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Sons of Aaha.-"Jeems" was recently initiated
into the order of the Sons of Malta, and graphi-
cally describes his Introductory into the 'vale of
mystery" as follows:
"You are first grabbed and thrown into tub
of cold water and forthwith several large men be-
pin to stick pins into you. Hauling you out of
the tub Of water, they rush you into another de-.
nartment, and now new men make lunge after
vou. dressed in disguise, and Immediately com.
mence pouring hot molasses into your hair and
boots. Meanwhile, stream of cold water is food
ed on to you, and man dressed in black thrusts
snuff box in front of your nose, and all at once
YOU begin to sneeze vociferously, and the eager
crowd begins to laugh and hurrah. Showing you
further along, the chief men and bottle washers
grab you by the nose, hair and coat tail, and in
this way rip every bit Of dry goods loose from
your person. and again the crowd roars with tu-
multuous laughter at your nude state, with five
or six men holding on to your hair and toes, fore
ing you up to soaped pole with pins and sharp
sticks. You now begin to think you are forsake
BY all of Gods people, and the devil has certainly
cot possession Of you, knocking you on the head
go that you see stars as numerous as they are IN
the milky way. You are handled in this kind Of
tantalizine way for two hours, when the officers
give You q large dose of liverwort and tar, and
then let you CO." ~
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nae PHYSICIANS are generally 10th to speak
word in praise Of what are called "patent medi.
cines." Indeed, 1t is an article in the code Of
medical ethics, that physician who sanctions the
use of such remedies cannot be considered mem
ber of the, National Association. But there are
exceptions to the most stringent rnles, and many
of the disciples of Esculapius have actually been
compelled, by the force of facts. to recommend
the use Of DR. J. H0sTETTER'S STOMACH
BITTERS, for those diseases which are particu-
larly prevalent during the summer and fall They
have ascertaned that there are no remedies in the
pharmacopia which can compare with this won
derful compound for arrangement Of the system.
Thousands of families residing along the low
grounds of the Western and Southern rivers, are
now convinced that they have found a medicine
peculiarly adopted for their ailments, while in
other portions of the country during the summer
months, the demand for the article is equally
large.
! For Sale by ALLISON 3 BRATTON;; and II.
W. MERRILL, Yorkville,2S. C.
Sent 8 SO -.r I'm
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and Mississippi, will scarcely have any effect on
the European markets, as it is certain that the
crop will be the largest ever gathered, making all
allowance for the "crocking." New cottonis 60
ing in very freely to New Orleans, Mobile and
Savannah. We may expect brisk market and q
good demand for few weeks yet, but the heavy
receipts will have the usual effect-to put down
prices from cent to cent and half, by the
middle of October. Whether this is an argument
in favor of early selling or not depends upon cir
cumstances. Could the crop be peddled, by one
controlling power, and only let as much 60 as the
demand required, then the prices might be kept
up, and higher average maintained, but if @ few
hold back, thinking they can control tie market,
they will be mistaken and loose by it. Those who
have tested the matter, say that early sales turn
out best .Ihave heard many buyers say that
early purchasers nearly always loose money. E.
Yours, sc. j.
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DEATH OF JOHN 8, MOORE, ESQ.

MANY Of our readers have received intelligence
of the death of this venerable and much esteemed
citizen, which occurred in this place, Wednesday
afternoon, the 21st-of paralysis Mr.. MOORE
was born near Brattonsville, in this District, in
1888, and died in his 18th year.
It is difficult for words to convey just and
adequate estimate of the bereavement, public as
well as private, which this sad event has occasion
ed. MIR. MOORE has been resident of orkville
for thirty.fve years, and in succession has filled
the Offices of Sheriff, Clerk and Member to the
Legislature -attesting thus frequently the conf
dence of the people, aud the excellent traits Of
character by which it has been so signaly sus-
tained. As citizen, he was eminently public
spirited, vigilant Jealous and untiring in his de-
votion to the public interests; for many years, as
Chairman of the Board of Public Buildings, he
served the District gratuitously, and yet so con-
stantly and faithfully as to challenge from all a
grateful admiration 1t may well be conceived
that upon political issues such man could not be
silent; his position was always promptly taken,
and his widespread influence was always exerted
in outspoken, indignant opposition to the en-
croachments of the General Government.
