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ing resolution, which was, after some debate, referred to the Committee on Retrenchment, where it will, probably, remain for the rest of the session. Resolved, By the House of Representatives, I the Senate concurring, that the Speaker appoint four members of the House, to meet members of the Senate, for the purpose of conferring in reference to the reduction of salaries and pay of all the officers of the State, and to enquire as to the practicability and expediency of abolishing any unnecessary office that may exist, and report forthwith. Mr. Levy introduced a bill to punish any husband who shall desert his wife or children, which provides "that auy husband who shall desert his wife or children, or fail, neglect or refuse to support them, shall be deemed guil* * i : ty or a misdemeanor, puuismiuje uy uuprisuument or fine, or both, at the discretion of the court." The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Senate bill, requiring a bond from County Commissioners, before entering upon the duties of their office ; read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed. A bill to aid and encourage manufactures , and interual improvements; read a second j time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third j reading. A joint resolution to ratify the amendment j to the Constitution of the State of South Car-1 olina, relative to the time of holding elec- j tions; and a joint resolution to ratify the ; amendment to the Constitution of the State of j South Carolina relative to the increase of the | State debt, were read a second time and or- j dered to be engrossed for a third reading. A bill to incorporate the village of Fort! Mill, in the county of York ; a bill to retain j the apportionment of the free school fund of the j various counties in the various County Treas- j uries, and a bill to punish any person or per- j sons who shall sell and convey any real or | personal property on which a lien of any kind ' may exist, without giving notice of the same to the purchaser or purchasers, passed. Thursday, January 23. In the Senate, Mr. Keith introduced a hill to regulate the fees of Probate Judges, Clerks of Court, Trial Justices and Magistrates, and other officers therein mentioned. The committee on the judiciary reported unfavorably on a bill to restrain Associate or Circuit Judges granting injunctions suspending the operations of acts of the General Assembly or Statute Laws of the State. The House returned to the Senate, with amendments, the bill to fix the number of trial justices in each county. The amendments concurred in allow Lancaster, 9; Spartanburg, 13; York, 12. .The Senate refused to concur in the amendment to allow Chester but 6, instead of 8. The judiciary committee reported favorably on a bill to amend sections 19 and 33 of chapter 18, title 6, of the act for revising and consolidating the general statutes, relating to the boundaries between York and Lancaster counties. In the House, the enacting clause was stricken out of a joint resolution authorizing the County Commissioners of Fairfield and Chester counties to employ a minister of the gospel to officiate as Chaplaiu of the Poor House of each respective county. Mr. Corwin introduced a bill to incorporate the Newberry and Chester Railway Company. The bill names W. G. Meyers. J. M. Baxter, D. R. Phifer, J. D. Boston, T. F. Harmon, R. L. McLaughlin, J. P. Pool and others as incorporators to construct the road between the points Darned, of whatever gauge may be practicable, the capital stock not to exceed 82,000,000, in fifty dollar shares. Five dollars per share to be paid up on subscriptions, and when the sura amounts to 825,000 the company organize. The powers enjoyed by the Northeastern Railroad are to be granted. It may be lawful for any town or county to subscribe. The only report of any important nature submitted was the report of the Committee on the Ways and Means ; of a bill to make appropriation and raise supplies for the fiscal year commencing JNovember 1, 1872, which was ordered to lay over. The bill provides for salaries?for Governor, 83,500 ; for Lieutenant<Governor, $2,500; for Secretary of State, S3,000 : for the Governor's private secretary, S2,000 ; for the clerk to the Secretary of State, $1,000 ; for the Adjutant and Inspector-General, $2,500; for the Comptroller-General, $3,000; for his clerk, $1,800; for certain extra clerical services, $100; for the State Treasurer, $2,500; for his chief clerk, $1,800 ; for book-keeper to the State Treasurer, $1,800; for the Superintendent of Education, $2,500; for his clerk, $1,000 ; for Health Officers, $5,100; for the Chief Justice, $4,000 ; for two Associate Justices, $7,000; for eight Circuit Judges, $28,000; for two years' salary Judge of Inferior Court, S5,000;for eight Circuit Solicitors, $8,000; for the Attorney-General, $3,000; for his clerk, $1,000; for the clerk of the Supreme Court, $1,500; for the State Reporter, $1,500; for the Keeper of the State House and Librarian, $1,000; for the Superintendent of the Penitentiary, $2,000; for watchmen of State House grounds, $600 each; for County Auditors, $32,500; for the clerk of Charleston County Auditor, $1,000; for clerical services in that office, $2,000; for the Governor's messenger, $300; for County School Commissioners, $32,200. Contingent fund?Governor, $25,000.00; Treasurer, $1,000 ; Comptroller-General, $3,500; Attorney-General, $1,000; AdjutantGeneral, $1,000; Superintendent of Education, $1,500 ; payment of mileage certificates of Board of Education, $1,000; Secretary of State, $500; to be drawn by heads of departments, respectively. Judiciary Department?For purchase of Supreme Court books, if necessary, $1,000; contingent expenses same court, $600 ; for attendant on library rooms, same court, $800. Ordinary civil expenses?civil contingent fund, $30,000; Lunatic Asylum, $78,000; J State Orphan Asylum, $20,000; the State mi-j I*.' - AAA AAA i.:__ AO KAA . 