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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19
BY DAVID A. CURTIS.


Tbare wasn't much in the room to at
tract or please the eye excepting the
mother and her child. What furniture there
there was of the poorest description, and
there was nothing but the barest necessi-
ties. Everything was very neat, and the
baby. though poorly clad, was well-kept
little one so far as care and cleanliness
could 20. If it looked little pinched
and pale 1t was probably because the air
and food it had were scarcely good
enough to make it plump and rosy. But,
an far as it was possible, that baby was
rourished and tended with all the love
and tenderness that any baby could have.
It didn't exactly look happy or contented.
So much as that was hardly to be expect
cd but there was the look Of patient
resignation in It's tiny face that is 80 pitt
r,llv common in the faces of the very
poor. God help them!
Patience, long continued, had settled
the features OF the woman into a contour
that would never change, you knew wnen
Won looked at 1t, even though the mold OF
noyerty and privation should some time
be shattered. Anxiety had drawn lines
nrematurelv in what was an ordinary
enough face, and there was the pinched
look that told the same story of privation
that the baby's face revealed. Yet, or
binary as the face was and
unnattractive at the first glance,
there was an expression on 1t
that was puzzling. 1t was as II two
sets of thoughts were to be read there at
different times. just now it was impos-
sible to guess what the second set might
be. for, as the woman sat sewing, her
mind was evidently full of the bread and
butter cares" only you felt that the
bread was the care and the butter nope
less desire. The baby sat on bit of car
pet on the floor near by, playing quietly
with an old tin cup and two marbles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19
TO MY MOTHER.


await thee once in m ad desire to find
The Love for which my spirit yearned with
Atrnany door L knocked and knocked in
craving loves aims which none to grant in
clined.
Rnt Laughing, treated me with cold disdain;
Yet still Wandered, eager in the quest.
Foreyer seeking, and for aye unblest,
since no one gave the boon for which
rben mother! turning to my home went
With weary steps and sorrow-numbing
care,
And 10! my pain was lost in sweet content,
For what sought came to me unaware;
IN the dear eyes that on thy sen were bent
All had asked found, for Love was there.
London Spectator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19
Advice 10 M Others.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used when children are cutting
teeth. IL relieves the little sufferer at
once; IL produces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain, and the
lutte cherub awakes as 'brIght as h
button" 1t Is very pleasant 10 taste. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and 10 the best known remedy for
diarrh9a, whether arising from teething
or other causes. - cents a bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19

So he sat for an hour while the brave
little woman went on her erraud. The
baby slept little while and then awoke
and cried again. Poor Bob did the best
he could to quiet it, but he was power
less, and in little while be gave up the
effort, and sat looking at il with dull
despair in his heart, wondering what 1t
all meant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19
BOB JOHNSON, "SCAB.

A Chapter In the Life Of the Very
Poor.
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Giatbtng.
NOTICE.

We would like to press upon the memory of friends
and the public in general that have at last returned to
OUR NEW QUARTERS.
Though not exactly in trim for business still turn
ing any trade away those that wish to receive HONE
TREATMENT and LOW FIGURES should give us a call.
Our buyer has selected of the PRETTIEST STYLES
the market and at such figures that will enable sell
lower figure to the public than any other house in the
city, All goods will be marked in plain figures therefore
enabling child to purchase with much freedom any
grown person Look out for our FORMAL OPENING.
APPEL 81 SCHAUL,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19

prras GOODS gnsirru, CTR.
A. R. ALTMAYER & co.
A Big Divide with the Public-Come and Help Yourself
Special Bargains in New Fall Goods for This Week.
Dress Goods Department.

sGoods kcoos
W
WEEK ONLY at the astonishing Of Exc
70
Cashmere
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Domestic and Flannel Der

yards rast coor aicoesat &c per yards worh5
ardsn ew
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Linen Department.

