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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-11-07

A Utah Divorce Mill.
HOW THEY DO THINGS IN SALT LAKE CITY.

HOW THEY DO THINGS IN SALT LAKE CITY.
We always knew that Utah was good place
for marrying, but it appears from recent investi-
cations that the business of untying the matr-
monial knot is equally fourishing. To those
alike who feel that they are not married as much
as they would like to be, and those who think
they are married too much, Utah affords facl!
ties which it would be nard to beat. Parties de
string divorces are not even required TO be resi-
dents Of the territory. 1t is only necessary that
they should declare their intention Of becoming
such. When it is not convenient to appear in
person, afhdavits and other papers eau he for
warded by mail and the obging judge returns
the decree by the same channel For further
particulars We refer readers to the following:
Salt Lake, Sept. 27.-At 2 O'Clock this after
noon the committee appointed to inspect the re-
cords of the Probate Court OF Salt Lake City,
finished their labor and made their report to the
Grand Jury. The business of the Grand Jurv
having been finished, that body appeared in
Court at O'Clock aud were discharged from
further attendance. The utter rottenness of the
Probate Court of Salt Lake county has been es-
tablished and shown up by the Investigations of
the committee, and the reason Of the Probate
Judge for resisting the order of the District
Judge for an inspection of his records by the
committee of the Grand Jury is apparent
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-11-07

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Vinegar Of worid-side celebrity Iols. ilzs -
water. Florida water. Fan de coiosEs. Esai
Glycerine for the Hair Glycerne. Ilssussss.
other soaps. Violet and Rice Poses, ,, srs.i >
the Teeth, &c ss. strand ~ ss.-sr, ~ =
cornhili, London. sold By All fe ll'..ss
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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-11-07
HOW THE WORK Is DONE.

As az example of the practice 10 said Court.
we would state that from the beginning Of Sep
TENDER, 1876, to September, 1877, there have
been upwards Of three hundred divorces granted.
and at least eighty per cent. of that number were
applied FOR when both parties to the suit were
nOD-residents OF the territory and beyond the
jurisdiction Of the Court. Under this practice
1t is quite evident that great injustice must be
done, and mockery made Of judicial proceed
iugs which are supposed to be the most sacred
trust of any Court.
We find that it is the general rule Of practice
in this Court where the parties are non-resi-
dents and where the complaining party prays for
relief from his or her matrimonial obligations to
employ some not over-sensitive or over-scrupu-
lous attorney, whosename is very seldom attach
ed to the complaint. to forward the same to the
Probate Court, where the complaint is fled
Accompanying this document is az affidavit from
the party complaining, to the effect that the
grievances alleged in the complaint are all made
III good faith that he or she, as the case may
be. intends 10 become resident OF Utah but at
present ii is out OF the power OF the applicant !;
and that the last known place OF residence OF the
defendant is so aud SO (aamiug the place.. Upon
the showing OF these valuable single-handed
documents, made by the plaintiff His Honor
Judge Elias Smith issues q summons to be ad.
dressed aud mailed to the last known place OF
residence as sworn to BY the plaintiff. and citing
the defendant to appear before his Court 10 from
twelve to sixteen days and show cause why such
relief Should not be granted rs prayed for 10 the
complaint.
Then on the last day given for the appearance
of the defendant, His Honor Judge Elias Smith
grants the decree as prayed for. Such in brief
is the practice Of this bogus divorce mill, when
the Dartles are MN .residents and vhan the cnu,-
planning party prays for decree Of divorce upon
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-11-07
PER KA MOI.

\ CASE OF BUNTING-Red, white and BIue.
II For Sale BY BoLLEs 4 90.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1877-11-07

JUST RECEIVED
HAW. BARK "R. c. wYLIE,'
$50 Day. from Bremen,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF DESIRABLE
English, German and French
MERCHANDISE,
NAMELY:
Cottons Linens, Woolens, and Silk.
Cloths and Cashmeres, Shirts, Towels,
Shawls, Clothing, Hdkfs, Hosiery, Ribbons,
Cutlery, Sheet Zinc, Tin Plates, Sheet Lead,
Corrugated Roofing, Fence Wire, Hoop Iron,
Centrifugal Innings, Leather Betting,
Burlaps, l. R. and Flax Packing.
FURNITURE!
ONE COTTAGE PIANO /!
Toys, Paints and Oils.
Stationery, Printing and Wrapping Paper.
Saddles.
Powder and Shot.
Yellow Metal Sheathing and Nails.
Portland Cement.
Stockholm and Coal Tar.
| Baskets.
Tallow and Molasses Containers.
Wines, AIes, and Spirits,
&c, &C., &c.
For Sale by
II. HAcKFELD & Co.
The Undersigned
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14

