Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-05-11
of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.
Rock HILL, S. c., May 8, 1875.
We we're not more surprised than disap-
pointed to find the morning of the 1st of May
cold and rainy. The stoves that had been
taken down and set aside for the summer sea-
son, were promptly placed upon their feet
again, fires kindled, and they became the GEN.
tire of attraction during the entire day. The
day following was in character with the first,
and but few persons came to town on either
day. Wednesday being a brighter day, af-
ter the rains, our town was crowded with far
mers and their wagons. Trade ran lively.
Tie noise and bdstfe or the tramp reminded
one of olden times, when money was plenty.
Eighty-seven bales of cotton were sold here
the past week, at an average price OF II
cents-an increase over the preceding week in
quantity, but a decrease in price 1t goes
down, down, slowly but surely. Several who
hold future contracts for the months of June
and July, are feeling awful gloomy just now.
They hold tenaciously to the purchase in the
faint hope that the tide wiU turn.
An opportunity has been afforded the peo-
pie of town and country to dispose of all their
old bank bills at from to 70 cents on the
dollar. The purchaser is a gentleman from
North Carolina, and is quite expert in the
business be has undertaken. Glad to notice
the fact that he seems to have formed scme
attachment for this place. He has spent sew
eral days with US. had nothing but Con-
federate notes, and he was not buying those
lust now, so he and couldn't trade.
Our enterprising merchants, Allen & Bar
ber, have on hand supply of the beautiful
new issue of silver coin. The customers are
delighted, when they make purchase, to get
their money changed into silver. Their eyes
brighten, and smile steals over their faces
as they gather up the shining money and put
it deep down in their pockets-there to stay,
am afraid, until forced from its hiding place
by the dire necessity of its owner.
These pleasant and most beautiful moon
light evenings are whiled away by the young
folks of our town in various ways. Some
take strolls; some sit on the piazza and talk
of their bright and happy future, in anticipa.
ton, as they watch the struggling moon-beams
shining through the vines entwined upon the
lattice. I imagine no earthly bliss compared
to it. Others, not so sentimental in their ma.
ture, step into the accommodating house of
Smith & Roach to amuse themselves playing
billiards. The house of Smith & Roach is
fitted up in the most improved style Of bill
lard saloons, with bar and cigar store at
tached.
The May.day disappointment reached the
hearts of the many pleasure seekers who had
made elaborate preparations in anticipation
of gay and festive time on that day. A
lovely and most picturesque spot was selected,
well suited for the occasion, having the ad-
vantage and convenience Of shade and cool,
fresh water. No pains were spared, am sat-
isfed, Judging from the past, in the culinary
their every effort in the pursuit of pleasure,
the young folks could not brook the disap-
pointment. They therefore compromised with
a Terpsichorean fest in the new female acade-
my, bearing the rural and appropriate name
of Pineapolis. They indulged in the dance
until late hour. The young ladies were at
tired in most bewitching manner The dress
of the young men varied from the cavalier to
the Broadway swell. The moon shone bright
ly in tender sympathy with their young and
happy hearts.
had the pleasure of seeing our friend and
former citizen, Mr. Johnston Jones, on our
streets the other day. l learn that be is trav-
cling in the interest of Insurance. He is a
gentleman Of talent and ability, and has no
difficulty in securing positions of trust. He
merits all the confidence that could be reposed
in him.
Your correspondent, on the night of the
4th, attended marriage at the residence Of
Judge C.J. Pride. The fair and happy bride
was Miss Fannie Henkle. She had long been
an inmate in the family circle, beloved and
respected. The fortunate gentleman who
claimed her hand in marriage was Mr.. George
Mccall, of Darlington county, in this State.
The ceremony was solemn and imposing. Af-
ter the usual congratulations, by all the friends
and relations around, supper was announced
ever most welcome sound. The viands of
the table were superb. Nothing could sur
pass the tasteful arrangement. The brides
cake especially was large, handsome and de-
licious. All enjoyed the feast to their hearts
content in the appreciation Of its merits.
Supper ended, we returned to the drawing
room to enjoy musical treat from the ladies:
At late hour, we bid adieu to the host and
hostess and the newly married couple, with a
sincere hope that their married life might be
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