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Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. ' i. 1 LETTER FROM CHESTER. i. Chester, July 23, 1877. On last Tuesday night the store of Alexander & Robison was entered by burglars and robbed of a small quantity of goods. An entrance was effected at a door in the rear' portion of the store. No clue to the thieves has yet been obtained. They will, in all probability, be discovered, and in due time find their way to the penitentiary. It is thought they took fright, and left the store in haste, or they would have helped themselves more liberally. A disturbance occurred at the Methodist colored church near this place a few days ago. It was of such a nature as to put a stop to the religious services. It was caused by some one stealing a pair of shoes from a ne ?L:U V-- ?? ABIaaw TKAOQ VKA gro rnuu wuue ue nos aoic^p. a.uwv were principally concerned in occasioning and engaging in the disturbance were brought | before the town authorities and fined. They paid the fine and were discharged. A meeting of citizens of Union and Chester took place on Wednesday at the residence of Major John Wilkes, near Carmel Hill, to consult in regard to the feasibility of uniting their towns by railroad. Dr. A. H. Davega was chosen Chairman of the meeting, and Messrs. E. R. Stokes and John Buchanan secretaries. The Chairman, in stating the object of the meeting, gave his ideas in reference to the probable cost ef constructing the road. He estimated the cost of grading, cross-ties, and iron, making the whole amount to $149,000. Judge T. J. Mackey followed in some excellent remarks upon the extensive use and growing popularity of narrow gauge railroads. He is one of the most enthusiastic supporters of this new railroad enterprise. R. W. Shand, Esq., of Union, followed in a capital speech. He favored beginning work at once upon the road, and not delaying operations until the whole amount, required for its construction, had been subscribed. Dr. A. P. Wylie, E. T. Atkinson, Esq., and B. D. Culp, Esq., of Union, spoke favorably of the road, and the advantages of its construction to both towns and counties. At the close of the speaking the corporators of the road in attendance met and filled vacancies " * * - t t od their board id the appointment or josepn Wylie, Esq., vice G. W. Melton, deceased; Colonel J. S. Wilson, vice D. I. Walker; J. C. Farrar, vice June Mobley and H. L. Goss, Esq., vice J. L. Yongue. The corporators then proceeded, in accordance with the act chartering the road, to appoint commissioners to open books of subscription. Messrs. R. W. Shand, T. B. Jeter, J. C. Farrar, B. D. Culp, H. L. Goss, William Munroe, and W. A. Nicholson were appointed for Union. Messrs. J. W. Wilkes, J. S. Wilson, Wade Osborne, Joseph Wylie, Richard Woods, and Dr. W. M. McColluiu were appointed for Chester. A survey of the route was then ordered, and half the amount required for this purpose was pledged by the gentlemen from Union. The meeting then adjourned, after appointing a mass meeting of the citizens of Chester and Union at Lockhard's Shoals on the 25th of August, when the interests of the proposed railroad will be further considered, and a grand barbecue enjoyed. Having finished their railroad business, the gentleineu were elegantly dined by Maj. J. W. Wilkes and Mr. T. T. Castles, and then left for their respective homes, highly pleased with their day's work. A number of Episcopal clergymen were in our town last week for the purpose of attending Convocation, which was expected to begin its sessions on Wednesday, but in consequence of the non-arrival of several ministers whose presence was desired, the meeting was post poned until August 8th when the Bishop will be present. Rev. Mr. McCullough of Union, favored the congregation of St. Mark's with a good sermon on Wednesday evening, and Rev. Mr. Fuller, of Spartanburg, on Thursday evening. A disturbance occurred on Thursday evening betweeu our police authorities and some negroes employed on the gravel train of the C. C. & A. Railroad, which came near having a tragical ending. One of the desperate characters, who had been engaged in a row during the day, refused to be arrested by policeman Walker, snapped a pistol at him, and endeavored to strike him with an iron bar, which was only prevented by the intervention of policeman Gordon. Several young men rallied to the assistance of the police authorities, and would have assisted them in enforc:? lio/J nnf tka unnHnolnr nf the lug LIJCI1 UlUCIO, IIOU UVV vuv WU?.WWVV. train given orders for the train to leave, carrying away the rebellious negroes, and two young men. The latter were carried to Smith's Turnout, before permitted to get off, in the meantime confined in a box-car with its unsavory and disagreeable inmates. On ! Friday morning a party went to the depot to assist the police authorities in arresting the guilty negroes, who were expected to arrive on the gravel train at 9 o'clock, bnt it did not arrive until the afternoon, and then passed through without stopping. Our town has lost one of its most estimable citizens in the death of Mr. Sample Alexander, Sr. He departed this life,~ after "a brief illness, on Sunday morning, about 1 o'clock. The furneral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, were conducted by Rev. Mr. Treuholra, assisted by Rev. Mr. Sanders, and Rev. Mr. Carlisle, and attended by a large ! number of people. Mr. Trenholm referred in I appropriate aud beautiful terms to the trium-1 phant death of the deceased, and exhorted the unconverted of the congregation to be prepared, as he was, for the hour of death. At the close of the solemn services the remains were followed to Evergreen Cemetery by sympathizing friends and there interred. Mr. Alexander was one of our prominent merchants, and a leading member of the Presbyterian Church