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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
Nnluurons 9eparttueut.
WESTERN MULES.

Two miners were seated on bowlder
alongside the road to Sutro, says the Virgin
la City Chronicle, discussing the kicking
powers of mules One had just returned from
Sutro and the other was on his way there,
and having met near the rock they sat down
to have talk.
"Haye you quit over there2" said the one
who was eastward bound.
eyes"
"Why" H,
"Mules."
"Fraid of 'em?"
"You bet. I saw one yesterday alongside
an old boiler kickin' off the rivet heads one
by one. Never missed one I was just 60
ing on the shaft, and when saw the mule
and heard there was more of 'em inside, l
threw up my job. I've got wife and three
children depending on me, and 1 don't take
no chances"-
"The worse mule ever saw" said the 9TH
er, twas in Pioche some weeks ago. 1t was
one I owned. One day it rubbed against
some nails sticking out of post, and it turn
ed round and drove those nails one by one,
using a single blow of the hoof, with the iron
shoe on for each nail It never missed its
kick, and always drove 'em in just to the head.
Then it saw few tacks on post little low.
er down, which we're only half driven in. and
it drove them in, too, with light taps of the
hoof, just as gentle and easy as could be.
One day man came along and sat on can
of nitro-glycerine and giant-powder. He
wanted to get the mule to kick it and get
killed. / saw him about to corral with that
can, and I knew what was up. At first !!
was going to stop him. but then thought if
my mule was any kind of a mule at all he
could take care of himself So just watch.
ed. Well, the mule saw the can, and walk
ing up, smelt it, and then squared himself for
the kick. The man was sneaking of, and
just as the mule was going to kick the can,
he caught sight of the fellow and changed
his position so that his tail was towards the
man. He let fly his right hoof: The can
went flying through the air and hit the man
square between the shoulders just as he was
gettin' over the fence about hundred feet
away. The thing exploded and never saw
the man again. But the next morning the
Record came out and said that the town had
been visited by shower of blood"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
PURITY OF THE CHURCH,

In the purity of the church lies it's strength.
It's spirituality is it's health, it's vitality, it's
power. In proportion as it is free from world
illness, will be it's power for good and it's puri-
flying influence on human society; and, on the
other hand, the more the spirit of the world per-
vades the church, the less fitted for it's divine
mission of disciplining all nations the church
will be, because of the consequent diminution
of it's strength. The church, preserved in its
pristine purity, 'slooketh forth as the morning,
fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible
as an army with banners;'' but it's alliance
with the world or it's subsection to prevalent
worldly influences, corrupts it's purity, mars
it's beauty, destroys it's lustre and impairs its
strength. Samson paid dearly for his inconti-
nent intercourse with Delilah, by the loss OF
his power. The Lord departed from him,
"and he did grind in the prison-house:" We
must guard with jealous eye the spirituality
and purity of the Church of Christ-"the
bride. the Lambs wife, Some attempts have
been made to abolish the distinction between
the church and the congregation; and it has
been maintained that the mere desire to join
the church is sufficient without the ordinary
tests of spiritual life. But 1--WE have no such
CUSTOM" The Scriptural distinction between
believers and unbelievers must be malntalned;
and to the utmost of our ability we must
guard the church against corruption and con-
slant feebleness, by requiring in those who seek
admission to it's fellowship, evidence Of their
being ''new creatures in Christ Jesus" We
have our faults-not feW-and we are often
told that one is an undue gloriication of our
selves. For all of them we implore divine for
giveness; but we trust we shall never be able
to lay it to our charge that we have done aught
to lower the standard of Christian life, or to
erase any of the distinctive marks which must
ever define the church in it's separation from
the world.-Reu. j. Ba1a,,dale. .sE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
MILLS AND MILL MACHINERY.


