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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
MERE.MENTION.

An investigation into the affairs of the
New Orleans postoffice reveals "a complete
lack of energy, efficiency, organization and
even common honesty. ."'''''''''The business
failures reported for the week ending last
Friday, number for the United States 2O6,
and Canada 26, making total of 232 against
25l the preceding week. .''''''''The vessels of
the Arctic relief squadron, conveying the
dead of Greely's expedition, reached New
York last Friday. The dead bodies will be
sent to the late homes of the deceased, re-
spectively, for interment. 1.-THE expen-
ses of the Republican National Convention
in Chicago were S13,221. For the local ex
penses the sum of $25,764 was subscribed.
A dividend of At per cent will be returned
to the subscribers. 1.-THE track. of the
Western North Carolina Railroad has reach
ed Charleston, Swain county, sixty-five
miles West of Asheville. .'''''''"Cleveland is
forty-seven years old and Hendricks sixty
five. Blaine is fifty-four and Logan fifty
eight. .''.'''''The corner stone for the pedestal
of Bartholdi's statue, Liberty Enlighten-
ing the World" was laid on Bledsoe's Is
and, New York harbor, with Masonic GER
e11onies, on Tuesday of last week. 1.-The
shock of an earthquake was felt at Long Is
land City, Long Island, last Sunday after
noon. The shock continued for several sec
ords, and a number of brick chimneys fell,
ard several buildings sustained damage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

Congressional nominations have now been
made in every Congressional district in the
State, and with the exception of the Fourth,
or Spartanburg district, represented in the
last Congress by COL Evins, all the incum-
bents have been nominated for reelection.
Col. Evins did not seek denomination,
and his name was not brought before the
Convention which met in Spartanburg on
the 5th instant. The strongest contest OF
any marked the proceedings of this Conven-
tion, composed of Greenville, Spartanburg,
Laurens, Fairfield, Richland and Union.
Each county, except Spartanburg, presented
q man for the nomination, as follows {:
Greenville, VIM. H. Perry Laurens, Col.
B. w. Ball; Fairfield, Henry A. Galliard ;
Richland, Col. F. w. McMaster; Union,
VIM. Munro. The Convention met on Tues
day, and was in session until half past l
O'Clock Wednesday morning, having taken
thirty-six ballots without making choice.
On Wednesday the Convention met again,
and Mr.. Perry, of Greenville, was nomi-
mated on the 103rd ballot, receiving q votes
of the 4S members of the Convention. His
nomination was then made unanimous.
In the Third district Col. d. Wyatt Aiken
was renominated on the 10th ballot. Col.
Aiken's competitors were E. b. Murray, of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton for the Fifth Congressional district con-
vened in Lancaster on the 9Th instant, there
being full delegations from each county in
the district.
Col. J. M. Ivy, of Rock Hill, was elected
chairman, and H. w. Finlayson, of Che
raw, secretary. The meeting was harmo-
nious. The name of Hon. j. j. Hemphill
was the only one put in nomination.. 1t
was presented by w. D. Trantham, of Cam
den, in short but very appropriate and
eloquent address, and was seconded in an
elegant and most eloquent address by Col.
w. Waddy Thomson, of Spartanburg county.
In the course of his remarks, Col. Thomson
said:
"For the first time in my life 1 stand
upon this soil that proudly boasts the noto-
riety Of a President of the United States,
and that with Winnsboro proudly claimed,
even in the very earliest days, educational
facilities of high order. I say for the first
time in my life / stand upon this historic
soil that has abundantly met every demand
upon her patriotism, every call upon her
ability and every claim upon her chlvalry.
The pleasing Office of my coming to en-
dorse official honor and ability, to endorse
patriotic zeal and proud, laborious lncum-
bency, to pronounce righteous Judgment
upon spotless life, a consistent record and
true craftsmanship, by in part bringing. the
vote of the old Iron district for the nomina-
ton of the Hon. John J. Hemphill as his
own successor"
Mr.. Hemphill was then unanimously
nominated by acclamation.
A committee of seven, Mr.. Thomson be-
ing chairman, waited on Mr.. Hemphill, no.
tilted him of his nomination and invited
him to address the Convention, which he
did in ringing speech.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14