1 iilia, c-v,uw ; ijuurHunue, c:,i;w, ui lazaretto, $400; physician Charleston jail, SI,000; discharged couvicts' clothing, transportation, etc., $300 ; Catawba Indians, $800; permanent printing, $50,000 ; commissioners and managers of elections, $12,000. Extraordinary expenses?State Penitentiary, $80,000. Educational Department?Free schools, $300,000; University, $27,850; Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution, $15,000. Mr. Williams presented the petition of sundry citizens of York county against the opening of a public highway. Friday, January 24. In* tiie Senate, Mr. Whittemore introduced a bill to provide for the administration of derelict estates. The bill provides that when any clerk of the Court of Common Pleas shall learn that an estate remains unadministered, it shall be the duty of the clerk j to make application to the Judge of Probate for letters of administration, accompanied with a statement of the matter, condition and value, &c., so far as is in his power. The probate judge shall publish a notice of such ; application for forty days, in some public newspaper in the county. The clerk shall give his bond for faithful discharge of duty j as administrator, no sureties to be required un-1 ** less the estate exceeds 85,000. Upon the granting of the letters the clerk shall have all, the rights, powers, etc., as are now provided by law for administrators, and be entitled to 1 five per cent, of moneys collected. The committee on agriculture reported a bill, which is intended as a substitute for the various bills which have been proposed to amend the game law. The amendments contained by the committee's bill propose to shorten the time for the protection of deer by one mouth, by fixing it from January first to August first, instead of from January first to September first, and to shorten the time for the protection of wild turkeys, partridge, dove, woodcock, snipe or pheasant, by fixing it from * April 1st, to October 15, instead of from February 15, to October 15, as now prescribed by law. The following were passed and ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives, viz: ' Rill to enforce the payment of the poll tax ; ! bill concerning the school fund; bill to regulate the service of process issuing from the Sui preme Court. ! The bill introduced by Mr. Corwin, of New! berry, to regulate the death sentence, provides , that whenever auy convict shall be sentenced ; to death, the court shall cause to be made out, sealed and delivered to the sheriff of the coun' ty, a warrant stating such conviction and seni tence, and the judge's abstract of the case sent I to the Governor, and appointing a day on J which such sentence shall be executed, which ] ( shall not be less than thirty days nor more | than ninety days from the time of the sentence. ! I The sentence shall be executed in some private J enclosure, as near the jail as possible, the j | sheriff inviting to be present, by at least three ; : days' notice, the solicitor, clerk of the court, I i probate judge, members of the Legislature,1 ?...~ ~i,iwsnAf?t.nh]p.citizens. | tnujjurciuauouiiu vn?'if v .w^vv. , . j selected bv him ; also, at the request of the convict, shall permit any minister of the gospel and any of his relatives to attend the execution ; also such peace officers as the sheriff may deem proper, and that no other person than those named should be present, nor any I person under age. .Mr. Dunn introduced a bill to encourage and provide for the incorporation of agricultural and mechanical societies. The bill provides that "whenever seven or more persons within this State shall associate themselves by written agreement, recorded in the couuty register's office, for the promotion of agriculture, mechanics aud other industries, they shall be deemed a body corporate aud politic, with succession of officers, the right to sue and be sued, and the other rights and privileges incidental to incorporated compauies. These companies are authorized to hold fairs and exhibitions, and to establish rules for the preservation of order at such fairs, and the property and stock of the companies are to be exempted from State, county and municipal taxation so long as no dividends are declared." A bill to enforce the payment of the poll tax received its final reading. In the House, Mr. Crews introduced a bill to provide for the keeping aud pasturage of stock, which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Among other things, the bill provides that "when any stock shall be found in any field in which crops are growing, it shall be lawful to seize and confine such stock, notifying the owners within twelve hours of the same, or, in their absence, to advertise the same for one week, and then the owner to pay all damages caused by the stock; and, if such stock shall not be claimed, then to sell it at public vendue. Should the owners refuse to pay damages, then complaint is to be made to a trial justice, who shall assess and collect the same. The bill also provides that all fences shall be closely auti strongly made with rails or timber, or with an embankment of earth, capped with rails or timber, and every persou owning stock shall be bouud to keep a lawful fence around his pasturage, except when some deep water course shall form a natural boundary. Any person is authorized to enclose pastures and not charge more than one dollar per annum for pasturage, the owner of the pasture to be held responsible for damage. If any person attempts to let down the fences purposely to allow the stock to escape, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment. Incorporated cities and towns are required to keep a public pasture enclosed, within two miles, for the convenience of residents, and may charge one dollar for every head of cattle, and fifty cents for sheep or goats. Planters shall furnish pasturing for three cattle for each adult laborer employed by him, and they are held responsible for damage done by such laborer's cattle. Stray cattle into any field, receiving injuries thereby, the injury shall be charged to the owner of the field, except in cases of malicious mischief." The Senate returned, with amendments, a joint resolution to make appropriation to pay the outstanding pay certificates of the last General Assembly. The amendment directs that the State Treasurer furnish to the General Assembly a list of the amount of money paid out under this resolution. Mr. Vanderpool introduced a bill which