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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
THE PRESIDENTIAL VOTE.

A writer in Tennessee makes some inter-
esting calculations in regard to the presi-
Dental election. He thinks the States which
are certain for Greeley are the following, to
which the electoral votes are appended re-
spectively: Arkansas 6, Delaware 3, Georgia
II, Kentucky 12, Maryland 8, Missouri IS,
North Carolina 10, Tennessee 12, Texas 8,
Virginia II, West Virginia 5; making total
of 1O1. The States which he thinks are doubt
full, but will probably 60 for Greeley, are AL
ALBANIA 10, Florida 4, Louisiana 6; making a
total of 20. The only southern State which is
counted as certain for Grant is South Carroll
ma, 7; the one doubtful State, which is proba-
BILE, is Mississippi, 8. The writer then pre-
diets that if Greeley carries none of the doubt
full southern States he can be elected by the
vote of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
and Indiana, with those States in the South
of which he is sure. If he carries Alabama
and Louisiana, the vote of New York and
Pennsylvania alone will come within one elec-
toral vote of the 1S4 required for a choice; or
he could lose Pennsylvania and still succeed
with Indiana and New Jersey, and either Con-
necticut, Wisconsin, or any two of the three
Pacific States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
THE GEORGIA ELECTION.

On yesterday the Georgia election for
Governor and members Of the Legislature
took place. The candidates for Governor are
James NJ. Smith, now Governor of the State,
and Dawson A. Walker-the first supporter
of Greeley, and the latter of Grant. A glance
at the probable result in the State shows the
following prospects,: Georgia in 1868 gave
Seymour, for President, majority of 1858
over Grant but in the same year Bullock,
the corrupt carpet-bagger, was elected Gov
ernor by 6S68 majority. Bullock having
fled the State to avoid punishment for his
misdeeds, Governor Smith, Democrat, was
elected with very little opposition to fill his
place. At the election of congressman in
1870 the aggregate Democratic majority
throughout the State was 22,596. These fig
ures would seem sufficient to justify the san
guine belief entertained by Governor Smiths
supporters that he will be reelected by large
majority. The election of Greeley and
Brown in November, judged by the same
facts, may be regarded as assured.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
NEWSPAPER CHANGES.

Johnstone Jones, Esq, and Mr.. P. S. Nc
Laughlin have formed a partnership and pur-
chased the Charlotte Observer, the publica-
ton of which they will continue as heretofore.
Under its former management the Observer
was sprightly daily, and we feel assured
that under the editorial control of Mr.. Jones
its columns will be more attractive than ever.
Mr.. Jones still retains the proprietorship
of the Rock Hill Lantern, in the editorial
management of which he will be assisted by
Mr.. Castor Paul, a practical printer, and by
"a gentleman of wisdom and talent, who is
we'll known throughout the county and State" !"
Mr.. Paul will have general charge of the
business department of the Lantern, and from
our knowledge of the gentleman we can cor
daily commend him to the citizens of Rock
Hill and the county generally as man we'll
worthy of their confidence and esteem In
these changes we wish all concerned every
success their hearts could desire.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
OUR CONDITION.

Often have we heard the declaration made
concerning the Emerald Isle that it was "a
blessed land but cursed people" Whether
this is true concerning Ireland or not, we will
not undertake to say; but every day demon
strates that it is true concerning South Caro-
lima. Our people are oppressed and distressed
in every conceivable way. Ignorance and
vice are in the ascendency: Ruin stares us in
the face at every corner, and hope is expiring.
We do not say that all has been done that
might have been done to prevent the present
state of things. On the contrary, we believe
that many things have been done by the best
citizens of the State which have had an indi-
rect or direct tendency, to bring about the
present state of things. 1t was an error of the
head-not of the heart but the results are the
same.
The evident tendency Of the present state
of things in South Carolina is to establish
upon firm basis system of aristocracy and
serfdom. 1t will elevate few to the position
held by the lords and landholders of Ireland,
but the great multitude will be bound down
in poverty and absolute dependency. Even
at present, those who are most oppressed and
are the poor. The burden falls
mainly upon the shoulders of the laboring
man. The laboring man pays the taxes. He
has nothing to depend upon but his labor.
This is his capital-his stock in trade Its
value Auctuates in perfect accordance with
the laws of stocks If the seasons are favor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03