Mr.. MOORE was for many years leading mer-
chant in our town, aud while he accumulated an
ample fortune, ne maintained character marked,
in an eminent degree, by cheerful iiberality,
strict integrity, fair upright and honest dealing,
and pure and unimpeachable moral tone. In
his social and family relations, his life was
beautiful e1emplifcation of those noble and en-
dearing traits which should characterize the father,
the relative the friend, the venerable and venera-
ted patriarch. Our earliest recollections are en-
tvined with the generous kindness he was wont to
bestoy upon friend-and these will not be forgot
ten while there shall yet be vouchsafed to US
memory of things on earth
He was FURNISHED and brightly shining pillar
in the Church-constant in the discharge of all
the duties of the eldership, and illustrating the
walk and conversation of pure, devoted, humble,
yet Jealous man of God.
We need not say that such life was valuable
beyond price, nor that the death which deprives
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For the Yorkvflls Enquirer.
MOUNTAIN MUsINGs-.NO. 8.
BY J. WOOD DAVIDSON.
SILVER LEAF PooL.-At the base Of Table RoeE

SrLvER-LEAF PooI.-At the base Of Table Rock
Closely the mountains base there is spot
Where fragnentary Ruin seems asleep.
A waveless, weedy lakelet gazes up
From out that lonely dell, an eye Of earth
That looks forever up at half the sky.
I sas in thought upon the lakelet's marge
And asked Tradition for its nesting name.
Tradition answered not-no vowcled word
That Princess of the lordly Cherokee
In fondness breathed beside its dreamy breast,
To linger till these later times, when she
With beauty, dream, her royalty and love, -
Had passed away. Tradition answered not
No warriors bloody name, or deed, OF doom,
Had left word to name the lakelet now.
A naneless pool and there !! A smiling eye
Beneath still proud mountain brow that frowns
In granite grandeur, with name that song
And mythic legend long have known and told.
A mere within the shade of Table Rock
A lovely Undne infant, slumbering on
The valleys lonely bosom, unbaptized!
Curueu 10 D uttipS nome,
And silvery tinkliug whispers from the pool
Replied ,-'Tis S1LvER-LEAr. And on the margs
That meek aquatic growth reflects, beneath
The gladdening surface, back o brilliancy
As rich as shaft of wild Potosi's mine.
Twas on summer day wandered there.
Thou, friend, wilt seek it some such hour as that
Read then within that eye memory
My spirit left thee there. gazed deep in
That bright blue eye; and gently to my side
There stole the gentlest one on earth-to me. e.,
And in her bright blue eye there was light
Made holy then by time-made holy then
By passionate hour whose stormy surge
Was rolling madly deathward till "Peace be stilp
Beamed in that light-made holy then by oil
Forgiveness mecns-made holy then, aye then,
Thrice holy then, by death.
90 That memory
l left for thee, beside the dreamy pool.
While there just there--look upward, far above,
And ask thy soul as asked mine. Look up,
Just there. The soul is awed; and asks itself
Why ,OiA mere matter thus astound, perple1,
And puzzle her--why sUiu that soulless stone
With cold and mute magnifcence so speed
Its swelling, prayerful, almost frenzied, gush
Up towards the God. .. ... d.
But God is there-is that
That majesty so mute-that sceptral sway
That bows US to the Beautiful. IT'S writ
That God is Love. We know that Beauty makes
It's maker, then; or, else, itself is God. .
COLUMBIA, s. C.
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For the YorkviIle Enquirer.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

TRIBUTE OF REsPECT.
At a meeting of the Session Of the Yorkyille
Presbyterian Church, on the 25th inst, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were. presented
by Capt. F. Il. simril, and were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, God in his Providence has taken
from us Mr.. J. 8. MOORE, the oldest and one Of
the most highly esteemed of the citizens of this
town and one who has been an active and eff
cient Ruling Elder of the Yorkvile Presbyterian
Church, from its organization in June 1912, to
the time of his death, Sept. 2lst l859-then in
the 76th year Of his age -..' ...
