper are requested 70
refer to it, and inacoordance with its terms extend
to us whatever assistance they may deem proper
in extending our sphere Of influence and useful
ness. .''-1 ''.''-'.''i' - -"
In order to induce and, IN some sort, repay the
e1ertions Of his friends, the Proprietor proposes
to award premiums to'persons sending il the lar
gest clubs. These, we think, very iibtrakfor a
country Publisher: and we trust they mny stimu-
late to renewed efforts ip behalf of the EseUIRsa.
In any event, theperson making up a club will be
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already promptly responded to the call; and IL y
now decided that the niche reser7cd for South
Carolina shall remain ., sightless blank we
wonder if any Of the members who are anxious to
e1pehd ten millions for tie 'honofsand Fsputai
tion'sso the stae, voted against the Monument
After an able speech BY Mr.. sPRArr, in favor Of
the; slave-trads resolution, ard reply by dr,
oCossEn, Of Charleston, sthe whole matter'Fas
indefinitely postponed. There the hard common
sense of the advocates Of this visionary scheme
should let it rest
The special Committee, consisting Of the York
and Lancaster Delegations, submitted their Ke'
portih relation to the removal Of the Catawba In
dians. They are not prepared to recommend
measures for the removal; for, upon consultation
they ascertain that many Of the Indians ore M
friendly to the measure, and the Committee think
that no step should be taken without the. consent
and approval Of the'Indians. The Committee re-
commend, therefore, that the Indian Agent be re-
ouired 10 ascertain the true wishes of the Indians
and to report the same at the next session. The
Report was adopted. ........-... .,4y
A Bill has passed both Houses to incorporate
the Columbia and Hamburg Railrod Company
The Senate has passed Bill to increase the com
peusation Of owners of slaves executed to two
thirds of The value of the slave also, bill to in
crease the pay Of Grand and Petit Jurors. A Bill
has passed the House to provide for the payment
of fines imposed for homicide to the family Of the
deceased. The Bill, by Mr.. ALDRIcH, for a new
District to be called Calhoun, was defeated. A
Bill passed the House to increase the salaries Of
the Judges and Chancellors to So, 500 per ann,rm
also bill to provide for an additional Judge, and
seven Judicial Circuits. A motion to adjourn on
Friday, the 18th, was lost. - Iii -, $50
The Committee on Ways and Means reported a
deficiency already exists of $4,000; with on esti'
mate of supplies necessary to defraythe ordinary
expenses Of State government for the current year.
amounting to $500, ,Ooo.t. If the taxes be made
the same as last year, they would produce $780,
1877; leaving deficiency Of $i2o,s6S "a To supply
the deficiency, the taxes must be raised 30 per
cent andinasmuch as there will certainly he 9th.
er appropriations which are not known TO the
committee, fulther increase of as least five per
cent. will be requisite. The Committee, there
fore, recommended that the tax upon all subjects
be advanced equally s5 per cent. This advance
will produce S16S S,600-to meet Sl2O, 1868 leaT-
ing surplus of S2,7s7. Our people must cense-
quently prepare themselves for q tax materially
increased. a....4 3: J. .=..,;
The egisature, we learn from private sources,
will adjourn on Monday or Tuesday next
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-16
THE LEGISLATURE.

