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OPINIONS OF THE INAUGURAL.

The Southern papers that we have seen differ
widely in their estimate Of the inaugural, and still
more widely in the differences drawn from it We
select the three following extracts specimens Of
the hopeful, the hesitating, and the despoudent
views of the document:
The address is eminently characterized by sound
wisdom and practical good sense. In these re-
spects it is surpassed by no State paper since the
days Of Jefferson. It has much of the statesman
and none of the politician in it. \ + There
Grant, IN bis inaugural address, with which the
people of Virginia ought not to coincide and for
the furtherance of which, they may not heartily
cooperate Nortok Journal
We were not among those who expected or de.
sired to find in this address great minuteness and
celebrating of views; and though his statements
are in general and somewhat guarded TERMS we
find no occasion in this either for criticism or re-
gret. There is a very general disposition among
the people, in which we fully sympathize, to give
the new President fair trial as he enters upon
his difficult duties, to respect his intentions, and
second every just and we'll meant endeavor he U ay
make for the public good. And thus though this
paper may in some particulars full short of, and in
others run counter to our Wishes we shall feel
bound to await a fuller development of his policy,
arising from specific acts of administration, hoping
that these may be such as all patriotic citizens can
freely support. t.--Aationol Autelligeacer.
President Grant inaugural will disappoint many
of his supporters, but to the South it speaks with
no uncertain voice. We have nothing to hope
for from the new administration. The affairs of
the government are to be administered, not per-
haps, in a way to please the extremists of the
Radical party, but certainly with no reference to
the wishes or interests of the Southern States of
the Union. Under show of brave words, and an
assumption of independence, there plainly runs a
current of subserviency to party behests, and an
assurance to its leaders that their wishes and coun-
sells will not be disregarded. Grant is Radical,
and slave Of the bondholders at that.--Nacon
Journal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18

On the Sth, the House was not in session. The
Senate elected the usual standing Committees, tO
continue during the existence of the 4lst Congress-
Rev. Dr. Newman was elected Chaplain.
On the 9th the Vice President laid before the
Senate message from the President, asking leave
to withdraw his message cf March 9Th. asking the
repeal of the 9Th section of the act organizing the
Treasury Department. The request of the Presi-
dent was granted A bill was introduced to
strengthen the public credit, being the same, in
substance, as was passed at the late session, but
which failed to receive the Presidents signature.
A large number of other bills were introduced and
referred An effort was made to take up the bill
to repeal the tenure-of.ofice act, but Mr.. Sumner
opposed it, and it went over.
The House elected Rev. ]. G. Butler, of Wash
ington, Chaplain A bill repeating the tenure. of.
office act was passed by vote of l43 to l6 Mr..
Whittemore, of South Carolina, offered resolu,
ton that the credentials of the claimants for seats
from the third and fourth district of South Carroll,
ma be referred to the Committee on Elections,
when appointed. This resolution was adopted.
On the 10th, the Senate took up the bill to re-
peal the tenure act, and after some debate,
referred it to the Judiciary Committee by a vote
of 80 to 25. Mr.. Sumner presented memorial
from loyal colored men in Virginia, who request
such interference from Congress as will give them
share Of the Offices in that State. The House
was not in session.
On the llth, the Senate occupied most of its
time in considering the bill to strengthen the pub
lie credit. On motion of Mr. Sumner, the second
section legalizing coin contracts was after some
debate and the rejection of several substitutes,
stricken out of the bill, by vote of % to Is, for
the reason that coin contracts are enforced by a
recent decision of the Supreme Court. The Sen
ate, without further action on the bill, adjourn
ed until Monday, the 18th. The House was not
in session.
On the 18th, the House adopted concurrent
resolution to close the session on the last Friday of
March, The bill to strengthen the public credit
was taken up, the section legazing coin contracts
was stricken out, and the bill, thus amended, was
passed by vote of 96 to 49,
On the 18th, neither House was in session.
On the 18th, the Senate passed the bill to
strengthen the public credit in the form in which
it came from the House. 1t now goes to the
President. Mr.. Morton introduced joint resolu-
ton that majority Of any State Legislature can
lratify the 18th Amendment, and that resignation,
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structure. The ground on which it is to stand is
the large vacant square opposite the New Haven
tunnel 1t contains twenty-five lots, for which Mr..
Stewart paid about $4,000 apiece two years ago,
and extends the whole distance between Thirty
second and Thirty third dstreets, 1913 feet, running
back POS feet. On this square magnificent
stories high, and architecturally finer than any
other structure in the city This will be the work
ing women's hotel Here sewing girls feminine
clerks, ard-working women of every trade, are to
be provided with board and rooms for the smallest
possible sum, and the house is to be managed IN
the best manner. The ground floor may be let out
for stores, the proceeds to be applied to the build
ing of other similar institutions. The entire cost
of the hotel will be about So, 100000. The edIhce
will not be completed in less than two years. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Stewart also proposes to put
up, in time, a workingmens hotel on the same
n1an -
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NORTHERN OPINION OF THE CABINET

