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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05

- Bowed legs. and knocking knees are among
the commoncst deformities Of humanity; and'wise
mothers assert that the crook kedaess in either ease
bis or her feet too early in babyhood. But Man;
chester physician DR.. Crompton, who has watched
for the true cause, thinks differently. He attrlb-
utes the first mentioned distortion to a habit some
youngsters delight in of rubbing the sole OF one
foot against that of the other; some will go to sleep
with the soles pressed together, They appear to
enjoy the contact only when the feet are naked !;
they don't attempt to make when they are socksd
or slippered So he1reniedy is Obvious, keep The
baby's solcs covered. knocking knees the doctor S
ascrbes to different childish habit that of sleep
Ing on the, side, with one leg tucked in the hollow
behind the 9TH er. lie has found that where one
leg has been bowed inwards more than the
other, the patient has always slept on one side
and-the uppermost member has been the most de-
formed. Here the preventive is to pad the inside
of the knees 50 as to keep them apart and let tho
limbs grow freely their own way. :
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
THE EDGEFIELD AFFAIR.

The EdgeGeM .4tleetiw7' publishes an account
of the outrage perpetratcd upon the people OF
that town, some particulars of which We gave last
week. The statements then made were substan-
tally correct, though some of the details are given
differently by the Adrertiser. 1t is true that arms
were sent to Pine House station, where they were
met-by crowd of negroes previously notified to
be there; who escorted them to Elgcficld village.
Most Of these negroes had, without word OF
warning, quit their work on tho farms Of their
employers for this task When the arms had been
carried to Mgefeld, many of them returned quiet
" to their work, without word of renonstance
from their employers But fifteen or twenty of
them took service under Eichelbergcr, and are now
guarding the jail, receiving pay and rations as sol
dic,s on duty The .4drrniar says that the mill
tia company of one hundred had not yet appeared
on the field, though it learns that thcywere being
regularly drilled
The Jail was surrendered by the sheriff, in com
pliancc with an order frop the Governor, who d.
rectcd that portion of IT be used us depository
for the arms This order was presented by one ei
the State constablc>: Ballingcr by name who is
reported as having Il commission from Governor
Scott, as captain in the militia. Covar, the jailer
has been removed on the charge of being noto
rious bushwhackcr, charge which the .llrrrtiSr
in very plain terms, pronounccS lie.
The whole invasion, for it Is nothing less, wa:
occasioncd by the pretended fears of Eichelbergc1
for his life. This man is very justly desplScd a.
an unprinciplcd renegade; but no attempts have
ever been made upon his life, nor has he beer
threatened. He asserts, but the assertion rest
solely upon his own statements, that nc was takel
by party of men in disguise and severely whipped
Yet upon his representations, two hundred ant
forty stands Of qrs%Ss, with the necessary ammunl
ton and equipments, were sent to ltdgeheld and
body guard raised at the expense of the people, tt
protect him from dangers which originated in I
conscience burdened with guilt.
| Ex-Govcrnor Bonham and General Butler wen
to Columbia to see Governor Scott. on behalf o
their fcllow citzcns,. They were received will
courtesy and heard with consideration, but do no
appear 10 have CONVINCED the Governor that thcs
military proceedings wcro unnecessary. lie as
surcd them that he had not authorized the organl
zaion of any militia company in their town or dis
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
A REV FLY POISON.

We havo received from Mr.. j. NJ Hope, Of
Blairsyile, a few stalks of plant which connois-
seurs say is known as ground cherry, together with
the following letter, directing how to make fly
poison of It. As we are in thevery midst Of :'Ay-
time," we hope the proposed remedy will prove a
real benefit to many of our readers:
Mr.. Editor "A weed has been growing in my
garden and yard for number Of years as flower.
has been perfectly harmless and known as ''two
o'clock" II know no other name.) It blooms in
July and continues to bloom At frost, has blue
blossom, grows luxuriantly, produces many small
seedin pod similar to night shade.
The other day the family mashed some Of the
leaves and mixed it with sweet milk and molasses,
and it killed more flies than ever saw Killed in the
same time, by any fly poison used IN my house.
Some of my neighboss procured some Of the leaves
and used it with equal success. The satisfaction !
had the.next morning at the breakfast table, in
duced de to send you this. note as general good,
and some of the weed as an individual benefit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05

