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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

When the housekocpers of Winns-
boro combine, there's bound to be q
first class dinner, and we can safely
recommend their tablo to those who
may DO visiting Vinnsboro. Town
people, Of course, know what to ex-
poet, and we need say nothing to
them.
The evenings entertainment will of
course draw full house, as it al
ways docs.
IHE CIRCUIT CoURT.-Sinco our
last report, tho following business
has been transacted in tho circuit
court
State VS.. August Vallmcrt, in
dicted for malicious mischief-A>
M. Mackcy for defendant. Vordict
Not guilty, under instruction of
his Honor the presiding Judge.
State VS.. Frank Bolton, indicted
for malicious mi schief-Jno. S.
Reynolds for defendant. Verdict
Guilty. A motion for u new trial
was made by tho defendants coun
sol, and, aftor argument, overruled
by his Honor.
State VS.. John Lauhon, indicted
for rapc-A. M. Mackey for defend
ant. Verdict-Not guilty.
This was tho last criminal case
triod.
In the case of Prince Martin, in
dicted for bigamy, the grand jury
returned no bill.
The grand jury made their pre-
sentiment, and wore discharged. The
prcsentment contains nothing of
special interest.
On Wednesday morning tho pris
oners convicted during the term
were called into court and sentenced
as follows
Jesse Richardson, convicted of
grand larccny-six months at hard
labor in the penitcntiary.
Wesley Lyles, convicted ofassault
and battery-forty days in the coun-
ty Jail.
Hamp Miller, convicted of mali
cious mischief months at hard
labor in the ponitcntiary.
Frank Bolton Ia brother of the
noted Joe Belton1 convicted of
malicious mischief-six months at
hard labor in the penitentiary.
The Court of General Sessions
WAS then adjourned, and the Court
of Common Pleas duly opened.
Several Judgments by default were
taken.
The following cases wero then
tried before the jury:
John @. Rabb VS.. John A. Brico
~ Co., complaint for money due for
services rendered-A. Nj. Mackey
for plaintiff, T.. j. Cameron for des
PENDANTS. Verdict for the defendant,
.<zBaz-.rs,,,z.rs- M. .,u-z~,-.,,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,

including Millinery and Fancy Goods in
oil the latest styles and novelties of tho
season, such rs are generally found in a
ilrst-class Millinery establishment. Fan
cy and staple Dry Goods. u beautiful
stock of newest styles Of Dress Goods.
Buttons and
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

MIR. r. G. Fleming, Supcrintcn-
dent Port Royal Railroad, writes as
follows to Mr.. j. i, McNIaster
Yours of the 10Th. containing
S2G.50 for the sick at Port Royal,
came duly to hand, and I now return
IN tho name Of the sick thanks for
this donation rs well as the box of
snndrics. J. am glad to say,the sick
ere all improving now, and 7 hope
soon may all be we'll
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

Nicey Stark, a colored woman
living on Maj. II. w. Woodlands
plantation, dropped dead on the 18th
inst.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

we arc requested to state that tho
Colored Baptist Association will
meet in Winnsboro on tho 25th
instant, at st. Pauls church.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

The following arc the prices of
cotton for tho past two days:
TUESDAY, 10; "Wednesday, 10.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18
Yoral Stens,

RAILROAD SCnEDULEs.-Th follow
ing are the hours at which the trains
on the G. @. and A. r. II. pass
Winnsboro:
REGULAR Observation-Disclosures.
Tor Charlotte, 1926, A. M.
For Augusta, l1.OT, p. NJ.
ACCOMMODATION FREIauT-DAY.
FOR Columbia, 7.3G, p. NJ.
For Charlotte. 1916, A. NJ
New Advertisements.
Masonic Meeting-Wm. N.
Chandler, Secretary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

Don't forget the little bill you owe
the printer, when you sell cotton.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-18

On Monday afternoon, two color
ed men, John Moore and Solomon
johnson, had fight on Mr.. Samuel
Cathcart's place. johnson shot
Moore in the abdomen, and then
fled. IT is claimed that Moore, who
is the larger Of the two, had been
threatening Johnson, and the latter
procured a pistol. Hearing this,
Moore sought Johnson, and dared
him to shoot. The latter making no
demonstration, Moore attacked him,
when Johnson shot. Tt is not known
yet whether the wound will be fatal.
Tie BAPTIST AsoocIAr1oN.-Th
Association of the Baptist Church,
composing portions Of the counties
Of Richland, Fairfield and Chester,
met at Sandy Level Church, near
Blythewood, on Friday, the 18th
inst. The attendance was very full,
numbering among others the Rcvs
". i. Gaines, II. W. Smith, r. w.
Mcllichamp, II. w. Sanders, A. w.
Lamar, b. F. Corley, and J. D..
Mahon. About sixty lay delegates
were present. DR.. S. w. Bookhart
presided as Moderator, and Dr.
John Boyd was appointed Clerk.
The usual routine business was
transacted. The Rev. Mr.. Sanders
preached the opening sermon, and
the Rev. r. w. Smith the sermon
on Charities. The Association ad-
journed on Sunday after most
gratifying session.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
r QUESTION