VTyHE undersigned take this method Of inform
i ing the public, that under the firm name OF
WELLS BROTHERS, they are engaged in the
MILLWRIGHT BUSINESS, and are prepared
to enter into contracts for the buildingor repair
ing Of MILLS and MILL MACHINERY Of ev-
cry description, from the largest and most conn
Each member of the firm IL skilfull workman
and has had the benefit of number Of years expe-
rience. We are, therefore, prepared to guarantee
that all work entrusted to US, will be executed in
q workmanlike manner.
By permission, we refer to the following per-
sons, for whom we have worked: w. j. Rainey,
Blairsville, 8. O.; ]. B. q r. NJ. Whitesides,
Hickory Grove, 8. c.; Major T. p. Whitesides,
r. N. McElwee and Elias Ramsay, Yorkville,
8. c.; w. D. LESLEY, Glover, 8. G.
We are also agents for the sale Of Excelsior
Bolting Cloths, and improved Mill Machiner"
of every description. Our post Office address
Antioch, York county, sc.
w. 8. WELLS,
M. r. WELLS,
J. w. WELLS.
September 28 80 lys'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05

To Stop BLEED1NG.-It is said that bleed
ing from wound, on man or beast, may be
stopped by mixture Of wheat flour and COM
mon salt, in equal parts, bound on with a
cloth. If the bleeding be profuse, use large
quantity, say from one to three pints. 1t
may be left on for hours, or even days, if
necessary. The person who gave US this re-
ceipt says: "In this manner I saved the life
of horse, which was bleeding from wound
ed artery; the bleeding ceased in FIVE min
utes after the application"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
THE YORK MARBLE YARD

r AM still conducting the MARBLE BUSI-
NESS In Yorkville. and am prepared to fur
nfsh MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES, or ANY
THING IN MY LINE, as low as the lowest.
AS an evidence Of this, can furnish Tomb Stones
for CHILDREN from $500 upward for AD-
ULTS, from $500 upward.
as> Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished In the most elaborate style, and in point
of workmanship and material, equa,to the work
Of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection Of
which, those in want Of marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and other information furnished on
application.
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free Of charge for
transportation,
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination Is to
merit continuance Of the same.
80 +. HAPPERFIELD.
January - ly
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05

A LAWYERS ADvICE.-An Irishman by
the name of Tom Murphy once borrowed
sum of money from one of his neighbors,
which he promised to pay at certain time.
But month after month passed by, and no
signs of the agreement being kept, bis credit
or: at last warned him that unless he paid it
npon certain day he would sue him for it
and recover it by law. This ratherfrightened
Tom, and not being able to raise the money.
he went to lawyer and got advice on the
matter. After hearing Toms story through
to the end, he asked him:
"Has your neighbor got any writing to
show that you owe him this fifty dollarsF'
"Divil word," replied Tom, quickly.
"Well then, if you have not the money you
can take your own time; at all events, he can
not collect it by law"
"Thanks, yer honor, much obliged" said
Tom, rising and going to the door.
"Hold on, my friend" said the lawyer.
"Fat tor ?" asked Tom, in astonishment.
"You owe me two dollars"
"Fat for ?"
"Why, for my advice. You don't suppose
can live by charging nothing, do your :
Tom scratched his head moment in evi-
dent perplexity, for he had no money. At
last Drig ght idea seemed to strike him.
can have yees any paper to show that |
owes yees two dollars ?" he asked, with twin
kle in his eye.
"Why, no, Of course not; but what does
that signify?"
"Thin I'll jist be after takin' yer own ad.
vice, an pay nather you nor my neighbor"
Saying which he left the Office and its occu-
pant to mediate on lawyer taking his own
advice, and doctor his own medicine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
The ;fart1 aud fireside.
BORROWING.

