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act it, and that it is not prohibited by any
rrouision of the national constitution Aa to

act it, and that it is not prohibited by any
provision of the national constitution. As to
making contracts, the opinion holds that sec.
ton 1877 Of the Revised Statutes, which se-
cures to all persons within the United States
the right in every State to make and enforce
contracts, &C., can only refer to contracts law
full under the law of States wherein it is pro-
posed to enforce them.
A Richmond dispatch of the 18th, gives
the following as the latest phase Of the case
The counsel for Mary Susan Hull, the
white woman confined in the penitentiary for
violating the State laws relative to the inter-
marriage of. races by leaving Virginia and
marrying Edmund Kinney, negro, has
filed petition in the United States District
Court praying for writ of habeas corpus. 1t
is of course expected that the writ will be re-
fused, when an appeal to the Circuit Court
will at once be taken, when it will be heard
by Chief Justice Waite or Judge Bond, or
both. Doubt seems to exist as to the appel
ate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to re.
view the recent decision made in the Kinney
case by Judge Hughes, sitting in the Cir
cult Court There could be no doubt, it is
said, of its Jurisdiction under the act of 1879,
if the writ Of habeas corpus had been awarded,
and petitioner afterwards had been remanded
to the penitentiary as was held by the Su-
preme Court in the Yerger case. Jurisdic-
ton to award writ in case where the par
ties are confined contrary to the Constitution
and laws of the United States, was first con-
ferred upon the Federal Court by an act
passed February 9th, 1867. But the year
following Congress passed an act taking from
the Supreme Court. jurisdiction in all cases
arising under the act of 1867, and so the law
has since remained. The object, therefore, in
filing the petition of the woman in the Dis
trict Court, is to secure review of the decision
of Judge Hughes by invoking the appellate
jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. A motion
for rehearing in the Kinney case has also
been entered.
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p9- The officers Of the steamboat companies
having headquarters in St. Louis, and the
officers of steamers plying between that city
and New Orleans, deny having refused trans
portation to colored refugees whenever the
latter had the money to pay. their passage.
They also deny that there has been any gen.
orally expressed disposition on the part of the
merchants and planters to withdraw their pat
ronage from boats which carry immigrants.
This has been done in few instances, but
the desire to prevent the negroes from leaving
the South is changing, and now the planters
do not seem to care whether they leave or not.
The officers of the latest arrived boats say
they were not hailed by negroes, and do not
believe there are any such numbers Of refu-
gees on the river banks as has been stated.
They further say the excitment is fast dying
out and will close altogether in short time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-05-22
AFTER THE YETOES.

In recent letter from Washington to the
Neus and Courier, Mr.. Mckinley gives the
following as the present political situation
at the capital since the veto messages of the
President
Whatever may be thought concerning the
delicate position in which the Democrats in
Congress have been placed, either by virtue
of the Presidents vetoes, or Of their own
doings during the. extra session, this much
may be safely added by way of compensation,
that the Republicans, despite their trium-
phant bluster, do notfeel by any means sat.
is6ed with the position in which they have
placed themselves. What that position is
and what it involves isnow pretty clearly un-
derstood by the people-thanks to Messrs.
Hayes, Robeson, Chandler, Logan and others !;
and, now that the smoke Of the Congressional
debate has drifted away, some of the Repub-
licans find that they have been led to the
edge of political precipice, and they would
gladly retreat if they could do 80. In spite
of some blundering, the Democrats are appa-
rently masters of the situation. The Repub-
licans had it in their power three days ago,
to do their antagonists infinite harm by the
simple process OF keeping quiet, but, eiated
with their first victory, they persuaded, or
compelled, Mr.. Hayes to second veto, and
are now hopelessly committed to the unpopu-
lar and indefensible doctrines which be has
announced as to the use, of troops at the polls
or wherever else he may see fit to send them !!
They have but one chance to escape, and
that is through some possible Democratic
blunder. The second veto was probably de-
signed to accomplish nothing more nor less
than to exasperate the Democrats to the point
of making such blunder, or in other words,
of refusing the appropriations. 1t is not at
all possible that the Democrats will refuse
to grant. the necessary supplies for the depart
ments, but it is possible, at least, that they
may refuse to pass another bill for the sup
port of the army. Many Of the members are
certainly opposed to granting a cent tor TINS Is
purpose, and the reasons they assign in behalf
of their position are certainly creditable to
their manhood and self:respect But it would
surely be bad policy to put the stick into the
hands of our enemies wherewith to break our
cwn heads, and it would be exceedingly bad
policy to do just what they most desire US to
do. They now most desire to have the Demo-
Gratis refuse the usual appropriation tor the
army, and they are trembling tor tear that
wise counsels may so far prevail in the Demo
cratic ranks that the usual timely blunder
(upon which Grant said he coul I'd always rely)
will not be made this once.
was assured tonight by distinguished
Northern Democrat, that all the appropria.
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BRIEF MENTION.

