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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
The Murkrille Gnquirer.
YORKVILLE. =. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY Is. lSS
SECRETARY OF STATE.

The name of Hon. B. II. Massey, of York,
has been favorably mentioned elsewhere iii the
press of the State, as one that is suitable IN
all respects to fill the office of Secretary OF
State, and we are pleased to endorse what has
been said of him in this connection.
Mr.. Massey was an active and efficient men,
Der of the memorable State Democratic Exec
utive Committee of 1876, and from that time he
has constantly represented York county i'll the
Legislature, in which body he is recognized as
a working member, of great influence. lie IS
also member of the Board of Directors of
the Penitentiary, to which position he was ele-
waited by the General Assembly, and i'll that
capacity he has done much to change that in
stitution from burden-which it had hlther-
to been-to source of revenue to the State.
We are sure that the State Democratic NOM
mating convention will not be able to find a
more popular nominee for this place on the
State ticket, as is clearly evinced by the una
nimity with which his name has been brought
forward through the press in different por-
tions of the State.
VOTING POPULATION OF THE STATE.
The following statement of the number OF
white and colored males of voting age in each
county of South Carolina has been obtained
from the census office in advance of publica-
tion and is furnished to the Charleston Ners
and Courier by it's Washington correspondent.
The statement has been extended and verified,
and should prove interesting at this time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
FISH CULTURE.

Dr. w. NJ. Walker bids fair to meet with
gratifying success in cultivating the carp in
his pond OH his farm near town. lie stocked
his pond last winter with about forty young
fish, not larger than mans finger, and they
have now grown up to a size that would make
an anglers Heart rejoice could he take from a
stream a similar fish with hook.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
THE ELECTION LAW.

The Act of the special session of the Legis-
lature amending tile election law, has refer
ence only to establishing new voting precincts
where needed, or providing for definite places
to hold elections, where the ordinary designa-
tion was obscure. The following is the para
graph relating to York county:
York. rk.-Hickory Grove, Blacks Station, Buff
falo, lat Moores Cross-roads,) Clark's Fork,
lat McGill's Store, Bethany, Clay Hill, Coates
Tavern, McElwee's Mill, ION Fishing Greek, J
McConnellsville, Blairsville, Bullock's Creek,
lat McNeil's Store,) Bethel, Fort Mill, Rock
Hill, Yorkville and Clover Station.
BY this it will be seen that Bullock's Creek
precinct will be at McNeil's Store, instead Of
the church. as formerly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. A. Wilson, A. B.. Principal-Yorkuille High
School for Boys and Girls.
G. Fl, O'Leary-Executor's Notice
r. Latham School Commissioner-SchOO Notice.
II. NJ. R. Talcott, General Manage Circular.
r. H. Glenn, $. Y. C.-Sheritf's Sale.
T. s. Jetfervs-Portable Presses.
r. NJ. DobsOn-.Tust Listen to Him one Minute.
Call on J. M. Adams.
Kennedv RrOS Il BarrOn-COttOu Gins,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
CALL DECLINED.

Scion Presbyterian Church, in Winnsboro,
extended call to the Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson,
who has been pastor of Bethesda Church in
this county for the last twelve years but the
call was declined. Mr. Wilson and his church
refuse to be separated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
FORMlTION OF NEW COUNTIES.


The Joint Resolution proposing an amend
ment to Section 8, Article II, of the Constitu-
tion of the State relating to the forming of
new counties, provides that at the next gen-
eral election the following amendment to the
Constitution shall be submitted to the quail
fled electors of the State, to wit
Strike out in Section 3, Article II, of the
Constitution the words, "but no new county
shall be hereafter formed of less extent than
six hundred and twenty-five square miles, nor
shall any existing counties be reduced to less
extent than six hundred and twenty-five square
miles," and insert in lieu thereof the follow
ing "Provided, That no new county shall be
formed which has population of less that one
one-hundred and twenty-fourth part Of the
whole number of inhabitants of the State, and
IN area less than four hundred square miles,
nor shall any existing counties be reduced to
a less area than four hundred square miles"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13

