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FALSE REPORT.

The Raleigh Ne,os learns that Jacob Null,
of Catawba county, N. G., while peddling
liquor in this State, was arrested by revenue
officials, and attempting to make his escape,
was shot by one of the officials and mortally
wounded. Null was arrested in this county,
and is now in Jail at this place, but he was
not shot or otherwise wounded by the officer
who made the arrest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-09-16

try. and threatens general bankruptcy. We de-
mand that this policy be abandoned and mat the
volume of money be made and kept equal 10 the
wants of trade, leaving the restoration Oh .eHal
promoting the industries Of the people and not by
destroying them.
Eight. That the policy already initiated by the
Republican party Of abolishing legal tenoers, ala
giving the national banks the power to lurnlsh
all the currency will increase the power OF all al
ready dangerous monopoly, and the enormous
burdens now depressing the people, witnout
compensating advantages, and that all the natlon-
al bank circulation be promptly ana permanent
ly retired, and full legal tenders be issued IN
their place.
Ninth, That the public interest demands that
the government should cease to discredit It's own
money, and should make its legal tenders recelV-
able for all public Dues except where respect 1or
the obligation of contracts requires payment III
coin.
banks and the establishment in their stead, OF
system of free banks of discount and deposit, un-
der such regulations as the States respectively
may prescribe, and no paper money except sucn
as may be issued directly and upon the ialth OF
the Federal Government, aforuinE practicaHF
currency based on a gold and silver basis and
other property the whole people OF the country.
Mr.. Davis Agricultural Address,.
In his address before the agricultural
fair at De Soto, No., on the 7th instant, JEFF
ferson Davis expressed much pleasure in meet
ing the people Of section of the country with
which he was we'll acquainted many years
ago, and rejoiced at its growth and prosperity.
He came not to discuss those questions which
vex the millions and disturb the harmony
which prevails among the people. If there
are any who still entertain feelings of malice,
or cherish bitterness on the account Of the
past, let US withdraw from such. He declar-
ed that whatever might be the Vaccinations
of politicians, the views of policy, and designs
the State craft might desire to consummate
in regard to the future, the people Of the
great Mississippi valley are one, and must al
ways remain one people in interest, in destiny
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-09-16
Straps aud fafts.

- 1t is to be regretted, although it could
hardly have been expected to turn out other
wise, that the experiment of shipping peaches
to England by steamer has proved to be a
failure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

yTyHE COOKING STOVES manufactured at our
/ works in Greensboro, n. G., give universal
satisfaction wherever introduced. They are made
of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL, with heav-
ier and thicker plate than any other Stove in tho
market, and consequently will the longer with
stand heat and hard usage. They are Of hand
some pattern and neat finish, and warranted equal
in every other respect to any Cooking Stove sold
in the United States, while tits confidently claimed
pieces of ware and cooking utensils are furnished
with each Stove. An important consideration
with purchasers is the fact that our patterns and
sizes are never changed Should piece get acci-
dentally broken at any time, we can replace 1t at
the mere cost of casting. Not simply because 1t
is home production, button account OF its fntrin.
sic merits as All article Of house sehold economy, do
we ask the patronage of home purchasers. More
than ONE THOUSAND Of these Stoves are now
in use, and among many others having them we
respectfully refer to the following: r. E. Guthrie,
D. M. Campbell, NJ H. Currence, York county
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; D. A. Gordon,
Guthriesville; John A. Brown, Rock Hill B. P.
Boyd, Joseph Herndon, L. M. Grist Yorkville.
You can save the freight from the northern cities
and the dealers profit, which Is no small item,
STOVE THAT IS MORE DURABLE than those
of northern make. The following are our prices
delivered at depot in Greensboro:
No with 10 pieces ware and feet pipe' $50 90 90
Address, SERGEANT & MccAULEY,
Greensboro, N. C..
T. M. DOBsON g. CO., Agents, Yorkville, 8. G.
JOHN r. LONDON, Agent, Rock Hill, 8. C.
A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, Lowrysville, Ches-
ter county, s. G. ,
j. L. CARROLL, Agent at Chester,S. G.
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THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

