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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01
NOTICE.

In pursuance to Deed in Trust to me, execu-
IL ted by G. W. HUDSON for certain purposes
therein mentioned, will expose to public sale on
TUESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF DECEMBER,
next, piece of land known as the Kings Noun
tain Store Place, and improvements, situated in
CASTOR County, North Carolina, containing about
20 ACRES,
more or less. All his household and kitchen fur
niture one horse, buggy and harness one saddle
and bridle; two Gold Watches; one Gold Watch
Chain; one Rife Gun; the remaining stock Of
goods and many other articles not here enumera-
ted Said sale to take place at the store Former
ly Briggs Store) on credit of twelve months
with interest from day of sale, purchaser giving
bond with approved security.
B. F. BRIGGS, Trustee.
Nov II 46 st
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AND FOR SALE.-TWENTTON ONE g.
AONE HALF ACRES. Situated on both sides
of the public road, and the Kings Mountain Rail
Road, near the Station at Guthriesvile. Small
patch cleared with good Meadow. Timbered
land well wooded. The ncighborhood is healthy
with good society. This place would make de-
sirable and profitable location for almost any
kind of tradesman. Will be sold bargain.
Apply to ). Y. MILLS,
Hazlewood, S. C..
Nov "a Al 2t
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1gmsneal.

MARRIED-On the 25th ultimo, by John R. Lo-
gan, Esq, THOMAS P. McGILL. ESQ, of CASTOR
county, N. c., and Mrs. ELIZABETH FULTON,
of Cleveland count, N. C.
"Itisnot good that the man should be alone"
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Commissioners Sale.
xparte, Davidson Wbisonant- ~ Petition for Ae

=" !; SaN V Ldnd, 8e,. e.af7-,1. -
I'm obedience to the order Of the Court Of Equi-
IL ty, made by Chancellor Johnston ct bis Cham
bers October 4. 1853, will expose to public sale
at YORK COURT HOUSE on the lst MONDAY
IN DECEMBER NEXT, the tract Of land desci-
bed in the peadings irshe above stated case, sit
uate in York District, on the waters Of Kings
Creek, bounded by lands Of Abram Hardin, ESQ,
Alexander Huff, W. Fl. Carroll and others, con-
tanning 100 ACRES. Land sold as the properly
of Abner Stewart, lunatc.s Terms Cash.
(S2D JN0. L. MILLER, o:E. I'D.
) Nov A 81
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CharIestown Affairs.
U.eurSornc Nnvep

WASHINGTON, November 20
There are now about 1000 we'll armed troops
in Charlestown 1t is generally believed that Gov.
Wise possesses information warranting the assem-
bling of this extraordinary force.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C,

n HAVE in store, to which invite attention,
IL large lot of WATCHES, CHAINS, SEALS
and KEYS.
Jewelry Of all Kinds.
Silver and Plated Ware; fine Guitars and Concer-
tinas; with great many articles not necessary
to mention, all of which. will be sold "
LOW FOR CAS.H.
All REPAIRING done on WATCHES and
JEWELRY, by an experienced workman.
REPAIRING WARRANTED.
KEROSENE OIL without any odour, at 81 60
per gallon.
* Z R q . Il NJ Eh
LAMPS! LAMPS!! LAMIPS!!
OLD SILVER WANTED at 81 per ounce.
E. NJ. KIRKPATRICK.
Nov "a AZ tt
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UNITED STATES 1fAEL.