for many years. His piety was manifest to all who knew him. A son of the deceased, Mr. Charles Alexander, was also dangerously ill on Saturday, hut he has sufficiently recovered to be out of danger. The warmest sympathies of the com-1 munity are with the afflicted family. An immense quantity of rain has fallen in this county during the past week. In some -L"n" tinoa hppn ininred hv an over- ! JJI ftl/to Wi Vf/tf uw* V ...J flow of the creeks. At the Mayor's Court, this rooming, sever- j al colored individuals were given the alterna*! tive of paying the fines or working on the streets for their disorderly behavior. The trials excite great interest araoug the colored element. Qui. For the Vorkvilli: Enquirer. SPARTANBURG COUNTY TEACHERS' CON- j VEXTION. This Convention will meet at Limestone Springs, the 16th and 17th of August next. To our county it has become a matter of considerable importance. Teachers derive much ' benefit from the discussions. Several of the distinguished educators of our State are ex- j pected to attend. In behalf of our committee, j I extend an invitation to the teachers, editors, ministers and other persons interested in the cause of education. Such as may desire 1 to attend, will secure a home by writing to myself. Hotel accommodations are also ample and cheap. CHARLES PETTY. Limestone Springs, S. C. ' WXWWvWWWWWV For the Yorkvllle Enquirer. < # k? THE FENCING OF STOCK. Mr. Editor :?I beg to submit, through your columns, a few thoughts on the above question. . If I purchase or inherit land, no one has a . right to use that land in any way to my injury. Roads passing through it, though necessary for my own convenience, and that also of my fellow citizens, are not wholly without, my control as to their number and location. And as to the privilege of stock ranging on mv premises, there is no original law of nature granting that liberty?otherwise I dare-not inclose my land, all or any of it, against my neighbors' stock. There is a natural and primal responsibility upon my neighbor to take care of bis own depredators. The parents of a raving mauiac, who has a particular fancy for alarming and injuring children, are held responsible for his safe keeping. I am not to fence up my house against this neighborhood pest; but I go to his father and inform him of his duty, and every one knows what that is, viz.: To keep his boy under fence. The same logic applies to the pigs. My potato patch is harmless? will hurt nobody. It stays at home and my nighbors' pigs must do the same, or I will hold him responsible for their good behavior. It is not the potato patch that needs the fence, but the pig; and let him have it, and let the owner make it for him. Custom, in this respect is tyranny, and like all lespotisms, is founded in wrong. Dr. Ranson, in the Enquirer of last week, has eet forth the practical workings of the system of fencing Btock, in respect to tenants, and he has shown that the necessities and mutual interest of tenant and landlord will open pastures for all renters or laborers. And r 1 -1 liana Kaon fllllV npr^llftflfid I HIXJ, BUU mrraje ua<v >/v>.u, r that the close application of the law of ownership that I am here pleading for, will, in the end, work good for the renter instead of evil. I have often heard the argument: "Pass this law, and we freedraen will have our ox and cow tied to a stake. * * * This new law is just another trick of the landed aristocracy of South Carolina to crush the freedmen." To ray colored friends, permit me to eay it is roy opinion that the proposed change would work for you a blessing next and only second to your emancipation. I have a small tract of land iu South Carolina, and as soon as this stock law is adopted, I will either sell or find good homes on my place for a number of families. But as it now is, I can neither sell nor rent, to any advantage, more than a twohorse farm. Give me the stock law, and I will either sell or rent in small lots, to suit you. But here a thought strikes me, that I will not find either a purchaser or a renter, for the law will work such wonders for the freedmen that they will all get homes and laud, independent of me. Those great plantations about. Brattonville and on Fishing Creek? splendid farming lands, but now a wilderness?will all be open to invite purchasers or renters, and I will get none. Great tracts of the best cotton and grain lands, that cannot now be utilised for want cf safe fences, will be thrown out into the Uniti States, and all the stock put up, and you strong-armed freedmen will have nothing to do but go out with your plows and rauge the wide opening. Now, it is an endless worry and toil to keep stock out of your crops; then, you will be happy and free, indeed, from the last vestige of oppression. Come out, then, in August, and vote for the stock law.. E. E. Boyce. THE SCHOOL TAX. The Columbia Register of Tuesday has the following information regarding the disposition to be made of the poll tax collected the present year: Hod. Hugh S. Thompson, State Superintendent of Education, has addressed a circular to the County School Commissioners, enclosing a letter to him from General James Conner, Attorney Geueral of the State, to the effect that he has considered the question suhmitted in relation to tjhe poll taxes, and advises that the said tax be- applied to the educational fund of this fiscal year, and the School Commissioners be so instructed. The Bchoolsare to be kept open until the amount appropriated from the general tax and the amount (as nearly as can be estimated) to be derived from the poll tax are both exhausted. This decision will gratify the friends of the common school system, who were rendered anxious about the sustenance during the first year of Democratic rule, by reason of the at tempt to divert the poll tax to the payment of old claims. All Babies are diminutive Caesars, since they come, they see, they conquer, sometimes by their gentle stillness, hut oftener by continued and uproarious crying induced by colic, teething, flatulence, etc. Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup, by its gentle yet specific influence, quiets the little ones without ever producing the least injurious effect. Price only 25 cents per bottle. . ii( . . .financial anit Commercial." YORKVILLE, July 25-Cotton 8 to 11.f. CHARLOTTE, July 28.?Cotton?Middling, 11 j ; good ordinary, 10} to 11}. NEW YORK, July 23.?Cotton easy; uplands, 12 5-1G. CHARLESTON, July 23.?Cotton quiet; middling, 11}. Comparative Cotton Statement. NEW YORK, July 20.?The following is the comparative cotton statement fortheweek ending to-day: . . 1X77. 1870. Receipts at all ports for the week....4,091 5,810 Total receipts to date 3,925,020 4,080,046 Exports for the week, 11,034 10,728 Total exports to date, 2,080,860 3,150,821 Stock at all United States ports..208,123 22(5,222 Stock at interior towns ..15,421 30,158 Stock at Liverpool, ,....058,000 951,000 American afloatfor Great Britain,..50,000 71,000 ~ chesteiTmarket report. corrected1 weekly by the board of trade. CHESTER, sTu, July 23. 1877. Cotton?Middling, @ ... Low Middling 10} (a) 11 Good Ordinary, @ ... Bacon?C. R. Sides, (a) 101 Bulk O. R. Sides, 9 @ !>J Shoulders, 7 @ 8 Uncanvassed Hams, @ 15 Canvassed Hams, (a) 16 Lard?^ tt>., @ 15 Butter?v lb @ 20 Eoos?"(A doxen, @ 15 Candles?Wax, lb., @ ... Sperm, "j? lb., @ 40 a /lamuiitiiia "h. th.. (<JU 25 Coffee?Old Government Java, 35 (gj 40 Rio 25 @ 33 St) oar?A @ 14 Extra C, @ 13 Crushed, @ 14 Granulated, @ 14 Corn?*}ft bushel, 05 @1 00 FLOUR?-Family, sack, 6.00 @0 50 Extra, *jft sack, 5.50 @0 00 Super, "(ft sack, 5.00 @5 50 Hay?Timothy, @1 50 North Carolina, @125 Iron?Bar, @ 5 Swedes, @ i 7 Mackerel?Kits, No. 1 2.00 @2-25 " 44 2 1.75 (g>2 00 Molasses?New Orleans, "(ft gal?bbl @ 75 u 44 44 44 retail,... @ 90 Muscovado, 44 44 bbl., @ 60 44 44 44 retail,... @ 75 Syrup, p* gal.?bl>l @ 37 44 " 44 retail, @ 50 Nails?10d to fiOd p> keg, (a. 4 50 4il to 8d ^ keg, 4.75 (h)5 (Kl Oiks?Kerosine, p* gallon, Qt) 50 Train, 44 44 1.00 @1 25 Linseed, 44 44 1.00 (ail 10 Lubricating44 44 75 (cyl 00 Shirting?Brown, 3 "(A van! 8 (a) 9 4-4 44 44 9 @ 10 Osnaburgs44 44 12 @ 14 Prints, ,4 44 8 (aj JO Yarn?$ bunch, ;.... @1 20 Rick?"j* tb @ 10 Salt?^ sack, @1 60 Financial. NEW YORK, July 23.?Gold 1,058. j&jjwial ftofots. Religious Notice. Rev. James Wilson will preach at Olivet church, on the iifth Sabbath of the present month. Ask Your Druggist What He Knows About the merits of Shriner's Indian Vermifuge, the popular remedy. For sale by JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. Excursion Train. I will run an EXCURSION TRAIN from Yorkvilleto Centre Church, on Sunday, 29th instant, leaving Yorkville at 9.30 A. M. Fareround trip?50 cents. JOHN T. GRIST. Lynn, Massachusetts. Mr. Foutz .-?Please ship me two more gross .Foutz's Celebrated Horse and Cattle Powders. Every one that has used them speak of them in the highest terms. One stable man got two 25 cent packages, and the next week he bought one dozen. Respectfully yours, Amos E. Mower. For sale by JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. MurdeT Will OutT~ A few years ago "August Flower" was discov ed to be a certain cure for Dyspepsia ana laver Complaint, a few thin Dyspeptics made known to their friends how easily and quickly they had been cured by its use. The great merits of Green's August Flower became heralded through the country by one sufferer to another, until, without advertising, its sale has become immense. Druggists in every town in the United States are selling it. No person suffering with Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpitation of the Heart, Indigestion, low spirits, etc., can take three doses without relief. Go to your druggist, JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. and get a bottle for 75 cents and try it. Sample bottles 10 cents. May 31 ' 22 eawly OBITUARY. Dikd?In Gaston county, N. C., on the night of the 16th instant, Mrs. SARAH DETTER,wife of Andrew Detter, aged seventy-five years. She was the mother often children?four of whom survive her. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. She was in bad health for more than twenty-five years. Notwithstanding all her troubles and great sufferings, she never manifested the least impatience or ill nature; but appeared quite submissive and resigned to the will of Providence. She has been heard to utter the exfiression: "I am not afraid to die." Wehopeour oss is her eternal gain. ''Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." In this county, on the night of tho 19th instant, at^he residence of herj'athor, Mrs. MARTHA J. ERWJN, wire ot A. K. Erwin, 01 xuecKien uurg, N. C., and daughter of John McGill, aged about 37 years. At the residence of bis son Rufus Dobson, in York county, on Tuesdav night, 24th instant, Mr. LEANDER DOBSON,"aged 73 years. PRESERVING PROCESS. _ COUNTY RIGHTS of Dr. J. W. DAVENPORT'S BALM PRESERVING PROCESS for sale. Apply to M.STRAUSS, Yorkville, S. C. July 26 30 3m TAX NOTICE. HIGH Creeks having prevented inefrom tilling my appointments at Brattonsville and McConnellsviJle, I will be AT THE LATTER PLACE ON THURSDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF AUGUST, between the hours of nine and three, for the purpose of collecting taxes, for the fiscal year ending October 31st, 1876. T. C. ROBERTSON, County Treasurer. Jnly 26 30 It GREENVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE. #THE Second Session will open on WEDNESDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1877, with superior facilities for higher culture in all departments. The President will be assisted by* Faculty of acknowledged ability, and of large and successful experience as Teachers. Parents will