proposes to limit the fees of trial justices by providing that "the fees of trial justices shall not exceed (when the same are charged against the county) in any one case, the sum of five dollars, except for proceedings on coroners' inquests." Mr. Bosemon, from the medical Committee, submitted the report of the medical faculty of the University of South Carolina, and recommended that the same be published. The report shows that eighty-six licenses have been issued during the year by the faculty of the University, and seventy-four by the Medical College of Charleston, to pharmaceutists, apothecaries, druggists, etc. Saturday, January 25. In the Senate, Mr. White introduced a bill to make appropriations to pay claims under the proclamation of the Governor of this State. The proclamation referred to is one issued by ex-Governor Scott on the 25th day of July, 1871, offering a reward of two hundred dollars for the "apprehension and delivery of auy and every person or persons, in any jail in this State, with proof to convict," who have "assailed and injured peaceful citizen's, to their detriment and serious injury," etc. The proclamation provides that said rewards shall be paid to any persons, either military or civilians. The following acts were ratified: An act authorizing the Attorney-General to commence proceedings against the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, and making an appropriation for the same; an act to fix the time of holding the April term of the Supreme Court; an act to empower the Supreme Court to frame issues and direct the same to be tried in the Circuit Court, and to order references in certain cases; an act to amend an act to provide for the election of officers of the incorporated cities and towns in the State of South Carolina. The Committee on Railroads reported fa-1 vorably a bill to incorporate the Newberry ' and Chester Railroad Company, with an amendment that the road should not be exempt from taxation. Ix the House, a joint resolution requiring county treasurers to receive jury certificates j and audited claims of school teachers, in pay- j ment of taxes, was read a third time and or- J dcred to be sent to the Senate. A Senate joint resolution to ratify the j omon/lmont to thn nnniti f 111 inn nf flip St.atp of I South Carolina relative to thetimeof holding j elections. The joint resolution was read a ' secoud time, and in accordance with the requirements of section 1, article 15 of the con- j stitution, the yeas and nays were ordered, and I i are as follows: Yeas, 103 ; nays, none. The \ Speaker declared that two-thirds of all the j members of both branches of the General; Assembly having voted affirmatively, the joint J resolution was passed and becomes a part of, the constitution of South Carolina. The j joint resolution was ordered to be enrolled, i A Senate joint resolution to ratify the amendment to the constitution of the State of j South Carolina, relative to the increase of the , State debt. The joint resolution was read a ; third time, and in accordance with the re-1 ! quirements of section 1, article 15 of the con-i stitution, the yeas and nays were ordered,; and are as follows : Yeas, 101; nays, none. Monday, January 27. In the Senate, a joint resolution requir-. county treasurers to receive jury certificates ! and audited claims of school teachers, in pay- j inentof taxas, was received from the House, read a first time and ordered to be printed, i The House concurrent resolution requesting j the Comptroller-General to submit estimates ( on the first day of the next session for the fiscal year, was concurred in. A bill to repeal section 4 of an act entitled "An a rt to relieve the State of South Carolina of all liability for its guarantee of the bonds of the Blue Ridge Railroad Company, by providing for the securing and destruction of the same," approved March 2, 1872, and to repeal so much of section 72, chapter 12, title 3, j of the General Statutes, as authorizes the State | Auditor to give notice annually to each county auditor of the rates per centum to be levied | for various State purposes; was taken up, j read a third time and ordered to be engrossed. Mr. White gave notice of a bill to incorporate the Yorkville Manufacturing Company. In the House, Mr. Wallace introduced | the following concurrent resolution, which was [ adopted and sent to the Senate: "That the j Comptroller be and he is hereby requested to furnish to the General Assembly upon the first day of its next regular session, a detailed estimate of the necessary and proper expenses of the State government for the fiscal year beginning November 1st, 1873, and also the aggregate value of taxable property in the State." Mr. Ellison, from the committee on Federal relations, reported unfavorably on the bill to instruct the Senators and Representatives in Congress to amend the law relating to the tax on tobacco. The bill asked that all persons selling tobacco in wagons shall be allowed the privilege of selling in whatever quantity they wish. Mr. Young introduced a bill to incorporate the town of Blackstocks. Mr. Davies, of York, introduced a bill to incorporate the Yorkville Manufacturing Company. A joint resolution to ascertain the amount and validity of the State debt, being the unfinished business of Saturday, was discussed, amended and a new bill introduced, when the enacting clauses of both were stricken out? thus leaving the matter as it stood before. Jfrmtitrid aitb Commercial. YORICVILLE, Jan. 20.?Cotton unchanged. Wo continue our former quotations. Extremes 14 to 173. CHARLOTTE, January 27.?cotton.?Sales to-day unimportant. Wo quote middling at 183 to 1sj cents, other grades in proportion. NEW YORK, January 27.?Cotton steady. Uplands 21. Sales for future delivery 90,050 bales, as follows: January 20 1-10 to 201; February 20 to 203 ; March 20j} to 203 ; April 203 to 21 ; May 21 3-16 to 21 5-10; Juno 21 9-10 to 21? ; July 22 cents. CHARLESTON, January 27.?Cotton firmmiddlings 19? to 193. LIVERPOOL, January 27?3 P. M.?Cotton opened steady?uplands 93d. to lOd. Comparative Cotton Statement. NEW YORK, January 24.?The following is the comparative cotton statemont for the week ending January 24, 1873: 1873. 