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PRESIDENT GRANTS INAUGURAL.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-After taking the oath
of office, General Grant said: Il. -,
Citizens of the United States Your suffragei
having elevated me to the Office of President o.
the United States have, in conformity with ths
Constitution of our country, taken the oath pre-
scribed there. l have taken this oath withou,
mental reservation and with the determination tt
do, to the best of my ability, all that it requires
me. The responsibilities of the position feel, bu
accept them without fear. The Office has come tt
me unsought. commence its duties untram
melled. [ bring to it Conscientious desire anC
determination to l it to the best Of my ability, tt
the satisfaction of the people.
On all leading questions agtating the public
mind, will always express my views to Congress
and urge them according to my judgment, and
when I think it advisable will exercise the Consti
tutional privilege of interposing veto to defeat
measures which I oppose. But all laws will be
faithfully executed, whether they meet my appro.
val or not e.. ' .
I shall, on all subjects, have policy to recon-,
mend, but none to enforce against the will Of the
people, Laws are to govern oil alike-those op-
posed to as well as those who favor them. Iknow
no method to secure the repeal Of an obnoxious
law so effective as their stringent execution.
The country having just emerged from a. great
rebellion, many questions will come before it for
settlement IN the next 10ur years, Wnlcn preceding
administrations have never had to deal with. In
meeting these it is desirable that they should be
approached calmly, without prejudice, hate or
sectional pride, remembering that the greatest
good to the greatest number is the object to be at
tanned Thisrequires security of person, property
and for religious and political opinion in every part
of our common country without regard to local
prejudice. All laws to secure these ends will re-
ceive my best efforts for their enforcement
A great debt has been contracted in securing to
US and our posterity the Union. The payment Of
the principal and interest," as well as the return to
a specie basis, as soon as it can be accomplished
without detriment to the debtor class or the coun-
try at large must be provided for. To protect the
national honor every dollar of Government indebt-
edness should be paid in gold, unless otherwise ex
pressly stipulated in the contract Let it be un-
derstood that no repudiator of one arthing Of our
public debt will be trusted in public place, and il
will go far toward strengthening credi. which
ought to be the best in the world, and will ulti.
mately enable us to replace the debt with bonds
bearing less interest than we now pay. To this
should be added faithful collection the revenue,
a strict accountability to the Treasury for every
dollar collected, and the greatest practicable re.
trenchment in expenditure in every department oi
the Government. -. -. 49,,
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CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

On the End, the Senate was engaged in the con
sideration of the legislative, executive and judcia
appropriation BILL During the discussions, an at
tempt was made to repeal the tenure-of. Office bill
by tacking an amendment, repeating it, on the ap
preparation bill This amendment was defeated
by the close vote of % to &c.
| On the same day, the House adopted resolution.
sympathizing with the new government of Spair
and the insurrectionary party of Cuba, and au
thorizing the President to recognize the indepen
dence of Cuba whenever in his opinion, repub
lcan form Of government shall have been estab
Ished.
On the 3rd, the Senate refused to concur in the
House resolution sympathizing with Spain. Al
amendment to the civil appropriation bill, giving
$40, 600 to the Sisters of Mercy, of Charleston
for services rendered to Union prisoners during the
war, was rejected by vote of 90 to %. The Sen
ate passed resolution thanking Wade, President
pro tenn. for his dignity impartiality and justice
as presiding officer
On the same day, Mr. Colfax resigned the office
of Speaker of the House, made farewell speech
and was thanked, by unanimous vote of the
House, for his skill, urbanity, dignity promptness
&c. Mr.. Pomeroy, of New York, was elected
Speaker to fill the vacancy, which office he held
until noon on the next day. The House then
passed several bills of minor importance.
On the 4th, another effort was made in the Sen
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AWARD OF PREMIUMS.

