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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12

half the number to be built in private ship
yards another that each vessel shall not car
ry exceeding ten guns and another, that only
six vessels shall be constructed, and requiring
plans and estimates to be reported before the
work is commenced. With these amendments
the bill was passed.
In the Senate on the 9Th, the resolution of
inquiry of the President why troops we're sent
to Arkansas was resumed and discussed with
out definite action. A resolution was also
adopted that the Committee on Finance be in
structed to inquire what legislation is necessa-
ry to relieve the present stringency Of the
money market, the propriety of providing for
an additional issue Of legal tender notes, and
all matters connected Herewith, and report
by bill or otherwise at as early a day as prac-
ticable. In the House, Harris, of Virginia,
introduced bill paying for property destroyed
during the war by authority of the United
States. Mr.. Dawes, from the Committee of
Ways and Means, reported bill abolishing
the offices of assessor and assistant assessor of
the Internal Revenue, and transferring their
duties to collectors and deputy collectors.
Amendments were agreed to fixing the time
for the bill to 60 into operation on the 1st of
July, 1873, and requiring collectors to give
additional bonds for their new duties and the
bill was passed. House adjourned to Monday.
In the Senate, on the 9th, the conference
report on the bill to regulate the construction
of bridges over the Ohio was concurred in.
A resolution for special committee to con-
slider the question of cheap transportation
from the West to the seaboard was intro
duced, but being objected to, was laid over.
In the House a number of bills were intro
duced and referred-among them one to
amend the constitution so as to authorize
Congress to fix uniform time for State cleo
tions; one repeating the tax on spirits made
entirely from fruits; one to repeal the iron
clad oath; one to extend the Southern Claims
Committee four years. Also resolution to
remove all political disabilities. A motion to
suspend the rules and pass bills removing all
political disabilities failed to receive two
thirds vote by yeas 1902; nays "a. The Civil
Rights bill was discussed and finally buried
by referring it to the Committee on the Re-
vision of the Laws.
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SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The new bridge over the Congaree, at Col
umbia, is finished.
- The "Nickerson" house in Columbia has
been closed as a hotel.
The columbia Hotel" was sold at pub
lie auction in Columbia last week, and pur
chased by VIM. German for $50, 100.
Gen. R. H. Anderson has been appointed
the agent of the South Carolina Railroad al
Camden.
The remains of Captain B. A. Jeter, who
died in Texas last July, arrived at Union
Court House last week.
Nearly 300 students are attending the
various schools in Aiken. About one hall
are colored.
"A sufficient amount of stock has been
subscribed for the organization of a National
Bank at Winnsboro.
Major Hamilton, of Chester, met with a
serious accident last week in Columbia, by
tripping and falling down the stairs Of the
Columbia Hotel.
The Columbia Phenir mentions having
received hard cabbage-head three-and-a'
half feet in circumference and weighing nine
pounds.
At the last sales-day in Newberry 1928
acres of land were sold, bringing the round
sum of s29, ,2SO, being an average of over $40
an acre.
Henry sparnick, Esq, has been elected
messenger to carry the electoral vote of South
Carolina to Washington. The vote was
polled for Grant and Wilson.
Judge Mackey has adjourned the session
of the court at Winnsboro until the 18th inst
One of the causes given for such action is the
prevalence of the epizootic to such an extent
that much difficulty is experienced by parties
in distant parts Of the county in getting to
court.
Judge S. W. Melton has resigned the
judgeship of the fifth Circuit and assumed the
duties of the office of the Acknowledgement
Before sending in his resignation Of the judge
ship, he promulgated his decision granting q
perpetual injunction against the validity Of
the Blue Ridge scrip. The case goes to the
Supreme Court
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

