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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
NOMINATING CONVENTION.

The Conservative Union Club of this place, at a
meeting on Monday night last, adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolued, That the citizens of York District,
eitheren masse or by delegates from the different E.
lection precincts be called to assemble at this place
on Tuesday, the 2Sth day of April, instant, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose Of nominating suit
able persons as candidates to fill the District Offices
Resolred, That this call be published in the
YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER, and that it also be dis
seminated throughout the District, by every fur
ther available MEANS before the day Of meeting.
q short time only may intervene between the no.
tce and the time Of holding this election for Dis
trict officers. An ordinace of the Convention pro-
des that these elections shall be held within thir-
ty days after the ratification of the Constitution
If by ratification is meant the vote that took
place last week, the day for the election Of County
officers must be very near at hand.
We hope that the call from the "Club" will
meet with good response, and that every section Of
York may be represented here on the 18th in
stant
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
SELECTION OF DISTRICT OFFICERS

A few days previous to the adjournment Of the
Convention, "An Ordinance to provide for the
ratification of the Constitution and the election Of
certain officers" was adopted. The fourth section
provides for the appointment Of a Board Of Com
missioners, consisting of E. W. M. Mackey, +. L.
Cardoza, A. j. Ransier, and G. G. Bowen, Of
Charleston, who are empowered to cause suitable
persons to be appointed as managers Of elections
in each County, &c.
The 7th section of the above mentioned Ordi-
nance is Us follows:
'sSEc. 7. That within thirty days after the rat
ifcation of the constitution, an election shall be
held in and for each county, at such time and
places, and under such regulations as may be pre-
scribed by said Board of Commissioners for the
election Of all county officers required by the con-
stithtion to be elected by the people. And the
sid Board shall also have authority to call cleo
&ons for all municipal officers at present elected
By Nthe people, at the same time and subject to
such regulations as the said Board may prescribe,
not Inconsistent with the constitution or the char
ters Of such municipal bodies. And at such elec-
tions every qualified elector under the provisions
of the constitution may vote for all officers to be
elected"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23

WOMEN AND DREss-Alphonse Karr writes of
the ladies less poeticaly that Michaet both seem
to understand the sex pretty well, but their expe-
rience may have been different. Karr says:
In a woman's life, everything leads to new
dress; every circumstance Is marked by new
dress, and the dress IS the most important part
A girl is going to be married. dress. For mo-
ment her heart is filed with love, thoughts of an
entirely new existence, and of a long separation
from her parents Everything disappears before
the all absorbing question of the wedding dress.
A relation dies The grief of the ladies is violent;
but it is soon checked for the mourning has to be
thought Of What are the people wearing2 What
is the most fashionable mode of testifying ones
sorrow2 It is necessary to go to the linen dra-
|pers, to the dress makers, to the milliners and
in little while they are so thoroughly occupied
that there is quite an end to lamentations unless,
however, the dress doesn't happen to fit, or the
bonnet be too much or too little off the head.
But if the dress is made of some new material, if
the bonnet is becoming, then they experience an
involuntary glow-they are triumphant they are
very happy. ,..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
OUR NEW ENGINE.

For the past few weeks the press upon which
the ENQUIRER is printed has been propelled by
steam instead of the ordinary hand power We
find, by actual experiment, that the application of
steam power to our machinery, is more economical
than the imam power, - that it does the work in
more regular and reliable manner and is always on
hand when wanted Freedmen are not so pune
tual in their engagements.
Our Engine is handsome four-horse power,
and was furnished to US, put up and adjusted by
that skillful machinist and mechanic, Mr.. Rich
Tozer, of Columbia, s. c. Mr.. Tozer is an adept
in the management of steam powers, and offers his
services in any part of the country when wanted,
on application addressed to him at Columbia. {
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
THE DEMOCRATS IN RICHLAND.

