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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
SOUTH CAROLINA'S QUOTA OF ARMS.

Congressman Dibble has notified Govern
or Thompson that the arms bill for the re-
lief of South Carolina has passed both
Houses of Congress and gone to the Presi-
dent for his signature. This bill was intro
duced by Senator Hampton about four years
ago, the reason therefor being explained as
follows: Scott and Moses, in 1869, drew on
the National Government for supply OF
arms, which was equivalent to twenty-seven
years of the regular yearly allowance. The
Government wanted to hold South Carolina
in the list of Republican States, and hoping
to succeed by arming the negroes, readily
granted the request of Scott and Moses.
They drew 10000 muzzle loading muskets,
with 10, 900 sets of equipments, costing Sl24,
600. Allowing for an annual reduction
equal to the amount annually apportioned
to the State, there would be still due the
Government 1900, but the bill now before
the President will annul the contract and
the State will receive her quota of arms.
Should the bill receive the Presidents ap-
proval, from the 1st of July next South Car
olina will be entitled to receive about S3,5OO
worth of ordnance stores, annually, includ-
ing rifles, artillery, sabres, equipments, am
munition, etc., as the requisition of the
Adjutant and Inspector General of the State
NAV call for to that amount.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
RIGHTS OF ASSIGNEES.

In a recent case-Witte Bros. vs. Simonds
and others, Kershaw county-Judge Ker-
shaw has rendered an important decision
as to the right of mortgagor to make pref
erences. In reaching his conclusion Judge
Kershaw considered the scope of the recent
decision by the Supreme Court in the ap-
peal case of Wilks VS.. Walker, from Ches-
ter county. The question before the Judge
was as to the right OF debtor to prefer one
of the creditors. The following is a sum-
mary Of the decision:
Simonds had given two of his creditors
mortgages upon his property. This was
given to insure the balances due upon the
promise and expectation of further aid, en-
abIing him to 20 on in his business. They
were not made with the view of winding
him up. There was no evidence that he
was insolvent or that the mortgages knew
or had reason to believe that he was insol-
vent.
The plaintiffs unsecured creditors filed
their proceedings, seeking to set aside the
mortgages as invalid under section 2,O14 OF
the Revised Statutes, and they relied on the
Case of Wilks VS.. Walker!
Judge Kershaw overruled their motion
and sustained the mortgages. He held that
the term assignment Tor the DenenC OF creu,
itors, used in chapter LNXI1 of the General
Statutes, of which Section 2,0l4 is part, is
we'll known to the law as indicating par
ticular kind of transaction, whereby debt
or finding himself in insolvent circumstan-
ces and unable to proceed in his business,
undertakes to surrender his estate to his
creditors. It is sort Of voluntary bank,
ruptcy, the object of which is to wind
up business, and usually to procure dis
charge. In this sense alone is it used in
the chapter of the General Statutes-that
the decision of Wilks VS.. Walker proceeds
on the ground that the instrument discussed
in that case was in effect such an assign
ment for creditors, and that the form used
was an attempt to evade the act which
would not be permitted. He concurs free,
ly in the opinion of the Supreme. Court, and
says that this is all the case decides. A
debtor can lawfully prefer his creditors.
Such preferences are lawful, provided they
are not made in an assignment for the ben
eft of creditors, and, provided they are not
made by an insolvent debtor to a creditor
who knows that he is insolvent within
ninety days of the execution of an, assign
ment for the benefit of creditors by such
dohfor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26

