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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
THE RISING WAR CLOUD.

The New York Tribune publishes special tele-
gram from London, to the effect that England,
France and Spain are taking steps to form an ALI
ance, both offensive and defensive, against the
United States The announcement at first created
intense excitement in New York; but the result
was that it was generally disbelieved.
There are those, however, who believe there is
some foundation for the statement, although it
may be prematurely made. Such an alliance is
very natural, under the circumstances France has
as much to answer for as England, in the matter Of
favoring the late Confederacy, although our gov
ernment does not see Fl. to hold her accountable
just now. Spain has separate cause for quarrel
with the United States, in the connivance of
Grants administration with fllibustering exped-
tons to Cuba. 1t is to be expected, then, that
these three powers will MAKE common cause against
the United States.
The effect will be to consolidate all the causes Of
offence now existing into one great and very tan
gled quarrel. The case is becoming more compli-
Gated at every step. 1t was found difficult to make
a satisfactory settlement Of the alabama claims,
and it will not help the difficulty to bring in the
Cuba question, which must Of course be done if
England and Spain become allies The position of
the Z. S. government becomes very embarrassing
in such an event for it demands satisfaction from
England for the very thing it is itself doing
against Spain. It can hardly justify itself on
both points, for if it was wrong in England to as
sist ''rebes," it cannot be right in the United
States to help them. However clear it may be to
Mr. Summers mind that it is wrong to rebel against
the Union and right to rebel against all other gov
ernments, the great powers of the world cannot
see the nice distinction between the two cases.
The practical question is, what effect would such
an alliance have? Would it tend to cause war; or
preserve peace? There is no doubt but that its
tendency would be to produce war, so long as the
opposing parties stand firm in their demands. AS
a general rule, the more complicated quarrel be-
comes, the more difficult it is to settle peaceably.
But there is after ALL possible betterng of the
peace prospect, in the very preparation for war.
1t is doubtful whether the administration really
desires foreign war, Notwithstanding its arrogant
demands. And as for the people, it is probable
that large majority are opposed to it, having had
very satisfying taste of war.
The evident intention of the administration was
to bully England little, with the hope Of getting
some kind Of remuneration for alleged injuries. In
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
MERE.MENTION.

The manufacture of tobacco has been commenced
at Atlanta, Ga. The first box of the weed which was
ever made there, was sold last week. at auction, tor
sl623c per pound. 1.-The rust is said to have
attacked the lower blades of the growing wheat in
Somerset county, Nd '.'"'"The city Of New York
gets ffty-seven millions yearly from the South for
life insurance ''.'''''Another imperial newspaper
is to be started-this one at Memphis-to be called
the Southern 1nper4ahst. Washington is to
have q hotel for colored people. .''''''There have
been two hundred patents issued at the Patent Of
fee, Washington, for velocipedes during the past
twelve months ''.'''There are said to be amillion
Baptsts in Great Britain and Ireland. '''''".
vae houses in good localities in Paris rent at from
eight to thirty thousand dollars in gold. 1.-The
wars from 1853 to 1865, according to the London
Peace Society, cost Christendom 743, 4sl lvesand
50, 565, ,OOO, 900. 1.-THE number of newspapers
now printed in the United States in the German
language is larger than the whole number Of jour
nails in the country in 1906. .'''''''Perhaps the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

The Postmaster General.-WeL, give me list
of them and will attend to them at once.
Mrs. Walker.-I can't Rive list now, nor can
name them, but if you will let me in the depart.
ment III soon find out who they are.
The Postmaster General, (evidently desirous Of
terminating the interview, I have given you my
answer with reference to your appointment
Mrs. Walker.-But that answer is not sufficient
for me. must have the appointment, because
am entitled to it.. IF the women object. put me in
an Office with the men, I am not afraid of them,
and besides am perfectly competent to do man $
work. 7'.--'' 49, =. ~
Mr.. Cresswell, at this point, condescended to ex:
plain to bis persistent visitor that he was limited
by law to certain number of appointees; that the
number of females to be employed was specified,
as also the number of males, and that there were
no vacancies. Mrs. Walker insisted, however,
that vacancy should be made for her even if some
male biped" was displaced, and had much to say
about her loyalty, her army record, &C., in support
of this claim. Her manner was peremptory
throughout, and Mr.. Cresswel was digni6ed and
composed, and, although much annoyed, did not
for moment lose his temper. Mrs. Walker de-
cares, however, that she will have an Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

