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The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

The attempt to procure bail for Donohue, the
STRIKER, failed yesterday. The matter was laid
over till to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
Deering.

The Republicans of Deering are requested to meet
at the Town House, on SATURDAY, August 4th,
at O'Clock P. NJ, to choose delegates to the State
ana County Conventions; also to choose Town
Committee.
Per order Town Committee.
Deering, July &c. 1877.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
North Yarmouth.

The Republicans of North Yarmouth are requested
to meet at the Town house in said Town on SATUR-
DAY, the 4th day of August at six o'clock p. m. to
choose delegates to attend the State Convention to be
held at Augusta, August 9.
Per Order Committee.
North Yarmouth, July &c, 1877.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

By water conveyance-10O0 bush corn meal to /,
W True 81 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
Fcreian Exports.

q CARDENAS. Schr Eugene--2S2 hhds and 80 tcs
moasses to E. Churchill 8 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Market,

FRIDAY, Aug. 3.-The markets continue dull with
but slight changes to note. Sugars are firm at lice
for graduated and 1sc for Extra G. Corn is coming
In quite freely just now, and quote lots at &c
and bag lots at 69c, and Meal at &C. Oats are firm
at 80 q o5c. Flour continues rather quiet at the
following prces Superfne at rs @ 1925; Ex-
Spring at 90 g 90; Xxx Spring at s75 @925:
Patent Spring Wheats at 30 q II 60; Michigan
Winter best at 90 q 81 so; Low grade Michigan at
SEQ @s75; st. Louis Winter fair at 900 @95o:
Winter good at 0 rs q 10 90; Winter best at 10 90
O. 1050
Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-1000 bush corn meal to q
True 81 Co.
Foreign Imports.
CADIZ. Bark Alert-270 lasts OF salt to E. G.
Willard. w.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

The city editor of the New York Herald, the
other day. put his head into the local room and
exclaimed, "Ho, Patr' whereupon th:rty-six
OF the reporters stopped writing the word "ho-
locaust and said, "Yis sorp'
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
GHT UTUtT
Westbrook, Augusta 8, 1877.
Falmouth.

The Republicans of Falmouth requested to
meet at the Town House on SATURDAY, August
4th at O'Clock P NJ, to choose delegates to attend
the State Convention to be held at Augusta on the
9th inst. Also to choose delegates to attend the
County Convention to be held on the 10th inst at
Portland. Per order,
JOHN WOODBURY., Town
JNO. MARSHALL BROWN Committee
dtd&W1t
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
Dissolution of Copartnership.

A Card.
I N Withdrawing from the firm of Bailey & Noyes,
Il cannot refrain from thanking the many friends
and customers, who, through many years have
gwen us their custom and support, and desire to
who will now conduct the business. L can assure
you OF the same courteous attention and fair dealing
which has won for the firm good name all over the
state.
JAMES MOVES.
Portland, July IA, 1877, juy16dsntf
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CAUCUSES.


The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at Warren's Hall in said town, on Tuesday,
August 18th, at o'clock P. NJ, to choose delegates
to the State and County Conventions also TO choose
a Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Friday, Aug. 3.

FRIDAY, Aug. 3.
ARRIVED.
Steamer New York, Winchester, Boston for East
port and st John, NIB.
Sch Ada Barker, Dobbin, New York-coal to W
Milliken.
Sch Brilliant, Wheeler, st George.
oUTSIDE-U ship Supply from Portsmouth, "a
anchor)
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

Bardue Alert, Daxrud, which arrived here I'd
from Cadiz is consigned to Ryan & Kelsey; cargo to
f q Willard.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

A Michigan farmer writes to the Faculty of
Yale. what are your terms for year?
And does 1T cost anything extra if my son
wants to learn to read and write as well as
row a boat?"
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

A Broad Hint-An English traveller Ito
Irish porter labelling luggageJ: "Don't you
keep brush for that work, Porter?' "Shure,
your honor, our tongues are the only instru-
ments we're allowed. But they're asy KEEP
wet, your honorP' (Rint taken.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
Roston Stock Market.
[Sales at the Brokers' Board, Aug. 81
New York stock and m.nev Market,

$500 Eastern R. new 81 bonds. .............. 500
l Boston 81 Maine Railroad. ...........,.., S74
6 Portland, Saco & Portsmouth Railroad. 80 69l
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04
Cap and Bells.

