Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-03-19
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CON TO RICHMOND"
But failed to find as much difficulty in enter
ing the picturesque capital ofthe Old Domin-
ion as some of my acquaintance experienced
about decade since. Richmond showed
many signs of prosperity since my last visit,
with few, or no apparent effects Of the late
war. The Legislature being in session, the
city presented a lively appearance. re-
NAMED in Richmond six days, spending con.
siderable time in visiting many Of the places
made memorable by the events of the late
war. 1t is a pretty, picturesque place, with
sociable, hospitable population, and l regretted
that business would not permit more pro-
tracted sojourn. Leaving Richmond, l jour-
neyed, via. Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad to Quantico, and then en-
barked on board the steamer Keyport, for
WASHINGTON CITY.
The "City of magnificent distances" is not
as lively as I have seen it. The Lenten season
being at hand, much Of the usual gaiety has
ceased. Many of the sinners who usually
congregate in this modern den of political
and social iniquity, had, apparently, retired to
renew their strength and courage for fresh
raids upon the suffering taxpayers. Congress
seemed to be doing little else than attempting
to kill time, judging from several personal
debates, which I witnessed during my visits
to the capitol. This being the "long session"
and the elections coming off in the fall, it ap-
peared to me, by the proceedings, that many
of the members of both houses had more in
view their reelection, than the interests oftheir
constituents. During my brief sojourn in
Washington, I availed myself of the oppor-
tunity of calling upon your worthy represent
ative,
HON. A. 8. WALLACE,
Whom found at his comfortable rooms on
Third street. Although very busy with his
public duties, I was kindly received, and
passed couple of hours in pleasant, social
conversation with him. My impression of
Mr.. w. is, that he is the fright man in the
right place." and "few more of the same
Sort" would be of great advantage to the
people of this country.
Leaving Washington on the morning Of the
4th instant, I passed through Baltimore and
Philadelphia, and arrived
INNEW YORK
The same evening, where l shall remain and
rest for while. The people Of this city have
experienced hard winter, beginning with
the shadow of the panic, darkened with the
more terrible spectre of famine. The sudden
convulsions of business, the shrinking Of val
ues, the great army of working people out of
employment, the distrust of capitalists, and
the failure of many large business firms, have
brought famine to thousands of houses, and
the suffering for the necessities of life have
been, and are at present, very great. The
promptitude of humane citizens, by their So
cieties and churches, asylums for the poor,
the establishment of soup houses, and other
contributions in the way of charity, has re-
lieved many, very many, that necessarily must
have starved to death. The approach of
Spring inspires new hopes, and with that lift
ing of the cloud of cold winter, other clouds
will disappear. Business shows new signs of
life, and we are fattered with the hope that
"there is good time coming" James Cor
don Benefits magnificent donation of thirty
thousand dollars for the establishment of
"soup houses" for the poor, has alleviated
much suffering, judging from the pleased, con-
tented countenances of the thousands who
daily congregate at the appointed places and
partake of the wholesome nourishment thus
provided.
CUBA LIBRE.
A terrible blow to the aspirations and hopes
of the adherents of Cuban liberty has been
dealt, by the kilograms received to-day, con-
frming the report that ex;President Cespedes
had been shot and killed by the Spanish au'
thorities in Cuba.
wooDHULL, CLAFL1N & BLOOD
Are still on trial for libel against Challis,
which caused so much excitement, in all cir
cles, some time ago. A strong effort is being
made to convict them, and no stone will be
left unturned to do so. The champions of
Free Love are fearful thorns in the sides of
some of the first pretenders to morality in this
community. More anon. HUNKIDoRI.
A New WAY TO COLLECT DEBT.-A
colored gentleman, living near Auburn, had
debt on another of so cents, which had been
outstanding some month or so, when he called
on the delinquent darkey to settle, but not
being able to respond, tie inexorable gave
him notice that he would call the next day
and if that so cents was not forthcoming, he
would take his wife in settlement Of the claim.
True to his promise, he called the next day
for the so cents, and still no money, whereup-
on he with the unsettled demand took posses
sion of the others wife, brought her to the
city, obtained license and married her.
The unfortunate loser of his wife now satisfies
himself he has receipt that beats decree in
bankruptcy or perpetual injunction.
aD- A Connecticut school-teacher, in pa
per recently read before Teachers Institute,
suggests that pupil of each sex be placed at
the same desk and allowed to assist each other
in their lessons, and at the end of each month
permitted to select new partners, if they de-
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