1872. Receipts at all ports forthe week... 133,778 120,773 Receipts for the year todate 3,130,981 1,848,405 Exports for the week 08,162 78,917 Exports for the year to date 1,103,859 984,703 Stock at all United States ports....509,658 543,878 Stock iit interior towns 91,387 93,103 Stoi-k at Liverpool 445,000 491,000 American afloat for Great Britain.205,000 197,000 Financial. NEW YORK, January 27.?Gold 13$ to 13J. special ftotrcts. Religious Notice. I will preach at Union Baptist Church, on the second Sabbath in February next, at 11 o'clock. Brother Z. D. Smith, Treasurer of York Association, is requested to meet me at that place. I will also preach at the Yorkvillo Baptist Church at earlv candle light, on the same day. T. J. TAYLOR. January 30 5 2t Builders' and Contractors' Special Notice. Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Window and Plato Glass, Builders' Furnishing Hardware, Mouldings,Stair Fixtures, Marble and Slate Mantelpieces, Encaustic Floor Tile, Drain Pipe, Ac., Ac., at the lowest wholesale prices, at the great Southern Factory of P. P. Toale, Charleston, S. C. Send for his price list. hymenealT Married?On the 21st instant, by Rev. J. S. Bailey, Mr. RUFUS CARROLL and Miss MINNIE,daughter of G. L. McNeel, all of this county. On the 22nd instant, by Rev. L. A. Johnson, Mr. J. W. Y. DICKSON and Miss MARGARET BLACK, all of this county. 14TH OF FEBRUARY. A LOT OF COMIC VALENTINES just received, and for sale cheap. Come and see. W. L. GRIST, News Dealer. STRAYED FROM the subscriber, a RED BULL, three years old, unmarked; tip of tail white. Any information will be thankfully received and paid for. THOMAS S. NEELY. January 30 5 2t STATE AND COUNTY TAXES. NOTICE is hereby given that the books will be kept open at Yorkville, for receiving STATE AND COUNTY TAXES, up to and including TUESDAY, the 4th day of FEBRUARY next. After that date the 20 per cent, penalty will attach. JOHN L. WATSON, County Treasurer. January 30 5 It "APPLICATION FOE DISCHARGE. Nu riUJ'J is neroDy given mat me uiuiursigiiou, Administrator of the estate of A. WHYTE, deceased, will make a final settlement with the Judge of Probate of York county, on the 1st day of March next, when he will make application for a final discharge as Administrator of the said estate. WM. WHYTE, Administrator. January 30 5 ot* G. W. CHALK, FORMERLY of Chester county, but more recently of Augusta, Georgia, has established himself in Charlotte, N. C., where he is giving personal attention to buying and selling Flour, Corn, Oats and other Produce. Parties in need of such articles will do woll to confer with him before making their purchases elsewhere. Office, Corner Trade and College streets, up-stairs, over Wilson A Black's Drug Store, Charlotte, N. C. January 30 5 tf UTS. INTERNAL REVENUE. COLLECTOR S OFFICE, 3D DIST., S. C., 1 Columbia, January 18th, 1873. j NOTICE is hereby given to all parties interested, that the following described property has been seized for violation of Internal Revenue laws of the United States, and that bonds forcoRts of an action in the United States Court for forfeiture must bo filed in thisoffire within twentyone (21) days from date hereof, or the property will be sold, under provisions of the Act of July 13th, ISM, Section 63, as amended by Act of Juno 0th, 1872: One Dun Mare, One Bay Mare, One Wagon and Harness, One Barrel, Twenty-five Gallons of Whiskey. A lot of Tobacco. C. L. ANDERSON, Collector 3d District, S. C. January 30 5 3t TilE YORKVILLE BRANCH of THE CITIZEN'S SAVISmigyF SO. CAROLIIA. Banking Office Opposito the Storo of J. II. Adams. Deposits of $1 and Upwards Received. Interest nllowcd at the rate of 7 per cent, per | annum on Certificates of Deposit, and 0 per cent, compounded every six months on accounts. PRINCIPAL OFFICE COLUMBIA, S. C. i WM. MARTIN President. I JOHN R. PALMER, Vice-President, j A. G. BRENIZER Cashier. | J. H. SAWYER, Ass't Cashier in general charge, j JOHN C. B. SMITH, Local Assistant Cashier, j Directors.?Wade Hampton, William Martin, i A. C. Haskell, F. W. McMaster, K. II. Heinitsh, ' John B. Palmer, Thos. E. Gregg, Columbia. J. Eli Gregg, Marion. G. T. Scott, W. G. Mayes, NcAcbcrry. B. II. Rutledge, D. Ravenel, Jr., Henr.v Buist, Charleston. Gen. Samuel McGowan, Abbeville. BRANCHES IN SOUTH CAROLINA ? Location. Local Ass't Cashiers. Charleston, D. RAVENEL, Jr. Orangeburg, J. II. FOWLES. Sumter, J. W. DARGAN. ' Spartanburg, GEORGE COFIELD. i Nkwrkrry, T. S. DUNCAN. Laurens Du.JOIIN W. SIMPSON. Greenville, J. J. BLACKWOOD." Arreville, Hon. D. L.WARDLAW. Camden W. 1). McDOWELL. Unionvili.e, E. R. WALLACE Yorkvillb, W. B. METTS. FINANCE COMMITTEE AT YORKVILLE. B. T. WHEELER, J. II. ADAMS, L. M. GRIST. flZQC SIGHT DRAFTS drawn on all the Branches of the Bank in this State, and also on all the prominent places in the United States and Europe. /T-Stocks, Bonds, Gold and Silver bought and sold. TA&- Mutilated Currency purchased at a small discount. W. B. METTS, Assistant Cashier at Yorkvillo. i ' January .10 5 ly ' THE NORTH CAROLINA FOUNDRY MACHINE AND AGRICULTURAL WORKS MANUFACTURE Saw Mills, Horse Powers, Hay Presses, Spoke and Handle Lathes; all kinds of Plows, Sub-Soils, Harrows, Cultivators, Straw Cutters, ifcc ; Mill, Mine and Bridge Castings, COOK AND HEATING STOVES, And Castings of evory description. SERGEANT A JlcCAULE Y, Proprietors, Greensboro, N. C. COOKING STOVES. We wish to call special attention to onr COOKING STOVES, of which there aro several hundred in use, and giving entire satisfaction. Wo are the first MANUFACTURERS OF STOVES in North Carolina, and as wo sell them for lass than thov can ho delivered from the North, wo claim the patronage of those in need. You can save tho freight from tho northern cities to this place, which is no small item, by buying of us, and at the same time get a STOVE Til AT IS MORE DURABLE, as the plates are much heavier than those of northern make. The following aro our prices, delivered it depot in this place : No. 8, with 10 pieces ware and 8 feet pipe, 8-10 00 < -j it it it it ii ii it 26 00 Address, SERGEANT A McCAULKY, Greensboro, N. C. January 30 5 ly CARROLL. CLARK & CO. get your money back. IF you want to get your money back, buy your Groceries from CARROLL, CLARK A CO. pearl grist. CRACKED