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TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

IT is not necessary that the names of club
should all be at the same post Office. Names may
be taken at any number of places. One name
for two years, will be equivalent to two names for
one year each. .-...
The time for completing clubs under the above
offer is limited to the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1878. by which time the names with the
cash, should be returned to the Office, though
names may be returned at any time between this
and the above date. No premium will be deliver
ed until the requisite number of names has been
returned, and the full amount due for them paid.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at
the expense of those sending them.
In sending names, write plainly, giving coun-
ty post-ofice and State.
All subscriptions will be discontinued atthe ex-
piration of the time paid for.
All subscribers to the ENQUIRER will receive
the paper free of postage.
Persons entitled to receive Premiums, must
give full directions as to whom and how they
shall be delivered. .f
A separate list will be kept for each club-maker,
who will be credited with every name sent, 80
that the number returned by any person can be
ascertained at moments notice
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

CONTINUOUS PRovIDENCE.--Provi
has no Sabbath. No night suspends it; and
from its labors God never rests. If may
compare small things with great, it is like
the motion of the heart. Beating our march
to the grave, since the day we began to live,
tho heart has never ceased to beat. Our
limbs may grow weary not it. We sleep
it never sleeps. Needing no period Of repose
to remit its strength, by night and day it
throbs in every pulse; and constantly sup
plying nourishment to the meanest as we'll as
noblest organs of our frame, with measured,
steady, untired stroke it drives the blood
along the bounding arteries, without any ex-
ercise of will on our part, aud even when the
consciousness of our own existence is lost in
dreamless slumbers.
If this be a just view of Divine Provi.
dence, may we not rest securely? Shall we
not bid our troubled spirit be quiet? "The
steps of good man are ordered by the
Lord" says the inspired volume. There is
an unslumbering eye upon us-there is a
heart of infinite love beating responsive tc
every need of our earthly life-there are arms
of Omnipotence underneath and around us
Let US be still-quiet as an infant in its
mothers arms Let US commit all our inter
ests to the keeping of our heavenly Father
Guthrie.
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

vuyHE 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, but have
them cleaned and made 10 look as well as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARO.
September 6 36 tt
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THE Time OF CLOSING.

Club-makers, and those who may wish to form
clubs, should bear in mind that the offers we here
present do not invite competition for Premiums
as in the case of working to secure the LARGEST
number ofsubscribers will obtain the Premium
offered for the specified number. The time, how
ever, for completing club is limited. under the
present offer, until the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1878. Names may be sent in at any
time prior to the above date Send the names
as fast az obtained. accompanied with the cash,
and the Premium will be delivered when the
requisite number of names has been returned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

Besides the above, record ofthe leading events
at the State and National capitals; Congressional
and Legislative proceedings ''Scraps and Facts,
being hotch- potch of light current topics; a
compend of the News Abroad and at Home;
General Correspondence; Commercial and Mar.
ket Reports; Local and County News; Editorial
Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended to
promote the welfare and prosperity of our people,
will, we trust, continue to render the ENQUIRER
a welcome and entertaining Family Journal.
Terms of Subscription.-Free Of Postage.
Single copy one year, $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, $50. Money may be forward
ed at our risk by draft postoffice order or regis
tered letter-otherwiss we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving post-offce, county
and State. Address all letters to
l.. M. GRIST. Publisher, Yorkvlle. s. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
Ann4uruus department,
HOOKS PRACTICAL JOKES.

