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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11
PERILOUS FEAT.

The feat of attaching a lightning rod to the
steeple of the Presbyterian church in this place
attracted quite crowd to the spot on Thurs
day and Friday last. The ascension of the
steeple was first made by George Philips, a
soldier of the garrison here and an old sailor,
who reached the top of the spire, d height of
$50 feet, by means of spikes driven in the
timbers of the structure, which served as steps.
The rod was then put in place by Mr.. Snider,
the contractor, assisted by Mr. Philips and
John T. Grist.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

- The Charlotte Observer is informed that
the mining property at Gold Hill, in Rowan
county, has been sold to northern company
for the sum of $800,000.
- The town of Winston came near being
burnt last week. A practical joker satura-
ted dog with kerosene and set it on fire, and
the dog communicated the fame to several
buildings. An excited multitude hunted in
vain for the author of the outrage.
In the case contested by the liquor dealers
of Raleigh, claiming that the recent election
which decided in favor of prohibition in the
city was illegally held, Judge Watts has rem
dered his decision, continuing the injunction,
which is victory for the liquor dealers. The
prohibitionists have taken an appeal from his
decision, and another hearing the case is to
be had. The liquor sellers are safe for several
months at least, with prospect of per-
petual continuance of their business unmoles-
ted.
The Durham Tobacco Plant is responsible
for the following "Mary Baldwin, who lives
three miles from Durham, gave birth, few
days since, to twins that rival the celebrated
Siamese. The children were fully developed
in every part, bodies, arms, hands, legs and
feet, except there was only one head, but two
faces with fully developed features, the head,
bearing face on either side. One was dead
the other living, when born. 1t is thought
had it not been for fright the mother receiv-
ed, causing premature birth, that the children
would have lived and perhaps been raised.
This is one of the most remarkable freaks of
nature. ever known"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11

THE WAR ON THE THIEvEs.-The Grand
Jury of Clarendon County, "after due exam.
ination and strict investigation, have found
official misconduct, habitual negligence, cor
ruption, fraud and malfeasance in office to
have prevailed to such an extent on the part
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11

of the officials of that county,, that they felt
constrained to present them. The three Com
missioners are accordingly presented in SIX
counts for defrauding the County out ofa sum
of money aggregating STATS. Along with
the Commissioners are presented 7. N. put
Ter and j. T. L. Thames, on charge OF lar
ceny and fraud, for having bribed the Com
missioners to sign warrants on the County
Treasury in their favor, without having rem
dered any service whatever. The present
Commissioners and their predecessors are
both included in tie presentment Their
names are Moses NJ. Benbow, Titus Mellett,
w. P. Mcknight and Syfax Melton. Ihe
last named was member of the last General
Assembly.
The grand jury of Williamsburg county
have presented William Scott Robt t. Scott
and Ambrose Tisdale, county commissioners,
for official misconduct in making contracts
with themselves and drawing drafts in favor
of themselves, based on such contracts. They
also present Phillip Heller, County Treasurer,
for paying out county funds without sufficient
orders, aud w. w. Ward, the Sheriff of the
county, for fraud and corruption in office, to
wit: For perjury and for offering bribes to
certain executive and judicial officers with
intent to influence their acts and decisions IN
the discharge of their official duties"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11
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 Billheads
Checks, Note Circulars,
Deposit Tickets, Note Headings,
Drafts and Notes, Programmes,
Envelopes, Policies, Fire 4 Life ms,
Election Tickets, Shinplasters,
Festival Tickets Wedding Cards,
willreceive 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, 1874-06-11

Fourteen-inch mortars have recently been
placed in battery at the rear of Fort Moul-
trie, on Sullivan's Island, near Charleston.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11
THE WEATHER.