To lend unto him that would borrow, and
give unto him that asketh Of thee, is both q
Christian and neighborly duty, and if the
practice is properly conducted may he a
convenience to all around. But when all Is
on one side it may become burden to one
party.
A good outfit of nearly all kinds of tools
necessary to conduct my gardening affairs,
has always been in my possession, but to keep
them, and in order, is the trouble. One
comes for hoe, rake. and spade-they want
to garden; another wants saddle to ride,
another log chain, etc., until half OF my
things are out, and it would be necessary for
me to stop work in the garden, if did not
have two complete sets of them. 1t is very
seldom that borrow from neighbors, for two
good reasons One is that the practice IS
unpleasant to me, and the other is that very
few have anything that need.
But all this I could stand with sort Of
patience, if things borrowed would be return,
ed in due time and in order; but this is not
the case
Five times out of six must send for them,
and not unfrequently they come home broken,
and always dull and rusty, if Of iron and
steel. In a few instances after having an i'm.
plement for year, the parties claimed it as
their own property and it was left with them
rather than have difficulty but those same
men don't borrow from me again.
That neighbors can accommodate each 9th
er to mutual advantage if it is properly con-
Quoted is very true, and then there is recip-
rocity Gas Pat says,) but when it is all on one
side it is severe tax.
This is written for the benefit Of those who,
in measure, depend upon borrowing, and
do not seem to think that thing borrowed
should be returned to the owner in proper
time, and in good order. There are two
things that won't lend; whitewash brush
and piece of soap. They both come home
about used up, and the user won't buy new
brush, and to return piece of soap is usual
ly forgotten.
Those who can afford it should buy their
own tools, and if they must borrow tools, at
least take good care of them and return as
soon as done using.-SAMUEL MILLER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05

s9- The cheapest meat for the farmer is
mutton. 1t may safely be said to cost moth:
ing, as the fleece from a sheep of good breed
will amply pay for its keeping. Then, for
additional profit, there are lamb or two,
the pelt of the animal if killed at home, the
excellent manure from its droppings, and the
riddance of the pastures from weeds, to which
sheep are destructive foes. With the excep-
ton of poultry, mutton is also most conve-
nient meat for the farmer. A sheep is easily
killed and dressed by single hand in an
hour, and in the warmest weather it can be
readily disposed of before it spojls. Science
and experience both declare it the healthiest
kind of meat, and foolish prejudice alone
prefers pork, which, whether fresh or salt, is
the unhealthiest of all. When people gain
more wisdom, farmers will keep more sheep.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
as Years Before the Public.
the GENUINE
DIR. C.. McLANE'S
CELEBRATED .
LIVER PILLS,
FOR THE CURE OF
Hepatitis, or Liver Complaint,
DYSPEPSIA AND SICK HEADACHE.
SYMPTOMS of a Diseased Liver.

Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
DAIN in the right side, under the edge
1 of the ribs, increases on pressure;
sometimes the pain is in the left side;
the patient is rarely able to lie on the
left side; sometimes the pain is felt
under the shoulder blade, and it fire.
quently extends to the top of the shoul-
der, and is sometimes mistaken for
rheumatism in the arm. The stomach
is affected with loss of appetite and
sickness; the bowels in general are
costive, sometimes alternative with lax;
the head is troubled with paif, accom-
panied with dull, heavy sensation in
the back part. There is generally a
considerable loss of memory, accom-
panied with painful sensation of hav-
ing left undone something which ought
to have been done. A slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The patient
complains of WEAKNESS and debility; he
is easily startled, his feet are cold or
burning, and he complains of prickly
sensation of the skin; his spirits are
low; and although he is satisfied that
exercise would be beneficial to him,
yet he can scarcely summon up forti-
tude enough to try it. In fact, he dis
trusts every remedy. Several Of the
above symptoms attend the disease, but
cases have occurred where few of them
existed, yet examination of the body,
after death, has shown the LIVER to
have been extensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DR.. C. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, IN
CASES OF AcUE AND FEVER, when taken
with Quinine, are productive of the
most happy results. No better cathartic
can be used, preparatory to, or after
taking Quinine. We would advise all
whs are afflicted with this disease to
give them a FAIR TRIAL.
For all bilious arrangements, and as
simple purgative, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
- Every box has red wax seal on the lid, -
with the impression DR.. McLANE's LIVER
Pills. - -
The genuine McLANE's LIVER PILLS bear
the signatures Of C. McLANE and FLEMING
BROS. on the wrappers.
Insist upon having the genuine DR.. c.
McLANE's LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming
Bros, of Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being
full of limitations of the name McLasae,
spelled differently but same pronunciation.
February l3 ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05

