The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-18
pREsENTMENT OF GRAND JURY.
sEpTEaIRER TERnr. 1870.

To HIS Honor B. c. Presley, Presiding .J,td1e
OF the Eighth Judicial Circuit:
The Grand Jury i'll concluding their term
would respectfully present
That they fully corroborate the observa-
tion and experience of his Honor as an-
nounced in his charge of the diminution of
crime in this State. 1t is their observation
that each year witnesses q perceptible de.
crease Q. the criminal calendars of our
Courts. This is subject OF congratulation,
ana as the blessings of good government are
continued to be felt end appreciated, We
confidently predict even q greater and
n higher regard for law by all classes.
They wonld further present as a nuisance
0he AninIitia hassey, OF Honea Path town
snip, who is living in open and fragrant
adultery 70 the scandal and Teproach Of the
neighborhood. We recommend that encr-
gebc measures be adopted for the suppress
sion of this crime.
They would further present that they arc
informed that one Robert Hanks, q white
man, shot and wounded Moses James, q
colored man, recently, without sufficient
provocation, and afterwards forced said
james by intimidation end threats to .com-
promise the case. This Jury cannot suffi-
ciently express their reprobation of such an
act, end they hope this Court and its officers
VIII give Mr.. Hanks an opportunity OF vins
dicating his conduct before jury of the
County.
The Jury would report the roads gen
orally in good condition, with one or two
exceptions, AID they are assured that these
Wiil be forthwith put in good condition.
however, to the road leading from Ever
green bridge, across Big Generostee Creek
to Dooley's Ferry on Savannah River
which they are informed has been discarded
practically as public road, and has not
6een worked In several years. They are in
formed that fhia 10
and great convenience to the people and
travelling public. They recommend that
the County Commissioners have the same
worked and put in thorough condition at
There is one other mater which several
preceding Grand Juries have urged upon
the County Commissioners, and which we
would again call to their attention. and urge
them to give it due attention, and it ;S this
To enclose the Court House for distance
on each side Of at least twenty-five feet with
neat and substantial iron fence. This en-
closure, We are informed would be deco.
| ra.ed with shade trees andoinamcnted with
grasses, and furnished with Seats, by the
corporate authorities of the town, SO soon
as the enclosure was completed. This
1 would be great convenience to the people
of the County, affording them convenient
resting place from the heat of the sun, and
place where they can enjoy their lunch
alter they have transacted their business
We regard this as matter OF consi6 6ernble
consequence, and the expense incurred in:
| considerable in comparison with the bene-
| We would again call attention to the law
| requiring the removal OF timber, trash,
trees, RATS &C., from the running streams oi
the County. during the months of March
and September of each year. If this law
was rigidly enforced it would omen up to
Gu ivation large area OF very valuable
lard, and would promote the sanitary con-
dition of the County.
| We would reco7: mend that sign boards
be. placed ct all Important forks OF the roads,
and that all public roads, not now posted
have mile pos.s of stone, to indi,ete the dis.
tance from one point to another.
The Jury, at thu risk of being tedious,
would present the CT pimon practice of car
ryinS. deadly concealed weapons. We
! would urge that our members OF the Legis.
latnre secure The passage of such law as
will utterly prevent this nractice-a practice
SO fruitful of murder and other crimes.
In. conclusion, wo would return out
thanks to his Honor, the presiding Judge
and the officers of the Court for courtesiet
extended us. Respectfully submitted,
w. G. WATsoH, Foreman.
September 18th, 1870.