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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-11-08
A. Biddle and Theodore Cuyler acting d.

A. Biddle and Theodore Cuyler acting di-
reotorS therefor, being sufficient guaranty
to all The following instance, however,
illustrates clearly the generous and noble
sentiments that do and will guide its officials
in the settlement of claims which arise from
the death of its members John Thomp.
son, deceased, had resided in this city many
years, doing business at Spruce street wharf,
and for years had been insured in the
Equitable for the sum of five thousand
dollars. All his premiums we're promptly
paid excepting the last, which fell due
Monday, October Is, 1856 On Tuesday;
October II, the agent of the society called
at the Office of Mr.. Thompson and learned
that he was dangerously i'll. Returning,
he found the son of Mr. Thompson with a
check drawn by Mr.. Thompson himself, on
Saturday, October 13, for the amount Of
premium.
/ Under these circumstances the agent
could not receive the premium, and thus
revive the forfeited policy, without consent
of the society, to whom the facts were at
once presented. October 1S, and after the
society had been informed of the death of
Mr.. Thompson, J. W. Alexander, Esq,
Secretary, replied as follows: 'We think
it best, under the circumstances, to receive
the premium on Thompson's policy, and
will not make the failure to pay on the day
the premium was due reason for declining
to pay the loss. We are certainly not le.
gally bound to receive it !; but as the parties
appear to have acted in good faith, we pre-
fer to incur the loss rather than take advan-
tage of their neglect. Please receive the
premium and issue receipt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-11-08
The Judicial Powers Of the Freedmen's
Bureau Declared Null.

The Louisville Courier, of tie 24th ult
reports the following case: ..
The case of Smith Us Reed was disposed
of in the United States Circuit Court yes
terday, and the action of the 'Bureaucrats,'
in connection Herewith may be regarded as
concession, on their part, of the illegslity
of their would-be courts. The case was one
involving the legality of the judicial powers
claimed by the Bureau agents under the
FreedmeD's Bureau Act.
Captain Reed, as agent of the Bureau at
Cynthiana, rendered judgment for SIS
against Jonathan Smith, and issued an exc
cution to enforce the judgment His 'ofh-
GERS found Smith hauling wood with two
horses-which were all he had-and took
them from him by virtue of and in satisfac-
tion of Captain Reeds execution Smith
brought suit against Reed and others in the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-11-08
Death of Rev. r. Y, Russell.

D9aCQ Oh hoV. hs l. luooOA'
1t is with pain that we announce the
death of this esteemed and venerable ser
want of God. He has long been known in
our community and District, and by his
eminent labors, and devoted life, had won
the respect of ALL Very tender ties bound
him to many; from many heart, prayer
will ascend for his bereaved family; many
will weep tea,s of genuine sorrow at his
loss.
With him it was going to rest In a
mature age, after long and faithful labors
for his Saviour, with an experience ripened
for heaven, by the sauctifed trial of te-
dious and painful illness, he has disappeared
from US, to stand amid the blest.
May the tender mercies of gracious
God and Father, be abundautly manifested
to his stricken household. =
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-11-08
Public Meeting.

