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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20
| Gov Hampton Requests the Republican Officials
$50 TO Close their Ofhoe5.
STATE OF SouTu CAROLINA, \
-ExECUTIvE CHAMBER,
COLUMBIA, April IA, 1877.


STATE OF Souri, CAROLINA, \
- EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
COLUMBIA, April IA, 1877.
Hon. R. b. Elliott, Columbia, S. c.:
Sm:-l am directed by the Governor to say
to you that while lie does not desire to prejudge
any claim that you may be asserting in the
Courts, his opinion OF the futility Of your asser-
items to have been legally elected to the office of
Attorney General has been indicated by his re-
coguzing and commissioning MIR. Conner, your
opponent, when tho necessities Of the govern
ment required him to decide. 1t would disem-
bar~ass the operations of the Executive Depart
ment, of which he is now in the undisputed
pers of the office of Attorney Generalt to Mr. Con.
ner, subject, if you desire it, to the decision of
the Courts, hereafter 10 be made.
He bcgs leave, however, to inform you, in the
event of your declining to take this course, that
he sees nothing in your present position emitting
you to the use of the roJms and custody of the
records of the office referred to- and that he cam
not consent to it.
His responsibility for the proper discharge of
the administration will require him to prevent
such an obstruction TO the conduct of the gov
| ernment,
An early reply will oblige, yours respectfully,
| WADE Ill. MANNING, Private Se'y.
copy of the above was served upon each of
the Republicans who now occupy the Offices in
the State House. X. Is. Elliott, as Attorney
General, John r. Tolbert, as State Superinten-
dent of Education, and James Kennedy, rs Ad-
jutant and Inspector-Goneral made joint re
nl' while Il L c~".iAao-' Stale Treasurer. and
ii. L. Haync rs Secretary of State, made sepa-
rate replies over their own signatures. They
however, all declined TO accede to the Cover
nor's request, basing their action upon the fact
that they were Defendants in n case of quo
oorrdnto, now pending before the Supreme
Court Of the State, and until that case was dcci
dcd against them they say lit would be legal
absurdity for US to voluntarily shift positions
with our contestants, and would result, logically
in q complete abandonment Of our rights"
| CORDOBA alone. addresses the Governor as
Hon. Wade Hampton, while the others adir ,ss
their reply to Wade IL. Manning, Private Sccre
tary, but in the body Of their communications
recognize Governor Hampton.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

Once more the reporters are writing about
the ravages of the fre-fend Almost simulta-
neously with the burning Of the Southern Hotel
IN ~. Louis we hear of great fire in the Greek
quarter at Constantinople, Of another in Ohio
town OF Pomcroy, which destroyed twenty-five
buildings, and yet another out in Paterson which
consumed woollen mill and came very near
taking in the Danforth Locomotive Works.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

nea- MIR. Judd's Photograph Gallery contin-
ues to be the centre of attraction. We think he
has taker Photographs of four ffths of the men,
women aid children Of this town, besides an in.
Vulnerable number of persons in the country
and we have yet to hear that he has failed to
give satisfaction in any one instance His life.
size picture Of Gen. w. III. Wallace is superb
and number Of the Generals friends have en-.
gagged copies.
MIR. Judd is not only a very superior artist,
but also pure gentleman, and we are pleased
to find that he is appreciated.
No one should neglect the opportunity now
afforded of having finely executed likeness Of
himseif' family or friends. Such an opportu-
nifty may not be offered again for years, if ever,
here. :,
MIR. Judd informs us that he has decided TO
remain until the 18th Of May, in order to ac.
commodate many in tie Country who have been
unable to como to town.
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Bay~ correspondent of the Spartan, writing
from Pacolet Depot. gives the following as o
specimen Of the condition of affairs in that sec
ton:
"And rogues, well, we must have q hcap of
them, or a few keep mighty busy. Mrs Miner
va Smiths smoke house was entered (by picking
the lock) and eleven pieces of bacon-about 800
pounds-carried away. The ground being wet
they followed the tracks to Perry Eison i,
living in this neighborhood. He was arrested
and brought before Trial Justice Bates, who,
ippose had proef sufficient to commit him,
and had him confined by chain in Bates Office
and guarded, but somehow or other he succeed
ed in making his escape. The woods to-day, as
bad as it is, are being secured by both white and
black to try to overhaul him. Last night Miss
Aliens (my nearest noighbor) corn crib was
broken into, and a turn or two Of corn taken
away. Mr.. Spartan Coggin's dwelling. house, a
few weeks ago, was in daylight broken open and
considerable amount Of clothing taken. These
rogues are certainly not informed that Northrop
is Judge and Ball Solicitor Of the Seventh Cir
cult
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

