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THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

THERELIGIOUSDE ARTMENT.- This De-
partment of the FAMILY VISITOR will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr. LATHAM, and in addition to
choice selections, will also contain original art-
cles, on appropriate subjects, from his pen; and
while high moral and religious tone will pervade
this Department. nothing shall be admitted of a
sectarian or controversial character.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTAL due por-
ton of the FAMILY VISITOR will be appropr-
ated for Children and Youth, and their Depart
ment will be prepared with special care to furnish
innocent amusement, and to inculcate knowledge
and sound moral principles.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Farmers Department will be prepared with spe-
cal reference to the needs of Agriculture and Hor-
ticulture in the South, containing only practical
articles on the subjects discussed.
HUMOROUS DEPARTMENTAL this De-
partment will be admitted the Wit and Humor OF
the day, including Anecdote, Repartee and Senti-
ment, free from coarseness or inelegancies.
Besides the above leading features, the FAMI-
LY VISITOR will contain Items on light current
topics; a compendium of the freshest and most
important General News; Editorials on appropri-
ate subjects, intended to promote the welfare and
prosperity of our people; and variety of other
matter interesting and instructive to all.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.-Th FAMILY
VISITOR will be printed bi-weekly on large,
twentv-eight column sheet, (same size of the
YORKvILLE ENQUIRER,) and will be fur
nished at the low price of .50 per annum. mailed
free of postage. This being the lowest price at
which the paper can be afforded, no deduction
will be made for clubs though we offer extraor-
dinarv inducements to club-makers as will be
seen from the Premium List below. Now is the
time tn form clubs and obtain the elegant Premi-
ums which we offer.
Cash remittances may be made at our risk, by
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otherwise we will assume no risk.
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and State Address all letters to
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Observation-Disclosures SOUTH CAROLINA.

These admirable Historical Skethes will be pub
lished in the FAMILY VISITOR. They are
written by Rev. ROBERT LATHAM, who has be-
slowed upon the task much thought and extern
sive research Tracing the rise and progress of
the State from colonial times, the Sketches will
also contain the stirring scenes and important
events, the anecdotes and incidents-legendary
and authentic-connected with the early history
of the State, and which have never before been
fully published. Much of the material of the
Sketches especially that relative to the middle
and upper portions Of the State-being tradition
al, many of the events portrayed having never
been in print, and written in Mr.. LATHANs easy,
familiar style, they will be read with peculiar in
terest by all classes; while no more entertaining
or instructive history could be placed in the hands
of the youth or those who would inform them
so,yes unon Colonial and Revolutionary events,
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ANEW FAMILY STORY PAPER !
THE FAMILY VISITOR.

In order to meet the requirements OF large
class of readers who take no interest in much OF
the reading matter with which the inside pages of
the ENQUIRER are necessarily filed, we have
determined TO commence the publication, on the
first of January, 1876 of new paper, to be called
the FAMILY VISITOR, which, besides contain
ing matter prepared expressly for it, will also be
made up from the LITERARY AND MISCEL-
LANEOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE ENQUIR-
Err, thus affording purely Literary and Mlscel-
laneous publication, entirely devoid of local and
other matter unadapted to the tastes of the gener-
al reader. To accomplish this object, therefore,
the FAMILY VISITOR will contain no matter
of local character, either of the affairs of this or
adjoining counties, nor will there be any adver-
tisements of a local nature admitted in its columns
1t is the proprietors purpose, by entirely exclu-
ding this class of matter, to render the FAMILY
VISITOR an entertaining instructive Home
Companion in every family throughout the land
THE LITERARY FEATURES.
The same Serial Stories published in the EN-
OUIRER will be transferred to the columns of
the FAMILY VISITOR and among other origi-
nal Stories will be published during the year,
"PICCIOLA,"a a tale of California and frontier
life, by MRS. HENRY DEAS; "THE IRON
CHEST; - "LOST AND FOUND; OR, THE
WHITE FAWN OF THE FOREST'-stories of
unusual merit and repete with dramatic plot and
stirring incident. In addition to the Serial Sto-
ries, the FAMILY VISITOR will also contain
short Tales and Sketches, complete in the NUM-
~s~s., kl>1,,,
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The Cooking Stoves which offer Premium for IS
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and all the necessary cooking utensils ham boiler,
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Webster's Dictionaries.

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&eadiug fur the $abbat4.
CONDUCTED BY
REV. ROBERT LATHAM.
[Original.l
PRAYER.