Pursuant to notice, respectable portion
of the citizens of York District, met 10 the
Court House, on Sales-day, and on motion of
8. G. Brown, Esq, James NJ. Hope, Esq,
was called to the Chair, and T. ]. Bell,
requested to act as Secretary.
The meeting was then briefly addressed
by Hon. W. c. Black and Col. j W. Rawl.
inson. j. N. MoElwee, Sr., made a few
remarks. ...... .......
On motion of Sam'l G.. Brown, Esq, a.
Committee of ten was appointed to draft res
olutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting. The Committee consisted of s.
q. Brown, Esq, COL Cad. Jones, Allen
Robertson, A. W. Beard, Maj. A. A Nc
Kenzie, Capt. Miles Wallace, Capt. D. D.
Moore, R. A. Black, J. T. Lowry, Esq,
and Givens Gallagher. -, =
During the absence of the committee,
Hon. W. G. Black addressed the meeting
at some length and with great force. Mr..
B. was decidedly in favor of convention
of the people, and Homestead Law Mr..
j. N. McElwee followed Mr.. Black, but
was interrupted by the return of the Com.
mittee, who reported the following resolu-
lutions, which were adopted unanimously:
1st That we are decidedly in favor of
the call of a Convention Of the people of
this State at an early day.
End. That should the Legislature refuse
to call said Convention, then We respectful.
ly ask our Senators and Representatives to
advocate further suspension of the Courts
and such other measures of relief from the
enforced collections of debts, as the neces.
sites of the country require.
3d. That it is right and just that the
creditor should loose part of bis claim,
where the debts are made prior to the war
that we are opposed to the District Courts
as now organized; and We request our del.
egatiou to urge repeal of the act establish.
ing said Court ... .r"
4th That we are in favor of a,homestead
law in this State.
On motion of j. N. McElwee, Jr., it
was Resolued, that other Districts be re-.
quested to hold meetings for the purpose of
instructing their members to vote for the
call of a convention of the people of this
State.
On motion of Samuel g.. Brown, it was
Resolved, That these proceedings be pub
lished in the YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER, and
that the papers of Columbia be requested
to copy the same. -%
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
JAMES NJ. HOPE, Chairmcn.
T. J. BELL, Secretary,
November 5th, 1885,
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RULES OF PRACTICE.

We are indebted to the compiler-WM.
R. HUNT, Secretary of State, for copy
of the rules of practice in the District
Courts of this State, as recently established
by the Court of Appeals. The compilation
embraces many of the most important acts of
the Legislature appertaining to the District
Courts, as we'll as other information import
ant to the practitioner. Price IS cents
per copy, and sent on application to the
compiler, Columbia, S. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-11-08
ALL Is LOST BUT HONOR.


ALL IS LOST BUT HONOR.
The South is now very much in the
attitude of criminal at the bar, vehement
ly pleading her good conduct, and loyalty,
in mitigation of the punishment inflicted
upon her. Although the Jury persists in
a verdict of guilty, the suppliant attitude
of the criminal, is still maintained, without
hope of avail. We believe there has been
enough of this. The Southern people seem
to have forgotten that dignity of character
and patient resolve to endure the Affections
sent upon them, will POSSESS greater weight
than all the special pleas they may offer.
Even the Northern press is becoming i'm.
patient with this toadyism, to which We have
become so much addicted of late. ''
The duty of the South in this trying
ordeal, is so patent to our mind, that we
cannot refrain, even at the risk of repeti-
ton, from alluding to it again. AS it is
evident that her voice in political questions
is without weight or influence, she ought
carefully to abstain from becoming a party
to any of the political quarrels now agita-
ting the country. Her people should yield
implicit obedience to the laws of the ooun-
try, and put down local disorder and wrong,
by every possible means They should not
compromise either character or honor, by
further humiliation, in order TO appease the
Radical sentiment at the North. 1t will
do 10 good, but increase the measure of
our shame. We want to see the South
digni6ed, obedient, and resolute. Her
present position in relation to the Union is
deplorable, but if she seek to better it by
further self abasement, the ilustrious deeds
of her past history, will fall in strange and
mournful contrast with her future. As she
was strong in battle unit! overcome by mum.
bers, so let her be proudly-not fawniugly
-obedient and dignifed, in defeat.
Much of this new and foreign spirit in
the Southern people, has been brought
about by the desire for peace and restOra.
tion to the Union 1t is idle to indulge
the hope of such measures proving efica-
cious. Were the South to, day, to adopt
the Constitutional Amendment, as one
man-repudiate her war debt, grant suf-
frage to the negro, and do all else that
WENDELL PHILLIPS or TIAD STEVENS
have ever suggested, it is our firm belief
that she would not be restored to her place
in the Union. We 90 further, and say
that we believe the Old Union irretrievably
broken and destroyed, never again to be
restored on the basis of sovereign States.
But this is foreign to our subject. We
only desired to enter our humble protest
against that sickly fawning that unfortunate
ly characterizes too many writers and speakers
in the South. The South has nothing but
her honor left. Let US throw our shields
around that in the faithful endeavor to
hand it down pure and untarnished to the
generations that follow US.
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CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS.

