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A Story of a Trail.?She was a tall, stout individual and sprang out of the wagon as lightly as a spring chicken after a grasshopper. He was a little, withered, dried up weasel, and followed slowly, bringing a basket of eggs with him. They entered one of our stores and she asked : "What are you givin'for eggs?" "Eight cents," was the reply of the counter jumper. "Well, here are three dozen," said the fat party, "and I'll take it out in calico." "But I want some yarn to mend up my socks," put in the old man. "The weather is warm," replied the fat party, "and you can go without socks." "But my boots hurt my feet," insisted the old man. "Go barefooted," said she rather sharply. Then turning to the clerk, she changed her tone, and remarked : "Young man, please count out the eggs and give me four yards of calico to match this 'ere dress." "But?" the old man was going to continue, when she raised her huge index finger and said: "Henry Winter Davis Spriggins, them "ere eggs are mine; the hens what laid 'em are mine; the corn what fed 'em was mine, aud I'se going to have a trail on this ere dress as long as Betsy Gowen's, if every toe on your foot turne into gumbiles. Now, shut! And you, youngster, yank off four yards of that 'ere calico, or you will hear a bumble bee a buzzin." The old man shut, and the clerk yanked off the calico. Everybody's Experience.?A story is told of one of the grand jurors from Northfield, Vt., in attendance upon the last terra of court at AlontpeJier. Me was afraid tliat ne would not awake in time to take the six o'clock train for the capital, which he had talked over with his wife on retiring. He had just got into a sound sleep when his faithful spouse woke him, suggesting that it must be time to get up. He did, found it was only midnight, and retired again. Soon he was again aroused, and this time upon consulting the clock, it proved to be only 2 A. M. Sorawhat disgusted and angered at being so often broken of his slumbers, he again sought his couch, admonishing his wife thus: "Look here, you keep your elbow out of my back and your mouth out of my ear till morning." Feeling herself relieved of any further responsibility, she went to sleep for good and left her lord and master to wake when he chose, which he did at 4 o'clock. Thinking it would not pay to try to get any more sleep, he built a tire, put on his overcoat and hat, took his valise in his hand, and sat down before the fire for the few minutes. Meanwhile, his wife slumbered on until 7 o'clock, when she awoke to find him gone, whereat she felt quite badly, saying she intended to have got him a warm breakfhst. Leisurely proceeding to dress herself, she sought the kitchen, where, to her astonishment she beheld her husband sitting bolt upright in his chair before the stove, fast asleep, with the train gone over an hour. A Landlord's Error.?A few days ago, during one of bi3 rounds through his palatial hotel, the landlord entered a room suddenly and discovered a window-washer leisurely engaged in reading a newspaper. Being very active himself, he had no use for a lazy man, or one who slights his work. He discharged the washer on the spot, and ordered him to go to the office for his pay. The man obeyed, got his money, went to his room on the upper floor, arrayed himself in his Sunday suit, packed his duds, and descended to the servant's apartment to take leave of his former associates. About this time Mr. Palmer entered, but didn't recognize his quondam employee in his store clothes. "Here, my man, you look as tho' there was good work in you ; do you want a job?" The ex-washer, somewhat surprised, admit ted that he stood in need of one. "Can you wash windows ?" The man allowed he could. "Well," said Mr. Palmer, "I've just discharged a man who had been doing that sort of work. I paid him $20 a month, but if you will take the place and go right to work I'll pay you $22. The position was quietly accepted, and in half an hour the discharged employee was scrubbing away in the same old room. Paying for His Whistle.?Not many years ago, when a lofty building was on the point of completion, the mason who was finishing the highest portion was in the habit of whistling to the laborer who was attending him, whenever he wanted a fresh supply of lime, and, as the scaffold on which he wrought was rather small, this occurred very often during a day's work. A joiner, who was fitting in a window immediately underneath, noticing Pat answer dutifully to every whistle from the mason, thought of playing a trick on him by imitating the whistle, and thus brought him up with a hodful of lime when there was no room tor it. The mason told Pat that he had not whistled, so he had no other alternative than to trudge back with his load. This having occurred for the third time during one day, Pat thought he would watch to hear where the whistle came from. He had not waited long, with the hod on his shoulder, when he heard the identical whistle directly underneath where he stood, and leaning over, he saw the head of the joiner protruding out of the window immediatelv below. Pat, without more ado, emptied the hod right over the whistler's head. The joiner yelled and spluttered while attempting to clear himself from the adhesive mass, and, in the midst of his confusion, heard Paddy above Bhouting at the top of his voice: "Whistle when you want more mortar!" ? Doctor and Theologian.?In the same town with a very orthodox divine, Rev. Dr. Emmons, lived the very unorthodox and Uniyersalist physician, Dr. Bugbee. One morning they chanced to meet upon the highway. "Good-morning, doctor," said the physician, reining in his horse. The theologian returned the salutation, and the physician continued : "I had a remarkable dream last night. I dreamed that I died and that I went straight to hell." The follower of Calvin smiled approvingly, as though that denouement was just what might have been expected. "I knocked at the door, not doubting that I should be promptly admitted; but you can judge of my surprise when the door-keeper said to me, "You can't come in, for we are expecting Dr. EmrnoDS every minute, and when he gets here we shall have our hands full.'" Without another word, the hard-headed physician picked up his horse and rode on. ? ? A colored firm recently dissolved partnership, and posted the following notice to the public: "De dissolution of coparsnips heretofore resisting between me and Mose Jcnes in de barber profession, am hereto dissolved. Pursons who owe must pay de subscriber. Dem what de firm ose must call on Jones, as de firm is insolved." *^*It was left for the Elmira Gazette to * discover that "The prominent religious features in some men's devotion is the amount of noise they make in yelling 'amen!' and the extreme silence they assume when asked how much they will give toward some charitable object." 