The Orangeburg news. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, March 11, 1871, Image 4
THEOPwANGEBORQ NEW S!
?J. FELDER MEYERS?Editor,
OEORUE ROUTER,
Fisancux and Bumsebs Maha?t?*.
SATURDAY, MAR. 11,1871.
Z-)L ? > I , L'lVT," , > i '?-U-^J. i . 1 .. TT
The Trial of the Porter-Gardner
Murder Case.
As we promised in our last issue, we
lay before oar readers the following ac
count of this trial, in which such adocp
interest has been manifested, through
out this community. This case was the
moat important on tho docket for tho
ppecial term which began on tho 20th
February last. During the first part
oriWTree*-, *h? minor cases, where the
defendants wero in j iil, were dis
posed of, and Friday was appointed for
the trial of Irvin J. Porter foY tho murder
oTIsaac Gardner. The counsel iu tho
case were E B. Scabrook Esq., Solici
tor and Malcolm I. Browning Esq., for
tho prosecution, and Messrs Knowlton
and Bull for tho prisoner. Upon the
opening of the Court on Friday morn
ing, tho trial of this case was immediate
ly commenced.
The case was opened for the prosecu
tion by Malcolm I. Browning Esq., iu o
brief addrcsB, after which the testimony
for the State was introduced. The tes
timony on tho part of the prosecution
showed that the two men, Irviu J.
Porter and Isaac Gardner were together
with Daniel A. Porter and Henry Sal ley
at tnt> Dean Swamp Mill, ou the 26th
day of October, that there was some
cause of misunderstanding prr-?;0usly ex
isting between the deceased and the
prisoner, that Isaac Gardner came up to
X-hore Ti'vin porter was aitti?i<? on the
mill, and spukc to him; that, sitting
doyvu, the two men talked together ap
parently ip a frieudly manner, that
Isaac Garducr rose up aud asked Porter
to go the further cud of the Mill; that
they went and sat down again on some
scantling, aud talked together; that both
had their knives out whittling, but were
apparently frieudly ; that wheu next
noticed by Daniel A. Porter and Henri
j Bailey, they were sou0;ogj nmt DaniejJ
fr- ^^cCT-tftid-IIvuiX^alh'.V went ioTnvta"
to Dart th til), iii'.d fcuud that Gardner
was badly cut. They seized Porter,
and afterwards left him aud went
to Isaac Gardner, whom they conveyed
to his home, where he lived until the
next morning, and died. During th
time between the difficulty and his death,
Isaac Gardner told to fccvcral witnesses
how the .occurrence look place. Aud it
was upon this his dyiwg declaratiou that
the counsel for the State chiefly relied.
Porter escaped, snd remained perdu
until t?wo weeks after the occurrence,
when bo eemc to his uncle and usked to
? be brought to Orangeburg, where he
gave himself up and ?.ras committed to
jail, as the readers of the Actes arc in
formed *
The testimony on the purt of the
State being concluded, Augustus B.
Knowlton Ewp, opened the defence, in a
clear and curncst address, after which the
counsel proceeded with the testimony
ior the defoncc.
This was, briefly, that Porter was
eiok and disahlud by recent fever and
accident; that he was at thu ?liyie uu
?bk .cope with Gardner"; thai, from
the position of the two men and of tho
mill, Porter, being attacked by Gardner,
was in danger of being pusb^i-o'Ver the
?nil' into tho mill-stream, wheu he would
certainly have been killed ; that he cut
Gardner to save his own life, which was
assailed and in imminent danger. Also,
the defence introt uced evidence to prove
threats on tho part ot Gardner ngninst
Fortcr.
The clicitation of the testimony oc
cupied oho whole of Friday, during the
Whole of which day, the Court-Housc
was crowded, aud the deepest interest
was manifested. At about ti o'clock P.
M. the Court adjourned until uinc
o'clock Saturday morning,
Saturday.
Tho next morning, the Court-Douse
was again crowded, to hear the argu
ment of counsel, aud the result of the
trial. The argument for the prosecu
tion was opened by K. B. Scabrook Esq.,
who ipokc for about twenty minutes in
hfc fluent, and pleading style of oratory.
