The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-02-06
pREsENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY.
JANUARY TERM, 1873.

JAN UAh4 IEhM, 1915.
To the Hon. Thompson II. Cooke, Judge of the
9th Judicial Circuit:
The Grand Jury beg leave respectfully to
present
That they have carefully examined the Court
House, and find it in good order, with the ex-
ception that the windows in the lower story
need new fastenings; and the carpet upon the
upper floor, being almost entirely worn out,
ought to be replaced by new one. Also, to
provide comfortable seats for spectators, there
should be an additional number of benches
provided for the Court Room.
They have carefully examined the Court
House Offices -Sherif's, Clerks and Probate
Judge's-and find them neatly kept. They
have also visited the Jail, and, by Committee,
the Poor House. The former is in good order,
and the prisoners properly cared for; and the
latter is in the same condition, the inmates,
numbering thirty-two, are we'll attended to,
having plenty of clothing and provisions, and
seem to be cheerful and contented.
From a careful inspection of the Office OF
the Probate Judge, they find that in order to
facilitate business and prevent confusion, he is
greatly in need of a desk, and to that end they
recommend that the County Commissioners
Immediately provide one, to be made after the
style directed by the Probate Judge.
They also find that there should be new sta
bles erected for the use of the Jail, the old
ones having been burned, and merely tempo
rary and inadequate one having been made at
the expense of the Sheriff. They recommend
that the Sheriff have new one erected on
such site as he may select, and that the County
Commissioners be directed to pay for the same
The Roads, generally, are in bad condi
ton, but they mostly attribute it to the ex
treme bad weather which has visited this sec
ton of the country during the present winter
and for that reason they do not feel justified il
demanding the County Commissioners to have
them repaired before the spring or summer
months, except that portion of the Generals
Road one mile and quarter from the Town O.
Anderson, Immediately in front of the resi-
dence of Mr.. James Wilcox, to which, it being
almost impossible, they recommend that th'
Solicitor apply to his Honor to grant an orde
forthwith requiring the Commissioners to have
that part of the road referred to thorough!
macademized. Ordinary work upon that por
ton of the road, in consequence of the nature
of its location and the character of the soil
has heretofore proved of little or no benefit
hence they have thought it more economical t.
recommend that it be macademized.
In conclusion, they take pleasure in tender
ing their congratulations to the Honorable
Thompson 81. Cooke upon his election as judge
of the 9th Judicial Circuit, to fill the unexpirec
term of our former distinguished townsmar
and fellow citizen, Hon. James L. Orr; ane
express the hope that his Honor will, aftel
visiting the Circuit, conclude to make his resi-
dence in our village, the capital of the "bannel
County of the State" where they feel sure hi:
fellow-citizens will use every proper effort tx
make his life pleasant and agreeable.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
S. J. EMERSON, Foreman.