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F il government. When the barons of England, more than three hundred years ago, wrested magna charter from King John, they established this pearl of civil liberty, which their j free descendants have ever since preserved. The report 6nally concludes that the bonds of York county "were issued without authority, and do not constitute any part of the indebtedness of said countythat "the circuit judge before whom the case was tried and determined, had prejudged the case before hearing, and a fair and impartial trial was not had ;,v and the "decision of the supreme court * * made without a general consultation of tlx? judges, if a decision at all, was not only knf in/tnno/i hv franH an ft imnron C1IUUUVUO) UUV iimuvvv* wj .. f f er influences." Rather a wide range this, to inoiude in the report of a petty commission, who bad no authority in law to examine? muoh less to determine?such matters! After this, it might have been appropriate to have declared that the title of Mr. Hayes to the Presidency was invalid, because the electoral commission was "induced by improper influences." If the decision of Judge Mackey is assailable, because he had previously expressed an opinion upon a matter of law connected with the case, I am afraid this report is not above reproach for a similar reason. Both of the gentlemen signing it have been heard to express opinions adverse to the legality of these bonds before their appointment as commissioners, and one of them, at least, is on record in the office of the Governor, as signer of a petition declaring, virtually, their invalidity; and this before his appointment as commissioner. If Judge Mackey is wrong, I am afraid these gentlemen are not in a position to correct the error they assail. Again, as to the supreme court decision. If two judges out of three cannot decide a question?although the constitution of the State plainly authorizes it?one might infer that f one or two commissioners out of three would be incompetent to reach a conclusion upsetting that judgment, when the act creating the commission did not authorize the two to act. If the judgment were wrong lor inib reason, it appears to the writer that the two commissioners have failed to help the matter very materially: ' * ' But suppose the judgment were "induced by fraud," it is nevertheless a judgment which there is no power in the land to gaiusay. The remedy would now be too late. Rights have been acquired under it, and it can never be overthrown. The commissioners, if all three bad sat together, and signed their conclusions, are wholly without such authority. But was it "induced by fraud?" If so, the report fails to show it. The verdict is without evidence. The story of fraud rests only ou the testimony of F. J. Moses, Jr., who is contradicted by Judge Mackey. When the report impliedly gives credence to Judge Mackey's statement, it overthrows the statement of Moses. The writer has been shown certain anonymous communications addressed to a person ?% 91 ? holding these bonds, proposing to "De seen before the writer had "committed" himself upon certain subjects. The letters plainly bad reference to this investigation, and any person who will take the trouble to examine them will not hesitate to detect both the author and the subject matter alluded to. The person receiving them declined to give them any notice. It was some days after the re ceipt of these communications, that the testimony, so-caMed, of F. J. Moses was taken at Columbia by one of the commissioners, as the writer is informed. But suppose that Judge Mackey and the Bupreme court were all bribed or wrongly influenced to reach their judgments, it is not alleged that the county commissioners were moved by improper influences in voting the subscription. It is only said they were without authority under the act of 1873. If so, let the decisions of the courts be thrown aside; yet the acts of two subsequent legislatures stand in recognition of the fact that they did have the authority. Iu conclusion, the writer desires to be plainly understood in this matter. While opposing the power granted to the county commissioners to assume to make a subscription, and opposing still more earnestly the exercise of that power after it was granted, yet after the ? fact has been legally accomplished, and new rights have been acquired, a most flagrant injustice?more violeut than revolution, more dangerous than robbery, and more deplorable in its results as a precedent, than both oi these combined?would be inflicted upon that class of persons, both at home aud abroad, who innocently trusted what the legislative, executive and judicial departments of the State government had, within their proper spheres, more than once sanctioned, and which the people had, year after year, ratified by their acts. You had as well pass a law making arson a penal offence; organize a court to try ; let the offender be tried, convicted and executed; and then hang the _i fnr onfXrninop thft lnw Such SUC1 iu auu juugv i vi vuiv* v. ... - ? ... a calamity finds its parallel iu the propositions of this report. Were the questiou simply one of undoing what has been done, without impairing vested rights, I would say, let it be done, if possible, and if the people of the county so desired. The opportunity for that question to be again raised having passed, the county should now honestly perform its undertaking towards those who have, in good faith, trusted its promises aud relied upon its acts ratifying the conduct of its agents. H. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. P*" ? LETTER FROM CHESTER. Chester, January 28, 1878. John Smith, recently tried and convicted of the murder of Bergen Conger, has made a full confession of the horrible deed. It agrees, substantially, with the account that has already appeared in the Enquirer. His meeting the deceased, his clubbing and then robbing him, is told with that air of seriousness that would necessarily characterize the utterance of a man on the brink of death. He pronounces the tale told by liira on the wituess stand, a falsehood. According to this tale he had not seen this victim of his cruelty until he was carried before him by the arresting officer. He admits the truth of the evidence giveu by the witnesses for the State during the trial, with the exception of the pocket book, which was shown on that occasion, having been the property of the deceased. In his confession he gave information of the place where the 9tick with which he dealt the fatal blows, and the pocket bo >k j of the deceased might be found, and there i * * j -r ? .1. they were lOUOd. A ponu 01 water, uear me I ^ scene of the commission of the dreadful deed, | was the place where the instrument of death and the pocket book had been secreted by the j* r _murderer. When found, one end of the stick j was above the water, and the pocket-book ! had floated to the edge of the pond, so that they were easily discovered. It appeaj^lhat! under the direction of Providence everything | in connection with the bloody deed has been fully unfolded. j At a meeting of the Lee Light Infantry, on last Tuesday afternoon, it was decided, in L compliance with a request from Sheriff Walk-1 [ er, to guard the prisoner, on Friday, from the jail to the scene of execution, and while there until he launches forth into eternity. A tremendous crowd may be expected hereon that day, if the awful sight has the same power of attraction as a similar spectacle two years ago. Then tree-tops, commanding a view of the hanging, were filled. The Lee Light Infantry propose giving a public drill at Coleman's Hall this week. A y cap and plume will be awarded the man that displays the greatest proficiency in the military movements practiced on the occasion. By way of turning au honest penny into the ^ ? treasury of the Company, that owes a small indebtedness, a small admission fee will be collected at the door. A brilliant success to the performance of the Lees. A bench warrant was issued recently by Judge Mackey for the arrest of J. M. Moore, charged with buying stolen cotton. An earnest effort has been made to execute the war rant, but as yet without success. His where- i abouts are unknown to the officers of the law. In addition to carrying on a farm, he kept a store, which, it appears, according to the statement of his neighbors, might more appropriately be termed a cotton-trap. The warrant for his arrest was based upon the affidavit of Preston Hardin. The vigorous course pursued by the presiding Judge of this j Circuit a year or so ago, almost stopped the villainous business of buying stolen cotton ; at night. Before that time, such a vast amount of cotton was stolen and bought that i farmers were greatly damaged. Almost entirely checked, there must be no cessation or relaxation of effort on the part of the proper authorities to prevent its getting into operation again. The farming interest must be fully protected by the adoption of the necessary means. The decision of the Supreme Court Judges that the election of the Circuit Court Judges, .--J c i? by a viva voce vote instead oi uy uanui, *?oo unconstitutional, created considerable excitement here. On Friday, a petition was written and signed by a large number of citizens, requesting, at the hands of the legislature, the reelection of Judge Mackey. Several petitions, having a similar end in view, were in circulation in different parts of the county, and were numerously signed. The Democracy of Chester county have not forgotten the great services rendered by Judge Mackey during the Hampton campaign, and as some reward for these services, are desirous of his retention on the Bench. The opinion generally prevails that it was, in a great measure, through Mackey'B instrumentality that the Democracy of Chester county are represented in both branches of the State legislature. It is well-known that it was due to his prompt and bold action that Dublin Walker resigned his seat in the Senate, and made way for Gen. Walker. He has broken up thieving Radical rings; he came to the rescue of farmers when their cotton was being stolen and bought at night, and put a stop to this vile business. He has rendered our county and the entire ooroipc whirh the neoDle OldlC) CAUCIIQIil ovi * ??! "???? J L ,r highly Appreciate, and for which they are sincerely grateful. They earnestly desire his reelection to the Judgeship of the. Sixth Circuit. The murderer of Bergen Conger, known before and during the trial as John Smith* was baptized on Saturday, by Rev. Mr. Steele, of the Episcopal Church. He gave his name as Lem Mooring, and was so baptized. He is now engaged in preparing for the closing act in the drama of his brief, but wicked life. Rev. R. P. Johnson, of Yorkville, preached an excellent sermon in the Episcopal church on yesterday, from the text, "What do we more than these." Members of the church were earnestly exhorted to be separate from the world, and to prove by a holy and godly life the reality of the religion they profess. Mr. Johnson had intended favoring the Episcopal flock of this place with an afternoon discourse, but was unexpectedly called to Rock Hill, to officiate in a funeral service. Mrs. Jabez Norton, of our town, departed this life on Saturday night, at an advanced age, and was buried on yesterday at Evergreen Cemetery. Qui. Jmanrial anb Commercial. YORKVILLE, January 30.?Cotton?from 7 to 10. NEW YORK, January 28.?Cotton quiet; uplands, m. CHARLESTON, January 28.?Cotton quiet; middling, iuj. LIVERPOOL, January 28.?Cotton firm; middling uplands, 6Jd. CHARLOTTE, January 28.?Cotton?Middling, 10 to 10J ; stained, 8i to 9J. Comparative Cotton Statement. NEW YORK, January 25.?The following is the comparative cotton statement for the week ending to day: 1878. 