Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-26

In Michigan there is fair crop.
In Wisconsin there is very good crop and
condition, but large destruction and damage.
In Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois
and portions of Missouri the acreage was in
creased, and Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa
show large production.
Corn has largely increased acreage, and
is very promising outside of portions of the
Ohio Valley, and the crop North and North
west will be much greater than usual. Cattle
and hogs are generally in better condition
than year ago, and in many sections are
feeding on the damaged grain.
Potatoes promise an unusually large crop
throughout nearly all these sections.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, August %, 1875.
Carter Ross, colored, was recently removed
from the position of commissioner of election,
and G. w. Curtis appointed in his place.
This is an excellent appointment, and shows
that the good work of reform still goes on
here, however much it has been impeded and
hindered in its progress at the capital and
elsewhere throughout the State. In the re-
cent election for sheriff, Ross appeared al
Rich Hill, where he endeavored to carry
things with high hand in the interest Of
Richardson. The idea for time seemed to
fill his soul that he held the colored vote of
that township in his pocket, and could dis
pose of it as he saw proper; but this agreea-
BILE delusion vanished like a dream. His zeal
in the cause of Republicanism, leading him
beyond the limits of propriety, he soon became
involved in difficulty which resulted in his
receiving black eye and bloody nose,
which, as Judge Mackey observed in one of
his humorous speeches, was the only blood
shed in the campaign. Exceedingly wrath
full. the injured commissioner shook off the
dust of Rich Hill from his feet, and mount
ing bis mule, left in haste for town to get
warrant for those who had dared to question
his right of managing election affairs accord
ing to his will and pleasure. Arriving in
town, Ross reported the facts ofthe case to the
Trial Justice, who advised him to give the
matter due consideration before seeking re-
dress through the law. Reflection was atten-
ded with good result, for he has wisely con-
cluded to drop the matter, fearing, doubtless,
that prosecution Of the case on his part
might end calamitously for him. While he
might have preferred the charge of assault
and battery against some parties, the people
of Rich Hill, collectively, might have brought
an action against him for attempted intimida-
tion, and by mass of indisputable testimony,
secured his conviction. Gen. W. A. Walker,
who is a substantial and splendid gentleman,
is the chairman of the board of commission
ers of election. With the assistance of Mr..
Curtis, he will unquestionably manage Alright
all matters appertaining to the elections of
this county.
While on the subject of removals and ap-
pointments, it is proper to state that H. G.
Brawley has been removed from the position
of trial Justice in the Carmel Hill section,
and been succeeded by William Worthy, COL
ored. The utter inability of the new appoin-
tee to discharge the duties of trial justice
causes this appointment to meet with general
condemnation. 1t is supposed that Brawley
was removed in consequence Of his commen-
dable zeal in the case of Ike Castles, charged
with intimidation at Carmel Hill in the re-
cent election for sheriff Governor Chamber
lain, in removing Mr.. Brawley, whose qualif-
cations are unquestioned, and appointing
man whose gross incompetency is so manifest,
has wofully departed from that noble course
marked out by him in his inaugural address.
Rev. James Spratt White, of Rock Hill,
was recently installed pastor Of Catholic and
Pleasant Grove Churches of this county.
Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson, of Lowrysville, and
Rev. K. E. Cooper, of Ebenezer, were the Of
fciating ministers upon the interesting occa-
sion. Mr.. White had been supplying these
churches for some time previous to his install
lation, and had proven very acceptable
preacher. The members of Catholic and
Pleasant Grove congregations are exceedingly
fortunate in having secured the services of so
good preacher, and so excellent pastor as
the Rev. Mr.. White is known to be.
Col. Wyatt Aiken will favor the Patrons
of Husbandry, and the public generally, with
speech at this place on Thursday next. He
is a pleasant speaker, and will doubtless de-
liver an interesting and instructive address.
As he took prominent part in the organiza-
tion of the Oranges throughout the county
and State, his presence will probably tend to
the rekindlng of the enthusiasm that once
animated the hearts of the members.
Mr.. R. Brandt of this place is very en-
terprising gentleman, as everybody knows.
His business in the furniture line has grown
to such an extent that he has recently filled
several orders from Columbia. The fact of
his filling orders from the capital is an unmis-
taxable evidence of the excellence and beauty
of his furniture and the reasonableness of his
prices. Mr.. Brandt delivers furniture at Co.
lumbia and other points along the line of the
railroad free of any freight charges, which is
very great inducemeut to purchasers.
One of my lady friends, who has recently
visited Columbia, speaks in very high terms
of ladies' restaurant that has been opened
BY Mrs. Pollock, on Main street. in close prox-
unity to the Wheeler House. Heretofore, the
only proper place for ladies who desired re-
freshments during their shopping expeditions
was McKenzies, which had the disadvantage
of being incouveniently located. The want
has been supplied in the new saloon, which is