Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-03-31

out during the war.
Fifth. They present, that in the present
scarce, and perhaps insufficient supply of corn
on hand in the District, it is tht true policy
of the people, th"t all of it should be reserved
for food for man and beast and they think
that all distillation of grain for the present
should be discountenanced and that all per-
sons who are illegally distillng without the
license required by law, should be promptly
brought to justice
Sixth. They present that the present loca-
tion Of the Court House for Pickcns District,
is an injudicious and unfortunate one, and the
experience of twenty seven years has proved
that the town cannot flourish at said location.
The population and resources of this District
are sufficient to build up tlourishing town at
the scat of justice, we're it advantageously To-
Gated and the wants Of the District require
chat such a town should be established and
promoted. 10 secure such an end, some are
Of opinion that the location of the Court House
should be changed, and some alteration made
in tue District boundaries, whilst others think
that the District is large enough to warrant
division, and that two locations for Court
Houses-both different from the present
should be established Without expressing
an opinion as to either of these propositions,
the Jurors would respectfully recommend that
some change be made from the present loca-
ton, and hope the Legislature at it's next ses-
sion will take appropriate action in the prem
iscs.
Seventh. They present. that in the present
eeadition of returning peace and order, it is
the duty Of every good citizen to render a loyal
and hearty obedience to the laws and orders Of
the constituted authorities of the land, and to
discountenance and help in bringing to justice
all violato,s of law and order. That all per
sons should refrain from such acts as would
make them odous to the military, as we'll
yas the civil authorities. That the freedmen
in our midst, should be treated with justice
and kindness, and encouraged in pursuing
useful and virtuous lives and that in all the
relations which our citizens bear both to the
State and the Federal Governments, they
should illustrate in their conduct the noble
ty is honorable"
Eighth. The Grand Jurors canuot close
these Prescntments without reciprocating the
congratulations offered by the presiding Judge
in his charge, at the beginning of the term,
upon the return of peace to our country, and
the re-inauguration of civil order as evinced
by the establishment of the Courts of Jus
tice in our Districts. They would further
present their thanks to the presiding Judge
for his uniform kindness and valuable assis-
tanoc rendered them in the discharge of their
duties and they also desire to place OH record
their high appreciation formed as we'll from
their own observation, as from the unanimous
expression of their fellow. citizens in attend
ance at this Court,) of the faithfulness, zeal
and ability displayed by the presiding Judge
in the discharge of the duties Of tho high po-
sition which he occupies and adorns.
EDWARD HUGHES, Foreman.
IN THE ONS-PICKENS DISTRICT
SPRING TERM, 1866
On hearing the Prescntmcnts OF .he Grand
Jury, it is ordered that the same be filed, and
published in the Keooce Courier.
Also ordered, that so much as relates to the
Public Roads and Bridges, be copied and
served on the Chairmen Of the respective
Boards of Commissioners, to be by them laid
before the Boards, with rule requiring them
to work the Roads and repair the Bridges as
recommended, reporting their action in the
premises, at the. next term of this Court
Also ordered, that so much thereof as re-
latcs to the Poor House, be copied and laid
before Che Commissioners through their Chair.
man, for their consideration, and that they
report thciracton in response to the next term.
Also ordered, that so much thereof as re-
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