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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

The second annual meeting of the Union
Buiidiux and loan Association was held in
the Town Hall last Tuesday evening. The
rsporss Of; the Finance Committee aud Sec
retary and Treasurer shows highly satis-
factory condition of the Association and re-
fleets credit upon the efficiency Of those
officers the in general management of tho
Financial affairs.
ThzAold Board of Directors were very
pvbdently reelected No men could be BE-
lected who would be more efficient and
prompt in the performance of the duties re.
quired of them, and a more honorable set
Of men could not be found.
A few weeks ago We read an account of
the failure of Building and Loan Associ-
ton at the North, and the reason assigned
was that, after the first two years, the As
sociation very imprudently changed its Off
GERS at each annual meeting, consequently,
ignorance of duties and indifference was
the result. UP to the close of the second
year the Association was in fourishing
condition, but after that it began to decline,
and ut the end of the fifth year it closed up
disastrously.
The Union B. and L. Association have
good officers who understand their duties
1 perform them promptly and altogether for
| the best interests Of the Association, and
they should be kept there to complete the
good work they have so satisfactorily com
mcnccd.
The reports to the Association will be
published next week.
pI9- Weregretto state that the City of Greenvill'
was visited last Saturday morning by very dc
structive fire, which consumed valuable proper
ty to the amount of $50 OO9 partly insured -
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Tho results Of the eonsidsr.tion ~ Cab
net Of the South Carolins. question hAts bee
the sending Of . letter % Chsmberlsin nm
Hampton, inviting them here In Per son, or
delegate. to confer with the President ON tkssi
ution Of affairs in that State The followine
. copy Of the letter: =.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
THE MARKETS.

A TINE HONORED SPECIFIC.-The long and
successful career of DR.. Wisharts Pine Tree
Tar Cordial, as contrasted with the speedy
collapse of nostrums devoid of efficacy
which have from time to time been puffed
into brief notoriety during the twenty odd
years that this celebrated medicine has been
sold, affords a proof that the American
continues to repose its confidence in de-
serving articles only. The Pine Tree Tar
Cordial has long been recognized as the
leading specific for Consumption, Bronchi-
tis, Coughs, Coulds, Asthma, Diptheria, and
all other diseases of the breathing organs.
1t is, moreover, a certain, speedy, and safe
botanic remedy for Dyspepsia, Liver Dsor-
ders, Scrofulous Affections, Urinary Trou-
bles, Gravel, Dropsy, Debility, Constipation,
and Female Complaints. Constantly ac-
cumulating evidence of an unimpeachable
character establishes the fact that it not
only entirely eradicates the diseases to
which it is adapted, but also that its action
is remarkably prompt and thorough. The
crucial test Of experience has demonstrated
its reliability in every particular Sold by
all druggists. Principal Depot, No. GIG Fill
bert Street, Philadelphia. nov 18-Iy
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

The pleasant impression which Mrs.
Hayes makes on all who meet her con-
tinues to grow stronger the more the
public grows acquainted with her. A re-
cent visitor to the Soldiers Home, near
Washington, Mrs. Hayes's Summer resi-
dence, says of her that she is a thoroughly
charming woman in every respect. "In
personal appearance she is most progresses
ing. Her eyes are large, dark, and very
bright and expressive, and they light up her
face delightfully."-. Her mouth is large but
handsome, with admirable teeth, and ii is
very mobile and sympathetic. Her dross
on this occasion was II handsome and
heavy black silk, open at the neck, and
with mass of white ruching about the
throat, setting off her dark hair aud eyes
and complexion admirably. Her manners
are perfectly easy and simple-in short,
those of II thorough woman of the world
lin its best sense); and in her intercourse
with every one who meets her there is
such perfect courtesy and cordiality as
would set at ease instantly the most
awkward and embarrassed visitor to the
Presidential Mansion. Altogether, it is u
long time since any one has occupied the
White House SO excellently we'll fitted to
administer its hospitality as Mrs. Hayes" !"
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