Hominy and Pearl Grist, at the cheap Cash Grocery of CARROLL, CLARK & CO. molasses. NEW crop New Orleans Molasses at $1.00 per gallon, at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. j hams. rf\f | POUNDS Baltimore Hams just received OUU at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. j IRON^ A FULL assortment of Iron, cheap for cash, at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. hollow ware. SPIDERS and Lids, Ovens and Covers, round Pots and Skillets, at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. dippers. rpiN and Britannia Dippers for sale, at J_ UAKKUliL/, UIjAKIV ? WO. EATHER COLLARS for Horsos and Mules, for sale at CARROLL, CLARK & CO'S. LEATHER^ SOLE and Upper Leather cheap, for cash, at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. COTTON CARDS. WHITTEMORE'S No. 10 Cotton Cards for I sale, at CARROLL, CLARK & CO'S. j _____ TRACE, Breast, Stay and Tongue Chains, cheap for cash, at CARkOLL, CLARK & CO'S. ] TUBS^ PAINTED and Varnished Tubs for sale, at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. BUCKETS. TARNISHED Buckets, white pine Pails, brassbound Buckets, cheap for cash, at CARROLL, CLARK A CO'S. January 30. ft tf M. STRAUSS & SON7 UNDER RAWLINSON'S HOTEL. A COSTLY WHISTLE-CREDIT. M STRAUSS <fc SON established the Strictly # Cash Systom, and find that the people of York appreciate their motive, and calculate the benefit which they derive in buying Goods cheap. WHO PAYS FOR THE WHISTLE ? The cash buyer, gonerally, pays for those who don't pay. M. STRAUSS &S6N sell only for Cash, and, therefore, can sell cheap, as they have j no lame ducks nor dead heads to carry, nor make others pay for time spent in keeping* books, collecting, or money lost. SOUND SLEEP IMPORTANT TO HEALTH. J The cash buyer sleeps sound, no trouble ahead, j The credit buyer, if ho intends to pay, is troubled 1 in day time and restless at night. GREAT SAVING OF MONEY. The cash buyer buys what he needs ; the credit buyer what ho wants. The first gets richer, the latter poorer. FELLOW-CITIZENS AND FRIENDS, Without distinction, go to M. STRAUSS A SON, who sell only for cash, and you will find a good assortment AT PRICES REDUCED. They are selling cheapor than anywhere olse. They sell to the poor as low as to tho rich. They sell "to the ignorant as low as to the oxpert. They sell to a stranger as low as to an acquaintance. Every one gets FULL VALUE IN EVERY ARTICLE, and they don't help along lame ducks, or carry dead heads ; nor do you pay for tho whistle. M. STRAUSS A SON. SELLING OFF OUlTwiNTER STOCK. M STRAUSS A SON, under Rawlinson's , hotel, will offer, from this date, their entire Stock at greatly reduced prices, comprising a very ; large assortment of Bleached Shirting, Brown Shirting, Prints, Flannels, Shawls, Blankets, Jeans, Cassimeres, Tweods, Silks, DoLaines, Black Alpacas, Fancy Goods, and Notions. January 30 5 tf YORKVTLLE FEMALE COLLEGE, YOKKVILLE, S. C. THE first Session of tho Collegiato 'JM" *vear w'^ ?Pon wMh'ft corps of accomplished teachers, on FEBRUARY 3d, and close June 21st. The <E?^ Second Session will open JUNE 2i)th and close November 13th, 1873. terms for the year: Payable one-half on entering; one-fourth July 1st, and tho rcmainderon October 1st. Boarding, including Fuel and Lights, $150 00 Tuition in Collegiate Course, 50 00 Tuition in Preparatory Department, 30 00 Tuition in Juvenile Department, 20 00 Instrumental Music, 50 00 Use of Piano, 6 00 French and German, each, 20 00 Latin and Greek, each 16 00 Rev. JAMES DOUGLAS,) PrinciDnl8 Dr. W. S. DUDLEY, | Principals. January 2 1 tf male school., LIMESTONE SPRINQS, ?. C. J. A. COllRY, PRINCIPAL. THE Exercises commence on MONtwr day> february 1i)th> 1873yg&m Board, in advance; Tuition, at the | close of the Annual Session. Board: (including fuel, lights and washing) per month, ....$10 00 Tuition: English Branches, Mathematics and Book-Kceping per half session of five months, 20 00 The above together with the Classics, German and French, 30 00 January 2 1 7t KING'S MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL, YOKKVILLE, S. C. THE first Session of tho School Year. Jir9k^ 1873, will begin FEBRUARY 1, and SttrtfiJPg end JUNE 30. Termst For School yPj/p Exponscs, i. c., Board, Tuition, Fuel, Lights, Washing, Stationery, Ac., $135 per session, payable in advance. For Circulars, address Col. A. COWARD, Principal. January 2 1 tf "notice TO COTTON PLANTERS. ALL persons who expect to use PACIFIC GUANO on next crop, had bettor apply early | and get it away. PRICES : Cash on delivery, per ton, including freight, $f>7.00 Payable 1st November, 1S73, " " (57.00 When the Guano is purchased on time, the ' freight must, invariably, be paid in advaneo. * W. II. McCORKLE. | December 5 49 tf i __________ 111 IE undersigned announces to tho public that! he has perfected arrangements to furnish FRESH RREAD EVERY DAY. Where engagements are made, daily supplies will be delivered at the residence of customers. W. W. McELWEE. January 2 1 tf notTceT VLL persons having claims against the estate of JAMES M. WILLIAMS, deceased, are hereby notified to present and establish the same beforo me, at my office, on or before the 10th (lay of February, next. J. F. WALLACE, Special Referee. January 2.1 4 :tt T. M. DOBSON & CO. FEBRUARY 1ST. YOU mon who have not settled with DOBSON for last year, may find your names in the next issue of the Enquirer. Remember we have given you fair notice. T. M. DOBSON & CO. 7)Ur1)RESS goods. WE have almost sold out our 25 cent Dress Goods, worth 40 and 50 cents. We have a few patterns left. If you call soon you may get one. T. M. DOBSON & CO. ________ THAT so many men trade at DOBSON'S ? Because he keeps good Goods, and sells at fair prices, and deals fairly with every person. T. M. DOBSON <fc CO. "hammers. SLEDGE, Hand, Shoe and Claw Hammers for sale at our Shanty. Also, some Hand and Shingling Hatchets. T. M. DOBSON A CO. SHOES AW U HOOIS. WE are offering Shoes ami Boots almost regardless of cost, at our Dry Goods Store. Call and see them. T. M. DOBSON it CO. axesT (5) DOZEN A. G. Dee Axes. Also, J. 13. Adgor it Co's Axe, which we will warrant. T. M. DOBSON it CO. "horse and mule shoes. WE keep the above with a good line of Horse Shoo