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TOCALITEMS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

T. w. Clawson, Deputy Observation-Disclosures
for Discharge-1n the matter of the follow
ing Bankrupts: Franklin Cobb, Peter W.
Goodwyn, Joseph J. Acker, Joseph l.. Dow
die, VIM. Clyburn, James NJ. Bobo, S. L.
Vaughn, Joseph s. Sims, s. j. Ray, Joseph
G.. Harlan and Stewart l.. Pryor.
J. f. Wallace, Clerk-In Equity-Notice TO Gre
dtors of J. w. Smith, deceased.-Clerk's
Sale-In Equity.
r. II. Glenn-Sheriffs Sale of Kings Mountain
Iron Works-Judge of Probate's Sale.
F. c. Harris, Judge of fProbate-Citations--T. W.
Clawson, Applicants. j. Kuykendal, de-
ceased-Wm. w. Gaftney, Applicant-Wy-
lie Moss, deceased
r. s. Jetferys-Assgnee' Sale-Iu the matter OF
John Massey Bankrupt-Assignee's Sale
In the matter of Robt. Fergu son, Bankrupt.
j. S. R. Thomson Il T. R. Jetferys-Assignces'
Sale-In the matter of C. J. Pride, Bankrupt
T. s. Jefferys Il w. B. Metts-Assignees Sale
In the matter of r. s. Moore and James
Mason, Bankrupts.
R. w. Barnwell-University of South Carolina.
J. R. Hall-Land for Sale.
Jas. Pagan Chester-John Simpson Cotton Gin.
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THE CHRONICLE AND SENTINEL.

There is no paper on our exchange list that is
more welcome than the Chronicle and Sentinel,
published daily at Augusta. Since the opening of
the Columbia and Augusta railroad, it is received
here on the day in which it is published. This
fact, together with the enterprise with which it is
conducted, makes it our best source for getting
the latest news, with the fullest details Augusta
being located on the Savannah river, South Caro-
lima news is a prominent object, and we usually
get our first information of events in the western
part of our State through the columns of the
Chronicle and Sentinel And what is more to
our purpose, its statements are reliable. We are
seldom required to make corrections of facts based
upon its authority 1t is published daily, tr-
weekly, and weekly at $40, Sc, and SO per an
mum, with proportionatc reduction for shorter sub
scriptions =
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EoUALIZE THE LAND TAX.

As there seems to be no accessible legal relief
from paying the tax imposed by the Board of
Eouazation, taxpayers have naturally looked
about for another remedy. Owners of real estate
being principally interested, have had their serious
attention turned to this subject. They are unable
to sec why the mere fact that their capital is in
vested in land much of it rcd clay gullies and light
sandy ridges should throw the bulk of taxation
upon them The result isa growing conviction
that fthiS kind of property is so valuable those
who share in the profits Of land should also pay
their share for the privilege of making crops there
on. In other words, land owners arc beginning to
think that the hired laborer who gets oue-thrd of
the crop, ought in justice, to pay onc-thrd OF the
tax. Under the present arrangement his share
Of the crop is net profit as he contributes nothing
but his labor. The two-thirls which the owner
pets on the other hand, are gross. The entire
eypcnses of the farm arc to be deducted in order
to show what he actually makes by the years risk
and trouble.
# has, therefore, been suggested that the land
owners of the State insist upon the payment OF a
part ofthc land tax by the hired laborcr, as a
condition in all contracts where share OF the crop
is the remuneration The idea is that he who
shares in the profits, ought also to share in the
burdens. This idea is founded on justice Why
should one partner be exempt from expenses which
must be paid, and the other be forced to bear it
all?
But, in order to secure just distribution Of the
burden, it is necessary that there should be combi-
ned action. on the part Of the aggrieved parties.
IF one stands up for his rights and another does
not, nothing can be effected. As laborers are in
demand, the result will be injurious to those who
contend for justice He who is willing to pay the
whole tax, will get laborers at the expense of him
who wants them TO pay their proportion Of the
tax. And we fear that for the sake of a Temporal
rv advantage, many would submit to the imposi-
ton.
But such an advantage would be only Temporal
ry, and not at all to be compared with that which
would result from combined resistance to the
present injustice. The only way to get rid Of bur
6cosonr, taxation, is to make the entire voting
ponulation feel it. So long as the majority are
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-12