GLARING FRAUDs.-The most glaring
frauds have been perpetrated in the APP
pralsers Department., lii the Philadelp pin ia
Custom House, of which Major Moore, of
West Chester, is the Chief 1t was sworn
to that excessive sampling was carried on
here, to an extent hardly to be believed.
Gallons of molasses and 10 and 20 pounds
of sugar would be taken from single
hogshead or barrel and sent up to the Ap-
pTaiser's office.
Here the articles would be kept until
enough was secured to make up hogs
head or barrel of a particular kind, and
then it would be sold by the Government
officers or sold to friends In various parts of
Philadelphia. The enormity of this steal
ing is apparent, when it is known that up
to last December l40 hogsheads of molasses
and sugar had thus been purloined and
disposed of. With cargces of wines and
liquors it was still worse.
The officers would take one bottle from
each case of wine or brandy. A regular
bar room was opened on the first floor of
the Appraisers building on Second street,
where the friends of the officials held high
carnival and drank free liquor. Quite a
quantity of these stolen wines and liquors
was tracked to the residences of heads OF
bureaus who reside outside of Philadel-
phia.
The Surveyors Department will most
undoubtedly receive a thoroughoverhauling.
T. y. Goodrich is Surveyor; Hiram Good
rich, Ia brother,) Deputy Surveyor, and
there is still another brother connected
with Assistant Treasurer Eyster's depart
ment. Under the Civil Service rules but
one oil these can remain in office. Charges
were made that cases of wine were sent To
the residences of the Goodriches, as we'll as
other articles, on which the duty had not
been paid.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
MARRIAGES,

sHELTON-EVERETT.-On the DIST inst, in Smyrna
by Rev. j. V. Smith, Jas. T. Shelton and Amelia
Everett, of New Castle co.
WRIGlIT-BABBITT.--At the Presbyterian parsonage
Dover, Del, on Sunday evening" August 12th 1877
by Rev. c. Huntington, Mr.. Charles W. Wright, OF
Dover to Miss Jennie c. Babbitt, of Kent co., Del.
VANsANT-NICKERsON. Wyoming August 18th
by Rev. b. w c. McIntire, Mr.. George r. VanSant
of Jersey City, to Miss Mollie E. Nickerson, of Kent
CO., Del.
HALL-NIRDEN-On the nth, at o'clock A. NJ al
New Castle, by Rev J. Z. Bryan, Mr.. ]. W. Hail. jr
to Miss Lizzie Virden, both of Frederica Del
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

Don't blame the churn, it is all right
look to your cows. You wonder why the
butter does not come after hours of hard
labor churning-it is simply because your
cream is poor; the condition of your cows
must be improved if you expect rich cream
and good, firm healthy butter. You can
accomplish this by using Foutzs Celebrated
Cattle Powders. They will purify the
blood, strengthen the digestive organs, re-
invigorate the whole system, increase the
quantity and quality of the milk and save
your labor in churnng.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

Mother, l saved the house, but shall
die said six-year old girl to Mrs. Theo
dore Markham as she entered her home al
Higg Market, Lewis County, one day this
week. The child while attempting tc
light lamp to warm some milk for baby
set fire to her clothing. Her first thought
was to run out of doors, fearing that the
house would be burned and the baby be
hurt, but noticing that shreds of her cloth
ing had fallen upon the floor, she carefully
extinguished the flames. Then she ran to
horse trough in the yard and plunged
into the water. Returning to the house
she waited patiently for her mother to
return. She died an hour after the &C
cident.-N. Y. Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
TERMs-PER SESSION OF TWENTY WEEKS:
DIVIDEND.

z, 1877-3t
The Directors Of this Institution have this day de-
clared Dividend OF THREE per cent out of the
pronts for the last six months payable TO the Stock
holders or their legal representatives clear of taxes
NE. wILDs, Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

Senator Mcdonald. of Indiana, has ex-
pressed to reporter of the Chicago Times
the opinion that the railroads have out
grown the narrow limits of the State
authority which created them, and that
the national government will have to
protect them precisely as it protects com.
merce on lakes and rivers.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

There was a sacred concert at one of the
Cape May hotels last Sunday night. A
choir sang hymns in Philadelphia and a
telephone ratified the tones over the cold,
cold wires. One of these days first class
metropolitan choir may furnish music for
all the country churches far and near.
Who knowsl
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

When Congressman Martin !. Townsend
can write letter from Iowa to a Troy
paper about corn, timothy clover, blue
glass and hogs, without making single
reference to the Scriptures or cracking the
frailest shell of joke, times are dull.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

During the past year 1000 children
have been taught in the schools of the
Methodist Ladies' Five Points Mission,
New York, and 300 families assisted with
food and clothing. The receipts for the
past year were $2l $3.50, and expenditures,
$19,320.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

Romance may be wrenched from brown
stone front in New York without calling in
the aid of green fields and outrageous
woods. Evening picnics are held on the
roofs of uptown houses, and refreshments
are spread npon the t'tin turf"
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

The late Presidential contest engendered
much "bad blood" which GOODNESS and
judgment will correct. The "bad blood''
induced by persistent violation of Ma
lures great but simple laws requires not
only coolness and Judgment, but obedience
TO hygienic measures and the proper use OF
Dr. Bulls Blood Mixture to insure its
publication.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
DEATHS.

