Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-04-05

smooth, and being extended at the rate OF
half mile per day. 1t is the confident ex-
pectation Of those in charge Of the work to
have the cars running to PAGES Gap of the
Blue Ridge, eleven miles from Henderson,
vile, by next July. The grading is being
pushed forward on the rest of the line to
Asheville, and by another summer the cars
will be running all the way through.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, April 2, 1877.
A considerable number of persons were in
town on Wednesday, for the purpose of at.
tending Court, which had been adjourned
from the week before, by order of Judge
Mackey, until that day. At 10 o'clock, in
response to the call of the cryer, jurors and
other persons assembled in the Court room,
but their assembly was in vain. The Clerk
of the Court announced the non-arrival of
Judge Mackey, and his inability to give any
information concerning his movements. He
adjourned the Court, however, until 2 o'clock
the same day, with the announcement that in
the mean time he would telegraph to Judge
Mackey, who was in Washington, and find
out his purpose in reference to holding or ad-
journing the Court. The Courtroom was
filled again at 2 o'clock, when the Clerk was
still unable to give any information respect
ing the absent Judge, and adjourned the
Court until 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Farmers were highly displeased in being
compelled to come to town, and lose the time
from their work, which was demanding their
earnest attention. They we're, however, in.
clined to excuse Judge Mackey on the ground
that be was nobly engaged at Washington 10
endeavoring to secure. from the President,
recognition for the Hampton government.
About 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon,
however, the Clerk received telegraphic dis
patch from Judge Mackey, stating that he
was unavoidably detained in Washington,
and directing the Clerk to adjourn. the Court
until the next regular term in September.
The prisoners in Jail, with the exception of
those charged with murder, will not be pleas
ed with the order of the Judge postponing
the time for holding Court. Moreover, the
Sheriff will not relish the idea Of providing
for their support at bis own expense, as there
are no public funds available for this purpose.
Still, if Judge Mackey is instrumental in &C.
curing Wade Hampton for our Governor, &C.
knowledged and recognized as such, both at
home and abroad, the detriment that will en-.
sue to our county from his absence will sink
into insgni6cance in comparison with the un.
speakable benefit that will accrue to our State
and entire country from such invaluable SER
vice.
Alfred Taylor is awaiting his trial in Jail,
charged with the murder of James Gill. The
principal facts in reference to this affair we're
given at the time of its occurrence.
Drayton Peeler, colored, is confined in Jail,
charged with murder. The other prisoners
in jail, all colored, and numbering not quite a
dozen, are charged with grand larceny.
Our municipal authorities were engaged for
considerable time on Wednesday evening in
trying negro men and women for fighting and
disturbing the peace and good order of the
town. After the presentation of the facts by
witnesses, the accused were found guilty, and
fined for their misconduct. Some of the par.
ties who we're unable to pay the fine, closed
with the offer to work on the streets 10 pre-.
ference to going to Jail. The trial of young
man for firing his pistol on the street, took
place the same evening. He found it an ex-
pensive diversion, as it cost him $5. The In.
tendant and Wardens are possessed of the
commendable determination of suppressing
all disorder, of whatever kind, within the
municipal limits.
Bethel Presbytery met at Mispah Church
in this county on Thursday. Mr.. j. L. Har-
ris was the delegate from the Presbyterian
Church of this place. Rev. Mr.. Irwin was
chosen Moderator.
Mr.. Furman jackson, son of Mr.. John
jackson, who lives few miles from town,
shot negro on Friday night while taking
corn from his fathers crib. 1t is thought
that the wound may prove fatal. Mr.. Jack.
son reported the matter to the Trial Justice
on Saturday. In the event of the negro's
death, Mr.. Jackson will give bond for his ap.
pearance at the next term of the Court of
General Sessions.
Rev. R. w. Brice, of Hopewell Church,
left on Saturday for Kings Mountain Church
for the purpose of attending Presbytery CAS-
sociate Reformed.) He was accompanied by
one of his elders, Mr.. Samuel McDill, Rev.
Mr.. Marion, of this place, has also gone
A considerable quantity Of goods were sold
on Saturday at the auction rooms. Mer.
chants take this method of getting rid of
their remnants and unsaleable goods.
Rev. DR.. Pumer filled the Presbyterian
pulpit yesterday. In the afternoon be made
an address to the Sunday School children.
W. H. Hardin, Esq. leaves Chester to-day
for New York, for the purpose of buying iron
for the Chester and Lancaster Railroad, Of
which be is President. He has already made
arrangements for obtaining portion of the
iron.
"Our American Cousin" will be acted at
this place on next Wednesday night week
18th instant. The play will be admirably
rendered by amateurs, and our friends from
Yorkville would do we'll to come and see it.
The railroad authorities will make special
rates in their favor.
Gen. w. A. Walker had a horse stolen
from his stable last night The same animal
was seen this morning at Gastonia by Mr.. j.
K. Marshall, conductor On the Chester and
Lenoir Railroad.
Chester and Lenoir Railroad stock was
sold today at $775 per share. Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad stock brought
$s per share. QUI.
MERE.MENTION.
Prince Antonio Bonaparte, nephew of Ma.
noleon. ia dead. ....".Nev complications have