The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-02
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF
CHARLESTON COUNTY.

lZe an Agricultural society LOT (narIeSton county,
convened at Market Hall, i'll this city, on Thurs
day, the 25th instant.
On motion OF W. NJ Lawton. Sr.. Esq. Hon. 5.
W. Barker was called to the chair and Mr.. James
Price was chosen secretary.
Mr.. Lawton proceeded to give some account of
the late State Fair, its advantages, and the al
ready evident benefits resulting from county asri-
cultural societies formed in other counties of the
State His remarks evidenced an abiding faith
in the recuperative energy of our people, and were
all aclow with confident belief in q brilliant
future for South Carolina.
Major vardcll followed, calling attention to facts
transpiring which demanded an organized repre-
sentation of the agricultural nteres Of this coun-
ty. He concluded by offering the following reso-
lutlons, which were adopted:
Resolred, That committee of five be appointed
who shall Immediately proceed to draft consti-
tuition and bylaws and nominate permanent
officers for this body, their report to be submitted
during this session, but no final action be taken
thereupon until the next meeting.
On this committee was appointed: Major W. G.
vardell Elias venning, W. G. Hinson, DR.. II. b.
Horlbeck, J. Calhoun Cain.
ReSOlued. That canvassing committee OF two
or more from each parish be appointed, who snail
possible to obtain full attendance at the next
meeting.
On this committee was appointed:
For the City-Dr. II. B. Horlbeck Dr. A. 3.
Rose, J. T. Dill, W. L. Daggett, E. W. Marshall, S.
r. Marshall.
For Charleston Neck-w. G. vardell, James
Price.
:. For Christ churcl-Dr P: P; Bowman, Dr. E. NJ.
For st. Thomas-W. l.. Vennng r. Lucas, Jr
For st. Stephen's-J P. Smith, Walter DeveauX.
P. G.. Palmer.
For Upper ST. John's-J. L. Porcher, A. Fludd.
For Goose Creek--Albert Tenant, Josiah
Brown.
For'St. Andrew's-W G. Hinson, G. w. Legare,
w. B. Sprague.
For Western Branch OF Cooper River-Henry
Barker. ]. Dwight Stoney.
For Middle ST. John's-J. c. P0rcher, II. L. Raw
enel, Ed. Dennis.
After some hours Of unremitting attention,
the committee completed their work, and upon
their reporting the meeting adjourned until the
second Thursday in January, 1870.
The foundation then is laid for Charleston Coun-
ty Agricultural and Horticultural Society, and
laid too with tenacfty Of purpose that augurs
well for gratifying success. The plans and pur'
poses OF this society, so far as we are informed,
exhibit thoroughness Of detail that looks like
earnest work, and we call upon our citizens to
assist this body to the successful completion OF
aims and objects that must commend them to
the hearty cooperation and good Will OF every
man who is alive to the interest OF this communi-
ty. Let our people respond therefore TO their
call literally and kindly. The society propose
holding an annual fair; the first during next fall
or winter. Prizes, diplomas, gratuties are to be
held out for early vegetables, fruits, flowers, &c,
these branches Of culture being specially stimu-
lated and encouraged. Suitable recognition Of
success in the production Of maximum crops of
corn, cotton and improvement OF stock, &C., will
also be given. The establishment OF q library ana
reading room and quarterly lectures on agrcul-
tural sciences and kindred subjects are included
in the details OF the plans proposed by this So
ciety.
We are glad to see our young farmers and plan
ters interested in this move. Good friends, de-
scending the vale Of life, give them the advantage
OF your experience, by joining in their plans ana
aiding them by your countenance snd counsel
1t is to be hoped that the nominees for office Will
respond cheerfully and readily to the call upon
them; let no man say nay, but come up TO the
work with an earnest and resolute vigor.
COURT OF GENERAL SESsIONS-HOS Il. B.
CARPENTER, PREsIDING.-The Grand Jury return
ed the following true bills:
G.. W. Hooker-obtaining goods under false pre-
tences.
F. Ouarillo-assault with intent to kill and as
sault and battery.
Nicholas Luden, George Washington, Richard
Murphy-assault and battery.
Daniel Murphy alias Lawrence Curry-larceny.
Glass GiIns-larceny OF notes.
Maurice washington-larceny under statute.
Samuel Mustapha, John Evans Benjamin Mills
and William Dorrill-riot.
Thomas ]. Mackey-assault with concealed
weapon with intent to kill.
Charles II. Schwing-assaut with deadly
weapon.
No bill was returned in the following cases:
Harper Drayton, W. A. Mcdowell Joe Grant
assault and battery.
Martin CaulHeld-erasing and defacing nour
brands. Two indictments.
Martin Caulncld and Caleb y. Avcrill-interfer-
ence with inspector OF flour.
Louisa Ladson-murder.
Elizabeth Horlbcck-assault and battery.
Bob Lawrence-breach OF trust.
Ann Dnn-assaut and battery with intent TO
Kill.
BENJAMIN Garrett-forciblc entry and detainer.
Louis Hardce-petty larceny.
Lizzie Boag-grand larceny.
Andrew Simons and Isaac Cohen-larceny.
G. w. Cox-false imprisonment.
Caroline Brown-petit larceny.
Washington Grant, william Quash and Francis
Dorset-assault and battery.
Thomas McNeil-maclous trespass.
Ned Tyson-mallcious trespass and COW killing
Ralph Izard-assault upon an officer in dis
charge OF his duty, and assault and battery. TWO
indictments.
Lewis Walker-assault and battery.
The State vs.. Jim Green and Moses Allen. c. O..
Trumbo, ESQ.,, for the defence. Green plead
guilty, and verdict OF petit larceny was rendered
against Allen.
Benjamin Mills, a juror was excused, and the
Sheriff ordered to select another in his place.
Mills is indicted for riot.
Court adjourned at half-past IL P. NJ. on ac-
count of Judge Carpenters continued indisposi'
tion.
UNITED STATES CoURT-COLUHBIA, Novem-
ber 17.-HoN. GEORGE S. BRYAN. PREsIDlSG.-The
court opened at IL O'Clock A. NJ.
DISTRICT COURT.
Ex parte Charles Phillips, OF Darlington. Peti.
ton for final discharge. J. n. Nathans, pro pet.
FIX narte Joseph c. Burgess OF Manning. Peti