There is story told of Hook carrying of
splendid wooden Highlander from before a
snuff shop, throwing cloak round it, and
thrusting it into cab. "My friend" he said,
addressing the driver, who looked rather as
tonished at the figure, "a very respectable
man, but little tipsy." Not even the pass
pudence. Observing man of most pompous
air strutting down the Strand, he stopped
him with, 81 beg your pardon, sir, but may
ask if you are any one in particular ?" Then
without waiting for reply, he walked off,,
leaving the stranger trans6xed with amaze
ment. These, however, are but poor speci-
mems of his efrontry. Strolling one day,
arm-in-arm with Daniel Terry, the actor, up
a street in Soho, his nostrils were assailed by
most savory odor. Looking down an area,
he saw the servants in the kitchen below
dressing up very fine dinner. "A party,
no doubt" said Terry; "jolly dogs! what a
feast! should like to make one of them" {"
"I'll take bet I do" replied Hook "Call
for me at TO-" Leaving his friend, he mount
ed the steps and knocked at the door. Be-
lieving him to be one of the expected guests,
the servant conducted him to the drawing
room, where number of persons were al
ready assembled. Making himself perfectly
at home he had half dozen people about
him, laughing at his bon mots, before the host
discovered that stranger was present 81
beg your pardon, sir, he said, addressing the
uninvited one, "your name ?-I did not quite
catch it, servants are 80 incorrect" "Smith,
sir, Smith," replied the unblushing Theodore,
"don't apologize you are quite right, sir,
servants are great blockheads; I remember
most remarkable instance Of their mistakes"
"But really, sir" interrupted the host, mildly,
II did not anticipate the pleasure of Mr.
Smiths company to dinner. Whom do you
suppose you are addressing?" "Mr. Thomp-
son, of course" answered Hook, "an old
friend of my fathers. I received a kind in.
vitation from you yesterday, on my arrival
from Liverpool, to dine with you today, fam
lily party, come in boots, you said" The
host at once disclaimed the name of Thomp
SOD, or any knowledge of the vivacious
Smith. "Good Heavens then I have come
to the wrong house," exclaimed the hoaxer,
my dear sir, how can apologize2 so awk-
ward, too, and have asked friend to call
for me-" The old gentleman, probably think
ing SO witty parsonage would make an ex-
cellent addition to his party, begged him to
remain. With profusion of apologies,
Hook at first pretended to decliue-ultimate.
ly accepted. Everybody was delighted with
him; all the evening he kept up constant
fire of wit and repartee, and ultimately sat
down to the piano, and sang extempore
verses on every one present In the midst of
these the door opened, and, true to his ap-
pointment, in walked Terry, at the sight of
whom, striking new key, he sang:
"Pm very much pleased with your fare
Your cellars as fine as your cook;
My friends Mr.. Terry, the player,
And Pm Mr. Theodore Hook.''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
O.. III. O'LE.ARY.
FURNITURE.

TN connection with my Saddlery establishment
1 shall also conduct the FURNITURE BUSI-
NESS, and keep on hand full stock of articles
in that line, consisting of Bureaux, Bedsteads,
Tables Chairs, Lounges, Cottage and Chamber
Suites, &C., of different styles and qualities, and
in the various kinds Of wood.
G. n. OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE

To meet the demands of our numerous readers
in Chester county, we have continued our engage
ment of BRAINERD McLURE Esq. who will con-
tribute letter of correspondence from Chester
regularly each week. These letters are devoted
entirely to Chester nffairsto the interests of the
town and county-and written in the racy and
graphic style peculiar to Mr.. McLURE they can
not fail to be of interest to readers in Chester
as we'll az elsewhere in the State
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
RARRER SHOP.

yu1HOsE in want of an EASY SHAVE, a FASH
ionable and stylish cut of hair, or pleasant
and luxurious Shampoo, are reminded that
THOS. BALLARD, Professor Of the Art Tonso-
rial is still in business in his old Shop next door
him great pleasure to wait upon all who may de-
sire bis services. Razors honed and sharpened,
and any other work of that kind promptly done.
THOMAS BALLARD.
January 10
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

No BAD WoRDs-"The japanese have no
cuss words in their language" After seven
teen futile attempts to get the joints of stove
pipe to fit, the indignant Jap goes out and
bumps his head against post, kicks hairless
dog twenty seven times around the yard, and
then-feels better.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

ass- The granger in the Kentucky Assem-
bly means to tolerate the lawyer therein.
This We gather from a mastery speech of
a rural member: ri follow agricultural pur-
SUITS" said he, adding rather rsdundantly,
II am farmer, and am proud of it. But
have nothing against lawyers, the class that
nv honorable friend represents. l am like
an old Methodist preacher, who, when he went
around to the members of his congregation,
came across an old lady in spectacles. DO
YOU love the Lord?' he asked. WELL she
saws, 'parson, I amt got nothin' agin him u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
ETJREKA A GUANO.

