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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
SUSPENSION OF A CHARLOTTE BANK.

SUSPENSION OF A CHARLOTTE BANK.
The Bank of Mecklenburg, in Charlotte,
which is known as local or State Bank, closed
its doors on Saturday last. j. T. Tate, Presi-
dent of the Bank, publishes statement to
the effect that in consequence of the death of
Mr.. Dewey, late Cashier of the Bank, and
who, in fact, was the principal officer of the
Bank, confidence has been temporarily i'm
paired in the solvency of the Bank, and as a
consequence, heavy demands have been made,
such as the Bank cannot at once meet. 10
prevent one creditor from obtaining an ad-
vantage over another, an assignment has been
made to Judge Shipp, as Trustee, and as fast
as assets can be collected, the creditors will be
paid off, pro rata. This Bank has been issu.
ing "promisory notes" in the shape of money,
the only local Bank in the State that has is
sued such notes; and as large number of
them are in circulation, the Southern Home
supposes that constitutes the chief cause Of
the embarrassment. The Democrat thinks the
loss to creditors will not be so great as some
suppose. That paper also condemns the prac-
tice of local Banks issuing notes to pass as
money, and hopes no other local Bank in the
State will attempt it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
FORT MILL GRANGE.

The condensed report of the Agricultural
Committee of Fort Mill Grange, which we
publish this week, will be read with interest,
not only by the farming community, but all
others interested in the growth and prosperity
of our county. The statistical infol nation
embodied in the report tells its own story and
requires no elaboration though it would, per-
haps, be unfair to institute comparisons in the
absence of information as to the amount of
cotton raised and sold the past year by the
Grangers who bought considerably more
flour, bacon and lard, than they produced.
TO complete satisfactory report Of the opera.
tions of the Grange, this is necessary and
important item of information. But had the
balance-sheet been struck, we fear it would
not have given an entirely satisfactory exhibit
in favor Of the all-cotton policy pursued by
the farmers. Hence, we are pleased to note
the recommendation of the Committee to
plant more grain and less cotton, and to de-
vote more attention to the raising Of fruits
and stock. A diversified industry will be
found the true road to prosperity, and the
sooner our people adopt such system the
better it will be.
Such reports as this published by the Fort
Mill Grange are calculated to do much good,
by creating spirit of emulation, and awaken
ing the energies of our farmers, aside from
the statistics they would furnish; and it would
afford US pleasure to spread before our read
ers similar reports from every Grange in the
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
The Murkrille @nqnirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. ID, 1875.

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12

The wealth per capita in the various States
is as follows: In Alabama, $202; Arkansas
1922; California, 81 ,097 Connecticut sl441
Delaware, $777. Florida, 1884; Georgia,
1925; Illinois, $685.; Indiana, 1854; Iowa
$500; Kansas, s505; Kentucky, s431
Louisiana, 1854; Maine, 1855; Maryland,
1924 Massachusetts,, S1,463; Michigan,
1904; Minnesota, s5l3; Mississippi, s252
Missouri, $745; Nebraska, s435; Nevada,
$3.50 New Hampshire, 1888; New York,
Sl4l North Carolina, $243; Ohio $S3S
Oregon, s5O6; Pennsylvania, 81, ,OS1; Rhode
Island, s466; South Corolina, 1924; Ten.
nessee, 1895; Texas, s194; Vermont, Sill ;
Virginia, 1884 West Virginia, s43l.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At called meeting of the Yorkville Bap'
tist Church, held on Tuesday, 10th instant
the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, God in his all-wise providence, has
removed from our midst our beloved brother,
Deacon William L. Grist, and feeling deeply
the great loss we have sustained therefore,
resolved
/. That in the death of Brother Grist, the
Church has lost faithful and consistent
member and deacon; and yet we humbly bow
to the will of God in our affiction.
2. That we tender to the bereaved family
our heartfelt sympathy, and pray that God
may provide for and comfort them.
8. That page of our record book be set
apart for the purpose and inscribed to the
memory of our deceased brother.
4. That copy of these resolutions be
rendered to the bereaved family, and that
copies be forwarded to the YoRKvILLE EN-.
QUIRER and the Working Christian for pub
lication. L. j. TAYLOR, Moderator.
RoBr. L. JOHNSON, Clerk, protein.
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son of the late Rev. VIM. Banks, and for.
mer teacher at the old Academy, will take
charge of the school,
The different Sabbath. Schools of the vicin-
ity were invited by Unity Presbyterian Sum
day.School, of this place, to unite with them,
on the 29th ultimo in picnic at Spratts
Spring, a locality Of Revolutionary fame.
From what learn, it was pleasant affair,
and in every respect success. Addresses
were delivered by Rev. DR.. Lee and Rev: j.
B. Mack, which were replete with interest on
topics suited to the occasion. A bountiful
supply of delicacies and substantials was also
served, and enjoyment and innocent recrea.
ton reigned supreme. ... ..r...1 Er:a.
The crops throughout this section are con-
sidered very fair, and should no drought oc-
cur, heavy crop Of corn and cotton will be
made. ...
My impression is, that any one desiring
pleasant location near railroad, where all
advantages can be enjoyed, will do we'll to
consider the advantages presented by Fort
Mill. L. DIG.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12

