Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-11-07
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER. &" arH
Enquirer.
- CHESTER, S. c., November 4.


I stated in my last correspondence that q
other negro The name of the murderer was
George Crosby, and that of the victim, Chas.
Grant. A woman was at the bottom of this
trouble as she has often heen since the great
transgression of mother Eve Crosby, it ap-
pears, had an affection for Grants sister,
which he did not keep within proper bounds.
For this reason he was regarded by her fami.
ly with a feeling Of deep animosity. On
Saturday, the 26th ultimo, he was seen by
Grant to be on the point Of entering his sis
ter's house. Aware of being seen, he left
hurriedly, pursued by Grant. The latter
overlook Crosby, and was bent upon chss-
tising him for the wrong done his sister, when
he Crosby drew his pistol, and shot Grant,
who died the next day. After the shooting
Crosby fed, and was not heard Of for several
days On last Wednesday he delivered him.
self up, s!nd was placed in JAIL His state
ment is that. in addition to the deceased, the
father of the deceased and others were in pur-
suit of him, aud that he was in danger Of suf.
fering death at their hands if he had not shot
the deceased and made his escape. He evil
IDENTIFY hopes to prove that he acted in self.
defence in taking the life of his unfortunate
victim. 80 -" 20! 5S3t' y
Lieutenant. Colonel Scofin, of the military
family of Adjutant.G General Noise, was here
on Wednesday for the purpose Of inspecting
our volunteer companies. About II o'clock
the Lee Light Infantry, Capt j. z. Mar.
shall, commanding, and the Chester Light
Dragons, Capt. T. M. Sanders, commanding,
were drawn up in line on Main street, and,
under the command of Major +. w. Brice,
proceeded to Patterson's Green, where the
inspection was held. Colonel Scofin inspect
ed the troops, and was greatly pleased with
their fine appearance He made few re-
marks, highly commendatory of the two COM
panies. In regard to the Dragons he said it
was the best cavalry company he had seen in
the State. The Blackstocks Guards, Captain
R. c. Cowney, expected to he present at the
inspection, but were disappointed in not get
ting their uniforms. A small portion Of the
Company were present in red shirts.
The Chester Democratic Club met on
Wednesday evening. Speeches we're made by
Gen. w. A. Walker,lJ. j. Hemphill, ESQ,
and Col. E. T. Atkinson The usual amount
of enthusiasm prevailed Several colored
men joined the Club and were Immediately
arrayed in red shirts. Alfred Walker, col
ored, who was nominated by the late County
Republican Convention for County Commis-
sioner, appeared in red shirt, and announced
his intention Of acting with the Democratic
party. He made some remarks which had a
telling effect upon his colored friends. Among
other things he said that three years ago he
paid a tax of S22, last year Of SIS, and now
Of $40. This was a substantial benefit Of
the result of Democratic government, which
was apparent to the simplest understanding.
1t was an argument that convinced the minds
and moved the wills of his colored brethren.
A tremendous rush was made upon the
Treasurer on Thursday. This was supposed
to be the last day for the payment of taxes
without the penalty. When the shades of
evening were falling, large crowd were
gathered in and around the office, desiring
to "render unto Caesar" his dues, but quickly
dispersed on hearing that another day had
been granted. The same scene was resnacted
on Friday. The Treasurer, doubtless acting
under orders from Columbia, kept his Office
open also on Saturday, greatly accommoda.
ting people, who before had been absolutely
unable to pay their taxes. In consequence of
WV Ao" P''SS VI CoLtOu, CdA'pdyiuR was no
small matter. Taxpayers complained great.
ly about the difficulty of meeting their dues
to the State.
Friday night was an eventful and memora-
Bile night in the lives of the members of Car
mel Hill Democratic Club. The occasion
was torchlight procession, and vas exceed.
!ngy lively. Mounted, and with torches.
they left Baton Rouge short time after
dark, proceeding to Chalkvlle, and thence to
Carmel Hill, making ride of about thirteen
miles, and also making noise that only
Broad River men are ca pable of doing. There
were about two hundred men in the process.
sion, OF whom seventy.6ve we're colored My
informant, who was one of the riders, thinks
that great good was accomplished by the
demonstration. Carmel Hill has been Rad
ical stronghold since the evil days of recon.
struction, but the Democracy are determined
upon carrying this box tomorrow. There,
as in other pQrtinna OF tha county thay ara