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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-10-04

ueiu at CantOn, Oh inc TN udy Vi
July, 1879.
This call was published in both
the city papers for about two
months before the nominations were
to be made. In the meantime, an
active canvass was carried on for
the various Offices. Large and in>
terested audiences assembled in
different parts of the county to hear
the views of the Legislative candi>
dates. The consequence was, that
the people were thoroughly arOus-
ed, and the district meetings, held
on the 9th of July, were large be-
yOnd all former precedent. The
estimate is, that not less than nine
hundred voters participated III
these district meetings, only about
two hundred less than the usual
Democratic vote.
Let it not be forgotten, that Gen,
Greaves, the Boiler candidate for
the Senate, was actively engaged
in this canvas and baSing his hopes
of success on the action OF the July
while his friend and
engineer Judge Downs, was vig0r-
ousIy and hopefully heading his
boat towards that harbor. In fact
we do not know a single member of
the Boilers. who did not partici-
pate in these district meetings,
either as candidates themselves or
as supporters OF others. And yet,
during all this time, not one of this
party OF great moral IDEAS, raised a
voice to warn US of the
breakers ahead. Even the author
of the celebrated observation-disclosures
as famous as those OF rs and 70
was dumb IS an oy ster, silent as
the grave.
tU',-."o .isnA 10 he a timc-it has
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
Selected gnetry.
UNCLE JONAS.


sUncle Jonas, what makes your head so white?
And your shoulders stoop so low?
Just look at your hands, how they shiver and
shake,
And your steps are feeble aud slow"
All! young Mas'r Tom, was active once
AS nimble you an Jim;
Nobody then ever called me slow,
was sound in wind and limb.
Ole masr called me his very best hand,
I was strong an light of heart;
had been born an raised on his land
Sho', I never thought we could part
"Many happy year we passed,
But when we were growing old
Our troubles began for massa got broke,
An his people all had to be sold.
The traders they my children took
Ole massa meant no harm
Ny wife she mourned while an died,
And was sold with the farm"
"But Uncle Jonas, the black folks are free
The Yankees have set them free!
No one can buy or sell you now,
No more than Jim or me-"
"Yes, chile, dey say the good times have come,
And all de black folks are free,
And each man who can work can win home
For himself an his family.
But am an ole an feeble grown
And the old man heaved sigh,
sWife an children I have none,
An ole Jonas is free but to die.
Southern Workman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.

BY favorable arrangement with the different
manufacturers, weare enabled to make the follow
ing liberal and Unprecedented offers Of Premiums
for Clubs. These premiums have been adopted
ticles of value, which will prove serviceable to
those procuring them. The regular retsil price Is
given with each, and they are just as good as so
much cash to those who receive them. All the
articles are put down In our schedule at manufac-
turers regular retail prices, and cannot be bought
with cash any lower than the price here given.
Premiums Nos. !, 2 and 8 will be delivered
through tho mails, to persons entitled to receive
them, free Of cost. The other Premiums will be
those receiving them. In cases where Premiums
can be delivered at capitalization Office, arrange
ments may be perfected for reducing the freight
charges on small articles to nominal amount.
The charges for freight on the Sewing Machines,
Silver Ware and Cutlery Premiums will be from
New York; and on the Cooking Stoves from
Greanshnrn N C..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
THE YORKVIILE ENQUIRER.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1879.
OUR LIBERAL PREMIUM OFFERS.

TN announcing our PROSPECTUS for 1879, we
l deem it necessary only to mention the fact that
the leading features which have characterized
the ENQUIRER for the past TWENTY-FOUR
efforts of the Proprietor will be directed to making
it an attractive and interesting family journal.
We have already in hand number of ORIGINAL
SERIAL STORIES, written expressly for the
ENQUIRER, which will be published in the next
volume; besides which, we shall bestow upon the
Miscellaneous and News Departments the same
care and attention that have already given the
ENQUIRER reputation for interesting variety
and accurate statement.
TERMS OF sUBs0RIPTI0N---PREE OF POSTAGE.
Single copy one year. $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, 81 so. Money may be forward
ed at our risk, by draft, postoice order or regis
tered letter-otherwise we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving post-oface, county
and State. Address all letters to
L. M. GRIST Publisher. Yorkvflle. 8. C.
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READTHELIST.