Nails, l'or sale at T. M. DOBSON it CO'S. _____ A FEW Sets of nine Furs, which we are offering at remarkably low figures. T. M. DOBSON & CO. sole leather. A LOT of Sole Leather on hand, which we offer /V as low as the lowest. T. M. DOBSON A CO. razor !strops. THE genuine Emerson Razor Strop, and some nice Razors, for sale at T. M. DOBSON A CO'S. ~ marking gauges. DOUBLE and Single Marking Gauges for sale at our live Store. T. M. DOBSON <t CO. "remember our thread. A LOT of nice white Thread, at 50 cents per dozen. T. M. DOBSON <t CO. wheelbarrow wheels. A FEW left, which wo offer low for cash. T. M. DOBSON it CO. steel for plows^ | GOOD assortment of Steel for Plows, Drills and Axes. T. M. DOBSON it CO. _____ YOU can find a largo quantity of Iron for sale, at our Store. T. M. DOBSON it CO. _____ MAHOGANY Bureau Knobs for sale, at DOBSON'S. _________ BED Scrows, Castors and Keys, for sale at DOBSON'S. UllxIxX LliribKCiliijAn. BUGGY Umbrellas for sale low, at DOBSON'S Storo. OVERCOATS^ RUBBER Overcoats and Leggings to match, for sale at DOBSON'S. OIL CLOTH. MAHOGANY, Black and Figured Oil Cloth, for sale at T. M. DOBSON <fe CO'S. YARSN k r BUNCHES of Linebarger's Yarn forsale, 0 0 at T. M. DOBSON & CO'S. SHIRTING. a AAA YARDS 4-4 Graniteville Shirting for lUllLr sale at DOBSON'S Emporium. FROES FOR splitting Boards for sale at DOBSON'S Store. WELL BUCKETS. LIGHTand Heavy Well Buckets for saloat our Grocery Store. T. M. DOBSON & CO. SALEM JEANS. SALEM JEANS for sale at DOBSON'S Dry Goods Store. SQUARES. IRON and Steel Squares. Also, Trv Squares, 6 and 9 inches. T. M. DOBSCN ?fc CO. W. H. & J. P. HERNDON AXES." AG. LEE'S best Axes, from 3J to 43 pounds. \\rcrt11 fLntw ?U" """w. H. & J. P. HERNDON. YOU KNOW THAT Cotton Cards, Yarn and ludigo, are very essential. Can be had at W. H. A J. P. HERNDON'S. SPRING. AS Spring advances, wo propose to sell Hames, Harness, Hnmestrings, Bridles and Traces. W. H. & J. P. HERNDON'S. SHARPEN. TO Sharpen your plantation tools, boy a good Grindstone from W. H. A J. P. HERNDON. ANDIRONS OF the best quality and good weight, at W. H. A J. P. HERNDON'S. FE RTILIZE RS. WE are Agents for the Wando Fertilizer; also, for Zoll's celebrated Ainmoniated Bone Super-Phosphate. Farmers and planters will do well to give us a call before purchasing. W. H. A J. P. HERNDON. DRIED BEEF\ T?7"E are selling the best you ever stuck your J j tooth in. Come and get some, at W. H. A J. P. HERNDON'S. RAISINS, IN quarter and whole boxes, at 25 cents per pound, at W. H. A J. P. HERNDON'S. COFFEE. OLD Government Java; a little left. Gome and get some. W. H. A J. P. HERNDON. CHARLOTTE, COL. AND AUGUSTA R. H 1_p" \j w u w SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE,) Coi.umuia, S. C., September 22,1872. J ONand after this date, the following Schedule will be run over this road: 1 going south. Train No. 1. Train No. 2. Leave Charlotte, 7.15 A. M. 8.20 P. M. Leave Columbia 2.29 P. M. 3.30 A. M. | Arrivo at Augusta 7.42 P. M. 8.20 A. M. going north. Leave Angustn 6.35 A. M. 5.50 P. M. Leave Columbia 11.53 A. M. 11.05 P. M. Arrive at Charlotte.... 6.15 P. M. 6.00 A. M. Standard time ten minutes slower than Washington ; six minutes ahead of Columbia. 1 No. 1 Train daily. No. 2 Train daily, Sundays excepted. Both trains make close connection to all points North, South and West. Through tickets sold and baggage checked to all principal points. JAMES ANDERSON, General Sup't. E. B. Doiisey, Gen. Freight and Ticket Agent. January 30 5 tf IN BANKRUPTCY. Iu the District Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina. Ex-rarte T. S. Jefferys, Assignee, In lie. James D. Johnson, Bankrupt. BY virtue of an order of Hon. Geo. S. Bryan, Judge of the District Court of the United States, forSouth Carolina, notice is hereby given to all creditors holding liens, by judgmont oroth- ' erwise, against the above Bankrupt's estate, to establish the same before W. I. Clawson, Esq., Reg- < ister in Bankruptcy, at his oilice in Yorkville, within thirty days from the lirst publication hereof, or be barred all benefits of the order to bo made in this case. T. S. JEFFERYS, Assignee. January 23 4 3t (Mil LIFE 1IEDUIEI MHII, . MEMPHIS, TKNN. Branch Office, - Baltimore, Maryland. ASSETS, Si,100,OOO. j Hon. JEFFERSON DAVIS President, j Gen. WADE HAMPTON, Pros. Baltimore Board, j J. D. KENNEDY, State Agent. ! W. B. SADLER, Yorkvillo,.........Special Agent. . Juno 27 26 ly : APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE. j NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of JAMES L. ; j KIMBRELL, deceased, will make a rtnal settle- j 1 mentof said estato, with the Judgo of Probate of j ; York county, on the 10th day of February, noxt, ! 1 when ho will apply fora tinal discharge from lia- ; bilitv as Administrator of the said estate. H. S. KIMBRELL, Administrator. J. II. OOLTIIARP, Agent for Administrator. January P 2 5t i THE ENQUIRER FOR 1873! ON the first of January, the ENQUIRER entered upon the nineteenth year of its publication, aud was never more prosperous at any period of its existence. AN ELEGANT CHROMO Is presented to every subscriber for 1873. whose subscription is received on or before tlio first Monday in March, who pays $3.00 in advance for ayear's subscription. The Chromo, entitled "The Unwelcome Visitor"?is executed in the finest style of chromatic printing: the printed surface is 13*} by 17} inches, and the picture sells in the art stores for $3.00. It is equal in every respect to anv of the chromo premiums offere'd by other publications. REDUCED FACSIMILE OF CHROMO. ?