On last Monday, the premiums offered by int
proprietor for the largest clubs Of subscribers te
the ENQUIRER were, according to previous an
nouncement, awarded to the successful competl
tors The result shows gratifying increase botf
in the number and size of clubs over the last feV
wears, and we take this occasion to tender oul
thanks to those friends who have given the paper
such cordial and effective support. 1t is ou1
purpose to take no step backward, but to oonduc'
and improve the paper in such manner, as se
merit continuance Of their good VIII in the future
On comparing the lists Of the several clubs, it L
found that Captain j. F. Workman has made uE
the largest club and is entitled to the first prize
A. F. Lindsay gained the second, ). It. Brown
ESQ.,, the third, and J. B. Withers the fourth
The following is list of subscribers returned BY
each; though it must be understood that all Werf
not competitors for premiums:
Capt. j. F. Workman, 147; A. F. Lindsay
ITO; Capt. s. 6. Brown, 70; John B. Wlthers
SO; COL W. B. AlHson,* 81; Maj. NJ. Smith, ~
Samuel 8. Smith, 25 j. R. Howe*, 25; Maj. A.
A. Mckenzie, "a; W. L. Grist*, % W. S. Gre
gory*, 20; D. J. jackson, II; S. W. Jackson, II
Rev. J. S. Bailey, le Miss A. Z. Webster, l6
Charles Petty, IS; J. NJ. Kendrick, IA; Ira Har
din, 13; H. Whisonant, -: R. A. Black, l2
j. L. Adams, II; R. L. Crook, II; W. +. NC
Cants, 10; H. G. Harris, 10; John W. Smith
10; John Cairnes, (; G. A. Mulholland, I; Rev
W. W. Carothers, 7; W. D. Simpson, 6; ). e.
Chisolm, 5; Jas. Stewart, S. Total, IT'S.
The persons to whose names an asterisk W Ii
attached, are entitled, for one year, as premium
to copy of either 'The Land we Love TO
dey's Lady's Book" "Peterson's Magazine OF
any week. y newspaper published in the United
States. We will forward these premiums to the
parties entitled to them, whenever informed o.
their preferences.
Any Of the persons who have made clubs art
authorized to add names to their lists at the same
rate throughout the year. The ENQUIRER will bt
sent to any post Office subscriber may desire.
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For the Yorkyillc ENQUIRER.
UNION COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS.


THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT-AGRICULT
| RAL PAPERS.
The Annual Agricultural Report for 1867 is be-
fore us-Svo, SIP pages. 1t is late. A satisfac
tory apology is made by the Commissioner, Hon
Horace Capron. The volume is interesting ano
instructive. The reading and thinking farmer vii
be pleased with it. We note the following items
In ls47, the whole number Of patents for agri
cultural implements was 43, while during ter
months of 1867, the number granted was l777
That shows progress. Many of these patented
things may be worthless, yet it is good sign.
There is gradual decline in the general average
of the wheat crop in all the States East Of the Mis-
sissippi. That shows progress-backwards. lm
perfect cultivation, inferior seed, and want Of
proper system Of rotation of crops, are the princ
pal causes. Unless change is made in these re-
spects, the average will continue to grow smaller
and smaller.
Attention is called to two new fbres: the one
Bam,ence Miinea, cammonly called Ramie, or Chi
na-grass; the other the Angora goat. Ramie ha:
been cultivated to some extent in Louisiana Quite
furore is up there in regard to it A single plant
was sold at one dollar. From the Angora goal
mohair is obtained These two fbrcs may, one
day, add much to the agricultural resources Of the
country.
The production of the beet for sugar is urged by
the Department. One establishment in Illinois
produced one million pounds in 1867. The climate
North of the 35th parallel suits the cultivation of
the beet.
More thorough cultivation, deep subsoiling, and
greater care in raising and selecting seeds Of var
Gus kinds, cannot receive too much attention from
farmers.
And then hundred other things may be found
in the Report The Department is progressive in
its operations. 1t may fall short Of doing the
greatest good to the country but still it renders
much service to the agricultural community. Some
brand it as a national hun,Jug, but such know
nothing of the department and its doings.
While on this subject I would take the liberty
of calling the attention of the farmers to the great
value of agricultural papers and periodicals. Three
or four neighbors might unite and take as many
different papers, and each one get the benefit of
all, by paying for one The day is now at hand
when the cry against bookJarnaing should cease.
Dickson is book man, and he obtains as much for
his cotton seed as he does for the lint. Professor
Goodrich was book man, and he gave to the
country two of the best varieties Of potatoes known
And every man is believer in book-farming who
makes good and paying crops and continues to i'm
prove his land The anti-book men clear land
wear it out in few years, and bequeath, to their
children innumerable old-6eld pines and gulies.
The time has come for the farmers Of the South to
lay aside old preudices and learn from all sources
all they possibly can. T.
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EDITORIAL INKLINGS.
Military Promotions.