PENALTY FOR Non PAYMENT OF PAx.-Sever.
al persons have written from New York to Com
missioner Delsne, saying that the collector there
announces that where persons are delinquent in
the payment af taxes by the proper time he will
impose penalty of five per cent. with interest,
and they desire to know whether the law sustains
such b course. The Commissioner replies by cit.
ing portion Of the act Of July l3, 1896, amend
ed BY the act of July 2, lsG7, which reads as fol-
lows: 1.-THE person or persons failing OF neglect
ing to pay said tax shall pay penalty of five pei
centuni, together with interest at the rate Of one
per cent. per month upon said tax from the time
the same became due, but no interest for any frac
ton of a month shall be demanded"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
aALESsDAY,

There were few public sales last Monday, and
the attendance from the country was small. Messrs.
Thompson g. Jefferys,- assignees in bankruptcy
sold hot IN Rock Hill, containing thresquarters
of an aere, belonging to the estate Of John Ra+
tasee,; for $3.50, which wasbought by the bank
rupt. AlseSthe half interest in lot at PaeoIet
Depot Sparta1burg County, containing two acres,
and belonging to the estate of L. H. Caveny,
which vas purchased by P. j. Bell for $l6:
The Judge of Probate sold house and lot in
YoxviRe, belonging to the estate of b. J. Logan,
deceased for 1895. twas bought by James Il.
Fayssoux.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
MERE.MENTION,-

The State House will be ready for the next ses-
sion of the Legislature, ':''''.Ihe United Suites
Court has adjourned to- Gree,Nille :.''"'"A new
.post-ofice has been established at Mt Joy, Union
County, S. c., and Smith Wood appointed post
master Miss Mary Land, Of Barnwell, died
last week in consequence of taking ten grains of
morphine, which was sent to her from drug
store,. through mistake; fas qdinine. =, She had
taken the whole Of it before the mistake vas dis
covered, and was too thoroughly under its inhu-
ence to recover ''''''''A township ELECTION affray
occurred at Mount Croghan, in Chesterfield,
which resulted in the killing of Mr.. Arch Nichsl-
sen by two negroes. During the affray one Of the
managers ran off with some of the ballot boxes,
but brought them back after the excitement had
subsidized '''''''Ehe Peabody schools in Green,
vile, S. c., will be opened on the 10th Of August.
Six or seven teachers are to be elected, with saa
ries ranging from s4O0 to 81 200. '''Sevearl Of
the leading merchants of Columbia publish card
in the Phapin, stating that their places OF busl
ness will be closed at up. m., except on Saturday
evenings, until September 18th.
\ New Jersey horse thief was recently sentenced
to l5O years Imprisonment. '''''"ln some sections
of Georgia there has been no rain for four weeks
while in others there has been too much. ''"''''A
considerable snow squall visited Page county, Va.
on the 9th uhimo. ''''''''A twenty inch gnn weigh
ing over ifty'seven tons, and capable Of throwing
shot weighing l,l0O pounds, has been cast in
Pittsburg There is but one other of equal size ir
the United States ''''''''There will be- four negro
members in the Virginia Senate, and fourteen ir
the House. Two of them are Conservatives, and
the rest are Radicals: '::':::Gorn is selling in Early
County, Georgia, at seventy cents bushel ''''''A
street car conductor says that just seven ladies ou
of one hundred say ''thank you, " whec gentlemen
resign their seats to theR ':"''"Parents in Chinf
decapitate their children to cure them of opium
eating g. 1t is an active remedy. ."'''''The value
of the boots and shoes manufactured in Massachu
sets last year is set down at s95, 5,OO0000 ""Ar
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Our friends throughout the county will confer
special favor on us and the readers of the EaQUI-
RER, by informing us Of any matters Of general in
tcrest 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 own private use.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
The Anrkrille Gnqnirer.
YORKVlLLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 5, 1869;

Cash.-It must bc distinctly understood that
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 (N) cross-mark Oh
the wrapper or margin of his paper, will under
stand that the time paid for has expired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
STAND From UNDER.

Our friend Dobson proposes to travel little
this summer and in order to raise the wind, he
throws out heavily loaded bomb-she to day,
through the advertising columns Of the ENQUIRER.
Said shell is 50 constructed as to explode on or
about the 25th Of August. Persons who have a
vague recollection of owing him little account,
had better look into the matter in time, or they
may be hit i-the explosion; for Dobson generally
means all he says. For fafther particulars, see
his advertisement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
PUBLIC LECTURE.