virtually exempt from taxation, there can be no
relief I. is their exemption from this burden
that now makes them the ready tools of unprlncl-
pied and reckless asprants for their suffrage Just
let them feel that they help to pay the expenses,
and the spell is broken. They now pay these ex-
penses, but not in tangible form ; for the whole
community must, in some form or other bear the
weight of whatever taxation exists. but 1t is very
essential they should be aware of the fact, and VIC
know of no better way to bring it home to them,
than as proposed above.
4 We drop the subject for the present, hoping
our readers will think about it, so as to be prepared
to act at the proper time.
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phis from his place of residence Out of mere
snort when newsboy came round and offered him
a paper, he feigned to be both deaf and dumb,
and in this way annoyed the vender. The news
boy passed on, but the unfortunate joker never
spoke again. When he began to realize the extent
Of his misfortune, he got off the train, bound for
Memphis, at Mason's depot, and took the first re-
turn. On the cars, he INDUCED in loud lamenta-
tions and cries. as if sorely distressed On his ar
rival home, as soon as he stepped out on the plat
citizen and wrote, ''struck dumb on account of
my folly" and continued weeping in most pitcous
tones Nashville Banner
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

We are glad to see that this honored institution,
to which the South is indebted for the education
of so many of her noblcst sons, is not to be aban
doned to the sad fate which threatened it. The
chairman of the faculty advertises that the next
session will begin on the first Monday in October,
and that all the departments will be keptup. The
Board of Trustees have, both by word and deed,
given assurance that the standards of education
are not to be lowered and that no violent innova-
tions are to be made in the management Of the in
stitution Their choice of Professor Melton for
the vacant chair of the Law department is guar
antec that they seek the best material in the State
We learn, through private source, that the
Board have authorized Professor Talley to pur-
chase additional apparatusfor the Medical School,
and that Professor T. is now in the North for this
purpose. This is a gratifying evidence that the
department of Medicine is to be kept up Indeed
there is every reason to hope that if sustained by
the people of South Carolina, the University will
regain and maintain its former high position among
the educational institutions of the land
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-12
THE COTTON CROP.

DESPITE the statistics of the Agricultural De
partmcnt and the abstruse calculations OF certain
Northern Journals, we cannot arrive at the con-
cusion that the cotton crop of 1869 will reach an
average number of bales These authorities all
nouncc. with the soemnity ofrccognlzed oraccs
that the crop can not be less than three million
bales The facts on which they base their pre-.
dictions are, lst, that larger area WAS planted ;
on that more fertilizer; were used aud 5rd, that
there arc more lahorrr< and tl;cy working better
than ever before.
The truth of ill these facts may l safely admit,
ted, for sake Of argument. and yet the CONCLUSION
be denied for these calcuators forget that the
frosts in May killed great deal ofcotton. This
was either planted atresh III the stand was rcdu-
ced fully one.third What advantage, then, is an
increased acreage? The re- planted cotton has one
month less in which to mature. and the twothirds
stand cannot make as much as full stand As
for fertilizers, their benefits have been ncutra&ed
by the same cause. \ poor stand Is generally
weak in growth, even when stimulated by ttrill-
zers. This fact can be verified by examining any
field in the country Wherever the cotton is plcn-
ty it our!shes where it is scattering it Is feeble
The same cause which killed part of the stand,
has weakened the remainder. rs for the increase
of labor, every man who has a practical knowledge
of the subject can testify that hborcr> arc scarce:
and not abundant.
For these reasons We are unable to lorcSec Il
large crop. If the unfavcrable seasons had been
confined to our immediate locality, there might he
SOME reason in anticipating a heavy yield from
more favored sections But the May froStS were
general, exerting their baneful influence over the
entire Northern portion of the cotton belt. And
the same causes which blighted more North
ern cotton fields, brought cold and wet seasons to
the Southern fields, which suffered no slight lnlu
4 ry. 1t is settled fact that the crop received
serious bcw soon after its first appearance above
ground-onc froa which it has never recovered
The crop cannot be nearly good as it would have
been, had the seasons been favorable. In addition
to these drawbacks. the worm and the rust arc re-
ported in tue low country.
With the Northcra journals, the expectation Of
a large crop is based on hope The wish is father
to the thought They desire large crop, 50 rs tc
secure low prices for the raw material, which they
wish to manufacture at heavy profit. 1t is part
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-12
THE XIX CENTURY.

