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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

The NEXT CESSrs.-A nf-eting of the Joint
committee on the subject O. taking the census
was held al the rooms O. the Senate finance
committee this morning. 1t was decided before
recommending any new k kgiSlaton on the sub
]ect 20 hear the views of experts on the CENSUS
laws. Mr.. Walker. eS-Sglperintendent Of the
census. will be given 4 hearing early next
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14
THE EVENING STAR.
DOUBL S II E E I.
WASHINGTON News and Gossip.
CONVENIENT RECEIPTS STo-DAY.-Internal rev.
fnne S46a 81 ~. customs. $3.50. .4se.1S.

PERsoS,L.-RaronB Blanc, the Italian missster,
has rented. for The winter. Mrs. Major Ittdsay's
fine reSdence' on franklin Square. This will
make the second bride Of diplomat who has
made her entire into Washington Soi iety from
this hOstSe. as II sill be- reFfembere6 that Seno
Rosers late Spanish minsster. brought his lady
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

1BE TALLAPOOsA arrived at the Portsmouth
iSal pssy yard yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

En- ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARD PIERREPONT
has been appointed special counsel for the
nited States in the Lewis viii case. This is
case OF Mr.. Lewis, of Brooklyn. millionaire. who
left large bequesIs 10 the gOyernmet. and whose
will has been contested by several women claim
in9 TO be the reictS OF the deceased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

THE ORDER of the Navy department. issued
In ISL which limits the extra compensation OF
seamen. ordinary seamen. or landsmen serving
IN the engineers force us tiremen and coal
heaNers, Will not be regarded as in force from
and after this date. An order by Secretary
Thompson just issued, directs this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

CONGRESSIONAL DIRECT0RY.-The first edition.
fOrthis session. of Major PoOre's Indispensable
Co5ipTeSSi"adt Direct0yY is out in still more SCI
Viceable form than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

The HoCsE COMMITTEE On YELLOW FEvEE has
appointed subcommittee 20 confer with simi-
lar sub-cohamittees appointed by The Senate
some days ago 10 investigate different branches
OF The subject. Mi. Garfield was made chairman
OF the subcommittee charged with the duty OF
reporting upon the constitutional power OF Con-
gTess 10 iegiSlate upon the subject OF public
health. Mr. Hooker 10 report the scope and the
method OF investigation, and Mr.. Gibson was
made chairman OF The subcommittee 70 select
eXperts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14

AGAINST MRS GAItEs.-The House committee
on prfa ate land claims yesterday decided against
Mrs. Mvra Clark Gaines claim to $1,000 acres OF
land under an Old Spanish grant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
SANITARY ORDINANCE.

A meeting of the Town Council, held this
n day, the following was passed:
Be It Ordained, that from the publication of
this Ordinance, the owners occupants Of lots
in Yorkville, be required to put the same in such
condition as the health of the town may seem to
nant water, or other nuisances, which might
breed disease or offend the senses. And fur
thermore, that the Intendant be authorized to
appoint Sanitary Committee of three citizens,
whose duty it shall be to inspect said lots, and
if necessary, cause them to be put in proper con-
dition at the expense Of the persons who have
failed to comply with the above requisitions.
ahgT w. H. McCORKLE, IntendanG.
J. r. ScnoRB. Clerk. .la. ...s.... -.
August 20 "a tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
FEEDING AND GROOMING.
COTTON GINNING.

TAVING bought theSTEAM MILLS former
III ly owned by Mr.. B. T. Wheeler, on the Ches-
ter and Lenoir Railroad, % miles South of York
Vile, would respectfully inform the public that
will be prepared, during the season of ls7s to
GIN COTTON in the best manner and on the
most accommodating terms. I will also have for
sale, at the mill BAGGING AND TIES, which
will be sold at the lowest market prices.
The CORN MILL in connection with my es-
tahishment, will also be run for the accommoda-
ton of the public, and for the present will saw
lumber to order, customers furnishing stocks de-
livered at the Mill.
Having determined to render these MILLS a
convenience to this section, and it also being my
purpose to spare no pains to accommodate the
public, share of patronage is respectfully solic-
ted WIN. j. JONES.
August 90 81 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
HOUSE PAINTING.

