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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

HE HEs1rATED-There were two men in
a Mississippi regiment, commanded by Col.
Stith, of Baltimore. One Of these men con-
tended that the Scriptures were of divine ori.
gin, and the other said they were of human
invention, and asked his opponent, in one OF
the arguments which they were continually
having, if he believed the story of Jonah and
the whale, to which the other replied, "Yes. "
"Do you also believe that the three Hebrews
passed through the fiery furnace without feel:
ing the heat?" persisted the in6del. Eyes, "
came the answer again. "Do you believe"
came sharply, chat Samson slew all those
thousands of Philistines with the jawbone Of
an asp 1t was just after the battle of Shi-
loh, and the believer in the inspiration of the
Bible had just had some tough experience in
the difficulty of fighting only four or FIVE to
one "Well," he answered, hesitatingly, to
the last home thrust, "I-I-always re-.
garded that story as mere camp rumor."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

BIBLE TERMS. .-Readerscl the Bible will
be interested~i in the following explanation of
expressions frequently met with in the Holy
Scriptures. They are believed to be entirely
correct:
A days journey was 33 and 1-3 miles.
A Sabbath days journey was about Eng
lish mile.
Ezekiel's reed was II feet nearly.
A cubit is % inches nearly.
A fingers breadth is equal to l inch.
A shekel was about so cents.
A shekel of gold was $780,
A talent of silver was 81, 1882.
A talent of gold was $23,309.
A piece of silver, or penny, was 13 cents.
A farthing was cents.
A gerah was 2 cents.
A mite was 1 and cents.
A homer contained 76 gallons and pints.
An ephah, or bath, contained gallons and
4pints.
A hin was gallon and 2 pints.
A firkin was pints.
An omer was pints.
A cab was pints.
A log was pint.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

PUTTING OFF.-A minister determined to
preach on the text, 'Now is the accepted time;
now is the day of salvation" While in his
study thinking, he fell asleep, and dreamed ne
was carried into hell and set down in the midst
of conclave of lost spirits. They were as
sembled to devise the means whereby they
might get at the souls of men. One arose and
said, II will 60 to the earth and tell men that
the Bible is all fable-that it is not divinely
appointed of God" "No, that will not do"
another SAID, ''let me 60; + will tell men that
there is no God, no Saviour, no heaven, no
hell," and at the last words fiendish smile
lighted up all their consciences. mo, that
will not do; we cannot make men believe that. "
Suddenly one arose, and with q wise mienll,
like the serpent of old, suggested, "No, l will
journey to the world of men, and tell them
that there is a God, that there is Saviour,
that there is heaven-yes, and a hell, too
but I'll tell them there is no hurry; tomorrow
will do, it will be even as to-day" and they
sent him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
O.. HI. O'LEARY.

SADDLERY DEPARTMENT.
HAVE number of Saddles Of my own man
ufacture, which were made before the recent
advance in leather, and which will sell at the
old price. Now is the time to buy.
G. n, OLEARY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

b~ A ten-cent ante is better than no rel
atiye at all.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
&eadiua fur the Sabbath.
CONDUCTED By
REV. ROBERT LATHAM.
(OrIginal.l
BALAAM'S PRAYER.

