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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-05-25
DIRECTORS MEETING.

At the recent Convention of the stockhold-
ers of the Chester and Lenoir Railroad, the
Board of Directors, in meeting subsequent
to the adjournment of the stockholders Con-
vention, ordered that preliminary survey of
the route between Lincolnton and the town of
Hickory be made at an early day. The OBJ
ject of this survey is to ascertain the cost of
construction on direct line between the
above-named towns, in case it should not be
deemed expedient to take the road by the
town of Newton, in Catswba county, as was
at first contemplated. We learn that the
people of Hickory look with favor upon the
proposed route, and in case of its adoption
will literally aid in the completion of the
road.
At the same meeting of the Directors, Mr..
James Mason, who has tor the past four or
five years acceptably filled the position of
Freight Agent at this place, was elected
Treasurer, Auditor and General Freight and
Ticket Agent, and Mr.. John R. Gardner was
elected Freight Agent at this place, to supply
the vacancy occasioned by the promotion of
Mr.. Mason.
GRAVES OF THE FEDERAL SOLDIERS.
Under direction of Capt. Hyer, command
ant of the post at this place, the graves of the
Federal soldiers buried in the cemetery, have
been recently turfed, and the section Of the
cemetery containing the graves has also been
enclosed with neat rustic fence constructed
of cedar, and presenting striking and unique
appearance. The first death occurring among
the soldiers stationed at this place since 1871,
was on the 18th of September. of that year,
and the last one was on the 9th of February,
1874. The following is list of those inferred
in the cemetery: Of the Eighteenth 1nfan-
try-John Shea, Patrick Carr, G. w. Wind
sor, Patrick Walsh, Thomas Quinton. Of
the Seventh Cavalry-Geo. H. Whttemore,
Samuel Brown, Adolphus Cash.
In connection with this subject, we would
again remind ou1 citizens all of whom are
interested that steps should be taken at an
early day to either repair the fence enclosing
the cemetery, or build new and more SUBJ
stantial one than the present structure. The
fence is constantly becoming more dilapida-
ted, and soon, if measures are not taken to
prevent it, the grounds will be open to the in
trusions of roaming cattle and hogs. 1t is a
sacred duty of the living to protect and beau
tify the last resting place of the dead, and in
this tender devotion we know the people OF
Yorkville are behindnone. All that is neces-
sary, in the present instance, is for the proper
effort to be made, and we feel assured that the
desired object can be accomplished. We will
offer no suggestions at present, but hope the
subject will receive some consideration at the
hands of our citizens: and especially the Ia
dies-ever foremost in any good work-who,
by interesting themselves, can render import
ant assistance in the cause.
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are hereby instructed and authorized to vote
and act ms they may deem Lest for the inter.
st and In behalf of their constituents. and
n casting their votes they shall be ruled and
governed in the same manner as the majority
OF our delegates present may decide,
On motlou 1t was declared that oar second
choice for nominee for governor Is ). 4.
Hughes; for auditor j. r. Berry, and for At
torncy General, Dan. W. Jones.
Gen N. B Burrow offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved. That it is the sense of tbi. con-
vention that Gov. Samuel Tilden, of New
York should be selected by the st. Louis con-
vention for the democratic candidate for the
Presidency Of the United States at the ensu-
ing election, and we instruct our delegates to
the state convention to secure. If practicable,
instructions to our delegates to the national
convention to secure his nomination.
On motion it was ordered that the proceed
ings of this convention be published in the
Van Buren Press and Argus.
On motion the convention adjourned sine
die.
GRANVILLE WILCOX, Cn'M.
a. WALLACE WARD, Secretary.
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TILDEN

