Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-06-19
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.


CHESTER, June 17.-Rain fell in different
sections of our county last week. While it
was generally beneficial to corn, it interfer-
ed considerably with the cutting of small
grain. Oats that were cut and lying on the
ground were injured more or less by the
rain. The yield of wheat and oats this
year, except in places visited by hail, prom
ises to equal that of two years ago unless
the wet weather continues.
The Catawba Oil Mill, having exhausted
it's supply of seed, has suspended operations
until next fall. The mill has done its work
more successfully and satisfactorily the past
three months than ever before. During the
interval between the present time and the
beginning of the next season the machinery
and all the appurtenances of the mill will
be overhauled and put in good condition so
that the work of the mill, with the resump-
tion of operations, will be all that could be
expected.
Another meeting was held at the Court
House on last Wednesday afternoon in the
interest of the Lee Light Infantry. At this
meeting the reorganization OF the company
was completed by the election OF the follow
ing officers: Hon. G.. J. Patterson, captain;
C. H. Brice, first lieutentant; G. D. Heath,
second lieutenant; J. B. McFadden, third
lieutenant and T. N. Berry, first sergeant:
The Company has forty-five members, and
will doubtless receive accessions. A COM
mittee was appointed to secure recruits.
The Lee Light Infantry starts off again un-
der favorable auspices, and even those VINO
cannot join, wish for the Company every
success, and, morever, will give 1T a heIplng
hand. The Company will be ready for the
inspection of the Adjutant- General in few
weeks. ........ --..... ..... :.
A meeting of the Chester Democratic
Club was held in the Court House on last
Thursday afternoon. Col. J.S. Wilson on
taking the chair stated the object of the
meeting to be the taking of action in regard
to the mode of nominating candidates for
the Legislature and county offices, the cleo
ton of delegates to the County Convention,
and the selection of a representative of the
Club on the County Executive Committee:
a presiding officer for the next two years.
G.. w. Gage, Esq, was honored with this
position by acclamation, and on taking the
chair made some appropriate remarks.
Some time was consumed by the CLUB in
discussing the disposition to be made Of
some money that was contributed in behalf
of the political prosecution fund. 1t was de-
cided to reserve it for campaign expenses
The question in regard to the mode OF nom
mating candidates was then presented for
discussion. The primary election plan was
primary election canvass be conducted with
out any appointments for public speaking
called under the auspices of the County
Executive Committee produced lively
discussion. It was finally adopted with the
understanding that the clubs should have
the right of inviting the candidates to give
their opinions on the vital issues of the day.
Some opposed public primary canvass on
the ground that it might result in engender-
ing bad feeling among the members OF the
party, while others favored it even If the
''fur did fly" J. M. McNeel, Esq, was re-
elected the representative Of the Club on
the County Executive Committee. The
election of delegates to the County Conven-
ton was the next business in order. A
large number of nominations being made,
the following gentlemen were elected by
ballot in the order named: r. A. Love, }.
NJ. McNeel, T. C. CASTOR, w. A. Sanders,
J. L. Chambers, E. G. Stain, E. G. McLure,
J. X. Henry, 1. L. Clubhouse, G. j. Patter-
son, G. w. Curtis, S. M. Jones, A: G. Brice,
G. w. Gage, J. L. Glenn. One colored man
Joined the Club. This action on the part OF
the colored brother elected great applause.
The future must tell the number that will
be inspired by his example, and follow in
his footsteps.
On Friday last large number of colored
people from our town visited Lincolnton,
and returned the same day on an excursion
train. After enjoying the day they. were
almost home when a row began which re-
suited quite seriously. George Crosby had
his throat cut with razor by some unknown
party. The instrument that did the bloody
work is in the hands of our Chief of Police,
who has reasons for entertaining suspicious
as to the perpetrator of the act, but prefers
to wait developments before making any ar
rest. The wounded man, after bleeding
profusely, received medical attention on the
arrival of the train at this place, and while
suffering from weakness, may be consider
ed out of danger.
The Circuit Court convened here yester-
day, Judge Witherspoon on the bench. At
ter giving the grand jury general lnstruc-
tions in regard to their duties, he urged on
them the importance of enforcing the laws.
While they had the right to recommend the
repeal of any law by the Legislature that
was considered injurious to the public well
fare, it was their duty to do their part
towards securing it's enforcement, while it
was on the statute books. His Honor call
ed the attention of the Grand Jury to the
law forbidding the sale of intoxicating
liquors, and to the law forbidding the carry
ing of concealed weapons, and urged on the
jury the importance of the enforcement of
these laws. His charge on these points was
such as fully met the public requirements.
The Solicitor laid number of indict-
ments before the grand jury. With single
exception, true bill was found in every
case. The attention of the Court was en-
gagged the greater portion of the day in the
trial of the case of the Statevs. Archie Brice,
colored, charged with stealing cotton. The
defendant was acquitted. The case Of the
State VS.. Tilmon CASTOR, Judson Heath and
Isom Crockett, charged with arson, was
then begun, but during the giving of the
testimony the Court adjourned until next
morning.
At9 O'Clock this morning the Court re-
convened and continued the trial of the ar
son case. The prosecutor in this case is Mr..
J. o. Hardin, who accuses the defendants Of
burning his cotton house and several bales
of cotton. The defendants are represented
by Messrs. McNeel & Henry, who are con-
ducting the case with ability and skill. At
the present writing it is still going on.
The amount of taxes collected in this
county during the month of May was 49,
2lO.23. Mr.. J. B. McFadden has given sat-
isfaction as treasurer, and thus far has no
opponent for reelection. NJ.