All ex.policeman of Columbia, who knew
Parker, to go in quest Of the "mau in the
quilt" About 6 o'clock they started off to-
ward the river, and as they got to the field
planted by Mr.. Mathis, in rear of the court
house, they espied negro and white man,
who, upon seeing them approach, attempted
to cross the fence Pringle told him to stop,
and, placing his hand on his arm, said, Capt.
Parker, you are under arrest" Parker said,
"Show your authority, SIR" Pringle replied
that he would show his authority when he
got to headquarters. The negro man who
was with Parker then told Pringle to take his
hands off Capt Parker. Pringle then took
Parker by one arm, Williams by the other,
and brought him to the guard house, where
he was placed securely in cell. The negro
who accompanied Parker is named Andy
johnson.
PARKERs STATEMENT.
Our reporter gained admission to the cell
of the "man in the quilt" and entered into
conversation with him, from which the follow
ing information was gained:
Parker escaped from the Jail by means of
an entrance through the scuttle in his cell,
and then down the lightning rod. He had on
at the time Of his escape pair of light color
ed pants, felt hat and dark brown coat {;
was not disguised as negro, as surmised by
the daily papers. He expected to effect his
escape from the country on horseback, but
was foied in his plan. He remained in Co.
lumbia until Saturday night, when he and
Andy johnson left on foot in this direction.
At McClairs plantation twelve miles from
this city, he hired a negro man to bring them
as far as Camden. He pretended that he had
given upall hope of escape when he approach.
ed this city.
Parker had with him only the clothes
which he wore, and bundle containing some
small articles besides the "quilt." Andy
johnson had in his pocket roll of money,
showing evidently that he was Parker's
moneyed man.
PARKERs APPEARANCE.
The fugitive looks careworn and depressed
in spirit, having experienced an extremely
stormy voyage over the barren hills of Rich
land on his way to parts unknown.
Chief Witherspoon, assisted by Pringle,
Williams and two policemen, kept strict
guard over the arrested parties during the en-
tire night. They will be held until the sheriff
of Richland arrives to receive them. Sic
transit gloria Parker.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.

H. F. Adickes-Gloves, &c.-Great Bargains
Wall Papering--Llama shawls-Chewing
Tobacco-Curtain Goods--Canary Seed
Paper -Clothing-Crockery Ware.
John G.. Enloe, County Equalization
Board.
H. K. Roberts, Chairman-Notice to Highway
Surveyors.
f. G. Observation-Disclosures Sale.
J. II. Clawson-Assignee's Sales-1n Bankrupt
cy-In the Matter of Chelsea Robbins, II.
J. Culp, Bankrupts. -...-s'.-.s. r-.,. - e..
Thomson & Jefferys-Assignees' Sale-ln Bank
ruptcy-In the Matter Of James MeEiwe'' n:cl.iw
H. X. Roberts, Applicant--Lewis Ham
bright deceased.
J. F. Wallace, Admnistrator-Notceo of Sale.
Wilson & Witherspoon, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Notice to Catharine Blair and VIM. White,
Administrators, defendants.
John w. Linley Il Co., Charleston, S. C.-Groce-
ries and General Merchandise.
c. G. isll-Remember-My Stock-Headache
Cured--Wheat Bran--Cigars-Soap-
Observation-Disclosures.
Clark Brothers-Cash observation-disclosures
egar-Leather s-Oats-Crockery.
r. II. Glenn, S. Y. C.-Sheritf's Sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
CONDENSED REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURAL
COMMITTEE.

