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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

On the 2Sth, IN the House, q Dill was passed au-
thorizing the taxation of National Banks. The
bill III declaring lands granted to Statos
for railroad purposes to be forfeited, was taken up
and discussed, but before vote was taken the
House adjourned.
In the Senate, the new Reconstruction Bill was
discussion for shortti Also the bill regu-
lating i,npeachments The latter bill provides that
two-thirds of the Senate may suspend the accused
during his trial.
On the 29th, in the House, the consideration OF
the bill forfeiting lands granted To the Southern
States, for rail road purposes was resumed. Du-
ring the debate the fact was established that Ala
bama has seven million, Mississippi four million,
Louisiana seven million, and Florida seventeen mil
lion Of acres open to homestead laws. The bill was
postponed.
In the Senate, resolutions from the General As
sembly of Colorado asking admission asa State,
were presented.
In the House, on the 3Oth, Mr.. Scho6eld stated
that the Washington Eepress, Of the previous day,
contained statement that one of the Judges OF
the Supreme Court had declared, in public, that a
majority Of the Supreme Bench had declared the
Reconstruction acts unconstitutional, and the court
would SO decide. He moved to direct the Judici-
ary Committee to inquire whether the article was
true, and whether the facts constituted such mis-
demeanor as would justify the House in presenting
articles of impeachment. Adopted, 81 to 81. The
resolution applied to Judge Field
In the Senate, the Cotton Tax Conference Com
mttee made another report, relieving imported cot
ton from duty after November, 1868. Adopted.
On the 3lst, in the House, a bill was reported
providing for the continuance of the Freedman s
Bureau. The resolutions of Ohio, withdrawing
the assent of that State to the Howard amend
ment to the Constitution, and known as the 18th
Article, were presented. AT the time the amend
ment was adopted by the Ohio legislature, it
was under the control of the Radicals. At the
last election in that State, the Conservatives got
control, hence the present action of the Legisla-
ture. A scheme is on foot in every State where
the amendment has been adopted under Radical
rule, and the Conservatives have since got into
power, to withdraw the assent to the amendment,
and thereby prevent the engrafting Of the same on
the Constitution, for the want of the requisite two
thirds majority. The judiciary Committee was
instructed to report on the law question involved.
The Conference report on the Cotton tax was
adopted in the House, by vote Of l04 to 49, 1t
abolishes the tax on cotton produced after 1867,
and continues the import duty on foreign cotton
until the first of November next. The effect Of
this is, to relieve from tax, cotton produced the
present year, and admit foreign cotton, duty free,
after the first of November next
In the Senate, Ohio's withdrawal Of assent to
the Howard Amendment, created quite sensa,
ton. Reverdy johnson agreed, with others, that
the assent could not be withdrawn.
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THE COTTON SUPPLY.

The cotton manufacturers of England are rejoi-
cling in the confident hope Of bountiful supply Of
the staple during the present year. They are
looking for an increased production in all parts Of
the world India, Egypt, Turkey, Africa, Brazil,
Australia and the West Indies are all, it is said,
expected to furnish larger crops than ever. Even
the United States are counted in, in the estimated
increase of the CROP only because Congress is talk
ing about removing the extortion politely termed
tax But there is good reason to believe these
sanguine gentlemen will be disappointed in their
hopes, so far as the United States are concerned.
The people of the South, as general thing, re-
gard the proposed repeal Of the cotton tax as a
trap to catch gulls. With their experience of the
business since the war; it is not likely they will 60
very heavily into cotton raising. And when they
learn that half the world is entering the field to
compete with them, the inducements for planting
large crop in the South become exceeding small.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
THE OHEsTER sTANDARD

Has not appeared for the last two weeks. Some
difference ofopinion between the proprietors has
resulted in temporary suspension, which, it is
hoped, will be but Of short duration. MIR. Pithel
expects in a few weeks, to resume publication un'
der such favorable auspices as to insure success.
We hope that all his anticipatons will be realized
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.
TWELFTH DAY.
TUESDAY,, January 2S.-The Convention asse