1877. Receipts atall ports for the week,158,569 109,580 Total receipts to date 2,955,914 2,982,656 Exports for the week, 112,943 95,953 Total exports to date, 1,602,594 1,722,155 Stock at all United States ports,.876.728 887,583 Stock at interior towns 146,743 110,837 Stock at Liverpool, 445,000 724,000 American afloatforGreat Britain,365,<'00 336,000 CHESTER MARKET REPORT. corrected weekly by the board of trade. CHESTER, S. C., January 28, 1878. Cotton?Middling 10 @ 10i Bacon?C. R. Sides, @ .... Bulk C. R. Sides, @ 7i Shoulders, @ ... Uncanvassed Ilams, @ 15 Canvassed Hams, @ ... Lakd?^tb., @ 15 Butter?$ lb., 20 Eggs?yi dozen, @ 16 Candles?Wax, tb @ .. Sperm, lb., @ 50 Adamantine, $ lb., @ 25 Coffee?Old Government Java 35 @ 40 Rio, 20 @ 28 Sugar?a, @ .... Extra C, @ 12* Crushed, @ ? Granulated, @ 14 Corn?"0 bushel, @ .... Oats?bushel, 65 @ 90 Flour?Family, sack, @5 00 Extra, ^ sack, $.4 50 Super, sack, (a)4 00 Hay?Timothy, @1 50 North Carolina, @ ... Iron?Bar, @ 5 Swedes, @ 7 Mountain Moulds, @ ... Mackerel?Kits, No. 1 2.25 @2 50 " ? 2 1.75 @2 00 Molasses?New Orleans, gal?bbl (a) 62 " " " " retail,... @ 75 Muscovado, " " bbl @ 55 " " " retail,... @ 50 Syrup, gal.?bbl @ 35 J it r 7t t? retail @ 40 Nails?lOd to 60d keg, @4 25 4d to 8d "p keg, 4.50 @5 25 Oils?Kerosine, *p gallon, @ 40 Train, " " 1.00 @1 25 Linseed, " " 90 @1 00 Lubricating" " 75 @1 00 Shirting?Brown, yard, 8 @ 9 4-4 ll " 9 @ 10 Osnaburgs" " 10 @ 11 Prints, " " 6i @ 8* Yarn?hunch, @1 00 Rice?^ tb @ 10 Potatoes?Sweet, bushel @ ... iuw ^ iu,|i N?7 ? Cast, 44 44 @ 25 Salt?"J3 sack, @1 50 Bagging?Domestic, yard, @ .... India 44 * 44 @ ... Borneo 44 44 @ 15 Dundee 44 44 @ .... Ties?Arrow, lb., @ G Financial. NEW YORK, January 28.?Gold 1.01*. Special ftofots. A Bad Complexion is Frequently Caused by Worms. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge will remedy the whole trouble. Try it. Only 25 cents a bottle. For sale by JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. Almost Every Farmer Is acquainted with the merits of Foutz's Horse and Cattle Powders; they are so renowned throughout the United States for their wonderful effect in preventing and curing almost every disease to which horses, cows, sheep and hogs are liable, that it is unnecessary to commend them farther. For sale by JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. A Very Good Reason. The reason why only one sample bottle of Merrell's Hepatine for the Liver will be sold to the same person, for ten cents, by our Druggist, JOHN C. KUVKENDAL, is because of the enormous expense of importing the Hepatine into this country ; but as there are fifty doses in the large size bottles, it seems two cents per dose is cheap enough after all for a medicine that cures dyspepsia and liver complaint. All who have not had a sample bottle are entitled to one for ten cents, at JOHN C. KUYKENDAL'S Drug Store. Three doses relieve any case of dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion, or liver complaint in the world. Regular size bottles, fifty doses, $1.00. September 20 38 eawly A Gentle Hint. In our style of climate, with its sudden changes j i of temperature?rain, wind and sunshine often J intermingled in a single day?it is no wonder that j our children, friends and relatives are so fre-1 quently taken from us by neglected colds, half the deaths resulting directly from this cause. A bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept al>out your home for immediate use will prevent serious sickness, a large doctor's bill, and perhaps death, | by the use of three or four doses. For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia. Severe Coughs, Croup, or any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now sold in every town and village on tliis continent. Sample botties for trial, 10c.; regular size, 75c. December 13 42 eawly HYMENEAL. Married?At the residenoe of the bride':) mother, near Fort Mill, on the 24th instant, bv Rev. J. L. Stokes, Mr. B. E. STARNES ami Miss DELIA A. MERRITT. All of this oountv. On the 15th instant, by Rev. L. A. Johnson, Mr. R. L. A. SMITH and Miss M. E. WILKERSON. Both of this county. On the 24th instant, by Rev. L. A.Johnson, Mr. J. T. WILKERSON and Mrs. M. A. WATSON. Both of this county. On the 3rd instant,by Rev. L. A. Johnson, Mr. MILTON JACKSON and Miss OLIVIA LAND. Both of this county. OBITUARY. Dijjd?In Georgetown, Texas, on the 31st of December, 1877, SAMUEL D. CAROTHERS, formerly of York county, S. C., aged 67 years 5 months and 21 days. Near Bullock's Creek church, in York county, tho 97th instant. Mrs. AMANDA GOOD, wifa of Dr. J. B. Good, in the 42d year of her age. At Rock Hill, of consumption, on the night of the 25th instant, Mr. MANLIUS LOREIGN OWENS, in the 31st year of his age. In this county, on the 26th instant, Mrs. MARTHA JANE McCARTER, wife of J. L. McCarter, aged 52 years. EUREKA GUANO. 1HAVE now in Store 30 tons of this popular Guano, which is offered on the following terms: Per Ton, Cash, 1st May, $45.00. Per Ton, with Cotton Option, 1st November, 400 pounds Cotton. Freight, $4 per ton, which can be paid in cash, or by adding 50 pounds of Cotton. I am also agent for the ETIWAN DISSOLVED BONE, the highest grade of Phosphate made, which hi offered as follows: Cash, 1st April, per ton, $28 00 On Time, 1st November, per ton, 36 00 With Cotton Option, per ton, 346 ronnds Cotton. Freight (not yet known) to be aaded to above. When Lam out of town, parties wishing to purchase the above Fertilizers are requested to call at the Store of H. W. Hope A Co., who will take nleasure in waiting on them. W. B. METTS, Agent. January 31 5 tf READ THIS! The entire stock of FURNITURE, WINDOW SHADES, MATTRESSES, Baby Carriages, Etc., will be sold at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. regardless of Cost, from this day, FEBRUARY 1ST. 1878, ,J: AT THE CHESTER FURNITURE STORE, Opposite the COURT HOUSE. R. BRANDT, Proprietor, January 31 38 3t CLARK BROTHERS T70 (n onnnnnno tn thflir EVifinds and W AJU iUOTu uuux/Mtivw > <?.. ? ? _? O Customers, that they are daily receiving new accessions of FRESH GROCERIES to their stock, which embraces everything usually kept in a FIRST CLASS GROCERY, and are prepared to furnish those in need, with Goods of the purest quality at very low prices. Now