A GUANO. o
HAVE now in Store 80 tons Of this popular
/ Guano, which is offered on the following terms
Per Ton, Cash, Let May, $500. Per Ton, with
Cotton Option, 1st November, 400 pounds Cotton
Freight, 81 per ton, which can be paid in cash, or
by adding so pounds of Cotton. ... ~
am also agent for the 20. .....
ETIWAN DISSOLVED BONE,
the highest grade of Phosphate made, which is
offered as follows:
Cash, 1st April, Per ton, on,.."..""..........ss 90
On Time, 1st November, per ton,.......:. 50 90
With Cotton Option, per ton 346 pounds Cotton.
Freight mot yet known) to be added to above.
chase the above Fertilizers requested to call at
the Store of H. w. Hope & Co., who will take
pleasure in waiting on them. .
January3l TT
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TABLE FORKS, the manufacturers price

TABLE FORKS, the manufacturers price Of
which articles is $500.
No. 9.-For club of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give one No. TROPIC COOKING
mauufact~rers manu- &C. m pi priee s Of which N is Sooo '
No. 10.-For club of IS subscribers, at $3.50
each we will give one three-quart, treble silver
plated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting OF
SIX pieces, worth $40.
No. n.-For club Of 45 subscribers, at $3.50
EACH we will give WEED SEWING MA
CHINE, Walnut Plain Half Case, with one Draw
er, the manufacturers price Of which is $45.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

pg "Hav ye got airy clock to sell some:
thin noice, for present to my ssther p
1--WE have all kinds of clocks" replied the
ieweler- -"twenty four hour clocks and eight
day clocks, from s1.50 up to $500 in price
Here is one that will just suit you-a fine
French clock, worth s15." $50 way wild
yer French clock! Give US wan that me
sisther kin understand whin it strikes !-O
Citu Derrick
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1878.
OBR Liberal PREMIUM OFFERS RENEWED.

IN announcing our PROSPECTUS for 1875 we
i deem it necessary only to mention the fact
that the leading features which have characterized
the ENQUIRER for the past tTWENTY-THREE
YEARS will be retained, and no efforts will be
spared by the Publisher to render it in the future
as attractive and interesting family and news
journal as it has been in the past
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
Will. as heretofore, consist of ORIGINAL ST.
RIAL STORIES, written expressly for our col !
umns, of which number are already in hand,
from the pens of 1neritorous writer's, and will,
we feel assured, prove entertaining to the lovers
Of fiction. In addition to the Serial Stories, the
other Literary features of the ENQUIRER will
consist of the usual miscellaneous selections OF
the cream Of the press; an Agricultural Depart
ment conducted with special reference to the
wants of the Southern farmer and housewife; a
column Of Humorous Reading. each week; a
Sabbath Reading and Chldren's Department,
each conducted by Rev. ROBERT LATHAM, under
whose management for the last Gig years, these
departments have been an important, attractive
and instructive feature; Historical and Biograph-
ical Sketches Poetry; Fashion Articles, &C., &c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Particular attention Is given to collating and
condensing the news of the day, and this depart.
ment of the ENQUIRER, whether treating of
matters at home or abroad-poitical or other
wise--will he conducted with the utmost care,
and only facts rs they seem to exist, will be pre-
sented, free from sectional or party bias.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

A LASTING KEEPsAKE.--"Look heah,
mars John, amt you gwine to glib me no
keepsake, dis New Years? ?" asked an elderly
darkey, who had evidently been out calling
of young white gentleman on Commerce
street.
"What sort of keepsake do you want
uncle p asked the youth.
81 wants sumfn what is gwine to last-sum
fin to take wild me when I dies, so I'll always
think of yer when I sees it-sum6n wha:
won't wear out"
"How would bottle of whisky do ?"
"Foah God, dat's de berry keepsake l'se
been dreamin' ofw-San Antonio Erpress.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
SADDLES.