There is one consolation about this strike
business. One can pick up q newspaper these
days with less certainty of his eyes falling on
1.-THE Times's Vienna correspondent says" etc.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

:, CADIz Bark Alert-27O lasts OF salt to E, G
Willard. -
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-04

The New York Herald thinks General Pear
son ought to change his name to Goldsmith
Maid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
A Great National Work.

The Centennial History of the United States,
from the discovery of the American Continent to
the present time; with complete History Of the
Centennial Exhibition. By James D. McCabe,
Author of "a manual of General History, "'The
Great Republic" etc.
There has long been agreat and universally -1et
want of History of the United States suitable for
general use. This want is now being supplied
delphia, who have issued handsome volume,
styled 1.-THE Centennial History of the United
States," by James D. McCabe, well-known his
torical writer. This work will, undoubtedly, take
rank as the standard History Of the United States
1t is no dry mass of details-no bombastic effort
toinfiame the national pride, buta clear, vivid and
brilliant narrative of the events OF our history
from the discovery of the American continent
of that mysterious race the first occupants of our
country, and gives most interesting account OF
the Indians of North America, from the time OF
the coming of the white men. The voyages OF
Columbus, the explorations of the different ma
tions of Europe and the final occupation and con-
quest of the land by England, are told with graph
ic power.
Every step of our colonial history is traced with
patient fidelity, and the sources OF those noble,
and we trust, enduring institutions which have
made our country free and great, are shown Win
remarkable clearness. The causes of our great
struggle for Independence are told with loglcal
force and ability unsurpassed in any work OF the
day. Then follows clear and succinct account
establishment of the Union; the course of affairs
until the breaking out of the second war with
England and full and comprehensive account
of that war and its results. The events of our
career from the close of that contest to the COM
mencement of the Civil War. follow in their order
The History Of the Great Civil War is related
with intense vgor, and with strict fidelity to truth
The author pleads the cause ofno party or section.
He states facts, points out the lessons which they
teach and appealing to neither passion nor polit-
ica feeling trusts to the good sense of his coun-
trymen to sustain his views. The book contains
a complete account of the Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large handsome octave
volume of over 100 pages, and contains more
than 500 fine engravings, on steel and wood, of
historical scenes. The price is 40 low that all can
afford to purchase copy, and each subscriber is
presented with superb lthographic engraving
of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds. It is
sold by subscription only, and Mr.. E. H. MILES,
of Rock Hill who is the authorized agent for this
section. is now canvassing for it.
December6 49 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

$3.50. The "DeGrafenreid lots" located
in East Chester, were sold from 50 to 500 per
lot. The "Eaves property lots" in the wes-
tern portion of the town. ranged from 500 to
$275. 1888 acres, belonging to the same es-
tate, and situated in the lower portion OF the
county, brought $1O70 3l9 acres, belong
ing to the estate of Hugh Mcclure, deceased,
and located on the waters of Rocky creek,
were sold in three different tracts-one tract
bringing $3.50 per acre, another tract 1925
per acre, and the third tract $4O5 per acre.
A house and lot in town, belonging to same
estate, brought $3.50. The same property is
worth $1,000. 112 acres near Blackstocks,
and belonging to Mackorel, brought 1873.
2sS acres, near Landsford. and belonging to
W. W. Worthy, brought $3.50. 245 acres
near Sandy river, brought sl,O05. Home
place of Barber Ferguson, deceased, near
Rossville, was sold for $500; 314 acres be.
longing to the same estate, for $769.3O. 95
acres on Fishing creek brought S312 DO. The
aggregate amount of the sales reached about
$4,000.
The Chester Sabre Club, at late meeting,
decided upon getting uniform. This fine
body of men contemplate visiting Columbia
annearance in uniform. ... Our.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
Astonishing Success.

It is the duty of every person who has used
BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP to let its wonderful
qualities be known to their friends in curing Con-
sumption, severe Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneu-
monia, and in fact all throat and lung diseases
No person can use it without immediate relief
Three doses will relieve any case, and we consid-
or it the duty of all Druggists to recommend it
to the poor dying consumptve, at least to try one
bottle, as 10000 dozen bottles were sold last year.
and no one case where it failed was reported.
Such a medicine as the GERMAN SYRUP cannot
be too widely known. Ask your Druggist about
it. Sample Bottles to try, sold at 10 cents. Reg-
ular size rs cents. For sale by JOHN G. KUY-
kendall.
October 25 43 eaWlY
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
WORK COUNTY.

