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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

The Statesville IN. C.) american says that some
twenty-five citizens of Iredell county, who moved
off to Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee and other States
last fall, have returned to their old homes. They
report that others will return and others would do
so if they could but that some are without MEANS
as they spent their all to get away.
The present uncertain condition Of the South
has made many persons dissatisfied with the homes
in which they have spent their lives The state
of the country is so much worse, both socially and
politically, than it was in old tines that people are
apt to think they can better themselves by moving
off. Every neighborhood thinksit hasmore trouble
than can be in any other only because its condition
is so deplorably worse than it used to be.
But it should be remembered that the calamity
which has destroyed the prosperity of one part of
the country, has destroyed that of oil. The conse-
quences of the war are felt throughout the land.
No section is exempt. Even the North, though
it escaped the loss of property which fell upon the
South has heavy burdens to BEAR The increased
taxation and the ruin of Southern agriculture are
severely felt in New England; most of the various
manufacturing establishments Of that section have
been compelled to curtail their operations. Their
factories run on half time or half wages. tits en-
phatically true that hard times prevail in all parts
of this Union-that is hard times for poor men !;
for, of course, those who have wealth can make
themselves comfortable anywhere.
In this state of the case, it seems to US that the
part of true wisdom is for every one to make the
best he can of the circumstances in which Provi-
dence has placed him. The prospect is gloomy,
for few years at least but removal from place to
place is doubtful remedy. 1t has, also, the dis.
advantage of consuming means which might aid
in restoring prosperity at home. Unless there is
certainty of greater facilities for living, in another
section or another country removal is hut an expe
riment Our exchanges mention frequent instan'
ccs, in which the experiment has proved failure.
Here and there may be found the case Of some one
who has succeeded infnding paradise, and forth
with gives glowing description of it for the bene
fit of his old friends But it will generally, if moi
always, be found that these lucky individuals had
money enough to get along at home, if they chose
to do So Eldorados are scarce in this world, and
more so just ct this time than ever before. We
have not, in all the fancy sketches of Brazil, Mex
co and other fairy lands, that we have read, seer
an instance of q poor man who had become rich by
going there.
Poor men find it difficult matter to support
? themselves the world over, no place having vel
been found where they can live on nothing. And
in hard times, they have to bear the main pressure
for while others can fall back on their unexpended
resources or retrench their expenses they have nc
resources and can afford but few retrenchments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
FROM THE CONVENTIONS.

The Virginia Convention met in Richmond on
the Sd instant, and organized by the election OF
Col. D. B. White, an ex Federal officer, us tempo
rary chairman On the next day, UNDERWOOD
was elected president, receiving 65 votes against
80 for WILSON, the Conservative candidate. The
Secretary, Sergeantat-arms and one doorkeeper are
white, and two door-keepers black. UNDERWOOD
made (for him) very temperate speech, advising
mutual charity and forgiveness and hoping for
humane and equitable constitution. Gen. ScHo-
FIELD sent communication to the Convention,
turning over to it, for decision, number Of ap-
peals contesting the election of delegates among
whom are the Richmond delegates Up to the
evening Of Friday, the 9th, at which time the Con-
vention adjourned until Monday, no business of
importance was done except the appointment of
Committees and the adoption of rules
The Alabama Convention has adopted resou-
ton that when it adjourns, it shall be subject to
the call of the President or the District Command
er; but if neither of these convene it during the
year, the adjournment shall be sine die. An ordi-
nance was passed. exempting from seizure for debt,
81, 900 worth of property and homestead of 80
acres of land for the head of each family. Also,
an ordinance staying the collection of debts until
the first of January next Gen. PoPE has tele-
graphed twice to the Convention, urging it to ad-
journ as it can do no good by further legislation,
and has already done an incalcuable injury to re-
construction by its late action. These requests
have highly incensed the gentlemen comprising
the Convention, who consider them an insult to
their dignity. HORACE GREELEY and Senator
WILSON have also tried to check the ultra spirit
of this assembly, the latter having written to Gen.
SwAYNE, Sub-commander of Alabama, that it has
transcended its authority. The Convention finally
adjourned on the 9th, having previously passed the
proposed Constitution by the following vote: yeas
g. nays 10, absent or not voting %. This Consti-
tuition is to be submitted to the people on the 4th
of next February, at which time members of Con-
gress and State Legislature to meet March lSth)
are also to be voted for On the last day, an Or
dinance was passed declaring all debts made for the
purchase of slaves absolutely void, and setting a.
side all judgments or DEGREES by any of the State,
Courts rendered since the tenth day of july 1861.
The Louisiana Convention has not yet done
much, its time, thus far, having been occupied
in hearing resolutions and ordinances in embryo.
The first measure which has engaged the pro-
found intelects of the Convention, is an ordinance
to provide for their pay and mileage by direct tax
on real estate and personal property, and poll
tax. A resolution was offered, fixing days work
at eight hours, regulating doctors bills, and other
purpoSoc
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
THE KINGS MOUNTAIN RAILROAD.