HIS "REcoMMEND."-Some time since
Detroit merchant was in want of clerk,
and he advertised the fact. Among the nu-
merous applicants who sent in recommends
tions was young man who had shortly be-
fore received letter from the old man Blank,
to the effect that any further visits to his
house on the part of the young man could not
be permitted, and that "Mary's" future hus-
band was already selected In his haste and
excitement he forwarded this note in place of
recommendation from mercantile house,
and on discovering his mistake he called upon
the merchant to secure the missive.
"Ah!' said the merchant, as the young
man entered, "you can begin here tomorrow.
I was about to write you"
"That-that letter." began the young
man, but the merchant interrupted:
"Best recommend in the world. Old Blank
and have been enemies for forty.six years
Any one he is down on I always employ
in order to aggravate him. Come right along.
I'll give you position in the front of the
store where the old curmudgeon must see you
every time he passes, and if you want to
make up faces at him I'll pay all cost"
Thus are we able to furnish another illus
tration that sunshine may come out Of the
depths Of despair.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

VUNHE 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 to look az we'll as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
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ny Men do not have their own choice as to
whether they will have life or not, but they
can choose how they can live.
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ETA jealous soul without meekness is like a
ship in a storm, in danger of wrecks. A meek
soul without zeal is like ship In a calm, that
moves not so fast as it should
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BOOK BINDING.

DOVh DIN D1NUs
EOR the convenience Of those having old books
n which they may wish rebound, we have made
arrangements with Mr.. f. r. STOKES, book
binder of Columbia, by which we can receive or
ders for such work and have itpromptly attended
to, without snbjeoting to further trouble those
entrusting their orders to US. Magazines, Sheet
Music, &C., bound In any style desired. Prices
for any style of binding furnished on application
at the ENQUIRER OFFICE.
February27 8 If
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NOTICE..

CUBsCRIBERs to the YoRKv1LLE Esou1RER,
y not regularly served by mail. on the postal
routes between Yorkville and Blacks Station,
Ycrkyile and Union Court House, and York
vile and Rock Hill, are hereby informed that
will deliver their papers along the routes FREE
OF CHARGE, provided they enter their names
on my club J. N. ROBERTS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05

A WEIGHT OF SoRRow.-A certain man
recently buried his wife, woman of unusual
size, and few days after the sad event a
neighbor attempted little in the consolatory
line by remarking: "Well, Mr.. A., you have
met with a heavy foss." Eyes" replied the
mourner, with sigh, "she weighed most four
hundred pound ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
REMOVAL.

II HAVE moved my Barber Shop from the
Il room next door to the ENQUIRER Office to the
"SADLER BUILDING," where shall be
pleased to meet my regular customers and serve
the public generally in all branches Of the tonso-
rial art. THOMAS BALLARD,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05


The ALLEGED DEMOCRATIC PROGRAMME.
The bill which was introduced in the Senate
last week by Mr.. Mcdonald, of Indiana, and
which he vainly endeavored to have acted
upon few days after its introduction, pro-
vides, according to those who have seen it,
that whenever the United States shall be in.
vaded, or be in danger of invasion, or when
ever the laws of the United States shall be
opposed or obstructed by combinations too
powerful to be suppressed by ordinary means,
and information shall be furnished thereof
by judge of the Supreme Court, or judge
Of any circuit or district court sitting, or in
case of insurrection or domestic violence in
any State against the government thereof, the
legislature or executive of which has made
application therefor, it shall be lawful for the
President to call forth such number of the
militia as he may deem necessary. The mi
litia may be used for 80 days after the COM
mencement of the next session of Congress-.
The President may use the army and navy
to assist the militia, after first having observ-
ed the pre- requisites of the law The mar.
shals may have all necessary assistance in en-.
forcing writs and processes The bill repeals
all laws heretofore passed by Congress rela
ting to the manner of holding elections for
representatives in. Congress, and repeals all
laws inconsistent with this. This bill, it is
alleged, embodies the views of majority Of
the Democratic members of Congress, and is
designed to meet the exigencies created by
the Presidents disapproval of both the anti
bayonet bills that have been sent to him. Mr..
Mcdonald called it up for discussion Mon
day, but it was laid aside after remarks upon
it by that gentleman.
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BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
G.. I'll. O'LEARY.
SJrNnRIES.