No. l.-For a club of subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give treble silver. plated BUTTER
KNIFE, worth Sl.0O.
No. 2-For club of subscribers, at s.. so each,
we will give copy of the family edition (cloth
bindingj of SMITHS ABRIDGED BIBLE DC
TIONARY, the publishers price of which is $3 so
per copy. Or for $4.5O we will give copy Of the
Bible Dictionary and send the ENQUIRER one year
to any single subscriber not in club.
No. 3.-For club Of 10 Subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give copy Of the ENQUIRER one
year, or set of six treble silver-pated TEA
SPOONS, worth $500.
No. 4.-For club of Is subscribers, at $3.50
Rubber Handle II ABLE KNIVES AND FORKS,
the manufacturers price of which is $500
No. 5.-For club of l6 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give either treble silver-plated
SYRUP CUP, worth $500; or a set of six treble
No. 6.-For a club of ls subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give treble silver-plated BUTTER
DISH, worth $500.
No. For a club Of 20 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give one set Of six solid cast steel
oval-hande TABLE KNIVES. and one set of six
treble silver-plated TABLE FORKS, the manu-
facturer's price of which articles is $1,000
No. 8.-For a club of 80 subscribers at $3.50
each, we will give full set of extra superfine,
full oval iyory-handle TABLE KNIVES, with
silver plated blades and full set of treble silver
plated TABLE FORKS. the manufacturers price
of which articles is $500.
No. 9.-For a club of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each we will give one No. TROPIC COOKING
STOVE, with pipe and full set Of fixtures, the
manufacturers price of which is $4,000.
No. 10.-For q club Of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give one three-quart treble silver
plated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting Of
SIX pieces. worth $4,000.
No. 1l.-For club Of 40 subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give one WEED SEWING MA
CHINE. Walnut Plain Half Case with one draw
er the manufacturers price Of which is $500.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
The fart1 aud fireside.
STARVING ORCHARDS.

A ton of dry unleached ashes per acre will
furnish nearly the same ingredients advised
by the Scientific Farmer for the fertilization
of orchards, which is two hundred to two hun
dred and fifty pounds of bone dust and three
hundred to four hundred pounds of sulphate
of potash per acre. This gives some seventy
or eighty pounds of potash, fifty or sixty
pounds of lime (from the bone), and ten to
twenty pounds of nitrogen, and some magne-
sia in the potash and fertilizer, all of which
are called for to nourish orchards on INSULT
cient soil, as the flesh of most fruits contain
much potash as we'll as lime, in combination
with the fruit acids and the seeds phosphor-
ic acid. Whether the ingredients required
are applied in the formula given or in the un-
leached ashes suggested, it is recommended to
SOW broadcast and lightly harrow in, leaving
it to the rain to more thoroughly incorporate
successful in orchards showing signs of decay,
both in this country and in Europe.
Coal ashes and salt are employed with
great benefit to some soils, especially in Or
chards bearing sour fruits. Orchards, the soil
Of which, from close pasturing or other causes,
is nearly destitute of humus, will gradually
deteriorate and finally die, unless restored to
that state of fertility which is necessary for
the thrifty growth of the tree and its existence
in healthy and vigorous state. Such OF.
chards are greatly benefited by q top-dress
ing Of leafmold, rotten chip manure, muck
from a creek, broken bones, animal hair of
all kinds, and similar material generally at
hand on farm, which can be applied with
out other expense than the time and labor ex:
pended. When manures are used they should
be we'll decomposed. Fresh warm manure
excites young trees into a very rapid growth,
but the wood is watery and feeble. A dry
soil of moderate richness is the one that pro-
duces and sustains hardy trees. Their wood
is firm, and the buds are plump and close to-
gether and the parts are we'll proportioned.-
Round the World.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1t is not necessary that the names ola club
should all he at the same post Office. Names may
he taken at any number of places. One name
for two years will be equivalent to two names for
one year each.
The time for completing clubs under the above
offer is limited to the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1879, by which time the names with the
cash, should be returned to the Office, though
names may be returned at any time between this
and the above date. No premium will he deliv-
cred until the requisite number Of names has
been returned, and the full amount due for them
paid.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at
the expense Of those sending them.
In sending Names write plainly, giving coun-
ty, post-office and State.
All subscriptions will he discontinued at the
expiration of the time paid for.
All subscribers to the ENQUIRER will receive
the paper free of postage.
Persons entitled tn receive Premiums, must
give full directions as to whom and how they
shall be delivered.
separate list will be kept for each club maker,
who will be credited with every name sent, so
that the number returned by any person can be
ascertained at q moment's notice
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

NEURALGIA AND RBEUMATIsM.-A cores
pondent of the Germantown Telegraph, says
A simple relief for neuralgia is to boil small
handful of lobelia in half pint of water till
the strength is OUT of the herb, then strain it
off and add a teaspoonful of fine salt. Wiring
cloths out of the liquid as hot as possible, and
spread over the part affected. 1t acts like a
charm. Change the cloths as soon as cold
till the pain is all gone; then cover the place
with soft dry covering till perspiration is
over, to prevent taking cold Rheumatism
can often be relieved by application to the
painful parts, of cloths wet in weak solu'
ton of sal-soda water. If there is inaamma
ton in the joints, the cure is very quick
The wash should be lukewarm.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

