The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-09-19
CIRCUIT COURT.

The Court of General Sessions for Ander-
son County began on last Monday, Judge
Hudson presiding, and Golicitor Cothran
representing the State. In charging the
Grand Jury Judge Hudson congratulated
them upon the peace and order which
reigns throughout the State, and said that
it is the duty of grand jnl os, by their con-
duct and action. 70 sustain the law and up
held this peace. He commented at length,
anil with force and cle,rness, upon the oath
Of grand jurors, and told them that II they
properly discharge the duties imposed by
this oath, that the public interests will be
safe in their hands. The charge was as able
and lucid as any address from the btuch TO
the Grand Jury that We have listened to
for many years. and after directing the jury
i'll respect to special matters for their con-
sideration, they were sent to their room to
deliberate upon the several bills of indict-
ment submitted to them. The following
cases were tried, and sentences imposed
upon those convicted
The State va. Macha Thompson and Fan
ny Hunter, both colored, indicted for Bur-
glary. Defended by Messrs. Harrison &
Avins. Verdict guilty. Sentenced each to
imprisonment in the Peniten!iary for life.
The State vs.. Vincent Gambroli, white,
indicted for Assault upon an officer, and
for assisting an escape. Defended by Messrs.
Reed & Featherston. Verdict guilty. SEN
fenced to two months in Jail, and o fno of
fifty dollars.
The State vs.. Noel P. Flemming, white
indicted for Assault and Battery. Defend
ed by Col. Warren D. Wilkes. Verdict
guilty. Sentenced TO three months in JAIL
or fine of thirty dollars.
The State vs.. Henrietta Archer, colored
indicted for Infanticide. Defended by
Messrs. Moore & Allen. Verdict not guilty
In sentencing tho prisoners the Judge
commented to them upon their crimes in u
kind and sympathetic, yet admonitory
manner, which attracted the attention and
commanded the commendation of all who
were present. The sentences wcro fair and
reasonable, yet sufficiently severe to en-.
force obedience to the laws and deter the
commission of crima.
On Wednesday morning the Court of
Genera! Sessions vas adjourned, and the
Court OF Common Pleas opened. The first
case entered upon was that OF Mr.. J. n.
Robson, of Charleston vs.. DR.. II. G. Miller,
on IN account for Compound Acid Phos-
plate. Measrs. Whitner q Breazeale and
). 8. GutilTaIi ioF tho Plaintiff, anu a. Z Z.
Broyles, Esq, for the Defendant. The de-
fence set up is, that the Acid Phosphate
was no account, and specimens OF the mass
after compost were shown as hard as rock,
and some Of tho specimens were picked up
from o field in which they were put over
two years ago. The case is G very interest
ing ono, and up to the hour Of going to
press he's not been decided.
Judge Hudson he's made very favorable
impression upon our people, and the mem
benz OF the Bar are very mnch nleased With
his ability. courtesy and impartinlity In
ruling the law.
The Court will certainly consume the re-
mainder Of tho weak. ard in all probability
will run into the coming week, as there ere
several Important and tedious civil causes
to he disposed Of.