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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18
ANNOUNCEMENT. sg
I'd city OF Raleigh, the undersigned commenced
the publication of aEsiAtr:tt slt ~ - s,lss

u city OF Raleigh, tne underagneo commeneeo
'a5e!sa ~ THE OBSERVER, E. 5s5i -
. DAILY, and WEEKLY Democratic newspaper.
oflong experience In their profession as sditnss
Wilmington Journal, they do not affect TO doubt
the soundness of the general Judgment which as-
signs them ability to furnish newspaper suited
to the needs and adapted to the people
Of North Carolina. Differing in politics In the
oldsn time, there was never. Q difference between
the Observer and the Journal In zeal for the Inter-
ests and honor Of North Carolina. To promote
the one, and to uphold and add 70 the other, Will
be the object Of THE OBSERVER now.
OF very decided opinions on questions.of pub
lie interest, and apt to give those opinions plain
expression, they deem 1t the first duty Of news
paper to furnish its readers with the information
necessary to the formation Of their opinions-to
publish all "the news !" and their purpose Is to
make THE OBSERVER. now asof old, truth
full accurate, condensed history 4of the times In
which wa live. II was thus that hsold Obeerv-
err won its hold upon the people Of. North Caro-.
lima enjoying theaffection ofis party friends, re-
ceying the respect and confidence Of its bitterest
political foes, and commanding In Its compara-
lively isolated location circulation larger than
has ever been attained by any other North Carroll:
a rnsss tbss the sa editors TIE osssRHEk
transferred to the State capital, hope it will de~
serve. and soon equal, and then surpass, ito for
mer circulation and prosperity.
confidence by earnest efforts to promote the pub
lie welfare, first and foremost OF North Carolina,
next Of all the Southern States, and finally. and
through these, Of the whole Union. They think
Democratic principles, and the dismissal Of the
Radical party from the places and power which
they have 30 greatly abused, and under whose
baleful rule the South has been outraged and the
whole country has sR been ,npSyssTTished and dls-
= Sr4t-,. WILLIAM MzSAUNDERS. q,
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IOTIBlHH
WHAT MUST / DO ?..Acts * IS.

WHAT MUST I DO ?..Acts TX: &.
Experimental religion, like human nature
never changes. What Paul felt when he was
smitten down by the convictiDg and convert
lug power of God, every true convert, in some
degree, experiences. When Paul exclaimed
Lord, what wilt thou have me to dol" he
uttered words which express the sentimentsoi
every one who has been quickened by the
Holy Spirit These words convey to our
minds, very clearly, the sentiments which pre-
vail in every new converts soul. To ask God
for direction indicates several things. It sig.
ni6es that We are conscious of our ignorance.
The wicked are characterized, in Gods werd,
as fools. They know nothing, correctly, of
their own condition, and yet they think they
are wise. They are selfconceited and puffed
up. They never learn that they are blind,
until the light of Gods Holy Spirit shines
into their hearts To say with the spirit, in
which Paul said it, "Lord, what wilt thou
have me to, p indicates a feeling of ,depeD-
dence upon God for spiritual knowledge,
which is very unlike the natural man. In his
unconverted state, man is proud, selfdepen.
dent and disrespectful toward God. The
true convert is given child's disposition. To
ask God to point out to us what we ought to
do, is to acknowledge our inability to learn
our duty from any other source. Unconvert-
ed men consult human oracles. Saul, the
first King of Israel, consulted the fortune
teller of Endor, but the truly pious man, the
man who has been born from above, compass
es Gods altar, and with a suppliant heart,
seeks guidance from the father of light.
Hence, to point out to US our duty, is to &C.
knowledge him as both God Of infinite Wis
dom and almighty power. If he is not in6n-
itely wise, comprehending the past, present
and future, why ask him for direction? If
he is not almighty, he is not able to assist US
in the midst of our trials.
1t would be we'll for the world, did all the
human family look to God that they might
learn their duty. Human wisdom is good
thing; but we need more than human learning
that We may subserve the purposes for which
we were brought into existence. Especially
should professed Christians pray often, and
pray from the heart, the prayer, "Lord, what
wilt thou have me to dol"
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Ttea fart1 aua fireside.
(Orlginah].
CLOVER PATCH.