LIZ H. SSAhI IGh, Sud6t6rs 80 e.
W1LLLEAVE BROWN g. cos WHARF (AT
w the foot Of Queen street, every Tuesday, at
ELEVEN O'Clock, and connects regularly with
the Rail Road at Brunswick and Fernandina, also
with mail stages for Alligator, Madison, Tallahss
see, st. Augustine, Orange Springs, Ocals, Mican-
opy, Newnansville and Tampa Bay.
Returning, leaves Pslstka Rarsday Night at
TWEL We o'clock; Picolata Friday ,Aorniag at
TWO o'clock; Jacksonville at EIGHT o'clock,
A. NJ; Fernsndins. at ONE, and Savannah at
FOUR, P: NJ, and Beaufort on Saturday at NINE
o'clock, P. M, --..s.. x g..
Freight consigned to the Agency viii be re-
shipped free of charge.
Freights payable in Charleston. For freight or
passage apply TO- C.-P. SHIER. Agent,
Brown Co.'s Wharf
Freight for this steamer will be received ct her
store house, Brown & Co.'s Wharf, every day.
Oct 20 AZ r&s fHiy
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spstial Notites.
RAILROAD NOTICE.

Hereafter, no Goods will be delivered at the
Kings Mountain Railroad Depot until the freight
charges are paid. Persons out of town, having
Goods in the Depot, must always send written
order. s. B. lMEACHAM, Agent
Nov 10 46 II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

n OST NOTE.-The public are hereby noti-
4 4 fed that have lost SEALED NOTE on
THOMAS N. DUNLAP, payable to me, in the
gum of Six hundred and ffty-three Dollars and
hfty-four cents, bearing date 18th of November
1859, and due one day after date, and are fore
warned from trading for the same in case it
should DO found. J.J. DUNLAP.
Nov "a At 3t*
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ESTATE SALE.

ON Thursday, FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER
" next, will be sold at the late residence of W.
B. Babcock, Chester District,
Is VALUABLE NEGROES,
Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, &C.,
Corn and Fodder, Wagon, Household Furniture,
&c., SC.
Terms-Bankable notes at 40 days.
s. E. BABCOCK, administrator.
Nov II 46 Wv
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Another New Grocery,

NEXT DOOR to Messrs. MEACHAM AND
~ WHEELER-opposite the Kings Mountain
Railroad Depot-at the old stand Of Pagan,
Fayssoux s. Co.-where can be found all articles
usually kept in Grocery establishment, which
have been selected with care. .--..
The highest prices will be paid for all Country
Produce, either in cash or Groceries.
BG~ Cotton purchased at the market price by
D. O'LEARY.
Nov z a. If
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NEGROES FOR SALE.-By virtue Of
~ deed of assignment made to me by JOHN
g. ENLOE, for the benefit of his creditors, I will
offer for sale TO the highest bidder, at York Court
House, on the FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER
instant, NEGRO WOMAN named SARAH, said
to be good Cook, Washer and Ironer-about "a
years of age; and her son ROBERT, about or 5
years old. Terms-Cash.
- --- f-. JAMES JEFFERYS, Assignee.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRES

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES
A RE becoming so frequent throughout the
N country, that every person should INSURE.
The CHARLOTTE MUTUAL FIRE ms URANCE
COMPANY-one of the best and mosr popular
Companies extant and founded on principles Of
safety and economy-continues to take risks IN
South Carolina, on merchandise, dwellings, mills,
workshops, &c., SC.
nA. Country residences and Stores, unexposed,
insured at exceedingly low rates.
... T. S. JEFFERYS, AGENT,
Yorkville, S. c.
- Sept Is 81 II
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GunnV Bagging at Auction,

AIOTICE.-The undersigned would respect
~ fully urge it upon those indebted to the firm
of ADICKES & WITHERS, to come forward and
settle. The books Of the concern must be closed
either by cash or note.
H. F. ADICKES, Survivor.
Jan 21, 1858. 3 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

DURLTC SALE.-By permission of James
Il Mcdaniel, Ordinary of Chester District I
will sell on the 7th of DECEMBER next, all the
movable personal property of SOLOMON MOORE,
deceased. consisting of
81 LIKELY NEGROES,
HORSES, Mules, Hogs, (fat and STOCK Cows and
Sheep, Wagons and one Barouche, Corn, Wheat,
Rye and Oats, Household and Kitchen Furniture,
etc., ETC., etc. g.. -..
B8~ Terms made known on the day Of sale.
WM..M McCOLLUM, Adm'r.
ALso-Some land to rent on the same day.
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Valuable Lands for Sale.

