Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-08
WINNsBORo' CORRESPONDENTS.
WtNSsRoRo' ADril Sd.

Mr. Editor Il came to this pointo n Wednesday
last; and as | have met with more than one item
of interest it has occurred to me to give you the
benefit of them.
At the Depot, I was pleased to meet with Ex-
Gov. MEANS, and to find him looking remarkably
well. Since the termination of his gubernatorial
duties, he has become very retired and devotes
himself, with great success, to his planting inter
est. He seems to have lost all political ambition
and dismissed all aspirations in that direction
seldom the case with one so young in years, and
who has attained his honors and prnm It o , with so
little effort. 1t is perhaps to be regretted; for his
urbanity of manner, purity of character and kind
ness of heart are well calculated to endear him to
Others, and to enable him to attain any posi-
ton in the gift of the people.
This is Court week in Winnsboro'. Upon going
into the Courtroom on Wednesday. l was pleased
to see that great and good man, Judge O'NEALL.
presiding with his accustomed ability, in apparent
good health, although somewhat reduced in flesh
by his recent mishap on the Spartanburg road.
But his mind appeared as clear and powerful as
ever and he despatched business with his wonted
energy.
The Docket was not large; the business of the
Court having been finished on Thursday evening.
His Honor left US on the train of yesterday, Friday,
for his home in Newherry-to be benefited, Hope,
by n weeks respite, before ~resuming his labors at
Union Court.
The only case Of interest was that of the State
Us. Maj. JAMES H. RroN, the result of which you
have already announced. The Jury. one of great
Intelligence, composed of the best citizens Of the
District, with Hon. E. G. PALMER as Foreman,
remained in the room but FIVE minutes. and re.
turned with a verdict of Mot Guilty" Much in
terest was felt in the case, and all parties concern
ed had the sympathy of the entire community /;
nevertheless, the verdict gave general satisfaction,
and indeed, was in accordance with the wishes of
the community.
Maj. R1oN was defended by Messrs. BoYLsroN
and RUTLAND, two prominent members of the
Fairfield Bar. Their speeches, understand. were
eloquent and impressive. The prosecution was
conducted by the Solicitor, Mr.. MELTON, and Mr..
TRADEwELL, of Columbia. I was delighted to
hear the favorable report made of Mr.. MELTos's
effort. He acquitted himself with great credit
sustaining the prosecution with eminent ability
and fully indicating the majesty Of the law and
yet, without using unnecessary harshness to the
feelings Of the defendant. Such q course is to be
admired in a prosecuting officer; and under the
circumstances Of the case, imposed a duty which
required the best ability. He has certainly won
for himself the high regard of the Fairfield people,
and proved himself to be an admirable officer
As his friend, I was gratifed to hear the opinion
that his office afforded q field suited to his legal
requirements, which are pronounced by those COM
petent to judge to be eminent for one of rs age.
If I have leisure during my stay, I will write
you something more extended, and with more care
than I have given to this hasty sketch.
Yours truly,
VIAT0R.