In the Senate on Tuesday the 3rd, before
the reading Of the journal was concluded, Mr..
Cameron moved to dispense with its further
reading and no objection being made, the
reading was dispensed with. Mr.. Cameron
then moved an adjournment, which was agreed
to- In the House number of bills we're in
troduced on leave and referred to appropriate
committees. Mr.. Beck was excused from
serving on the Credit Mobilier Committee, and
Mr.. Merrick, of Maryland, was appointed in
his stead. Mr.. Scofeld, Of Pennsylvania,
from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported
a bill to authorize the construction Of ten or
more steam vessels of war, which, after =
lengthy discussion, in which several members
participated, was postponed for further coll
sideration.
On the 4th, the Senate elected Senator An
thony, President pro tenn and Immediately ad-
journed. The House was engaged during
most of the session in considering District of
Columbia affairs. A bill to authorize the
construction of ten sloops of war was referred
to the Committee on Appropriations.
In the Senate on the 9th, Mr.. Sumner asked,
on account of ill health, to be excused from
serving on any committee. Mr.. Rice endeav-
ored to call up his resolution asking why
troops have been or are to be sent to Arkan-
sas but Mr. Edmunds objected. Mr.. Pome-
roy introduced bill to prohibit the sale or
manufacture or importation Of Intoxicating
liquors in the District of Columbia or in the
Territories. Mr.. Cameron gave notice that
he would call up at an early day the bill in
relation to the French spoliation claims. In
the House bill was introduced to incorporate
banking association with capital of not
less than s1OOOOO,OOO, under the style Of
"The Governors and Managers Exchequer Of
the United States" The sloops-ofwar bill
was then resumed Various amendments
were proposed and agreed to-one requiring
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AGRICULTURAL FACTS.

We have long been of the opinion that
York county is, all things considered, one Of
the best places on this continent. We do not
say this in boastful spirit; but we are con-
vinced that the man who cannot make good
living in York county, can make it no place
on the face of the broad earth. Nature has
done as much to make York county desira-
BILE place to live and die as she has done for
any land on which the sun shines. The soci-
ETY. of York county is as good as tits in any
land. Our people are moral people, and at
least of more than average intelligence. We
believe York is the banner county so far as
education is concerned. But we set out to
state some facts of an agricultural nature.
East of Yorkville, eight miles, on the road
leading from Chester to Thorn's Ferry, gen.
tleman from North Carolina bought one hum
dred and fifty acres of land. He paid for the
tract FIVE hundred dollars The greater guam
tity of the plantation is what in this region is
called "old.6eld." He planted about thirty
acres of it this year in wheat, corn, peas and
cotton. He made four bales of cotton worth
two hundred and eighty dollars; forty bushels
of wheat, worth at least sixty dollars; one
hundred and 6fty-seveu bushels of corn, worth
one hundred and seventeen dollars peas, fod-
der, hay and shucks to the amount Of fifty
dollars By adding up these several sums it
will be seen that the produce of thirty acres
paid for the one hundred and fifty.
1t may be said that it will take all he made
to support his family. No. He rented an
adjoining place, and made on that, after pay
ing rent, enough to support his family. But
of all that he made on both places to pay for
labor. We say, no, again. He and his sons
did the work We predict that in ten years
from to-day there will be no land in York
county to sell at three dollars per acre. Some
body will find out the value of our old.6elds.
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acres of oozing soil which feed the first sources
of the river The tax came out of the wages
of plantation hands; it came out of the les
sees or owners of cotton lands; it came out of
the great mass of the cotton-growing commu-
nifty. Ifit were granted back, the lions share
would go to the colossal ring oflobbyists and
cotton dealers who are pushing this scheme,
and the rest to various cotton factors scattered
through the South The amount of the tax
is s7O,OOO,OOO, and we have learnt, from an
authentic source, that there is settled bar
gain that the cotton ring shall have one-half
of it, or s35OOO,OOO, if they succeed in carry
ing the job through Congress.
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North CAROLINA NEWS:

Governor Caldwell has appointed Judge
Thomas Settle, (who will be remembered as
chairman of the last National Republican
Convention,) Associate Justice Of the Su'
preme Court, vice R. P Dick, resigned.
Rev. R. H. Wills was elected President
of the Methodist Protestant Conference for
the ensuing yean Rev. j. S. Dunn was as
signed to the Meckleuburg circuit; Rev. j.
Ketchum, to Monroe and Rev.A. j. Laugh
lin, to Stanley.
In the U. S. Circuit Court at Raleigh,
Mr.. Scott, of Alamance, received judgment
for $500 against Kirk and Bergen, and John
Ireland the same amount against the same
parties. These men were under military
arrest" by Kirk and Bergen in 1870.
- The Observer states that one evening last
week man living six miles from Charlotte
was robbed while on his way home by gang
of negroes, who took from him $50 in cash
and carpet-sack filled with goods which he
had purchased that day.
- The Greensboro State learns that eighteen
students of Trinity College were indicted at
the recent term; Of Randolph Superior Court,
charged with illegal voting at the late presi,
dental election. They were admitted to bail
for their appearance at the next term of the
Court.
William Teal, native of Rutherford
county, who was one of the ku-klux prisoners
convicted at Raleigh more than a year ago,
and sentenced to three years imprisonment in
the Albany penitentiary, died on board yes,
sci at the port of Norfolk on the 1st instant
He7 had recently been pardoned, being in
the last stage of consumption, and in compa-
ny with his wife, who had gone on for him,
died on his way home.
The official vote of the State in the Au'
gust election has never yet been announced.
The committee appointed to examine the
vote and make report, state that as yet
some of the counties have not been heard
from officially. Judge Merrimon having
been elected to the U. S. Senate, it is supposed
that no contest will now be made over the
frauds by which it was alleged that he was
defeated for the governorship in the August
election.
In the fifth, or Greensboro collection dis
trict of U. S. Internal Revenue, embracing
ten counties, during the months of September,
October and November, the sum Of s1O4,'
1926 was paid into the treasury from the
assessments on manufactured tobacco; and
s53,3O2.1O on the manufacture of brandy dis,
titled from fruit. In those ten counties there
were in operation during the time above spec
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BARN BURNT.

About o'clock on Thursday morning last,
the barn and stables of Thomas P. Whiso-
nant, about fourteen miles east of town, was
discovered to be on fire. The buildings, with
their contents--a large quantity of hay, fod-
der and other forage-were soon destroyed.
A valuable horse and mule were also burnt
with the stables. The loss will reach fully
twelve hundred dollars. The fire is supposed
to have been the work Of an incendiary. Mr..
Whisonant and his wife were both absent
from home on the night of the burning, the
only persons on the premises being the chill
dren of the family and a negro woman. %
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CHE alurkrille Gnq,tirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 10, lS7:
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

Just as we go to press, we learn by private
telegram that John j. Patterson, carpet-bag-
ger, and known ironically as "Honest John"
was, on Tuesday, elected United States Sena-
tor, and that Immediately after the vote was
taken, he was arrested on charge of bribery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12
THE NEW TAX LEVY.

The Committee of Ways and Means of the
House of Representatives have reported a
new tax levy, which will very probably be
adopted. 1t provides five mills for the ex,
penses of the fiscal year commencing Novem-
ber, 1872: two mills for schools; five mills
for deficiencies; and three mills for county
purposes making in the aggregate fifteen
mills, or one dollar and fifty cents on the 800
valuation of property.
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ifed 31S fruit distilleries, from which we
should reasonably infer that not an apple
was aUasted but nevertheless the finest quail
ty of fruit is slow sale in Greensboro at 70
cents per bushe.
The North Carolina Senatorial contest
was decided on the eighth day after the bal
loting commenced by the election of A. 5.
Merrimon, the defeated candidate of the Dem
ocratic party for Governor. Gov. Vance was
the regular nominee of the party caucus, and
received the support of all the Democratic
members except fifteen, who persistently vo-
ted for Merrimon. Perceiving the impossl-
bility of an election, the way matters existed,
Vance withdrew his name; but on the final
ballot he and Merrimon only were voted for
Vance receiving so votes and Merrimon 81.
The entire Republican strength of the Legis-
lature supported Nlerrimon, and by that par
ty his election is regarded as almost politi'
cal victory, and the Democratic papers, ex-
cepting the Raleigh Sentinel, also regard the
result as Republican triumph.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. -
Judge Nelson, of the United States Su
preme Court, having resigned, the appoint
ment to that position has been rendered to
Ward Hunt, of Utica, New York.
Mr. Sumner has prepared an eulogy on
the late Horace Greeley, which he will de-
l. 80 kha HNcf rorfr
nifty.
During his remarks last Friday, on the
revenue bill, Mr.. Dawes expressed the 'a,elief
that at an early day taxes would be removed
from everything but whisky and tobacco.
1t is understood that efforts looking to
the admission of New Mexico and Colorado
as States will be made at the present session.
Colorado has population Of 10000, and
New Mexico population Of near 100000.
Among number Of nominations sent to
the Senate on Thursday by the President, we
notice the name of Cadet D. G. Wallace,
whom he nominates to be Second Lieutenant
in the Seventh Cavalry.
The President has nominated Judge Jas.
L. Orr, of South Carolina, as Minister to
Russia. The Presidents organ at Washing
ton says the appointment of Judge Orr "is a
recognition of class of men in the South
who deserve recognition by the Government" "
The records of the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau show 2O6 grain and molasses distilleries
in operation November 1, with daily capac.
ity of 228,470 gallons, and 1856 on December
l, with daily capacity of 262,343 gallons,
showing daily increase in November of 33,.
S73 gallons.
Since his return to Washington, Senator
Sumner, in conversation with Herald cor
respondent, avowed his determination to push
through his civil rights bill, defeated by his
Republican associates last session, and de-
clares that it shall yet have a place in the
statute book of the nation. He also intends
to advocate the abolition of the electoral col
lege and direct vote for President by the
people.
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SATURDAY, December Z.


