Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-08

session OF the State, he lied from C0lleton 10
escape prosecution for defalcation in office
At the time of his death he was assistant
light house keeper at Hilton Head.
EDITORIAL INKLlNGS.
The Midland N. e.. Railroad.
-- An important line of railroad under
the above title, is projected from Salisbury
N. c., to Goldsboro, occasional paragraphs Of
which we have given heretofore This pro-
ected road is in no manner connected with
Virginia Midland" recently bought out by
the Clyde syndicate, but is an altogether diff:
ferent enterprise, as may be seen by the pro-
posed terminal points. The route, as we un-
derstand it, will be nearly an airline, and
will run nearly parallel with, though south
of the N. G Central. Mr.. W. j. Best seems
to be the leading spirit in this enterprise, and
he claims that it is to be continuation to the
seaboard of the N. C. Western road, the
eastern terminus of which is Salisbury. Re-
garding this new road, the Salisbury Watch
man of last week has the following:
Capt. VIM. Cain, civil engineer, is here
equipping for the resurvey Of the Midland.
He has finished the preliminary survey to
Brush creek, where he met COL Gardner
and his corps. He begins to run other neces-
sary experimental lines and to locate, on Wed
nesday of this week. He is just from New
bern, where the corps finished maps, profles
and estimates. Capt. Cain says they have
found good line, and that the work of con-
struction will be begun in few weeks. Col.
Gardner is now running line from Pittsboro
to Raleigh. The eastern terminus is not yet
decided-Raleigh and Goldsboro being the
points to decide between When located, a
force is to be put to work at both ends, so
that the work may progress as rapidly as
possible. Capt. Cain says: "Your people
seem to think that when the survey is done,
all is done. This is mistake the road
will be built whether the company get the
Western road or not
The Farmers Of Anderson.
- A number of the farmers of Anderson,
residing in what is know as the "dry streak"
in that county, recently held meeting for
the purpose of considering the relations exist
ing between themselves and their creditors,
and to devise ways and means for bridging
over the financial difficulties in which they
are involved consequent upon failure of
the crops in that section. The Intelligencer
furnishes the following report Of the proceed
ing of the meeting
Pursuant to the call published in our last
issue for netting of farmers. and mer'
chants at the residence of A. E. ScuddY, in
Savannah township, on last Saturday after,
noon, fifty or sixty farmers of that neighbor.
hood assembled at the appointed place and
organized by electing Mr.. George Stevenson
chairman and B. A. Davis secretary. The
objects of the meeting were stated to be for
consultation of merchants and farmers over
the situation Of affairs, brought about by the
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understanding in regard to the adjustment Of
matters between them, and that proper ar.
rangements might be made for their mutual
benefit and protection. There were no mer.
chants present at the meeting, however, and
after considering the matter among them.
selves and from their standpoint, the follow.
ing preamble and resolutions, prepared by a
committee appointed for the purpose, were
adopted by the farmers
Whereas, from full report from every part
OF the township, the corn crop has been eutimated
at 81 per cent and the cotton crop at 25 per cent
OF an average crop; and whereas, this fraction OF
cotton crop is the only means in the hands OF
our citizens for paying their debts and supporting
| their families therefore,
Resolved, That our first duty is to preserve un-
sulled our honesty, our integrity and our self-re-
spect.
I'd. That we call upon the merchants and deal
in fertilizers to to the help of the coun.
| try by making such discounts as their profits will
justify and as they may feel willing to make, and
| to extend all the indulgence, especially to the
tenant farmers that the circumstances will allow.
| 3d.. That such payments as we are able to make
shall be divided pro rata among all the debts in
Cured in the making of the present crop.
4th. That we shall regard as public enemy,
any man who attempts to enforce by law the col
lection of debts from any farmer who complies
| with the third resolution.
5th. That we pledge ourselves to extend to our
colored laborers all the benefits we may be able
to secure for ourselves.
Crops in, the Southwest.
- The New Orleans Democrat of last
Saturday has special reports from seven
States, giving the condition of the cotton
crop in the States to date:
ALABAMA-Cotto is opening rapidly and
prematurely. Some little damage is reported
from rust and from worms and great injury
from grubs. The acreage is about the same
as last year. The yield is poor. One coun-
tY shows small increase. The weather is
splendid for picking, which is proceeding
vigorously.
ARKANsAs.-P Picking is better than last
year. Only half crop will be made, owing
to the esevere drought.
FLoRIDA.-The weather is excellent. The
crop is short, but of excellent quality.
GEORGIA. is some improvement
over last year. The plant is opening we'll,
but is damaged by grubs and rain. There is
an increase Of acreage of per cent. Pick.
ing is progressing rapidly and the weather is
favorable. The crop will be from one.half
to two. thirds of an average quality-not so
good as last year.
LoUIsIANA.-The plant opened early and
prematurely in some parishes. The entire
crop is now open. There is great damage
from drought and slight damage from worms
and shedding. Picking is progressing rapid
ly. In some of the parishes one.third of the
crop is already picked and picking will be
over by October lst. Labor is scarce in
some sections. The yield is short thirds
of crop in three parishes, three fourths of
crop in four, one-third in two and one-fourth
in one. The quality is generally excellent.
Shipments are one.fourth greater than last
year.
AG I'M