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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
THE RAILROAD DISASTER.

We learn that the trestle at South Fork
creek the scene of the recent railroad disas.
ter, has been repaired, and the trains are now
passing over it regularly. The body of Mi
chael Arthur, shoe-6nding and leather me.'
chant of New York, was found on Wednes-
day evening of last week, about five hundred
yards down the stream below the trestle. It
is now believed that he and Mr. Mclaughlin
were the only persons drowned.
From verbal statements made to US since
the publication of our Rock Hill correspon.
dence, it would seem that our correspondent
does William Fetner, engineer of the train,
unintentional injustice, in the statement that
be attempted to pass the rescuing party over
a trestle, himself and the fireman having dis.
mounted, without notifying those on the train
of their intentions. We are credibly inform
ed that such is not the case but to the con-
trary, the engineer-a mere youth, who acted
with as much discretion as a more expert.
euced runner would have exhibited under
the circumstances-dist told all on
board his intentions, and urged every one
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
The Murkrille &nqairer.
YORKVILLE, s. G.. 4:
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 6, 1877.

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The House then adjourned

to the rebellion. The House then adjourned
until Friday.
On the 28th, the Senate was engaged in
discussing the contested case between Spoford
and Kellogg, of Louisiana, pending which the
Senate adjourned.
In the Senate on the 29th, after the reading
of the journal of the previous day, Mr.. Sar
gent, of California, asked unanimous consent
to consider the Paris Exposition bill but OBJ
lection was made, and the Senate resumed the
consideration of the resolution for the admis
sion of Mr.. Kellogg. The debate on this res
olution continued until 4 P. NJ, when the
Senate adjourned.
In the Senate on the 30th, the Paris Exposi'
ton bill was passed as it came from the House
of Representatives, and number of bills were
introduced and referred, after which, the
question ofseating Kellogg was resumed, and
discussed until half past 7 o'clock, P. M
when the Senate took recess. On re-assem.
bling, direct vote was taken to seat Kellogg
which was carried-Patterson and Conover
(Reps.) voting aye, and Davis, (Rep.) voting
nay. A vote was then taken to seat Butler
of South Carolina, which was also carried
Patterson and Conover voting aye, and Davis
not voting. Kellogg and Butler were then
sworn in. For want of a quorum the House
was not in session.
In the Senate on the 1st instant Mr.. Wad'
leigh, from the committee on privileges and
elections, reported resolution declaring j.
B. Eustis entitled to a seat as Senator from
Louisiana, for the term ending March 3d.
1879. The report was sustained in the com.
mittee by vote of to 3. A minority report
was presented and the matter went over. The
deficiency bill was amended in several re-
spects and passed. The Senate then went in
to executive session and confirmed several
Presidential appointments, among them Fitz'
simons, Marshal of Georgia, after which they
took recess until 10 o'clock Monday. In
the House bill was passed for the relief Of
the survivors of the wrecked steamship Huron
and the families of the lost.
The extra session of Congress adjourned
sine die on the 3rd, at II o'clock, A. NJ, and
at IL o'clock both Houses convened in regular
session. Committees were appointed to wait
on the President and inform him of the con.
vening of the regular session. The Presidents
message was then received and read. In the
House, Knapp moved to pass resolution en-.
dorsing the Presidents policy in respect to
Louisiana and South Carolina. Conger NOV.
ed an adjournment and called for the yeas and
nays. Pending the call, the hour for adjourn.
ment arrived. After the reading Of the mess
age the Senate adjourned to Thursday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
SALES.DAY.