THERELIGIOUS USDEPARTMENT. This De-
partment of the FAMILY VISITOR will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. LATHAM, and in addition to
choice selections, will also contain original arti-
cles, on appropriate subjects, from his pen; and
while high moral and religious tone will pervade
this Department. nothing shall ne admitted of a
sectarian or controversial character.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTAL due por-
ton of the FAMILY VISITOR will be appropri-
ated for Children and Youth, and their Depart
ment will be prepared with special care to furnish
innocent amusement, and to inculcate knowledge
and sound moral principles.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENTAL
Farmers Department will he prepared with spe-
cial reference to the needs of Agriculture and Hor-
ticulture in the South, containing only practical
articles on the subjects discussed.
HUMOROUS DEPARTMENT.-To this De-
partment will be admitted the Wit and l1unor OF
the day, including Anecdote, Repartee and Senti-
ment, free from coarseness or inclegancies.
Besides the above leading features, the FAM1-
LY VISITOR will contain Items on light current
topics; a compendium Of the freshest and most
important General News; Editorials on appropri-
ate subjects, intended to promote the welfare and
prosperity Of our people; and a variety Of other
matter interesting and instructive to all.
TERMS OF SU SUBSCRIPTION.-The FAMILY
VISITOR will be printed b-weekly OH large,
twenty eight column sheet, (saine size OF the
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER,) and will be fur
nished at the low price of Sl5O per annum, mailed
free of postage This being the lowest price al
which the paper can be afforded, no deduction
will he made for clubs; though we offer eXtraor-
dinary inducements to club-makers as will be
seen from the Premium List below. Now is the
time to form clubs and obtain the elegant Premi-
ums which we offer.
Cash remiltances may be made at our risk, by
draft post-office order, or in registered letter.
otherwise we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving post-office, county
and State. Address all letters to
L. NJ. GRIST, Publisher,
Yorkville, s. c.
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The Other DEPARTMENTS.

In addition to the above features, Rev. Mr.. La
THAN will continue his regular contributions to
partment," which, under his management for the
past six years, have been All important attraction
and with the usual meange of Miscell llaneous
Reading adapted to all tastes; the Agricultural
Department, containing practical and useful in
formation for the farmerand housewife; a column
of Humorous Reading every week. ''Scraps and
Facts" embracing light current topics a acompend
of the News Abroad and at Home; CorreSpon-
dence; Commercial and Market Reports; Edito.
rial Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended
to promote the prosperity and welfare of our
people, we hope to make the ENQUIRER repletc
as an entertaining and instructive Family Journal
TERMS OF SuBscRpTIoN-FREE OF POSTAGE
Single copy one year, $780, IN clubs, each sub
scriber per year, $3.50. Money may be forward
ed at our risk by draft postotice order or regis
tered letter-otherwise we will assume no risk
Write names plainly, giving post-office, county
and State. Address all letters to
L. NJ. GRIST, Publisher, Yorkville, s. c.
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w. p. HOBBS.
THE NEW BUSINESS.

1TAVING become, by purchase, sole proprietor
ii of the YORKVILLE COACH FACTORY,
respectfully announce that shall conduct the
business rs heretofore. Besides keeping on hand
a fnii stock of PLEASURE VEHICLES OF ALL
DESCRIPTIONS, any article of special style or
design will be made at short notice and in supe-
rior manner. BY unemployed only the most
competent worknen, in their respective branches,
feel assured that can please the most exacting
taste, both as to style and durability. Persons In
want of any kind of PLEASURE CARRIAGE
will do we'll to examine my stock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

HIS LAST CENr.-"Have you any fvecent
cigars?" Eyes, sir" replied the clerk. "Have
you any for ten cents?" "Yes, sir" replied
the clerk. "Have you any for fifteen cents ?"
pursued the would-be purchaser. eyes "sir,
we have" said the clerk, as he handed out the
box. "Would you take fellows last cent
for cigar?" rather Indignantly queried the
customer. "Yes, I would!' snappishly re-
turned the clerk. "Well, thereit is" solemn.
ly said the stranger, as be deposited one cent
on the counter, and walked off with fifteen
cent cigar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

The TME.-A man rushed across Broad
way the other day. He was breathless and
excited in his hurry to catch a particular
train. Seeing man standing on the corner,
he approached him and said:
MAY ask you what time it is, sir p
"Certainly you may" was the favorable
reply.
"Well, what time is it, sir?'
II don't know. l haven't any watch, was
the answer; and the traveller shot down
a side street as if he had but ten minutes to
live, and wanted to transact all the business
he could previous to surrendering his wind.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

A WICKED PARRoT.-A Boston family
has remarkably intelligent parrot, which
repeats nearly every thing it hears, and which
some boys had taught to swear awfully. 1t
finally did little talking, except of profane
character, and, to cure its propensity, was
repeatedly soused in cold water and placed
near the stove to dry. During a recent
storm, some chickens, which had become
very wet and chilled, were brought into the
house and put by the stove to revive them.
1t so happened the parrot had just been
ducked himself and after surveying the
chickens for some time cried out, in oracular
tones, Little id fools, been swearing!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28
GREAT BARGAINS.

