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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08
SALES.DAY.

There was an unusually large attendance
of people in town on Monday last-sales'day
for March. By order of the Judge of Probate
the Sheriff sold the following property:
Lands of the estate of Andrew Tate, deceas.
ed-tract No. /, 3494 acres, bought by John
Nichols at $S.75 per acre. Tract No. 2,
2O43 acres, bought by John Nichols at $3.50
per acre.
Lands of the estate of F. H. Harris, deceas'
ed-Home tract, 105 acres, bought by j. Il.
Sutton, at 1896 per acre. Tract No. l, 80
acres, bought by j. W. Harris, at $3.50 per
acre. Tract No. 2, SO acres, bought by Ray
mond Gibson, at 1925 per acre. Tract No.
8, III acres, bought by John M. White, at
$500 per acre. Tract No. 4, 10S acres, bought
by John M. White, at $500 per acre. Tract
No. 5, "a acres, bought by W. I. Jones, at
$40 per acre.
Lands Of the estate of B. R. Miller. deceas.
ed-Tract No. l, 100 acres, bought by l.. K.
Armstrong, a, $5.25 per acre. Tract No. 3,
1O3 acres, bought by L. K. Armstrong, at
$500 per acre. Tract No. 3, 22l acres,
bought by L. K. Armstrong, at $3.50 per
acre.
The Sheriff also sold, under execution, the
interest of Thomas K. Brown in two tracts of
land. Tract No. l, 344 acres, bought by F.
H. Barber, for $3.50. Tract No. 2, 1870 acres,
bought by DR.. T. l.. johnson, for $4,000.
The land advertised by Mr.. j. M. Ross
was withdrawn-a satisfactory price not being
offered.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

About sixty colored men have paid the
Hampton tax in Anderson county, and about
the same number in Colleton.
ALI of the United States soldiers have
been removed from Columbia with the excep-
ton Of seven companies of the 18th infantry
and two of the End infantry.
- The grand jury of Fairfield, composed of
twelve white and six colored citizens, ere
commend unanimously that the citizens of
Fairfield county shall pay the Hampton con-
tribution."
Chief Justice Moses, by an order of the
Court, has re-appointed Albert M. Boozer,
Esq, Clerk of the Supreme Court, for the en-
suing ,wo years, and Mr.. Richardson, of Sum-
ter, Reporter.
"A number of Chamberlain's negro con.
stabulary who we're on guard at the State
House, being unable to get the pay which
they we're promised, have abandoned the SER
vice and are loa6ng about the streets Of Co.
lumbia.
The Fairfield Herald, in paragraph in
regard to the Hampton tax, says: Among
the first to pay was Matilda Rosborough, a
worthy and we'll known colored woman, who
came to contribute her mite to the lawful gov
ernment of the State. A number of colored
men also paid on Saturday. Senator 7. j.
Robertson, through his agent, paid his quo
ta"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

- The State Grange met in Goldsboro last
Tuesday.
A gentleman in Shelby has $4,000 gal
Ions of wine made from his own vineyard.
- The Charlotte Democrat learns that Thos
H. Gather has sold to A. R. Honesty & Co.
the Stowesville cotton factory, located on Ca
tawba river, about Is miles from Charlotte
The price paid was about $4,000.
In consequence of impeachment proceed.
ing having been commenced by the Legisla'
ture against j. G. L. Harris, the Solicitor Of
the Raleigh judicial district, he has rendered
his resignation.
A bill providing for the early completion
of the Western Railroad, extending to and
beyond Asheville, has passed its final reading
in the Senate. The bill approprates 1000
annually to be applied to the construction OF
the road.bed.
1t appears that 7s,O76 voters in North
Carolina, at the last election, failed to pay
poll tax, and bill has been introduced in
the Legislature to amend the constitution &c
as to require the payment of poll tax by
electors before voting.
- Charles White, young citizen of Gas
touis, attempted to commit suicide by swal
lowing laudanum, all because his lady-love
would not reciprocate his attachment for her
After swallowing the deadly draught, he in
formed her what he had done, when she
promptly sent for physician, who arrived
| in time to save the young mans life by ad
ministering the usual remedies.
The Legislature has passed bill to in
corporate railroad to be known as the Ruth
erford and Spartanburg Railroad. The bill
provides that the company shall have capi
tai stock of not more than $500, 900, and shall
run from the town of Rutherfordton to q
point on the South Carolina line in the direc
.ion of Spartanburg. The bill to aid in the
construction of the Chester and Lenoir Mar
row Gauge, and the Watauga and Caldwell
Narrow Gauge railroads, passed its third
.eeading.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08
MERE.MENTION.