Many Of our exchanges seem dispo-
sad to sit quietly, with folded arms, and
allow lilden to be forced upon the par
ty as our nominee, by the New York
bondholders, upon the shallow pretense
that he, and he only. can carry that
state. We can but again refer to the
fact that they have had three candidates
in succession, each of whom has been
shamefully defeated. But that is not the
worst of it. Bad as it is to ignore the
claims of the west, it is infinitely worse
to put man forward on platform that
is diametrically opposed to their inter
ests. We firmly believe that the nomi
nation of Tilden would rend the party
beyond the possibility of reconcil!a
tion.--Arkansas Traveler.
1t is fair to suppose that if S. J. Til.
den gets the nomination at St Louis, he
will get it fairly, squarely, and by ma
jority vote of the delegates whom the
people send there for that purpose. And
we do not believe that majority of
those delegates will put forward a man
who is not good man and a sound de
mocrat SO we see no necessity of Til.
den's nomination-and we now believe
that be will get the nomination-rend
ing the party. If it is rent in twain, and
defeat follows, it will be solely on &C
count of bolting democrats who are not
willing to submit to the choice of the
majority.
IL the west can get her man honorably
and fairly, we are for him; but if Tlden
is nominated, we want to see no disrup-
tionists springing up in the democratic
ranks He is accredited by those who
know him best, to be an honest, earnest
man, and a true reformer r-Russellviue
Democrat
We agree heartily in the sentiments
above uttered by the Democra'. Having
unbounded confidence in the good judg.
ment and wisdom of the delegates to as
scmble at st, Louis, on the 9th. we
have no fear of nomination being
made taat will be distasteful to the mass
es of the democratic party.
And cannot but think that when our
good Bro. jameson takes "sober Sec
oad thought he will accept the situa-
ton, cool off with /" little ice," and go,
in his usual happy and vigorous style,
for the nominees.
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Crawford County Convention

In accordance with the call of the demo-
cratic executive committee Of Crawford coun-
ty, the delegates to the county convention
met in Van Buren,, on the Sd day of June to
elect delegates to the state convention. to be
held in Little Rock on the l4th of June.
A. J. Ward, chairman Of the county execu-
tive committee called the convention to or
der.
On motion Hon. Granville Wilcox was
elected temporary chairman, and Judge John
b. Ogden temporary secretary.
On motion a committee of three, consisting
Of John s. Matlock. j. c. Betten. and Joseph
Winters, were Appointed credentials and
permanent organization. who returned and
reported the names Of the delegates from the
various townships entitled to seats in the
convention, and recommended the names of
Granville Wilcox as permanent chairman and
A. Wallace Ward permanent secretary. who,
upon motion, were unanimously elected.
The following resolutions were introduced
by J G Bettne, Esq
Resolved, That the delegates elected by
this convention, be required to attend the
state convention in person,
Resolved. That we are utterly opposed to
the proxy system. and urge our delegates to
do all In their power. as such delegates to
prevent the use Of proxies in that convention
Resolved, That the delegates to the Stat
convention he nominated and voted for in
open convention.
All of which resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Whereupon the following persons were
elected delegates to represent Crawford coun-
ty In the State convention to be held at Lit
tie Rock, on the l4th day Of June. a, d.. 1876
Granville Wilcox. J. S. Durham B. ].
Brown. A. Wallace Ward. n b. Burrow, d.
W, Moore, Jas. ID. Hawkins Berkley Neal. Ii :
F, Thomason. L. q. Whitesides.
Whereupon it was resolved by the conven.
ton, that our first choice for nomination OF
State officers is
! For Governor, Hon. Jesse Turner.
| For Auditor John Crawford.
| For Treasurer. A. B. Howell.
| For Secretary of State, j. W. Gaulding.
| For Attorney General, J. Ii. Rogers.
| For Com'r State Lands. J. N. Smithee.
| For Chancellor, j. X. Eakin.
| For Clerk Chancery Court, Il. w. Stevenson.
| For sup. Pub, instruction, q. W. Hill.
And that whenever It becomes impractica-
Bile for our said delegates to vote for any or
all of the above-namcd candidates. that they
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Sebastian County Convention.

The county convention for Sebastian coun-
ty, met ut Greenwood, Saturday. The con-
vention instructed as follows:
For Governor--Jesse Turner. first choice,
and S. z. Hughes. second.
Secretary Of State-Pearce first choice, and
Beavers second.
Auditor-John Crawford.
Treasurer Churchill.
Land mmissioner-Smithee.
School Commissioner-Hill.
Attorney General--B. T. Duval first choice
and Jones' second.
For Congress-J. Z. Cravens; no second
choice. Col. Cravens and Judge Stuart were
present.
Joseph p. Byers-Prosecutng Attorney.
The county officers nominated are rs fol-
lows:
Sherif-H. J. Falconer.
Clerk-John IL. Mcclure.
Treasurer-Morrow.
Assessor-Dodson.
Coroner-Forester Luce.
County Judge-Charles Perkins.
No nominations were made for the legisla-
ture. At the request of candidates the race
was left open for all.
We should have thought the least Sebas-
tian could have done. Was to give Judge Stu
art second choice for congress, as he was
present in the convention.
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Instructions for Governor.

