Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-11-22
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, November 10,

The specific act, for which they were arrested
and imprisoned, was mentioned in my last
correspondence. Preston Thompson, who
will be the principal witness for the State at
the trial before the next Court Of General
Sessions, gave an account of the larceny in
terms so plain and unmistakably true, that the
Justice had no alternative but to return them
to prison to await their trial. They will hard
ly be able to give bonds for their appearance
at Court, and, consequently, will remain in
Jail. .... ~
On the same day, Constable Murphy ar
rested and placed in Jail Isaac May6eld, col
ored, charged with stealing several sheep from
Mr.. E. P. Mobfey, of Fairfield county. He
was arrested on warrant sent here by Jus.
tice of that county. He will be taken to Fair.
field, and there tried. ... ..
St. Marks (EpiscopaD Church was never
so completely filled as on Wednesday evening.
And when filled to overdowing, there was a
considerable number of persons that were una
BILE to get beyond the door. The cause of
this large crowd, was the desire to witness the
nuptals of Mr.. J. D. Means and Miss Jessie
Davega; Mr.. w. H. Howe and Miss Mary
Secrest. The bridal party, unlike other per-
sons under similar circumstances, did not
keep their host of friends long in waiting, for
they soon appeared and walked up the aisle
in the following order: Miss Nora Means and
Mr.. W. S. Gregg; Miss Hattie Rawlinson
and Mr.. G.. H. Alexander Miss Lizzie Corn
we'll and Dr.. Farr; Miss Annie Jefsrys and
Mr.. A. B. Mum; Miss Susie Jordan and Mr..
Robert Stokes; Miss Sue Lowry and Mr..
Earnest Secrest, followed by Mr.. Means and
his bride; Mr.. Howe and his bride. The
ladies were charmiugly beautiful in their
lovely attires, and the gentlemen in their
spotless suits of black, were very hand
some. When they arrived at the chancel,
which had been tastefully decorated, they
we're met by the Rev. Mr.. Stringfellow, of Co.
lumbia, who at once proceeded to unite in in
dissoluble bonds, the candidates for matrimo-
ny. When the marriage service had been
performed, the bridal party left the Church,
and in short time were at the handsome
residence of DR.. A. II. Davegs, whore they
spent several hours in the enjoyment of de-
lightful converse and the no less delightful re-
freshments. The newly welded couples were
warmly congratulated, and hopes expressed
for their future happiness. Accompanied by
number of their attendants, they left on the
night train for Columbia, where they arrived
safely, and spent two or three days in enjoying
the attractions of that gay city.
An incident of the wedding was the giving
way of one of the sleepers of the Church,
which produced some excitement and fear,
and might have led to panic had an i'm
prudent word been spoken. Fortunately, the
vast crowd maintained their self. f.possession,
and nobody sustained any injury to body or
limb from the accident. ~ l..
Another incident of the wedding, which,
however, was of pleasant character, was the
appearance at the Church of the Lee Light
Infantry, in uniform, under the command of
Lieutenant j. K. Marshall. This was intend.
ed as mark of respect and friendship for
our popular young townsmen, Messrs. Means
and Howe, the latter of whom is q member
Of the company. The honor of passing
through the open ranks of the Lee Light In
fantry, was extended the bridal party before
entering and on leaving the sacred edi6ce.
DR.. A. P. Wylie departed this life on Sat.
urday morning, about o'clock, after an i'll.
ness of only few days. While he had been
for some time in a wretched state of health,
pneumonia was the disease that terminated
bis life. His mental faculties were clear to
the last, and it will give joy to his host of
friends to know that he renounced his skepti-
cal opinions in reference to religion, professed
faith in Christ, was baptized, and died in the
enjoyment of the Christians hope. The last
hours and days of his life were devoted prin.
cipally to his making his peace with his Ma.
ker. On Friday afternoon, it was my pleas
ure to hear him say that he could now see by
faith what he could not before understand by
reason. DR.. w. Gill Wylie arrived from
New York few hours before the death of his
father. Drs. Robertson, Lilies, Watson and
Strait, did all in the power of professional
skill to prolong the life of their esteemed
friend, but their efforts we're unavailing. DR..
Wylie had attained to considerable promi.
nence in his profession, and his death will be
a great loss to our town and county. In ad.
dition to his professional attainments. he was
very successful in growing fine varieties of
fruits. AS a hybridizer of grapes, he had
probably no equal in this country.
The Lee Light Infantry went to Columbis
Wednesday nj ght, and returned Friday night.
lney COtupcGe0 loI tHo piiLo SaSou w Wv oSoS
drilled Company in the State. excluding Co.
lumbia and Charleston. While they were
unsuccessful in winning the prize, they have
the satisfaction of knowing that their sue.
cessful opponents-the Butler Guards, of Ab-
beville-beat them only one score.
A special meeting of Bethel Presbytery
will he held at the Presbyterian Church in
this place tomorrow evening" The object Of
the meeting is the restoration of Rev. j. r.
White to the ministry. Rev. G. A. Trenholm
and Rev. c. R. Hemphill will also be ordain'
ed to the work of the ministry.
The Chester delegates to the meeting at
Sumter in the interest ofthe proposed George
town and Chester Railroad, we're unable to at
tend. This inability was due to sickness of
some of the delegates, and urgent business of
the others.
Mr.. John T. Elliott, who left here seven
voa,s aoo for FIorida and aimee that time has