Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-07-01

men might be, in certain contingencies, far less
safe than if it were given to one officer. l speak
Of possible contingencies; and Of course do not
mean to reflect in any way upon any individual OF
this committee, who are all, 1 take for granted,
above suspicion. The Legislature had the most
unbounded reliance upon their honesty, or it never
would have entrusted them with so delicate and
an Office. The incoruptible honesty
Of Joe Crews is said to be provcrb b-in Laurens;
of Davidson College-a Presbyterian institution
of the highest standing. The two colored mem
bers of the committee have the appearance Of be.
ing honest men; and they certainly have the con.
fdence of the General Assembly Of South Carroll
ma. We all trust that this committee will do its
work thoroughly; and let there be no Bank-owe
ghosts to bother US afterwards.
Fruit Distillation.
The Collector of the second District Of Geor
gia publishes the subjoined synopsis of the reve-
nue. laws on the subject of fruit distillation. The
Columbia Phanic remarks that the necessary pa
pers can be obtained by application to the Assessor
of Internal Revenue, Mr. c.. H. Baldwin, Of that
city:
Every person intending to distill brandy from
apples, peaches and grapes, exclusively, before
entering upon business, must
l. Register their stills with the assistant asses
sor Of the division in which they reside as proYi-
ded in Section s. Act of July 20, 1868. The assis-
tant assessors are provided with the necessary
blanks for this purpose, which can be had on ap-
pGcation.
2. Notice must be given, in writing, to the as
SCISSOR of the district stating the name and place
of residence Of the person or persons intending to
engage in distling, and the place where said bust:
ness is to be carried on; also, the kind OF STILL and
the cubic contents thereof; the number and kind
of boilers, mash and fermenting tubs, and des-
cnption Of the lot or tract of land on which the
dstilery is situated, the size of the buildings, and
Of what material constructed.
3. A bond must be filed, with at least two secu:
rties to be approved by the ASSESSOR in the penal
sum of at least 5000, conditioned that the party,
or parties, will faithfully comply with oil the re-
quirements of law relating to distillation. .>
4. A survey must be made of the premises where
the distey is situated by the assessor, at the ex-
pense of the United States -.
5. A sign, with the words Registered distillery'
upon it, must be placed on the outside Of the bull
ding where the distillcry is situated.
6. A book, or books, must be kept IN form pre-
scribed by the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue,
for the entry of the mash or wort used daily for
dstilation; also, the amount Of proof spirits pro-
duced daily.
7. Returns must be made monthly, to the assis-
tant assessor, of the amount of spirits produced,
and the tax paid at the time Of the return: =
s. No spirits can be moved from the distillery
until the same is inspected and guaged, and the
tax paid stamps affixed to the casks or packages
containing the spirits, by an officer designated for
that purpose.
g. A special tax Of $50 is imposed on all disti.
ers of fruit who distl $50 barrels or less per an
mum; also a tax of So per day while in operation.
Attempted Rape near Washington.
"A negro, not yet discovered, endeavored to
outrage young lady of Washington City, on
Wednesday of last week. She is the daughter Of
Rev. Mr. Nichols, who once held a position in con-
nection with the Freedmen's Bureau. He was
sending his daughters to school at miscegenatfng
or mixed school of whites and blacks bearing the
title Of Howard University; but perhaps the Incl.
dent related below, by the Washington Star, wilt
open his eyes to the beauties Of such institutons
"It appears that the three young ladies on Wed
nesday morning were on their way from their faith
ers residence, near Kendall Green, to Howard Uni
versity, where they have been pursuing their stud
les for some time past. One Of them WAS the first
white pupil who entered that institution. They
look the TouCS tuey uSuahy puSuec " ieoe
the school, and about half past eight O'Clock were
passing through :Moore's lane. At one point this
lane descendsinto ravine, which is a wild spot,
abounding in rocks and bushes, and from the low
est point of depression no house is visible. This
secluded place was chosen by the villain who com
mtted the assault as fitting place for his medl-
tated crime, and he was no doubt aware OF the
habit of the young ladies to pass there every morn
ing on their way to the University. Just as the
party of three innocent girls merrily chatting and
not dreaming ofany danger, were passing the spot
we have described, the rufian, powerful black,
man, with strongly marked features, burst Gem
his place of concealment, behind a thick bnsh his
disordered clothing giving evidence Of his vile in
tention. He seized Matilda, the eldest girl, who
was nearest to him, by her dress, holding her
tightly, but she being very strong resisted stout.
ly-while Lydia, next in age, also resolute and
plucky GIRL showered stones at the brute, one OF
which struck him in the side and doubled him up,
causing him to release his hold Of Matilda. Both
girls then assaulted him with stones, he closely
by the ankle and nearly threw her down, but did
not succeed His head was badly cut by the stones
thrown by the girls and afraid probably of the ar
rival of help, as they kept up continual scream
ing in which they were joined by the youngest
child, who was too badly frightened to give more
efficient aid to her sisters, the miscreant finally
abandoned the pursuit, and fled without accom-,
plishing his hellish purpose. The youngest child
was so frightened that she had to be taken home
and is seriously ill., being attacked with brain fever.
1t is hoped the scoundrel will yet be arrested, as
the police have full description Of his personal
appearance, which is said to be anything but in
viting"