We are requested to ANNOUNCE that Series of
Lectures on China, will be delivered in the Court
House. in Yorkville,. by Rev. B. W. Whilaen,
returned Missionary from China. The first lecture,
will be delivered on next Tuesday evening, (Aa~
gust 10TH Subject: '.1sataucaaa's and Literature
IN China" The public are respectfully invited
to attend.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05

ingenious mechanic advertises that he manufae'
lures "drums that cannot be beat. "''''''Thec ecet-
ton crop of Mississippi is expected to realize s4o,
OOO,gQp ......:On single building raceptly- con-
structed at Richmond Va, were employed a; a;
mechanics colonel, a major, two captains and
several lieuspatts, all of whom fought under Gen
eral Lee. '''''"Snce the first of January last two
hundred and two persons have been buried i'll
Richmond at the expense of the city. '.''.'''Ehe
receipts of the American Bible Society during the
nasf Year WERE S73i .f34
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05
DIVINE eBBYicB,

Divine Service will be held in the Episcopal
Church on Friday'md Saturday nights. Service
to begin at O'Clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-05

Richmond to regulate Mr.. SCOTS ragamufins il
tFiey ever get on Georgia soil. They mig ght be an
duced to take Hamburg within their jurisdiction
in eof necessity, 50 that if the valiant militia
study their own safety they viii have TO- behave
themselves while in this vicinity"
The Caterpillar on the Coast.
The Charleston Courier announces the ap.
pearance ofthc cotton cacrpler in the low country
ItsaYs:
Contrary to the general hope and expectation,
the dreaded cotton caterpiler has made it's appear
ance on several of our Sea Islands, md statements
entitled to credit mention that it can be seen on
Johns; Edsto and James Islands, A specimen
of the insect ON cotton leaf partly destroyed was
exhibited yesterday at the Office of Messrs. s. l.:
Howard & Bro, Boyce& Go. 8 wharves, which had
been taken from the crop on Mr.. Lawton's planta'
ton, on James Island, opposite the city, The char,
acter Of dissatisfaction, it IS yet impossible to say
and it may take three or,faur weeks to positively
ascertain bnt if the destructive visits Of the two
previous seasons are an index, the proportions Of
the crop may be reduced one half by these DIES:
troyers. 1fthe cold spring and unusually hot and
dry Gather Of May and June have not prevented
the return othis insect they may for the present,
be cOnsidereda fixture of the so1."-
Union County Items.
- From the Times Of last week, werlip the
following items pertaining to Union County:
Henry Bawklns, anegro, wasaccidentally drown
ed On Saturday, 24th instant, IN Enoree ttlver.
He was bathing time, and it Is supposed that
he.stepped into deep water, and being unable tc
swim, was drowned. Henry was in the employ OF
D. s. Lee, Esd, and is represented TO have been
faithful, correct and upright man. =,
A most unfortunate alteration occurred in the
main street of Union on Thursday last between
John Sanders and r.; j. Greer, resulting IN the
shooting of the latter by the former: Sanders
then walked down tue street with his pistol in his
hand, went through the back door Of the hotel
and escaped. He Is still at large. The ball en-
tered the left side Of Hr Gfo?rs ST. StopaGh haG Oe9~ Is
the heart, and buried itself IN ms hSay Inc In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-11

