Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-02-07

dence is the hest course, and submission to
all laws, whether they he oppressive or not,
the only safe way. Give public opinion due
time, and the repeal of evil laws will be
worked out
There is great complaint of the violation
of the internal revenue laws in the upper
part of the State. The good citizens should
discourage and use every proper means to
suppress such violations. Then if not needed,
meetings should be called, pledging our
selves to action in the support of the Govern.
ment, and in carrying out the promise so
loudly proclaimed by the party in power du'
ring the last canvass.
An entertainment was given here on the
23rd ultimo, by the young ladies and gentle
men, which was largely attended, and hand
some sum of money raised in aid Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church of this place. The
charades and farces were we'll and effectively
rendered, and several tableaux were presented
in credtable style. The music was furnish
ed by Prof. Johnston, of Limestone, and Miss
Ella Hoke and Mr. Marks, of Shelby, N. c.
The exercises closed by Prof Johnston sing
ing and playing on the piano comic song,
"Tbe little fat man in gray" which was d.
verting in the extreme.
There is petition being generally signed
by the citizens of this section, asking the
York delegation not to vote for the reelection
of Judge Mackey, whose position as circuit
Judge has been decl Jared vacant by the su'
preme court. The signers believe him not
to be fit man for the place. The people
are loud in their expressions for l. d. With
erspoon or Hemphill, as men who would not
be partisans, or biased BY any selfish pur-
poses, but follow the strai ght line of duty
and justice. By giving US one of these two
men, the judicial district will be generally
satisfied.
w. C. Black, Esq, whose health has been
bad for some time, has been confined to bis
room, very sick, for several days past.
Kinley Greene, who once lived near here,
attempted, on yesterday, to board train to
come to this place but was so drunk that he
could not get aboard. The train left him,
and he followed ON the track short distance,
when he either fell or laid himself down on
the railing. When observed by the engineer
of the succeeding train, he was lying on the
outside line of a sharp curve. The engine
struck him, carrying him thirty feet, mash
ing his right leg and groin, cutting the same
off below the knee and otherwise fearfully
bruising him. He died Saturday morning
from the effects of his injuries. What eff:
forts were made by the engineer to avoid the
catastrophe have not learned, as there are
different reports concerning the affair. The
train-a freight-was closely followed by
passenger train making rapid time The
freight had ran out from Blacks about three
minutes ahead of the passenger, to gain the
outside track at Gaffney's, which alone was
a hazardous attempt. Both trains passed the
spot before the unfortunate man was rescued.
Mr. Jacob B. Moore, respectable citizen
who lived near this place, and who was gen.
orally known as possessing intellectual pow
ers of no ordinary degree, and who was pro-
verbal for bis wit, died on the 24th of De.
cember last, in the 92ud year of his age.
There is only one man living in this section
who has attained an age approximating that
of Mr.. Moore's. / sllude to Abraham Har-
din, Esq, who is now near 80. He has lived
life of usefulness in bo;h church and State.
He was several years in the State legislature.
For forty-two years he served as magis-
trate. He has remarkable memory with
his other endowments. He can at this: day
mount his horse and ride to any land corner,
and describe, in most instances the tree or
sign that marks the place, as he has been,
from his youthful days, a surveyor of land
in this section. His name is associated with
the State geological surveys and the histories
of North and South Carolina. Being an en-
tirely selfmade man, his history is the more
remarkable
The Western Union Telegraph Company
has established an office at this place with F.
NJ Hardin operator.
The Rev. B. M. Booser, who has been as.
signed to the Blacks Station circuit, has ar
rived and entered on his work. The par
sonage is nearly completed, and will soon be
occupied by him. EGO.