MrRprRs ~ DARLlNcroN DIsrR1cr.-Two mur.
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MURDERS IN DARLINGTON DrsTRIcr.-Two mur-
ders have occurred in Darlington District during
the present month, one on the 10Th and the ether
on the l3th which have caused no inconsdeTable
degree of excitement and alarm. On the 18th, a
Coroner's inquest was held on the body of Vim
cent Sims, in Mr.. Reynolds Lane, who was muir
dercd by three brothers, lie Wis., James, and John
M'Lendon. The facts, as far as We can learn, are
follows: II appears that there has been for
some time misunderstanding existing between
the partiess and on the day above mentioned they
all met at Darlington C. II. where an election
was held for Major of the two Battalions. After
the election was over, Sims started for home, and
the M'Lendons overlook him in Reynolds Lane.
Lewis drew off his coat and challenged Sims to
fight, which they did, and it is stated Sims got the
better ofhis antagonist. James M'Lendon then
attacked Sims, and while they were engaged,
Lewis stabbed Sims with dirk between the 6th
and 9th rib, and otherwise dreadfully beat him,
causing his death in about an hour. The MLen-
dons left their homes next morning, and we are
not aware that either OF them has been taken into
custody.


On the evening previous to the above dreadful
occurrence Il murder was committed on the body
ola Mr. Hazetine, who resided below Mars Bluff,
by his own negroes, man and his wife. The wo-
man has been IL ken into custody, and at our last
accounts large body of armed citizens were in
pursuit OF the negro, and Little doubt was enter
tanned but that he would be captured.


TChcraw Gazette.