NoTE-The figures given for Charleston are
for the old county of Charleston, now divided
into Charleston and Berkeley counties.
According to tie census there are eight
counties in the State in which the whites have
a majority of the population. These counties
are Anderson, Chesterfield, Greenville, Horny,
Lexington, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg,
but by this statement there are ten counties
which have majority of white roters, Lancas-
ter and Marion being added to the list. Lam
caster has 1,O33 more negroes than whites,
and yet there is white voting majority of 81.
Marion has an excess of 1926 negroes, but 257
more whites than negro voters. Several other
counties where the negro population is much
larger than the white show thevoting strength
to be almost even. Laurens has 1892 more
negroes than whites, but negro voting ma
jority of only $50. Aiken has 2,246 negro ma
jority in population, but only 239 majority in
voters Clarendon has 6,626 more negroes
than whites-the negro population being dou-
BILE that of the white-but negro majority
of only 965 in voters. Marlboro has A. 542 ne
gro majority, but only 575 excess of negro vo-
ters Union has negro majority of 3,O4S i'll
population and but 213 in voters York has
2,G47 more negroes than whites, but only 81
negro majority of voters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
THE REVENUE BILL.

The following is the text of the bill as it
passed the House of Representatives amend
ing the internal revenue laws, in which shape
it will probably pass the Senate:
Be it enacted, etc., that on and after the
passage of this act, except us hereinbefore pro-
vided, the taxes herein specified imposed by
the internal revenue laws now in force be and
the same are hereby repealed, namely:
The stamp tax on bank checks, drafts, orders
and vouchers.
The tax on the capital and deposits of banks
and bankers under section 3, 40Sof the Revised
Statutes of the United States as amended
The tax on the capital and deposits of nation
al bankers, under section 5,214 of said Revised
Statutes, not including the taxes on the capi-
tai and deposits of said banks, bankers and
national banks for the six months period end
ing in the case of national banks on the 30th
day of June, 1882, and in the case of other
banks and bankers on the 31st day of May,
1882.
The tax on matches, perfumery, medical
preparations and other articles imposed by
schedule A, following section 3,437 of said
Revised Statutes.
Section 2.-That from and after the 1st of
May, 1883, dealers in leaf tobacco shall pay
$12; dealers in manufactured tobacco shall
pay S2.40; all manufacturers of tobacco shall
pay St; manufacturers of cigars shall pay So.
Peddlers of tobacco, snuff and cigars shall
pay special taxes as follows: Peddlers of the
first class us now defined by law shall pay Sl3
peddlers Of the second class shall pay SO
peddlers of the third class shall pay S7.20,
and peddlers of the fourth class shall pay
$500 Retail dealers in leaf tobacco shall
pay $3.50 and thirty cents for each dollar on
the amount of their sales in excess of $500.
Sec. 3.-That on cigars which shall be man.
ufactured and sold or removed for cOnsump-
tion or use there shall lie assessed and collect
ed the following taxes, to he paid by the MAN.
ufacturer thereof:
On cigars of all descriptions made of tobacco
or any substitute thereof, 81 per thousand.
On cigarettes, weighing not more than three
pounds per thousand, Is cents per thousand.
On cigarettes weighing more than threepounds
per thousand, 81 per thousand.
Provided, That upon all original unbroken
packages of checks, matches, cigars, cherOots
and cigarettes held by manufacturers or deal
ers on the passage of this act, on which the
tax has been paid, there will be rebate or
drawback to the full amount of the reduction.
1t shall be the duty of the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, with the approval of the
Secretary of the Treasury, to adopt such rules
and regulations and prescribe and furnish
such blanks and forms as may be necessary to
carry this act into effect.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13
CHURCH NOTICES.

