davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1877-03-10

The man who attempted tue assassin.
alton of bogus Governor Packard. should
he sent to prison tor life; and the idiot
who wrote the article IN the Wishing
ton Capitd|, advising the assassination
OF Hayes, deserves twenty years in the
penitentiary. The best men in both
parties have not forgotten the cruel as
sassinution of President Lincoln and the
troubles it has since entailed upon the
country. The carpet baggers, who have
ruined the South for the next twenty
years, would never have been known II
Lincoln had lived.
, 1877-03-10

VIM, II, Weldon, the young man who
attempted to assassinate Gov. Packard,
of Louisiana, on tho 10Th inst, is son
OF Rev. ]. II. Weldon, n Presbyterian
minister Of Bethehew, Pa. He is about
25 years of age, and fine looking, well
educated young man. Whisky and alb
sinthe seem to have been the instigators
of this terrible outrage. He is now un-
der arrest with two other men-one with
one arm aud the other with but one leg,
as accessories. Weldon is supposed to
be crazy.
, 1877-03-10

WASHINGTON, March 2.--The Senate
entered the House at 4:03 A. NJ, and all
the members were seated. The electoral
votes OF the thirty-eight States OF the
Union having been counted, the Speaker
said: The whole number of electors
appointed to vote for President and Vice
President Of the United States was 360,
of which Il majority is 1856. The state
of the vote for President, as declared by
the tellers and as determined under the
act of Congress of January 29th on this
subject, is for Rutherford B. Hayes, 1856
votes; for Samuel J. TIlden, 1874 votes.
The state of the vote for Vice President
OF the United States AS determined un.
der the same act of Congress, is for w..
A. Wheeler, lS5 votes; for Thomas A.
Hendricks, 1874 votes. Therefore, | an
nounce that Rutherford b. Hays, of the
Stnte OF Ohio, having received major
ily of the whole number OF electoral
votes, is duly elected President of the
United States for four years, commenc.
ing on the 4th day Of March, 1877, and
that William A. Wheeler, of the State of
New York, having received majority
of the whole number of electoral votes,
is duly elected Vice President of the
United States for four years, commrnc.
ing on the fourth day OF March, 1877,
This announcement, together with the
list of votes, will be entered on the jour
mails of both Houses, MS the count of the
electoral college Time, 4:i2 a. NJ.
, 1877-03-10

HAzNG A FRIEND.-They were walk
ing down town, and the ardent politl-
clan had, in the space of six blocks,
overwhelmed Spicer with Florida South
Carolina, Returning Boards, etc. Just
as they reached the fremont street bridge
he commenced again with, Hays, sir
Hays" when Spicer suddenly looking at
a passing horse Car remarked
"EIaysl Why Hays is in that car
now"
The politician unlocked himself from
Spicer's arm, dashed madly through the
snow, shouting, Hi ! Conductor Yah !
Whoop !" overlook the car, clutched the
rail, swung himself on to the toes of two
platform passengers, and, followed by
their anathcmas, crowded past stout
Irish woman, and clutching the conduc-
tor asked:
"Where's Gov, Hayes 2"
"Damtino," ," said the official sin Ohio,
l s'pose; fare, sir"
"Yes, but Hayes in this car, amt he ?
A gentleman just said So"
The puncher looked around, reflected,
grinned and said:
AYES, hays in this car; always is at
this season has the floor. Pooty good
SELL"
While the politician wrestled with his
Ulster to extract his fave, he whispered
that bulldozing WAS permitted IN Bos.
ton, and that spicer was Republican
negro in Democratic parish.-Boston
Bulletin.
, 1877-03-10

The nunneries oi Russia. have received
orders to be in readiness to take care of
the wounded
, 1877-03-10
NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO me are expected tO
settle, by note or cash. Immediately.
ISAAC CATHCART,
Proprietor Snohomlsh Exchange.
, 1877-03-10

There is always something great in that
man against whom the world cxGlaims, at
whom every one throws stone, and whose
character all attempt TO fix u thousand crimes
upon without being able to prove one.
, 1877-03-10

Jas. NJ. Wortnaugh, pay inspector of
the navy, has been appointed paymaster
general.
, 1877-03-10