During the past week, the Legislature have been
engaged in the discussion of the Blue Ridge Rail-
road project. Pending the argument, vote was
taken unexpectedly, which pronounced decidedly
against further appropriations, and throw conster
nation into the ranks of the Railroad party
Upon reconsideration, however, the discussion
was renewed, and has beer conducted with great
ability on both Sides The result is yet uncertain.
The friends Of the measure are exceedingly active,
and may possibly succeed in calling in sufficient
number of recruits to accomplish their purposes.
We hope not, however. Quite too much money
has already been expended upon this project,
the beneficial results of which to the State at large
are exceedingly problematical. Besides, the Blue
Ridge Road has been urged upon the State in
uniformly bad faith. At the outset, but trifing
appropriation was demanded; again, promise
was made that the second instalment would be
the last; now third million of dollars is deman-
ded; and again and again the downright game
is to be played until the State is taxed for at least
ten millions of dollars And this, to sustain the
'honor and reputation" Of the State, when nei-
ther have been pledged to the work, in any degree
whatever! "Stolen marches" do not belong to
the grave and deliberate business Of legislation !;
and We trust the Legislature will put the seal Of
condemnation upon all such underhand proceed
ing, whatever may be its object.
Quite an animated debate occurred on Monday,
on the bill to aid in the construction of monu-
msnt in Independence Square, Philadelphia. 1t
was made the occasion for the letting,of Of that
of effervescing ultraism which
the events of the session had collected together;
and as consequence the matter was indefinitely
postpoued. The other thirteen 'tpriginalsn, have
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Special Correspondence Of the Yorkvilo Enquiro,
FROM wAsHIEGToH.
WisuIsoTSos, i i i, Dec, 9th,

Xxx, WASHINGTON, Dec, 9th, 1908.
Congress have got fairly to work The House
Of Representatives are now engaged in consider
Ing tie impeachment case Of Judge WArnous Of
Texas. WArRoUs is charged" with fraudulent
speculations in Texas lands.
The Presidents Message Is not acceptable to
the Southern members in its tariff policy He
recommends specific duties, another name for pro
lection. 1t is "a singular fact that the Secretary
Of the Treasury takes; thssstroDgest free trade
ground in his report. Nothing has been said
about Kansas yet, except the reference ;inithe
Presidents Message toit. The impression is!that
Kansas has died out rs q political issue. This,
some think, will have material effect on the for
tunes Of the Black Republican psrty. Theytmust
either advance oman aggressive, platform as laid
down by Senator SEWARD in his, Rochester speech,
that the States must be oil free or all slave, or
they must do nothing To do nothing, 10 death |;
to advance is dangerous, because ,timid men Of
their party will become. alarmed and abandon the
organization. It is. to- be hoped that the Black
Republicans may put themselves upon SEWARDas
platform. Their defeat would be more prabable
their success. would startle the South into in
stant revolution. s, ., .....s i.,e gg.,,,a
A resolution has already been introduced to in
crease the duties on iron, coal and lead, aud q
majority of the House voted to consider IT.. This
shows that the protective policy is in the uscend
ant in the House. ~'''- - i
The politicians will be busy this winter fixing
up for the Presidential election n Is thought
that Southern man win be Terminated bs the
Democratic party. tHusfBn" Of virginis, aud
BREcKEsR1DaE Of Kentucky, are the most prom
inent Of the Southern men for the nomination
But enough for the present. ..---.gl y. 3;
POTOMAC.
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RUssELL'S MAGAZINE.

The issue for December is enthusiastically
the. best number ofthe current year. The reply
to.the Atlantic Mon!hy's "New World and New
Man." is capital-keen, caustic, and yet clever and
truthful . We have enjoyed the reading ofit i'm
mensely. Other leading papers are worthy ;oi
mention; but our space .forbids. The Table Of
contents reads thus - .,,". ...,r .s.. =:
=; "Ths New World. and the New Man; Our
Pet Jefferson Dante Marion; Origin Of the State
Military Academies Night; The Palatiues: "A
Winter Thought; Anacreontic-from tho Persian
Khang-hi; The. Stastrek Family; The Sea
Hayne-a Dirge; The Portuguese and their Poet ;
The Street; : Quintin Messis; Sounet-in q Vol.
ume Of Keats Garcilaso de In Vega; Egypt; The
Short Leaved Pine Sonnet, The Camellis Japoni-
ca; Life. -, =, -! .j, :. t.u.
In making up their list Of papers for the ensu-
ing year. our readers should not fail to recognize
the claims Of this home Magazine. It has kept
up fully to all the requirements Of q Southern
Monthly, and should, therefore, address Itself
specially to the patronage Of southern readers
Remit to "Russell's Magazine" Charleston, s, G.
Price, So - - % . - =.
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A PHOTOGRAPH.