Methodist Episcopal r. P. Franks,
Pastor Services on Saturday and Sunday at
Kings Mountain Chapel. There will he two
services on Sunday, on which occasion the
presiding elder will preach, and administer the
sacrament of the Lords Supper at the close of
the morning service. The presiding elder
will preach in the church ut Yorkville, on Sum
day night.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev. R.
Latham, Pastor. Services at 10t a. NJ. Sun
day-school at 8 A. NJ.
Presbyterian-Rev T. r. English, Pastor.
There will be no service in the church at York
vile, next Sunday. The pastor will preach at
Glover on that day.
Baptist-Rev. w. l.. Brown, Pastor. Ser
vices at Union Church at II \. M. at the
church in Yorkville at $50 p. NJ.
Episcopal-Rev. A. Prentiss. No service
next Sunday. Sunday-school at 5! p. m. first
bell at s. Service in the Church of Our Sa-
yiour at Rock Hill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-13

"haS once been a Mormon Dut IS no longer
one.n He exposes the practices of the church,
but conveys no information concerning its
creed not already known. On the subject of
polygamy, however, Mr.. Green writes: 'The
Mormons believe in the practice of polygamy.
They believe this to be a holy order recently
revealed from heaven through the medium OF
an angel to Joe Smith. They teach that this
practice is in accordance with Gods will, and
that no one can ever come into the immediate
presence of God and there remain peacefully, eX-
cept they be joined togetherin the holy wedlock,
according to the Mormon order of marriage !;
for they teach if you are married for time and
all enternity by the latter day saints, you will
be man and wife in heaven, the same as on
earth, and in heaven live peacefully together,
enjoying the immediate presence of God and
all the blessings That will go to make you
comfortable iii that world of eternal bliss !;
while those who are not married according to
this order, will only be mnisterng angels to
those who have been sealed i'll the Mormon
faith.''
Such is what we understand to be Mr..
Green's exposition of the Mormon doctrine as
relates to the polygamy feature OF the church.
But if the Mormon propagandists adhere close
ly to these points while laboring among the
unregenerated Southern people, it is not prob
able that they will be successful in obtaining
many converts. We all remember the man
who hastened to apply to the courts for
divorce because he had heard there were none
in heaven, and there are other men who de-
clare that they would have no desire to 60 to
paradise if they thought their wives would be
there while we could count score OF hns-
bands who wouldn't dream of having the
nuptial knot so closely drawn as to bind them
to their wives for all time in the next world.
A man brought up in the Mormon faith might
seek for bliss in this direction; but the strict
South Carolina monogamist would prefer TAX
ing his chances as "ministering angelo to
uretty girl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

The New Orleans Times Democrat ,llus-
trated its prosperity and, the boom of bust,
ness in the Crescent City by publishing
last Saturday q mammoth paper, of forty
pages, more than half of il filed with adj
vertisements. 1t is admirably arranged
and presents a handsome appearance.
There is nothing indicates the thrift and
prosperity ola city equal tothe local news
papers being well filled with advertise :.
ments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

Chicago Journal: 1t would be an I'M
fortunate circumstance something like
the irony of fate"-if Barnum and his
immense Jumbo should strike Chicago on
the same day that faOur Carter is expect
ed to arrive from over the sea. Two such
attractions should not be permitted to
transpire at one time, even in SO great q
city as this, and it is kindly suggested to
those engaged in getting up the monster
reception for the best Mayor etc., that
an injunction be sued out prohibiting Bar
mum from diverting public attention with
his show at that time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
The Rock Island Union is very uneasy.

The Rock Island Union is very uneasy.
1t is as restless rs two young ladies who
lay claim to the same ''fellah. What dis
turbs its peace and quiet is that it does
not know who the democrats are going to
nominate for congress. Union does
not want Marsh elected. which is much to
its credit, and it secretly hopes that the
democrats will follow the advice of the AR
Gus and put mp the strongest man. Judge
ing from appearances the Union sees the
hand writing on the wall. It sees that
Marsh is doomed to defeat, aud in one
sense is pleased. In werd, the leading
republican organ is disguised, dis
gruntled and disconsolate and refuses to be
comforted.ao 1t seems to have a political
nightmare. From a political standpoint,
it dislikes to lose the congressman; but it
win have the qualification of being able to
say to the machine Didn't / tell you
so? You had better take my advice in the
future For tue benefits of our respected
contemporary, the ARGUS advises it not to
worry too much this warm weather. The
democrats in all probability will nominate
MFR. p. L. Cable by exclamation, and this
gentleman, we feel satisfied, will not only
suit the Union, but he will suit large
majority of the district.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

The state of New York has local popu-
lation of 5.0s2, s71. Number of its voting
population. LAOS. 751. of whom S52. O94
are native born, $50, sos foreign born. and
20.059 eoiored.. The city of New York,
with, 1.206. 900 inhabitants, has voting
population of $50, 1877. of whom 207, 314
are foreign born. 122, e41 native born, and
6,582 colored
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY.

