Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-07-04
Correspondence of the YorkvilIe Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, S. c., July l, 1878.
Recently I gave the prominent facts in the
trial of case before Trial Justice in which
the plaintiff claimed damages for injury done
by defendant in killing plaintiff cattle. The
Jury did not find for the plaintiff to the amount
of single cent, for the reason that the
damage done the defendant by his cattle was
equivalent to the value of the cattle killed.
Another case has been tried, in which it was
alleged that the stock law had been violated.
Samuel McNeal prosecuted James Kirk pat
rick for neglect in allowing his cattle to get
out, and damage the crops Of other persons
According to late statute, it is an lndlcta'
BILE offence for any person to wilfully neglect
to keep up his enclosure, whereby damage is
sustained by others. Though the prosecutor
had suffered damage, yet the testimony show
ed the exercising of necessary care by the
defendant in keeping up his fence 1t was a
rail fence, and every effort was made by the
defendant to enclose his stock. As no negli.
gence was proved, the decision of the Trial
Justice was in favor of the defendant Cases
arising from violations of the stock law prom
ise to be quite frequent.
Chester is becoming a popular place for
picnics A few days since considerable
number of Charlottese were here IN pursuit
of pleasure If this consists in sightseeing
and shooting, dancing and drinking, they GER
tainly found it. On last Tuesday morning
all excursion train, composed of picnickers
from Dallas, Gastonia, Yorkville and other
points along the line of the railroad arrived
here, and here remained during the day.
They made their headquarters at Brlce s
grove, though they were engaged portion OF
their time in sightseeing, Notwithstanding the
intense heat of the sun. In sedateness and
soberness, they differed very materially from
the Charlotte crowd, who, for the most part,
had liking for strong drink, and gratifed
this propensity.
Major E. c. McLurs has declined the invi-
tation extended by the Executive Committee
of the Survivors Association of Chester, to
deliver the address before the Association, on
the 1st of August. His official duties will
prevent his absence from Dallas at that time.
He regrets his inability to be present, as moth
ing, he says, would afford him more pleasure
than to grasp once again the hands of bis
comrades of the GLORIOUS old Sixth
Candidates for the Legislature and county
offices have already been announced by their
friends, or "many voters" These are only
forerunners of the host from whom the public
will be privileged to choose. Messrs. John j..
Hemphill, Osmond Barber and DR.. A. F.
Anderson stand" (to use an English express
sion) for the Legislature, Mr.. j. H. Buchan-
an for Probate Judge, and Rev: }. E. White
for School Commissioner Candidates for the
Legislature are requested to inform the pub
lie whether or not they favor the reestablish
ment and endowment of the State University,
and the levy of tax to retire annually
certain amount of the bonds of Chester coun.
ty issued in favor of the Chester and Lenoir
Railroad. They will doubtless give their
views upon these points.
The Town Council destroyed, on Wednes-
day afternoon, bills Of the town of Chester.
to the amount of S475. This makes about
81, 900 of these notes that have been redeemed
since the Inauguration Of the Agurs admin.
istration. At the present rate of redemption,
it will not be a great while before the shin
plaster Indebtedness Of our town will be num-
bered with the things that were.
The closing exercises of the Chester Male
Academy, Of which w. H. Witherow, Esq, is
principal, we're held last week. The exami-
nation, which consumed Thursday and Fri
day, passed off creditably to both teacher and
pupils. Mr.. Witherow is an able and faithful
teacher, and will, no doubt. be the principal
of our Academy as long as he desires the po'
stion.
The closing exercises of the colored school,
of which Rev. Mr.. Loomis is principal, were
held on Friday. The pupils are said to have
displayed commendable knowledge of the
various studies in which they we're examined.
Professor Montoon, of the Biddle University
of Charlotte, delivered an interesting address,
The exercises having ended to the satisfaction
of all present, the festive board was spread,
and refreshments enjoyed to the still greater
satisfaction and pleasure of all participants.
Intensely hot weather has made its appear.
ance here Up to within few days Spring
has been lingering in the lap of Summer, but
has finally departed. Summer is now here in
all her glory.
Lieutenant Butler Aston, of Rock Hill,
has accepted an invitation to deliver the ad-
dress before the Survivors Association, at this
place, on the 1st of August. He shared in
the hardships and dangers of the gallant vet
Grams of the "Old Sixth" and as he is en-
dowed with the necessary mental quai6ca.
tions, he is expected to favor his friends with
fine address.
Judge T. J. Mackey has returned home,
after winning fresh honors in Charleston.
The ability and impartiality with which he
presided over the Court, and the immense
amount of business transacted during the
term, have won for him the highest commen-
dations from the bar and press of that city.
His brilliant talents compel recognition.
The track-layers on the Cheraw and Ches-
ter Railroad have reached about two miles
below Rich HILL President Hardin has Or
dered another supply of iron. When it ar
rives the track can be laid to Fishing Creek.
Lancaster will then be within eleven miles of
| the terminus
Rev. S. A. Trenholm, of the Presbyterian
Church, has been given month for rest and
recreation.
Great preparations are being made for the
festival on Wednesday evening. Indications
favor brilliant success QUI.
THE LOW.COUNTRY PROBLEM SOLVED.
Some months ago we published the report
of the Committee on Coast Lands of the Ap-