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peces
Beached
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-19

French cashmere remains in favor for
house dresses, and there is large i'm
portatiOn OF all the standard favorite
colors with number OF new tints.
Heliotrope, Persian mauve. pansy, sap
phre blue, tan, dove gray and almond
will be the choice colors, and MORE or
velvet for the vest, cuffs and collar will
be used to render the gown more dressy
and becomin g.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

May it please your Honor: 1t Is not usual
on Il preliminary motion as this may be call
cd, to occupy much of the time Of the Court,
but conceive this to be no ordinary occasion.
This is far more than a motion In the trial OF
j ohm Ferguson. 1t Is n motion affecting the
rights of every. individual within the borders
OF South Carolina. measure my words ana
my emphasis when say that this Is the most
mOmcntons occasion in the history of crimi-
nal trials in this State. This is the first time
in the history OF the Court Of General Sessions
that an attack has been made on the imme-
mortal rights of the citizen rights secured to
him by the Constitution of the State and the
Common Law Of England
I am not unlnindrul Of the case of the State
against Addison, S. G., where similar mo-
tion was made by the notorious Wiggin, the
Radical Solicitor In the darkest days OF Nadl-
Cal rule, when corrupt Judges sat on the Cir
cult and Supreme Bench, and partisan Solici-
is not such a one as our distinguished and
honorable Solicitor would care TO follow. so
repeat, that this Is the first time in the his
tory OF South Carolina that an attack has
been made in the General Sessions on the
rights of the citizen, and regret that the at
tack has been made by the State herself.
must confess, your Honor, that nave an
unusually long array OF authorities to cite to
you, the consideration Of which vii no DOUBT
consume much Of the valuable time or the
Court, but l may ask if your Honor mas ever
heard such motion made before?
The Judge-No, never have.
Mr.. Benct-So l supposed, and that fact VIII
should care to do on motions familiar to INC
Court. l shall therefore proceed TO sketch The
history of change OF venue:
IN ENGLAND.
AS your Honor we'll knows, the principles
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03
MoaDAY AFTERNOON, Feb. !, lSSI

MONDAY AFrERNooN, Feb. ], 1856.
Court assembled ut two o'clock. His Honor
called the case of the State against John {.
Ferguson.
Solicitor DRIVE are ready, your Honor
right to have the prisoner in Court. / wish
the matter understood in open Court.
The Judge-Do I understand that counsel
for defence desire the presence OF the defend
ant?
Colonel F.. b. Gary-No. sir, we do not.
Solicitor Orr-I give notice of a motion to
chanPe the venue from the county where the
derson. on the ground that a fair and impair
tial trial cannot be had in said county.
The Judge-This case being set for to-mor
row morning at ten O'Clock, would ask If
Ihere Is any objection to proceeding with the
case now?
have no objection at present.
Solicitor Orr-The notice was given January
1lth. Upon that notice submit aflldavits:
AFF1DAy1rs ON THE FART OF THE STATE.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY; s.s.:
Personally comes before me James l.. Orr.
and on oath says: That he is the Solicitor Of
ihe Eighth Circuit. That rs such he has pros
,ecuted the defendant, John G. Ferguson, twice
on the charge Of murder, that mistrials have
a>een ordered on both occasions. That an eX-
ira venire had to be drawn the first time, and
mt the second trial great trouble was had in Sc
curing jury. That a very large number Of
extra jurors had to he summoned, and depO-
eaent fears that 1t will be almost Impossible to
get u jury OF good men who have not formed
ar expressed some opinion. The fact that two
Tistrias have already been had that the tes-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03
THE VENUE.
Arr1DAy1Ts ON BOTH SIDES OF TIE
Observation-Disclosures OF CoUN-
sEL.--RULING OF THE JUDGE.

The States Motion to Change Venue
Denied..-John G. Ferguson to go
to Trial at Abbeville to-MorroW
Morning, February 4. 1856.
Owing 10 the general interest which is felt
In the trial of the case Of the State against
John c. Ferguson, we herewith reproduce the
aftidarits, speeches, and the rulings OF the
Court which were delivered yesterday on
motion by the State to change the venue.
The proceedings of the Court yesterday
were of q most interesting nature, and In
volved a highly important question, when
has never before been raised in this county
and which has never been decided IN this
state. The aLle and Jealous discussion OF the
subject, as we'll as the important issues IN
yolved are enough to excite the readers live
liest interest
While we claim no credit for doing what IS
simply our plain duty, yet we think the read
er, of the Press and Banner Will join the eol-
tor in giving thanks to the faithful printers
who put every word of the speeches III type
last night in order that our readers might be
thus early placed in possession OF the most
Interesting matter available.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03
TUESDAY MORNING, Feb. Q, 1886.