Therefore, Resolued, 1st. That while we bow
with submission to this stroke Of our Heavenly
Fathers rod, we are constrained to record our
high appreciation of the character and services
of our deceased friend and brother. Mr.. Moore
was man of sterling qualities, both Of head and
heart wise in counsel, prompt and energetic
in action, yet eminently kind and conciliatory
in manner He was born for enterprise, yet
seemed most delighted when serving, others and
making them happy. OF him, we think it may
emphatically be said-"he was eyes to the blind,
and feet was he to the lame. He was father to
the poor, and the cause that he knew not, he
searched out" We, therefore, deplore the death
of such man as loss to the country, and es-
pecially, as grievous and sore aflication to our
beloved Church. And we would pray-"Help
Lord for the gody man ceaseth ;.for the faithful
fail from among the children Of men,"
Pesolued, End. That we should be admonished
by this dispensation, that though the days ofour
years be even three score years and ten, yet our
life "will soon be cut off and We must fly away"
and hence, what our hands find to dofor the
church and for the glory Of our Divine master,
we should do quickly and with our nights. >. :
Resolued, Sd. That blank page in our Book
Of Sessional Records-whch he kept with re-
markable fidelity and precision for q series Of
years-be dedicated to the memory Of Mr.. J. s..
Moore and Immediately thereafter this paper be
entered. : -.....
Resolved, 4th. That copy of the above resolu-
tious be communicated to the family Of the de-
ceased, with the kindest sympathies Of this ses-
sion. ....t a. Z ....-.-.,... .-,.,s
By order of Session,
i - j. NJ. ROSS, Clerk of Session, pro tenn.
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For the YorkvIlle Enquirer.
BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.


The Annual Meeting Of the York District Bible
Society, held its session at Beersheba Church, on
the 23d instant. The Rev. J. M. Anderson, who
was selected at the last meeting, delivered tn g
sermon for the occasion from 1st Tim. I II !;
"According to the glorious Gospel of the blessed
God which was committed to our trust"
After short recess, the Society assembled. The
President and Vice President being absent, the
Rev. Jas. A. Davis was called to the Chair and the
Society was opened with prayer by Rev. J. M.
Anderson. The minutes of last meeting we're
read and approved. The report of the Executive
Committee was read, received and adopted. The
Rev. J. M. Anderson proposed the following gen.
tlemen as officers, who were duly elected: Rev.
J. M. H. Adams, President; Rev. R. A. Ross,
Vice President; J. C. Miller, Secretary; P. B.
Darwin, Treasurer.
Ereeutios Committee.-Col. W. C. Beatty, Capt.
F. H. simril, James Jefferys, Thos. H. Smith
and John Fl. Adams
Col. W. G. Beatty offered the following resolu-
tions, which were adopted: ...-.-...-..----
Resolped, That, Whereas the Bible Convention
lately assembled at Yorkvlle, recommended that
$4,000, 90 be raised in the State for the distribu
ton of the Holy Scriptures in the foreign field,
the Pastors of the District are hereby respectfully
requested to address their respective congrega-
tions on the subject, and that they receive and
transmit to the Treasurer Of this or any Auxiliary
Society, the funds contributed for this purpose !;
80 that the same may reach the Bible Convention
at its next meeting at Sumterville.
Resolved, That Committee of three be ap-
pointed by the President, to nominate delegates
to attend the State Bible Convention at Sumter
vile.
In obedience to the last resolution, Col. W. G.
Beatty, Rev. ]. NJ. Anderson and F. q. Simril
were appointed as the Committee.
The thanks Of the Society were then rendered
to Rev. J. NJ. Anderson, for his able and instruc-
tive sermon.
It was Resolved, That the next annual meeting Of
the Society take place at Yorkvile, on Thursday
before the second Sabbath in September-that
the Rev. 8. L. Watson deliver the sermon, and
J. R. Schorb the address.
-Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Yorkville ENQUIRER. -
There being no further business before the So
ciety, it was closed with prayer by Rev. ]. A.
Davis. J. C. MILLER, Secretary.
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native District-I accept with gratitude and
thankfulness, to be effaced only by memory's
waste, or the pale cold hand Of death. Should 1
fail to cherish this mennonite of too partial friend
ship were dead to all susceptibility Of grateful
impressions Coming, as this gift does, from
friends and usighbors, many Of whom ! have long
known, and all Of whom esteem, and from ad-
vocates of Cause, whose concurrent tendency is
to elevate humanity, and which, I am persuaded,
is no less than the cause of God the presentation
receives from these considerations inappreciable
value in my view-well knowing that it is the
donors and the Cause, which invest with honor,
and enshrine the gift.