4?" "Do you call that clothes ?" sternly said a British customs official to the woman who had sworn that there was nothing in her trunk but clothes for herself and husband, and as he spoke he pointed to six bottles of brandy. "Yes," said she softly, "those are his night caps." aST A minister told a beautiful young girl, who was about to become a bride, that she must remember that the man and wife are one. "Lord!" said she, "if you were under my father and mother's window when they are quarreling, you'd think they were at least a dozen." Mkt jfarm and fireside. j HOW TO HALTEB BREAK A COLT. When the colt is three weeks old, or thereabouts, he should be broken to the halter, and this should be done properly; for this is the first act which brings his will and strength in opposition to man's, and should be so done i as to convey clearly and decidedly man's | superiority, and his inability to contend with him. Early impressions in the case of animals, as truly as in the case of children, are lasting; and here and now, in this first step in educating the colt, the impression should be indellibly stamped upon his mind that man is his master. And this can and should be done without violence or cruel force. I will explain my method of treatment, and the reasons therefor. Inquire, then, what the groom or educator of the colt proposes to do. | This evidently: He proposes, in the first place, to teach the colt to follow after or by the side; that is, keep close to the one who is leading him by the halter. In the second place, he proposes to show the colt that he cannot successfully resist him ; that he is not so strong as a man. This lesson once taught the colt, this impression once fairly imbedded in his mind, he will never after, in all his life, forget it He will live and die with the idea in bis head that man is stronger than he. And this is a most valuable lesson for a colt to learn, and to learn early?it saves much after-labor and many risks. Well, then to the method : I put a head-halter on, made of soft material, so that it will not cut into his tender skin, and so made that the checkpieces will not draw into his eyes when he pulls back or struggles; and when this is done?quietly and gently, with pleasant words and kind caresses?I step out in front of him, aud planting myself squarely, so that he shall not with all his efforts move me from ray tracks, pull steadily on the halter, saying all the time, while the pressure on him is be ing increased, "Come, sir; come!" Sometimes the colt will come, yielding to the pressure ; in which case pat him kindly, so as to make him feel that he has done the right thing; and then step forward, and repeat the slight pressure aud the kind command. In many cases I have found this enough ; and the colt was "halter broke" before you knew it, as one might say. But more often, as soon as the little fellow felt the pressure of the pull upon the halter, alarmed, and vexed too, perhaps, at this (as he regards it) rude interference with his liberty, he would "set back" upon the halter, resisting the pressure with all his strength. When this is the case, stand firm?simply hold your own. Don't twitch him, or "yank" him about, or drag him forward violently. Let him pulL Every moment is exhausting his strongth, and increasing the pain he feels by reason of the halter bands being draw into him; and, after a few seconds of resistance, discouraged, and unable to endure the pain his own effort is causing him, he will give one great wrench, rear up, and plunge toward you. The pressure and the pain are remitted and standing by your side, your arm over his moistened neck,and hand kindly patting him, he learns this sweet lesson?that nearness to the one that is leading him means absence of pain. This once understood by the colt, he is thoroughly halter broke. With ? - f _ a J this he has also got another idea?that you are stronger than he. Had you tied him to a post, and let him "pull it out" as the phrase is, he would have got no such idea?the post or tree, not man, would have been his master. Or, had you waited until he was a year or even six months old, be would have been stronger than you ; and he would have found it out too. In his match first against man, man would have been beaten. He, not you, would be the master, at the halter exercise at least; and, while he might have followed you after a time, still you would have lost the opportunity of impressing him with his powerlessuess when arrayed against man, which a wise ed ucator will always seek to give to every colt he takes in hand. How unwise, viewed in this light, is that neglect to break colts to the halter, even un til they are three or four, or even five years of age! "Children," says a thoughtful writer, "are made obedient before they are old enough to talk;" and colts, it might be add ed, are made obedient to man, if properly educated, long before they are old enough to use in harness. Now and then, the colt, il he be of high spirit and lusty, will struggle long, and make a real "fight over itand, to avoid accidents in case that he should reel and fall, select for the school ground a spot of soft greensward, free from stones, in order that his falls may be harmless to him. Be sure also, in case of falling, that you keep his head from striking the ground heavily ; irhif>K Tnn nan nlwnvs Hn hp.r>A.llSfl Vrtlir hftnH J ? ~~~ J J is on the halter, by which it can be supported. This, in brief, is the manner in which I give my colts their first lesson in that course of education, which, when completed, has brought them to that degree of intelligence and docility at which they can be ridden without bridle or halter; driven without reins, hold-backs, or breeching band; and find their joy in serving me, as I find mine in watching and caring for them.?Rev. W. H. Murray. Diversifying Products for Success.? Some principal reasons why a system of mixed farming, which includes the raising of stock largely, is surer and more profitable, is that thus the farm is kept up to its original fertility, and, often to increased fertility. These farmers never make an entire failure in crops, however bad the season. His fat stock gives him cash returns twice a year if necessary; once in the spring from winter feeding, and again in the autumn from pasturage. In