We are informed thst the storm was also very
severe in Necklenburg county, N. c., especially in
theStsel Greek neighborhood. Among the casual
ties reported there, Col. VIM. Grier had all his
out-houses blown down, DR.. Pressley's dwelling
house was dnfootsd, and the chimneys Of Mrs,
Watts house verethrown down., ~ - L.
This is severe casualty to die sufferers, and it
comes at time when it is difficult to repair the
injuries sustained Still we are glad tolearn tAss
our people have not lost heart, but have gone Wig
'ofousiy to work to get fresh start The weatter
since the Storm however, has been uufavorable for
planting @s Che ground scarcely gels dyenough
to plow, before another rain falls.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

casethat powerdeclared war alone, there was every
prospect of our getting Canada besides the spoils
which were expected on the ocean But it is not
so certain that the administration desires to fight
three powers at once fever there was govern
ment that relied almost entirely upon superior
numbers and superior resources, it is that Of the
United States. This was their main stay in the
late war, without which they never would have
undertaken the task of suppressing the rebellion
1t is not improbable, then, that the government
may lower its demands when it finds the odds
AGAINST it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Our friends throughout the county will confer a
special favor on US and the readers of the ENouI.
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 a shape suitable for publication. The names OF
persons giving US information must accompany
their communications; not for publication, but as
an evidence Of good filth on the part Of the writer
and for our own private use. -, ~. p. .. D., =.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
COUNTY ELECTION.

It should be remembered that Tuesday next,
25th instant is the day appointed for the election
ola County Commissioner and Coroner. There
are three candidates in the field for County Com
missioner-Col. John NJ White, Of Fort Mills,
Mr. Edward E. McCafrey, Of Yorkville, and r.
Leroy Crook, Esq, of San Tuck. W. have not
heard the name Of any person mentioned in con-
nection with the Office Of Coroner,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

lneut Of some Of the present Cabinet officers to
make way for more pronounced Radicals, like
Sumner and Stanton. learn from the best sour
ces that no member of the Cabinetntends to retire
just at present. certainly not before the meeting OF
Congress next winter. They say the positions
sought them and not they the positions; that some
of them accepted at the earnest the Pres
ident, and that whenever he indicates that their
designations are necessary, they will be forthcoming
They do not propose, however, to be frightened
into resgning by what they term newspaper .cia-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
The Aurkrille .&nqnirer'
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 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 exp1-
ration of the time for which payment has been
made A Subscriber finding (X) cross mark on
tand that the time paid for has expired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
REvERDY JoHNsoN's RESIGNATION