The Yorkville boys speak in glowing terms
Of the hospitable reception they received in
Columbia last week.
Mrs. Mary Jefferys, our neighbor across the
street. favored us with dish of fine strawber-
ries on the 14th. - ~ 81 t-s
There will be an important meeting of the
Jenkins Rifles in their armory tonight. Eve
ry member is requested to attend.
Mr.. Josiah T. Davis, a worthy and highly
respected citizen of the Bethel neighborhood,
died quite suddenly last Friday afternoon. he
was aged about 76 years. II g.
An excursion train ran to Gastonia on
Tuesday and returned that night, for the ac-
commodation Of thoso who desired to attend
the Mecklenburg celebration at Charlotte. !;
Rev. ]. M. Boyd pastor Of Rock Hill Meth
odist Church, preached in the Methodist
Church at this place last Sunday night. Rev.
T. E. Gilbert, pastor of the M. E. Church here,
filed Mr.. Boyd's pulpit on the same day.
On the plantation of his grand mother, Mrs.
Nicely, MI. W. B. Moore killed coach-whip
snake last week, which measured Z feet in
length and at the largest part Of the body 81
inches in circumference. He stuffed the skin,
and it is quite curiosity.
Treasurer Robertson is now filing his ap-
pointment here for the collection Of the May
installment of State and county taxes. He
informs us that his collections throughout the
county have been very light. Up to this time
he has not issued four hundred receipts.
The temperance lecture delivered in the
Court House last Friday night, by Rev. A. 81.
Lester, was an effort well worthy Of that gem
tleman,s fine reputation as an eloquent and inn
pressfve speaker. He came at the invitation
Of the Lodge of Good Templars. %. ~.
The Yorkville Helicon Band, most Of whom
are members Of the Jenkins Rifles, took their
instruments with them to Columbia, and
though they were in ranks during the process
sion, altar it was over, they played in fyont Of
the Capitol, the Wheeler House and Roses
Hotel, and the general verdict is that they ac-
quilted themselves creditably. a
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NEW ADvERT1sEMENTs.

b. F. Adickee q sons-Dress Goods -Sundries-
Ladies' Goods-Books ks-Shoes-Coffee.
G. G. Parish d Co.-Flour-5,00 900 Pounds Of Ba-
con-Hoes-Plows-C Canned Goods-Tobac-
co and Cigsrs-Oil-Millet Seed-Crocke-
ry-Tin Ware
Mrs. Fannie L. Dobson-Fashionable Millinery.
T. M. Dobson-Where can Get
Andrew Jackson, Judge Of Probate Citation
J. F. Wallace, Clerk Of the Court, Appli-
cant-Mrs. e. 8. Dunlap, Isaac I. Dunlap,
Rufus J. Dunlap. and James p. Dunlap,
Deceased.
John G. Kuykendal- Drug Store Para
graphs.
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-Rest for the Weary
Our Best-Ready Made Clothing-Crock-
ery-Looking gGlasses-Hats-Boots, Shoes,
Hardware-Gern,an Millet.
T. 8. Jeferys, Agent-Agricultura Machinery.
John II. McConnell-Wh Thrasher for Sale.
Entertainment by the Ladies' Auxiliary Gene
terry Association.
A. F. Hambright and others.-Fair Warning.
DR.. J. B. Patrick-Dentistry,
James Mason, Superintendent Schedule of the
c. & L. Narrow Gauge Railroad.
T. w. Clawson, Deputy Messenger-ln Bank
ruptcy-Application for Discharge-In the
Matter Of A. @. Merrick, Bankrupt.
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION.
rReported for the YorkvIlle Enquirer.

