Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-02-20
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ruptcy IN Memphls.
-T There has been no decision rendered, as yet,
in the McArdle case, and the general impression IS
that it will be dismissed. .7h.. -
1t is said that more than a.hundred men in
New Nork make their living by catching rats for
sporting purposes. -
An independent candidate for sheriff in
Kentucky puts forward as his chief claim, the tact
that he once slept with Andrew jackson.
1t is reported that the Senate Judiciary
Committee are not favorably disposed toward the
Supreme Court bill .........
The committee on elections in the Minneso-
IA Legislature, has reported favoraby upon the
proposition to resubmit the negro suffrage question
to the people.
Parker Pillsbury, the ancient aboitlonlst
and co-worker with Garrison and Phillips, IS
stumping New Hampshire for the Democratic can
didate this spring.
The Chicago Times states that on Sunday,
:January 10, General Grant was shametully drunk
on the streets of Washington, only being able to
walk by the aid of his father-in-aw, General Dent
~ The President has pardoned Commodore
Barron, who commanded the Pensacola Navy
Yard at the beginning Of the war, and who after
wards Joined the Confederacy.
General Hancock has removed twelve alder
men and assistant aldermen, in New Orleans VINO
voted for resolution in favor of military appoint
ments '-
-Juries in England have some privileges not
accorded to those in this country: In recent
segars, consumed by the jurors, was allowed BY the
court.
- The Secretary of the Treasury has directed
N q cotton
exportation permits, to return them to the asses
sors of the district where the permits originated,
thus preventing their use second time ..
The Lancaster Ledger learns that the South
Carolina Conference of the African NJ. Il. Iion
Church. Will convene at that place on the third
Wednesday in March, next, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
Bishop Clinton, of New York, presiding.
The number of the sovereigns Of Europe is
thiry-eight, viz: Three emperors, the Sultan
the Pope, ten kings, two queens, SIX grand-dukes,
five dukes, and ten princes The oldest Of these
is the Pope, who is seventy-hve.
- Secretary Seward respondsto the Ohio Gov
ernor's demand for the return of papers ratiiying
the Constitutional Amendment, that there IS no
law permitting the withdrawal OF any documents
from the department at the request OF an indlvid-
ual or State; therefore, the order ratfyng and the
one resembling will both remain on file.
Two Dutchmen lived close together, and
they had been fast friends, but they fell out and
hated each other like Indians. One Of them got
sick, and sent for his neighbor, and said Hans,
I am going to die-will you forgive me III
YOU die, WILL said Hans; 'if you get well again,
the old debt will stand good
- Commissioner Rollins offered, some time
ago. reward of $500 for such information as would
lead to the detection of any illicit still and the con-
viction of the proprietors. A number OF persons
have been putting up $50 stills, and then inform
ing the authorities and obtaining the reward. This
is the latest fraud on the revenue.
The Ways and Means Committee Of Con-
gress has concluded to fix the tax upon chewing
and smoking tobacco at thirtytwo cents per pound,
reduction of eight cents from the existing impost
The tobacco is to be made up for retail in one and
two-ounce packages, and upon each package is to
be placed the necessary one or two cent stamp, and
without this stamp the tobacco will be subject to
seizure and forfeiture.
The correspondent of the Baltimore Sn
who is also an officer in the White House, tele.
graphs the following General Grant has ordered
Hancock respectfully takes exception to this, and
telegraphs General Grant that unless the latter re-
vokes his order, he (Hancock) must ask to be re-
lieved from the command Of the Fifth Military
District
THE attempt is to be made by Congress to
adjourn in time for the members to be present at
the Republican Convention in May next, and give
them time and opportunities afterwards to make
themselves useful in stumping the States during
the campaign. Some Of the members, however,
being stil impressed with the notion that it is dan
gerous to trust the Government in the hands of the
will oppoSp nm adjournment.
Tho House of Representatives of Ohio, has
adopted by strick party vote, resolutions In ia
vor of the repeal of the Congressional Reconstruc
ton acts, which are declared to be subversive Of
the rights of the State the liberty and prosperity
of the people, and of the constitutional powers OF
the executive and judicial departments of the Fed
eral Government. They also denounce, in unmeas-
ured terms the pending supplemental reconstruc-
ton and Supreme Court bills. The resolutions 60
to the Senate for concurrence.
"A Washington letter of the 1lth inst. says:
General Longstreet has been the recipient of
much attention during his visit here, both from
the army officers and the politicians. AT General
Grants reception, on Wednesday night, he divided
with Sheridan the honor of being the greatest attrac
ton. When his name was announced by the usher
General Grant Immediately turned from the person
with whom he was speaking. and met General
Longstreet half way, presented him to Mrs. Grant
with great cordialty, and remained in conversation
with him for several minutes"
"A colored delegate in the South Carolina
Convention, says the New York Times, has offered
q resolution declaring that Congress has not passed
any coniscation bill and probably will not and the
only way to procure land is to buy and pay for it.
That is sensible and creditablc. The fact that it
was left for q colored delegate to propose such a
declaration, and that one was found able and will
ling to do it. shows that all the dangers to the gov
ernments Of the Southern States are not likely to
come from the colored portion of their population.
- Albert Cook, for some time postmaster in
Illinois, gave up the situation, and by order Of the
Department, sent all his stamps back to Wash
ington He received notice of their arrival there,
but that the amount was eight cents short Last
week q suit was instituted against Cook and his
sureties for the missing amount, the knowledge of
which reached Cook through the newspapers.
He confessed judgement, paid SIS in costs and
nine cents to Uncle Sam, and the matter was
settled 1t is doubtful if there is in the annals of
the government, stronger proof OF the vlgllant
and vigorous collection of revenues.
At New Paris, Ohio, the other day, a num-
Der of ladies determinedto avail themselves of their
''leap year" privileges by getting up surprise
party and calling upon a couple of gentlemen
who had recently established awhiskey shop in the
town. Armed with their knitting g-work, the party
marched to the saloon, helped themselves to seats,
made themselves as comfortable as possible, and
staid till night Next morning the same party
called again, remained throughout the day, were
reinforced by strong company Of recruits toward