PRAYER.
There are some subjects that never wear
out Their Importance gives them fresh
ness every time they are mentioned. Prayer
is one of this class of subjects. Every ser.
mon that is preached contains, either directly
or indirectly, an exhortation on this subject;
and yet, when properly performed, the exhor-
tation is not dull.
Much has been written about prayer, and
more said and still it does seem that few
pray at all, and that many who do pray seem
to have very indistinct notion of what
prayer is.
Ministers of the gospel, as we'll as private
members of the church, are guilty of very
great improprieties in their prayers. Some
preachers choose the hour of prayer as the
time to lampoon their hearers. This is simple,
if not wicked. 1t is cowardly for man to
shut his eyes and abuse those who hold diff
ferent views from him, or whose practices are
different.
Again: the prayers of some preachers are
nothing but theological lectures. Some car
dinal Bible doctrine is stated, discussed and
explained very clearly, and very powerfully,
it may be. All this is foolish. How silly
it is for any man to undertake to explain to
God anything that is in the Bible. One
would suppose that God is not we'll posted
with regard to many things contained in the
Bible. Such would be the conclusion, were
we left to judge from many Of the public
prayers which are offered up.
Again Some individuals seem, in their
prayers, to be giving God some insight into
the political movements of the day. They
pray politics. 1t is scarcely possible to i'm
agine more supremely ridiculous thing, to
say nothing of its wickedness.
Prayer is simply asking God for what we
need. The last place on earth that any one
should choose to make display of human
learning is when on his knees before throne
of grace Simplicity is jewel; but it never
appears so beautiful as in prayer. The form
of prayer given us by our Saviour is 80 sim.
pie that child can understand it.
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Sewing Machine Premium.

The Sewing Machine offer Premium for 70subscbers
TO the ENQUIRER or for subscribers the FAMILY VsIroR is
the we'll known Weed Machine and lie manufactured by the
Weed Sewing Machine Company Hartford, Conn 1t ~ adapt
endcd by any one easiy Is always ready; will do any
kinds Of sewing with less changing and fewer extra at
an Elastic stands solid and firm, with long and
oOmy folding table, and has the convenience Of two drawers
Several these Machines during the past past year, have been
delivered persons who have returned the requisite number OF
names. TO this valuable Premium, Tor other that we
ay oe Is not required that ALL the names be sent IN al
one time Send nales accompanied with the cash. as fast
you procure them, and when the complement o subscribers
made which need not be- restricted to the same the
Premium will be promptly delivered may be directed
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YEAR AGO AND NOW.

They fingered at the gate until he could
finish that last remark, and she toyed with her
fan, while her eyes were looking down from
beneath iaunty hat that only partially
shaded her face from the light Of the silvery
moon.
He stood gracefully on the outside, with
one hand resting on the gate-post, and the
other tracing unintelligible hieroglyphics on
the panels. They were looking very sentimen.
tai, and neither spoke for some minutes, until
she broke silence in sweet, musical voice
"And you will always think as you do now,
Georgef'
Ever, dearest; your image is impressed
upon my heart so indelibly that nothing can
ever eAace it. Tell me, Julia, loveliest of
your sex, that I have right to wear it there. "
20, you men are so deceitful," she answered,
coquettishly.
"True, Julia, men are deceitful," he said,
drawing little nearer to her and insinuating
himself inside the gate, "but who, darling,
could deceive your"
"And if I were to die, George, wouldn't
you find some one else you could love as
well?"
"Never, never. No woman could ever fill
your place in my heart"
"O quit now! that amt right" she MUIR
INJURED, as she made feintto remove his arm
from around her waist.
"Let me hold you to my heart" he whis-
pered, passionately, until you have consent
ed to be mine," and he drew her nearer to
him, and held her tightly until he obtained
the coveted boon.
1t seemed but yesterday since our weary
foot.stepsinterrupted that touching little scene,
but when We passed near the same locality
early yesterday moning, ere the moon and
stars had paled, we heard a gentle voice ex-
claim:
No, sir; you've stayed out this long, and
you may just as we'll make night Of it. I'll
teach you to stay at the lodge until three
o'clock in the morning, and then come fool
ing around my door to worry me and wake
the baby. Now take that and sleep on it,"
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Our Cash Presents.

Do not forget addition the liberal Premiums we offer
for clubs we will also make CLsH PRESENT OF FIFTY Dol
Lara 10 the club who shall send the largest list Of sub
the ENQUIRER by the first Monday Of November 1876
and the club maker who shall send us the largest list OF sub
scrbers VISITOR the date, will make
CASH PRESENT TWENTY-FIVE DoLLARs These cash
presents be mistaken IN premiums for me largest
clubs but they will be given for such clubs IN ADD
roN to the Premiums offered Correct lists will be kept Of all
and III" awards will be fairly made at II
O'Clock on the first Monday Of November 1876. All
entered list be paid In advances the regular
club rates for either publication.
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No Competition.

