davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
UNION COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

UNION COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
THE FENCE LAw-DRAM sHoPs-socIAL GATHER
INGs.
The people Of our State are nearly ready for q
change in the fence law. The feeling in favor Of
doing away with fences except for pastures is grad
ually increasing These are few of the advanta-
ges that would result from the change Much Ia
Dor and timber would be saved. One-6fth Of the
rails on any ordinary plantation would be sufficient
for pastures. We would look to the improvement
of our stock when compelled to keep it enclosed.
Then we could cultivate much land that is now ly'
ing idle. In the old fields thrown out there are
many acres of good land, but being iu small lots ii
will not pay to fence And when destructive fires
sweep across our country, the loss would be trfng
so far as fences are concerned. There would be
no quarrelling amongst neighbors as to lawful
fence Any fence would be lawful that would Sc
cure mans own stock. We would like for the
people to consider this question, for perhaps it will
come before them one of these election days.
We have noticed few licensed whiskey shops
in our community. They are vulgarly called dog.
geries, but with great injustice to the dog. We
have heard of no negro taking out license. He is
either above it morally or not up to it pecuniary.
Hard to tell which, Viewing it from our stand,
point it does not work we'll. Men are often re-
ported drunk and disorderly. A very strong temp
tation is held out to the negro. He is weak just
there. The tavern.keepers generally have very
short and simple creed. Art. l. Money, honestly.
Art. Q. Money. Art. 3. Money, any way. We
would ask any and every one in this business, what
he expects to gain Money, according to his creed.
What money-at the expense of character
Money-at the sacrifice of manliness and virtue!
Money-every dollar of which will be weight
dragging the owner of it downwards and devil
wards Away with such money-away with the
dram -shops-away with their creed.
In the country there is want of society. The
material is here, but it connot be got together
We need social gatherings of some kind, in order
that the people of the same neighborhoods, and
even different ones, may be thrown together and
spend pleasant day. One only half lives wher
he sits at home week after week, and holds nc
communion with his neighbors. The Spring time
is now on us, and we would suggest that fishing
parties, pic-nics, or anything else, be got up, sc
that the young and old may all have little varia
ton from the usual monotony of life. A little fur
now and then is good for the old; it is absolutely
necessary for the young. In thickly settled neigh
borhoods tableaux, charades, or some similar and
instructive amusement, might be prepared. Dc
not sit with folded hands and permit the wine Of
life to evaporate leaving only the dregs to be
drunk. T.
! April 10, 1869.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
THE FENCE QUESTION.

1t is high time for our farmers to make up their
minds as to the propriety ola fence law. Accord
ing to our understanding of this matter, the ques-
ton is simply as to whether they are to fence up
their crops or their live stock. There is much to
be said on both sides of the question: but, We be-
ieve there is no doubt as to the relative cost Of
fencing 1t seems to be settled fact that it costs
less to fence in the live stock Of country than its
crops. The chief objection to law requiring the
stock to be fenced in is based on other considera-
tions than expense. 1t is contended that owners
of stock have not in all cases. pasture and running
water enough to warrant the shutting up Of their
stock.
1t is doubtless, more convenient to the majority
of the people of this county to let their cattle run
at large; but is it really more economical? Would
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS.

An election was held in Broad R,irer Township,
in this county, on the 7th instant for three Select
men, a Constable, Clerk and Surveyor. The
balloting for Clerk resulted in tie, which renders
new election necessary. For the other officers
the following is the result:
iSelectmen-J. A. Hope, D. C. Mckinney, W.
T. Hartness
Consto5e.-D. C. Crosby.
.Sureyor G. Whitesides.
We learn that the elections in the York Town,
ship, which includes Yorkville, will be held on Fri,
day, of next week, the 23d instant, and at Brat
louisville, for Bethesda Township, on Monday next,
10Th instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
THE LIGHTNING TRAP.

