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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
THE FAILURES THIS YEAR.

The mercantile agency of Dun, Barlow &
Co., has issued its first semi-annual circular
for 1879, giving the number Of failures in the
United States and Canada for the past quar-
ter and the past half year. We see from our
exchanges that according to this circular the
''total failures in the Unites States for the
first six months of 1879 aggregate 4,O5S,
the amount of liabilities being S65,769,39O.
These figures, compared with the first six
months of 1878, show 1857 fewer failures
and.a decrease of s65, 5,053,376 in the amount
of liabilities. The failures for the three
months ending June 80, 1877, were only l.
534, liabilities s22,666,725, being much less
than in any single quarter of the past five
years. The average of liabilities, is also
much smaller than heretofore" in other
words the failures for the half year have
fallen off almost one-third, and the amount
of liabilities precisely one-half-this as COM
pared with the corresponding period Of last
year.
Commenting upon the figures which the
circular gives, the Baltimore Sun draws these
wise conclusions
1t is very wholesome sign when the loss
or locking up of money by bad debts is cur
tailed thus rapidly. The circular, after con-
trasting 1878 with 1879, remarks that "never
before in our experience in the compilation
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
of these statistics has the decrease in mercar

OF these StatlStlcS mas tne decrease IN meTcall-
tile casualties been so marked in no previ-
GUS period has the comparison Of losses by
bad debts been so favorable as at the present
hour" The decrease in the amount Of liabl.
tiles, or, in other words, in the amount of
money locked up by bankruptcies, is virtual
ly gain of S65,OO0,OOO to the working bust
ness capital of the country in the past six
months, but the best effect of the figures ex-
hibited will be found in the return of conf
dence which they contribute to promote. AS
the circular says: "Numerous failures re.
tard business ventures in greater ratio than
any other single circumstance, while the pro-
liability of lessened disasters begets faith
in the future, and this feeling of safety con-
tributes almost as much an incentive to trans
actions as the hope of gain" The circular
also comments upon the increase in the vol
ume Of business as indicated by the increase
in the exchanges of the banks. This increase
is equal to 20 per cent in the last six months,
and shows that the general consciousness OF
improvement in business is not conjectural,
but has substantial basis in facts This in.
crease in business, it is claimed, has had a
great deal to do with the decrease in failures,
and in fact shows conclusively that business
must now be done at good profit. A year
or two ago the number of failures increased
in proportion as the volume of business,
showing that there were then no profits This
change in the condition Of affairs is more
full Of encouragement, perhaps, than any
other single circumstances in the whole con-
nection.
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THURSDAY MORNING, JULY "a, 1879

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will also visit relatives in spartanburg county

will also visit relatives in Spartanburg county
before returning home.
Miss Alcora Clark returned Tuesday morn
ing from visit in the country.
Rev. J. M. Boyd, of Rock Hill, was in town
Sunday. He left on Monday morning to con-
duct meeting at Old Tirzah.
Rev. J. Walter Dickson, Professor in Col
umbia Female College, preached two able ser
mons in the Methodist Church last Sunday
conducting morning and evening services.
Mr.. Dickson and his family left yesterday for
Greenville.
Mr.. Withers Adickes returned from Cleve-
land Mineral Springs on last Saturday.
Governor Simpson has appointed J. NJ Ivy,
of Rock Hill, upon his staff with the rank of
Lieutenaut-C Colonel
Mr.. T. NJ. Whitaker has gone to White
Sulphur Springs, Va.
Mrs j. W. Dobson is visiting relatives in
Dallas, N. G.
Mrs. Hasel and her son, Master Eddie, of
Charleston, are visiting the family Of Rev. R..
P. Johnson.
Mr.. Wash Hope has taken short run into
the blue water region.
Mr.. John Clawson, of Fort Mill, is here on
visit.
Miss Hattie Meek and Miss Reola Thompson,
Of Monticello, Ark, are visiting the family OF
James Mason and other friends here.
Miss Minnie Fewell, of Rock Hill, visited
Yorkville last week, the guest of Rev. Robert
Latham.
Mrs. Iva Battle is visiting her relatives here
Hon. I. d. Witherspoon returned from
Cleveland Springs yesterday morning.
Mr.. W. Spenser Currel, who recently grad
,uated from Westinghouse University, re-
turned home yesterday morning.
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mined energy and perseverance. He fought
many hard battle against men who had bet
ter opportunities and more training than him.
self in their younger days, and who were
aided by rich and influential relatives and
friends; but Allen never wavered. He
whipped out and triumphed over all his op-
ponents of every sort Boys, be sure to be
honest and truthful-die rather than steal or
tell lie; and al,pays be ready to die.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
EDITORIAL INKLINGS.
Dark Days Ahead for Memphis.