Without the affectation of o humility assumed
for the occasion of the remark, feel impressed
that my kind friends have over-estimated my ser
vices in the cause Of Temperance; yet, Rev. Sir
and Brothers, you do me but justice in saying,
that, in my advocacy Of its claims, have ever
founded this momentous Cause on "the immuta-
Bile truth of God," Yes. The christian duty Of
total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks, as
beverage, was entertained by me, from reading
that Holy Book, before had, or thought of hay
ing, any connection with the Sons Of Temperance.
The obligation to "bs soba"-to be as God had
made me, was felt to be an imperative duty, so
soon as christian profession was felt to be duty
Regarding total abstinence as q part Of that pro-
fession, became member of the Order, because
I found it fit and proper mean for the promotion
Of this christian duty among christian professors,
end an equally useful instrument for the advance
ment Of this moral virtue among non-professors.
That tho Order has exhibited to all its faith by its
works, is too palpable for dispute.
Permit me once more, Rev. Sir and Brethren
Of the Committee, to tender through you to the
Divisions of the District, and to each of their
members collectively and Individually, heart
deeply impressed and overfowing with sense Of
sincere gratitude for the kindness and good will
manifested as well by their sentiments Of esteem,
as by their most acceptable present, commuuica-
ted to me through you. May they and you long
live to enjoy that inefable luxury-the conscious
ness of doing good, and Of being blessing to your
age and country; and accept assurances Of res
pect and attachment from, sincerely, 80 p
Yours, &c. VIC. BEATTY.
Rev. L. A. JOHNSON, Chm. Com.
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RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
BRY ANS
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ss' Bronchitis, Influenza, Hoarse.
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80. Sore Throat, &C., &c.
VENHESE WATERS give the most instantaneous
Il and perfect relief and when preserved with
according to directions, never fail toefect rapid
and lasting cure. Thousands have been restored
to perfect health who have tried other means in
vain. To all classes and ell constitutions they
are equally blessing and cure-none need
despair no matter how long the disease may have
existed, or however severe it may be, provided
the organic structure Of the vital organs is not
hopelessly decayed. Every one afflicted should
give them an impartial trial.
To VocAL1sTs AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, these
Waters are peculiarly valuable they will in ONE
DAY remove the most severe occasional hoarse-
ness and their regular use for o few days will,
at all times increase the power and fexibility of
the voice, greatly Improving its tone, compass and
clearness, for which purpose they are regularly
usedby many professional vocalists.
JOP MOSEG, Sole Proprietor Rochester, n z.
P.:ca 25 cents per coz. For sale by ALLISON
& BRATToN and H. " MERRILL, Yorkyille,
s. c.; HAv1LAND, STEPHENSON & Co., Charleston,
Wholesale Agents, and BY respectable Druggists.
May s12 10 leoHly
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mHRE.DIENTION.

The Winnsboro' Register announces the death,
in Charleston, of Mr.. JAMES M. A. HENDERSON,
we'll known in this place. ''''''.'Arrangements
have been perfected in Montgomery, Alabama, for
the establishment of Southern Express Compa-
ny. y.....The potato crop, tits universally agreed,
was never more abundant in quantity nor finer in
quality than it is this season. in every section OF
the country. .....".Hon. J. DUNCAN ALLEN, pres
ent Senator from Barnwell, is nominated for Gov
ernor by the Greenville Patriot. "...""A New York
preacher has invited Mrs. SrCKLEs to stay st his
house while her husband is at Washington
Prentice says, 'Don't let her do it, Dan "'''''''
We gee it stated that the first locomotive run in
Egypt used mummies for fuel, making very hot
fire. The supply Of mummies is said to be al
most inexhaustible, and are used by the cord, go"
The Great Eastern has been safely gotto sea, and
her performance was satisfactory. .'''''''"'There
are fifteen daily papers, eight semi-weekly, eleven
emi.monthly, thirty-nine monthly, and one hon-
dred and eighty weekly, printed in the city Of N.
York ........The suicides throughout the United
States now average about nine week. .''''''"'We
don't know exactly what ''the height ofambition"
is, but we have seen many fussy little specimens
of it no more than FIVE feet high. -.'''''The Fall
term of the South Carolina College commences,
October Sd, ........It is said that the amount Of
gold and silver dug out Of the earth, from the
birth Of our Lord down to 1867, is sixteen and
Quarter billions of dollars ......"The notorious
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Of the New York Herald,
it is rumored, has. been appointed Minister to
France.......The revival in Abbeville waa still
progressing at last accounts ''''''''''' ROGER A.