On Monday last-ssles-day for December
the Sheriff sold the following property:
By virtue Of writ Of Jferi Jacias the lands
of A. T. Gardner, % acres bought by Pat.
sy Branch for $50.
Lands of w. H. Kidd, 108 acres; bought
by w. B. Wilson, jun.. for S..
Lands of E. M. Kirkpatrick, 80 acres
bought by w. G. Mcknight for $175.
Lands of s. L. McCarter, 148 acres |;
bought by G. E. Spencer for $445. -se.e,.
j. L. Adams, administrator, sold, under
foreclosure of mortgage. the one undivided
third interest of G.. K. Williams and Jane
Williams in tract of 180 acres of land.
Bought by J. L. Adams, administrator, for
$4,000. .,-.r ,va,.a ,s
Lands of J. M. Ross, deceased, we're offer
ed at auction by the executors, but not bring.
ing satisfactory price, were withdrawn or
bid in.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Clark Brothers-Fair Warning.
M. Strauss-Call and See.
T. M. Dobson Co. Settle Your Accounts-Yarn
and Shirting-Shoes and housekeeping
and Ties-Dress Goods-Ready- Made Clo-
thing-Rustic Window Shades--Cloaks-
Ladies' Shawls-Fish-Baco Goods.
Fannie L. Dobson-Ladies' Ready Made Under
wear-Neck Ties-Cologne and Powders
Box Paper-Shetland Floss-Look the Post
Office.
r. H. Glenn, g. Y. C.-Sheriff's Sale. ,s-z-
Witherspoon & Spencer, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Notice to F. Adaine McCalla, Defendant.
B. T. Wheeler-To Rent-Notice-T Rent.
T. 8. Jefferys, Agent-Look Out for 10th Deem
ber-Just Received.
Witherspoon & Spencer, Attorneys pro pet.-To
Jane A. Garvin and others.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
ARREST OF A MURDERER

On last Thursday, negro named John
Jackson, was arrested at Fort Mill by A. G..
Sutton and brought to this place, charged
with having murdered white man named
w. J. Collins, in St. Clair county, Alabama,
in July, 1875. jackson admits the commits.
sion of the crime, alleging that be did it in
selfdefence. After committing the murder
he escaped to this State, and has been living
in Lancaster county most of the time since.
A warrant of commitment was issued by trial
justice Darwin, and the prisoner is awaiting
a reouisition from the Governor of Alabama.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
DELINQUENT TAXES.

The sale of lands for delinquent taxes, ad.
vertised for last Monday, did not take place,
in consequence of orders received from the
Comptroller. General, directing the Auditor
and Treasurer to delay the sale until further
orders. The taxes, however, in all but about
twenty-five cases, had been previously paid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
NEW POST.OFFICE.

The Postmaster General has ordered the es.
tablishment of post.ofice to be known as
Zadoc, about miles north of Yorkville, on
the route between this place and Whita-
ker's-Mr. q. D. Smith as postmaster thereof,
to take effect January l, 1878. Besides the
large number of people who will be accom-.
modated by this new Office, the establishing of
it will also reinstate the mail.route from this
place to Whitaker's. instead of from Clover
to that point, as at present.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
DAMAGE TO CROPS.

By the heavy rains of last week, and the
consequent overflow of low lands-an unusual
event at this season Of the year-some damage
was sustained by crops standing in the fields.
Corn, which had not been gathered, was wash.
ed away, and in some localities cotton was
either destroyed or badly damaged.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
INTERESTING SKETCHES.

In the beginning Of the next volume Of the
ENQUIRER, we will commence the publica-
ton of a series of historical sketches of the
old and famous churches Grrespective of de-
nominations) in South Carolina, in connec-
ton with which will also be biographical
sketches of the noted characters who figured
in the early church history of the State. Be.
sides these sketches, we will also, during the
year, publish biographical sketches of num-
Der of Revolutionary officers and soldiers, who
we're conspicuous in the Revolutionary histo-
ry of South Carolina and adjoining States.
These sketches will be written expressly for
the ENQUIRER by Rev. Robert Latham, and
will prove of much interest to our readers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
FINE GOLD SPECIMENS.

Mr.. D. G. Mckinney, of Hickory Grove
has shown US some fine specimens Of fgold'bear'
ing quartz, taken from the McSwain Mine, on
Bullock's creek, in this county, about three
miles east Of Howell's Ferry on Broad river.
The specimens shown US were broken from a
piece of quartz weighing fifteen or twenty
pounds, and are fair sample of the whole
piece, which is we'll filled with deposits of the
precious metal. The work of sinking shaft
has been commenced. with the view of devel.
oping the vein from which the samples were
taken.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
THE CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK.