able and the prices of produce good, labor is
valuable and the price remunerative. Things
may be so tangled up and taxes so high that
these favorable circumstances
the price of labor may be such as barely to
afford the laboring man scanty support.
This is the exact state Of things in South
Carolina There are thousands of able
bodied men in South Carolina who can,
with great difficulty, make bread enoug h to
sustain life. They are poor-absolutely poor,
and almost hopelessly poor. Unless change
takes place soon, we see no way for them
to escape this intolerable poverty. 1gno-
rance, vice and poverty will form an alli-
ance, and the doom of these sons of toll will be
sealed. That such is the tendency of the
present state of things all history attests. If
ever change of policy is to be made it must
be done soon. A few more years Of anarchy
and misrule and what is desperate in its drift
ing tendency, will become remediless ruin
q fyed fact
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
EDITORIAL INKLINGS.
Judge Mackey Explains.


"A few days ago, the editor Of the
Winnsboro Ne,ns interviewed" Judge Mack
ey, from the report of which we take the fol-
lowing paragraph in regard to the Judges
rumored resignation: "Concerning the report
that he, Judge M, would be candidate for
the Legislature, he said that only under Ger
tain contingencies would he offer himself for
the position. If, after the assembling Of the
LEGISLATURE, the friends of reform!were found
in the minority, and of not sufficient strength
to effect anything, he would use his influence
to have vacancy created, resign his Judge
ship, and endeavor to be elected to the Gene
raj Assembly, in the hope Of doing something
for the cause. He does not contemplate pull
ing off his judicial robes in this election"
The Conservatives Of Camden.
On 'ha 20th ultimo, the Conservatives
of Camden organized club, with Col. E. M.
Boykin, as President; Gen. james Chesnut,
Hon. w. q. Leitner, Gen. j. D. Kennedy,
Capt. W. L. DePass and Capt. j. M: Davis
as Vice-Presidents. The object Of the club is
"to act in concert with the other clubs to be
formed in the county" The following reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted:
ResoEved, That in our opinion the Conser-
vative party should adopt q uniform plan Of
action, throughout the State, in reference to
the present canvass.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this meet
ing that the County Executive Committee
should be authorized to take measures to con-
centrate the Conservative vote of this county
to the support of such ticket for State and
county officers, as in their judgment may be
for the best interest Of the people
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
quarters at Columbia. Mr. James Anderson,

quarters at Columbia. Mr.. James Anderson,
who is at present Superintendent of the Will
mington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, will
also take charge of the Charlotte road. 1t is
understood that at the meeting Of the stock
holders of the Charlotte road, on the 18th in
slant, COL William Johnston will tender his
resignation as President.
The Union, of Monday last, gives the fol-
lowing as list of United States military Off
GERS, stationed in this State, as then in Colum-
bia Captain J. S. Stewart, Newberry J; Cap
tain T.J. Lloyd, Sumter; Captain G. R. Paul,
Sumter Lieutenant j. K. Hyer, Laurens !;
Captain John Christopher, Yorkville; Lieu
tenants Robert F. Bates and j. H. Todd,
Chester; Major F. F. Whitehead, Yorkville !;
Lieutenant H. H. Adams and Captain w.
H. Mclaughlin, Chester-all of the Eigh-
teenth Infantry-and Colonel Lewis Merrill,
and Lieutenants Donald, Mcintosh and Aspin-
wall, of the Seventh Cavalry.
- The "Bolters," of Charleston, have nomi-
mated the following ticket: For Sherif-C.
G. Bowen Clerk of Court-A. G. Richmond !;
Probate Judge-Geo. Buist Coroner
Logan, colored; School Commissioning.
H. Hoyt; State 'Senator-Wm. R. Jervey,
colored County Commissioners-John Bo-
mum, w. H. Thompson, colored, and M. Nc
Laughlin, white; Representatives,. j. An
dell, J. F. Greene, O. R. Levy, Timothy Hur-
ley and James Brennan, white, and Edward
Petty, Richard Bryan, Isaac Prioleau, Julius
Tingman, G. F. North, John Vanderpool, A.
P. Ford, R. w. Turner, w. A. Grant, B. A.
Bosemor, j. j. Grant, N. T. Spencer, R. B.
Artson, colored.
- The Chester Reporter of last week, says :
"John Lilly, recently the Republican county
chairman of Chester, and at present candi-
date for the House of Representatives, was
arrested on Monday last on two warrants,
charging him with converting to his own use
and selling two of the Winchester rifles given
out by Scott to the colored militia. 1t seems
that in March, 1871, he was charged by the
Acknowledgement with the duty of collecting
and returning the guns belonging to the mill.
tia in this immediate locality. For this duty
it was, as we suppose, that his name appears
among the recipients of the "armed force
fund for the amount of sixty dollars. After
collecting the guns it is charged that he sold
two of them. The proof is said to be ample
to establish the charge"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