Anderson, and George Johnstone, of New
berry. On the 1O9th ballot Aiken received
1S; Johnstone 13; Murray II. On the 10th
ballot, Murray's supporters went over to
Aiken, and he received the nomination by
a vote of % to IA for Johnstone.
In the Convention of the Second district,
which met in Barnwell on Friday, Hon.
Geo. D. Tillman was nominated on the
first ballot, the vote being as follows: Till
man, %; Croft, of Aiken, 10; Lartigue, OF
Barnwell, II.
In the First, Fifth and Sixth districts
nominations were made without opposition,
respectively as follows: Hon. Samuel Dib-
BILE, Hon. j. J. Hemphill, Hon. George w.
Dargan.
In the Seventh or Black district Robert
Smalls, colored, is the candidate, without
Democratic opposition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
CHURCH NOTICES.

Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev
R. Latham, Pastor. Services at Tirzah at II
o'clock A. NJ, next Sunday, and in the
church at Yorkville at P. M.
Kings Mountain Mission-Rev. l.. A
johnson, Pastor. Rev. A. w. Moore will
preach a centennial sermon at II o'clock A
NJ, next Sunday at Kings Mountain Chap
ell, and after short intermission at the close
of the sermon, a second service will be held
Presbyterian-Rev. T. R. English, Pas
tor. Services at 1890 A. NJ, and $50 P. NJ.
next Sunday.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. J. A. Mood
Pastor. Services at Philadelphia church al
II A. NJ, next Sunday.
Baptist-Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor
Services at Union at II A. NJ, next xtSunday
and i'm the church at YOrkville at $50 p. M
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
A PLEASANT PICNIC.

A picnic was held at Wylie's Spring on
the 7th instant, which was pleasant affair,
emitting the good people OF that vicinity
to the thanks of all who were present for
the pleasure and good cheer afforded. TO
Miss Carrie Erwin, of Bethesda, do we feel
under lasting obligations for the skill dis
played by her in the culinary art. She su-
perintended the soup making, and the re-
suit of her efforts was endorsed by all as the
best catfish soup they had ever tasted.
Major Hart, Of Yorkville, was present and
added greatly to the interest of the occasion
by a short address in which he compliment
ed the ladies, related few amusing anec-
dotes, and slightly touched upon the real
object Of his visit
After partaking of the rich and sumptu-
Gus repast prepared by the fair hands of
the ladies, the company repaired to neigh
boring residence, where they engaged for a
short while in the pleasures of the dance,
after which they dispersed for their homes /;
all feeling delighted over the pleasant day.
MEMO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
A CARD
A CARD
From ID. ID. CASTOR and W. r. Lipscomb in re-
ply to Joseph Black.

FROM IL. -. UaSCOn anu w. II. IlpSCOnD III re-
ply to Joseph Black.
We emphaticaly deny that the petition which
we presented to the Democratic Executive Com
mittee "was conceived in personal ill-feeling"
Our action was solely in the interest Of the DEM
ed in the petition. Upon the action of the Com
mittee we are willing that our work shall stand
or fall, and we earnestly seek and insist upon
an investigation of the matter by the sub-com-
mittee appointed for that purpose. We, and the
twenty-five signers to our petition who did not
'bend the knee,' propose to sustain the charges
made against Mr.. Black. Therefore we desire
the investigation and will regard it as unfair
treatment if it is withheld.
It is very evident that Mr.. Black wishes to
evade any official inquiry into his alleged unfit
ness for the position he holds, and his dsloyalty
to the party; and we are reliably informed that
several parties who signed his papers, state that
they were deceived by Misrepresentation from
him. With a little extra work and trouble, we
could get as many, or more signers to paper,
than Mr.. Black did, for it seems that parties who
signed our petition, as readily, and with as good
question. We appealed to- the Executive Com
mittee, and we demand that the order of that
committee be carried out and the matter dis
posed of. Respectfully, D: D: GAsToN.
w. r. LIPsCoMB.
P. S.-Mr. w. J. McGill is attending very
sick relative and has not had an opportunity to
sign the above card, but we are satisfied he would
do so and that he fully endorses all that it con-
tains. We deem it due to Mr.. J. A. Deal to say
that we used his name as Mr. Blacks successor
without his knowledge, but he authorizes us to
say that he will serve the people, if they wish
him to do so, although not seeking the position.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
FINE YIELD OF WHEAT.