We are grasi6ed to notice that this ster'
ling sheet has increased its size, and ap-
pears in an entirely new dress. A good
paper heretofore, it promises now to be.
come a better one. These evidences of
prosperity and enterprise are cheering to its
friends, and we hope they will lend the
hand of encouragement to its worthy man.
ayers. We call attention to the Prospectus
published in another column.
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The Elections.

Our readers will not forget that on Tues
day next, an election will be held at the
several precincts for Sheriff of York Dis
trict. On the same day the polls will be
opened to fill vacancy for Representative
for this District. S. c. Youugblood, j. G.
Chambers and j. N. McElwee, Esqs., are
the candidates for this latter position.
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pounds, second do, at seventy.five cents,
and cotton at three dollars per bale. With
this the people ought to be satisfied at
present. The injury done to Charleston,
as a trading mart, by the previous distinc.
tions, we hope soon to see compensated for,
by liberal trade dispensed through and
with her.
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-01-30
Louisiana Intelligence.

PlAouEMINEs-The Empire Parish gives us the
following items from Paquemnes
We are happy to say that perfect health once
more regns in our community.
Grinding is still carried on on several of our sugar
estates The yield of the cane average now two
thousand pounds to the acre.
We understand that Sambo and Dinah are willing
to remain on our plantations and raise crops this
year.
In the Jesut's Bend Settlement substantial
Ieyees have been made. As far as we know, the
Ievees in this parish may be said to be now in
good condition.
ST.. MARY.-The Planters Banner says:
BY untiring efforts, and in spite of great and
numerous disadvantages several of our planters
have secured supply of cane, which Will give
them an abundance of plant cane in the spring OF
1867. year from next spring, and will put them
on their feet with fine income in the fall OF the
same year, provided they are not crushed to death
by mortgages or taxes, and get labor, and are
not overfiowed blown away, or swallowed up by
an earthquake.
TIE SALT MINES OF ST. MARY.-Seventy OF
eighty hands are now daily at work at the SAL
mines on Avery's Island, about thirty miles from
this place, and ten miles from New Iberia, neal
the Gull coast. They will have their machinery
ready for crushing thousand sacks daily in few
weeks. They intend to sink shafts fifteen OIL
twenty feet deep, and mine regularly without re
moving the earth above. They will take the sal
to market by way of bayou leading through tht
marsh to the Gulf. DR.. Mallet, q Sclenuhc Sehtle
man Of acknowledged merit who has visited thu
salt mines of Poland and other parts of Europe
superintends the mining and other operations o
this isIand.-I Planters Banner.
SHREyEpoRT.-We learn from the News that OIL
Saturday, the GOTH Mr.. D. Bright was shot ant
killed in the Palace Coffeehousc by q Mr.. Simp
son.
The News of the Esd says that Old Red is on
stand, weather cold, business good, and cottol
coming in in small quantities 1t is selling at from
K % to 27 cents in gold. @m
EPoNTE CourEE.-We copy the following fror
the Echo: a ......
The work on the levees in our parish we ar
sorry to state, is progressing very slowly.
We are glad to see that most of the freedmen !
our parish have entered into contracts and gone
work in earnest. The demand, however, exceed
the supply by fifty per cent.
It is really pleasure to ride along the plantf
stions in some portions of our parish, and see tn
preparations clearing up, blowing and work tha
Is going on. 1t reminds one of the good old day
OF yore. Should our parish escape the oyerfo
this spring a good accountwill be given in the wa
of cotton, corn etc.
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Texas Intelligence.