London, Dec. LITTLE Turkish
government has asked England
whether it may expect Ehgland's
help 70 resist Russia in her demands
for the opening of the Dardanelles.
"Otherwise," the Porte says, "Tur-
key will be compelled to submit"
London, Dec. 1S.-Dispatches
from Berlin and Vienna state that
both Germany and Austria have
definitely declined to participate in
mediation.
London, Dec. 1S.-The Times
Constantinople dispatch says: "En-
gland is in great distavor here OH
account ofServia's tfeacler,y, which
English Influence Ill favor OF s,ervla
rendered p~ossible.n
London, Dec. 1s.-A dispatch
from Constantinop!e says: .There
is a strong impression here that
England will oppose the opening oS
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22

the Dardanelles, which Turkey, ane
probably all the other powers, ar,
prepared to concede.
"lf the Turks refuse the conccs
sion, it will be because of the o
virtion that England will help them
IN fhelr extremity"
st. Petersburg, Dee. 1S.-Russi;
has modified 81 5000 additional
troops.
London, Dec. ia Northamp-
tohsli!re member Entertainment telc-
graphs tothe Western Noyuiny Neu*,
daily journal printed at Ply
mouth, that the government is invi-
ting contracts in Northampton for
the rromptsupp|y OF 3oo.oOo pairs
OF boots and shoes. This is the lar
gest order known since the Crimcan
war.
London, Dee. 1o.-All the morn
ing papers acknowledges the iupor-
taace of an early convocution "
Parliament.
London, Dee. 19.-Tl,e daily 7Go-
g'"phs Berlin dispatch says: The
impression prevalent in diplomatic
AM! bnle"u circles here is that the
German government is .lr>ilnnS OF
terminating the war, bat tH.it it
Will adhere fully and freely 10 WHAT
soevei conditions Russia may resell.
We to exact. ana that it has resolved
neither itself to advance any obSta.
Gle, nor, SC far as it can help. to per
mt amy other power to hinder the
extinction OF Turkey as aaknropcan
power.
London. dee. l9.-lntelliycncc
from all sides leaves 40 doubt {)l,t
the Russians from Pievna have
forward movements in
every direction. There are several
that they are abont to
attack the Schipka Pass.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
THE STATE GRANGE.

On Thursday, the Patrons of Hus-
bahdly held their second meeting
at Grunewald Hall. After the one
n'ng ceremonies, 4 memorial was
adopted. asking the State iegiSIaru-
re to enact such laws as would tos-
ter the introduction of blooded stock
in the State.
The suggestion was then made
that the farmers of the State should
hold an agricultural fair of the
stock and products ofour farms. On
motion, the following committee was
appointed 10 take into consideration
this subject Messrs. Ryland. Lewis,
Harris, Nicholson and Dclavignc.
The following committee was then
appointed to visit the Agricultural
College: Messrs. Master, Day, eau
tlreaux and McGratl,.
The invitation extended by the frnit
growers: to visit them at their ave-
ming session, was accepted, and the
Grange will 90 in a body.
The election of officers was then
had with the following result:
4. X. Branch, of Avoyellcs, mas
ter: II. w. l.. Lewis, of Tangipahoa.
]overSeer; Prof. Nicholson, OF Claibor-
ne, lecturer; =. II. Harbor, Of AS
cension, chaplain; F. NJ. Haygood.
ofAvoHclieS, steward; +. NJ. Hoo
per of East Feliciana, assistant
steward; Jno. McGrah, of Baton
Rouge, secretary; w. \. Brainard.
OF Orleans, trY1sure1>A. Delavi-
que, of Orleans" gate Keeper; Mrs.
3. X. Branch, of Avoyellcs, ceris;
Mrs. J. 2. SMITH. Of Orleans, flora
Mrs. II. W. L. Lewis, of Tangipahoa,
pomona; Mrs. Blunt, Of Orleans,
lady assistant steward.
During the evening session the
installation OF officers took place,
the incoming officers making appro-
pirate addresses.
The Son Of the soil newspaper ten
dcred its services to print the procec-
dings of the State Grange, which
offer was accepted.
From the names of those elected
it will be seen that the selections
I the very best, and the new Off
GERS realize the valuable aid which
the press a give to the order.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
JUDICIAL NOTICES,
SIiERIFF'S SALE.
Y. l.. NJ. ANDERSON.
vs.. NO. ABB
JOSEPH G. OLIVER.
PARISH COURT.
IAHlSH,OF SAINT JAMES,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