4 WONDERFUL Invention Patented Feb
"A ruary 4, 1858. Improved and Perfected. 1t
Kills Rats, Gophers, Squirrels, Mice, and alsmall
animals throws them away and sets itself as
clock and kills six animals at one winding; has
been favorably noticed by many ofthe most prom
inent journals throughout the United States, and
the proprietors will furnish references, showing
that it will exterminate vermin while other means
fail !; no scent of the animal killed il left about
the trap to scare others as is the case where the
animal is held or confined as with common trap.
The price is 81 80, and can be obtained by calling
on, or sending the amount by mail. to
SASSAMAN Il SPRATT,%
~ Agents for York County,
: Fort Mills, s. C.
April Is Is 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

The Advertiser, having bsen restored to health
in few weeks, by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with severe lung af
lection, and that dread disease, Consumption-is
anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF the
prescription used free Of charge, with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will find y SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, AsTH-
MA, BRONCHITIS, etc. The object of the adverti-
ser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the af
ficted, and spread information which he conceives
to be invaluable and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and
may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad-
dress REV, EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County, New York.
EahruarY IL o 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
THE WEATHER.

We have had most tantalizing spell of weather
in this section. First, dry spell of two weeks,
and then, just when it was the right time to plant
cotton-cold, but at the same time-dry. The
heavens are lowering, but full of rain, and the
pound is almost baked So far as we have learned,
however, the fruit is uniHured, and unless we have
an untimely frost, good crop of peaches and ap-
pies may be expected in York county this year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

Congress adjourned last Saturday, until Decem-
Der next unless sooner called together by the Pre-
sident. The country will not lose anything BY the
departure Of its legislators to their homes On the
contrary, sense of relief pervades all our exchan
ges in making the announcement. The laws ofthe
land will stand as they are for uue months at least
which is, of itself, no small benefit. If ever a
country suffered from too much legislation, it is
ours. The constitution and laws have been so
much tinkered that they are hard 10 recognize.
So long as Congress remained in session, there was
no telling what it would do next and there was
general feeling of uneasuess on this account as it
is well known that Congressional legislation is not
done on any known principles but those Of party or
personal interest 1t is emrhatically true that the
best thing Congress has yet done was to adjourn.
An extra session of the Senate, to begin last
Monday, has been called by the President to con-
firm nominations. That body will consequently
remain in Washington for week or two longer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
Warm Weather and Health.

Let him that wishes to escape the languor, the
feverish flush, and the actual disease incidental to
this season, stop eating so much meat and butter
eat vegetables AID fruits; drink no stimulants !;
walk slowly never pull off any clothes on coming
heated into the house, until comfortably cool; and
keep fires night and morning until june.
Is all this too much trouble? Is it less trouble
to be sick? Then, be sick and enjoy all the luxu-
ries of sickness.
Agriculture.
The movement to organize Agricultural Socie-
ties all over the State, commenced recently, goes
bravely on A great deal Of interest is manifested
in the matter all over the State. This county will
be fully ready for the Convention which is to meet
on Wednesday, the 18th instant. A new hotel
the Columbia Hotel-a fine building upon Main
street. in the centre of the city, is to be open in
time for the Convention.
Hundreds in the North are looking with interest
and hope upon this movement are looking with
a lively interest, because it affects investments
which they have liaaade or are going to make in
this State. =
Let the good workgo On, Let all political par
ties join and forget their wranglings in this matter
of common interest to ALL
The CARR Concert.
That portion of our community that had the
good judgment to attend the Concert given by young
CARR, on the 9th, enjoyed rare musical treat.
Although Mr. Koepper assisted with his mature
culture, and Mrs. CARR accompanied on the piano,
the special charm of the evening was the Paganini
Ike sk; and matchless art of the 3eune eere Ferd-
inand CARR. The most marvellous feat Of the
occasion was his rendering of Paganini's Witches
Dance upon the violin. Among the other pieces
taken from. De Beriot, Crersey, Vieuxtemps,
Paur, Arditi and Asher-perhaps the 9Th Ai'
Varie of De Beriot won most general applause !;
but there were those who liked best Vieuxtemps'
Last Rose of Summer; and some, Paurs Cascade.
Young CARR is soon to make tour of concerts
through the State, and afterwards the South. We
trust he will be received with that appreciation
which his wonderful talents and culture, for one so
young 50 thoroughly entite him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
AN EMPTY JAIL.

