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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-02-08
Correspondence Of the YOrkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM UNION.

UNION, $. c., January 29.-TO see and
read the Yorkville ENQUIRER, vividly re-
calls to memory the dear old soul, who, six
or seven years ago worked so faithfully
and earnestly to increase its circulation as
he piled his way, each week, when not him
dered by the swollen streams between
Yorkvile and Cross Anchor, via Bullock's
Creek, Pinckneyville, Mt. Tabor and this
place. He never failed to greet friend
with the genial smile, and the ''gOOd morn
ing" or "evening," as the case might be,
which was no natural with him. He always
manifested the same kind and accomoda-
ting disposition every time he was APP
preached, and was noted for his very kind
attention to the people along his route. 1t
is said that it was great pleasure to him
to carry packages for his friends from place
to place along his route, and | think he
once carried, or at least it was said that he
carried, large grindstone from here to a
friend d; Mt. Tabor or Pinckneyville, on the
faithful "Little Black" which had carried
our kind old friend, his master, thirty
thOuand miles on this route, according to
the last account of the "Little Blacks"
travels. Please inform him through the
ENQUIRER, if there is no other means of
communication, that his many friends in
Union hope that he and his horse are yet
living together, and as happy as they ever
were, and that they may live for many
years to come.
We have had several days of very pretty
weather, which have dried up the mud on
our streets and the public roads, and con-
sequently business is a little more brisk
than for some time past. During the time
since Christmas there has been but little
business done, save among the peanut VEN
dors, who, think, have done pretty fair
trade.
The farmers will begin work soon, if the
weather remains clear. There has not been
as much wheat and oats sown this season
as last but think sufficient amount was
planted to make very fair crop, if the
seasons are favorable.
Dicey Humphries, an old cOlOred woman,
came to town one day last week and took
out an Indictment against one jeff Hum
phries, an unnatural son, who, some days
before, in a moment of ttful anger, abused
his mother numerically as she alleges, for
no reason at all.
Mr.. r. J. Harris, unfortunately, had sew
eral bales of cotton burned at his plantation
few miles below here, last week. The fire
is supposed to have originated from a spark
from the steam engine.
Mr.. b. +. Powell, who now lives in this
town, and who formerly lived at Fort Mill,
York county, will soon leave here, l am
informed, for Charlotte which place he
will make his home for a while at least:
Mrs. John S. Young, of Union, was elect
ed one of the Vice-Presidents of the State
organization of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, which was effected at
the State Convention in Charleston, week
before last. The selection isa splendid one,
as she is an earnest and enthusiastic yorker
i'm the temperance cause. NICCOLO.
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ALLEGED BOGUS MEMORIALS.

Fifty-seven petitions asking the passage
of bill to extend national aid to common
schools were presented in the Senate last
week by Messrs. Blair and Mahone-25 by
the former and 80 by the latter. The uni
formity in signatures to a great majority of.
these memorials has created some question
of their genuineness as representative peti-
tions In many instances all signatures on
the petitions to the number of fifty or hun
dred are found to have been written by the
same person, with neither cross marks nor
memoranda to explain the rather singular
fact. A printed caption to which the sigma
lures are attached recites that the signers are
Impressed with the danger threatening our
republic because of the appalling illiteracy
of the voting population as revealed in the
last census for the enlightenment of which
many of the States are unable to make ade-
quate provisions, and believing it to be the
constitutional duty of Congress to provide
for the safety of the erepublic, no less in time
of peace than in time of war, and that the
enfranchisement of freedmen imposes an
obligation upon the government to qualify
them for the safe discharge of the duties
with which they are charged" They ''earn-
estly pray that" their Representatives in
Congress-" evil take prompt and efficient
measures to avert this danger"
In one instance, in the petition purport-
ing to come from Aiken county, South Caro-
lima, the names of three ministers of the
gospel are signed to the petition by the same
person, and among the Virginia petitions
presented by Mr.. Malone, the same hand
writing, in blue graphite, is found the me-
MORALS purporting to come from Lynchburg
and Salem, and the counties of Nansemond
and Pittsylvania and Gloucester. The petit
tions are not dated, and with but one excep-
ton, they are from the South. We suppose
those from the South emanate mainly from
the colored people.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Judge Withcrspoon left last Saturday for
the Seventh Circuit. He will preside at
Newberry this week and next.
Hon. w. B. Wilson, who was confined to
his room nearly all of last month, by slight
indisposition, is improving.
We regret to note the serious illness of
II. J. Bell, Esq, who has been confined to
his bed for the past month.
Messrs. S. A. McElwee, J. NJ. Rawlinson,
c. &. Parish and III. II. Beard, are in atten-
dance on the special term Of the United
States District Court in Greenville, as jul
rors. The docket for this term embraces 96
cases continued from last term, and over a
hundred cases sent up since, nearly all OF
them being violations of the internal reve-
,,ua lou-u
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occupied. There is no evidence yet to justi-
fy any other conclusion than that he COM
mitted suicide by jumping from chair on
the top of the seat to the ground which his
feet touched. Death no doubt was produced
by strangulation. No cause is yet ascertain
ed or assigned for the commission of the
deed. Thomas was also clerk of the town
council and editor of the Sea Island NeWs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-02-08


