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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-05
The Drowning of L1eutenants Rue.
ker and Henley,

The Tucson (Nevada) Star of July IS has the
following details of the drowning of Lieuten-
ants Rucker and Henley, at Camp Supply, on
the 18th OF thai month: They met their deaths
ing between Camp Supply and the Hatchet
mountains and had returned with his Indian
company. His command he had stationed in
the canon in the vicinity Of the Point of Rocks
when he started on horseback up the canon to-
ward Supply camp. Twice he had succeeded
in crossing the fearful torrent of water that
was rushing madly along its course carrying
irving about opposite Supply camp he made
third attempt to cross the angry stream
Reaching the rapid current, his horse lost
his fOOthold in the bed of the stream
and Henley was plunged into the water. He
swan with the current for considerable
a tree with great force, far out into the stream.
The blow he received rendered him helpless
Lieut.. Rucker, who was near at hand,
mounted his horse and rode rapidly short
distance below, and plunged into the stream.
hoping to catch Henley as he flOated by. But
alas! the fate of noble Rucker. He too was
separated from his horse, Immediately sank in
no more alive. Fuckers body was found at Z
O'Clock the same evening, about 4 mile down
the stream, and at 10 O'Clock the same evening
the body of Henley was found near where
FUCKERS was taken out Henley'S skull was
fractured, and it was thought by the surgeon
that death ensued Immediately after the frac-
lure was received, which was probably at the
tree or stump described above. Efforts at resus-
citation were thoroughly made but death had
claimed its own. The bodies were sent to
Bowie on the 18th, and buried on the 18th at
mat post. The funeral was one of the most
imposing ever witnessed in Arizona, the Off
GERS and men performing the last sad rites
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
YORK COUNTY BONDS,

In the United States Circuit Court al
Charleston, last week, before Judge Bond
the cases of Felix j. Moses, of New York
Fleming Gardner, of Virginia; Jno r. Falls
J.C. Cobb and J. A. Woodcock, of North
Carolina, holders of York county bonds, as
against the county, were tried. The County
Commissioners, we understand, did not believe
that any successful defence could be made in
these cases but in Difference to the wishes of
a number of persons in the county, had an
swers filed, setting up all the objections that
they could learn had ever been urged against
the bonds, with liberty to such persons as
wished to come in and defend the suits. The
opponents of the bonds having failed to en-
ploy counsel, the Commissioners associated
with Messrs. Witherspoon & Spencer, the
prominent firm of Edward McCrady u Son,
of Charleston, who appeared for York coun
ty, in opposition to the bonds. The Court
gave Judgment for the plaintiffs in each of
the cases, with the result shown in the report
of the proceedings taken from the Ns0s and
Courier, published in another column.
Weare credibly Informed that number
of other suits are preparing on past due cou
pons, which will be commenced in the same
Court, unless proper measures are undertaken
to prevent such q course.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16

publican postmaster at Mobile had promised
and then failed to provide place for him,
and requesting the Senator to use his influence
to get him place under the Mobile collector.
To this Senator Morgan responded that he
had met with such discouragements in trying
to find Offices, places and work for poor women
with families of orphan children that need
bread, that he could scarcely hope to find an
office for Mormon. Senator Morgan, howev-
er, added Gas 1 remember, you are a stout,
hearty black man, raised TO labor in the field,
and we'll skilled and trained to industrious
habits. If you are wanting work at fair
wages, I can provide for you, and will be g lad
to do so. My son, George, plows every day
for living, on a cotton farm, which he is
cultivating, and needs help. He will give
you fair wages and good food. He is we'll
educated and can give you instruction in
many ways. He is kind young gentleman
and will take an interest in seeing that your
time is pleasantly occupied and that your
rights are not endangered"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16

