Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-09-26

tiOn would help them ana encourage tnelll W
come into the Democratic ranks. They can-
not remain Republicans, and yet vote III the
Democratic primary elections, as they wished
to do here a few days ago; but if they will
come i'm as Democrats and vote as such, they
will he welcomed, and 1 would treat them not
only with justice, but us a Democrat would
treat them with kindness, generosity and mag
nanimity. and try to show to them that we
are the best friends they can find.
Correspondence of the YorkviIle Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, S. G., September 23rd.
The concert on Wednesday evening in be-
half of the yellow fever sufferers, was de-
cded success. The crowded house bore testi-
mony to the profound sympathy in our com.
munity for these afflicted people. The Ches-
ter Luminaries, who have frequently and no.
bly, aided by their pleasing entertainments
objects of benevolent character, were chiefly
instrumental in getting up the concert. They
were assisted by other gentlemen, and by
some young ladies. The former were Messrs
j. K. Marshal, j. NJ Brawley, D. Hemphill,
John Hood, William Hamilton and James
Walker. The ladies were Mrs. j. j. String
fellow, Miss Mary Brawley, Miss Mary Wy
lie, Miss Eunice Hemphill, Miss Irene Da-
vega, Miss Esther Clubhouse, Miss Rowena
Nail, Miss Iennie Simmons, and Miss h' ! n Nettie
Hamilton. The music, both, vocal and in.
strumental, was finely rendered. The per-
formers, while giving great pleasure to their
audience, were blessed with the delightful re.
Election that they were exerting their labors
in behalf of afflicted humanity. The con-
cert netted about Sl2O There was consid
erabe amount given by persons who did not
attend the entertainment. Before Chester
has finished her contributions to the yellow
fever victims, she will probably have given
two hundred dollars. In behalf of so de-
serving an object, it is a pity she was not able
to give ten times this amount. As an illus
tration Of the sympathy of our colered people,
it may! not be amiss TO state that Malachi
Grayson, a good Democrat and good citi-
zen, was employed by the managers of the
concert for several evenings, and when offer.
ed pay for his services, refused to take any.
thing. The spirit that prompted him is high
ly commendatory while unable to give, he
was willing to work for the fever.stricken
sufferers.
Fears are entertained that the control Of
the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail
road by the Richmond and Danville Rail.
road Company, will result i'll injury to the
business interests of Chester. Last winter
there was rebate on cation shipped to New
York from this point, which had the effect Of
drawing here large quantity of cotton from
the lower portion of this county and the
upper portion of Fairfield. This cotton will
now be sold and shipped at Blackstocks for
there will be no rebate as the Richmond and
Danvlle and the Charlotte, Columbia and
Augusta, will be under one management,
virtually shutting off competition from the
Chester and Lenoir Railroad Company. 1t
is thought the business Of our town will be
reduced to the extent of $4,000 from the
loss of cotton that will be sold elsewhere
Chester's loss will be Blackstock's gain.
The Chester and Lenoir Railroad will
probably suffer from the control Of the Char
iotle, Columbia and Augusta Railroad by the
Richmond and Danville Company. Cotton
shipped here by the Charlotte, Columbia and
Augusta road, will not suffer the delay of un-
loading and reloading at Charlotte; but will be
carried to Richmond without change of cars.
If sent via. Chester and Lenoir road, it will
meet with delay both at Gastonia and Char
lotre Cotton buyers desire their cotton to
reach its destination as quickly as possible, and
will consequently patronize that line which
promises to effect that end. While injuring
the business of our town, and of the Chester
and Lenoir Railroad Company, it is thought
the control of the Charlotte, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad by the Richmond and
DaDville Company, will occasion an enhance
ment in the value of the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad stock, and to that ex-
tent benefit the stockholders of that Compa-
n.y. Another illustration Of the old adage,
"It's an i'll wind that don't blow somebody
some good"
The Champion Hook and Ladder Compa.
ny, colored, Notwithstanding their opposition
to joining in the Democratic procession,
changed their minds at the last and did
participate. In doing so they showed their
good sense.
In mentioning the Assistant Marshals of
the Democratic procession, I omitted the
names of Messrs. j. j. Henphill, W. A. Will
son and j. w. Wilkes Acting upon the
principle that it is better late than never, |
give their names now.
Two hundred bales of cotton were probably
sold here on Saturday. 90 was the top of the
market. Farmers are very much displeased
with the decline in the price. They are una
bic to hold their cotton, and must sell at the
market price The bulk of the money Oh.
tanned thus far, from the sale of cotton, has
been spent in the liquidation of guano and
provision bills. For this reason the financial
pressure has been very little relieved as yet
There is one bright side to the picture. Far
mers will have more money at their disposal
this year after selling their cotton, than they
have had for several years, for they have prac'
tced greater economy in carrying on their
farming operations, and, consequently, are
not so largely indebted to merchants for sup
plies. This surplus money, after paying far
ming expenses, will soon find its way into the
channel of circulation, and then all hearts
will rejoice and be glad, for everybody will
ges share, more or less, of the greenbacks
passing around. Happy time-soon may it
come! A thrice welcome will it receive, after
80 many weeks and mouths of financial strln-
gency.
Capt. A. W. Clarkson departed this life
last week, at his residence near Rossville. He
lived in our town for several years, and, as an
architect, formed the plans of number of
bnrcoo Of this Mace He died suddenly of