Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-09
DO NEGROES sNEEZE3


allude to it to show how mobservant most
people are"
The San is evidently mistaken in it's conclu-
sion as to the cachinnatory ability Of the man
and brother We propounded the question,
the other day, to an ancient darkey as to
whether or not the people of his race ever
sneeze, whereat he expressed much surprise,
and could not understand why so simple
question should be raised. He claims that the
negroes sneeze the same as white people, and
that they are equally liable, under the same
conditions, to take colds and throat diseases.
Speaking for himself, he says he has sneezed
as often as any average white man Of his age,
and he also claims that he can sneeze with as
much ease, dignity and grace.
SURVIVORS, ASSOCIATION.
In accordance with the notice published in
the ENQUIRER of last week, a respectable
number of the Confederate survivors in York
county met in the Court House last Monday,
for the purpose OF taking the initiatory steps
towards organizing an Association to be COM
posed of ex-Confederate soldiers residing in
York county, irrespective of any particular
commands in which they were enrolled.
On motion of Capt. E. A. Crawford, Col. A.
Coward was unanimously called to the chair, on
taking which, he addressed the meeting, thank
ing those present for the honor thus conferred
upon him. He said this is an occasion which
he had long desired to see. Many years ago,
while our people were smarting under the sting
of defeat and the subjects of misgovernment,
he endeavored, following the suggestion of
many others in this State, to form all organi-
zation to perpetuate in York county the names
and deeds of those who enlisted in the Con-
federate cause. But, then, the effort was prob
ably premature The time had not fully come
for such action, and he failed in securing the
object he had in view.
But now matters are changed. Affairs have
assumed permanent character and a brighter
aspect. Under the present auspicieus circum-
stances, it is proper for the survivors Of the
struggle to form an Association for the pur-
pose of placing upon record the names and
deeds of those who cannot be with US, that
history may have the material for the vindica-
tion of their acts and the perpetuation Of
their deeds; and further, that the ties then
formed among those yet living, may be ripen-
ed into stronger bonds of friendship and BROTH
erly love.
Surely, American manhood has not fallen so
low that we are afraid to say that we are
proud of what we did in that eventful strug-
gle. 1, for one, am not ashamed Of the part l
bore in it. think it is proper to organize a
Soldiers ssociation-composed, not of one
particular command, but of all the soldiers in
York county who were in the Confederate SER
vice. Such an organization would have many
advantages over one formed of an exclusive
command as it would, all the
soldiers in the county who took part in the
war--and trust the Association will be Or
ganized on broad and permanent foundation,
and that we may meet one day in each year
for the consummation of the object had in
view. AS further step towards the organi-
zation of this meeting, would request the
appointment Of secretary of the meeting.
On motion, Major j. F. Hart was unani-
mously chosen secretary, when the chair an
nounced the meeting fully organized and
ready for the transaction Of business.
Major Hart then addressed the meeting
He said that at the suggestion OF many ex'
Confederates of this county-the chairman Of
this meeting amongst the nlimber-an effort
was now made to form an Association of such
nature that it would cover every ex-Confed'
crate in York county. All who had been con
versed with upon the subject, approved the
formation of such an organization, and in
pursuance of this approval, notice was In
serted in the ENQUIRER of last week, calling
upon all interested to meet here to-day for the
purpose of taking the initial steps towards
the formation of such an Association. The
object had in view was not only the perpetua'
ton of the names and deeds of those who took
part in the late war, but it had in cOntempla.
tion something further and nobler. We have
many men in our midst who are barely able
to support themselves-men who were manned
in battle-who lost their limbs or their eyes
and are thus incapacitated from earning a
support. Some of us are free from these disa-
bilities, and there is resting upon US the high
est claim that we should provide benevolent
fund for their benefit, and that when the op-
portunity is afforded us, we should take these
men by the hand and provide for their comfort
and welfare. These are noble men; and while
we live under government that does not re-
cognize their claim to a pension, and while
our own State, yet struggling under the disad-
vantages of past impoverishment, is unable to
recognize their claims, it devolyes upon us to
have charity fund set apart for that purpose.
take the liberty to mention this in connec-
ton with what has so ably been set forth by
the chairman.
In conclusion, I would read the following
letters sent to me by Capt. Grist, who regrets
that his engagements prevent him from at
tending the meeting to-day, but who author
ICES me to say that he is in full accord with
the object of the meeting:
BOWLING GREEN, October 4, 1879.
CAPT. L. M. GR1sT, Dear Sir: I would
like very much to attend the ex-Confederates'
meeting on next Monday; but will have busi-
ness in town on Tuesday, and cannot be there
on both days. I endorse the movement heart
lily, and am willing to abide by any plan which
the majority may devise on that day: l trust
there will be full turnout Of the 'boys" ON
next Monday, whether Sherman may approve
it or not. Yours very truly,
~ - ~ J. A. WATSON.
Rock HILL, October 2, 1879.
CAPT. L. M. GRIsT, Dear Sir: see in to-
days ENQUIRER a call for meeting on next
Monday, at the Court House, for the purpose
of organizing all Association OF the survivors
of the Confederate Army. 1t will be impos-
sibe for me to attend on that dhy; but l fully
agree with your correspondent that we should
Organize County Association, and author
ize YOU to act for me- Yours truly,
D. D. MOORE.
Mai. Hart then offered the following resolu-