TWELFTH DAY.
TUESDAY, January 2S.-The Convention assem-
bled at noon.
AN APOLOGY.
E. W. NJ. Mackey said he desired to expires
his regrets to the convention for having assaulted
on the floor of the hall, Immediately afteritsadjourn
ment yesterday, the representative of one Of tn
papers Of the city. The excuse ne had to otte
was the publication of q libel upon his father ii
journal but while apologizing to the convention
he said he had no regrets to offer to the low indi
yidual whom he had so justly chastised.
L. J. Langley, colored, moved that the e1plana
nation be accepted and laid upon the table.
ron the first page of to-day's ENQUIRER, ma.
be found full account of the affair referred to b.
Mackey.l
QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS.
Mr.. M. Rutland, Chairman of the Committe
on the Legislative part of the Consultation, report
ed back resolution that allpersons possessing Ger
tain qualifications shall be entitled to vote, and ask
ed leave to refer the same to the Committee OF
Franchise and Elections So referred.
FREEDMENs BUREAU.
B. F. Randolph made majority report of th'
Committee on Miscellaneous Matters in reference
to the petition to Congress for the continuance
the Freedmen's Bureau The committee recon-
mended that the Convention petition Congress t
continue the Bureau until the restoration Of ths
Civil Government; also that Bureau of Educa
ton be established as soon as practicable.
Mr.. L. Boozer made minority report of thost
members of the committee dissenting from the
above, for the reason that they are unable to per
ceve the propriety of the proposed application, a.
before the time for the proposed discontinuance O
the Bureau by Act Of Congress, namely, 10th O.
July, 1868, in all probability the Constitution anG
in this State and it seems to be admitted by al
that after that has been effected, this Bureau vii
be unnecessary. Such is understood, also, to bt
the opinion of GeneralR K. Scott, Assistant Com
IF the effort now being made to franz
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DISTRICT COURT.

The February Term of this Court commenced
on Monday, Judge McLure presiding. There was
large attendance on that day. as several cases Of
considerable interest were expected to be tried
The docket is filed with the usual number Of
causes, small and mean; and the usual amount Of
convictions will probably take place. No cases
have yet been tried worthy of note. The Court
will probably adjourn on Thursday. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06

sachusetts is provided for. ''''''The population
of Washington city is 1O6 O52. ''''.'A negro man,
in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been fined two thou
sand dollars, and sentenced to two years imprison'
+ment, for marrying white woman. :....: Napole'
on recently got upa serenade. for himself with {!
band consisting Of 400 drummers and. l,6O0 mus
clans. ''....,"Gen Meade has removed W. Q. Bar
nett, Secretary of State Of Georgia, and an army
officer detailed as State Comptroller, is toact in hi
steaa .,--.--- ........-. 49,. .ss 49,. ss---
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SUDDEN DEATHS.

The Coroner had busy time on Saturday last
An old negro man, while riding through town or
a mule, had some sort Of q fit, and fell off dead.
Another unfortunate of the same color-an old
woman-was frozen to death on Friday night. II
is sad to think of the numbers of these poor crea
lures that are in state of absolute destitution and
misery +
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CHESTER CONTRIBUTORIAL
BY VIM. H. BRAwLEY.
CHESTER, 8. c., FEBRUARY 4, 1868.
COTTON.

The streets of Chester are crowded with wagons
loaded with the staple. The advance in price has
caused great deal of cotton to be brought to sale
and our farmers are looking more contented than
we have seen them for long time. : ..a.
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AsTRoNe.MoUTHED A HORSE.