''Let me die the death of the righteous, and
let my last end be like his" Numbers, %: 10.
1t would be gratifying to our curiosity, at
least, were we able to give correct outline of
the history of Balaam. This we cannot do.
All that we know of him is that he was the
son Of Beor. His place of residence was Pc
thor, in the land of Aram, near the River Eu-
pirates. The probability is that he was a
soothsayer, who, by his powers of deception,
had gained great influence over large num-
Der of people, His fame had spread far and
wide. Balak, the King of Moab, had heard Of
him, and when the Children Of Israel encamp-
ed in his dominions, he sent messengers to Ba-
laam, soliciting him, most earnestly, to come
and curse the Israelites for him.
God, who frequently employs wicked men to
execute his purposes, refused, at first, to let
Balaam 20 with Balak's ambassadors. An
other embassy, consisting of greater number
of men, and of individuals more honorable
than the former ambassadors, was sent to the
prophet. With these Balaam also refused to
90. Still, it is clear that he desired to 60.
Most gladly would he have secured the rich
rewards promised by Balak. God afterwards
granted him permission to go, but restrained
him from saying anything but what he was
commanded to say.
In the actions of Balaam there was much
that was contradictory. He blessed the enc
mics of Balak. Still, his heart was not with
Israel. He saw the future prosperity of Israel,
but it did not delight his heart. In fact, he
devised a scheme for their ruin and although
he was unsuccessful, his counsel caused some
of the Children of Israel to trespass against
the Lord. .. .-.. -r
We have abundant evidence that Baaam
was bad man. He seems to have had some
faint knowledge of the true God, but he was
not in covenant with that God. He craved the
honors and wealth which Balak promised, and
still he said, no doubt, with all the sincerity
of his heart, "Let me die the death of the
righteous, and let my last end be like his. "
This was strange petition. If he really de-
sired to die the death of the righteous, why
did he not live the life of the righteous9 Ifhe
desired that his last end should be like that of
the righteous, why not submit at once to 1.-THE
Righteousness of God ?"
Like thousands Of Adams deluded race,
Balaam loved the rewards of unrighteOusness,
but dreaded the final consequences of such a
course. No doubt, the multitude of those who
live in sin, tremble at the thought of their
last end. Perhaps few have been wicked
enough, even in their last moments, to speak
contemptuously of religion-and some may
have remained careless even to the last breath;
but such cases are very few. Every sane man,
when he contemplates his last end, sighs out
the wish that his death may be that of the
righteous, and that his last end may be like
his.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

@g When Christ was about to leave this
world, he made his will. His soul he commit
ted to his father his body he bequeathed to
Joseph, to be decently inferred his clothes
fell to the soldiers his mother he left to the
care of John. But what should he leave to
his poor disciples that had left all for him
Silver and gold he had none, but he left that
which was infinitely better, his peace. "Peace
1 leave with you, my peace 1 give unto
YOU"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
GEORGE T. SCHORB,
PHOTOGRAPHER,

CHESTER, 8. CAROLINA.
DICTURES taken in all kinds of weather, and
pains taken to please every customer.
low as can be done in any city, North or South.
Have on hand fine selection Of CHURCH
AND PARLOR ORGANS, which are offered
very cheap. instruments guaranteed to be first
class. r,.
Gail and see for yourselves, at the PHOTO
GALLERY, opposite the "Cotton Hotel"
Also, authorized agent to receive Subscriptions,
Advertisements and orders for Job Work for the
YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

mg The happiness of your life depends upon
the quality of your thoughts therefore, guard
accordingly, and take care that you entertain
no notions unsuitable to virtue and unreason-
able to nature.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.
AM constantly receiving new goods in the
i Furniture Department, In all its branches
Call and see me; never fail to please and seldom
fail to sell. &. II. OLEARI.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

ALoNE.-"Hallo, old man what's wrong ?
you look pretty pale about the gills.'' "Sick
Sick? Ihave been sick, and you'd be sick,
too, if you had ridden FIVE hours in railway
carriage with your back to the engine" "But
why didn't you change seats with somebody"
"How could |? | was all alone in the COM
partment. There was no one in the opposite
seat to change with me-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
JOB PRINTING!

JOD fN1N l1NUs
OWING to our superior facilities with the best
machine presses, an abundance Of type and
tirst-class appointments throughout our Office,
we are prepared to execute ALL MANNER OF
JOB PRINTING In superior style and at prices
that will pare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality of work and mate
rials. We have recently made reduction in
prices for the following classes of work, to which
weinvite the attention Of business men:
BILL HEADS.
F@D Forlo
Halfsheet Bill Heads, ,........$3.00 $500
Fourth-sheet Bill Heads, .......... f2.25 $50
Sixth-sheet Bill Heads, ,........... 200 800
Monthly statements at same price ofsixth-sheet
bill heads. We will fill an order for bill heads,
giving any desired number Of either size Of
sheet at proportionate prices.
LETTER HEADS.
Rr 500 For 1000
Commercial Note 1925
Packet Note, ........ Z.25 35O
Letter (large size) )......""...""..-3 90 - 500
For the above work we use superior quality
Of paper, and guarantee entire satisfaction In ey
cry instance.
We also give special attention to the printingof
Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities,
which we furnish strictly according to the require
ments of the Justices Of the Supreme Court, and
in proof reading exercise the utmost care to en-
sure accuracy. 4
We are prepared to furnish all other kinds OF
printing, from visiting card to large volume,
and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any
style Of work desired. Address,
@'" L. M. GRIST. Yorkville, 6. C. =
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