One-half the vintage in France for 1877
has been destroyed by the ravages of
insects.
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the State, at Fort johnson. ..'''..''.In Oregon

the State, at Fort johnson. ..''''''''1n Oregon
it is against the law to sell drink to man
who cannot show license from the State to
buy the same. We suppose next they will
be advertising the names of the parties who
get license. That beats the Virginia whisky
bell punch. '''''.'''Rev. E. T.. Baird, formerly
secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Pub.
lication at Richmond, is defaulter to the
amount of $4,000, and has absconded.
Diaz's Government in Mexico seems to
secure peace and confidence throughout that
country. .'''''''''There is nothing to change the
opinion that the extra session will be called
for June 4. 4.'''''''''The population of Maine
has decreased sixteen thousand since the cen
sus in 1870 The falling off is largely due
to emigration to the West. ''''''W. j. Black,
a merchant of Charlotte, N. c., has gone into
bankruptcy with liabilities amounting to
$4,000. '''''"'England and France will issue
proclamations of neutrality in the war be-
tween Russia and Turkey. .''''''''Judge King
has been appointed Collector Of Customs at
New Orleans. He was an old line Wing, and
Union man during the war. '''"A. H.
Stephens appeared in the United States Su-
preme Court last Monday and argued a
cause. '....'...Hon. VIM. G. Brownlow, died at
his residence in Knoxville, Tennessee, last
Sunday. .'..'."'A citizen of Kansas, named
Dubois, claims to be one Of party who fol-
lowed the Bender family when they left Kan
sas and killed them all.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

The first message of Governor Hampton
to the General Assembly, is published in an
other column. Like everything that he has
spoken or written since he became the chosen
standard bearer of the people of South Caro-
lima, it is concise, temperate and marked with
the sound practical sense so characteristic of
its author. The various recommendations
contained in the message will meet the ap-
proval of the people, of all classes and COL
ors; and to secure the relief, so urgently de-
manded, it is only necessary for the Legisla-
ture to act promptly aud decisively upon
those recommendations Without capitula.
ting the points made in the message, we ask
for it an attentive perusal by all our readers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
GEN. MICAH JENKINS,

In another column of this issue, we copy,
with pleasure, letter to the Charleston News
and Courier, signed "Co. K, P. S. ST." the
perusal of which, we know, will arouse the
sympathies and interest of many of the read
ers of the ENQUIRER. On the long list of
South Carolina's precious sacrifices in the late
war, no name is more conspicuous for skillful
soldiery, lofty courage and patriotic devotion,
than that of Brig Gen. M. Jenkins. In him,
we of York, have special interest. He was
our own.
1t is now twelve years since he was borne
bleeding corpse from the battles front and
laid in an honored, but undistinguished, grave
in Summerville, S. G. These years have been
too full of dependency, uncertainty and hu-
initiation, for our people to give worthy ex-
preston to their appreciation of his merits
The dawn of better time, however, is now
upon US, and we should no longer delay. H.
lustrious deeds and heroism of every kind are
important factors in peoples civilization,
and we cannot, without injustice to ourselves
and our posterity, permit any of those so
fruitfully yielded by our desperate struggle to
sink into oblivion.
We suggest therefore, that the survivors
of the famous brigade which bore his name,
at once inaugurate, in every township, such
measures as will secure the means of erecting
monument worthy alike Of him and of the
people he so gallantly served. We feel sure
that any we'll organized plan to effect this
end, will be sustained by the generous coop
GRAFTON of the best citizens of the whole State
Let the work, then, be begun, so that fitting
recognition of sacrifice may grace this first
year Of the new era which is to restore to us
a land to love and die for.
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MERE.MENTION.