is the time TO LAY IN YOUR SUMMER SUPPLIES. We now fully realize the importance of fair dealing with the trade, and by making this policy a point in our business, we have been rewarded with a large and LIBERAL PATRONAGE from the public, and hope to retain their confidence and their trade by devoting ourselves to their service in the way of keeping up a full stock of Groceries and selling them A t Hottom Prices. We guarantee all Goods sold by us to be as good as represented, and wjjl not be'under sold. Give us a call, when you are in town, and examine our stock and prices. GOOD NEWS TO DYSPEPTICS, A FEW Sacks of No. 1 Rye Flour on hand, which is said to be a sure cure for Dyspepsia, aua which we will sell on reasonable terms. CLARK BROTHERS. HEADQUARTERS FOE GOOD COFFEE. WE are still selling 4 pounds of that good Cof fee, which you hear everybody talking about getting at our bouse. CLARK BROTHERS. GARDEN SEEDS, PRESH and pure. Just received enough to Qiirinlr the countv. at "" CLARK BROTHERS. MOLASSES, MOLASSES. N'EW Orleans Molasses cheaper than ever before known, can be found at our house, in barrels, half-barrels and kegs. We are selling New Orleans Molasses at 65 cents per gallon ac retail. Cheaper still, by the barrel. CLARK BROTHERS. FLOUR, FLOU R. Headquarters for good Flour, wehave a lot of choice North Carolina Family Flour which we guarantee to give satisfaction ': every sack of it. CLARK BROTHERS. ~ YORKVILLE ^MANUFACTORY. ^ 5 CENTS REWARD. I WILL pay five cents reward for proof to convict the three trifling little puppies that trespassed on my rights, last Saturday night. I have two of thern spotted, and I think the ring leader stinks like harness leather. J. M. ADAMS, The Tin Man. granite iron ware. tHAVE just received another lot of this splen did ware. The public are respectfully invited to call and see for themselves. J. M. ADAMS. repairing. REPAIRING done promptly. Old Tin Ware repaired at short notice, at the Yorkville Tin Factory, by J. M. ADAMS, The Tin Man. pot"ware. I HAVE just received a nice lot of Potware, such as Dinner Pots, Ovens, Spiders and extra Lfds. All of these articles will be sold low down for the cash. J. M. ADAMS. ______ I AM now prepared to make and put up new, and repair old Guttering, in any part of York county. J. M. ADAMS, The Tinware Man. "tinwarYat wholesale. I AM now prepared to furnish the merchants of York county with a good article of home made Tin Ware, at low rates, for the cash. J. M. ADAMS. M. STRAUSS. received this day, SEA ISLAND SHIRTINGS, 18 yards for ?1.00. BEDTICKINGS, From 11 cents to 25 cents the yard. HICKORY STRIPES, And many other articles, very cheap. M. STRAUSS. METALIC CASES AND WOOD COFFINS. I HAVE on hand a good assortment of METALIC CASES AND WOOD COFFINS? all styles, qualities and prices?from a FINE CASKET, with Silver-Plated Mountings, worth ?200.00, to a PLAIN COFFIN, at ?7.00. I am prepared, at all times, to furnish these Coffins at my Despository, or send them anywhere in the'country. JAMES E. SMITH, Agent. January 24 4 tf _______ XAM now better than ever prepared to FEED AND STABLE STOCK, at I moderate prices. I also keep horses for RIDING I and DRIVING, and hope bv promptness and ! punctuality, to merit a fair share of the public 1 patronage. N. M. STEELE, Rock Hill, S. C. January 17 3 4t I NOTICE. I AM still Agent for the "American" because it is the best and cheapest Sewing Machine made. I J. R. 6CHORB H. F. ADICKES & SONS. TO BUY GROCERIES CHEAP, NOW IS THE TIME! AND ADICKES' IS THE PLACE!! WE have the prettiest and the cheapest line of Sugars that we have ever offered to the public. In a few days we will offer you a .nice brown Sugar at 10 pounds to the dollar?10 cents a pound. We have now on sale theprettiest Sugar that ever crossed our door, at 8 pounds to the $1. Can also sell granulated and the other finer grades of Sugar ^.reduced prices. Very low figures will be given W those wanting to buy by the barrel or hundred weight, &o. MOLASSES. We have in store and on the way, a large lot of New Orleans Molasses, which we offer at prices much lower than usual. Will sell by barrel and kegs at a very small commission. BACON. Now is the time to buy Bacon. It is at bottom prices. MACKEREL. A fine supply of Mackerel in barrels, half barrels, quarter barrels and kits, which will be sold very low. COFFEE. I,r ? *??? V* o r? A fVia ninoot M./innt. flnffpfl in no UUIIOVO no unrv; buv m w... town. We can only ask you to try it. To those who use Roasted Coffee, we would say that we keep an article that we can recommend as pure? which is not always the case with these goods. SOAPS. We have, for some time, been selling larger bars for the money than you get elsewhere. Have, also, a nice variety of Toilet Soaps. FLOUR. You can always find a real nice Flour at our house. We keep the Kennesaw?the prettiest flour sold in this market. TOBACCO AND SNUFF. A supply of these goods constantly on hand. Blackwell's Durham Smoking Tobacco, Lorillard's and sweet Scotch Snnff, in bladders and in boxes ; Fine-Cut Chewing Tobacco, and a good line of these goods generally. The "Tidal Wave" is conceded to be the best 5-cent Cigar sold. Will offer inducements by the quantity. SUNDRIES. Buckwheat Flour, Rice, Pearl Hominy, big Hominy, Ac., always to be found at our house, fresh and nice; Cod Fish, Hams, Breakfast Strips, Bologna Sausage, Dried Beef, Ac., as low as the lowest; Onions and Onion Buttons on sale. HARDWARE. We keep a good assortment of Hardware. A fresh lot or Collins' Axes?the standard?just received. HAMBURG EDGINGS. Now is the time to buy Hamburg Edgings cheap. Have a very large assortment and are offering them very low for cash. OIL CLOTH, &C. If you want anything in the way of Table Cloths, we can sell you lower than yon can buy elsewhere. White and colored Damasks very cheap. Oil Cloth, a beautiful pattern, lower than you ever heard of. Eureka Diaper also in stock. BLANKETS. You can buy Blankets at our House very low, j DUW# FLANNELS. We can show the cheapest lot of Flannels In town. BLEACHED HOMESPUN. Just arrived another lot of that bleached Homespun, which we are selling at ten cents; unequaled in town. LOOKING GLASSES. The nicest lot of Looking Glasses in town. Picture Frames, wooden splits the rage, perforated Board, Ac., always on hand. SCHOOL BOOKS. You can always get what you want in this line, atonr house. Also, Novels, Poems, Bibles, Ac., at the same that you would pay for them in New York City, orany where in these big United States. KID GLOVES. We have just received a large lot of "Grand Duchess" two-button Kids, in dark colors and black, and all sizes. They mustbe sold, and we offer them.at 75 cents. Yon should not fail to come and get a pair or ro. It is a bargain. H. F. ADICKES & SONS. HUNTER & OATES. BARGAINS !~ BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!!! We have established A BARGAIN COUNTER, upon which certain t tnes he fioods wtt.t, re disposed of lililXJU VJ. u VV*r^ ? ? ? at greatly REDUCED PRICES. They consist of the following, viz: DRESS GOODS, BALMORALS, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHAWLS, NUBIAS, SCARFS. A lot of Ladies' TIES, HATS AND RIBBONS, Ladies' BUTTON AND FRONT LACE SHOES, ETC., ETC., ETC. HUNTER <ft OATES. JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. ~ LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS. THAVE just received a fresh 9upply of Landreth's GARDEN SEEDS, warranted to be of the CROP OF 1877. One hundred and twenty-fire dozen CABBAGE SEEDS. All choice varieties. Also, Landreth's EARLY ROSE POTATOES, RED CLOVER SEED, LAWN GRASS SEED, ORCHARD GRASS SEED, ONION SETS, Silver Skin and Strausburg. JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. ^Tr.oo. HARRIS' FERTILIZER. THE Chemical ingredients of this popular Fertilizer have been reduced to $7.00 PER TON, at the York Drug Store. We can safely say lhat this Fertilizer is equal to the highest priced Guano or Acid Phosphate Compost, and has the advantage of being A GREAT DEAL CHEAPER. For sale at the York Drug Store. JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. MILLINERY. MISSES MASSEY & SMITH. "ITI^E would inform the public that our Miss T f SMITH has returned froin the North, where she has been for the last six months. During her absence she has visited all the LARGE MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENTS of Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and we are now able to do as nice work as any first-class Milliner, and we are also now SIILLING OUR STOCK OUT CHEAP. Miss Smith will take great pleasure in showing our goods and posting you on the styles, <fcc. January 17 3 tf PAY UP! THE undersigned have in their hands for collection, alb the NOTES AND ACCOUNTS; remaining unpaid, belonging to the late firm of BRATTON, MASON A WITHERS, with instruo- ! tions to put in suit all that are not paid promptly, i WITHERSPOON A SPENCER, Attorneys at Law. January 10 3 4t H. W. HOPE & CO. ' ATTENTION! FARMERS. ?*7"E have just received a full line of Plow f f Irons, such aa farmers are in need of, which we offer to them at prices much below what they t can buy the material and make them for. Call and see for yourselves. H. W. HOPE A CO. TOBACCO. A GOOD assortment of Chewing and Smoking Tobacoo, Ralph's Scotoh Snuff, Ac., at 8 H. W. HOPE A CO'S. 1 CASSIMERES. &C. WE have in Store a well selected stock of Northern Cassimeres, Baltimore Kersey, Salem and Kentucky Jeans, Homemade Jeans and Linseys, all of wnich we offer at prices to suit the 1 times. v H. W. HOPE A CO. j DOMESTICS. I A FULL line of bleached and brown Domestics, 10-4 brown Sheeting, 4-4 Bivingsville Sheeting, Canton Flannels, bleached ana brown Alamance Checks, all cheap for cash, at h. w. juunii ? wo. BLANKETS AND SHAWLS. J A FEW pairs of splendid 10-4 and 11-4 Bed Blankets, at greatly reduced prices, and a small lot of Ladies' Shawls at cost, at H. W. HOPE A GO'S. ALL-WOOL FLANNELS j IFyou want nice plain and heavy Twilled All- ? Wool Red and White Flannel,*cheap for the cash, go to H. W. HOPE A CO'S. -| READY-MADE CLOTHING. NOW is the time to buy your Ready-Made Clothing cheap, for cash, at H. W. HOPE <fc CO'S. 1 BOOTS AND SHOES. IF yoa want to save money in the purchase of your Boots, don't fail to call on H. W. HOPE A CO. HATS. < GENT'S and Boy's fine Felt and Saxony Wool Hats, as cheap as the cheapest, at , H. W. HOPE A CO'S. \ NOW IS THE TIME! \ LUMBER WANTED. 4LL timber for making Carriages should be cut during the dark of the moon, in January, February or March. Ash or Hickory, if cut at ? other seasons of the year, will be springy and not k suitable for making carriages that can be war- c ranted. I want ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS' worth of Ash, Hickory and Poplar Plank. I have the money to pay for it, and all the COAL I can get. Now, this plank that I am advertising for, I cannnt work intncarriages in less than twelve months from the time it is? cat and sawed. It must be seasoned, or work made of it will not stand. A BUGGY FOR #90! ( I am now making some Buggies and selling them for NINETY DOLLARS?tne timber used . in them having been bought in Maryland, while 1 the timber in York county is as gooa as any that ^ grows on the green earth. What is the matter with our people? Have they more money than they want ? If so, come and buy a Buggy or Carriage, according te the size of your family, and take them to church every Sunday. It will be the best investment you ever made; and if you do t not acknowledge it to be so, after trying it for twelve months, I will refund the money with interest. REPAIRING. All kinds of Repairing, either of Baggies, Carriages or Wagons, promptly attended to, for which 1 the CA8H will be expected before the work is 1 taken from the Factory lot. New Vehicles ex- < changed for old ones, to suit customers; and eve-, rything in this line of business done to promote the public good. B. T. WHEELER. KENNEDY BROS. & BAERON, j KEEP constantly on band a well selected stock of Shoes, Boots, Ready-Made Clothing, Bleached and Brown Homespuns, Hats, Calicoes, Linseys, Collars, Ticking, Jeans, Towels, Woolen and | Cotton Flannels, Hose, Ready-Made Shirts, Su- ' gar, Crockery, Coffee, Molasses, Rice, Lard, Bacon, Tea, Soaps, Candles, Mackerel, Starch, Pepper, Tobacco, Cigars, Ginger, Rope, Candy, 8hot, ( Brooms, Buckets, Flour, Meal, Oats, etc., etc. 1 Agents for Whann's Super Phosphate, unexcelled. Standard guaranteed. Warranted pure, true and tried. All farmers should use it. ? RICE FLOUR. RICE FLOUR for Cattle feed. Only $1.50 per hundred. KENNEDY BROS. <fe BARRON. JUST RECEIVED. 