Eloquently, dramatically, did the Ooua
Jfel portray the scene, dwf Uinjj upod the
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I
probublitics of the case, arising from tU*i
circumstances nod frour the purtie* en
gaged, being corroborated by the decla
ration.? of tho deceased, in the full np
preciation of his situation, about to step
into the presence of the Supreme Judge,
to render his iinai uecuuut. As. the
counsel dwelt upon this thought, he be
came beautifully aud touchiugly elo
quent ; and as he paiutcd tho atrooity of
the deed, and tho terrible nature of tho
circumstauces of tho doath with "blood?
blood?blood" upou the earth, thothres
hold, tho vory altar of homo, the e|
of his oratory wus marked.
Mr. Scabrook was followed by
gustus B. Knowlton Esq., for the,
fence. The friends of Mr Knovj
had been wafting patiently to heat
speech in this) case. From its inj
tancc they expected a great effort,
were they disappointed. Earnestly4
in his terse and manly style, did
into his argument for tho defence 1
Knowlton's stylo is analytical, lot
and terse, rather than rhetorical,
though his clear and laconio st;
presenting his points of strength, isj
quently embellished with a classi.
nomcntation ; still there is a strength
absence of overstrained sentiment, e]
in his appeals, which compel the uvt
of the rcqsou while they touch the h;
of his hearers. For over two hours
he elaborate and bring out all the poi
in the defence of his client ; to whom
had clearly devoted himself head a|
heart; ever and anon touching with 1]
firm, strong stylo the instincts of symj
thy, whose chords vibrated under
grasp of his master hand. Too much inj
est wus felt iu the result, a nd i u
cattt.ml masterly a style did Mr. Know!
treat the subjoct und present his
iu, iiuy lagging ui .ur.nuuii uitruig
lengthened argument. Tho crowd
unxious and curious listened withtJ
any relaxation of interest during his
tire speech, and at its close no one hot
tated to foci that tho counsel had doi|
his duty to his client, in whose dclcnj
I he 60 heartfully nud ably had stood an]
labored ; mid amplo justice to tho it
portant and interesting subject. At tl
L
conclusion of Mr. Knowlton's able urgj
JiHlfil.hiip3ir*jmjhi^
ly, not only in the grateful 1 osoi.i of t]
prisoner but iu tho hearts of nil lj
friends. The speech had certainly p|
duced a marked effect upon the jury,
upon the entire audience.
Malcolm I. Browning Esq., folio
in reply, and closed tho argument fj
the prosecution. Mr. Browning's sty]
of oratory is well-known to the poop
of our County. Already has he mac
his mnrk as a gifted speaker. ? In hi
argument in this ease he has fully sm
tained his rep rotation, as an effect iv
und eloquent speaker. For about a
hour and a half he poured forth iu ring!
ing tones his torrent of eloquence, whicl
thrilled the assembled listeners, am
kopt them spelj-buund in rapt and hush
ed attention. Replying with the cucry
of forensic debate to the ablo nrgumeul
for the defence, and presenting th
strength of the prosecution in wordj
painting of striking beauty nud effee
and concluding with an eloquent demauj
for justice and a beautiful allusion t
the widowed wife orphan boy. and desofl
late home of tho murdered Gardner, hi
produced a profound sensation, upon th,
large nud attentive audi'-nre. 'iL*
gumonts and entire conduct ot tho cv,
uu the pnrt of the oOansol engaged wool
able, aud reflect great credit up?riM
them.
After a brief and clear eh arge fromjj
Judge Graham, the jury returned toM
their room. They remained in consul *
tation for several hours, when they re
turned and their verdict was published.
It was, "Guilty of manslaughter." The
sentence of the Court, two ,years in the
pnuitenttary, was pronounced the same
day, it being tho last day of ti c term.
We arc informed that the jury, upon
retiring, stood throe for "not guilty," the
rest-for .the verdict as brought in. Before
the dolond.vit was sentonoed, Mr. Knowl
ton ninred in arrest of judgment, on t ho
ground that the indictment, when for
mally pvesentod by tho graud jury, pur
ported to have been found by tho ju
rori of "Chailcston," and that tho word
?:Urnngoburg" had bcon afterward sub
stituted for Charleston. Tho bar are
almost unanimously of the opinion that
tho whole procccdiug will bo set aside
upon this ground.