At meeting of the Directors of the Kings
Mountain Rail Road Company, on Wednesday
evening of last week, JAMES MASON, Esq, was
elected President, vice Gen. E. NJ. LAW, resigned
At the same time, Mr.. T. M. GALBRATTH wa:
elected Conductor, and DR.. EDWARD ERWIN, A
gent at the Depot in Yorkville.
We are pleased to learn that on yesterday, The
train on this road commenced making tri-weekly
connections with those on the Charlotte road anc
that hereafter, on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sat
urdays, the connections will be close. On the day.
mentioned, the train will leave Yorkville at 8 O.
clock, A. NJ Returning, will leave Chester at
o'clock, P NJ, and arrive atthis place at P. M
On Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, there
will be no connections. On those days, the trair
will leave Yorkville at o'clock, A. M. Return
ing, will leave Chester at twenty minutes before
one o'clock, P. NJ, and reach this place at O.
clock, p. NJ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
sCHoRBg PICTURE GALLERY.

We had occasion few days ago, to visit the
picture gallery Of our friends, the Messrs. ScHoRB,
in the "Adickes Building and were much pleas
ed to observe the convenience and taste with which
their rooms nave recently been fitted up As ar
fists, these gentlemen without superiors in this
State, and we hazard but little in saying that there
are none better any where else. They are progress
sive, and fully alive to all the improvements being
made in the art. The last thing in the way of i'm
provemcnt which they have introduced, is the
porcelain picture, which, for beauty and soness Of
expression, stands without rival. Such of the
readers ofthe ENQUIRER, desire to ''see them
selves as others see them" are advised to give the
Messrs. ScHoRB call Their prices are as low as
the same quality of pictures can be obtained for
elsewhere
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

dt CoilLS III CuTIeilCy, Ia4
|. CHARLOTTE, Dec. 9.-Since last report cotton
has advanced half cent; and closes steady at Isl
cents, tax paid.
Sales Of 1000 bales at III to III. : :. -
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 7.-Cotton steady and some-
what more active. Sales will probably reach L.
600 bales. Uplands 79d. -
CHARLESTON, December Cotton active.
advanced to ]. Sales 900 bales, middlines at
16 to l6l. .,. .,.-- a..s -. ~. :. :
CoRN.--The receipts of this grain have been
hand reach here by rail from Tennessee. Geornia
&c. We note sales Of mixed Tennessee at SI az to
81. 40 per bushel, weight, bags included, The in
quiry is mostly confined to the wants of the local
city trade, and the market closed yesterday with
9 lower tendency, some parties offering to sell at
81. 20 to sl.25 sacks included. ;"
FLoUR.-The dealers are well supplied with Nor
thern and Western brands, and these Qualities in
consequence of their lower price, sell more readi-
ly than Southern descriptions. We quote North
ern and Western Super, at $II per barrel North
ern and Western Extra at $i2 70 $3.50 Der barrel
and Family at $l3 to $l4 per barrel Sontber,,,
kinds are in very light supply and prices remain
as about previously quoted, with very limited
barrel; Southern Extra at sl3 per barrel. and
Southern Family at $14 per barrel.
BAooN.-The market for this article continues
very depressed with an almost entire absence of
demand, quotations are consequently quite nom
inai. In q retail way, strictly prime Western
Shoulders may be quoted at l2i to 1871 cents Der
pound, prime Western Ribbed Sides. at I5 To III
cents per pound, and prime Western Clear Ribbed
SIDES at !6 cents per pound. The necessity for
mainly on meat Of inferior quality. which is sold
at low and Irregular prices. - ,,-.-E-
SALT.-Some wholesale transactions took place
on private terms, but at rates below quotations:
we quote IN Lots on shipboard, about $L75 per
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
THE TAX ORDER.

