Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-06-20

the same ground as the report, was read and
placed on file by the conference; and Mr.
George T. Downing, of Newport, R. l., made
a speech on the same subject, showing the sad
effects of the emigration movement so tar
Correspondence of the YorkviIle Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, June II, 1878.
A case was tried before Trial Justice Nc
Donald on last Tuesday, which excited some
interest. The plaintiff, John Nicholson, sued
for the recovery of block of marble, WHICH
was in the possession of the defendant, Rob
ert McNinch. The plaintiff was represented
by J. j. Hemphill, ESQ.,, the defendant by
Gen. w. A. Walker. Both parties claimed
the marble on the ground that each had paid
for it. There was no disinterested witness to
decide the discrepancy in the testimony. The
decision of the Trial Justice was in favor
of the plaintiff.
Mr.. Leyerett Loomis, Of this place, is de-
voting some of his leisure time to the collec-
tion of birds. He has made an interesting
and beautiful collection, and is still adding to
it. He has Northern and Western birds,
which were sent to him in exchange tor South
ern birds. Mr.. Loomis has given considera-
BILE time to the study of birds, and is thor
oughly informed upon the subject. He mer.
its commendation and encouragement for his
scientific devotion to department of knowl-
edge, which in these money-loving and money
making days, receives so little attention.
Our municipal authorities are making a
new street to run from Saluda street to the
street running by the York depot. This will
be great convenience to persons living IN
this portion of town, and will add considera
bly to its appearance. The new street will
run by COL S. w. Mobley's residence, cross
the Tan Yard branch. over which substan-
tial bridge is now being built, and pass by
the colored educational institution, over
which Rev. Mr.. LOOMS presides. Mayor
Agurs and our worthy aldermen deserve the
thanks of our citizens for this increase OF our
street facilities.
An excursion train from Charlotte, with
ten coaches and about seven hundred persons
arrived here on Thursday about ten o'clock.
Among the excursionists were the Pioneer
Fire Engine Company, and detachment of
the Hornets Nest Rifles. The train stopped
at Brices grove, a short distance below the
Charlotte depot, where speaking and dan
cling platform, and other preparations had
been made for the reception and entertain
ment of our North Carolina friends. The
Stonewall Fire Engine Company and con-
siderable number of our citizens were present
upon the arrival of the train. In short
time the crowd collected around the stand to
hear the welcoming address by j. j. Hemp
hill ESQ.,, and the reply by DR.. T. J. Moore
of Charlotte Mr. Hemphll made an appro-
pirate address. He first spoke of the noble
part borne by the Carolinas in the war OF
1776, and then referred to the herolsm and
gallantry of the soldiers of the two States IN
the late war of 1861. He made happy al.
lusop to the Pioneer Fire Engine Company,
and their captain, Mr.. Franklin McNipch,
who was native and resident, for many years
of Chester DR.. Moore, member of the
late North Carolina State Senate, made an ell
ouueut address in behalf Of the Charlotte ex-
cursionists. After the speeches, dancing began,
which continued, at intervals, throughout the
day Considerable time was spent by the pic
nicers in beholding the beauties of our town.
In the afternoon a shooting match was gotten
up between number Of the Charlotte and
Chester boys, contrary to the wishes of the
latter, as they were not in practice. Howev-
er, they accepted the challenge of their boast
full opponents. The Chester team consisted
of Messrs T. N. Bennett, Robert Stricken, N.
B. Alexander, I. N. Cross and Edward At
kinson, Jr Notwithstanding the preparation
of the Charlotte team for the match, they
were badly beaten, to their great chagrln and
notification The Chester boys were greatly
elated at their victory. Before their depart
ure the Charlotte fremen were RECALLED by the
Chester fremen with a delightful beverage
known as "Stonewall soup" whisky being the
principal ingredient. The result of the i'm.
hibing was, of course, much "foppiness."
The excursion train left about 5 o'clock, car,
rying away as merry set of fellows, and
girls, too, as ever visited our town.
The Lee Light Infantry engaged in a
plume drill at the Green on Friday afternoon
The drill was witnessed by considerable
number of spectators. After executing some
marching evolutions, the Company was formed
into straight line, and required to show their
proficiency in the manual of arms. The
Judges were Messrs. T. S. Mills, j. L. Agurs
and j. c. McFadden. The drill was credita
BILE, and thoroughly tested the military knowl-
edge of each member of the l.. l.. l. The
cap and plume were awarded to Mr. n. B.
Alexander for his superior execution of the
manual of arms.
Our people are giving more attention to the
raising of fine cattle. Ma or Julius Mills
made a purchase, a year or so ago, of some
Ayershire stock, and has succeeded in prevail
ing upon others to do likewise There are
now dozen or more Ayershire cows in our
town. QUI.
CHESTER, S. c., June IS.
The June term of the Circuit Court for
Chester county met on yesterday, Judge A. j.
Shaw presiding His Honor did not consider
it necessary to instruct the grand jury in re-.
gard to their general duties, as they had al
ready received instruction upon these points
by his predecessor. Though the oath of
grand Jurors was taken by them at the last
term Of the Court yet his Honor, required it
to he administered again, and impressed its
Importance and sacredness upon them by
speaking of its principal requirements. He
explained the law in reference to the various
crimes mentioned in the bills Of indictment
laid before them by the Solicitor. The grand
iurv found true bill in the case of the State
Us. Major Williams, colored, charged with as
sault and battery The trial Of the case then
proceeded, the Solicitor representing the State
and j. J. Hemphill, Esq, representing the
defendant An account of this difficulty was
given in my correspondence at the time OF Its
occurrence The testimony clearly showed