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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Notice to Club. Makers.

It Is not necessary that the names OF q club
should all be at the same post Office. Names may
be taken at any number OF places II they are ail
returned by the same Club Agent. One name
for two years, will be equivalent tn two names for
one yeareach. ,l'. -. ~ rGr - ~
The time for completing club is not limited;
but names, with the cash, should be forwarded ~
rapidly as obtained. No Premium will be de-
Hyered until the requisite number of names has
been returned and the full amount due for them
paid. I'D
of money only when sent by draft, registered let
ter, or money order drawn on the Yorkville
post-office We prefer that no money be sent us
by express unless the amount exceeds $25, ana in
every case the express charges must he prepaid.
The receipt Of the paper will be sufficient eyi-
dence that we have received the subscription
price; but should parties fail to receive the paper
subscribed for in a reasonable time, they should
notify US, giving full particulars, with the amount
of money enclosed, Names post-othce &C., that
we may ascertain where the fault He's.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at
the expense of those sending them.
In sending names, write plainly, giving coun-
ty, post.office and State.
All subscriptions will be discontinued atth ex-
piration of the time paid for. a, ;iait a} .,liu.
Under the present postal laws, we are required
to prepay postage on all papers sent to our sub.
scribers, which we shall continue to do while the
law remains in force, without additional charge to
Persons entitled to receive Premiums, must
give full directions as to whom and how they
shall be delivered. ,.-3 81 II a.IitiH
The club maker may commence sending ia
names at any time and subsequently determine
upon the Premium, or Premiums he will select;
but no Premium will be delivered unless the re-
quisite number of names be sent, which must be
paid for in advance -
separate list will be kept for each rclub-maker,
who will be credited with every name sent, 80
that the number returned by any person can be
ascertained at moments notice.
After names shall have been entered on our
club books to the credit of any club-maker, they
will not be transferred to the list Of another. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

In addition to the above features, Rev. Mr.. LA
THAN will continue his regular contributions to
the Sabbath Reading" and the "Children's De-
partment," which, under his management for the
past six years. have been an important attraction !;
and with the usnal melange of Miscellaneous
Reading adapted to all tastes; the Agricultural
Department, containing practical and useful in
of Humorous Reading every week; "Scraps and
Facts" embracing light current topics "a compend
of the News Abroad and at Home; Correspon-
rial Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended
tn promote the prosperity and welfare Of our
people, we hope to make the ENQUIRER replete
as an entertaining and instructive Family Journal
TERMS OF SuBsCRPTIoN-FREE OF PosTAaE.-
Single copy one year, $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, $3.50 Money may be forward
ed at our risk by draft, postofice 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.. M GRIST, Publisher, Yorkville, 8. c..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

Winston were keeping themselves concealed
that they might join in with any party going
against the enemy. The first Of October-the
second day after the junction with Cleve-
land-was 80 wet that it was thought advisa-
BILE not to move. Ferguson was thought to
be at Gilbert Town, and as the guns in those
days were all flint and steel locks, it was dan
gerous to approach an enemy with wet guns.
Up to this time there was no commanding
officer. Shelby perceived that there was a
great defect in their organization, and, during
the rain, called council of the officers.
They were now in Col. Charles McDowell's
region, and advancing against an enemy with
which he had lately been contending. He
was, moreover, the senior officer, and it was
natural that he would be expected to take the
command of the whole No one doubted
Charles McDowell's patriotism or bravery ;
but it was thought that he was not the man to
command partisan corps on an enterprise
like that in which they were at that time en-
gagged. Shelby proposed William Campbell
as commander in chief for the present, and
that messenger be sent to headquarters,
wherever that might be, for commanding
officer, who should take charge of the whole
corps. This proposition was readily assented
to by all, and Col. Charles Mcdowell volun.
teered to go to headquarters after a general
officer, and his brother, Joseph Mcdowell,
took command of his men until he would re-
turn.
Here, for time, let lis leave these patriot
ic mountain men, until we can bring up the
other forces who were prominent actors in the
battle Of Kings Mountain. After Sumter's
defeat at Fishing Creek, on the 18th of Aug
ust, he and Colonel Edward Lacy, with a
small portion of Sumter's command, passed
over into Mecklenburg, North Carolina. They
camped on Clem's Branch. Lacy was sent
by Sumter into York and Chester counties, to
gather up the Irish of that region, who were
known to be true Wings, and also to collect
all that he could of Sumter's army that was
scattered at Fishing Creek. go
80 ITO be Continued
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