Valuable Lands for Sale.
LAWN THE Subscriber offers for sale
MztS his valuable lands. One tract con-
"a IaElI& tanning THREE HUNDRED &
ssaa=s==s.zzszS FIFTY ACRES, lying on the wa
ters of Dolttle creek. This tract contains about
SIXTY OR SEVENTY ACRES OF GOOD BOT
TOM LAND; the balance woodland. On the
premises is good LOG CABIN and all necessary
outbuildings.
ALS0-One other tract, lying on the waters Of
Wolf Creek, containing
~. 400 ACRES,
all Of which is WOOD LAND. On this tract is
a LOG CABIN and all necessary outbuildings,
together with capital GOLD MINE.
The above property is offered at private sale,
and if not disposed of previous to the 22d of
DECEMBER next, it will be sold at public out
cry to the highest bidder.
Sale to take place on the premises. ,s.r-S
49, JOHN B. NEISBITT.
Nov II 46 5w
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

VlAX.COLLECTOR.--THE friends of
Il MOSES LINDSAY respectfully announce him
as Candidate for Tax-Colector for York District,
at the ensuing election .-...... -.
Dec 9, 1852 40 If
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application will be made to the
~ next session of the Legislature for an act to
incorporate volunteer company in Yorkville.
Sept7 90 8m
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DIR. J, Il. WALK13R 3R,
SURGEON DENTIST,

Dh. j. l.. w u IL Il IL N
SURGEON DENTIST,
Chester, 8. c.,
VNTOULD respectfully inform the public that
w his rooms are now at the Cornwell House,
where he may be professionally consulted on Mon
days and Saturdays, and at Rock Hill, York Dis
trict, from the second Tuesday of each month un-
til the Friday following.
He is now in possession of the science, material,
and instructions, for mounting Teeth on the CHE
OPLASTIC PROCESS, which is considered by
Dentists who have tried it, to be the perfection of
mechanical Dentistry for mounting partial or full
sets of Teeth. ---,-.----
Jan 7, 1858. i
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

TAX-COLLECTOR.- The friends of
Il Capt FL. E. QUINN. respectfully announce
him as q candidate for TAX COLLECTOR for
York District, at the ensuing election. -
August 25, 1859. "a ten
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01
sgWlne MACHINES,

vTyHEY have the following advantages over all
il others: They have no pads to keep in Or
der; no bobbins to wind ; NJ tanglng or waste of
thread ; no oiling the th' cad or work no tool
chest stocked with wrenches pliers, pickers, leath-
er, &c., &C.. ''
The directions are simple, easily understood,
and easily explained by the instructors. There
is no taking apart cleaning or rolling They re-
quire about ten drops Of oil per day, when in con-
slant use. They make no more noise than COM
mon clock, even when making fifteen hundred
stitches per minute. They run easy-a> child ten
years can work them to full speed. They run fast
or slow without any danger of altering the length
or tigbtness Of the stitch. They will Hem, Fill,
Gather, Bind, Stitch and Embroider, in so superb
or manner that we challenge comparison. The
same Machine will sew pavilion cause and plan
tation goods. The seam is elastic as the most
elastic fabric, and will not break in washing or
ironing. The same Machine runs silk, linen thread
and common spool cotton, with equal facility
The needles are shorter, and therefore stronger
than any other high or low priced Machine That
they are superior to all others is evident from the
fact of there having been thirty thousand machines
made and sold, in competition with others already
in successful operation. The question is no long
er which is the best maker but which Of the nu-
merous patterns of GROVER & BAKERS shall I
take.
PRICES, $50 TO $3.50. 49,.
H. w. KINSMAN,
Aqent for the Sale of these Celebrated Machines,
249 King Street, Charleston, 8. C..
D. B. HASELTON, Manager.
Nov II 46 6m
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Valuable Property for Sale.
eANVAssERs WAN NTED.