The probability is that food for man and
beast will be scarce during the coming sum-
mer. So far, the winter has been unusually
severe. In order to bring stock through the
winter, large amount of forage will be fe-
quired. To meet the wants of the summer,
every farmer should prepare him patch OF
ground and at the proper time SOW it in clover
Now, or as soon as the ground is in proper
condition to be plowed, is the time to begin
this thing. Red stiff land is the best adapted
to the growth of clover. The land should be
thoroughly manured and plowed as deep as
possible. A piece of ground which was cul'
tivated last year and kept free from Weeds
should be selected. A clover patch costs lit
tie when compared with its real value.
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The Other Departments.

In addition to the above features, Rev. Mr.. LA
THAN will continue his regular contributions to
the sabbath Reading" and the "Cbildren's De-
partment," which, under his management for the
past seven years, have been an important attrac-
ton. Mr.. Latham will also continue his contri-
buttons of Historical Sketches, which, with the
usual melange Of Miscellaneous Reading adapt
ed to all tastes; the Agricultural Department,
containing practical and useful information fol
the farmer and housewife; a column Of Humor-
Gus Reading every week; "scraps and Facts, "
embracing light current topics; compend OF
the News Abroad and at Home; Correopon-
dence; Commercial and Market Reports; Edito-
rial Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended
to promote the prosperity and welfare Of our
people, we hope to make the ENQUIRER replete
as an entertaining and instructive Family Journal
TERMS OF SUBsCR1Pr1oH-FREE OF PosTAaE.-
Single copy one year, $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, $3.50. Money may be forwards
ed at our risk by draft post-oface order or regis
tered letter-otherwise we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving post-oface, county
and State. Address all letters to
L. M. GRIsT, Publisher, Yorkville, g. G.
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KILLING FowLs.-There are three modes
of killing fowls. Some advocate sufocation
clever men among them. Others cut the
throats A third party breaks the neck. I,
is said that sufFocation is the best, as the bird
loses no part Of its properties, but when death
is caused by this process there is dark color
which is unpleasant and suggestive. When
the throat is cut the flesh is beautifully white
but the meat is dry and suggestive of saw
dust When the neck is broken, the disloca
ton being perfect, if the fowl is held by the
legs, the head being downward, all the blood
runs to the disiunction of the vertebrs, none
remains in the body, and the juiciness of the
flesh is retained.-London Cottage Gardner
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READ THE LIST.

No. 1.-For q club of 4 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give treble silver-plated BUTTER
KNIFE, worth $l.OO.
No. 2-For club of subscribers, at $3.50 each,
we will give one copy of the family edition (cloth
binding) of SMITHS ABRIDGED BIBLE DC
TIONARY, the publishers price of which is
s.. per copy. Or for $3.50 we will give copy
of the Bible Dictionary and send the ENQUIRER
one year to any single subscriber not in club.
No. 3.-For club Of 10 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give copy Of the ENQUIRER one
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Sewing Machine Premium.

The superior Sewing Machine we Offer a. Premium, 10
Weed Sewing Machine Company, Hartford, Conn., II adapt
all the Of family sewlnE can be readily sompe:
and Mi kinds of sewing with changing and fewer extra at
tachmen; self adjusting; twohread Machine making
roomy folding table, has the convenience Of dnwen
Several of these Machines, during the past year. have been
persons who have returned the requisite numoef OF
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(Origlnal.]
B0RN OF GOD. &C