iMr. D. j. Forbes, near Clover, in this
county, sowed last fall one bushel of wheat,
(known in that locality as the Ripley varie.
ty,) on two acres of land, fertilizing with
l5O pounds to the acre of phosphate. The
wheat was sown with drill after the land
had been, we'll prepared by deep plowing
and thorough pulverizing. The yield was
705 dozen, from which was threshed 60 bush
els of excellent wheat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
OBITUARY.

DIED-Near Glover, in this county, on the 10Th
instant, ofparalysis Mr.. ADAM BEAMGUARD,
aged 76 years.
In this county, on the End of July, Lillian
MAY, infant daughter Of William Bailey, aged
Smonths
Near Chestnut Academy, York county, on the
3Oth of July, 1884, Mr.. b. STEELE CARSON,
aged So years months and y days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
COLORED EXCURSIONISTS.

Our town was visited on Saturday last by
a company of colored excursionists from
Lancaster. The enterprise was in the in
terest of the Zion (colored) church of that
town. The crowd, while here, was quiet
and orderly, and no disturbance of any kind
occurred during their stay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

j. Hendrix McLane paid flying visit
to Columbia last Thursday, on supposed
political mission.
During the prevalence of a rain storm,
on Thursday, Mr.. James Dobbins, worthy
citizen Of Greenville county, was killed by
lightning while sitting in his house with
the members of his family.
"A Blaine ratification meeting was held
in Greenville last Thursday night, which
was attended by about two hundred negroes
and number of white spectators. COllec-
tor Brayton was among the speakers.
George Bowers, citizen of Lancaster
county, was dangerously shot in the village
of Lancaster about 6 o'clock last Friday
evening, with double barrelled shot gun.
He received two very dangerous wounds.
B. +. Welsh is charged with having fired
upon Bowers, and it is alleged that he had
a number of confederates near at hand to
rally to his aid if it became necessary.
Some Of these men have been arrested, but
after firing the shot, Welsh fled. The diff
Guilty originated in an old feud. 1t is
thought that Mr. Bowers cannot recover.
A Greenville dispatch of the 9TH to the
Ne,cs and Courier says: Morgan II. Bryce, a
Republican politician of some notoriety in
Oc0nee county was arrested here to-day up
on warrant taken out by man named
Lee, charging him with extortion under
color of his office. The specific charge is
that Bryce, who is deputy United States
Marshal, had agreed to settle or quash a
supposed case against Lee for the removing
and concealing of illicit whisky, the consid-
Grafton being that Lee should pay Bryce
$3.50, which he did in the shape of note
for that amount endorsed by a substantial
citizen of Walhalla. Bryce was taken be-
fore commissioner Hayward and his pre-
liminary hearing was set for the 10Th inst,
the prisoner giving bond for his appearance
then, Bryce denies the whole story, and
claims that the note for $3.50 was given to
be used in Lees behalf, in case the latter
the United States Court. The affair places
Deputy Bryce in an ugly light until official
investigation may or may not clear up the
matter in q satisfactory way.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
FIRE IN ROCK HILL.

On Sunday morning last, the residence of
Mr.. Miles Johnson, of Rock Hill, was dis
covered to be on fire, and before the fire
company could reach it, the fire had pro-
gressed so far that it could not be extinguish-
ed. The house was new and had not been
occupied more than a month or two. A
portion of his furniture was saved. His
loss is estimated at from $1,000 to 81 200,
with insurance of 500 on the house and $500
on the furniture. The origin of the fire is
supposed to be accidental.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
Rev. DIR. LATHAM.