ydyHE undersigned would respectfully inform
III the public that he has resumed the business
Of HOUSE PAINTING in allits Department.
trade to which he has served regular appren-
ticeship under first-class painter, and in which
he has had several years experience. Work done
in the most durable manner, and at the lowest
prices at which 1t can be afforded. MARBLING,
GRAINING in imitation Of different woods, and
all kinds of FINE INTERIOR PAINTING
done in good style as can be done by any paint
or in this section OF the country. Gamble seen
or addressed at Yorkville, and will cheerfuly
make estimates on work in any part OF York, or
the adjoining counties. ,.;e s.s5- ~ 80
REFERENoEs.-Ast to my skill as a workman,
respectfully refer to the following gentlemen
L. M. Grist W. A. Moore Hon. T. D. Wither-
spoon. A. w. Ingold, J. F. Wallace, Lawson Jen-
kins, Col. W. n. McCorkle, DR.. H. g. Jackson,
DR.. J.. F. Lindsay, James L.. Clark, James E.
Smith, Hon. A. 8. Wallace, Yorkville j. 8. r.
Thomson, Spartanburg; R. M. Wilson, Castor
J. A. Brice, Fairfield; j. Harvey Smith, Chester.
July1' 's'iltt& 2s 1'e'T>Grf'- Iy
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
"" IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF the United States for the District of g. Carolina

b." IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF the United States for the District of g. Carolina.
.," rf IN THE MATTER or F.Ivb
- :. j: G. HICKS.-In Bankruptcy.
At Yorkville, in said District, on the 5th day of
September, 1873.
VUlHIS is to give notice that a petition has been
filed in the said Court by J. q. HICKS of
Greenville county, in the said District, duly de-
clared Bankrupt under the Act Of Congress, en-
titled "AnAct to Establish q Uniform System OF
Bankruptcy throughout the United States" APP
proved End March, 1867, for discharge and GER
tcate thereof from all his debts and other claims
provable under the said Act; and the 7th day of
October, 1878, at IL O'Clock, NJ, is assigned for
the hearing of the; same, before C. E. Spencer,
Esq, one Of the Registers in Bankruptcy Of said
Court at his office in Yorkville, South Carolina,
when and where the Creditors may attend, and
shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer Of
the said Petition should not be granted! ?" "2''
R. M. WALLACE, q. 8. Marshal as Messenger.
ByT. w. CLAwsoN, Deputy Messenger.
: September s +" ef'ss.&att So 800 r.'.' - st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

GOVERNMENT WHITEwAsH.-The mixture
known as Government whitewash, because it
is used on lighthouses, forts, and other gov
ernment buildings, is made as follows: Slake
half a bushel of good lime in boiling water in a
covered vessel, and strain it through fine
sieve; add peck of fine salt, dissolved in a
small quantity of hot water, three pounds of
rice boiled with water to thin paste, one
pound of Spanish whiting, one pound of glue
softened by soaking in water and then dis.
solved over waterbath, and five gallons of
hot water. Agitate, cover from dust, and
allow to stand for several days; apply hot.
Slaked lime or hydraulic cement mixed with
skinned milk makes cheap and durable
paint for out door work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

CURE FOR RHEUMA rIsM.-The following
story comes from Bohemia, and the Bohe.
mians are known to be always strictly truth.
full: A woman near Prague suffered so severe
ly from gout in the arm that she could not
obtain rest or sleep, and the limb in which
the disease had settled was rendered entirely
useless. Her husband, having heard of a
countryman who had been completely cured
of rheumatism after being accidentally stung
by bee, persuaded her to try this disagreea.
BILE remedy, which, as he pointed out, could
hardly prove so painful as the disease. She
consented, and allowed three bees to be put
on her arm, and to sting her in several places.
Surprising results ensued: the patient soon
after fell into long and deep sleep, the first
real sleep she had enjoyed for six months,
after which the acute pain disappeared; and,
when the swelling produced by the sting sub
sided, the arm recovered the power of motion,
and the gout has not since reappeared.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
A NEW AND INTERESTING FEATURE
.. :sa OF THE gs @saG
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER.

