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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

JUDICIAL DIGNITY IN LoUIsIANA.-A
correspondent of the Brandon (Miss.) Re-
publican gives the following specimen of
how justice is administered and judicial dig
nifty sustained in one of the Parish Courts in
Louisiana. He says:
Speaking of the Grand Juries reminds me
that the Parish Court is now in session here,
his Honor Kiah Rodgers p~residing-old
Kye-or "Ky" they usually call him. Old
KY was passing sentence on a criminal, and
delivered himself as follows:
"Prisoner, stand up! Mr. Kettles, this
Court is under the painful necessity of pass
ing sentence of the law upon you, sir This
Court has no doubt, Mr.. Kettles, but what
you were brought. into this scrape BY the
use. of intoxicating liquor. The friends of
this Court all knovs that if there is any
vice this Court abhors, it is intemperance.
When this Court was a young man, Mr.. Ket-
ties, it was considerably inclined to drink;
and the friends of this Court knogs that this
Court has materially a veryhigh temper, and
if this Court had not stopped short of, and
stopped the use of Intoxicating liquor, Ihave
no doubt, sir, but what this Court, sir, would
have been in the Penitentiary, or in its
grdre."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

The PUNcrUAL MAN.-Mr. Higgins was
q very punctual man through all the transac-
tions of life. He amassed a large property
by u%ntiring industry and punctuality; and
at the advanced age Of ninety years, was rest
ing quietly upon his bed. He had deliber,
ately made almost every arrangement of de-
cease and burial.
His pulse grew fainter, and the light
seemed just Pickering in its socket, when one
of his sons Observed
"Father, you will probably live but a day
day or two, is it not weilfo you to name your
pall-bearers?"
"To be sure, my son." said the dying
man-"it is we'll thought of, and I will do ii
now"
He gave a list of six, the usual number
and sunk back exhausted upon the pl
low.
A CLEAN of thought passed over his with
cred face like a ray Of light, and he rallied
once more. My son read me that list. L
the name of Mr.. Virgins there ?"
"Itis, my father"
"Tuyn strike IL sf." said he, emphati
cally, "for he w.s never punctual-was
never any ws!ele 4. seasoH. and he nigh,
hinder the procession d whole hour"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29
- YR R 8 q Sc v Z Is T. ia ass D..

ns- Cough argues that the Maine Law has
not crushed out the traffic, Therefore the law is
a failure. Moral s%uasion; even when .eu-
joined by the imprisoned eloquence of Mr..
Cough, has failed to win the world fom its
drinking habits. Therefore, is moral %suasion
q "dead letter ?" When the rivers of earth
are dried to their fountains by dipping out the
ocean with tablespoon, we shall look to see
moral suasion alone destroy an evil which is
Julwarhed Gy legislation, aud the respect
ability resulting from such legislation. Il
is madness to hope for deliVeranec by send
ing out the dove when there are whole brood:
of licensed v~ultures to tear it with remorse'
less beaks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

DAD MORTCN's BEsT-A STORY OF YER
MoNr.-A correspondent of the Post is res
eponsibIe for the following statement of a
most remarkable event. 1t bears on its face
indisputable evidence of its truth:
Uncle Morton, better known at Hydes, in
Sudbury, Vermont, as Dad is a famous
story teller, in both senses of the word, for
he not only tells many, but they are generally
ofthe Munchauscrish kind. In fact, he has
drawn 80 Tonga bow in the way Of romance,
thai, heing nearly ninety years of age, he now
repeats his 6ctiunS rs l.,li,putab'e facts
The following is tn. go4S To be lost, and |
give it verbatim. / wish ! could give the
matter of fact. on oa.h mann"r in which he
impresses its truth. | had been talking with
the old mau Oh the sensible manners and
customs of our forefathers, aud their success
in doing the business of life, when he broke
out:
Il tell ye, them ancestors of ourn didn't
do nothing half way. But there is an awful
falling off since them times. Why in my
time, when I was a boy, things went on more
economical than now. We all worked. My
work was to take care of the hens and chick
ings dad is famous for his handling of the
alphabet and I will tell yer how I raised
them. You know Use very thinking child,
always a thinking 'cept when I am a asleep.
Well, it come on me- one night to raise a
big lot of chickings from one hen and I'll
tell ye how I did it. I took an old whiskey
barrel and filed it:with fresh eggs, and then
put it on the south side of the barn, with
some horse manure around it, and then set a
hen on the bung hole. The old critter kept
her sittin, and in three weeks I heard a lit
tie peep. Then I put my ear to the spiggot,
when the peeping growed like a swarm of
bees. I did not say any thing to the folks
about the Matching, for they'd all the time
told me I was a fool, but the next morning
knocked the head out of the barrel, and
covered the barn floor, two feet deep all over
with little ~chickings. Now you may laugh
as much as you please, but it's true"
When I hear a better story I will give it
to you.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29
MERCY TOWARDS ANIMALS.