The Convention of the Diocese of South
Carolina met in Christ's Church, Greenville,
on Wednesday of last week, the 18th instant
The attendance of the clerical delegates
was smaller than usual but the number Of
lay delegates was quite large-particularly
from the up.country parishes
The opening sermon was preached by the
Rev. John johnson, of St. Phillips Church,
Charleston, from the text, Col ii:3-"1n
whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge" The subject of the sermon was
science consciently and unconsciently bearing
testimony to the truth Of the Bible and the
religion of Jesus Christ. The sermon occu-
pied over an hour in its delivery, and was lis
tened to with great interest by a large con-
gregation.
After the administration Of the Lords Sup.
per and the dismissal of the congregation,
the convention assembled for business. But
little was done the first day beyond the ap-
pointing of the usual committees and the
hearing of the reports of the treasurers Of
the Bishops and Conventions funds.
On the second day, after the morning
prayer, sermon was delivered by the Rev.
j. E. jackson, of St. Luke's Church, Charles
ton, in behalf of the society for the advance
.ment of Christianity in South Carolina-a
time-honored and most useful missionary Or
ganization, to which all of the churches
throughoutrthe up-country have been at times
largely indebted for liberal assistance rem.
dered.
At the close of the sermon, the Bishop read
his usual annual address, In which, after pay
ing suitable tributes to the memory of three
of our older clergy, who have been removed
by death, he gave some statistics Of work done,
and noted several matters of general interest
The election Of various committees and
boards then followed, and the transaction Of
other regular business not of very great i'm
portance ..,.,....
At night missionary meeting of the Con.
vention was held, at which the Board of
Missions made their annual report, and the
reports of the different missionaries employed
were also read, or certain portions selected
containing special items of interest
On Friday morning, the committees ap-
pointed on the first day, made their reports.
Steps were taken for the benefit of the Wal
terboro sufferers, and the assistance of Rev.
T.. T.. belHnSer anu nls auilcteu cons eS"
ton, in the rebuilding of their church, now
in ruins. Some of the unfinished business
was also disposed of.
Resolutions were passed in acknowledge:
ment of hospitality and kindness received
from our Greenville friends and entertainers,
and after few words of exhortation and
cheer from the Bishop, followed BY prayer
and the Benediction, this very harmonious
meeting adjourned, to meet again next May,
in St. Phil p's Church, Charleston.
We were glad to find Christ's Church.
Greenville, in quite Aourishing condition,
under its popular and beloved Rector, and to
hear from the committee on the state Of the
church of the decided progress and growth
made, particularly throughout the Piedmont
belt r. P. j.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The Southern Home says the recent ad-
vance in the price of cotton has induced many
farmers in Mecklenburg county to plant the
staple on larger scale than ever.
In Davidson Superior Court, last week,
Barber was acquitted of the murder of Hay
den, his brother-in-law, on the ground Of self
defence The homicide was committed in
the early part Of this year.
The Salem Press says colored genius
of Winston, claims to have invented a
machine that has run rs weeks without
stopping, by perpetual notion" and that
he asks 100000 for his invention.
The Raleigh Observer announces the
death of Mrs. 4. W. Knox, OF that city,
daughter of Col. Pride Jones, of Hillsboro,
and niece of Col. Cad Jones, of Rock Hill,
S. G. She was buried at Hillsboro, and her
funeral was more largely attended than any
that has occurred in that town for years.
The Lenoir Topic tells of Caldwell
county sheep having become entangled in a
lot of briers and being held there for three
months with nothing to eat except what it
could gather Immediately around it. 1t was
alive when released, as was also the teller Of
the story at last accounts.
Last Friday. Alphonso Davis and Henry
A. Andrews, white, and Louis Carlton, col
ored, were hanged at Hillsboro on conviction
of burglary. 1t is estimated that fully ton
thousand people attended to witness the exc
cution, which took place in the open air du'
ring the prevalence of heavy thunder storm.
The Charlotte Observer Of Tuesday says
We are inexpressibly shocked and grieved to
learn that last night about II o'clock, Mr.. B.
Frank Wilson was found dead on the floor Of
his room, at the residence of his father, Mr..
Joseph II. Wilson. The physicians have not
yet determined the cause of his death, and up
to the time of this writing it is profound
mystery.
At the last term of Tyrrell Superior
Court, Abel Mann, aged S5, was sentenced
to five years in the penitsntiary, for man
slaughter. His twin brother, Eli, who has
been his constant companion all bis life, wants
to 90 with him. This is an unusual crime for
a man of that age, for penitentiary records
show that the great majority Of homicides
and even of other crimes, are committed by
men under 80 years Of age.
The Charlotte Observer announces the
death Of Mrs. Tddy, nee Miss Lucy Ramseuri
wife of Mr.. William Tiddy, Of Lincolnton
She died quite suddenly and Unexpectedly
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last Thursday afternoon at o'clock. She
had been very i'll for several weeks, but was
thought to be much better. Her Christian
virtues and many amiable social traits endear-
ed her to many persons in Charlotte where
she was engaged several years in teaching.
She ha1 been married little over year and
leaves Young child.
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scripti0ns /:
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.
The following transfers of real estate have
been recorded in the Office Of the County Audi
tor since our last report:
Joseph F. Wallace, Clerk Of the Court, to
J.W. P. Hope. Tract of 306 acres, brian
land) in York township. Consideration 81 ,530
Joseph F. Wallace, Clerk Of the Court, to
NJ. L. Thomasson. Tract Of 152 acres, (Bri-
an land) in York township. Consideration
$6992O.
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pERsONAL MENTION.