The Northern press vary greatly in their Opln-
ion of Gen. Grants Cabinet, though they all agree
as to two particulars, viz that it will astonsh the
country and disappoint the politicians.
The New York Tribune, (Radical,) says:
"The new Cabinet means business emphatically.
Each man was chosen by General Grant expressly
to aid him in carrying out the programme OF econ
omy and integrity embodied in the inaugural.
The New York Times. (Radical,) says:
'The Cabinet is eminently and evidently one of
the Presidents own selection. He has appointed
the men who compose it, because they suited him
NOT because they suited somebody else. They are
not taken from the class OF party. They are all
Republicans of pronounced views, and both active
and effective in political affairs but it IS not as
politicians that they have made their mark or
esJa to h;sh ofee ,e "a'sS 'a '" B But IN the very
freshness OF its character, in the fact that its mem
bcrs are business men rather than politicians, and
are likely to make the practical interests Of the
country their first care, we see ground tor beiev-
ing that the Cabinet will, by its practical work
ing vindcate the wisdom Of its selection.
The n. Y. Evening Post (Republican) says:
'For ourselves, we are content to hold the Presi-
dent responsible for his Cabinet, to put them to
the best use and to see that they serve the nation
properly. The responsibility is, after all, upon
him. "
The n. Y. Sun Repubican) says:
'This is working and not an ornamental Cabi-
net. 1t contains great deal of business faculty,
and comparatively little experience in the art and
science Of politics. We may be sure of one thing,
however, and that is that there will be no conflict,
either of views or ambition, between its members
and their chief Having tried several Cabinets
made up in great measure Of frival candidates for
the Presidency, the country is indebted to General
Grant for giving US one in which that kind Of
material is not included
The New York Horld, (Democrat,) is very Sc
we're on the Cabinet, and sums up its verdict thus:
''Take it all in all, the new Cabinet is fearfully
and wonderfully made The only hypothesis by
which we can explain its formation is, that Gener
al Grant means to be the candidate Of the Repub-
lican party for second term, and will tolerate in
his Cabinet no statesman from whom he would
have anything to fear as rival"
The Hrald (Nondescript,) praises Grant for
departing from the precedents afforded by former
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18
RAWLINSON,S HOTEL.

Having recently applied to this hotel the only
genuine test of merit, which is embodied in the
old maxim that 1.-The proof of the pudding is in
the eating thereof" we take pleasure in giving it an
unsolicited recommendation, as being all that it is
claimed to be in the card of the proprietor. A de-
sire to anticipate the wants of its guests seems to
be the ruling principle Of the establishment, and
we fully endorse the enconiums which we have
heard passed upon it by those who have made it
their Headquarters while in town..
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GRANTS MILITARY PRoCL1vIT1Es.