The teamster, who loads his dray or wagon
so heavily that the horse or team attached TO
it cannot draw it but a short distance, with
out being so exhausted of strength as to he
unable to proceed, without stopping to rest,
or breathe awhile, is an unmerciful and an
unwise man.
Whoever practices such a mode of load
ing his team is ignorant of true economy, and
is wanting in merciful feelings-is inhuman.
1t is ever injurious to the beast Of burden or
draft to overload him; such loads as require
the exercise of the full, or nearly the whole
strength of the animals to move them for
ward, strain their nerves and sinews and sti-
fe them The over-driven or over-worked
horse is injured in his strength and speed.
1t is uneconomical to manage and use a horse
in such a manner as to impair his usefulness
and value. It is most unwise to lessen by
our usage, more than necessary, the market
value of our working animals, to- shorten
their lives or their periods of serviceable-
ness. 1t is great folly to so use a horse, that
would, with kind and wise management, be
serviceable for ten years as to curtail that
term of usefulness to six years.
The motto that slime is money" is true
indeed. By over-driving or overlooking, we
impair the speed of the carriage and dray
horse. We lose time 10 their lessened speed
and activity afterwards. We occasionally
see drays, sleds, and wagons SO heavily load
ed for the horses or teams attached, that they
cannot be moved but a few yards, or rods,
with so ~fatiguing the animal as to require
rest, and may be, without difficulty the load
is started after such pauses or stoppings.-
The horses are much injured by strainiug, to
haul such loads, and much time is lost by
such mode of draggage. 1t would be more
expeditions and economical to go oftener
with lighter loads. 1t is better to 60 twice,
in transporting -four, than put on one barrel
too many for a load. 1t is an injury to the
harnesses and carriages, when the load is too
heavy for the team. A sled is much racked
by the swinging to and off the team in en-
deavoring to start. Heavy loads rack and
strain the carriage ever. 1t is ungcntleman.
ly to so load team that its movements pain
and shock the sensibilities of street passen.
gers. The act of overlooking is accursed. =
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THE SHOALS AND QUICKsANDs

OF f0UTH.-Jus Published, the % Edf-
ton. On1Spermstorrheao or Seminal Diseases
A scientific Treatise on the treatment and perfect
cure of Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness, In
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oy DIR. CULVERWEIL, Member of the Royal
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Memoirs of Single and Married Life, &C..
This small, but highly valuable Treatise, writ
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points out the only sure and permanent cure for
all diseases resulting from self abuse, and is the
only publication of its Kind written in q benevo.
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in the hands of all who value their life and health
and happiness here and hereafter. Pc.
Price, - cents, or A stamps, ut the receipt of
which will be sent, post free, and well secured, BY
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Inn 81 8 If
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LAW BLANKSI

WE have on hand, and are prepared to supply
w at short notice, at the ENQUIRER Office,
all kinds of LAWYERS BLANKS in general de.
mand, printed on good paper and neatly pressed
We offer them at IS cents q quire. Single hall
Ouire so cents. As we have incurred considers
Bile outlay to enable us to furnish q good article,
we will sell for CASH and CASH ONLY.
Our present stock consists of the following va.
~rieties, viz: Sum Pro; Fl. Fd.; Fl. Fla. on Sum.
Pro-; Copy Writ in Case; Copy Writ in Debt; De-
c~laration on account; Declaration on Promissory
Note; Declaration on Bond or Sealed Note; Sub.
pnan Writs: S"bpnnn Tickets. Dr..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