turn out bad men and to turn out useless of.
ficials who feed upon the people as drones in
the hive and I applaud him for these things.
I will approve of whatever good he does and
will condemn whatever he does of evil. This
is the duty Of every patriot. Is it not time
that we should sink the partisan into the pa
triot? The South never sought any pecunia.
ry advantage from the government of the
United States she ought to seek none now.
I was in Congress seventeen years, and in my
own district in eastern Georgia, and | say to
you now that never got dollar out of the
treasury for one single spot in that district.
I was not sent there to steal. Every dollar
taken from the treasury for one particular 10.
cality is an injustice to therest of the country,
and I can tell you, to the glory of my constit'
uents, that in the seventeen years of my pub
lie service in Congress, no man in Georgia
asked me to do it.
ave have a grand country ourselves-a
goodly land, magnificent heritage, all that a
good man needs in this world. We can be
quite prosperous and happy if we will stand
by the old landmarks and sustain good pro.
gress. Let US hang our banners on the outer
walls, neither chagrined by defeat, dishearten.
ed by desertion, nor overawed by defeat. Let
US display maguanimity as great as the oc'
casion, as prolonged as the conAict--all then
will be we'll for US and our children and OUT
children's children, till time shall be no
more,'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14

under Lame Deer, was surprised, captured
and destroyed, and 450 ponies captured
Fourteen Indians were killed, including the
principal chief, and the leader and head war
rior, Iron STAR Gen. Miles loss was killed
and wounded. '..'..'. There are $4,000 law
yers in the United States, with several coun'
ties to hear from. 1.-THE New York Sun
predicts that Texas will be subdivided into
five States, with ten u. S. Senator'S II
seems that the colorsd people of Louisiana
will control one.third of the Presidential ap'
pointments' '.''''.'Tweed now proposes to buy
his release for 100000 and certain impor'
tant evidence. '.......It is confidently stated in
Washington that presentincumbents in offices
are generally to be retained. '''''''''Senator
Beck, of Kentucky, says: al don't believe in
getting off our platform because President
Hayes has happened to get on it. ."'''''Geor'
gia planters are parading "the first cotton
blooms of the season" ."'.....'"A fire occurred
in Galveston, Texas, last Friday, destroying
three squares of the city, and inaicting loss
estimated at $1,5OO,0OO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14

The Democratic Senators received six hun.
dred dollars for the two sessions, they having
received nothing previously. The Radical
members received $500, including 5000 that
was paid to them out of the phosphate royal
ty. The pay for the next session is fixed at
$5 per day for. each member.
Governor Hampton has made the follow
ing appointments in neighboring counties
CHESTER County Treasurer-Julius Mills;
County Auditor-J. M. Brawiey; County
Commissioner White Trial Justi.
css-J. G. McAliley, Osman Barber, W. A.
Sanders, w. NJ. Mcdonald, A. D. Darby, G.
H. Ragsdale, w. w. Jordan. R. W. Culp'
UNION County Treasursr-John P. Thorn.
as; County Auditor-D. johnson Jury CON-
missioner-Asa Smith Trial Justices-David
johnson, Jr., Thomas Conner, B. B. Foster,
A. A. Aughtrey, Thomas j. Orr, G. B. Bobo,
Jasper Gibbs, Joseph T. Jeter, Thomas M.
Littlejohn, S. S. Stokes. LANcAsrER-Coun-
ty Treasurer Dunlap; County Au'
ditor-T. F. Clyburn; Jury Commission
er-James M. Shaver; Trial Justices-J. W.
Hunter, Oscar w. Potts, Ira B. Jones, Jas.
R. Massey, Amos McManus, Jeremiah Fun
derburg, Jas. F. Steele, B. j. Witherspoon'
County Treasurer-J. II.
Blassingame; County Auditor-Bsnj. Wof'
ford; Jury Commissionsr-John d. Mont
gomery Trial Justicss-H. F. Scaife, G. W.
H. Legge, D. G. Finley, j. L. Scruggs, j. F.
Harrison, R. H. Todd, H. G. Gaffney, P. j.
Oeland, B. F. Bates, W. D. O'shields, A. B.
Woodruff, G.. E. DeBard. FAIRFIELD
County TIeasurer-James @. Davis County
Auditor-I. N. Withers Jury Commissioner
j. S. Lee; Trial Jastices-Thomas r. Robert
son, Samuel R. johnson, F. w. Coleman, B.
G. Elkin, j. Scott, II. A. Glenn, j. W. Evans;
J.D. Hogan, A. M. Mackey.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