Since our last issue, we learn that rain has
fallen in various sections of the county, which
has had the effect to give vegetation start in
growth, and has been especially favorable to
the oat crop, which, more than any other, had
suffered from the excessive drought Cotton
is not promising-being, this late in the season,
but little more than out of the ground-and
in this immediate vicinity is still suffering for
want of rain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Hon. j, X. Jillson, State Superintendent Of
Education, is expected in Yorkville to-day for
the purpose of addressing the teachers, who
have been requested by the County School
Commissioner to meet for the purpose of Or
ganizing Teachers Institute
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-06-11

A GREAT CHANGE-A great change is
evidently passing over the North. In advo-
eating that no distinction be made in decorat-
ing with flowers the graves of Federal or
Confederate soldiers, as the annual custom
now is, the Boston advertiser pays a high
compliment to the bravery of the men who
fought for the South, and even goes so far as
to admit that they fought "for principle
which they held dear, and for which they
were willing to sacrifice their lives" 1t de-
sires that the animosities excited by the war
should now cease, and calls upon the blue
and the gray "to unite in paying common
honors to the heroic dead of both armies"
The Boston Globe, in language still more COM
plimentary to the South, says:
"It is because of the bravery shown by our
Southern brethren in the war that our victo-
ries have such lustre, and it would be as un-
just to deny the sincerity ofthe great body Of
our opponents as to inpugn their courage
They fought for what they believed to be the
right. * The people of this country,
North or South, cannot afford to keep up the
spirit of antagonisn or distrust which invid.
ious distinctions in the decoration of the
graves of their soldiers would naturally ex
cite. If we are to have genuine Union
one of hearts as we'll as Of hands-we must
cultivate the amenities and perpetuate the
lesson of the devotion illustrated on both sides
of the great contest as the best means of in
suring the devotion to those great principles
of constitutional liberty which were there en-
f,rooI
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-01-31

A country fellow who isped having
bought some pigs, asked ncighbor for
the use of a pen for a few days Said he
IL have jutht been purchathin thome
thwine-two thowth and pigth want
to put them in your pen till 1 can get a
place for them"
"Two thousand pigs p exclaimed the
neighbor; "why my pen will hardly hold
Dozen.
"You don't understand me, Mr.. Bent
| don't thay two thothand pigths, but
two thowth and pigth."
81 here you," said Mr.. Bent "Two
thousand pigs. Why, you must be
crazy" is:t T2
81 tell you again." exclaimed the man
angrily, 81 meant not two thouthand
pigth, but two thowth and two pigth."
"Oh, that is what you mean, eh
Well, tho pen is at your service"
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-01-31
TO the South Wind..H"Es

,FH Ag,y.I4's-&. ~ ~
"i%21g ,arn3s -Ma gau.,;vn.,.
,s1as,' l, l,4S4aig ns, 1.>,,..
Over the mountain and snow -dcckcd trees ~
That sunlit checrily glisten
You carol your mystical symphonies fyfs 4
While pause and, spell bound, lister; 8
And seem but to hear u melodious rhymo'
Which your tunsfnl zephyrs nre Weaving, i
Andt tells of q cline in the olden time gtl ;
That knew naught ofbittcr grieving .ai
AS kindly free as the hearts you have loft, /
You fondle the plushy MOSES
And enfold each shrub in the shadow&y Cleft
Which the sunlight ldom crosses. NJ, >
Tho gentians look up when, your coming
'a they hear, rh 'r aa
And their tributes Of pcrfun render, ~
As you rustic the dew-spangled ferns anear,
And the leav res in their russell splcndor.
Then come over .he lcas, oh, thcu eontle
~, breeze,
With the odor of far off flowers;
My spirit enchant with your gladstone rlees
Asyou murmur of evergreen bowers:
Come on through the trees in their parh nj
h. death,
And sing of the Spring to the leaves TINT
are pining;
Encircle my brow with your balmy breath.
Ana tell me of skies that are ever shining.
".
The tapcrng willows trcmble to thee
Through each of their pcnsile trcsses
Ihe poplar nd oak in their trcmulous gce
Wavet to your tender carcsscs;
30 ardently WOO them with honcycd mouth,
IN kisses SO thrilling and tonder,
Oome' anorous wind, from tho Sunny South.
And deepen the blushing woods splcndor.
For your coming our naples plaintivcly sigh
through the moonlight's frosty cleaning,
Ihon enwrap them as visions of days gone by
OFT gladden. old age in its dreaming.
Come whisper of Hope to some lone little bird
That crouches in whitening grasses,
And shakes when the iciclcd branches are
stirred,
BY the Northern gale rs it passes.
VI.
On, tell of the cline where magnolias wave
. AS they bend to your sweet embraces,
And name the dear land of the true aud the
brave
Where affliction has won its traces.
oh, bring to me oft the scent Of the pine,
" hich Of old you were wont to borrow.
Twill still send thrill through this heart Of
Though it comes with the Southland's 5
SORROW.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-01-31