Ch-makers and those who may wish TO form clubs, should
bear mind that the offers here do not Invite COM
pctitIon for Premiums Of working to secure the
CLUB. Each club maker sending the requisite number
of subscribers will obtain the Premium offered for the specified
number There IL limit TO the time when the club must
be completed Send the names obtained accompanied
with the cash, and Premium will be delivered when the
requisite number Of have been returned The cash
must cases, accompany the Of every subscriber for
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M11s1CAL MERCHANDISE.

violins. Guitars Flutes, Flies, Picolos, Flageo-
lets. Accordeons Concertinas, Flutinas, Banjos,
Tambornes, Bones, Strings, Trimmings, Drums;
Double Basses, 'Cellos, ETC., etc., and every KIND
Of Musical Instrument, our own importaton, ol-
failing at Wholesale prices. 25 per cent. saved by
sending orders direct to us. Goods sent c. O. D.
by Express with privilege of examination before
paving. Anything not satisfactory to purchasers
NAV be returned. Send for Price Lists.
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MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS.

Only complete Stock in the South for supply OF
Wholesale and Retail Trade. Terms same as at
the North. The best publications from all pub
i;sbars aIwavs on hand. Orders filled same day
as received. Any piece Of Music or Music Book
mailed postpaid on receipt of Retail price. Any
music not in stock will be procured at once ana
forwarded without extra charge; send your or.
ders. and thev will be filled if the Music can DO
had in the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-02

SAVE THE SoArsUDs.-However deplora-
rable washing day may be to the household
(and the careful house mistress or tidy maid
has it in her power to greatly modify its dis:
comforts), to the garden it is a very bountiful
day. Our hungry and thirsty grapevines and
flowers are glad Of every drop of wash water,
and will repay every bit of fatigue it may
cost US to give them this fertilizer. If the sun
is shining hot when we 60 out to dispense our
favor, it is best for US to dig slight trench
not far from the root of the plant, and pour
the water into it, and cover again with the
top soil. This makes the water 60 farther,
and at the same time does not tempt the roots
to the surface ofthe ground. No better liquid
can be prepared than the soapsuds from the
"wooleR tubs" as they are sure to nourish the
roses.
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BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY
STATIONERY, AND
BOOK BINDER
TlHANKING the public for liberal past patron
L age, now invite attention to my complete
stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY,
consisting, in part Of Flat Papers, Midium, Fo-
lilo Post, DENY, Letter and Note. Blank Books,
oove ry variety; Envelopes, States, Ink, &c,
Fancy Stationery, Gold Pens and Pencils, PEN
Knives, Writing Desks, &c. Also,
BOOK BINDING DONE,
in all it's various branches. Sheet Music Period
icaIs, Law Books &c, bound in any style desired.
Old Books rebound and repaired.
PRINTED BILL AND LETTER HEADS SPECIALITY
Orders promptly attended to-, at lowest cash
prices. r: n. SIOk ES,
155 Main Street Columbia, 8. C.
March Is IL If
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Three. Communion Set.

Churches uusupplicd with Communion Set appropriate TO
the requirements the sacred rite of administering the Lords
Srppcr can Premium arrangement, secure hne reDle
silver plated Communion Set OF six pieces with IT.
tie trouble and comparatively no cost The number Oh sub
scrers reaired TO either publications. In order TO secure
this valuable and elegant Service BE- In almost any
congregation and members who may be- thus called upon
contribute their share Of the expense, will receive IN return
more than the value of their contribution In years sscrp'
ion IN the
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A Club and an Extra Copy.

club Of subscribers either Of publications.
paid advance regular club rates. will give Instead of
Premium, copy of the paper for which the club may
formed any may prefer that arrangements but
consequence of the liberal Premiums now Offering we
afford give copy TO the clnb-make who re-
cGives Premiums enumerated on our list.
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RARRER SHOP.

TlHOSE in want of an EASY SHAVE, fash-
ionable and stylish cut Of hair, or pleasant
and luxurious Shampoo, are reminded that
THOS. BALLARD, Professor of the Art Tonso-
rial, is still in business in his old Shop next door
him great pleasure to wait upon all who may de-
sire his services. Razors honed and sharpeened,
and any other work of that kind promptly done.
He may be found at the Shop on Sunday morn
ings from to 10 o'clock.
THOMAS BALLARD.
June IL Is ~
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ORGANS.