A Posr-HoLE CARD.-An old gentleman
who was recently made the recipient of bis first
postal-card, placed his specs carefully astride
his nasal organ, and eyed the pasteboard
closely.
"What is this thing, any way" he finally
demanded.
"Why, postal-card, Of course" was the an
swer.
"a posthole card? What is such thing
good for, I'd like to know?'
He was informed that a cheap rate Of post
age had come into vogue, and writing-paper
was at discount.
"Blast it all !" famed the old gentleman,
in sudden rage, while his nose described
a semicrcle with sharp angle; "they've
got to 'dulterating tea with weeds, terbacker
with licorice and copper, whiskey with pep.
per and turpentine, an now they've got ter
'dulteratin' envelopes tu save the paper
Confound emp
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
as Years Before the, Public.
the GENUINE
DIR, G.. McLANE'S
CELEBRATED
LIVER PILLS,
FOR THE CURE OF
Hepatitis, or Liver Complaint.
DYSPEPSIA AND SICK HEADACHE.
SYMPTOMS of a Diseased Liver.

DAIN in the right side, under the edge
l of the ribs, increases OH 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 pain, 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 a 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 AGUE 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
whe are afflicted with this disease to
give them a FAIR TRIAL.
For all bilious arrangements, and as
a simple purgative, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Every box has a red wax seal on the lid,
with the impression DIR. 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.
McLANEs LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming
Bros, of Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being
full of limitations of the name McLane,
spelled differently but same pronunciation.
February IL ly
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

A DISAPPOINTED MERCHANT.-A New
castle merchant sat in his counting-house be-
moaning the hard times, and the discontinue
ance of those large colliery orders which, in
days gone by, were wont to flow in upon him
in grateful profusion, when his gloomy cogita-
tions were interrupted by the entrance Of a
dingy customer, evidently from the colieries
The stranger briskly demanded if the mer-
chant had any plane trees in stock at present
"Plane trees, sir ?" replied the merchant. CAS-
good stock as any on the Tyne, sir. Do
you want them in the log or plank? We have
an abundance of both" "Im not particular"
answered the pitman; ''its not much want
It's only for a fiddle bridge I want to
make"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
The Murkrille Guqnirer.
TERMS.-.INA ADVANCE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CuUhI4 VI 4Ohk---UUUHi w CUMMUA fhhAS,
Joseph Miller, Plaintiff, against Hugh Warren,
James M. Miller, Elizabeth J. Walkup, Mar
garet ]. Mason, Leonora Mathis, Euphemia
Fisk, John NJ. Boyce, Nancy Brce, John J.
Miller, Joseph W. B. Miller, Joseph Miller,
Nancy B. Kittrel, Jane F. Dale, John Miller,
Sarah Miller James P. Miller, Benjamin M.
Miller, David Miller, Emma Campbell, Lavo-
MIA Armstrong, Barnett Miller, James Miller,
Daisy Miller Benjamin Miller and Eskel N.
Miller, observation-disclosures for Relief.
To the Defendants above named.
YOU are hereby summoned and required to an
i swer the complaint in this action, which is
herewith filed in the office of the Clerk Of the
Court of Common Pleas, for the said county, and
to serve copy of your answer to said complaint
the bscrbers at their office, in Yorkville, s.
Carolina, within twenty days after the service
hereof, exclusive Of the day of such service;
and if you fail to answer the complaintwithin the
time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will
apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated Yorkvile, 8. c., January 22d, A. D., 1879.
WITHERSPOON Il SPENCER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Januarv % 6t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
HOUSE PAINTING.

VHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he has resumed the business
Of HOUSE PAINTING in all its departments
a trade to which he has served regular appren-
ticeship, under first-class painter, and in which
he has had several years experience. WORK done
in the most durable manner, and at the loWes'
prices at which it can be afforded. MARBL1NG,
GRAINING in imitation of different woods and
all kinds of FINE INTERIOR PAINTING
done in as good style as can be done by any paint
or in this section of the country. can be seen
or addressed at Yorkville, and will cheerfully
make estimates on work in any part of York, or
the adjoining counties. ,
REFERENCEs.-As to my skill as workman, l
respectfully refer to the following gentlemen
L. M. Grist, ". A. Moore, Hon. I: D. Wither-
spoon, A. w. Ingold, J. F. Wallace, Lawson Jen'
kins Col. w. H. McCorkle, DR.. II. G. Jackson,
DR.. j. F. Lindsay, James L. Clark, James E.
Smith, Hon. A. s. Wallace, Yorkville J: 8: X.
Thomson, spartanburg; R. M. Wilson, Gaston
J. A. Brice, Fairfield; J. Harvey Smith, Chester.
NELSON DAVIES.
July II % ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

s'S1NG IT ONCE MORE, ELvIRA PA Chi
cago mans young wife entertained him with
selections from Wagner, after which he ex-
pressed himself as resigned to 60 to bed,
where he slept very soundly. Toward mid.
night some cats assembled in the back yard
and yelled frightfully. The sleeper did not
get up and throw boot:jacks at them, but
turned on one elbow and whispered in his
dreams, "Sing it once more, Elvira; sing it
once more" She sings it no more, neither
anything else, but thinks Of beating her piano
into kindling wood and turning her music
book into curl papers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

