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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
Congress and the South.

Congress ana Tie SOutH'
- AS showing the present attitude of the
Republican members of Congress to the South,
and the dissensions likely to spring up in the
party, owing to diversity of opinion respect
ing the future policy to be pursued, the fol-
lowing item from Washington has some sig
ni6cance:
The Republican Senators held a caucus this
afternoon, at the solicitation of the Southern
Republican Senators and Representatives, at
which the condition of the South was consld-
cred. The Senators Of the South advocated
the sending of troops to several OF the States
of that section. They feared that the Repub-
lican party was hopelessly dead unless decisive
steps were taken during the present session
to put down the turbulent whites. They
confessed their inability to poll white votes
The Northern Senators did not endorse the
proposition, and some of them openly ex-
pressed themselves against any further inter-
ference with the affairs Of the South, saying
they had lost many votes in the North by 1t.
Senator Lewis, of Virginia, declared the ne
publican party had lost power in the South
because of the bad character of many OF ITS
would.be leaders and the advocacy of the Civil
Rights Bill, which he considered most ini-
ouitous measure. The South could only be
carried for the Republican party as at present
organized, by sending soldiers enough to pre-
vent the people from voting. The majority
evidently agreed with him, as before vote
was taken, many Senators left the room, ana
Senator Morton, who was relied upon by the
extreme Republicans, did not come to their
relief
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24

EDITORIAL INKLINGS.
A Royal Visitor.


- King Kalakua, of the Hawaiian Is
lands is on visit to the United States, having
recently completed the journey across the
continent by railroad from San Francisco to
Washington. The King has been the recipient
of marked attention from the officials Of this
Government ever since his arrival. On Tues;
day, the king and his party called at the Ex'
ecutive mansion, and we're met on the north
portico by Secretary Fish, Lieutenant-C Colonel
Fred. Grant, and Lieutenants Hooker and
Totten, the latter in full uniform, at o'clock.
Secretary Fish received the King and escorted
him to the vestibule of the Executive Man.
sion, where the President met him, shook him
cordially by the hand, and bade him welcome.
Headed by the President and the King, the
party then moved into the Blue Room. where
a general introduction took place. All the
members of the Cabinet were present. The
interview was brief, and at its conclusion his
Majesty and party retired to their hotel. Sub
sequently the King and his suite were pre-
sented to Congress. 1t is intimated that the
object of his visit to Washington is with ref
erence to the annexation of his Island to the
United States government.
Intimidating Governor.
-Newspaper readers of the present day
are doubtless familiar with all manner of sto-
ries respecting the Infringement of the rights
of citizens and the intimidation of voters; but
the idea of the citigen intimidating the Coy
ernor of State is novel, and decidedly orig
inal in political or party tactics. To the ire
pressible DR.. Neagle-he who rose from the
obscure position of Confederate surgeon in a
wayside hospital to that of a Radical million
aire under the Scott regime-belougs the
honor of originating this novel, though not
successful innovation, by using boisterous lam
guage, divers threats and vengeful impreca-
tions toward Governor Chamberlain, in case
the Governor should dare remove him, the
aforesaid Doctor Neagle, from the oft lce OF
County Treasurer Of Richlsnd. The follow:
ing affidavit of the Governor tells the whole
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POSTAGE ON THE ENQUIRER.

We observe that several of our exchanges
have determined to add the amount Of post
age to their regular subscription rates after
the 1st day of January next, at which time
the new law requiring the prepayment Of
newspaper postage will 60 into operation
The publishers in some of the Eastern States
have, in concert, agreed to d similar plan
We shall pursue contrary policy to this
On and after the 1st of January the ENQUIRER
will be sent free of postage to all subscribers,
which practically amounts to a reduction Of
twenty cents in the cost of the paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24