Military Promotions.
~ Gen. Grant has made the following nomina
tons for promotion in the army, which have beer
confirmed by the Senate: Lieutenant Genera
Sherman to be General of the army; Major Gen
eral Sheridan to be Iieutenat General vice Sher
man, promoted; Brgadier General John H
Schofeld to be Major General vice Sheridan, pro
NOTED and Colonel C. G. Augur to be Brigadie1
General, rice Scho6eld, promoted.
The Fifteenth Amendment.
The fifteenth amendment to the Constitu
ton, which provides that 1.-THE right of the citi
zens of the United States to vote shall not be de-
MED or abridged by the United States, or by any
State, on account of race, color, or previous con
dition of servitude, has already been adopted by
the Legislatures of louisiana Maine, Nevada
West Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois ant
New Jersey. The South Carolina Legislature ha:
passed the amendment to third reading. The
Indiana Legis. ..ture adjourned to avoid meeting
the question.
The s. C. Congressional Contestants.
"A telegram of the lst instant, to the Char
lesion Necs, says that the names of Messrs. REID
and Simpson, Democratic members elect to the
4lst Congress, will not be put upon the roll of the
House. There are two sets of credentials in each
case, their opponents, Messrs. Hoge and Wallace
being also armed with certificates of election, and
the House itself will be compelled to settle the
question as to who are elected All of the contes
tants are in Washington to urge their several
claims.
1t is mixed up affair." as Gov. Scott has added
to the perplexities which always involve contes'
ted election, by the unusual and remarkable act o
giving credentials to all the claimants. Doubtless
our amiable governor desired to please all of them
for it is great thing to have your name mixed up
with the title of Congressman" even if the seat
is denied. Or it may be that Gov. Scott wants to
make up for the long exclusion of South Carolina
from the national councils, by having her doubly
represented now. To u.s. however, it resembles an
effort to run with the hare and bark with the
hounds"
Vibrations of the Gulf Stream.
The recent very cold weather has feeingly
reminded us of the comforting theory promulgated
by our philosophic cotemporary, the Charlotte Oe'
mocrat, with reference to the change of the gulf
stream. 1t will be remembered that the democrat
thought there would be no more cold winters, in
consequence of the closer proximity OF the guilt
stream to the Carolina coast. We were enraptur-
ed when we read the genial prophecy, and though,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-11
A. T. STEWART IN A QUANDARY.

a. IL ! G"< A1$ "A $O[A4>D<>AsN
Since the confirmation Of Mr.. Stewart by the
Senate, as Secretary Of the Treasury, an old act OF
Congress has been trumped up, which, if enforced,
will exclude him from Office. It provides that the
Secretary of the Treasury shall not engage in trade
or commerce under pain Of fine, removal from
Office, and perpetual disqualification from holding
Office under the United States.
Gen. Grant has asked Congress to make the law
imperative in this case, as he was unaware Of its
existence when he made the appointment syet
Congress has not done this, though the question
has been brought up in the Senate. Mr.. Stewart
is thus placed in dilemma, by which he is obliged
to give up either his immense business or his posi-
ton in tie Cabinet. He seems to prefer the for
mer, according to a telegram Of the 9th, which
says: "Stewart proposes, unless Congress removes
the difficulty, to make an absolute transfer and
disposition of all profits and interests of his bust
ness, while he remains in Office, to three promi-
nent gentlemen, as trustees, to have absolute use
of the profits and revenues for public charity in
New York The Trustees to select the charity
and be vested with absolute CONTROL whereby MIR.
Stewart diyests himself of any interest whatever in
his business The appointment, under all cir,
cumstances, begins to look little "fshy."
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OBER's FERTILIZERS.