The XIX Century for August, with the follow
ing table of contents, has been received: Our
Early Authors; Tales from the Hitopadesa Of
Vishnu Sarman In the Surf; Meanwhile; Prince
Kaiman The Quest of Father Boniface, poem ;
Medical Heads and Medical Life in Paris; Con-
federate Blockade Runners; "reminiscences Of
Public Men, shoulder to Shoulder" Editorial
Workshop; Department Of Science, Art and Dis.
covery; Department of Agriculture; Passes En-
Rassant; Ola Podrida. The Compliments of the
Press
A few copies for sele ut the ENQUIRER Office.
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YORKVILLE.

COL Townes, the editor of the Greenvillc Enter
prise, recently visited our town. Since his return
home he has been telling his readers of what he
saw. He says:
The town of Yorkvile is pretty one, and lar
ger, more city like, than we expected to see. The
place has always been distinguished as the resi-
dence of some of the prominent men OF the State
the names of Judge Smith, once Senator, from
this State, and Williams, are examples. Col Il.
C. McCaw now lives in the house built by Judge
Smith. 1t is an elegant manSicn, situated on
gentle cminence, with a magnificent grove OF oaks
and other forest trees in front, extending to the
main street. The present proprietor has been tor
many years prominent citizen Of the county and
deseryedly popular representative in the Legisla-
ture at various times. The present population
embraces large number ofmost respectable tmi-
lies and citizens, who exhibit the virtues charac::
teristc of an enlightened and generous people, and
there is good reason to hope that the place will
continue to prosper. They are duly alive to pro-
gross and Improvement The Air Line Railroad,
and the project of extending the Kings Mountain
Railroad to ntersect the Central Railroad Of North
Carolina, arc both engaging the serious considera-
ton of Yorkville.
ScnooIs.-Col Coward's military academy is a
fine, hourishing institution, where the discipline
and education OF boys ana young lnen Is coluucteu
with great success and satisfaction to its patrons.
It is growing in popularity from year to year.
There is also Aourishing female academy. Rev.
R. B. Anderson is the principal.
CHURCHES. Presbyterians (Old SCHOOL,
have q fine congregation and church building.
They have constituted the largest church interest
of any single denomination in Yorkville. The As
sociate Reformed Presbyterians have a church
here, and the Methodists and Episcopallans. All
these have been of long standing. Since the war,
Rev. Tilman r. Gaines has, by great assiduity and
effort built up Baptist church in iorkville, that
now numbers sixty members, and is growing in
strength. Till very recently, there was no Baptist
church in the place. Mr.. Gaines is highly esteem
ed in Yorkvile and has met with great kindness
and iberality on the part of many Of other denomi
nations in rearing a new church building; they
have loaned him money and otherwise assisted in
the work. He has received assistance in meeting
his liabilities from time to time, from Baptists else
where, and we'll deserves help from the denomina-
ton. He has lately started newspaper the
Working Christian which we have heretofore
noticed in the Enterprise, and is sanguine Of sue.
cess. A resolution was adopted by the Conven-
tion, commencing it to the patronage OF South Ca
rolna Baptists
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-12
August II
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

WHEREAS T. W. CLAWSON has applied to
w me for Letters of Administration, on all
and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and
credits of s. ]. J.KUYKENDAL, late of the Coun-
ty aforesaid, Deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors Of the said de-
ceased, to he and appear before me at our next
Judge Of Probate's Court for the said County, to
be holden at York Court House on the 23D DAY
OF AUGUST, inst, to shew cause, if any, why
the said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 9th day of
August in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and siXty-nine, and in the gath
year Of the Independence of the United States
of America. F.. C. HARRIS,
Judge Of Probate.
August IL 32 "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-12

The South CAROLINA RAD1cA1s.-Forney has
received letter, written for his Press from Column
ba, S. c., in which the writer says:
'There has been some talk among the Republi-
cans who shall be nominated for the next election.
F. j. Moses Jr, will try and satisfy his ambition
by becoming Lieutenant Governor. No one but
Scott is spoken of for Governor. Sawyer is not at
all popular with his party here, and though spoken
of as a conservative candidate, in opposition to
Scott, neither Democrats nor Radicals favor the
dea."
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Our friends throughout the county will confer
special favor on us and the readers of the ENoUG-
RER, by informing us of any matters of general in
terest which may transpire in their respective
neighborhoods Furnish the Jacts 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.
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THE ECLIPSE.