The health of Mr.. Stephens, which was re-
ported very low few days ago, is now re-
ported to be much better. '''''The Providence
Tool Company b-s Sl5,OOO,OOO contract
with the Turkisl government. '''''"' After
6fty.six days suspension, navigation has been
resumed at St. Louis. ..''''''''"Over 25O,O00
pounds of powder for Russia, arrived in New
York over the Erie railroad last week. '""'The
transfer of troops from Washington to For
tress Monroe has been couutermanded. 1.-The
President has addressed message to Con-
gress on the subject of specie resumption re-
commencing that the volume of circulation be
reduced by issuing $15O,OOO,O00 4 per cent.
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The Anrkrille Gmqniret.
YORKVTLLE, s, c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 8, 1877.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08

NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.


H.F. .Adickes-The Fearful Tumbling--At Cost
81, Even-To se-Keepers-The Broad
way Belle-Button Shoes-Miles' Shoes.
Come Quick-To Country Merchants-lOOe
Different Kinds. ..fs a;i"
T. G. Robertson, Special Agent-Tax Notice..
r. M. Wallace-Sale by United States Marshal
Lattimer & Hemphill-Ammoniated Dissolved
Joseph A. Mclean, Judge Of Probate Citation
w. M. Adams, Applicant-Thomas G. Hen
ry, deceased.
W. q. & J. p. Rerndon- -Corn-Po Potatoes-Col.
lars-Seeds.
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-Calicos, &c.-Mack.
rel-Hams-Axes--Bran an--FlOur--Steel
dc.-Tin- Ware.
J. M. Adams-Prices Reduced-Repairing--1 Can
Not Trust.
w. D. Glenn, Agent-Navassa Guano.
Edward Thomas, Observation-Disclosures NO.
tice.
R. Il. Glenn, s. Y. C.-sherif's ssles-Foreclo.
sure Of Mortgage Sales-Judge of Probate's
Sales.
A. F. Lindsay-The Tropic Stove.
J. A. Mclean, Judge Of Probate-Notice to Cred
itors Of F. II. Harris, deceased.
J. II. Clawson-Assignees Sale-In Bankrupt
cy-In the Matter of Hamilton Wilson,
Bankrupt t a -, -
G. l.. Riddle, Chairman-Sale Of County Bonds
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08

Mr.. Stephens then remarked: 1--WE have
all made mistakes in our time"
"Yes," said General Grant, presuming that
Mr.. Stephens alluded to his remark to this
effect in bis late annual message to Congress,
"and but four weeks more and we shall be
scattered. I am anxious for the hour. to come
that shall relieve me of the anxieties and
responsibilities of my position"
At this point the President rose to take
leave of Mr.. Stephens, and taking him warm
ly by tha hand, assured him that he would
call and see him again, and hoped that when
he did 80 that be would find him better.
Rules of the Electoral Commission.
The following are the rules adopted BY
the Electoral Commission for its government
in counting the electoral vote:
Rule first: The Commission shall appoint
q Secretary, two Assistant Secretaries, Mar.
shal and two Deputy Msrshals, Stenogra.
pher and such messengers as shall be needful,
to hold during the pleasure Of the Commission.
Rule second: On any subject submitted to
the Commission hearing shall be had and
counsel shall be allowed to conduct the case
on each side.
Rule third Counsel, not exceeding two in
number on each side, will be heard by the
Commission on the merits of any case presen.
ted to it, not longer than two hours on each
side, unless longer time and additional coun.
eel shall be specially authorized by the Com.
mission. In the hearing Of interlocutory
questions but one counsel shall be heard on
each side, and he not longer than fifteen min.
utes, unless the Commission allow further
time and additional counsel, and printed ar.
guments will be received.
Rule fourth The objectors to any certif'
cate or vote may select two of their number TO
support their objections in oral argument, and
to advocate the validity Of any certificate or
vote, the validity of which they may maintain
in like manner. The objectors to any other
certificate may select two Of ther number for
like purpose, but under this rule not more
than four persons shall speak, and neither
side shall occupy more than two hours.
Rule fifth: Applications forprocess to com.
pei the attendance of witnesses or the produc-
ton of written documentary testimony may be
made by counsel on either side, and all pro.
cess shall be served and executed by the Mar.
shal of the Commission or bis deputies; depo.
sitions hereafter taken for use before the Com.
mission shall be sufficiently authenticated if
taken before any Commissioner Of the Circuit
Courts of the United States, or any clerk or
deputy clerk of any Court Of the United
States. y q 80 ~ =.
Rule sixth: OF admission to the public sit
tings Of the Commission it shall be regulated
in such manner as the President Of the Com
mission shall direct.
Rule seventh The Commission will sit,
unless otherwise ordered, in the room of the
Supreme Court Of the United States and with
open doors, excepting when in consultation,
unless otherwise directed. "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08
CLUB MAKERS.