story, and besides vesting it with the air OF
official confirmation, it also conveys the I'M
portant truth that our State Constitution
might possibly be improved by an additional
amendment, to say nothing of the necessity tor
an enforcement act to secure the Governor in
his rights as an executive official, and to pro-
tect that officer from violence, intimidation
and fraud:
srArro SOUTH HCARoL1NA-R1cHLANDC COUNTY.
Personally appeared before me, Trezevant sili,
trial Justice in and for said county and State u.
II. Chamberlain, who, being duly sworn, deposes
and says: That on the 10Th DAY OF DeGeinoer'
1874. at about o'clock in the afternoon, John H.
Neagle visited deponent's house in the city OF Co
lumbia, in said county, and called deponent out
upon the piazza and demanded to know II depo-
nent intended to remove him, the said John L.
Neagle from the office of county treasurer OF said
county that deponent informed said Neagle that
he had nothing to say upon that subject, ana
thereupon the said Neage, with foul ana indecent
language, raised his hand, and shaking 1t at de-
porent in threatening manner, dared the depo,
nent to remove him from said office, and declared
that if deponent did remove him, he, the said
Neagle, would lick him like hell, ana W0uld peat
him to death, and used other words Of like i'm
port that, about one hour later, on the same day,
the said Neagle returned to deponents house and
attempted to see deponent again, and, on being
informed that ne could not see dePonent, tne salo
Neagle again INDUCED in abusive and threatening
Language toward the deponent; that deponent,
from these facts, and from the manner and words
of the said Neage, believes that the said Neagie
intends bodily harm to the deponent; that his
conduct as herein set forth is in derogation and
contempt ofthe public peace, and especially OF
the peace Of the deponent and his family: For
this cause deponent prays that the SAID John l..
Neage may be forthwith arrested and be made to
give suitable bonds to keep the peace, especially
toward this deponent and he dealt with in such
other manner as may apPertan to justice and the
laws of the State. D. H. CHAMBERLAIN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Goth
day of December, A. D. 1874.
IRRELEVANT SILL, Trial Justice.
Notwithstanding the bellicose demonstra-
tions of DR.. Neagle, the Governor promptly
removed him from the office of County Treas
urer, appointing in his stead George A. Dar-
ling, and he also removed Neagle from the
position of director of the State penitentiary.
DR.. Neagle was arrested on the warrant sworn
out by the Governor, and on appearing be.
fore Trial Justice Sill, was placed under
bonds to keep the peace, with two qualified
suretes, in the sum of ten thousand dollars
each.
Speaking of the affair, the Columbia Union.
Herald says: .... ~.
"The whole community is unanimous in its
denunciation of the outrageous conduct Of
Neagle, and if any further attempt is made
by this notorious disturber Of the peace on
the governor, he will receive the punishment
which long ago ought to have been dealt out
to him." -- ..s, g..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Henry Tate, of Greensboro, raised, the
past season, five hundred bushels of corn Oh
nine acres.
- The Southern Home learns that the work.
ing of the copper mines of Ashe county is a
grand success. Three hundred hands are en-
ployed, and the profits are about $1,000 day.
- The sentence of David Martin, the young
Wilmington murderer, has been commuted
from the death penalty to Imprisonment for
life.
The project of opening navigation of the
Yadkin river from the bridge of the North
Carolina railroad is again being agitated. A
company is organizing for the prosecution of
the work and will apply for charter.
A resolution has passed the Senate, pro-
viding for conference of the joint committee
on the public debt with the creditors of the
State, and calling a meeting of the committee
in Raleigh on the 18th of January next.
j. w. Beasley, U. S. Revenue Gauger,
and formerly Senator from BERTHE county,
has been convicted in the U. S. Circuit Court
offorgery and sentenced to the lghtest penalty
the law admits-viz: five years imprisonment
and one thousand dollars fine. For the for
gerry in which Beasley was detected, be re-
ceived two hundred dollars.
- The Charlotte Observer learns that James
Boyd, of Chester, who was recently drugged
and robbed in Charlotte, has lost his reason
since the occurrence. He is also physically
Frustrated Soon after the drug was admins
tered his tongue swelled to an enormous size
and bursted, and all in all his condition is a
very sad one.
On Monday of last week shooting scrape
occurred in Greensboro between A. G. Moore
and G. j. Greene During the summer a
slanderous postal card was circulated in the
mails, charging Mr.. Moore with seducing and
abducting young woman, and Mr. Greene
was charged with being instrumental in pub
fishing and mailing the card The parties
met in hotel on the day above mentioned,
when Moore fired at Greene, but fortunately
bystanders interfered and prevented serious
termination of the difficulty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
THE HOLIDAYS.

In accordance with the universal custom OF
the weekly press, we will intermit publication
during holiday week. We congratulate our
readers on the recurrence of the festive season,
wishing each and every one of them Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. The
next issue of the ENQUIRER will be promptly
made on the 9TH of January, 1875.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
NAVASSA GUANO.