The Hon. Reverdy johnson has resigned his po-
stion as Minister from the United States to the
Court of Great Britain. As Mr. Motley has been
appointed to take his place, this resignation is a
matter of course. Still, in view of the growing
complications of this country with England, there
are some interesting circumstances connected with
the change.
Mr. johnson gives clear account of his stew
ardship. He says the records of the State De-
partment will show that he has precisely executed
the instructions ofthat department. in his negota-
tions in London Forthese negotiations he received
the thanks of the late President and Of Mr.. Sew.
ard, the late Secretary Of State.
This statement is an abundant justification Of
the treaty which Mr.. johnson negotiated, and
which the Senate chose to disannu by their rejec-
ton. 1t proves conclusively that Mr. johnson
went no farther than his instructions, in his con.
cessions, and no further in his demands, But it
was his misfortune, a misfortune inseparable from
republican form of government, that the succeed
ing administration took different view of the diff
iculty to be adjusted While it was his duty to
conform his diplomacy to the instructions of one
administration, it was also his part to take the
chance of his diplomecy's pleasing the next ad.
ministration.
1t is always difficult to please two successive ad.
ministrations The one last in power forgets, OF
ignores, the difficulties in the way of its predeces
sor, and holds itself in no way responsible for its
faults. At the same time it is at liberty to make
new demands and introduce new conditions on the
ground that it is not bound by what the former ad
ministration did. Mr.. johnson finds himself in
the condition of one who has pleased the late ex.
ecutive in every particular; but, inasmuch as the
new executive feels disposed to throw cold water
on all the acts of his predecessor, Mr. johnson s
labor is lost. There is, therefore, no honorable
course left him but to resign.
The English papers speak in very compliments
ry terms of Mr.. johnson, and regret his resigna,
tion They see, however, the cause of it, and ex,
press the hope that the next minister, whether he
come charged with war or peace, may represent the
prevailing sentiment of his country. Mr.. John.
son did do this at the time of his appointment
but things have materially changed since then.
He was appointed by party desirous Of peace with
England. Another party now has charge of the
helm of State, and while England respects and
honors Mr.. Johnson's private sentiments, she
wants minister of the prevailing party. She
knows how to talk to such minister, and if he de-
sres war; she wants him to say so 30 as to be able
to answer him with a clear understanding OF his
demands.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
APPOINTMENT OF REVENUE Assessor.

The United States Commissioner of Internal
Revenue has appointed John L. Watson, Esq,
of this county, Assessor of Internal Revenue for
Division No. IL, of the third Collection District,
nee 7. N. Graham, removed. The territory over
which Mr.. Watson has CONTROL embraces the whole
Of York county and about the half Of Chester.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
DONATION REFUSED.

A Louisville, Kentucky, telegram Of the 18th
instant states that Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, at pre-
sent holding position of command in the West,
has refused the present Of magnificent silver SER
vice, because he has determined never to receive
donations under any circumstances
Gen. Thomas has his faults, and is by no means
fvorte in the South as his official actions, while
holding the power to benefit or injure our people,
have not always been palatable. But this declara-
ton will win him the respect Of many who have
thought themselves justified in esteeming him
lightly. 1t stamps him as a man, and proves that
he possesses the noble quality Of selfrespect.
Not that gifts are, in themselves, Objectionable
They are often marks Of esteem which any man
may accept with honor. But it is always a deli
cate thing for man in power to receive presents
from those whom he may benefit. In these days,
when an officials acceptance Of gift is a tacit
agreement to return suitable equivalent, in the
way of Office or influence, it is necessarily degra
ding.
Generals Grant and Sherman have not the same
delicacy as to receiving presents. Indeed, they
have been so willing to take anything in that shape,
as to leave the impression on the country that the
true avenue to approach them is through ''fittlc
present" General Grant has had everything con-
ceivable presented him. from valuable house to a
fine dog: His cool acceptance ofthese mementoes,
together with the fact that all who give, get some
Office or appointment, has brought upon office
seeking the significant name Of the "Gift Enter
prise.
Is it not refreshing, then, to find q man who is
capable of refusing bribes, even when offered in
such an innocent form as a token Of respect? All
honor to the man who announces that he will not
receive donations" under any circumstances while
in Office
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
DESTRUCTIVE STORM.

On Wednesday night of last week, this county
was visited by severe storm of wind, rain and
hail. Much damage was done, principally along
narrow belt of land, varying from half mile to
two miles in width, beginning in the Southwestern
portion of the county and crossing the Catawba
river near Aiken's ferry. which seems to have been
the track of the main storm. All three Of the ele
ments did their share of the injury. In some
places, the heavy rains, amounting almost to q
flood, washed away both crops and soil, leaving the
land ruined for present cultivation. Some bottom
lands had the freshly plowed soil swept off and q
heavy deposit of sand left in its place. hillside
fields also suffered from this washing process, and
in some instances good deal of guano was carried
away with the soil. The water courses were gen.
orally swollen, and bridges and mills suffered in
consequence.
In other localities the wind was the principal
agent of destruction, together with hail, which, we
hear, fell in Jumps as large as guinea eggs. We
have heard of several houses being blown down or
otherwise injured by the gale, and have seen trees
which were either torn up by the roots or snapped
in two few feet from the ground. The crops
ousy injured, wheat, in particular, being almost
literally ruined.
We mention some of the casualties of which we
have heard, though they are by no means all that
occurred. The bridge over Stony Fork, above
Gordon's Mill, was washed away, also the dam and
the steps of the millhouse, though the house it.
self was uninjured. The dam of Milers mill, on
Allison Greek, was broken. Sahms mill, at Clay
Hill, had many of the glass in the windows broken,
as did the house of Mrs. Watson, near by. The gin
house Of B. F. Briggs, ESQ.,, was blown down, and
some 200 lbs Of lint cotton was scattered for miles,
David Turner's house, near town, was blown down,
and some others which we cannot now recall
The following farms were among those which
stood the severest shock, and the crops on them
will have to be almost entirely replanted: W. B.
Steele's, VIM. Choats, A. D. Choat's, Hugh
Tate's, Andrew Stewart's W. II. Neely's, Mrs.
Neey's, James Choat's, Mrs. NJ, j. Watson s,
David Watson's, j. ". Aiken's and J. B. Tate's,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

AN IMPERIAL PARTY.-The Rome (Ga CON-
mercial, in speaking of imperialism says 1--WE
have received number four of the Imperidlist,
which paper is published in the city of New York.
It is paper with which we have no sympathy and
we hope to see it play ont in very short time.
But will it be sustained2 Certainly. There has
never been day since the formation of this gov
ernment that an Imperial party did not ey' + and
from time to time it has shown symptoms |. .lfe,
but never until now has paper been issued in sup
port of such doctrines. viii the paper be sustain
ed? Yes, if by no other means it will be fed by
Foreign Powers, and its poisonous fangs will gradu
ally fasten themselves in the body polite, and as
surely overturn our Republican institutions, as
against this monster, amounts to very little, for q
soon as they get one or two membership Congress,
and into the different State Legislatures, they Yll
begin their work. and designing men, and men Who
sell themselves for place and power, will naturally
fall in with them, and as naturally will the people,
when it is too late, open their eyes and see the ser
pent with its coils surely encircling them, and as
surely crushing out what little of vitality s left Of
a once free government
Radicalism thirty years since was as insignificant
as Imperialism is to-day. Then the people were
warned by Calhoun, Troup and others of the Ger
tain destruction of slave labor, of runous Tariffs
and OF centrallzlOn OF power IN the federal neau
But thirty years since they were not believed-ten
years since they were not believed but history has
written itself no palmer than Calhoun spoke it
years ago.
Now another issue is upon US; the people are
warned, but none heed. A man who predicts an
imperial government in this country in thirty years.
would be set down as crazy man, and men and
parties would regard him as either fit for the Lun
attic Asylum, or bidding for the Presidency.
Such men as Sumner, Wade, Beecher, Greeley
and that ik will naturally fall in with this party
if they are not secretly aiding and abetting the
Of % the Press and smother this monster, in its in
fancy? We think not, and through political Sc.
cret societies of one kind and another, the aims Of
Imperialism will be carried out and the govern
ment of the fathers die without struggle Its
loss will be felt only by the South and but for the
love of Constitutions liberty at the South, our in.
sttutions would pass away ''unwept, unhonored
and unsung."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
WITHDRAWAL.

We have been authorized by DR.: R. R. Darwin,
to withdraw his name as candidate for County
Commissioner, at the election to be held on Tues
day, 25th instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

"THH UHUKUH UP PHB GUUD BHEPHEEDT
At a recent meeting of the Church ofate Good
in Yorkville, the following gentlemen
were elected officers for the ensuing year:
= Wardens. W. B. Wilson, COL A: Coward.
Nstrymen.-J. 8. R. Thomson, Esq, Maj. j.
W. Avery, W. B. Metts, Esq.
Secretary and Treasurer Maj. J: W. Avery.
Delegates to Coneenton. Maj J. ". Avery,
B. T>Wheeler. - . ~ ~ .---.-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

CONFEDERATE SECURITIES. The Augusta, Ca,
Chronicle reports the following sale in that city on
Thursday last:
1915, 600 in Confederate bonds were sold to G.
E. Muslin at 1926 for the lot 100000 Confed-
crate States currency were sold to j. E. Mcdonald
at $l2 for the lot. $2,2O0,OOO in seven-thirty
Confederate States bonds were sold to G. E. Mus
tin at $2l for the lot
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

STILL THEY CoME.-One ship that reached here
on Monday last had fourteen hundred immigrants.
All the German steamers to sail between this and
September will have full complement, and the
lines from Liverpool and Queenstown have stopped
booking for one month. Already the number of
arrivals this year is greater than for the same pc
Rod of any proceeding year.-Neo York Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

This Company, whose advertisement appears
regularly in the columns of the ENQUIRER, has
opened department for the deposit of Savings,
allowing per cent interest under the rules Of the
late Charleston Savings Institution, which have
been adopted by this Company. "'. - -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20

AIR LINE RAIL RoAD.-A public meeting of
the citizeps Of Greenville was held in the Court
House, on Tuesday last, to consider the question
Of the Air Line Railroad enterprise. j. a. Coed
win; ESQ.,, was called to the chair, and W. T.
Shumate requested to act as Secretary. The chair
man briefly stated ed that the obset Of the meeting nee
Lane Railroad from Atlanta, Ga, to Charlotte, N.
c., cva Greenville, s. C. Hon. W. P. Price, a
member of the Legislature of Georgia, being pres
ent, was requested to address the meeting, which
he did in aforcble manner, setting forth the great
advantages of the road that the city of Atlanta
had subscribed 100000, and the State Of Geor-
ga $l2, 900 per mile to complete the road TO the
South Carolina line. After the conclusion Of Mr.
Prices remarks, General Easily offered sund.ry re-
solutions, looking to the carrying out of the objects
of the meeting. After the adoption Of the rssolu-
tons, the meeting adjourned to sale-day in June.
GreeaciRe Enterprise
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-05-20
UNIoY SUNDAY soHoot pIU.r1l.

On last Saturday, in pursuance Of 3 previous
arrangement, the Baptist Sunday School of York.
vile, accompanied by their older friends, met at
the railroad depot, armed and equipped in regular
picnic STYLE The usual display Of babies was
paraded, together with other good things, which
last, however, were kept carefully covered up in
baskets, until the appointed time for their appear
ance, and-we must add-tbeir rapid disappear-
ance. At the signal Of ''all aboard" the party,
old folks and young, babies and all, fixed them
selves comfortably for short but pleasant ride on
the cars. In due time the train arrived at Guth-
RES Steam Mill and discharged its shappy CARGO
who were conducted BY. Major James G. Lowry. to
a grove in the vicinity d. Zion Church. -, {:
In the meantime the iron horse hurried down to
Chester, and soon returned with similar load,
representing the Baptist Sunday School of Ches-
ter. On their arrival at the church, the two
schools united and mingled together, aud all Get
themselves seriously to the delightful task Of spend
ing pleasant day. This duty was successfully &C.
complished, old folks renewing their youth for the
occasion, and young ones putting on the dignity Of
maturer age, at least 50 far as TO play lady and
gentlemang /. i !: t!yHtS 1p&
About noon long table was set, spread with a
bounteoussupply Of delicaces and the participants
nearly thfee hundned 10 number, assembled around
it. It is hardly necessary to add that the array of
good things was attacked with win.n Full JUS
tice was done to this part of the entertainment =
yet sfter all had partakeu several baskets full re-
NAMED r: = .-'.- - ~ ~. i =.
Late in the afternoon, the two schools returned
to, the railroad, and the Chester school took the
train for home. In shorttime the etrainreturneds
and brought the York school up to town. Thus
ended day full Of pleasure to all concerned, and
unmarried by any untovad accident Pleasant
memories of this reunion will doubtless long hnger
iu the minds Of the children aud teachers of the
two schools. 90 ~ ;=H,. - :.g-.-. s.-',c,.