PROHIBITION IN STANDARDIZATION
this subject correspondent of the Ne,cs and
Courier writes from Spartanburg under date
of last Saturday:
"The temperance people are still in suS-
pense as to the decision of the Supreme
Court in regard to the late vote in Spartan
burg on prohibition. There is little fear,
however, as to the result. Even should
the recent election be set aside as irregular,
which is not anticipated, the present City
Council will scarcely grant any license this
wear; it is confidently believed that in an
other election with registration there would
be a larger majority than before for prohi-
bitiOn. The ProhibitiOnists would have
been glad to have a registration before that
election, as they believed that it would cut
off many illegal votes on the liquor side.
But while the question was duly considered,
it was the opinion of able lawyers that the
law did therefore, give handle to the bar
keepers to make an effort to invalidate the
election. Signally defeating them, how
ever, with that disadvantage and many
Others on the side of prohibition, the re-
suit of another trial is not feared. PrOhi-
bition has certainly made a great change
in Spartanburg. 1t is now rare thing to
see an intoxicated man upon our street. /
tipsy negro b0y-since the new year came
in. do not say that no liquor is drank
now, and | hear the assertion frequently
made that it is still freely sold among us.
But the closing of the bar-rOOms has GER
tainly cut off Il vast amount Ofdrunkenness.
And now many cOuntrymen, who used
seldom to come to town without getting
drunk, 90 back to their homes and families
sober. And as one result of the prevalence
of good order on the streets the city council
has reduced the police force to two men.
THE South CAROLINA DIRECT TAX Ca
sES.-The Washington RepU6licdn says
"Before the Supreme Court, in general term,
a rule to show cause was granted on Il peti
ton for mandamus filed by Mr.. Earle, with
whom Mr.. LOwndes is associated, for Dr.
William J. Jenkins, of Beaufort, South Car
Olina, against the secretary of the treasury, to
compel him to pay over to DR.. Jenkins as the
original owner Ofa tract of land sold fOrdirect
taxes, the surplus proceeds OF said sale.
The appropriations committee of the House,
at the last session, thought that under the
statute, as construed by the Supreme Court
of the United States in the Taylor case, no
appropriation was necessary, but that the
secretary could pay on his own warrant.
Entertaining different view, the secretary
refuses to pay WlthOut an allapplopriati0i,t anu
the proceeding is brought to decide this
point. Another interesting question which
arises in these direct tax cases is whether
the original owner is entitled to recover the
surplus proceeds of sale when the Govern
ment became the purchaser, under the Act
of February 6, 1863, and Mr.. Earle has
brought number of cases in the Court of
Claims to procure judicial construction of
the statute relative to the objection raised
by the department in its construction there
Of"
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THE WILK KEsBARRE DIsAsTER.-The eX-
element of the cave-in of the Delaware and
Hudson mine does not subside so rapidly as
some anticipated. The people living in
the neighbOrhoOd of the disaster cannot be
persuaded that the worst is over. There
are as yet no new signs of further danger.
The company has yet made no investiga-
ton Of the affair. The breaks in the water
mains are extended and new pipes will
have to be laid in another direction in Or
der to furnish the upper portion of the city
with water. The residents who can find ten
ements continue to leave the dangerous
quarter, but hundreds Of families still re-
main. On Friday arrangements were made
for the children to attend the school, now
liable to tumble down at any moment, to
go to another school. The strictest vigilence
is maintained by self-appointed watchers,
who keep careful lookout for approach
ing Ganger. a scene occurred on Friday
when the leaders were calling for men to 60
below. Hundreds Of women and children
stood about. When the chief said that at
least ten volunteers were required, there
was nota miner present who did not leap
forward at the call. Then the wives and
mothers present raised their piteOus cries
in discouragemcnt Of the acceptance of such
Il dangerous mission. At length one big
brawny fellow stepped out and exclaimed:
"Only those who have no wives, moth
ers, SWeethearts or sisters are wanted and no
others shall go down. Are there any such
here?" Fully forty brave fellows came for
ward at the call and said they were so con-
ditiOned.
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COMMISSIONER OF AFFIDAvITs.