by virtue OF n writ of seizure and
sale to me directed by the above
named lion. Court, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, bearing
date December 18th. 1877. | will
offer for sale at public auction, at
Court House OF this Parish,
on SATURDAY THE 1yTH. OF JANIA-
Rl y. ID. 1S7s, AT II orc, 4. NJ,
the following described property.
to-wit:
The one undivided twentieth of Il
certain tract of land, situated in the
Parish Of ST. James, ON the right
bank of the Mississippi River. about
sixty-seven miles above the City of
New Orleans, measuring one half
arpent front on the public road, and
Is bounded above by II. tricks ten
acre lot, at the real of which the
tract of land herein described opens
to the extent Of one hundred and
eighteen 5i1l links, the width hith-
erto, from the public road, being
halt ali acre, from the rear of tricks
lot. the said tract Of land opening
as described takes width OF two
hundred and sixty-four links all the
way back to the eighty acres limit.
and is bounded above from said
rear lot OF +. Prick, by lands of j.
Clay & co. and below by the pro-
perry of =. Naspero; said track of
land contains an are OF titty-tlree
acres american measure.
Terms and conditions:
Cash in L. S. Currency.
Sheriff office, Parish of st. James,
December 18th. 1877.
VICTOR MILES.
Sheriff.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
MARIE LOUISE ROMAN.
WIFE OF
f. S. ROMAN
VS.. No. 6O4.
HER HUSBAND,
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES.

In this case, for the reasons oral.
" assigned by the Court, the law
and the evidence being in favor OF
the plaintiff and against The defend.
ant:
1t is therefore ordered, adjudged
and decreed that there be Judgment
in favor Of the said plaintiff Marie
Louise Roman, against the said de-
PENDANT Euphemon SostlleneR Roman
her husband, %decreeing a separation
OF property between them, and that
She do have and recover from her
SAID ashland the sum of Nineteen
Thousand Five Hundred and Ten
S2l10o Dollars (S19,510, S2Il00 with
legal interest on $iS,404 from July
2oth. 1877 and on s1,Ol6 S2l1OO
from October 3lst. 1877 until paid
and costs of suit,-Nine Thousand
Seven Hundred and Sixty Dollars
thereof to be satisfied by privilege
and mortgage eli tue property of
the said Euphemon Sosthene 1to-
man, such us are allowed to married
women for the security Of their do.
tai and paraphernal rights, dating
from the 18th Of March 1S46,-Three
Hundred Dollars thereof to be sat
isfied by the same privilege, and
mortgage dating from the 18th. ia
mary 1S66,-Five Hundred Dollars
thereof to be satisfied by the same
privilege, and mortgage daeing from
the Goth. January 1SGS.-Four Hun
dred and Thirty-Four Dollars there
of to he satisfied 10y the same privi-
and mortgage dating from the
End February 1SG9,-Seven Thou
sand Five Hundred Dollars thereof
to be satisfied by the same privile-
&c, and mortgage dating from the
Goth February 1S73,-Forty One
G7I1O0 Dollars thereof to be salts
fed by the same privilege, and mort
gage dating from the oath April
1S74,-Seven Hundred and Sixty
Five 59llOO Dollars thereof to be
satisfied by the same privilege, and
mortgage dating from the 10th De
cember 1S74,-and the balance of
Two Hundred and Nine 5GI10O Dol
lars, (making up the su,n of Nine.
teen Thousand Five Hundred and
Ten S2ll0O Dollars) to be- satisfied
also by the same privilege, and
mortgage dating from the 2lst ia
nuary 1S76-a!l npon the property
of the said Euphemon Sosthene Ro-
man. It is further ordered that the
said.Marie Louise Roman be ruth
in the future, to administer
personally all OF her seperate, dotal
and paraphernal property without
the assistance CT her husband. as
provided by law.
pead. delivered anti signed il
,nou Hourt al t''o Parish Of st. ia
mes, this lib gay ot Decent
u. 1871.
Signed.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
SCHOOL BOARD.
CO NJ NJ l. D..
t'IF 1T IS TO BE DONE, TT HAD BET.
TER BE WE'LL DONE"
Mr.. EDITOR.