To Jane A. Garvin, Margaret Russell, David s.
Russell, John G. Russell, Hugh H. Russell,
Ezekiel T. RUSSELL George r. Russell,
James A. Russell, Jesse Russell, Leander
Russell, Margaret E. Hale, Green B. Hop
kins, and the children of Mary W. Hopkins,
names unknown, who with the petitioner
herein, Elizabeth c. Happerfeld, are ten
ants in common of the real estate below des-
cribed-GREETING:
UOU are hereby required to appear at the Court
I of Probate, to be holden at York Court House
for York county, on the fourth day of February,
Ammo Domini 1878, to shew cause, ii any you
can, why the real estate wherein the said Mary,
Strait, deceased had life interest," situate in said
county, on road, about two miles below York
Court House, bounding on lands of F. Happer-
field, r. j. Withers, Al. Devinney, and others,
and containing one hundred and thirty acres,
should not be divided or sold, allottng to the
said Jane A. Garvin and the petitioner, each one
third thereof, and the remaining third, to the
other defendants herein, according to their re-
spective rights, as set forth in the petition.-
H. 81 December, A. d., 1877,
]. A, MCLEAN, Judge Of Probate.
WITHERSPOON d SPENCER,
Attorneys pro pet.
December 8 ~ Ut
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
Now and Then.

It is only now and then that such men as Hon,
Alex. H. Stephens, Ex- Gov. Smith and Ex.Gov.
Brown, of Georgia, endorse medicine for the
throat and lungs, and when they do 1t is pretty
good evidence that the remedy must be good for
the cure of coughs, colds, and lung affections.
They recommend the GLOBE FLOWER Cough
SYRUP, and their testimonials are to be seen
round the ten cent sample bottles of the Globe
Flower Syrup, for sale by J. G. KUYKENDAL.
A sample bottle relieves the worst cough and will
cure sore throat Regular size bottles, fifty doses,
$l.OO.
Sentember 13 81 eaw1y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
FRIDAY. November 80.

In THE SENATE, Mr. Wtherspoon present
ed the report of the Board of County Com
missioners of York county, for the fiscal year
ending October 81, 1877.
A concurrent resolution to meet in joint as
sembly to elect Judge for the Seventh Cir
cult was amended by fixing Wednesday, De-
cember s. as the time for the election. Adopt
ed. and sent to the House for concurrence.
Mr.. Meetze, from the special joint commit:
tee on the bonded debt Of the State, reported
that owing to the magnitude of the work. the
committee was unable to present their report
during the first week of the session and asked
for further time, and that the members be
excused from attendance on the Senate until
the completion of said report. Time was
granted till Monday, December II, 1877, and
the eommitte excused from attendance on the
Senate till then.
Mr.. Walker presented bill to incorporate
the Landsford Manufacturing Company.
Mr.. Witherspoon introduced bill to
amend the charter of the town of Blacks
Station!
In THE House, Mr.. McKeown introduced
bill to restore to their owners, all lands for.
feited for taxes. The bill was referred to the
ways and means committee.
Mr.. Davis, of Marion, introduced bill to
prevent fishing with nets in the fresh waters
of the State at certain times.
Mr.. Petty, of Spartanburg, introduced
bill to incorporate the Union, Gafiney City
aud Rutherford Railroad.
Mr. Massey. of York. by permission and
without previous notice, introduced bill to
amend the charter of the Town of Fort Mill.
Read the first time by its title, and referred to
the committee on interpretations.
Mr.. Orr, from the committee on privileges
and elections reported resolution that as T..
B. johnson, of Sumter, member of the
House, had been declared in contempt OF the
House, and had refused to purge himself, that
his seat be declared vacant, and new elec-
ton ordered Immediately. The resolution
was laid over under the rules.
Mr.. Orr also presented report from the
same committee that Thomas Keith, of New.
berry, member of the House, was found to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
Sgetial Notitss.
The Spring Season,

With it's frequent changes bring many diseases TO
Horses-the most dangerous of which are dis
temper, lung fever and epizootic. Owners should
guard against these fatal diseases, by the timely
use of that most wonderful agent in curing and
preventing those dseases-that can be relied on
"Foutz's Horse and Cattle Powders They are
celebrated all over the United States for their In
trinsio merits and magic power in b,racips the
systems of horses, cows, hogs, sheep, &c. against
disease. For sale by J. c. KUYKENDAL
December ~ "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
CLARK BROTHERS
FAIR. WARNING.

