The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-03-15
Presentment of The Grand Jury Marchl
Term, 1877, k W

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The!GrAnd Jury begieave to make
the following presentment: ~,SAA- -
l. There are eighteen Paupers at
the Poor Farm r They appear to be
we'll cared for, and make no COM
plants. A house should be built for
the sick paupers. The grand jury
arc informed, thas tho old Steward,
Thos. II. Price, made no return Of
some of the seed, cotton, and worked
the animals belonging to the County
on his own interest. Timber. cut on
the poor farm, was sawed into lumber
and carried to his own place. James
Porter and Thos, billiard can prove
these statements.
2. The roads are in pretty fair con-
dition, generally. The bridge over
Oolenoy, at Pumplintown, is unsaio,
and should be rebuilt. .' ".'E.
' 8. The jail is in good condition.
The fence around the Jail needs re-
pairing ~.
4. The jury has investigated the
case of the State vs.. John Boggs.---
They recommend that Boggs be re-
quired to enter into bond before the
Clerk of this Court, in tho sum Of one
thousand dollars, to keep the peace
a year and day; and that his sure-
ties be required to justify,qat.i ... .
5. Wo find that w. A. Lesley, form
er Jury Commissioner, refused to de-
liver tho jury box to his successor
when it was demanded from him; and
we recommend that the law be en-
forced against him for his refusal to
deliver the jury box whom it was dc =
mandod by his successor. The jury
box was filled with namos of persons
to be drawn on the jury by tho Chair
man of the Board Of County Cons
missionors, and Mr.. Lesley, whom his
authority was undisputed.2 :..' %. 30.
6. The proclamation of Gov. Cham
berlain, alleging that riho clubs OK
lsted in the State, that the laws could
not be enforced, and that tho military
was necessary to preserve order, is
not true, so far as Pickons County is
concerned.
I. Wo have visited and examined
rs far as time would permit tho offices
Of the Clerk of the Court, Sheriff, and
judge Of Probate. Tho former Sber~
iff, Mr.. Ferguson, has not turned over
the office to his successor as the law
requires; but we have no doubt he
will do so. The Clerks Office appears
to be in good condition. The records
are up, and have been noatly and cor
rcctIy made. Tho title deeds belongs
ing to the estate of uulet Hunt, de-
ceased, have disappeared from the
Office. This was several years ago,
during Mr.. Bowen's term. The office
of the Judge of Probate is not in'good
condition. The papers in the matter
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are in very imperfect condition. The
land is worth from five to seven thous>
and dollars. 1t was sold in 1874, for
cash, and brought three thousand dol>
lars. The purchaser has not t'cvcn yet
complied with the terms of sale. Somo
Of tho parties entitled to the proceeds
of sale have applied for the same, but
have not been able to receive tho full
amount due. Such are tho defects in
the pleadings, orders, and proceed
ings in this case, that it is very doubt
full whether the purchaser can obtain
good title. There are other irregu~
larities in the Office, which the jury.
have not time to melton. .. ....
8. We find from the evidence Of W.
A. Clyde and Gorege Moore, that L
I. Ariail, Trial Juttice, has abused the
power of his Office by charging too
much cost, and other oppressive con-
duct. '' "."
y Z" Respectfully submitted, ... o..
p p .HtiIT,D Eopnpoon