John Fisher, trustee of the above defunct
institution, publishes note in the Charleston
Journal Of Commerce in which he says Az
per cent. of the liabilities of the bank have
been paid, and some of the assets are still on
hand. He says, also: "We are using all the
best means in our power to declare another
dividend, but all of our largest claims are
now in court. and we cannot attempt another
dividend until they are collected" Mr.. Fish.
er further claims that the Citizens Savings
Bank has already paid larger per ceutage
than any other broken institution be has
heard of.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
FIRE WORKS.

We are informed that it is the intention of
the Town Council to publish an ordinance
next week, prohibiting the firing Of crackers
within certain limits. a.....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

to get off the train until it should pass over.
Many followed bis advice, and consequently,
it could not appear that be acted without the
knowledge of those on board. 1t was only
. precautionary act on the part ofthe engineer
to avoid further loss of life, and in justice TO
him we make this correction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
MASONIC ELECTIO

At the regular communication of Philan.
thropic Lodge, No. 7s, A. F. M, of this place,
held on Monday evening last, the following
brethren we're selected as officers for the en-
suing Masonic year:
J.F. Wallace, ": NJ; G. E. Spencer, s.
"; II. W. Hope, J~W; W. T. Barron,
Treasurer H. c. Strauss, Secretary; Frank
Happer6eld, s. d.; w. J. Jones, j. d.; j.
E. JeEerys and W. j. Gordon, &e0ards; /; A.
Cody. TLer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
BUSINESS PROSPECTS.

Trade for the past few days, though not al.
together so active as in the opening of the
season, is satisfactory to the merchants.
Many. if not all the stores in town have re-
plenished their stocks since their first pur-
chases for the fall trade, and are as well pre-
pared as ever to meet the demands of their
customers. Since the opening of the fall
trade, the Yorkville merchants have demon
strsted the fact that they can compete with
any of the surrounding markets.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06
DROVE HOGS.

Three small droves of hogs have reached
here this season. Light sales we're made at 6
cents. t..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

another. He rode in water up to the mules
back, and after much difficulty got within
twenty or thirty feet of Mr.. Frank w. Eld-
ridge, of New York. This wretched man
had received several injuries in the back
from the timbers of the trestle, and was al
most too feeble to hold longer to the tree.
The anxious and sympathizing negro was
now in water level with the mules back and
could proceed no further, as be was edging
the channel and the irresistible current. He
entreated the fsring stranger to turn loose the
tree and come to him. Although the space
between them was narrow, yet it was full of
danger and the consciousness of exhausted
strength deferred the man for awhile from
leaving the friendly oak which alone had pro-
longed his life through hours of agonizing go
lctude. Aleck appealed and the stranger
demonstrated bis inability, but increasing
pains and growing weakness admonished him
that choice of expedients would soon be de-
MED him, and, at last, in moment when hope
and despair we're battling with alternating as
tendency, the dreaded plunge was made. A
few strokes with his arms and legs told the
correctness of his fears. He was exhausted
and could only appeal to the negro to save
him. A moment before Aleck could not dare
to proceed another step, but now the sight OF
this struggling man dispelled his sense of dam
ger, and, reckless of his own life, he urged the
mule forward into the deepest and swittest OF
the angry waters, and, as the animal swan
within three feet Of the almost breathless man,
he seized him by the collar of the coat, turned
the mule, and in less than minute succeeded
in regaining the bottom where the water was
quiet. The stranger, thus rescued. was soon
placed upon land and carried to house near
by, where his immediate wants were quickly
ministered to and relieved. This was perhaps
the noblest and most heroic achievement of
the many daring acts on that dismal ight.
Mr.. Eldridge speaks in terms of the hig hest
admiration of his deliverer, and doubtless feels
that to this brave colored man he owes what:
ever balance Of life be may be permitted to
enjoy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-12-06

