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rested, but feel confident not title of evidence can
be produced to connect them with the perpetration
of the deed. We hope that the perpetrators Of
this crime will be discovered, and we heartily say,
''Ftat justitia, ruat orltn.!'-Camaen Journal,
llM instant
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levy and sale: And, provided further, That this
tax shall not be levied SO long as the courts OF this
State shall not have jurisdiction of such debts 9S
causes Of action. ....
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IsoL,E:T'TE, : TEE FEM n ] Ale !! !, ! SPY r.
A STORY OF oHARIEsroH AHD THE WAR.
BY J.,wrFHERsPooN ERWIN.

In the issue of the YORKyILLEEEQUIR
Il for the 4th of JUNE, will be commenced the
publication Of the above thrilling and interesting
nouyelette, written expressly for Its columns, by
principal scenes of the story laid in Charleston
and vicinity, and the story prove IN
teresting to all who are familiar with the events
which occurred in that locality during the late
war; ..." .@L .t-ti~ - ~ -
| One of the most painful circumstances connerE
ed with the heroic defence Of Charleston, during
it's three years Of siege s to be found IN the Met
that during all this time there were IN the
city, "in high life" who were engaged as spies In
sending information to the besiegefs. Drawings
of the Notifications were furnished, weak points
noted, and the movements OF troops 1ndicatea as
soon as begun, and the fleet noHhedzof the time
of arrival and departure Of hlockAde running y@-
sells. So cautiously did these emissaries OF: the
enemy conduct their work. that for d long timethe
skill Of the most eminent detectives was bsfded
in their endeavors to break up the Illicit cores
treme annoyance 10 the Commanders in Charles
ton, and the information they were enabled fur-
nish, often thwarted their best maturedS designs
upon the enemy. AS proof of the completeness
OF this conspiracy, It may he remarked, that the
daily papers of the city were frequently read on
board the blockade feet, the same day Of their
The author of "IsoLETTE, OR THE FE-
MALE SPY" has taken the principal characters
land incidents hi this affar, and under assumed
names, has presented them In the form Of p thrA-
ling, and well written romance, h1stor1c ana I'M
aginatfve. The circupn nstances Of the story are
detailed as beginning on James Island, andtn con-
nection with some Of the South Carolina Red-
ments stationed there. - Alter many thrilling adj
ventures in which the female spy figures lar7es
ly, the heroes OF the plot follow their regiment 70
Virginia, before the walls Of Petersburg. The
surrender of General Lee's. Army In 1885, finds
them again among the Santee hills, where the mar
rative closes. ~ -
Persons who wish to secure this Interesting SO
try complete shOuld send In their subscriptions
at once, as only limited number Of copies ofthe
paper will be. printed to supply future orders! To
accommodate persons who desire the ENQUIRER
on account Of the Story, the following are the
TERMS IN ADVANCE. II
II COPY, three months 90
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cfina1rtial altb Comn1eraal.
YORKvILLE PRICES CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY CARROLL, CLARK & co.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE II, 1858.


CHARLOTTE. June l5.-About twenty bales
of cotton We're sold during the week. On Tues
to % (including taX), but on Thursday and Fri
day there was decline to 263-market closing
dull.
NEW YORK, June l3-Cotton shade lower.
Sales 1900 bales at 28i to chiefly 29.
LIVERPOOL, June 1887 m.-Cotton quiet /;
uplands 103d.
CHARLESTON, June 13.-Cotton dull and
nominal sales % bales; middlings %; receipts
5 bales.
CoRN.-Ths grain has arrived from the West
by rail in good supply during the week, and largo
lots have been rather heavy to move, buyers gen.
erally offering declining rates, with not much dis
position to purchase, except in a limited way. In
some cases tenders to sell have been made as low
as 81 26 but by the single car load, sellers were
generally asking Sl.2s to $l9O per bushel, weight,
sacks included, by the car load from the depot.
Yesterday some transactions took place at Sl.26
per bushel, weight, sack included, by the car load
from the depot. We quote Western mixed at
$l.26 to $l.27 per bushel, and Western white at
Sl.sO per bushel, both by weight, sacks included,
from the depot.
FLoUR.-The promising aspect of the coming
crop of wheat induces holders of this article to
offer freely, and prices of most qualities OF old
flour have been of receding character. Wequote
Northern and Western fine at 80 to 1925 per bar
rel super at $40 to l050 extra at Sll so to Sl175
and family at Sl3 to $l4 per barrel. lot Of new
Georgia the first received, is selling at SIG per
BAcoN.-There is hardly any demand for this
article, and prices have disposition to recede.-
We quote prime shoulders at Is cents per pound,
prime rib sides at II to 174, and prime clear rib
sides at Is cents per pound. Prime strips may be
quoted at III to Is cents per pound.
Stockholders from store, are asking Sl.7O to
$3.50 per sack.
Financial.
YORKVILLE, June 17.-Gold, Sl.40.
NEW YORK. June l3.-Gold $l.40.
CHARLESTON, ,Junel1.-GoLD.-TheB Brokers
were yesterday buyingat 40 and selling at4l.
Money is still very abundant, and all securities
show strong upward tendency. Choice securi-
ties are scarce and will command full quotations,
and it is likely that speculative investors will be
able to make handsome profit on their operations
during the next sixty days. City and State stocks
are very hard, and promise further rise. South
Carolina Railroad shares are in active demand.
Four old shares were bought yesterday at 45, but
the market is at our quotations. Bank stocks are
moving upward, and First Nationals have been
sold at par.
The bank rates are unchanged, but money is Of
fered freely on rst-class collaterals. Loans have
been effected OH the street at per cent. per an
mum. The ordinary pricciis to per cent. per
month.
SOUTHERN BANK BILLS.
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GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.