Gen. CANDY has issued his order assessing the
State taxes for the year ending September 30th
1868. This order will be found in another column
and it will be to the interest of all concerned in the
matter of taxes to read it. There are, however
some points in it, which demand more specia
notice, and we propose calling attention to them
A poll tax of one dollar is to be paid by every
male between the ages of twenty one dad sixty
except those who are incapable of making sup
port by reason of mental or bodily disability. The
payment of the poll tax for the past year is also
required, with the proviso that deinquents are moi
to be double taxed, and that in cases where execu
tions have not been issued and no costs have been
incurred, the tax may be discharged by the pay
ment of the original amount on or before the trst
day of next March.
The income taxes imposed in this order, are to
be assessed on incomes received during the year
1867; the taxes on property are to be assessed
upon the properyin possession of the taxpayer on
the first day Of January, 1868, and according to its
value at that date, except where some other date
is specially designated.
The penalty for non-payment of taxes, in cases
where there is not sufficient property to levy on is
to work on public roads, bridges and other public
works, under the supervision of the Commission
ers of Roads or Public Buildings, at the rate Of
fifty cents day.
Taxes levied by this order are to be paid as fol-
lows: one half before March 3lst; the balance be-
fore June 30th.
The sum Of the whole matter is, that every body
had better find out how much he is worth (dogs
included), on the first Of next month, and 60 to
work to make enough to pay his taxes before the
first of July The alternatives are: pay up, be sold
out or work the roads. IF the order is strictly
carried out the roads of this State will be in mag
nifcent condition by next fall
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
GEN. cANBY,s TAX ORDER.

On the first page of to-day paper will be found
the order of General CANDY, leyying taxes for tho
support of the State Government for the current
year. In the Charleston Nesos we find an articles
on the subject which, among other things, shows
the changes in the rate of taxation as compared
with the bill passed at the last session of the Leg
isature. We make the following extracts rs ~
'The tax on real estate is only twenty-five cents
on every hundred dollars Uice thirty cents last
year. On capital of gas companies, quarter of
year. On manufactured articles, twenty cents on
every one hundred dollars pice one dollar en- every
one hundred dollars last year. Gross sales Of liquor
were taxed ten per cent. last year ;only five per
cent in General Canby's order Buggies, car
riages, gold and silver plate, Watches jewelry, etc.
same as last year. I.-,l...-.g.,
Income tax upon professions increased from two
per cent last year, to two and hsf per cent. ip
this. On commissions received by brokers, yendue
masters, factors commission merchants, dealers in
exchange or in mortgages, bonds and other nego-
table papers, five dollars last year for every one
hundred dollars, and only two dollars and fifty cents
this year. The tar on premiums Of insurance
companies remains the same except no discrimina-
tion is made by General Candy in favor Of home
companies. The express companies taxed ten per
cent. in General Canby's Tax order; telegraph
companies two and . half per cent, vice five per
cent. Newspapers taxed two per cent on gross
receipts last year, only pay twenty cents on every
one hundred dollars this year On the amount Of
sales Of goods, wares, ETC., sixty cents on every
one hundred dollars last year, only twenty cents
this year. -,
Tax upon bank profits remain unchanged; so,
also, income tax upon salaries, rents, etc; upon
incomes Of railroads. and gross receipts Of hotel
keepers s a-.,5 -yn.e. III o7,a ~
Bar-rooms pay ten per cent on gross receipts,
same as last year. For the privilege of selling
lottery tickets within the limits Of this State, FIVE
hundred dollars per month, to be paid monthly or
quarterly in advance to the Treasurer of Statap
The foregoing are the leading features Of Cen
eral Canby's Tax order, upon 2 careful examina-
ton of which it will be observed that in most cases
the tax remains the same in some It is slightly, in
|others materially reduced, and only in one or two
instances Is it increased. As the appropriations
are nearly the same as last year, compensating
increase of revenue can only be looked for from the
re-assessment of the real estate, prescribed in the
ISth paragraph Of the order - ~ "a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. IL, 1867

Cash.-It must be distinctly understood that
our terms for subscription, advertising and job
work, are cash, in advance.
X.-The paper will be discontinued on the expi-
ration of the time for which payment has been
made Subscriber finding (X) cross-mark on
stand that the time paid for has expired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
REINFoROEMENTs WANTED.