Mr.. VIM. H. Colcock, of Spartanburg, is
paying a visit to his relatives and friends in
this place.
Mr.. Robert J. Herndon will start to Salem,
N. c., tomorrow, for the purpose of joining
the Salem Band, to play with them during
Commencement exercises at Chapel Hill.
Mr.. Robert Latta returned from Alabama
last week, whittier he went after completing
the preliminary survey of the Ninety-six
Railroad. He has not entirely recovered from
the severe attack of illness which confined
him to his bed several week last winter. He
now has an engagement on the Cheraw and
Chester Railroad.
Mr.. A. j. Mccoy returned, last week, from
the Baptist Theological Seminary at Louis
Vile, KY, from which Institution he has just
graduated. AS will be seen by our Chester
correspondence, on Sunday evening he was Or
dained minister of the Baptist church. He
has accepted call as pastor of three churches
in Williamsburg county, and will leave next
week to enter upon the discharge Of his duties,
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PROF. SCHMITT.

This distinguished musician has returned
to Yorkville and proposes to teach pupils on
the piano, organ, violin, flute, etc. He will
also repair and tune instruments at short no
tice. His rooms are at Roses Hotel.
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8. C. MILITARY ACADEMY.

We have received from G. !. Walker, secre'
tary Of the Association Of Graduates OF South
Carolina Military Academy, neatly printed
COPY of the historical sketch Of that institu-
tion, written by Col J.P. Thomas, graduate
Of the Academy. The sketch was presented
to the Association and is published by it, a
limited edition having been printed. The
contents are Origin of the Arsenal and the
Citadel Academy; their rise and fall the re-
suits achieved; roll Of board Of visitors; roll
Of cadets in the Academy at the end. The
pamphlet contains 100 pages and is sold at cost
of publication, viz. i: paper covers, $l.W
bound in cloth, $780, Copies may be had OF
Walker, Evans & Cogswell, Charleston.
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DIR. ]. b. PATRICK.