II WOULD inform the public that now haveon
1 hand a lot of BUGGIES, finished in fine style,
in which RARE BARGAINS can be obtained.
will sell tip-top Buggy for considerably less
than such class of work has ever been sold In this
market since the war. Call and examine my
stock and be convinced ofthe truth of what say,
and if you want Buggy take advantage of the
present opportunity to secure one CHEAP:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

the art, with the very best materials. and at as
low prices as the same class of work can be fur
nished anywhere in the United States. Orders
from distance promptly filled, and the same at at
tention given to work ordered by mail as II the
parties we're present in person. From this date
work will he delivered at any point on the Ches--
ter and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Yorkvile and Chester, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro on the Charlotte, Co
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free OF charge Ior
TRANSFORMATION. Thankful for the patronage here
tofore bestowed upon my establishment. my de-
termination Is to merit continuance of the same.
F. HAPPERFIELD.
January ii ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28
HISTORICAL SKETCHES SOUTH CAROLINA

These admirable Historical Skethes will be pub
lished in the FAMILY VISITOR. They are
written by REV. ROBERT LATHAM, who has be-
slowed upon the task much thought and exten-
sive research. Tracing the rise and progress of
the State from colonial times, the Sketches will
also contain the stirring scenes and important
events, the anecdotes and MISUNDERSTANDING
and authentic-connected with the early history
of the State and which have never before been
fully published. Much of the material of the
Sketches-especially that relative to the middle
and upper portions of the State-being tradition
al, many of the events portrayed having never
been in print, and written in Mr.. LATHAN's easy,
familiar style, they will be read with peculiar in
terest by all classes while no more entertaining
or instructive history could be placed in the hands
of the youth, or those who would inform them
Colonial and Revolutionary events
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

The DIFFERENcE.-In the course of
doctrinal sermon preached by sable brother
before the Colored Baptist Association,
few Sundays ago, the reverend gentleman
drew contrast between the Methodist and
Baptist churches, denominating the former
the cash system and the latter the credit sys-
TEN of religion, and in illustration of his posi-
ton related the following "Some years ago
man 'fessed 'ligion, and piled to jine de
Baptist church. He gin in his 'sperience, and
was 'jected. So he went right straight and
jined de Mefodis'. Some time after dat a
brudder Baptis' axed him, How dis? We
wouldn't hab you, and de Mefodis' dun TUX
you or said he, you old Baptis' want ME
to pay de cash down, and, you see, de Mefo.
dis gin me six months credick p"
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paw IIPi P4Y TIP!

IL persons indebted to me, either for work
n done in my shops or Oh account OF vehlcles
purchased OH credit are earnestly requested to
come forward and make payment, as longer in
diligence cannot he given. Many debts due to
me were contracted upon tho faith of .'selling
cotton in the fall" Those who have sold. and
those who expect to SELL if they owe ME, will do
"''' " '''''''' w. P. HOBBS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

A VALID ExcUsE-A little three year-old,
who had often been reproved for eating the
inside of her pie, and leaving the crusts, was
recently afflicted with sore toe. One day,
when at dinner, she was observed to remove
the crust of her pie, slyly, and place it under
her plate while eating the inside. On being
discovered, she innocently replied, "Well,
papa, my toe is so sore l couldn't eat the
crust"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

A WONDERFUL CREDIr.--"We frequently
see it stated" said Mr.. Goldfish, "that such
and such men started from extreme poverty,
coming into town, in the first place without
farthing of money, and rising by their own
exertions. When | first came, had to bor
row money to get here, and I've been borrow
ing money ever since 1t is great thing at
sixty to have established such wonderful
credit"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

GooD GR1r.-An honest-faced stranger
called on Justice Potter, the other day, and
inquired what his Honor's usual fee was for
joining couple in the holy bonds of we'd
lock.
"The fee is two dollars, in case you come
here, was the reply.
"Less see," mused the man, as he handed
out roll of bills there's three dollars for a
bed stead, eight dollars for secondhand
stove, two dollars for dishes, two dollars to
run the house on, and-and that's every
blamed cent"
$50 you are shortw inquired the justice
"There's the pile," replied the young man !;
"but I'll knock the two dollars off for dishes
and give it to you, for I'm bound to be har-
messed to my girl this week, if we have to bile
taters in the teapot"
And in less than an hour the two we're
made one.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

CATS AND MEN.-This dialogue recently
took place in an Eastern city: A maiden
lady, noted for her admiration of the opposite
sex, called on friend who has marked fond
ness for cats. Taking up a book about those
animals, and turning to picture represent
ing gentleman with kitten in his lap, she
said, maliciously, "Ah !! here is one of those
animals you are so fond Of" The reply was
instantaneous; "Yes, and he's in the lap of
one of those animals that you are 50 fond Of. :"
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YORKVILLE ENQUIRER,
VOLUME 22.--lS70.

THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, which, on
the lst of January 1876, will enter upon the TWEN-
TY-sEcoND volume, is large, twenty y-eight COL
umn paper, handsomely printed on clear, legible
type, and devoted to the POLITICAL, SOCIAL, Ad-
RIcULTyRAL AND COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF tn E
SOUTH. In announcing the new volume, we are
enabled to promise increased attractions in all the
different departments of tho paper, conspicuous
among them being the SERIAL STORIES, written
expressly for the ENQUIRER.
AS non n-partisan, independent family newspa-
per, the future editorial conduct of the ENQUIRER
can be we'll judged by the past a. by any prom
ise which we might now feel disposed to make.
An experience of thirty-tive years in the newspa-
per business-of which time at least one-half has
been unremittingy devoted to the management
of the ENoU1RER-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 as they may exist
unbiased by partisan feelings or sinister motives |;
and the propriety of this course is fully attested,
not only by the success of the ENQUIRER, which
can truthfuly 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 a 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-political or
otherwiSe-w be conducted with the utmost care,
and only facts as they seem to exist will be pre-
c,,.,,o ~ rkxy 1,tnl
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

"a BLAMED MERNoPERLY. An honest
old Granger says the Atlanta (Ga.) Consts'
tuition, approached the a6able young man
who adorns the general delivery window of
the post-office, yesterday, and asked
as there any letters for the Griggses
here?"
The young man shuffled through "G's"
deck and said
"No, sirI'
"Any for the Stebbiness?"
The young man counted the IS" deck, and
said:
"No, sir"
"Well, any for the Bunces?" and the old
man put on his specs to see for himself.
The young man famed "the B's" out, and
again said:
No, srw
"Then, dang it, young man, is there any
letters for the Middlebrookses % and the old
man emptied some peanut shells out of his
pocket to make room for the letters.
The young man slung the "M's" faster than
tramp printer in country newspaper shop,
and wearily said:
"No, sirw
"Theu who in thunder is all them tharle
and pigen-holes fur anyhow, by gum ? ripped
out the indignant old man; and before the
young man had time to reply, the old Granger
was shufling down the street, swearing that
"ths here post.ofice is blamed mernoperly,
like every thing else these days"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28

HISTORICAL SKETCHES.

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
mencng 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 traditional-many of
the events portrayed having never been in print
and written in Mr.. LATIANs easy, fa,niliarstyle,
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-
nv, II, tbair arupVla for liberty and inleDendence
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Numuruus department.

THAT ToRNADo.--There were dozen or
more of them seated in front of the colored
St. Charles, at Vicksburg, and they were
talking about tornadoes.
"De worstest tornady ever did see" re-
marked an old negro, "war sixteen years ago,
in Alabama"
"Dd she blow much ?" inquired another.
"Blow much? Shoe, niggers! but dat was
no deck passenger, dat tornady. Why, sab,
it jist lift me rig ght upto remember it."
"Ebery ting went kitin', eh ?"
"Kiten' Bress you, you poor ignorant mig
ger! but see mule lifted up like fedder,
an how fur dye sp'ose it blode him? Just
gin guess"
"One mile?"
"Free miles?"
"Into tree ?"
Each one in the crowd made guess, and
when all were through, the hoary-headed old
man repeated
"Niggers, you is all wrong. Dat tornady
cum for dat mule, and howled around, an
got under him, and lifted him up, an he was
blode jist exactly four inches by de watch,
sure's you live"
There was a painful pause, and then the
crowd rapidly thinned out, while the old man
remarked
"Four inches by de watch, and I'll stick to
dat statement if die for it. " Vicksburg
Herald.
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YORK MARBLE YARD.

THE undert
signed respectful
ly announces ths-
he heisstillconduct- is
ing the above bu-
siness in York
vile, and is pre-
pared to furnish
anything in the
MARBLE LINE
from a plain slab
to a costly monu-
ment, executed in
the best style OF
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THETTTERARY FTATURES.

TIC Strlle oerIHl StOr1eS puDIIsIeu III CllB EN-
QUIRER will be transferred to the columns of
the FAMILY VISITOR and among other origi-
nal Stories will be published during the year,
"PICCIOLA," 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-
hers containing them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE.

To meet the demands of our increasing circula-
ton in Chester county, we have engaged the SER
vices of BRA1NEKD McLuRE, Esq, who will con-
tribute letter Of correspondence from Chester
regularly each week. These letters are devoted
entirely to Chester aftairs-to the interests of the
town and county-and written in the racy and
graphic style peculiar to Mr.. McLURE, they cam
not fail to be of interest to our readers in Chester
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-10-28
LITERARY DEPARTMENT.

The original SERIAL. STORIES for the new vol
ume will possess unusual interest-bcing 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
PICCIOLA,
Which, as a vivid portrayal Of life on the Pacific
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: "rHE IRON
CHEST" story of domestic life, abounding in
mystery and secresy and racy, spirited and ro-
mantle story entitled "LOSr AND FOUND; Or,
THE WHITE FAwN OF THE FOREST In addition
to these, other stories of unusual interest will be
,,IJ ;ub bod d,Ir ha yOuma