On Monday morning we noticed a small horse
hitched to the hind d-wheel of loaded tobacco wag
on, standing in the middle of the street, which,
without any proyocation, by the mere strength Of
his jaws turned the wagon upside down, much to
the discontinue of the unsuspecting owner thereof
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
WHAT THE CONVENTIONS ARE DOING


The South Carolina Convention has done little
else than adopt tax bill and decide upon the pc,
diem and mileage of members In our columns
will be found full reports of the proceedings, inclu-
ding the latest dates that have been received. The
military has instructed the civil authorities to ar
rest E. w. NJ. Mackey, son of the President OF
the Convention who, last week, assaulted the re-
porter of the Charleston Mercury. The Treasurer
of the State has furnished the Convention $4,000
in State bills, for the purpose of paying the ex-
penses of members.
NORTH CAROLINA.
On the 2Sth ultimo, the Convention adopted
two sections of an article of the proposed constitu
ton, which regulate the organization, term Of Of
flee and pay of the Executive Department of the
State.
On the Goth, an ordinance was reported to pro-
vide relief for the people, which removes the juris
dicton of all State courts in matters of contract OF
debt, and suspends all judgments or executions
for the collection of all debts created before May,
1865, and until July, 1869, or until the new con-
stitution and government 60 into effect. 1t asks
Gen. Candy to enforce the ordinance. No definite
action was taken. A committee was authorized
to effect loan of ten thousand dollars to pay the
mileage of members.
GEORGIA.
On the 2Sth, the subject of relief was under dis
cussion, but no definite result was reached.
On the 29th, it was decided that taxation in the
State is to be ad raorcm only, and uniform on all
property taxed The pol-tax is not to exceed one
dollar and is to be for educational purposes only.
The oath section Of the Bill of Rights was adopted,
which provides that "the social status Of the cti-
zens shall never be the subject of legislation"
In q communication to the Convention, General
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
The Mutkrille Gmq11irer,
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY! MORNING, FEB, 6, 1856

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 a (X) cross mark on
the wrapper or margin of his paper, will under
stand that the time paid for has expired.
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to the detriment of his unmentionables. The other
party then told him he was all right that he would
swear that the American had not beep married
since he knew him. and that was, since the time ht
craDled
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06

Staff, and IN charge or the bureau OF CIVll
Affairs at Charleston, S. G., has been received
crime in North and South Carolina is no greater
than the Courts are able to attend to, and that life
and property are as secure as in the Northern
States and that there are no indications OF truth
in the report that war of races is approaching In
those States.
Under the caption of "the Bottom Rail get.
ting under again." the Aberdeen Miss Erama-
e, says: '1t is with pleasure that we state that
Mississippi is rapidly losing the negro majority
that enabled the Convention to prevail at the late
election. Not train passes up the Mobile and
Ohio Rail Road but bears many of them to Iennes-
see and Alabama, while we learn that they are
leaving the counties on the Mississippi River by
every steamer passing up to Missouri, Illinois and
the other States of the Great West. We wish the
departing blacks all possible prosperity in their
new homes, and congratulate our people on their
loss Those who profess to know inform us that
the decrease in Monroe since the middle Of Novem-
Der is not less than three or four hundred. Well,
we can spare as many more, and then have as many
left as we require.
1t is the custom in Mexico for the church to
require foreigner wishing to marry q native, to
bring proof that he is not already married man.
An American about to marry a Senorita Of very
good family, was required to furnish the proof OF
his being q bachelor. Not finding any of his coun-
trymen Who knew him sufficiently well to testify to
with the oath of native Meeting Mexican in
the street, whom he had never seen. before our
countrymen proposed to him that he should swear
to his being unmarried, for the consideration OF
FIVE dollars The Senor, after moments study,
told the "Gringo:" SECT down on your hands
and knees and creep about" Not exactly under
standing what he was at, CUP friend obeyed, much
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-06
POLITICAL CONSISTENCY.