From the signs of the times, politics in
Georgia will become pretty lively before long.
The question before the people is the calling
a convention to amend the constitution of the
State. ........"The United States Government
will take no official notice of the war between
Russia and Turkey unless some question OF
complaint arises ''''"It is proposed in Wash
ington to organize regiment of Indians,
with Spotted Tail as Colonel, to be paid and
uniformed like regular soldiers. '''''''The
President will hereafter hear no vocal appli-
cations for office. They must be made in
writing. THE Legislature Of Louisiana, in
Joint session, on the 24th ultimo, elected Judge
Spoford United States Senator. .''''''''''Two
companies of soldiers have been ordered from
North Carolina, leaving only one company in
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Correspondence of the YOrkville Enquirer
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER April 80. /

CHESTER, April 30, 1877.
When my correspondence was closed last
Tuesday, the trial of the case of the State vs
Robert Stewart, colored, charged with grand
larceny, was progressing. The State was un-
able to make out its case against the defen-
dant 1t was proven that he was found in the
stable of Mr.. John Smith, with bride in
his hand, and in the act of taking the horse ;
but the testimony failed to establish the fact
that he had taken the horse from the stable.
The offence was nothing more than trespass,
but as the indictment was for grand larceny,
the jury was compelled to render verdict OF
not guilty.
In the afternoon the case of the State Us
Carter Ross, colored, charged with grand lar
ceny, was tried. The crime attributed to him
was completely in the stealing Of Gen. W. A.
Walkers horse. Pres Carter, colored, in
whose possession the horse was found at Lin
colnton, testified that the defendant had a
conversation with him on Saturday evening
before the Sunday night the horse was stolen,
and told him that if he (witness) would ride
horse to Hyatts Bridge (some place near
Dallas) he (defendant) would give him $40.
The witness further testified that on Sunday
night the horse was provided by the defen-
dant, and that he, having missed the way,
rode it to Lincolnton, instead of to Hyatts
Bridge The defendant, when placed upon
the stand, testified to his being at Shelby on
the night the horse was stolen. His testmo-
ny was sustained by another witness, who
swore to his being with the defendant at Shell
by at the time. Still there were other wit
nesses who swore to seeing the defendant in
Chester on the morning of the night the horse
was stolen. With this conflicting evidence,
the case was given to the jury. They were
some time in reaching a verdict, which was
that of guilty.
The case of the State U.s. Alfred Taylor,
colored, charged with the murder of James
Gill, colored, was then tried. The Solicitor
appeared for the State; j. A. Bradley, Jr.,
Esq, and w. A. Sanders, Esq, for the de-.
fendaut The main facts of this unfortunate
affair were given in my correspondence at the
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SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

1t is estimated that not less than eight
hundred persons will attend the inauguration
ball at Columbia this evening.
-"Honest" John Patterson arrived in Go.
lumbia last week. He promises that he will
vote for the admission of Gen. M. G. Butler as
United States Senator.
The train on the Spartanburg and Ashe'
Vile Railroad now runs over about thirteen
miles of the road, and the work goes bravely
on.
Mr.. Chamberlain's family have left Go.
lumbia, their destination being Washington
His household furniture has been shipped to
the same point, and he will follow in person
as soon as he can settle his business matters
in Columbia.
The Republican State House officers
have, after mature delberation, determined
to withdraw their claims to the respective po.
sitons lately occupied by them. This con-
clusion has been reached by them after sever
al conferences among themselves. Each side
will pay their own costs of proceedings in the
Supreme Court.
At caucus of the Democratic members
of both Houses of the Legislature, held one
night last week, it was determined that on
unity, concentration and the strictest drawing
of party lines, the safety Of the party and the
welfare of honest government depend. 1t
was also agreed that caucuses, on all impor,
tant matters, as matter of necessity, will be
held, and the members will sink personal feel.
ing to the will of the majority.
In the House of Representatives on the
26th ultimo, Mr.. Aldrich offered resolution
relative to the political prosecutions now
pending in Aiken and Edge6eld, which was
adopted, that "his Excellency the Governor
of South Carolina do communicate with his
Excellency the President of the United States
and invoke his clemency to so direct the pow
er and authority by law vested in the depart
ment of justice, to have those political prose
cutions stopped, and that those held under
bond be allowed henceforth to 60 and be al
liberty" And also, that SHOULD his Excel
lency the President of the United States see
fit to grant to all our citizens confined in Ma
tional prisons, under convictions upon similar
charges, full and free pardon, it will be re-
garded by the State as an evidence of good
will, and, by all our people, as barbinger Of
peace, the fruits of which must inevitably be
closer union and more perfect tranquility
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
GEN. MICAH JENKINS.
SHALL HIS LAST REsTING-PLACE REMAIN
UNMARKED?

