Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-05-18

ton with the decoration passed off harmo-
niously and happily. Business was suspend.
ed; merchants, clerks, and citizens generally
sanctioning by their presence the bestowment
Of honors upon the dead heroes
Wednesday was lively and pleasant day
for Chester, and sweet memories Of the me.
mortal celebration will linger in the minds Of
the participators for good long time to come.
At night,a considerable number of persons,
both ladies and gentlemen, were at the Cotton
Hotel for the purpose Of meeting the mem
bers of the Winnsboro band, and hearing
more of their excellent music, which had con-
tributed greatly to the success Of the interest
ing exercises of the day. Mr.. T. c. CASTOR,
being called upon for a speech, responded in
appropriate terms. He spoke of the intimate
relationship that existed between the gallant
SONS of the two counties of Fairfield and
Chester, when the black cloud Of war swept
over the land; how, in the same regiment, +,
beneath the folds of the same banner, and
inspired by the animating voice Of the same
heroic leader, did they meet together the
shock of battle, and after the furious onset
had ended, sang together the pseons of victory.
He spoke of the friendly relations existing
between them, especially between those of the
two towns, since The close of the bloody strug-
gle; how, in the capacity of firemen, they had
met together and participated in the joys Of
social intercourse.
There was "a number at the depot to say
goodbye to the musicians, who returned to
Winnsboro on the night train. They took
their departure with the sweet satisfaction OF
having received warm welcome in Chester,
and of having aided in the good work of hon
oring the heroic dead. 1t is to be hoped that
upon the return of memorial day in each sue
ceeding year, the ceremony in honor of the
Confederate soldiers that rest beneath the sod
of Evergreen Cemetery, will be as imposing
as that Of last Wednesday, and flowers of the
same freshness and beauty be laid upon their
last resting places by loving hands. "
On last Thursday Mr.. John Kennedy, an
excellent citizen, who lived within q few miles
of town, departed this life. About week
prior to this sad event he commenced con-
versation, on the subject of religion with his
brother, who, in few minutes, observed that
he was suffering from alteration Of mind.
The dreadful afaicsion developed itself into
insanity, and the unfortunate man became a
raving maniac. In this sad condition his
spirit left its mortal tenement, and winged its
fight, trust, to the heavenly land. Of him
it can be truly said that he was g good man.
He was buried on Friday, the funeral services
being conducted by the Rev. l.. G. Hinton.
In these times of dullness, our young men
must do something to break the monotony Of
life. To accomplish this end, mock trial
was held on Thursday evening at the rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce, which, besides
being exceedin ely amusing, was designed as
q buflesgue on the late court proceedings at
this place. Mr.. Charles Cobb wore the judi
cial robes; Mr.. W. B. Burnett and Mr.. r. D.
Alexander were the prosecuting officers; Mr..
Joe Means and Mr.. W. A. Wilson represent
ed the defense. The charge against the de.
fendant, Mr.. 49,, was vagrancy. A lengthy
discussion ensued between the counsel for the
State and the counsel for the defendant as to
the legality of admitting the testimony of a
supposed inmate of the penitentiary before
his receiving an unconditional pardon from
the Governor. Judge Cobb, guided by the
decision of Judge Northrop, stated that an
unconditional pardon must precede the ad-
mission of the eonvict's testimony. Mr.. Bur
nett, of counsel for the State, also actuated
by memorable precedent, moved that the
witness be remanded at once to the peniten-
tiary. After the submission of considerable
amount of testimony, lengthy speeches were
made by counsel on both sides, learned
charge was delivered by the presiding Judge,
and the case was gwen t5 the jury, who rsn.
dered verdict of acquittal. The improvised
courtroom was filled, to its utmost capacity,
with interested spectators, for which. privilege
each person paid the admission fee Of fifty
cents. The money collected upon the occasion
was devoted to procuring an excellent sup
per, which was heartily enjoyed by all-judge,
Jury, lawyers, witnesses and spectators. The
affair passed off so pleasantly, that there is a
probability of the public being treated to
performance of similar character before a
great while. n.as'I .,Hfs.n -ua.r
The party from this place who attended the
meeting of the stockholders of the Chester
and Lenoir Railroad, at Lincolnton, N. c.,
last week, returned home greatly pleased with
their trip. They give a pleasant account of
the cordial and hospitable welcome extended
them by their North Carolina friends, and
speak of the eagerness of the latter to push
energetically forward the completion of the
road The harmony that characterized the
stockholders meeting is pleasantly referred
to. The reelection of DR.. A. 81. Davega to
the presidency Of the road gives general salts
faction at this place.
Yesterday was lovely day, and the church
es, where services were held, were we'll at
tended. "'" '..
On Friday of this week festivity in the
form of picnic will be enjoyed by the mem
bers of the Presbyterian Sunday School.
This will probably be the beginning Of the
picnic season at this place. "a day in the
woods" will be in order for several weeks to
come. 'a '.-~'".',., QUI.
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