The Washington States, into which the former
editor of the South, ROGER A. PRYOR, has infused
new life and spirit, .perpetrates the following
sketch Of the 'opening of the Senate" last week.
The imposing scene is presented graphically, and
in the reading of it we can almost imagine our
selves in the gallery, marking out and discussing
sl the lights and shadows Of the splendid picture
"In conformity with the Constitution Of the q.
States, both branches Of the National Legislature
met and commenced the second session Of the
thirty-ffth Congress. Half an hour before the
time at which the Senate and House were called to
order, the Capitol presented quite lively series
of groups of anxious politicians greeting each
other-strangers taking observations of the stars
in the political armament, and the general con-
clave of outside members Of both houses. Through
the aisles and up the vistas Of steps bright forms
and bright eyes and genial faces were fitting,
flashing, and smiling, while in the lobbes editors
and journalists, correspondents and reporters, of
oil hues and colors, just come to town to "do the
session." recognized each other, some heartily,
some with professional courtesy.
On all faces the good feeling and good intention
of commencing new partnership as it were, or o
fresh rivalry, is likely, manifest and there
were hurried but suggestive intimations of how
the summer had been passed-what o turn poll
tics had taken since June last what might be in
the Message-what might not be in the Treasury
Report; not even emitting for the benefit Of the
fitting bright forms and flashing eyes aforesaid,
few words on the proposed dimensions of new bon
nets, or bewitching giggle from bereath the
scanty boundaries of old ones
In the Senate the gallery was well filled, and
O great deal of anxiety was exhibited h sada bob
biDg together in inquiry as to 'swho is that, and
that" &c.. and astonished and satisfied voices
replying, sab! indeed.1'
Before twelve the following Senators were on
the floor: Messrs. Allen, Bates, Bigler, Bright,
Broderick, Brown, Cameron, Chandler, Clark,
Clay, Glngman, Collamer, Davis, Dixon, Doolitte,
Durkee, Fessenden, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Foot, Fss-
ter, Green, Gwin, Hale, Ham!in, Hamn ond Har-
Ian, 1verson, Jones, Kennedy, King Mason,
Pearce, Polk, Reid, Rice, Seward, Shitld, Sim
mons, Stuart, Thompson, Of Kentucky, Thompson,
Of New Jersey, Trumbull, Wade, Wilson, Wright,
and Ward.
Yonder Seward and Mason gossip themselves
into laughter; while Thomson, of New Jersey,
has STEW words" with his neighbor hammond,
who, all the while, is diligently looking over
his correspondence Kennedy bends rorlantieally
over the desk Of Rice, as though to say uly things
to one of the fair sex. Slidell and Gwinn put
their two white heads together; Collarler, with
stopped shoulders, listens to Green; Cameron
ponders, head on hand, alone; King indites blunt
missives; Wade wades through the columns ofa
newspaper; Foot and Wilson square their chairs
and face each other in light loquacity; General
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WRs 7LADn,s SCHOOL. 1

This accomplished lady announces the next ses-
sion Of her school in Winnsboro'. Many Of our
people remember Mrs LaDD pleasantly, both ss D
lady and teacher, and with them she needs no re-
eommendation but we would ask those who have
not enjoyed thisprvege, to turn TO her advertise
meut and consult the large and respectabls list Of
references appended: Mrs. LsDDhas devoted her
life to the busineasof teaching; and inal the de-
partments of o young lady tuition, she ls thor
oughiy accomplished and faithful tohsr charge.
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THE COURT OF APPEALS.

Decisions were read in the Court of Appeals or
Monday last, in the following cases from the
49, -r.I, ...':Ii ~ ~ is'li sc >AHt.1
+. Joseph D, Halle, fate Sheriff, .. A. J. Miller
Ordered to be;re-argued atthe neIt term. "i,iF'
John G. Moore o. Joseph Smith Motion dis
missed. .Wardlaw. j. -, ia orr. .,.ai-,s,
j. M. Ross, Ordinary, .. T. N. Pettus. ei al
Motion granted and NON suits ordered. O'Neall, j
&C Selden NJ. Smart adsi: the Town Council oi
Winnsboro,. Motion dismissed. WardlaH, J
Dec. 13. -. -
= John H. Smith .. Miles Howell. Motion, dis
missed. Per curium. IuT1F' ~ ,...'' Z ''3..g
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-12-16
OUR GOVERNORS