At meeting of the Democratic Club of Rich
land District Immediately after the recent election,
the subjoined resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed We quote from the Phanir:
Resolred, That the Democratic party Of Rich
land District find in the result Of the recent cleo
ton, naught but the presage of future success.
With party organized but two weeks before the
election, and having unusual obstacles in the way,
they polled, in spite of the disfranchisement OF
many of our best men, a heavy vote, and reduced
the radical majority far below the current anticipa
tons even of the most sanguine.
Resolued, That the District Central Executive
Committee be directed to proceed at once to the
more thorough organization of the party in this
District, and that we here pledge to them and to
each other our earnest and constant efforts In be-
half of the cause.
Resolved, That the colored people throughout
the District favorable to the party, be invited, as
mode of action more agreeable to themselves. to
form cooperative Democratic clubs, which clubs
together with the Ward and District Clubs, shall
form and make up the central organization OF the
District.
Resolred, That the colored people who have at.
tached their political fortunes to ours are entitled
to our patronage and support, and shall receive it,
and that this patronage and support will not be
withheld from those colored persons who may now
come forward and ask to be enrolled among the
faithful, in the Democratic ranks.
Resolred, That those colored persons who have
voted to put upon the white man and the colored
man of this State, an ignominious Constitution,
ruinous alike to them and especially to rs, have
forfeited many of their claims to our. sympathy
and aid, and that the policy Of declining to give
work to those persons, and especially to their lead
ers, will be steadily and firmly carried out by oul
fellow-citizens-du regard being had to the mora
and legal obligations Of existing contracts and each
citizen being at liberty to discriminate in behalf Of
those well-disposed and conservative colored men,
who may have been led astray by the devices Of
artful and designing leaders.
Resozued, That the Richland Democratic Clut
appeal to their foowcitizens throughout the State
stands political column, with full and disciplined
franks, with leaders ardent and true and with prin
ciples wise, just and distinctly pronounced.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
COLUMBIA CONTRIBUTORIAI
BY JAS. WOOD DAVIDSON.
COLUMBIA. SOUTH CAROLINA, 10Th APRIL. 1888

Politics.
The three memorable days of election are over,
and there is little to be said about the matter.
There were 2O9S votes polled in the city.
+ Of-these, TT were white, and 1921 colored.
As to political complexion, it is pretty well as
certained that there were $50 Democrats (against
the constitution) and 1887 Radicals (for the con-
stitution). ....
Thus it appears that forty per cent voted against
the constitution, and sixty per cent for it.
The feeling on all hands is that if the Democrats
had begun a month sooner they could have re.
versed these figures.
The days were very quiet; almost universal sc.
briefly prevailed, the bar-rooms all being closed by
military order
Literary.
It is many day since we read so charming 8
book of its kind, as Our Children. IN Heaven by
DR.. Holcombe, of New Orleans, published by Lip
pincott, of Philadelphia It's chief charm consists
in its earnest truthfulness its cheerful hope and
its humble piety. It's theology is that Of the New
Church, and rests with peculiar dependence upon
the Bible
A perfect gem of little book, is Mrs. Cross
last work-Azile 1t is happy blending of ad
venture, love- travel, art, criticism, and devotion
to our South. The thousands who know and love
the authoress will find it literary treat, and viii
thank us for commencing it to them. It is a duo
decimo of about $50 pages, and sells for $3.50.
Ariel and the Negro.
The discussions begun by Ariel are still going on.
The very last blow dealt in the battle is pam
phlet of 80 pages, entitled Caliban; Sequel to
Ariel, ly Rospero Its published in New York
but gives no intimation as to who Rospero may
be.
The main point aimed at in the brochure is, to
prove that the negro is different species Of man
from the white-an inferior species, but still hu-
man in all the essentials of intelligence and moral
accountability. In the main, this writer's idea Of
the negro is the same as that of Helper in. his
Nojoque He further attempts to prove, from
biblical history mainly, that the negro is one Of
the Pre-Adamite races; aud that God has always
forbidden and punished miscegenation as helm
GUS crime and the history brought to bear upon
this question is both varied and singularly note
worthy The political aspect of the discussion is
clearly forcibly and fercely against the policy OF
the Radical party, at present debating the policy
of the American government.
Cak1aa sells at 25 cents, and may be found at
Dufie and Chapman's, in this city.
We have seen at the bookstore, also, pamphlet
entitled Ariz Dissected, etc., which is larger than
Caltban; but we have not read it. 1t costs 80
cents
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
HEW ADvERT1sEMEHTs.