4 BOUT the first Of July, the Advertiser will
IA begin the publication of series of Biograph-
ical Sketches. giving, in synopsis, the lives Of
many prominent and distinguished sons, dead
and living, Of South Carolina. In connection
with these, there will appear in our columns each
week, a portrait of the individual whose life is
sketched, done in the highest style Of modern
photographic art. From the great and good men
Of the past. such selections have been made as
John C. Calhoun, George McDufie, Judge A. P.
Butler, Chancellor F. n. Wardaw, Governors
Pickens, father and son Gov. p. M. Butler, Colo
mel of the Palmetto Regiment; Senator Louis T.
Wigfall, Judge O'Neal, Gen. Waddy Thompson,
Gen. James Jones, Edmund Bacon, Esq, alias
'Ned Brace" Of the Georgia Scenes" Major
Jack Jeter. Hon. Preston Brooks, Gov. 8. D. Mil
ler, and others, whose names we have not space
to mention just now.
Later we will take up such men as Hon. J. P.
Carroll, Gov. M. l.. Bonham, Gen. Abner Perrin,
Gen. NJ. w. Gary, Gen. R. g. M. Dunovant Cen
erals Kershaw, Kennedy, Logan, EConnor, Wal
lace, MCGOWAN. Hagood and Bee Col. Thos. G.
Bacon. Col. Thos. G.. Lamar, Col. Joseph Abney,
Col. w. G. Moragne, Speaker John G. Sheppard,
Col. Arthur Simkins, Gen. James Chesnnt Hon.
w. D. Simpson and others, whose names shall
occur to Us in the future ~ @'7fiifit ~
Subscription Price, $3.50, per annum, In ad-
vance. Address: ADVERTISER,
Edgefeld, SC.
Iune o7 Or - - IF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

CLEAN HANDs-He who ascends into the
hill of God must have pure heart, but he
must also have clean hands. The hands soil
ed and stained with vice and crime are not
such as will be grasped by those who are in
waiting on the shining shore. But if the
heart be pure, washed by the blood of Christ,
and visited by the influences of the Holy
Ghost, the hands-the outward lives s-will
also be pure, and there will be double
assurance of a right to enter the holy place.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
BRTDGE CONTRACT.

SEALED Proposals will be received by the
y County Commissioners of York county, until
IL O'Clock, NJ, on SATURDAY, THE 5TH OF
OCTOBER, 1878, for the building Of a BRIDGE
ACROSS TURKEY CREEK, on the Pinckney
Road, about seven miles from Yorkville, at CAR
ROLLS FORD. The letting will be at the loca-
ton of the Bridge where plans and specifications
amined at the Office of the County Commission
ers in Yorkville.
By order of the Board.
= G. L. RIDDLE, Chairman.
w. J. STEPHENSON, Clerk.
September5 38 st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
RARRER SHOP.
CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

yuyHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
ments Of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean and if unfaded, restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre Of the goods.
Do not throw away your old clothes, put nave
them cleaned and made to look as well as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLAfD.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

sS- A boy gave his teacher this illustrative
definition of responsibility "Boys has two
buttons for their s'penders SOS to keep their
pants up. When one button comes off, why
there's good deal of responsibility on the
other button"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

ng~ A garden should not be shaded by large
trees, since but few plants flourish under shade
and drip, while the strong roots of trees often
usurp all the soil, and appropriate to them
selves all the best of the garden.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

sa= A grocer being solicited to contribute
to the building of church, promptly sub
scribed his name to the paper in the follow
ing manner: "John Jones (the only place in
town where you can get eleven pounds of su-
gar for dollsr) twenty-five cents"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

SPIRITUAL NERvoUsNE Ess.-There may be
nervousness about spiritual as we'll as physl-
cal health There may be too constant fix
ing of our attention upon our frames and
feelings. 1t is true we must keep our hearts
with all diligence; it is true we must watch,
but then watching to see what is the present
state of our souls is not our only duty. We
are to watch unto prayer and effort. He will
never do anything physically, whose whole
soul is occupied with doubling whether his
health will permit him to do a certain work.
Nor will he do anything spiritually whose
mind is occupied with doubling whether his
soul is in condition for reforming duty.
A Christian must not be ignorant of his
heart He must not conceal from himself his
manifold imperfectons. But he is not to do
nothing but contemplate those imperfections.
He must use the means of correcting them.
"Don't you feel discouraged when you get
| view of your heart p said Christian to his
! neighbor.
mo-" was the reply, cit makes me feel the
greater need of Fastening with it to Christ"
GROWTH OF THE MENNoNITEs.-From the
Examiner and Chronicle: "This sect took its
origin from Memo Simmons, Dutch
Anabaptist Of the time of the Reformation.
In this country their strength is largely in
Pennsylvania, though they have representa-.
tives in over dozen States They are esti-
mated now at about 100000, and are said to
he on the increase. In religious belief they
are cross between the quakers and Baptists /;
holding the Baptistic views regarding the or
dinances, and Quaker views regarding citizen
ship, the duty of non-resstance, etc. They
discard the Old Testament as rule of faith
and practice, though admitting its value as
literature and history, and deny that there is
any such thing as "original SIM" In spite of
this, however, they are rather Calvanists than
Armenians As citizens they are thrifty,
frugal and law.abiding, and deserving and
gaining the good opinion Of the communities
in which they live"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