VIlHE attention of parties who have bought
Groceries from us on time, is again called to
the fact that we are needing MONEY AND WE
MUST HAVE 1T. We met your wants in time
You will show your appreciation of our indul-
gence, by calling Immediately, If not sooner, and
forking over the amount of your account in
greenbacks. Remember that your accounts were
due on the first of November, and that interest Is
that you make payment before the first day of
January, because on that day we propose placing
accounts in the hands of an OFFICER OF THE
LAW, as we intend closing our Books. 1t must
be done some way or other. We extend our sin
cere thanks to these who have already met their
accounts with the money. Very Respectfully.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
FENCE LAW ELECTION.

NOR the purpose of submitting to the qualified
eouptv s1ei south Carolina, proposition to ALTER
THE FENCE LAW, in accordance with the pro-
visions of an Act Of The Legislature of this State
approved June 7th, 1877, it Is hereby ordered that
COURT HOUSE IN YORKv1LLE, ON TUES.
DAY, the 18th day of December, 1877, and that
the polls be kept open from 6o'clock A. M, until
6 o'clock P. M. The form Of ballot to be as FOL
lows. viz: Those in favor will use ballot "In
favor Of Altering the Fence Law" Those op-
posed will use ballot, Against Altering the
Fence Law"
A. F. Mcconnell. The managers above designa-
ted to hold said election and Immediately after
the close of the election shall countthe votes and
make return of the result and the ballots to the
undersigned, County Commissioners of York
county.
&; q. j: J. sTRPHEssos, gFRPHF! County
ROBERT HAYS, Commissioners.
November Is 46 st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
TO RENT.

MY MILLS, 81 miles from Yorkville on the
Nl Narrow Gauge Railroad. all in good work
CINE, with Saw Mill, Corn Mill, and Cotton Gin
attached. The Saw Mill is good enough. The
lars day clear of all expenses. The location is
probably the best in the up-oountry. 1t Is expe-
dient if not actually necessary, that should re-
lieve myself of the care of this property. All de-
sired information gladly furnished to any one
wishing to rent. Terms liberal Possession given
first Of January, l87S b. L. WHEELER.
December 6 40 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
HYMENEAL.

MARR1ED.-Near Eta Jane, on the 9th ultimo,
by Rev. w. w. Ratchford, Mr.. A. NJ. GOOD, of
York county, and Miss MARY E. ESTES, of
Union county, s. c.
On the Goth of November, at the residence of
the brides father, Rev. J. s. Bailey, Unonville,
s. c., by Rev. A. A. James, Mr.. NJ. P. BURRlS
of York county, and Miss M. E. BAILEY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
NOTICE..

4 IL PERSONS owing me on account for
"A LUMBER, can pay me either in money or by
Note, on or 6efore the Oath day of DECEMBER,
instant. After that day they will have the pleas
ure of paying costs. hope no one will presume
that they are not included in this notice, on ac
count Of existing friendships or disikes. mean
what say-ALL. A word to the wise ought to
be sufficient. B. 7. WHEELER-
December 6 49 st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

COUNTY OF Y0RK-.-C0URT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Joseph P. Moore and Samuel G. Hemphill, CO.
partners heretofore trading as Moore q
Hemphill Plaintiffs, against William E.
Gum, John C. Gum, Kirkland l., Gum,
Caroline s. Gum, Ellen L. Gum, Margaret
E. Gunn Emsline E. Grier, and F. Ada
line McCalla, efendants.--iSu'nnaons for
Relief-Complaint not served.
TO the Defendant F. ADALINE McCALLA.
VOU are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint in this action, which is
.-day herewith filed in the office of the Clerk of
Common Pleas, for the said county, and to serve
a copy of your answer to the said complaint on
the subscribers at their Office in Yorkville, South
Carolina, within twenty, days after the service
hereof exclusive of the day of such service; and
if YOU fail to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will ap
ply to the Court for the relief demanded in the
complaint
Dated Yorkville, December Sd, A. D. 1877.
WITHERSPOON Il SPENCER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
IL. 81 J. F. WALLACE, c. c. Pts.
December 40 Ut
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
A Changeable Complexion Indicate

The existence of worms. A few doses of Shriner's
Indian veImifuge will destroy them and make
your complexion bright and healthy. For sale by
]. C. KUYKENDAL.
December 49 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
TO RENT.

