Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-08-14
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM BLACKS STATION.

BLACKS STATION, s. c., Aug IL, 1879.
We are still having an abundance Of rain.
The farmers say that the upland corn has been
greatly improved by the rains, and that good
crop will be produced on uplands, while the
present prospect on bottom lands is as fine as
ever was known in this country. The cotton
crop in this section is also the very best.
There is now more sickness here than is
usual in this section at this season of the year.
Mr.. L. P. Moore, of this place, died last Tues.
day morning Of bilious fever. At 8 o'clock
next morning his remains we're taken to the
Methodist church, when Rev. B. NJ. Boozer
delivered the funeral sermon before large
congregation, after which his remains we're
followed to the grave by procession, COM
posed Of the teachers and children of the
Methodist Sunday.school, of which the de-
ceased was superintendent.
There is revival of religion progressing
at the Methodist church. Rev. B. M. Boozerc
is assisted by the Rev. R. c. Oliver and. the
Rev. R. r. Dagnal. Quite an interest is
taken in the meetings, and number Of able
and instructive sermons are being delivered.
Mr. Elijah Turner, a merchant OF Whita.
ker's Station, died on the 9th instant Of con-
sumption.
A negro, proclaiming himself to be Jesus
Christ, passed near here few days ago. He
is supposed to be the same colored individusi
spoken of by the Chester correspondent Of the
ENQUIRER as having been recently marched
out of that town at the head of q procession
of policemen.
Two thieves, Joseph Deal and Levi Lock
hart, colored, were arrested and tried last
Saturday before Trial Justice Camp, charged
with stealing corn from the premises ofJ M.
Deal. The former turned States evidence,
and his testimony convicted his partner, who
was sentenced to thirty days imprisonment
John Melton and Abe Moore, the latter
colored, who have rented the farm of Mrs.
McCosh near this place, recently detected a
negro stealing corn from their field, when
they gave him the alternative of answering
before trial justice or taking Twenty-Five
lashes on the bareback from them, and then
leaving the neighhorhood. He chose the lat
ter, on condition that he should not be tied,
as he said he wanted plenty of prancing
ground. His proposition was acceded to, and
Mr.. Melton gave him twelve stripes, and Abe
laid on thirteen, repeating between each blow
the eighth commandment-"Thou shalt not
steal" The negro was then released and he
left the scene Of his exploits
A difficulty occurred near here few days
ago, between Coke Duncan and Seaborne
Allen. The former shot the latter in the
thigh, inaicting slight wound. A warrant
was issued for Duncan, but thus far he has
evaded arrest. 81
The township assessors, appointed to revise
the assessment of the real estate in this town.
ship, met on Thursday and Friday last and
completed their work.
Rev. j. H. Tillinghast, an Episcopal minis
ter from Eastover, Richland county, preached
last Sunday in the Methodist church at this
place.
Mt. Paran. Antioch and Buffalo churches.
of this vicinity, have just closed o =course OF
revivals. Eco. s
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