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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-24

MILITARY VERSION OF THE KNGsTREE CATAs
TRoPHE. E.-The Washington Chronicle has the foi
Major General J. G. Robinson, Commanding
Department of the South, has addressed to Gene
raj Scott the following letter, which explains it
self:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. 10, 1867,
Brevet Major General e. K. Scott, Commanding
MILITARY Commission, South Carolina:
GENERAL: - According to an article in the
Charleston Daily Ne,os Of this morning, it appears
that the jail at Kingstee South Carolina, has been
destroyed by fire, and twenty-five colored prisoners
smothered or burned to death, while the only white
prisoner was permitted to escape. The article
states that the alor who had the keys, refused to
act without the orders of the Lieutenant command
ing the troops at Kingstree. :.
This statement presents degree Of barbarity
that would appear incredible except in commu-
nifty where no value is placed upon the lives Of COL
ored citizens. The General Commanding directs
that you cause an immediate and thorough investi-
CATION of this affair; that in the meantime you ar
rest the sheriff and aor, and if the facts prove to
be as stated that you hold them in military eonfne
ment, under the charge of murder until the civil
authorities shall be ready and willing to try them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. W. CLOUS,
Brevet Captain and First Lieutenant Sixth Infan-
try, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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BURNING OF THE KINGsTREE JAn-REPORT
OF THE CoRoNERs INQUEST. At Jury of In
quest summoned to inquire into the cause and cir
cumstanees of the burning of the Jail, the following
verdict was rendered after four days investigation:
That the twenty-five colored. persons confined in
the jail of Kingstree came to their deaths by the
burning of said Jail, wherein they were all consum.
ed except the portions Of three bodies inspected
by the jury. They further found that the fire orr
ginated between the ceiling overhead of the second
floor and the floor of the third story; that it was
communicated by some of the prisoners confined in
the jail, but whether communicated by accident or
design the jury are unable to agree upon any con-
clusion. They also stated that had the jaior been
in his proper place at the Jail, and with the keys
in his possession when the Jail was first discovered
to be on fire, and when the alarm had first been
given, the three women, and perhaps more Of the
prisoners, could have been saved and that for this
neglect and dereEction Of duty the Sheriff and Jail
or are censurable.
In witness whereof I, T. B. Logan, District
Judge for said District acting as Coroner, and the
Jurors aforesaid to this inquisiton, have inter-
changeably put our hands and seals, this eleventh
day Of January, A. D. 1867.
District Judge and Acting Coroner.
Edw. j. Porter, Foreman; W. N. Kinder l.
Nelson, VIM. F. Erwin, D. NJ. Duke, j. G. Nc
Cants, E. R. Lesesne, Jos. G.. Kirkland, j. N.
Stagges, M. J. Hirsch, NJ Schwartz, Jas. NJ.
Nelson, s. Z. DeRaokin.
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ELINOR WESTVELT;
The Tory's Niece.
A STORY OF THE REVOLUTION OF l776.
BY CAROLINE F. PRESTON.
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Messrs. WILSON, Boutwell, and WILLIAMS have
been appointed a Sub Committee on the part Of
the Judiciary Committee to take evidence on the
impeachment question. 1t is intended by the ap-
pointment of this Subcommittee, as far as posi-
BILE to exclude Mr.. ROGERS, the only Democratic
member of the judiciary Committee, from all par
ticipation in the investigation of the charges against
the President. Mr. ASHLEY, the impeacher, has
so far failed to back up his charges with proof, but
the Radical party wish to keep up the idea that
they are about to dosomething. Theyare, however,
notwithstanding this apparent readiness, giving
signs of shrinking from the real work of impeach-
ment. The tremendous consequences which may
result from it, affecting both the financial and po-
litical interests of the country are beginning to
loom up before their eyes, in their true magnitude
Tnasmuch as theutter ruin of therparty is involved
in failure to carry the impeachment successfully
through all its stages, majority Of the Radical
members of Congress are opposed to making the
venture.
The House has passed the Senate Bill for the
admission of Nebraska, with an amendment re-
ouirng universal suffrage without regard to race or
color, as condition to be performed by Nebraska
before she call Udht pltSS oinouS hCi oioOSi
States. The Colorado Bill, with similar amend
ment tackled on to it, was passed by vote Of 90
to IS.
The Senate passed the tenure Of office bill by a
vote of 90 to 9. This bill is intended to prevent
removals from Office by the President, without the
consent of the Senate 1t allows the President the
privilege of suspcnding officials for misconduct or
inability, but he is required to furnish evidence to
the Senate, justifying such suspension If theSen-
ate confirms the suspension, new appointment is
to be made; otherwise the suspended officer re-
sumes his functions. Cabinet officers and Judges
of the Supreme Court are the only officials exempt
ed from the provisions of this bill. The former
are removable at the will of the President the
latter hold their Office during life, unless removed
by impeachment.
A communication was laid before the Senate
from Gov. ORR transmitting the certificate of eec-
ton of JAMES B. CAMPBELL, as Senator from
South Carolina; which communication was laid on
the table.
Petitions for the increase Of the tariff, and for
universal suffrage regardless of sex, were presented
to the Senate also protest against the reduction
of the currency. The Committee of the District
were directed to report whether due proportion
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Breyet Captain and First Lieutenant Sixth Infan-
try, Acting Assistant Adjutant-G General
e The IMpEAcHMENT.-Thec correspondent Of the