Court convened promptly at ten O'clock.
Officers and attorneys present as on yesterday.
a small attendance Of spectators was present
on opening the Court, but the court room was
soon filled by interested spectators, who re-
mained during the discussion.
The roll Of grand jurors WAS called.
The requisite number Of jurors being present,
other witnesses were sworn and other cases
submitted.
Court-Are you ready to proceed to the con-
sideration Of the matter appointed for this
morning?
Mr.. Benet-Wc are, your Honor. Mr.. Gary
will be heard first. We had only a short time
yesterday afternoon in which to answer the
affidnvits submitted by The State. We know
that it Is usual for each affidavit to be written
on separate pieces OF paper. We therefore,
under the circumstances. hope that your Hon
or will see no defect because the atfidavits are
made on one piece Of paper. About one hum
dred persons have made affidavit on the same
piece instead of separate piece for each.
Court-All sworn?
Mr.. Bcnct-All sworn to, your Honor. Mr..
Smith will read the affidavit, and the names
to it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

Bass, and the other undersigned too numerous
to be mentioned, who being duly sworn sepa-
rately and each for himself, declare that they
are residents of tho County of AbbevilIe. That
they are familiar with the facts and circum-
stances of the case of the State vs. John G. Fer
guson. That they know the general scnti-
mcnts Of the community in which they live
and the sentiment Of the County in regard to
this case. That they have read the newspaper
accounts Of the same and verify believe that
the State can get a fair and impartial trial.
That the comments of the press Of the County
upon tho trial have in the main been unfavor-
able to the Gefendent and have had great in
tluencc In making up q public sentiment
against the prisoner, and Furthermore they
believe Jury who will render q fair and inn
partial trial can be obtained without much
trouble or delay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

The Court of General Sessions for Abbeville
county convened last Monday morning
Judge Witherspoon on the bench. Clerk Zelg-
Ter. Assistant Clerk Connor, Sheriff DuPre and
Stenographer Aiken, in their places.
The number of spectators in the Court room
was not large. The grand jurors were sworn,
as follows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

mony has been twice published; that great
interest has been man tested in the county re-
garding the case, induces dcponent to ask
change of venue. for he does not believe that
u fair and impartial trial can be had in the
County of Abbevillc, where the offence was
committed. JAS. T.. Orr.
Sworn TO before me this 4th January, 1856.
G. G.. Wells, Notary Pubic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03
AFFIDAyITs IN BEHALF OF THE pR1soNI
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

IHF. NINlE OF FSUUIII NNROi.INN,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE:
Personally appeared the undersigned who
upon oath say each for himself: That he is
a resident OF Abbevlle County. Thai he is
familiar with the fucts Of the case of the State
v. John G. Ferguson That he knows the gen
eral sentiment of the community in which
he lives and knows it Is not biased or preju-
diced against the States side of the case.
That he has read the newspaper accounts of
taincd in the press of the county have in the
main been unfavorablc to the defendant and
have great influence in making up II public
sentiment against the prisoner. He believes
the State can get Il fair and impartial hearing
in this county.
Sworn to before me this end day of Febru-
ary, 1855. M. G. Zeiglcr, G. e. T.
Wyatt Aiken, III. H. HILL
r. Hill, J. F.. c. DuPre,
J. Fuller Lyon, W. o. Bradley,
]. B. Wilson, Il. e.. CASTOR.
Tom NJ. Christian,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03
Sworn to before me this 1st day Of February,
1856. VIM n. Ransom, Trial Justice 4. c.