"Whosoever is born of God, doth not COM
NIT sn." lst John Ill
In the exposition of any passage Of Scrip
ture, we must be governed by the same prin.
ciples that guide US in criticisng any other
book. Passages should not be singled out
and made to have detached meaning, inde-
pendent of their connection. If this rule is
not observed, the works of any author will be
found destitute of all harmony. In the verso
preceding the one quoted, it is said, "He that
committeth sin is of the devil" The phrases,
born of Cod and of the DEVIL are designed,
we suppose, to convey to the mind ideas the
very opposite of each other. To be 'of the
devil" cannot mean that the individual was
created by the devil, or in any sense, de-
scendant of the devil. God is the creator Of
all things. To be of the devil, means,
we apprehend, to be under the control Of the
devil. Such is the condition of all men in
their unregenerated state. This is the teach.
ing of the Bible, and it aocords with the uni
versal experience and observation of all ages.
Adam begat son in his own likeness. Not
like himself before he sinned but like him
self after he had eaten the forbidden fruit.
The doctrine of universal depravity is the
doctrine of the Bible, and is q part and par
eel of the creed of every orthodox church on
earth. To be of the devil is to be in our nat
ursl state; to be the willing subjects of the
enemy of all good. ..
To commit sin does not mean to violate the
law of God for single time, or even occa'
sionally. To commit sin, as the words are
used in the passage before US, means to sin
constantly, habitually and willingly. There
is no man that liveth and doth not sin. The
best men on earth sin. None are more ready
to confess their transgressions than those who
purpose, in their hearts, to serve only the liv-
ing and true God. The man who is of the
devil loves to sin, does it willingly, Of his own
free choice. The man who is born of God,
on the contrary, does, as Paul expresses it,
what he would not when he sins. To be born
of God is to be regenerated by the Holy
Spirit and to be made new creature in Christ
Jesus. The man who undergoes this change
may sin, yea, does frequently sin, but not will
lingly. The purpose of his heart is to serve
God. His spirit is right with the Lord. He
may deplore his shortcomings and grieve over
his transgressions. He may be conscious OF
the fact that what he ought to do he does not,
and what he ought not to do that he does.
Still, with his mind, he serves God.
The truly converted man never sins willing
ly and of his own free choice. The flesh, bis
carnal nature, may often get the upper hand
of him but the holy seed, the holy spirit
by which be was quickened into life, remains
in him. He is under the control and guild
ance of this Spirit and cannot sin willingly.
If he could, be could serve two masters, and
love and serve both equally. The elipsis of
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gelettta guetre,
A vERYoLD SONG. q,


stTo-morrow, ma, I'm sweet sixteen,
And Billy Grimes, the drover,
Has popped the question to me, ma, 3
And wants to be my lover;
Tomorrow morn, he says, mamma, p
He's coming here quite early, .....
To take pleasant walk with me >.'
Acrosst the field of barley" .ts, ... s
q ssYou must not go, my gentle dear, -r.,,
There is no use a-talking; ...
You shall not go across the field ...,.
With Billy Grimes a-walking.
To think ofhis presumption, too! ,.
The dirty, ugly drover. ''.'# -.''.'.
wonder where your pride has gone,
To think Of such lover?' '.' 49,.
"Old Grimes is dead, you know, mamma.
And Billy is 80 lonely;
Besides, they say, to Grimes estate
That Billy is the only
Surviving heir to all that's left;
And that, they say, is nearly
A good ten thousand dollars, ma
And six hundred yearly" ....
ST did not hear, my daughter dear,
Your last remark quite clearly;
But Billy is a clever lad,
And no doubt loves you dearly;
Remember, then, tomorrow morn,
To be up bright and early,
To take pleasant walk with him
Across the field of barley!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18

s| A gentleman caught a negro carrying
off some Of his fancy poultry the other night.
"What are you doing with my chickens p
he yelled. II was going to fetch 'em back,
boss. Dere's a niger round here what's
bin 'sputin' longer me bout dem chickens.
sed dey wuz Cochin Chyniz an he sed dey
wuz Alabamer pullets, an I wuz jest taken
'em for ter 'stablish my nollege."
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rbree.ouart Communion Set.

Churches unsupplIed with Communion Set appropriate
the requirements Of the sacred e of administering the Lords
Supper by Premium arrangement ne, treble
quart Communion Set Of six pieces with IT,
trouble, and comparatively The number Of sub
scbes required In order this valuable and elegant
be procured In almost congregation and the
bers may be thus called upon contribute their share
the expense will receive In than the value Of the
contribution In years subscription to the paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18

p@ A good article to use in the water Civ.
en- moulting fowls to drink, is the tincture of
iron. It is very handy and cheap, and
should be accessible constantly during the
critical time when old fowls are changing
their plumage. 1t is strengthening, palata-
BILE, and works like charm in its way as
stomach tonic. A teaspoonful of the tine
ture to quart of water is sufficient, and it
may be had at any apothecary's for few
cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18

sa~ Who says that the fires Of patriotism
are esmoulderingi A patriot in Rutland, VT,
did his whole duty on election day. He not
only voted, but he traded horses nine times
during the day, and at nightfall had the same
horse with which he started at dawn. He also
had $45 in cash, watch worth $25, dou-
ble-barrelled shotgun and four bushels of po'
tatoes.
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DESCRIPTION OF PREMIUMS, ETC.

