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

CHESTER, December 13, 1875.
In my last correspondence, reference was
made to the tournament which takes place at
Rich Hill, on the 23rd instant, and the names
of some of the knights who will ride on that
occasion we're given. In addition to those al.
ready mentioned, the following gentlemen will
appear: Mr.. J. D. Brown, Knight of the
Grange; Mr.. j. M. Saye, Knight of Oakley
Hall Mr.. j. T. Mccullough, Knig ght of Glad
den's Grove; Mr.. P. w. Hardin, Knight of
Sandy River; Mr. C. S. Cook, Knight of
Chester Mr.. j. A. Pagan, Knight of Lewis
Turn Out, and Mr.. w. S. Brown, Knight of
Rossville. Who will be the "Ivanhoe" of the
occasion, the developments of the 23d must
tell. Doubtless the presence of some fair
"Rowena" will animate the hearts of the gal
liant riders to the performance of deeds rival
ing in greatness those of the "Disinherited
Knight" And it is to be hoped, too, that
the presence of beauty will have the effect of
checking all belligerent impulses, and making
everything lovely and serene. The last tour.
nament al Rich Hill was not favored with a
very happy ending, which was due to causes, the
mention Of which is not necessary at the pres.
ent time. Let the knights remember that "ike
causes produce like effects" and directing
their conversation and conduct so as to profit
by this fundamental principle, which holds
good in tournaments as we'll as in the world
of nature, the enjoyment of the day will be
marred by no unpleasantness Of any kind,
On Tuesday last, distressing calamity oc-
Cured in this county. The only son of Mr..
l. Med. Hood, while playing near the gin
when in motion, became entangled in the ma
chinery, and before relief could be given him,
was so badly crushed and mangled that there
is very little hope of his recovery. Mr.. Hood,
who is one of the best citizens of the county,
has the earnest sympathies of his many friends
in the af1liction which has so suddenly befal-
len him.
A colored man, living on Mr.. William
Jones plantation, in the lower portion of this
county, met with terrible end last week.
While engaged, with others, in packing cot.
ton, and when work had stopped, and all had
left the screw for a time with the exception
of himself, he concluded to take sleep, and
unfortunately decided that the box for re-
ceving the cotton was good place for the
enjoyment of this pleasure. So he laid him
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the sleep of death. Shortly the other labor
ers returned to resume their work, and being
entirely ignorant of the fact of any one being
in the box, filled the same with cotton, and
then turned the screw upon it. Of course
there could be only one end to the unfortu-
nate man sleeping in this dreadful place, and
that was death of most horrible nature.
Mr.. S. j. Couch, one of our delegates to
the Legislature, cast his vote with the Con-
servatives upon the iniquitous tax bill recent
ly passed by the House. The Conservatives
of this place accord him due credit for this
exhibition of good sense and independence.
His fence bill has been favorably reported
upon by the committee, and will come Up for
consideration before the House on the 26th of
next month. The bill provides, as ! have
been informed, for its adoption, in the event
of its becoming an act, by the people in
townships. If such be the case, it may hap
pen that one township Of Chester county may
be favored with the fence law, and another