pS One day while Dickens was being taken
by photographer, the result being the we'll.
known picture in which he is shown writing,
the artist told him that he did not hold the pen
right, and suggested that be should take it
more naturally in his fingers. "Just as though
you were writing one of your novels, Mr.. Dick.
ens," said he. 81 SCI" said Dickens, "all of 'er
twist"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

sg" Lessing, the German philosopher, being
very absent-minded, knocked at his own door
one evening, when the servant, looking out of
an upper window and not recognizing him,
said. "The Professor is not at home" "Oh
very WE'LL" replied Lessing, composedly, and
walking away ; II shall call another time"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

APPLICATION FOR RE-CHARTER.
A PPLICATION will be made to the Legisla-
"a ture to re- charter MASON'S or WRIGHT'S
FERRY, across Catawba river, on the public road,
from Yorkvile to Charlotte.
july 25 80 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
The Murkpille Gnamirer.
TERMS...INA ADVANCE:

TERMS---IN ADVANCE
One copy, one year, ...... ......$ 8 90
One copy, six months, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
One copy, three months, s,.........."".....".... rs
Two copies, one year, ..... s 90
Ten copies, year. 25 90
~ To persons who make up clubs of ten or
more names, an extra copy of the paper will be
furnished one year. free Of charge.
&as- Advertisements inserted at One Dollar per
square, for the first insertion, and fifty cents per
square, for each subsequent insertion. A square
consists of the space occupied by eight lines OF
this size type. Contracts can be made for three,
six or twelve months, and reduction obtained
from the regular transient rates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

TH1RsTY.-A "hard case' was interroga-
ted, the other Sunday, by friend who had
lust seen him at church, but whom he now
found swallowing a glass of brandy and wa
ter at a public bar-room: 81 saw you in
church this morning listening to discourse
upon righteousness and temperance; how
comes it that I now see you here drinking ?"
81 always thirst after Righteousness" was the
answer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

A LII persons knowing themselves indebted to
"A me for Stock bought in 1877, will be sued
after the lST OF OCTOBER, 1878. Also, persons
knowing that they bought stock and their notes
will fall due on the FIRST OF OCTOBER. had
better pay up, or will force collection. I mean
business. A. WILLlFORD.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

aa- A Mississippi boatman with immense
feet, stopping at public house on the levee,
asked the porter for bootjack to pull off his
boots. The colored gentleman, after examin-
ing the strangers feet, broke out as follows:
"No jack here big nuf for dem feets. Jack
ass couldn't pull 'em off, massa, widout frac-
turing de leg. Youse better 60 back about
tree miles to de forks in de road an pull 'em
off dar"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
R, SCHORB'S PH0T0-GALLERY,
1sT HOUSE EAST OF THE JAIL.

A SUPERIOR skylight, gallery with every
n convenience and a determination to do my
best enables me to promise satisfaction to all in
want of correct and f1attering likenesses. Cloudy
weather is as good or better than sunshine for all
subjects, except small children.
March 10 u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26
FODDER.
DROVERS.
PROMPT PAYMENT

on time that their notes will begin to fall due at
an early day, and
PROMPT PAYMENT
will be expected by all who have been favored.
Let none forget their obligations to us, thereby
placing us under the disagreeable necessity of
forcing collections, which we will be compelled
to do, if payments be not promptly made.
FEEDING AND GROOMING.
We ewould also call attention to the fact that we
are well prepared to BOARD horses or mules by
the day, week, month or single meal. Animals
placed in our will be we'll fed and we'll treated,
at the LOWEST PRICES. Persons coming in
from the country and leaving their horses at our
Stables can have the satisfaction of knowing that
while they will be properly cared for. they will
also be more secure than when hitched up in
some back lot, liable to break loose and stray off,
or be stolen. Give us a trial, and we guarantee
satisfaction. Stables near old Masonic Hall.
We wish to buy Corn and Fodder, for which
the highest cash prices will be paid at our stables.
WHITAKER q WILLIFORD.
September 10 2 1y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

