The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-10-21
\ Run to Rayville.

On Monday We paid a visit to
Rayville, that being tho opening
day of the fall term OF the Dis
trict Court. This tribunal was
duly organized by Judge Ray
who delivered to the Grand Jury
a very sensible and well-meanine
charge in behalf Of good govern
ment. His Honor was particu-
larry emphatic in reference to
,jni} deliveries and official deere
lictions, and we trust. his counsel
will be needed. We believe His
Honor t" lie an upright, good
hearted man, who desires, as
Judge, only the preservation of
good order and the protection of
individuals and of society.
Since we saw Rayville Il year
ago, several buildings have been
erected and the place has taken
on more Of the airs Of a town.
1t has now two dry goods stores,
both flourishing, a family and
retail grocery, and q bar room,
several Offices, II church and
school house. two hotels, II depot,
and croquet ground. Not to
forget our own craft, there is also
the coy office of the Beacon,
whereof our excellent brother, T.
j. Mangham, Esq, is the very
efficient and thoughtful master
spirit. We spent an hour very
pleasantly with Mr.. Mangham,
chatting about matters pertain
ing to our art and to the political
state of the country. Mangham
is level-headed! We also par
took of his hospitality at the
Mangbam House and would COM
plimcnt him upon his success in
! the hotel line. ,. ..rs e. .--
Beside the bar OF Ray Vile, we
met from other places, Capt.
Wells, of Delhi, the NLessrs. Todd,
Of Bastrop, and the indcfatigable
Parish Attorney Of Morehouse,
w. A. Compton, Esq. Monroe
was represented by Messrs. r. w.
Richardson, r. q. Cobb, Robt.
Richardson, and by the District
Attorney, w. w. Farmer, Esq.
1t is thought the term of. the
Court will last very nearly three
weeks. Much of its time will be
consumed, no doubt, in the trial
Of young Spencer for the killing
Of Zach. Hanna, ut Girard, some
two weeks ago. This case, al.
though not exciting a great deal
of interest. is, however, IL very
important one. Hanna and Net
ties had been partners in business.
Upon the day of the killing, the
two having had some trouble the
day before, Hanna went to Net
ties business place, and asked
him how he felt. s'D-n bad"
was the reply. ''Why - asked
Hanna. Because you drew a.
pistol on me yesterdays" said
Ncttles. eyes," rcjoincd Hanna,
"and l have that pistol yet"
eff yon have, said Ncttles, YOU
had better use it, Thercupon, |
both drew and fired, almost
simultaneously. Hanna missed,
but Nettles struck Hanna in the |
pistol arm, causing paralysis.
Mr.. VIM. Oliver, Nettlcs' friend,
then shot, hitting Hanna in the
shoulder. Then came the shot of
young Spencer, another friend Of
Nettles, which hit Hanna on the !
cheek, and, ranging back, broke
his neck This is the statement !
of the affair given lis by Il reliable
citizen of Girard. Hanna was a
quiet, sober citizen, but entirely !
fearless when angered. The other
parties are also quiet citizens,
this being the first trouble Of the
kind they have probably ever
known.
We found the railroad to Ray
vile in very good condition and !
the pace Of the iron horse consid-
erably faster than it was last
wear. Conductor Lewis seemed