LIBERAL INDUCEMENTS TO AGENTS
$50 a Month, and all Expenses Paid!
W7E wish to engage an active Agent in every
w County throughout the United States and
Canadas, to travel and introduce our New Twenty
Dollar Double Thread Lock Stitch Secing Machine.
This Excelsior Machine is just patented, with val
liable improvements, which make it the cheapest
and most popular machine in existence, and &C
knowledged to be unsurpassed for general utility.
A limited number of responsible agents are want
ed to solicit orders by sample, to whom salary
of S5U per month and expenses will bepaid. For
conditions and full particulars address, with
stamp for return postage, 49,
]. W. HARRIS & co.
No. 13 Shoe & Leather Exchange,
Boston, Mass
Nov II 46 8w
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

WARNING NO. 2.--All persons indebt-
w ed to the estate of DR.. SAM'L. WRIGHT,
decd, notified that at least partial payments
MUST BE MADE, this winter. Further indul
gence cannot be granted, until the Indebtedness
of the estate is cancelled. All papers upon which
payments are not made, will be put in suit next
Spring.
SAM'L. W. MELTON, Attorney.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

TlAX-COLLECTOR.-We are authorized
Il to announce W. B. MCCONNELL, as Can
didate for Ta1Collector for York District, at the
ensuing election.
March II >9 g ~, &C., 1850
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

TAX-COLLECTO are authorized
Il to announce Capt. VIM. LAWSON BROWN,
as Candidate for TAX COLLECTOR for York
District, at the ensuing election.
Sept 20 80 to
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ARKANSAS
Land and. Mills For Sale.
usnn ArRES


Land and Mills For Sale.
100 ACRES
nF VALUABLE LAND, situated in Drew Co.,
" Arkansas, eight miles west of Monticello, on
the stage-road leading from Gaines Landing on
the Mississippi river, to Camden; and about five
miles from the MO. & r. R. Railroad, the track
laying of which is now under way, can be had on
terms to suit the purchaser. A LARGE
STEAM SAW-MILL,
with two saws, has recently been completed upon
the premises, and works well, cutting 8 t, TO- 900
feet per day, which finds ready sale at One Dollar
per hundred at the Mill, with large body of fine
timber at hand. -
There is in connection with the Mill, RUNNING
GEAR, with two pair Of STONES, for GRIST
MILL-everything new. There are 49,.
TWO DWELLING HOUSES,
Negro.C Cabins and out-houses upon the premises,
with as good water as can be found in any coun-
ty. The location is healty and in growing
community, and is thought to be as valuable
place as can be found in the State.
Purchasers -.--
CAN BUY 600 ACRES,
including the Mills, with the privilege Of 1000
Acres, or the whole tract, as suits their conven-
venience.
My object in selling. is to pay my debts and
change my business. A bargain can be had
Address, JAMES BARKER,
r'@ Barkada, Drew Co., Arkansas.
Nov IN Az IF
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Ganoioatss.

For announcing a Candidate for Office, per year,
fora less time, SIS in .advance;
not paid in Advance, $40.
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FIRE! FIRE.! FIRE!!!
The UNDERSIGNED re

The undersigned re-
spectfully inform the
citizens of York Dis
trict, that they have
Just received direct
from the FOUNDRY,
q large and splendid
lot Of COOKING and
OFFICE STOVES, of
A Supertor Quality,
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HARDWARE GROCERIES,
I . = AND - eSt
Plantation Goods.