w. B. Metts, c. E. Y. D.-Notice to absent defen-
dants.
w. B. Metts, Assignee In Bankruptcy-In the
Matter of B. F. Briggs, ]. Ed. Jefferys, and
w. l.. Brown.
Cleaveland Mineral Springs.
T. W. Clawson, Deputy Messenger Bankrupt
cy-In the Matter of VIM. P. Wylie, James
M. Wallace, Frank Happerfeld.
J. 81. Clawson, Special Messenger-In Bankrupt
GYM the Matter of DR.. j. G. Hicklin, r.
L. Simmons, Nelson Laney, Martin Arm
strong.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION.

We present below Tue result OF tne elecIpoH nelo
in this District, last week, for Senator, four Rep
resentatives and a member to Congress. We have
had much difficulty in procuring the returns, yet
We have reason to believe that the statement fur
nished approximates correctness. We have not
been able to secure the returns in form to show
the voting at each election precinct, but give the
vote in each Registration Precinct" Takingthe
voting for Senator as a basis it will be observed
that the Radical majority is Sc. The names OF
CONSERVATIVES" are printed in SMALL CAPITALS
the Radicals" in itahc The Constitution has
been adopted in this District by majority Of a.
hont 050
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
The Murkril1e Gnqnirer
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL %, 1868,

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. A Subscriber finding (X) cross-mark on
stand that the time paid for has expired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23

who could not take the test OATH and Blodgett was
suspended because Of his indictment for getting
Office by perjury.
The defence then closed, reserving the right to
call other witnesses in case Stanbeny, who knew
most Of the matter, but was sick, thought best
The court then adjourned. - @E 0,vES-.--s
Evarts and Curtis have called on Stanbery, but
the interview was deemed imprudent, though it is
hoped that Stanbery viii be able to speak, other
wise Groesbeck follows Evarts ;. The President is
cheerful, but the visitors have got theimprcssion
that he has but little hope of acquittal The po-
siton of affairs has been widely canvsssed to-day
but no new light has been thrown on affairs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
ALMOST A DIFFICULTY IN CHESTER


We are informed by persons who left Chester on
Tuesday, that the citizens of that quiet town were
thrown into state of some excitement the night
previous, in anticipation Of difficulty with the
negroes. Our informant states that number Of
these people had assembled, under arms, at one
of the Union League rendezvous in the town, and
had placed armed sentinels to obstruct certain
thoroughfares. They were also firing off guns and
pistols in such manner as naturally to alarm the
citizens; and arrangements were began with
view of dispensing the unlawful assembly. The
white citizens armed themselves generally, and pro-
ceeded to the place where the disturbance was 60
ing on, when discretion prevailed and the black
mob dispersed without an actual affray.
We regret to hear of such occurrences; but
they teach us in unmistakabe terms, the necessity
of ORGANIZING! -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
DISTRICT COURT.

The District Court for York District-probably
the last term of this judicatory in session this
week. Owing to the fact that an impression pse;
vailed that this Court would not be held, but little
was done on Monday On Tuesday, few indict-
ments for misdemeanor were disposed Of \
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23

H@- The election in Georgia, commenced on
Monday last. The feeling isintense, and the Dem
Meade has taken ample precautions to preserve Or
der during the progress of elections troops having
been sent to all important points for this purpose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE.

According to the new Constitution, the Legisla-
ture is to meet at Columbia on the first Tuesday
in May. After the first meeting, on the fourth
Tuesday in November.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-04-23
ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE .!