&. w. S. Hart, Esq, has been appointed
commissioner of afiidavits at this place for
North Carolina.
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HINGES MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL

The second session of the school-year, 1883,
of the above school, opened on last Monday.
About twenty-five cadets are enrolled, up
to this time, for the present session. The
merits and facilities of the school cntitlc it
to a much larger number.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-02-08

A MARROW EsCAPE.-The telegraph has
briefly reported the rescue of DR.. Hape,
who, while exploring Tallulah Falls bluff,
fell distance of three hundred feet, on
Sunday night of last week. The Doctor
himself gives the following account Of his
adventure:
81 started to descend the cliffs by new
pathway leading down and to the right of
"The DEVILS Pulpit" After making the
descent in safety started up the river to-
wards "Oceana" and found a somewhat
rough experience. l. soon found myself on
an unexplored pathway that ran on theside
of an almost perpendicular cliff. The usual
difficulty of briers and brambles was sup
plemented by the wet and treacherous con-
dition of the moss, grass, &c. My clothing
was wet and the road more and more diff
cult. At one time | would be within ten
feet of the river as it rushed along in resist
less fury and, in order to advance thirty feet
UP the river, would have to scale the wall to
the height of two hundred feet. Progress
was necessarily slow, and after toilsome
trip of three hours l found myself at point
directly opposite the "Devil's Pulpit" I
had already passed two points that rendered
IA retreat by the road / had come impossi-
bic, and in the closing of a dreary and rainy
winter evening found myself at an altitude
of about one hundred feet, perched upon
treacherous messy shelf that hung suspend
ed, as it were midway between the "Pul-
pit" and the river The fact that it was i'm
possible to either advance or retreat stared
me in the face, and calling philosophy to
my assistance prepared to make the best
of it. Securing piece of pine that had
lodged there occupied my time by careful
ly cutting it in long shavings. In this way
l kept up light until about three o'clock
next morning. About ten o'clock my atten-
ton was attracted by number of lights
that came plunging down the mountain side
and knew that my friends were searching
me me. The wierd and fantastic effect of
their fiambeauX gave them the appearance
of Titans. AS they advanced near recOg-
nized the stalwart form of II. H. Martin in
the lead, but the terriblerOar of the falls rem
dered conversation impossible. / shouted
and by pantomime convinced my friends
that they could only wait until morning.
"Tuesday morning Messrs. Dean, w. +.
Young and p. f. Windy guided by a sig
nal flag waved by II. II. Martin from the
top Of a tree which he had ascended and
where he commanded my position, dropped
rope from above which after securing it to
sassafras bush, my descent as you witness
ed was easily accomplished. My experience
during the night was less unpleasant than
you would imagine. My only regret is
the trouble and anxiety that it caused my
friends"
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22
IN MEMORIAM.

At meeting Of the Yessry Of King and
Queen Parish. held on the I9thof February.
instant, the following preamble and resOlu-
tons were adopted:
Where's, il has pleased Almighty God.
IN His wis4 providence. 10 remove from l,s
by death cur beloved friend and brother In
the Church, ALBERT BUaCH;
And whereas, il is proper, and in accord
with our feelings. that we should bear testi-
mony 10 his great worth as churchman.
citizen and friend;
'It is therefore resolved by the Vestyv of
King and Queen Parish, that in the death "A
ALBERT BURCH we have lost our Oldest
member, one whose zeal and fidelity in the
work of the vestryman's Office in this Parish
has been illustrated by forty years Of active
services;
Resolved, that in every relation of life.
we have found him t0 exemplify the char
acteFistics Of an humble Christian. a faithful
friend, a good citizen and an honorable
man;
Resolved, that in their deep bereavement.
the family Of our deceased friend have the
full sympathy Of this body. with our most
ardent aspiration TO the Giver Of every good
and perfect gift, that He will cause all
events to work together for their good;
Resolved, that page in our minutes be
devoted tO the record Of this testimonial ot
the memory Of "Iir departed friend, and that
. copy be sent to his bereaved family.
q. q. HAYDEN.
Register.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22
ADYlCE Ta MOTHERS.