We were handed, by friend, few days ago, an
antique specimen of New England journalism,
called the Bottom Gazette, of the date of March II,
ITO. The period at which this paper was pub
lished, was an important one tothe British Colonies
in America; and men sminds were then being nur-
tured those principles which, five years LATER in
|augurated the Revolution, that resulted in tenn
porary American Independence
The lessons of political and civil liberty as taught
by the Adams and John Hancock, and othercham-
pions in the cause of freedom at that time, are the
same that the present generation of Americans pre-
tend to revere as the true theory of the best gov
eminent the world ever saw" If New England
would reduce its theories to practice, and apply
them to one of the present distressed dependencies
of the great American Republic, we should make
no objection to the theories Let US see.
Boston, at this time, was in state of fferment on
account of the quartering Of British troops in the
town. The people held meetings audresented the
insult; affrays occurred between the citizens and
soldiery; and life was occasionally sacrificed in
these encounters. The Bottom Gazette, prefaces
its account of one of those Disturbances by the fol-
lowing very appropriate reasoning:
l0G lOWN Vi DOllOu dHOTuS d IeCcuI duuIllel-
ancholy Denomination of the Destructive conse-
ouences of quartering Troops among citizens in
a Time of Peace, under Pretencc of fupporting
the Law, and aiding Civil Authority; every consd-
crate and uuprejudiced Perfon among us, was deep
" impreft with the apprehension Of thefe confe-
duences when it was known that Number of
Regiments were ordered to the Town under such
Pretext; butin Reality toinforce oppref6ve Meas
ures; to awe and control the Legislative as we'll rs
Executive Power of the Province, and to quell n
fprit of Liberty, which, however, it may have been
|bafely opposed and even ridiculed by fome, would
do Honor to any Age or Country
Unfortunate words for posterity, this Boston
editor put in circulation at that time 1t was a
New England OK that was gored then; now it is
New England's bull that cores somebody elses OK
and as the wise sophist in the fable asserted that
alters the case"
This quaint old specimen of newspaperdom in
forms us upon various other matters of which we
were hitherto ignorant. John Hancock, Esq,
one of the signers of the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence, six years LATER advertises nursery plants for
sale and that John Murray, another noted New
Epglander, was excluded from Office on account of
his politics that Crispus attacks negro, on his
way to North Carolina was he slave sold to some
planter there p and was killed by British troops in
an affray that Eds & Gill the publishers of the
Gazette were in the grocery business, also and that
Boston people were greatly exercised lest South
Carolina should refuse to join in the anticipated
rebellion against British rule. A ray Of hope is
stirred up, however, by letter from some Carroll
nian (name not givcn), promising the cooperation
of that province in any measure of resistance.
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Mr.. Parker calledup the special order, IAN
Ordinance defining the pay Of members, &e.''--
Msmose At Ps WSppe Boneb b basa
Neagle, Hayne, Langley, DeIarge, the hour Of
three having arrived, the Convention adjourned
without coming to vote upon the Ordinance.
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The Chair announced that be had appointed
John Z. Hughes white, sergeant,at
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very sloO. to be paid by the r,nanufacturers.

every $l0O, to be paid by the manufacturers.
On b1ggies, carriages, gold and silver plate,
watches, jewelry and pianos on hand or to first day
lof January 1868, except when held by dealers for
purposes Of SALE twenty five cents on every 500.
From the sale goods wares. OF merchandise,
embracing all the articles Of trade sale barter or
exchange (the Cotton tax Of the United States ex-
first day of January 1868, and the 3lst day of De-
cember, 1869, so cents on every $780, = ( } "
And the tax collectors Sheriffs; or any other
person whose duty it ma, be to collect, or the
Treasurer Of the State whose duty it is to receive,
shall be liable supon their respective Official bonds
for neslecng Or refusing to collect, safely keep,
pay over and disburse the same in conformity to
the order of the Convention. ig..rf.2@
Sec 2, Be 1t further ordained, That a sufficient
amount of the sum thus realized, is hereby ap-
propriated to refund to the Treasurer of the State
| of South Carolina, any sum or sums, which may
be advanced by the order Of Brevet Major-Gen-
eral E. r. 8. Candy, or otherwise, for the pay
ment Of the per diem, mileage, or other expenses
Of this Convention, 10 bills receivable Of the State
SEC.- 8. BE It further ordained, That the faith
and credit the State are hereby pledged for the
redemption of bills receivable; Of the State Of
South Carolina, issued In conformity TO an act
of the General Assembly of the said State, Of
December, 1865, and subsequently the act Of Sep
tember, 1866, and also for the payment Of the
bonds and other obligations Of the State pro
vded, that al obligations created for the purpose
Of aiding the rebellion, and for Maintaining hos
tile government to the laws and authorities of the
United States, are hereby declared to be mil and
void, and shall never be paid By any tax TO be i'm
posed upon the people Of South Carolina
SEQ. 4. That for the purpose of deftaying the
current expenses of this Convention, the payment
of its officers, members and contingent accounte,
Breyet Major General E. r. s. Candy, Command
ing Second Military District be requested to issue
from time to time, as may be necessary, such or
ders upon the Treasury Of the State of South Car
olina, for the payment ofsuch sums as may be au-
thorized by this Convention, in such amounts is
may be agreed upon between the Presdentbf this
Convention and the General Commanding, to the
officers and members of this body for their per
diem and mileage, and for the current expenses Of
the same, and that the amount of tax herein au-
thoriaed to eleyied, shall be placed in the Trea
sury. of the State, to reimburse said advances -
SEC. S. BE It further ordained, That if the tax
es levied and assessed under this ordinance should
be in excess Of the whole expenses Of the Conven-
tion, It shall be retained in the Treasury, snbjet
to the future order of the Convention, or Of the
Legislature, which may meet, in conformity To the
provisions Of the Constitution to be adopted by
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-09
From Greene.