The IMpEAcHMENT.-The correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun says:
The House Committee on the Judiciary have
examined several volunteer witnesses on the i'm
peachment question, but none have yet been sub
penaed.
It is now stated by those who profess to have
learned the plans of the leaders in the impeachment
scheme, that, having come to the conclusion that
there cannot be a conviction in the Senate, even
though the President should be brought before that
body on an impeachment by the House, the leaders
mentioned have determined to pass law providing
that, when articles of impeachment are prepared
the party charged shall be Immediately suspended
in the execution of his official duties and another
placed in his Office until the trial is over.
Under such a law, it is claimed the mere passage
of the bill in the House would suspend Mr. John
son and Mr.. Wade would be selected as the adateTm
President. By prolonging the trial until the 4th
of March, 1869, Mr.. johnson would be efectually
legislated out of Office, and in the meantime the
territorial and other measures intended for the re-
construction of the South could be passed. Such
is the outline of the plan now proposed.
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of our citizens for the energy and zeal he has ever
displayed in promoting the interests Of South Gar
olina by every means in bis power. Few OF our
public men are so capable, by nature and educa-
ton, of exerting an influence upon the minds OF
Northern politicians in favor of the people Of the
South. Having always sustainedthe character OF q
conservative man, his opinions carry with them
weight which is wanting to those Of some of our
leaders, who have perhaps acquired more widely
extended reputation. For these reasons we are
encouraged to hope that much solid advantage will
result from the Governors visit.
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FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.

We have received the first number Of the
"tSoutherm Boys and Girls Monthly" published
by WHITE & HOWARD, Richmond Va. 1t is what
its name implies, magazine intended for children
and youth, containing many things which will In.
terest and instruct such readers and also readers OIL
maturer ago As a Southern enterprise, it appeals
to the South for support, and it should receive it
literally The subscription price is $3.50.
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The Aurkpille Gmqnirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN'Y "a, 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 a (X) cross-mark on
stand that the time paid for has expired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-24

Afew copies of this book, which is favorably no
ticed by our Contributoria Editor in this and last
weeks issues, have been depostedat this office for
sale, the price being fixed at 81. so in currency. 1t
is readable book and will be specially interesting
to members Of the brigade who are scattered
throughout this District.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-24

Mr.. DAVIS CAsE-SoME MOVEMENT ON FooT.-
The Washington letter of the Baltimore Gazette
says:
Charles O'Connor and j. G. Shea, Esqs, coun'
sci for Jefferson Davis are in the city, Mr.. Horace
Greely is also here. 1t is further known that MIR.
Greely had an interview with the President yes;
terday and had interviews with Mr. Davis counsel
this morning. From these facts, the qrid nn1cs
have conjectured that the State prisoner at For
tress Monroe is aboutether to be released on parole
or ball. or that his case is on the eve Of being dis,
posed of in some way; and it must be confessed
that the facts warrant fair inference that this long
delayed act of sheer justice is at last about to be
performed
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A NEW ENTERPRISE.

