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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
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From the Southern Presbyterian.

ENTERING lNIO LIFE.
I stood beside the sufferers bed,
And saw the sufferer lie
With pallid brow and dropping head,
And dimly-glazng eye.
I saw the hectic's fevered flush
Fade from its wonted glow;
And family heard the dying hush,
AS life's lamp fiickered low.
The wasted form, upon the couch
Like sculptured marble lay,
AS chiseled by a masters touch,
Tho crumbling into clay.
The King Of Terrors saw / come
With cold and venomed dart,
And strike, amid the gathering gloom,
That feeby-fiuttering heart
But fear or flnttering saw none,
Nor tremble in that glance,
AS with unquliling heart and faith
She met his dread advance
A smile seraphic soft, and sweet,
Swept o'er that stitfening clay;
Like sunlight from the spirit-world,
Like gleam ofgolden day.
saw no glittering cherubim,
And heard no rustling wing;
Nor glimpsed afar thro' distance dim,
Bright spirits minist'rlng;
But we'll I knew, in viewless air,
Unseen to mortal eyes,
Celestial conveys lowered there,
To bear ransomed prize.
Then came gasp-e tremor slight,
And dropped the weary head;
The tenant-spirit wings its flight
The maiden fair is dead.
"Dead" did say? And is this death?
And is it this, ito die?
This slumber sweet-this parting breath,
With neither sob nor sigh?
This laying down all mortal woe
And pains and groans and strife?
This surely is not death-no. no
IT'S ete,'ing into tife.
Ave, entering into life-for them
Earths turmoil all is DER;
And they who live that life again,
Shalr'taste of death no more.
Cold is the marble of thy brow,
And pale the snowy cheek;
The rose has faded from it now
Thy lips no longer speak;
The death smile on thy features sleeps,
And fingers beauteOus there;
The sore bereft one DER thee weeps,
Or breathes tn unuttered prayer.
And friends now wall, and hearts now bleed,
For thee, so long careSsed;
They need not, for this day indeed,
Thou'rt entered to thy rest.
For He who bought thee, He who bed,
And gave his life for thine,
To thee, soft whispering, sweetly said,
"Ihis day. Jair one, Mou'n nnine."'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09


The WORD "NEeRo."-The Standard
Bearer, edited by colored man, says: We
are afraid that some of our readers, among
the colored people, misunderstood the word
"negro" as applied to their race, and one of
our correspondents has mos. vigorously pro-
tested against our use oft. He probably con-
siders it synonymous with "nigger," vulgar,
meaningless epithet, that no people use so
frequently as the colored people themselves.
The word negro is the proper race desig-
nation of the colored people in America, and
is rightly applied to the descendants Of the
tribes along the coast Of Africa. The names
our young friend alludes to with so much
pride were African but not negro. The
word "African" has mo relevancy as 8. race
designation any more than the word "Ameri-
can :" an American may be Esquiinaux,
Sioux or Anglo Saxon, according to the
blood in his veins an African may be Egyp-
tian, Moor or Negro for the same reason,
and we have never thought the word African
properly descriptive adjective when applied
to our race. ...: .... .....
The term "colored,' while generally used,
is rather meaningless, and strictly speaking,
the word Negro with big n is the only
correct term, and we see no improperly in
using it. It is neither low nor degrading,
unless our actions make it so, and it is open
to no more objection than the words Irish or
German. Our ancestors were negroes and
no more barbarous or uncivilized than the
ancestors of the whites, and it is only false
idea of its meaning that makes our people
object to its use In these days of fine
phrases, it will be well for US to use the
shorter and more expressive term, "Ameri-
can citizens of African descent"
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Mrs. -Siddons.