4 FULL supply of my own manufacture OF
n Saddles, consisting of Gentlemen's, Ladies'
Boys and Wagon Saddles, all Of which will be
sold very cheap, for the cash.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

WHICH BEL1EvE?-The enormous re-
ceipts of Northern goods this fall, writes 8
Texan correspondent, brought with them
some queer material for local railroad agents.
"Thomas," exclaimed newly-appointed
agent, show much is four times seven?"
Thomas, being hurried and somewhat mix
ed, replied:
"Twenty-seven
'The agent proceeded with his per centages,
which obstinately refused to foot up more
than ninety-nine per cent. After two hours
figuring, seeing Thomas at lunch, he again put
the question. As the brain of the latter was
not being taxed, the answer came correctly:
"Twenty.eight?'
With face purple with rage, he roared:
"What do 1 employ you for? To tell me
lies. This morning you told me t0enty-seven,
and now you say t,uenty-eight. Which am |
to believer"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

TO THE FARMERS AND PLANTERS OF
YORK AND CHESTER,
II OFFER THEHOM FERTILIZER. It's su-
perior ia an impossibility as permanent inn
proven of the soil, and SAVING OF THIRTY
FIVE DOLLARS PER TON. Cash price, per
ton. $500. Time price, $40. co. or two hundred
pounds middling Cotton, payable November lst
Freight $780, also offer the
EAGLE AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE,
the most concentrated and durable Fertilizer ever
offered in this market. One ton, composed of
two-thirds dissolved Bone. and one third pure
Peruvian Guano, by analysis, containing
Ammonia, a,.............".... ........4.35
Bone Phosphate Of Lime. ,............4s.5l
r. B. LOWRY, Agent.
IonnorvM lot
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
STTNnRJES.

nRIDLEs, Halters, Girths Saddle Bags Sad
ID die Blankets, Hames. Trace Chains, Back
bands, Stirrups, Bride Bits Buckles. ETC.: etc.,
for sale at G.. H. O'LEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, C. c. c. Pleas,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admins
tration, de bonis non, on all and singular, the
goods and chattels, rights and credits Of ENOCH
DOSTER, late Of the county aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me at our next
Judge Of Probate's Court for the said County, , to
DAY OF FEBRUARY next to shew cause, II
any, why the said Administration should not
be granted. ,..-:r. -if
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th dag Of
January, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy Eight. and in
the l02nd year ofthe independence of the United
States Of America. JOSEPH A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
January IL "a L.LltE RtA
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
NEW TAILOR SHOP.

TUlHE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
rear end of the BRATTON BUILDING, former
ly occupied by Bratton, Mason Withers, oppo-
site the Court House, where he will conduct the
TAILORING BUSINESS, and will give prompt
attention to the making, repairing and cutting of
Gentlemen's Garments. He will take special
pains to give satisfaction to all who may favor
him with their custom-guaranteeing GOOD
FIT in every instance, where the garment Is
made in his Shop. WILLIAM DICKSON.
January II 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF YORK.
WHEREAS JOSEPH F. WALLACE. c, G.
w G. Pleas, has applied to me for Letters Of
Administration, on all and singular the goods
and chattels, rights and credits Of the estate of
JOSEPH r. HOWE, late Of the county aforesaid,
deceased. .lG . @s 200 lis t'i
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Judge of Frobates Court for the said county,
to be holden at York Court House, on the 22ND
DAY OF FEBRUARY, next, to shew cause, If
any, why the said Administration should not be
granted. .uaa an,gij ~ = ~
Given under my hand and Seal, this 18th day of
January in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy EIGHT, and in the
102nd year of the Independence Of the United
States of America. JOSEPH A. MCLEAN, l..
-...., .,............ Judge Of Probate.
January II 8 Ct
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TABLES. sc,

TIMING Teapoy and Office Tables, Tin Toilet
IL Sets, Towel Racks, Hat Racks, Suspension
Spring Beds, etc., etc., at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
HARNESS

4 COMPLETE stock of Harness on hand, and
n any kind made to order, at very low figures,
& G. II. O'LEARY'S.
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BEDSTE ADS.