willing to trust them. 1 have observed
since my service here that when the Sena-
tors act in concert with their colleagues of
the House they exercise greater influence
and accomplish better results for their con-
stituents. My proposition was made IN the
interest of harmonious and united action.
l have no special Ak to grind. l have many
personal friends whom l would be glad to {,
see in honorable official positions and shall
urge their claims fairly and frankly, and if
the delegation should agree with me shall
advocate the choice of the delegation. There
is no danger Of my colleagues presenting
an improper person, SO have no fears on
that score If, on the other hand, it should
be thought best, after consultation, to enter
the race, each man for himself, with the
devil for the hindmost, l shall acqulesce.
A scramble would be very unseemly per-
formance, and it was that wanted to avoid.
I desired a selection of good men, distribu-
ted as nearly as it was practicable in differ
ent parts of the State, so that the public
service would be administered by compe-
tent, upright men. Beyond that have no
special wish and it so happens, that all the
frst-rate men, and one could not go much
amiss in selecting any of them"
"Are the applications for office very
numerous
"Oh, yes; but not more than might be
reasonably expected. Our people within
the State have right to expect these offices,
and as far as have influence they shall have
them. Hitherto they have been, for the
most part filled by carpet-baggers and ad-
venturers, who have no sympathy with the
State or with with the Federal Government,
except so far as it gave them living. am
glad, therefore, that our best men are asplr-
ing to the Offices" H. ...-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.

The two most prominent candidates for
the position of Commissioner of Agricul-
ture-though there are several other aspi-
rants-are Hon. F. G. Morehead, OF Mis-
sissippi, and Congressman D. Wyatt Aiken,
of this State. Mr.. Morehead has been en-
dorsed by the National Cotton Planters
Association, and Col. Aiken has the endorse
ment of the National Grange. A petition
in his behalf is being circulated for sigma
lures in the House Of Representatives, and
in addition to this backing, during Senator
Buffers recent visit to Albany, he brought
to the attention of Mr.. Cleveland the claims
of Col. Aiken. A bill is pending in Con-
press to make the position cabinet office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
The Aurkrille Guql&irer.
YORKVILLE. s. &. {:
THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 26, 1885.
THE EXPOSITION.

Congress has favorably considered Direc-
tor-General Burke's petition for further aid
to the New Orleans Exposition, and an ap-
preparation of 100000 will be reported in
the sundry civil appropriations bill with
certain limitations. The directors announce
that the exhibits are now all in position,
and everything in fine order. The unusual
ly bad weather has affected in no small
degree the success of the exhibition, but the
Director General says its success is now as
sured. The receipts for the past week were
five times the amount of the expenses,
which would indicate that steady crowds
are in attendance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
OPEN LETTER TO CLEVELAND.

The Conse1rdtor, an organ of the colOred
people, published at Chicago, publishes an
open letter to Presdent-elect Cleveland from
Andrew F. Bradley, who claims to be the
first simon-pure colored Democrat of the
North. He is the accepted leader among
the colored Democrats and stumped the
State for Cleveland.
His letter pleads for the promotion Of fra
ternal feelings between colored people and
Democrats for in that he sees division OF
the colored vote and the consequent adj
vancement of the race. He reminds Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland that there is a change
in ranks of the colored voters. "We now
weigh men and measures with the knoWl-
edge gained by experience; our sight is less
distorted by prejudice, our reason less vita
ted by mistaken gratitude"
He recognizes the late election to be ma
tional admission that reconstruction was a
failure. He says that the colored people
have had political history which has neith-
er precedent nor parallel-slaves yesterday,
freedmen to-day, citizens tomorrow. This
was unnatural. Acts, however humane,
cannot subvert nature. Man made the freed
man-God makes free men. Legislation
cannot change this law. Colored people ac-
cept the situation. We neither expect nor
ask preferment on account Of color. We
beg no favors; we ask only justice. This
granted we are willing to work out our own
salvation. This sentiment colored Demo
Gratis desire to make universal. Colored
people cannot afford to spurn the friendship
of half the white people of the nation.
Friendship of the Democratic party is just
as desirable as the friendship Of the Repub-
lican party, and it is equally sincere. We
look to your administration for energetic en-
dorsement of the equitable principles of the
Democratic platform. We believe you will
prove to the colored man that the Democrat
ic party is his friend and thus revolutionize
the vote of seven million people," He (the
wrter) "wants no half way men nor meas
ures. He wants colored men to become a
part of pure Democracy. There can be but
two great parties. There is no middle
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26

LETTER FROM CHESTER.