M. Strauss Il Son-Facts must prove.
T. NJ. Dobson IL Co.-Dobson at home-We are
much obliged--Groceries--B and
Ties.
f. c. Quinn-Candidate for the Legislature.
H. X. Roberts, Clerk of Board-Report of the
Board Of County Commissioners-Roa
Notice.
P. P. Toale, Charleston-Doors, Sashes, Blinds,
Window Glass, &c.
Minor McConnell-Candidate for County Com
missioner.
E. N. Crawford and A. F. Lindsay-New Store at
McConnellsvile.
G. Stinson & Co.'S to $40 per day.
D. s. Russell-Candidate for Sheriff.
w. r. Murphy-Candidate for School Commits
sioner.
T. w. Clawson, Deputy Messenger-In Bankrupt
cy-First Meeting of Creditors-In the Mat
ter of Kerr & Roach, Bankrupts
John Dickey, Probate Judge, Chester County
Notice to Mary E. C. Wilkes, defendant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
OUR MERCHANTS.

In anticipation of heavy trade this sea-
son, our merchants have, we learn, made
large purchases of fall stocks, and with the
unusual facilities presented in the Northern
markets, their selections embrace greater va,
rieties and better qualities than have been
offered in this market for several years.
Dobson advertises this week new arrivals
of goods. To speak of this house would be
superfuous. Dobson is liberal advertiser,
and as consequence he is known wherever
the ENQUIRER circulates; and as another re-
result of his mode of advertising, he enjoys a
large trade, and is thereby enabled to sell at
short profits.
M. Strauss & Son also give notice that they
are now receiving their late purchases The
senior of this firm has been engaged in mer'
camille pursuits in this State for the past
thirty years, portion Of the time as whole
sale dealer in Charleston and while his ex'
perience is large, he also has the reputation
of being liberal and honorable dealer.
The "old-established house" Of j. H. Ad'
ans, and Carroll, Clark & Co., and perhaps 9TH
ers of our merchants, are also receiving their
fall purchases, of which we presume they will
make due announcement hereafter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03

happened to be brought before the magistrate
to answer some charge against him. At the
sight of the boy mad glare seemed to dart
from the eyes of the monomaniac as he rushed
forward to seize him, and was only prevented
by the officers of the law. The magistrate i'm
mediately sent the unfortunate man to lu-
natic asylum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
PERSONAL.

We were pleased to receive visit last week
from our genial friend, Major E. G. Mcclure,
the talented editor of the Chester Reporter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
CHE Mnrkrille GnqnireE.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, OCT. 8, 1872

Watch the Fignres.-The date on the "address-
label' shows the time to which the subscriptions is
paid. If subscribers do not wish their papers dis
continued, the date must be kept IN ddvance.
Cash.-It must be distinctly understood that
our terms for subscription, advertising and job
work, are cash, in advance
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
FAIR OF THE CAROLINAS.

We acknowledge the reception Of an invi-
tation to the above fair to be held in Charlotte,
commencing on the 22nd instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
.JOB PRINTING.