The election for Governor on: Thursday and
Friday last, was unusually spirited and warmly
contested. Only two candidates were in the field,
and yet four ballots were taken-Col. WILLIAM
H. GIsT, Of Union, receiying 7S votes, Col.T. b.
InsY, Of Laureus, II, and two or three votes scat
ering-before choice waseftected. On the fourth
ballot Col. GIsr received 81 votes, and was conse-
quently declared itGovernor and Commandar-in-
Chief" The contest was purely personal--both
candidates being of the red-hotschool. For many
years Col. GIsr represented Union District in the
Senate and in 1s4s was elected Lieut. Governor
during the time Of, Gov. SEABnooK. The inaugu-
ration took place in the Hall of Representatives,
with due pomp and ceremony, on Monday.
Heretofore, the Governors of our State, wisely
regarding the Office as beyond the sphere Of poll
TICS have refrained from entering the arena, and
refused to use the executive influence to advance
their peculiar political dogmas and so;t has come
to pass that in making choice of men to discharge
this responsible trust parties and politics hare NOT
been permitted to enter into the canvass. On the
petty issues now under discussion in this State
we differ from Col, GIsT, toto eelo; and yet, We
can hail his election with peculiar satisfaction
We know and appreciate him as an educated
finely accomplished, thoroughbred gentleman
possessing, in a high degree, those honorable
qualities of head and heart, that ttne and char.
acter, which beft and should alwsJs sdol:n the
chair to which he has been elected. We predict
for him highly successful and popular term 'oi
service--a term marked by faithful regard 70,
the honor and well-being Of the State, and the
well.earned applause of her citizens. .....:
On Saturday, Col. MERIT E. CARs, Of Wal
terboro', was elected Lieutenant Governor, OF the
second ballot. ..... . &c, .-a..s : d.
The Columbia papers announce that the ap.
pointment of Private Secretary to his Excellency
has been rendered to COL BEAUFORT T. WATTS.
Col. Warts has held this place since the days Of
Gov. McDUFPIE, and by his accomplished manners
and gentlemanly bearing aided greatly in giving
tone and dignity to the Executive Department
He has become an institution with us-one which
we would cherish cheerfully. .... .-
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THE "ECHOr CASE.

The Grand Jury, Of the Federal Court in Colum-
ba, having ignored the bills given out against the
crew ofthe "Eoho," charged with participation
in the slaye.trade, motion was made under
writ Of Ra5ea, Corpu, for the discharge Of the
prisoners. The argument was ably made on both
sides, and was decided BY Judge MAonArH and
WAYNE against the application BY this decision
the constitutonality Of the "Piracy Act" Of 1920
is determined and the prisoners were therefore
remanded to the Charleston Jail, to await the ac-
ton Of the District Attorney at the April term Of
the Court, in that city. The witnesses were dis
charged, under bonds for their appearance.
In every point of view, ittwould have been
better for the Grand Jury in, Columbia to have
returned the bills with q true finding, and thus
brought this case to final adjudication, at once.
0 that completion it must come at last and by
PROMPTLY acting up to the law Of the case in def
anos of local prejudices, the Jury would have
more clearly acquitted their own consciences, aud
avoided stretch of authority always to be depre-
Gated in society like ours.
The "Echo" prisoners will, doubtless, be
brought to trial, in Charleston, in April, next.
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Daveupor. Female College, RsssH. M.tfsod,
President, located ID Lenoir, Caldwell County,
n. G., is inn most feurishing condition. This In
stitution offsrs inducements 10 tks way Of heal
tily and romantic Location, rs wen IS chesFaess,
which few d It's character caaaford.
EThe aebate on the report Of the Book Copmittes
was resumed Il was finally determined t0'or-
esuise ..Ths Book and Tract Society Of the South
Caroiina confereaee, whose object ahsll be; lst,
To supply sound and hsslshyrsIig g4gs literature
2d, The adgmentatip or the capital oftbe Pub
fishing House at Nashville; and Sd, The sxisnsioa
and increased usefnlnessof Sunday Schools.
A. Constitution srss adopted, and thirsyavs
shares Of stock were taken before t1e adJourn-
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The CAROLINA HIGH SoHooL.-We have pub
lshed and called attention to the high school,
which Mr. Brumby and Professor Davidson, Of
the Mount Zion College, ore to control and gov
ern. Mr.. A. B. Brumby has been for some time
a teacher in our town, and is most favorably
konwn as gentleman Of proficiency and tact
Mr., Davidson has for, years been connected NTH
the Mount Zion. InHitute, Of Winnsboro. In his
department there he gave great satisfaction. The
combination we regard an admirable one, and will
certainly be attended with, success, These gen
tlemen will be assisted by Mr.. Besanqon, Pari-
sian Of fine requirements, and thorough acquain-
'anQe with the French langaasess- -.eafplniaas4v
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THE REMAINS OF COL. wITHERsPOON.
From letter received yesterday, we learn that,
owing to unforeseen circumstances, the remains
of the late Col. I. D. WIThERsPooN will not reach
Yorkville on the day indicated in our last issue.
They are now expected to arrive on Sunday morn
ing, and the burial will probably take place on
Sunday afternoon in the Independent Church yard.
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CLUB RATES.
YoRKVILLE MARKET.