re in the Holy Land-Robnson, Rawnson, Ferguson, Lay
ard Oer and Stanley The hook printed from new stereo
type plates: rood pape and appropriately u.trs.sd With
Memorable Places of the Holy Land descriptive Figures and
valuable Maps contains nearly 800 double
Wood Ensravinrs printed type Of heavy distinct, and
very eslbe face. The publishers price Of the Dictionary
$3.50. I.
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A Club and an Extra Copy.

For club subscribers paid In advance At resulaI
club rates. We will gve instead ofa Premium, an exa copy
the paper any who may prefer that arrangements bat In
sequence ofthe liberal Premiums Offering, canno
afford gve copy tothe clubmaker who receives
any Premiums enumerated on our s. I'
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THE TIME OF CLOSING.

Club-makers, and those who may wish to form
clubs, should bear in mind that the offers we here
present do not invite competition for Premiums,
as In the case of working to secure the LARGEST
CLUB. Each club-maker sending the requisite
number ofsubscribers will obtain the Premium
offered for the specified number. The time, how
ever, for completing club is limited until the
FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH, 1877, by which
date the names, with the subscription price, should
be forwarded. Names may be sent in at any time
prior to the above date. Send the names as fast
as obtained, accompanied with the cash, and the
Premium will be delivered when the requisite
number Of names has been returned.
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Our Silver Ware and cutlerv Premiums

With the very liberal offer which We are enabled TO make
beautifully furnished table 10 within the reach OF almost ev
and here Is an opportunity Of which, If thu
ladies avail themselves they secure with little trouble
valuable Of Silver Cutlery Those articles made fol
by the Lucus Ha Manufacturing Company % Fulton
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Value of our Premiums.

We would mpress upon every the thar all Of our
Premiums hclass goods and the prices attached
In lists the regular retail prices At which the articles sell
by all dealers and the manufacturers themselves Il 10 ouiy by
the advantageous given BY the manufacturers that
enabled make the liberal ohen do and gvaan-
every article to be exactly a represented. r
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18
LITERARY DEPARTMENT.

We have already in hand number OF original
SERIAL STORIES, which will form al, attract
i've feature Of the new volume. These stories are
by writer's of acknowledged merit, and we can
safely promise that in this department, the EN-
QUIRER will prove an entertaining companion
To the lover of fiction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE.

To meet the demands of our numerous readers
in Chester county, we have continued our engage
ment of BRA1NERD MCLuRE, Esq, who will con-
tribute a letter of correspondence from Chester
regularly each week. These letters are devoted
entirely to Chester afars-to the interests Of the
town and county-and written in the racy and
graphic style peculiar to Mr. McLuRE, they can.
not fail to be of interest to our readers in Chester
as we'll as elsewhere in the State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-01-18

