The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-02-15
PREsRBTnRH2 OF gHg oIAED JURY

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The Grand jury beg leave respectfully to
make the following pseaentment iof matters
which they deem Of importance to the pub
Lie interests of tbe County Of Anderson:
They have visited the Offices of tho Clerk
OF tho Court, Sheriff and Probate Judge, and
find them we'll kept and the duties Of these
offices satinfnctogily performed. They
would, however, recommend that o ney
hearth be laid in the Clerks Office, and that
the old books Of the Sheriff's office be boxed
In ouch o manner Us TO preserve them from
injury and at the same time keep them con-
venient for reference.
The Gfnnu Jury visited the County jail
and found il neatly kept and the wants and
necessities OF the prisoners properly cared
for. They find the partition through which
the entrance to the cells of the prisoners 10,
on the aecond eoor, very insecure. It, con.
oista Of wooden slats, three by six inches,
which can by;vlry little effort be Displaced
The Grand Jury suggest that tho slata bo
crossed by iron bars in auch manner as to
render them secure, They also suggest that
proper shutters 10 the windows be provided
for the rooms on the lower floor, and that
good locks be placed on the entering doors.
The front foundation Of tho building Is In
bad condition, and threatens to undermine
the building, owing to the improper fixing
OF tho CUTTERS. The Grand Jury recommend
that the foundation and gutterng be at once
repaired. They also reoomhaend that the
fencing, portion OF which 10 rotting down.
be repaired, and that the stables, which are
insecufe, and too near the Jail building, bo
removed and replaced by q new one at such
point 81 the County Commissioner maya
lect. They recommend that the Sheriff BE-
paid tar s.nall ort-huild:nss ,,as;;icis, he has
had erected on the premises. The Grand
Jury recommend that your Honor allow
ouch prisoners % may be Gentenced to the
County jail to work in cleaning off the
premises about the building. which need the
removal Of many imparites, and that pro-
vision for this be made in the sentence if
your Honor deems the suggestion O proper
one.
The Grand, Jury by committee visited
tho County Poor House. and find the build
inge and bedding in good order. The inmates
number thirty-five whites and fifteen col
ored. The inmates are satified with their
treatment, and everything ahows that the
management is in every respect first rate.
The farm ID also In good order and yen cui.
tivated. I'VE slse 6na chat their medical
attention Is excellent, and tie jury Be5s{eaye
to express their entire satisfaction with the
superintendent, Mr.. w. B. Hembree, and
his managemcnt,
The Grand Jury beg leave further TO pre-
sent that after inquiry they find that the
County Commissioner have discharged
faithfully the trusts imposed in them as
commissioners ofhealth and drainage, and
We recommend that they continue in the
policy which they have instituted.
The Grand Jury further recommend that
the County Cninmiaainnera levy -. 9: cae
mill on the dollar to defray our County ex.
Penses, and we urge that all of our citizens
respond promptly and heartily in the pay.
ment Of such an amount 70 the Fiscal Agent
Of Ellis County, or the Treasurer, whenever
one IL appointed, after due notification of
sss;1 action 0f County Commissioners calling
for It.
We have examined the bondn OF licensed
baP-roon,s In the town Of Anderson and find
them substGntial end sufficient. We find
that the Law has been complied with in
these canes.
The Grand Jury beg leave further to re-
port that from their own observations Ia
various portions Of Anderson County. as
well as from all tho reports they havo heard
from other peraona, the election held on the
7th of last November was perfectly fair and
peaceable. No information concerning VIC.
lsncs and feaud has reached the Grind Jury
and we congratulate the whole people Of oul
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tested by both political parties to appcal toa
free ballot for the expression Of the will o!
the people of this County.
And in this connection the Grand jury
beg leave TO present Ex-Gov. Daniel II
ChsmbeTiain Sor slahdering tic gooal hafnc
and reputation of Anderson County in the
proclamation Issued by him pending III
late election in which he proclaimed thsl
lawlessnesS and violence existed Throughout
the entire State for tho purpose OF intimi
dating orr people with view TO enable hin
10 Bccure ais own reelection. We pro
nouhce his statements in that proclamatio,
IS false, unfounded and libeilous 30 far as Il
relates to tho pe6pIe of AhlfsrAsoa County
We beg leave to present further that we ar,
informed na q matter OF public notofie.,
..=:: :.s: sd ~iili X. Chamberlain Is anc
has been exercising and pretending to cxer
| ciae the PovEers Of Governor in, Opposition {.
General Wade Hampton. the candidate vh,
was elected and Installed by the legal Hous
Of Representatives, and is to-day thsrightfa
Governor of South Carolipa, and that Il,
said ChaEnberlfin's claim e. the Office |
founded on freud and force. ~, .es.e'f] "A
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