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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

gard to the army expenditures for forage and
subsistence would, it is claimed, permit the
War Department to run the army for two
months, and it is not impossible that the ex-
ira session may be STAYED of in this way till
September /, which would be relief all
around. The prospects all point, however, to
q session in ten or twelve weeks. All the GER.
ti6cates of election have not yet been received
by Clerk Adams, and he has not yet been
able accordingly to make out a roll. An ex-
animation of the certificates he has received,
however, and the official canvass in the sew
eral States, show that, conceding every doubt
full case and all three seats in New Hamp-
shire to the Republicans, the Democrats still
have three majority. The majority at the
opening of the House will be larger, as men,
bers whose seats are contested on double re-
turns will be excluded altogether at the or
ganization, under precedent established by
Clerk Mcpherson. In all other cases, where
clear right cannot be shown, a right to par.
ticipate in the opening proceedings will also
be denied,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
TOWN ORDINANCES.

The Town Council have placed the citizens
under lasting obligations, by passing an ordi:
nance prohibiting diversion among 'the boys"
with their favorite misunderstanding implement
known as the "sling.shot." The Yorkville
urchins are not "roughs," nor must this i'm
plement be confounded With the "slung.shot"
which formerly constituted portion of the
ordnance and armament of the Baltimore
"Plugs;" but yet the "sling.shot" of Yorkville
has been, by competent authority, adjudged q
nuisance, and the boys must govern them
selves accordingly.
The Council have also adopted an ordi-
nance. .levying tax of two mills on the DOL
lar upon the real and personal property with.
in the corporate limits, to defray the .ordins:
ry expenses of the town for 1877. So eco
nomically have the financial interests of the
corporation been conducted, that no tax was
required last year. Hence the citizens will
the more cheerfally pay the present levy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

YORKVILLE, s. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH %, 1877

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

ding of the separate pieces in putting this
work together, will reach the enormous num-
Der of 425O0 times. Mrs. White has worked
at this quilt more or less every day for the
last two years, and for the past two months
has done nothing else" a ..t sire. Z
Adam johnson, Nelson Brown, Lucius
Thomas and John Henry Dennis, four ne
groes, convicted of the murder of two Ger
maus-Portsman and Hausman-in Aiken
county, several months ago, were hanged in
the Jail yard at Aiken on Friday last. A
correspondent of the Charleston Ne,cs ard
Courier, who was present at the execution,
says: Each of the condemned men address
ed the assembly. There were over 1000 per-
sons present of all colors, ages and sexes.
The prisoners were all remarkably selfpos'
sessed, and spoke with perfect composure.
Thomas and Dennis laughed great deal, as
if to impress upon the multitude their readi-
ness to die, the former in nervous manner
holding the rope in his hand and keeping time
with the singing. Their speaking occupied
a half hour. Adam urged all his hearers to
lead good lives. johnson insisted on the son
of his old master standing by him to the last.
Brown said be did not dread death, as he felt
that he was going right to glory. Dennis
said that whisky caused their sin, and laid
the blame on johnson. He spoke ip tone
of bitterness towards the whites. Thomas,
the youngest, spoke last. He said that be
was converted four years ago, and was COM
manded to preach Gods gospel and failed to
do so. He described the murder, confessing,
for the first time, his participation in the kill
ing. He said that brother Adam had struck
the first two blows, and that brother Nelson
went in and struck two also. He, influenced
by the great adversary, struck only one. He
then spoke about the fire. charging Adam and
Nelson, but they contradicted him, and Den
mis- interrupted, saying II did that" He
bade adieu to the crowd, praying that he
might meet all in the paradise of God. The
whole scene was intensely solemn, and every
one seemed to feel it. The utmost quiet pre-
vailed from first to last throughout the large
assemblage. When they had finished their
remarks their arms we're pinioned and the
black caps drawn over their heads. The sher.
iH who showed great emotion, then descend
ed, and stepping on the pedal at the foot Of
the stairs, launched the four men into eterni'
ty so suddenly that few we're aware how it
was DONE"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
THE EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE.

