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, 1877-02-10

A writer in the Scientific Farmer es-
Inmates the food value of one pound Of
eggs as producer of force, /. e, the
amount of work the pound oxidized in
the body is theoretically capable Of pro-
ducing, at 1884 foot-tOns, and the value
of one pound of lean beef, from the same
point of view, at 900 foot-tons. As a
flesh producer, one pound of eggs is
about equal to one pound Of beef The
author hereupon remarks as follows
"A hen may be calculated to consume
one bushel of corn yearly, and to lay
twelve dozen or eighteen pounds Of eggs.
This is equivalent to saying that 81
pounds OF corn will produce, when fed
to this hen, one pound Of eggs, A
pound of pork, on the contrary, requires
about five and one.halt pounds Of corn
for its production. When eggs are
twenty four cents a dozen, and pork is
ten cents a pound. we have the bushel OF
corn fed producing $2.sS worth OF eggs
and hut $1.Oj worth of pork. Judging
from these facts, eggs must be econom'
ical in their production and their eating
and especially fitted for the Iaboring
man in replacing meat"
, 1877-02-10
The lAacIO meter.


They have found II solution to the
milk question in New York in the shape
of machine called the lct0mctcr, which
when inserted into jug Of milk inAi-
Gates the amount of water beyond that
which should naturally be found in the
iluid. with uniuiling regularity. There
was no chance, therefore, for the milk
man to visit the pump or the hidr0nt he
fore serving his customers, for no mat
ter how Slyly or secretly the addition
might be made the rcmorscless mNchnc
indicated to drop the an, unit Of water
he had put in. The most earnest pro.
tcstations OF the honesty and fairness Of
his mode OF doing business its higl,
character and regard for the little help
less beings whose sole nOurshmcnt milk
is, would go for nothing when the lac.
tumrtcr failed to indicate 100, which
may be set down as the par Of genuinc
milk. In addition to the hctometcr,
there is an ordinance of the city rcquir
ing that all milk sold shall conform to
the standard required for it, under
heavy penalties.
The whole of the milk business Of the
vast city passed at once under the con-
troll of rigorous piece of mechanism
which could neither be controlled, CA
iolcd nor bought off. The most iurtlyc
visit to the faucet, mt which the Crcton
runs oil, was sure tn be detected by it
the moment it was inserted in the mix
turc. As might naturally be expected,
the milkmrn rrbelled against this me-
chancal dcspotism, winch rendered 1t
impossible TO sell water any longer Tor
milk. They got up case and tried I"
break down the lActomc'er Its char
acter for truth and yernicty was vigor-
ously u,sailcd. Testimony was intro
duccd to show that it conld not be trust
ed to render justice between the milk
men and their customers. Long Hrgn-
mcnts were presented for the purpose OF
making it appear that it was disrcpu'
table prctandrr to y scientific accuracy
which il did not possess.
But the jury Tor all that found for
the luCtomctrr, which at once restored it
to public confidence. It is said that u
practical exhibition of the machine in
the courtroom, which when inserted in
genuine milk always indicated 100, and
when the milk was watered, lower
points according to the amount, dissi'
pated in an instant all the fine spun the
cries and sophistrics Of the lawyers.
The machine left the court rehahilitated
in character, whereat, according to the
New York papers, there is a great re-
loicing among all those who have young
children to bring up. 1t stands between
them and the modern Herods who have
been shying them in all large cities at
such fearful rates u. Bulletin.
, 1877-02-10

According to the Medical Examiner
there are 100000 gallons of superior
wine on stock in the island of Madeira,
the exports never having exceeded 5000
pipes annually. The growers have con-
sequently been compelled to lower their
prices, and important shipments are
made to England and elsewhere.
DR.. John Hamilton OF Oxford street,
London, was recently charged by the
Medical Defense Association with hay
ing unlawtuly practiced as a Doctor OF
medicine, his Diploma being American,
and consequently useless in England.
The magistrate, after consideration,
thought differently, and dismissed the
charge.
OF late years every city and large town
of British india has one or more news
papers conducted by Hindoos and pub
hshed in Hindoostanee. A comic paper
was recently issued at Allanabad which
makes a speciality of jokes upon Euro
pean vices and peculiarities.
An elderly darkey was inquiring of
policeman if he knew anything of his
son Pete. The policeman replied that
there was a young darkey in the lookup
for breaking up n prayer.meeting with
an axe.handle. Oats him." exclaimed
the overjoyed parent, "he told me he was
gwine to muse hisself."
The Republicans have secured the or
ganization OF the Indiana House, and the
Democrats, through purchase and sale
with an Independent, have that OF the
Senate. Some few State officers depend
upon the joint ballot, which is with the
Republicans.
, 1877-02-10