The recent election in this State has resulted in
the complete triumph of the Radical party and the
ratification of the Constitution, made by the "car-
pet-baggers' in Charleston. 1t is barely possible
that the Democrats in Spartanburg and Pickens
Districts, have elected their legislative ticket.
This election has demonstrated the importance
of thorough organization of the Conservative
voters before effective results can be attained. 1t
has further demonstrated the fact, that with such
an organization, it is an easy matter for the inte
gent white race to control such elections in the fu
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

THE GRECIAN BENp.-At last 1t has
come upons us. The tidal waye' has
reached Wheeling, and the Wheeling
ladies have the fashions in the latest
and newst form. Yesterday afternoon
a lady might have been seen on the
streets securely attached to that direst
device of Satan and the city of Paris
the Grecian Bend. The excitement nat
urally, was immense. Old men,
and women, youth and children fol-
lowed the fair wearer with their eyes,
tIl naught but 1.-THE top of the Bend
was visible in the distance.
But for all this, there are many excel
lencies pertaining to this much-abused
appendage flor 1t is an attachment, and
not a physical contortion), which the
oblique vision of the newspaper press
in general has failed to see, or seeing
has wilfnlly ignored. We enumerate a
few.i
The Grecian Bend Is ingeniobsly con-
structed from India rubber, horsehair,
whalebone and brass springs. The in
side is hollow, divided into compart-
ments, and the whole is highly elastic.
In form 1t is semi concavo convex, and
perfectly waterproof, shedding water
like ducks back. The compartments
are employed for various purposes, one
being generally fitted up as lunch
basket, while another is a convenient
depository for goods in shopping. In
the lower left-hand compartment is a
small watchman's rattle, communicat-
ing by telegraph wires with the
pocket of the wearer, so that
any attempt at pocket-picking is
instantly made known to the fair
wearer, and to anybody else who may
be in the same square. In addition to
these little arrangements, the band also
contains series of duplex mirrors, SO
situated that the wearer can stand in
the church vestibule on a Sunday morn
ing, and behold herself walk up the
aisle and seat herself in her own pew,
thus enabling her to form most &C.
curate Judgment OF the general effect
upon the congregation. The highly
elastic properties of the Bend by a
light but sudden pressure against
the back of her chair, enable
the wearer to rise without the slightest
exertion of the lower limbs. We might
go on to describe how this wonderful
Innovation can be used as camp
stool. a rat-trap, baby jumper, and
many other needful articles; but space
forbids. Let those who view the 'Gre-
clan Bend hereafter remember that, in
speaking disrespectfully OF they con-
denim much more than they are aware
of, and show that they utterly fail to
appreciate this anultum in parVo OF
modern invention.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

THE CHEAPEST ROOF IS THE GRAVEL
RooF.-Mr. George Crumbacker of this
city, is fully prepared to put on gravel
roofs in the most improved method,
and warrants his work to give Hatisfac-
ton, either in resisting fire or turning
water. The tar used is put through a
process that frees 1t from oil and BEN
zole, and no matter how great the heat,
1t will not run. It is equally efficient
in roofs of every conceivable pitch. Mr.,
Crumbacker keeps on hand roofing
cement and cement for tanks and side
walks of the best quality, and for sale
at the lowest rates. This roofing has
stood a test of fifteen years in Pitts
burgh.
Address me through the Post office,
or call at my establishment, head OF
Lindsey street. All orders will be
attended to promptly. apr7-6m
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03
FRENCH AND GERMAN NIGHT SCHOOL
See advertisement.

HAIR JEwEIRY,-oxtoby q Duf8eld,
Jewellers, 1o3 Main street, have made
special arrangements with one of the
first houses in New York to have orna-
mental hair work done to order, and
they can, in three or four days. notice,
have braiding executed in the neatest
style of the art. A specimen book
containing almost an endless variety
Of styles can be seen at "1O3." Rela-
tiyes and friends who have preserved
locks Of hair once worn by departed
loved ones, and all others who may
desire to have hair Jewelry finished in
the best style, will do well to leave
orders at oxtoby & Dufield's Jewelry
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

ANOTHER RALLY.-The Union citi-
zens OF Mason county, w. Va, ire
spective OF party, hold a grand mass
meeting at Point Pleasant on Thursday
October 9Th, at which time they expect
such meeting as shall encourage the
respondent, establish the weak kneed,
and make the strong stronger than
ever. Hon. W. E. Stevenson, the
Gubernatorial candidate, and Gen. w.
81. Powell, elector at large on the Grant
ticket, will certainly be present and adj
dress the meeting. We are really re-.
Joiced to note the energy and enterprise
manifested by the people of West vir-
ginla throughout the State in pushing
forward the canvass, and the determi-
nation to carry the fall elections to "A
successful issue. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