That well known institution, "Glenn's Hotel, y
socalled, we learn is at present without boarders,
the last guest of the county having left the ''ho'
ter' more than week ago. This is the first time
since the war that the Jail has been empty. The
wear of Jubilee seems to have come, and we hope
our worthy Sheriff will not be troubled with board
ers for long time to come He is not at all anx.
ious to entertain public guests; but if they will
insist upon sojourning with him, he will take the
very best care Of them-they may rest assured Of
that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

they not really have less burden to bear, if they
kept up good pasture fence, and were freed from
the trouble of keeping up fence around all their
crops? We are no partizan of either side in this
controversy our sole object in bringing it up is to
keep our readers posted as to the course Of events.
From all we can learn, we are satisfied that an ef
fort will be made to get law from the next legis
lature requiring stock to be fenced in and allowing
crops to lie out The farmers are the proper per-
sons to decide this question: and to them we leave
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Our friends throughout the county will confer a
special favor on us and the readers of the ENou1'
RER by informing us Of any matters Of general in
terest which may transpire in their respective
neighborhoods. Furnish the facts in each case as
briefly as possible, and we will put the information
in shape suitable for publication. The names Of
persons giving us information must accompany
their communications; not for publication, but as
an evidence of good faith on the part of the writer
and for our own private use.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
IN COMMON PLEAs-YoRK COUNTY,

J. NJ. Henderson and T. C. Neal, u.s. Selma Ken
drick.-BiU to FOreclose Mortgage.
TTappearing to my satisfaction that Mrs. Leono-
i n e. Henderson, Mrs, Rebecea J. Neal, Rob-
ert F. Simril, Arthur F. Simril, Mary Ellen,
daughter Of Miles G. Simril, deceased, and her
husband, name unknown; William Hogue and
Nancy, his wife and if said Nancy be dead, her
children, Defendants in above stated case, reside
williams 4 Williams, Complainants' Solicitors,
tits ordered that said Defendants plead, answer,
demur to the bill filed in this case within forty
days from the date Of this notice, or Decree pro
conJesso; will be entered of record against thenl
y. ..s, '....y , J. F. WALLACE, Clerk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

strangers are visiting Charleston. 1.-THE Co,rer
announces the arrival in Charleston Of 81 "Compzol-
ler- General stobrand, Of the South Carolina peni
tentiary.
A hootnlaker of Buffalo, n T., presented Pres
ident Grant with $500 pair of boots, and now
swings sign ''Boot maker to His E1cellency, Z.
S. Grant. '''''''''A surgeon in distant place is
said to have removed tumor weighing sixty-three
pounds, and thinks Of presenting it to General
Grant. ''''''''The Nashville Union says a COW in
that neighborhood recently gave birth to three
calves all in good condition, and doing well at last
accounts '''''''''A subscription is being taken in
at Lexington ''''''''The Sandersville Georgian
acknowledges the receipt of some healthy stalks Of
young cotton. This is quite early in the ses-
son. ''''''The late frosts have damaged the fruit
prospects in many portions Of the South. 1.-THE
Virginia papers continue to report the growing
wheat crop in that State as very Aourishing In
Hayti three hundred Haytien dollars are now quo
ted as equivalent to one dollar in gold...
law school is in moderately successful operation in
Washington. Alexander Hamilton wrote with
bis own hand the Act which kept Alexander T. Ste
wart out Of the Treasury Department The the
ory of velocipede riding is "Stradde, paddle, and
then skedaddle. ''''''''''When was Ruth rude to
Beaz? When she pulled his ears and trod on his
corns. For the seventy-hve or eighty posi-
tions in the Office Of Superintendent Of the United
States Treasury, there are more than 800 appl-
cations. 1.-THE Colored Methodist Conference
of Georgia embraces 81 preachers, 1900 men,
bers % Sunday schools with ia teachers and
All scholars. ..r.l
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
ghe Murkrille Gnqnirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL Is, 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
stand that the time paid for has expired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE.