The morning of the 7th dawned in clouds and
darkness, and during the forenoon the prospect
for witnessing the promised eclipse was unfavora-
Bile. But about eleven o'clock the misty veil was
drawn aside, as ifon purpose for the grand exhibit
ton, and although an occasional cloud foated
across the sun and moon after they came in con-
tact, the view in this section was good one. At
the time of most interest," the sky in the vicinity
of the sun was perfectly coudless, and the corona,
or halo of light around the moon, shone distinct
and clear. As the eclipse was not total the corona
did not entirely surround the moon but was CON-
pletcd by bright line of light, comprising per-
haps one-twentieth part ofthe sun circumference
Still we think the beauty of the spectacle could
not have been much surpassed, even where the
sun disappeared entirely. The darkness was sufi-
cent to make several stars visible, and also to cre
ate weakness of the knees in sundry spectators
who knew nothing of the causes at work.
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CoTToN-The market remains unchanged. Sales
of middling have been made during the week at
30 cents.
CHARLOTTE, August 9.-CoTToN- Very little
offering and prices somewhat easier. Sales were
made during the week at 80 to BOZ cents.
FLoUR-The market is we'll supplied, and Is
bringing from 81 to 4.25 per sack from wagons.
CoRN-Sl.l0 to l.12t per bushel. Meal $l.l5 per
bushel.
WHEAT-Sl.25 to 1.5O per bushel.
NEW YORK, August 8, p. m.-Cotton firm
and active, with sales Of 18, 900 bales, at 334.
CHARLESTON, August 9.-Cotton dull, with
sales of6 bales-middlings nominal, at 81.
- Financial.
YORKVILLE, August 11.-Gold, 9l.4O.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Thursday, Aug. o. 1869.
Bank of Camden, so Bank of Charleston, 80
Bank ofChester, Is; Bank ofGeorgetown, Is: Bank
of Hamburg 8; Bank Of Newberry, 81; Bank Of
South Carolina 20; Bank of the State ofSouth Car
olina prior to 1861, As; Bank Of the State of South
Carolina, after lst January, 1881, 20; CONNER
cial Bank Columbia, 4 Exchange Bank, Co.
lumbia, II; Merchants Bank, Cheraw, IL; Peo-
ple's Bank, 92; Planters Bank, Fairfield, 8; Plant
ter and Mechanics Bank, Charleston, 81; South
western Railroad Bank, old, 75 Southwestern
Railroad Bank, new, rs; State Bank, Charleston,
8; Union Bank, 80 to par; City Of Charleston
Change Bills, 9s; Stateof South Carolina Treas
ury Notes, o.
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of their policy to make Southern planters believe
the crop will be so large as to prevent all hope OF
high prices. Somehow, We can't see the point.
From what We see and read, We are inclined to the
belief that the crop will be less than an average
one-though perhaps not largely so. If we are
right, the price must be above the average for it
depends largely on the supply. By combination,
spectators may succeed in opening the fall mar
kct at low prices but if the supply turns out to be
small sooner or later cotton must rise,
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The Aurkrillr enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. -, 1869

Cash.-It must be distinctly understood that
our terms for subscription, advertising andJob,
work, are cash. in advance
X.-The paper will be discontinued on the expl-
ration of the time for which payment has been
made. A Subscriber finding a (N) cross-mark on
the wrapper or margin Of his paper, will under
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THE JOHN SIMPSON COTTON PRESS.

nLANTERS wishing to purchase the best COT
TON PRESS made, can do so by applying
early to me, at Chester. The orders will be filled
according to date of application. "First come,
first served" Ihope to be able to deliver during
the month of September, to all who make applca-
ton during this month, (August). The Presses
will be manufactured by good workman and
will be warranted.
Those wishing to make engagements in York,
can do so with JAMES H. FAYSSOUX.
JAMES PAGAN, Agent.
Chester, 8. G.
August II so At
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PRINTERS WANTED.