Having determined to devote more atten-
ton hereafter to job printing than we have
done in the past, we would inform the public
that our office is now we'll supplied with new
type of the latest styles, and the best ma
chinery in use; and with choice stock of
inks, cards, papers, &C., we are prepared to
execute as good work as can be done any
where in the United States. Orders for
Ball Tickets, Freight Billheads,
Bank Notices, Labels,
Bonds and Coupons, Law Blanks,
Bill Heads, Law Briefs,
Business Cards, Letter Circulars,
Certificates of Deposit, Letter Headings,
Certificates of Stock, Memorandum Bllhcads
Checks Note Circulars,
Deposit Tickets, Note Headings,
Drafts and Notes, Programmes,
Envelopes, Policies, Fire& Life 1ns.,
Election Tickets, Shinplastels,
Festival Tickets, Wedding Cards,
will receive prompt attention, and satisfaction
as to quality of work, guaranteed in every
instance. Particular attention given to fine
work in colors
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
"The Spirit Of the Age"

''IHc OPIIIO vi 1Ho ASO'
- Such is the familiar title Of a new tenn
perance paper which we have received from
Raleigh-the Banner Of Temperance having
recently been purchased by Messrs. Edwards
& Broughton, and the title changed to that
by which one of the best temperance and
family papers ever published in the South
was designated. The Age is the organ of the
order of Good Templars for North Carolina ;
it is edited by two prominent clergymen, is Of
good size, neatly printed, and well Il filled with
choice reading matter. Price, $500 per an
mum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03

par The colored Liberals, in Convention at
Louisville last week, endorsed Greeley and
Brown. Twenty-Five States were represented.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-03
A CUTTING SCRAPE.

On Thursday last, in the public road, near
Bullock's Creek Church in this county, diff:
fculty occurred between Messrs. Drayton
Parks and Lawson B. Davis, which resulted
in Parks cutting Davis severely on the left
side of the throat with pocket knife. The
wound, while severe, is not regarded as nec-
cessarily mortal, as neither the wind-pipe or
any important artery was materially injured.
The afray resulted from misunderstanding
between the parties in regard to settlement
for a quantity of cotton seed which Parks had
got from Davis some time ago. On Monday
last Parks surrendered himself to the Sheriff Of
the county, and gave bond for his appearance
at the next term of the Circuit Court.
REPORT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
In to-day's paper will be found the annual
report Of the Board of County Commissioners,
to which we invite the attention of tax payers
The report is quite satisfactory in its exhibits
and shows that the affairs of the county have
been managed as judiciously and economically
as the laws by which the Board are governed
will permit The county, so far as known, is
ceree from debt, and there remains in the treas
ury an unexpended balance Of $2,766.18.
The credit for this satisfactory condition Of
affairs is largely due to Mr.. Hugh K. Roberts,
the Chairman of the Board, who has guarded
the interest of the county at every point, with
fidelity that is truly refreshing in these days
of peculation and fraud.
NEW STORE AT McCONNELLsVILLE.
Messrs. E. N. Crawford & Co. give notice
in to.day's paper Of the opening Of new dry
goods and grocery store at McConnellsville,
and the arrival of an entirely new stock of
goods. The junior partner Of the new estab-
lishment is our friend, Mr.. A. F. Lindsay, the
champion club-maker of subscribers, whose
paying customers we hope will be as numerous
as the subscribers he has procured for the
ENQUIRER. In this connection We deem it
proper to say, that in the past six years we
have had considerable business relations with
"Andy," and at all times have found him cor
rect and liberal in his dealings, ever evincing
a disposition to do all that is right Mr.. E.
N. Crawford, the senior member Of the firm
is one of the best citizens of the McConnells.
vile country, being progressive and reliable
in every respect
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-06-05
4 Confession from England.

The London Spectator admits that
the reluctance of Englishmen to inter-
fere on the Continent has of late years
greatly increased, and with it the habit
of inattentiOn to the details of CONT
mental politics and the same journal
adds that the British Government els
now perhaps the worst informed In Eu-
rope, really knows less than the press
of what is going on, and is not in the
least ashamed to admit that such is the
case. In 1870 the Foreign Office had
no idea of approaching war up to the
day when war was declared; Parlia-
ment had not one great debate on the
Franco-German war, and has never
spoken out it's mind on foreign crisis
freely and intelligibly since the Treaty
of Paris All of which is true in
dictr1ent.
But the Spectator might have ex-
tended it's criticism. IF it had reminded
the English people that their army was
put to shame in the Crimean war by the
superior discipline and management of
the French force, that in every armed
encounter since that period the British
flag has failed to sustain it's ancient re-
nown, and that in every reimbursement
of European affairs, England plays a
subordinate part, it would not have
been guilty of exaggeration. And if to
all be added the manifold instances of
stupid laundering, ending for the
present. with the rejection of the Treaty
OF Washington, the record becomes
appalling.
1t is not matter for wonder that the
satirists multiply in England-there is
denim.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-06-05
The Household.