We inadvertently omitted to mention last week,
in giving the result attained by Mr.. S. NJ. Hanna
by the use of fertilizers that Kettlewel' Manipu.
lated Guanos can be obtained through DR.. John
May, of this place. DR.. May is the sole agent, in
South Carolina, not only for Kettewel's, but also
for all the fertilizers manufactured by Mr. Gusta.
vus Ober, of Baltimore
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square miles, equal to 50, 400 acres Bethesda, go
square miles and GLIB acres, equal to 5e,493 acres
Catawba, Sc square miles and 4O4 acres, equal to
55, ,44 acres Fort Mill, so square miles and ZIG
acres equal to 32,2l6 acres.
The people of the several townships will, in due
time and as soon as practicable be informed ofI
the times and places at which they are to meet and
organize their township authorities, in accordance
with the new hwy
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The Aorkrille Guqnirfr.
YORKVILLE. S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH III, 1869.

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
the wrapper or margin Of his paper, will under
stand that the time paid for has expired.
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McAliIley, ESQ.,, for the defence. Maj. G. D:
Melton closed the case for the State in powerful
speech. The argument of the case lasted during
fourteen hours. The jury, after a short delibera-
|tiouTeturned averdict Of aNot Guilty" The re,
naming term of the Govt was employed in clear
ing the Issue Docket of such cases as did not in
volve what are commonly called "War debts, " and
of cases in which it was not proposed to set
up any substantial defence The Court adjourned
on Saturday, 9th ult., until the first Monday in
May next.-Reporter, 4th inst.
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0Mnarp.

DIED-On the 18th of February, WILLIAM J.
D. CURRENCE, son Of James D. P. Currence,
aged 10 years months and II days.
In Yorkvle on the 4th, inst, after an illness of
twenty-four hours, EDWARD SIDNEY, eldest
fson Of DR.. Alfred and Mrs. Cornelia Craven, aged
| II years. ;E"'-' ~ ;.",'
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ate to repeal the tenure.ofofice bill; but it failed
by vote of IA to 25. A resolution to pay South
ern Senators for the full term was laid on the table
by vote of 30 to 10. The judiciary Committees
of both Houses reported or the case OF Judge
Busteed, of Alabama, accused Of corruption and
ignorance, recommending no action, and asked
discharge The 10th Congress, having continued
in session until the last moment Of its lawful exist
tence, then adjourned sine die, and the members
of the House proceeded to the Senate chamber to
attend the Inauguration ceremonies.
FoRTY.F1RsP CONGRESS,
The Vice President elect, having advanced to
the rostrum, took the usual oath of Office, which
was administered by Mr.. Wade, President OF the
retiring Senate, and called the Senate of the 4lst
Congress to order The names Of the new Sena-
tors, % in all, were called, and those OF them pres
ent were sworn in. The Senate then proceeded
to the front portico of the capitol, Gen. Grant was
inaugurated President and the Senate after re-
turning to its chamber, adjourned until the next
day at noon. .
At 8 o'clock, the new House of Representatives
was called to order by Mr.. Mcpherson, clerk Of
the last House, who called the roll OF the members
elect to the 4lst Congress. New Hampshire, Con-
necticut, Louisiana, Virginia, Georgia and Texas
are not yet represented. The balloting for Speak.
er resulted in the election of James G. Blaine, Of
Maine, over Michael C.;Ker, Of Indiana, by a
vote of 1876 to 81. Mr.. Blaine was conducted to
the chair by Messrs. Dawes and Kerr, and the
oath was administered to him by Mr. Washburne,
of Illinois, the Senior member of the House. The
members were then sworn in, in squads Of twenty
or thirty, after which ceremony the House adjourn
ed.
Congress having just organized and being not yet
in good working order, its further proceedings are
devoid of interest," the principal business before it
being the appointment Of committees and the in
PRODUCTION of bills on which no action can be taken
for few days.
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SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

This body, which has been in session for more
than three months, has agreed to adjourn on Satur-
day, the Goth instant. The crowded condition of
our columns prevents US from furnishing our read
ers with any of the proceedings for the past week
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MENDED.