For the convenience of persons who may
wish to subscribe for the ENQUIRER throug gh
a club maker, we give below list Of persons
uho ora ennaned in forming clubs:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08

Der acre. 1ss acres on the waters Of Grassy Run
brought 800. 270$ acres on Sandy River were
sold for 81, ,2OO This tract brought its value. The
house and lot In town once owned and occupied
by MJor James Pagan brought only yi.0g.
These prices speak with greater force than words
can do Of the great depreciation in the value OF
real estate. But with good government and g
prospect Of bettar times, land would risetn value
amazingly. After the Sheriff g sale a lot OF .olo
notes and executions were sold, by administra-
tors of estates, at nominal figures. Five shares
Of the Chester and Lenoir Railroad stock were
sold at IS per share. ii HUi.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08

CHESTER, Feb. 6, 1877.
Several tracts of land were sold by the Sheriff
yesterday at prices far below their real value.
Two tracts-one of eighty and the other of forty
six scres-belonging to Mr. Jesse Castles AND ":
ing on the waters Of Sandy River brought $l,50
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08

as to protect the public The chairman of
the committee, the Hon. James B. Hendricks,
requests information and suggestions on the
subject from any one who has anything to Of
fer. His address is Indianapolis, Indiana.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08
WHOLESALE DECAPITATION.


Governor Hampton has brought bis official
axe down upon the heads of all the County
Auditors and County Treasurers holding Of
fee in this State under the appointment of
Ex-Governor Chamberlain. This, Of course,
includes every county in the State-York
among the rest. No appointments have as
yet been announced to fill the vacancies thus
created. ..---......... ..... ....,... ...
THE 10 PER CENT. CONTRIBUTION.
We learn that up to Monday evening last,
at which time the agent was at Blairsville,
the sum of $3,710 had been paid in. by
1000 tag payers to DR.. Robertson, the special
agent for receiving the 10 per cent. contrihu'
tion for the Hampton government. As will
be seen in our advertising columns, the agent
will be in Yorkville again for the accommo-
dation of taxpayers on the 18th and 18th,
and at Rock Hill on the 18th and 18th inst.
THE CHESTER LUMINARIEs.
The above musical organization, under the
direction of Mr.. G. H. Brennecke, gave a
minstrel and Ethiopian entertainment in this
place on the evening Of the 3lst. We have
had occasion heretofore to commend the mu-
sical ability of Mr.. Brennecke, especially his
execution on the violin, and on the present
occasion be and bis associates fully maintain
ed their reputation as musicians of fine abil.
ity. Their performance was very creditable,
and delighted large and appreciative house.
COUNTY TAXES. .
We last week urged upon the people of the
county the Importance of paying their county
taxes, suggesting that John L. Watson, Coun-
ty Treasurer, was the only person legally quail
fed to receive the Same, and that We were au.
thorized by him to say that if county tax
only we're rendered, he would not decline to re-
ceive it, even though the State tax should not
be offered. Since the publication of that arti.
Gle, Gov. Hampton has issued an order re-
moving Treasurer Watson. This action will
probably bring about some new complications
in connection with the Office of County Treas
urer, and the taxpayers will meanwhile have
to wait until the status Of Mr.. Watson's sue.
cessor, whoever he may be, shall be fully de-
termined. At this writing we have no init
nation as to whom Governor Hampton will
appoint to succeed Mr.. Watson. We learn
from the Treasurer that only about ten or
twelve dollars has been paid into his Office
since he opened his books last week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-08