think and act for ourselves. Let US do it.
This may be my last say about this matter,
and will state my motives for appearing in
print. l believe the railroad to be of great
and almost inestimable value to York county
for the good it has done and is doing l
want to keep it. The bonds issued by the
County Commissioners, although wrong in
principle, built the road, and we. ought to pay
them, when the road is paying three times as
much as the bonds cost US. If we don't pay
Them, We will lose the road. We will have
them to pay, whether anybody is opposed or
not to their payment. The payment or nom
payment of the bonds only affects me by
bringing discredit upon me as . citizen, and
deprives me of the road. I believe l am
right in these views. They are honestly en-
tertained, and have voluntarily submitted
them. Nobody pays me for them, and my
reward, if any get, will be in the hope that
they have been of some value to my; fellow.
citizens. in reaching correct conclusion
upon this matter. . TAXPAYER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
For the YorkvIlle Enquirer. r.;
CHESTER, S. c., May 10, 1873.

CHESTER, S. c., May 10, 1873.
The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted by the Lee Light Infantry, ct
their meeting, held this day: .... ....,.
Whereas, the excursion of the Lee Light
Infantry to Gastonia was a complete success,
thereby relieving the Company of burden
some debt, and althoug gh each and every
member of the Company deserves credit for
the manner in which they performed their
part wards ensuring that success still the
efficient manner in which all the arrange
ments were carried out, reflect great credit on
those having the affair in charge; therefore,
be it ,i..,, ..,,.sh
Resolved, That the entire thanks of this
Company are rendered, first, to the Jenkins
Rifles, the ladies' and gentlemen Of Yorkville,
and the Yorkville Silver Helicon Band, who
so literally helped to make the occasion one
long to be remembered with pleasure BY all
who participated therein. ... ~. ~"
g. To Captain j. K. Marshall for origin
ating and carrying out so successfully the
entire plan. .e.,a;, -
3. To the committee of arrangements-J.
L. Simmons, chairman, W. |. Clawson. q.
H. Brice, S. G. Walker and e. M. Secrest-
for the prompt and thorough manner in which
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
CHE Aurkrille Gmqllirer.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY Is, 1878
YORKVILLE. S. C.. !:

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continued, the date must be kept in Advance.
Cash.-It must be distinctly understood that
our terms for subscription, advertising and JOB
work, are cash in advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
NOmINATIONS FOR OFFICE.

Northern papers are amused at advertisements
in Little Rock paper, stating that certain gentle
Governor of Arkansas The fact is, that politi-
clans in the South have ridden the free horse to
death, and newspapers are commencing to charge
for such matter as usually appears about election
time There ia such rule in force in this office.
augusta Chronicle.
We copy the above paragraph, simply to
remind those who wish to put forward the
names of persons for Office or to nominate
candidates, or to declare themselves as candi.
dates, that the same rule is, and always has
been, in force in the ENQUIRER office. Com.
munications recommending persons for of.
fee, or announcements declaring candidates,
are invariably inserted in the ENQUIRER al
advertisements, and must be paid for in ad'
vance,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
EDITORIAL INKLINGS.

"A Washington dispatch says that the
object of the Republicans of the Senate pass
ing a resolution declaring that the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments of the Constitu-
ton have duly become laws and should be
enforced, is to get the troops back in the
South, on the ground that only by their pre-
sence can the law be executed. The determi'
nation by the caucus Friday to bring in such
resolution is part of the programme to car
ry for the Republicans some of the Southern
Congressional Districts where the colored vote
preponderates. 1t is we'll known that the
Republicans intend sending money and speak
ers to these districts, and the passage of
resolution like the above is another part OF
the plan to secure majority in the next
House at all hazards.
The York County Bonds.
From the Charleston Neus and Courier
of Friday last, we make the following ex'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
MEMORIAL. DAY.

Memorial day was appropriately observed
last Friday-the anniversary of the death of
StonewalI Jackson-in Columbia, Charleston,
and other parts of the State. At Magnolia
Cemetery, in Charleston, the ceremonies were
peculiarly impressive Major James F. Hart,
of Yorkville, who was in the city at the time,
was requested to preside over the exercises,
and introduced Rev. DR.. Junkin, who offered
an eloquent and feeling prayer. After pray
er aud the singing of a memorial psalm and
odes, aud few eloquent and appropriate re-.
marks by Major Hart, the benediction was
pronounced, and the ceremony of decorating
the graves began.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
THE WEATHER.