ASA9 AGu. tue c,.itJr Of the Spring
field Republican wac is no; reputed to be
given to the uigh. n:re. has had sumo ter
ribl. 81 shis in lis day e;.oughto make ones
blood freeze In his veins. Here are some
of his wailings in regard to them, to which
we invite the special attention Of all the
bachelor tribe:
"There are some sad sights in this world
"a city sacked aud burnt-a battle field af
ter a great slaughter-a London in the
midst of a plague ship burnt at SEA-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

COVERING o MILK-PANs.-A new
plan for covering milk pans in summer, to
keep out dust, flies, &c. Take a piece Of
common brown sheeting, and cut it about
three inches larger than the top Of the pan,
and make a wide hem, say an inch, around
it. Then take large wire and bend it in
circle, same size as the cloth, and run it into
the hem, and fasten it there. Wheo laid
over the pan, the wire falls over the edg: Of
the pan, to the efectual exclusion of dust
or any other substance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

FLAx.-Every farmer will find a few
bushels of fax seed very useful in feeding his
young stock during the winter, especially
calves. 1t is claimed by some good feeders,
a table spoonful of crushed linseed mixed
with a quart of corn meal is better feed for
a spring calf during its first winter, than two
quarts of corn meal and a quart of oil cake
meal. Some farmers rather buy the flax seed
than oil cake.
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The State of So. Carolina,

GOfCh Dis hIC IL =
Eldred d, Williamson Us. s. w. Ruddook.-Attach
ment.
W. B. Withers, Us. ame.-AHaehment.
WHEREAS the Plaintiffs did, on the goth day
w of November 1857, file their declarations a.
gainst the defendant in the above stated cases,
who. as it is said, s.absent from and without the
limits of this State, and has neither wife nor at
torney within the same upon whom q copy of the
same declaration might be served. 1t is, there
fore Ordered, that the said defendant do appear
and plead to the said declarations, on or before the
18th day of January, which will be in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty,
nine, otherwise final and absolute Judgment will
then be given and awarded against him.
JOHN G. ENLOE, c. O. C. pLs.
Ian 81 y lyQ
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LOW FOR CASH

and CASH ONLY. Bring in your Bank Bills
will take almost any kind of money; SO .trouble
not yourself with the idea that I will refuse.
ma WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS and
Musical Boxes REPAIRED at short notice by an
EXPERIENCED WORKMAN.
1000 OF. OLD SILVER WANTED.
E.. M. KIRKPATRICK.
Nov &c - Al
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ADvERslTY--Ah, Sam, so you've seen
trouble, eh?
yes, Jem, yes
well, we'll, cheer up, man, adversely tries
us aud shows up our better qualities
'Ah, but adversely didn't try me it was
the county Judge, and he showed up my
worst points.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29
TABLE CUTLERY,

Isl pieces in a sett) Tea. Trays, in sets and sim
gle; Table Mats. All the new style of PISTOLS,
from 80 cents to $40. GUNS, double and single,
from $40 to $50. slung Shot and Percussion
Caps Game Bags, Flasks, Wads and Shot Pouch:
es. Walking Canes of all kinds; Clocks from So
to TWENTY DOLLARS.
All the above named articles, with many others
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SEWING MACHINES. >.
To Manufacturers, Planters and Private
Families.

-
I'm purchasing such an article as q SEWING
L MACHINE, the true policy is to buy the best.
I. M. SINGER g. Co.'S GAZETTE, q beautiful
PICTORIAL paper, contains full and reliable inform
alton about SEWING MACHINES, and answers
all questions that can be asked on the subject
All who read this paper will learn how to pur-
chase a Sewing Machine with which ST ,OOoa year,
clear profit, can be made, and will be protected
from being imposed on'by some of the humbug
Machines now before the public. Singer & Co.'s
lMachine'is arranged to do coarse and fine work Of
every description. The Gazette may be obtained
gratis on application at any of Singer & Cos On
:ces.. A machine can be seen in operation at the
Tailor Shop of Mr.. ". C. OWEN, Of Yorkville,
S. C. L. NJ. GRIST, at the ENQUIRER Office, is
an authorized agent:
Singer & Coz Charleston Office, 1924 King-st.
Principal'O Office, 1928 Broadway, New York.
July 9 1857 % If
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b. Y. ID.
May 30, 1857. % PRS fee S8) oily.
national POLICE GAZETTE

NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE.
~ This Great Journal of Crime and Criminals
is in the Twelfth Year, and is widely circulated
throughout the country. 1t contains all the Great
Trials, Criminal Cases, and appropriate Editorials
on the same, together with information on Crimi-
nal Matters, not to be found in any other news-
paper.
Bdr Subscription 50 per Annum; ST, for Six
Months, to be RENTED by Subscribers, (who
should write their names and the town, county
and State where they reside ~plainly,)
To r. A. SEYMOUR, r.
New York City. 4
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my An old toner was induced to {

Ha~ An old topper was induced to sign
the temperance pledge, which he kept re-
ligiously for some weeks. At last he got
decidedly balmy, and one of his friends re-
monstrated with him for his faithlessness to
his obligations. He answered. ITO be
sure, I signed the pledge, but I was tremen-
dously dry and all signs fail in dry time
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

p9- A good story is told of a noted Wall
street stock broker who was the first after
the Ohio Life and Trust Co. to fail. The
story runs thus:
On the day of August, 1857, he failed,
but not for the first time by several. He
ordered his confidential clerk to make q
schedule which would pay fifty cents on the
dollar. The clerk being somewhat startled,
said: .
why, Nh. - you can't do that"
WELL said he, shat is what I always
have failed at, aud if my assets are not suf-
fcient, I'll pay it out of my own pocket
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

Notwithstanding ago, on the Sab
bath day, we wendell our way to one OF our
churches, and instead of sermon heard an
address upon some missionary or other be-
u~evolent subject. After the address was
concluded two brethren were sent round
with the basket for contributions. Parson
l. who was one of the basket bearers
taking the side upon which he sat. Imme-
diately in our front and upon the next seat
negligently reclined our friend Bill H,
a gentleman of infinite humor and full of dry
Jokes. Parson L. extends the baskets
and Bill slowly shook his head.
"Come, William, give us something"
said the parson.
"Can't do it," replied Bill. o.
"Why not ? Is not the cause a good
one?"
eyes; but am not able to give anything"
"Poh! Poh! l know better, you must give
a better reason than that"
"Well, I owe too much money! must
be just before I am generous, you know"
"But, William, you owe God a larger
debt than one else"
"That's true, parson, but then lie amt a
pushing me like the 6alance of my creditors"
The parsons face got into rather a curious
condition and be passed on. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

49, - .H
FRIEND WooD: It mas a long time after l saw
you at Blissfsld before ! got the bottle of Restora-
tive for which you gave me an order upon your
agent in Detroit, and when I got it we concluded
to try it on Mrs. Mann's hair, as the surest test of
its power. 1t h~as.dope all that you assured me
it would do; and others Of my Amily and friends,
having witnessed its effects, are now using and
recommending its use to others as entitled to the
highest consideration you claim forit.
Ag' I, very respectfully and truly, yours,
- SOLOMON MANN.
CARLYLE, H., June 20, 1852.
I have used Prof. O.. j. Woods Hair Restorative,
and have admired its wonderful effects. Ny hair
was becoming, as thought, prematurely gray,
but by the use Of his Restorative it has resumed
its original color, and, I have no doubt, perman-
emily so. s. BRESSE, ex-senator, o.. s.
O. J. WOOD & Co.. Proprietors, 312 Broadway,
N. Y, Tin the great N. Y. Wire Railing Establish
ment) and ia Marketstreet, St. Louis, Mo-. And
sold by all good Druggists, and by ALLISON &
BRATT0N, Yorkville 8. C.
Feb Is 7 3m
nEARL STARCH. ARROW.HOOT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

sar A pretty girl and a wild horse are H.
able to do much mischief; for the one runs
away with a fellows body, and the other
runs away with his heart.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29
WRITING DESKS,

Folios, Paper-Cutters, and Ink. Stands; Tuck,
Dressing and Pocket Combs; Hair Cloth and
Shaving Brushes; Harrison's Perfumery and
Soaps Violins and Strings; Patent Candle. Sticks
and Lamps; Casters, Fruit Trays, Razors, Pock
OF and Rowie Kniyps.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