do well to consider the superior advantages offered by this Institution at rates 20 or 25 per cent, lower than in most Schools of the same grade. Send for Circular. C. H. JUDSON, Greenville, S. C. July 26 30 6t* STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. A MEETING of the Stockholders of the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad Company is hereby called, to be held at LINCOLNTON, in the county of Lincoln, in the State of North Carolina, on TUESDAY, THE 7TFI DAY OF AUGUST next, at 10 o'olock, A. M., to take into consideration and to provide for the general interests of the Company. A full attendance of Stockholders is earnestly requested. By resolution of the Board of Directors. A. H. DA VEGA, President. James Mason, Secretary. July 2(5 30 2t NOTHING "SHORT OF IT! HAVING purchased my father's interest in the firm of G. L. McNEAL, at BULLOCK'S CHEEK, S. C., on the 20th day of August, 1877, I expect to throw myself upon the sympathy and confidence of all my old friends and customers, with a few neurones : and trust they will not treat inn with IrwliHsrence. hut with NATIONAL CH ANGEj'as the CASH' ON LY, and "Nothing Short of It," will enable n>e, (by strict attention to business and with due regard to your interests) to offer my goods at THAT LOW DOWN BOTTOM MARGIN, which pleases the multitude and never fails to leave pin money in the pocket of the purchaser. SAMUEL M. McNEAL. July 26 30 4t? STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, YORK COUNTY. To Mary Anderson, Jane Brown, Decatur Anderson, Nancy Anderson, Robert Mann, Jane Mann, John Williford, Mary Nichols, heirs of Thomas Anderson, deceased, (names unknown) ; and heirs of Robert Anderson, deceased, (names unknown); legal heirs and representatives of William Anderson, who died intestateGreeting. YOU are hereby required to appear at the Court of Probate, to be holden at York Court House for York county, on thesixth day of September, Anno Domini," 1877, to shew cause, if any you can, why the real estate of William Anderson, deceased, situate in said county, on Lust Branch, adjoining lands of J. M. Williford and the land known as the Chambers tract, and containing one hundred and sixty acres, should not be divided or sold, allotting to the said legal heirs their respective interests therein. t Given under my Hand and Seal, this 18th day of [l. s.] July, A. D., 1877. J". A: McLEAN, Judge of Probate. July 26 30 6t YORK MARBLE YARD. THE undersigned is still conducting the Marble Business in Yorkville, and would respectfully inform the public that he can supply those id Want of MONUMENTS or HEADSTONES with anything in his line, and at the lowest cash prices." Monuments designed and finished in the most elaborate style, and in point of workmanship and material warranted equal to the work of any establishment in the country. Head and Footstones, in various styles, from plain to highly-carved work, furnished at short notice, and satisfaction guaranteed. Specimens usually on hand, to an inspection of which, those in wautof marble work are respect fully invited. -* Estimates and any other desired information cheerfully given at any time. Work delivered at any point on the Chester and Leuolr Narrow Gauge Railroad, between Chester and Dallas, or any place between Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Colombia and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for transportation. Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed upon my establishment, my determination is to merit a continuance of the same. F. HAPPKRFIELD. 1877. SPRING." 1877; ?T|TE'would inform the public that wo will TT keep for SALE AND INSPECTION, at our Millinery Store, nearly opposite Rose's Hotel, a full line of HATS, BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, TIES, Flowers, Ruching, etc., etc. Purchasing for Cash, we are enabled to offer decided ADVANTAGES TO CASH CUSTOMERS. Hats and Bonnets remodeled and trimmed to order. * ?_ CMTT tT ITIIHStit OC OIUI X AAl NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Ti MC linn of JEFFERYS ?fe METTS was dissolved, by mutual consent, on the5th instant. All persons indebted to us are authorized to make payment to either of the undersigned. T. S. JEFFERYS, W. B. METTS. : THE undersigned is now conducting the BANKING BUSINESS in his own name, at | the old stand heretofore occupied by Jell'erys A | Metts. DEPOSITS received. EXCHANGE bought and sold, on New York and Charleston. Collections ami remittances promptly made. T. S. JEFFERYS. YORKVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE. /fa UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF AUy?r*8a GUST, next, the undersigned will reeeive proposals for LEASING THE ! WW YORKVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE BUILDING and conducting a School i in the same. T. M. DOBSON, ) JAMES MASON, } Committee. J. F. WALLACE, j 1 KENNEDY BROS, & BARRON." GROCERIES. WE have on hand a fullsnpply of Groceries, which we are selling as low as the lowest. Call and let us show you our fine assortment of Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Lard, Canvassed Hams, Shoulders, Flour, Salt, etc. KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON. SUNDRIES. SMOKING and Plug Tobacco, Wash-Boards, Clothes Pins, Essence Coffee. Shoes, Hats, Canned Goods, Soaps, Teas, Spices, Buckets, Hardware, etc., etc. KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON. TINWARE. Milk-buckets, stew-Pans, coffee-pots, Dish-Pans, Funnels, half-gallon and gallon Measures, Oil-Cans, Tin-Buckets, etc.. are to be had at kennedy bros. barron's. I rrr.iRS. T[*7^E have just got in a lot of splendid Cigars, Tf which we are selling very cheap. Also, Tobacco, in every shape and form, is to be had at KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON'S. 75 POUNDS FRENCH Candy, fresh Lemon, Milk and Soda Crackers, the nicest and freshest patent TeaCakes in town, at KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON'S. PLOWS. 