to-day. All that could be got out of him was
the gruff remark, "Is that true1 A fine state
of affairs, = fine state of afairs."
The Dying Statesman.
Hon. A. H. Stephens, of Georgia, ID
lying very ill at bis rooms in Washington
Though his condition is more quiet than 1t
was a few days ago, he is gradually growing
weaker, and his demise may be expected at
an early day. Last Saturday evening Presi'
dent Grant paid the dying statesman kind
visit, and their exchange Of civilities and po'
ltical opinions is thus reported in tele'
graphic dispatch from Washington:
AS the President entered his room Mr..
Stephens spoke in clear, distinct tone, say
ing, "How do you do, General Grant !" The
President stepped to his bedside, and taking
him By the hand which he had extended from
under the cover with some difficulty, said,
"How are you, Mr.. Stephensp To which
Mr.. Stephens replied, II am sinking, Gener'
al. My physicians do not admit this. l know,
but know that am sinking and will not be
here many days longer"
Mr.. Stephens then asked after the health
of Mrs. Grant and, observing Lieutenant
Grant reached out his hand and calling him
by name, said he was glad to see him. He
then asked the President if all the members
of his family were with him, to which the
President replied, "All save my youngest son,
who is at college,"
The conversation here turned upon the po-
litical condition of the country, when Mr..
Stephens remarked, II feel that the crisis
has passed. I have felt deeply for my coun-
try, for desired that the succession to the
Presidency should be a peaceable one."
To this the President replied: "Yes, l have
felt confident that it would be, since the pas
sage of the bill creating the Commission"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29

Norfolk, Va, March 2+.-The NAM
moth excursion steamer Rockaway,
just completed at the ship-building es-
tablishmeiIt of q. w. Beach, was sue
cessfuily launched this evening. The
launch was witnessed by an immense
throng ofcitizens who arc taking deep
interest in the success of the extensive
ship-building industry but recently
started here. The Rockaway was
built for R,Cornell White,of New
York, and is intended to ply between
that city and Rockaway Beach. She
is two hundred and'ninety-three feet
long, and is said 10 have more carrying
capacity than any other vessel engaged
in the excursion business in America
The Rockaway leaves for New York
tonight in tow of the steamer
Wyanoke'
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29

THE RESULT OF A NEGLECT OF
DUTY.-The borough auditors OF
Chester Springs, Cambria county,
have got themselves into q peck of
trouble, through their own negligence.
1t seems, says the Johnstown Tribune,
that their failure to comply with the
law requiring them to publish the an.
nual statements of receipts and expen-
ditures of that district has induced
some of the taxpayers to enter suit
against them, and the chances are that
the fine which attaches to neglect OF
this nature will be imposed. 1t is
rather rough on the Auditors, but
they should understand their duty
properly, and then there would be no
risk of this kind. There are, no doubt,
several townships in this county
where the law is nullity as far as
making annual statements public are
concerned, and it behboves those ill
terested to attend to this matter, OF
they may likewise suffer like ordeal
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
n. J. BARLEY. N. ~ ". u i,nlMAN, II. d,
z, X. aNESM,

Dealer In all kinds Of cnIiirt ware,
woodland cane aeEt chnics, kitchen and
sxtention tshlgs, wood aud marble top
tands, wood and marble top bureaus,
what nots, looking glasses, wood and
marble top chamber suits, mattresses,
pring bed bottoms, bed stcads, cribs,
Caferly's metal lined woud Jumps,
Sc., &c. Caue seats replaced with
perforated wood seats, Weed sewing
machine reduced from 800 To $40, the
pest machine in the market. and pic
ture frames made to order. Also a
large assorted stock of ready made
collins constantly on hand and trim
med al shortest notice. All the above
goods are sold at panic prices. Ware
Rooms in masonic building, Ridgway
Ia. v5n4Qtpdapr27'77.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29

II Is stated that the now army bill,
to be submitted to the house at the
extra session of congress in June, will
provide for force of only 1900 men
and an appropriation of a little less
than S37, 100000. 1t will provide that
no money shall be paid 10 any railroad
for the transportation of property or
troops of the United States where
such railroad received land grant on
condition thnt it should be a public
highway for the Use of the Govern
ment,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
New Store In RidgWay.