J
pnc
>n
?ir
charges of disturbing the peace and
quiet of the Corporation. Kridcnco >.?','
a positive nature bi iitg brought fonvnrri
to cotiQrtu the charge*, Council passed
the Iii!<>\ving Kcutenccs:
Adam 'I homsou, for resisting the
Town Marshal, fined 810 ojg 20 days in
jail;
AJri.ujn Thomson, f5 or 10 days i:i
jail.
Joseph McBcth, (-.1 McHcih'd Ilal!
notoriety,) only ?0 or l? d ").^ in jail.
Charity McBcth, for losing her tem
per, and attempting to play the bunj ?, by
thumping it <>n the Marahtil'a betid, w.ih
fined elO or 2<) days in jail.
And last, but not least, was Sallio
Davis, who, showing mitigating circum
stance*, was penuirted to move oil' to the
tune of fco.
Next in order was a letter from J.
Folder Meyer. Ksfj, Chnirtuun H>ord
County CoinmNsiouer*, -is follows :
ir'.fr'r-, (ibplic.itinn has boon tntido
unto us by the Town Council of Or nge
burg, that the Couuty CommUsicDon of
Orangeburg gcuoty, do graut their leave
and authoritlti oall upon Sheriff Riggs
for the hey Ja the building known us
the old jail jlr.ngimr to the said County^
and ;v;rniitstn. to use tho same for a
Guard KottJtftor the said Towu ; und
lK.Wr*a?JltQ said H. Kiggs has beon
notified of lite upplieutiou ihm made,
und IiuS .;iu.rtud bu unwillingness to do
liver up rcjU/uildiug and keys ; there
fore bo it
JicsoUe i, lhat ho bo instructed by
the Clerk ol'lhis Board? Mr. James Van
Tassel, to furiiwith dejivcr up said old
jail with alllho keys, to the Towu Au
thorities of 4raugoburg, and that the
said Town Council shall have the use of
it for their ptjrposcs as a (Juurd J/ouse,
^Uitil otherwise ordered by this Board.
^^ifi?>d J. I'bldek MtsYBUs,
V Chairman C. C.
Attest Ja?ek Van Tahbel, Clerk B.
C. C
Jauuiry 28th, 1871.
Next in order was the ease of one
"Towy" whj, overpowered by the influ
ence of a potcut draught, r.ule his steed
headlessly tlrougb the streets, regardless
of the lives and limbs of pedestruius. IIo
was soon escorted by our accommodating
Police before the judgment bar. and upou
dei)ositiu<T d6o, was poriliitted to leave
these corporate limits unmolested.
The Town Council of. Orangeburg
would publicly express their thanks to
the County Commissioners of Orange
burg County, for the gratuitous offer of
the old jail Building for (he uses of the
Town as a Guard House.
Thero being no further business, the
CuiiiiCilr uujuunicei.
N. AUSTIN BULL,
Intendant.
. E. J. Or.tVKKOS, Clerk.
tnjtji:y?v^Asiii:s. rlinii.-, MOULD
INGS, &C.-~Wc {vould pall special attention1
to tiie advertisement in another coin inn of
Mr. I?; P. *'oate, of Charleston, S. C. Mr.
Toale is an extensive and successful manu
facturer, anid thcro can bo no duubt that our
readers would consult their own interests
by oorrespandin^ with htm before purchas
ing goods in his line from ether parties.
-=3St
Travellers jrc always li bio to sudden
attacks of 'Dysentery and \ hulera Morbus,
und these oe?urrin:: when aliseat fr r.i home,
are vlry 'tJojileis:v:it. I'.us I'.n t.: a
nnvr lilwayat bo relied u; 1.11 i.. - i :h .'a - es.
myou feel the sj. raj t.mj:.,, take
fjjl Jn a^'iil of ;i w iu.li. nnd !:."b?s
of hot wulor, st'.r u..ill.