In every emergency have appealed to
dictators on the finances or any other ques-
tons. j shall do so in the future, and
have no fears for the result. My demo
cracy is a cure for the many, for the labor
ing, procuring. active millions who gather
the honor of wealth into the hive, and not
for the heavy bodied, lordly drones who
eat all and work none. Marshal Ney ex-
claimed with his dying breath that he had
fought hundred battles for France, and
not one against her. | have fought as
many battles for the democratic party, and
never one against her; but the inspiration
of my democracy is the welfare of the peo-
pie, plenty of work and good wages in the
fields, in the work-shops, and the manu-
factories, comfortable homes, free frem the
sheriff and the tax gatherer knowing moth
ing of mortgages about to be foreclosed.
or scanty fare on their tables because of
hard times, but under their own vine and
fig tree enjoying themselves, with their
happy families about them, in their own
way III the accomplishment of such re
suits as these does not constitute states
manship, in modern parlance, the people
at least will understand what it means, and
with that win be very content
THE TARIFF-TT COLLECTS REVENUE AND
ALSO PROTECTS.
The senator here turned his attention to
the tariff. He said that because the pres
ent tariff was in many respects unjust, un
eqE snd oppressive, it seemed that GER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS !
Rock Island County


In the Circuit Court, TO the Sept, Term
jeremiah Kilmer We. Maria F. Kilmer: In Than
Gerry.
Affidavit of the nOn-resdence of Maria XII
mer, the above named defendant. having been H.,
in the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of .st
county, notice is therefore hereby given To the ss
non resident defendant, that the complainant GaI
his bill OF complaint in aid Court on the Chaucer
side thereof, the end day of August lSS. AM
that thereupon summons issued ont of said court
wherein said suit is now pending, retunabe ON tls
first Monday in the month of September next NJ /,
by law required. Now. unless you, the said npI
residi Mt defendant above named, shall personality
and appear before said Circuit Court on the ir.d,
of the next term the eef to be holden at Rock ssr
ia and for said County on the first Monday in Sen
TENDER next, and plead. answer demur 10 me-
said complainant's bill of complaint. the same AMI
the matters and things therein charged and slated
will be taken as confessed. and a decree entered
against you according 10 the prayer Of said bill
Rock Island, ILL.,. Aug. 3, A. ID. 1882.
LEVI +. HARRISON Clerk
+. - R1SHEL, COmpt'S So. d4W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

The Inter Ocean and Cincinnati Comaer
c6at are at logger heads on the Egyptian
war. and both have about made up. their
minds that Wolseley does not know much
about war, anyway, and really nothing
about maneuvring troops.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTsIcT.
Democratic Congressional Convention at Mon
mouth. "Wednesday, Sept, Is, 1882.

The Democracy OF the several counties in the
Eleventh Congressional district are requested to
send delegates to Convention to be held at Mon
month, Warren County, on wednesday, Sept. ID
1882 l O'Clock p. m, for the purpose of nominal
ing candidate for Congress, and to transact such
other business as may be presented for the consd
Grafton of the convention
The several counties in the Congressional district
win be entitled the following representation based
upon the vote for Hancock and English in 1880:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

Out of total population of 1924, 615,
Iowa has 416,6 men of voting age, of
whom 287, $50 are native born, 1876, 103
foreign born, and 3,O25 colored.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