We observe by our exchanges that a number Of
gentlemen of Baltimore and Richmond have form.
ed themselves into an association for the relief Of
the widows and orphans of the Southern States
We find the following in the proceedings Of the
Richmond City Council last week:
"Gen Rosser being introduced to the Council,
after paying handsome tribute to the people Of
Baltimore-the ladies especially mentioned the
formation of a Southern Orphan Association there,
with the object of establishing an asylum for the
orphans of Southern soldiers and sailors. After
due deberation on the part of the members of the
Association, it was determined to make Richmond
managing director to make proposition to the
Council by which the funds of the Association
could be considerably enhanced. The house for:
merly occupied by Mr. Jefferson Davis was owned
by the city of Richmond and the proposition in
view was that the property be turned over to the
Association at a stipulated price and upon stated
terms. The Association could, after getting pos,
session of the property, rattle it off at great proflt
He (Gen. Rosser) communicated with the ladies' OF
the Association in Baltimore, and they succeeded
in securing the efforts of gentleman OF influence
at Washington. That gentleman had written him
a note, telling him that there was good chance
for the release of the property in sixteen or egh-
teen days During the discussion, it was shown
tnat tle lOuSe lou anu luIulIuie, .e Oio
in 1861, S42, ,20O-S7, 200 of which had been paid
for the furniture. The property had been assessed
at s2s 596in 1861 Several propositions were K Rut
to the Council and rejected and the motion OF Mr.
Rosser, as agent for the Orphan Association, for
$40, 900, or $35, 900 without the furniture, was
carried"
The plan for founding this asylum is as follows
100000 certificates, of$l each, will be sold, and
on the lst of May next or before, if all the tickets
are disposed Of sooner, drawing will behsld in in
of the Mayor and committee Of the Council, at
which 1000 prizes, none Of less than 500, will be
awarded
Among the prizes to be awarded is the above
named mansion, valued at $4,000; the Stretford
House, with 1000 acres of land, the homestead OF
the Lee family and the birthplace of Gen. Lee,
valued at 2oooo 1000 acres esS of land adjoining og
there are prizes of 200 pianos, 200 melodeons, 500
gold watches, 100 cotton gins, and 500 sewing ma
chimes. Gen. Rosser has been chosen manager
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LOCAL ITEMS.
NEW ADVERFIsEMEHTS,


F. C.. Harris, O. Y. D.-Citation-J. Clark Kuy-
kendall, Applicants. j. Kuykendal, De-
ceased.
F, C. Harris o. Y. D.-Citation-Wm. E. jack
son, Applicant-Andrew A. Jackson, De-
ceased.
W. B. Metts, G. E. Y. D.-Notice to absent De-
PENDANTS.
r. A. Ross and II. F. Adickes-Assessor's No
tice.
Jno. r. London-Agent for the sale of Guano.
Enquirer Ofice-History of Gregg's Brigade for
sale.
Jno. May and J. w. Rawlinson-Dissolution OF
Copartnership.
York Drug Store-On hand and Arriving
T. M. Dobson & Co.-Groceries just received.
Sugar.
Powder and Shot.
&" Baking Soda.
" Candy and Raisins,
E" Ginger, Pepper and Spice.
F. c. Harris, o. Y. D.-Citation- Samuel Smith,
Applicant-John Dennis Deceased.
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B6 A heavy SNOW, we are informed, fell in the up-
per part Of York District, on Sunday last
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-24
OUR NEXT STORY.

In this issue we conclude the publication of the
SPECTRE OF THE F1REsIDE" Next week will be
commenced another interesting Original Story, en-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-24
HISTORY OF aREaWs BRIGADE.