The Austin Intelligencer discourses as follows
with regard to agricultural prospects in that re-
gion:
The time of year has arrived at which the
farmers think of their crops. In few'weeks the
plowing should be completed, the ground laid of,
and planting commence. Should spring set in
early the corn will be in the earth in many places
by the middle of February. So far the season has
been favorable-as much so as is ordinarily the
case. The earth is not as thoroughly saturated as
would be desirable, but the ground is wet enough
to insure crops a fair start. With the usual
amount Of rain in the spring, we need have no
fears concerning the bread question. We are not
prepared to say what the breadth OF land planted
In this section will be, compared with former years,
forwe have not conversed with sufficient number
of farmers to ascertain; but we incline to the be-
In all probability there will not be as many large
farms planted as heretofore, but greater number
of small ones will no doubt be cultivated. :,
The stock in this section OF country have Jared
tolerably well the present winter. We are in
formed that in many places in the country
the cattle are in tolerable order, notwth-
standing the range appears stant While numbers
of them have died. not near SO many have perlshled
as is usually The case during the winter months.
The season altogether has been favorable Tor
stock; although we have had some severe weather
the winter has been comparatively mild
The Tntelligencer says there's a great deal more
destitution and want in Austin than people have
any idea of, and exhorts the Weather citizens tc
come to the relief of the suffering poor.
We hope never to see another frame building
erected in Austin. While we have an abundance
of as fine stone suitable for building as can b'
found anywhere, people are still inclined to cree
wooden buildings. Aside from every considera
ton, of comfort, durability and safety from tire
the stone building is cheaper Let no NOR
Bastrop or Grimes county pine be used hereatte
than may be absolutely required.
The same paper says the prices of lumber or
extravagantly dear-common pine lumber rates a
9 cents foot; white singles command from 81 t
SIC per thousand.
A printer was robbed in Austin one night nc
long ago. His pocketbook, containing 10 cents
greenbacks, 8 cents in specie, and an old Confed
rate bill, was taken from his breeches pocket.
s CoTroN AND STEAMBOATS,. - The arrivals
steamers since our last the Fannie Gilber
Lizzie Hamilton, Hoyle, Thomas Powell an
Texas.
There are eighteen thousand bales of cotton
store here for shipment, and it is still coming in
fast as ever. We expect now that there is pleni
of water there will be lively time on the leve
for some time to come. We warn our wood me
on the lake to keep stirring, or they will not
able to supply the demand.
Jefferson Jmplecute
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Aalu Orleans Daily Qrestellt,
Deaths at Camp Dougla.