SHALL HIS LAST RESTING-PLACE REMAIN
UNMARKED?
To the Editor Of The Ne,os and Courier: I
was pleased to see your editorial on the revi-
val Of that old landmark of South Carolina,
the "Citadel Academy" 1 sincerely hope the
Alumni may be successful in their efforts.
With this wish for the revivifcation of the
Academy, allow me, through your valuable
paper, to make proposition concerning one
of its dead heroes-Gen. Micah jenkins.
Gen. Jenkins lived for the advancement of
our interests, and died in defence of our prin-
ciples. No mark of public appreciation of his
services stands over his resting-place. Let
those who were with him at "King's Mountain
Military School" unite with those who fought
with him on the fields of Virginia and else
where, and build up, on the green sward in
front of the Academy at Yorkville, fitting
monument to the memory of this Christian
gentleman and brave soldier
know that the citizens of Yorkville will 60
into this undertaking with will. [ also
know that the enterprise will have the cordial
support of that gallant soldier and gentleman,
Col. Asbury Coward, to whom the grounds
of the Academy now belong. Col. Coward
was the life long friend and colaborer Cat home
and in the feld) of Gen. Jenkins and tits his
dearest wish to see some public testimonial
offered him. The friends and followers of
Gen. Jenkins are scattered over the State, from
the mountains to the sea. humbly bring
this matter before our people in order that the
subject may be thoroughly digested and some
plan set on foot to accomplish the desired
object. With a central committee at Colum-
bia and subcommittee in each county, the
plans can be completed by the time the State
Fair meets next November. The press of the
State are respectfully invited to give the
above suggestions their consideration.
COMPANY K, P. S. S.
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BRUTAL ACT.

On Friday afternoon last, Jim Houston, a
stalwart negro, some 25 or 80 years Of age,
living on the plantation Of Mr.. Samuel Bar
ron, in the vicinity of Tirzah church in this
county, whipped child of his own color so
numerically that his life is despaired of. The
victim of the 6end's brutality is the son of
Ed. Witherspoon, a neigbbor, and over whom
Houston has no legal right of control The
little boy was at Houston's house, however,
by invitation, and on the evening in question
Houston sent him on some errand to Mr..
Barron's house. Not making the haste that
Houston desired, when the little boy, only
or years old, returned to the field where
Houston was at work, the latter tied the
child's arms around tree and proceeded to
whip him, first, as the brute himself admits,
using cedar limbs, and afterwards hickory
withes, continuing the fagellation until the
child was literally fayed from the crown of
his head to the soles of his feet IT, child
was then made walk to the house, where he re-
mained uncared for until the next evening,
when word reached his father of the cruel
treatment he had received, and he was taken
home, and his body, mass of sores, was
dressed. On Monday the child was brought
to town for medical treatment, and placed un-
der care of DR.. Alexander, who expresses
doubt as to its recovery. On application of
the father, Trial Justice Lewis issued war
rant for the arrest of the fend, and he was
promptly brought before that official on Mon
day afternoon, and by him committed to jail
to await the result of the injuries inflicted
upon the child.
Houston appears to have no regrets for his
barbarous act, speaking oft as though he had
performed meritorious deed. While on his
way from the Court yard to the Jail, ne re-
ceived the execrations of men and women OF
his own color, some of whom thought "Gov-
ernor Hampton wouldn't make much fuss
about it if they were to take the wretch out
and give him similar Aogging to that which
he inflicted upon the child" while colored
woman remarked-"Yes, and if a white man
had whipped negro that way, regiment OF
soldiers would have been sent here right off,
But if such barbarity can be punished by
civil process, we doubt not Houston will re-
ceive his desserts at the next term of the Cir
cult Court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
LIST OF JURORS.