Attention is directed to the advertisement
Of DR.. J. B. Patrick, surgeon dentist, who
gives notice that he will visit Yorkville about
the 18th Of July for the purpose Of practicing
his profession. DR.. Patrick has already ac-
quired fine reputation here as dental sur
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ENTERTAINMENT NEXT WEEK.

A number of Misses, assisted by young gen.
tlemen, will give an entertainment, consisting
Of charades and music, in the Court House on
Friday night of next week, the proceeds to be
applied for the benefit of the sufferers by the
tornado at Walterboro. The object is awor-
thy one and should enlist the sympathies of
the public. The charades will be under di-
rection of Miss Wade, and the music will be
conducted by Mr.. A. Springs Withers and his
ACCOMPLISHED sisters.
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FIT ONLY FOR A CONGRESSMAN.


Not few hereabouts win endorse the fol.
lowing remarks Of the Southern Home, touch.
ing the great Senator from, Georgia. The
Home seems to ''draw it lightly" which, how.
ever, only broadens the sarcasm, in the allusion
to Gordon's ''failure" as an agent, and the
hint that it would pay other people if the dis
tinguished gentleman would confine his tai
ents to the Senate chamber:
Senator Gordon, of Georgia, has failed as an
agent for the Southern Publishing Company,
as an agent for the Southern Life Insurance
Company, and as lessee of the Georgia Con-
victs. It would pay him, as well as other
people hereafter, should he give his undivided
time and attention to his Senatorial duties:
Most men have not the ability to make good
insurance agent and Senator at the same time.
At least people who have lost money thereby,
don't think so. "Let the shoemaker stick to
his last -
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PROTRACTED MEETING.

A protracted meeting was commenced in the
Methodist church last night. The pastor will
be assisted by Rev. A. Coke Smith, Of Green
vile, who will remain until after Sunday.
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I9- Ships from yellow-fever afflicted ports,
are already quarantined at New York, deaths
from the fever having occurred on the trips
to that city.
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SALE OF BLOODED STOCK.

Our townsman, T. M. Whitaker, OF Whita-
ker & Wilson's sale stables, sold in Lexington,
KY, last week, his fine blocked mare, 'sNotre
Dame," for $1,000. ''Notre Dame" is ten
years old and is colt Of Lexington" and
"Novice." She is half sister of the famous
racer "Parole" whose dam, Maiden, ~ years
old, was recently sold for 900, and a full
sister of ssNorfolk," sold by Col. A. J. Alex
ander, for $4,000. 'sNotre DANES" turf re.
cord is not nncreditable, though she was own
ed by Mr.. Whitaker principally for a brood
mare, and from her he has raised four fine
colts .
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AGENTS FOR THE ENQUIRER.
The following named persons are authorized
to receive the names Of subscribers to the EN-
QU1RER and give receipts on payment of sub
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sTOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the Ches-
ter and Lenoir Railroad was held in Newton
on Thursday last ; but in consequence Of there
not being quorum Of stock represented in
the meeting, no business was transacted. The
meeting adjourned, after which the Directors
appointed called meeting to be held at Dali
las on the 26th of June; but as that date will
conflict with the Circuit Court for York coun-
ty, it is probable-two of the Directors being
officers Of the Court-the meeting will not be
held until some time in July.
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ENTERTAINMENT TOMORROW NIGHT.

ENI CH AINMCNI IVs"VHnO" NH""R 80
The entertainment to be given tomorrow
evening by the Ladies' Auxiliary Cemetery
Association is in behalf Of an object which
should appeal directly to every citizen of the
town. The ladies forming the auxiliary Asso-
citation propose to labor with assiduity until
sufficient funds are raised to properly enclose
the grounds of the resting-place of our dead
To this end they should have the hearty CO.
operation of our people, and we feel sure a
liberal patronage will be extended to the enter
tainment tomorrow evening. See programme
in our advertising columns.