Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-10-18
Of the YOrkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL. 49,
Rock HILL, 8. c., October L

Rock HILL, s. c., October Is.
The first part Of the week, the weather resem-
bled that Of the tickle month of April. The
threatened aspect of a prolonged inclemency
tended seriously to lengthen the faces Of farmers
and merchants, with whose interests 1t would
most materially interfere /; but greatly to their
relief, it WAS of short duration. The gloomy
prospect was supplanted by cloudless sky, and
nances to beam with joy and gadness. Thus re-
vived in spirits, with elastic spirits and willing
hand, our town carried a lively trade. Cotton
came in from every direction, the gross sales of
the week amounting to $50 bales at an average
of l01.
Several wagons from the Old North State, load
ed with apples and poultry, put In an appearance
upon the streets. Among the various articles Of
fered for sale, was that which an old colored man
had in his basket nicely covered, supposed by
every one who noticed him to be eggs. Upon
examination, to the utter surprise Of those who
looked, the basket contained cigars. of his own
peculiar make, from tobacco he had grown. He
was kindly informed that he could not sell them
unless the revenue had been paid, as no one was
disposed to take advantage of his ignorance. The
cigars bore evidence of some tact, as he had never
had any instruction in the manufacture of cigars.
We are always disposed to encourage home man
ufacture; but never in violation of any law.
We were hOnored with visit from two of your
most distinguished members of the legal profess
sion-Col. w. B. Wilson and Major j. F. Hart.
Col. Wilson and family were here several days on
upon court of reference, held here on Tuesday.
These are gentlemen who ever welcome vis-
itors, be their stay short or long.
Thursday was gala day. Pursuant to ap-
pointment, Gen. Noise came on the o o'clock train
for the purpose Of inspecting the Catawba Rifles.
This organization was in readiness, clad in q
black suit with guns glittering like FURNISHED
silver They presented most imposing appear
ance as they performed the various evolutions,
and executed with surprising accuracy the man
ual. They did credit to themselves, having prac-
ticed in the new tactics so short time. After the
inspection WAS gone through with, Gen. Noise
then delivered an address in his usual eloquent
and effective style, touching upon the military or.
ganization, with comparative allusion to the past
Ven years. and the present condition Of the state OF
affairs in our State government.
~0ur Brass-Oh I beg pardon had like to
have said brass band-Siver Cornet Band, fur
nshed the cheering and stirring music for the
occasion. 1t is generally conceded by all who
have listened to the enlivening strains of this
band that it excels any they have ever listened to
for the short time it has been under instruction.
The members of the Catawba Rifles determined
to have festival on that night, to assist them in
the purchase Of suitable uniform. According
ly, they had enlisted the services of the ladies,
(for we all know they couldn't do without them,)
in their preparations for the entertainment. The
ladies of Rock Hill, and those who have made it