4 FEW Plows left, which will be sold cheap, A at KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON'S. SHEET IRON. A LOT of Sheet Iron for sale very low, at KENNEDY BROS. <fc BARRON'S. GRAIN CRADLES, YOU will find Grain Cradles at the Store of KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON. JMrADAMir YORKYILLE, S. C. NOTICE TO HOUSE-KEEPERS. I RESPECTFULLY invite your attention to the following list of articles, which are for sale at the Yorkville Tin Factory: Basting Spoons, Stove Blacking, Cake Cutters, Cake Moulds, Candle Sticks, Egg Whips, Paste Jaggers, Molasses Cups, Patty Pans, Pepper Boxes, Rattles, Whistles, Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Toy Cups and a fall assortment of plain and stamped Tin Ware, 8tove Fixtures, andsoon. The very liberal patronage extended to me induces the belief that my past efforts have been apEreeiated ; and I think I do not exaggerate when say that the qualitv of my Tin-Ware will compare favorably with any manufactured in this country. J. M. ADAMS, the Tin-man. REPAIRING nromntlv. atthe Yorkville Tin Factory, LP "by J.M.ADAMS." WANTED 500 POUNDS OF BEESWAX, AT the Yorkville Tin Factory. J. M. ADAMS. WANTED 10,000 POUNDS OF clean Cotton and Linen Rags, at the Yorkville Tin Factory. J. M. ADAMS. | LATIMER & HEMPHILL._ FANCY GROCERIES. YOU can find anything in the way of Cigars, Smoking Tobacco, Toilet Soap, Shoe Blacking, Sardines, Salmon, Oysters, Pickles, Soda Crackers, Yeast Powders, Starch, Ginger, Spice, Cloves, Mace, Lemon Extracts, Cream Tartar, Gum Camphor, and many other articles too numerous to mention, at LATIMER A HEMPHILL'S. HARDWARE. SAD-IRONS, Hinges, Hand Saws, Pad Locks, Augers, Hammers, Curry Combs, Drawing Chains, Horse Shoes, Nails, Screws, Bridle-Bits, Buckles, ?fec., can be bought cheap, for cash, at LATIMER A HEMPHILL'S. FRESH MACKEREL. A NICE lot of Fresh Mackerel just received at LATTMER & HEMPHILL'S. WESTERN HAMS. A SMALL lot of nice Western Hams just received, at LATIMER A HEMPHILL'S. GRAIN CRADLES^ YOU can find the best quality of Grain Cradles by calling at the Store of LATIMER & HEMPHILL. TINWARE. A COMPLETE line of Tin-Ware very cheap, at LATIMER A HEMPHILL'S. M. STRAUSS. " GREAT REDUCTION fc ft 0 X ? 5 5 H Q PRICES X W ft X 0 H of all my Goods. ? E2 n 2 M. STRAUSS. 2 cs o 05 3 N01X3IiaaH XV3H3 ATTENTION! FARMERS." Call into our Store and see OUR COTTON GINS AND PRESSES. They are such as farmers will soon need, and should have. ' Our Gins and Presses WILL GIVE SATISFACTION. We have an AGRICULTURAL DEPOT, containing WAGONS, PLOUGHS, ETC. They are such things as the farmers are obliged to have, and are sold AT LOW PRICES. Give us a call. BENNETT & MOFFATT, Depot Street, Chester, S. C. July 5 18 ly SALE OF REAL ESTATE. 1 OFFER for sale the following described REAL PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of I. D. WITHERSPOON, deceased, to wit: The late Homastead Residence, situated opposite the Presbyterian Church, in Yorkville, containing TWO ACRES, MORE OR LESS. This property will be disposed of in one or two separate lots, to suit purchasers. Also, a valuable tract of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES | of land lying on the Pinekney Road, one mile I South of Yorkvllle. Also, A VALUABLE TRACT OP LAND, near Landsford, in Lancaster county, on the Catawba river. The above tracts of land will be divided to suit purchasers. Any portion of the above property can be purchased at private sale. Tkrms?REASON ABLE. I. D. WITHERSPOON, Surviving Executor. June 28 26 tf WHEAT AND CORN GRINDING THOMSON MILLS. THE subscriber, having charge of the timehonored and popular THOMSON MILLS, I near Howell's ferry, would inform the public that ! the mills havo lately been repaired by a competent Millwright, who has put things in 'apple-pie' order. A good EUREKA SMUT MACHINE and CORN SCREEN are attached. Ferriage free to all mill custom. Persons detained for the night will be accommodated with good stables for their teams. Lovers of GOOD FLOUR are invited to bring their WHEAT. Those preferring the crisp John1 ?* - -A am rvrvnH KnmlnV HA11 ny-taiKe, swecn* uuu^r. ,^wwv. .,wM...Vf have them, if they will bring CORN. Ji C? o* ivSI Etta Jane, July 19, 1877. 29 fit* NOTICE. I AM still Agent for the "American" because it is j the beat and cheapest Sewing Machine made. J. R. SCHORB I December 21 51 tf W. H. & J. P. HERNDON. FLOUR. WE have a full supply of Flour od band, at low prices. W. H. 4 J. P. HERNDON. MEAL..' FRESH ground Meal always on band at HERNDONS'. GIN BRISTLES. DO not forget that we have Oin Bristles on hand. W. H. <t J. P. HERNDON. CANDY. YOU can buy from 5 cents worth up. at W. H. & J. P. HERNDON. MOLASSES. AT 11.00, 75and 50 cents per bushel. W. H. A J, P. HERNDON. | CANNED GOODS. DEVILED Ham, Oysters, Sardines, Peaches, Cherries, Salmon, Tomatoes, Corn, 4c. W. H. 4 J. P. HERNDON. LEATHER. FRENCH Calf-Skin, Upper, Sole and Harness Leather, on hand, at W. H. 4 J. P. HERNDON'S. SWEEPS AND PLOWS. A /? AND 18-inch solid and Dickson Cotton 10 Sweeps, 8ide and Straight Shovels and Straight ana Twisted Bnlltongue Plows. W. H. A J. P. HERNDON. SHOE AND GAITER TOPS. VERY nice Shoe and Gaiter Tops at our Store. Any shoe-maker can put the bottoms on. Try one pair of French Shoe or Gaiter Tops. W. H. A J. P. HERNDON. G. H. O'LE ARY. " FURNITURE. TN connection with my Saddlery establishment I shall also conduct the FURNITURE BUSINESS, and keep on hand a full stock of articles in that line, consisting of Bureaux, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, Lounges, Cottage and Chamber Suites, Ac., of different styles and qualities, and in the various kinds of wood. G. H. O'LE ARY. SADDLES. A FULL supply of my own manufacture of /V Saddles, consisting