1 A NICE assortment of New Orleans Molasses, both in Kegs and Barrels, which we offer . very low. J KENNEDY BROS. A BARRON. ALWAYS HANDY. 1 SUGAR, of all kinds; Coffee, green and parched; Rice, Grist, Spices, Teas, Canned Goods, Tinware, Crockery, Hardware, Jugs, etc., at KENNEDY BROS. A BARRON'S. { FISH, FISH. j MACKEREL, in barrels, quarter barrels and kits. Also, PickledShad, and dried Fish of all kinds, on hand, at the cheap Store of . KENNEDY BR6S. A BARRON. ( NAVASSA GUANO." I AM now receiving a large supply of the NA- , YASSA FERTILIZERS, which I will sell as low as any other dealer in this oounty, offering , the same "brand. I am authorized to make liberal arrangements for the PAYMENT OF THE FREIGHT IN 1 COTTON, IN THE FALL, at the same time the 1 Cotton is delivered for Guano. I now quote J prices as follows: s GUANO, per Ton, 425 Pounds Cotton. i ACID PHOSPHATE, per Ton, 300 Ponnds i Cotton. < To the above, add 50 pounds Cotton for freight; i or if purchasers prefer, they can pay the freight, i i_ rti OTT ill ^Aon. Should there be any change, making prices J lower, on these Fertilizers, all who may have ] purchased shall have the benefit of the lowest { prices. j I have made arrangements to sell at several j points on the Narrow Gauge Railroad, and appointed the following agents: W. M. ADAMS, Bowling Green and Clover. ( R. E. GUTHRIE, Gnthriesville. t E. N. CRAWFORD, McConnellsvllle. { These Agents will be kept fully supplied. Thankful for the large patronage heretofore bestowed on this Agency, I ask a continuance of the same, with the assurance, on my part, that every effort will be exerted to give satisfaction. T. S. JEFFERYS, Agent. I January 24 4 tf ( STATE OF SOL'TH CAROLINA^ ' York County. WHEREAS Mrs. NARCISSA WYLIE has , applied to me for Letters of Administration on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of HUGH HARTNESS, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. Theseare, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before me at our next Judge of Probate's Court for the said county, to be < holaen at York Court House on the 8TH DAY OF ( FEBRUARY next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 24th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thou- . sand eight hundred and seventy-eight, and in : the 102nd year of the Independence of the Uni- J ted States of America. , JOSEPH A. McLEAN, Judge of Probate. 1 January 24 4 2t* TO THE FARMERS AAJJ FLAN iead ur YORK AN D CHESTER, j I OFFER THE HOME FERTILIZER. Its su- s perioris an impossibility as a permanent improver of the soil, and a SAVING OF THIRTYFIVE DOLLARS PER TON. Cash price, per ton, $15.00. Time price, $20.00, or two hundred ] pounds middling Cotton, payable November 1st. -i Freight $2.00. I alsooffer the EAGLE AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE, the most concentrated and durable Fertilizer ever offered in this market. One ton, composed of ( two-thirds dissolved Bone, and one-third pure Peruvian Guano, by analysis, containing Ammonia 4.35 Bone Phosphate of Lime 48.51 R. B. LOWRY, Agent. January 24 4 lOt s7k. MARKS, f Wholesale and Retail Dealer in I GENERAL FURNITURE, < chester, s. c. J January 24 4 8im noticeT THE Creditors of JOHN BOLIN, deceased, are hereby notified to present their demands against the said estate, to me, properly authou- i tioated, on or before the 1st day of FEBRUARY i next. J. F. WALLACE, Administrator. January 10 - 3 4t r* ? ' r. M. POBSON & CO. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. We have this day reduced the prices of a great nany of our ALL-WOOL GOODS, inch as Shawls, which we are now selling at and )dlow cost, to close them out. DRESS GOODS. rVe are offering Dress Goods at ruinously low >rices. We will always sell, if our customers vllLgive us anything like what they cost us. We ire offering our READY-MADE CLOTHING it greatly reduced prices, to close it out and make oom for our SpringStock. We also have a lot of LAD IBS' SHOES, vhich weareoffering at$1.25, which we havesold br $1.50 and $1.75. Call and see them. A lot of BOY'S CLOTHING VERY LOW. SVe sell Children's Stockings for only 10 cents, vorth 25 cents. We have jnst received a lot of VERY NICE PRINTS, ve think, the handsomest in town. Bleached 3oods, one yard wide, for ONLY TEN CENTS PER YARD. Nice, for the money. We have a large lot of Alimance Checks on hand, IS LOW AS THE LOWEST, FOR CASH. Vlso, the celebrated Alamance Yarn, of which ivery lady wants a bunch, if she can find it We lave just received a lot of MILES' GOAT SHOES, md any quantity of Children's lace and buttoned Jhoes. In fact, we have almostanything you can all for, ?? ?' ?aaism TT1TT1 IN TtLti UK I liUUUB LUNJj, and we will sell as low as any house in town. )UK GROCERY DEPARTMENT s always well supplied with fresh goods at the rery lowest MARKET PRICES. ifou can always find good Coffee, green and roastid ; all kinds of Sugars, Molasses, CANNED FRUITS, Vfeal, Flour, Brandy Peaches, Corn, Oats, Bacon, [ron, Tubs, Half-Bushel Measures, Tin-Ware, >ockety, Potware, and the celebrated GREENSBORO COOKING STOVE, which are daily gaining precedence over the Norhern makes. If you want a good Stove FOR A LITTLE MONEY, :all and buy the Greensboro Stove. Cheese and 'resh Crackers can be found at any time. The argest stock of CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO, ?nd the best Segar in Yorkville, for 6 cents, can be found at our Grocery. T. M. DOBSON & CO. January 31 3 tr FANNIELTDOBSONr