The following is list of the petit jurors
drawn to serve at the special term ofthe Cir
cult Court, to be held on the 18th instant:
White.-W. D. CASTOR, j. W. Dobson, S.
E. Carroll, A. M. Black, j. V. McFadden,
M. R. Smith, S. J. Kimbrell, L. N. Culp, P
w. Lindsay, sen., j. W. Ardrey, r. H. Har'
ris, R. B. Kennedy, J. N. McGill, j. N
O'Farrell, E. G. Feemster, w. Beatty Smith
j. w. Y. Dickson, J. L. Adams, R. E. D.
Currence, D. T. LESLEY, w. T. jackson, JAS
M. M. Cain.
Colored.-Joseph Erwin, Simon Swami,
Matt. Campbell, Alexander Jackson, Tony
Whitesides, Ben Galloway, Wilson McGill,
VIM. Adams, Allison Crawford, Robert King,
Jefferson Ellis, Anthony Lawrence, Martin
Armstrong, Wilson Wilson.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

H. F. Adickes-Cheaper -Calicoes-sum-
mer Shawls--Cassimeres- White Pants
Straw Hats-Ladies' Neck-Wear
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-Groceries and Dry
Goods -Crockery--Glass Ware--Wooden
Ware-Canned Goods-Tin Ware-Shuck
Collars-Rice Flour.
NJ Strauss-New Arrivals.
Smith g. Roach-Bar- Room and Restaurant.
Jefferys & Metts, Agents-Just Arrived lOOSacks
Navassa Guano.
Bennett e. Moffatt, Chester s. C.-Agricultural
Depot. .
1. L. Clubhouse & Co., Cbester-Another Great
Excitement
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The 4urkrille &nqnirer.
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THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1877.
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ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF.

Last Monday, John Lathem, living few
miles southwest of town, while handling a
pistol, accidentally discharged the weapon,
and the contents, which were small shot, en-
tered the leg. inActing a painful, but not
dangerous wound. DR.. Harry Clawson was
summoned, who extracted the shot and rem
dered other necessary surgical attention to
relieve the sufferer
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
INAUGURAL BALL.

We return thanks to the managers for an
invitation to the inaugural ball, in honor of
his Excellency Governor Wade Hampton, on
Thursday evening, 3rd instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
SENATOR WITHERsPOON,

We are indebted to Senator Witherspoon
for pamphlet copy of the Governors mes.
sage, copies of the Journal of the Senate, and
other favors received at his hands.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-03
THE PICNIC LAST SATURDAY.

The picnic season was duly inaugurated
last Saturday, by quite large number Of la
dies and gentlemen, who made an excursion
by rail to Beaver Dam, on the G. & L. Rail-
road.
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THE UNIVERSITY.

Of the condition of the University am
unable to speak advisedly, as no communica-
tion from the authorities Of that institution,
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hope, receive at your hands the attention TO
which they are entitled. Reforms looking to
reduction of the expenses of supporting
these charities can be made without impair
ing their usefulness, and without forgetting
the claims that the unfortunate inmates of
these institutions have upon the charity Of
the State. . ..:... .f.l.--- .L-,.
THE LUNATIC ASYLUM. i IT,
In reference to the Lunatic Asylum, re-
commend the election or appointment of Q
board of regents, composed of citizens of this
county, the members of which are not to re-
ceive any compensation for their services.
Motives of humanity will prompt worthy and
competent men to undertake this praIsewor.
thy duty, and they will find an ample reward
in its discharge The expenses of this insti.
tuition, as of the Penitentiary, have been ma
terially reduced within the last few months,
and, in accomplishing this end. the superin-
tendent has given me his ready and efficient
assistance The two or three charitable insti.
tutioas which have been supported since De-
cember, by the funds placed in my hands,
are the institute for the deaf and dumb, and
the orphan home for colored children. As
the latter is State charity, felt it to be my
duty to supply its want until suitable provis-
ion could be made for it by the Legislature j;
but regard the outlay for its maintenance
as unnecessarily large 1t should be reorgan-
lied, so as to make it conform to the strait
ened condition of our finances, as far as this
can be done without defeating the objects Of
its creation, which in themselves are praise
worthy. " .. ID. '... .-'. ...
... .." THE UNIVERSITY. " '@t
Of the condition of the University am
unable to speak advisedly, as no communica-