Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-14
of the YOrkviIle Enquire
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, June II, 1877

.s CHESTER, June IL, lof.
An effort in the way of petition, signed
by a majority of the members of the bar at
this place, has recently been made here to Sc.
cure the pardon of Carter Ross, convicted OF
horse stealing at the late term of the Court
of General Sessions, and sentenced tor
term of seven years in the State Penitentiary.
The signers of this petition based their action
upon the fact that afidavits had been pro-
duced, signed by citizens of Shelby, N. .C.,
setting forth that Carter Ross was in that
town on the day in which he was charged
with stealing the horse. The petitioners be.
lieved that an akbi had been established, and
consequently favored Ross release from the
Peniten,iary. Judge Mackey, hearing of the
petition, and having no faith in the reliabill-
ty of the persons making the affidavits upon
which it rested, set vigorously to work to
bring it to naught. To accomplish this re-
suit, counter petition was gotten up through
his fundamentally, asking the Governor not
to release Ross from the Penitentiary. This
was signed by large number of persons, both
from town and county. Armed with this
petition, and additional evidence to what was
given for the prosecution at the time OF the
trial, Judge Mackey took his departure for
Columbia for the purpose of prevailing upon
Governor Hampton to keep Carter Ross IN
the Penitentiary. For two or three days this
was the subject of considerable discussion on
the streets. The preponderance Of sentiment
however, was in favor of keeping Ross at his
present abiding-place for term OF seven
years, according to the sentence of the law.
The Stonewall Fire Engine Company ap-
peared on Main street on Wednesday after
noon in uniform and with eng inc. They
gave the street good sprinkling, which re-
suited in settling the dust and giving general
relief.
Instead of the evening of the 25th of the
present month, the ladies have decided upon
giving their entertainment in behalf of the
Rife Club on the 9th. While it is only a
postponemeut of two days, it is best to note
the change. Some friends from our neigh
boring towns may desire to be present on the
Joyous and grand occasion. They can be as
sured of splendid time in the event of their
coming. If it is desired. special train will
be run on the Chester and Lenoir Railroad
for the benefit of our Yorkville friends, with
the privilege of paying only one fare for the
trip.
1t has been suggested that this would be a
good time for the officers of the volunteer
companies Gnfantry) of Winnsboro, Rock
Hill, Yorkvlle, and Chester to meet and con.
suit in regard to the propriety of organizing
a battalion. Captain Asbury Coward, of the
jenkins Rifles, is the gallant gentleman whose
name is at the present time most prominently
mentioned in connection with the command.
ing position of the battalion. In addition to
the officers, the Chester Rifle Club would be
highly pleased to see as many Of their breth.
rem ut their festival on the 9th instant as can
conveniently attend.
On Thursday afternoon, man mounted
box on Main street and entertained crowd,
for time, in telling jokes and eating, or rath-
er pretending to eat cotton. This latter per-
formance gave considerable amusement to
those who were unable to discover the trick
about it. At night he met the crowd again.
and amused them for while narrating his
experience at the Centennial and elsewhere.
The object of his visit to our town appeared
upon the announcement that he had in his
possession splendid cement which he desired
to sell. He sounded its praises, and then Of
fered it for sale. He made some sales, Of
course, as there are always those In every
crowd who are credulous enough to believe
the statements of such characters.
The ladies of the Episcopal Church gave
an entertainment on Friday evening at the
Cotton Hotel. The attendance was not 50
large as was desired. Still the evening pass
ed away pleasantly, and the proceeds Of the
entertainment reached satisfactory amount
The Broad river side Of the county was ia
vored with rain on Friday afternoon. There
was not sufficient quantity of it to Satisfy
the wants of the thirsty crops. Clouds gath
cred at the same time over this parched place,
but after giving promise of rain, were blown
away by the wind. However. on Saturday
the rain came, greatly to the delight of eve
rybody. And on Sunday it poured during a
good a portion of the day. The rain extended
throughout the county, and apprehensions Of
a drought are set at rest for time, at least.
Major Julius Mills has been appointed
Treasurer and Mr.. j. M. Brawley. Auditor
of this county.
Gen. w. A. Walker, Senator from this
county, is on the committee to investigate the
consolidated doht of tho State ORR