TT affords MS pleasure to announce that our
! COLONEL McCORKLE has returned from
the North. bringing with him some OF those
REAIITIFIJI, GOODS that many Of you have
been waiting to see. In q few. days our entire
Stock will be in Store, and It will contribute much
to our pleasure, if all persons visiting our town
will give us call, and examine our Stock.
J. & E. B. STOWE.
MAY % 20 -
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NOTICE.

49, NOTICE.
A Ill Persons wishing LIME for manuring pur-
n poses at 12i cents specie, at my Kiln, during
the coming Summer and Fall, will please make
their engagements before the 18TH OF JULY,
and inform me of the amount, and the time they
wish it ready. Ifa sufficient quantity be POSI-
TIVELY ENGAGED at the above rates, to justi-
fy me in producing it, will inform the contrac-
tors of the fact and deliver it in the order of the
engagements, as near the time desired possible.
Address DR.. L. A. HILL,
Antioch, 8. G.
June q tt
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LOOK HERE.
COTTON TAX.

vIlHE undersigned, as agent of HERsCHEL v.
JOHNSON & CO., Augusta, Georgia. will re-
ceiye for the Districts of YORK AND CHESTER,
any claims for the purpose Of recovering the
Taxes heretofore, or which may hereafter, be paid
on Cotton, under the Revenue Laws ofthe Feder-
al Government and Treasury Regulations, as be-
ing unconstitutional.
nv at their own RISK AND ExPENSE-the
claimant to incur no expense in anyevent, and Is
to receive oNEHALF THE TAX RECOVERED,
and the Company the other half
January 2 u
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nm BANKRUPTCY.

IN THE NATTER OF SIMON NJ. MILLS, BANKRUPT.
U%O WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN THE under
signed hereby gives notice of his appointment
az ASSIGNEE OF SIMON NJ. MILLS, of York
District, State of South Carolina, who has been
adjudged Bankrupt upon his own Petition, by
William I. Clawson, Register. All persons in
debted to said Bankrupt will make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
w. B. METTS, Assignee.
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IN THE COURT OF C0MM0N PLEAS

NTHEREAS the Plaintiffs did, on the 9Th day
w November, 1857, file their declarations q
gainst the Defendants who, as it Is said absent
FROM and without the limits ofthis State, and has
neither wife nor attorney known within the same
upon whom copy Of said declarations might be
served 1t is, therefore, ordered, that the said De-
PENDANTS do appear and plead to the said declara-
tions within year and a day from the publica-
ton, which will be on the 10th day Of April 1853,
otherwise final and absolute judgment will be
given and awarded against them.
=. +.,:t J. F: WALLACE. c. Q. o. PLs.E
April . Is s.... 3; 1yQ -.r
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ASSIGNEES' SALE.