We call attention to the advertisement of our
friend, the "Major Commanding, who has issued
a stirring appeal from his Headquarters in
the Saddle" The enemy are in his front, and on
both Aanks in heavy force, and pressing him
closely, and there is no escape from the glenn,
for him. We trust his skirmishers will respond,
and that right speedily; for if they don't he is
gone rabbit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
GIN HOUsE BURNT,

We learn, with regret, that the gin house of MIR.
WILLIAM SAHMs, near Clay Hill in this district,
was entirely destroyed by fire on Friday night last
together with fourteen bales of cotton Ten bales
of the cotton were the property of Mr.. SAHMs-the
remainder belonged to other persons The fire is
supposed to have originated from freedman en-
tering the lint-room with lighted candle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
LOCALITEMS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

G. w. Jackson & Co.--Agents Wanted. .
John 81. Holmes Commission Merchant.
7. w. Clawson, Deputy Messenger-In. Rank
ruptey-In the matter Of Daniel Will ms
Bankrupt. ....-....r.a
DR.. John May-Santa Claus.
r. II. Glcnn,S. Y. D.-Sheriff's Sales Of lands al
the suit of theStat for taxes.
Richard Hare-General Order No. 2.-Skirmish
ers to the Front. - -.
F. G. Harris, o. Y. Citation-John McGill
Applicant-Alpheu Blalock, deceased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
4 FINE TURNIP.

Mr. JoAB PRICE, residing near town, has left
at the ENQUIRER Office, the largest turnip we have
seen in many day. The specimen in question
brings down the beam Of our scales at five pounds.
We can weigh larger one, if any Of our readers
will give US the opportunity. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
financial anb Gonnlertia.

gg twill be remembered by our readers that
heprices quoted beloware in currency, or green
backs," unless otherwise specially stated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
Y0RKvILLE PRICES CURRENT.
,oRnEcTED WEEKLY BY CARROLL, CLARK co.
WEDNESDAY DE!

E8- All Of the above quotations arein gold,
coTToN.-since our last report, the Northern
and European markets have advanced, which has
had corresponding effect here. We equote to-day
II cents in currency for the best grade of cotton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
POLITICAL NEWS.

The official announcement OF the result OF the
New York State election in November has been
made. For Secretary of State, the chief officer
chosen, the Democrats polled S73,SS6 votes and
the Republicans 324,Ol7; Democratic majority
of 49,S79 in total poll Of 997,903. The State
Legislature will stand, in the Senate II Republi'
cans and Is Democrats; in the House. rs Demo
Gratis and 54 Republicans "a Democratic majority
on joint ballot of1s..
The Washington Euening Erpress says that
the impeachment project seems to be losing ground
every day, and that there are now very few persons
who profess to believe that itcanbe carried through
the House. Boutwell,, the spokesman Of the ma
jority of the Judiciary Committee, openly says he
supposes it will fail.
One of the California members, speaking Of
the state of affairs in his section says that the ma
jority of the people on the Pacific slope favor the
payment Of the national debt in greenbacks; those
who hold bonds advocate the reverse policy but
this class is so few in number that they exercise
but slight impression on the general public senti
ment.
Some of the Radical journals are coming
round to reasonable views. The New York 1b1;
bune in its money article, in reference to the action
of Congress on financial affairs can see that neither
Expansion" nor contraction is exactly the thing
to restore the country to prosperity 1t says
"What is needed most is the reconstruction Of the
South and the termination of the bitterness grow
ing out of the war. With this secured the pre-,
MUM on gold will fast disappear, and there will
spring up in Europe demand for United States
bonds at low interest sufficient to enable the Treas
ury to resume the specie payments with no fear Of
another suspension. "
: Horace Greely declines to accept the Austrian
Mission to which he was confirmed by the Senate
last week. He says he was never consulted ds to
his wishes about the matter, and that he does not
intend to leave America until after the next Presi
Dental election. Bully for III. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