Disastrous FLooDs.-This year promises
to be remarkable for heavy rain and disas.
trous floods. Several counties in Europe
have suffered. In the United States, no small
damage has been done. The crops in
Australia, although generally good, have been
affected by snow on the mountains and rains
ON the coasts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
EX.TREASURER PARKER.

This individual, in his wild and misguided
career, bids fair to out rival the old English
criminals in the days of Turpin, Sixteen
String Jack, ct al, who rendered themselves
famous by their wonderful escapades from
the dreary walls of Bridewell and the Old
Bailey. In our columns, to-day, we give an
interesting account ofthe escape from Colum-
bia Jail of the coupon manipulation, with other
incidents connected Herewith, followed by
the particulars of his unexpected capture,
near Camden, on Saturday afternoon last.
Parker will be returned to the Columbia Jail
and may yet have to pay the penalty of his
misdeeds by term of service in the Peniten-
tiary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12

show that figure to be much too large an esti-
mate. The corn has suffered greatly, and it
is stated that 100000 acres of that cereal, ly-
ing along the Illinois bottoms, are under wa
ter. The wheat harvest is nearly over.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

SOUIH CAhOLlNA NEWSs
Governor Chamberlain returned to Co.
lumbia, on Saturday evening last, from his
visit to the North.
On Thursday last Henry Dawkins, COL
ored, was lodged in Jail in Union county on
the charge of having shot at Mr.. A. F. Ken
drick, on the I'd of July last, at Goudeys-
Vile.
The Ne,cs and Courier mentions that ex-
Governor Moses arrived in Charleston on
Thursday last, visited the Sherff's office and
went to Sullvan's Island.
The Lancaster Ledger is informed that
Mr. j. Thomas Faile, residing near Taxahaw
in that county, has fifteen acres of corn which
good judges estimate will make FIVE hundred
bushels.
"A dispatch to the Greenville Ne,os, from
Union Court House, dated on Friday last
says: cat eleven, A. NJ, attended by the
sheriff and a guard of sixty mounted men,
Alf Walker, the murderer of Rev. Claudius
Miller, was carried to the place of execution
one mile distance from the Courthouse. Revs.
Jackson and Nelson, colored, being present
were requested to sing and pray with him.
He made no confession whatever, except he
said that his punishment was just, and that he
thought he was ready to meet his God. At ~
m. he mounted the scaEold, and the rope being
adjusted the veil drawn, he bade the Sheriff
and Deputies good bye-the drop fell and in
twenty-eight minutes all was over. The exc
cution was witnessed by about five thousand
spectators"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

For the various acts of kindness and atten.
ton bestowed upon the late William L. Grist
and his family, by numbers of the community,
during his illness, we feel constrained to thus
make public acknowledgement; and also to
Captain Hyer, commandant of the post, we
tender our thanks for the assistance Of one of
his men-private Gleason, a composition
which was kindly and cheerfully granted,
and enabled US to overcome the temporary
inconvenience we have sustained in the me-
chanical department of the ENQUIRER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
DEATH OF WM. l.. GRIsT.

We are panied to record the death of Will
liam L. Grist, which resulted on Monday
morning last, in the 39th year Of his age, from
an attack of typhoid fever, under which he
had fingered for several weeks. The de-
ceased was younger brother of the proprie'
tor ofthe ENQUIRER, and had been an attache
of the office from his boyhood. Faithful and
prompt in the discharge of his duties, though
moving in quiet unostentatious manner, he
discharged the obligations of an useful artizan
and an upright, honorable citizen. His re-
mains were committed to earth on Tuesday
last large concourse following them to the
grave, the funeral services being conducted
by Rev. T. J. Taylor, of the Baptist Church,
assisted by Rev. j.. Walter Dickson, pastor
of the NJ. T.. Church.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12
SOUTH CAROLINA's NEW CADET.