AN INCH A YEAR.-A Minnesota
farmer gives, in the St. Paul Pioneer,
his experience Of plowing field Tor
wheat one inch deeper every year. The
first year he plowed the land four inches
deep, and harvested seven bushels Of
wheat to tho acre. lf
The next season he plowed one inch
deeper and took off twenty bushels per
acre. ts iui 4a.. ~.
Continuing to plow one inch, deeper
the next year, he harvested thirty one
and a half bushels. -A, - = IA
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-01-31
A Small Fire For Chicago.

between three and folr o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the Union
Central depot building occupied by the
Michigan Central, Illinois Central and
Chicago, Burlington, Burlington aud
Quincy Railroads, at the foot of Lake
street, and in short time made such
progress as to defy the fire department
The building was entirely consumed
The tracks we're crowded with cars, and
most OF them were saved, but the men
were unable to remove a number Of fine
passenger cars. The losses ara es.inat
ed at between three and four hundred
thousand dollars, and the amount of in
surance is unknown. The depot was
frame buildin; put up alter the great
lire for temporary purpose. While the
fire was in progress, and claimed the at
tention of the fire department, the bell
sounded again, and the announcement
was made that large stone front block
in State street, between Van Buren aud
Morrison street, was also on fire. It
was fully twenty minutes before the
engines reached the ground, aud the
flames made such progress that five
buildings were consumed. The loss by
this fire was about 100000. The
buildings had been erected since the
great fire. 7
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-01-31
WITH TIE NEW
AND BEAUTY.

Complete in all its parts, uses the Straight
Eye Pointed Needle Self Threuiing. direct
upright Positive Motion, New Tension. Self
Feed and Cloth Gnider. Operates by Wheel
and on n Table. Light Runnnc. Smooth
and noiselcss like all good high priced
machines. Has patent check TO prevent the
wheel being turned the wrong way. Uses
The thread direct from the spool Makes
the Elastic Lcck Stitch finest and stronroet
stitch known;) firm, durable, close and
rapid. Will do all kinds Of work, fine and
coarse, from Cambria te heavy Cloth or
Leather, and uses all descriptions of thread
The best mechanical talent in Amer:,o
and Europe, has been devoted to improving
and simplifying our Machines combining
only that which is practicable and di :.
pcnsing with all complicated surroundnrs
generally found in Other machines
Special terms aud extra inducements To-
male and female agents, store Keepers, &c.
who will establish agencies through the
country and keep our new machines on ex-
hibition and sale. County rights given to
smart agents free. Agents complete outfits
furnished without any extra charge
Samples of sewing, descriptive circulars
continuing terms, testimonials, cngravinrs
Sc, sent free
Address, BROOKS SEWING MACHINE
CO, No. 1929 Broadway, New York.
leo 1y
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-01-31

A wealthy New York lady supports
eight poor families at an, expense Of
$4,000 a year.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01
the BANKRUPT LAW.
ProVislons of the sew Bni Passed by
Congress