ASSIGNEES' SALE.
II, the District Court of the United States for the
District of South Carolina.
In the Matter of In BANKRUPTCY.
w. C. CAVENY, Bankrupt.
DY Virtue Of m order obtained from WIN. l.
Id CLAWSON, Register in Bankruptcy of said
Court House, on the
FIRST MONDAY, THE 9TH OF JULY NEXT,
all the real estate of WILLIAM{C. CAVENY,
who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his own
Petition, consisting of tract Of land situate in
York District, and adjoining lands of r. C. Cav
eny, John Crawford and Others containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES,
more or less. Sold for the benefit of the Creditors
Of said Bankrupt's estate.
TERMs-CASH, in United States Currency.
Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers and
stamps.
It. s. JEFFERYS,
Yorkville, June ii, 1885, "a st
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MELTON. HART & MELTON,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Yorkville S. G. Of
n flee next to the Presbyterian Church, and op-
posite the Courthouse Yard.
~ Will practice in the United States and State
Courts. Applications for the benefit Of the Bank
rupt Act, promptly attended to.
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NEW PSALM AND HYMN BOOKS.
FIRESIDE SMOKINGTOBACCO

VOU can find at the TEMPLE OF FASH
H ION," a supply of the NEW Presbyterian
PSALM AND HYMN BOOKS.
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RANKRTTPT BLANKS.

BANKRUPT BLANKS.
TUST received, a lot of BANKRUPT BLANKS,
Oh put up in sets, at seventy-fve cents, in cur
rency. Embraced in set are the following Pc
tition by Debtor Oaths to Schedule A and B f;
Schedule Al, 2 and 8; Schedule B l Schedule
B2A, c, D, F, G, L; 3-A, B, D; B5-A; B.
6. For sale at the Enquirer Office, by
JOHN E. GRIST.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE.
In the District Court of the United States, for the
District of South Carolina.
B. F. b BRheas she as'tss Bankrupt ok BANKRUPTCY
DY virtue of an order obtained from VIM. l:
I'D CLAWSON, Register in Bankruptcy OF said
Court, will expose to public sale, on
THURSDAY, THE I'd DAY OF JULY NEXT,
at the plantation of L. D. Goore, seven miles from
Yorkville, formerly owned by B. F. Briggs, all
the personal property of B. F. Briggs, of York
Vile s. c., who has been adjudged Bankrupt
upon his own Petition, consisting, in part of the
following to wit one Mule, three Horses, three
Colts about thirty-four Hogs, eight Cows, two
old Wagons one lot of old Wheels, one Pistol, &c.
Also, on next Sales-Day,
THE SIXTH OF JULY,
I will expose to public sale, at the Court House
for York District, part of the real estate of the
above named Bankrupt, consisting of the follow
ing:
in York District, with the Improvements thereon,
bounded by lands of L. d. Goore, and being the
HOMESTEAD heretofore exempted from levy
and sale by Military authority.
Also, another tract of land, situated on Woi1
Creek, in York District, and bounded by lands OF
Gilley Darwin and VIM. McGill, containing
1921 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Sold for the benefit of the Creditors OF said Bank
rupts estate.
TERMs-Cash-in United States Currency Pur-
'' W. B. METTS, Assignee.
.Jpne11 "a 3s
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$1OO REWARD.
LIMESTONE SPRINGS MALE ACADEMY

s: 81 i: :: = z; + +:
attend. j. b. LYLE, Principal.
une IL 25 IL
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TEMPLE OF HONESTY.

TRY GOODS have arrived, as T. NJ. DOBSON
III said they would do, in his advertisement, and
are for sale cheap, for Cash or Barter. Call and
see him and his Goods and Judge for yourselves.
June III "a If
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June lS
COLLECTOR,S NOTICE.

HAvING seized, on the 10th ultimo, from A.
III B. PAINE, of Catawba County, N. c., one
two-horse wagon, one horse and one mule, one
barrel of whiskey, one small keg of tobacco, one
empty BARREL one empty keg, one gallon measure,
one quart measure and one funnel, parties claim
ing the same will come forward within thirty days
from the publication ofthis notice, and give bond,
or the property will be forfeited for violation OF
Internal Revenue Laws of the q. States.
A. s. WALLACE, Collector,
3rd District, 8. c.
June % At
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l. and improve the understanding, there is moth
ing better than few whifs of that delightfully."-
fragrant Smoking Tobacco, "FIRESIDE,' which
you can get by calling at J. & E. B. STOVES
fsTemple of Fashion"
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STATIONERY, sc.