Nor can they afford to be shifting from place to
place, in the uncertain hope Of finding better
chances This plan often proves to be but "jump-
ing out of the frying pan into the fire )" for when
a poor man migrates he has to stay, pleased or
not, until he makes enough to get back.
But though the times are hard and the prospect
gloomy, there is no use in giving way to despon-
dency. Our people have goodly land, with numer-
ous resources and capabilities for sustaining its
population. 1t is under cloud now, and it has
passed through heavy tribulations; but energy and
enterprise can restore it in tme to its former pros
perity. Loafng, grumbling and croaking cannot
do this; but if our whole people could be united
in an earnest effort to make the best of our crcum-
stances, without repining for the past or trembling
for the future, this Southern land Of ours would be-
come the happiest land of earth. Let us try to
improve the present, which alone belongs to u.s.
and leave the future to "Him who presides over
the destinies of nations"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

A6- The South Carolina Conference Of the Meth
odist Church, meets vt Morganton, N. G., to-
day, the 18th instant. aS,E - ,sE6.a. .s3isi
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

b6r Grant corrected estimates for the army, re-
duces the sum to thirty seven millions - jyEf
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

n6e The revenue from spirits during the fiscal
year, ending June last, was. twenty eight and q
quarter million Of dollars. ~. 90. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

b6r Teiegraphic dispatches from Washington,
dated the 7th instant, state that the birepealing
the eotton-tax is meeting with some opposition in
the Finance Committee Of the Senate. ,,.-4s 49,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

Ng- All Of the above quotations are in gold.
CoTToN-Is improving under favorable adyices
from New York and Liverpool, and we quotemid-
ding at Ill cents in currency, tax unpaid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
The Aurkrille Gnqnirer
YORKVILLE, S. c.:

EDITORS:
JAS. E. WILSON. ...................--JAS. F. HART.
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CHESTER PRICES CURRENT.

WEEKLY BY MAI. JAS. PAGAN, GROCERY
AND confession MERCHANT. g.r
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-10-07

GALLANT FHiI. j SHERIDAN don't
make long speeches. but whathetsays
is to the point, His reply to an ad-
dress Of sEekeme on tba seeeasio psof
his late visit to the Union League, of
NsG-YoEks-is-a-eap its+speeiaen.
Mr.: Presidenf pnd TGeaasmen of the
Club: - . -
[ have scarcely language to ex-
press the very great appreciation that
l have for. your very warm and hearty
welcome. [ only hope that I may be
able hereafter to 1 deserve tbe5 same
approval in all my acts / certainly
know that heretofore / have not, and
| believe that hereafter4L shall never
by 4sny sactr of mine ia tempt to make
rebellion henora ble.z IGries ef'Good,
good md cheers: { Rebellion is a
crime, and it SHALL hot be made heno
mablesaaE Hfaroi good h1aad elleers!l
thank akkol you" iTlhEse cheer ja 1sSs,;g
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-10-07
n,a Business Oapaeity..

The Courier publishes what it al
leges is a receipt written by Captain
DARLING to show his ihcapacity for
the Office of Sheriff The genuineness
of all its qualifications, refecting upon
Captain DARLING san safely be de.
MED, after the multitude Of falsehoods
and misrepresentation which have
appeared in that sheet. But we might
inquire whether MILLER lis running
upon his, merits as ayacritist.s .1f>so, it
would be. we'll to have him referred to
the gounty,Schoof Examiner, for a
Certificate aWewould. be willing to
rest the resultHofothe elections upon.
that examination. I'VE guess JACOB
don, bank much upon his superb
or qualifications iffthat line. AS the
Courier persists in thrusting forward
| shaaaestIe9of n bushess capscityss
it might be well to suggest to it what
Is So often heard upon the streets, that
MILLER's friends argue in favor of
his election because he has been unas
fortunate IN business ana needs the
Office to help him out of his financial
oembarrassments.' IN, We have heard it,
stated as a business axiom that u man
who can n9ts SUCCESSFULLY, manage
hi his ~ Own Affairs. ought not to be en-
trusted with responsible public bust