Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-03-09
from his time of taking command of the az.

from his time of taking command of the ar
my preceding the seven days battles around
Richmond, until the surrender of his sword
at Appomattox, was vividly narrated, and
those who were familiar with the momentous
events of those terrible years had no difficult
ty in seeing the faithfulness of the picture.
The lecturer then spoke of the distinguishing
traits of character of the great Virginian,
which were foresight, caution, frmness and
bravery. Time and space do not permit OF
any additional comments upon this admira-
BILE lecture. Suffice it to say. it was worthy
of the man the greatness Of whose deeds has
challenged the admiration of the world, and
worthy of the reputation DR.. Furman has
won in the field of literature.
The Democracy of Blackstock's township
have organized club, and elected Mr.. K. l..
Mockbee, President; Mr.. John Ross, Vice.
President; Mr.. ]. E. Craig, Secretary, and
Mr.. r. K. DeBardelaben, Treasurer. Messrs.
Mockbee, DeBardelaben and John Carroll
were chosen delegates to the County Conven-
ton that assemblies to-day at this place. -
The Democracy of Halsellville township
effected an organization of club in the cleo
tion, of Mr. J. S. Mcclure, President, and Mr..
j. c. McAfee, Secretary and Treasurer.
Messrs Mcclure, McAfee and j. 6. McAliley
were chosen delegates to the County Conven-
ton. The resolutions offered by Ex-Governor
Perry at recent Democratic meeting at
Greenville and adopted, were endorsed.
A meeting of the Chester Sabre Club,
which numbers seventy-one members, was
held on Saturday. A constitution and BY
laws for the government of the club was
adopted. A meeting for the inspection of
sabres will be. held on the 1st Saturday in
April, and meeting for drill be held on the
1st Saturday in May. 6.
Saturday was the day for the holding OF
the preliminary examination in the case OF
James Kinard, who had been arrested and
lodged in Jail, charged with conspiracy to
defraud the county. The accused waived the
examination, and gave bond for bis appear
ance for trial at the next term of the Court
of General Sessions. The charge against him
is based upon his testimony in the case OF
Pleasant holland, charged, as have already
stated, with taking school certificates from
the office of the County Treasurer. Judge
T. J. Mackey is the head and front Of these
prosecutions, and be avows his determination
to push them to the bitter end, regardless OF
the persons that may be affected thereby. In
the immortal words of President Grant, the
people say to him, "Let no guilty man es'
cape" 1a'' .'' -.'. ".'.
The County Democratic Convention assem-
bled in the Court House at this place to-day.
J. j. Hemphill, Esq, was elected President ;
Major Julius Mills, Vice President; and W.
A. Sanders, Esq, Secretary. The country
delegates did not relish the idea Of Chester
precinct having six delegates, while the other
precincts we're only allowed three. They were
unwilling to admit for time that any differ
ence should, be made in favor of this precinct,
in consequence of the large number of votes
polled here; but they finally yielded their OBJ
jections, and all things moved on With an un-
disturbed serenity. Major S. P. Hamilton, a
member Of the State Democratic Executive
Committee, was invited by the Convention to
deliver an address, giving the objects and
plans of the Democratic party of the State,
which he did in an interesting way. An ex-
ecutive committee, consisting of Major Julius
Mills, and Messrs. W. S. Gregg, John Knox,
G. w. McFadden and r. T. Mockbee, we're
appointed by the Convention. This honora-
bic body then adjourned to meet on the 1st
Monday in April
Two tracts of land were sold by the Sheriff
to-day. One tract, belonging to Major j. W.
Carter, and containing 2lS acres, brought
$125. Another tract belonging to - Orr,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Scres'u ufodgns SoT Alter
the sale If land, considerable quantity of
whisky aud brandy, belonging to John Lii
ley, an inmate of the Penitentiary, was dis
posed of under execution at high prices. A
gallon sof the ardent exceeded in value an
acre of land. -, 49, -s
Mrs. Martha K. Wilkes, wife of Mr. j.
Wesley Wilkes, of Baton Rouge, in this
county, departed this life on the lst instant.
Her. death is deeply deplored by relatives and
friends. QUI.