THAYE JUST COMMENCED >n the New Year with double energy and a de termination TO MAKE MY BUSINESS A SUCCESS o myself and customers?a success to myself In ;he way of making a living for myself, and servng my friends, and a success to my numerous friends and customers in the way of getting all THE VERY LATEST STYLES >f fashions in Goods, and in getting almost any,hing they may want, at home, INSTEAD OF SENDING OFF FOR IT, and at reasonably low jrlces. I expect to keep everything usually kept n a FIRST-CLASS MILLINERY STORE. Will also keep a good many Notions and Fancy roods, such asToys for Children, nice Box Paper, Pins, Needles, Hosiery, and the nicest stock of PERFUMERIES AND POWDERS, *> be found in the market, including Hoyt'a fine German Cologne, in 25 cent and $1.00 bottles; Bloom of Youth, for beautifying the complexion. [ have a nice line of School Satchels, forChildren, md a nice assortment of Ladies' BEADY-MADE UNDERWEAR, luch as Chemise, Gowns, Drawers, Aprons and Jkirts, at reasonable prices. I also keep Patterns or sale, and in a short while will have any kind )f Pattern, for ladies or children, that may be ailed for. Encourage home enterpriseby buying vhat vou want at home, if you can get it &T REASONABLE PRICES. [ will always keep a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER. 3o you need not fear in getting anything fixed up it short notice and in first-class style. Special atention given TO OUTFITS FOR BRIDES. Hall and see me, at my comfortable quarters. No rouble to show Goods and post you in prices and ityles at my Store. FANNIE L. DOBSON. JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, ETC., ETC., SOLD low for Cash. Special and personal attention given to REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING. All work warranted. R. BRANDT, OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE, CHESTER, S. C. September 20 38 6m JNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE, COLLECTOR'S OFFICE ? DISTRICT, S. C., J Columbia, January 22, 1878. j NOTICE is hereby giveu that the following property has been seized for violation of Inernal Revenue Laws. Bonds must be filed in lie Office of the Collector, within thirty days from late hereof, or the same will be forfeited to the [Jnited States, to wit: 1 BAY MULE, 1 SORREL MULE, 1 2-HORSE WAGON, 1 SET HARNESS, ! Packages, about 50 gallons, CORN WHISKY, leized as the property of D. S. Smith. E. M. BRAYTON, Collector. January 24 4 5t 1878. ' 1878. HNG'S MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL, YORKVILLE, S. C. THE SECOND SESSION of the School year 1877-1878, will begin FEBRUARY 1ST and end June 21st, 1878. Irar For Circulars containing full information, address Col. ASBURY COWARD, Principal. January 10 2 4t JAMES A. GLENN, D. S. 8., SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST, f~|FFERS his professional services U to the citizens of this section. when desired, he will visit the resilences of patrons. Teeth extracted without pain ?y the use of nitrous oxide gas. Letters address'd to Crowder's Creek, N. C., will meet with jrompt attention. Terms moderate. November 1 44 tf NOTICE. A LL persons having claims against the estate /x of JOHN E. GRIST, deceased, are hereby notified that the same must be established before ne, on or before tfie7th day of MARCH, 1878. J. A. McLEAN, Probate Judge. January 24 4 fit AUCTION SALES. EXECUTOR'S SALE. A S Executor, I will expose to public sale at J\ York Court House, on the FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH, next, FIFTY ACRES OF LAND belonging to the estate of ROBERT GILFILLEN, deceased. The said tract of land is situated in York county, on the waters of Turkey Creek, and is bounded by lands of Richard Ingram, R. A. Gilflllen, James Shannon, Samuel M. Scott and others. Also, at the same time and place, an EXECUTION against J. P. Ayoock and J, ,W. A. Hartness and THIRTY SHARES of &uth Carolina Railroad and Bank Stock. Tbrks?Made known on the diy of Sale. 8. M. scott; 'Executor of R. Gilflllen, deceased. January 31 6 *" 3t SHERIFF'S SALES. "D Y virtue of writs of fieri facias, to me directed, M1 1 " IKa lnrrol finiim C\f J Will Ut> ?U1U 1/CtVTOCU tuu Sheriff's sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY NEXT, at York Court House, the following property to wit: One carriage and set of double harness, levied on as the property of William Sahms, at the suit of Lineberger ana Williford and others. (90 Defendant's interest in a tract of land situated at Clay Hill, on the waters of Allison creek, bounded by lands of J. D. Currence, W.J. Neely, James Choate and others, containing 200 acres, more or less, levied on as the property of William Sahms, at the suits of Lineberger, and Williford and others. (15.25 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 at their risk for the ensuing sales-day. R. H. GLENN, S. Y. C. January 10 2 . 4t JUDGE OF PROBATE'S SALE. L. M. Grist, Plaintiff, against Rhoda L. Ferguson and others, Defendants.?Petition to Sell Land to Pay Debts, &c. BY virtue of an order from Joseph A. McLean. Judge of Probate for York county, I will expose to publio sale, at York Court House, on the FIRST MONDAY OF FEBRUARY NEXT, A HOUSE AND LOT, % in the town of Yorkville, belonging to the estate of J. E. Grist, deceased. The said lot contains 2| acres, more or less, is situated on the King*Mountain road, and is bounded by lots of Eds ward Thomas and Thomas O'FarreU, Jr. On the premises is a one-story house, containing five rooms and a basement or cellar. In the yard is a well of excellent water. Tbbms of Sale.?Cash sufficient on the day of sale to pay the costs of these proceedings. The balance payable in one, two and three years, in equal instalments, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by a bond with good personal security, and a reservation of the title deed. If preferred, the purchaser may pay the whole bid before the maturity of the bond. Should the terms of sale not be complied with, the above property will be readvertised to be resold