On Sunday afternoon there was percepti-
Bile change in the temperature, from warm
and pleasant to decidedly cool which increas'
ed until Monday morning, when the thermom-
eter indicated temperature Of 65 degrees.
Early in the morning a slight sprinkle OF
snow fell. On Tuesday the temperature was
9 degrees cooler, with rain during the day.
Observers of the weather say that similar
spell has not occurred in this latitude, 80 late
in the season, since 1S4S. In portions Of the
Northern States there was heavy frost on Sun
day night, which destroyed considerable
young vegetation. Ice was also formed in
some localities. ~ 80
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
COUNTY CONyENTION..NO CHANGE.
For the Yorkyllle Enquirer. nrs

EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER As the prina.
mary election is the subject of general discus
sion throughout the State, and as it is desirs.
BILE that all parts Of the State should be heard
from on the subject, allow me to say that We
are opposed to any change at present. Two
years ago we organized the present club sys-
tenn, and in perfect harmony made a suitable
selection of candidates that gave perfect salts.
faction to the voters of the county. They
were elected bya large majority, and have
proven themselves worthy and efficient Off
GERS. Now, why should We make any change?
Our people are perfectly satisfied with the
convention system. There has never been the
slightest charge made of a packed convention
in York county, and say, BY all means, let
well enough alone. ..........-... .....
Under the primary system, it would be i'm
possible to get the voters of the county to
come out to select candidates. The mass of
voters generally take little or no interest in
nominations, and consequently would not at.
tend the primary elections. Let US continue
to make our nominations by convention, as
we have done heretofore, and nominate
good and efficient man from each township
should so many be needed. Then let US all
support these nominations. and We need have
no fears of the result, if the convention will
nominate such men as are now in Office; or
if possible, give ua the same that now hold
the same iu State and county. We can elect
them by all overwhel. hing majority. There
fore, say. no change; but take the present
incumbents, if they would agree to serve an
other term. ... ............ ......,.
1 would, therefore. Mr.. Editor, beg leave
to nominate Hon. B. II. Massey and Hon. A.
E. Hutchinson again, for members Of the
Legislature, when the county convention
meets for that purpose. Such action will
please .... Fort MILL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
ANOTHER NEW AND THRIFTY VILLAGE.
CLOVER, s. c., May ]

CLOVER, s. c., May Is, 1878.
We often see correspondence in the COL
umns of the ENQUIRER, from different sec.
tions of the county, in regard to crops, grow
ing villages, &C., all of which is highly ap.
preciated. 1t certainly renders the ENQUIRER
more interesting to the honest farmer, who
has not the time to spare from bis labors to
travel around and see and hear from these,
in some instances, remote sections Of his
county. Now, We do not wish that the past.
present or future Of our little "ville" should
remain in obscurity, and, to be explicit, we
will at once "locate."
Clover is situate on the Chester and lie.
noir Railroad, about ten miles north Of York
Vile, and about twelve miles south Of Caste.
mia, the junction Of said road with the Rich
mond and Atlanta Air Line Road Our
town has been built up within the last two
or three years. The business houses are all
large and conveniently located, and the resi-
dences neat, convenient and comfortable.
The citizens are high-minded, public.spiri,ed
men. AS an evidence. we would state that
among the first buildings erected, we're de-
pot and an academy. A primary school,
just in its infancy, is also now in session.
Hope is entertained BY its friends that they
will be able to build up good and pertna.
nent school. 'F.'
Certainly, no place is more favcrably sit.
uated for Glover is on high, healthy ridge,
and there is no purer or better water to be
found than our section abundantly supplies.
During the past. season, about 1000 bales
of cotton were shipped from this place, and
since the opening of the planting season this
year, between two and three hundred tons Of
fertilizers have been delivered by the railroad
to the farmers Of this community. 's''s2.h
The farmers of this vicinity are a sober,
industrious, stay-at home, mind your.own.b bus
iness class of men. Talk about pretty wo-
men The ladies of Clover are-well, can.
not do justice to this subject; never could.
Come and see.
We have no inclination to meddle with
politics but we wish to make a suggestion.
The subject Of conventions, nominations, and
the election is now being discussed. Now,
we don't recollect to have ever seen it in print,
but we are reliably informed that Governor
Hampton, at the commencement of his ad-
ministrstion, magnanimously recommended
that county and State offices should be given
to men who had lost limb, or were in any
other way disabled in the late war, where
such men could he found worthy and we'll
qualified. We surely have such in our coun.
ty, and it is the only possible way to aid our
more unfortunate friends. Vox.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
COURTOF SESSIONS.