Are yoR disturbed at night and broken oI
your rest by n sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cntting teefh7 Ifso, send
at once and get = bottle of MRs. WINsG0w's
SO0TmEG SYRuP FOR CHILDRKx TEETHIxc. Tts
value is incaltHlabIe II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon IL. mothers, there is no mistake about
IL. IL cures dysentery and diarrhOea, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
tion, and gives tone and energy TO the whole
system. Mas. WINsLOws So0THIHG SYRrP ron
and is the prescription of one Of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States, and Is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price IS cents q bot
tie.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22

telling Us whi~h i the Longest verse IN the
Bible BY March 10th. lees. ShBnid tno ~
more cnFFect answeFn be re,elvsd, ahe re-
ward will ~ divided. TIE saasney viii be
forwarded 30 the winner March 18Th. iasa.
PeTsons trying f1T the rewar rnsst senE 81
cents in silver fno postage stamps faken1
with theiF answer, fof which they win Ne
ceive fhe April M0nthly, m which the name
and address a tlla winner of tie reward and
the rosEecf ansgyeF win be puIfshod. and IN
which several more valuable rewards vii Be
offered.
Address, Rntie.lge Publishing C0mpany,
East0n, PennA.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22

Though hog and hominy be cur main re-
sources ON meat days in I.enten times, and
though gratfnl Cor same and the abundance
thereof, we confess, nevertheless. TO a han-
kering after things more toothsome, and we
have frequently caught ourselves Of late ~
calling at midday times the juicy roast pig
50 widely celebrated by the gentle and love
able ELLA. Yes, roast pig is a glorious af-
fair. but then there are better things for
dinner, my masters, than even this, and tat
red necks, when the cooking IS done at
Moore's, ere Of The number. AL this IS pro-
logus 10 an acknowledgement to Herbert
for his acceptable contribution 70 our dinner
dishes on Menday last. for whichas for many
similar favors, we stand his debtor. -
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22


His Honor, Judge Brooke, came down to
Stones Wharf in the Terry boat City Of Alex
aHdria on Friday last aud arrived in Leon
ardtow about IL O clock OF the same day 70
draw the Jury FOR the March Term of our
Circuit Court, ihe continued sickness Of Judge
Crane preventing his attendance The jury
vas drawn Saturday morning in the pres
ence OF the legal fraternity aud many Others,
and was admitted on all hands 10 be fairly
done. II Seems that the names Of six colOred
men had l'ecn placed in the box from which
the drawing was made, (it contained $50
names in al, and one OF them, George r.
Maddox (it should have been George G. Mad
doxj was the first drawn, who will therefore
serve 1t the March Term OF our Court, and
will be the firss Of his race who ever did jury
duty Ia the county. Maddox is said by those
who know him 10 be man OF very good
Judgment, average intelligence and repu-
cable in all the relations Of life. See list
Of the jury elsewhere published The Judge,
being Disappointed in being able to leave by
the Steamer, which was due here Saturday
night, was compelled 70 lay over until Mon
day morning, when be departed for Port To-
baecO, where he holds Court this week, via
Mechanicsville His late visit to our village
gave opportunity to many, who knew Judge
Brooke but slightly, 10 cultivate his acquain-
tanee, and judIing from the favorable ex-
pressions We heard from those who had the
pleasure Of his company, Ne take IL ne Is a
man who, the better he is known, the better
be Is liked. We were much amused as a
proposition of the Judge 10 young friend Of
ours who was vcrT irais at the failure Of the
steamer % make connections here on satnraay
night by which he had been put both % dam
age and Inconvenience. The Judge proposed
thai As be also was Of ''the faction shat vas
wroneed,' = they should join forces in SUN
against the cOmpaay. our young friend 10
act a. prosecutor, he a. Judge, and they
wOald divide the profssl wewot not wheth-
er this sait win ever be dookesed, but this
we know, the proposal had the effect Os re-
ssOring ine temper q our irale young friend
70 Us woated squiaimisy.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22
Fire.

