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

deprived of it. Jeff Jordan, one of Chester's
colored delegates, has introduced bill in the
Legislature, providing for the registering of
liens, and the approval Of contracts by trial
justices.
A drover, with hogs, was in our town last
week. His price was nine cents per pound,
gross. Notwithstanding the erorbitant price,
considerable number Of hogs were bought,
and, as consequence, the good days of spare.
ribs and back-bones have once more arrived
in our midst. Fortunately, the realization of
hard times and the apprehension of the COM
ing of harder times, do not interfere with the
enjoyment of these good things.
Our "city fathers" having observed the
wretched condition of our sidewalks during
the late wet spell, are taking active measures
to prevent similar condition in the future.
A good portion of the pavement along York
street has been sanded, to the great comfort
of those who daily have occasion to make
use of it. When the rains again come and
the foods pour upon this pavement, the bene'
fit of the sand will be more highly spprecia-
ted, and more kindly feeling will be enter
tanned for those in authority, especially BY
some of the sterner sex who not unfrequently
20 out at night, and desire to reach their
places of destination, with boots CLOSED, and
in happy frame Of mind. Considerable
improvement has been made upon the side
walk, leading from the depot to the hill. Mr..
G.. G. Macoy, who is the most active member
of the Town Council, gives his personal at
tention to the good work of placing the
streets in proper condition, and for tie same,
receives, as he is justly entitled to, the thanks
Of the community.
Mr.. w. H. Motz, from Lincolnton, was in
our town ON Friday, and reported considera-
BILE progress in the grading of the railroad be-
tween Lincolnton and Dallas. He is the
contractor between these points, and has in
his employ large number of hands. The
securing of the iron for the road, between
Yorkville and Dallas, has tended to kindle
anew the enthusiasm of the people living
along the line with reference to the impor.
tance of the great enterprise, that promises to
open up and develop the resources of their
country. The consequence is the pushing
forward of the good work with greater zeal
and activity.
Information has been received here, from
Mr.. G. S. Chamberlain, of the Roane Iron
Company, of Chattanooga, that one hundred
tons of iron for the Chester and Lenoir Rail-
road Company are in readiness for shipment.
So the iron will soon be on the way, and be-
fore the rolling by of many weeks Chester
and Dallas will be united by rail. Then the
time for rejoicing and throwing up Of hats
will be in order.
Mr.. j. A. Frye, jr., and Mr.. J. A. Deal,
have contracted with DR.. A. H. Davega, for
laying the track from Yorkville to Dallas
They will begin operations in the course of q
short time.
A party of fast young men spent one night
last week in destroying the lamps OF our
town. The names of those who are charged
with committing this act of wanton destruc-
tiveness l will not mention at the present
time, for they may be able to establish their
innocence at the examination before the Trial
Justice, that takes place this week. If the
preponderance of proof is against them, the
public will be made acquainted with their
names. As it is my duty to expose the mis-
deeds of evildoers, they must lay the blame
at their own doors, and not at mine, if they
are the subjects of unfavorable comments in
my correspondence.
The alarm of fire was sounded here on Fri
day night, about nine o'clock, occasioning, for
time, considerable excitement The town
bell was rung, and in remarkably short time
the Stonewall Fire Engine Company vas out
and on their way to the FIRE; but, fortunately,
its extinguishment before their reaching the
ground, served to dispense with their services.
Saturday was lively day in town. Busi-
ness was brisk, and merchants were happy.
The colored population were in town in con.
siderable force, and seemed to have particu-
lar attachment for those places where strong
drink is sold. Their love for the "ardent"
is increasing, and each passing year beholds
greater numbers Of their race becoming VIC
tins of intemperance. A wide field is pre-
sented to the philanthropist who desires to de-
vote his life in accomplishing the good Of the
colored race. If he could adopt and carry
out any measure that would result in arrest.
ing them in their downward career, he will
have performed great work.
Mr.. John B. Cornwell, who lives within
short distance of our town, had the misfortune
to lose one of his children few days ago.
Another one lies, at the present time, in q
critical condition. That dread disease, diph-
liberia, has made its appearance in his family.
have been requested, by Mr.. F. B. Lloyd,
to state that during the late trial of Dublin
Walker, colored, he was not asked by the
counsel for the defense, questions that would
have led to the disclosure of facts, which,
when known, were efectual in securing Walk.
er's pardon.
Mrs. Robertson, a very old lady, departed
this life on yesterday. She had made her
home, for some time, with her SOD, Mr.. Banks
Robertson, who lives in the lower portion Of
this county.
Rev. Thomas Mitchell preached his last
sermon during the present conference year, at
the Methodist Church last evening. He spoke
with great fervency, and bis sermon, which
was excellent, was listened to with attention
by large congregation. QU1.
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