The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Annual Return OF an Ohio Justice
OF tho Peace. .t

Squire SEDAN, who sdoes" justice in the
township of Storrs, Ohio, has made his am
nual return to the County Auditor. This
document is so unique that the Cincinnati
papers print it entire, except in One place,
where they found it necessary to substitute
phraseology more acceptable to ears polite.
The report was made in due form, having
attached to it, as seal, Q sheaf of rye straw,
Indicative Of the rural habits of the citi-
zens of that province The 'Squire's con.
stable is big, two listed ox,driver, who
knows no higher law than the 'Squire's de-
cision: .- D.. y..s.,... - e..
To the Auditor Of Hamilton County:
I received your notice, dated February
18th, 1862, in which you call my attention
to my report as Justice of the Peace for
Storrs township, Hamilton county, Ohio.
Having high regard for the law, as we'll
as the present Auditor, make this my
statement and report for the year ending the
first day Of January, A. D. 1852, of cases
on the criminal side of the docket that I
have had before me. The following is the
disposition made of the same:
l. Assault and Battery.-In this case 1
put the bail steep, and the party was una>
bic to give it. After examination of the
same the party was discharged on bis en-
listing in the service of the United States.
No costs.
2. assault and Battery.-The parties
owing service some place, sent them, at
my own expense, to the Thirty-ninth Ohio
Regiment, where they enlisted, and have
sustained the flag of our country. No
costs, except what was paid by this Court,
for which have no claim against tee State
of Ohio.
8. Larceny Of this Courts SkiF.-The
defendant in this case was secesh, having
stolen my property and thereby transferred
himself into the army of the pretended Con.
federate States. Under the code of Storrs
the punishment would have been death.
But the defendant was not arrested. No
costs.
4. Personal Fear and Violesace.--The de-
fendant in this case was punished by i'm
prisonment in my Bastile. No costs.
S. Cutting, $c--Defendant in this case
was pardoned and banished to Kentucky,
where be enlisted in Captain Browns com.
pany at Camp Finneli. No costs.
6. Storrs Rebeliion.--This was an insur,
rection of the Home Guards of Storrs
township. An attempt having been made
to invade the soil Of Kentucky without
cause, and said State being loyal, this Court
assumed its authority, and, having exam
ined into the premises, suppressed and dis
armed said Home Guards and entirely dis.
banded the same. No costs.
7. Keeping Vicious Dog.--The prosecut-
ing witness having the seat of his panta.
loons entirely torn of by defendants dog,
l ordered the parties, as settlement Of
their difficulties, to exchange their clothing,
which was accordingly done, to the defend
ants discomfort and annoyance. No costs.
8. Promiscuous fight and u,alawful of.
tray.--This occurred during the tendency
of a trial before this Court. The parties
engaged in free fight, the Court was ad-
journed, when ordered my constable to
whip the parties according TO law, which
order was promptly obeyed, the constable
having his clothes entirely torn off bis body.
The costs of the same were paid by this
Court. No costs.
9. Riot--This was case OF collision
between the military and civil authorities
of Storrs. After severe engagement, the
majesty of the law prevailed, and brass but
tons, a Ia msIitairs, came out second best
No costs.
10. AgaiaastS. Y. Regi.-The defendant
was arrested for assaulting and abusing
lone woman in the absence of her husband.
The case was heard and said defendant ad.
judged guilty. Said defendant was then
ordered to be taken to the side Mill and re
ceive sound thrasbing by the Vigilance
Committee, which done to the satisfaction
OF the Court and the citizens of Storrs.
Whereupon this Court paid the lager beer.
No costs.
IL. Proceedings of Mandamas by Supe
rior Court against this Court In all these
proceedings this Court has been honorably
discharged aud acquitted.
(Signed) HENRY F. SEDAN,
Justice of the Peace for Storrs.
The Women of Nashville and the Fed
eral Soldiers