h ALDA4OhS
In view Of the decision Of the Su-
preme Court of Louisiana, in the
case @an appeal from the District
Court of Ascension by the acting
Attorney ct ais. (No. GGSD VS.. Nor
~>iaarks, it is quite evident that
ssMr. Marks Notwithstanding a new
hearing may have been granted
him, can not entertain any reason.
able hopes of being declared the
de jure Judge Of this District. If not
the Judge IN lac and IN .1act, he is
without legal authority, and no act
of his can be of binding force aud
effect. The decision does not hinge
on the question Of capacity, but on
the single point of eligibility; and
so clear is the case of all doubt on
this point, that we, in full accord
with all who have read that deci-
sion, while entertaining the highest
regards for MI. Marks as a man and
fellow citizen, are forced to the con-
clusion that he has no legal right
to the position Of Judge, and as Il
consequence the Office is vacant and
open for appointment. So fully per-
suaded are we in our own minds of
the correctness of this opinion, and
so we'll convinced are we that Gov.
Nichols will concur with us III this
view OF the situation, we have been
casting about our thoughts, not sim
ply for a competent, but for the
most competent person to fill the
"aching void" We say aching, be-
cause any interruption that pre-
vents the ever flow Of justice, as
.rom want Of a legal court, impedes
the onward march of business, and
inficts not a mere temporary incon-
venience only, but a great loss and
incalqlable distress in both public
and pfffvatc concerns, a loss, dis
tress and inconvenience which ans
wer fully to the name Of aching. We
have searched, in our thoughts and
mental calculations, the whole dis
trict, for the fittest person to fill
the vacancy made by the decision
of the Supreme Court, and have
found one, as we truly believe. who
will fully meet the requirements OF
the case, and prove highly accept.
able to every portion Of the Dis
trict. We do not say, or even think,
that he is the only lawyer in the
District competent to discharge the
high, responsible, and delicate func-
tions of a righteous Judge-for, not
to travel out Of our own parish, we
can boast Of others fully capable to
fill the position with honor to them
selves and benefit to the public, so
that onr preference of him works no
disparagement to the confessed me.
rit OF others-we only say that
amongst many peers he seems to US
tie meetest man for the appoint
t. Our grounds Tor preteIl1ng
ere these. He is Il man Ct ma
ears, of long and large expe-
si.n.es in the practice OF law, iIas IL
a oeen a careful reader aud clio
: lent, isa man Of deep thought,
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22

e'l'shtelled reason,an correctjulg
ment; without amy hurttul prpjll
dices, a pllilanthropist as well as
patriot, above all hatrcds, cheriShes
no enmitics, gives no place to wrath.
is both mercitul and Just, a respect.
OF OF rights, kind, courteous, and
gentle III manners, dignified and
pleasing in his dcmeanor. without
renroac!' in his public, private.
ana social Iitc-haS served in boil,
EionaeS oi the Legislature. and scry~
al both Parish u';N district we'll
possesses, tI!, ,rEi uonii,,,ucc of all
N'|o Know llina, and they are many
-:titA. Nia' Is perhaps the crown.
ING point Of all, is free from all en-
Engagements in any ease that NAV
De brought before him, as he has,
Tor several years past. retired from
the active practice of his lifelong
profession. His unimpassionpd age.
varied and profound attainmc,lt,,
long experience, exalted character.
stainless reputation, sympatliies in
being, and nrbanc, gentle manners.
constitute him the man for the p,a-
&c, and would stamp his official con-
duct as a "ri@htcous Judge" We
hardly need name the portrait we
have painted, and would not
no so could we have used a NOR,
mastery bru>h-thc MAJ we,spcak
is j. Il. GAUDET, the Nestor Of
the Bar. our good and faithful pu-
bic servant.
NOX POpyIl.
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tuition, cadets will be charged only
I"r the time OF attendance, except
that there will he no remission of
zee tor the last two months of the
session.
LOCATION.
ltealthy.an desirable for delicate
youths "ho may not he able to stand
a colder climate.
For 1nltl'er Information, address
ID. +. BOYD,
President.
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70 THE HONORABLE MORRIS MARKS.
JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDI
CIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND
FOR THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES,:

CCIl lIlI I-tIl!s.l vi 81. JAAICcs
The Grand Jurors Of ,hc Parish of s..
James, duly enlpannellcd and sworn in
and 70" the body OF said Parish. beg leave
respect July to submit this, their tiuai re-
port:
CRIMINAL CASES.
We examined the following Criminal
Cases, to-wit:-:5tate of Louisiana VS.. Sd
sauna Calvert. and found a true bill against
her for the murder of James Butlc1.-ln
the case of the State OF Louisiana vs.. Rich
ard Simmon, we have been unable /" iind
sufficient evidence to send the accasen ',e-
tore the District Court.-1n the ease Oh the
State of Louisiana VS.. Henry Cohen and
JOS. Wiitgenstein, we toun.i a true bill for
embezzlement.
JAIL AND COURT HOUSE.
We visited the Jail of this Parish, and
found the same in a very bad condition;
it being impossible for the sheriff to keep
prisoners safely therein, without putting
them in irons. We found the prisoners well
fed, but not provided with blankets. This
Jail will need Il good many repairs, aid
we advise the Police jury to provide for
said repairs without delay. There is a lar
&c hole in the partition wall, separating
the two cells on the lower side OF the pri-
son house, and two hinges broken on two
doors Of the cell. We visited the Recorders
otfics. aud found the same well kept, and
the genial and clever gentleman, M. Louis
Dngas, who holds this Office, performing
his duties in a faithful and efficient man
ner.--The Clerks office is also kept i'll a
good order, by the young gentleman at
present performing the duties Of Deputy
C'eff. We would sa7@iss taat proper slut
tiers be placed on said oifies, tol tn f~'et'o1'
Preservation of ti.8 sstoros IT tFa same,
Whilst examining tie a5eve otSie.s "o
tpnnt' = lie 81 papers containing lie pro-
cersilii.4 Ill tfta s..@ ~ ta eits Gestgt itGos.-
81 EEis Parish which We Iaemc<l l,soeass'iy
to examine, tad ve her. mention :. Hsiet
r.sitw Of SAID +. sss.*. Oi si. tstl. s.ae
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
lie Is An ATHEISI!

If we do not accept the sweet no.
nev of the following letter, dulcia
re'bo Mudontis umici, being we'll
aware that weare nothing but one of
the humblest and least deserving
amongst those who work in the
field of Liberty, Justice and Truth.
nevertheless we are happy to see
that oar principles and motives are
better appreciated, and in a better
style, by Ve'iias Of st. James than
by L of Uouma.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1877-12-22
n Mr.. EDITOR,


ellis laui.tur. alb Ills culpatur."
The charge that you are an .:at|e.
ist." 10y the last letter of the Alpha.
bet, clipped from the "Terrebonne
P%rogreSs,' and published in your
last issue, forced me to cry out.
''Zounds!" j. Gentil an "atheist! y
\ man of liberal, independent
tllought-whose weekly teachings
are of the noblest, highest order
whose ethics m sustained by the
inspired teXt-wlo inculcates resist
ance to all that God condemns
who publishes ''pcace on earth. and
good will to man"-who regards
man, as God made him, "a free
agent'-who, in imitation Of Gods
method, endearors to puiSlade man,
not force him. to cultivate and prac-
tice the higher virtues, by reasons
and influences addressed to his
mind and heart--who proclaims
freedom Of conscience, as well as
"treedom TO worship God'-who
warns his fellow man of the willy
s',ares and insinuating dog,nas set
to catch conscience, and lead him
to the worship Of "talse gods
who is daily teaching MAJ his indi.
vidual responsibility, and urging
him by the most powerful motives
to discharge as an indiridual, faith
fully, fully, and wisely, his duties
to his neigl'bor, society, and gov
ernment-wlo, without respect of
person, condemns and scourges free
ly the faults of those sin l,igl, pla-
ces," as we'll as Of men of GLOW es-
tate":-such a man an "atheist"!
POUNDS! Would we had many more
such.
liz has read, not simply heard
of, your writings, one of two things
is quite evident; he, has either fail
ed to comprehend their true spirit
and philosophy, or has been led by
incorporate and blind zeal into
error. If he has not read
them, he is but a retailer, at second
of the charge furnished him
by some prejndiced leader. Be the
case RS it may, his soubriquet is I'M
guestionably well chosen. Our die
record but few words I'M
der q, and they are not Of much i'm
Z, if a man of erudition,
doubtless selected it in order to in
that the charge itself, or he
himself perhaps botl,) was not of
much Importance. We so accept it.
Now, we really believe that, if q
VII hold one hours talk with j.
the "atheist," as he calls
him., will tell him more about "tlie
only living and true God,' than he
ever knew before.
VERITAS.