Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-09-06

roaC was expected TO run, anu VINO were eA'
pected to be large subscribers, did not even
attend the meeting. While the prospect is
not bright I believe that Chester and Union
will be united by rail. The advantages en-
suing to both places from railway communi-
cation are so evident, that this communica-
tion will be effected. But I do not believe
that the railroad connecting Chester and New
berry will be built. Besides the want of the
indis spensable requisite-money-this road is
not essential to Chester's prosperity. The
Georgetown gentlemen. who were recently
here in the interest of railroad between
their town and this place, simply talked aud
consulted with some of our prominent citi-
zens respecting the enterprise contemplated
by them. They are confident of constructing
the road from Georgetown to Camden, and
state their purpose to have the extension OF
the road from the latter place to the counties
of Chester and Lancaster. These gentlemen
we're pleased with the Chester and Lenoir
Railroad, upon which they enjoyed ride,
accompanied by the President, Dr. A. II.
Davega.
Among the cases that engaged the attention
of Trial Justice Bradley last week, was one
in which VIM. Mitchell, colcred, was defeu-
dant The prosecuting witness, j. H. Grant,
charged the defendant with making threats
against him, and brought the matter before
the Trial Justice with the view of having him
bound over to keep the peace. After an ex-
animation of the case, the defendant was dis
charged without entering into bond to keep
the peace.
MIR. William Schaus, resident of New
York city, and at present student OF Exeter
Academy. New Hampshire, WAS in our Town
last week on visit to one of our young men,
who was classmate with him at the same in
stitution. He is young man of considerable
culture, speaks Auently the German and
French languages, and is fine performer on
the piano. In addition to these accomplish
ments, he is an entomologist, and devotes
much time to the practical prosecution of this
study. While here, he made a considerable
collection of butterflies and insects. He took
his departure on Friday morning for his
Northern home delighted with his visit, and
the warm welcome he had received from
Southern friends.
Some thief entered the bedroom of Mr..
Joshua Walker, at an early hour on Thursday
morning, and stole theretrom a valuable gold
watch. George Haynes, colored, has been
arrested and odged in Jail, charged with COM
hitting the act. Mr.. Walker claims his abil-
ity to establish, by testimony, the fact that
the watch was seen in Haynes possession. AS
the case does not come within the jurisdiction
of the Trial Justice, the defendant will be
tried at the approaching term of the Court of
General Sessions.
Chester was somewhat livelier last week
than it has been of late This was due to the
presence of a number of fascinating young la
dies from adjoining towns. The Misses R.,
from Winnsboro the Misses F. and Miss c.,
from Union, we're greatly admired, and re.
ceived considerable attention from our young
men. In the afternoons our streets were gay
with merry riding parties, and in the evenings
social gatherings were given, which, Of fcourse,
we're interesting and, probably, important oc.
casions to those who attended them. On Fri
day afternoon large party were favored by
President Hardin with trip to the head of
his road This excursion they greatly enjoyed.
The plantation of Mr.. james Aiken, in the
vicinity of Blackstocks, has recently been the
scene of very unfortunate affair-the stab
bing of colored man by his wife. For some
reason, of which 1 have not been informed,
they became engaged in a quarrel, which was
followed by the wife drawing knife, and
plunging it in the person of her husband, near
the heart: He WAS still living at last &C
counts, and may possibly get we'll.
The firm of Davega u Leard has been dis
solved by mutual consent. Dr. A. II. Dave
ga will continue the drug business at the same
place.
Mr.. R. Brandt has disposed of his stock of
furniture to Mr.. Marks, who will hereafter
carry on the furniture business in one of the
handsome store.rooms of the Wilkes building.
Our friends on Fishing creek recently gave
q barbecue, which, from all accounts, was a
most agreeable and successful affair. The en-
tertanment was held in a beautiful grove, In
the vicinity of Mr.. Cloud Hicklin's residence,
and was attended by about three hundred
persons. The beauty and chivalry of Fish
ing creek we're there, and passed their time in
pIaying games and indulging in secret talk,
while the older folks were happy in prepar-
ing dinner and discussing practical themes.
Various kinds of meat were barbecued, which,
together with the delicacies prepared by the
ladies, was greatly enjoyed.
The union meeting was held last evening
at the Methodist Church. Rev. Mr.. Car
Isle, father of the reverend gentleman that is
stationed at this place, delivered the sermon.
A colored Bishop of Zion (Methodist)
Church preached here on Sunday, and was
favored with an immense colored congrega'
ton. The colored people hold religious meet
ings very frequently Of late and generally
continue their services until about o'clock
in the morning.
A bale of new cotton was delivered in
Blackstocks on Friday, August 81, by Mr.
T.J. Cunningham. Our sister town has tor
once gotten the start Of Chester.
The party that visited the mountains in
private conveyances, have returned. They
were absent three weeks, and had an enJoya
BILE time.
In accordance with orders from Washing
ton, the mail carrier will not deliver the mail
at this place from Landsford, Wylie.s Mill
and Cedar Shoals until Saturday. Hereto
fnre he has left here with the mail for these
different places, on Friday, and returned the
l.u A Aoonr1ipt to tha Drpsant ar