CHESTER, February 24.-For some time
there has been a considerable selling of
whisky, in violation of law, in the western
part of this county. A public meeting
was held at Wilksburg a few days ago
to take the necessary steps to stop this
nefarious business. Major John w. Wilks
was the chairman of the meeting. A
committee of five were appointed, charged
porting to the proper authorities the guilty
parties. 1t is not deemed advisable to pub
lish the names of the committee. The ends
of justice might be defeated thereby. This
illicit traffic in whisky has been very de-
moralizing, especially upon certain class
of the community, and the good people OF
Wilksburg are determined upon suppress
ing it. Violators of the law in this particu-
lar will find themselves in the hands of the
law one of these days if they do not mend
their ways.
At the last session of the Legislature a
bill was enacted authorizing the laying out
of a special school district in Carmel Hill
township, and the holding of an election
by the property holders of that district upon
the question as to the levying of special
tax to support the schools. 1t is hoped that
the question will be decided in the affirm
ative, thus increasing the educational facil-
tiles in that portion Of our county. The cleo
ton will be held on the 14th of next month.
The Providence Colored Methodist Church
situated near Lowrysville was destroyed by
fire few nights ago. The fire was doubt
less accidental, originating from stove in
which there had been fire the same night
the building was consumed. The white
people Of the neighborhood assisted their
colored friends in building the church, and
will doubtless display the same .liberality in
helping them to rebuild. go,
The new Baptist Church of this place will
soon be completed. 1t is the intention OF
the congregation to hold services in 1t be-
fore it's dedication. Rev. r. w: Sanders,
the faithful and Jealous pastor, is opposed
to the dedication of the church until it has
been entirely paid for.
The oldest child of Mr.. T. W. Shannon, a
bow eight years of age, was SO badly burnt
on last Friday that his life is dispaired OF.
Mrs. Shannon, in her efforts to extinguish
the flames, was painfully but not dangerous
ly burnt. The boy was carrying fire across
the ward at the time of the accident.
AS the east bound freight train was near
ing Fort Lawn on last Thursday afternoon,
eight boX-cars left the track, Occasioning a
considerable wreck. Fortunately no one
was dangerously injured. A defective rail,
| suppose, must bear the responsibility OF
the accident.
A lively competition exists among the
guano men of our town. They are as polite
and agreeable to farmers as candidates be-
fore q primary election.
Rev. George Summey preached an ex-
celent sermon last Sunday night on the
Jewish race. A considerable number of
our Jewish citizens were present. NJ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Judge Witherspoon returned to his home in
this place last Saturday night, after concluding
the term of Lexington county, which did not oc-
cupy all of last week, there being but seven
criminal cases on the docket, which were dis
posed of in less than two days. He leaves to-
morrow for Edgefeld where he will open Court
next Monday.
Mr. Withers Adickes is visiting the New Or
leans exposition.
DR.. J. w. Allison, Mr.. John A. Byers and Mr..
r. NJ. Allison, Of the Hickory Grove section of
this county, also started to the exposition last
Tuesday.
Rev. w. T. Matthews, for the last three or four
wears pastor of the Zion Presbyterian Congrega-
ton, near Lowrysville in Chester county, has ac-
cepted call to Greenwood, in Abbeville county.
Rev. Dr. R. A. Ross, of this county, preached
in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church
at Charlotte last Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
RECENT DEATHS.

DR.. Samuel II. Pressly died at his home at So
ciety Hill, in Darlington county, on Thursday
last Dr. Pressly was brother of Judge Press
ly, and native Of Charleston, hut was resi-
dent of Society Hill for nearly fifty years, and
was highly esteemed by the community in which
he was so Tonga useful citizen.
On the same day, the Rev. John w. Kelly died
at Orangeburg. Mr.. Kelly was well known by
many of our people, having been at one time
presiding elder of the district to which York
Vile was connected. He was one Of the most
prominent and influential members of the South
Carolina Conference, and his death, which was
sudden, will be sad surprise to wide circle of
friends. Mr.. Kelly was about sixty years of age,
and had been connected with the ministry of his
church for more than thirty years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
ACCIDENTAL FIRE.