of Gentlemen's, Ladies', Boy's and Wagon Saddles, all of which will be sold very cheao, for the cash. G. H. O'LE ARY. SUNDRIES. BRIDLES, Halters, Girths, Saddle Bags, Saddle Blankets, Hames, Trace Chains, Backbands, Stirrups, Bridle Bits, Buckles, etc., etc., for sale at G. H. O'LEARY'S. rnninivc stoves. SEVERAL different brands of Cooking Stoves of the best grades, which I will warrant and sell at low fignres. Also, cheaper grades of Stoves for sale at G. H. O'LEARY'8. _______ DINING, Teapov and Office Tables, Tin Toilet Sets, Towel Racks, Hat Racks, Suspension Spring Beds, etc., etc., at G. H. O'LEARY'8. HARNESS. A COMPLETE stock of Harness on hand, and any kind made to order, at verv low figures, at G. H. O'LEARY'S. , "* WHIPS AND UMBRELLAS. A LARGE stock of Buggy, Wagon and Riding Whips and Buggy Umbrellas, for sale by G. H. O'LEARY. BEDSTEADS. A NICE lot of Walnut Bedsteads just received, i Also, Maple and Poplar and Cottage Bed- ; steads for sale ny G. H. O'LEARY. "TAX RETURNS FOR 1877. [ AUDITOR'S OFFICE, 1 ' I Yorkville, S. C., July 11, 1877. J NOTICE is hereby given thatmy Office in Yorkville, York county, will be open from Friday, the 18th aayof July, to Monday, August20, 1877, to receive returns of Personal Property, owned by the several tax-payers, in said county, on the 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 1877, and liable to taxation. For the accommodation of the tax-payers ofthe county, I will meet them, in person or by competent deputies, at the following times and places, viz.: ! At Clay Hill, (Duff's Mill) in Bethel township, 1 on Monday, July 16,1877. At Hunter's Old Store, in Bethel township, on Tuesday, July 17. At Clover, in King's Montain township, on Wednesday, July 18. At McGill's Store, near Bethany, in King's Mountain township, on Thursday, July 19. At Whitaker's Station, on the Air-Line Rail- 1 road, in Cherokee township, on Friday, July 20. 1 At Black's Station, on the Air-Line Railroad, in Cherokee township, on Saturday, July 21. At Hickory Grove, (McDill's Store,) in Broad River township, on Monday July 23. ! At Bullock's Creek Church, in Bullock's Creek township, on Tuesday, July 24. At J. W. Carroll's Store, in Bullock's Creek ; township, on Wednesday, July 25. At Rainey's Store, in Bullock's Creek township, on Thursday, July 20. At McConnellsville, in Bethesda township, on Friday, July 27. At Brattonsville, in Bethesda township, on Saturday, July 28. At Rock Hill, in Catawba township, on Monday, 30th, Tuesday, 31st of July, and Wednesday, August 1st, Thursday, 2nd, Friday, 3rd and Saturday, 4th. At Fort Mill, in Fort Mill township, on Mon- . day, flth, Tuesday, 7th, and Wednesday, 8th of August. All males between the ages of 21 and 60 years are liable to poll tax, and must make returns accordingly. All returns must be filed in this Office on or before MONDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF AUGUST, next, otherwise, fifty per cent, penalty will attach. This will be absolute. No civil officer can discharge all his duties without the aid of the good citizens interested therein. It is the privilege of every tax-payer? and I hold it to be the duty of each one?to report to the proper officer, all attempts at evasion of law, in returning property, either in bulk or in value, in his section. I earnestly solicit such aid, and will, in cases of attempt at such established evasion, so far as in my power, enforce the penalties of the tax law. W. A, MOORE, Auditor of York County. July 12 28 tf j FE?CE LAW ELECTIONS. 1 FOR the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the following named townships in York county, S. C..A PROPOSITION TO ALTER THE FENCE LAW, in accordance with the provisions of the Act of the Legislature of this State, approved June 7th, 1877, It is hereby Ordered that an election be held in the several townships, at the places designated below, on TUES- ' DAY, 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, next, and that the polls be kept open from 6 o'clock, A. M., until 6 o'clock, P. M., the form of the ballot to be as follows, viz.: Those in favor will use a ballot, either written or printed?"In favor of altering the Fence Law." Those opposed will use a ballot, either written or printed?"Against altering the Fence Law." FOR BETHEL TOWNSHIP, voting precinct, Glenn & Clinton's Store; Managers?J. L. Ad- , ams, S. D. Stowe and S. S. Smith. FOR BETHESDA TOWNSHIP, voting precinct, Bethesda Church Arbor ; Managers?G. J. i Steele, J. Ernest Lowry and D. A. Gordon. FOR BULLOCK'S CREEK TOWNSHIP, voting precinct, J. W. Carroll's Store; Managers, S. L. Davidson, Samuel Blair, Sen., and G. L. McNeil. FOR EBENEZER TOWNSHIP, voting pre- ' cinct, Ebenezer Church; Managers?John H. Berry, Peter Garrison and A. F. Fewell. FOR KING'S MOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP, voting precinct, Bethany Church ; Managers?J. ' Randolph Wallace, L. L. Smith and Robert Davidson. TSrtT. /~l A m A IJTtJ A (TAWVOUTO Trnlinn nM. r UXV VvA. 1 A iy iJ A i v/?i uumi j yuviii^ f'ivcinct, Hopewell Church; Managers?A. E. Hutchison, J. F. Workman and Jesse Hamilton. FOR YORK TOWNSHIP, voting precinct, Yorkville: Managers?T. W. Clawson, G. W. S. Hart and J. Butler Thomasson. The Managers above designated to hold the said election at the several precincts named, immediately upon the close of the election, shall ' count the votes and make return of the result and the ballots, to the undersigned, County Com- p mlssioners of York county. G. L. RIDDLE, ) County i W. J. STEPHENSON, \ ROBERT HAYS, J Commissioners. ? July 5 27 5t j STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, \ COUNTY OF YORK. i WHEREAS JOSEPH F. WALLACE, Clerk J of the Circuit Court, has applied to me for ( Letters of Administration, on all and singular, i the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the ' estate of WM. M. DOVEK, iate or tne county aforesaid, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all 1 and singular, the kindred and creditors of the J said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our 1 next Judgeof Probate's Court for the said county, ^ to be holaen at York Court House, on the 17TH DAY OP AUGUST, next, to shew cause, if any, 1 why said Administration should not be granted. 