It^etreve -rrf? ?hc d<,?
tlie the bowe's und back with the
medicino clear.
lu uses of Asthma a ?! T'l-'Li^ie, i .
tcnspoouttfl in a gill ol ho wsterfwc I ncd
well with molasses; also bn Im the tlir at
und stomach faithfully with the atedioine,
el :ar.
Ur. Sweet days it takes out the s >reness in
eases of boueset'ing faster than anything be
ever applied,
Fishermen so often exposed to hurts by
having their skoi pierced with hooks, anil
tins of fish, can be relieved by bathing with
tne Pain Killer ns soon as lb? aeei'lrnt
QCeurS; in this way the anguish is som?
kbyte 1; bathe as often as once in tire minutes
say three or four Urne*, and you will seldom
have any trouble.
The bites r.nd scratches of dogs and cats
are soon cured by baching with the i'.iin
Kil'er clear.
NOT IX \ :.
OFFICE OF COO NT V TREASURER,
OttAKOKDCnG Cocstt,
Orangeburg, S. C. March S, 187.1.
THE TIME ct Orangeburg 0. II. is Ex
<enne.l to tl?e Ipth inst.
I will be nt the following places:
v'^At .!. Ha^i? Polder's store on tho loth
instant.
At Club House on tae 17ih instant.
At Wiikes Sawyer's Store on the 20th,
21st and '21<\ instant.
T. K. SASPORTAS,
^ mar 11?!f County Treasurer.
CHR0M0-FERR0TYPE3.
jol'R RE VI i III I.
i'n mm o- f y. 11 it ot v x? x:n
roa
ON K a 0 !. ii A IT,
Or ons I.AROE CM.ROMO FERROTVPE
in an 8 by lo Oval Frame for Two Dollars at
il ?!! I ION a I i ii A in ;N'S
FjB?koryj'? OAXOpy,
Opposite
i) i n us- s ro/iF,
oitAf t.i;:>3 ici;, ?io. c u.
nisr 11 If
CA IIJM'T SHOP.
\l r M. A. Ill LL nfltvslds services to the
|f Cilislns of Orangeburg County as
CABINET MAKER in nlfits branches.
Funerals Attended with promptness,
til l PUlt'lTURE repaired and msda new.
Also Varaisied without being removed.
,s!im]i . ! die Haltern bids ot the Itui'.road.
Give nto a Dial. V. \i. A. lit Li.,
mar 11 ) tf
? lxcciitfcr*H Notice.?All l?or
J^j eons h4vin>c CLAIMS against the
TAi'K ot AluxanJor H. Chainbers, deo'd,
are reqtfestctl to present I.He same at once,
? ? lLa undersigned, and
all persons Iulcbtdl thereto, uro required to
ment to
4 NDItEW MTBLS,
Qu. !'.!i.<d Bxeontor.
properly at totted
all persons la lebt
make inline lue e p
mar ?It
V/. A, MERONEY,
AUCioNEEH.
QFFTOS A T KEIX BROS. OLD STAXI)
Will attetid tu a I Business'entrusted to
hint with Priinptnss and, >>? patch, ^atis
faotloh gtiaranteod o s I.
fA>4?Sm W. A. M?lV>! --V.
GUANO, FERTILIZERS,
and
X, I ME.
WARRANTED A No. 1.
X1KRUVIAN GUANO, also WHANE'S
Raw Bona 8UPERPII08rHATE, one
of the bent Fer-tUizera offered to Planters.
Price *??_??.> in 8lore.
MAPES' NITROGENIZED SUPER
PHOSPHATE, compounded of Flesh,
Bones, &o., by a Company having 18
yearn oxperience in manu^fMp-ing Fcrtiliz
era. Prioe $05 in Store.
AL90 BOCKP?RT STO?C LIME.
BROWN? & HOWE'8 COTTON and
CORN PLANTER.
Orders oxecute.l for LAND rLASTER.
TTVISSOLVED BONE AND DICKKOVS
1 / COMPOUND, ut Importers prices,
adding freieht und commission.
JOHN A. HAMILTON,
At the Court rh>U3a Store,
Market Street,
mnr 11 lj
COBNi HAY, <&C.