the case of sheep, this gain is added to by the wool sold in the summer. His dairy and poultry yard will furnish no small sum during the spring, summer and autumn. The milk, butter and cheese, and a well kept vegetable garden, will furnish one half the living of the family. These rules, as stated, are general ones. They will apply to all sections of the country, north, south, east and west, being modified only by climat ic conditions and the adaption of certain animals and plants to a climate. The rule will apply always. The farmer who raises the greatest variety of crops or auimals which his soil is capable of sustaining is, all things considered, the best and most successful. Correct Speaking.?What is it to speak correctly! It is to accustom ourselves to speak and write accurately, having special care to use no language or utter any statement that is not elegaDt or strictly truthful. Avoid the use of all slang words and phrases. They are odious, and no amount of personal grace in the speaker can compensate for the disagreable effect that the use of slang has upon the hearer. When once the habit of using these slang phrases has been formed, it is almost impossible to eradicate it. Youth is the best time to acquire correct language. It does not require wealth ; the poorest can obtain the faculty. And how ? By using the language of books?in other words, that which one reads. Form the taste of the best speakers and writers ; treasure up choice phrases, and accustom yourself to their use. But do not fall into the opposite error of selecting only that which is pompous and high sounding, for that will make one ridiculous. But choose the language which is terse, expressive and clear, and the habit of correct speaking soon becomes fixed, and makes it a pleasure to listen to you. Fertilizer for Irish Potatoes.?The best manure for Irish potatoes, is a compost I abounding in well-rotted or decomposing veg- i etable matter, mixed with ashes and used in i connection with a moderate quantity of well- i rotted stable manure or cotton seed. Cotton ! seed or stable manure alone will make good crops, but the quality is inferior to that of those raised from the combination suggested above., The compost may be applied in any quantity, j the more the better?the ashes, 20 to 30 , bushels, cotton seed 10 to 15 bushels, stable manure (rotted) 2 or 3 wagon loads (2 horse), per acre. i fvcatlwg for the JNMtatb. CONDUCTED BY REV. ROBERT LATHAN. (.Original ] THE UNITY OF GOD. No subject is so important as that of God. ! Of many subjects we may be profoundly ig- t norant, and still not peril our interests, either t I of soul or body, either for time or eternity. c Only a few individuals know anything about ^ astronomy, chemistry, geology or mineralogy, s Of all these subjects, the mass of mankind J are profoundly ignorant. Still, they cannot I be said to experience auy loss or even incon- ^ venience because of their ignorance. Such a is not the case with those who are ignorant . J . i? ?i? .1 respecting tne true uou, me iuukci vi mc ? heavens aud the earth. Ignorance of God; is jj ruin. It debases man even below the dumb t brute. "My people," says God in his word, "perish for lack of knowledge." The lack of knowledge on all subjects, does not cause men to perish. If this were the case, then all would inevitably perish, for even the wisest men kuow only, a little of some things, while , I they know nothiug of many things. It is I | ignorance of God that causes men to perish. { We may be indifferent whether we know t anythiug about some subjects or not, and still t not be culpable; but we must have a clear 1 and correct knowledge of God, or we muil t perish. Here indifference ends in remediless j disaster. Our temporal, spiritual and eternal t welfare depends upon our having a correct \ knowledge of God. Our social position and t our intellectual developments are both di- c rectly dependent upon our knowledge of God. c Such being the case, we may inquire, "Are ? there more Gods than one, or is there onily ! one God ?" : , : * For a number of reasons, it seems manifejt " that there is but one God. That there is only one God, appears to be proven by the works of e creation. If we admit, as the multitude of 1 men do, that matter in all its shapes and forms \ of existence was, at some time?it matters UG>.t Jj when?created ; then we are forced to come p to the conclusion that it was created by one * being and not by several. This is manifest c ii. i _ii e iroiii uie liici mat an tuc jj?i to ui uiconuu v are adapted to each other, and each of the S parts to the whole. In other words, every e portion of creation evinces the fact that one f designer contrived the whole. The delicate 1 adjustment of all the parts of creation to * each other, is too exact to have been ooo- ? trived by more than one being. The mineral, the vegetable and the animal kingdom, how- [ ever grand may be their dimensions, are still adapted to each other, with a nicety which is 0 truly wonderful. Clearly, each of these j: kingdoms were brought into existence for the same purpose. They are linked together by ? a delicate but indissoluble tie. This tie, no s power, save that which produced it, can sever. ? The existence of each one of these kingdoms is necessary to the existence of the other two. | The animal kingdom cannot exist withoat the c vegetable, and the vegetable cannot exist with' e out the raiueral. With great propriety, the g ground, upon which we tread is called our mother. Out of it springs the food of every- e thing that lives. Fowls of the air, fish of the e sea, beast of the field and creeping things; men of high and low degree, beggars and potentates, are all fed by the earth. One God made provision for all. * The works of creation indicate that all fi things were brought into existence by one n God. The same may be said of the govern- n ment of all things. The providential laws ^ are the same everywhere, and under all cir- r cuinstances. The earth is everywhere envel- e oped in air; vegetables everywhere find their Y l". J "? ilt. n?.1 nn/I nnitvinlo n .n ,n ananr ^ Iuuu ill LUC giuuuu, ouu auuuaio mc in country the subjects of the same law of ani- 1 mal life. There is not one providential law t in Europe, another in Asia, and another in America. There is one law giver, and but one law everywhere. One grand principle t operates in all parts of the universe. In otlj- b er words, there is one and only one. God of 9 providence. ' ? It is farther evidence of but one God, thait * two, or more than one Supreme Being, involves an absurdity; and even if