There has been very little doing in cotton since
last report. Eighty bales have been sold during
the week, at from 9 to 1895. The market closes
steady and unchanged at quotations.
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charge Of scbool,hsre for two years or more, and
given entire satisfaction. He il thorough, In his
Instruction, and temperats:and firm in bis diaei,
pine. &
sMr. Davidson has been associated fofs several
years with the late J. W. Hudson, in thesMt Zion
College, Winnsboro'. He continues, We perceive,
to- teach the same branches.here as be did there
It lis great advantage in schools for each TEACHER
to have his speeialits His mind acquires greater
activity in that particular direction than in any
other, and his acquisitions NJ :uraly follow such
indicated channel, Messrs. Brumby and David
son are both College.bred men.
Mr. Benzaneon is Partisan, and has pursued
his studies in the University of France. He is we'll
informed, and his French is perfectly pure..-----
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coiu,nsia nfsr,keS.I

'''''.$ - :" coiunsis Market s.:''d b9lLI41
CoiBssa Dscg rs.
The cotton market saimpfe61g:x soms l5o
bales sold yesterday, an advance Of 10. on shettsr
qualities, iz,;S3@l1e.,,slt ,,slt owl - IN ,sn.
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" arJ .s-.>sq ,sa 5ai CHAaIorTs Dss. liz,
There were 1022 bales sold iastwssk atprioss
ranging from 10 To- 10ae. The last foreigp pews
is favorable to an advance. E53..E-ls,>
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;ys ...., 1Troabie Win Engiand.ets5iz q
..,.....g,. ..aiAas II - WAsHnGros, QeeslA.1
Affairs between England and the Unitsd States
are growing serious - - 80 D ~, -
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.aaJ5 as ns r.NswiEorkv nzazlet.aii.s * sszs1
Sales Of cotton to-day 500 balss-maftet dhll.
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- -,-E chszaesfon aMsxkef. ed fsd
~. CHARLEsfos, Dec d.,
The cotton market was unchanged today NTH
sales Of 800 bales. 'f'' ~ .aSsS shH
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ton and New York who together with OCCASIONAL letters
from various sections Of the State will make our weekly
Ledger In racy and readable style We shall bear II In
mind to furnish weekly compendium Of news pertaining
to neghborng State to make the paper valuable
to our North CaroliIa patrons 49, -.--
Having made considerable ouays to secure these arae
tive features for the ENQUIRER the Proprietor relies conf
IDENTIFY upon the kindness and the public spirit Of the peo
pie especially of this and the adjoining States
ed 10 deserve he do no than expect
generous patronage In order howevever to induce his
friends to exerions his behalf and to repay them fully he
has determined to offer the following