Sg At the dinner of the Romsey Agricul-
tural Society, in England, a clergyman said
that the records of Romsey Abbey showed that
his predecessors in the livings of St. Leonard
and St. Lawrence received in the north
aisle their tithes in kind. They receive every
tenth cow, calf or pig. A rather pompous,
tight.laced clergyman was one day called
upon to christen child, but on asking its
name, the woman who brought it said, II
don't know, sir; its your child, sir?' my
child!' exclaimed he. eyes, sir, its the tenth
child SIR replied the woman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-04-19
One Cent ON the Dollar.

As an illustration of the spirit of the
times was the following little family
scene, when bright four~year old little
lady was initiating her elders by playing
making calls"
Now, mamma, you be Mitheth Bones,
an I'll be Mitheth Smith, an tum and
mate you tall
Mamma--Very well, Mrs. Smith, I'm
glad to see you; how do you do, and how
are the chlldren?'
Totty---" Pm twite well, tank you
but the children has all dot the hOopin'
toff."
Mamma" Pm sorry to hear it. How
many children have you, Mrs Smith ?"
Totty---" Oh, has ten, an dey is q
gate tyal to me viii my housekeepin'."
Mamma" They must be, indeed
But how does your husband, Mr. Smith
do ?"
lofty" He's very well, tank you
but he's had bad bithness and he hath
failed"
Mamma" I'm so sorry to hear that
your husband has failed but you
haven't lost everything, Mrs. Smith, foI
l see you make calls in your own car
rage"
lofty" Oh, yes, teep my tarriage.
We has paid one cent on dollar and
dcze right on"
The above is a fact Boston Com
mercial.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-04-19
OLD NOSE IN TROUBLE.
He haas Misunderstanding with the 20
OOmau'' about hook Il cepiO'-

He haas "a Misunderstanding with the '.DIc
OoInbn'' about Isook-Itc epio'-
We met "Old Nose" yesterday, and
noticed that there was dark cloud
lowering over his respondent brow.
whats the matter, Uncle ?" we
asked.
He shook his head as if he had nothing
left to live for, and said
I'se in a peck of trouble. De Lord
knows where dis heah is gwine to end
Use done glib it up"
"What is the trouble about %
After several signs that seemed TO
come from the bottom of hi
boots, he explained that he was the
Free Masons; that he was the Gus
todian of the books; that for keeping the
books ne was paid by the ledge ten dol
lars a month; that every Saturday night,
after the lodge was over, he carried the
books home, and turned them over to the
cole CONAN" aunt Dinah, for safe keep
/ ing, and she slowed them away in her
I trunk, 'along wild her &fishal flowers, and
/ fedders, and fnery, and SIGH" He also
/ stated that he had forgotten to mention
| to stunt Dinah that he was receiving ten
{ dollars a month for keeping the books,
and he had uniformly forgotten TO turn
/ over TO her the aforesaid ten dollars, but
had squandered the same for his own
! little personal expenses; that some I'M
known demon had informed Dinah that
old Nose was getting ten dollars Tor
keeping the books, and consequently,
when be remarked the other even
ing that it being time for him to
60 to the lodge, and upon re-
Juesting her to hand him out the
books, instead OF doing so she sat down
sn the trunk, and positively refused to
turn over the documents until he paid
over the ten dollars. When he told her
the ten dollars was his'n for keeping the
/ books she retoTted: ." Who's been keep
in dem sr books? HASN'T | been keepin'
de books in de trunk all de time? Han
dem funds what's comm to me for keep
in de books"
What did you tell her, Nose ?"
" tole her | wanted dem books To
/ keep De minits in, dat she didn't know
/ how TO keep de books, but she lowed she
! was gwine TO show me she know'd how to
keep de books, and, ioah God she is
/ a-Eeepiu' 'em. De lodge has 'pinted a
committee to investigate my accounts,
and dar she is squattin' on de trunk,
holdin' out her han for de ten dollars Use
( done spent. Doesn't yer know somebody
who wants ten dollars wuf of white
washin' done in advance ?''-l San Anto-
I Mo Express