In the Senate on the 18th, Mr.. Morton
submitted an order to return to the Western
Union Telegraph Company, the kilograms re-
Gently examined by the committee on privi-
leges and elections, but it was laid over at
the request of Senator Mitchell. No other
business of public interest was transacted.
In the Senate on the 18th, the only bust.
ness transacted was the confirmation of a few
postmasters in the Northern States.
In the Senate on the 10Th, after briefly dis
cussing resolution submitted by Mr.. Mitch
ell for the appointment Of subcommittee
of the committee on privileges and elections
to investigate the charges against Senator
Grover, of Oregon, the resolution was laid
over. The Senate then went into executive
session.
On the 10th, the Senate discussed briefly
the resolution in regard to investigating the
charges against Senator Grover, of Oregon,
but without taking action thereon, went into
executive session. Among the combinations
we're the following in the South: Holden,
postmaster at Raleigh; Grant, postmaster at
Goldsboro-old officials
In the Senate on the 18th, after discussion,
it was agreed to by vote of 80 to 8, to send
a special committee to Oregon to investigate
the charges against Senator Grover. Charles
M. Wilder was confirmed postmaster at Co.
lumbia. The nomination of Stone as District
Attorney for South Carolina, was recommit.
ted and went over, on motion of Mr.. Gordon.
The chief point against him seems to be in
competency. After the usual formalities the
Senate adjourned sine die, leaving, among
other nominations uncon6rmed, that Of Bose
man az postmaster of Charleston.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Judge Wright has returned to Columbia
and occupies his place on the Supreme Bench.
-Greenville will soon have street railroad
in operation.
Beaufort county has contributed S2,75O
on account of the ten per cent tax.
- The friends of Hon. Carlos Tracy, of Col
Teton, have nominated him as a suitable per-
son to fill the office of Chief Justice, made va,
cant by the death of Judge Moses
Chamberlain telegraphed to President
Hayes that he has no connection with Pat
terson's scheme for new election in South
Carolina.
"A private dispatch received in Columbia
indicates that Robert M. Wallace will retain
the United States Marshalship for South
Carolina.
Judge Reed, of the Charleston Circuit,
has rendered decision giving judicial recog-
milton to the authority of Governor Hampton.
His authority has now been recognized by
every Circuit Judge in the State.
Governor Hampton is engaged in organl-
zing strong and effective constabulary force.
He has appointed Col. VIM. Butler, of Edge
field, as chief of the force, which so far num-
bers fifty picked men. Butler is native of
Greenville, but now resident of Edgefeld.
He is an ex-Federal and ex-Confederate army
officer, and was Colonel of the First South
Carolina Regulars.
Judge Cook, in his charge to the grand
Jury at the recent term of the circuit court
for Greenville county, instructed them to
present all persons claiming to exercise official
functions in that county under authority of
Chamberlain. The Judge remarked that the
State Constitution makes no provision for two
Governors of South Carolina, and Governor
Hampton having been elected, the bill is
filled for this gubernatorial term.
On Tuesday of last week, under the or
ders of Lieutenant Governor Simpson, an
election was held in Barnwell county for a
State Senator, to supply the vacancy occa.
stoned by the death of Hon. Jones M. Will
liams. The election resulted in the choice of
Col. Thomas j. Counts, the democratic nomi-
nee, without opposition. Ex'Judge Maher,
whom it was expected would be candidate,
declined to allow his name to be used in the
nominating convention.
Major George Seaborn, an estimable gen.
tleman of Anderson county, died at his resi-
dence near Pendleton, on Tuesday, 18th in
stant, in the S1st year of his age. Major
Seaborn was widely known as public spir
tied citizen. He was for many years the ed
itor and proprietor of the Farmer and Plan
ter, which was published at Pendleton, until
1859, and through its pages he became known
as an agricultural writer of great proficiency
and practical knowledge.
Mrs. W. NJ. White, of Abbeville village
has produced a patchwork quilt, which is
thus described in the Press and Banner !:
''The article is a silk quilt, made of patches
only little larger than nickel piece, the
total number being 8 9,250; the basting stitch
es are estimated at 92,5OO, while the sewing
stitches are set down at 832,500 1t is be-
lieved, after careful calculation, that the han
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
NEWSPAPER CONSOLIDATION.