this lSt day OF FcDruar
som, Trial Justice 4. G.
G. 4. Furgeson,
B. P. Neel,
w. P. McMahan,
S. l.. Edwards,
w. w. Iurdy,
James Evans,
w. 2. Widelnun,
u. l.. HaddOn,
A. j. Gillespie,
J. II. Penney,
II. p. Davis,
Joseph Brown,
NJ. j. Link,
G. G.. Dawson,
BENZ. w. Williams,
Is. A. Wilson,
Geo. l.. Wilson,
Bob. Moore,
r. a. Haddon,
IObt. II. Scoggins,
&. w. Milford,
&. w. Milford, Jr.,
II. II. Tusten,
ID. 4. Penney,
j. II. Sheffield,
G.. B. Kay,
j. G. Smith,
A. J. ponre,
T. W. Mcmillan,
r. w. Morton,
]. NJ. Brooks,
w. a. Calvert,
u. G. Calvert,
]. G. ellis.
l.. G.. Hask ell,
H. p. Galpliin,
f.. w. Watson,
S. a. Able,
s. y. Brown,
John Able,
j. A. McCord,
Il. i. McC;,rd,
j. II. Carlisle,
w. F. McCord,
u. n. King,
S. J. Dayis,
]. J. Walker,
+. L. Bowie,
j. A. Ellis.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

4 A'V["s ~ -
G. A. Hamilton,
J. C. Douglass.
las. II. Simpson,
JAS. n. Wilson,
| G.. a. Hanvc:y,
Robt. w. Miller,
j. NJ. Hall,
4. f. Crawford,
L. T.. Milford,
+. A. Wilson,
J. ID. King,
\. r. Fleming,
4. G.. Cochran,
II. O. Stevenson,
T. NJ. Knox,
j. ]. Bass,
&. Il. Smith,
J. G. Ellis,
J. w. Smith,
S. S. Williams,
&. Il. McMahan,
j. w. Fleming,
n. f. Johnston,
j. y. Mclean,
e. ID. Kay,
F. +. Williams,
J. +. Clinkscales,
j. NJ. McAdalns,
J. 4. Gillian,
II. {. Sutherland,
ri. T.. Cole.
E. w. Ashley,
r.. /. GprQ0n, Jr.,
4. l.. Williams,
A. w. Sutherland,
p. y. Bell,
S. W sutherland,
F. ]. Campbell,
J. S. Williams,
Tom Young,
J. L. Simpson.
W. w. Edwards,
C. A. McClung,
r. NJ. Brooks,
John G. Douglass,
Joseph Mundy,
ThOs. w. McCOrd,
Henry P. Burke,
&. a. Smith,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ABBENILLE.
Personally appeared John G. Douglass, Geo.
A. Hanvey, j. d. King, Jas. H. Simpson, a. e.
Crawford, \. &. Cochran, II. q. Stevenson, Il.
p. Milford, L. \. Wilson, r, ". Miller, J. J..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03
SOUTH CAROLINA,

SOUTH CAROLINA.
ABBEv1LLE COUNTY SIS:
Personally came II. P. McIlwaine, who be-
ing duly sworn, says: That he is resi- dent OF
the County of Abbeville. That he is familiar
with the facts and circumstances OF the case
of the State v. JnO. G.. Ferguson. That the
public has been made thoroughly familiar
with all the facts and circumstances by the
case being twice tried and full account OF
both these trials being published In the coun-
~ newspapers. That public opinion is so
much divided and interested, that deponent
does not believe that a fair aud Impartial trl-
al can he had in this county. That owing TO
the two Histrials already had.-thc great and
publicity given to all the proceedings hereto
fore had lie believes it to be impossible to
EN- panncl jury in this county who would
agree upon averdct-if jury could be OBJ
TIMED at all. ii. +. Mcllwaln.
Sworn to before me this 81 January 1856.
W. G. MCGOWAN, n. Z. S. G..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

The following named persons signed af1ida-
Wits of a similar character to the one made by
Mr. McIlwainc; and to economise space, we
omit the words of the affidavit, giving only
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

The Solicitor gave out number Of indict-
,nents, of which special mention will hcrcaG-
ter be made Before handing them to the
grand jury, his Honor charged them some
what after this fashion:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