There has not been 50 elegant an enter
tainmeut in Troy for many a day as the
readings bv Mrs Scott-Siddons last even
ing. and Music Hall never held 50 large and
80 high-toned an audience. Mrs. Siddons
has lost none OF her beauty or grace since
she appeared in this city four years ago +;
indeed her personal attractions have been
improved under the soft skies of Australia,
where she has been Tor three years. Not
only is her beauty fresher, but she has de
veloped greater powers OF voice, as was
shown in her admirable rendering of The
Greed of the Bells Her voice is not
sweeteF. but stronger than formerly, and she
has it, if possible. more thoroughly under
her control Hundreds Of friends in Troy
are delighted to see again their fayorite re-
turned from her long absence, and that the
years have brought her nothing but bless
ings.-Troy (N. " Press,
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21

An old physician, retired from practice, hav.
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary, the formula of a simple vegeta-
bic REMEDY. for the speedy and permanent
cure of consumption, bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all the throat and lung affections
also positive and radical cure fer nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after hav-
ing tested its wonderful urstive powers in
thousands of cases. has felt it his duty to
make Unknown to his suffering fellows Actu-
ated by this motive, and desire 10 relieve
human suffering, I viii send, free of charge,
to all who desire it, this recipe, with full di
TectIons for preparing and using, in German,
French, or English. Sent by mail, by ad-
dressing, with stamp, naming this paper, w.
". snSrar, l49 Powers BlOek, Rochester, New
York.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
NEWS ITEMS.
Ausorts.

{
Under the preaching of Miss Painter ant
MIS- Noon, at the Methodist church in Ma
ron, ; e, thirty persons have been conver
yeTted.
We negroes are on trial at Greenville. 5
=, frr burning the Academy of Music il
tldt city on the 9Th OF December last I've
OF then nave confessed their connection with
the crime, but the supposed ringleader i:
yet at large
}. \. Smithee, one of the messengers O
the I. ;. Senate, Is candidate for Cover
nor of Arkansas.
James Black, the negro who attempted the
outrage on the person of Mrs. Hattie Ferris,
near tord's Depot, in Dinwiddie county. on
the third Of the present month, was taken
from the jail at Dinwiddie ourt-House.
between and 10 clock, by an armed par
y OF seYenty-five masked men, and hanged
70 gaiiows near the Jail, on which Jack
fIeasahts, the negro murderer, was executed
two years ago.
Governor Alcorn will probably stump the
state TINS fail IN advocacy OF the Chicago
nominee.
The colored people of Georgia poll S., ,522
votes, and pay State taxes amounting to
Sl05,G60.
H. NJ. Bennett, an organist, who has fig
ured as bigamist in Baltimore, Richmond
and Norfolk, has been sentenced to the Pen
itentiary.
W. p. Petty. the Methodist preacher at
Marysville Texas, charged with taking un-
due liberties with young girls attending his
school, tied the county.
Thirty-one railroads intersect Georgia and
contribute to the State Treasury
A Chinese tea veuder married a hand
some Ohio girl in Columbus Monday night
and will take her to hia Celestial nome.
Bishop Elder, who is now at Natchez.
Miss, has received a telegram from Rome,
stating that his bulls of appointment have
beer forwarded to him by mail, and request
ing him to proceed Immediately to Cincin-
natl and assume the functions of the Office
of coadjutor to Archbishop Purcell On
Sunday he preached his farewell sermon at
Natchez.
The assets of the Southern Life Insurance
Company, at Memphis, which became insol-
vent several years ago, were sold Monday at
public Outcry, for very small sum. There
We're 5000 creditors, nearly half of whom
had proved up their claims, amounting to
81, 500, 600. They will realize perhaps three
per cent. A judgment for $4,000 against
Archbishop Perche, of New Orleans, with
secured mortgaged as security, and on which
regular payments had been made, was sold
for 1000.
Two gentlemen from Marshall county,
Mississippi, arrived with their seconds in
Memphis few days since, for the purpose
of visiting Arkansas and fighting duel
with bowie knives. The chief Of police got
wind of the affair, aud the principals and
seconds were at once placed under police
surveillance. The trouble originated in the
discussion of politics, was amicably arranged
to the satisfaction of all parties concerned,
which rendered the Arkansas trip unneces-
sary.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Tribute of Respect.
HALL WEST JACKsoH FIRE Co No l.,
JACKSON Miss. April 18th. 1850


