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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
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STARTLING.

There was a period in the worlds history
when there was no death in the world. 1t was
that period when there was no sin in the
world. 1t was a period of short duration.
How long-no- one certainly knows. lnde6.
nitely, it lasted from the moment that Adam
was created, to the moment that he eat the
forbidden fruit. Ever since that fatal act, sin
and death have both been in our world and
they will remain until "the righteous are all
saved, the wicked all damned, and Gods eter'
nal government approved" How long that
will be no man knows.
Although sin has been in the world so long,
there seems to be particular periods in which
particular sins are more common than they
are at other times. Not only so, but there
are some sins that are rarely found singly
and alone. The individual who habitually is
guilty of the one, is either guilty of the other
or liable to commit it, at any time. Such is
the sin of drunkenness. The man who is a ha-
bitual drunkard, rarely is innocent in every
other respect. He is almost certain to be a
profane swearer, dirty -mouthed blackguard,
a prohigate and vagabond. When man
becomes a drunkard he becomes something
else-no telling what.
Drunkness is a sin. 1t is heinous sin. 1t
is a complicated sin. A sin against society
and sin against God Almighty. The drunk
ard may say he buys his own intoxicating
liquors and pays for them by his own labor ;
therefore, it is no body's business whether he
gets drunk or not! As we'll might the incen-
diary say he buys the matches with which he
burns his neighbours dwelling; or the assassin
say he buys the instruments with which he
murders his unsuspectiug victim. No man
has right to trample on the rights of others.
The drunkard, by his looks, by his words and
by his actions, tramples upon the rights ofhis
fellow men. Every man has it guaranteed to
him by the God of nature to be treated de-
Gently. This the drunkard can not do.
Hence, he sins against society.
But great as may be the sin of drunkenness,
when regarded as sin against society, it is far
greater when viewed as sin against God.
Drunkenness units man for serving God in
this world and, consequently, for enjoying him
in the next world. This is Legitimate conclu-
sion and in perfect harmony with the teach
ings of the Bible. That no drunkard shall
inherit enternal life is just as true as whosever
believes in Jesus Christ shall be saved. Both
declarations rest upon the same authority.
IF the one declaration is true, so must be the
other if the one is not true so must be the
other.
The prevalence of drinking at the present
time is alarming. 1t would be fanaticism to
say that the drinking of a single dram is
sin but dram drinking leads to habitual
drunkenness. 1t is evident that with multi
tudes, dram drinking has already merged
into drunkenness. How is this thing to be
stopped? We answer, professed Christians
must set their faces against the practice.
They must discourage the practice by avoid
ing the appearance of evil themselves and by
living sober and honest lives.
GENTLENEss.-Ah heather who stood in a
orowd in Calcntta listeninp tO a missionary
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16

ss~ A western farmer says that he discover
ed many years ago that wood could be made
to last longer than iron in the ground. Time
and weather, he says, seem to have no effect
on it. Posts can be prepared for less than
two cents apiece. This is the recipe: Take
boiled linseed oil and stir it in pulverized
charcoal to the consistency of paint. Put a
coat of this over the timber, and, he adds, there
is not man who will live to see it rot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
Our Premium Tea Set.

We this elegant Premium consisting Of six pieces OF
Silver Ware viz. Coffee Pot, two Tea Potts. Crrnme ST.
gar and S0p Bowl wg give great satisfaction to those who may
obtain it, The pieces all of beautiful, uniform paern new
sye with raised embossed figure work. They are not the
common silver washed articles but the best treble plate, the
foundation being white metal not to show even when the
heavy silver coating chance to be off In any spot BY
long usage. These aricles well all our Silver Ware
Premiums, made by the cus Hart Manufacturing COmpa-
ny, No. - Fulton street, New York City. Price $50.
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A TERRIBLE MIsrAKE-He took the even
ing train, and, in looking through the cars,
discovered female sitting alone in seat, and
it instantly occurred to him that she might be
lonely. A veil dropped over her face, but
there was no reason to suppose that she was
not good.looking, and he gallantly raised his
hat and sat down besides her, remarking, with
lovely smile, "Its lonely travelling alone" !"
She just murmured reply, but the &C.
cent was captivating, and he was won at the
start
He was practiced in all the arts of polite
tactics, and spoke to her softly Of this great,
desolate world, with appropriate allusions to
human hearts. He told her how he had
hungered and thirsted after the affection Of
true heart, and had yearned to feel the
breath of the heavenly fame of love.
"No," he sighed, he had no wife: no one to
love and caress him and mend his suspenders !;
and when he inquired if she was treading the
path oflife single and alone, she murmured so
pensively and sad that he felt compelled to
put his arm on the back of the seat lest she
should fall out of the window-which was
closed.
They reached Bristol, and just as the train
stopped he heard a grating, Kissing sound
close to his ear, and the words, "You villain
you old hypocrtical sinner! I'll make you
think you've been struck by a beam of heav-
enly fame, you old owl"
He looked round just far enough to get a
glimpse of a pair of flashing eyes and the
face of his wife, who had murmured to him
so fondly along the journey. A sudden spasm
seized him, but he managed to accompany
her from the train and as they moved into
the darkness towards home, her flashing eyes
lit up his pale face with spectral effect.
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Three.Quart Communion Set.