AS your Honor we'll knows, the principles
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-02-03

cite Blackstone, 43S, where he speaks of q
trial resulting in q verdict "by the unanimous
suffrage of twelve of bis equals and neigh
6OrS."
In Bacon's Abridgement 1928 he speaks of
the defendants right to n "verdct of twelve
honest and impartial men Of his neighborIood
chapter in Blackstone, "Of the Trial by Ju
ry," chapter @, page 34S, which from begin
ming 10 end is one glowing and just panegyrC
Of this bulwark Of our liberties. The learned
is popularity Supposed instituted by Magma
Cttirtu, but that centuries before the barOns
compelled King John to grant the great char.
ter at Runnymede, the lives and Liberties OF
our ncestOrS had been secured by The right ol
the trial By jury. On page 352 he shows that
the old ucnire Jncias commanded The Sheriff
"that he cause to come here on such DAY
twelve free and lawful men Nberas ct tcgales cf
the GOdy of his county," etc. On page 359 he
gives the reason for this jury of the vicinage
"for living in the neiyhborhood they were
properly the very country or pals 10 when
both parties had appealed and were suppos.
parties and witnesses, and therefore they bet
ter knew what credit to give to the facts alleg-
ed in evidence"
Blackstone explains that the jury Of the Vi
cinage de ricincto was for good reasons enlarg-
cd or extended to the jury tie corporc conHotns
from the body of the county at large. Ih>S
change was effected by "a Geo. II, c. .; nad
the English Common Law he would have
been entitled to n jury drawn from the incor-
porated limits of the viU Of Abbcvlle. To-day
he is entitled to be tried by a jury drawn
from the body Of the county at large. This IS
his right at Common Law which stand here
TO maintain. This is his right under our
State Constitution, which mas perpetuated In
South Carolina all tie rights in u Criminal
Court secured by the Common Law. Nay
more, this is the right Of every citizen of
South Carolina, male or female, rich or poor
to be tried by q jury of his eq uals and OF his
county: ut is therefore" to quote the words
of Blackstone, 81 duty which every man owes
to his country, his friends, his postcrity, and
himself. 10 guard with the most jealous cir
cumspection against the introduction Of new
and arbitrary methods Of trial, which, under
impcrccptibly undermine this best preserva-
tive of English liberty" and add with equal
emphasis this best preseryative Of the liberty
of q Car0lnian.
In a learned and able essay Oh "The Right
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A new schedule, which is published else
where, goes into effect on the Virginia Mid
land railway to morrow.
Among the promotions in the Sixth Au
ditor's office is that Of Mr.. II. ]. hewitt Of
this city from class to 2.
Mrs. Nancy Cochran, an old resident Of
Hamilton, Londoun couaty, died yesterday
morning in the S4th year Of his age.
Messrs. Robert Portner and ]. S. 3
Thompson, of this city, were registered al
the Exchange Hotel, in Richmond, yester-
day:
Prof. Dexter, who some time ago gave 8
series Of stereoptican exhibitions in this city
is lying at the point Of death at his rooms
at the Braddcck House.
Dir. Aonzo Mills, of the Tontine, had
sent him by friend to-day three Rhode
Island bronze turkeys, which weighed over
twenty pounds each, dressed.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. J. ID.
D. Smoot died last night from the effects OF
fall it received a few days ago by slipping
on the ice. The horse fell on the shafts and
hurt himself internally.
The furnace in the Trinity NJ. Z. Church
has been put in good condition by having
the Gues and hot air chambers thoroughly
ceansed. The congregation will have =
warm house for to-morrow's worship.
The silver wedding of Rev. and Mrs. I. B.
Lake was celebrated on the 1Slh inst. Mr..
Lake is pastor of the Uppervie Baptist
Church, and his congregation chose this oc
casion to present him with token CT their
esteem. The presents in coin and plate
amounted to about 5000.
AS an illustration of how generally adver-
tisements which appear in the GAZETTE are
read, a reporter was told yesterday that the
sale Of the stock of goods at the store of Mr..
J. r. Chapman, which commenced on
Thursday evening and which was adver-
tised the day previous, was so largely at
tended that buyers had difficulty in being
waited unOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-16
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