The Osceola times., 1873-10-11
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COURT.
October Term l873-Heavy Dock
ct and Lively Times.

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Although every arrangement
had been made for the fall term of
the Circuit Court, and the people
were anxiously looking for its
meeting, it was feared that on ac-
count of the prevailing epidemic at
Memphis, and the consequent dis-
arrangement to travel by rail and
river, n postponemcnt would be
necessary. On Monday morning
however, bright and early the
packet Colorado landed, and disem-
barkcd the Hon. J. w. Fox, Judge
of the Eleventh Judicial District,
and J. r.. p. Aldridge Esqr., of For
rest City, Prosecuting Attorney
protein, together with several mem
bers Of the bar of Memphis and
elsewhere.
Judge Fox, after shaking hands
with numerous friends, repaired to
the Court house, where finding
things in readiness, Court immedi-
ately met, the jurors, grand and
petit; were examined and sworn,
and the machinery of the court
quickly set in motion. The first
day was spent in organization and
the following is brief resume OF
results Of the week in the moro i'm
portant criminal cases. ato
The case of the State VS.. Alice
Hopkins for murder Of the, infant
child entrusted to her, was called
and the defendant pleaded not
guilty and Col. Nichols was as
signed to defend the prisoner.
The State VS.. John ii. Hazard,
assault with intent t. kill, was
called aud the Stato'e Attorney
entered a noH pros, as TO the "intent
to kill' and substituted plain as
sault therefor. The defendant
plead guilty and was fined a hun
drcd dollars and costs.
The State VS.. Andy Young has
not yet been called, and If the
grand jury has found a true bill as
yet against him, Mr.. Young assures
us that he is in ignorance of the
fact, although he knows that wit
nesses have been called and eX-
amined in his ease. He is never
theless still held under bond.
State, vs. Ed. Ward, for carrying
concealed weapons was disposed of
by fning the Defendant s25,0O and
cost.
Several cases of Sabbath breaking
have becn-similarly disposed Of.
In the next issue we will give a
brief abstract Of the chancery and
general docket.
a-..- JUDGE FOX
has been maintaining the good opin-
ion that we had previously formed
of him, and expressed during the
last term of the court. He is evil
dently determined to deal out even
handed justice SO far as it lies in his
power, regardless Of consequences /;
in which determination he is sec
onded and will be assisted by every
good citizen OF Mississippi county.
lie made some very tart reflections
on the county generally on Friday
evening, on account of the foolish
vaporings of some young hot-head,
Dul hcn /. AuaHlS, SOl. W. y - y 100,
| Maj. Palmer, Col. Nichols and 9TH
ers, responded in such manner as
to bring out from him expressions
equally complimentary to the coun-
ty, and so what seemed to promise
unpleasant results at first, ended in
mutual congratulations and admira-
tion--which is always very pleasant.
MR. ALDRIDGE
the States attorney pro tem is gen.
tleman of Forrest City, who came
among us comparatively unknown,
! but who has made many friends
during his brief sojourn here. He
has won golden opinions as to his
qualities as a prosecuting attorney,
and bids fair to be great favoritc
among us.
NEXT WEEK.
Court adjourned at Il O'Clock M.
to-day, Saturday until Monday
morning at 0 o'clock, in order to