Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-01-02

Mr.. Duncan stated that the party making the af-
tdavit had been up before about every court and
United States Commissioner for violation OF the
Internal Revenue laws and was now under char
geS for violation of the enforcement acts, and II
necessary, he could put the commissioner ON the
stand to testify that the party making the affidavit
not entitled to belief under oath.
In reply to q long questioning of the Rev. EZell
by Judge Bond, among other things he said, his
connection with the klan had existed about three
months he repeated the oath of the klan which
is the same has been heretofore given, binding
the parties to oppose the Radical party; to stand
by the Constitution as originally madchy ourfore-
fathers, to do all in their power against the 18th,
18th and 18th amendments protect women, etc.
with the penalty of death for divuging any of the
secret signs, passwords or grips. When he joined
in 1871, he stated he had heard of the doingS ol
the ku-kluN i'll the county; that his continuance
with the khan lasted until the kn-kluX law was
passed he had not influenced personally any of
his congregation nciyhbors to on nererwent
on raid; and never saw one no one belonging
to the Ian could attach any blame to him; thought
by joining the klan and participating Ill the de-
liberations ofthe councils, he had prevented many
persons from being troubled he had visited other
kans and partici patcd in the councils; never was
at Il grand council; these latter were formed by
sending up from subordinate klans proper per-
sons as delegates; had visited the other kalS 1or
the purpose, among other views OF stopping out
RACES had always advised quiet III the nelghbor.
hood and in the country; clouds of remorse ana
sorrow now troubled his mind that he had ever
been connected with such an infamous organiZa-
ton; he was opposed to mob-law, ana regarded
it us a dangerous precedent. The Judge wanted
to know if his opposition to mob-law, and his dis
continuance with the klan, did not date from the
time the act Of Congress was passed |; which, IN
substance, was replied to in the affirmative. Inc
prisoner stated that since he had sat in this court
and heard the horrid details, he had shuddered to
think he had been connected with such an organ
ization. The Judge wanted to know ifhe had not
heard of foutrages committed by it before he joined
fo which substance.
given, that he had never advised or taken part In
any such proceedings His first knowledge of
the khan was in 1870; he joined about the second
week in March, 1871. One reason why he had
Joined was that he had heard of the doings OF
Several young men, and he thought he might, by
belonging to it, exercise restraint over them ne
joined to know what they were doing; he had ielt
concerned. "A voice among the spectators, '"Ihat
is too thin."l He had congregation !; did not
know how many of them belonged to the klan;
almost everybody belonged to it in that neighbor-
hood; never had preached particularly from the
pulpit against the organization; did not think it
would have been safe to have done so, but had
quoted such passages of scripture as would apply
cOndemning its purposes; did not believe he was
safe outside of the khan; he now was free to ac-
knowledge that he ought not to have joined 1t;
never knew of any other clergyman belonging
to it.
TheJudge- -"Didn't the Rev. Mr.. Carpenter run
for belonging to it?'
Rev. Ezcl-"Heis Methodist am Baptist
minster!'
The Judge-"Then even if you did not agree in
theology you agreed in the creed or the ku-kluA
klan, did you?" 49,
Prisoner-Had heard ku-klux whistle; did
not know as every member was Obliged TO he
provided with one; had disguiSes, but he never
wore one; the duty of the council of three was to
decide the cases reported; had sat in such coun-
ellis; they sent the cases up to the grand council
he had been present in the klan when the case OF
Quinn was discussed; also one other case; was
not aware that the public press of his county knew
anything ofthe existence Of the organization did
not know of any man who belonged to the press,
who had been connected with the ku-klux organ
iZation, and it was unfortunate for him that he
ever had any connection with it felt many things
had been done by the party that had brought
nothing but sorrow upon the party, but DeheVed
he had kept some from being disturbed. and 9TH
ers from committing acts they would have re-
GREETED had attended no meeting after June first,
when he advised the breaking up of the order.
Judge Bond-This was after the act OF Congress
had been passed, was it not?
Prisoner-Yes; after the ku-kluX bill, ADVISED
them to break up
The Judge -Ifitwasa charitable or good organ
ization why the need of breaking it up?
Prisoner-Your Honor knows how guilty par
ties have been. desired them to abandon the
outrageS.
The Judge-Mr. Ezell, find myself placed in
a very embarrassing position other parties, your
interiors, in intellect, influence and everything
else, these prisoners have sentenced here, these
Young men, had right to look up to you for adj
vice instead Of this, I have found that you have
been member of the klan sitting in its councils
you appeal to me for mercy you could haVeu
your influence for the preservation fpeace and
the protection o. peaceable citizens You must
make your appeal for mercy to the President.
The sentence Of the court is, that you be fined
$500 and imprisoned for the period of five years.
w. c. WHITEsIDES was found guilty IN two
counts in the York raid, and sentenced to fine
Of $lOO and Imprisonment for five years.
The Jury in the Laurens conspiracy case, at-
ter having been out twenty -four hours, were
ordered into court Three of them were sick.
The foreman reported that they failed to
agree, and they were finally discharged. The
prisoners bonds were increased $4,000 each,
on motion of the District Attorney.
The United States VS.. John Gatfney, ct al,
scire facias on recognizance. On motion of $.
P. Hamilton the case was continued until the
next term of the Court.
United. States Of fAmerca, District Of South Caro-
lnu Fourth Circuit NOreneber tcrm, 1872 1t APP
pearing to the satisfaction of the court that there
is no proper available place Of confinement for
convicts ofthe United States, convcts sentenced
to Imprisonment for a term of one year or more
it is ordered that all convicts sentenced ut the pres
ent, or any former term OF this court, ana at any
future term Of this court till otherwise ordered,
for the period of one year more, he confined at
such prison as is may he designated by the At
tornev General of the United States. That the
United States Marshal for the district do transfer
forthwith said convctS, upon sentences being
pronounced To the prison designated.
[Signed] HUGH l.. BOND,
Circuit Judge.
The court was then adjourned, sine die.
The Charleston Neus, Of Wednesday, 25th
ultimo, says: