Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-11-14

Lake Cochituate. The reservoirs, when full,
contain about eight hundred million gallons
of water-suficient to supply the city for
about two weeks. The water is conducted in
iron pipes, ten inches in diameter, into the
city, and by means of smaller pipes connected
with the principal "mains," distributed to all
parts of Boston and envrons. The
CHESTNUT HILL RESERVOIR
Is of great practical use, not only as means
Of supplying water, but as a place Of public
resort. A magnificent road, or driveway
varying from sixty to eight feet in width, sur
rounds the centre work, and is one Of the
greatest attractions in the vicinity of Boston
in fact, the most popular drive anywhere
around city. In some parts the road runs
along close to the embankment, which forms
the outer rim of the reservoir, separated from
it by beautiful graveled walk, with sodding
on either side At other places it leaves the
embankment and rises to higher level, afford
ing an excellent view of the entire reservoir
The neighboring scenery is varied and pretty,
which, without the additional attraction Of
this charming sheet of water, the graceful
curvatures of the road, and the bright spring
like appearance of the green sward, would Of
itselfmak this delightful region for pleas
ure drive.
Not far from the reservoir is
JAMAICA POND,
At one time used for supplying water to the
city, but long since abandoned for that pur'
pose, owing to an insuficiency OF the supply.
Beautiful residences line its banks, and the
drive around it is very pleasant, and one OF
the many which make the suburbs of Boston
so attractive In summer much pleasure is
derived from sailing and rowing on its surface,
and in winter it is great resort tor old and
young for skating; but the most practical use
to which it is now put, is to furnish ice, which
is cut and stored in the large houses on its
banks, for summer consumption.
THE EP1zooTIc,
Or equine malady, about which I devoted a
large space in my last letters, is thought to
have arrived at a crisis. The reports of con.
valescence of the deceased horses from all
quarters is quite encouraging. The newspa:
pers have teemed with it, and merchants and
transporters have teamed with mules, oxen and
human bipeds to the no small detriment OF
business. Although the sight of a team OF
horses in our street is rarity, the general
impression prevails that the disease is on the
Wane.
THE ELECTION
In this city passed off very quietly, there be-
ing little or no excitement. The general re-
suit has proved conclusively that we are to
bear the burden of four years more of
ROBBERY AND vILLAINY,
Which will be inseparable from enormous
taxes, high protective duties, gold specula'
tions, an inflated paper currency, and military
msrule at the South. The State of Massa'
chusetts, as we'll as the whole of New Eng
land, has voted the Radical ticket by over
whelming n,ajorities.
GENERAL BANKS,
With all his personal popularity, has been
defeated by over 1000 votes, which is mat,
ter of much surprise both to friends and foes.
Washburn, the Radical candidate for Cover
nor, is reelected by majority of $4,000, over
Bird, Liberal Republican.
BRUTE BUTLER,
The imaculate silver4uare dealer and amateur
ieweler, late of New Orleans, has been reelec-
ted to Congress from the sixth district by a
majority of 6,076.
THE DEFEAT OF GREELEY
Is attributed to the lukewarmness of the Dem
ocratic party, by their neglecting to vote, and
the reported majority of 10000 for Grant in
New York State seems to be good evidence
that the Empire Democracy had little faith
in the Sage of Chappaqua.
I am glad the contest is ended but l re-
gret that Andy johnson did not defeat May
nard in Tennessee and thereby have an oppor-
tunity to "go for" Ben. Butler
REPUBLICAN CONSISTENCY.
According to recent amendments to the
Constitution of the United States, every male
citizen, twenty-one years old is entitled to a
vote. Massachusetts, as shown by the mum.
Der of votes cast on the 9th for Grant and
Wilson, is the "banner" Republican State Of
the Union. By vote of her Legislature,
composed of Republicans, the amendment re-
ferred to was ratified. sa:l the rights Of citi.
zenship, including the right to vote, was con-
ferred upon the ignorant, uneducated negroes
of the South, which, in the course of human
events is eminently fright and proper" II
suppose; but these just, loyal and liberty low
ing Republican freedom-shriekers, with their
usual disinterested magnanimity and unboun.
ded love (?) for the Constitution of the United
States, while seeing the "moa'' in other peo'
pies eyes forget the "beam" in their own, by
denying the privilege of a vote to the unfor,
tunate citizen whose "early education has been
neglected. By law of this State all persons
unable to read and write are disfranchised.
Several persons were arrested in this city on
the 9th charged with fraudulent voting, the
fact of their not being able to read and write
constituting the fraud. According to a Radi-
cal Interpretation of the Constitution, is right
and proper for an uneducated "citizen" to
vote in South Carolina, but fraud" upon
the rights of the virtuous, moral and liberty
loving descendants of the Puritans. "Consis'
tency thou art jewel"-in the crown of Rad
ical politicianism. HUNKIDoRI.
If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes bad, poor ap-