vIyHE COOKING STOVES manufactured atour
works in Greensboro, N. c., 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 the
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 whileit is confidently yclaimed
that thew are the CHEAPEST. All the usual
pieces of ware and cooking utensils are furnished
with each Stove. An important consideration
with purchasers ia the fact that our patterns and
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 intrin'
sic merits as an article of household 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 M. H. Currence, York county {;
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; :. A. Gordon,
Guthriesville; John A. Brown, Rock Hill B: r.
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,
by buying of us, and at the same time get
STOVE THAT rs MORE DURABLE than those
of northern make The following are our prices
delivered at depot in Greensboro: .,o ~
No g with 10 pieces ware and feet piPe' $50 90 90
Address, /. sERsb4NT>&, MceAuLgY, "
Greensboro. N. G.
T. NJ. DOBsON Il CO., Agents, Yorkville, s. c.
JOHN R. LONDON, Agent. Rock Hill, 8. c.
A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, Lowrysville, Ches-
ter county, 8. c.. -
J. L. CARROLL, Agent at Chester.S. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Sewing Machine Premium,

The superior Sewing Machine offer as Premium, q
the known Weed Machine and h manufactured by the
Weed Sewing Machine Company Hartford, CnpH adapt
ed to all the wants of family sewins be readily conprs
hendrd by ones runs easily WI DO any
,achments is self adjusng two-tead Machine, making
Elastic Lockstitch stands solid and finn, with oaE and
several Of these Machines during the past hate been
delivered to who have returned the requisite nuIhs' Of
may ofer required that the names be sent In
time. Send the names accompanied With he casn e fs
as YOU procure them and when the complement OF subces
Is made which need be restricted 10 the same the
Premium will be promptly delivered may be directed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
A Cash Present.

In addition to the liberal Premiums we offer for
clubs, we will also make CASH PRESENT OF
DOLLARS to the clubAmaker
who shall send US the largest list Of subscribers to
the FAMILY VISITOR by the first Monday Of Mo-
vemher, 1876 This PRESENTS not to be mistaken
as premium for the largest club; but It will be
given as bonus In ADDITION to the Premiums
offered. Correct lists will be kept of all names
sent to us, and the award will be fairly made at
IL O'Clock, NJ, of the first Monday OF November,
1876 All names to be entered on the list must be
paid in ADVANCE at the regular club rates year
fy subscription. .,,.,..,..y- .',q.I ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Our Cooking Stove Premium.

The eesant Cookiug Stoves which offer Premrms,
are manufactured by Messs Sergeant McCansy, at Greens
boo NJ G. These Stoves made Of ue hest Scotch pig met
n with heavier ard thicker plate an any other stove In The
MARKET and consequently will the longer Withstand heat and
hard usage They Of handsome pattern and neat nnl
peor cooking qIales, any Stove manufactured In the
Uno The have selected to give Premium IN the
largest size made by the manuaciur and with each will
be furnished without CHARGE three joints and elbow Of ppe
and all the necessary cooking viz one ham Dosr one
long frying PAM round edde, pair waffle rons sheet
bead pans scrnper and Over five IHeg
SAND of these stoves 10 In Virginia and North and S0pth
Carolina and they qive universa The stoVes Win
be shipped those entitled receive them ~ Pmius direct
from The s.snnfactory In Greensboro, ~ e. -. 3.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Our Premium Tea Set.

We feel sure elegant Premium, consisting Of x pieces
Silver Ware, viz. Coffee Pot two Tea Pots, Cramer su-
gar and Slop Bowl will give great Satisfaction to those WHO may
obtain It. The pieces all of beautiful uniform paefn new
stye with raised embossed figure work They are NOT he
common washed articles, but the best treble paae tne
being white metal not To show even when tne
heavy coating chaace be worn OF In any spot
long, usage These articles, well as all our Silver ware
Premiums made by the Lucius Hart Manufacturing Conpa
nv, No. ~ Fulton street, New York City. Price $50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

AN UNHAPPY MoTHER.-A milliner's ap'
prentice went to visit her mother in the coun-
try, the other Sunday, and when that worthy
matron beheld her child, she exclaimed, els
abel Marie Stephens, what on airth do you
mean by coming out in broad daylight with
your gown all kajummuxed up in heap be-
hind ye, and all bound up in that way in
front Of ye? And hain't ye got no stockings
all of one color, that ye have to wear them
zebra-colored things? Thought ye was going
to be milliner. Sh'd think yo'd married a
barber, and was playing up sign-board tor
him. Did I ever think one of my girls would
come to this %
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
No Competition.

Cuhmakers and those who may wish form clubs, shoud
bear 10 mind that e offers here present do not Invite com
CLUB Each club maker sending the requisite number
6 subscribers wiz obn the Premium offered for The specified
number There ls no limit time when the club nnn
be completed Send the fast obtained accompanied
with the cash, and the Premium will be delivered when the
requisite number of have been returned. The cash
must all cases. accompany e name Of every subscriber for
warded f.. - a. - ttt'frtf ~ AGiGrtNt y.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Tbree.ouart Communion Set.