addressed the taste OF the headed by revvng the
stage carpenter drama of Under the Gasigbt" which
may be seen at tOdsys Matinee which Is still potent by
reason OF its railroad scene and. which is neritoous
work OF a very poor order.
In the Fifth Avenue Theater whcls the snuggest and
cosiest of theaters, Mr. Augustiu DAILY offers comedy
after comedy in bright ana handsome setting. Last
night the habitues OF this theater saw The IRISH
Heiress This afternoon and this evening they will sec
Wives They Were and Maids as They Are" and on
Monday Mr.. DAILY will present to them " Don Cssar DE
Bazan. Flower after flower blossoms in this pleasant
parterre-At Woods Museum they have The Stone Giant
exhibition and playing the pretty burlesque OF
KenilwOrth" which will be given this afternoon and this
evening Next week rally OF the blondes is 10 he made
here-an OF but little Importance The great charm
OF the Museum is fine collection OF wild beasts.
These genuine aud interesting creatures,
and merit attention and study-In the
Circus, where the Man Monkey made but single ap-
pearance and then back recoed blessed obscurty
Mr.. Lent offers, this afternoon and evening" the Gus.
tOmary variety OF Notwithstanding gymnastics,
farce, clOwnsh pranks and acrobatic feats Mile Pau
line Hndey ride and pleases her specta.
tors. MI Lent has Cinderella" III preparation TOT the
Christmas Sixty little girls are to take part In
its Lolita has been performing this
week. in a drama called "The Female Detective" new
" this city, but known the provincial stage, IN which
her peculiar attributes-Of prettiness agility ana
vivaeous sparkle-fnd expression, and In which
she will continue to appear till the end Of her
engagement-now fast approaching. There viii be n
Matinee here today.-In the Tammany Bad DicRey Is
having pleasant career, of, is with the embel-
shmens OF gay scenery and costumes, and enlivened
it il with cheerful and the kttenke capers of the
ballet bad Dickey may he seen at todays Matinee,
and i'll the evening Miss Rose Massey, Miss Fanny Her
ring and Mr. NJ W. Fiske appear in it.In the New.1Ork
Theaor the French troupe that began there on Monday
will enact the comedy of LES Femmes Perribes."
Finally bright variety OF Minstrel performances may be
anticpated az the Hall of the San Francisco Minstres
II will that enough is offered, for the deecaon
the seeker for amusement and that, as this world
goes, the quality IS generally cOmmendabe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-11
THE STONE GIANT IN NEU-YoRE

On Monday morning the celebrated stone Man
Of Cardiff added to the menagere at Woods MUSEUM
His arrival was not expected by our citizens, and was
consequently not attended 10y any extraordinary demon
STATIONS The surprise at his sudden appearance was
heightened moreover by the fact that at the present
moment Is also exhibition AZ Albany SO at least
the Albany newspapers inform and upon any subject
the authority OF Albany newspaper is unimpeachabie
well known that plaster cast was recently taken
from the statue and il would not be difficult 70 make one
closely resembling ypseous rock as to be hardly ais
tipculshabe from the original Which 10 tie plaster and
which IS the shall not undertake 10 determine
It makes no difference. An imitation hoax Is Just as
good s realOne especially If you can't tell them apart
For greater convenience Of expression land also hroug
sentiment OF local PRIDE shall assume In tins article
that the original giant is the one now IN New-horK'
The statue occupies small room on the ground Moor
OF the building Al the door, covered by glass case,
stands another memorial OF departed greatness which
avakcns sensations no less mOurnful than reused
by tho pet,iied' savage. We refer TO the carcass
OF the CynOcephalus. This amusing little ouss was once
the glory Of the He Is now stuffed ana III CON-
DAILY with doOrkeoper watches over the rep0se OF inc
curious figure which were asked TO believe had
once been the glory OF the wilderness OF Onondaga
Entering the room the visitor finds himself IL tempo
rry gallery built around the sides. and looks down upon
the statue which lies in OF black muslin tank sur
rounded by airaling You obliged to make circuit
Of the apartment before yon can get down 10 the eVe
the reclining figure you not allowed to touch
when you get there. The arrangements lhueeu Ioi
careful examination are by no meanS
nerfeet Tho railing keeps yOn at distance
and the lights are dim. You are overcome Win iunerea
thoughts. and speak in decorous whisper Al hrst
view the appearance Of the Cardn Giant aeciucuy
Impressive The pictures OF him which nave peen gwen
Il, In the illustrated papers are gross hoois upon
his personal beauty His toes have comic 'WIs''
and his hand spreads generous Dret"'N, ou'
otherwise 6he form aud features arc n@hu'oi"o
The head IN particular which 'hcre Is ho'
even the suggestion OF harris noble and dghineo
The features are regular and decatcy cut inc ei-
pression Is that Of elegant Tepose. hePor' n'o
exaggerated the skin Of the carver puV sum.
knowledge Of anatomy is shown In mo uiooeiinx VI
the trunk and umbs Tho attitude Is that OF 4 man
lying partly on his back and partly on nS
right side, with the right hand "s."s ~,
tho lower part OF tho abdomen Apo
arm or at least what left Of il. IL place" ocIuI Wv
hack; but the stono has been greatly worn away "
water and much OF ths gone. Ths ie"e'h VI '"O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-11
Tile EEw.JEE.EY IrsTICEs.

