The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-09-19
Locals Contributed by Granger Sam.

FouR THOUSAND ACRES IN ONE PAS
lTURE.-A few days ago we passed through
one of the finest pastures to be found II
the county. 1t is fenced in and contains
about four thousand acres, within are Il
be seen some of the finest beeve ano
colts to he found, this side of Western
Texas. This magnificent body of pasture
land is situated in Magnolia township OF
what is known as the McDufie place, Oh
the Flat Woods, owned and cultivated by
our young townsman Mr.. James Nor
wood, one of the most successful young
farmers to be found on the "Savannat
side"
A YOUNG JUDGE y A RISING
YOU'VE LAwYER.-Mr. Ellis G. Graydor
was appointed Special Judge to try thu
celebrated case Of J. n. Cochran VS.. J. NJ
Mckay of New York. This case ha'
been on hand for nine years. 1t is abou'
ended we hope. J. M. Mckay is about
one of the shrewdest Yankees We have
had amongst US since the war.
THE WHIPPING PosT.-Wo are some
what surprised ut the large number o
advocates of the whipping post in oul
county. We cannot say we favor its es'
adjustment. It is Il remnant of barba'
rism. We know Of no State in the Union
in which it is practiced. 1t seemsto us to
be inconsistent with Republican form O.
government.
A SCREW LOOSE IN THE LAw.-Tht
fact was forcibly presented to our minds
by listening to one or two petty cases in
Court last week. One was a cow case
There was only twenty-five dollars invol'
we'd, vet it has since its inauguration IN tho
Trial Justice Court, cost the county dou'
BILE and treble the amount involved
There should be some other mode OF try
ing petty appeal cases.
I THE MOTHER OF A MURDERER Sent
TO THE AsYLUM.-Mrs. Martin, the moth
or of Jas. Martin, who killed FerSu'
son, has become insane and was taken tc
Columbia by Sheriff Jones last. Thurs,
day. This should be a warning TO al
passionate young men. In a moment o.
passion an act can be committed which,
will be regretted throughout the slow
moving ages of eternity.
LOST U FoUND.--Mr. John Morrow
lost his hat at d social at Judge Hussey's
some weeks ago. A few days ago a va
grant was brought by lis house and up
on his head was seen the long lost four
dollar hat. Ask John ifhe did not feel like
putting that vagrant to work.
CONVERTED AND REFoRMED.-The
Young gentleman on Long Cane who told
us a few months ago that he loved all the
pretty girls, has reformed. He admires
them all, and loves one now. You are
running on the right schedule now
friend 3.
WHICH IS IT.-Has L,wndesville more
DR. .tty ladies than any other section or are
tncy more in need of a Deputy Sheriff,
We notice our efficient Deputy Sheriff
goes to Lowndesville about once pei
week-on business-we suppose; but
what kind?
FINE CoTToN.-Mr. James Fl. Cobb o.
our town has a piece of cotton which die
not come up until the 18th Of June, yet il
is, although late in opening, the finest
cotton to lie found in the incorporation
Mr.. Cobb tells us it was planted by the
moon. Of course this accounts for it.
~fineness. We know of very few farmers
who plant their cotton by the moon, yes
if there is anything in the moon, excepI
a man, farmers should know it.
SUGAR CANE EATING AND A WAGON
FULL OF LovERs.-To ride in a wlgor
! eating sugar cane, apples, peaches, &c.
with the road just rough enough, for only
your partner to hear what you are saying
when you arc trying to convince he,
you are a christian by trying to make he
believe you are following the precep
love 'thy ncighbor as thyself," is abou
as near complete happiness, as we poo
mortals ever reach in this world o
troubles and disappointment.
LAY UP MoNEY.-Lay up none,
while you may. The sun of prospcrit,
will not shine the whole day.