@ A writer in the Apostolic Times says
much in little in these words: ''The whole
of duty is comprehended in living 'soberly,
righteously and godly.' To live soberly, in
cludes all of duty to ourselves; to live right
eously includes all that is right and just to
our neighbor. and to live Godlike is to walk
with God-in holy life of obedience-who is
the giver of all blessings"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

hg- Little Nellie was looking at some pic
lures of wild animals when Mr.. Jorkins call
ed, and appealed to that gentleman to explain
one of the pictures. "That is wild boar"
said he; and the little lady looked at it
thoughtfully and replied: 1T doesn't look
like you, does, it, Mr.. Jorkins?" 81 hope
not" responded the guest "Why?" "Be-
cause" said the artless infant, mamma
said, when your card was sent up, There is
that old bore Jorkins again."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
DIR. G.. McLANE'S
LIVER PILLS

are not recommended as a remedy "for all
the ills that flesh is heir to-" but in affections
of the liver, and in all Bilious Complaints,
Dyspepsia and Sick Headache, or diseases OF
that character, they stand without rival.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

@ Asa man thinketh in his heart, so is he.
The real obstacles to devotion are within you:
Set the inner-house in order, and the outer will
assume form without difficulty. To devout
soul even the cares that coNe from the press
of secular duties, are enlisted as aids and IN
centives to the divine service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
HARNESS, BRIDES. &C.

III n RN ESSs ID IDH CSs W.
DUGGY and Carriage Harness, Riding and
ID Blind Brides, Halters, Collars, Whips, Plow
Back bands, Hames, Trace Chains, Saddle Blan'
kets etc. at G. H. O'LEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

MAKING MATTEss SQUARE.-It occurred
to one of two editors in the West, who had
quarrelled, that a reference to his adversary's
life would prove telling, and he launched it
off accordingly. "As for our contemporary"
he wrote, what can be expected from a
man who FIVE years ago was peddling around
with a mule, and an i'll conditioned beast at
that ?" His rival did not deny it. "Our
contemporary" he wrote in his next number,
"says that FIVE years ago we were peddling
around with a mule, and an illconditioned
beast at that He is quite right. We were
so occupied. But we are surprised to find
that the mule had such good memory"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11

@ Many lose the opportunity of saying a
kind thing by waiting to weigh the matter too
long. Our best impulses are too delicate to
endure much handling. If you fail to give
them expression the moment they rise, they
effervesce, evaporate and are gone. II they
do not turn sour, they become fiat, losing all
life and sparkle by keeping. Speak promptly
when you feel kindly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

No better cathartc can be used preparatory
to, or after taking Quinine.
As simple purgative they are unequaled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-11
THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER FOR 1880.
PREMIUMS TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Serenity Seren Prizes to beaararded to Subscribers
REDUCTION IN SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
TGRNSQl SlRSCRIPU0E E-lREE QEPQsTAGE

Having perfected arrangements for reducing
the expense of publication during the year 1880,
we have determined to give our subscribers q
share of the benefits. and announce the following
reduced rates, to yearly subscribers-sub
tions, in all cases, to be paid in advance:
Single copy, one year, ........$2 80
Three copies, one year, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. q 20
Ten copies, ono year, ........."...1O w
And an extra copy to the person securing club
of ten names and paying the subscriptions on the
same in advance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
PrefarrinR Another.