Kansas has a total population of $685.,
096, of whom 265, TIA are of the voting
age, and of these 2O1, 1854 are native born,
$685. foreign born, and 1o,765 col
t,rt.d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
the MOLINE SAYINGS BANK
Chartered bytheLegirlature OF Illinois.)
MOLINE ILLINOIS
Open daily from A. M. to P M, and on Tuesds,
and Saturday Evenings from to O'Clock.
Interest allowed On Deposits at the rate Of
per Cent. per Annum.
Deposits received in amounts OF 81
and Upwards.
sECURITYlAND ADVANTAGES

SECURITY AND ADVANTAGES.
The private property of the Trustees irresponsible
to the depositors. The officers prohibited from
borrowing any of it's moneys. Minors and married
women protected by speciallaw.
OFFICERs:-S. W. WHEELocK, President; JoHS
Coon, Vice President; G. f. HEMERwAY, Cashier
TRUsTEEs:-S w. Wheelock, Porter Skinner, c.
W. LObdell, Nelson Chester II W. Candee C. 7.
Grantz, A. s. Wright, G. r. Hemnway. JohI
Good, j. NJ. Christy e. II. StoddaFd.
40 The only chartered Savings Bank in RocE
Island Comfy aug2dWy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

By order of the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee 18th district. CHAs. I'll. WHITAKER,
MAcoNB. Ills, August l. 1882 Chairman.
Special arrangements have been made with the
G.. B. & O., Railroad, that all those attending the
convention and pay fnll fare to Monmouth will be
returned for one-thrd fare presenting to s. c.
Dixon ticket agent at Monmouth, the proper
ticate from the officer of the convention appointed
10 issue certificates to all who may attend
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION.
The Democrats of the Twenty First Legislative
District requested TO send delegates to Legis
laIve Convention, be held at the Court House, in
Cambridge, Monday, Sept, 4th, 1882, at II O'Clock
A NJ, for the purpose of nominating candidate
for the Legislature. to he voted for at the Novem
Der election 1882 and transact such other business
as may prop, rly come before said convention.
The basis Of representation win be delegate
every 200 votes for Hancock for president.
Rock Island Co.. will be entitled to 12-deegates.
Henry - u
Rock Island, Aug, 8, 1882.
j. r. JOHNSTON, J
LEVI WATERMAN, Com.
EZRA SMITH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
CALL FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC CON-
VENTI0N.
Thursday, September z, 1882,

The Democracy of all the counties in the state OF
Illinois arSrequested to send delegates to the state
convention which win be held at Springfield, on
Thursday, September z, 1882,
at II O'Clock a. M, for the purpose OF nominating
one candidate for state treasurer one candidate for
state superintendent of public Instruction. and to
transact such other business as may be proper for
its consideration
one delegate for each 4o0voRs cast for Hancock and
English in 1880 and one delegate for each fraction
thereof of 200 votes and over. the counties. votes
and delegates being as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31

BY order of the state democratic central commit
tee. d. b. GILLIAN. Chairman.
W. j. MIzE, Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-31
THRUST UPON THE PEOPLE?

A republican legislature was, unfortunate
ly for the peace and welfare of the state,
elected in Indiana in 1880, aud convened
in January, 1881. Was that legislature
choseni en- thatissue? Did the people of
Indiana elect the members of that body at
that time with the expectation or under
standing that an amendment to the con
stitution was tn be thrust back i'm their
faces, prohibiting utterly and forever the
manufacture of all spirituous, vinous,
malt, or any tether Intoxicating liquors,
such as hard cider, except for medical
scientific, mechanical and sacramento
purposes? Was there u whisper of such
a purpose in a single county or voting
preeinct in the state2g IF So, did not hear
it, and mingled with the people in that
canvass from the lakes to the Ohio river,
such issine was made anywhere. A legis
latureg of its own conoAif, ana not hint
from the people, determined upon the
gravest step Legislature can take-the
amendment of the fundamental law of a
state.f This issue, therefore, did not arise
from the people; it came from the spopfllar
demand; il originated in no popular dis
cussioB; it sprang from no sense of public
danger or need of reform. Looking mere
ly atsits origin and the manner which it
to but little of their respect, for they
could more clearly prove that this pro-
hibitory amendment was an unweleome
and troublesome issue to the leaders of
the republican party in Indiana than the
fimid, lodging. eyasiye style OF the repnb-