Churches unsupped with Communion Set appropriate 10
the requirements the sacred rite of administering the Lords
Supper by Premium arrangement secure ne, treble
silver plated hrecQua Communion Set of six pieces with lit
tie trouble, and comparatively no cost The number OF sub
scrbers required either of publications. In order to SECURE
this valuable and elegant Service be procured almost any
congregations and the members who may be thus called upon
TO contribute their the EXPENSE will receive In return
more than of their contribution in years subscrip
ton 10 the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16

GENTLENEss.-A heather who stood in a
crowd in Calcutta, listening to missionary
disputing with Brahmin, said he knew which
was right, though he did not understand the
language. He knew he was in the wrong
who lost his temper first For the most part,
this is very accurate way of judging. Try
to avoid debating with people. State your
opinion and let them state theirs If you see
that a stick is crooked, and you want people
to see how crooked it is, lay a straight rod
down beside it; that will be quite enough.
But if you are drawn into controversy, use
very hard arguments and very soft words.
Frequently you can not convince man by
tugging at his reason; but you can persuade
him by winning his Acknowledgements
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16

pa When fowls are overfed and have but
little exercise, they sometimes become dull,
sleepy and stupid, staggering or moping about,
or standing or sitting lazily with closed eyes.
Water frequently drops from the mouth when
they are thus affected. The cause is proba'
bly, indigestion and inaction of the liver. The
usual treatment is to give teaspoonful OF
castor oil daily, reduce the food, turn the
fowls out and let them stratch, giving them,
morning and evening, few pills of bread and
CASTLE soap, with a pinch of cayenne pepper
in each.
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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 who may prefer that arrangement but
consequence Of the liberal Premiums now Offering, we
afford give copy to the clubnaker who re-
ccvcs Premiums enumerated on our list.
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Value of our Premiums.

We would impress upon every one the that all of
Premiums first class goods and the prices attached to them
regular retail prices a which the articles sell
b all dealers and the manufacturers themselves. II only by
the advantageous gvSn by the manufacturers that
enabled make the liberal offers do, and we guaran
tee every article to b. exactly as represented
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0ur Premium List.

We have not the space to describe separately,
and in the terms they deserve, all the elegant ar
tcles we offer as Premiums for clubs. Besides
those specially described below. we offer treble
silver plated Butter Knife, worth 81 chids treble
silver plated Gilt Cup. worth 81 hard rubber SOL
id oval. handle Knives and Forks worth s. per
set; treble siver-plated Tea Spoons, worth $6 per
dozen; treble siver-plated Syrup Cup, worth S6
each; treble silver-p plated Butter Dish, worth IS
each solid cast steel oval-handle Table Knives,
worth So per dozen treble silver-plated Castor
and five Bottles, worth 80; treble silver-plated
Table Spoons, worth $l2 per dozen treble silver
plated Table Forks. worth $l2 per dozen; treble
silver-plated Cake Basket, worth el2; extra su-
perine full oval-handle Table Knives, with sill
ver-plated blades. worth Sl7 per dozen. These
articles are ofthe best quality manufactured, and
are rated in our schedule at manufacturers regu-
lar retail prices. For number of subscribers to
either of publications to secure any one of the
Premiums, see Premium List for the ENQUIRER,
on the left Of this column, and Premium list for
the FAMILY VISITOR on the right. Let all re-
member that our premium offer is not restricted
to simply one article and one of each the specified
clubs but to the contrary, the opportunity to Sc
cure any number of Premiums is open to all.
Nor need the club-maker confine himself to one
publication; but he may procure subscribers for
both, receiving the respective Premiums offered
for clubs to each paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16

An UNHEARD OF PPEsIDENT.-A Front
Street saloon-keeper is a great historical
scholar, and he will argue for hours on is.
sues, events, and men of past celebrity. Old
Preston was we'll aware of this, and he drop
ped into the place one warm day last week
and said, "By crackey, Jim, but this is
warm! haven't been so warm since Gener-
al Cass was the President Of the United
States"
"Whatw said Jim, General Cass never
was President of the United States"
"Why, yes, he was," replied Preston, with
wel-feigned astonishment
"I'll bet you the drinks for the house he
wasn't" said the excited proprietor.
"Done~ answered the old man, and he
drew forth a pocket-book, unfolded page of
the Congressional Globe of 1848-9, and pro-
ceeded to read that President Taylor having
died on Saturday, and Vice President Fill
more not being at Washington, the President
of the Senate, General Cass, became Presi-
dent of the United States until the following
Monday, pending Fillmore's Inauguration.
When the old man had finished reading he
looked around and said, "Come up, boys A
little Stoughton in mine, Jim. Must excuse
ignorance, you know"
Then he rambled out, while Jim rammed
the bottle back on the shelf, soused the tum-
blers in the rinse, and, as he wiped up the
counter, remarked, 81 have seen a good many
mean men in my time but for frst-class star,
old Preston can take the money"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
STITCHES.