Solemn occasions are sometimes ruth.
lessly marred. A wedding party in Bos-
ton, for example, was broken up by the
arrest of the bridegroom and three of
his friends for robbery. And at q bu,
rial at Mackville, Ark, the men who
had been hired to fill the grave fought
over their work and used revolvers, two
being killed in the presence Of the
mourners.
, 1877-02-10

The Walnut street Presbyterian church
OF St. Louis, has resolved 10 sever its
connection with the Southern General
Assembly and to jnin 4he Presbyterian
church Of the Unitsd 4tates.
, 1877-02-10

Let your expenses be such rs to leave
q balance in your pocket. Ready money
Is friend in need
, 1877-02-10

amount given or..,,....,..,,. SS3+ w
Pilotage into Astoria, So per foot
draughi, up to 12 feet; over that $12
per foot.
Except during season of high water,
vessels can not be loaded in Portland so
as to draw more than ~ feet. For a
large vessel portion of the cargo has to
be lightered to Astoria, at an expense of
81 per ton.
1t costs ship nothing extra to come
into, or go out from Puget Sound, when
there is breeze. Reason--A deep,
wide channel from the Sound to the sea
The Columbia river bar is impassable
when the sea is rough Vessels are often
compelled to wait for anumber OF days
inside or outside-before they dare he
towed over that treachcrous bar. The
bars in the Columbia river do much to
prevent Its navigation by large vessels.
Puget Sound is in itsdf an inland sea,
presenting no distractions to navigation.
We are prompted to publish these
facts for the benefit, especially, OF those
persons before whom false figures are
placed, in the interest of certain local..
ties.
, 1877-02-10

NANDERBILTs WEALTH.-It is doubt.
ful if the public shallat any early period
obtain a definite idea OF Vanderbilt's
wealth. His will may show something
of it, but it is improbable tina, it will
reveal any precise figures in regard to
the great bulk of his possessions, his
consolidated railroad stocks. The fol-
lowing summary of his railroad interest
was recently made, and is said to be
tOlerAhlY correct
, 1877-02-10
Pu.et sound or Columbia
Ekiycr-HhiCl

+ rom tH I i"'b ihI'.''
There is no evidence 50 sure aud con
yincing--so satisfactory AS that where
figures and facts are taken from actual
experiments. Thousands OF people are
now looking toward the Pacific Moth
west, expecting that nn some favored
spot in this section Ut country there Will
spring into existence some populoue city,
whose fame shall spread all over tie
world. 1t is natural 10 suppose that
this same city will be visited 10y ships
from all nations and that it will he sit
uatcd at some point easily reached by
seagoing vessels. Mature has destined
that such metropolis shall be planted
us the key note to remarkable prosperity
in the Pacific Northwest. He who dares
TO deny the importance Of natural advan-
tnges, or who will not nc guided by the
index finger OF nature, had best set his
stakes in Oregon, at once, "thcre to live
and die"
Every purchaser Of real estate in the
Northwest wants to locate his property
or home near
THE GREAT CITY wnicn IS TO De.
Puget Sound is the only natural and
safe harbor uniting the country at the
Northwest with the srn Experience,
time iand observation prove this fact.
One may travel around the globe and
look in vain for another harbor lik Puget
sound 1t is perfectly safe, free from
disastrous st crms, and large enough to
float comfortably the combined fleets Of
thc world.
The Columbia river, VIC may say, is Il
temporary outlet for the products Of
Oregon and Eastern Washington. But
with 1t is associated the fact that it
never can be the great outlet for the bulk
of exports which are to 60 out upon the
Pacific Ocean from the Northwest Coast.
In order to prove the natural advGn-
tages which Puget Sound has over the
Columbia river, we will give the itcmized
account Of the ship Ella, Captain Chris
tie, which entered the Columbia river
and Puget Sound during the first week
of the present year;
The Ella registers 1000 tons came
to the Columbia river to get cargo ;
iailing to obtain the same. she re.crossed
Columbia Bar and came into Puget
Sound to load with lumber. The ex.
pensc connected with entering the Co.
lumbia river harbor is much greater
than that OF Puget Sound. We present
figures as given us by Captain Christie,
who obtained his information by praC-
teal experience
COMING TO ASTORIA.
, 1877-02-10