In THE SENATE, Mr.. Owens, from the Com
mittee on Finance, to whom was referred
bill to repeal an Act to provide general IL
cense law, approved March 13, 1872, reported
back the same, with recommendation that
the bill do pass.
Mr.. Cardozo, from Committee on Engrossed
Bills, reported as duly and correctly engross-
ed, and ready for third reading, bill re-
quiring bond from County Commissioners
before entering upon the duties of their Office;
joint resolution to repeal a joint resolution au-
thorizing the Governor to employ an armed
force for the preservation of the peace.
In THE HOUSE, Mr.. Bowley, from Commit
tee on Ways and Means, reported back bills
to repeal an Act entitled can Act to provide
for general license law, with recommends
ton that the same do pass, with the addition,
"This Act shall take effect from and after its
passage" to amend an Act entitled "An Act
to regulate the pay of members of the General
Assembly," with the amendment "that said
salary and mileage be paid in full, by the end
of each regular legislative session"
Mr.. P. Simpkins, from Committee on coun-
ty Offices and officers, reported unfavorably
on bill to abolish office of county auditor,
and devolve the duties upon county treasur-
ers; and favorably on bill to fix office hours
of certain county officers in this State; to
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THE HORSE DISEASE.

Within the last few days, a large number
of horses and mules in this vicinity have
been attacked with the prevailing disease.
The disease is of mild type, and is said to
yield readily to simple treatment We have
heard of no deaths as vet.
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WEDNESDAY. Decembe- 4,

The grand jury returned true bills as to
Dudy Tribble, W. F. Beard, John Harrison,
Lewis N. Allison, G. W. league, Washington
league, David Richardson, Benz. Ballew, W.
Franks and others, indicted for conspiracy
and murder, and no bill as to A. w. league,
Abner league and John Allison. These par
ties are all from Laurens.
James O. Turnipseed and Richard V. Gist,
conspiracy and murder ; true bill.
Almost the entire session of the court was
occupied with violations of the internal reve-
nue. laws and proceedings in bankruptcy.
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THE U. s. CIRCUIT COURT.

The District Attorney announced to the
Court that, owing to the absence of Judge
Bond, he would not be ready for the trial Of
any ku-klux cases. The petit jurors we're
then discharged until tomorrow, at 10 a. m.
Upon motion of S. P. Hamilton, w. G.
Whitesides, charged with conspiracy, &c., was
granted bail in the sum of $4,000, for his
appearance from day to day until he is called
for trial.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

j F. Wallace, c. C. C. P.-Notice to Creditors of
David Roddey, deceased.
r. NJ. Dobson Il Co.-Read This, Everybody.
D. r. LESLEY and I. J. Roddey, Administrations
Sale of Notes and Judgments.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
j. a. Mclean, Judge Of ate-Citation-Nan-
cy Bigger and Amos G. Bigger, Applicant
James Bigger deceased.
w. l.. Grist, Agent-'The 10Th of December.
w. II. IL J. p. Observation-Disclosures Grub
Brushes-Cards- s-Cash-Salt-Hams.
M. Strauss II Son--Sewing Machines-Shawls-
ongcloth-Bedticks- Prints-Shirting-
New Supply-Delaines- Goods-Hats.
Henderson Whisonant, neutrality-suspicious.
for Discharge.
Dempsey Cook-Plantation for Sale.
r. II. Glenn-Sheriffs Sale.
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.
Our thanks are rendered to Honorable A.
S. Wallace for number of valuable public
documents received during the past week.
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PIIBLIC DOCUMENTS,
RECRUITS.