We learn from the Neus and Courier that
the examination of candidates for the West
Point cadetship, to be appointed by the Hon.
f. w. M. Mackey, ofthe Charleston Congress
ional District, resulted in the selection of
Mr.. M. j. Jenkins, son of the gallant Gen.
Micah Jenkins. Young Jenkins distanced
his highest competitor 2O5 marks, receiving
975, which fact speaks we'll, not only of his
own proficiency, but of the thorough course
of instruction impaired at Kings Mountain
Military School, where, under the supervision
of Col. Coward, he received his training and
edncatinn
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DEATH OF MAJOR MCKENZIE.

Major Arthur A. Mckenzie, one of our
most venerable and respected citizens, died at
his residence in this county, on the 3rd in
slant, after a protracted illness, in the 66th
year of his age. In note conveying the
above announcement, Rev. S. l.. Watson,
pastor of Bethel Church, pays the following
merited tribute to the deceased:
ellis death creates void which will not
easily be filed. In his family he was dearly
loved for his personal excelencies and domes-
tic virtues; by the members of Bethel Church,
of which he had been ruling elder for 81
years, he was highly esteemed for his Chris.
tian graces and fidelity in duty; and by the
community around, for his integrity as pa
triotic and influential citizen. His remains
were deposited in Bethel burying.ground, by
the side of those of his ancestors, in the pres:
ence of large assemblage Of friends and
o;t;1ono
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-08-12

About5 o'clock Laz. Shiver passed wagon
about halfor three.quarters of a mile from
the Wateree bridge, on this side, and espied
in it man concealed under quilt or blan-
ket Thinking there was something wrong,
he dispatched message to the city with this
information. Chief of police, Capt. Wither-
spoon, received the information, and, thinking
of the escape of Parker, requested ex.police-
man Ransom Pringle and Henry Williams,
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-24
For the Transcript.

Mr.. EDITOR have heen down to
the lower part of Somerset county,
MARYLAND, this week | left home on
Monday morning. and as I neared Sea-
ford peach blossoms began to show, and
increased as | went down at the end
of my journey they were in full bloom.
Straw berry blossoms began to show in
considerable numbers at Salisbury, and
more and more cut the farther down l
went, Next day. Tuesday, 1 examined
the strawberry blossoms and found that
they were all killed This will cut of
the first picking, but with favorable
weather the crop may be just as full, if
the latter has rain and not too hot
weather to fill up the late set berries.
am told they are still worse injured at
Norfolk. for there great number OF
young berries are killed. All the as
paragus that was fit to cut was frozen
and lying on the ground New shoots,
however, will be up the first warm days.
With regard to peaches, the blossoms
are hurt some, but as general thing
there are enough blossoms left in all the
peach districts for good crop if the
weather for five or six weeks hence is
warm and favorable The yellow fruit
is hurt, as always, the worst. but some
other kinds, red and white, have plenty
Of blossoms to spare yet.
SAMuEI TOWNSEND
Townsend. April %, 1875.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-24

OBIruARY.-Hon. John j. Milligan,
formerly of Delaware, died at bis resi-
dence in Philadelphia, on Tuesday
morning last, aged 80 years.
Judge Milligan was a native Of
Maryland, but removed in early life to
Delaware. studied law and was ad-
mitted to the bar. In 1882 he was
chosen to Congress by the Wings, who
were quite powerful in the State at that
time He was rechosen in 1884, and
again in 1886, serving with consider.
able ability and rejecting credit upon
bis constituents. In September 1889,
be was appointed, by Governor Com
eggs, Associate Judge of the Superior
Court for New Castle, which position
he held until 1864, when he resigned
and shortly after removed to Phila
dslpbia.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-24

U. s. Attorney General Williams
has sent in his resignation to the Pre-
sident to take effect on the 18th Of May.
The exact cause for this step is not
known, but it is supposed that the At
torney General has his eye upon the U.
s. Senatorship and that he will return
to that State and enter at once upon the
Senatorial contest.
There is, Of course, considerable
speculation as to bis probable successor,
but it is generally thought that Secre-
tary Bristsw will receive the vacant
portfolio. The names of Judge Pierre
pont, Ex-senator Carpenter and of the
notorious, irrepressible Ben, Butler are
also mentioned.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-24
fCommunicated,l