Of the various commercial fertilizers in the
market,th Navassa ranks among the best, and
as will be seen by their advertisement, Messrs.
Jefferys & Nets, agents at this place, are pre-.
pared to offer planters unusual inducements
for the coming season. By special arrange
ment, the rates of freight have been reduced,
aud the agents can deliver the fertilizer at
the depot here at the same price it can be fur
nished at Rock Hill, Chester, or points on the
Airline road. As will be seen, those who
cannot pay cash are offered favorable terms
on time
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
MASONIC ELECTION.

At the last regular communication of Phil
anthropc Lodge, No. 7S, A. F. NJ, the follow
ing persons we're elected officers for the cur
rent year:
Col. A. Coward, ". M; j. F. Wallace, s.
"; DR.. L. Alexander,J j. "; P. B. Darwin,
Treasurer; H. w. Hope, Secretary.
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teen children. The alcalde confessed that
the missing infants had been barbecued, and
the cannibals, ere they were hanged, told the
political chief, with fiendish joy, that "had he
ever tasted the roast he would have Joined
the Internal association" This history all
the papers of the City of Mexico vouch for,
and the children in chihuahua are not allowed
to leave their parents houses, even to play
about the doors
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
MILLER'S ALMANAC.

Those of our subscribers who wish copy
of the old reliable Miller's Almanac, for
1875, calculated for this meridian, can obtain
the same gratis, by calling at this office.
Persons desiring the almanac by mail will
please enclose stamp for prepayment of pos
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

We have been requested by the Chairman
of the Board of County Commissioners to an
nounce that there will not be meeting of the
Board ON Monday next.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-24

NeeSAANNN
in California the past season, gives much pro-
mise of the future of the State as a cotton
grower. 1t is said Tulare and Fresno coun-
ties will put in market about 10000 pounds
of cotton, making the total yield in the State
foot up to about 100000 pounds, and that
the yield in Merced county the present season
will be fully one hundred pounds per acre
more than that of the most favored Southern
States. There are upwards Of one thousand
acres of land devoted to cotton growing in
that section alone. The average yield of the
county, says contemporary, will be about
three hundred pounds per acre. This year
will afford full and sufficient test of the ca
pabilites of the county 80 far as cotton is con-
cerned and the excellent condition Of the fields
at this time gives assurance Of splendid crops,
and in consequence, very large average OF
cotton may be expected in the future.
"A correspondent, writing from the ro-
mantle mountain region Of chihuahua, in
Mexico, tells strange story which, if true,
will 90 far to dispel the notion that cannibal-
ism is confined to the FIJI Islands. The al
calde of a small village there had been OBJ
served to meet his friends late at night at a
house in the outskirts of the town, for supper
and genial outpouring of wit. The princi-
pal dish at these gatherings was said to be the
savory flesh of swine or kids. To this there
could be no objection, and the alcalde's orgies
awakened no suspicion. But one day neigh
Dor missed her little child, and at once began
to accuse every one in the vicinity. She had
ALREADY selected several unfortunates as agents
in her child's disappearance, and punishment
would have speedily come to them, had not
another and another and yet another neighbor
reported the losses of their infants. Great ex-
.ctemeut ensued. At last suspicion fell upon
the midnight suppers Of the alcalde and his
companions The political chief Of the Sec
tion was summoned, and he penetrated tue Sc,
cresy of the alcalde's mystic rendezvous, and
there discovered the heads and bones of thlr-
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12

Says the indianapolis Journal: In
the absence of teacher last Sunday
Superintendent knippenberg, of the
Garden Baptist Sunday School, took
charge of the class hi,nself-some six
brig ght boys. Indirectly he had oc-
casion to speak of the two roads, one
leading to Heaven, and one to He'll,
and stated that God had placed the
Bible in our haGds to direct US to the
right road and warn US from walking
in the road that leads to ruin. The
Superintendent. wishing to illustrate
the importance OF the fnger-board,
asked the boys:
Boys, have you ever been to the
country"
"Yes, SIR
"Did you ever come to . point
where ,wo roads met, and found NO
tingcr-board to direct you?"
"Yes, SIR"
(which road dil you take?"
"The road that had the m ,st black
walnuts on" was the quick response
of one of the bright lads. Mr.. 4
found the answer TOO much, snd with
loud smile replied: "That's right
boys; 20 70. the black walnuts."
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12
A Trick upon the Ignorant.