Having effected satisfactory arrangement for
larger sized Press, we offer for sale
.he one with which the ENQUIRER is at present
printed. It is Guernsey Cylinder Press
bed 3lx44-in good order, and will be sold at
bargain. Taking into consideration the rapidity
With which it works, it can be bought for less than
"a hand press with the same sized bed. For
further particulars, address L. NJ. Grist, Yorkyille
> n = % -.s..- O. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
Spetial Nstitss.
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

4 Gentleman who suffered for years from Nerv-
GUS Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects
Of youthful indscretion, wil for the sake of suf-
fering humanity, send free to all who need #, the
receipt and directions for making the simple REM
edy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishingto
profit by the advertisers experience, can do 50 by
addressing, in perfect confidence, . ...... -
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. A. Cedar Street, New York.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES.

Every day we discover new evidences of the
rapid increase of the manufacturing interests of
the South. To-day the ENQUIRER contains the
card of Mr.. P. P. Toale, Of Charleston, an extern
sive manufacturer of sashes, blinds, DOORS and house
trimmings of every description.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
BETHEL PRESBYTERY.

This organization met on Thursday last at Uni
ty Church, near Fort Mill, and was opened by a
sermon from Rev. J. S. Bailey, Moderator of the
last session. Rev. W. W. Ratchford was elected
Moderator for the present session, and Rev. j. E.
White clerk. There was full attendance both Of
visitors and members.
The Presbytery declined to sanction the election
of other than members of the Presbyterian church,
in full communion with the same, as trustees of
Davidson College, Mr.. Robt. Miller was received,
as candidate for the ministry, under the care of
Presbytery. Mr.. John L. Wilson, student of
theology at Columbia Seminary, was examined
and having passed satisfactory examination, was
licensed to preach the gospel
The affairs Of the Yorkville Female College
were entertained with more than usual interest,
and it was resolved that the debts Of that insttu-
ton be liquidated forthwith. The Presbytery ad-
journed to meet at Unionvile, next October.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
THE MIRROR OF TYPOGRAPHY.


We are pleased to acknowledge the reception Of
the "Miror of Typography, quarterly publish
cd in New York, by Thomas H. Senior & Co.,
devoted exclusively to matters pertaining to print
ing. AS specimen Of the 'black art" it, in
our judgment, very nearly approaches perfection,
and should be in the hands of every printer in the
land who loves the art 1t will be sent to printers
who favor the publishers with their names and ad
dress.
Mr.. Senior, one of the publishers, is now on q
tour in the South for the purpose of acquanting
the craft with the merits of the celebrated Camp
bell Printing Presses" for which he is the genera
agent. He gave us call a few days ago, wher
we incontinently "caved' and gave him an order
for one of these incompatible machines, with
which To increase the size of the ENQUIRER, it
beauty, and zee hope, its circulation
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

CoTToN-Market inactive, and receipts light.
We quote Middling at 25 to 25l, other grades in
proportion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

CHARLOTTE, April l2.-Trade was rather dull
last week Except in the wholesale line) in conse-
quence Of the busy season among farmers. Cot
ton opened at the first of the week at % to 2l but
paid: About IS bales sold during the week.
NEW YORK, April 12-Evening. Cotton very
bales. ......'.
CHARLESTON, April 12-Cotton frmer and
more active-middlings "a cents; sales 900 bales
receipts $780, ..r -,
LIVERPOOL, April r. Evening. x Cotton
tirmer but not higher-middling uplands l2td
Orleans l2sd. sales Il, 600 bales.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
Financial.
YORKVILLE, April l4.-Gold, $l.35.
NEW YORK, April l2.-Gold 81 .334.

CHARLESTON, s. C., Thursday, April 8, 1869.
Bank of Camden, 20; Bank Of Charleston, 65 !;
Bank Of Chester, L; /; Bank ofGeorgetown, ii: Bank
Of Hamburg,7; Bank Of Newberry, 63 Bank Of
South Carolina, l6; Bank Of the State ofSouth Car
olna prior 30 1881 As; Bank of the State of South
Carolina, after LIST January, 1851, l5; CONNER
cial Bank, Columbia, 2; Exchange Bank, Co.
lumbia, II; Farmers and Exchange Bank, o; Mer-
chants Bank, Cheraw, 9to 10; Peoples Bank, 70;
Planter's Bank. Fairfield, S; Planters and Me-
chanics Bank, Charleston, 20; SouthwesternRa Rail-
road Bank, old, 50; Southwestern Railroad Bank,
new, S.; State Bank, Charleston, d; Union. Bank,
s5; City Of Charleston Change Bills, 81; State
of South Carolina Treasury Notes. 81,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
DOUBT NO LONGER.

