Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-01

DeIOre Lne court, tuo AoAAoA ~ S'
ESQ.,, and the latter by Samuel McAlilly'
ESQ. After protracted examination INTO
the facts Of the case, the Trial Justice decided
that the case did not come within his jurlsdlc-
ton, and accordingly dismissed it. The trial
of the case will take place at the session OF
the Circuit Court in September.
Picnics are still in order. A day in the
woods is an enjoyment particularly agreeable
to our young people. 1t is their delight to
drink frequently of the cup of this sort OF
pleasure. A gay party assembled on Iues'
day at Walkers mill pond, where the time
was pleasantly passed in diversity of agree
able ways. The only marring incident OF the
dav was rain.storm in the afternoon, which
fell upon the picnicers on their return home'
and which had the effect of dampening their
enthusiasm considerably. Mr.. Jas. Walker,
whose iudispensableness on such occasions is
obvious to all, was the leader of the merry
party and right worthily did he fill the Office.
The great amount of rain, which had pre-
yiously fallen, was increased by an additional
quantity last week. The farmers, who are
never entirely pleased with the weather, du-
ring the crop season, are beginning to pour
forth their complaints respecting the excess of
rain. Their representations of evil are so
common at this time Of the year as not to
occasion any alarming apprehensions. Yet,
it is undoubtedly true that cotton has suffered
some injury from rain and hail storms. Some
farmers have been compelled to plow up and
plant over.
Hail fell recently with particular severity
in the vicinity of Cornwell's and Blackstocks.
Mr.. IT. Mockbee estimates his loss at S25O0.
His wheat, which was stacked in the field,
was threshed by the hail, and great portion
of his cotton was entirely stripped of leaves
and FORMS Mr.. John B. Cornwell suffered
considerably in the same way. The injury to
the crops in the neighborhood of Lowrysville,
was also very great. Mr. Nicely Smith, Mr..
Daniel Pardue, and Mr.. James Griffin were
the principal sufferers. Corn generally is in
Aourishing condition, and if no calamity
overtakes it, the yield in this county will ex-
ceed that of any year since Sthe close of the
war. ... Z
Belle Boyd, who gained sope notoriety du-
ring the "late unpleasantnessI," as Confeder-
ate spy, arrived in our town on Wednesday,
and remained until Friday, when she took her
departure for Winnsboro. Ina lecture at the
Court House, on Thursday evening, before
very good audience, she gave an account Of
her exploits during the eventful period of the
past The story of the boldness and daring
that characterized her movements was listen.
ed to with attention. The hair-breadth es-
capes that crowned her adventures verged on
the marvellous, and we're as thrilling as ro-
nance of the middle ages The lecturess
also gave an interesting account of her expe-
rience in prison.
On last Monday, number of prominent
Grangers-r of the bone and
sinew of the country-held meeting in my
Office. My services were offered in the capac-
ity of representative of the ENQUIRER, but
were not accepted. The meeting was held
with closed doors, and consequently no report
of the proceedings can be given. The organ
ization of Pomona Grange will probably be
one of the results that will follow from the
deliberations of the Grangers.
A public meeting was held in the Court
House on Saturday for the purpose of con-
sulting in regard to the propriety of levying
a special tax for the support of free schools
of Chester Township. G. S. Brice, Esq,.pre-
sided over the meeting, while Mr.. Joseph
Wyle performed the duties Of secretary.
The report of the Trustees, consisting of
Messrs. Giles j. Patterson, John j. Hemp
hill and T. G. Castor, and containing an ac-
count of operations during the past year, was
read, the principal points of which were as
follows: The number of free common schools
of Chester Township, IL; the number Of pu-
pills, 572; the average daily attendance, 4l2;
the average amount paid male teachers per
month was $3112; amount paid female teach
ers, $24O3. OF the teachers of the township
schools, of the males, one was northern white;
one southern white; one northern colored;
and four southern colored. Of the females,
three were southern whites and three southern
colored The value of the taxable property
of the township was Sl,306,700. The amount
of school funds received during the year was
s2,eO29S; amount distributed, $1,89S.99;
leaving balance on hand of $9O3.99. The
report was adopted by the meeting and order
ed to be filed. The question of levying
special tax to meet the public school wants
Of the township then came up for considera.
tion. Giles j. Patterson, Esq, in few, but
convincing remarks, set forth the necessity of
laying, in addition to the general tax, an ad-
ditional assessment of half mill upon the
taxpayers of Chester Township. He en-
bodied this amount of assessment in resoiu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted by the
meeting. No colored people were in attend
ance upon the meeting. Last year consld-
erable number we're present, and no addition
al tax was levied This year none were
present, and an additional tax of half mill
was levied. This action on the part of the
meeting is conclusive evidence of the willing
ness of the whites to pay taxes for the educa-
ton of the colored population.
My young friend, Mr.. w. A. Sanders, has
recently come into possession of pretty cot
tage on the south side Of town, which he is
putting in beautiful repair. In company with
him on Saturday afternoon, l inspected his
very desirable place. The indications are
that the noble band of single brothers will
soon lose a valuable member. Joy be with
him. QUI.
The QUALIFICATIONS OF JURoRs.-The
present system of drawing juries could be
made to work reasonably well, if the Jury
Commissioners won1d act fairly and accord