The new 81 legal-tender note has
upon its back two large cross lines,
which form almost the Roman figure
ten. To the unpractised handler of
money a mere glance at the reverse
side would Indicate that it represent
ed on its back ten times the face.
In the South the colored people in
many instances have received them
for $40 and the treasury is advised
that quite . profitable business has
been carried on by some scamps in
in this way. These reports are sup
ported by the collateral evidence
which is furnished through the large
number Of bills of large denomination
which have been changed with ones
at the request of Southern CORES
pondents by the United States Treas
ury. In Canada, it is said, the note,
for this reason, is refused altogether,
and large number are daily re-
ceived at the treasury for exchange
into other notes Washington Eue-
ring Star.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12

There is in the neighborhood Of
Ridgewood an old gentleman who
was once a Nimrod among the hum
ters. He could shoot out squirrels
eye from the top of the highest hick-
ory, niue shots out Of ten. Indeed.
there was no limit to his skill. He
had been renewing the sports Of his
youth for the past few weeks, but Is
squirrels we're scarce, and his eve-
sight was dim, his gamebag was not
well filed on his return home. He
had mischievious rascal of grand
son who would even play tricks on
him, and, as he war meandering
through the woods day before yes
terdxy, the youngster got into the
path before him and perched stuff
fed squirrel on the limb of tree, ty-
ing it fast. As the old man came
near, the youngster showed himself
and called attention to the squirrel.
The old man looked. "Sure enough,
there is q SQUIRREL he remarked.
BE still; Ill fetch him. And, tax
ing careful aim,h pulled the trigger.
When the smoke blew away, there
sat the squirrel with his tail over his
back, not in the least disturbed. The
old man loaded his gun with great
care and blazed away again. The
squirrel stood this FIRE with as much
equanimity as the first, only his tail
seemed to he broken, and had fallen
over his side. The old man was
nonp'ussed. He did not, however,
see his grandson, who was rolling in
commissions Of laughter behinda . con-
venient log. He had become warm
ed up to the sport and thought Of
nothing else but fetching that SOUR.
rel. The third shot cut the cord that
bound the squirrel to the tree and he
fell, not with the usual heavy thud 50
well known to sportsmen, but bounc.
ing several feet into the air. This
reused the old mans suspicious, and
going up to it he found the true na-
ture of the sell. His change of posi-
tion brought him in full view Of his
affectiona,e grandson, who was tear
ing up the ground in his effort to
laugh without making anoise. Are
alizing sense Of the position crept
over the old man. He cast his eyes
on the ground; they fell on q piece
of shingle, which he picked up, aud,
approaching the convulsed boy una
wares, he affectionately famed him
a couple of times on the seat of his
breeches. This brought the youngs-
ter to a perpendicular, and he took
to his heels, thereby stopping more
loving demonstrations. The bov is
just ten years old, and his grandfath-
er declares he will be President of
the United States. He now has
most un5ounded faith in the ability
of that boy.-yersey CITY Times.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12
To Keep Eggs over Winter.

The Farmers "Advocste," London,
Ontario, recently offered prize for the
best method of keeping eggs over winter.
The following receipt took the prise:
"Whatever excludes the air prevents
the decay Of the eggs What / hsve
found to be the most successf0l method
of doing so is to place small quantity
of salt butter in the palm Of the LETT
hand and turn the egg round In Il
so that every pore of the shell 10 closed
then dry sufficient quantity of bran
in An oven TO be sure you have the bran
well dried or it viii r0st,) then pack the
eggs with small ends down. layer Of
bran and another Of eggs, until your
box is full; then place In . cooa dsy
place. II done when laid, they will -
tain the sweet milk and curi IL . ~
laid egg for eight Or tsa m0atAe- Ar
oil viii do, but salt butter nsveg heeqoA
rancid, and very suAaA n11A4 Il
butter viii do for lafoe 0on11lU -
eggs. To insurs irsshseea, ! - -
when gathered from ~ -; - -
! when there is salaolsaa aSae1G
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12