At the recent session of the legislature,
the old law authorizing distress warrant for
the payment of rent, was reenacted.
Mr.. G. B. Glover, democrat, was recently
elected Judge of Probate for Orangeburg
county, by majority of about 1900 votes.
- The Supreme Court has rendered decis-
ion adverse to the claims of W. j. Whipper,
to the circuit judgeship of the first circuit.
An election for members of the House of
Representatives is to be held in Charleston
county on Tuesday, 26th instant.
Judge R. B. Carpenter, few days ago,
was in Washington trying to have himself
appointed United States District Attorney
for South Carolina.
- Messrs. Walker, of Chester, Witherspoon,
of York, and Meetze, of Lexington, on the
part of the Senate, and Messrs Colt, Shaw
and Hood, on the part of the House, are the
committee to investigate the public debt and
report at the next session.
- The banking house Of E. j. Scott & Son,
of Columbia, suspended payment on Saturday
last. The assets and liabilities of the firm
are estimated to be nearly equal, yet it is also
stated that not more than seventy-6ve cents
on the dollar can be realized. The failure is
ascribed to the inability to make collections.
During the recess, committee of the
General Assembly is charged with the duty
of investigating the election of j. j. Patterson
to the Senate of the United States on Decem.
ber 10, 1872, and ascertaining if the same
was procured by bribery and corruption. The
committee is to report at the next session.
Proceedings have been commenced in the
Supreme Court, by Acknowledgement Con-
ner, to oust G. w. Buttz from the position of
Solicitor of the First Circuit, on the ground
that he became disqualified from holding the
Office by reason of having qualified as men,
Der of Congress and serving as such until
the 9TH of March, 1877 Buttz is represen-
ted by Judge Melton.
Previous to adjournment, the House ap-
pointed committee of FIVE, consisting of
Messrs. Blue, Sheppard, Orr, Aldrich and
Hemphill, to prepare articles of impeach-
ment against Associate Justice Wright, with
power to send for persons, papers and records,
and take testimony under oath. Subsequent
ly, Messrs. Werner and Hamilton, commit
tee appointed for the purpose, appeared at
the bar of the Senate to impeach Wright of
high crimes and misdemeanors, and demand
ed that order be taken to bring him to the
bar of the Senate to answer. 1t is rumored
that Wright will resign before the trial and
be appointed as the law professor of the
ClaAin University at Orangeburg.
49, The pay of the members of the Legisla-
ture for the regular and special sessions, was
finally fixed at six hundred dollars-two
hundred dollars for the former and four hun
dred for the latter. From the sum thus fixed
was deducted two hundred dollars out of the
pay of the "Mackey House" members, which
amount had previously been paid to them, it
is understood, out of the phosphate royalty !;
and one hundred dollars for the pay of the
"Wallace House" members, which had been
advanced to them by the Columbia Banks
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
The Aurkrille Guqnirer.
YORKVTLLE, S. G. :
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE IA, 1877
FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