The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel and
the Constit,tionalist of the same city, have
been merged in one publication. and will
hereafter be published under the title of the
Chronicle and Constitutionalist. Mr.. Jas. r.
Randall, formerly editor of the Constitution-
alist, will continue on the editorial staff of
the consolidated paper, while it will remain
under the same editorial control which has
given the Chronicle and Sentinel place in the
front rank Of Southern journalism. While
under this arrangement Augusta may be de-
prived of the luxury of two dailies, yet the
good people of that city will be the gamers
in having one publication more worthy Of
their support than both journals could have
been with the patronage of the city divided
between them. The Chronicle and COnstitu.
tioualist has our best wishes for continued
prosperity and usefulness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
ACCIDENTAL FIRE.

On Monday afternoon the dwelling house
on Liberty Street, on the outskirts Of town,
and occupied by Mr.. Holman and his son-in'
law, Mr.. Hoke, caught on fire and was burnt
to the ground. The fire was first discovered
by one of the children, who on opening the
front door, saw flames issuing from the porti.
co. It is supposed the fire originated from q
spark from the chimney, falling on the roof
of the portico, and being famed into flame by
a wind which was prevailing at the time.
Arlington Hook and Ladder Company were
prompt on the spot after the alarm was given,
and rendered efficient aid in preventing the
spread of the fire to adjacent buildings. The
house destroyed was neat one story cottage,
the property of Mrs. N. W. Thornwell, widow
of the late DR.. Thornwell, and was not in.
sured. The occupants saved only aportion
of their furniture.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
YORKvILLE. POsTOFFICE.

Heretofore the Yorkvills postodice has
ranked in the fourth classification, which gave
the appointing of the postmaster in the hands
of the Postmaster General. Recently the
business of the Office has increased to such an
extent that it is now rated in the third class,
the appointing power for which is vested in
the President, n..I.. .sa...a.4 ..rr ,..-,s.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
REMOVAL OF A SAFE.

The large iron safe formerly used by the
Citizens Savings Bank in this place, having
been purchased by the Union Savings Bank
of Columbia, was shipped to that city few
days ago. and arrived there last Saturday.
Messrs. Jeferys & Metts, who were temporar.
lily using the safe in their banking office, have
replaced it with a combination-lock, burglar
proof safe of Cincinnati manufacture.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

GreenaB. Baum, Commissioner Of Internal Reve-
nue-Notice.
Hunter 4 Oates Spring Goods. :
n. F. Adickes-Home-Made Jeans Cheap-No
+ Buyer North this Season. 50 E'.
DR.. J. B. Patrick, Jr.-Dentist.
w. II. & J. p Herndon-Tan- Bark Wanted.
w. Fl. McCorkle-Best Out.
DR.. L. B. Dobson-Dentistry.
G. L. Riddle, Chairman Board Of County Com
missioners Road Notice. -.-,--..-s,
T. M. Dobson & Co.-Stoves-- Bed Ticking Dress
Goods-Bleached Shirting- -Groceries-Old
Hats and Bonnets-Bridal Hats Ribbons
Winter Hats-Ladies -Cottonades-
Calicoes--Brown Shirting-Ready Made
Clothing.
J. r. Schorb, Clerk-Town Ordinance-Town
Tax. ..... VII.
Jefferys & Metts-Navassa Guano.
T. g. Jefferys, Agent-Attention Planters.
Yorkville Burlesque and Ethiopian Troupe.
Kennedy Bros. Il Barron-Sweet Potatoes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
Bowen and Patterson at Work.

Bowen anu faCLeTSOn dC VOFAs
"A Washington dispatch to the New
York Herald of the 18th instant, says advices
had been received in Washington on that
evening from D. H. Chamberlain, by Senator
Patterson and Sheriff Bowen, of South Caro-
lima. 1t is intimated that Chamberlain in
tended to write another letter to President
Hayes upon the condition of political affairs
in this State. The letter, it was stated, would
be prepared and presented to the President
by last Monday. 1t is understood that the
letter will taks strong ground against the rep
reservations made by Governor Hampton
and his friends to the President, and furnish
additional material to be discussed Ut the
Cabinet meeting to have been held last Tues.
dav.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
DENTAL NOTICES.