Dark Days Ahead for Memphis.
- The Memphis correspondent of the
New York Times writes:
"a grave question arises in the minds Of
those who think about the evacuation Of the
city. What is to become, in case the disease
should develop in epidemic form, Of the poor
whose poverty and helplsssness prevent them
from fleeing from the pestilence No sane
man expects such a spontaneous outpourlng
of charity as was given to the poor people OF
the South last year. Repeated appeals were
made to the rich of this community for con-
tributions to general relief fund, without a
response. Yet their property-stores stuffed
with goods and household efects-is here at
the mercy of the thousands who may be driv.
en- to most terrible extremes by want and
hunger. The police, fire and military de.
partments of the city will be deserted, and
not hand left even to warn away the rab-
ble A few cool heads and brave hearts
went through the ordeal last year, but few
of them survived the plague, and they have
pro6ted by that experience to learn that self
preservation is the first law, and no power on
earth could induce them to undergo those
terrible scenes duu pTlFdLious aSaih' Io"
of those whose faces were familiar to the
Times correspondent last year will remain du-
ring another epidemic" .... .
South Carolina Federal Offices.
According to the Washington CORES.
pondent of the New York Sun, plan has
been adopted by the administration to carry
South Carolina for the Republicans in the
next campaign, the proposed plan being de-
termination to make sweeping changes in the
Federal officers in the State. The correspon-
dent says:
There is to be sweeping change in the
Federal officers in South Carolina. This
change will soon be, announced. Certain
South Carolina Republicans have been in
this city within the last few days, represent.
ing that South Carolina could be carried for
Republicans in 1880 in case the right kind of
Federal oficeholders are placed in authority.
Those now in place are men who are timid
and lukewarm in their Republicanism, and
have not the requisite backbone to stand up
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
BOYS, ACADEMICAL SCHOOL
VALUABLE PROPERTY.

Mr.. a. Williford advertises this week an at
tractive catalogue of real estate, which he is
desirous to sell, and in which he will make adj
vantageous offers i'll the way of low prices and
easy terms He can suit almost any desire for
eligible and desirable property-either farming
lands or town lots. Those wishing to buy such
property are referred to his advertisement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
ROCK HILL ITEMS.


Mr.. w. j. Orr, Of our town, has obtained
patents for car coupler and dust excluder
from passenger coaches He has recently made
a sale Of the patent rights for these inventions
to parties in Canada He has anotherrailway
invention which he says will astonish every
body when made known.
The drought with it's disheartening and Sc
rious consequences, knows no abatement. A
good rain fell on the 18th, within few miles
on both sides of our town, but simply sprinkled
here. Corn is already badly damaged, and
cotton will suffer similar fate if not soon
blessed with rain.
A number of our citizens spent last Thurs
day on the banks of Fishing Creek. Their
expectations of enjoyment were abundantly
realized Their pleasure in catching fish was
only equal to that Of enjoying them. Fifty
three happy friends participated in the dinner.
parted this life on Sunday, the 18th instant.
He was well and favorably known by many
persons here.
Col. r. M. Sims, Secretary of State, spent
last Thursday in our town.. While he was
considerably improved by his Virginia trip,
his health is still feeble.
The first load of watermelons was in town
on the 18th instant.
Mr.. A. Fewell left at our Office on Wednes-
day cotton stalk with three full grown bolls.
Mr.. A. D. Holler has taken the contract for
building bridge over Fishing Creek at Will
ford's mill. His bid was $795.
The thermometer registered 103 degrees at
the telegraph office on the 10Th. Mr.. Dilling-
ham, the accommodating operator, says it was
the hottest day in this place in nine years.
The following are the delegates from East
Chester Circuit to the District Conference to
be held shortly at this place: Messrs. r. 1.
White, J. G. Barber, Peter Hardin c. I. Kee
and w. S. Hall.
Mrs. Hall and family left here on Tuesday
for Kings Mountain, where she will perma-
nently reside. She carries with her the best
wishes of multitude of friends at this place,
who sincerely regret her departure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
CAROLINA FAIR ASSOCIATION.

The executive committee Of the Carolina
Fair Association have selected Mr.. Iredell
Jones, of Rock Hill, chief marshal Of the an
nual fair to be held in Charlotte next Novem-
ber A better selection could not have been
made. Mr.. Jones is gentleman of large
business experience and practical farmer.
The border counties of South Carolina are in
vited and expected to participate in the Char
lotte fair, and we trust that York will make
creditable showing at the approaching exhi-
bitiOn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
MERE.MENTION.