THE HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF THE EARLY
HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA will constitute an
important feature of the volume. These Sketches
are written by Rev. ROBERT LATHAM, and COM
mencing with the earliest settlement Of the State
in colonial times, gradually trace its rise and pro-
gress. To the writing and compilation of these
Sketches the author has devoted much thought
and extensive research. Besides the colonial his
tory they will contain the stirring scenes and I'M
portant events, the anecdotes and incidents-leg-
endary and authentic-which have never before
been fully published, connected with the Revolu-
tionary history of the State Much Of the mate
rial Of these Sketches being traditonal-many of
the events portrayed having never been in print
and written in Mr.. LATHAN's easy, faniliarstyle,
they will be read with peculiar satisfaction, not
only in our own State but by every one having a
Just appreciation of the history Of noble ances-
trv in their struggle forlhertv and independence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE

To meet the demands of our increasing circula-
ton in Chester county, we have engaged the SER
vices of BRA1NERD McLuRE Esq, who will con-
tribute letter Of correspondence from Chester
regularly each week. These letters are devoted
entirely to Chester afairs-to the interests Of the
town and county-and written in the racy and
graphic style peculiar to Mr.. McLuRE, they can
not fail to he of interest to our readers in Chester
-. ,,,ol1 oe oloou,boro in tho State
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16

By A saint in rags is more honorable than
sinner in robes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
VOLUME 22..-1S7O.

THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, which, on
the lst of January 1876 will enter upon the TwEN-
TY-sECOND volume, is large, twenty eight col
umn paper, handsomely printed on clear, legible
type, and devoted to the POLITICAL, SOCIAL, Aa-
R1cuLTgRAL AND COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF THE
SOUTH. In announcing the new volume, we are
enabled to promise increased attractions in all the
different departments of the paper, conspicuous
among them being the SERIAL STORIES, written
expressly for the ENQUIRER.
AS non-partisan, Independent family newspa-
per, the future editorial conduct of the ENQUIRER
can be as we'll Judged by the past as by any prom
ise which we might now feel disposed to make.
An experience of thirty-five years in the newspa-
per business-of which time at least one-half has
been unremittingly devoted to the management
of the ENoUIRER-fully convinces the proprietor
that the plan he adopted on assuming control OF
the paper is the correct mode of journalism in the
present day. The true mission Of the newspaper
is to place before the public facts they may exist
unbiased by partisan feelings or sinister motives;
and the proprety of this course ia fully attested,
not only by the success of the ENQUIRER, which
can truthfully claim the largest circulation of any
country newspaper in the South, but also by many
other of the most popular and widely circulated
papers of the day. The course thus indicated we
shall continue to pursue, aiming to publish a
LITERARY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER,
which shall be welcome visitor to the Home Cir
Gle, and acceptable alike to all classes Of readers.
Hence, the news department of the ENQUIRER,
whether of matters at home or abroad-poltical or
otherwise-will be conducted with the utmost care,
and only facts as they seem to exist, will be pre-
Tod fr,,po or tv
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
THE LITERARY FEATURES.

The same Serial Stories published in the EN-
QUIRER will he transferred to the columns of
the FAMILY VISITOR and among other origi-
nal Stories will be published during the year,
"PICCIOLA," 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 replete 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-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16

Wh1ch as VIVID p0rtrayal OF lle on the Faclnc
coast, with adventure, crime, temptation and tri-
umph, is one Of the most sensational, yet capti-
waiting and pleasing stories of Western life yet
written. This story will be followed by others
throughout the year, Of which we can mention
the following as now ready: "THE IRON
CHEST" story of domestic life, abounding in
mystery and secresy and racy, spirited and ro-
mantle story entitled "LOST AND FOUND; Or,
THE WHITE FAwN OF THE FOREST" In addition
to these, other stories of unusual interest will be
nuhlished during the volume.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
NEW FAMILY STORY PAPER !!


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 filled, 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-
ER thus affording purely Literary and Miscel-
laneous publication, entirely devoid Of local and
other matter unaapted 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 local nature admitted its columns.
1t is the proprietor's purpose, by entirely excu-
ding this class of matter, to render the FAMILY
VISITOR an entertaining, instructive Home
COrnpanion in eyerv family throughout the land.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-12-16
LITERARY DEPARTMENT.