SUNDRIES.
A LARGE lot Of Buggy Whips, Buggy Um-
n brellas, Saddle Trees, Wood Stirrups. Trace
Chains, Buckles, Bride Bits, Harness, Collars,
Back bands, Plow, Riding and Halter Brides,
Martingales, Horse Brushes, Spurs, ETC., ETC.,
for sale at &. II. OLEARY -.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
COOKING STOVES.

II AM selling the LIBERTY STOVE WORKS
I STOVES, Chas. Noble & Co., of Philadelphia,
an old established house. Any part of the Stoves
can be duplicated, when worn out. All Stoves
warranted and sold very cheap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05
A LADY's DREAM.-We find the following


A LADY's DREAM-We find the following
in one of our exchanges:
"A lady up on Pine street dreamed the
other night that she was riding across the
bridge, when the steamer ran against it. The
lady was unconscious for moment and then
seemed to recover hersens and find herselfin
heaven and this is the way she tells about it:
"Oh! it was a splendid place, with real
lace curtains, and so beautiful. went right
to work and took up the carpet; cost four
dollars yard, and hung it over three or
four stars and set a couple of angels to whip
ping it, and it was perfectly lovely. Then we
covered up the harps and music and had the
whole place whitewashed, and I picked out
some beautiful wall paper that just matched
the furniture, and had it all put on that same
afternoon, with a green and yellow border
and it was just elegant We got the parlor
stove up into the garret and set the book case
over where the stove had stood, and washed
all the wood work, and took out the windows
and washed them, and never supposed any
one could be so happy. Ijust pinned tow
ell around my head and pinned up my back
hair, and left my switch in the bureau draw
er, and sung and sung all the time and |
never can tell how nice it was, and We were
Just getting Strengthened around when woke.
1t was beautiful dream, and it seemed real.
I shall never feel any more dread of death"
. We suppose this was a nice enough dream
as dreams 60, but there is one thing about it,
some women have to be kept out of heaven.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-05

GONG HoME.-In describing heaven, Jesus,
in his farewell DISCOURSE called it his Gathers
house," as much as to say 1 am only going
home. Now he is not ashamed to call his peo-
pie brethren. "Behold," says he, after his res
direction, "behold, l ascend to my Father
and your Father, and to my God and to your
God. " Heaven, therefore, is their home
| alsO
Let us cherish domestic thoughts and an
ticipation of the place. This will make us
long to be there. How confirmatory of this
the dying testimony of some "Almost well,
and nearly at ho'ne,' said the dying Baxter,
when asked by friend how he was. DR..
Rowland Taylor, of England, when drawing
near the tower of Hadley, where he had been
minister, and was now going to be a martyr,
being asked how he did, answered: "Never
better for now know that I am almost at
home - And looking over the meadow be-
tween him and the place where he was to be
Immediately burnt, he said "Only two more
stiles to get over, and l am at my Fathers
house." "Dying," said another minister on
his death-bed, ''dying is sweet work, sweet
work, home, home!'' And the venerable Mede,
when asked in his last illness about his expe-
rience, replied 81 am going home as fast as |
can, and bless God have good home to 60
| to-"
What sweet and powerful attraction has
heaven, as thus viewed, to quicken our pulse
and to speed us onward to it's blessed abode!
1t is to some richer in love than earth. With
many there are no relatives so close, nofriends
so dear, no hearts so loving, no minds so con-
genial, as those in heaven. And still it grows
richer! AS earth's ties are lessening, sacred
friendships are narrowing, and the purple
clouds of our pilgrimage are disappearing, how
precious the thought that these holy ties,
hallowed relations, sacred friendships, and
heaven-enkindled loves, will all be found
again in our Fathers house.
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ng- Parents cannot be too careful in guard.
ing the health of their Babies Only good
and reliable medicine should be given to
them. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is known not
to contain anthing injurious