1 Given under my hand and Seal, this 5th day of j July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, ana in me ; 102nd year of the Independence of the United States of America. JOSEPH A. MoLEAN, Judge of Probate. July 5 27 fit davidsoitcollegetn. c7~ | PREPARATORY CLASS. # TAUGHT by the Professors of Latin, Greek and Mathematics. Session begins SEPTEMBER 27, 1877. Send for Catalogue to A. D. HEPBURN, D. D., f President. July 12 - 28 3m* T. M. POBSOJf & CO. SELLING AT COST, \T THE CORNER STORE. s IN order to effect a change in our business, WE OFFER OUR ENTIRE STOCK Of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Notions, Ready-Made Clothing and Hardware, .A. T COST, At our COMER STORE, FOR CASH. We have AN EXCELLENT STOCK Of fresh Goods, BOUGHT AT LOW FIGURES, And persons in need WILL SAYE MONEY, By calling soon and GETTING SOME DESIRABLE GOODS. OUR SALE AT COST Will continue until our ENTIRE STOCK IS DISPOSED OF, Or, until further notice. Would dispose of the entire stock ? . FOR LESS MONEY . ;i t than the same goods could possibly be laid down for. HOHITBY HEBCHAITS WILL SATE HDIEY j by making their purchases from Col. W. H. McCORKLEorS. E. MOORE, it our Corner Store. We need not say to our friends that i WHEN WE SAY COST, WE MEAN IT, is we have said it often before, and they know we mean what we say. T. M. DOBSON & CO. H. F. APICKES. THIS SPACE Belongs to H. F. ADICKES. There is no necessity of ENTERING INTO DETAILS, r . since he DEFIES PRICES ;i Is' ; in anything and everything he sells. So come ind BUY WHAT YOU WANT! . . I FIRE~ INSURANCE. THE undersigned would respectfully announce I THAT HE IS AGENT for the old and reliable Fire Insurance Company: I THE NIAGARA, 1 And would be pleased rOTAKE RISKS AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE n this Company, whose reliability and solvency IS BEYOND DOUBT. W. H. M'CORKXE. i I July 5 27 tf IMPORTANT NOTICE. rHE undersigned would call the attention of the public to the new discovery known as . DAVENPORT'S BALM PRESERVING PROCESS, and to its vast importance and value. By his method, fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, milk, jutter, Ac., may be kept, in open vessels, an inlefinite length of time, in a perfect state of pre- 1 lervation, and retaining their natural appearance, lavor and freshness. Nothing that could injure " lie health of the most delicate is used in this prosess; but on the contrary, the chemical agents , imployed, under this new method, are not only | lot deleterious, but actually health-giving and ( lalubrious. I We believe tnat inis discovery is uusuneu mj ? evolutionize the present system of domestic iconomy and that thousands of dollars worth of he good things of this life that annually go to lecay and waste on every farm and garden, will . je utilized for the use, benefit and enjoyment of he human family. This view of the matter is r lot impossible, but eminently reasonable and ' irobable. The ancient Egyptians had a process ' jy whioh their dead bodies have been preserved J lince the days of the Pharaohs, and this may be * jut a discovery of that lost art. 1 Having purchased the right for York county, ( ye are prepared to sell family rights, and in order hat every family may enjoy the benefits of this ! vonderful discovery, we have made the price of he family right but five dollars. They can be lad from us direct; or may be obtained from our { igents, who will, in a few days, canvass the different townships, in our interest. Certificates of t irominent Physicians of the county, recommend- ' ng the Process; of prominent citizens who have 1 ;aten the vegetables, <tc., prepared under it, will < ie gotten out, in a few days, in circular form for 1 general distribution. < J. J. HUNTER, ] JOHN C. KUYKENDAL, AUCTION SALES. FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. O Y virtue of authority contained in a mortgage JD given by J. L. Gaffney to Alfred Tollison, I will sell on SALES-DAY IN AUGUST NEXT, before the Court House door at 'Yorkville, one Lot in the Town of Yorkville, containing ONE-HALF ACRE, MORE OR LESS, bounded by lots of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, on the North; by lot or land of Dr. Alexander, on the East; by lot or land of J. J. Evans, on the South; and on the West, by King's Mountain Street. TERMS OF SALE-CASH;. Purchaser to pay for Papers. ($6.00) J. M. ELFORD, Assignee. Jnly 12 28 4t SHERIFF'S SALES. "D Y virtue of writs o ffieri facias, to me directed, JO will be sold between the legal hours of Sheriff's sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN AUGUST NEXT, ftt X OrK VJOlirt HUUSOj tuo xvuvntug to wit: One chestnut sorrel horse, and two large, black mare mules, levied on as the property of John Smith, at the suit of Jonathan N. McElwee, Senior. ($1.20 1 anvil, 1 bellows, 1 vice, 6 pairs tongs, 1 box shoeing tools, 2 hand hammers, 1 brace, 2 screwplates, 2 saws, 1 pair steelyards, 6 cleavers and punches, 1 buggy axle, 1 water bucket, 1 box sundries. 