Calhoun County instructed for NJ. L
Bell, first, and Thos Fletcher, Pulaski
second
Franklin County, instructs for Jesse
Turner, first, and S P. Hughes, second,
instead of Miller, as reported in the pro.
ceedings
Carroll County, instructs for W. r.
Miller, first end Ale Wilson, second for
governor.
Randolph County, instructed for W.
w. r. Miller for governor.
Yell County instructs for w. r. Mill
er, for governor
lizard County instructs for w, r Mill.
er for governor.
Crittenden County instruets for W.
r. Miller for governor.
Clay County instrncts for w. r. Mill
er for governor
Dorsey County instructs for Miller, for
governor.
Green County instr cts for Miller for
governor.
Saline County instructs for Thomas
Fletcher, first choice, and S. p. Hughes,
second, for governor.
Montgomery County-Instructe fol
G. d. Royston for governor, II b. Stuar
for congress, -" - ids ''
Bradley Instructed for w. r
Miller. for governor. ''"F
Monroe County-Instructed for S. p
Hughes for governor.
Marion County-Instructed for W. r
Miller for governor
Conway County for w. r
Miller for Governor. We learn by th
Maumellc that quite an excited struggl
Tor the nomination was had
Arkansas county instructs for S. I
Hughes for governor.
Lonoke county instructs for S. 7
Hughes for governor.
Jefferson county instructs for M. L
Bell for governor.
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The Convention.

Our County Convention, Saturday,
was not as fully attended as we wished to
sce il. However, most all the Delegates
present were af one mind and everything
went smoothly on. 1t looked little
"ehoeky,' though. on the " heel of a
resolution offered by J. c. Bctton, de
nonncing the "proNy. SYSTEM" that two
gentlemen Should have presented them
selves for seats in the Convention and
we're allowed to take part in its proceed
ings We remember very well, two years
ago. that both Of these gentlemen rcfus-
to allow two proxy delegates to take
seats In the Convention that nominated
General Thomson for the Convention.
They were there for purpose, but sig.
nally failed in their efforts. The only
move out of unanimous accord was the
motion Of Gen. Tbomason to strike out
in the resolutions Of instruction the name
ofCapt, J. H. Rogers for Attorney Gen
eral and insert that of B. 4. Duval, and
also, to strike out the name of J. II
Gaulding and insert that of General
Pearce, for Secretary of State. Both at
tempts failed and the resolutions of in
struction continued as adopted.
A little friendly sparing between Gen,
N. B Burrow and Gen. Thomson, over
the Tildcn resolution was had.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

THE QUESTION OF JURISDICTION IN THE
BELkNAP CAsE.-The Senate, on the eve
ming of the 9th ult, by vote of 81
yeas to 90 nays, retracted the resolution
Of Senator Paddock, that William w.
Bclknap, having ceased to be civil Off
Ger of the United States, by reason of his
resignation, before proceedings Of i'm
parchment were commenced against him
by the house of representatives, the SEN
ate cannot have jurisdiction in the case
1t was then decided by the same vote that
Belknap is amenable to trial by impeach.
mcnt for acts done as secretary of war,
notwithstanding his resignation; and il
was ordered that the respondent and the
managers on the part of the house of re-
presentativcs appear on Thursday next,
at O'Clock, to hear the judgment of the
senate.
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For Auditor.

To THE VOTERS OF THR STATE OF ARKAN
sAs-Fellow Citizens: At the solicitations of
friends from various parts Of the state. and
being favorably indorsed by the majority Of
the State press have consented to submit
claims for the office of State Auditor to
the Democratic State Convention. to be held
ut Little Rock. June l4th. 1875 Should re-
ceive the nomination and he elected by the
people at the general election in September
next, | shall accept the responsibilities Of the
position. with full sense of their import
ance. and determination to perform them
faithfully. and to the best interests Of the peo-
pie If defeated for the nomination, | will
abide by the decision Of the convention. fall
into line, and support the successful candi-
date Respectfully,
JOHN CRAWFORD
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
THAT &" Xxx" LETTER
From Pins Dlnf press.

