Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-30

the bridal party, together with many invited
guests, repaired to the residence Of the brides
mother where the newly married pair received
the congratulations Of their friends and where
an elegant repast was partaken of.
Many handsome and valuable presents were
received by the popular young couple.
On the following evening the bride and groom
held, at their own home, reception, which was
attended by many friends. A brilliant ball was
given on Friday evening, complimentary to the
happy pair. We extend our heartest congratu-
lations to the young couple and wish them life
of happiness and prosperity.
CIRCUIT COURT.
| October term of the Circuit for York county
convened at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. last Monday, his
Honor Judge Cothran presiding, and the State
represented by G. w. s. Hart, Esq, owing to in
disposition of Mr.. Solicitor CASTOR. The fol-
lowing grand jurors-the full panel-were in
their seats: w. NJ. Adams, Foreman John r.
Ashe, J. j. Biggers, Gabe Bowden, Allen Bar
nett, B. F. Caldwell, R. II. G. Caldwell, Taylor
Edwards. w. D. Garrison, H. w. Huffman,
J. w. Martin, R. S. Moore, w. c. Owen, John
Ramsay, w. A. J. Robinson, Cooper Smith,
A. C. Springs, Handy White.
His Honor delivered forcble charge as to the
duties of grand jurors, calling attention to the
fact that their duties are various and of wide
range, and that the Office of foreman is that Of
general supervisor of every public office
of the county, from the Judge on the bench to
the lowest and most humble public officer. 1t
is the duty Of the grand jury to that all Off
GERS of the county promptly and faithfully dis
charge their duties. No man is compelled to ac-
cept public Office, and when he does, two things
are implied if not promised by him, to-wit: COM
potency to fulfill the duties of the Office, and
willingness to discharge it's duties. He thus
becomes public servant, and it is the duty Of
the grand jury. as the highest inquisition of the
county, to see that the duties are performed, and
to promptly report any mafeasance, misfeas-
ance, or nonfeasance Of which he may be guilty.
On account of our peculiar American institu
tions, and the fact, probably, that people are
largely descended from the Irish-the victims of
excise and other oppressive laws-the Office Of
informer has always been regarded in this coun-
try with opprobum; but the grand juror is
public informer to whom no odium attaches.
1t is the sworn duty Of grand jurors to look and
enquire carefully into all matters pertaining to
the public welfare, peace and good order Of the
county.
| His Honor then enumerated various crimes
larceny, burglary and others, affecting individu-
als-which he said the aggrieved persons would
complain of themselves, and which the grand
jurors need not specially look after; but he said
there is also large class of Crimes which, af-
fecting no individual, 60 unpunished. The vio-
lators of the law in these cases frequently escape,
because it is not the duty ofany private individ-
ual to look after them though it is manifestly the
duty Of the grand jury to report all such cases
III, 1s.As s,s al, lal
such crimes as vagrancy, idleness, fornication
and adultery, the carrying of concealed weapons,
gambling, retailing liquor without license, &c.
However, if prohibition act applies to the town
of Yorkville, unfortunately, by an incongruity
of the law, the 1ast-named offenders cannot be
reached for the sale Of liquor within the incorpo-
rate limits Of the town but outside of the town
it is violation Of the law to retail Intoxicating
| liquors. tits the duty Of grand jurors to report
all offenders in these and similar which are
not likely to be reported by private individuals.
Coming together as individuals, it is the duty
of grand jurors to report to each other their in
dividual knowledge of all cases demanding in
vestigation by the grand jury as body. The
supervision of the roads is another duty devolv-
ing upon grand jurors, and on this subject the
true inquiry for them to make is, are the roads
in as good condition as the resources and facili-
ties for that purpose will permit? If not, then
proper presentment should be made.
The powers and the jurisdiction Of trial JUS
tices next claimed the attention of his Honor,
and the Importance of the proper discharge OF
their duties and a proper accounting Of their
official acts to the Solicitor and to the grand
jury was impressed upon the jurors.
His Honor closed with a brief allusion to the
present happy condition of the State in respect
| to all public offices as compared with few
years ago, which he said is a matter for con-
graduation.
Acting Solicitor Hart then presented number
of indictments, when the list of petit Jurors for
the first week of the term was called by the
Clerk. OF the names drawn, Barnett Ayers, col
ored, and J. F. Alexander could not be found in
the county. Bowman Merritt failed to answer
to his name Thirty. five answered, as follows:
j. L. Brandon, Simon NJ. Mills, Henry Gill,
colored, J. w. Fewell, A. C. Hayne, T. ].
Nichols, William NJ. Allison, T. E. Blair, S. E.
Mintz, Thomas Chambers, Edward Setter, col
lored, Andrew Hardin, Jacob Matthews, w.
J. Clinton, Riley Mcdaniel, B. N. Craig, Mad
ison Alexander, colored, William Ferguson, S.
A. McElwee, John A. Farris, Jr Joseph
Nevins, J. l.. Hoffman, w. X. Carothers, j.
B. Heath, s. P. Sutton, Jr., Rufus Chambers,
colored, D. b. McCarter A. w. Hicklin, j. w.
Wlsher, >. M. Feemster, >. L. Burrls, H. Is.
| Brown, NJ. r. Kee.
| On Monday and Tuesday the following cases
on the Sessions Docket were disposed Of:
State VS.. John T. Howell; obtaining goods
under false pretenses. Prosecutor, J. r. Brat
ton. Mr.. Waters for defence. Verdict, not
guilty.
State VS.. Perry Dover and others; riot. Pros
ecutor, Wilson Wilson. MOI. pros. entered.
State VS.. VIM. Cunningham, coored; assault
and battery on public officer. Prosecutor, J.
A. Westbrook. Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to
one year in the penitentiary.
State VS.. Enoch Love and Samuel Ross, color
ed assault and battery with intent to kill. Pros
ecutor, T. G. Culp. Verdict, guilty under first
count as to Enoch Love. Sam Ross not arrested
State VS.. John f. Williams; malicious mis-
chief Prosecutor Mary J. Williams. Pleaded
guilty, and sentenced to pay costs Of prosecution
or one month in Jail. Defendant accepted the
latter alternative.
State vs.. Obadiah Parker; assault and battery
of high and aggravated nature. Transferred to
Contingent Docket
A REPUBLICAN MINORITY IN OHIO
Returns by counties do not change the Ohio
pluralities given previously. Unexpected
ly the prohibition and Greenback-Butl
votes increased proportionately with those