AZ a truly great man is not envious Of
the fame of another great man; small
man is. Il felt on his DEATH" wrote
Jefferson of Washington, shat verify
q great man hath fallen this day in
Israel" ,s5
While Mr.. Jefferson was riding, one
starry night, with q member of his fam
lily, the conversation fell upon Wash
ington. He warmly expressed his ad-
miration for the great man. Pointing
to the stars, he exclaimed.
"Washington's fame will 60 on in
creasing until the brightest constella-
tionsin yonder heavens shall be called
by his name
A bust of Washington stood in the
hall at Monticello, many years after
Jeferson's retirement from public life.
Some warm aadmirer of his, living in
France, sent q wreath of immortelles to
a member of the family at Monticello;
with it came q request that it might be
placed around Mr.. Jeferson's brow on
his birthday. The day came, and the
relative, informing the venerable man
of the request, attempted to crown him
with the wreath.
"Place it 90 Washington's bust" he
said, raising his hand to prevent the
browning. It was placed on the bust,
where it rested for many years.
I'm honor preferring one another,
wrote great man, whose nobility of
character was such that he esteemed
others better than himself.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
How the Government Pays It's Bills.

4 writer in one of the magazines says:
A great part of the work in the Treas
ury Department is necessarily in the
line of keeping accounts, and possesses
little interest to people who are not ex-
ceptionally fond of figuring. The gen
eral principle which governs the whole
system of auditing and settling &C.
counts against the Government is to
provide every safeguard. against fraud,
and this is so successfully accomplished
that a dollar could not be got out of the
treasury illegitimately without the col
fusion of SO many persons that it may
be set down as practical impossibility.
Suppose Q man has bill against the
Government. The head of the depart
ment or bureau to which the matter
properly belongs makes q requisition
for the amount upon the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, using /. q
prepared blank which asks him to cause
warrant for the amount in question
to be issued in favor of the party, the
same to. be charged to the particular
appropriation by Congress out Of which
the sum ought to come. But before
the requisition reaches the Secretary it
must pass under the eye of the proper
Auditor and Comptroller and receive
their countersign, the Auditor at the
same time charging the amount to the
account of the disbursing officer in
whose favor it is issued. If all goes
well so far, the Secretary issues q war
rant to the Treasurer, directing him to
pay over the money. which he does by
issuing draft for the amount in favor
of the Governments creditor, but net
until the warrant has been counter
signed by the proper Comptroller and
registered by the Register. Indeed, the
draft itself must go to the Register for
comparison and registry before it is
passed over. There seems to be good
deal of red tape in all this process, but
it is sort of red tape that saves the
country money in the long run.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
The Good Scholar.

Those who would be good scholars
should heed these suggestions, made by
Dean Stanley:
First, you must listen. You must
hear; you must be silent; you must be
attentive. We can never hope to gain
real wisdom OF knowledge unlesswe are
willing to be taught; unless We look out
for instruction, unless we fl our
minds. 49, ~
He who is always talking without List
ening to what others say; he who is al
WAYS asking questions without waiting
for an answer; he who allows his mind
to wander from one thing to another
he who thinks he is wiser than his teach
ers and cleverer than his companions;
he who does not look up to what is above
himself, whether old or young, il not
learning as Jesus Christ learnt. We
must also be good askers Of questions,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
Enterprisin9 Drusxists.

Messrs. Gray u Hoff1n of Minneapolis. the
live Druggists of Minnesota, are always up to
the times and ready to meet the demands
Of their many customers. They have just re-
ceived a supply of that wonderful remedy, that
is astonishing the world with its marvellous
cures. DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever, Phthisic, Group, Whooping Cough
Tickling in the Throat, Loss of Voice, Hoarse.
ness or any affection of the Throat and Lungs
This remedy positively cures, as thousands
can testify, If you do not believe it call at
any Drug Store and get trial bottle free Of
cost or . regular size bottle for one dollar. As
you value your life, give it a trial and be con.
WINGED as thousands have all ready been. For
sale at wholesale and retail BY Gray and Hof-
fin, Minneapolis. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
An Interment.

Soene-A public dining-room on the
avenue. What's that niger fune-
ral?" "No, SIR" replied an indignant
waiter; "Not if we Sons of Ham know
ourselves. It would have been a mig
ger funeral twenty years ago; now it's
q cclored interment."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
RuckIrn,. a cn1ca an1Ve.