SILvERMANN & Co, the well known
Millinery and fancy Goods firm OF
Williamsport, Pa. have rented the new
Store Room next to the Post Office at
Ridgway, and will on or about the
10th of April, open one OF the Largest
stocks of Millinery, Fancy Goods
and Notions, in this part OF the State.
They have u wide known repu-
tation from their Williamsport store,
as being first class Merchants, fair in
their dealings and as regards selling
Goods cheap, they cannot be beat, due
advice will be given on what day they
will open the store. A fine display
or Goods and great Bargains may be
expected. Their stock will comprise
the following Goods;
Ladi,s' and ChIldren's trimmed and
untrimmed Hats and Bonners, Silk
Ribbons, Laces, Feathers, Flowers,
Black English Grapes, Grape and
other Veils, silk VeJvets, Velveteens,
Velvet Ribbons, Lace Scarts, Oid
Ladies' Caps, Childrens' Lace and
Merino caps and Capes, Linnen Col
lars ana cuffs, Roughings, silk d Lin,
men Hand'krs, Ties, Silk and Worsted
Fringes, Corsets, Bustles, Hoopskirts
Embroideries, Kid and other Gloves
IeParasols, Pocket Books, Hair Goods
Jewelry, Hosiery, Ladies and Gent
Satchels, Ladies' and Children's ready
made suits and Undergarments
Picture and Motto Frames and every
thing belonging to tirst-class stock
of Millinery, Fancy Goods, ant
Notions.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
Glk adrueate,
THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1877.
Gossip,

Eggs are eggs.
Plenty of water.
Next Sunday Is Easter
Yesterday was very windy.
Subscribe for the ADVOCATE,
Last Sunday was Palm Sunday.
Rafting and running is now the or
der ofthe day,
The County Musical Convention is
in full blast here now.
The Wilcox school report will ap-
pear in our next issue.
Men are paid 1925 to run to Spring
Creek on q raft and walk back.
J. S. Maginnis is excavating in
front of his saloon for a coal hole.
Sometime next month we expect to
have a real live oil well in Ridgway.
"From darkness light"-printing
ink is the business mans light house.
If you earh one dollar and spend
two the chances are you will never be
rich.
A robbin was warming his toes, by
blowing on them, on South street yes
terday.
Two more new subscribers last
week. and still we have room for
more.
There Is said to be strong surface in
dicatlons Of oil on the hill side above
Osterhout's tannery.
winter still fingers in the lap OF
Spring" The expression is entirely
new and copyrighted.
There is NO kind of u job in the
printing line that we cannot do. Cal
and see cur samples.
H. s. Thayer is having his new
store fitted up for williamsport firm
See their announcement in another
column.
Ladies If you want nice visiting
cards give the ADvoCAtf5 office call
Come in and see our new script anC
our Danask and Glass visiting cards
Tomorrow evening there will be
grand concert, ,at the NJ. f. Church ,un
der the direction of j. William Sufiern
who has been holding Musical Con
vention at this place since Monday
The concert promises to be one of grea
interest, aud well worth going to see
Admission 80 cents.
John D. Lee the MORMON butcher
was executed, mt the scene of The
massacre, Oh Friday last In 1867
party Of epnlgrants were brutnlly mas
sacred by Mormons and Indians un
der the leadership of Lee. He leave.
long confession duplicating Brigham
Young, and others high iR authorit,
in the Mormon Church,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
Married

ELLIS-GOODWIN-On wedncs-
day March 18th, 1877, at the residence
OF Hiram Carmani Portland Mills, Elk
Co., Pa. by James ID. Fullerton Esq.
Windfield Ellis 10 Miss Martha Good
win, Portland Mills.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
SOLD By .fLE DREGGEST'S
I II T. |. L y q s
CON i N P TOM

This distressing and dangerous complaint
ami IT'S Prcmonilory symptous. neglected
cough. night sweats, huarssnOss, wasting
aesh tever--permanently cured by poCToR
5wAyNE'S cQMpoVNL sYRUp or WILL
CHERRY,
DkOHCHlTIS-A rremcuitsr or Pull
monnry Couspmptieu. is sharac' erised by
ca,arrh, Or in1ams.icr of the nlucun, mem.
brane Of the air passages, with cough and
expectoration, short breath, hoarseness,
Eaius in the chest. For all bronchial atfec-
lions sore throat, loss Of voice, coughs,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
O. G.. NE.SSEN 6 Err,

Druggist and Parmaceutis,, y. W. ccrnei
~ Main and Mill streets, Ridg~ay, IA.
Full sssortmen, Of carefully selected For
aim and Domestic Drugs. Prescriptions
carefully disyenssd n, al hours day OF
night. '"o'
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-29
JAMES D. FULLERTON,

Surgeon Dentist, having permanently To-
Gated in Rigway, otfers his professional ser
vices to the citizeus Of Ridgway ano sur
rounding country. All work warranted
Office in Service s wheeler's Building, up
stairs. first door tc the left. 13-n-82-ly