such thing were possible, one is sufficient. Tfte idea of a Supreme Being is that he is above c all. Where there is equality, there can be a no supremacy. There can not be two Su ? preme Beings, for then there would be two o beings above all; but if each is supreme, ? they are equal and neither is above all.' An- a other idea which is inseparably connected ? with a Supreme Being, is that he is not only a above all, but governs and controls all, anel r is not governed or controlled by any thing I whatever. If then, there are two Supreme Beings, one of them is either governed by the other; or if this is not the case, then h 1 _nl neither ol them governs ail. j o suppose a n Supreme Being either being governed, or not Jj, governing all, is an absurdity as great ts ? to suppose that a thing can be and not be at jj the same time. ? What is inferentially taught by creation u and providence concerning the unity of Goji, g is plainly declared in the Scriptures. Those ? who accept the Bible as the word of God, will f' have no difficulty respecting the unity of God. The following passages may be cited as bearing directly on the subject: "The v Lord he is God ; there is none else beside |j! him." "The Lord our God is one Lord." jjj "See now that I, even I, am he, and there is m . ni no God with me." "There is none like thee: '[ * ti neither is there any God besides thee." "Thou art the God, even thou alone." "Thou, even thou art Lord alone." These are a few u ? .. . , it' passages from the UJd Testament wnicn ae- H( clare the divine unity. The following are {J from the New Testament: "To us there is ^ but one God." "This is eternal life, that ? they might know thee, the only true God and ? Jesus Christ whom thou has sent." "Now, re unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, ? the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever." "Thou believest that there is one God ; Uku doest well." The Unity of God is opposed alike to dualism, or the two-God system, and to polythe- 9 ism. Some heathen nations worshipped two Gods, whilst others worshipped a great number of Gods. The unity of God is opposed $ to both systems, in that it teaches that there is only one God. ? Practically, the doctrine of the Unity of *>< God is of vital importance. If there are more ^ Gods than one, then there can be no uniformity in religion amongst men. Truth is no longer one but many. In religion there could b( be no standard, no system ; but as many stan- ei dards and as many systems as there are Gods. ? In fact, all would be confusion. ? .- * ? * ?. w 8ST War is surrounded by a deceitful luster ; but let the monster's hideous form be exposed in its true colors, and it will be an honor to p Christianity?a powerful argument in her fa- in vor?to be known as his most decided and ^ successful foe.?Dr. Payson. ? w . ? The thoughts we have had, the pictures we have seen, can be again called back before the mind's eye and before the imagination; JjJ but the heart is not so obliging?it does not ?< reproduce its pleasing emotions. * rHE fORKVILLE ENQUIRER,~ PROSPECTUS FOR 1879. ( OUR LIBERAL PREMIUM OFFERS. [N announcing our PROSPECTUS for 1879, wo deem it necessary only to mention the fact thai; he leading features which have characterized , he ENQUIRER for the past TWENTY-FOUE. | If EARS will he retained, and, as in the past, the I ifforts of the Proprietor will be directed to making j t an attractive and interesting family journal,, j Ye have already in hand a number of ORIGIN A Ii 1 SERIAL STORIES, written expressly for the , 3NQUIRER, which will be published in the nexl; j volume; besides which, we shall oestow upon me Miscellaneous and News Departments the same j are and attention that have already given the . 5NQUIRBR reputation for interesting varietj ind accurate statement. TERMS OF 8UB80RIPTI0N?FREE OF POSTAGE. lingle copy one year, ?3.00. In clubs, each subcriber, per year, 82 50. Money may he forwardid at our risk, by dralt, post-office order or regisered letter?otherwise we will assume no risk, .Vrite names plainly, giving post-office, countj ind State. Address all letters to L. M. GRIST Publisher. Yorkville. S. C. PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS. By a favorable arrangement with the different, nanufacturers, weare enabled tomakothe followng liberal and unprecedented offers of Premium? or Clubs. These premiums have been adoptee ly us with special reference to securing only ar fcles of value, which will prove serviceable to hose procuring them. The regular retail price i?i ;iven with each, and they are just as good as so nuch cash to those who receive them. All the . irticles are put down in ourschedulo at mauufac urers' regular retail prices, and cannot be bough-; vith cash any lower than the price here given Premiums Nos. 1, 2 and 3 will be deliverer hrough the mails, to persons entitled to receive hem, free of cost. The other Premiums will be lelivered at the expense, for freight charges, o' hose receiving them. In cases where Premium?; an be delivered at ourpublication office, arrange nents may be porfected for reducing the freiglu barges on small articles to a nominal amount Phe charges for freight on the Sewing Machines Hlvdr Ware and Cutlery Premiums will be from "Jew York ; and on the Cooking Stoves from Jreensboro N. C. READ THE LIST. No. 1.?For a club of 3 subscribers, at 82.50 iach, we will give a treble silver-plated BUTTER INIFE, worth $1.00. No. 2.?For a club of 8 subscribers, at $2.50 each, ve will Rive one copy of the family edition (cloth dnding) of SMITH'S ABRIDGED BIBLE DICTIONARY, the publisher's price of which is 83.50 ler copy. Or for 84.."SO we will give a copy of the Sihle Dictionary and send the Enquirer one year o any single subscriber not in a club. No! 3.?For a club of 10 subscribers, afc.f2.50 ach, we will give a copy of the ENQUIRER one 'ear, or a set of six treble silver-plated TEA 1POONS, worth $3.00. No. 4.?For a club of 15 subscribers, at 82.50 ach. we will give one set?six of each?Hard lubber-HandleTABLEKNIVES AND FORKS, he manufacturer's price of which is 85.00. ' No. 5.?For a club of 16 subscribers, at 82.50 ach, we will give either a treble silver-plated ] IYRUP CUP, worth 80.00; or a set of six treble ilver-plated TABLE SPOONS, worth 86.00. 