Lieutenant Weston, of the 9TH Cavalry,
arrived here on Monday last with about forty
recruits, for the companies stationed at this
n1ooo
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uTHE ORPHANS, APPEAL"

The December number of this beautiful
little paper, issued by the Board Of Trustees
of the Palmetto Orphan Home, is on our ta-
ble Of this little paper, the Barnwell Senti-
mel says, "every family in the county should
subscribe for the Orphans Appeal to instruct
and amuse the little ones around the hearth
stone" '.' 1.&'
The Appeal is giving history Of the rise
and progress of the Palmetto Orphan Home,
which will be continued in each issue. The
price of the Appeal is only 30 cents year.
Every person who gives so cents for the Ap-
peal, gives it to the Orphan Home; and every
one who gives so cents or more to the Home,
will get the Appeal for one year. Direct
"Orphan's Appeal" Columbia, S. G.
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WANT OF HOUSES.

Every year, and particularly at this season,
when changes and removals take place, there
is a great demand for houses-especially
dwellings. Not only are many families al
ready residing here put to Inconvenience on
account of the scarcity Of dwellings, but could
the houses be obtained, considerable acces-
sion would be made to the population Of the
town-the good results arising from which
are too obvious to require enumeration.
Shops and mechanical pursuits Of all kinds
would spring up, and all classes would be
benefited. The population of Yorkville is
limited only by the number of houses it con-
tains. Twenty or more additional dwellings
would readily find occupants and make re-
munerative returns to the owners. We do
not think a better opportunity could offer
than is here presented for safe and profitable
investment by building houses. Those who
have capital to invest would by this means
not only increase their own wealth, but add
to the material prosperity of the town.
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

TUESDAY, DecemDer ..
In THE SENATE, Mr.. Donaldson introduced
a resolution that, whereas an Act entitled can
Act to provide for the formation of religious,
charitable and educational associations" ap-
proved February %, 1870, provides simple,
efectual and inexpensive mode Of incorpora.
ting such associations; and whereas Acts OF
interpretations of such associations by the
General Assembly involves large and useless
expenditure for public printing; therefore, be
it resolved, that no leave be granted during
the present session for the introduction Of such
bills in the Senate.
Notice was given of the introduction Of
quite number of bills, to which we will refer
after they shall have been introduced.
In THE HOUSE, Mr.. Bryan introduced a
bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to pro-
vide for general license law"
Mr.. Crews introduced bill to repeal all
laws relating to fences and one to fix office
hours for county officers.
Mr.. S. B. Thompson introduced bill to
amend an Act to regulate the pay of the
members of the General Assembly.
The attache matter was discussed until 2
P. NJ, when the Sergeant-at-Arms announced
the presence of the Senate for the purpose of
inaugurating Governor Moses. Immediately
after the inaugurating ceremonies, the House
adjourned.
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WEDNESDAY, December 4.

" CbN E~oDA13 NSSShAoSA -
In THE SENATE, Mr.. Keith presented the
petition of sundry citizens of Oconee county,
praying that law be passed authorizing the
election of treasurer, auditor, justices Of the
peace and constables by the qualified electors
in the various counties.
Joint resolutions to ratify the amendment
to the Constitution of the State Of South Car
olina relative to the increase of the State debt;
and to ratify the amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State of South Carolina relative to
the time of holding elections, were agreed to-.
Lieutenant-Governor elect Gleaves, Chief
Justice Moses, Governor Moses, and the spe-
cial joint committee of arrangements, being
conducted to the Presidents desk, ex-Presi-
dent Ransier delivered short address, in
which he warmly eulogized the new ly-elected
President. Mr. Gleaves addressed the Senate
after which the Chief Justice administered to
him the oath of office, and he was thereupon
installed as President of the Senate.
Mr.. Whittemore introduced q bill to au-
thorize and empower county treasurers to re-
ceive jury tickets in payment of county taxes