| From Hine BtnU IfeM.
The Van Buren Press publishes the fol-
lowing; As the editor of the Argus Is
Dragging good deal OH his being men,
ber Of the state executive committee, and
as the editor of the Pine Bluff Press Is said
to be responsible for man being attached to
| the committee that was not In sympathy with
1t, and took the first opportunity to bring IN
to contempt the ticket put forth by the same
| convention that gave him prominence on the
committee, we would like to see some eXpla-
nation. Can Bro. Newman tell why such
things are SOP
We shall try to explain TO the editor Of the
Press. and the public generally.
After our delegates at the state convention
of 1874 became reconcled to each other, the
writer Of this, having the utmost confidence
in Mr.. Wilcox's democracy. and being dispo-
sed to give our democratic friends who had
formerly opposed Baxter, q fair showing.
moved that Mr.. Wilcox be placed npon the
state central executive committee. He was
actuated by the purest motives. We little
dreamed that In the future Mr.. Wilcox woula
be political disorganizer; hut his efforts III
the congressional race had tendency to
shake our faith in him. We have always had
great respect for Col Wilcox-personally, as
we'll as politically; but we confess that his
Xxx" letter does not meet our views or the
views of the true and pure democrats ofthis
section of our state. This letter, written long
after the amicable settlement of affairs in our
party, we think entirely unkind, unjust aad
1ncalaed Sor. WE CANNOT SEE HOW A DEMO-
Graf COULD CONSISTENTLY WAITE SUCH LET
TER, AND STILL HOLD HIS PLACE IN THE PARTY.
tlad we designed writing such letter rs that
we hould have first resigned from the state
nant-nl n~an.,ti.o ~n.assi. ".rt f..,Iio
notice that we NO longer belonged to the dem
ocratic party. The st. Louis Democrat is q
radical republican paper, and has been, ever
since the war began. a bitter partisan and
enemy of the democracy. and especially the
southern portion Of this party. Why. then,
should true blue" democrat, away down
in Arkansas. select such a medium to vent
his spleen upon his own state government
and party2
We confess that had we believed that Mr..
Wilcox would have done as stated above, we
should never have recommended him for the
position he now occupies; and If this is his
plan for the perpetuation of the good old
democratic party in Arkansas, then all we
have to say, is from all such democrats, good
Lord deliver us."-Pme Bluff Press.
c G. Newman, the able editor of the
Pine Bluff Press rises to explain. 1t is
claimed by Mr.. Wilcox's one-s sided
friends, that our opposition to him is
through personal and selfish motives.
The above, however, is from the pen of
a warm personal friend of his, and who,
by the way, might have truthfully said
that he was asked by Wilcox to have his
name added to the executive committee.
The cry all along the line is Good
Lord deliver US from all such "old ma.
tional democrats"
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Judge H. B, Stuart.

We had the pleasure to meet and take
by the hand, on Wednesday last, the
Hon, H, B. Stuart, of Clark county. This
is his first trip to the western part of the
congressional district which he aspires to
represent in the congress of the United
States. He made warm and lasting
friends. while here, and it would have
been better for his chances for the NOM
nation, if he had met our people long
ere this. One Of those frank, courteous
gentlemen, he takes right hold Of the
masses Of the people at once. We are
right glad to have met the Judge, and no
one need to feel agrieved to be beat, if he
if beat he must be, by so honorable an
opponent.
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To the Democratic Central Committee OF
the Third Congressional District.
n ,o-o

ARKADELpHIA. May G, 1876.
The members of the Central Committee tor
the 3rd Congressional District of Arkansas are
requested to meet at Little Rock, on the 18th
day of June. 1876. for the purpose Of fixing
the time and place for holding a convention
for the purpose of nominating candidate to
represent said district In the lower house OF
the next Congress of the United States. A
full attendance is earnestly requested.
J.W. MILLER, CHAIRMAN.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

az" Hon. b. b. Beavers, our present seefe.
tary of state, has consented that his name may
20 before the state convention, DR.. Beavers
has made good officer and if he should get
the nomination will be cordially supported by
the Herald.-Jacksoppo Herald.
1t is only within week. we believe, that
Dr. Beavers has consented to go before the
convention for re nomination Weagree with
the Herald. and see no good reason to make a
change in the office.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
To the Voters of the 5th Judicial District

Having been solicited, both publicly and private
ly, to become candidate for Election Proseeu
ting Attorney and having received the most grati-
flying expressions of confidence and satisfaction
from all portions of the circuit, hereby announce
myself u candidate for reelection to that Office.
Should have the honor to be the choice of the
voters of this circuit shall in the future as in the
TALLY the duties of the Office, knowing neither friend
nor foe and consulting but interest that OF the
State,
have performed the duties Of Prosecuting Attor-
ney than to the records of erin na convictions in
the courts of this circuit and the personal kn n1wl-
edge OF all persons having business in the courts
therein, during the term of office.
Trusting that your Endorsement of my perform
ance of the duties of Prosecuting Attorney may be
shown by the votes at the ballot box, am
Respectfully yours,
J, P. BYERS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
10 the Voters of the State of Ar
kansas