SUGAR COOKIES. One cup Of butter,
one egg, a little butter and -four
enough to roll them. Bake quickly.
EVERY DAY FRUIT CAKE.-One cup of
butter to two cups sugar, two cups
raisins, five cups -four, teaspoonful sal
eratus. Salt, cinnamon cloves, citron
and wine to taste.
For STRENGTHENING THE HAIR. Half
pound of beef marrow, thoroughly
soaked, melted and strained; tincture
of cantharides, one ounce, oil of berga-
mont, twelve drops.
A FRENCH gardener finding a piece
of wooden cloth, which the wind had
lodged in tree, covered with cater
pillars, acted upon the idea suggested,
and placed WOODEN rags in several trees.
Every morning he found them covered
with caterpillars, which were removed.
A YOUNG lady who makes all
the family soap, gives the following
recipe for good cheap article: "Add
to ten quarts of water six pounds of
quicklime (shell lime is best) and six
pounds of common washing soda. Put
all together, and boil for half an hour,
and let it stand ali night to clear
Draw off the I've, and add to it one
pound Of common resin and seven
pounds of fat (any fat will do). Boil
this for half an hour, then let it stand
till cool, and cut into bars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-06-05

wanted plaster put on it, to make it
" be all hard head" then he would
try the muscle in its fingers by pulling
and bending them; and he was deter
mined to make it squeak, like his dol
by pressing on its chest. He loved MS
baby brother very dearly, but he did
not know how to be careful when he
touched,it. One day he bundled the
baby all MP in heap in an old shawl
and was starting off with it, to put it in
the new wheelbarrow, and take it down
to his "pa's tin shop, when his moth
er heard it cry. He was toddling off
with it-head hanging dangling down,
and the heels up on his breast when
she found it.
He is at his grandmother's now, and
the new baby begins to open its pretty
blue eyes, and suck its fist, and we
hope by next summer, to see Oakley
drawing the baby carriage carefully,
while jolly, overgrown Prince will
walk behind it with all dog dignity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-06-05
GRAVES AND FRIED MEATS. frie

GRAVES AND FRIED MEATS. fried
pork must be used as an article of food
to some extent, do not suffer the drip
pings of fat to be ever placed upon a
table for gravy. Turn it out, leaving
but a spoonful or two in the skillet,
then pour in water or milk, and thick
en- while boiling with a little flour and
water rubbed till free from Jumps. With
the addition of salt, this makes a
wholesome and palatable gravy. Gravy
should be made in the same way for all
fried meats. Fried meats usually,
however, absorb too much fat to be
strictly healthful. Meats broiled on
the gridiron or baked in the oven are
more digestible.
MIDEw on plants may be removed
by Swinging them with strong decoc-
tion of green leaves of the elder, or
solution of nitre, made in the proper
ton of one ounce nitre to one gallon of
water A mixture of soap .suds and
water will also answer.
NUT CAKE WITHOUT YEAsE-One cup
of butter, one cup of sour milk, two
cups of sugar, four eggs, a teaspoonful
of saleratus, more or less according to
the sourness of the milk, spice if want
ed, and -four enough to roll out like
iumbles cut them in any shape desired,
and fry in boiling lard.
THERE are number of modes given
to keep hams through the warm season
free from the attacks of insects. Some
bag them and whitewash the bags,
which is troublesome and somewhat
expensive; some cover them with dry
wood-ashes and pack them in barrels
some pack them in barrels and cover
with pine shavings; but we think the
best plan of all, and certainly the least
expensive with all who have a smoke.
house, and every farmer should have
a good one, is to keep all the hams
hung up in the smoke-house, which
should be kept perfectly dark at al
times. We have eaten hams so kept
two years old, and they were among the
very best we ever tasted. Uniform
darkness is complete protection
against the attack of insects.