\tjj-: HAVE
JUSTVr.ECBlYED
ANOTIPKJ*. LOT OF
N O'.R.T H 1.1 V ER II A Y
WHICH WE Ol'FEil
L 0 W F O it
< a sir,
AND
A FULL
ASSORTMENT
OF ALL OTHER GOODS
AT PRICES TO SUJT.
THE BAUD
Tt'MF.3
AT
P. II. W. ERIGGMASN & CO.
feb ?!?> oct Si ly
Citizens Saving's Bank
of
B?1JT.H CAROLINA,
WILLIAM MARTIN, President
JNO. B PikLMKR, Vice-President.
JN<>. P. TllliMAS, " "
A. <: BUENV'.BR, Cusbior.
J. C. 15. SMITH, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
; \Y\ev. Ha.UPTOX. B. H. Rrn.Enr.r.
' J. P. Thomas. D. Ravkxki.. Jr.
F. W. MeMaster. Rev. Wii.iiam MAnns
t A. f . Haskell. Jso. B. P.m .mki:.
.1. En ?heqo. Tfio>iA8 E. Gneoo.
OH .vvcKitnn: o;t * \t'11
i -..??..-.>??
at thk
kxoim: iioise.
SOLICITORS.
?Jesars. GLOVER & GLOVER.
LOCAL FIXAXCE COMMITTEE. ?
Hon. TWOS. W. CLOVER.
( ul. PA I I. S. FELDER;
Cupt. JOHN A. HAMILTON.
t ASS (STA XT CASIlIEk.
J A M RS H. FOWLF.S.
DcpcsiN of ?1.00 r.ml t*;>v>art!H
Received.
INTEREST allowed at 7 per eeut. on Spe
ci?! Cent V ,ut? gf Deposit^ ,
will <h- Compounded eycry >ix. months onAc
i counts.
Jun 'il d m Cm
Fine Vt'nlttut JEximiiKiOEi
TABLE for *?le at
W. A. MKR?NET A CO.
A
Spring and Summer Impor
tation 1871,
IUfiBOX.S, MIL TJX A It V AM)
STRAW GOOI>S.
ARMSTONO, CA'IOR A CO.
IMPORTERS \sdJOBBERS OF Bone et.
Trimming and Velvet K.Lb'ms. Bonnet
.^ilks. Satins and Velvet*, Rlriuds; Notts,.
?Crapes, Bitches, Flowers, Feathers, Qrna
i raents, Straw Bonnets nud Ladies' Rats,
Trimmed and Cut rimmed, Shaker Hoods,
, \c. '11? aod '2-i'J Baltimore Street, L.P..?
i mere, Md.
j Offer the largrn ."lock to b?- found in this
Country, and unequalled in choice, .Timely
ami eheapness, comprising the latent Eurbp
I can novelties.
j Orders solicited, and prompt attention
I given.
feb 2.*? St
MEAL. GRISTS ?od N C. FLOUR,
frcoh and always mi hand,
i nil on IV. A. MERONEY A CO.
The St.ite of South Carolina.
ORAiNOERURC COL NTV
In CtrMSlON Lj.xas.
H. W. Kcnnerly. "] Complaint for
Administrator, ct. al. Account to Mur
vs. [ ^'lnll Assets, sale
Samuel Kenncrly, 1 of Land, and Be
et, al. J lief.
By or l?>r of th* Court, all persons having
demand- ngabiat the Estate ot the late J. U.
. Kcnnorly, dec-eased, ore required t*i prea ut
und prove the same L fore me, or before the
I 1st day of A'pril, 1871, or th \y will bo dc>
barred payment.
AND G. DI LIU K,
March 8, 1871. Special Re force.
m a i- I 5t
VITTS, RAISINS and CANDIES of tho
i/> best kinds
W. a. MERONEY k CO.
1* YOU WANT Liiti OHS or
the following Grades:
apple brandy,
peach brandy.
N. O. CORN WHISKEY, very fine.
N. C. " *? Common.
RA K WHISKEY of all grades an ! prices
ALE, LAOEJ! BEER.
SODA N \ PER iu bottles.
WINES ot all kinds und quality."
OHA MPAIGNF.