THE COOKING STOVES ma,,ufhctured atoar
works in Greensboro, N. O., give universal
satisfaction wherever introduced. They are made
Of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL, with leGvs
Ter and thicker plate than any other Stove In tho
market, and consequently will the longer with
stand heat and hard usage. They are Of hand
some pattern and neat finish, and warranted equsl
in every other respect to any Cooking Stove sold
in the United States while claimed
that they arc the CHEAPEST. All the. usual
pieces ofware and cooking utensils are furnished
with purchasers Ia the fact that our patterns and
sizes are never changed. Should piece get acd-
dentally broken atany time, we can'replsce 1t at
the mere cost Of casting. Not simply because Ii
is home production, button account OF its intrin.
sic merits article Of house hold economy, do
we ask the patronage Of home purchasers. More
than ONE THOUSAND of these Stoves are now
in use, and among many others having them we
respectfully refer to the following r. e. Guthrie
D. M. Campbell, NH. Currencs, York county
Mrs Elisabeth. Wylie, Chester; d. "A. Gondon,
Guthriesville; jain A. Brown, Reck Hill B. =.
Boyd, Joseph Herndon, L. M. Grist, YorkvfIle.
You can save the freight from the northern cities
and the dealers profit, which is no small item,
STOVE THAT rs MORE DURABLE than those
of northern make. The following are our prices
delivered at depot In Greensboro: u ~ W.
Nc; with 70 pieees ware and feet pipe se g oo %
Address, SERGEANT d MccAULEYS. : S
81 Greensboro, M G. AZ
r. M. DOBsON & CO., Agents, Yorkville, 8. q.
JOHN r. LONDON, Agent, Rock Hill. 8. Co.
A: +: LINDSAY, Agent, Lo'wrysyille, chea-.
J. L. CARROLL. Agent at Chester. s, c.. d a4Fsg
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IN issuing.our prospectus for the year 1s77, we
would announce that we shall spare no pains and
relax no efforts to render the ENQUIRER as at
tractive and interesting journal as 1t has been In
the mast
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AUTHENTIC NEWS.

Particular attention is given to collating and
condensing the news of the day, and this depart
ment of The ENQUIRER. whether treating OF
matters at home or abroad-political or other
wise-will be conducted with the utmost care,
and only facts as they seem to exist will be pre-
sented. free from sectional or party bias.
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NOTICE TO cLuB-MAKERs.

It Is not necessary that the names Of club
should all be at the same post Office. Names may
be taken at any number Of places II they are all
returned by the same Club Agent One name
for two years, will be equivalent to two names for
one year each.
The time for completing clubs under the above
offer is limited to the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1877. by which time the names with the
cash, should be returned to the Office, though
names may be returned at any time between this
and the above date. No premium will be deliver
ed until the requisite number of names has been
returned, and the full amount due for them paid.
We will be responsible for the safe transmission
Of money only when sent by draft, registered let
ter, or money order drawn on the Yorkville
post-office eprefer that no money be sent US
by express unless the amount exceeds US, and in
every case the express charges must be prepaid.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to US at
the expense Of those sending them. .s =,
In sending names, write plainly, giving coun-
ty, post-of1ce and State.
All subscriptions will be discontinued atthe ex-
piration of the time paid for.
All subscribers to the ENQUIRER will receive
the paper free Of postage.
Persons entitled to receive Premiums, must
give full directions as to whom and how they
shall be delivered.
The club-maker may commence sending In
names at any time and subsequently determine
upon the Premium, or Premiums he will select; |;
but no Premium will he delivered unless the re-
quisite number Of names be sent, which must be
paid for in advance.
A separate list will be kept for each club-maker,
who will be credited with every name sent 80
that the number returned by any person can be
ascertained at moments notice.
After names shall have been entered on our
club-books to the credit of any club-maker, they
will not be transferred to the list of another.
muu n,rnr1 nm LnY or1uS, - ....---.--
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Too WELL PRovED.-A lawyer had q
case on the docket, in which, among other
things, he wished to prove that his client had
no money, and to that end he cross.question-
ed one of the opponents witnesses as follows:
"You asked my client for money, did you
not?"
"Well-yes, sir"
"Answer promptly, sir. Let us have no
hesitation. You asked him for money-now
what was his answer"
II don't know as I can tell :"
"But surely you remember"
eyes, sir"
"Then out with it. What was his an.
swer?"
"I'd rather not tell
"Ho! ho! You are on that track, are
you? You won't tell?"
"I should rather not, sir"
"But should rather you would! So, sir,
if you do not answer my questions promptly
and truthfully, I'll call upon the court to
commit you for contempt"
"Well, if I must tell tales out of school,
here you have it. I asked him yesterday if
he couldn't lend me half dollar, and be told
me he could moi"
"And you believed him, did you not ?"
"Yes, sir; for he said you had robbed him
of every cent Of his ready money, and if he
didn't get out of your hands pretty soon bis
wife and little ones would come to"
''That will do, sir. You can step down of
the stand"