The Osceola times., 1882-05-13
Circuit Court Items.

scales OF justice. The hrst business
of the Court was to organize the
Grand Jury, which was, by the usual
promptness Of our honorable Judge
the Sheriff and Clerk, soon accom-
plished. The Jury is composed as
follows: N. G. Cartwright, foreman
I. c. Edrington, G.. r. Brickey, J.
d. Driver Ashbrrr j. r
Rainey, A. a. I.oanooSfiie, Josaua
Dillingham;, F. b. Hale, d. r. Pitt
man, NJ. l. Odum, Geo. w. Stewart,
w. w. Cowan, j. o. Thompson, j.
A. Barrow and L. Henderson.
Judge Mack having delivered the
usual charge 10 the Jury in that
thorough manner for which he is
noted, they retired to their room in
charge of Col. Fl. NJ. Pope, who was
by Sheriff Haskins specially appoint
ed to look after their morals, and see
them well cared for; and in this con-
nection we cannot refrain from say
ing that no time since we have been
a resident of this county, have we
seen a Grand Jury composed of bet
ter men, or one that could more safe
ly be entrusted with the duties and
responsibilities that pertain to that
body.
CANDIDATES FOR PROSECUTING AT
ToRNEY.
Last Monday morning the Deputy
Clerk concluded as he was in pos
session of portraits of all the candi-
dates for Prosecuting Attorney, it
would be good idea to hang them
(the portraits, not the candidates. in
the courtroom, in full view of the
sovereigns, which he did. The pic
lures were, of course, very much adj
mired, but we refrain from describ-
ing them, except to remark that Mr..
Browns picture struck us as being
that of man of ability, who had
done his duty in Office, made fame,
fortune and secured wife thereby.
and should retire on the honors he
has won, TO his general practice.
Mr.. Williams struck us as a man
who could achieve "fame, fortune
and a wife" by attending to civil
practice, while the young and hand
some face of Mr.. Edrington indieat-
ed that he was a man who could
"hold down" the second judicial dis
trict about as well as any young law
yer in the district, and who was des-
tined to commence, after the Sep
tember election, the job of winning
''fame, fortune and a nice little wife"
to preside over his future destiny;
and now, gentlemen, having given
you first class, gilt-edged puff, sail
in and do your best.
Speaking of candidates for Prose-
cutting Attorney reminds us that the
first order made by Judge Mack was,
''that the aforesaid candidates furnish
the court Gncluding ye local the
cigars for the term," but up TO date
We local has to complain, that the or
der has not been obeyed, as far
as he is concerned; and speaking of
Judge Mack reminds us that he is
candidate for reelection. AS we
have not as yet been authorized to
announce him as such, we refrain
from the usual puff bestowed on such
occasions, but as a citizen, we cannot
help notice the difference between
Mack off the bench, and Mack on the
the bench. OFF of it, he is lively,
agreeable and full of fun, making
friends Of all who surround him, but
the moment he takas his seat and
says, "Order in court, Mr.. Sheriff."
then he is the Jadge, who knows
neither friend nor foe, dealing out
Justice as he understands the law,
regardless of fear, favor or affection,
and no one not knowing the fact,
would ever think, as he secs him pre-
siding ON the bench, that he did not
have life lease of the office.
The following is list of cases on
the State docket disposed of up 70
yesterday noon;
State VS.. Peter Parse two cases;
mol. pros.
State VS.. Dempsy Taylor; mol. pros
State VS.. Joe Hill; continued,
State VS.. Geo. Dawson; acquitted.
State VS.. Geo, Irman; continued.
State VS.. Thomas Webb; forfeit