^Mil^^^MWB TJic subscription price of the ENQUIRER is $3.00 per annum, with Chroino Premium,or without Premium, two copies one year $5.00; one copy six months, $1.50; one copy three months, $1.00. The Chrorao will be promptly mailed to subscribers on receipt of subscription. Spocimen copies of tho paper sent on application. Address all letters to L. M. GRIST, Proprietor, Yorkville, S. C. January 23 4 tf J. H. ADAMS. NEW STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS AT THE OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE. WE are now opening a full and complete assortment of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS, to which we respectfully Invite the attention of the public. Our Goods were selected with CARE AND TASTE, and embrace everything in the DRESS LINE which is new and attractive, consisting of SATEENS, of all shades; EMPRESS CLOTHS and ALPACAS, black and colored; solid and striped POPLINS ; REPS, TAMISE CLOTH, BOMBAZINE, MERINOS, VELVETEENS, PT.TTSIT X-n.. a full line of WHITE GOODS; TRIMMINGS, in endless variety ; GLOVES, HOSIERY, HANDKERCHIEFS, Ac. Gentlemen's DRESS GOODS of all kinds and prices, READY-MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS. An inspection of our Stock and prices is respectfully solicited. We guarantee every article in accordance with the price and quality, and recommend nothing unless fully tested by judgment and experience. JOHN H. ADAMS. ADICKES & BLACK ADICIvES Would announce to Cornerof A their friends and cus- Congress and BLACK, tomers that their va- Liberty Sts. rious Departments are ADICKES fully supplied with all Cornerof A the best and most de- Congressand BLACK. sirableGoods found in Liberty Sts. theNew York market, ADICKES domestic and foreign, Cornerof A comprising the new- Congressand BLACK, est styles of Ladies' Liberty Sts. Dress Goods, to wit: ADICKES Silks, Velvets, Black Cornerof A and Colored Alpacas, Congressand BLACK, from 25 to $1.75 per Liberty Sts. yard; corded Alpacas, ADICKES all colors; Satines, all Cornerof A woolDeLnine,French Congressand BLACK. Merino, Irish Poplin, Liberty Sts. Em press Cloth, Opera ADICKES Flannels and various Cornerof *- -I-LA- *AA nti_ riAnm?fiuQQn/i OC Ulliui ai viuuoj ww iju- v?'*?g?vooM?v? BLACK, merous to mention. Liberty Sts. Our stock of BlanADICKES kots,Sheetings, Shirt- Cornerof A ings, Linens, Towel- Congress and BLACK, ings, Table Damasks, Liberty Sts. Flannels, Cloths, CasADICKES simeres, Jeans, Ker- Cornerof A seys. Tickings and Congress and BLACK. Homespuns, are com- Liberty Sts. plete, and are offered ADICKES at very low prices. Cornerof A Wo have, also, a full Congress and BLACK, assortment of Hosio- Liberty Sts. ry, Collars and Cuffs, ADICKES llandkorchiofs, Um- Cornerof A brellas, Gloves, and Congress and BLACK. Laces in endless va- Liberty Sts. riety. ADICKES wehavo alargeand Cornerof A well assorted stock of Congress and BLACK. Gent's Ready-Made Liberty Sts. Clothing?Suits rangADICKES ing from $5 to $40. Cornerof A White and Colored Congress and BLACK. Shirts, Collars, Cra- Liberty Sts. vats, and a full line of ADICKES Hats, Caps and Furs. Cornerof A We have a complete Congrossand BLACK, stock of Boots and Ciberty Sts. Shoes, at prices which ADICKES defy competition. Cornerof A We keep a complete Congressand BLACK, stock of Books and Liberty 8ta. Stationery, at publishers prices. December 5 49 tf ""JOHN C. KUYKENDALT" SEEDS ! SEEDS ! !. I have just received from D. LANDRETH <fe SON a very large supply of fresh GARDEN SEEDS, of all kinds, and of the choicest varieties. Also, EARLY ROSE, GOODRICH AND PEERLESS POTATOES. TIMOTHY, RED CLOVER, ORCHARD GRASS, SWEET VERNAL GRASS, AND LUCERN SEEDS. r A1TT omn * ODTTDH A VFl I i!i 1Jljv_?>y oin/vouuuvi nnu SILVER SKIN ONION SETS. SEED CORN, of approved varietiee. I am prepared to furnish Country Dealers with SEEDS, and can offer them, I think, sufficient iniucemonts to obtain their orders. Call at the York Drug Store. JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. THE NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE 0 F S- B. NTeacliam ?fc Co., KEEPS a full and splendid stock of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, LEATHER and SHOE-FINDINGS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, and will sell cheaper than the same Goods can be had elsewhere. We are determined to make Chaster a SHOE MARKET. Give us a call in SMITH & MELTON'S Hotel Building, Chaster, S. C. January 2 1 3m RAGS WANTED. r a /lOn FOUNDS of clean cotton and lin 1U.UUU en Rags wanted, for which 2 cent per pound will lie pain, at the "ENQUIRER" OFFICE. January 2 1 If AUCTION SALES. JUDGE OF PROBATE'S SALE IN pursuance of an order of Sale made by the Judge of Probate for York county, In the case of E. H. Nicholson against Annie Nicholson and others, I v, ill offer for sale, before the Court House door, in Yorkville, on the FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY NEXT, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property to wit: All that tract of land, belonging to the estate of PETER NICHOLSON, DECEASED, Iving, being and situate in the county of York in the State of South Carolina, near Morrow's Turn Out, containing ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES, more or less, and bounded by lands belonging to Baxter Springs and others. TERMS OF SALE. One-third cash, and also cash enough to pay the costs of the proceedings and expenses of sale: for the balance, a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale. Titles not to be made until the whole of the purchase money is paid. ($o.85) R. H. GLENN, S. Y. C. January 23 4 2t J17DGE OF PROBATE S SALE. Samuel J. Hemphill, Applicant, against Lavina Hemphill and others, heirs-at-law of Samuel Ilcmphill, deceased.?Petition for Sale of Laiul for Partition. - "* v nf?n nr.ier frnin Joseph A. McLean, D Judge of Probate for York county, I will expose to public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE on the FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY NEXT, for partition among the heirs-at-law of SAM'L HEMPHILL, deceased, the following described Real Estate, situated in said county, on the waters of Allison Creek. A tract of land containing ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY (130) ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of J. J. Wilson, Curtis Parrott, Joseph Herndon and others. Said tract will be dividea into two tracts, and will be represented on day of sale by plats, known as THE HOME AND THE MILL TRACTS. Terms of Sale.?Cash enough on day of sale to pay costs of these proceedings?balance at 12 months with interest, to be secured by a bond of purchaser with approved sureties. Titles not to lie executed and delivered until all of purchase money has been paid. ($12.80) R. H. GLENN, S. Y. C. January 2 1 St SHERIFF'S SALES! BY virtue of writs offieri facias, to me directed, will be sold between