WHEREAS, W. F. Coon PENDER, member OF
West JacksSn Fire Company No. l., has
been providentiGily removed from us by death
and
WHEREAS, 1t is meet and proper that his
brother fremen should pay a tribute of re
spect to his memory, therefore be it
Reso}Ued That in the death of W. +. Coon
PENDER, this company experienced the loss
of Jealous and efficient fireman. and the
community in which he lived, a moral and
upright citizen in all the works of life.
ResoLUed That to the surviving relatives Of
the deceased we tender our since sympathies
in this, their bereavement, and bid them take
comfort from the knowledge of life well spent
and well ended.
Resoioea, That a token of sur sorrow this
company wear the usual badge of mourning,
for thirty days.
Resolred, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes, and the city papers be re-
Quested to publish the same, and that a copy
be sent the family of our deceased brother.
HARRY c. Hull,
REUBEN 4. CARPENTER
Committee.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
MARRIED.

RIvEs-BURRAGE-On the 7th April, 1880,
at the residence Of the brides father, F.. Bur
rage, by the Rev. Father Hayden, the Hon. r..
G.. Rives, of Macon, Miss, to Miss Amanda
Burrage, of Gallman.
oR-GRIrFIN-At the residence of the
brides father. by Rev J. T. Heard on the 18th
instant, D. NJ. Taylor, Esq, of Waynesboro
and Miss Kate c. Griffin, of Enterprise.
BUFoRD-LEwIs.-On the 18th instant at the
residence of the brides brother, Col. Alfred
Lewis OF West Pascagoula, by Rev J. T.
Heard, Mr.. A. Buford, of Water Valley and
Miss Delpine Lewis, of Pascagoula.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
GENERAL NE rs ITEMS.
All Sorts.

Mr.. SheareE. of PiantersviTle. Ala, is
ninety six ye.rs old, aud has I23 children,
5randchiidfen, eat-graudchildren and
great-greaJ grandchildren.
Mr. !. y. Herndon, a farmer well known
and Of considerable property. living near
Glen Alta, Marion county, Georgia, was
thrown from his horse yesterday and killed,
while intoxicated
Major D. B. Molloy, an old citizen of
Memphis, Formerly Of Murfreesboro. Tenn. )
and for many years a leading banker, died
on the 10Th He had been long in i'll health
but until Il few weeks since almost daily ap-
peared on the streets. Major MolIoy was
nearly . year old, having been born in
Lynchhurz Va, in 1904.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21

Nine-tenths of Ill the sickness of childhood
Is caused by worms. Thousands of children
die yearly from worms IN the stomach. that
could be saved by the timely use of PARKER's 5
SANToNINE WORN LozENGEs. They have saved
thousands of ch ldren. They drive out the
worms without pain, they cleanse the CHI
and make the little ones bloom and blossom as
the rose They are the finest and best medi-
cine ever made. Thousands of parents all
over the land use nothing but PARKERs Lo-
zeager. Try them in preference TO anything
else for worms. Try PAEKER's Lozengers
Buy nothing but PARKER's. Give no other
Worm Medicine to children but PARKER's
Lozengers. They the cheapest, best and
safest. Sold by your druggist-R R. LED
BETTER Jackson, Miss. april Il So
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
THE RAINBOW

In the sky is sign Of Gods promise that the
world should not again be destroyed by water;
and viewing the tenacity with which men hold
on to life, it is surprising to all how recklessly
they snap the links one after another, by pay
ing no heed to the arrangement of their con-
stitutiOn, because they are so light as to soon
wear away Mistaken delusionsl If one of
the parts of our deheately complex orga nlsm
he iniured. it throws greater strain on the
otbars and all suffer Wishing to maintain
the animal economy in healthful state ard
to restore lost power we have only 10 use the
celebrated HOME STOMACH BITTERs
For sale by BYRON LEMLY, Jackson,
Mississippi.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Horrible Murder in Lower Hinds-The
Victim an Orphan Boy.
dinls CountN Gazette.