Churches uusuppied with Communion Set 20
the rouemets Of the sacred rite of administering the Lords
Sumner can Premium arrangement secure hne treble
lie trouble and comparatively cost The number OF sub
scrbers required order TO this valuable and
vice can be procured in almost any congegaon and the MEM
ber who may called upon contribute ther share o.
expense will receive In return more than hs vaae OF e
contribution In years subscription 70 the paPef.t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Nntnurpns 4epartmeat..
THE ABsURDITY OF 1T.


1t is all very we'll for the poets to tell,
BY way Of their song adorning,
Of milkmaids who rouse to manipulate cows
At five o'clock in the morning;
And of moony young mowers who bundle
outdoors
The charms of their straw-beds scorning-
Before break of day, to make love and hay,
At five o'clock in the morning.
But, between me and you, it is all untrue
Believe not word they utter
To no milkmaids alive does the finger of five
Bring beaux-or even bring butter.
The poor sleepy cows if told to arouse, y
Would do so, perhaps in a horning;
But the sweet country girls, would they show
their curls ..... ...
At five o'clock in the morning?
1t may not be wrong for the man in the song
Or the moon-if anxious to settle,
To kneel in wet grass, and pop; but alas
What if he popped on nettle;
For how could he see what was under his knee.
If, in spite of my friendly warning,
He went out of bed and his house and his head,
At five o'clock in the morning?
1t is all very we'll such stories to tell,
But if I were maid, all-forlorning,
And lover should drop in the clover, to pop
At five o'clock in the morning,
If liked him, you see, I'd say, "Please call
at three"
Ifnot, I'd turn on him with scorning;
Don't come here, you flat, with conundrums
At five o'clock in the morningr'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Our Silver Ware and Cutlery Premiums.

With the very liberal offer which enabled 70 make,
beautifully furnish, table Is within the reach Of almost eS
cry housekeeper; and here Is opportunity, Of which, s
ladies avail themselves they may secure with but te oupe
valuable OF Silver Those articles are made Tor Us W e
Lucus Hart Manufacturing Company, % FuoM New
York. warranted be of the best treble Silver rate
The reputation of the Meriden Cutlery Company sChambe
street New York, from whom buy Table Cutlery Pre-
mIums highly established for the exceency ana superior
finish Of the goods they manufacture.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
Vaiue of our Premiums.

We would Impress upon every one the fact oil Of our
Pamiums are fcass goods and the prices attached 70 them
In bur lists are the regular retail prices at which the articles sell
bv ali dealers and the manufacturers themselves. b only by
the os terms given by thu manufacturers that
we are enabled TO make the liberal offers do, and we suaran
tee every article to be exactly as represented 4filg
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
VOLUME 22...1S76.

THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, which, on
the lst of January, 1876 will enter upon the TwEN-
TY-sEcoND volume, is large, twenty eight col
umn paper, handsomely printed on clear, legible
type, and devoted to the Political, SOCIAL, Aa-
RIcULTgRAL AND COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF THE
SOUTH. In announcing the new volume, we are
enabled to promise increased attractions in all the
different departments of the paper, conspicuous
among them being the SERIAL STORIES, written
expressly for the ENQUIRER. uf..:~t. A... ,ss.ss.
AS a nom bipartisan, independent family newspa-
per, the future editorial conduct Of the ENQUIRER
can be as well judged by the past as by anyprom-
ise which we might now feel disposed to make.
An experience of thirty-five years in the newspa-
per business-of which time at least one-half has
been unremittingly devoted to the management
of the ENQUIRER-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 truthfully 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
LITERARY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER,
which shall be q 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-will be conducted with the utmost care,
and only facts as they seem to exist, will be pre-
aontod frae frnrn oectional mr. marty bias.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
A Club and an Extra Copy.