Wayne Hs
Bergh's paper, rA
little fun with dog,
him to consider the snb,~
to animals. 1T was on had
July, seversl wears ago" ssys'<d
"and the dogs name VS. Sn.
He was about the mean-st specinSo.
Of cur ever knew-msngey, bow
legged, and yellow At that. But ~
had q pair Of eyes like black beads,
and what he lacked in natural talent
ne made up in practical experience.
My father liked the dog because be
was useful. He drove the COWS up
in the morning, kept the boys out Of
the watermelon patch, and was Z
terror to tramps. But the day We
celebrated brought disaster to onr
house, or rather barn, which / shall
never forget. We boys had grudRe
against Spring for rousiog the family
when we came home late nights, and
boy-like we proposed TO pay him Of.
My eldest br, ther had bought .
bunch of the largest sized fire. crack
ers-a kind that do not see now-a-
days-and Spring had been induced
by MANY fair promises Of meat to ac-
company us up the road, about .
quarter Of a mile from the house.
Here he was ruthlessly seized, and
before he could turn to bite he was
pinned to the earth by 1t least 1
dozen hands. The next thing he
knew he had no less than hundred
fire. crackers fastened to his tail,
which were lighted, and he was re-
leased. Never did dog make bet
ter time for home. Every time he
jumped he yelped, and every time he
yelped fre-cracker exploded. He
reached the house some time before
we did, and in the excitement Of the
day was soon forgotten. 1t was not
long, however, that we were permit
ted to forget him. In less than half
an hour the old gentleman's barn was
discovered TO be on FIRE, and when
the flames had reached . point ct
which we gave up all hope Of saving
the building, the dog crawled out
from beneath the undcrpinning. Ia
his fright he had carried the fire.
crackers with him into the hay and
set fire to the barn. He came off
with singed tail, and father lost
$4,000 by the fire. / looked upon it
as sort of judgment, and have ever
since been more careful in my treat
mcnt of animals.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12
s. M. TOWN.
Contractor Z Builder,
AND ALSO.
LUMBER DEALER.

PARTIES wishing Plans. Estimates or Con-
tracts fer the erection Of any kind 0i builo |.
ings should call on D. N. Town. Practlcai
Contractor 4 Builder.
complete stock Of
l.aSml her Of all Kinda, Doors, Sash
Blinds, Listh, shingles, &C.,
kent constantly on hand. or ordered upon
short notice.
shop and 0fice on sixth Street near Cedar
i,,st west Of ID, X. D6ardOrff'S = residence. ii
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12
LIFE.

The following stanza was written BY Mrs
Barbauld in extreme old age. When it was
repeated to Wadsworth, he said: Il am not
In the habit of grudging people good things,
but wish had written'those lines"
Life' we've been so long together
Through pleasant and through cloudy
weather:
'Tis hard to part when friends are dear,
Perhaps twill cost a sigh, tear:
Then steal away, give warning,
Choose thine own time:
Say not good night, but in some brighter
cline
Bid me good morning
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12
SERMON.

Delivered at The Eniccrsalist Church,
Upton, Sept. 1871, 1874, by Geo.
G.. Oliorme.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-12
THE NEW IMPROVED
REMINGTON SEWING MACHINE
AWARDED
The Medal for Progress, :
AT VIENNA 1873.
TINE Hiahsst Order et 'Msdar' Awarded st the Expo
ston.
No Sewing Machine Received q
Higher Prize
AFEw GOOD REASONS,

l.-New Invention Thoroughly Tested and
secured by Letters Patent.
Make rs perfect lock stitch, alike on
both sides, on all kinds Of goods.
3.-Runs Light Smooth, NoiSeless nd Rap
id-best combination OF qualities.
a.-Durable-leVns for Years without re-
PAIRS.
Stitching In n superior manner.
els Mod easily Managed by the operator.
Length Of stitch may be altered while run
ming, and machines can be threaded with
out passing thread through holes.
7.-Design Sinsple. Ingenious, Ete7dni. form
the stitch without the nse Of Cog Wheels.
Gears. Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. Hasthe
AutOssasic Drop Feed, which fnsUres UNIFORM
length Of sficA AT any speed. Has our new
1Nrcad CONlyOller. which allows easy move
ment Of needle-bsr and prevents injury "a
thread.
x.-Constrestion ssoa eareJ,i and FINISHED
II IL insan1nDtHSD1 BY the most skiigu! and
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