THE W1TNEssEs-One of our young law
yers was recently appointed to defend a pau
per criminal, who was, of course, in the coun-
ty Jail. An interview was had. "What do
you expect to prove by your witnesses?' in.
quired the young disciple of Blackstone?"
"How can I tell what expect to prove by
my friends until you tell me what they have
got to swear to? I guess you haven't had
many clients before me" was the reply Of the
victim of the minions of the law, "who had
been there before."- antonio Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
Mumuruus department.
THE PEDGLER'S BARGAIN.

One day tin peddler, with an assortment
of knick- -knacks, arrived at village and
called at one Of the houses to sell his wares.
After disposing of few articles to the lady
of the house, who seemed to live in the midst
of children, she declared her inability to buy
more for want Of money.
"But marin, haint you any rags?'
"None for to sell, SIR
"Well," said he, "you seem to have plenty
of children. Will you sell me one for tin
ware?"
"What will you give, sir? Ten dollars for
one of them2"
"Oh, yes, marin, the best
"Well, sir, it is bargain"
She handed one Of the urchns to the ped
dler, who surprised that the offer was accept
ed, vet convinced that the mother would not
part with her boy, placed him in the car, and
supplied the woman with tins until ten dol
lars were made up.
The man feeling certain that the mother
would raise the money rather than part with
her child, seated himself by the side of the
bov, who was much pleased with the idea of
having a ride The peddler kept his eyes on
the house. expecting to see the woman hasten
to redeem the little one, and rode off at a
slow pace. After proceeding some distance.
he began to repent of his bargain, and turned
back.
The woman had just finished ornamenting
her dresser with the tin, when the peddler
returned.
"Well, I think the boy is too small I
guess you had better take him back again and
let me have the ware"
"No, sir, the bargain was fair and you
shall stick to it. You may start OFT as soon
as you please"
Surprised at this, the peddler exclaimed
"Why, marin, how can you think of part
ing with your boy, so young, to an entire
stranger?'
"Oh, sir, we would like to sell all Of our
town paupers for ten dollars head"
The boy was dropped at the door, the whip
cracked, the tin ratified, and the peddler
measured the ground rapidly, and he never
forgot his pauper speculation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

AM still conducting the MARBLE BUSI-
NESS in Yorkville, and am prepared to fur
nish 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.
ne Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate STYLE and in point
of workmanship and material, equal 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, 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
'''oi' " 0''''' F. HAPPERFIELD.
January 2 ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27
MILLS AND MILL MACHINERY.

VTlHE undersigned take this method Of inform.
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 building or repair
ing Of MILLS and MILL MACHINERY of ev-
ery description, from the largest and most COM
plete FIGURING Mill, to an ordinary Cotton Screw.
Each member of the firm IL a 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 eexecuted in
workmanlike manner
Bv permission, we refer to the following per-
sons. for whom we have worked: w. J. Rainey,
Blairsvile s. c.; j. 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, Clover, 8. c.
We are also agents for the sale of "Excelsior
Boiling Cloths" and improved Mill Machiner'
of every description. Our post Office address
Antioch, York county, 8. c.
M. r. WELLS,
J. w. WELLS.
September 26 ~ ly~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

A MODEL HUsBAND.-A plain country
man entered bank and made a deposit Of
$4,000. One of the officers asked him, 'what
he intended to do with so much money p
"O," he replied, II am doing this for my wife,
and am determined to keep on working and
adding to the amount until, when | die, she
will be real manageable widow" Now if
that man does not fill the bill Of disinter-
ested husband, then let any one produce
better example
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

A VALUABLE PAsTE.-Dissolve piece of
alum the size of walnut in pint of boiling
water; to this add couple of tablespoonfuls
of -four, made smooth in little cold water,
and a few drops of oil Of cloves, letting the
whole come to boil. This paste will keep
for months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-02-27

THoUGHTFuL-A doctor in Ireland was
disturbed in the night by rapping on the
door, and opening it, found laboring man
who had come for him. "Have you been long
here ?' said the doctor. "Indade 1 have"
answered Pat. "But why didn't you ring
the night bell ?" "Och, because was afraid
of disturbing your honor"