3 5 No. 6.?For a club of 18 subscribers, at $2.50 ach, we will give a treble silver-plated BUTTER )ISH, worth 88.00. No. 7.?For a club of 20 subscribers, at $2.50 ach, we will give one set of six solid cast steel val-handle TABLE KNIVES, and one setof six reble silver-plated TABLE FORKS, the manu- <] acturer's price of which articles is $10.00. No. 8.?For a club of 30 subscribers at 82.50 ach, we will give a full set of extra superfine, . nil oval ivory-handle TABLE KNIVES, with , ilver-plated blades, and a full set of treble silverdated TABLE FORKS, the manufacfcurer'sprice f which articles is 815.00. ' , No. 9.?For a club of 40 subscribers, at $2.50 ? ach. we will give one No. 8 TROPIC COOKING ? ITOVE, with pipe and a full set of fixtures, the " nanufaeturer's price of which is $30.00. No. 10.?For a club of 40 subscribers, at $2.50 ach, we will give one three-quart, treble silverdated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting of IIX pieces, worth $40.00. No. 11.?For a club of 40 subscribers, at 82.50 ach, we will give one WEED SEWING MA- i 1HINE, Walnut Plain Half-Case, with one drawr, the manufacturer's price of which is $45.00. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. It is not necessary that the names of a club hould all be at the same post office. Names may g ie taken at any number of places. One name ir two years will be equivalent to two names for ne year each. . c The time for completing clnbs under the above 1 ffer is limited to the FIRST MONDAY OF t 4 ARCH, 1879, by which time the names with the ] ?U/v?il/J Kfl wofnvnn/1 fn fhfl fhruicH 1 lames may be returned at any time between this nd the above date. No premium will be delivred until the requisite number of names has j teen returned, ana the full amount due for them j 'aid. ( All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at he expense of those sending them. 1 In sending names, write plainly, giving couny, post office and State. . * All subscriptions will he discontinued at the xpiration of the time paid for. All subscribers to the Enquirer will receive ] he paper free of postage. ' J Persons entitled to receive Premiums, must ;ive full directions as to whom and how they hall be delivered. . ... A separate list will be kept for each club-maker, irho will be credited with every name sent, so hat the number returned by any person can be scertained at a moment's notice." THE TIME OF CLOSING. 1 Club-makers, and those who may wish to form lubs, should bear in mind that the offers we here iresent do not invite competition for Premiums, s in tbe case of, working to secure tha largest mjb. Each' club-maker sending the requisite lumber of subscribers will obtain the Premium ffered for the specified number. The time, however, for completing a club is limited, under the iresent offer, until the FIRST MONDAY OF ; 1ARCFT, 1879. Names maybe sent in at any Ime prior to the above date. Send the names " s fast as obtained, accompanied with the cash, nd the Premium will be delivered when the enuisite number of names has been returned. DESCRIPTIVJE LIST. | Onr Cookini: Stove Premium. The elegant Cooking Stoves which we offer as Premiums, re manufactured by Messrs. Sergeant St McCauley, at Greensoro, N. C. These Stoves are made of the hest Scotch pig metI, with henvier and thicker plate than any other stove In the larket, and consequently will the longer withstand bent and { ard usage. They are or a handsome pattern and neat finish, nd warranted equal In points of appearance, durability and su- erlor cooking qualities, to any Stove manufactured In the fnlon. The stove we have selected to give as a Premium is the irgest size made by the manufacturers, and with ench one will ' e furnished, without charge, three joints and one elbow of pipe, nd all the necessary cooking utensils, viz.: one ham boiler, one j ulge pot and cover, one ten kettle, one round frying pan, one . >ng frying pan, one round griddle, one pair waffle irons, two sheet } on bread pans, one scraper and one lifter. Over mvk thou- * and of these stoves are In use in Virginia and North and South J arollna, and they give universal satisfaction. The stoves will t e shipped to those entitled to receive them as Premiums, direct 1 om the manufactory In Greensboro, N. C j Sewing Machine Preininm. The superior Sewing Machine we offer as a Premium, Is te well-known Weed Machine and is manufactured by the Peed Sewing Machine Company, Hartford, Conn. It Is adapt[I to all the wants of family sewing; It can be readily compreended by any one; it runs easily; Is always rendy; will do any ltd all kinds of sewing with less changing and fewer extra atichments; Is self-adjusting; Is a two-thread Machine, making a Elastic Look-Stitch; stands solid and firm, has a-oeat case nd convenient drawer. Several of these Machines, during u; past year, have been delivered to persons who have returned le requisite number of nnmes Smith's Bible Dictionary. This Dictionary is the work of Dr. William Smith, of the niversity of London, and the most eminent lexicographer In . le world, who, in lu prepnrttlon associated with himself over :venty distinguished divines and authors, of both Europe and liscountry, in the greattnsk of preparing a comprehensive Die- 8 onnry of iho Bible, and supplying a want long felt by the rellg- t his public. The result of these labors appeared in three large r nd very ctwtiy volumes, a wonderful monument of learning, P n abridgement of this great work, for popular use, mnde hy Dr. r inith himself is the one we have nrrnnged to furnish our sub 8 trlhers. The hook contain* every name In the Bible respecting hlch anything can be said. It embraces the results of historic tsearch, antiquarian Investigation, the study of languages and lalects, and the discoveries of the modern travelers and explo irtfinthe Holy Land?Roldnson, Rawllnson, Ferguson, Lay d. Ciffert and Stanley. The book Is printed from new stereope plates, on good paper, and Is appropriately Illustrated with ; f \/cr 125 Engravings of benutiful Scenes, Ancient Cities, and : femorable Places of the Holy I,and, descriptive Figures and : tlnablc Maps. It contains nearly 800 closely-printed, double- J a ilumn, octavo pages, Including 24 elegant full-page, Steel and 1 Pond Engravings. It Is printed in type of a heavy, distinct, and r ?ry legible face. The publisher's price of the Dictionary i( , * 3.50. { v u Three-Quart Communion Set. ' a a Churches unsupplied with a Communion Sot appropriate to le requirements of the sacred rite of administering; the Cord's upper, can, hy our Premium arrangement, secure a fine, treble Iver-plated threc-qunrt Communion Set of six pieces, with llte trouble, and, comparatively, at no cost. The number of subiribers required In order to secure this valuable and elegant Ser- "| Ice can be procured in almost any congregation ; and the mem ;rs who may be thus called upon to contribute their share ot -J le expense, will receive In return more thnn the value of their ? intrinution in a year's subscription to the paper. 