STATIONERY, sc.
VTyHE undersigned informs the citizens Of York.
vile and vicinity, that owing to his infrmi-
trade. and in order to Hturn an honest penny" has
opened in the room adjoining the ENQUIRER
OFFICE, a small Stock ofSTATIONERY, which
he proposes to sell at short profits. The stock
consists of Foolscap, Letter and Note PAPEkS, or
cial, Common Letter and Fancy ENVELOPES.
Writing Ink, Instands, Steel Pens, Pen-Holders,
Pencils Sealing Wax, Mucilage, Copy Books. &c,
&c. He respectfully invites those desiring any
thing in this line, to give him call.
JOHN E. GRIST.
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ASSIGNEES' SALE.
II, the District Court of the United States for the
District of South Carolina.
In the Matter of R.Nxprprcy
w. C. OWEN, Bankrupt.
DY virtue of an order obtained from VIM. /.
ID CLAWSON, ESQ.,, Register in Bankruptcy
Of said Court, we will expose to public sale at
York Court House, on the
FIRST MONDAY, THE 9TH OF JULY NEXT,
all the real estate Of w. C. OWEN, who has been
adjudged Bankrupt upon his own Petition, con-
sisting of a lot containing HALF ACRE, more
or less, with
HANDSOME COTTAGE DWELLING
thereon, now occupied by the said Bankrupt, sit
uated on Independent street, in the Town of York,
South Carolina, adjoining lots of John s. Sadler,
J. 8. Lewis and others. Sold for the benefit OF
the Creditors of said Bankrupts estate.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash. in United States Currency Purchaser to
pay for all necessary papers and stamps.
J; 9; r; THOMSON, Assignees.
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DuylHS nulcS
Bank of Camden. ~
Bank OF Charleston. 20
Bank OF Chester
Bank OF Georgetown
Bank of Hamburg II
Bank OF NewDerry oo
Bank OF South Carolina" ~
Bank of State of South Carolina, prior to 1861.
Bank of State of G.. after lst Jany, lS6l.......
Exchange Bank, lumbia..-.................... o
Merchants Bank, Cheraw.
PEOPLES Bank, Charleston .....................4 %
Planters Bank of Fairfield.
Planters and Mechanics Bank, Charleston...... 20
Southwestern Rail Road Bank, Charleston, old, Is
Southwestern Rail Road Bank, Charleston,
(new) 70
Union Bank, Charleston ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
State South Carolina Treasury Notes. SO
BONDS, STOCK AND COUPONS.
City of Columbia Bonds IS
CITY of Columbia Coupons. 40
South Carolina Rail Road and Bank Stock..... 43
South Carolina Rail Road Six Per Cent. Bonds. 70
South Carolina R. Road Seven Per Cent. Bonds. 70
South Carolina Rail Road Certificate of Indebt-
edneSS. o.
State of South Carolina Bonds (old) ).......... 81
State of South Carolina Bonds (new issue ofJan-
uary 1, 1867 53
State of South Carolina Stock, ,................ 55
State Of South Carolina Coupons, ,.............. so
Memphis and Charleston Rail Road Stock, ,...... 81
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Bonds,... 81
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Coupons. 81
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January 2
"ARJELuAND "SPECULUM.

lust received, ''THE NEGRO What is his
81 chronological status? Is he the progeny Of
Ham? Is he descendant ofsAdam and Eve
Has he Soul? Or, Is he q beastin Gods nomen-
clature? What is his status as fixed by Godin
Creation2 What is his relation to the white race;
by Ariel" Price, IS cents. q atffT 2 ~ -!
"Speculun'' reply to s.Ariel, = by "Optioian."
Price 25 cents. Either or both win be sent py
mail, on receipt Of the price: J.. p. GRlsT,c:
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RAGS WANTED.

TWO CENTS per pound, IN SPECIE, will be
paid for all CLEAN Cotton or Linen RAGS
delivered at the ENQUIRER OFFICE.
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ALLISON & BRATTON,
FRENCH PREPARATION
ELIXIR OF HORSE RADISH.