IF you want your Saddle, Harness or Bride
Il Mended, DOBSON q OLEARY'S is the place
to get it done, and done right. If you doubt it.,
try them and see for yourself
Eahruar1, If
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LOOK HERE!
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 10.

TNMARRIED Ladies, advanced in years and
L hemnsed in by age from the front t,aes can, by
flank movement, a la "Stonewall Jackson" cap
ture teller, by buying one of Singers Sewing
Machines. M. JONES, Agent.
March IL 10 If
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then, l think, about one hundred yards from the
steaIntug; the wind having died out we lay motion
less when the steamtug ran into US, capslzing the
boat and throwing Us all into the water; saved N.Y.
self by rope which was thrown TO me from one OF
the schooners; looked for deceased and when the
boat righted up l saw the deceased IN
the hatchway with his feet sticking up;
Jumped back into the boat and fastened
rope to his body when some one cut the rope saved
schooner assisted IN drawing the body OF deceased on
board think there was life IN deceased at the ue,
as felt quiverlng; no means we're taken 10 resus.
ctate the body; the d0ckmaster took Mr.. Sllvey ana
myself to the shore; boat was also lowered ana
deceased was lowed to the foot OF Elgnty-sXth
street, made fast there, and the police who were
notified, took the body TO the Twentythird precihct
station house.
AT the conclusion Of Lendrum's evidence the son
OF deceased, who was present, insisted upon qucs-
tOning the witness which the Coroner demurred TO-
Young Flaherty then became much excited, demand
ing that the other witness lSilvey) then present
should be examined forthwith, at the same Time
casting unjust reflections upon the Coroner by IN
sinuang that the delay Tor the purpose OF buy
ing witnesses to screen the party on the tngnoa1'
who was responsible for the collision.
In vain did the Coroner endeavor to
satisfy Flaherty that he was In the honest
discharge Of his duty. and intended to use every
effort in his power to procure all the witnesses III
the case so that the facts as they really existed
might be developed. The further 1nvestigatlon was
adjourned Till to-day at the COroner's oflce In tne
meantime the police are in search OF the captain
and crew OF the tug boat Garter, whose testimony
when the witness was endoavorins to recover the
body OF deceased from the sAlboat has not yet APP
peared, but probably the capAia OF the tuSpoai can
explain the matter.
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ALLEGED D. r.LCaTloN IN WALL STREET.

Total vaIuc Of Checks and Securities Taken,
Stto. ooo-Tue City National Bank Lose
$4,000.
In sundays HERALD an exclusive report OF
heavy defalca,,on In Wall street was published, but
the name of the offending party was purposely
omitted in the expectation that further develop
ments might arise which would clear up the whole
matter. The facts are now given as folows-
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. Aiken. OF the nrm OF
Davis Aiken OF As Broad street. left his ONCE with
the object stated Of transacting some important
business As had failed return at three O'Clock,
Mr. Davis proceeded To the CITY National Bank,
where he learned that Mr. Aiken had drawn two
certified checks and some securities which were on
deposit. lie went back to the ONCE, but nothing
had been seen OF heard OF Aiken, who II appears
An examination of the affairs OF the firm showed
that the following checks, nc, had been taken:-
u1edL
Check for s23, $50 on the same bank.
100 shares Pacific Mail, No. 34,2I4
leo shares Northwestern Common No. 1915.
100 shares Northwestern Common, No 1901.
100 shares New York Central, No. $500.
50 shares New York Central, No. A. 10.
so shares New YORK. Central, No. 44,6JJ.
The total value OF checks and securities ls about
$4,000. Aiken is supposed W have eit the coun-
try.
Bank ol New York for bonds coughs by Jay
Cooke Co. Of the irm OF Davis Aiken, the second
cheek sior az, 6J0 certified Dy the same bank was
IRON the firm Of Chase, Mcclure Co. IL appears
the firm OF DAVIS Aiken IN this transaction
as carried out by Aiken, overdrew their account at
the City Bank to the amount Of about $4,000. The
proceeding however was OF the ordinary character,
and excited no suspicion al the time.
The house Of DAVIS A Aiken IL q new one having
been existence about month. Mt. Davis has
been entirely innocent in this matter. Ills friends
express much sympathy for him.