1! 8 Our Silver Ware smd Cutlery Premiums. s With the very liberal offer which we are enabled to make, a tautifully furnished table Is now within the reach of nlmost er y house-keeper; and here is an opportunity, of which, If the dies avail themselves, they may secure, with but little trouble, a valuable set of Silver or Cutlery. Those articles arc made for I ? by Chan. E. Huntington, the successor of tlie Lucius Hart j [anufacturlng Company, 22 Fulton street, New York, and are c arranted to be of Hie best material. Value of cur Premiums. We would impress upon every one the fact that all of our / remiuins are first-class goods, and the prices attached to tliera i our lists arc the regular retail prices at which the articles sell V all dealers and the manufacturers themselves. It is only by le most advantageous terms given us by the manufacturers that c arc enabled to make the llberai offers we do, and we guaranie every article to be exactly as represented. A Club and an Extra Copy. ? H For a club of tbn subscribers paid In advance at the regular " lub rates, we will give, Instead of a Premium, an extra copy of le paper to any who may prefer that arrangement; but In con- fc iquence of the liberal Premiums we are now offering, we cannot fiord to give an extra copy to the club-maker who receive* ny Premiums enumerated on our list. ? ?' SERGEANT & GREENSBO MANUFACTURERS 01 "TROPIC55 coo: T. M. D0BS0N & CO., Agenl LONDON & IHRIE, Agents, A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, McC J. L. CARROLL, Agent, Chea August 2 T-- - 1 : ft-- m sk- ff^BKElSR^^H I The Best Family! The "NEW AMERICAN" is easily learnei more work with less laoor than any otner m application. AGENTS 1 J. S. DOVE! Manager, 1 Agent for Yorkville aud rieinity, July 18 ? i STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OP YORK?COURT OP COMMON PLEA8. Elizabeth C. Happerlield, Plaintiff, against Jane A. Garvin, Margaret Russell, David S. Russell. John G. Russell, Hugh H, Russell, Ezekiel T. Ru-sell, George R. Russell, James A. Russell, Jesse Russell, Leaniler Russell, Margaret E. Hale, Green B. Hopkins, and the children of Mary W. Hopkins, names unknown, Defendants.? Summons for ReliefComplaint not served. To the Defendants above named. fOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which is his day tiled, filed'in the office of the CleVk of the Sourt of Common Pleas, for the said County, ind to servea copy of your answer to the said iomplaint on the subscribers, at their office, in iforkville, South Carolina, within twenty days ifter the service hereof, exclusive of the day of iucIi service; and if you fail to answer the com>laint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in his action will apply to the Court for the relief lemanded in the complaint. Dated January 20, A. D. 1879. HART & HART, Plaintiff's Attorneys. January 30 6 6t BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY STATIONERY. AND BOOK BINDERY. rHANKING the public for liberal past patronage, I now invite attention to my complete itock of ; STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, :onsisting, in part, of Flat Papers, Midiutn, Foio Post, Demy, Letter and Note. Blank Books, )f every variety; Envelopes, Slates, Ink, <fec, Fancy Stationery, Gold Pens and Pencils, PenKnives, Writing Desks, ike. Also, BOOK BINDING DONE, n all its various branches. Sheet Music, Periodcajs, Law Books, &c., bound in any style desired. Did Books rebound and repaired. PRINTED BILL AND LETTER HEADS A SPECIALTY Orders promptly attended to, af lowest cash >rices. ' E. R. STOKES, 155 Main Street Columbia S. C. MILLINERY! MILLINERY!! THE CHEAPEST STORE IN YORK FOB FASHIONABLE MILLINERY GOODS, nearly opposite ROSE'S HOTEL. i >?' > i. if i:; i! / / f*. Misaes MASSEY & SMITH. Jane 6 23 tf ROSE'S HOTEL, YOKKVILLE, S. C. THIS H0USE has been thoroughly renovated from oellar to BiSMj garret, and newly famished, inrT^-fWlTlr eluding GRAFTON'S PATENT . SPRING BEDS. In view of the times, our moto is a full House at a moderate price. L'ERMB?il.60 PER DAY, ORMc. PER MEaI Sample Rooms reserved especially for Commersial travelers. HENRY W. SMITH. August 30 34 tf CLEANSING AND REPAIRING. ' rHE undersigned would respectfully inform the public that he is prepared to cleanse garnents of any fabric whatever, rendering them perfectly clean, and if unfaded, restoring them to he original brightness and lustre of the goods. Do not throw away your old clothes, but have hem cleaned and made to look as well as new. Work promptly done, and at the most reasona)le prices. THOMAS BALLARD. August 22 34 tf ^ /TT 538 OUNT CHABU MICROSCOPE. CHEAPEST IK THE WORLD !0?tlmw. Efloil in raiB Ak:l dJMrmt yown ? one-tenth *>>? KlcctofothtrlnitmntsU. SMtt*fl | Ipi. bynull,portptM, i! enU. Tlfiflr^YI -'lf J-"RIDEAOO., 997 Bro?i1*?7, Bur 7orlr. XT?47 flm LIQUORS, CIGARS, &C. rO all who want good Whiskies, Brandies, Wines, and Liquors, of all sorts, we would ay that we have the largest and best assortment low on hand in this market. All of which we ilfer at prices to suit the times. We also have a ine lot of CIGARS AND TOBACCO. Call and ee us and be convinced of the fact. W. M. MITCHELL it CO., Near A. Williford's Stables, Rock Hill, S. C. December 5 49 3m " BARBER SHOP. rHOSE in want of an EASY SHAVE, a fashionable and stylish cut of hair, or a pleasant nd luxurious Shampoo, are reminded that ?HOS. BALLARD, Professor of the ArtTonsoial. is still in business, in his old Shop next door o the Enquirer building, where it will afford litn great pleasure to wait upon all who may deire his services. Razors honed and sharpened, ,nd any other work of that kind promptly done, THOMAS BALLARD. October 3 40 tf ~ NOTICE. - . . . [RESPECTFULLY inform the public that I am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears ,ni other fine-edged instruments. Prices?for toning and sharpening razors, 25 cents, and for harpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and atisfaction guaranteed or no charge. TOM BALLARD, Barber. WRAPPING PAPEIL pWLD NEWSPAPERS, of large size, suitable for wrapping, for sale at 50 cents ne.r hun[red, at the ENQUIRER OFFICE. August 15 33 tf BRICKS FOR SALE. 100,000 BRICKS for sale. Apply to 7 HAPPERFIELD <fe GRIST. TRIAL JUSTICE'S BLANKS. RECOGNIZANCES, Warrants of Arrest, Summons in civil action, and Executions. For ale at the ENQUIRER OFFICE. ~ CIGARS. ' FT1IDAL WAVE" Cigar is, undoubtedly, the A best Sceuter in town. H. F. ADICKES & SONS. c McCAULEY, 'RO? Bi". C?. ? THE CELEBRATED KING STOVES! PRICE 6REATLT REDUCED ' > * ilr III" . 