Between and o'clock last Thursday even
ing, the kitchen, in the yard of Mr.. Samuel f..
Jacksons residence, near Glover, in this county,
was destroyed by fire with the entire contents,
the most important of which was Is bushels OF
wheat The fire is supposed to have originated
from spark from the Fireplace and ignited the
bed clothing Mr. Jackson estimates his loss at
about S150
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
CHJRCH NOTICES,

Associate Reformed esbyterian-Services at
1890 A. NJ, next Sunday, by Rev. Mason w.
Pressly.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. j. Thomas Pate,
Pastor Services at Philadelphia Church at II
a. NJ, next Sunday, and in the church at York
Vile at P. M.
Presbyterian--Rev. II. r. English, Pastor.
Services at the usual hours, morning and even
ing, next Sunday.
Baptist-Rev. J. e. Covington, Pastor. Ser
vices at Union next Sunday, at II A. NJ. In the
church at Yorkville at : P. NJ. Sunday school
at $50 A. NJ.
Kings Mountain Mission-Rev. l.. a. john
son. Pastor. The pastor will conduct services
next Sunday, at II o'clock. \. NJ, in the school
house near the residences Of Hon. A. S. Wallace
and Mr. James Shannon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26

under the rule, the motion to suspend the
rules and pass the Grant retirement bill was
lost, yeas l5S, nays 1913, not the requisite
two-thirds voting in the affirmative. The
negative vote was cast by the Democrats
who were opposed to Grants retirement,
reinforced by a number of Republicans, who,
though in favor of the support of the bill,
were opposed to its form, believing it would
place the President under the necessity OF
vetoing the measure of which he strongly
onprnyaS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

II. NJ. Hill-Administrator' IS Notice.
R. l.. Wallace-Noticc.
Colcock & Parish-Estray Mule.
Miles S. Carroll-Notice.
NJ. Strauss-Proclamation
Walter II. Moore-Notice.
Herndon Brothers-Look Out.
Lowry d Starr-New Drug Store.
Berry & Barber-Our Oven.
McElwee e. Darwin-New Orleans Exposition.
II. NJ. Dobson & Co.--Where to Spend Your
Money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
THE WEATHER..

Seldom has this section been visited with so
severe spell of weather as is now upon us, and
has been for the past two weeks. The snow,
which was heavy, was succeeded by few days
Of clear but cold weather, and on Monday night
the clear sky became overcast with leaden clouds
which alternately emitted sleet and rain all day
Tuesday. The indications are that the "spelr'
will continue for several days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26

ground" In reference to Independents, he
says: ''The colored Independent is an aim
less, undefnable political factor, too intelli-
gent to be Republican, and too cowardly
to say so. He changes with the wind; he is
valueless as a friend and harmless as foe.
His principle is policy; his purpose is spoils.
We want no converts Of this kind"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS.

Messrs. J. T. Darwin and w. a. Barber, for
the committee of invitation for the approaching
commencement exercises of the Kings Noun
tain High School, at Kings Mountain, N. G.,
inform us that the address before the Alpha and
Delta Societies of that institution is to be deliv-
cred by Mr.. Thomas Dixon, Jr., of Cleveland
county,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26

er worry any about how was killed, but
will tell you who did it. Frank and Nath-
an killed me-" The deed was done for the
old mans life insurance and in manner to
lead people to believe the horse ran away
and Killed him. Excitement is very great
and the people have so much faith in the
woman's dream and suspicious that mob
violence is feared. Nathan has vowed to
kill his wife if he gains his liberty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
CITY AIRS.

The bread wagon Of Herndon Bros, which
daily perambulates the streets, is another step to-
wards city style, which our town is gradually as
SuminG.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
sO1rTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.

