Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-11-08
Gontrtbutorial.
COLUMBIA. s. c.. 5TH NOV, 1865.

dispatches and exult; the man of talent
congratulates himself On the success of his
exertions genius alone mourns over defeat
ed expectations"
How many of US, these times, appear to
have genius!
Health of Columbia.
Although our frosts have thus far been
but few and light, yet there has been mark
ed effect upon the malarial fevers prevail
ing. There is much abatement in the num-
Der of cases of this kind of sickness. Last
Thursday morning was our first wel-de6ned
and general frosts of the season. We have
had several gourd-vine frosts for the last
fortnight or so but no general killer.
We are encouraged to look for still great
er improvement of the health of the city. It
is many, great many, years since Colum-
bia has been as sickly as this year. Some,
indeed, tell US that never since it has been
city has it ever been so bad.
The State House.
Governor Orr advertises for estimates of
costs for finishing enough rooms in the new
state house to do the Legislature for it's reg
ular work. Estimates are invited, according
to plan on exhibition at the Executive Of
fee.
"lst. To enclose and finish the East
wing of the building, so as to accommodate
the legislature and its officers.
I'd. To cover the entire building, and
finish one of the wings soas to accommodate
the Legislature and its officers.
Sd. To enclose and finish the East wing
as above, and to cover the remaining walls
of the centre building and West wing"
Or, if architects prefer, they can furnish
their own plans and these will be consid-
cred by the Governor. All propositions in
this matter must be ready and handed in tn
the Governor by Tuesday, the 10th of No
vember.
The Constitutional Amendment.
There are a good many who are 10 favor
of our legislatures passing the Constitution
al amendment; but these are of two classes,
first, - negroes and second, - renegade
southrous, such as have skulked through
every trying time of our unhappy effort,
and who now tell US that policy is our best
means to regain our influence.
But of our public men there is not one
who does not spit upon the idea of South
Carolna's asserting to it. Even our Gov
>ernor, who is noted as policy man in
many things, spurns this ultimate humilia-
ton. He was content to walk arm in arm
with General Couch into the Philadelphia
Convention but this Constitutional amend
ment nauseates him - nauseates even him.
With what retching, then, must South Car
olina contemplate the measure.
Bankruptcy.
The Laws of Georgia exempt from sacri-
fee the following items Of property Of ev-
cry debtor who is the head of family, by
virtue of any process whatever:
l. "Fifty acres of land, and FIVE addition
al acres for each of his or her children un-
der the age of sixteen. The land shall iu-
clude the dwelling house, if the value of
such house does not exceed $780,; ProVi.
ded, That none of the above land be within
the limits of the city, town or village, and
does not include any cotton or wool factory,
saw or grist mill, or any other machinery
propelled by water or steam, the value of
which exceeds the sum of 5000 and proVi-
ded, also, that such land shall not derive
its chief value from other cause than its
adaptation to agricultural purposes; or in
lieu of the above land, real estate in town
or city, not exceeding $500 in value.
2. One farm horse or mule.
3. One COW and calf.
f. Ten head of hogs, and $50 worth OF
provisions, and SIS worth additional, for
each child.
5. Beds, bedding and common bedsteadS
sufficient for the family.
6. One loom, one spinning-wheel and
two pairs of cards, and lOO pounds lint COT
ton.
7. Common tools of trade of himself and
wife.
s. Equipments and arms of militia
soldier, and troopers horse.
9. Ordinary cooking utensils and table
crockery.
TO- Wearing appeared of himself and
family.
H. Family Bible, religious works and
school books.
IL. Family portraits.
Is. The library of professional man in
actual practice or business, not exceeding
$500 in value, and to be selected by him.
self"
Would it not be we'll for South Carolina
to digest some plan for that unfortunate
class-h how large, alas who have been
surprised by the present calamities with
debts impending over them?
MERE-MENTION.