1 sledge hammer, 1 lot coal, 1 squirrel rifle, levied on as the property of the Sstate of Francis M. Rhea, deceased, at the suit of I. T. Parish. ($2.40 One tract of land, situated 4} miles North West of Yorkville, on the headwaters of Buck Horn creek, containing 200 acres, more or less, levied on as the property of William Black, deceased, at the suits or J. N. McElwee. Sr., and others, against E. C. Jefferys as Administratrix. $2.25 Terms invariably cash. Purchasers who do not comply with the terms of sale, must expect the property bid off by them to be advertised for resale attneir risk for the ensuing sales-day. R. H. GLENN, S. Y. C. July 12 28 4t STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF YORK. T. T. Youngblood against B. F. Powell.?Judgment for Foreclosure of Mortgage. UNDER and by virtue of the Judgment of Foreclosure, in above entitled cause, signed by the Hon. T. J. Mackey, Circuit Judge, and dated May 17, 1877, 1 will expose to public sale, at York Court House, on the FIRST MONDAY IN AUGUST NEXT, between the usual hours of sale, one HOUSE AND LOT in the town of Fort Mill, bounded by lots of T. B. Withers, T. D. Faulkner and by the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, and containing ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS. Teems.?'The costs and one-third of the balance of the purchase money to be paid in cash; balance of purchase money to be paid In two equal annual installments?oneand two years?with interest from day of sale, the purchaser giving bond and a mortgage of the premises to secure balance of the purchase money. r Should the terms of sale not be complied with, the property will be re-advertised to be resold on the next sales day at the risk of the former purchaser. ($23.18) R. H. GLENN, S. Y. C. JulyS j 27 9t ASSIGNEE'S SALE. In the District Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina. In the matter of 1 T_ TJo?. A. M. JACKSON, Bankrupt, j In Bankruptcy. BY virtue or an oraer iroiu me nun. uw 1*0 a. Bryan, Judge of said Court, I will sell at public outcry, at York Court House, on SALES-DAY IN AUGUST, NEXT, immediately after the Sheriff's Sales, a tract of land situate in York county, in said State, belonging to the estate of said Bankrupt, and known as the Gilfillin place, being that portion of said place not sold by the Sheriff, and containing FORTY-THREE ACRES, more or less, and bounded by the Gilfillin lands, lands of John C. Jackson and others. TERMS OF SALE. One-third Cash?balance on a credit till 1st December next, secured by a note bearing interest from date, and a mortgage of the premises. Possession to be given 1st January, 1878. Purchaser to pay for papers. The above land to be re-sold at the risk of the former purchaser. J. H. CLAWSON, Assignee. July 5 27 5t CLARK BROTHERS IF IN NEED f OF Groceries of any kind, you will find it to your advantage to call and examine our stock and learn our prices before purchasing. We take pleasure in showing our goods and giving our prices. So, don't be afraid to come in. CLARK BROTHERS. FLOUR FROM NEW WHEAT. AFRESH lot of new Wheat Flour just received from the celebrated Kennesaw Mills, which will be sold on short profit, for the cash. If in need, call soon, as there is a great rush; CLARK BROTHERS. IRON, PLOW MOULDS AND STEEL. WE have an assortment of refined Bar Iron, Scallop and Square Iron. A choice selection of Iron Plow Moulds, Nallor's best Cast Steel, Plow Steel and Steel Plows, at reasonable prices. CLARK BROTHERS. COFFEE. WE are still selling four pounds of good Rio and three pounds of prime Roasted Coffee for $1.00. The roasted Coffee is a superior article, put up in 1 pound packages, full weight. CLARK BROTHERS. IRISH POTATOES. Y17E have a few bushels of Irish Potatoes, for 1 ?a? ?dO AO naw VtiioTiol Vaw la Y T ittlO pillUUlJK| OV W *?vff ?-? the time to plant tnem, while there is a season in the ground. CLARK BROTHERS. FINE CHEWING TOBACCO. r*TE are selling the best Chewing Tobacco in Jy town. Our customers say so, and a large and increasing demand for it, substantiates what they say.. CLARK BROTHERS. SUGAR. A FULL assortment of Sugar always on hand, and sold at popular prices, for the cash?high on time. CLARK BROTHERS. OUR MOTTO. QUICK Sales and Short Profits is oar Motto. CLARR BROTHERS. CROCKERY. OUR Crockery is offered at cost, to close out. CLARK BROTHERS. MACKEREL. IN Kits and on draught, very cheap, at CLARK BROTHERS. HUNTER & OATES. CHINTZ PRINTS. SEVERAL beautiful pieces of Chintz Calico just received and for sale at the popular Dry Goods Store of HUNTER 3k OATES. ... NAINSOOKS. ! rlOME and examine our stock of Nainsooks, i and vnu will be convinced that they are the flieapest'in town. . HUNTER & (5ATES. LACES, HAMBURG EDGINGS, ETC. . , A FULL line of Laces, Hamburg Edgings, Insertion, Embroidery .etc., always on hand. HUNTER <k OATES. MUSQUITO BAR?. MUSQUITO Bars, white and red. Call and getone to keep the flies and musquitos off be baby when you lay it down in the bed for an ifter dinner nap. HUNTER <fe OATES. PIQUES. A FINE assortment of Piques, of all kinds. l\_ Plaid and Lace-striped Piques a specialty. A handsome piece of Brocade Pique, at HUNTER <ft OATES'. BISHOP AND VICTORIA LAWNS! WE have added to our stock of Lawns a new supply, comprising all kinds and qualities, rom the cheapest to the best. HUNTER <k OATES. SUMMER UNDERVESTS. RAUZE Undervests to suit each and every one. Something new in the way of Gent's Nain100k undervests. These last named Goods can >e seen at our establishment at any time. They ire, as it were, a new departure. HUNTER & OATES. OUR GENERAL STOCK. [N making out our advertisements this week we have not attempted to enumerate any num>er of articles under each of the separate depart nents of General Merchandise. Boots and Shoes, hardware and Crockery are comprised in our itock, but we have only mentioned a few out of he many articles on which we are prepared to )ffer special inducements. HUNTER & OATES. JAMES A. GLENN, D. D. S., SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST, rkFFERS his professional servicesjflSHfe^ to the citizens of this section. when desired, he will visit the resi- 1 T " lences of patrons. Teeth extracted without pain ay the use of nitrous oxfdo gas. Letters adIressedat Crowder's Creek, N. C., will meet with prompt attention. Terms moderate. July 19 39 3m