and said the troops were Withdrawn in spite
of the remonstrance of those who secured the
election of the President. He (Hayes) recog-
nized the Democratic State government, and
turned the Republicans of South Carolina over
to their enemies. He replied rather sharply
to the remarks of Messrs. Edmunds and Conk.
ling, and said be repudiated them. He dis
owned the authority of such as these to pass
Judgment on his fidelity to the Republican
party. He spoke of Mr.. Conkling as the
Achilles of the Senate, and characterized the
attack of Mr.. Edmunds upon him (Patterson)
as malignant. Referring to the indictments
against him in South Carolina, be said he was
ready to answer all these charges. He de-
Tended Gen. M. G.. Butler from the charges Of
completely in the Hamburg massacre, and, in
concluding his remarks, again commented Sc.
verely on the Southern policy of the admins
tration, saying he understood it as abandoning
political friends to conciiate political foes
He ridiculed the idea of reviving the old Whig
party, and said if the President could 60 down
into the valley of dry bones and infuse life
into them, he would stand as the champion
resurrectionist of the age Referring to the
religious element of the South, he said they
worshipped God and the Democratic party,
(laughter,) and would not bow down to this
brazen image of Southern policy (caIled
Hayes0 which Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
Renewed laughter.)
Up In Balloon, Boys!
-- The "balloon show" which inflicted it.
self upon this community few weeks ago,
was in Kingstree on Wednesday of last week,
and while there was the cause of a tragedy
which is thus described by the Charleston
Journal Of Commerce:
After all had seen what was inside the tent,
and the Snowman had filled his pockets with
all the small change in the assembly, he pro-
eeeded outside, drew out his balloon and made
ready to 6ll her up for an ascension: In order
to keep her down, he was obliged to impose on
the good nature of the gazing negroes to lay
hold of the ropes and keep her in position
while he was filling the animal with gas; but
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-06-27
Use of Mustard.

| In the early historic times, mustard
was used "a powder, like pepper; but
later, the Romans. who were notorious
gluttOns, used it As paste, and rejoiced
| in a stimulant which opened a new and
extended horizon to their gluttonOus
propensities. One of the emperors,
Caligua, who was fond of joke as well
as of mustard. once caused TO be served
at his table, with an accompaniment of
flutes and tambOurines, huge silver
dish, in which two little ricketty, naked
hunchbacks were displayed, founder
| ing about in a lake of mustard sauce.
The Caesars. it should be remarked.
were fond of humorous entertainments
at meal time. One of the amusements
! of IIeliogablus, was to assemble a con-
vivial party of cOrpulent men whom he
caused TO be seated on inflated leather
cushions. The sudden uncorking of
the cushions would send the whole party
on their backs. CommOdus was equally
facetious, though he was apt TO push his
pleasantly sometimes to the border of
ferocity. He frequently compelled his
companions, who did not dare to raise
an objection in the imperial presence,
TO eat mustard mixed with nauseous
and disgusting articles. enjoying with
grim satisfaction the stealthy grimaces
of his servile guests. King Louis NJ,
of France, when he dined with his sub
jects, always carried with him on such
occasions his particular pot of mustard,
which was kept regularly supplied by
an apothecary of DijOn-which place is
fancifully styled by some "the cradle
of French mustard There is no doubt
that the effect of mustard upon the hui
man system is beneficial: it excites the
salivary secretiOns, and awakens the
indolent stomach from its languor. One
author experienced in experimental
gastronomy, asserts that. by some oc-
cult virtue, it rePlenishes the shoulder
ing flame of vitality. while others claim
that it strengthens the memory, en-
livens the imagination, and renders the
preceptive qualities more clear: while
another states that it gives birth 10 wit.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-06-27