IIIs TVHI VsIuIt, III UII, was probably
not worth over a million. Estimating
the Commodore's net wealth upon the
basis afforded by the discrepancy be-
tween the popular estimate OF, and the
actual estate of, lately deceased rich
Americans, one should say that he was
certainly worth $3O,OOO,OOO. This state
ment is certain to be disappointment
to that large class of people who insist
upon doubling and trebling the posses
sions of every well-to.do man.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Bea- The validity Of the election Of the Cir
cult Judges of this State,is now}undsr discus,
sion in the Legislature. Upon the decision will
depend the holding of Court here next month
Esly" Information from many parts of our
County brings us the News that the young cot
ton is dying out badly. The cold nights and
general umpropitious weather is committing
great havoc with the plant.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18
The Union Times For Sale.

DEING anxious to retire from the Newspaper
ID business, offer the TINES for Sale
Two industrious Printers, or man competent
to Edit the Paper and attend to the business Of
the Office, with an industrious Printer, could
make q handsome living out Of it. II will he
sold at fair price and on accommodating terms.
II. NJ STOKES,
Editor and Proprietor.
May II 1S
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Bay" Ahnndc Joe, more familiary known rs
Joe Bradley, one Of the Associate Justices of The
U. S. Supreme Court, who elected Hayes Prcsi-
dent of the United States, in opposition to the
expressed will of the people, is now in Charles
ton holding Court. He will be in Columbia for
the same purpose shortly. We have seen most
Of the infamous men who dsgraccd high posi-
tions in this State, but have no desire to look
upon man who can deliberately disgrace the
erminc of the Supreme Bench of the whole
country.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Briy" DR.. Bagbys Address before the Press
Association is one of the richest treats we have
read for long time. Ills subject was 1.-The
Southern Fool" and we intend to give it to our
readers next week
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

nS1Y We think we can boast of owning the
champion egg layer. We have hen that laid
so. eggs before she showed the least sign of in
cubntion. Can anybody beat her?
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

HA- II is said that II NortH Carolnian has
invented Machine to pick Cotton. 1t is wag-
on-likc concern, and picks the cotton clean
picks nothing but cotton. One machine is equal
to one hundred hands. Bringit out, gentlemen,
quick. We Shall probably be out of employ
ment soon, and we would like to buy about three
machines. We think we could contract to rick
all the cotton in Union County, at "greatly re-
duced price"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

gs4. Gen. Walker, democrat, was elected Sen
ator of Chester County last Tuesday, by large
majority.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Dsa- THE ELLENToN RIOT CAsRs-A concur
rent resolution was passed by the Legislature.
some days ago, invoking Executive clemcncy in
behalf of those white men who were arrested by
Corbin, Stone and others last fall, under aiida-
Wits extored from base and ignorant negroes,
who, there is but little doubt, themselves
the active instgators of the riot at EllontOn.-
In obedience to the requirement of that rcsolu y
tion and in accordance with his own just and
humane feelings, Gov. Hampton promptly ap-
piled to the President for the relief, and last
Saturday sent to the Legislature tine following;
COLUMBIA, S. c., May II, 1877.
GENTLEMEN or THE House OF REPRESENTA-
TIvEs Yesterday | transmitted to his Excel
lcncy the President Of the United States the
concurrent resolution adopted by the General
Assembly invoking Executive clcmcacy, and
here have the honor to communicate his reply.
WADE HAMPTON, Governor
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Bsiy" Trial Justice Stokes is after the gamblers
with II sharp stick. lie makes no distinction in
race, color or previous condition of servitude,
but rakcs them all in. Those who wish to gam
bic must keep away from here.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

0sSAo We would remind the Taxpayers of this
town that the time for paying the Municipal
SUNDAY. N'ci '"'' ""'" ~-.~~~ @Nfh fills on
sued against dchultcrs, and other costs added.
We don't suppose any one is either able or will
ing to pay more than the actual levy, in these
hard times, and the only way to prevent an in
crease is to walk up to Capt. Johnsons Office
and settle before he issues executions. Rcmcm-
ber, tomorrow is the last day.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