The snow has not all gone from the Adiron.
icks yet. "''.'."The population of Mexico is
officially stated at 1885, 6,777..."'''.The Ex-
press company notices the lightness of the
Southern fruit crop. At this season the cars
are generally loaded with fruit going North;
their business in this line is not near as heavy
this summer as usual. 1.-THE time between
New Orleans and New York by rail is sixty
hours. .'...'.''A Brooklyn barkeeper is insane
on the subject of religion. An Atlanta
dispatch of last Saturday says that the col
ored people and military of that and DeKalb
county decorated the grave of the late Col.
Aston that day, in memory of his friendship
for the colored race and his services in the
Legislature on the convict question. There
was large crowd present to hear the memo.
rial grafton. ''..'.'''An attempt was made last
Friday night to blow up the steamer Dre'O
while on her way from New York to Albany.
Several cans of powder had been secreted in
a state room and fusee attached to each.
Levy, the cornetist, is popularity supposed
to carry two of his peculiar musical instru:
ments about with him-one to play on and
the other to be seized by the sheriff: THE
Democratic State central committee of Cali
fornia has voted to retain DR.. Glenn as the
nominee for Governor. 1.-The President
will remain in Washington until the 1st Of
September, when he will 90 to his home in
Ohio for month. He is in daily receipt of
invitations to visit centennial celebrations,
fairs and cattle shows, but he has decided to
refuse all. '..'Interaal revenue reports for
the fiscal year, invariably show an increase
on a railroad track, near Atlanta last Friday,
was not J. V. Nethers, of Union, s. c., as
first reported, but M. Franklin, Jr., of Allan
ta. ''...''" An Atlanta dispatch says that Jo-
seph Standing, Mormon preacher, was shot
and killed by mob of ten men in Catoosa
county, Ga., last Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

Mr.. c. Scott Wilson, recently appointed by
the Governor auditor for York county, as
sumed control of the Office last Monday.
The Governor has appointed Joseph A. Nc
Lean, Esq, Judge Of probate for this county,
vice COL Andrew Jackson, resigned.
BOYS ACADEMICAL SCHOOL.
The next session of the above school will
commence on Monday the 4th of August.
Mr.. Gilbert, the principal, gave eminent salts
faction to his patrons last session, proving
himself to be an able and thoroughly compe-
tent teacher See advertisement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADyERTISEMENTS.

A. Wiliford-Valuable Property for Sale.
Rev. II. Burwel q Son, Raleigh, n. C.-Peace
Institute for Young Ladies.
F. A. Gilbert-Boy's Academical School.
James Scoggins, Chairman Board of County Com
missiOners-Road Notice.
Mrs. Fannie L. Dobson-Fayal Hats.
T.. M. Dobson-New Goods, New Goods.
Kennedy Brothers d Barron-For the Cash.
]. M. Adams-Hot Blast-Agate Iron Ware-At.
tention, Housekeepers.
T. w. Clawson, Deputy Messenger.-1n Bank
ruptcy-Application for Discharrge-In the
Matters of John w. Ardrey and j. II. w.
Stavapa
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-07-24

KINGS MOUNTAIN IN 1855.-Our friend
Mai. Watson Reid, of Steele Creek, who has
carefully collected and preserved many pam
phlets containing important historical events
in the Carolnas, has presented us with copy
of the proceedings of the celebration of the
battle of Kings Mountain and the address Of
Hon. John S. Preston in 1856. The pamphlet
was printed at the office of the Yorkville
ENQUIRER, and is all exceedingly interesting
one, abounding in the names OF distinguished
men, many of whom have passed from earth,
but whose characters are still preserved in
history. The committee Of invitations con-
sists of VIM. B. Wilson, John L. Miller, and
Samuel w. Melton the letters regretting in
ability to he present, are published from
Hons. Edward Everett, John T. Kennedy,
w. A. Graham, Geo. M Dallas, A. P. Hayne,
D. R. Atchison, A. P: Butler, Josiah j.
Evans, DIR. j. G. M. Ramsey, and Rev. DIR.
j. H. Thornwell. Dr. Francis L.. Hawks
had been elected as orator from this State,
but declined because busily engaged in wri-
ting at that time the history of the State. In
the pamphlet we notice meeting held IN
Mecklenburg county, us reported by the Yves.
tern Democrat, (now the Charlotte Democrat
G.. w. Caldwell was chairman and R. P.
Waring, secretary. Hons. J. H: Wilson,
of Charlotte, and Juo. F. Hoke, of Lincoln
ton, were appointed committee to draft reso'
lutions. Hon. James w. Osborne was select
ed as orator for the Kings Mountain cele-
bration, North Carolina, and Messrs. Cald-
we'll, Pritchard, Wilson and Williamson, ap.
pointed to inform him of his election Char
ioNe Home.