The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1877-12-21
GsRRaRD COUNTY WINS
Lancaster.

Lancaster.
DEcENBrR ~, 1877.
Blessed is the bride whom the sun shines
on, said the ancient augurs If this were
true Of all classes then the hero Of this
week might well carry his head alort; for
no sweet May moon ever cast a brighter
glow over the earth than docs this Deem
her day ga Monday morning the Court
lIonse hell rang Tor the Special Term APP
pointed for this week. The town filed
rapidly and has continued in state Of
quiet excitement up to the present. Tues
day afternoon founda crowdlwcnding their
way ont to the depot ready To witness the
all-imporiant arrival. Promptly upon the
sioppaee of the train the curiosity Of the
bystanders was gratifei, and file Of the
McCreary Guards, twenty-five in number,
atiired in grey uniform, and commanded
by Capt. T.. II. TAYLOR, descended to the
platform with Mr. Grove C.. Kennedy
linked to Mr.. Sam Peacock, who was depu-
tiled tn escort the prisoner. The process
sion soon reached the Jail where halt
was made for the night On "Wednesday
morning the guard marched to the hall Of
Justice with their prisoner and his trial for
the killing of Mr.. i. D. Kennedy last Feb
ruary, was installed. Judge WicklilIe is in
attendance. For the prosecution there are
Messrs W. and G. Hardin, Of lIarrods-
burg, and Judge Denny. For the defense,
Messr.. Il. NJ. and W. O. Bradley, W. G..
Welch, W. %. IIansford and Col. T. +.
Hill, Mr.. james y. Denny was appointed
Elisor to select jury, and Mr.. Elijah llar-
ris, his deputy. This afternoon one hun
drcd men were examined aud only one iu-
ror obtained lie is u minister Of the cos-
pei, named Long, and seems to le an espe-
cial pet Of the Sheriff. Tonight they
have gone to Paint Lick and Nicholasyille
to select a new supply Of intelligent. I'M
prejudiced citizens. There are many
strangers in town, aud the grey uniforms
stepping about the thoroughiares give one
u dec'oe"Iy h'i'i,ar! ie'''hs' Among our
visitors are Mr. Emmett u. Logan "' tue
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the Cincinnati Commercial, and Mr.. +. W.
Wooley, Of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The
presence Of city reporters makes MS country
biio o,r d;n;,;sh.J he,ds
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DAY night ih'l'a'''nS nave peeh eS'en,
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elicit some attention.
Santa Claus is halting in the neighbor-
hood of Lancaster, and on Christmas Eve,
will empty his gorgeous sled upon a
Christmas Tree at the Reformed Church.
The exercises will begin with Carols at 6
O'Clock, and the programme will be inter
esting throughout,.....There will be a
Christmas Tree at the Fork Church, prepar-
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gro pianist gave a performance To crowd
ed house, and electrified his audience. His
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volumes Of pleasure impossible todescribe.
Thomas Ochcslra can not oyerwhelln as
does the light, rippling touch Of Blind
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Our nl"rler for the .ldrooafe deserves
the thanks Of hiS readers For his frequent
ebullilions Of Wit. Dies he live upon
spice diet, or scissors, or vinegar We
have still another Wedding for his incredn-
lous ears, bat know nolhiLg about the
darling An1lher lronsseau in progress
a profound secret.
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