ESS" The number Of convicts in the State
Prison of the State of Mainc-thc most truly
"loyal' State in the Union hare increased to
such an extent that the Legislature had to ap-
prorra'c 100000 TO enlarge the prison. That's
Jim i'lainc's State. 1t is shocking to think
what tremendous influence one man can cxcr-
else over the morals of the people of whole
State.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

pcH 20 the persistent cilo!ts of the Senator
from this County, Hon. L. Il. JgrER, is theStatc
indebted for the sudden departure Of that Chief
of arpct- bag scoundrcls, b. +. Whttemorc.-
The people of Darlington, particularly, owe Mr.
Jeter debt of gratitude that they will never
bc able to pay.
That fellow Whi,icmorc, it is generally bclicv-
ci was the main cause of the numerous house,
barn and stable burnings in that County. When
Mr.. .Tetor introduced the resolution To make en-
quirics about the money appropriated to Iay for
the rictGvcs Of Lincoln and Sumner, he knew
Just where tho blow would fail, and il knocked
the cadcishir-scllcr square owt Of the state
God grant he may never return
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

By" The consideration of tho bill to give the
election of County Auditors and Treasurers to
the people has been postponed to the regular
session Of the Legislature.
Also, the consideration of the bill to regulate
the interest on money has been disposed of in
the same way.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

ESS" Mr.. John Rodgcr and his amiaLle wife
left last Monday on a trip to Scotland, Mr.. Rod
gers "nntivc home They carry with them
the good wishes of the community for asafe and
pleasant journey. Mr.. r. is one of the staunch-
est citizens of the town and we cannot get along
well without him for any great length of time.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Ell3" Mrs. Schodair has removed her Bakery
and Confectionery establishment to the building
lately occupied by Mr.. II. J. Thompson, next
door to Mr.. J. II. Rodgers Grocery Store. The
house has been ovcrhaulcd and much Improved,
and Mrs. : has fine stock of Fancy Cakes,
Confcctioncrics, Canned Fruits, &C., always on
hand. She also intends fitting up the back room
for an Ice Cream Saloon, and will have Soda
water Fountain running during the Summer
months. Every thing will be served in the best
style and most orderly manner. Mrs. SIS. en-
terprise should ensure her success.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

ArrIRMATivE-W. w. Lee, =. d. Mood.
NEGArivH-D. o. Herbert J. W. Roger.
Naledictorion, f. B. Smith, Newman. Geo.
We are satisfied it will be an interesting occa-
sion, and, if possible, we shall be there to en-
JOY it.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

By" 1t is our sad duty to announce the death
of one of the oldest and most excellent Ladies
of this County, Mrs. Nancy Beatty, wife of Col
Robert Beatty Sr., who departed this life nj the
residence Of her husband on the 18th inst, in
the 18th year of her age
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

TuE ErIscorAL BROruERHoup.--The annual
meeting "t the brotherhood Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, was held III Charleston on
Thursday afternoon. The report for the year
was read and ordered to he printed and the fol-
lowing nnmod officers were unanimously re. cleo
tel for the ensuing year: Right Rev. W. Il.
". Howe. u. D.. President john lIauckcl and
y. II. Hayden, Vice Presidents VIM. &. Court
ucy. Secretary Evan Edwards, Treasurer.
Advisory H,arl-J. =. kcrshaw, ramlcn, = G.;
" H. Parker. ALbcviiic : &. Thomas Frost
Charleston, :. C.: Il. ". Shauds, Union, :. e..
G.. Iamh Euist. Charleston. : t.--'.k R'givv.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

gSF" Our Acknowledgements arc due to our
young friends Rice, Rawls and Preston ITendcr-
son. for complimentary invitations to attend the
annual celebration Of the Preston Literary So
cicty Of Wofford College, to be held Tuesday,
June 26th at 81 =. NJ.
The Query to be discussed is sought the
study of the Physical Sciences to diminish the
study of Classics i'll Colleges of the present
dny."
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socintion:
James a. lIoyt, President.
+. W. Dawson, First Nicc-Prcsidcn.
T. Stobo Farrow, Second Nicc-Prcsidcnt.
S. W. Maurice Third Nicc-Prcsidcnt.
X. Il. IIcmphill, Fourth Vice President
James T. Bacon, Fifth Nicc-President
4. 4. Gilbert, Recording Secretary.
L. B. Murray, Corresponding Secretary.
II. +. Grencker, Treasurer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