Despite the hosannas continually sung in honor
of Gen. Grant by the noble army Of Office seekers
and the glorious fellowship of party hacks consid'
erable uneasness is felt throughout the country on
account of his fondness for the surroundings oi
military authority. So far as possible, he has put
military men in places Of power, and by the ap'
pointment of one of his staff to the Office of Sec
retary of War, he has controlling inAuence-not
to say authority-over the War Department, in
dependent of Congress-
But the arrangement of the Executive mansion,
under his directions, betokens his military tastes
more decidedly than even his appointments. He
has put Gen. Porter in charge of the making out
of appointments, Gen. Badeau over the opening
of his letters, Gen. Babcock over all applications
for office, and General Dent over his receptions.
The White House, in the new order of things re-
sembles the headquarters of q military chieftain
more than the residence of republican chief mag
istrate. Gen. Grant may be sincere in his "l1et
US have peace but he evidently wishes also to
remind the country that VIC have had war. At
any rate, he betrays no anxiety to Danish the nsig
MIA of war from scenes that undoubtedly belong to
peace.
He has also betrayed taste for arbitrary power,
by revoking pardon issued by President johnson.
just before the expiration of his term Of Office to
two convicts in Sing-Sing prison, N. Y. The pro-
priety of pardoning these men was doubtful but
they had been pardoned, and though the official
notification Of their pardon had not been received,
they were, to all intents and purposes beyond the
reach of further punishment. But Gen. Grant,
going further than any of his predecessors has
done, ordered the pardon to be revoked and he
was unquestioningly obeyed.
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the several counties, according to their representa-
ton in the lower branch of the General Assembly !.
for the pay of the Professors in the University of
South Carolina $22, 900, if so much be necessary
for one demonstrator 81 600 fora Librarian, Irea-
surer and Secretary of the Faculty 81 500 for the
Bursar and Marshal $500; for the insurance and
repairs of the University buildings 81, 800 all OF
which shall be paid upon the order Of the Govern
or.
SEC. !. For the payment of the interest on the
public debt falling due during the present fiscal
year, $329, ,492 3S.
SEC. 8. Military Expenses To defray the ex-
penses of enrolment, organization and equipment
of the militia $4,000 if so much be necessary, to
be paid on order Of the Governor.
SEC. 9. For the payment of the salaries Of the
commission to codify the laws of the State, $l0,-
500. ALI contingent expenses connected Herewith
and allowed by law, shall be paid out of the con-
tingent fund of the State, upon the order of the
Comptroller General
SEC. 10. That all taxes assessed and payable un.
der this act shall be paid in the following kind of
funds, viz: the bills receivable ofthe State, United
States currency, national bank notes. aud gold and
silver coin. County Treasurers are hereby forbid
den to receive anything else in payment thereof
SEC. II. The Auditor of State is hereby author
lied and directed to levy and cause to be collected,
a sufficient per centum of taxes to raise neces-
sary amount of money, upon the assessed valua-
ton of the property of the State to meet the ap-
preparations enumerated in this act Provided,
there shall not be assessed or collected under the
provisions of this act, an amount exceeding one
million of dollars 1r'
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The Murkrille Gaquirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
MORNING, MARCH lS, 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 margin of his paper, will under
stand that the time paid for has expired.
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THE YORK DRUG STORE.

On reference to our advertising columns, it will
be seen that partial change has been made in
the administration of this popular institution. Mr.
J. c. Kuykendal, who has, by his courtesy, en-
terprise and attention to the wants of his custo-
mers achieved well-deserved success in business,
is to be reinforced by DR.. John j. W. Tomlinsbp
DR.. T. has recently graduated at the Philadelphia
University of Medicine and Surgery, and is already
favoraby known to the public as an old attache Of
the ''York Drug Store" We bespeak a liberal
share of patronage for the new firm, and hereby
tender them our best wishes for their success.
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withdrawal or refusal to act by minority, shall
not effect such action by majority.
In the House, the Senate bill erasing the word
white from the charter and ordinances Of the
District Of Columbia was passed, and goes to the
President for his approval.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18

FRIDAY, March IL, 1869.
The Senate received from the House concur
rent resolution for the appointment of committee
to examine all accounts in the Comptroller Gene
rails Office for which he has drawn warrants on the
Treasurer. Said committee to report to the Gen
era Assembly; as directed in the case of the Trea
surer's 8 accounts
The Speaker of the House attended in the Sen
ate when the following Acts and joint resolutions
were duly ratified To enable the banks of the
State to renew business or to place them in liqu-
dation; to establish public ferry in York Coun-
ty; to alter and amend an Act entitled "An Act
to alter and amend the charter of the Kings
Mountain Railroad Company" passed on the 10th
Of December, 1851; joint resolution to provide for
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-23
UNDERMINING Il COAL NINE.
Another Hideous Entombment-IIouses
Sinking out of Sight-Another Avon
dale Dungeon.