FroVisions of the sew Bni Passed by
Congress
Washington June l7th) Special to tho Cincinnati
Commercial. .....
The principal points of the new
bankrupt bill, which only requires the
Presidents signature to become law,
are as follows: Forty days are allowed
to elspse before merchant or trader
who fails to pay his commercial paper
is liable to be thrown into bankruptcy.
The assent of one-fourth in number
and one-third in value of the creditors
is required to throw debtor into
bankruptcy. This provision relates
back to the first of last December.
Proceedings may be discontinued
whenever a debtor pays those secured
debts which were the ground of throw
ing him into bankruptcy, or whenever,
with the consent of the court, he aud a
majority of the creditors shall ask for
discontinusnce of the proceedings. In
order to set aside hypothetical pledges
or liens on the bankrupt's estate, il
must appear that the party dealing
with the bankrupt knew that he in
tended TO perpetrate "a fraud on the
bankrupt law, and that he intended to
go into bankruptcy.
When the loan is made TO "A bank
rupt in good faith and security taken,
With the intention of aiding him to
pull through, it shall be considered as
having actual value, and the security
shall not be invalidated by proceed
ings in bankruptcy. A voluntary
bankrupt may have his discharge If
his estate pays thirty per cent. of his
debts, or, provided he obtains the AS
sent of the same number of his credl-
tors as is necessary to throw him into
bankruptcy. An involuntary bank
rupt can get his discharge II his con-
duct Is free from all fraud, and he is
innocent of any violation or infringe.
ment of the bankrupt act. Assignees
are prohibited from dividing fees with
other persons engaged in the case.
Composition of creditors may be made
with the debtor, providing u majority
Of the creditors join, were approved
by the court, for the release and dis
charge of the debtor. The fees and
expense are reduced one-half until the
judge Of the supreme court shall estab-
lish permanent reduction and sim
plify proceedings. All the acts of the
persons connected with the execution
of the law shall be made public in the
shape OF full and minute reports from
the clerk, the assignee, the marshal
and the register. Original jurisdiction
is conferred upon the Territorial courts,
with an appeal to the supreme court
OF the Territory.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01
Mutiny In Missouri Penltenriary.

ST. LOUIS, June l9.-Since the mu-
tiny in the penitentiary at Jefferso II
City few days ago there has been a
very turbulent spirit manifested by the
convicts, and much unruly and insu
coordinate conduct. For two days all
work ia the shops bad to be suspended,
and the prisoners Kept in their cells.
Yesterday several of the ringleaders
were lashed severely Oh the bare back,
and this is to be continued from day to
day until all those most active in the
mutiny are punished One of those
whipped yesterday confessed that q
plot to escape had been planned, and
an attempt was to have been made to
carry it out yesterday, but the action
of the authorities in confining the
prisoners in cells prevented 1t. 1t j.
believed the mutinOus spirit has been
quelled and no more trouble will occur
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01
Won Mol,ke IncOgnito.

4. German correspondent says ;
Count Won Moltke went recently to his
estate, Kreisau, in Silesia. In speak
ing OF his sojourn there he expressed
his intention of visiting the village
school Though no day was mention
ed the honor WAS daily made known in
the village The result was great joy,
but still greater preparations. The
school was dismissed and the day de-
voted to scrubbing and cleaning. With
his usual unpretentious way Count
Won Moltke reached Landau by rail
and, stepping out OF the ear, hired a
plain one-horse wagon to drive him out
to the village, An hour later he reach
ed Beerburg, walked to the school
house, but found no one hut frau,
who, scrubbing away, told him the
school was dismissed for the day be-
cause in the morning they expected
grand visitors. Somewhat astonished
he returned TO the wagon and drove
back to Landau. AS the driver stop
ped before the hotel he was surprised
to see an immense flag waving from
the piazza, and the market-piace crowd.
ed with people, who greeted with loud
cheers his plain looking passenger as
he alighted. For the first time he
knew he had been driving the great
General Won Moltke.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01
DUELING.
Pa.aI Meetings Of Distinguished Men

