Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-12-11
the YOrkvillc Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.


CHESTER. December 9, 1SS4.-On last
Tuesday a case of some Importance was
tried at this place before Trial Justices Rob-
ertson and Shannon. The case came up on
a writ of ha6eas corpus sued out by the plain
tiff, Caroline Mercer, colored, tor the recoV-
ery of her grand-child, that she alleged was
unlawfully detained by, the defendant,
plant she alleged that during the life of the
mother the defendant denied the paternity
of the child, and refused to do anything in
behalf of it's support. Since the mothers
death he claims the child as his own, and
has taken possession of it. The plaintiff
was represented by Messrs. Mcneil and
Henry, the defendant by Mr.. F. Il: Morgan.
Henry and Mr.. +. II. Morgan made good
arguments in behalf of their respective
clients. The Justices deciding in favor OF
the plaintiff, the child was restored to the
grand mother.
Mr.. Smith Hardin, Sr., of the western
portion of this county, died on last Tues
day. He had been in a state of decline for
. several months.
Major f. c. McLure left here on last
Thursday for Washington, where he will
spend the winter in the discharge of the
duties Of private secretary for Senator M.
G.. Butler. His departure was delayed in
consequence of sickness in his family
The scarcity Of money was shown by the
low price at which land sold at the late pub
lie sale at this place. With the exception
of one or two tracts, land did not bring its
value. One of the best plantations in the
county was bid off at $3.50 per acre. A
greater abundance of money in the pockets
of the ''dear people, would have made a
very material change in these figures:
Stock was sold at great sacrifice. Good
mules only brought s35. This would not
heve occurred with a more plentiful supply,
of money in the country. The scarcity OF
money, caused by the partial failure OF the
crops, has led to the renewal of the discus
sion of the lien law, with its probable re-
peal by the Legislature. Of course, di-
versity of opinion prevails upon this sub
iect. Still the present condition of affairs
has occasOned stronger public sentiment
in favor of a continuance OF this law. Inc
members of the Legislature from this coun-
ty announced their opposition on the stump
to this law, and will doubtless vote for It's
repeal -
last Friday. One of our prominent farmers
sold one hundred bales at a fraction over
10cents.
The Chester oil mill is in successful opera
ton this season. Under Capt. j. II. Smiths
administration expenses have been reduced,
and the Company is doubtless making
money.
R. x. Dods, Alfred Wilkins, R. NJ. Dods,
George Woods and James Munroe Will be
tried at the next term of the Circuit Court
at this place, charged with an assault and
battery of an aggravated nature'upon Berry
Moblcy, colored The prosecutor CLAIMS inns
that the assault was made at night. The
J defendants, of whom George Woods and
James Munroe are colored, will be repre-
sented on the trial by MesSrS. Mcneil and
Henry.
Main street was the scene of big row on
: last Saturday afternoon, but fortunately 1T
was stopped before the occurrence OF any
thing serious The arrest of drunken ne
gro boy by member of the police force
led to the trouble, though an excessive IN,
, diligence in mean whisky was the real
cause. Judge Cothran's decision on the
, whisky law as it relates to Chester has been
: followed by the opening OF several bar
rooms.
A crowd, doubtless infamed with whisky,
were on the rampage last night. They de-
) stroyed bridges on York street, broke on
) from it's hinges the Methodist Church gate,
and perpetrated other damages on property.
Our Intendant is expected to take the nee
l essary steps towards furnishing the guilty
parties. NJ.
DIR. WOODROW ON EvoLUTIoN.-The
Hon. James Hemphill, president or the
, board Of directors of the Columbia Theo-
logical Seminary, in accordance with the re-
, quest of the Rev. Messrs. Stacy and Mack
! and Mr. G. w. Scott, has called a special
} meeting of the board, which met in Colum-
= bia yesterday, to take action upon the views
and teaching of the Rev. DIR. Woodrow in
, respect to evolution.
: The Synod of South Georgia and Florida
met at Leesburg, Fla, last week. Among
the distinguished doctors of divinity present
, was Rev. Professor James Woodrow, ID. d.,
of the theological seminary, Columbia, who
r appeared before the Synod in defence of the
: doctrine of evolution as enunciated in his
, address before the Alumni Association OF
the Seminary. This subject ELECTED very
much discussion, the doctor himself speak
ing between six and seven hours. The
action taken by the Synod was adverse TO
5 him.