One of the most brutal and cowardly muir
ders Imaginable committed few davs
since near Utica, IN this county, by a white
man called Ben Richey-ihe unfortunate vic
tim being little white orphan boy only
about fifteen years old. The attendant cir
cumstauces related to US are as follows
The boy, whose name We have not learned
was few weeks ago arrested and fined for
carrying a concealed weapon. Richey was
present. and voluntarily paid the fine, taking
possession OF the pistol, and agreeing to keep
1t as seeurlty for the money advanced until
the boy could cancel TIE debt by working the
amount out. In compliance with his agree
ment, the boy did the requ red work. Richey
who wss short Of help the time, desired TO
continue the boy ; services; but the latter said
ne had obtained emplo Sment at a neighbors
house where he could do better; so he left
Richey. very much enraged, followed him To
the house, went in, punched him in the face
and mouth with a gun, cutting his face severe
ly and knocking out several teeth. He tn n
struck him with a stick, breaking an arm after
which he dragged him by the hair to the front
gate. where he procured another stick and
continued the beating, breaking three or four
ribs. and literally bruising the poor boys en-
tire body, from the effects of all which he died
almost Immediately Ritchey is still at large
If the facts stated are true, and we have
no reason to believe them otherwise, the eow-
ardly brute should be hunted down and made
to expiate his guilt at the end of q rope.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
An Inside View of The Clarion Pub
fishing House.

DR.. :. V d. Hill, in the Macon Beacon
l reached jackson at o'clock Friday
morning, and stopped at the EdwardI' House.
soon called at The CLARION office, and
found Col. Power busily engaged in getting
out the Pamphlet Acts Of the Legislature,
Claiborne's History, preparing for printing
the new Code, and getting out the ever
welcome CLARION. The printing establish
ment is a busy place and well worth visit
ing. The composing rooms are divided into
those for book work, and one for THE CLAIR
ION. Two large, steam, cylindar presses are
kept running, turning out printed matter
with astonishing raPiditv, to an unsophisti-
Gated individual Of the medical profession.
There are thirty-fve employees on the pay
roll of the establishment; among them a
number Of ladies Both Of the Messrs
Barksdale and Col. Power have always been
warm friends to the Medical profession of
Mississippi, the State Board of Health, and
State Medical Association.
LAST week of the great bargain sale, at
STADFKER'
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21

In Robertson county Texas, on the 18th day
Of April, 1850, BIRD HUDSON PITMAN, in the
6lst year of his age. Deceased had been a
resilient Of Hinds county for more than forty
years, and had removed to Texas, in December.
1877. In the removal Of Mr.. Pitman to Texas
Kinds county lostone ofits best and mest useful
and generous citizens his death will be still
greater calamity upon his adopted count and
those who knew him best; for while like all
others he had his faults, yet there were many,
very many traits in his character, that so
greatly overbalanced these foibles that his
loss will be the greater felt. His relatives
here have the sympathy of the many friends
he has left behind him.
l. C.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
PROPOSALS FOR LEASE OF
Mississippi Penitentiary.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
ACEsOE NISz ApriJ .10tb 1850

JAOAtUh, MISS, a prII ZUtD, IooJ-
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION
L adopted on the 18th inst, BY the Board Of
Public Works, notice is hereby given that
sealed proposals will be received at the Ex-
eeutive Office until IL o'clock NJ, the 26th
of July next for the lease of the Mississippi
State Penitentiary for term of six years
from the 1st day Of January. 1881 as authsr-
lied and required by an Act of the Legisla-
ture, approved March 9Th 1880
All proposals must be sealed marked stPro-
posals for Lease of the Penitentiary," and
directed to the undersigned No bid will be
received after the time above indicated.
The Board will meet at the Executive Office,
in the City of jackson, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on
the 9th day OF July, 1880, for the purpose of
opening the bids and awarding the contract !;
but reserve the right to reject any and ali
bids. J. NJ. STONE,
Governor and President Board
April q, is0-sm, OF Public Works.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Pnnola Starl

