The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-27
4LL AMOUR THE STfTE.
Greenyille.

The Mountaneer says that work is going on
briSky on the Air Line Railroad between
Greenvile and Spartanburg. The Pennsylva-
MIA Central Railroad is said to have secured a
controlling interest in this road, and the rumor
further says that the Pennsylvania company
will rapidly complete the entire line from
Charlotte to Atlanta.
The courthouse at GreenViile is to undergo
thorough repair.
The Enterprise mentions the burning of the
saw mill Of Mr.. Stephen Marchbanks, about
eight miles above Greenville. Loss about
$1,000. supposed to have been the work Of an
lncendiary.
Anderson.
Rev. D. E. Frierson was installed pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church in Anderson on Sat-
urday last.
DR.. S. R. Haynie died at his residence, near
Hollands Store, on Friday last.
Captain VIM. Steele. Of Uconee County, died
on the 18th inst. lin early life," says the An
derson Intelligencer, sshe belonged to the Uni-
heightened existence on earth was spent in
this section ut the State to which he was de-
votedly attached; and at various times in his
life Captain Steele served the people with ldel-
ity and zeal in the Legislature and In other
positions OF honorable trust. Ete was genial,
pleasant gentleman, and warmly endeared to
a large circle of friends: He was upwards of
eighty years Of age"
York.
The Yorkville Enquirer treats the Columbia
Union account about the Ku-Kluxlng Of Trial
Justice O'Connel as sensation report. 1t
says:
''Under quite display Of capital letters and
sensational headlines, the Columbia Union, Of
Monday, publishes an account of Kn-KluX
operations in the vicinity Of Fort Mills, in this
county, wherein It is stated that a'party of
disguised men visited the residence of Trial
Justice O'Connell, but not finding him at
home. promised to repeat the visit. Subse-
quently, and only few days ago, the same
parties, II is believed, without disguises, again
visited Mr.. 0'Connells place, went into the
field where he was at work. and after making
their threats, demanded that he should re-
sign the Office OF trial justice. Mr.. 0'Connell
for some time stoutly refused, but finding him
self in their power. and fearing their continued
and signed document drawn up by the band,
resgnIDg the Office Of trial justice. This Is
substantially the statement made blythe Union.
OF The truth Of the assertions made we are
unable to speak, for, after diligent inquiry,
we have been unable TO learn word verify
ing the facts stated. We conversed w:tn gen.
tlemen last Saturday direct from Mr.. a'Con-
nell's nelghborhood, and we feel sure if such
an occurrence had taken place these gentle
men would have mentioned 1t. We are not
disposed 10 screen such actions or their per-
petrators from the public, but in this case,
with the lights before us, we cannot but be-
lieve the affair has been, IN some manner,
msrepresented."
The Enquirer publishes the following ap-
peal. signed by upwards ofthree hundred of
the most prominent citizens OF York County:
"The undersigned citizens of York County,
earnestly desiring the preservation of the pub
lie peace. and for the purpose of guaranteeing
10 all citizens the protection of life and liber-
ty, respectfully urge 1t as common duty for
every citizen to discourage all acts of violence.
We do not desire 10 dictate 20 others, but are
convinced that a repetition Of violence must
disorganlZe society. and result In spirit Of
general nsubordlnation. the consequences Of
which may be deplored when too late to be
remedied. As members of the community
whose common interest is imperilled, we
pledge onr individual efforts and Influence
to prevent further acts OF violence, and will
aid and support the'civil authorities In bring
ing offenders to justice. We respectfully
solicit hearty cooperation of our fellow
citizens throughout the COUNTY. in our efforts
to preserve the peace and to prevent further
acts of violence and domestic disorder"