F. c. Harris, o. Y. -Citation-SamuelS Smi
Applicant Dennis, Deceased.
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some time on the floor of the House this morning
He was received with marked attention, which
seemed greatly to vcx the Great Comnoncr. -
/ hope the press will cease for the present, at
least, its attacks (however otherwise justifable)
upon Mr.. Stevens, on the ground of pure commits
seraton. His present position IS truly pitlable.-
He is snubbed at by every one, and as leader his
course is run.
"A writer from Paris speaks of meeting Pari
sian coachman, to whom misfortune has given Gu.
rious celebrity. Sometime since a cancer in his
tongue rendered its amputation necessary. This
operation was performed by the surgeon of the Ho
tel Dieu who shortly afterwards replaced the lost
tongue by one of gutta percha Although he can
not speak, he tastes, swallows, and smokes hispipe
with apparent enjoyment After eating he takes
out his tongue as one takes out set of false
teeth clean it; and between his repasts he finds
it more convenient to carry it in his pocket.
The oldest stove in the United States if not
in the world, is that which warns the hall of the
Capitol of Virginia, in Richmond. 1t was made
in England and sent to Virginia in 1T, and warm
ed the house of the Burgesses and the General As
sembly for sixty years before it was removed to its
present location, where it has been upwards Of thir
ty years. 1t has survived three British Kings
and has been cotemporaneous with four monarch,
les, two republics, and two imperial governments
OF France; The great republic of America has
been torn by civil war; the breaches partly healed
and still the old stove has remained unmoved in
the midst of all.
- The report of the Provost Marshal General
Of the Yankee army has been published. The Ia
bles exhibiting the Mortality of the army show
that, without including deaths which have occurred
after muster out, 2S0,739 officers and men have
lost their lives in the army. Ofthis number 5,22l
commissioned officers, and 9O,SS6 enlisted men
have been killed in action or died of wounds, while
1921 commissioned officers and 1872, 329 enlisted
men have died Of disease, or in some cases of aec
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-03

DESTROYED. by 4 late frost, they will starr
from below and make good growth The
ridges being made, they withstand thirty TO
thirty.six inches from top 10 top let them
be sllarp pointed. To mark the distances
for plants, ! use revolving wheel, with
fans every three feet, resembling reaping
machine fan, marking two rows at once. j
keep the plants well set up on the ridge,
and cut between them at the second and
third hoeing to make Tie hills. Make the
hills pointed and high. Do not be afraid
Of dry weather. We always get the hest
crops when everything is burnt up
MoDE OF SETTING PLANTs.-0ne plant
per hill is plenty. Put fifteen inches apart
il 10 he kept in the ridge. have two
modes of setting. First, If the weather be
dry, don't wait for rain, nor the dark of
the NOON Let one boy drop The plants,
another pour from a waterproof, with the
rose of, sufficient water to float the rootlets
and Immediately fiji up with mellow
earth. One can water for three to SET
Never set plants after heavy rains. A Sc
| cond method of planting, which ! prefer
when the earth is sufficiently moist, Is 10
1 dip the roots in a puddle Of clay of the
consistence Of thick cream. The plants
| thus t.eaied generally live well, and the
| Objectionable hard lump formed about the
! plants in many soils when watered in the
! hill is obyiated. ..s .
AFTER CULTIyATIoN.-Afler every rain
break up the crust of soil IN contact with
the plants ] do this rapidly with both
housekeeping, raising and pressing the
earth on the tips Of the hills. IL answers
all the purposes Of regular hoeing
breaking up the ant holes and giving
health to the yonng plants Keep the sur
face clear of weeds. Be careful in working
among the plants, not TO hoe too deeply
The earliest potatoes lie Immediately be
meath the surface
After heavy rains the vines root at thu
Joints. On sunny days they may be up
turned on the hill or ridge. But in no cas-
cut of the vines. have cut every. alter
nate row in large patch TO fully test thi
point, and on harvesting found fully 10
per cent. in favor of the uncut hills. 4
frost that merely blackens the iedreS doe
not hurt sweet potatoes, but if the rjnes ar
frozen it does. Upon digging, the potato
: should be carefully handled and put ava,
in boxes or barrels, with alternate layers o
leaves, (some prefer cut straw in a warm
dry place to keep.
In conclusion, | repeat, II good plant
are set as indicated, on moderately fertile
land, with good surface drainage on small
high hills, the surface kept well cleaned
any reader Of the AgricultlTia sonth of 4
degrees north Latitude can raise goo'
Nansemond sweet potatoes.
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In Chancery at Nashville.
In Chancery at Nashville.

