Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-12-03

which the pavement is made resembles gran
ite, and is said to become harder as old time
rolls on his chariot wheels. Capt. Brain tells
me that the artificial stone has been used on
some of the streets of London for fifty years,
and at the present. time indicates not the
slightest appearance of disintegration. The
probabilities are that our business men will
Law the fronts oftheir handsome establishments
with the artificial stone If such be the case,
when the rains of winter descend upon us, all
apprehensions of walking in mud Oh ankle, if
not knee deep, may be cast to the winds. The
business men of Yorkville would do we'll to
take into consideration the adaptation of ar
tifcial stone to pavements and other purposes,
and the propriety Of enhancing the value OF
their property, and the beauty of their town
by lavish use of this stone. Capt. Brain
was gallant and efficient commander in the
Confederate Navy. Did space permit, mar
ration of his distinguished exploits would be
interesting and entertaining reading. He fell
upon the merchant ships of the enemy with
fearful execution, for which he was kept in
close imprisonment for two years after the end
of the memorable struggle.
The long expected and much talked Of Bap
tist Convention has met, transacted its busl'
ness and adjourned. From the beginning to
the end of the meeting the greatest harmony
prevailed, accompanied with spirit of ear
nestness to promote the welfare of the Church
The following gentlemen we're honored with
official positions: Rev. J. L. Reynolds, d. d..
President; Rev. J. O. B. Dargan, Vice'Pres
ident; Professor j. B. Patrick, Secretary
Rev. l.. w. Bookhart, Assistant Secretary
and Professor G. H. Judson, Treasurer. Rev
T. w. Smith, of Union, preached the intro
ductory sermon. On Thursday the subject Of
the Furman University came up before the
Convention, which elected prolonged and ami
mated debate. This discussion was occasion
ed by an earnest effort on the part of con
siderable number of delegates to diminish the
number of trustees of that institution but
the resolution having in view the accomplish
ment of this result was defeated, notwthstand
ing the warmth with which it was urged. On
Thursday evening Rev. A. W. Lamar present
ed the subject of "state Missions" in an enter
tanning light. After the conclusion of the SER
mon collection was taken up, which was re-
sponded to very handsomely by the large cou'
gregation that was present. On Friday the
Convention was engaged during business hours
in the reading and adoption of reports present
ed by various committees. The report that
excited the greatest interest among delegates
and spectators was that of colored minister
who is a faithful laborer in the Baptist vine
yard in the State His account of his work
was in the main encouraging, though he emu
merated the obstacles that lie in his pathway.
His work has been confined to the lower por.
tion of the State, and to persons of his own
color. Among the difficulties he represents
himsefas meeting with, is the tendency OF his
own people toward Catholicism, and the pref
udice entertained against him because of his
having been ordained, and set apart to his
holy work by white ministers of the State
On Friday evening very interesting and
beautiful addresses were delivered by Rev
Dr. Furman, Rev. DR.. Toy, Rev. DR.. Jetel
and Rev. Dr.. Chamblis on the subject Of rails
ing funds for the Furman University. Time
and space would completely fail me did pre-
sent in appropriate terms the beauties of these
addresses. On Saturday morning the busi
ness hours of the Convention were consumed
in the discussion of "Foreign Missions" and
at night the subject of "Home Missions was
dwelt upon. After an able presentation o
these different causes by distinguished breth
rem, collections were taken up, which in. ever.
instance met with warm responses. On Sun
day night the Convention closed its labors
and to-day the delegates will take their de
parture from our town, carrying away will
them kind remembrances of the hospitality o
our people, and of the happy and harmoniou
meeting upon which it had been their delight
full privilege to attend.
Thanksgiving day passed off pleasantly il
our town. While business was not suspended
there was more general inclination to in
dulge in the enjoyments of the "inner man
than on any similar occasion since the clos
of the war. 1t was the pleasure Of your cor
RESPONDENT to sit down to dinner table tina
was both bountifully and beautifully spread
It was such dinner as would have pleased {
prince. Though usually run the temperance
schedule, yet in remembrance of the recen
brilliant victories of the Democracy, coule
not refrain from taking "a wee drop" or so.
4 QUI.
" THE STATE TAX UNION.