Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-28
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE.
CHESTER, S. c., March 26, 1861.

Editors of Yorkvile Enquirer:
We have no Court this week. Jurors
we're called yesterday and dismissed. 1t is
a question whether this laws delay is wise
or not. 1t will certainly favor many who
deserve clemency; but others will suffer
because they cannot force collections from
those who are able to pay. The prisoner,
Mr.. Brooks, who was committed for mur-
der some time ago, will, of course, have to
remain in Jail in suspense for several months
to come.
I have been sorry to learn that Mr.. JAM
ieson Cherry, Of this District, had the mis-
fortune, few days ago, to have bis barn
a. j stables, and also fine mule and quan.
tity of fodder, consumed by fire. I have
not heard how the fire originated.
On last Saturday Col Rion, of Fairfield,
who has recently been honored with the
command of the Chester and Fairfield VOL
unteers, drilled the soldiers of the Eastern
portion Of this District at Rich Hill. Maj.
Woodward, of Fairfield, commanded the
Chester Guards, in the Western portion of
the District, on the same day The two
companies in and near the town of Chester,
were out on parade with full ranks. 1t is
truly gratifying to see the rapid progress
that has been made by all our volunteers,
during the short time that has elapsed since
their enlistment.
1 have read with great pleasure your ed
itorials on 'sThe Dallas Connection" I
am fully satisfied that this is the time for
Yorkville to bestir herself, by way of open
ing medium of communication with West
ern North Carolina. l am also of opinion
that the construction of Railroad from
Yorkville to Dallas, would benefit Chester.
II would certainly increase the travel by
this route it would improve the receiving
and forwarding business, and it would,
doubtless, increase the trade in produce and
groceries. Castor, Catawba, Lincoln and
Burke, as well as Caldwell, Watauga, Me-
Dowell and Yancey, with other Counties in
North Carolina, would, no doubt, patronize.
this road to some considerable extent If
Yorkville does not intend to have the go.by
given her on all hands, she must move for
the consummation of this contemplated en-
terprise.
The general impression here is that we
shall have no war. If Lincoln, Chase,
Scott & Co., cannot reinforce Fort Sumter,
how will they manage to subjugate the South?
The foolish idea of treason is already be-.
coming antiquated The world never be-
fore saw treason on so large scale, partici.
pated in by the flower of the Army and
Navy, and advocated by many osthe wisest,
and best men on the face of the earth. 1t
is believed that the desire for peace is con-
tinually gaining ground even amongst the
Black Republicans, and that the men of
the North can only save themselves from
Commercial ruin, BY acknowledging the In.
dependence of the Confederate States, and
entering into treaties with them.
Trade has been very dull in our town for
tie last several weeks. But perhaps this
is as it should be. The planters are busy
preparing for the coming crop, that they
may have the means wherewith to make
purchases The only commercial entertain
ment that we have had lately, has been at
a Book Auction which has been in progress
for day or two. Books are dull sale Just
at this time; the people must have food
and raiment, but they are not compelled to
read. However, for the credit of our town,
l must say that the sales have been good
considering the pressure Of the times, and
the quality of the stock.
MARKET REPORTS. Cotton.-The pros.
pect of short crop, has given stimulus
to the market. We quote: Choice, 1000
1885; Fair, l0!@lOS; Good, 9@lOas
Ordinary and Inferior, 6(99.
Bacon-Hog round, l3@l33; Hams,