Atthe intermediate examination in South Car
oina College, last week, the following students
in the law department, from York county, were
graded distinguished" Messrs. d. f. Finley
and s. c. Sturgis. This is the highest grade, to
attain which required an average OF 9O-lOO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
HOW GORDON FELL.

Abdul Kerim, who was one of Gen. Cor
don's servants, has given the most lnteill-
gent and to all appearances the most rella.
Bile account of the events attending the fall
of Khartoum that has yet reached London,
and to his account more Importance IS at
tached than to any other.
He secured his escape from khartoum
after the city fell he says, by bribery: ne
bought camel and crossed to Debbeh, the
Journey taking twelve days. From Debbeh
he came to Korti in an English pinnace.
He says that Farage, upon whom Gordon
relied implicitly, was really the person who
delivered Khartoum over to FL Mahdis
troops. When they entered the city it was
Farage who prevented the garrison from
firing upon them. The story that Farage
had once been slave, and that Gordon Sc
cured his liberation, and that when he sub
seuuently entered Gordon's service, the lat
ter was deceived into mistaking Farage's
zeal for evidence of gratitude, is corrobo-
rated by the cavass. Concerning the mas
sacre in Khartoum, Abdul Kerim states
that General Gordon's clerk, and the chief
clerk of the arsenal were killed. FL Mahdl
did not enter Khartoum until the third
day after its capitulation. He inspected the
city and then returned to Omdurman,
where he remains. After General Gordon
fell Abdul Kerim says the Arabs killed his
clerk and nine others with spears. Those
who were at the time with Gordon escaped.
The cavass declares that with the excep-
ton of the attack in which these murders
were committed, there was no fighting in
Khartoum. During the attack, however,
all the Europeans and most of the notables
were killed. While the attack was in pro-
gress, the male inhabitants of the city join
ed the insurgents. Abdul states that no
women or children were killed, and that
all who submitted to the invaders and sur,
rendered their valuables were unharmed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26
MERE.MENTION.

Gen. w. H. T.. Lee, son of Gen. 4. f.. Lee,
is prominently mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor of Virginia. '''''''''M Mr.. David Dickson,
long the most prominent farmer in Georgia
died at his home, near Sparta, last Friday
His death was sudden and supposed to have
been caused by apoplexy. He leaves for
tune of nearly half million dollars, made
by farming. '",,',''On last Friday night
three-fourths of the town of Alta, Utah, was
swept away by snow slide, the snow being
persons were buried, of whom twelve were
rescued. Mr.. T. r. Magill, of Charlotte
has been elected an honorary member of the
Willard Literary Society of the Female
Seminary of Columbia. 1.-THE deadlock
in the Illinois Legislature on the Senatorial
question continues, with no prospect of an
early termination. .''''.''.'Judge Houston, Of
New Orleans, rendered decision on Satur
day. dismissing both of Mrs. Myra Clark
Gaines wills. 1.-THE election fraud con
spiracy cases in Chicago were ended last
Saturday in the conviction of three of the
accused. .".''.'The Oregon Legislature adj
journed at ~ o'clock last Saturday night
the session having expired by constitutional
limitation, without electing United States
Senator, though siXty-nine ballots had beer
taken. ..:.."".There being fears that the Nor
mons in Utah are negotiating for the pur
chase of land in the State of Sonora, in or
der to transfer their entire colony there, the
federal government has asked for informa
ton from the Governor of Sonora. 1t issaic
that Mormon agents are already in Mexi
co. ''..""'Mrs. Lowell, wife of the American
minister to England, died in London, or
Friday. .'''...'.'Joseph Nadine, a young ne
gro, confesses that he set fire to the Phila
dephia alms-house, by the destruction o
which several lunatics perished. At the
opening of the English Parliament last
Thursday, the police cleared the halls OF al
spectators, an unusual occurrence. ''''''" In
Georgia early vegetables have been nearly
oat crop has not been seriously injured, how
avar eycent the verv early varieties.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-02-26

Twelve hundred liens have been enter
in the Clerks office of Darlington county.