The following is list of the petit jurors
drawn to serve at the Court Of Sessions to be
held on the first Monday of June next, du-
ring which term his Honor Judge Shaw will
preside:
Whites.-W. G. Graham, Frank Happier
field, W. R. Davis, D. FL. Smith, ]. A. McGill,
S. A. Fewell, N B. Craig, j. A. N. Glenn,
C. M. Parrot, j. M. kirkpatrick, j. w.
Goode, R. T. Smith, T. G. Pegram, W. T..
Anderson, A. F. Ash, T. S. Neely, D. M.
johnson, w. H. Dillingham;, R. M. William
son, R. L. Hope, D. j. Moore, James Chill
ders. j. E. Lowry, j. E. Leech, O. j. Gwinn,
s. M. Feemster, w. A. Love.
Colored.-Prince Garrison, James Goode,
Wilson Black, Fenton Diggs, Willis Nor.
man, T. S. Blakely, Rufus Chambers, Harri-
son McClellihan, Lewis Hoyles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
kU kLUX PARDONS.

On Friday last, ex,Judge Samuel W.
Melton, of Columbia, received a despatch
from Washington, giving the information
that all persons from this State, now confined
in the Albany penitentiary, under conviction
as Ku.Klux, will at once be pardoned by the
President. The Columbia Register has been
informed "that this action has been taken by
the President, upon the recommendation of
leading Republicans here, ia recognition Of
and responsive to the nagnanimity and cem-
ency of Governor Hampton towards Repub.
lican criminals in this State" ..-....i..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
ABSENT AS DELEGATES.

Rev. L. H. Wilson, pastor of the Presby-
terian church, is attending the Presbyterian
General Assembly at Knoxville, Tennessee,
as delegate from Bethel Presbytery. In
consequence of his absence there will be no
service in his church next Sunday.
Mr.. W. R. Jones, Principal of Yorkville
Female Institute and Graded School, has
gone to Nashville, Tenn, as representative of
the Grand Lodge, knights of Honor, of this
State in the Supreme Lodge of the United
States, which met in that city last Tuesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r. II. Glenn, s. Y. C.-Sheritf g Sale.
Fannie L. Dobson-Bargains- Goods-Only
Cents-Trimmed Hats-Charm Corsets-
Trimming Goods.
T. M. Dobson q Co.-Down Goes the Prices
ReadyMade Clothing --Trowels--Ready-
Made shirts-Dress Goods-P. K.-Ladies'
Cloth -Wanted-Squirrels
John G. Kuykendsl-By Telephone-The Out
side of the Platter.
FOund
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
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:
Eliza Steele to j. l.. Watson. Tract of
97t acres in Catawba township. Considera-
lion $487.50.
Secretary of State to J. L. Watson. Tract
of 55 acres ia Ebenezer township. Consider
alton 1920.
Secretary of State to J. L. Watson. Tract
of SGT acres in Ebenezer township. Consid-
Grafton 1925.
Secretary of State to J. L. Watson. Tract
of 80 acres in Ebenezer township. Consider.
alton $500.
Secretary of State to j. L. Watson. Tract
of rs acres in Ebenezer township. Consid-
Grafton $3.50. -
Secretary of State to j. L. Watson. Tract
of 55 acres in Ebenezer township. Consid-
GRAFTON 1920.
Secretary of State to J. L. Watson. Tract
of SO acres in Ebenezer township. Consider.
alton S236.
Secretary of State to J. l.. Watson. Tract
of 45 acres in Ebenezer township. Consid-
Grafton $3.50.
R.H. Glenn, Sheriff, to Seth Hotchkiss.
Lot and building in Fort Mill. Considera.
ton $203.
R. H. Glenn, Sheriff. to Elizabeth A. Nc
Neel. Tract of 273 acres in Bullock's Creek
+ounobin Consideration $3.50
A. Hardin and John Dover to Felix H.
Dover. Tract of 35 acres in Cherokee town.
shin. Consideration Sl68.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
sylvania and Mr.. Hunter, of Virginia, enter