AGooD WITNEss.-sDid the defendant
knock the plaintiff down with malice pre-
pense {?
mo, sir ; he knocked him down with a
fiat IRON
You misunderstood me, my friend; /
want to know whether no attacked him with
any evil intent
'Oh, no, sir it was outside the tent
No, no; I wish you to tell me whether the
attack was at all a precoucerted affair."
mo, sir it was not a free concert affair;
it was a circus
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

family pining in staryation-ajugo Of Molas-
sess wrecked upon the payement-but the
saddest sight to US, of all, is an old bache.
lor stolidly walking towards his end, his
great duties undone, his shirt Buttons of, his
stockings out at the toes, and nobody to
leave his money to. Were we such a man,
the mild reproving eye of a witness, or maid
en- lady would drive, us mad. But there Is
still hope. Uglier aud older men than any
Of our friends have married a beautiful wife,
who trained men admirably and spent their
money elegantly. %.
A HARD WITNEss.-The following di-
alogue, which occurred several years ago be-
tween a lawyer and a witness, in a Justices
court, not a great many thousandm miles from
this place, is worth relating:
1t seemed that N1r. Jones loaned MIR.
Smith a horse, which died while in his
(Smith's) possession Mr.. Jones brought
suit to recover the value Of the horse, at
tributiug his death to bad treatment. Dur
ing the course of the trial a witness (Mr.
Brown was called to the stand to testify as
to how Mr.. Smith treated horses.
Larger with a bland and confdence-ln-
voking smile )-'Well, sir, how does Mr.
Smith generally ride a horse?
Fitness with a very merry twinkle in his
eye, otherwise imperturbable .)-'Astraddle,
I believe, SIR .... e. -
l.. with a scarcely p~receptible flush Of
v~exation upon his cheek, but still speaking
in his smoothest tones.)-'But, sir, what
gate does he rideT
W.-sHe never rides any gate, sir. His
boys ride all the gates
L. (his bland smile gone and his voice
slightly husky.)-'But how does he ride
when in company with othersF
W.-'Keeps up, ifhis horse is able; if
not, he goes behind
l.. (t~riumphautly, and in perfect fury
sHow does he ride when alone, sirT
W.-'Don't know; never was with him
when he was alone
L. Il have done with you, sir
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29
SpGNES ARID RQRKS,

Silver and Plated Ladies'; Shell Jewelry Boxes,
with lock ind key; Jewelry Vases; W~atch-Stand
with bell and ink-stand attached; Pearl Glove Hol-
ders Fancy Shell Boxes and Dressing Cases; La,
dies fine Work Boxes and Travelling Caps Ladies
Worl, RoeLoFo op5 Cfonda.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

Plow deep while sluggard's sleep,
You'll have corn to sell and keep.
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JACKETS AND MEDALLIONS;

Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens; Gold Thimbles
and Spectacles; Comedian, Plain, Gold and Sett
Rings Necklaces, Amulets, Ear-Drops and Pins ;
Silver, Shell and Pearl Card-Cases; Silver Salt
Cellars inlaid with Gold; Napkin Rings in boxes !;
Silver and Plated Cups and Pitchers; Cake,
Pickle, and Fruit Knives Sugar, Salt, and Pre-
Gamma Gnnnna. SILVER : -. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29

sa- 1t is folly to attempt any wicked be.
ginning in hope Of a good ending.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-29
In Common Pleas York District
Eldred D. Williamson
Us. AHQchmenk.
saml W. Ruddock.
Nancy Meacham,
vs. i'd. . 7
Same. - p
]. NJ. Strong

The Same
I have attached as the property Of the Defend.
ant, in the above stated cases, one tract of
land, containing One Hundred and Thirty Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands Of William Boyce.
R. S.. Daniels, James Elms and others. No one
was in possession of said land when attached
and any person or persons claiming the same, are
hereby notified to appear and show cause pursu-
anti to the acts of the General. Assembly Of this
State, in such case made and provided, why said
lands should not be condemned as the property Of
said absent debtor. -s. - 81
s. C. YOUNGBLoOD, I.
8. Y. D. .
May 30, 1857. % PRS fee S8) oily.
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GOLD & SILL YER
THE SUBSCRIBER

THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS ON HAND a splendid assortment of land
Ill is constantly receiving something new GOLD
AND SILVER WATCHES and JEWELRY Of all
kinds. Coral, Cameo and Gold Bracelets Gold
Beads, Necklaces, and Neck.Chains Fob and
Vest. Chains. q arne assnrtment of Seals and KEYS,