Rev. DR.. Latham returned to his home
from his foreign travels on last Thursday
evening. He is much improved in health,
and speaks With much pleasure of the in
cidents of his trip. His last letter from
London, printed on the first page of this
issue, preceded him by three days. We
are pleased to announce that he will con-
tinue for some weeks to write for the EN-
QUIRER sketches Of his observations in for
aion IandS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14

Under date of the 9Th instant, Ben. But
Ter wrote a letter to Mr.. Dana, of the New
York Sun, in which he said {: "I do intend
to stand by the nominations of the Green
back and laboring men and the Anti-Mo-
nopolists, and 1 hope everybody will vote
for me who thinks that it is the best thing
to do. will give the reasons for my action,
which are controlling, to the public as soon
as [ can have the benefit Of Mr.. Cleveiand's
letter of acceptance, so that wherein di7a..
gree with him may do him no injustice.'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
A CARD FROM D. D. GAsToN.

To the Democratic Voters of York County,: Since
the writing of the card signed by myself and w.
r. Lipscomb, find that 10. Black has acknowl-
edged to reliable man in this town that he did
vote for Col. Cad. Pride. This will show where
Mr.. Black is when elections come, and how 10y
al he is to the party. d. d. GAsTON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
MORE FINE FRUIT,

Mr.. John Smith, of Broad River, has
again favored us with variety of fine fruit
consisting of peaches and pears, the product
of his fine orchards.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
A CARD FROM w. J. d. WILLIAMS.

1 hereby pronounce the statement Of NJ. c.
Byars as published in last weeks ENQUIRER, as
Misrepresentation. 1 signed the petition for
the removal Of Joseph Black willingly believing
that the charges contained therein were true.
w J. d. WILLIAMS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
The Aurkrille Guqnirer.
YORKVILLE. s. G.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST IA, 1884.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

II. NJ. Dobson-At Cost.
Hunter q Oates-Attractions at the Mammoth.
Look Out for J. NJ. Adams
w. C. Latimer-Some Special Bargains.
Roberts q Wallace-New Meat Market.
Rev. w. Y. Love-Valuable Land for Sale.
J. Beatty Williams, Judge of Probate-Citation-
Mrs. Agnes F. kirkpatrick, Applicant
Samuel kirkpatrick, deceased.
Jos. F. Wallace, agent for Maria Moltke-For
Sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14

Governor Cleveland has left Albany for
a vacation of two weeks in Essex county,
n. Y. His letter of acceptance will prob
ably not be issued until his return.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED-At the residence of Mr.. S. A. Nc
Elwee, in Yorkvile on the 5th instant, by Rev.
w. T. Matthew'S, Mr.. r. r. HARRIS, OF Pine
vile, n. c., and Miss NJ. II. BLANKENSHlP,
of Ranaleburg, n. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
A CARD FROM JONATHAN MOORE.

wish to state that the certificate which gave
last week in regard to the signing of my name to
certain petition against Joseph Black, was Civ
en- without due reflection or consideration and
furthermore, l endorse all that the said petition
expresses. JONATHAN MOORE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
UNTIL JANUARY 1st, 1885.

We will furnish the ENQUIRER from this date
until January 1st, 1885, for 95 cents, the casf
in all cases, to accompany the subscription.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14
RAILROAD EARNINGS

The earnings of the Chester & Lenoir Rail-
road for the month of June amount to $3,564
as compared with 81 ,s14 for the same month
last year
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-14

THE CAMPAIGN IN OCoNEE.-In the open
ing of the campaign in Oconee county the
following written interrogatories were pro-
pounded to the candidates
l. Do you favor a calling of a State Con-
vention to amend the Constitution
2. Doyou favor the repeal Of the lien law ?
8. Do you favor exempting capital from
taxation?
4. DO you favor a repeal of the usury law ?
5. Are you opposed to making special Of
fees for the favored few?
6. DO you favor restricting all State ap-
preparations to their legitimate use?,
to reduce the State and county expenses to
the lowest basis Of political economy?
s. Will you use any immoral practices to
secure your election?
All the candidates in their speeches, and
also the candidates for the various county
offices answered all the questions in the
affirmative except the Sth, which was an
swcrcd in the negative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-17
PERSONAL.