CORDIAL;
FRENCH BRANDY.
Go to
W. a. MERONEY & CO.
feb 18 dee 3 6m
The State ol South Carolina,
ORAXOEBHRCI COUNTY.
In Prorate CotKT.
Estate of Samuel N- Kennerlv, \
mpmt ? }
E. H. Houser, t t. \i,v. J
The CREDITORS of the late Dr. SAMU
EL N. KLNNEitLY are required to present
and Prove their Demands before tho Probnto
dudgeon or before the Rlth day of Marcli.
1871. 0] taoy wt? bo (h tiiurcd toe bOAeSt of
the decree in thi/> rase.
THAI). V.. ANDREWS,
feL 11?51 Prebut. J?d?s
<5
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CO
1*1
NEW ORLEANS SYRUP! I
M
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0
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?
AUGUSTA-- FLOUR] ?
WILHELM THEODOR
has just received
A Large Atwortmcnt of J WILL DE LTV ER EVERY FATOBD^
pipes and seg ars < to ?
rnO>i tub ' p AN I FAMILY
BEST MEERSCHAUM MANUFACTORY < | Uollcd ?;*i?t juitd 1
IX TII13 U. S. b JaSeajf
Alsp a Feyr Lot pf Nine nnd Choice O '. ii'HE WUIT| ^TESTER!* CORK, j
gro< FZtlES, - 7- "
To wit : SMOKED TONCTJE. ^ " j^g" I reppeetfullyt notifj . the PUBL?0 j
< tJ u my former
g , KAlt-IfOOHI
m ill be CLOSED from thtUth day of Metfh,
?lf71. and will onljckesp^TQUORS hepaf:
*r ier for FAMILY rij kiminkn * i
?f BEEF.
f.EW TOBK BEEF BAT.ONYS.
SUGAR CUREp IIAM?.
And all other First Claas
1-MAiTT v npnovjM va
? ...... ? ?. i ? ......... .
mar 4
if
HH5
GEO, H. COR^ELSON,
ag km fob
Etiwan Guano No. 3, Ammoniatpd
with Pure Peruvian Guano.
Etiwan Dissolved Bone,
ff v
/vrti
Zells Ammcnialcd jBone Saperplmphale,
" Also KEEl S ON U
no and receive okd?rs tor
PERUTdAN
ATLANTIC
All pf pphicii is cHferuu SiOr for CAS ft.
G'EO, H, CORNEIJSQN.
fel> 2.1 mc? S I j. *
a'.i'ia iuiji bx wv.uii muYK anv s l< r.io tiv
; j aloi jib's pu3-inji: ?^
DM I t J'S
Und upA rcp?u isvic ox
mom mmsM
jiao lit
U? U5L2.?. u iijuLUii uUuHU?iiLi!
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a 11(10 008013 ^^P^^-01^
THE T JV] RPOOT
iouooi ftifi : Gtaet
Fire Insurance Company,
0 CAPITAL?GOLD U,000,OO?.&
IIAS ESTABLISHED AN AGENCY IN OR AA'GKBURG, S. C.
Tie Terms of this WELL EXOUX OLD EScjbtSU COMPANY arc
FAIR, nod the Security it ?fter?. Absolute.
A j ply t.. JAM KS if FOWLES, Agent,
At ^itisou'-s Savings Rank.
CHARLES X- LOWNDES, /Jeneral Agent, Chacon. S. C.
jan 23 . o ?
HEW CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT! I!
* DOYLE, WILES & CO.,
I>ESPECTFrLEY INFORMS THE CITIZENS OF URANOEBL*RCL-t^JJNIY THAT
W thev have purchased tho ?
t\\;;iii.\t;i: SHOPS and works o;1 jios. RAY.
And are CARRYING ON the
() A IX Jl I A O E B V H I K 12 ? S
Tn nR ii* BRANCHES. Orders left with US will be. FROMUTLY FILLED.
\U kinds of RKFAIR1NH N!" ?". l.\ '???vj: :?-.a with DlSPATCll. .!
COFFINS FUttNlSHED AT-s;i,?f.T *?1 IC1L '
de? 17 * 1 0r**?^l*ir?. & Ck