Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-12

plication to set the will aside as being unjust
to the next of kin aud also as being opposed
to public policy. To this Messrs. Breaux,
Fesner & Hull, an eminent New Orleans law
firm, as attorneys for Mr.. Davis, have filed a
demurrer, because the allegations in the com-
plaint care inconsistent with the claim that
the testatrix was of unsound mind or was
unduly influenced in making her will. and
therefore the complaint does not state facts
sufficient to constitute a cause for action
The last part of the demurrer isinterpreted by
the counsel of the next of kin to refer to that
part Of the complaint which sets forth that it
was opposed to public policy and good to ad-
nit the will to probate. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mrs. Dorsey laid particular stress
upon the fact that in her judgment Mr.. Da-
Wis has received no reward for lighting tor his
country-meaning the Confederate States
and that, all his patriotic services going with
out recognition, she desired him to own and en-
ioy her rich. estate. Counsel for complain
ants will take the ground that Mrs. Dorsey's
beouest is a reward for treason and premHi-
um upon it, and hence opposed to the spirit
and text of the constitution. The amount IN.
volyed is about $25 GOO.
The Legislature.
- The Columbia correspondent of the
Nsws and Courier, under date Of Monday last,
in regard 70 the meeting of the Legislature in
extra session, says:
The members of the Legislature are arrl-
wing in sufficient mum bers to insure quorum
tomorrow, and it is expected that there will
be general rush of bills as soon as an oppor.
tunity presents, in order that some idea OF
the work of the session may be formed at the
outset. -na
Mr. Murray will introduce tomorrow bill
to facilitate the completion of the Blue Ridge
Railroad. The bill authorizes subscriptions
'by counties, releases back taxes, grants ex'
emption from taxation for period OF years,
and subscribes half million dollars by the
State. to be paid in instalments OF one hum
dred thousand dollars per annum, the tirst IN
stalment to be due after the completion OF the
road to Knoxville. All the above provisions
are to be dependent upon the road being COM
pleted in three years. The bill will be op.
posed by the members from the north eastern
counties. 5gssg ; i5t 3H1s S;t -
In accordance with the request OF Mr.. q.
Limb Buist, chairman of the House commit
tee on ways and means. the members OF the
committee met this afternoon and renamed
in session several hours, discussing the new
supply bill to be submitted tomorrow. The
committee agreed to report bill recommend
ing levy Of four and three quarter mills for
Stste purposes. An additional legislative ap-
preparation bill will he offered at the same
time: The committee are of opinion that If
the Legislature does not 90 into new business,
they can adjourn in six days, and the com
mittee have estimated the expenses for six
days session. $50.
The sentiment of the up-country members
in regard to the Registration bill is against
any restrictions whatever upon the whole vote
Of the State. A bill, without the requirement
of voter being able to write his name will
be pressed, if new business is offered
The Yorktown Celebration.
- Most of the Governors Of the thirteen
original States have appointed commissioners
to represent said States in the matter Of the
centennial celebration at Yorktown, Va, in
October, 1881. All the indications are that
the celebration will be great success. From
the propositions and suggestions which have
been made, enough can be devised to have
the celebration last one month. One week is
to be set aside for. the reception and enter
tainment of the French guests, an extensive
parade ground will be laid out, and festivities
of all kinds, concerts, &C., provided for day
and night A formal invitation will be sent
to the French Government to participate in
the ceremonies, and the French Society in
New York is now in correspondence on the
subject. It is understood that Rochambeau
snd the descendants of Lafayette are taking
lively interest in the scheme and will attend.
A French feet aud at least one regiment of
French troops are expected. 1t is proposed to
select thirteen ladies of high social promi-
nence, one from each Of the thirteen States,
who will inaugurate series of Yorktown tea
parties throughout the country. These Ia.
dies will probably meet at Old Point, Va,
during the coming summer, and arrange the
programme. mT. LSdlC3 Ca PiSSSeS 1ho g C9I'
est. interest in the celebration, and says the
State department will, in its correspondence
with the French Government, make strong
point of its Importance, and the earnest de-
sire of the United States Government that
the French would take an active and hearty
part in all the ceremonies The committee
of the Virginia Legislature on this matter
will, it is understood, recommend the most
cordial concurrence by the Legislature in all
measures designed to enhance the magni.
tude and the attractiveness of the affair.
There is no doubt that it will be made fully
worthy of the occasion.
More Of the Exodus Investigation.
Among the witnesses recently examin-
ed by the Senate committee on the exodus,
was B. K. Morris, real estate agent at lndi.
annapolis. He said he had talked to Col. Jor-
dan, the United States register in bankrupt
cy, about lands in Morgan county, which he
thought might be sold to North Carolina
emigrants at five or six dollars an acre. The
examination then proceeded:
Senator VOORHEES,. You thought it would
relieve the condition of colored emigrants to
put them on some of those limestone knobs
and ridges?"
Witness. Yes, and want to sell the land
Laughter. ....-
The witness understood that the first emf
grants to Indiana have found employment,
and he thought 10000 or $4,000 colored peo-