at the risk of the former purchaser, on the next sales-day. ': < (#11.26) ~ R. H. GLENN, 8. X. U.7r m January 10 2 4t W. H. & J. P.HERNDON. I NEW BAKERY^ I TN connection with the Grocery, we have se- fl JL cured the services of a FIRST-CLASS BA- I KER AND CANDY MAKER, and announce to fl the public generally, that our Bread, Cakes, Pies, 9 Pastries and Candies, shall E ALWAYS BE FRE8H AND PURE, I using nothing but the best Flour for Bread and I the best 8ugar for Candy. We are prepared to fl furnish merchants in lots of as many pounds of fl Candy as may be desired, and at as low prices as fl it can be bought in Northern markets, and a more fl pure article. We solicit the patronage of the fl public, and hope they will give us a call and ex- I amine our stock, which will be I FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT. | We invite your attention to our elegant stock of fl FRENCH CANDIES. We will furnish On short fl notice, Bread, Pies, Cakes of all kinds, Pastries, fl and fl FANCY WORK IN BREAD AND CANDIE8, I such as Candy Hand-Baskets, Swinging and oth- fl er Baskets, made from the purest Sugar; Walk- fl ing Canes in Candy, Ac. Give us a call and see fl for yourself. W. H. & J. P. HERNDON. fl REINSTATED. I I HAVE the pleasure of announcing to my fl many friends and customers, that I have been fl reinstated in my old firm again, after having been fl absent for some months. I have taken charge of fl the hooaa formerly- owned and oooupied by the fl late J. U. Zurcher, and have opened a first-class fl BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY, I and will always keep on hand a fresh assortment fl of Dread, Cakes, Pies, Pastries, and in feet every- fl thing in the Bread line. In connection with the fl Bakerv, I am now manufacturing Candies, and fl am prepared to fill all orders from merchants, fl which I solicit, from five pound lots to any num- fl ber of pounds. I guarantee the Candles to be fl made from pure Sugar and no adulteration what- fl ever, and recommend them to the public. I will fl I beglad to have my friends and customers call and fl I examine the stock, and be convinced of its pu- fl rity. fl With many thanks for your liberal patronage fl to me, in the Grocery business, and hoping to mer- fl it the same In my new establishment, I nave the fl honor of being your humble servant fl J. P. HERNDON. fl ALLEN, BAR^R 1 SOCK mil, 8 C. I NOTICE. I THE Firm of ALLEN A BARBER expired by fl limitation on the 1st of January, 1878. On fl and after that date, by mutual consent, tne arm was changed to ALLEN, BARBER & CO. The business will be conducted under an entirely new system, and all goods sold, principally for cash, at shorter profits than ever before known in this section of country. Goods will be bought direct from manufacturers for cash, in lots sufficient to get off all discount allowed, and with no house rent,nobad debts, no percentage on goods, and less clerk hire to pay, ft is astonishing how low goods can and will be sold by them for cash. The benefit of all the advantages so gained will be fiven to their customers, ana, as the Usury Law as now become a fixed fact, and money can be borrowed from National Banks or private individuals at seven per cent.?if there is not millions in it, there is, at least, lots of money to be saved by this arrangement. All persons indebted to ALLEN <fc BARBER are earnestly requested to settle up, as the books of the old firm must be closed. ALLEN <k BARBER. January 10 2 2m ~ YORKVILLE SALE AND FEED STABLES. THE undersigned respectfully 1^% /i7\_ inform the publicthat tney have /cy\ formed a partnership for the purpose of conductinflf SALE AND FEED STABLES in the town of Yorkville, and will have constantly on hand HORSES AND MULESof all grades, which will be sold CHEAP for cash, or on favorable terms on time?note and approved security, payable the first of October, 1878. FEEDING AND GROOMING. We would also call attention to the fact that we are well prepared to BOARD horses or mules by the day, week, month or single meal. Animals placed in our care will be well red and well treated, at the LOWEST PRICE8. Persons coming in from the country and leaving their horses at our Stables can have the satisfaction of knowing that while they will be properly cared for, they will also be more secure than when hitched up in some back lot, liable to break loose and stray off, or be stolen. Give as a trial, and we guarantee satisfaction. Stables near old Masonic Hall. We wish to buy Corn and Fodder, for which the highest cash prices will be paid at our stables. WHITAKER & WILLIFORD. January 10 2 ly STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, YORK COUNTY. WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE has applied to me for Letters of Administration on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of JOHN BLAIR STOCKTON, late of the State of North Carolina, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before me at our next Judge of Probate's Court for the said county, to be holden at York Court House on the 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, instant, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 24th day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eigut hundred and seventy-eight, and_ in the 102nd year of the Independence of tne United States of America. JOSEPH A. McLEAN, Judge of Probate. January 24 4 2t NEW TAILOR SHOP. THE undersigned respectfully inibrms the public that he has commenced business at the rear end of the BRATTON BUILDING, formerly occupied by Bratton, Mason & Withers, opposite the Court House, where he will conduct the TAILORING BUSINESS, and will give prompt attention to the making, repairing and cutting of Gentlemen's Garments. He will take special pains to give satisfaction to all who may favor nim with their custom?guaranteeing a GOOD FIT in every instance, where the garment is made in his Shop. WILLIAM DICK80N. January 17 3 3m IRON SAFE^ A SECOND-HAND IRON SAFE for sale. Price |20. Apply at the ENQUIRER OFFICE* -