RataI Meetings Of Distinguished Men.
Colonel Thomas II. Benton fought
several duels, and in one of them kill
ed Mr.. Lucas.
General jackson had several affairs,
and killed Mr.. Dickinson in n duel,
described at length in Parton's life of
the iron President.
General Alexander Hamilton was
killed in duel by Aaron Burr, in
1904, under circumstances rejecting
great discredit upon the latter.
David G. Brokerick was killed by d.
8. Terry, of California, September Is,
1859. In consequence of IA difference on
the Lecomton question.
George C.. Dromgoole, of Virginia,
fought and killed Mr.. Digger. gem
tleman of the same State, in 1887, in a
border county of North Carolina.
The causeless and fatal duel between
Jonathan Cilley, of Maine, and Will
liam, J. Graves, of Kentucky, was
fought near Washington in 1888. Mr..
Cilley was killed after having first ire
viously said that he entertained the
highest respect and most kind feelings
for his adversary.
The mortal combat between two posi-
captains in the navy, Stephen Decatur
and James Barron, at Bladensburg, on
the I'D of March, 1920, will never be
forgotten. at the first shot both fell
"They fred so near together" says an
eyewitness, that but one report was
heard" Decatur was killed, and Bar
ron severely wounded.
General J. w. Denver, member OF
the State Senate Of California, had 0
controversy with Hon. Edward Gil
bert, ex member of Congress, in 1862
in regard to some legislation, which
resulted In challenge from Gilber
that was accepted by Denver. Rifle:
were the weapons. Glloert Iell NJ th'
second shot, and expired in q few min
utes.
Among many memorable duels ant
challenges some of the most famous
were those of Daniel O'Connell, tn,
Illustrious Irish "LiberatOr Flo
using the phrase a beggarly corpora
tionn in relation to the city of Dublin
he was challenged by D'Esterre, a mem
Der of that body, who would take M
apology. O'Connell killed him a
the first fire. This was ia 1915.
A great duel took place near Wash
ington in 1919 between General Arm
stead T. Mason, Senator IN Congress
from Virginia. and the celebrated job
M. McCarty. They were brothers-in
law, and fought with muskets. Nc
Carly did not want TO fight, but Maso
pressed him. McCarty proposed I
light on a barrel OF powder or wit
dirks. Both modes were objected e
and finally McCarty accepted the tar
tel. Colonel McCarty killed Genera
Mason at the first Gre, the ball passin
through his breast FOT1ey'S RenliH
i8oence8.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01
Henry Ward Beecher's Work.

A writer in n Chicago paper says of
Henry Ward Beecher: 1t Is almost
To BE- regretted that Mr.. Beecher is so
popular, so much loved, and so much
sought after If he could be more of n
recluse, If he could live more slowly,
there can hardly be a question that his
work would last longer. There are so
many calls on him now that he is
compelled to write and speak nearly at
the rate the writer scribbles when the
the printers are calling for more copy
A speech, an article, an editorial, a SER
mon are thrown off with such rapidity
that there is no time to trim the rough
edges. And this man does an amazing
deal of work. He edits a large religious
weekly, contributing its principal ed
itorials, writes for the Ledger regularly,
is generally at work on some book, is
constantly speaking in public, and
breaches two sermons week, which
are the only ones heard in these parts
worthy of regular publication. Several
divines have enjoyed the honor of pub.
lshed sermons, but only Henry Ward
Beecher has managed to keep up the
supply Of matter worthy of the type
settlers attention. A large publishing
house lives almost entirely on his
brains.b
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01
Walking Women.

The best instance of plucky woDeI,
to be noted is the walking tour of the
Misses Ward, and a party of five
American ladies, who are now jour.
neying on foot through Germany. The
ladies are accompanied by lad oi
thirteen, and they are travelling with
sketch books aud "A light haversack
picking up information and making
au art tour of the German towns
Walking IL not usually IA characters
tic of American women, but these
ladies seem determined to set an ex
ample, though IL would have been bet
ter to boast after the performance rsthe
than beforehand.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-01

Tobacco using in young persons, has
the same effect in diminishing the
breathing capacity that tight lacing
(which is slarmingly on the increase
AGAIN. has. Examples are, indeed,
sadly frequent on the thOroughfares Of
our great cities of young ladies who
have destroyed more than one half of
their breathing capacity by this dis
graceful habit Of tight lacinR. Their
wan, expressionless faces, harsh con-
tracted features, with bilious discolora>
tions of the skin, proclaim, in language
that can not be mistaken, deficient re-
SEPARATION. And the counterpart Of
these apprehensions and indications
may be seen In numerous young men
who promenade the streets behind
| lighted cigars.