For club subscribers paid In advance ut the regular
club rates. win give instead Of Premium, copy Of
paper any who may prefer that arrangements but In
sequence ofhc liberal Premiums Offering
afford give extra copy to the cubmaker who receives
any Premiums enumerated on our list
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

A SLOW TRAIN.-On Kentucky rapid
transit line, recently, a passenger stopped the
brakeman as he was going through, and asked,
"How fast does this train 60? A mile an
hourf' ut goes fast enough to suit US. II
you don't like the rate of speed get out and
walk" was the rejoinder. Il would" replied
the disgusted passenger, settling back in the
corner of his seat, "but my friends won't
come for me until the train gets in, and
don't want to be waiting around the depot
for two or three hours" The brakeman
passed On.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

Hw "What can I do to make you love me
more?" asked youth of his girl the other
evening. "Buy me ring, stop eating onions'
and throw your shoulders back when you
walk" was the immediate reply.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE,

To meet the demands OF our increasing circula-
ton in Chester county, we have engaged the SER
vices of RRA1NERD MoLuRE, Esq, who will qQn-
tribute letter Of correspondents from, Chester
regularly each week. These letters are devoted
entirely to Chester aairs-to the interests Of the
town and county-and written in the racy and
graphic style peculiar to Mr.. 'McLURE they can
not fail to be Of interest TO readers in Chester
az we'll as elsewhere in the State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

Manufacturer of
DOORS, SASHES, BLINDS, FLOORING, &C.
Dealer in
BUILDERS HARDWARE,
PAINTS, OILS, sc.
Sole Agent for ,.i
The National Mixed Paint Co.
The Great American Fire Extinguisher Co.
Page Machine Betting Co.
SEND FOR PRICES.
OFFICE AND WAREROOMS,
Nos. 20 and % Hayne and SO and IS Pinckney sts'
FACTORY AND YARDS,
Ashley River, West End Broad Street,
CHARLESTON, 8. @.
September 30 80 ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

HIS BROTHER BEN.-A youth was rush
ing around the corner saying, GAIL want
in this world is to lay my hands on him"
He presently came upon a boy weighing
about ten pounds more than himself ana
rushing at him he exclaimed, did you lick
nv brother Benz" "Yes, I did," said the
boy, dropping his bundle and splitting on his
hands. "Well," continued the other lad,
backing slowly away, che needs a licking
once week to teach him to be civil"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
PICCIO1A.
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
mencing 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-whch 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.. LArHAN's easy, familiar style,
they will be read with peculiar satisfaction, not
only in our own State, but by every one having
just appreciation of the history of noble ances-
try In their struople for liberty and ndependence
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
LITERARY DEPARTMENT.

The original SERIAL STORIES for the new vol
ume will possess unusual interest-being from the
pens of the most popular serial writers. With
the first number will he commenced highlXex-
oitnga thrilling story of California and frontier
life, by Mrs. HENRY DEAs, entitled -
PICCI()LA, = -. -
Which, as 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: 1.-THE IRON
CHEST" story Of domestic life, abounding in
mystery and secresy and a racy, spirited and ro-
mantle story entitled "LOST AND FOUND Or,
THE WHITE FAwN OF THE FOREST" In addition
to these other stories of unusual interest viii be
IL L kl~..s si.>sa
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

ass- The other day Vicksburg wife went into
the country to visit, without saying any thing
to or leaving word for her husband: He was
uneasy on returning home, and made inquiries
among the neighbors. "Gone-missing !! ex-
claimed one woman "why, 1 should think
you'd be uneasy about her" 81 am" he re-
piled, wearing sorrowful look, "for some one
has got to split the wood to get breakfast
with"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

~ "What is the matter, sir ?" said surgeon
to his patient. "Well, I have eaten some
oysters, and 1 suppose they have disagreed
with me-" "Have you eaten any thing else p
"Well, no-why, yes, I did too; that is: |
took for my tea mince.pie, four bottles Of
ale and two glasses of gin, and l have eaten
the oysters since, and really believe the oys-
ters were not good for me"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

"OLD BozER."-Old Bozer is mean faith
er. When one of his boys asks him for a
pair of skates, he inquiries:
my son, would you lay your life down for
me?"
"Yes, father, would" is the reply.
Then you can't have the skates; for to die
for me would be wicked and uncalled fol"
says the father.
Then when the other boy asks for sled,
the father inquiries
"My son, would you die for me?
"No, sir" promptly replies the boy.
"You wouldn't, eh? Well, boy who
wouldn't die for his father doesn't deserve a
sled, and you won't get one."
And by working it that way Old Bozer
keeps the whole family onthe edge Of ragged
despair.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

Aar A Western critic objects to female bar
bers 'on account of the disastrous shave
which Mrs. Sampson gave her husband" It's
very.me to keep raking up those little bits
of unpleasantness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06
BY REV. ROBERT LATHAM.

co. heaven!" they said, "Our bleeding country save!
IL there no hand on high to shield the brave? s..
What though destruction sweep these lovely plains!
Rise fellow men! Our country yet remains;
By that dread name wave the sword on high,
And swear for her to live; for her to die"
'- Pr supE HOfR,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-01-06

p9- SELLING out at cost" was the announce
ment which met the shoppers eye. "At
whose cost?" she modestly asked of the pro-
prietor. "At the buyers, madam" he whis-
pered, and politely bowed her out.