TIME YORKVILLE CARRIAGE FACTORY
with all the Tools and Fixtures for one year,
or any desired term of years. Immediate possess
sion given. Materials and unfinished work will
be given to the renter AT COST A rare chance
for man with business energy to make fortune
B. T. WHEELER.
December 49 st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
AUCTION SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALES.

SHERIFF'S SALES.
virtue of writs of fe1i tacias, to me directed,
ID will be sold between the legal hours Of
Sheriff g sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN
JANUARY NEXT,
at York Court House, the following property
to wit:
One tract of land, situated on the waters of Tur-
kew Creek, bounded by lands of John Mcknight,
James Robinson, James Stephenson and others,
and containing eighty more or less tSs
suit of w. B. Metts, C. E. Y. D., and others. To
be re-sold at risk of former purchaser. ($5.40
ns- Terms invariably cash. Purchasers who do
not comply with the terms ofsale, must expect the
bid off by them to be advertised for re-
sale at their risk for the ensuing sales-day.
r. H. GLENN, s. Y. G.
December 6 49 5t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Ofthe United States for tho District of g. Carolina

IN THE NATTER OF
AUSTIN & SHOCKLEY.-In Bankruptcy.
VlHIS is to give notice that a petition has been
fled in said Court, by AUSTIN & SHOCK
LEY, Of Greenville county, in the said Dis
trict duly declared Bankrupts, under the Act of
Congress, entitled "An Act to Establish Uni
form System of Bankruptcy throughout the Uni
ted States," Approved End March, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims provable under the said Act;
M, is assigned for the hearing of the same, before
William I. Clawson, one Of the Registers in
Bankruptcy of said Court, at his Office In York
Vile, South Carolina, when and where the cred
itors may attend, and shew cause, if any they
have, why the prayer of said Petition should not
be granted.
r. N. WALLACE, U. 8. Marshal as Messenger.
By T.W; cIAwsoN, Deputy Messenger;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
finantial alt0 Commercial.

YORKVILLE, December 5.-Cotton, 9 to lot.
Sales for the week, ia bales.
LIVERPOOL, December 3.--CoTToN-Mid-
ding uplands, & 7-l6d.
NEW YORK, December 3.-Cotton firm; up
lands II 7-l8.
middling, l03.
Cou,norative Cotton Statement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
Y Administrative of the estate of JOHN D.
CRAIG, deceased, will make final settlement
with the Judge OF Probate for York county, on
the 4th day of January next, when she will make
application for final discharge from liability as
Administrators Of the said estate,
NANCY L, CRAIG, Adminissratrix.
NoYember2g 4a Ut
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
OBITU AIRY.

D1ED-On Tuesday, 26th of November, 1877 af-
ter long and painful illness, Mrs. NANCY
GARRISON, wife of Mr.. j. A. Garrison, aged
about IS years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
r. nj. DOBSON & co.
SETTLE YOUR ACCOUNTS.

DERSONS who have not settled their accounts
for this year, will please call at once and set
tie. All our accounts were due us on November
lst. Remember your promises and keep them.
We cannot do business without money. After
paw. or make arrangements for payment, may
look out, as our business must be closed up. We
dislike very much to trouble or annoy any one;
but they do not hesitate to trouble and annoy us
to get the goods especially those who are bad pay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COTJNTY OF YORK

WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, G. c. G. Pleas,
w has applied to me for Letters Of Admins
tration on all and singular, the goods and chat
TER, late of the county aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased to be and appear before me at our next
Judge Of Probates Court, for the said County, to
DAY OF DECEMBER next, to shew cause, if
any, why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this ed day Of
sand eight hundred and eventy-seven, and in
the 102nd year Of the Independence of the United
States of America. JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
November % AZ ct