Fire.
The family Of Joseph II. Key, Esqr., were
Disturbed by an alarm Of fre on Sunday night
last which, however, was followed by no
very serious results. The ERE originated IN
the servants, department Of the house by a
spark catching 10 a bed in the room, and be-
fore il could be snbdned, all the clothes Of
Wallis Carpenter (Mr. Keys carriage driverl
except an oyercoat and the suit be had on,
were destroyed. Wallis had some meney in
the room at the time Of the FIRE, but IL being
in gold, Il sustained no damage and was sub
sequrntly recovered. So, ia some contingen-
cies, il is better 70 have gold on hand than
greenbacks. Hisloss l. about $50.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22

A horse, belonging to Mr.. George Payne, Of
NewtOwn Manor, which was in the lempo-
rary possession Of Mr.. Charles r. Norris, Of
our Town, was killed By the gore Of "a .Ow in
the stables Of the latter's father on Sunday
last. Tue horse and COW, though in the same
room, were battered in different stalls aud
separated BY partition, which was believed
10 be substantial. Either from yiciOusness Of
tempeI, or more likely from desire TO APP
prOpFiHte the horses food, the COW broke
through lhs partition, iaIlselins severe gore
la the belly OF the horse. from which death
resulted in a very short time.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22

The report has reached US that large
quantity Of rails for the Southern Md. Rail-
rad are now at Bowie StaiiOll-enough to
irun the track frUm MechanicsviIle 10 Cali
furrria-and that they will be shipped to the
county as sou. as tts, weather allows the
resumption Os work on the ruAd. A gentle
Inan assured us that lac had seen the rails
aud mad the description OF their ownership
and destination himself. Treating this re-
port as truthful, we may expect TO see the
work Of laying the ties and ironing the track
of our road recommended as spOn rs the
weather makes it practicable.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22

Judge Crane, we learn, lefs in the Patuxent
boat for Washington, D. c., via Baltimore,
on Tuesday last, accompanied by his attend
ing physician. Dr. John T. spaldine, who
will remain with him until he reaches that
e''y' It's the purpose Of the Judge, We
hear to spend some time with his relations In
"ashing'on' and II his health shall justify II,
to visit I.ynchburg, Va. where his uncle, DR..
spencer, resides, before here turns 10 bis judi
eial duties. Latest reports inform US. that the
condition Of the Judge was more promising
than it has been since he was first iaken-sick.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1883-02-22

Village Noaos.
A village correspondent furnishes us with
the following mentions:
The s-beauiiful snow rain. hail and So
forth On Sunday last. together with the ex-
trems scarcity Of the 'sneedfuI'' q dOn't mean
.braasl were sources Of considerable inconve-
nienee 10 son'e of our country going beaux.
il is aid thar the last supply Of ducks from
the wieouleo eas remaFRanle for prouinent
breast EoueN
Park ssfses has hnally bcen opened 10 .he
Aveaus. Dy the sime the general superin-
dsnt has kaished With Il, Il isexsseied 70 pre-
sent vety neat appearance.
There ! great deal of excitement among
our spOFslng men over a ten 70 Eve wager be-
tween ool svails and q. s. as 70 the accom-
plishmeass q Alleys dog, Eep. on the goose
question. which is 70 be settled ou Friday
next at tie miIl. All the sports are expected
70 be On hand
The Father and Son. witnessed right
liEdly listIe scene the other day, originating
Ia the Captain undertaking to sweep the
deck" with the wrong end of the broom.
The City Of AIexAndria" arrived here Mon
day eseaing at 8. ,. M. having made the "trip
from Washington in the remarkably short
space Of three days. With good raft, her
old namesake might have bern gotten down
hrre in the same time. She lefi here the sane
evening ~ 10, p. m, expecting to reach Wash
ingfon At some future period not down in the
schedule.
hbV the number Of coIored peoples names
which were put in the Jury Box 10 be dr,wn
for jurors we were TO judge thsir relative value
as citizens as compared with the whites, il
takes about - colOred as q set or against ole
white man.