the legal hours of Sheriff's sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY NEXT, at York. Court House, the following property, to wit: One tract of land, situated on the Chester road, about twelve miles from Yorkville, "containing two hundred acres, more or less, bounded by landsof Alfred Moore, Mrs. Harriet Bratton ana others, levied on as the property of M. A. Moore, at the suit of Alfred Moore, Executor, and others. ($2.25 One tract of land, situated about three miles and one-half from Yorkville, on the King's Mountain road, bounded by lands of Joseph Neel, Jas. Brian and others, levied on as the property of John C. Jackson, at the suits ofMcDuffCohen, and the Lebrandt and McDowell Stove Company. ($2.25 One tract of land, situated in York county, on the waters of Turkey Creek, bounded by lands of Reuben McConnell, Wm. Jones, ana others, levied on as the property of Elias M. Kirkpatrick, at the suit of Walter B. Mette.Commissioner in Equity of York District, and others. .($2.25 JZ3S- Terms invariably cash?purchasers tb pay for papers and stamps. Purchasers who do not comply with the terms of sale, must expect the property bid off by them to be advertised for resale at tneir risk for the ensuing sales-day. , R. H. GLENN, S..Y.C. January 0 2 4t CAROLINA NATIONAL BAM OF COLUMBIA, S. O. CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN $800,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. L. D. Childs, Pres., John T. Dahdt, J. W. Parker, Vice-Pres., R. M. Wallace, C. D. Melton, Solicitor, John S. Wylih, R. O'Neale, Jr., E. Hope. W. B. GULICK, Cashier. C. J. IREDELL, Assistant Cashier. IN addition to the ordinary and nsual' business of Banking, the Carolina National Bank of Columbia, S. C., issues INTEREST-BEARING CERTIFICATES for any apiount, payable on demand, and bearing seven per cent, interest from date, interest collectable every six months, if tho Certificate has not been previously presented. DEPOSITS IN GOLD received on same terms, and interest paid in kind. Depositors have all the advantages of A SAVINGS BANK, and the safety of their Deposits is guaranteed by a paid-up capital of THREE HUHDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. Persons having funds which they wish to invest temporarily, will find this a safe means of investment, returnable npon demand, and always readv for use should a more profitable investment offer. Remittances may be made by Express, and Certificates will be returned by mail without delay. Columbia, S. C., November 14,1872. November 21 47 8m FERTILIZERS7 STONO FERTILIZERS. STONO SOLUBLE GUANO (thoroughly ammoniated)Cash per ton, $48.00, or $53.00 payable 1st November, 1873. STONO ACID PHOSPHATE, for composting, Cash, per ton, $28.00, or $31.00 payable 1st November, 1873. ETIWAN FERTILIZERS. ETIWAN DISSOLVED BONE, the highest grade of Phosphoric Acid, the best and cheapest materials for composting. Cash, per ton, $35.00, or $40.00payable 1st November, 1873. ETIWAN GUANO, a first-class Fertilizer. Cash, per ton, $55.00, or $00.00 payable 1st November, 1873. " ETIWAN CROP FOOD, specially adapted to cotton. Cash, per ton, $40.00, or $45.00 payable 1st November, 1873. NAVASSA FERTILIZERS. - SOLUBLE NAVASSA GUANO, so successfull.wused in this county. Cash, per ton, $55.00, or $<>5.00 payable 1st November, J873. NAVASSA DISSOLVED BONE, for composting with cotton seed. Cash, per ton, $30.00, or $40.00 payable 1st November, 1873. We are now prepared to fill orders for the above POPULAR FERTILIZERS, at the prices mentioned, freight, Ac., additional, to be paid in Cash. As an inducement to planters to make their orders early, we propose to those who may desire to buv at Cash rates, to allow them until the 1st of April to make payment. . , . Call at the* Bank and get circulars and Almanacs containing full instructions. JEFFERYS A METTS, Agents. January 9 2 tf BOOT AND SHOE MAKING. THE undersigned respectfully announces to bis friends and the public in general, that he is prepared with A FINE STOCK OF MATERIAL, in his line, suitable to the wants of every customer, who may give him a call. They may not only obtain an article of good quality AT A REASONABLE PRICE, but are also certain to secure what is equally as desirable, a good fit and fashionable style. These are advantages which should not be overlooked. Special attention is called to the celebrated cloth Oa<I.F ariH thA PnnOTAM Shoe wp wiigicoo MMM ? FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR. Also, on hand, a pood stock of light and heavy BR0GAN8 and OXFORD TIES, which are war- . ranted to give entire satisfaction for the price paid. ?25-Special and prompt attention is given to repairing. F. CHRISTMAN, Agent March 28 13 tf STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, York County. WHEREAS J. F. WORKMAN has applied to me for Letters of Administration, on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of MARY A. BOYD, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors ofthe said de" 3 3 .MA Af AISM ceaseu, IU UV uuu oupwi ucwic Uic} on uui UVAI Judge of Probate's Court for the said County, to be holden at York Court House on the 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARYj next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 18th day of January, in tnoyearof our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, and in the 97th year of the Independence of the United States of America. JOSEPH A. McLEAN, Judge of Probate. January 23 4 2t YORKVIIIE MABBLE YAES THANKFUL for theliberal patronage bestowed upon me in the past, I take this method of informing the citizens of York and adjoining counties, that I now have on hand a fine stock of FOREIGN AND AMERICAN MARBLE, and am prepared to till all orders with which I may be favored. I am constantly receiving new Designs FOR MONUMENTS AND HEADSTONES, which I will take pleasure in showing to those desiring work, thereby better enabling them to make selections. All orders promptly filled IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER, and at prices as low as any in the United States. F. HAPPERFIELD. January 2 1 ty DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C., ARE continually arriving at the York Drug Store. JOHN <\ KUYKENDAL.