At o'clock on Saturday morning, in Stock
ton, Pa, the East Sugar-Loaf mines suddenly
caved in, filling the shaft and tunnel with enor-
nous masses Of earth, carrying two houses down
with it and choking up the entrance to the
mine.
At the time OF the accident ten persons were
dwelling in the two houses: George Swank, his
wife and four children: Mr.. Reich, his wife, child
and mother. All OF these were killed, and 1t has
been, as yet impossible to reach their bodies. 1t
Is said that some men were In the mine at the
time, and they also supposed to have been kill
cd instantly.
The houses fell forty feet The families residing
in them had no time to escape, except girl who
had fed from house, but not far enough to es.
cape falling. She was rescued from the roof OF
one Of the descending buildings. From an ad-
joining block three families had barely escaped
when the whole block tumbled into ruins.
The Hazelton fremen have taken charge OF the
NINE and have been throwing continued
stream on the ruins since their arrival rope
barrier has been placed rourd the cavity, amt no
person is allowed to venture inside. twin be
some time yet before all the bodies are recovered,
as, in consequence OF the earth continuing to
fall in, the work Of rescue is rendered very haz-
ardous
The excitement in the neighborhood Is intense.
Families are moving out OF their houses fearing
that theirs will fall In next. To add to the gene
raj fear there Is great danger OF the mines taking
fire. In the afternoon the owners arrived on the
ground, and at once engaged in efforts for q
speedy recovery OF the bodies OF the victims.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-23
OIL U nj B l A .
DIVIDING THE BLooD-MoNEF.
PARALYSIS OF THE BONE BILL.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE SEws.l

COLUMBIA December o.
The committee appointed by the Governor
relative to the reward Of $4,000 recommended to
be given for the killing OF Tolbert, recommend
that twothirds OF the amount be given to Hol
Nngshead, and the remainder TO those who ac
companied him.
In the House. the bill to establish a system OF
free schools in the State was read the first time
In the Senate it was finally agreed that the tax
levy for county purposes should be three mills on
the dollar.
Lunney gave notice Of q bill to amend an act
to incorporate the Town OF Hmmonsvile.
The bill to incorporate the Town OF Florence was
read the first time.
The Charleston memorial against the passage
Of tie phosphate bill was submitted BY Cain, and
ordered to be printed. Corbin spoke at length in
favor of the bill, the consideration of which was
postponed to January 10.
The Governor has signed an act supplementary
to an act to incorporate the South Carolina I'm
provement and Trust Company; an act to prevent
and punish bribery and corruption; an act for
the better protection OF the holders OF insurance
policies: an act to tx the tenure Of office OF W. j.
McKinlay, registrar Of mesne conveyance; an act
to make an appropriation for the pay and PEI
diena Of members.
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WILLIAMSB URG.
Whittemore and the Press-A Bold Rob-
bery-SomethinS About business
Land Snles.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENCE

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.I
KISGsTREE, December 81.
For some time past there has been dcarth
OF news in these parts, the crops having been
gathered and consequently that theme exhausted
and there being no important events to chronicle
The political atmosphere has been still, too, ever
since the blatant voice Of the strong-lunged Whit
temore sounded in the ears Of his dusky con-
stituents. some time SINCE full account Of
which appeared in your columns. By the
way, Whttcmorc did not make much by his
attempted denunciation of the Star" for
the worthy and genteinanly editor OF that
paper, L. C. Logan, Esq, who Yields
graceful and when occasion demands 1t, point
ed pen. ana Is one of the very staunchest defend
ers of sound Democratic principles, administered
to him such a castlgation in his columns, as
could only he unfelt By the hide OF a rhinoceros.
Such papers as THE NEWS and the Star are
thorns in the side of Whittemore and his crew,
and, probably, obnoxious also 10 those who adj
yocate a time-serving policy. Their noble and
manly efforts in the cause Of justice and truth
will surely he gratefully remembered when our
good old State rises Phoenix like, from the ashes
of her humiliation. God grant that the day may
not Dc lar distant. lllcTC arc u lcM lcspcCldDlC
coored people here, WHO, to their honor be It
said, haze too much sense 10 be taken in by Radi-
cal clap.trap, anu hold aloof from union leagues
and all such organizations.
There was an express robbery at Salter's Sta
ton, few miles below here. on Saturday.
package Of money containing about five hund4p'
dollars having been taken from u table or desk,
while the agent had his attention directed else
where A detective came up to ferret out the
matter, and secured about one hundred and fifty
dollars, which was found in possession of small
negro boy. understand he is still on the track,
and it is hoped that he will recover the balance
When the facts all come to light, they will doubt
less appear in the papers.
good deal OF cotton and turpentinc mas been
shipped from this place and large quantity OF
timber is now being criLDcd, ready for shipment
down Black River TO Georgetown. The river
which has been unprecedentedly low for some
months past, is gradually rising. Many oi the
farmers are displaying good deal Of energy by
fixing up fences, p!oughing up grounds, &c III
preparation for another CROP There is life IL
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-23
WASHINGTON.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHEs.l

WASHINGTON, December %.
The Miantonomah and Terror will escort the
Peabody funeral fleet.
The Alabama claims correspondence has been
published. England consents to transfer the
negotiations TO Washington. In concluding the
correspondence, Secretary Fish says: "At the
present stage OF the controversy the sole object OF
the President is to state his position and to main
tain the attitude OF the uuitcd States In the vari-
GUS relations and aspects OF this grave conrover-
sy with Great r'ritaln"
All the United States Circuit Judges have been
confirmed except Woods, rcarrc and Sawyer.
The following were also connrmed: Ackerman,
United States attorney for Georgia; Jennings,
assessor Fourth Georgia District; White, assessor
Fourth Virginia District; Shelly. postmaster
Rome, Ga; Hcndcrght, collector Eighth Virgil
MIA District; B. b. Bolts, collector Sixth Virginia
District.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs have
been instructed to consider the propriety OF in
creasing the number Of Acknowledgements TO
three, and decreasing the number OF major-gene-
rails to three.
Summers new Virginia bill declares that the
present government is provisional, and directs
Tue bcucIdl W Sdu lHO hSEioioNuiS
together within thirty days and exact the "test
OATH" Upon the ratification OF the Fifteenth
amendment by the Legislature thus organized,
the State shall be admitted to representation.
Hoar's nomination for the supreme bench is
laid on the table, which is equal to rejection.
At the last moment the objections to Woods as
circuit judge were withdrawn, and he was COLI
1rmed.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate, the bill regulating Chinese immi-
grafton was discussed wide diversity Of
opinion on the matter was expressed. Howard,
Pomeroy and COHkling oppose many restrictions
ofthe bill. Williams explained that the object OF
the bill was to break up the business OF Koop-
manschaap and other coolie contractors. After
a short executive session, the Senate adjourned
without action on the bill to January %
In the House, Mr.. Davis held that equally in
Wisconsin and Massachusetts, as in Georgia, it
was the duty of Congress to maintain Republi-
can form Of government, and Congress was the
Judge Of the facts and the occasion.
No further business was considered, and the
House adjourned to the 10th OF January.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

A severe storm ragged yesterday in the vicini-
ty OF New Orleans and the telegraph was inter-
rupted.
4 petty war is being waged in the Crescent
City by the Republicans against Collector Casey.
Though the latter is the brother-in'aw OF the
President, 1t is charged that he retains devoted
Democrats in positions, and the Radicals are
clamorous for his removal.
The Spanish gunboats have reached the Capes,
and have anchored in Lynn Haven Bay.