PRYOR has been nominated for Congress, from
Virginia, by the Democratic party.
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A SINGULAR SrirEMENT.-A mechanic, resi-
ding in New Orleans in 1854, commenced purcha-
sing tickets in the Alabama Lottery, then first
started. He continued purchasing ticket, or .
share, in every class-but without success In
1856 he removed to California, still continuing
his purchases, tillhs he'd expended 800 IN
lottery tickets without drawing,i in the aggregate
more thanS$400 during that time. In class 2s.
Sparta Academy Lottery, Augusta Geo.. which
drew July 9th, he bought Ticket No. 47ol4, and
drew the capital prize of $50, 200, which was
promptly paid when due, by the agent Of Messrs.
Wood, Eddy Co., at San Francisco California.
singular evidence Of the certa'n reward ootaip'
ed by patience aud indomitahle perseyersnce.-
AZ Y Irmea - go y i
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CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE.

ChEsFEh, Stpt. ~, loOS.
In my last, gave you hurried account of
some Of the evidences Of thrift in our town, evin-
ced by the erection Of fine residences, and the in
crease of business in the workshops, &c.
might this week, say as much for the country,
if all the fine goods which are now being brought
to Chester, are to find purchasers for cash, or on
short credit. The ability to pay for merchan-
disc, always depends, more or less, upon the pro-
ducts of the country, and the price Of said pro-
ducts. If the planter makes good crops and sells
his surplus for high prices, then he can afford to
pay for more luIuries. When he makes poor
crops, or has to sell his surplus at short prices,
he must necessarily dispense with the lu1uries /;
and hence, merchants who expects to furnish such
luxuries or necessaries, should keep these impor-
tant points in view when laying in their usual
supplies.
Therefore, with this view, I would suppose
that our District must be in prosperous condi-
ton, as have never seen such rush Of all sorts
of goods to this market, and the cry is "stl they
come" Boxes and bales of dry goods, casks and
bundles of hardware-boxes Of shoes, hats, &c.,
fill up the sidewalk daily, and some Of the most
important articles are expected week hence.
The Steamers plying between Charleston, New
York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, cannot carry
off the goods as fast as required; so, many of our
merchants have had to fall back upon the old
"slow coach" style of sail vessels, and will keep
back in expectancy, many articles which will be
"expected every day." for some time to come.
If any of your friends should fail to find the
patern color or stripe" desired, in Yorkville, just
hint to them that the article be found in Ches
ter-warranted to please-and the Kings Noun
tain Rail Road Company only charges $1.25 down
and the same up. Persons wishing to go a "shop-
ping" can have from o'clock, q. m, to p. M,
to look round. Send them on.
x X
The two last Steamers from Liverpool, bring
gloomy accounts from the cotton markets. The
demand for the trade is very moderate-stock
large and private accounts say that lower prices
are expected soon. The decline reported is only
Lied, but the market is reported dull. The price
of breadstuffs is improving.
The present weather is fine for picking cotton,
and will help the late bolls to mature. The re-
ceipts at all the ports since the 1st Of September
are in excess about 80, 900 bales over last season
The sales in this market last week, foot up
about 225 bales, at prices ruling from 81 to 1885
generally about 10i for g good article.
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TO CORRESPONDENCE.

The third number of "Nobody" is on file, and
we will endeavor to give it place in our issue Of
next week.
"Jesse to Nobody" is also received; and after
being furnished with the name Of the author we
,cin give it place at an early day.
'Haste makes Waste" is on hand, and shall
have place as early as possible.
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The Banner Disrict.--The Yorkyiile Enguir~,
in reporting the establishment Of ',ClsyEs Fork
Division, No. 80, Sons Of Temperance, Of South
Carolina, ;" adds: :. :, .,k- 'eor-r
This makes the seventeenth division in this dis
trict, all Of which ore represented to Us as in Q
healthy condition. The good work win not stop
here, a friend at our elbow informs ns that Two
more. divisions will be instituted within q few
weeks.
The Enquirer is TO be credited with s1args in.
fueuceyand measure Of aid towards this tsgood
work." and towards the, general improvement of
Yorkviile and the district. Chdrleston Courier
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RETURN.DAY,

Saturday last was Return Day for York District
the "saddest of the year" But little damage
was done, however, the return only footing up
about two hundred cases. We observe from our
exchanges that the returns throughout the State
have generally been small