Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-06-19
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, S. c., June II, I

CHESTER, S. c., June II, 1879.
At present the thrashing of small grain is
being busily carried on, and the shrill whis'
tie Of the engine and the whirr of the thrash
er around town, indicate that goodly supply
of wheat aud oats has been made in this VI
cinity. Mr. P. Nail sowed bushels of wheat
on ten acres, in the suburbs Of town, from
which he harvested 1921 bushels of wheat Of
fine quality. 1t is of the Fultz variety.
A good rain, which was much needed, fell
here last Tuesday, but we have had none
since, and the ground is again becoming dry.
Court opened yesterday, his Honor Judge
Thomson presiding. Solicitor CASTOR informs
me there are no cases of burglary or larceny
on the Sessions Docket, which is an unusual
and remarkable occurrence. There are a
few cases of assault and battery and one muir
der case for trial, and it is probable that the
term of Court will be short. -.
Charging the grand jury, his Honor said
that it was unnecessary to reiterate what had
been charged at previous terms. he spoke
of the power of granting license to sell lntox-
icating liquors in the county, and IN sar-
castle manner, instructed the grand jury
that if, in their opinion, the fee of $50 for a
license was sufficient to compensate tor all
the crime attending the sale Of whisky, such
as riots, and perhaps murder, and general de-
moralization, then to grant them. he IN
structed the grand jury that card playing IS
violation of law even if no wager is made,
and unless parties play in their own Parieo1rs
or dwellings, the practice is unlawful. he
was particularly severe on the practice OF car
rying concealed weapons, and said that the
savage lies by his arms when he returns to
his home but the American citizen sits down
to his table, in the midst of his family, with
pistol or two on his person, as if in the midst
of deadly foes.
The grand jury, Joseph Nunnery foreman,
presented the following true bills:
State vs. George Carter murder.
State vs. Bailey Clark; assault with con-
cealed deadly weapon, and assault and battery
with intent to kill.
State VS.. Bill Barber; assault and battery
with intent to kill.
State VS.. Newton Buchanan assault and
battery with intent to kill.
The following cases we're tried yesterday
State vs. Garland II. Smith assault with
pistol with intent to kill Verdict, not guilty.
MIR. Solicitor CASTOR for the State; Messrs.
w. A. Sanders and A. G. Brice for defendant.
State VS.. Margaret Pardue; assault and
battery. Verdict, not guilty. Mr.: Solicitor
CASTOR for the State Giles j. Patterson,
ESQ.,, for defendant.
The grand jury made their report this
morning and was discharged. The following
is a synopsis of their presentment:
They 6nd the jail we'll kept, but repairs
ordered at the last term of the court have
been neglected, and it is recommended that
the said repairs be made at once. The same
as to the Court House. The Offices Of the
Clerk of the Court Sheriff, Probate Judge,
Treasurer, Auditor, School Commissioner and
the County Commissioners are all we'll ar
ranged and the books and papers Of the same
kept in business.like manner. Chairs, pre-
viously recommended for the Office of Probate
Judge have not been furnished, and it is
again recommended that they be procured.
The Clerk has funds on hand to meet all de-
mands. The County Treasurer has collected
one.sixth of the tax. The School Commis-
sioner says that out of 1915 voters, only
2,47O pay poll tax, and the grand jury recon-
mend to our Representatives in the Legisla-
ture to enact law to compel the payment OF
the same They also recommend the pur-
chase of shelving for books and desk for
the School Commissioner. The Offices of
Trial Justices Lloyd and Mcdonald are re-.
ported in good order; and fines, &C., collect
ed by these officials promptly turned over to
the County Treasurer. The poor house is in
good condition. There are in it l3 paupers-
4 white and 8 colored A good supply of
provision and prevender is on hand at that
institution. The public roads are in tolera-
bly, fair condition. The grand jury recon-
mend that twenty feet of railing be added to
the west end of the bridge across Fishing
creek at Wylie's Mill, and that the large
spans of the bridge be properly braced.
Mr.. Brainerd McLure, of the State Bulle-
tin, has gone to Rock Hill, to act as editor of
the Rock Hill Herald for couple of months,
during the absence of Capt. j. M. Ivy. The
entire management of the Bulletin will de-
volve upon Mr.. T. w. Clawson during the
above period. Mr.. McLure retains his con.
nection with the Bulletin.
Rev. A. H. Lester has returned from Ian
caster, where he delivered temperance lee.
ture last week. The people of our sister town
were very much pleased with his address,.
Mr.. D. j. Carter, of the Lancaster Ledger
was in our town last Saturday. His son re-
Gently graduated with second honor from the
Carolina Military Institute at Charlotte.
The Lee Light Infantry, under command
of Capt. j. K. Marshall, made fine parade
on the streets last Friday. Among the evo
lutions they executed the skirmish drill III
admirable style. They will have target
practice in the latter part of the month.
The Stonewall Fire Company will make al
excursion to Cedar Shosl, on the Cheraw and
Chester Railroad, on the 9th instant. The
object is to raise funds for the benefit of the
company.
The Globe Comedy Company continue te
give entertainments to our people. Their
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