FARIES.-On the 2lst inst, in Smyrna, Mary Ellen
FAIRIES, in her 18th year. Funeral from the resi-
dence of Miss Lizzie FOrcum on Friday afternoon,
at a o'clock. Intement in GlcnwOOd Cemetry.
BOGGS.-August Sth 1877, at MoortOn Laura Irene,
daughter Of Caleb and Lizzie Boggs, aged one year
and eleven days.
JARREL-In Wyoming August Sd, 1877, Mrs Mahala
Jarrcl, in the syth year of her age
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

Black kid belts, with aumoniere bags
mounted with silver or with cut steel, are
novelty. The monogram of the wearer is
on the bag, and the clasps and joints of the
belt are finely carved. The price of this
really useful article is only $25.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

Many Of the storekeepers in New York
City, owing to the exorbitant price charged
for gas, are now burning kerosene. Firms
which used to pay $40 and $l2 week for
gas bills, now pay from 81 to $S month
for kerosene.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

The soldiers national reunion will be
neld at Marietta, O., September 4th to 7th,
inclusive. The cannon, ammunition, tents
ana two hundred stand of regimental
colors provided for by act of Congress are
already on the ground. Gems. Coclxerell
and JOS L. Johnston, Sheridan and Crook,
and also President Hayes are expected.
All soldiers of both armies are invited and
no partisan or political speeches will be
tolerated.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

china dish for peaches and cream is
displayed in Broadway store New York
that has a peach leaf of China for the
fruit and a pitcher composed of the leaves
for the cream. The whole, without peaches
or cream, cost $50.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
FAREIRA's CONTINENTAL BALsAM
The great Diarrtua .1ntidoic.

\ few of the many reasons why every person should
keep bottle of Continental Balsam III their house
First 1t will cure almost instantly all cases of Palms.
Cramps Collie, DysCntery or LuuScnCSS of the Bowels.
Second. II will cure the Chronic DiarrhUa of long
standing Third. 1t is of the best medicines in the
world for Children while Tecthng, as it gives instant
relief without subccing them to any injurious effect
Fourth and last. The price being so low % and 30
cents per bottle. that the poorest can afford to buy it,
NINTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, and DRUGGISTS GENE
RALLY. feb lilly
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

A colony of twenty-five families, in
Guiding about one hundred and forty per-
sons, has been enrolled to emigrate from
Baltimore to Kansas, on the line of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.
The movement is headed by VIM. B.
Gregory, an ex-soldier and mechanic All
the colonists are working men, who say
they recognize that the cities are over
crowded with idle men, and if they remain
starvation or beggary will ovcrtake them.
Some of them are skilled mechanics, few
are farmers, but the majority are laborers
and railroad hands.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

popular clergyman in Philadelphia
delivered a lecture on Fools" The
tickets to it read, Lecture on Fools
Admit one." There was a large at.
tendance.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

One of the largest diamonds ever found
in the South African fields belongs to Mis-,
Schreiner, temperance preacher. 1t
weighs 2SS carates and is called the Faith
Diamand." 1t is said that one of hel
brothers would not become n Good Templal
on amy consideration unless he found Il
rare big stone. Miss Schreiner finding all
ordinary means of converting him to Good
Templar's principles in vain, at last prayed
that he might find large diamond. Soon
afterward the monster gem was unearthed
and the brother, who was a partner in the
claim property, was as good as his word
He became, and is still, consistent Good
Templar. Local merchants have offered
100000 for the stone. The lady is an
enthusiastic temperance advocate, and
breaches with wonderful ability.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

A New York temperance lecturer says
one of the chief causes of the present finan.
cial depression is alcoholic indulgence. Is
this new way of saying that money is
tight?
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

The Baby's Best Friend" is DIR. Bulls
Baby Syrup, since it maintains the Baby's
health by keeping it free from Collie,
Diarrhea, etc. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

"Sacred Concerts" are increasing in
number in the large cities. It may be that
these are signs and portents of great
religious revival.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

A man in one of the large city hotels in
New York bids fair to solve the problem OF
perpetual motion. He peels 5000 peaches
daily and shells three bushels of beans.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
DIR VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP

DIR. VAN DYKE. whose life long speciality, and world
wide reputation Skin Diseases, has endeavOred
tor combine external treatment lie
piShrd this desirable result the preparation of his
sulphur SOAP the merits Oi which spoken of
bY thousands it is highly recommended to all readers.
Price by mail 81 box cakes, co cts by mail,
Olce. 50 N. 5 Wholesale Depot 400 N. Sd ST
philaln nllin Snh hY nrnprIsi.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
Books & Stationery.