1 ( .|i on Cooking and Heating Stoves, Hollow Ware And-Irons, and Castings of al. iinda. Also, on 'PLANTER'S PRIDE' PLOWS STRAW CUTTERS. HORSE POWERS, Saw Mills, Ac. a, Yorkville, S. C. Rock Hill, York county, S. C. Innnpllflvilla. Ynrlr /viiintv- S. f). iter, 8. C. 31 tf Buy only the (NEW AMERICAN. Only Sewing Machine W1UCU BA8 A | |tlf-|hreading|hu(lti I It nas Self Setting Needle. Si Never Breaks the Thread, y! Never Skips Stitches. Is the Lightest Running. The Simplest, the Host Durable, and in Every Respect h I jewing mine; J, does not get out of order, and will do achine. Illustrated Circular furnished on CANTED. : Charles Street, Baltimore, M(L HUNTER & OATES. 29 ly A. WILLJFORD, FEED AND SALE STABLES. SOCK HILL. S. C. "A Horse ! A Horse ! My Kingdom for a Horse V THESE words were uttered under circumstances of peculiar trial; but in our day of peace and plenty, I am happy to inform my friends that they can procure, at my Stables in Rock Hill, HORSES OR MULES Without sacrificing a kingdom. To all lovers of fine stock, I would say that I am prepared to furnish them with as FINE HORSES OR MULES As can be found in the State, and for less money. To those wanting farming stock, I would say, in the language of Bill Arp: "Here's your mule!" cheaper than the cheapestand better than the best. BOARDING STOCK. I am prepared to furnish Drovers with good Stables, plenty of Feed and Water for stock. Those coining to Rock Hill can have their stock well fed and groomed, as I have plenty of feed , and attentive hostlers. Come and see me, and if I can't sell, 1 will give you a gooa swap. A. WILLIFORD. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. CARRIAGES LOWER THAN COTTON. 9B65.00 FOR A FINE NEW BUGGY. And Buggies of almost endives variety. Double, Folding and Single Seated, with and without Top. One and two-horse Pbeetons, one and twohorse Rockaways, all at correspondingly low prices. The largest and finest stock of vehicles in the Southern country, and the cheapest, according to quality, in the world. MORE AND BETTER WAGONS, All warranted. SECOND-HAND VEHICLES. Good, genteel-looking Second-Hand Buggy for $25 to $50. Second-Hand Rockaways for $50 and up, according to quality, nearly as good as new. REPAIRING T*\_ .? ?I ?A ?. ?/! lnw nrinoa L/Utngui auu ai> ivn j/i ?vw# B. T. WHEELER. yorkviXle livery stables. THE undersigned, propri- ^ t*"" ^ etors of the Yorkville ifc Livery Stables, respectfully flgTU .Jb fw inform the public that theyMAT will have for sale, at their Stables, about the 10th orlkTx^SiS"-7^? 12th of the present month, a finelot of HORSES AND MULES, which will be sold at the most reasonable prices for CASH, or on acoommodat ng terms on credit. FEEDING STOCK. We would also remind the public that we aro prepared to board horses and mules by the day, week, month or single meal. We have careful hostlers, comfortable stalls and plenty of bay, corn, oats and fodder. Stock left in our charge will be well fed and carefully attended, at the lowest living prices. We pay, at all times, the highest cash prices for corn and fodder. WHITAKER & WILSON. January 2 1 ly STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Yorlc County. WHEREAS G. W. 8. HART has applied to me for Letters of Administration, de bonis non, on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of LAW80N H. SMITH, late of the county aforesaid, deceased ; and also. Letters of Administration on the estate of JULIA E. SMITH, deceased, who was the widow and Administratrix of said Lawson H. Smith. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of both 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 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 27th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine, and in the 103rd year of the Independence of the United States of America. ANDREW JACKSON, Judge of Probate. January 30 5 2t J. R. SCHORB'S PHOTO-GALLERY, 1ST HOUSE EAST OF THE JAIL. A SUPERIOR Skylight, a galleiy with every convenience, and a determination to do my t best, enables me to promise satisfaction to all in want of correct and nattering likenesses. Cloudy weather is as good or better than sunshine for all subjects, except small children. June 27 26 tf SUGAR. OUR Golden C Sugar is the nicest 10 cent article in the market. I^ F. ADICKES <t SONS. THE COLUMBIA REGISTER. DAILY, TRI-WEEXLY AND WEEKLY. BEST NEWSPAPER EVER PUBLISHED AT THE CAPITAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA. " ' ! )' t > ' f i HI" Circulation Large and Constantly Increasing. \*jrE respectfully invite the attention of the ft reading community to the excellent newspapers we are now publishing in Columbia. The REGISTER is the only paper ever published At the capital of Sonth Carolina which la conducted as are the leading dailies of the principal cities of the country. We have an able and distinguished corps ot editors?gentlemen well known all over the State for their learning, ability and sound Democratic principles; men who have served the State and the South on every occasion when the demand arose for their services, and who may be safely depended upou as reliable leaders or the Democracy in the line of journalism. THE DAILY REGISTER is a twenty-eight column patter, 24x38 inches, printed on good paper and with large, clear cat type, containing the latest Telegraphic News, full Market Reports, Editorial matter on the leading occurrences of the times, and replete with interesting miscellaneous reading. The Local News is full and interesting, one Editor devoting his tiriie exclusively to that department. Our correspondence from washington, and other places of note, gives an entertaining resume of all theimportant events of the day. TRI WEEKLY REGISTER, with some minor changes, comprises the contents of the Daily, at $2.60 lesH per year, THE WEEKLY REGISTER is a large, handsomely-gotten-up eight page paper, 29xc2 inches, containing forty-eight columns of reading matter embracing ail the news of the week, and the most important editorial and local news. TERMS?IN ADVANCE: Daily Register, one year, 00 41 44 ? *1 0 fA bix inunius, o ju 44 " three months, ,,J 76 Tri-Weekly Register, one year, 5?<J0 44 44 six months,...H 50 44 44 three months,?! 25 Weekly Register, one year, ? 1 00 14 44 six mouths, '1 00 44 44 three months,.....