State Of enRessee--Glerks Office. Chancery
Court at Nashville. Marrh the 18th. lsd1.
Thomas A. Atehes0n. complainant, vs.. J. P.
Brown etals., defendants.
APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT FILED
in this cause that defendants. j. p. Brown and
Urbane GZanne, are nOn-residents Of the State Of
Tennessee il Is therefore ordered that they
enter their appearance herein before or within
the first three days OF the next term OF said
Court to he held on the first Monday in May
next. 1867, and plead answer or demur to COM
plainant's bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed ssto them and set for hearing ex parte.
and that a copy of this order be pnblished for
four successive weeks in the Nashville Union
and Dispatch.
A eopy-Attest NJ. =. HOWELL
Clerk and Master
u. Z. MnIlny. Snl'r for COMPLY. nIrS ltw
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-03
In ehancery at Nashville.
rr,pppApINnP pnW aPPTnAvIr EIIFn

State OF Tennessee-Clerk Office. ChRncery
Court at Nashville. April the Sth. 1857.
Nicholas Hobs0n, complainant. W. Washington
Barrow defendant.
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Z State of Teunessee-Clerk's olice. Chancery
Court at Nashville, ApTH the "a, lsoi.f
3. Steinaw, eomplsinant, ". u We'll ard Others,
dcieDnants.
IT APPEARING PROM AFFIDAVIT FILED
In this cause that the defendants. "A. Louis
- R0ssuheim and A. Meyers. are non-
residents Of the state OF tennessee; It ~
therefore ordered that they enter their appear
ence herein before or within the first three days
OF the next term Of said Court, q be held on the
Erst Monday in May next, 1867. and plead,
the same viii be fAken for confessed as to
them and set Tor hearing ex parte. and thsf a
copy Of this order be published for four saeees-
sive Heeksin the Nashville Union and QisK4 tch-
{ A copy-Atfsst NJ B. HOWELL,
- 49, Clerk and Master
Esill g. Brown, SoI'r for conprt ApES StR
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In Chnncerv at NASHVILLE.

State Of Tennessee-Clerk's Office. Chancery
Court at Nashville. April the 18th. lS64-
Fred. sTerrass, admir-. ETC.. complainant. vs.
Russell Houston, admir-. etc. ct ais. defendants.
I TAPPRARING FROM PILED
i IN this cause that the defendant. Russell H0us-
ton, admir-. ETC., is q nonresident of the State
Of tennessee: il j. therefore ordered that he
enter his appearance herein on or before the
third Monday OF the next term Of said
Court, to be held on the first Monday in May
next, 1851, and plead, answer or demur to com
plaiHant's bill. or the same win be taken for
parte, and that a copy OF this order he pRblished
for four successive weeks in the Nashville
Union and Dispatch.
Z Aeopy-Aitesti M. b. HOWELL. 4
John Reid. soIr for compPt april 4tE
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State of Tennessee-Clerk s Office. Chancery
Court at Nashville, April the 18th. 1861.
Nashville Savings Bank. eomplainants. vs.. D.
We'll and Others, defendants.
ITAPPEARING FROM AFFIDAVITFILED
in this cause that defendants, Ad0lph Lewis,
Henry Roseuheim and l.. Meis. are nOn-residents
of the State of Tennessee: it is therefore ordered
that they enter their appearance herein before
of said Court. to be held on the third Monday in
May next, 1867, and plead. answer or demur 10
compliments bill or the same will be tai zen for
confessed as to them and set for hearing ex
parte, and that copy of this order be published
for four successive weeks in the Nashville Union
and Dispatch.
A copy-Atfest: NJ r. HOWELL,
Clerk and Master.
D. F. Wilkin, Sol'r for eomplts. aprA 4tw
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In Chancerr at Nashville.

State Of Tennessee-Clerk's Office. Chancery
Court At Nashville, April the 10Th, 1857.
C. NJ. Thompson. complainant. vs.. q. NJ. Fogg.
Jr, sllnl'f. etc, et ais, defendants
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT FILED
i in this cause that the defendant. John shelby
Barrow, ia a non resident of the State Of Ten
nessee: il j. therefore ordered he enter his
appearance herein ON OF before the third Mon
day Of the next term Of said Court. to be held
on the first Monday IN Msy next. ls55, end plead.
answer or demur 70 c0mpiainant's bill. or the
same viii be taken tor confessed IS 10 him AID
set for hearing ex parte, and that copy Of this
order be Published for four successive weeks in
the Nashville Union and Dispatch. l.
A eopy-Attest: NIB. HOW Kill,
Clerk and Master.
John Reid, Sol'r for compI't april 4tW