School Books all used in Public or Private Schools
in this part of the State
Blank Books, full assortment every size and oro,le
large and small 7
Memorandum Books, great variety.
Hymn Books, all styles
Bibles all styles and sizes from largest Family to
smallest Pocket Testament
Music Books and Sheet Music. Whatever is not in
stock Will be furnished to order at Publishers
Prices
Miscellaneous Books. Standard furnished to order
Catalogue Prices
Writing Paper, all styles choice
Envelopes, all sizes and qualities. Parera and Enve-
lOpes a Specially.
Writing Desks, variety
Photograph Albums.
Autograph Albums
Fine Drawing Papers.
Gilt and Silver Papers
Glazed and Tissue Papers
Sunday School Reward Cards &c
Gold Pens, best make
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
WOODEN & WILLOW WARE. &c.

HUUDhN y WHLUW WARE, &c.
Tubs. Pals ChumS &c
Butter Market Tubs
Baskets every dCsCrintinn.
Ropes, from inch down.
Cotton Line, large variety
Gilling and Seine TwinCs are made Specialize,
oil Cloths, Floor and Table
Window Shades and Shading
Fringcs and Fixtures
Picture Cords. all colorS
Brushes all sorts
Clear BriStlC Hand Scrubs
Hair Brushes Fine To Common
Painters Brushes.
Wall Brushes, extra
Shoe Brushes, fine
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22
QUEEN SWARE

In this Department everything will be found from
french China Tea Sets and Decorated Toilet Sets
down through Granite and G. C. Ware in infnit,
variety, to Common Stone and Red Earthen Ware
Stove Pipe Guards Speciality. Flower Pots
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

This Department embraces everything in this line
from the Finest Flint GOblets and Fruit Stands down
throught all the styles and qualities to the smallest
Salts and Nappies and Cup Plates
Smyrna times., 1877-08-22

A LADY wishes Il situation rs GnvcrncSS. to teach
Il the English branches, French and Music. Adj
rcSs Miss L. n, +. O. Box Il, Mddletnwn. Delaware
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-12-22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT over the wrecked
fortunes of the unwary multitude
a power to which our unhappy civil
war gave birth, which has grown
so enormous through unjust fnance
legislation, and now "beStrides this
narrow world like a colossus ;"
which captures statesmen and par
ties, and makes them its subservi-
ent tools; which Whites and seeks
to crush every public man who dare
raise his voice against it. That
power, in the flush and arrogance
of its enormous and ill-gOtten gains,
has heart of stone, not to be touch
ed by human sympathy or compass
sion. I appeal to the masses; to
their faithful Representatives of
both parties on this floor; to all who
think that the true aim of govern
ment is the greatest good of the
greatest number; who believe there
is a faith due to the people as we'll
as to the holders of public securi-
ties; and that whoever by covert
legislation changes the value of con-
tracts, is accursed as he who moves
his neighbours landmarks.
For twelve years past the finance
policy Of this country has been die
lated in Lombard street or Wall
street, and the people have been
plundered by every fresh enactment.
They have suffered the fate of the
giant Gulliver tied down by the
Liliputians. Thank God! they are
now about to arise, to burst the
the bonds their petty foes have fast
ened on them sleeping, and to walk
abroad again in their own majesty.
TGreat applause.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-12-22
STATE ITEMS.