BEDSTEADS.
A NICE lot of Walnut Bedsteads just received.
n Also, Maple and Poplar and Cottage Bed
steads for sale by Il. II. OLEAfI.
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NOTICE..

4 Ill persons having claims against the estate
n Of JOHN f. GRIST, deceased, are hereby
notified that the same must be established before
me, on or before the 7th day Of MARCH, 1878.
J. A. MCLEAN, Probate Judge.
JanuaryA 4 Ut
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
BARGAINS IN HORSE FLESH,
NOTICE.

NOTICE..
4 IL persons indebted to me for stock bought
n in 1877, may expect to be sued the first
Court, if they do not pay up forthwith, or renew
their papers. would much prefer clear settle
ment with all indebted to me, and hope this no.
tice will induce an immediate response.
A. WILLIFORD.
January3 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

WHIPS AND UMBRELLAS.
A LARGE stock of Buggy, Wagon and Riding
n Whips and Buggy Umbrellas, for sale BY
G.. II. OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

Hss SOme years aSo, Lno "IlIeE Was sup
ping at country village, in the southern
part of Indiana, when the Rev. Mr.. R., of
Jeffersouville, came there to hold the Episco-
pal service. There were two ladies there who
belonged to that church, and to aid him in
the responses, he brought with him from his
church, two young lady members. Every
body attended meeting, of course, but few
had ever heard the Episcopal service. At
the proper time, the four ladies, sitting to-
gether on the front seat, arose and made the
usual responses connected with the service.
The next day I had business in house
where we're assembled a number Of ladies,
and, noticing one old lady who had been at
the meeting, I asked her how she liked the
preaching
"The preaching was good enough" she re-
piled, "but did you ever see the impudence of
them women? They stood right up, and
jawed at the preacher all the time he was
speaking"
WHY He WAS SAvED.-The Vallejo (Cal.)
Chronicle relates how at Youngville drunken
man staggered upon the railroad right in front
of swift moving train. 1t was too late to
stop the engine, and the pilot struck him, but
instead of hurling him down and passing over
his body, picked him up as gently as an ele:
phant will lift child in circus, and carried
him along on its arms until it reached the
station, some distance of, and then turned
him out upon the platform as carefully as if
he were basket of eggs. The conductor ap-
preached him with mingled relief and wrath
on his brow, as he was getting up and shak-
ing himself in an unconcerned sort of way,
and said
"Old man, after this experience, I should
think you would never touch another drop of
liquor in your life
"Umph," grunted the old man, "if I had
not been drunk, I'D be dead man now" and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
COOKING STOVES.

COOAlNO SlOV hSs
CEVERAL different brands of Cooking Stove
= of the best grades, which will warrant ant
sell at low figures. Also, cheaper grades o
Stoves for sale at G. Fl. OLEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
A Club and an Extra Copy.

For club Of subscribers paid In advance at the regular
club rates. will gve instead Of Premium extra copy OF
paper any who may prefer that arrangement but In con-
sequence ote liberal Premiums we are now oerng we cannot
afford give copy TO the cubnaker who receives
any Premiums enumerated on our list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14
Value of our Premiums,

We would impress upon every the fact that all of
Premiums are rstca.s goods and prices attached them
In our lists are regular retail prices at which the articles sell
the most advantageous terms given by the manufacturers that
we are enabled make the liberal offers do and
teee every article O X exactly srenresented.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-14

If not previously done, should be at once
attended to. The best are made of stable
manure cotton seed and acid phosphate or
dissolved bones. Proportion of ingredients
vary with the crop and land to which it is to
be applied. For cotton on medium lands, 5
bushels each of manure and seed to 100 lbs.
of phosphate-on poorer lands, increase the
quantity of manure and seed, and decrease
them on richer soils. For corn, 10 to Is
bushels of each to 100 lbs. phosphate Put
down layer of cotton seed, say two inches
thick, scatter phosphate on this, then stable
manure same thickness-cotton seed again,
and so on, finishing with a layer Of rich EARTH