The first of the trials OF the Justices of the
Peace In Hudson County y. j., who were indicted for
malfeasance IN office was held IN tho Hudson County
Court OF Sessions yesterday The indictments were
brought for violation OF law interpreted b. Chiof
Justice Beasley. Judge Bcascys decision was TO the
effect that Justice Of the Peace cond legally accept
upon the Issuance o warrants Tor arrest and that
neither the Justices the officers serving such war
rants entitled 20 compensation uutl the subject OF
the warrant should come before TIE Grand jury. II the
latter found Indictment, then the Justice ard
the officers could collect their fees Tho de.
e efa@n wa" Of H the State To- be- itso ~ Illegal
and whether sound or unsouud IL WAS regarded Oh
struction 10 the prompt administration OF Justice. For
time practically dsrerardcd by nearly every Jus
cc Of the Peace IN the State, although is const tuition
sltv came al length TO Do generally admitted Upon the
Assembling OF the Legislature last Winter "a hin wasprc-
scented making provision for modification of those Laws
which had been found Ia preclude thefJu from
lower House without difficulty but failed in the srIate.
A. the meeting OF the Hudson County Grand Jur7 re-
Gently % Justices ~ Hudson County indicted and
upon arraignment they pleaded not guilty. Yesterday
MI George r. Cutter n Justice Of the Peace OF jersey
CITY was placed upon his trial and his being
gaTded As the case large crowd present. Dis
trictAttorney G@rreson "ppesTgG 10, he pros pros,
for defendant. Tho indictment specified that
IN the month Of July last Mr. Gutter charged q fee
~ 81 50 for Issuing for the arrest of sydney
Jackson boy who II wasalleged, ha. assaulted little
GIRL the daughter OF Mr. Frederick Pcrsch ~ jersey CITY,
Mr. PersGh called npOu the part 81 The state, ana
testified TO his having paid the money 10 Justice Cutter.
The eise was argued the conclusion Of the testimony
Ufernoon who returned verdict Of guilty Al the next
sitting Of the Legislature bill Will be presented providing
for the repeal or modification OF the laws affecting this
subject II is expected that the result Will De
favorable the cause Of the Justices than the
termination OF the attempt oil last Winter. In That
the opposition certain SenatOrs 20 the passage ~ tie
bill not made upon tho ground Of Discrimination to
relieve the Justices or their disabilities, but they voted
against IL because 10 contained other provisions which
were not regarded with favor Among these wac one
another giving them Jurisdiction In involving sums
OF s2O0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-11
PERSONAL.

Senator Fenton and daughter arrived in the
steamship AlemanIa from Hamburg, yesterday and aro
AL the Fifth Avenue HOTEL
KOroku Kats, Naga Joske, and SoogiwoOra
Ko TO- japanese students from the College at New,
brunswick " j.; Samuel Bowes OF The Springfield
ReDublieau Capt Dana, and Lieut.. Commander CrOm-
we'll L. s. Navy, at the Brevoort House - senator
Cragin OF New Hampshire; the Hon 1hos s. Flournoy'
and Gen J. F. Slaughter OF Virginia. the Hon. John j.
Fagg OF Troy, and f. L. Latin, Saugerties, are at the
Metropolitan Hotel. =- NiscOunt dAhLao, rench
Consui AT philadelphia IL L. Bateman and W. A Dudley
OF Kentucky, at the New-York Hotel 49, r. Diez
de Rivera Secretary Of the Spanish Legation ana Judge
The Hon W VI. Barnum, NJ C., Connecticut; zen. Johh
A. Green, Syracuse: the Hon. Amasa stone Ceveiano'
and GEN Trumpbun OF Kingston, az the ST. Nicholas
Hotel 1913 The Hon. ID. y. Cooley, Washington Is az
the 81 James Hotel. Edgar 7. Welles OF Hartford
a. a. the Hoffman House. Commander Wilson, u. \.
Navy is at the Westminster Hotel - Z. = Buslnell
OF Haveu and Samuel LOngtelow OF Cambridge are
al the Firth Avenue Hotel. == The non n A drake
of New-Jersey is ut the UniOn-place Hotel.