Mr.. EDITOR Having kept you,
from time to time. duly informed Of
the more interesting and important
doings Of our Bethel and Summit breth-
rem, you will, perhaps, be pleasantly
entertained by a brief description OF
our parsonage improvements. and social
gathering there last week, to receive
and welcome our newly appointed pas
tor. Rev. G.. r. Bristor.
Having accepted an invitation from
the ladies to assist them in the matter
of painting, papering. refurnishiDg and
fixing up generally, we found ourselves
duly engaged in the interesting work,
and ia the many pleasant hours thus
spent together. We could truly exclalm,
how blessed to work for one another!
At last after having everything ar
ranged satisfactorily, and the dainty,
finishing touches, applied by the ladies,
the parsonage was ready for the parson.
Thursday evening being the appointed
time for his arrival, at an early hour
the friends began to assemble, we'll
laden with good cheer in great variety;
we had not long to wait. soon he ar
rived and was welcomed to bis new
home. Some time was now consumed
in inspecting the acquisitions and inn
provements made, which were duly
admired. and by all present, pronounc-
ed complete; but the dining room
seemed 10 be the centre of attraction,
and to possess some magnetic influence
over us; the ladies, however. soon
took the cue (they knew how to reach
our hearts, and by bountiful landings
around, 'twere easy to see their bland
and genial influence;
snTwas like the moons ray on the stream
Reflected, bright and clear !''
now, not only our hearts, but our ton
CUES, gained new inspiration, and IN
neat and appropriate addresses, Bros:
W. P. Biggs and j. r. Price alluded
to the outward emblems of our hearts
best wishes, and again extended tho
right hand of christian fellowship, and
a cordial welcome to eur young brother,
who responded in grateful expressions
of feeling to us. with prayer that oui
efforts be inseparably iptertwined, to
work to the glory of God and the ad,
vaneement Of his kingdom. Thus sped
away the happy moments of the joyous,
evening, and after having hidden all
around good night, we left our paste,
to the enjoyment of well-stocked
larder and the comforts of his bachelor
home.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-24

Statistics Of the effects Of the recent
cold snap in Ohio indicate that the
peach crop in that State will be COM
plets failure, the apple crop slightly
injured, other fruits more or less dam
aged, and wheat in some sections unln'
jdred, in others reduced to half crop
and in few instances to no crop. Ii
Indiana the reports are similar. In
Western Pennsylvania half crop each
in wheat and fruit is indicated. The
wheat in Michigan has been injured,
peaches killed off and small fruits Sc,
riously damaged, apples promising
good. Plentiful rains may improve
the wheat crop materially.
Middletown transcript., 1875-04-24
The Peaches.

So much depends among all classes
Of people on the Pepinsula-farmers,
merchants, mechanics and all-and in
deed in the neighboring cities upon the
peach crop, that anything that relates
to it is read with eager interest. and
when danger threatens it the apprehen-
sion is felt by all alike. Hence the
widespread anxiety that arose on ac-
count Of the recent spell Of cold weather
and the effect it might have upon the
fruit. and reports from various sections,
and the opinions Of prominent growers,
are eagerly sought for. We have taken
considerable pains to ascertain as much
information from reliable sources as we
possibly could, and give to our readers
the benefit Of our inquiries.
The polar wave seems to have been
partial 10 its course, and to have been
rather more severe upon some sections
than upon others.
Along the Sassafras river the orchards
seemed to have suffered. In Sassafras
Neck reports say that the yellow varie-
ties are fully three-fourths killed on
trees Of any age. In Kent county, the
same report is made.
One extensive grower pear Cecllton,
thinks his entire crop is gone, while
others range in opinion from nine-
tenths to one-fourth destruction to their
crops.
Mr.. Townsend thinks peaches in the
(. vicinity Of Townsend and the "Levels'
are not materially injured, and thai
there need be no apprehension Of falling
off Of the ssset" from the late snap.
Hon. Levin Hitch, of Laurel Della
ware. writes s. c. Biggs, Esq, OF
Tuesday last, that two-thirds Of th'
peaches on trees three to five years old
are killed, on the trees from five year
and older, at least one-third killed.
As a summary Of the reports we con
clude that the peach crop Of the PENN
sula is seriously damaged in some sec
tions, but as in former years We alway
have found great many peaches wer
shipped from sections where we wer
assured they we're killed, we may ex
pect good round crop Of the PENN
sula Oranges" next summer.
The range Of the thermometer, i
Middletown, was April 10Th, sunrise
23Io. The weather has since that bee
clear and cold. Strong N. w. wind
prevailing very dry.