The original SERIAL STORIES for the new vol
ume will possess unusual interest-being from the
pens of the most popular serial writer's. With
the first number will he commenced highly ex-
citing and thrilling story of California and frontier
life, by Mrs. HENRY DEAs entitled
DT~~TrT
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-01-14
STATE NEWS.

Winoua has been divided off into
districts, and relief committees appoint
ed to canvass for aid to the grasshep-
per suffers.
The rumor is current that the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad company
are negotiating for the purchase Of the
Chicago, Dubuque aud Minnesota road
to use for their freight business in con-
ueetion with the Winona and st. Peter
road.
Mr.. Elliug johnson, of Hawk Creek
Renville county, froze to death on tho
29th uls., while returning home from
trapping expedition. His body was
discovered next day within a short
distance Of his house. t is supposed
he was taken suddenly sick and died
from debilitation and exposure, q It
was not extremely cold at the time.
The Secretary Of War asks for =
hundred thousand dollars for continu-
ing the improvements for Duluth har.
Dor, and ten thousand for that Of Su-
perior. Evidently the Secretary Of
war is alive to the demands Of water
transportation and the deserving Of .
prosperous city.
The Minnesota State Treasurer re.
port for the year ending Dec. 1st shows
: balance on hand at the beginning .of
tho year of $2ls,39s. The receipts
for the year we're $l,112,812, and tho
expenditures $1,14S,059. Balance At
the close of the year, $193, ISL. The
expenditures from the general fund
were $475,9
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-01-14
MORTGAGE SALE.

nefauM having been made 10 the payment Of the
i Isum Of four hundred and ono dollars and eighty
esnts which amount 10 hereby claimed and de clared
to b due at the date Of this notice for principal and
interest upon certain Mortgage executed and deliv-
cred BY Joel E. Alderman and Martha J. Alderman
his wife to Psanah Cary. bearing date September
9Th, A. D. 1879 and on the 9th day Of September
the Office Of the Register Of deeds in and for Red
wood Comfy Minnesota In Book Of Mortgages on
page 90. Which said Mortgage anc the debt secured
thereby 10 still the property Of the said Peanah Cary
and no proceedings 1t law otherwise having been
instituted to said debt portion there
Of. Nov therefore Notice 10 hereby given that BY
virtue of the power Of Sale in said Mortgage contain
Cd and Of the Statute in such made and provided
that the said Mortgage will b forsc'osed and the
said Redwood County and described in said Mortgage
~ follows to wit;
The East oue half OF the North West quarter Of
Section Twenty Four, Township one hundred and
twelve, Range thirty four, also the West on. half
Of the South West quarter, and theSouth West
quarter Of tn W qr dissection i've in Township one
hundred and eleven, Range Thirty four containing
TIVE, hundred acres ofland moro or less according
to government s1rvsy will sold at public auction
Redwood County at the front door Of the Court
House in the village Of Redwood Falls Redwood Coun
~ and State q Minnesota Saturday the 9Th day OF
Fsbgua1 A. D. 1875 At 10 o'clock A. n. Of said day
and the proceeds Of such sale applied to the payment
Of the amount due - aforesaid with the costs and
charges oi sach sas together with the Of twen-
tyave dollars in said mortgage stipulated to b paid
- Attorneys fees In case Of foreclosure thereof
Dated December 2lst A. D. 1874. Psanah Cary
Noztsasss. u. e. Powell Atty. for Nortgages
1S-7t Redwood Falls Minn.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-01-14
Governors Messa8e.

Gov. Davis message was read in tho
Legislature on Friday. The document
presents, lucidly, the condition and me-
oessities of the State Institutions and
the different branches Of the State gov
ernment, financial matters and the gen.
eral affairs Of the, Stats, and makes
some suggestions, which, if regarded BY
our Legislators, will result in beneficial
legislation.
Referring to the frontier, which means
tho grasshopper districts, the Governor
says
The condition Of our people in sever
al of the southwestern counties has
been the subject Of earnest sndeavor
for its allevistion. In carrying out tho
measures which were adopted, I have
had the benefit Of the counsel aud ~
siit.nos Of Gsa. b. H.. Siblsy, whose
exertioas., in this behalflI take this oR.
portunity Of most gratefully aeknowl'
edgiog. The railroad companies have
acted with great liberality. You viii
6ud it necessary 70 aid these, distr,cts
BY liberal appropriations. A fuller
statement Of the situation and OF VIVA.
will bs needed il reserved for3h speoia'
communication which it y my 'nesn'
tion 70 address 70 you very soon atsfs
the organisation ofths Lsgi'latsce ls
been eneotsd.