This Elixir acting as Diufetic, Tonic, Stimulant,
and powerful Regenerator Of the
Blood, is a most invaluable remedy for all Con-
disorders due to the impurty and pow
rf,ro of the hl0nd
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-28
Resolutions Adopted by the
Democratic State COnven.
ton of West virginia,

!. Resolrsd That we approve the platform OF
the National Democratic Convention, lately as
sembled in New York, as the true exponen; OF
our political principles and pledge our hearty
and united support to the nominees OF that
Convention for the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States.
=. ReSOlred, That We demand of the Leg sla'
ture of this State a reduction of the useless
swarm of officers with which we are infested,
and such other measures of economy. retrensh.
ment and reform as will reduce the burthen OF
State and local taxation, which is txhausting
the substance of our people.
3. NtsSOlred, That we demand the reform of
the present system of registration as IN just,
oppressive upon the people, and at variance
with the fundamental principles Of free govern
ment.
4. Resolved, That we denounce the Radical
party of this State, because, with a view of
perpetuating their own power, they have re-
fused 10 permit the people to elect their own
Registers. and have vested the power of appoint
ment and removal in the Governor so that the
INSCRIPTIONS purposes 6f the party may be bet.
ter accomplished; and because. with the same
view, they have by recent legislation relieved
their Registers. thus unfairly and improperly
elected from either civil or criminal response.
bility, for even willfll and corrupt violation Of
duty.
). Resolred. That while we are willing to &C.
cord to the negro the full measure of legal
rights, with ample protection of person and
property, We are unalterably opposed to negro
suffrage, negro equality, and Radical legislation
looking to that end.
6. ReSolred, That we denounce the Radical
party for having, through its representatives in
Congress, by the passage of certain military re-
construction bills, declared null and void the
Government sf Virginia, which formed the
State of West Virginia. thereby denying the
legal existence of our new State.
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From White SULPHUR Springs

New YORK, August PA White Sui
phur Springs correspondent of the
Richmond Wing says: General Rose
Grams, i'll his interview with Lee and
others, proposed that the general oili-
GERS of the Confederate army, repre-
senting as they do the valor of the
chivalry and the truth of the South,
unite and lay before the Northern peo-
pie, in a tangible form that cannot be
disputed, the state of feeling as he
found it everywhere in his travels
South. No plan has yet been decided
upon but it is probable that some dis
tinguished gentleman known to the
whole country, will be requested to
prepare paper in accordance with the
suggestion of General RoeSecranS which
shall set forth clearly and fully the real
state of feeling existing in the South.
This will be printed aud forwarded to
all the general officers of the Confeder-
ate army and to such representative
Southern statesmen as it is deemed
proper should sign their signatures.
At the same time they will be requested
to add such comment rs they may think
proper,
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New York Market.
New YORK, August 2

New YORK, August q.
COTTON-Firm aud less active, the
lirmness of holders checking business;
sales of 1900 bales at 3O!c Tor midaling
uplands.
FLOUR-Closed dull: superfine and
No. = scarce; medium and good grades
in good supply; market tending down.
wards.
WHEAT-Firm with fair export and
limited milling demand.
RYE-Firmer at | 43a1 10 for south
ern and 55a1 50 for new western.
OATS-Quiet at 79c in store and Sic
afloat for old western; 74a75c for new
western at railroad depot.
CORN-Steady at l l6al ~ for west,
ern and 2O!al % for sound new mixed
western atioat.
PORK-Dull at 81 75a27 50 for mess,
cash and regular.
BEEF-Quiet and without change.
CUT MEATS-Steady; small sales.
BACON III fair demand with slight
upward tendency.
LARD-Quiet at lSfal9c for fair to
prime steam.
EGGS-Quiet at 2la22.
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Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI. August q.
FLOUR-Dull;sfamily, 9 75al0 w.
WHEAT-Firmer at the close ana
not to be had below 2 90; buyers oner'
coRN-Quiet; 9sc for ear and s6c
for shelled.
OATS-Quiet at SIC, aud SIC for NO.
l and white.
RYE-Dull at %.
BARLEY-Firm. but quiet.
COTTON-Firm at 29!c.
Observation-Disclosures anu hrm
sales OF 169 hossheads.
WHISKY-ln limited demand Mt DOC
in bond.
PORK-Firm; sales of 500 barrels al
20 90. ,a
BULK MEATS-Firm; l2al2tal4it
for shoulders and sides. a.,
BACON-In fair demand at l3sc 1o'
shoulders, and 174c for clear sides.
LARD-Dull at l5lc.
HAMS-Sugar cured, 2la2lic. .,
BUTTER--Scarce and firm at 35a3oc
EGGS-Firmer; supply light ut liza
lie.
HAY-Higher, l3 GOALS 20 per ton.
LINSEED OIL-Selling 10 Affiliated
extent at 10.
SEEDS-Unchauged and quiet ant
not much demand.
GROCERIES-Steady.