Wholesale Southern De-
not for the celebrated
MASON & HAMLIN
Church, School and Par
lor ORGANS, from SIS
to $500 each. The only
reliable and satisfactory
Organ ever made. New
STYLES, New Cases, New
Solo Stops, Brilliant Ef-
fects. Sold on the easiest
possible terms.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-02

A BoAsrER.-A gentleman, lately boasting
of the neatness and regularity Of his wife, said
"If get up in the night, pitch dark, | can
find my clothes, down to my very gloves, all
in their proper places was up this morn
ing before daylight" he continued, putting
his hand into his pocket for his handkerchief,
"and-" Here he pulled out, not his hand.
kerchief, but his wife's night-cap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-02

aa- Mohammed once said, "When man
dies, men inquire what he has left behind
him angels inquire what he has sent before
him."
"The doctrine of sinless perfection is not to
be rejected as though it were thing simply
impossiblein in itself, for nothing is too hard for
the Lord, but because it is contrary to that
method which He has chosen to proceed by.
He has appointed that sancti6cation should
be effected, and sin mortified, not at once com.
pletely, but by little and little; and doubtless
He has wise reasons for it"
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a9r An old, old batchelor, upon reading
that 1.-TWO lovers will sit up half the night
with only one chair in the room," said it
couldn't be done unless one Of them stands or
sits upon the floor. And such painful ignor-
ance pretty plainly indicates that he has
never been there.
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Value of our Premiums

We would impress upon every the fact that all of our
Premiums first class goods, and the prices attached to them
regular retail prces at which the articles sell
by all dealers and manufacturers themselves II Is only by
svsn by the manufacturers that
VIC are enabled the liberal offers do and suara
tee every article to be exactly represented.
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WHOLESALE SOUTHERN AGENTS

FOR THE
"SILVER TONE BAND INSTRUMENTS,
"CONN'S RUBBER MOUTH PIECES"
"PAGANINI ITALIAN STRINGS
"WHITE'S PATENT CHIN REST,
"WOOD'S NOVELTY PRESSES"
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Our Premium Tea Set.

We feel sure this elegant Premium consisting OF six pieces oi
Silver Ware viz: Coffee Pot tw0 Tea Potts. Craner ST.
gar and Sop Bowl will give great satisfaction to those WHO may
obtain The pieces NIL of beautiful, uniform paer new
style, with raised embossed figure work They are not the
common silver washed articles, but the hest treble plate, the
foundation being white metal show, even when the
heavy silver coating chance to s worn or IN any sp1 D
long hard usage. These rticlcs well nil Silver Ware
Premiums, made by the uciS Hart Manufacturing COha-
n.y. No. 81 Fulton street, New York City, Price $50.
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ALL THERE.-A minister, who had been
accused of preaching sermon that was not
his own, went to parishioner who had made
the charge, and asked him to retract it.
"Well," said the parishioner, II thought,
when 1 heard that sermon, that it was taken
from book had at home; but went home
and looked in the book, and-it was all
there"
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With the very liberal offer which we are enabled to nake
beautifully furnished table within the reach OF almost ev
cry house keeper; und here opportunity, of which, the
ladies' avail themselves they with but little trouble,
valuable of Silver Those articles are made for us by the
uclIs Hart Manufacturing Company, p Fulton street, New
York. and warranted be Of the best treble Silver Plate
The reputation of the Mericn Cutlery Company 49 Chambers
street, New York, from whom buy Table Cutlery Pre-
ms highly established tor the excelency and superior
finish oil the goods they mnnuactnre.
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ARAB HORSE MAXIMS.

Whose raiseth and traineth horse for the
Lord, is counted in the number Of those who
give aims day and night, in private as we'll
as in public. He will find his reward. All
his sins will be forgiven him, and never will
any fear come over him and dishonor his
heart.
Let your colt be domesticated and live
with you from his tenderest age, and when
horse he will be simple, docile, faithful and
Injured to hardship and fatigue.
If you have horse to serve you on the
day of trial, if you desire him to be horse
of truth, make him sober, accustomed to hard
work and inaccessible to fear.
Do not beat your horses nor speak to them
in loud tone of voice do not be angry with
them, but kindly reprove their faults; they
will do better, for they understand the Ian
guage of man and its meaning.
If you have long days journey before
YOU, spare your horse al the start let him
frequently walk to recover his wind. Con.
time this until he has sweated and dried
three times, and you may ask him whatever
you please, he will not leave you in difficulty.
Use your horse as you do your leathern
bottle; if you open it gently and gradually
you can easily control the water within,
but if you open it suddenly the water escapes
at once, and nothing remains to quench your
thirst.
Observe your horse when he is drinking
at brook. If in bringing down his head he
remains square, without bending his limbs, he
possesses sterling qualities, and all parts of
his body are built symmetrically.
Four things he must have broad-front,
chest, loins, and limbs; four things long
neck, breast, forearm, and Group four things
short-pasterns, back, ears, and tail.
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Now AND THEN-She used to meet him
at the gate with kiss, and smile like morn.
ing light. But now she comes to the door in
dingy calico wrapper, and shoes down at
the heel, shades her eyes with her hand, looks
earnestly to make sure it is he, and as he
walks up to the house, tired and careworn,
inquiries, with voice that seems to need oil
ing, "Did you bring that butter"