VNHE Subscribers desire TO call the attention Of
IL the citizens Of York snd the surrounding dis
trfcts to their stock Of the above articles oonss-
ting in part, as follows, viz:'
A'GoMPLETE AssoRTMENT OF
Swedes and English Iron, from to 9 in.
Band Iron, from I to 43 inches.
Horseshoe Iron.
Carriage Makers Materials variety.
Blaokslnith's Tools,
Spch as Bellows, Anvils, Hammers, sledgss,
Screw-Plates, Stocks and Dies, &C., 60.
CARPENTERS TOOLS Of all descriptions.
House Furnishing Materials Of all kinds.
400 kegs best NAILS, assorted, from 3d'to
God, for Cash, at q low figure. -
BAGGING, BALE-R0PE, SALT, Sugar, COT.
fee, Moasses, SC. -
Farming Implements, e.
Such as Spades, shoveIs. Forks, soythe- Blades,
Straw Cutters, Corn. Shelters, Ploughs, Fans,
Fan Gearing, &c., 80. ~,
Plantation Shoes,
Georgia Plains and Kerseys, Lindssys, Blankets,
&c., Sc. Crockery and Glassware, Trace, Log,
and Wagon Chains, Of all sizes and kinds. In
short, our stock will be found to embrace q large
variety Of all such articles as are required on the
Farm, Plantation, or for Building purposes. Our
terms will be found to be as moderate as any 9TH
to approved customers. Call at the sign of the
golden ANVIL" -'.'..
AGNEW, FISHER a. CO.
N. B.-Liberal prices paid for Cotton and 9TH
er Country produce. ,-.'A '#'
Chester Oct 20. 1859. 2 a. - IT,
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FOR ORDINARY.

nRDINARY.-T friends Of JOHN A.
~ BROWN, Esq, respectfully announce him as
Candidate for ORDINARY Of York District, at
the ensuing election. '...s-.-
Oct 20 AZ te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

THAX COLLECTOR.-.We are authorized
IL to announce WYLIE L. HARRIS, Esq, as
Candidate for TAX COLLECTOR of York Dis
trict, at the ensuing election. .,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

DY permission of C. Gage, Ordinary of Union
I'D District, will sell at UNION C. H., s. c., on
the 18th day of DECEMBER next, and days fol-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-01

TAX COLLECTOR.--The friends of c
Il c. GWIN, respectfully announce him as
Candidate for TAX-COLLECTOR for York Dis
trict, at the ensuing election. -.
March 4, 1859. tt
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TAX-COLLECTO friends of B.
Il P. BOYD respectfully announce him as
Candidate for Tax Collector for York District, at
the ensuing election. " '.-
March II. 1855 10 If
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NOTICE.-Persons indebted to LAWSON
~ D.GOORE on the STABLE BOOKS, or in any
other manner, are notified to make payment to the
undersigned alone. Payments to any other per-
son, on accounts charged on the books will not
be acknowledged. .....,
SAM'L W. MELTON, Attorney.
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YORK SHERIFF,S SALES.

pY Virtue of sundry Writs Of Feri Faeias, to
ID me directed, will be sold between. the legal
hours Of. Sheriffs Sale, ON THE FIRST MON
DAY IN -
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TAX COLLECTOR.--Wea are authorized
IL to announce 8. 8. ELAN as Candidate for
TAX-COLLECT0R of York District at the ensu-
ing election. @-. ---. -
Jan Z, 1853 l If
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GALL ON THE 'SQUIRE.--The notes
" and accounts due to MILES JOHNSON and
JOHNSON & BOWEN. have been given over to
JAMES JEFFERYS, Esq, for suit Many of
these debts are small, and it is impossible for us
to call on each debtor, personally. Publication
has heretofore been made, and this is the last.
. MELTON & MELTON, Attorneys.
Dec 4S 2t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-09