Mr.. Geo. ". FerriII, Sr., died at his home II
DeSoto this week. Mr.. Ferriil, who is the IA
ther of Capt c c. FerriH, and Messrs. Geo
W. and Frank Ferriu was over seventy years
of age, and had been , citizen of Clarke coun-
ty for long time. He leaves a large number
of descendants nd friends.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Testimonial of Gen. Furlong.

LAST week of the great bargain sale, at
STADEKER'
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
ours, very truly,
CHAs. f. FURLONG.
CONE OSEl CONE ALL! before all the cheap
nnnds 81 Sr ne z FL. g AZ. sold

CONE ONEl CONE ALL! before all the cheap
goods at STADEKER's are sold.
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer
has for many years occupied an honorable
place in the toilet of American women, and
has also attained popularity in foreign coun-
tries. This Is because it does PERFORM what it
promises Its warmest friends are those who
have used it longest aud those who sound its
praise the loudest those who from actual
experience and personal trial have demons ira
ted that by its use gray hair is restored to its
natural color and dry, harsh, and wiry hair is
made soft and lustrous, thing of beauty, and
a matter of JOY and pride TO the wearer.-Sub-
Soiler and Democrat, Corinth, Miss.
NEW lot of WINDOW SHADES just received
apr21-4t EYRICH & Co.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21

lhe Merriam Mercury reporter Wit
messed some amusing incidents attending
the presence here 81 Jackson of the illus
trious Third Termer- Among the rest, that
u one Q! MS e,'i,'7'i * maze ',4'.ii'
IN
1)d ss'' "y 's 0'''' q s''1'-P -P'i'e "'''
="
a party Of thirty or more negroe. men,
women ana cniiaren) VINO went 10 Kansas
las- ia-l from y 2" Ton % Pa7s71 'Afo'-n u
TINS city on SATURDAY hlgHi last on Iheli
way bach nome. All showed eFiiehces o.
4e-tItution and the hardshlps they had borne
many oil them OeihE if'7lf@'ed WIN u'7
7a
-Ihe effect oi Pearl Hi'ef navigation :
being felt IN Carthage merchant Of that
place, who Wa il the city last week, told Us
that there had been q material reduction "a
the prices Of dry goods groceries ana gener-
al family supplies ana tHat these articles
could be bought IA Carthage at the same
prices as in Canton.
An appreciatiye, though small audi
ence, assembled At FAIR Lawn Institute on
Friday night Of last week to ENJOY the vocal
and Instrumental music as rendered by the
pupils Of FAR Lawn and the young ladies
ana gentlemen OF jackson Ihe entertain
mehJ vas delightui one, and all present
We're more Jaan pleased.
The ladies Of the Baptist church will
continue their ice cream and strawberry
relrr-ameut ia the building near the Post
Office On Wednesday, commencing at +
o'clock, for several weeks. The public are
invited to visit their saloon. They will be
refreshed and entertained.
Our city cemetery Is now a thing of
beauty. The gentlemen who have had in
charge il imosovemaot h,~s i,-,o'rmed (
their work we'll IL addition to the gener- I
al work Of improvement, many Of the pri- +
yate lots have been re-arranged and beauti- .
led and now the the enclosure presents a
fresh and beautiful appearance.
the OIl Fellows Of Jackson have ac-
c.rtel the invitation of the odd Fellows of
\IrConb Cjtv to uarticipate in the anniyer /
-,rv fe-tivifie. of the NIcCornb CITY Lodge, /
on Monday next and large number of
tf.a,, ,ci.I, l.J,, relatives and friends win
-t..-t. IN -.
..l.I- -, :, 49,. IN,
..f ,..rI IL a,..,,~.ia,,i.,.
'-bl-hoP Lidef l'Je hishoP oI Ihe N"tcH-
ez Diocese, passed through the city on IL
day night last n" f'"tf TO CINCINNATI 70
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Attala Republicans in Council.