By reference to our advertising columns. it
will be seen that Dr.. j. B. Patrick, of Charles.
ton, is now in Yorkville. and will remain q
few days for the purpose of practicing bis
profession.
DR.. L. B. Dobson also gives notice that be
will be in Rock Hill from Tuesday, the 9Th,
until the following Saturday, for the accom-.
mediation of those in that town and vicinity
who may require the services of dentist.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers Of real estate have
been recorded in the office of the County Au-
ditor since our last report: .a
Rhoda Jones to Anderson Wallace. Tract
of u acres in Catawba township. Consider
alton 500.
S. R. Moore to James Mcknight. Lot in
Yorkville. Consideration 500.
James and Valentine Atkinson to w. Nc.
Keown. Tract of 232 acres in Broad River
township. Consideration $1,000. -. +.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. A. s. Wallace, whose Congressional
term expired with the last session of Congress,
returned to his home in this county on Satur'
day afternoon last
Governor Wade Hampton has been elected
an honorary member Of the Micah jenkins
Debating Society of Kings Mountain Militia
ry School in this place.
Hon. l. D. Witherspoon returned from
Brooklyn. N. Y, last Saturday morning,
having been called there some days previous,
by the death of his relative, Rev. Henry r.
Dickson. From Mr.. Witherspoon we learn
that the remains of Mr.. Dickson were in
tered in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, on
Sunday, the 18th instant, and it is not the
purpose of the relatives TO remove them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22
DEATH OF A VENERABLE LADY.

DEATH OF VENERABLE LAD1.
Mrs. Ann Witherspoon. widow of the late
I. D. Witherspoon, Esq, and mother of Hon.
I. D. Witherspoon, State Senator for York
county, died at her residence in this place on
Tuesday morning last, in the 9Th year of her
age. The deceased was ever noted for her
amiable and lovely character, in which faith,
love and charity were the predominant traits.
As Christian mother she reared an interest.
ing family of SONS and daughters, all of whom
are useful members of society in their respec-
tive spheres of life. Her daughter, Fannie,
married Rev. Henry R. Dickson, whose death
occurred ouly few days ago, and in this
double afaiction she has the sympathies Of
the entire community.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

and conduct series of mammoth lottery
drawings in New Orleans. ''''''''"'Peter B.
Sweeney, of Tammany Ring renown, return
ed to New York, on Thursday, il, the steam
er Labrador, from Havre. .'''''''"A United
States soldier charged with killing comrade
in New Orleans, has been turned over by Gen.
Augur to the Nichols authorities, which act
on Gen. Augur's part has excited comment
in Washington. '.'''''''V 'Vanderbilt's will has
been regularly probated, which ends the con-
test made by W. H. Vanderbilt. ''''''''Ex-
Postmaster General Tyner has accepted the
position of First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral. ...:..''"Gen. Grant has been made Presi-
dent of the First National Bank of New
York. .........'Arnold, the writing fluid man,
left fortune of $1,0OO000. He had good
inkome. .....''...The credentials of Gen. M. G..
Butler, as we'll as those of D. T. Corbin,
have gone over until the next session of Con-
gress. .''....".Senator Patterson headed del.
egation Of nine persons from South Carolina
at the White House last Monday, ...t ....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22


The Wilmington IN. Co. Star under
stands that there is movement on foot among
the better class of colored people, which is
expected to become general throughout that
State, having for its object an alliance with
what they term the liberal element OF the
Democratic or Conservative party in all
State, county and municipal elections hereaf:
ter to occur. There have been several meet.
ings in Wilmington recently in the interest of
this movement, and it is proposed to hold a
general convention of the colored people of
North Carolina at an early day, when the
matter will take more definite shape. The
movement is confined entirely to the colored
population, and without regard to the wishes,
approval or disapprovaI of the white element
Of the Republican party. In national elec-
tions, they say, circumstances will govern
their action. a.
In addition to the above, number of col.
ored men held meeting in Raleigh few
days ago at which resolutions were adopted
setting forth that whereas some good think
ing men believe that the future condition
and happiness of the race will not be guar
anteed' to the race, and its offspring IN the
political sphere that. therefore, a meeting Of
the colored people be, and is hereby, called
to be held in Raleigh on the first Monday in
May, to decide upon some plan whereby the
condition of the race may be bettered." 1t
is thought that the question Of colonization
will be the leading subject of discussion be-
fore the convention. if it meets. = -.f't
Mr.. Stephens On Hayes Policy.
Ex.secretary Fish called to pay his
respects to Hon. A. H Stephens, the other
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