A recent letter from Salem, Oregon,
to the Sacramento Union says: "Ihave
been interested lately in talking with
J. L. Parish, one of the earliest Metho-
dist missionaries, who came to Oregon
in 1899, when all things were abOrigi-
nal and the untamed wilderness bios
somed with the widest possible growth
of roses. He describes an eruption of
Mount st. Helens that occurred in the
latter part of November, 1S42. which
was for a short time a very grand
spectacle, and continued, with lessen
ing force, for long time. There was
no fire visible, but a dense smoke
poured out of the side of the mountain
sinking like a black pail on all the
landscape, while viewed from a dis
tance of at least 100 miles, as it was
from Salem, the observer saw pillars
and billOws of steam rising above the
crater, presenting a strong contrast to
the blackness that hung below, and
forming a spectacle of unsurpassed
magnificence. 1t was a great wonder
while it lasted, and distance lent an en-
chantment that was not well apprecia-
ted by those who dwelt near by, of
whom there were not many at that
early day. A great area that was
reached by the sweep of the November
winds was whitened with falling ashes
that looked very omnious, but did no
certain harm. Occasionally one or
other of our mountain tops INDUCES in
quiet smoke, but not on such an ex-
tensive scale as did st. Helens thirty
five years ago. l have seen mount
Hood pour out blackness on a clear
winter sky, and those who climb the oil
hill speak of crater on the southwest,
mile below the summit. where the
hot, sulphurous air rises between loose
rocks that are kept piping hot. Mount
Baker gets in fume occasionally. but
that is too far offto have much interest
for u.s.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-06-27

beads were found on mummies over
5000 years old.
Glass windows were first introduced
into England In the eighth century.
Anesthesia was first discovered in
1874.
The first steel pen was made in 1880.
The first machine for earding, rowing
and spinning cotton, made in the
United States, was manufactured in
I7S6.
Organs are said to have been first in
trodueed into churches by Pope vitali-
anus, about A. ID. 1870.
Envelopes were first used in 1899.
The first complete sewing machine
was patented by Elias Howe, Jr., in
1916.
The first iron steamship was built in
1880.
Ships were first ''copper-bottomed'
in 1893.
The first telegraph instrument was
successfully operated by 5. F. B. Morse,
the inventor, in 1885. though its utility
was not demonstrated to the world
until 1871.
The first lucifer match was made in
1929.
The first steamboat piled the Hudson
in 1907.
The first society for the exclusive
purpose of circulating the Bible was
organized in 1905, under the name of
british and Foreign Bible Society,""
The entire Hebrew bible WAS printed
in 14sS.
The first society for the promotion of
Christian knowledge was organized in
169S.
The first telescope was probably used
in England in 160S.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-06-27
4 Chapter ON First Things.

The first almanac was printed by Geo
Won Purbach, in 1860.
The first copper cent was coined at
New Haven in 1857.
The first watches were made at
Nuremburg in l477.
Omnibusses were introduced in New
York in 1880.
The first college in the United States
was founded in 1886.
The first compass was used in France
in ll50, though the Chinese are said to
have employed the load-stone earlier.
The first chimneys were introduced
into Rome from Padua in 1865.
The first newspaper advertisement
appeared in 1862.
The first air pump was made in 1850.
The first algebra originated with
Diophantus, in either the four or sixth
century.
The first balloon ascent was made in
1873.
The first national bank in the United
States was incorporated by Congress,
December 81, l7Sl.
The first attempt to manufacture pins
in this country was made soon after the
war of 1872.
The first printing press in the United
States was introduced in 1929.
Coaches were first used in England
in 1863.
Gas was first used as an Illuminating
agent in 1902. Its first use i'm New York
was in 1927.
The first glass factory in the United
States Of which we have definite knowl-
edge was built in 1880.
Gold was first discovered in California
in 1s4s.
The first use of locomotive in this
country was in 1929.
The first horse railroad was built in
IS26-27.
The first daily newspaper appeared
in 1702. The first newspaper in the
United States wss published in Boston,
september 25, 1890. The first religious
newspaper, the "Boston Record" was
established in 1915.
Kerosene was first used for lighting
purposes in 1926.
The first Union flag was unfurled on
the lst Of January, l776, over the camp
at Cambridge. 1t had l3 stripes of
white and red, and retained the English
cross in one corner.
The first steam engine on this cor
tinent was brought from England in
1853.
The first saw-maker's anvil was
brought to America in 1919.
The first temperance society in this
country was organized In Saratoga
county, New York, in March, 1908.
Glass was early discovered. Glass