The family Of the late Cyrus H. Mccormick are spend
ING he summer at their home Clayton Lodge, at Rich
hcld pings.
The Rev. Dr. T. " Potter has been visiting Nebraska
and looking over the Protestant Episcopal diocese OF
win ch he was recently cal ed be bishop. He has not
vet rrcons ercd lis Ceclnallon bui toe eA!tc allon
maj he will do prevails an Nebraska church circles
Dr Henry DrsLs, actin -president OF Columbia Col
ore has remained in the city good part Of The summer
attending to his official duties. lie Will spend the rest OF
the season with his famil, at Rchheld Springs
Professor Thom1s r. Price, who's published works
show him to be- a ma ter Of toe classical ana Eng Ism
literature. "a ouieily engage at wOk on his fayonte
subjects a, ROckbr.dge Alum Sp1nSt va
A copy of what pmpors TO he the will OF the late
GEORGE " Rice photographer of the Greedy expedition,
has been produced In Washington The will IL in the in
formal character Of letter written at Camp Clay.
Eesinerc Land Februayl, lssl and directed to Lieu
tenant K-lngbury who is requested to act IN coujuc
ton with Sergeant Branard and VI. T. Rice as an eN-
ccutor The letter is written In anticipation OF journey
mon which the deceased about 20 start III the en-
dcaN or to ind cache of food Tor his starving ,i
lt Is OF melancholy interest throughout AFTER us
posing of kccpsIhcS and other personal property ne
leaves $1,000 To his bctr0hcd In Washington ana me
ms estate to his father mother ana sister, WHO arc
now living IN Nova scotia.
one day recently, while a son OF General william A.
Aiken and "A son of the Rev DE-. f. IT, Jewett, OF Nor-
wch Conn. were out In a rowbont on New-Lonion har-
Dor they observed steam launch evidently In d.suess
Rowing up 10 the disabled craft. they found her ma
chnery disarranged aud offered their assistance The
offer was accepted the lads told To tow the
launch to the steam acht Ataanta which was lying AT
anchor at no great distance. \ rope was thrown 70
them. and in few minutes they were alongside the
Aainnta the gentlemen, who. from their descllp-
ton seems to have been jay Gould himself. extended
80 bill To the lads aud told them TO divide II between
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-17
TILE CAR ErOLLTLON.

II is deserving of note that the new cabs in
this city have already accomplished quiet but
not unimpOrtant revolution. For many years
the hack service of New York had been con-
Quoted on truly benighted principles. The
charges were so exorbitnt that there was
nothing to compare them with in the Old World,
and foreigners were always astonlshed
that such rates should be possible in
a free country. The hack owners no doubt
thought that the old charges were the most
profitable to them, though the presumption
must be that they were mistaken in this.
and that they would have made great
deal more money mad they adopted reasonable
rates years ago. But they chung TO their ex-
travagant prices, and so, as was certain to hap
pen sooner or later, new cab company was
organized, and undertook to supply the public
a better service at very low rates At first an
attempt was made to initiate the new cabs but
the public liked them, and did not like being
made to pay three prices for riding in limitations
of them and as for the old hacks, their occupa-
ton was gone. Now, after a bOotless struggle
and period of reflection, the hacks have de-
cided to reduce their rates to a level with those
charged by the new cab company, being con-
WINGED that this is their only salvation. Wbctb
cr it will prove so or not remains to be seen.
but it is certain that they could not have held
ont against the cheap cabs save at the total
sacrifice of their business.
Probably, however, there will be room for
the hacks if they adhere to their present rcso-
luton. The number of persons who can af
ford to pay fancy prices for cabs or hacks has
of course never been large, and the hard
times have made such persons fewer than
ever. The class of idiots who will NOT ride
IN a cheap cab simply because il is chcap. must
always have been too small to support SIN
gle hack stable. The people of New-York are
quick to appreciate that which is at once GOOD
and cheap and they perceive that they have
this desirable thing in the new cabs. We
shall presently have more cr0Ss-tOwn surface
railroads, and they will take away some port
of the cab patronage for time but the city
is constantly growing, and the need for con-
vcyances TO cross it in its higher parts is
certain TO continue and TO increase, so that tbe
purvcyOrs of cheap and neat vehicles are rea
sonablY sure of profitable bushes, for "A long
Time to come. or course it is plain that tbe
hack owners had this ball at their feet, but
that they would not touch it, They foolishly
thought that they would be allowed TO retain
monopoly which had become an abuse.
Now they are compelled to reduce their rates
in the face OF competition 80 cheap that
even this desperate concession may fail to