FELLOW CITIZENS: After due consideration
on my part have consented to submit my
claims for the Office of State Treasurer, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic State
Convention to be held at Little Rock, June
l4th. 1916. Should receive the nomination,
and be elected. at the election to be held in
September. next. 1t shall benny highest am.
bition to fill the, office with honor to the poo
pie of the State. and credit to myself,
Respectfully, A. II. HOWELL.
ALMA, Crawford county, Ark April p.
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For Land Commissioner.

EDITOR GAZETTE: In answer to numerous
private letters from friends in various Sec
tions OF the State, desire to state that shall
be a candidate for reelection to the position
of land-commiosioner, subject, of course, to
the action of the democratic state convention.
If re nominated and elected. can only prom
ise, as did, the last time, to fulfill the duties
of the position to the best of my ability, and
with. trust, honor to the State and credit to
myself, j. n. SMlTIIEE.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

sDTlp Mckinney Enquirer OF the
9th says
Nine men ware hung in Jack county,
last wsek. for horse stealing, six in Erath
county. and two near Elgin. total, seven
teen. Two of those hung in Jack ooun
IS, are said to he INNOCENT.
This is certainly terrihis and switt
thinning out of horse thieveg.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

~A dozen or two citizens of Alma
and vicinity, have solicited Mr.. Wilcox
to run for seat in the Legislature.
Granville consents. He has been on
"nettles" for two or three weeks, to
get out, somehow
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Eer The Indiana Grand Lodge Of Ma
sons has rcinstated the clause in its reg
ulations against Masons using or selling
Intoxicating liquors, and have forbidden
subordinate lodges to receive into mem
bcrship those addicted to their use.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

f%Thc closing exercises Of the pres
ent session of the Industrial University
At Fayetteville will commence on Sunday
nc1t, when the Blccalaureatc sermon
will ho delivered by the Rev. W. c Stout,
OF Lewisburg.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

~ G. NJ. ID. Bloss, for % years edi.
tor OF the Cincinnati Enquirer, was run
over by train near his home in the sub.
urbs. on the night of the 10Th ult, and in.
stantly killed. He leaves wife and four
children.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

ES- One objection, and that very Sc
rious one, too, to Morton as candidate
for the presidency, is that he would make
a o-much- letter u!ce president.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

WILCOX" Ioo.hoo- hoo 7" rWhat
il tho mattes, Granville 7" uDunham
keeps punching me- boo-loo hoo.
want to bs good hoy-boo 20 .hoo-hoo-
but Dunbam won't let mo alone--boo-
hoo-koo."
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

ED The republican state convention
Of Iowa, instructs lis delegates to cast
the vote of that state for James G.. Blaine
for president.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS,
10 the Voters of Crawford County

Al the solicitation of many of my old friends and
acquaintanees, have consented to beeomea can
ddate for election to the office of sheriff for this
county. lhave no promises to make, or references
to give, You all know me, and acquainted
with the manner in which | have conducted the
Office If again honored by your votes and re cleo
ted to the position, pledge you | shall continue
as heretofore to discharge its duties honestly and
faithfully to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully.
JOHN +. WINFREY.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Containing, in small space, all the forms IT, n
ed by either--based upon Pixies Form Boos'
comply with late constitution and laws. -r
so form book fer Business Men, containing w
of Deeds. Wills. Agreements, and many oln'i ora
struments of daily use. Medium l2mo IN ,;.h,i
about 600 pp., bound in law sheep pup'',
for the author, JOHN NJ. HARRELL, at tne
zette office. Little Rock. e, TIL
Price 81, and postage if sent by man. IN bI
work is nearly one-tbird printed, and II 4
ready for delivery early in May. Address o.
ders to W +. WOODRUFF, JR, litiie NV
and aprly early, as the edition IL 'imiisd'
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Gov. Brogdon. ot North Carolina, was
the only Southern governor present at the
opening Of the Centennial
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

CI Mrs. Frederick Techem, of Chica.
60, threw her two children into the lake
Ard then jumped in herself. All were
droBhed,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Es- Tho hanging of the Indian, set
for last Friday, at Fort Smith, has been
again postponed.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

E0 The Ozark Banner comes to us
this week, decidedly improved in oil re-
speets.