THE SCHAGHTICOKE MAssACRE.-The shock
given to the public mind by the discovery that
the recent dreadful railroad disaster was the re-
suit of willul culpability on the part of the d.
rectors, has elected such an expression of indig-
nation that it will now be impossible for the CON-
panies to avert fresh legislation on the subject
The only difficulty will be to devise such mea
cures OF precaution az will mete out even Justice
to all Amongst those that suggest themselves
to us, the following seem best calculated to Sc
cure the public against the dangers created BY
the neglect and parsimony of railroad directors
In the first place, we would have all the lines
properly fenced in and guarded by gates as is
the case abroad. This would, of course, Increase
the cost of construction, but it would be founo
the avoidance of accidents and of the consequent
payment Of compensation. Wherever imperfect
police arrangements or culpable neglect OIL
the part of railway employees could BE-
proved, we would make the managers
ADD servants, as the case might be, criminally as
well as pecunia1ily responsible for the accidents
to which they gave rise. Until this be done it
Will NC lmposelole w IiupTess upon the minds OF
railway officials sense of the grave Importance
of the duties entrusted to them. In order to
provide an additional guarantee against the in.
competency or neglect of railway superiutend-
ents and track masters, we would render every
county through which line passes responsible
for the safe condition Of all railway yiaducts and
bridges within its limits, giving to it such pow.
ers against the company as would enable the
County Surveyor to compel the repair or recon
struction Of such works as he might deem I'M
safe. If some such power had existed previous
to the Scbaghtcoke accident, it ia certain, from
the notoriety of the unsound condition of the
bridge there, that measures would have been
promptly taken to repair it.
1t will be objected that the severity
Of there measures will tend to discour-
age the construction Of railroads, aud
to render thoee that are in existence too
expensive and hazardous to carry on A little
reflection will show that this il fallacy, for the
closer the legislative surveillance exercised, tn,
fewer will be the accidents, and the less, ultj
mately, the expenditure Of the lines five take
into account the constant repairs necessitated by
imperfect aud faulty construction, and the heavy
amounts Of compensation awarded to sufferers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-09

THE WASHINGTON HEIGHTs JOB AaAIN-The
jobbers of this city are as tenacious of tneir pur
pose as leeches, which, when they once take
bold, will not let go till they are gorged with
blood. Though baffled, they return again anu
again to the charge. The last scheme is, that
the Board Of Supervisors appoint "Commisaion
ers Of Washington Heights" to lay out the
streets and roads of all that part of the islano
from l55tb street to Spuyten Duyvel Greek, and
this plan is to come before the Supervisors this
evening, The resolutions to be proposed will be
found in another column.
1t is very doubtful whether the Board has the
legal power to adjudicate upon this matter; it
looks very like usurpation of the functions OF
the Legislature and as if the jobbers, having
failed in their attempts at Albany to get bill
passed, would now take the law into their OWE
hands.
But whether they have any legal jurisdiction
or not it is very evident that the whole thing is
a scheme of public plumber. For there is no ne
cessity whatever for the contemplated job, nor
will there be for many years to come. When the
Central Park is finished, and it is determined where
the commerce Of the city is to be concentrated,
On the East or North river; and when the direc-
ton of the tide of population is determined from
the same centre, and the central region of pri
vate dwellings is assertained; when, in fact, we
know where the new city is to be, and how we
all stand, it will be quite time enough to make
any arrangements about laying out the grounds
in the faubourg of Washington Heights Now it
is entirely premature, and what is done to- day
may have to be undone some years hence at
double expense, or permit the blunder to remain
to the detriment of the property owners and the
general injury of the community.
We protest, therefore, against the Board of
Supervisors meddling with the matter. The
owners Of the property who have the deepest in
terest in the matter have not asked them to do
90, and if the attempt is persevered in we must
continue to denounce the fragrant job as an act
fplunder on the taxpayers for the benefit of
get of sharpers who are ever lowering around the
city treasury like focks of greedy barpies, and
also for the interest of two or three of the pro
perty holders who own more land than they can
manage, and want to dispose of it in the best
way they can.
1t is these men who are creating all the fuss,
and the great majority Of the proprietors are en-
tirely averse to meddling at present in any
shape or form with the region of Washington
Heights.