sylvania and Mr.. Hunter, of Virginia, enter
ed into an excited colloquy about the treat
ment of prisoners of war in the Libby prison
and Andersonville. Mr.. Turner, Of Ken.
lucky, precipitated himself into the discus
sion, and for few moments there was scene
of great uproar and confusion. Finally the
committee rose and the bill was passed. The
members of the joint Democratic caucus
committee, together with the Democratic
members of the House judiciary committee,
and other prominent Democratic representa-.
tives, including Messrs Springer, Finley and
Williams, of Michigan, who have had in i'm
mediate charge the subject of the alleged
Florida Presidential frauds, after consultation
with Speaker Randall, reached the conclu-
sion that an investigation of matters connect
ed with this subject is not question of priv
ilege, and therefore nothing can be done ex-
cept in the regular order Of business. Con-
sequently, it was determined that the PROPOSE
ton should come from the judiciary commit.
tee, when it shall again be called for reports
for action by the House. The committee will
then ask for authority to investigate all the
facts in relation to the last election of men,
bers of Congress and Presidential electors in
the State of Florida, with view to ascer-
tanning whether the statements of McLin and
others are true-the investigation to be con-
fined to these points only, and without refer
ence to the question of Presidential title.
The Senate was not in session Oh the 11th.
The House spent the day in discussing the
bill reported from the committee on COM
merce to regulate the interstate transporta-
ton on railroads, and to prevent discrimna-
tion in freights. No result was reached. No
movement was made in regard to the contem-
plated movement for an enquiry into alleged
Presidential frauds.
In the Senate on the 18th, among the bills
introduced, was one by Johnston, of Virginia,
to levy a tax on the sale of spirituous liquors
and malt liquors in bar-rooms and all places
where intoxicants are sold by the drink in
the District of Columbia which was referred
to the District committee. 1t provides for
the introduction of the Moffett bell punch in
the District bar.rooms. Potter, of New York,
has presented resolution directing an inves-
tigation to be held, by a select committee, in
to alleged frauds committed in Florida in the
late Presidential election. The resolution
contains the names of Edward Noyes and
John Sherman in connection with the frauds.
The Senate was principally engaged in dis
cussing the post office appropriation bill. Mr..
Butler, of South Carolina, presented petit
ton signed by large number of citizens of
Columbia, S. c., favoring repeal of that
portion of the national bank act imposing a
tax of 10 per cent. upon State bank circula-
ton which was referred to the committee on
finance; Mr.. Withers, of Virginia, presented
resolutions Of the Richmond CHAM mber of
Commerce, favoring the repeal of the bank
rupt law; which were laid on the table.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-16
THE TELEPHONE.

Notwithstanding the interest taken in the
telephone in other towns and cities, our peo'
ple were not awakened to the Importance of
the subject until last Friday, when number
of scientific gentlemen, including Messrs.
Pete Sadler, Dunn Colcock and DR.. Kuyken-
dal determined to make an auricular expert
mert in this branch of acoustic science Ac.
cordingly, temporary instrument was hasti-
ly constructed and stretched across the street,
from the York Drug Store to room in the
second story of the building opposite. Like
all first attempts, the investigators into the
mysteries of hidden science met with discour.
agement. Sounds we're not transmitted audi
bly,, and the experimenters might have yield
ed without attaining the desired object; but
in lucky moment Mr.. Sadler went to one
end of the line and on being called by a
friend at the other end, while he could not