Carrington ?" asked Uncle
Sammy officiously.
"No, I guess not."
"They air powerful seein' glasses, and I'm aweer some folks read
a heap easier with spectacles than without 'em." After a
moment's scrutiny of the paper that Balaam had thrust in his
hand, Carrington began:
"To the Sheriff of the County of Cumberland: Greetings."
"He means me," explained Balaam. "He always makes 'em out to the
sheriff, but they are returned to me and I serve 'em."
Carrington resumed his reading
"Whereas, It is alleged that a murderous assault has been
committed on one David Blount, of Fayetteville, by Robert Yancy,
of Scratch Hill, said Blount sustaining numerous bruises and
contusions, to his great injury of body and mind; and, whereas,
it is further alleged that said murderous assault was wholly
unprovoked and without cause, you will forthwith take into
custody the person of said Yancy, of Scratch Hill, charged with
having inflicted the bruises and contusions herein set forth in
the complaint of said Blount, and instantly bring him into our
presence to answer to these various and several crimes and
misdemeanors. You are empowered to seize said Yancy wherever he
may be at; whether on the hillside or in the valley, eating or
sleeping, or at rest.
"De Lancy Balaam, Magistrate.
"Fourth District, County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina.
Done this twenty-fourth day of May, I835.
"P.S. Dear Bob: Dave Blount says he ain't able to chew his meat.
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