GREENE, Sept. 8. 1868.
EDITOR CHRoNIcLE:-True, some Of
our farmers look a little sober, on seein g
their cornfelds nearly ruined by grass
hoppers, and their potatoes destroyed by
bugs; ftill we think We shall be able to
winter. On the whole, business in the
different departments Of enterprise has
thus far been quite as lively as usual.
Several new buildings have been erected,
and quite a large number of old ones re-
paired. A select school is in successful
operation in the north part of the town,
taught by Miss Partridge, of Gus:avus, a
graduate of ObeIlin College. We have
formed a Grant club, and intend to drive
the Seymourites to the wall. Yours for
Grant, Colfax and Victory.
ABEDNEGo.
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LOrdstown Grant Club.

Pursuant to a call from the township
committee a meeting was held IN Lords
town, on Saturday evening last, for tbs
purpose of forming a Grant Club. E. B.
Taylor, ESQ, of Warren, delivered a for.
chile and convincing address on the issue
OF the day, to a large and attentive audi
encs, after which a Club of 40 members
wss organized, and the following officers
chosen: President, L. A. Thomas. Vice
Presidents, j. A. McCorkle and S. R,
Chryst. Secretary, z. K. Jones. Treas
urer, John Lauder. Executive Commit
tee, Wm. Plat, a. d. Bailey, George X
Philips, John P. Lepley, Seymour McCor.
kle, John Lawrence, John Lauder.
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Death Of a Centen .rIan.

Mr.. BENJAMIN BRAINARD, aged one
hundred years, two months and twelve
DAYS. died, August 25th, ultimO, in Gus
tavus, this county. Mr.. Brainard was
born in Connecticut, in 1853, and moved
in his fitch year to Gustavus. lie was
q soldier in the war of 1872, and took de
light in %recounting the scenes and in
eidents of that conflict. He lived TO see
the third generation of his descendants
His decease was not occasioned by any
disease, but he died worn out by old age.
His eyesight failed about three mozths
ago, yet he was able to walk around up to
a few days before his death. he never
used intoxicating liquors. He died in the
Christian faith. His remains were buried
in the village cemetery.
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HoMLaHd Grant Club.

EDITOR CHRONICLE The Republicans
Of Rowland, assembled al the Town Hall,
on Saturday evening, tho 9th inst, and
organized n Grant Club, BY the election
of the following officers: President, z. T.
Ewalt Vice Presidents, Samuel Brown
and James Ratliff. Secretary, Lawrence
Kennedy. Treasurer, Samuel Andrews,
Executive Committee, Harris EWalt, John
Andrews, Hoover Adgate, w. w. Ken
nedy, james NJ, It'd and Miller Wilson.
The Club viii be addressed by able speak
ers, between now and election, the time
will be stated in the CHRONICLE, soon,
when all are invited 10 attend, as we ex-
pect to have big times. Kenneny's Band
will be in attendance and snliyen the
time with some of their best music before
and after The speeches. d Z. (.