The House adopted resolution last week,
in which the Senate concurred, declaring that
vacancy existed in the Fifth Judicial Cir.
cult, on which R. B. Carpenter has been act
ing as Judge since December, 1872. The
Legislature was impelled to this action on the
ground that Mr.. Carpenter had been illegally
elected to the position of Judge, he having
been elected on the 18th of December. 1872,
to I'll vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Judge Melton, whose term would have ex.
pired August 26tb, 1876. The Legislature
assumed that the election on the 18th of De-
cember, 1872, was for the unexpired term,
and on the 18th of December, 1875, reelected
Judge Carpenter, with the other Circuit
Judges, for the term of four years. But &C.
cording to the Constitution, the Legislature
had no power to elect for an unexpired term,
that instrument providing that "for each Cir
cult Judge shall be elected, who shall hold
his Office for term of four years"
As the public interest demanded that the
vacancy be Immediately filled, names were at
once suggested for the important position. In
caucus, the names of Kershaw, Meetze and
Bouham were presented, and on the sixth
ballot, Bonham's name having been with
drawn, Kershaw received ffty-two votes and
Meetze twenty-four. General Kershaw was,
thereupon, declared the Democratic nominee
for the position, and on Wednesday of last
week, when the two houses met in joint assem-.
bly,, his name was presented by Mr.. Massey,
of York, who said that "no eulogy Of his
could advance the claims of man 80 hearth
ly endorsed by the whole people of the State" "
No other nomination was made. Senator
Greene seconded the nomination of General
Kershaw on behalf of the Republicans, and
called upon his side of the House to make the
vote unanimous, and so declare their willing
ness to place in power men in whom they had
the greatest confidence. The voting was by
ballot. The number of votes cast was l3O,
of which General Kershaw received 12S and
S. w. Melton 2. General Kershaw was de-
clared duly elected Judge of the Fifth Judicial
Circuit for the term of four years.
The elevation of such man as Gen. Ker-
shaw to the judicial bench, will be hailed by
the people of the State as an act of wisdom
on the part of the Legislature. Pure and up
right in his private character, eminently con-
servative in his political opinions taking,
two years ago, when leading forlorn hope in
this Congressional District, precisely the same
ground as that occupied by Wade Hampton
in the last State canvass-and we'll versed in
the law, Judge Kershaw will prove an orna-
ment to the bench, in his administration of
justice, recalling the better days of our State,
when the ermine was honorably worn by
O'Neall, Glover, Wardlaw, Withers and other
eminent jurists, who have left spotless record
we'll worthy of emulation in these degenerate
days
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
MERE.MENTION.

Lieut.. Fred Grant has been detailed to 10.
cate mail line to the Black Hills. .'''''''''E E.
w. Barber, Third Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral, has resigned. ''''''The Greenback party
of Ohio met in convention at Columbus last
Thursday. The resolutions adopted demand
unconditional repeal of the legal tender act
and reconciliation of silver. A full State
ticket was nominated headed by Stephen
johnson for Governor. '.'.''"'It is rumored
that a fllibustering expedition is being fitted
out at New Orleans in aid of the Cuban in
surrection. Secretary Evarts has ordered an
investigation of the matter. '''''''''The sons of
two Confederate Generals will graduate at
West Point this summer. 1.-The New York
Tribune says it is rumored that Samuel j.
Tilden aspires to the United States Senate,
and is planning to succeed Roscoe Conk-
ling. ..''."Lydia Sherman, the poisoner, who
escaped from the Connecticut State prison,
has been rearrested and returned to her old
quarters. '..'.""'Special detective Hester has
caused the arrest of Deputy Marshal Franks,
of North Carolina, charging him with mis-
appropriation of public funds. Franks has
been bailed. ......""Clerk Adams roll for the
next House of Representatives has been COM
pleted, and shows majority of eleven for the
Democrats .'''..'"'Jeferson Davis is now bus
lily engaged in writing the history of the war
between the States 1t is to be entitled the
"History of the American Conflict" and will
be published simultaneously in this country
and in Europe.
About seventy cadets will graduate this
wear at West Point. ..'.'...'A terrible tornado
struck the town of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on
the evening of the 9th instant, destroying
property to the amount of 100000. Twen-
ty-two lives were lost. 1.-THE colored citi-
zens of Ohio have issued an address to the
colored citizens of the South, asking them to
selling to the Republican party. ."''''''''W. E.
Arnett, clerk in the Augusta, Ga., post-of.
fee has been detected in opening letters, and
placed under bond for his appearance before
the United States District Court. '''''''''Gen.
Miles reports battle with the Indians on
Yellowstone, in which a camp of 51O lodges
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Ex.Treasurer Jenkins has commenced
the erection of an elegant and commodiou'
residence in Gastonia.
The attendance at the University com
mencement in Chapel Hill, last week, was
the largest ever known. - '..
- Thaddeus Davis, white man, convicted
of burglary at the late term of Forsythe Su
perior Court, was sentenced to be hanged or
the 29th of June. His case, however, viii
be carried to the Supreme Court.
- A child in Davie county recently sucked
grain of corn in its windpipe. Three ply
sicians we're called, who, after consultation
decided to open the windpipe, which was done
the grain of corn removed, and the child re
covered in few days without bad symptom
- The recent Legislature of North Carolins
established two State Normal schools, one fol
white and the other for colored teachers, tht
same appropriation being made for eacf
school. This is the first attempt ever made
BY the State to train the teachers of her pub
lie schools.
- The Charlotte Democrat, of the 9th inst.
says Wheat in this section was never bet
ter. but cotton and oats have been seriously
injured by continued dry weather and colo
nights. There has been no rain for one month
previous to this date. Timely rains will pre-
vent much loss to all crops except cotton
that has been permanently injured.
- DR.. Thomas G.. Caldwell, Of Providenc'
township, Mecklenburg county, cut his throa
on the I'd instant He was near 10 years o
age. He was once a prominent physician
and had a lucrative practice, but became l
slave to strong drink. Latterly he reformed
and it is supposed that his mind became un
balanced on the subject of religion.
C. w. Coffin, supervisor of the convict
employed on the Chester and Lenoir Rail
road, writes to the Lincoln Progress 10 cor
rect statement in general circulation to th'
effect that the convicts are badly treated, be
ing whipped numerically and poorly fed
He says there is not one word of truth in th'
story; but to the contrary, they are vel
treated, and we'll fed, their diet being bacon
beef, bread and all kinds of vegetables. Mr.
Coffin says the road will be graded from Dal
las to Linconton by the first of September
- The Charlotte Observer relates the follow
ing singular coincidence: "For ten years {
suit has been pending in the Superior Court
between two citizens of this county, Messrs
T. M. Parks and A. Alexander. 1t was de
termined to have the case concluded during
the recent session of the court. At the be
ginning of the week both of the parties il
the suit were alive and in good health. Or
Thursday of the second week both died abou
the same time of day, the funerals of eacf
were preached by same minister and on th'
same day in the same church they we're bu
ried in the same grave yard on the same day
and about the same time of day. Their re
mains now lie within twenty feet of eacf
other"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14