IF you want a SEWING MACHINE, the best
i is the cheapest, and to get one that there is no
doubt about, buy from M. JONES, Agent.
Apru8 II If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
TUESDAY. APRIL IL. lsa

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY MAJ. JAS. PAGAN, GROCERY
AND CoMM1ssIoN MERCHANT.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
JUST ARRIVED.

4 MOTHER supply of Singer new and unri
IL vailed Family Sewing Machines. .;
NJ. JONES, Agent.
April IS If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
cHEsTER PRICES CURRENT.

at 25, and little offering.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 10.
Ladies', advanced in years and
I hemmed in by agefrom the front lines, can, by
a flank movement, a la 'stonewall Jackson" cap
ture teller, by buying one of Singers Sewing
Machines. NJ. JONES, Agent.
March III 10 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15
COLUMBIA CONTRIBUTOR1AI
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, 18th APRIL, 1889

BY j.. WOOD DAVIDSON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-04-15

EGYPTIAN WHEAT.
1 SMALL quantity of EGYPTIAN WHEAT
"A is offered for sale. Aprilis the tine to plant.
Apply at Enquirer Office. JOHN =. GR1ST.
March Is II IN #
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-11-12
wAsHIHaToN COUNTY,


DEATH OF A NOTED HoRsE.-'Mex, +
the elegant and beautiful cream. Co ored
stallion presented by General Grant to
our fellow townsman, VIM. W. Smith,
In the spring OF 1867. died on Sunday
morning last, at the stables Of his own.
err adjoining this place. This horse
was presented to President Grant, lust
after the close OF the rebellion, by a
Mexican General (whose name we have
forgotten the presentation having been
made through Senior Romero, then
Mexican Minister to this country. The
stallion was raised BY the Mexican
General, who had, and probably YET
has, the finest stock OF horses In that
country, and 'Mex' was considered the
very best animal In Mexico. He was
used by his Mexican owner all through
the campaign against MaximIliau, and
was frequently seen and admired In the
streets OF the city Of Mexico.
The Mexican General, who was also
an officer In the Mexican army In the
American war against Mexico, was ed
uoated In this country. and had two OF
his sons educated at Bethany College,
10 our neIghboring county Of Brooke
West Va.
During the absence OF Mr.. Smith In
the East, recently, the food Of the
horse was changed by the groom, and
It 10 believed that his death was In con-
sequence thereof. The animal was
highly priced by Mr.. Smith, not only
on account Of Its own worth, but also
owing to Its having been a gift from bis
distinguished relative. II was aged
about fifteen years.
CHARTIRRs RAILWAY LETTINds.-We
learn that that portion OF the CHARTERS
Railway lying between Canonsburg
and Ewing's Mill was let on Saturday
last, as follows: First section this
side OF Canonsburg to Rattigan & Rog.
ers: the next section 10 DR.. ]. W. Alex
ande; and the next TO Maj. Jno. II.
Ewing. Work will be commenced on
these sections at once.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-11-12
SpetIal aotlrts
The Constitution Ovsrthrnwn

The Constitution and Health may bo
ruined by few applications Of the lead o.
sulphur hair dyes now In the market, "Not
q Dye" may 10 the motto Of such noalFumR,
but A DEEmay DO the resultoI using them,
But ONE HAIR DYE has been
TRIED AND ACQUITTED
OF all deleterlous tendency, under the In,
iellble laws ofscisnce. Be II known 10 all
ortstadoro's Excelsior Hair DYE
has been analysed b, the distinguished
chemist, Professor Chiffon, and his certin.
cate OF its wholesomOnoSs may be soon at
Cristadoro's, 0 Aston House, New York:
CRIsrADoRoS HAIR PRESERYA.
TIVE, On Dressing, acts like charm on
the Hair after Dyoing. Try u.
novl0.lmdAW