Two sober and industrious Compostors are
wanted at this office Immediately. Steady EN-
ployment will be given and wages paid promptly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-08-12

VERY SINGuLAR-From Bells Station, Tenn,
come the particulars of most singular phenome-
non. William Rowell was struck suddenly deaf
and dumb, few days ago, when en- route to Mem.
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A sAURMENTAL MEETING

Will begin at Hopewell, Kings Creek church,
on Friday 1.-THE 2Oth,) before the 4th Sabbath in
August. Preaching on Friday, Saturday and Sab
bath,
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YORKVILLE, August l1,-Gold, 81, 40.
0hituarp.

DIED-In Houston, Texas, on the 10th of June
N. A. Milton, formerly of York County, s. C.
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IN EQUITY-YORK COUNTY.
j. w. Smith, Executor, ps. Luke Smith, ct al
BMjor Injunction 10 Marshal assets, DC.
YNIIE Creditors of j. NJ. SMITH, late Of York
i County, deceased, are hereby notified to pre-
sent and establish their demands before me at nv
Office or before the 18th day of November next.
J. +. WALLACE, Clerk.
August II 80 3m
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10. 1869.

WEEKLY BY MAJ. JAS. PAGAN, GROCERY
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT.
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CoTToN-The market remains unchanged. Sales
of middling have been made during the week at
30 cents.
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FOREIGN CONFEDERATE BoND HoIDEEs. The
Confederate bond-holders in London and Paris
have not lost hopes that their claims will yet be
recognized. They base their hopes upon the qltl-
mate establishment of the fct that the GGnfeder % S
de % ana anuIa .haf at tins hs pslmg nn
Tolerate bonds alone, but that of holders of every
kind lind Of bonds issued by foreign governments. The
in the English market, or at present held in the
market, but that charge in the government would
received nrncinle that government succeeding a
DE- fact" one should acknowledge the debts con.
tractcd by it, and that there was no good reason
why the United States should be made an excep-
ton to the rule. These men arc in dead earnest,
and not only have method and influence, put there
sistinp in their claims to recognition by the Uni
ted States Of the legitimacy Of the Confederate
loan.
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State Bonds BuOyant.

-lne DOnuS vi tile Olttc arc Ho' Hhciy W lise
to that blessed condition of par, on which Govern
or Scott cxpatiatcd so feclingly, in his taxpaymcnt
letter. "Corsair," the Columbia correspondent of
the Charleston Ncus, cites two instances in which
the Treasurer declined to pay past due interest on
said bonds. He says:
"a gentleman resident in New Yor.. City, who
owns taxable property in this city, sent to friend
here some State bonds, with the interest on which
jduc on the first of Juy)h wished his taxes to be
paid. The friend presented the bonds promptly at
the office of Treasurer Parker, on the first Of July
The Treasurer did not pay the interest, but ex-
plaincd that the only difficulty in the matter was
that the books were not ready, but that they would
be ready by the 18th Of July On the 18th, the
friend called again at the Treasurer's office, and
again met refusal The clerk, however, explained
that the books we're not yet written up and ap.
poipted the first of August as the time when all
things would be ready But in this case there was
a special hardship, for on the first of August the
tax-books are closed, and delinquents are muletcd
twenty-five per cent. upon their taxes. According.
", this gentleman in New York is subjected by
this delay of the Treasurer, to anaddiion of twcn-
ty.fivc per cent. upon his taxes. Docs any one
who sees daily the crowds Of retaIcrs and under
lings of all kindsthat feed about these official quar-
tiers, for moment, imagine that the Treasurer is
unable to command an adequate corps OF clerks?
Hardly. Another gentleman, spending the season
at Flat Rock, came down to Columbia to get this;
interest due on State bonds, it being his means OF
subsistence, and after mourning the expenses CT
travel and stay for some days, had to 90 back un-
paid, Lccause the Treasurer $ books were not yet
written up.
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CHESTER PRICES CURRENT.

CoTroN-None offering. A good article would
probably bring from 2S to 20 cents