Four prisoners, Nm. Phelps,
Samuel Brooks, Jasper Williams
and John Anderson, escaped from
the Davidson county Jail Sunday
morning last. A reward of $25 each
is offered for their capture.
THE Immigration Bureau of this
State brought to Tennessee in No
venber 234 immigrants from eleven
different States.
Dallas, Texas, special to Calves
ton News: "T. Sparks, an immi-
grant from Tennessee, when in the
Trinity bottom, nine miles west of
here, requested his wife to alight
and walk behind the wagon short
distance. The request was COM
Piled with, and no sooner had the
woman cached the ground than the
unfeeling brute whipped the horses
and went forward at a breakneck
speed. When last heard from, the
man was attempting to dispose of
the outfit in Fort Worth. The wo-
man has been furnished with money
by our citizens to return to Tonnes
see. She lost a child near Little
Rock, while en- route for Texas.
The next meeting of the Ten
nessee State Grange Will be held in
Nashville on the third Tuesday in
February next.
Capt. Ben. +. Egan sends the
following Renaissance of an old
Nashville steamboat to the Ameri-
can: 'The fine steamer G. E. Hill
man, commanded by the late j.
Newt. Corbett, was the first vessel
captured on the Southern or Western
waters. She was on her way to this
city from St. Louis, crowded with
passengers, and heavily ladened
with freight, large portion oil which
was shot and lead for the State of
Tennessee, which had not then
passed the ordinance of secession.
She was captured near Cairo, by the
gunboat Swallow, acting under
orders from Gen. Grant. After a
detention of ten days she was al
lowed to proceed with her cargo.
On the fOrecastle of the Hillman
was a small cannon which had been
presented to her captain by the daily
newspapers of Nashville, represented
by JAS. It. Bell, Anthony S. Camp
and Geo. Boon Brown. The bur
nished brass of this testimonial
flashed forth this legend: Presented
to the steamerC. +. Hillman by the
newspapers of Nashville The en-
craving was executed by Dan
Adams in his peculiarly inimitable
style. This baby-Waker, being con-
traband of war, was confiiscated
and removed from the boat without
any receipt having been given there
for" would like to know where
that cannonnOw is. WillsOmebody
who knows tell us?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-12-22
KELLOGG.
What the People of Louisiana
Think of Him.


Kellogg has again pulled through
a tight place by contriVing to pre-
sent himself before his party in the
attitude of idire necessity" In
Nebraska Territory, where he was
Chief Justice, he was known as
simple necessity" sO-called be-
cause he knew no law, but his APP
pointment was undoubtedly attrib-
utable to dire necessity of taking
care of certain of the Illinois poll
ticians. For sixteen years he has
held office as dire necessity or a
dire calamity, and now, unless I'M
seated when the Democrats obtain
a majority of the Senate in 1879 will
hold on six years longer. He was
appointed Collector on the day be-
fore President Lincoln was aSsaSsi-
mated. Then he was elected United
States Senator as a "chOice Ofevils,"
showing how shOrt-sighted men
sometimes are in choosing between
evils, Then he was put in as Gov
ernor by the direst political eXpedi-
ent ever known, viz: Durrell's or
der. Lastly, he knocks at the door
of the Senate at the most critical
period in the history of the Repub-
lican party and is admitted out OF
sheer desperation and through fear
of an immediate loss of supremacy,
the Republicans preferring to take
the chances of his turning against
them to the certainty of an out
and-Out Democratic member.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-12-22
valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1873 of the sterling Medical
Annual, known as HoStetter's Almanac, is
now ready, and may he obtained, free of
cost, of druggists and general country dealers
in all parts of the United States and British
America, and indeed in every civilized por-
ton of the Western Hemisphere. 1t COM
hineS with the sOundest practical advice for
the preservation and restoration of health, a
large amount of interesting and amusing
cal calculations, chronological items, &C.
are prepared with great care, and will be
letters Almanac for 1873, in the English.
German, French, Welsh, Norwegian Swe-
dish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish Ian
guages, will in all probability be the largest
edition of a medical work ever published in
any country. The proprietors, MeSsrs. Hos
letter 4 Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt of
a two cent stamp will forward q copy by
mall TO any person who cannot procure one
in his neighborhood.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-12-22
CLARKSVILLE DISTRICT-TEN-
NESSEE CONFERENCE.


First Round of Quarterly Meetings
Port Royal and Salem station, at Port
Royal, Nov. 3, 4.
New Providence and Bethel station, al
New Providence, Nov. 10, IL.
Montgomery circuit, at Asbury, Nov L. IS
Saline circuit, at Rose Valley, Nov. "a, %
Blooming Grove circuit, at WoodlaWn
Dec. l, 2.
Palmyra circuit, at Palmyra, Dec. s, 8.
Antioch circuit, at Martha's Chapel, Dec
Is, 10.
Cheatham circuit, at Pleasant View, Dec
y, ..
Red River circuit, at New Chapel, Dee. %,
Cedar Hin circuit, at Adams Station, Jan.
8,
Asbury circuit, at Union school House,
Jan. -, Is.
ClarksVslle station, jan 10, ~.
wFLBoRS MOONEY p Il.