^' 50 Any person sending as a Clnb of ten subscribers at one time will receive either of the papers free, postage prepaid, for one year. Any person sending us the money for twenty subscribers to the Daily may retain, for Jiis services, twenty dollars of the amount; for twenty, subscribers to the Tri-Weekly, fifteen dollars of the amount; and for twenty subscriber*to the Weekly, five dollars of the amount* r' n it As an ADVERTISING MEDIUM, the REGISTER affords unequaled facilities, having a large circulation, and numbering amongst* patrons the well-to-do people of the middle and up? per portion of the State. Terms reasonable. For any information desired, address ' CALVO A PATTON, Proprietors, M 4 Columbia, 9. C.. Parties desiring copies of the REGISTER* to exhibit in canvassing, will be supplied on application. . i/.,iiiti January 16 3 tf THE YORK MARBLE YARD^ 1AM still conducting the MARBLE BUSINESS in Yorkville. and am prepared/to ftar* nish MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES, or ANYTHING IN MY LINE, as low as the lowest As an evidence of this, I can furnish Tomb Stones for CHILDREN from $3.00 upward ; for ADULTS, from $8.00 upward. fgf Monuments and Tomb Stones designedattt! finished in the most elaborate style, and in point of workmanship and material, equal to the work of any establishment In the country. 1 u Specimens always on band, to an Inspection of which, those in want of marble work are respectfully invited. Estimates and other inforniation famished on application. v. ?J Work delivered at any point on the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between Chester and Dallas, or at any place between Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for transportation. Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed upon my establishment, my determination ia tp merit a continuance of the same. F. HAPPERFIELD. January 2 1 i : lyi HOUSE PAINTING. r~7rrr VIVIT1? nniliiFatiTnaH wnnld rMiwtftlllv inform I. the public tfiat he has resumed the business of HOUSE PAINTING in all its departments? a trade to which he has served a regular apprenticeship, under a first-class painter,and in which he has bad several years' experience. Work done in the moat durable manner, and at the lowest prices at which it can beaffo^aed. MARBLING, GRAINING In imitation of different woods, and all kinds of PINE INTERIOR PAINTING done in as good style as can he done by Any paint- v er in this section of the country. I can be seen or addressed at Yorkville, ana will'cheerfully make estimates on work in any part of York, or the adjoining counties. , References.?As to my skill as g workman, I respectfully refer to the following gentlemen: L. M. Grist, W. A. Moore. Hon. I. D. Witherspoon, A. W. Ingold, J. F. Wallace, Lawson Jenkins, Col. W. H.'McCorkle, Dr. H. G. Jackson, Dr. J. F. Lindsay. James L. Clark, James E. Smith, Hop. A. S. Wallace, Yorkville; J. S. R. Thomson, Spartanburg; R. M. Wilson, Gaston; J. A. Brlce, Fairfield; J. Harvey Smith, Chester. NELSON DA VIES. July 11 28 Jy. MILLS AND MILL MACHIJJEBY. ri^HE undersigned take this method of inform1. ing the publiCjth^punder the firm name ol WELLS BROTHipflpthey are engaged in the MILLWRIGHT BUSINGS, and are prepared to enter into contracts for the building or repairlug of MILLS and MILL MACHINERY ofevery description, from the largest and most complete Flouring Mill, to an ordinary Cotton Screw. Each member of the firm is a skilfall workman and bashad the benefitofa number of years'experience. We are, therefore, prepared to guarantee that ail work entrusted to us, will be executed'In a workmanlike manner. By permission, we refer to the following persons, for whom we have worked i W. J. Rainey, Blalrsville, 8. C.; J. B. A R. M. Whiteside*, Hickory Grove, S. C.; Mgjor T. P. Whitesides, R. N. McElwee and Elias Ramsay, Yorkville, 8. C.; W. D. Lessley, Clover, S. C. ? , We are also agents for the sale of "Exoelskir Bolting Cloths," and improved Mill Machiper" of every description. Our post offioe address Antioch, York county, 8. C.1 ' ' "i V W. 8. WELL8, M. R. WELLS, J. W. WELLS. September 28 1' 89 ,r ' ' fy* STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF 70BI?OOUBT OF COMMON FLEAS. Joseph Miller, Plaintiff, against Hugh Warren, James M. Miller, Elizabeth J. Walknp, Margaret J. Mason, Leonora Mathia, Euphemia Pisk, John M. Boyce, Nancy Brice, John, J, Miller, Joseph W. B. Miller, Joseph Miller, Nancy B. Kittrel, Jane P. Dale, John Miller, 8arah Miller, James P. Miller, Benjamin M. Miller, David Miller, Emma Campbell. Lavpnia Armstrong, Barnett Miller, James Miller, Daisy Miller, Benjamin Miller and Eskel N. Miller, Defendants.?Summons for Belief. To the Defendants above named, YOU ay hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which is herewith tiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said county, and to serve a copy of your answer to said oomplaint on the subscribers at their office, in Yorkville, 8. Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff" in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Yorkville,8. C., January 22d, A, D., 1879. WITHERSPOON & SPENCER, " '' " Plaiutiff'a Attorneys. January 23 4 . fit STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA^ COUNTY OF YOBK?OOUBT OF COMMON FLEAS. Martha J. Bell, Plaintiff, against Aaron W. Brian, Martha J. Smith, Nancy E. Thomasaon, James M. Brian, 8usan E. Floyd,, Mary.A. Wray, Daniel M. Hall and Sallle Hall Jefferys, who, with plaintiff, are heirs-at-law, and Joseph F. Wallace, Administrator of James Brian, deceased, Defendants.?Summons for Relief. To the Defendants above named. YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which is herewith filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said county, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers, at their office in -Yorkville, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the conlplaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this ac tion will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. - - . Dated YorlnriUe, S. C., Jannary 22d, A- D.. 1879. WITHERSPOON A SPENCER, Plaintiff's Attorneys. January 23 4 - 6t lie farMU (frnquiret. TERMS?IN ADVANCE i One copy, one year. $ 3 00 One copy, six monfns, i ;60 One copy, three months, 75 Single copy, ... 10 Two copies, one year, 6 00 Ten copies, one year...... 25 00 jgf To persons who make up olubs of ten or more names, an extra copy of the paper will be furnished one year, free of charge. jtsB* Advertisements inserted at One Dollar j>er square, for the first insertion, and fifty cents per square, for each subsequent insertion. A square consists of the space occupied by seven lines of this size type. Contracts can be made for three, six or twelve months, and a reduction obtained from the regular transient rates.