Beautiful farms without fences are now to be
seen in MccklenburG county, North Carolina
The farmers all say it pays.
Will the Legislature Of South Carolina please
hurry up and pass the Fence Law and give
the counties amd townships OF middle and upper
South Carolina the chance To do aS they do in
the splendid farming county of Mechlcnburg,
North Carolina
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

0sfy" Silas Jctcr, colored, immortalizcd him
self last Tuesday by catching the biggest Cat
Fish, by all odds. ever seen in this region of
country. Silas brought it to the Editorial sane
tum for inspection and measurement 1t weighed
twelve pounds, was two feet five inches long,
five inches between the eyes and lS4 inches
around behiud the front fins. Silas says he
caught it with an ordinary "set hook" in Broad
River, just below Lockhart Shoals, and when he
first the head Of the fish as he drew him out
Of the water he '.jus got so scared he mos lef
um drop back agin." Ills Catship would have
done honor to his tribe in the Mississippi.
The boardcrs at the Hotel got into consid
cradle stew from>it
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WAsIIINGTOS, ID. c., May ~, 1877.

WAsHINGToS, d. c., May II, 1877.
To Gov. WADE HAMPTON 81 am informed by
the Attorney General that he has instructed Tho
District Attorney Of South Carolina to prepare
for trial only three indictments in the ElleniOn
cases and to notify the parties in all olhev cases
that they need not prepare for trial. Ii is pes
siblc that only will lie tried. The fact
that the indictments found by the grand
ury, composed Of both political parties, seems
to Justify the assumption that the prosecutions
are not partisan. | agree with you that gen
cral amnesty should extend to all political often
scs except those which are of the gravest char
acter. X. B. HAYES, President.
No MoRH RECRUIrISG. No PAY.-Washing-
ton, May 10.-Gcn. Sherman has given orders
that it is necessary tercduce the army in accord
ancc with the directions OF the Secretary Of War.
Recruiting stops Immediately. Non.Commis-
stoned eflicers may re.inlist under certain cir
cumstances.
Secretary Thompson, Of the Navy, issues
circular that he cannot, without violation Of law,
render officers any assistance in the matter Of
pay.
HAIL SToRM.--Porions of Edgcfcll County
were visited 10y very destructive hail storm on
Saturday night last. From Island Ford on Sa-
lUha River, four or five miles each way the
leaves were literally stripped from the trees; and
near New Market. in hhhcyiilr County. the wheat
crop has been almost entirely destroyed and
great damage inflicted on the oats,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

neA- We are pleased to know that the Press
Association reelected the old officers. JIaving
aMnt @ hsg aiG nHsGns S hacJ G and faithfully
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-18

CmATrANooGA, May 10.-The exercises of
laying the corner stone of the monument dedi-
caei to the Confederate dead took place to-day.
The Masonic fraternity and detachment of
United States troops participated. The people
from all parts of the Union joined in decorating
the Confederate graves, amid the utmost harmo-
ny and good feeling.
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u
T.. b. Murray, Corresponding Secretary.
4. +. Grenekcr Treasurer.
pcs,- The Committee Of five appointed to in
vesligate the charges against Associate Justice
]. j. Wright, after carefully examining into all
the proof, have recommended the adol tion of
the following resolution
Rcsoivsd, That J. J. Wright Associate Justice
Of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, be i'm
pcachcd for drunkenness.
Mr. Wells asked whether it did not require
two-thirds of all the members elect to impcach.
The Chair replied that it did
The further consideration of the matter was
postponed to Tuesday.
E@Iy" There has been nothing new in tho pro-
ceclings of the Legislature since our last, except
the election of n Chief Justice, which look place
| last Tuesday: and resulted in the election of
| Associnte Justice Willard, by vote Of 81, to
| Gen. McGowan 50, scattering 6.
The legislature is isdiscussing the appropriation
and Tax bills, and the repeal of the lien law
the latter, we think, will be postponed to the
regular session.
The work before that body, excepting the
above, and the election Of an associate Justice
to fll the vacancy occasioncd by the elevation of
willard, is generally unimportant. AT any rate
nothing of n definite character has been done.
and if we were to publish the proceedings
of the past week they would not he much MOI c