Extract from Preceding of Meetingl
That the delegses of this convention to the
State conventional be held at jackson on the
Sth of May mex be, and they are hereby in
structed to cast tleir votes for the Hon. J ames
G. Blaine, of Name for President.
Delegates 10 th State convention:
Beat l. H. c. Mes, and Fred Jennings al
ternates, Joe. NJ Thompson and George Munson.
Beat 2. s. C. Cnly and John Thomas.
Beat 3. Spence B. Guess and A. FRAZIER.
Beat 4. A. K. Richardson and John Sanders
Beat 5. c. clennnts and Emanuel Huffman
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Bayard at Home.

The New York Tnbune's staff correspon~
dent writes from Wilmington, Delaware:
Mr.. Bayard is not accounted a wealthy
man. His townsfolk think he is worth. per
haps, 100000. He has an income, they
say, from his investments, his salary as SEN
ator, his attornevship of the Philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad, and his
law practice in vacation of about $4,000
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Cuban Chill Tonic.

Is the great Chill King Ii cures Chills and
Fever of every type, from the shaking Agues
of the North to the barning Fevers of the Tor
rid Zone. 1t is the great Chill Medicine. 1t
beats all others. 1t is the great standard. 1t
cures BiIliousness and Liver Complaint and
roots out disease. Try tiff you suffer it Will
cu-e you and give you health. Sole by your
druggist-R. K. LEDBETrER, Jackson, Miss.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Vicksburg Hera Il. I
--a- -
Political.


IOWA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION FOR
BLAINE.
DEsMoINEs, Iowa, April 1.-THE vote
in the Republican State Convention to-day
will stand as blows Blaine, 734; Grant,
143; Washburne, 2; Sherman, l. Seven
ty-three counties send solid instructed
Blaine delegations.
ALBANY ELECTIoN-DEMOCRAT VICTORY.
ALBANY, \. Y. April 1O.-In the eiec-
tion here Yesterday Nolan, Democrat, was
elected Mayor by over 5000 majority.
The Democrats also elected 10 out of 81
Aldermen. Two or three hundred ladies,
voted for school officers.
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
What Pearl River Navigation is Doing
for Jackson.
Canton Citizen

CahtOn Cltlze1.I
Mr.. John A. Gnice. of Carthage, was in
town Monday evening. en- route for Jackson.
whittier he went to purchase large stock of
goods, for shipment per steamer Oliver Cliff
ton. Dir. Guice 5 confident OF the success of
Pearl river navia ation, and says Canton will
certainly lose hG commerce unless her mer-
chants wake up, and reduce their percentage
of profits, taki other steps to compete with
the rival towns which are licking the cream
off the trade
The weekly clarion., 1880-04-21
Resolutions OF Respect.
HAIL CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA.
Branch No I2.2

Jackson, Miss, April II, 1880
In view of the loss we have sustained by the
deceasa of our Brother knight PATRIcK GILES,
ard of the heavy affl iction sustained by those
who were nearest and dearest to him be it
ResOIred, That it Is only just tribute to the
memory of our departed Brother, to say that
in regretung his removal from midst, we
motirn Tor one who was in every way worthy
our respect and regard.
Rssolred, That we tenderly condole with the
family Of our deceased brother, in their hour of
trial and atiliction, and deyoutly commend
them to the keeping of Him who looks with
plying eye upon the widowed and the father
less.
ResoIUed, That this heartfelt testimonial of
our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the
family of our deceased brother, and that a copy
be furnished the local papers, the Louisville
Catholic Advocate, and the same be spread
upon the minutes of our association.
G. CUMMINGS
4. II. SPENGLER
JOHN MCDONNELL,
Committee