THE STREET CAns.-An arrangement
will probably be made early In the
coming week whereby the facilities Of
travel by the city railway will be
greatly improved. The time of rum
ming :, cars will be changed SO as to
connect with all the passenger trains
both East and West on the G. q P. Rail
Road at low rates, a move which cam
not fail to be appreciated by our citizens
as well as by who have occasion to
pass through the city. Still further
plans are contemplated which will
make the city railway more effective,
and which we shall mention In good
time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

A GOOD BREAKFAST is not always 10
be had, even when well paid for. Bis
cults and Batter cakes can always be
had light, crisp and wholesome, where
the baker uses Logan, List d Co.'S. Ia
ceLSior Baking PotOder. The best hotels,
boarding houses and steamboats, use
1t. Ladies who pride themselves on
"setting a good table" will not do
without it. 1t has no equal in the
rI:..ket.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

PURCHASE ONLY THE BEST.-In m aIOrity
OF advertised bltters important ingredients,
the necessity OF which are plainly Indicated,
arc omitted, because of their high prices: In
Others. the proportions and combinations of
the ingredients are in defiance of all settled
principles OF pharmaceutical chemistry;
Others, again, are mere shams made mn or
poor whisky slightly FILTERED with aloes and
colored In such manner as 10 deceive the
unwary, and are 50 nRuseating as 10 be un-
worthy OF criticism, and TO the patient the
remedy Is worse Than the disease, while
years OF experience md trial have proven
DR.. Ro6deks Stomach hSttteTs TO be just as re-
commended, one OF the best remedies extant
where Sto1ldchfc tonic and StisnuL0rt are re-
qulred, They never fail to strengthen the
weak, tmpart vtgor to the strong, and are, In
every particular. Just what a stomach biLterB
ought 10 be. II you have symptoms OF DyS-
pepsiai take them freely to aid digestion, II
you reside in bilious districts, they should be
taken as sure prevention of Bilious Fever
and Fever and Ague, Liver Complaint, Jaun-
dice. and in all that class of diseases where
there Is general depression of the nervous
system. loss of muscular energy, weakness
lassttude, want OF appetite, faintness chilly
sensations and aching OF the bones, &c
And. as a remedy for female weakness
Leuc1oTTced, or Whites, Robdck'S BiLLeTs have
no equal. They are prepared with special
reference to this complaint, and act like a
charm: A few days trial will satisfy the
most skeptical OF the real merits OF this
really valuable medicine
RngIS-lmd&M e
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

WEST LmERT1.-The good people of
Liberty township are DESTROYS of keep
Ing pace with their neighbors In work
Ing for the cause of peace and good
government, and held meeting a day
or Two since to make ARRANGEMENTS for
a mass meeting of the township and
that section Of the country generally.
The time hxed upon was SATURDAY..
October 10Th, and a resolution, was
adopted extending special Invitation
to the Grant and Coltax clubs in o,hor
townships of Ohio, as well as those In
Brook County. Accordingly on one
week from to-day at o'clock, p. m,
The Republicans of Liberty township
will be prepared to entertain their
friends in the best manner, possible,
and good speakers may be expected to
deal sound doctrine to the assembled
MASSES. @
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-10-03

ORDINATION ExRRc1sEs.-The Bap-
tist Church of this city having called a
Council for the purpose of ardain!ng
Mr.. Jonathan Rowley, who has for
some time past been preaching very
acceptably to the Church, the exercises
will be as follows: Examination in
Christian experience and doctrine, this
morning at 1OK o'clock. Sunday
Preaching at 1OI< o'clock by DIR. Tsy-
Tor, of Richmond. Att O'Clock, Ordina-
ton Sermon by Rev. Joseph Rowley, OF
Racine. Immediately after ordination,
administration of Christian baptism to
several candidates. Preaching In the
evening at * o'clock by Rev. j. w.
Wharton.