prepared. In TACT, IRON tne Gay OF tn6 flOf,
ida decision, he expected nothing else bpt
that he would be counted out, so, when Il be-
came an accomplished. fact that he was count
ed out, the announcement did not disturb
him in the least. Governor Tilden's 10 one
of those serene and philosophic. minds which
never lose their balance, and he had. weighed
every point and probability, and concluded
that the rogues would beat him in the end.
Consequently the completion Of the stupen.
dous fraud found him perfectly tranquil. He
regrets the gigantic robbery on account ofits
great injury to the country, but bis regrets on
bis own account are very few. For over half
year he has been exposed, to . most trying
ordeal, and the rest and peace which come to
him now are welcome relief. The great
question is of bis mind altogether, and Ne
can look after his private affairs and enjoy bis
daily recreation of a horseback ride through
Central Park and back without having his
thoughts invaded by an army Of political
conjectures. No matter how those who elect
ed him feel over the shameful wrong perpe.
trated in Washington, Governor Mlden him.
self feels that, 10 one sense, he Is b lucky
man. The American people have paid him
the highest compliment 10 their ipower by
electing him President and he escapes the
cares and responsibilities of the Office. He
can enjoy more comfort and pleasure in. his
fine house on Grammercy square sthan he
could find in the White House, and the hon..
or is bis any way. This may seem an odd
view to take, but Governor Tilden il moro Of
philosopher than he is of politician. and
he now looks atthe Presidential mattersome-
what sentimentally.s At all events, he does
not intend that it shall prey upon his mind
nor the pleasures Of his private life. 3t
The President and his Appointments.
- Already are the different departments
in Washington deluged with applications for
Office. Up to Friday no less. than $50, aps
plications for clerkships and post Offices had
been fled. The PostmasterG General causes
applications received to be neatly folded and
endorsed and fled away in pigeon holes, and
has caused about million Of circulars TO be
Autographed, which are addressed to all ap-
plicapts as fast as the petitions come 10. The:
circulars are as follows: y. ..Ii.,.,.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
s5 WAsH1NGToN, d. Gs Eesss sss
S1R-Your letter Of blank has been rscsiv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-03-08
Wastes On The Farm.

The greatest waste on the farm is in
the not using of our brain; the great
est, because at the bottom of all other
wastes. A little thinking often i've
much labor. After accomplishing any
piece of work, the most of Us u look
back and see how we could have i'm
proved on it if we had but thought. AS
we review our crops of this year, we
see how they could have been easily in
creased, had WI only thought. We
omitted buying an implement that
would have saved nearly its cost in this
one years use, until we have spenr
much in trying 10 accomplish u work
without it.. Here was waste. We al
lowed the weeds to grow or one piece
of land, not thinking to what proper
tons they would grow by the time the
crops were too far advanced to admit
the hoe. A waste here, which might
have been obviated. And s. on,
wastes, little and big, everywhere, all
arising from Jul nOtthinking sufficient
ly-waste, because not necessary and
easily obviated. We omit the ordinary
wastes from neglect, from l~aziness, from
want of appreciation for cleanliness
and thOrou. hneSs-the wastes from our
stock, from our heap, from our
household. Verify a little thought will
save to the farmer much; and the saw
ing through this mears, even IN a small
farm, will represent the interest on q
considerable capital. The wastes aris-
ing from ignorance car very easily be
diminished, and are in large part mex
cusable; those arising from careless
ness are not deserving of sympathy.
The farmer as well rs the business mar
must use business principles to cur
the largest success, and the a should
be as careful of the outgoes as the 9th
er-Scientzfc Farmer.