case would come, is the father-in-law of Mar
shal Douglas, and would be biased in his
Judgment V. S. Lusk, u. s. District Attor-
ney for the Western District of North Caro-
lima, Marshal Douglas, ]. W. Dick, Deputy
Marshal, and J. w. Payne, United States
Commissioner, have been summoned as wit
nesses to testify in the case.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
CHURCH FESTIVAL.

The ladies Of the Methodist congregation
will give festival in Allison's Hall on Fri
day evening, the 10Th instant, the object be-
ing to complete the fund which they have
been raising for the purpose of painting and
otherwise improving the interior Of their
church building. All the delicacies Of the
season will be served, and the occasion will
be enlivened by music. The object is 9 de-
serving one, and the young ladies having it iD
charge will make it we'll worthy the patron
age of the public.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Governor Hampton has made the following
appointments for York county, and the same
have been confirmed by the Senate:
County lteasure--Dr. z. G. Robertson;
County Auditor-W. Adolphus Moore; jury
Commissionr-D G. Mckinney; Trial Jus
tiees-James s. Lewis, P. B. Darwin, S. L.
Davidson, A. L. Nunnery, J. G. Chambers.
]. j. L. Gill, D. M. Wallace, R. L. Crook,
B. F. Powell, Richard T. Gillespie, 8. NJ.
Fawell and w. G.. Black. mi Its #'sZ i1itg
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

n. F. Adickes-Lawns-Musq Netting-Do-
mestics-Hosiery and Gloyes-Gauze on-
dervests.
John G. Kuykenda'-Substitu for Quinine.La-
= test from -Plasters-Sachet Pow
der-scalp scratcher--Keep Your Temper
ature-Razor Straps.
T. M. Dobson Il Co.-Millinery Goods-heaoy-
Made Clothing-New Goods.
VIII 81. P. Herndon-Do Not Delay-F1our-
Bacona and Hams-Sweeps and Plows-Shoe
and Cater Tops-Hoes.
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-7CheeseTGrain Cra-
RI. Glenn. s. Y. C.-Sheriff's Sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
sEAsONABLE RAINS.

The long g.continued drought in this section
was ended by fine shower last Saturday
night, and by rain which continued falling on
Sunday, for want of which corn and cotton
were greatly suffering.