BWCKItn'B AfMICA S0IVe. =
The Best Salve in the world, for Cuts, Bruis-
e. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores;
ell kinds Of Skin Eru ptions. This salve is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price Is cents per
Boz. For sale At wholesale by Gray & Hot
ein- MINNEAPOLIS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
A H0uaenSlaNae

book on the Liver, its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice.
Biliousness, Headache, Constipation, Dyspep.
sta, Malaria. etc. Address DR.. Sanford, l62
Broadway, New York city, N. Y tgI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

Late lnven; IONS ll>c tnr ,ctl pu"ne ana Inc
multiplying states, all tend to reduce the Ia
Dor and vexations of business; but nothing
relieves cold, cough or sore throat like DR..
Thomas Electric Oh. Try it, it is worth its
weight in gold. Noyr, Bros. CO Cutler,whoi
sale aveln ST Paul Mimi. "a 90 +s8
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
A Hard Lesson.

One Of the hardest lessons to learn
in life is that the man who differs with
you, not only in opinions, but In prin-
ciples, may be as honest and sincere -
yourself.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
How to Got wen,

When exhausted by mental labor take
Kidney Wort to maintain healthy action
of all organs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21
How 70 Get RleS.

Expose yourself day and night, eat too
much without exercise; werk too hard
without rest; doctor all the time; take
al the vile nostrums advertised; and
then you will want to know
How to Got wei,
Which Is answered In three words
Take Hop Bittersl See other column
,Ezpress. ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

Whether aiken to relieve internal suffering
in the throat and lungs, or applied externally
to heal tumor. sore or cut. remove q corn, or
remedy Stiffness, rheumatism, lameness or
soreness, Thomas Electric Oil is equally reli-
able. Testimonials, from the most authentic
sources. conclusively prove this. Moves Bros
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

Reader have you been humbugged by
specialists? Try DR.. f. B. Hallidsy's Blood
Purifier. It is the boss of the business. Ply
sicians recommend tin horn-but it does
the business all the same. --..- -----.--
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

- The VOltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Wlll send their Electric oltalc Belts to the
afflicted upon 80 days trial. See their adyer-
tsement in this paper headed. CON 80 Days
Trial"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

Catholic Americans and others: Send six
cents for specimen Of The Illustrated Catho-
Tic American, II Barclay st., N. Y. Bright pic.
lures stories DOems and sketches
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

Mr. S. Blackferd, las West Third Street, st.
bottles this week from Pittsburg, which makes
the second load this spring. Business is bust
ness. DR.. f. B. Halliday's Medicines are fast
taking the place Of all other medicines in this
market, and don't you forget it. 1t is the boss
vi the business. &c.,. .'.. ....
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

To restore the appetite and purify the blood
use Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

Strengthen your OLD boots with Lyons Fat
ent Heel Stitfeners, and wear them again.
Everybody KNOWS Reeds Git Edge Tonic.
See advertisements Of clothes wringer for
81 and burglar proof check for % cents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

WHO'S o. SOC 3, ISU,
Ne or Of NV or and nv or Of or, sec 80 $50, r%
Sw Or Of sw a., sec e. q NV or of sw Or, SEQ TO-
$50, IS, and or OF Sc or, SEQ g. and ne or Of
ne Or sec "A. and NV or Of Sc or, sec q, $50, e
sec a, and ee ar Of SO ar &c 10, and Sc or Of SO
a., see4. l28. 80, and sw Or of NV or, sec 10,
129, + 81, and hf Of NV or, and nv or o. NV Or
sec g. and Sc o. Of SO or, sec 26 1870, 32..... =
To al in Todd County 1857 22l00 acres.
Address EDWARDJ Fergus Fal
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

u the "Origin.l" Concentrated Lys and Reliable
Family Soap Maker. Directions accompany each Can
for making Hard, Soft and Toilet SO p quickly
It Is full weight and strength Ask your grocer for
vania salt Manufacturing Co., Phila.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-04-21

TO tho COnsUrnptive WilbOr's Com.
pound of COP Liver OH AND LIME, without possess
ing the nauseatins flavor of the article here
with healing property which renders the Oh doubly
can be sh wn. Sold by A. b. WILBoR, Chemist, Bos-
ton, and all druggists. S&