, i3s7 /. "A = -ll /. = Il
List of prisoners Of war Of Louisiana regiments
who have died at Camp Douglas, Illinois, during
the late war:
I ass Pfa esss sssss A Artillery
Il MMs srd. hoa ss G1eD ssDs aI aTsr,
june ~ isss Stephens Louisiana artillery
July 49, Derrenn Co. r. 18th Louisiana regi
July 81 1882 Kesnsdy 90. 18th Louisiana regiment.
Hss " Mcdonald c. K l5sh louisiana rssi
Sss,, s s,, Iqal.lans regiment
NY u 1853 +. Ge1dsns, o. D. 18th Eoaisiaha Ies
ses sssssS 19si:5aGs ARTILLERY
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Il <, NJ 9ss..,s
Nov Nov 81 caasr sssssn pth
AZ iasgse No. !, Rss.y
Bss 5 issi--yosepa s. Dfs!sf, %. i, 18th La.
Be- g. ssbn sMs ssoaa 60 Han 1s T. battery
Rss sh b,6 &C. q sh La
Jan ~ isss James 4. Wslfa, q, 7, 81 La.
% 3 S Sss g &. q A +. r Z. cav
s. K H.! Isss-seas S Es:ss. e e
4 Feb. %, lS65--S g. JOurden, 20. b, 81 LIZ
Feb. q, lS65--J T. Watson, Holmes La battery.
u March 4, ls65--Jasper Robertson, Co. f. 18th La
Marsh q 1 ssx fsf ass Ss h La
1 March 3i IS65--H. Holgood, Co. q. 4th La
! April II, 1885, w. Garter, 60. ], 4th La
April 10, l8s5-John Burns, LIST La cav
Ap sS Fl s 5ses I Rsy heaSs e s La
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All persons desiring information in regard t
their death and burial, please address
e s. JORDAN, Undertaken,
X 1866 South Clark street. Chicago Ill
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reopening his Agency, of fifteen years. standing
(er temporary suspenson the undersigned is gaHed in
being able the citizens of New Orleans the unquestion
able security above set FORTH of NINE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS Of announcing that he fully authorized
to issue policies against the per of the and rivers and
against loss damage by fire. at the current rates Of premium
twenty per cent and will adjust and all losses at his
Agency with the beray and promptness characteristic OF
our HOME Companies.
This large concentration capital in addition to the
security OFFERS will enable the to accept of heavier
Presses Warehouses and Stocks and River and
Marine risks thereby saving the insurer much
securing protection large sums and he res
pectfuly asks from his friends and the public continuance
confidence and patronage heretofore generously
bestowed.
Dwelling insured for term of five
years or less, upon equitable terms
All necessary be given in reference to Life
| Insurance, upon the principle of
FORGETTING POLICIES,
Payable in five annual ten annual annual payments and
applications desiring to secure their families
against the uncertainties of life but absolute certainty oil
| death,
st. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company
ST. LOUIS, MO-
| Assets over 100000.
undersigned would also call the attention Of the public
great advantages and security offered through thu
| medium of the
| GENERAL ACCIDENT LIFE POLICY.
subject worthy of serious consideration for in
like the present. where the ordinary safety of individuals is 81
unheeded human life lamentably dsregarded
beooves all themselves against casualties, oil
most certain occur and this be done in the
/ Travellers Insurance Company,
Il HARTFORD, CONN,
Assets, S5s7, 1893 10.
The undersgneds fully prepared to issue POLICIES in this
the pioneer ACCIDENT COMPANY Of this country agans
all kinds of Accidents at home abroad and for rhin
per cenage weekly compensation can be secured for ota
disability, and the payment of fixed in of deaf
within specified period
Explanatory Pamphlets Cards etc. be obtained of h
l Agent
IL MS. No Medical Examinations required, and the Age
, Parties only for Identification
Temporary office in the private office OF
Messrs. WIN. H. HENNING & CO.,
Nos. 95 and 81 Camp street-(up stairs)
HARMON DOANE, Agent.
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Mormon church has been organized in Macon
county, Illinois. Decatur paper says,
IA large number of the best citizens have
attached themselves to this peculiar church, and
services are regularly held every Sunday, Elder j
T. Clark of Clinton, officiating.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-01-30
LOUIS G. p,HoMERauE, Secretary.

MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.
Chartered 1s21-Assets, 100000.
FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE.
The undersigned having appointed General Agents
the above Company for
LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI,
Are prepared transact all business relating to Fire
Marine, and Inland Insurance
Policies issued losses promptly paid and Agents appointed
at the Agency. ,n,ou
80 Carondelet street.
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Thin as eoyer is the soay for to cut bacon.

It is not surprising that Governor Brownow
should recommend the building of branch of the
penitentiary at Knoxville, and another at Memphis.
There are now four hundred convicts in the pegi-
Tertiary at Nashville, and the Governor estimates
that there will be thousand criminals in that in
stitution before the close of this year. At this
rate, people will soon come to divide the popnla
ton Of the State as the wags used to that of But
falo into two elasses--those who have been In the
penitentiary and those who are in.