Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-08-01

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These mines were bought up at from SIS to $50 pei
acre, and the whole investment Of the Pennsylva
mia Company did not exceed $4,000, from which
they are now realizing the handsome sum, after al
expenses are deducted, of So, 600 week, or $l55,
600 per annum in gold. ..
We cannot see why investments Of this kino
would not pay equally as well in York District
South Carolina. In fact it is considered that the
mineral deposits become richer and more abundant
as they travel Westward. All that is required il
capital to develop the resources Of the country
One million of dollars would entirely revoutionze
the whole mining region. The population woulc
soon change-hundreds of the poor and destitute
would find employment, the scattering shanties O.
quary-men and charcoalburners would soon give
place to thriving villages of robust, industrious
mechanics and miners. The climate is delightful
and from every ravine there gushes forth dozer
beautiful fountains of pure water distilled from M
ture's own alembic. Some of them are highly
medicated, compounded in the great mountain
laboratory which lies beneath these god-clad hills
Chaybeate, sulphur and limestone springs abound
and near Mr.. McCafrey' thereis bold ltsprine
pouring its briny waters into the vale below. The
scenery is often grand and picturesque, except
when hidden by the immense bodies Of heavy tim
Der which obstructs the view. The forest has sel
dom echoed with the sound of the axe, and the
thick underground frequently blocks up the way
of the pedestrian. '. >- ... -
The entire source of wealth in this region does
not, however, lie in her mineral deposits, but the
legitimate vegetable productions should be made
also to contribute to consummate this desirable
end. 1t is corn region. Wheat grows to much
perfection Peaches also is good crop, and
cry variety of apple tree fourishes and bears abm
dainty. Berries of all kinds grow wild over the
woods. The grape here finds its native element
and often you see the huge rambling vine climbing
amid the top-mcst boughs of the tall trees Of hi:
mountain home With frugality, industry and
enterprise, wines might, in few years be manu-
factured here equal if not to excel, the far-tamed
wines of France and California.
The Kings Mountain Railroad is being rapidly
re-laid to Yorkville, and if the contemplated ar
rangements to consolidate it with the Columbia
and Charlotte Road is consummated, many tach
ties will be afforded the public which the present
Company are unable to bestow. IF the present
owners of the mineral lands above Yorkville car
dispose of them, and capital and population IN
creases, there will be evidently necessity for the
extension of this road, which will, in time, make II
valuable property. Manufactures will be built
and the copper, iron and lead, as well as the gold
will contribute to the wealthof the country. But
above all things, the people crave quiet and rest
from political excitehentsr They are anxious FOR
settlement of all our difficulties, when peace shall
again hold her triumphantsway. They are willing
and ready to give the negoal the rights and priv
leees of citizenship. The black man, too is anx'
ious to learn his duty tothe country, and desires
tosperform it. T understand there were two thou
sand of them which met in procession to celebrate
the Fourth of July. Thsy;had several speeches,
and everything passed off in good order far better
than among their more enlightened. brethren o.
the great cities of New York and Boston.
A few days ago notice was spread abroad that
there would be "Grand Mass Meeting in the
Court House for the purpose of organizing Uni
on Republican party, and that the friends OF free
dom would be addressed by MIR. Bowen, OF Char
leston." During the morning number OF freed
men appeared at the corners Of the street, but q
lasl their champion was holding his mournfu
meditations within the gloomy walls OF Castle
Pinckney, and the great lights Of the party having
quietly withdrawn from the arena, leaving theil
colored brethren to mood over their disappointed
hopes and aspirations 1t was great blessing tt
the farmers, as the labor would have become dis
tracted, the crops suffered serious injury and the
country not benefited. The people here have
great reason to be thankful. Neither army over
run the District; provisions were never 30 high o.
scarce as in many places; the freedmen have KEEP
out of politics, and been more attentive to thei
business, cultivatng their crops, and endeavorlnt
to make an honest living. "
Another source of qualification to the people
here especially the farmers, is that but few or
debts are hanging oyer. them. and-tsey are, to (
great degree, independent The currency is silve
tand gold. Everything is cash, and upon specie
basis. The merchants complain of dull times, bu
dry goods groceries, drugs stationery, &C., com
mand exorbitant prices. The principal trade il
| to Baltimore and New York, and the profits mus
be considerable in specie when the prices are real
lied. Judge from the columns of the Enquirer
which, by the way, is the best weekly in the State
that the merchants of this village never advertise
to any extent. They seldom patronize the press
and the worthy publisher has to look to othe
sources for support and patronage This shoulc
not be so, as the town paper should always rehec
the Gberality as well as the enterprise and pros
/ [perity of its citizens.
I am told that the Male School, conducted by
Col. Coward, which formerly was so celebrated
under the superintendency Of the lamepted Jenk
ms, does not meet with the patronage and encour
agement which it so richly deserves. Why is this
is question the stranger would naturally ask
Every inducement and facility is offered young mel
to pursue their studies and acquire sound practi
cal education it would be most gratifying tt
see the "King's Mountain Institute" crowded
with students, and laborng to perpetuate an insti
tuition conceived, organized and built up by one o
Cardinals noblest, brayest sons The Female
School is more prosperous, but number of pr
yate schools lessons the number which would at
tend the high school. FRANK VIVIAN.
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YoRKvILLE S. c., July IS.
A fire would be quite pleasant up here this NOR