Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-05-26

ey, Whlch IS ten DOLLARS, 10 COluHOla, cover
ing everything, attention and feeding on ship
board, transfer at Charleston and delivery in
Columbia-a very liberal arrangement enter
ed into by the Quintard line of steamers and
the South Carolina Railroad. The party Or
dering the immigrant repays to the agent of
the State upon their delivery the entire ad-
vance, which is repaid to him by the immi-
grant in monthly installments; 80 the State
does not, as has been erroneousl y stated, pay
dollar of it. -..
Again, it is reported that We only seek the
mere laborer, leaving it to be inferred that
the coming of better class is discouraged.
The introduction of the class now obtaiuable
in families and so certain to be permanent, is
a pioneer movement to the bringing in of the
better class with means, which is always
kept in view. These laborers now coming
in are anxiously sought for, filling as they
do, great want among our people, and we'll
taken care of by our farmers. The German
proprietor will be much more likely to come
to a country where he knows that he will
find German peasant ready to work for him
when he comes it is an obvious means Of at
tracing him.
Two cases have appeared and been COM
mented upon by some of the State papers
that require notice: Mr. Smith, of Green
Vile, hired three men, it seems, who came
from New York themselves and made their
own contract with him, without the knowl-
edge or participation in any way Of this de.
partment. They disagreed about their con-
tract, and there was an arrest and suit, upon
the merits of which we are not informed.
Mr.. Stribbling hired two immigrants some
time ago, this time from Col. Butler, COM
missioner Of agriculture, then acting rs agent
of immigration. They disagreed about their
contract; it was referred to him as was right,
and adjusted to the satisfaction Of all con-
cerned.
The superintendent of immigration consid-
ers it his duty, and he has been so instructed
by the Governor as chairman of the board OF
State commissioners, to take care of the in-
terest of these people after they are distrib-
uted through the State, and considers him.
self under such authority, so pledged to Mr.
Jackson, the executive officer Of the board Of
emigration in the State of New York, for il
was absolutely necessary that they should SO
understand it before they would act for US.
That occasional difficulties will occur is to
be expected, but assurance is given that they
will be attended to and justice rendered as
far as is in the power of this department.
EDWARD M. BoYKIN, S. |. S. G.
The Southern Presbyterians.
--T The General Assembly Of the South
ern Presbyterian Church, met at Staunton,
Va, on Thursday last, and will continue in
session for ten days or more. The opening
sermon was preached by Rev. T. A. Hoyt,
D. D., of Nashville. This gentleman was at
one time president of the Gold Board in New
York, and presided there on the famous
Black Friday. From the telegraphic report
of the proceedings, we gather the following
information
"The Southern Presbyterian Church en-.
braces the States of Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mis-.
souri,, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Missis.
sippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South
Carolina, North Carolina and Indian Territory
west of Arkansas, and has churches in the
District of Columbia, State of Ohio and pos
sibly elsewhere. 1t has nineteen Synods and
sixty seven Presbyteries, including the Pres
bytery of San Paulo in Brazil, South Ameri-
ca. The amount of money contributed du'
ring the year ending April l, 1880, by its
1928 churches, was 81, ,O62,33S.
The Church is conducting missionary work
in China, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Brazil and
in Indian Territory. 1t has two theological
seminaries, one in Prince Edward county,
Va, and the other at Columbia, S. G. 1t is
also sustaining an institution for the educa-
tion of young colored men at Tuscaloosa,
Ala. Probably the two or three principal
topics that will come up for discussion at
this meeting will be those embraced under
the title of "Retrenchment and reform" and
the Revised directory Of Church Worship"
After a brief address of welcome by the
Rev. w. E. Baker, pastor of the church at
Staunton, and prayer by the venerable DR..
Pryor, of Virginia. and an able sermon by
the retiring moderator, DR.. T. A. Hoyt. of
Nashville, the General Assembly was called
to order at 1890 P. M. The Rev. DR.. R. P.
Farris, of Mobile, was elected moderator by
acclamation.
The various executive committees made
their reports. The foreign mission committee
reported an expenditure of S59,2l5. Nine
ty.three persons, all told, are engaged in mis-
sionary work. Africa is recommended as
the next field Of adventure.
The report on education showed that
eighty students were receiving instruction for
the ministry. During the year there were
thirty. eight ordinations and nineteen deaths.
The total amount Of expenditures was SlO,-
300.
The seminary for colored students at Tus-
caloosa, Ala, reported roll Of twenty'six
and most encouraging outlook.
DR.. Pryor, delegate from this Assembly to
the general Synod of the Reformed Church
in America, which met in Brooklyn last June,
gave happy account Of his visit and the
fraternal manner in which he had been en-.
tertained. The publication and several minor
committees made reports.
The second days session was devoted prin.
cipaly to routine work, such as the appoint
ment of commissions for correspondence and
cooperation, etc.
The report of the domestic mission COM
mittee showed total receipts and expenditures
of over s44,6OO. Forty-four persons are en-.
gagged in evangelstc work Dr. Wilson,
secretary of the foreign mission committee,
stated that he had been requested by the
Pan Presbyterian Council to lay before this
Assembly the advisability of close co-opera-
ton in foreign missions. The matter was ap.
propriately referred. Fifty students we're re.
ported on the roll of the Union Theological
Seminary. The total assets Of the Seminary
are placed at over 100000.
After the disposal of the regular business,
quite an exciting scene occurred. DR.. Adg-