TO TIE FARMERs.-Look out for high prices
for corn and plant abundant provision crops
In anticipation of war in Europe, 100000 BUSH
els of corn were purchased in Baltimore in one
day last week, !or the European market
first class war in Europe in 1877, will
double the price of corn and depress the price
of cotton. If wejudge from the sudden drop
in Government stocks and the rush for provi-
sions, war is imminent. The cotton planters
will be wise TO provide for tho issue, by dimn-
ishing the cotton acreage and planting corn,
peas, potatoes-and everything else that makes
food for man and beast. GreenrHie Ners.
That's the plain truth, FRIEND Speights. 1t is
now pretty sure that there is = gigantic war on
foot in Europe. 1t will commence bet ween Tur-
key and Russia, but before Il is ended England,
France and Germany will get into it, sure. In
that event we would rather havs fifty acres in
corn, wheat, oats, peas or potatoes than one hun
dred acres in cotton. Those articles will be
worth more in cash, and would find ready sale
while cotton would not bring cents pound
and no one would care to buy at that price.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

nGA- white man by the name Of William
johnson, from this County, was killed, On Tues
day Of last week, in CASTOR County, n. C. by q
negro named Minor Tor Dick) McGill. The ne
gro fled to this State. lie is described as dec;d-
edlyblack, about 40 years old, nearly six feet high
weighing lGOlbs, and being in the habit OF
talking loudly and rapidly. Johnston, the man
who was killed, had just moved into CASTOR
County.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

Bse~ Gov. Hampton has issued Proclama-
ton calling upon the members Of both Houses
of the Legislature to convene in the State Capt.
tai on next Tuesday. the 24th.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

GsnY We learn that the doors to the State off
ccs have been fastened and sealed, so that no one
will occupy them until the Supreme Court de-
cides who are entitled to take possession.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

GE- CaEts. J. W. McIurc and y. II. Foster have lust
retmrnc! from the New Yor; market whore the" have.
been for some weeks purchasing their Spring ana SUM
mcr Stocks. Their GooS are arriving daily and W.,
think they are the rrctics have ever seen i'm III;
market.
These gentlemen icii lis that Dry C"ois are cheaper
now than they have been Since the war Cali at their
Stores and talk to th"h about it, Don't rI IL oil until
ii, prctira; goods sold. Their Advertiser, mt. cam.
too late for this week.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

-oSiy" If You want the dclicacics, substantials
and Injuries of life, 60 to B. F. Rawls s. Co.'S.
Store, No Fast Union, where you can get from.
n silc of Bacon to n stick of Candy. The DR..
knows what good living is, and always keeps en-
hand n stock to suit all classes. conditions and
tastes. Sec his advertising corner.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

CnAMBERLAIN's HoME HuRRAulSa FOR HAar-
ToH.--Worcester, Mass, April 1l.-One hum
dred guns were fred to-day, on the Common,
and flags are a Nm honor of Gov. Hampton's
recent behaviof7l The South Carolina poiticci
question and the present status OF that State.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

~ Mr. H. Hampton, Agent for the celebrated Lind
ley Nurseries located near Greensboro, is here
on his ANNUAL tour through this section soliciting ocrS
for Fruit Trees, Vines and Plants. II" will be in this
region until after June Court and persons wishing Trees
&C. can leave their orders with Mr. Allen of the Union
Hotel If Mr. H. is not present. Trees warranted live
twelve months Printed Instructions for rlautn; and
cultivation accompany the Trees Trees delivered ut
Union Depot on The 10Th of NnvnmIer m.Nt.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

GaS- The dam of Mr.. Samuel Jeifrics' Mill,
in the upper part Of this County was washed
away by the storm last Friday.
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gzS" We are compelled again to request all
indebted to US to make payments Immediately.

Gn- Tho Street Railway in Grecnvillc is an accom-
pliShcd fact Tho Cars made their first trip from Main
street 10 the Air Line Depot yesterday.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

GsS- Our friends. Graham & Graham have
Just Fccelveu barrcI urgv, Ia, anu ,.,,...vu.
picked White Fish, which we think is one Of
the greatest dcccacics in the fish line We have
tried thcm AMI know they are fine.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

EsY" At a called meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of South Carolina, held nj New
berry, on the Sd inst, mainly to canvass the
bids of different towns for the permanent loca.
ton Of the Lutheran College the town Of New
berry presenting the most liberal offer. was
unanimously selected the place, of To-
cation. We sincerely congratulate our neigh
bors in their success
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

8sN- Rev. W. II. Fleming d. D., one of the
purcSt men in the Methodist Conference of this
State, died at Charleston on Tuesday last, of
Pneumonia. On tic morning of that day we
met his son, W. Alagil Fleming, at the cars, on
his way down 10 Charleston, having been tcle-
graphcd for.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

EEU" We supposed that the arrest Of Mr.. A.
n. Wood, Of which we spoke last week, would
amount to about what our correspondent, "Citi-
zen' says. The arrest Of a citizen by Deputy
U. ). Marshal, for violation of the Rovenue law
In selling Tobacco, at any ratc--is generally
no disgrace to any one, except the official. The
duties Of the office have been performed in such
disrepuiable manner, in nine cases out of ten
oil late, that ii is considered quito disgrace to
hold the position. Not many months ago n num-
bcr OF our most respectable merchants were ar
rested upon the most trivial prctexts, and made
TO pay large sums of money besides being put to
great Inconvenience. Not one of them had at
tempted to evadc the law, or had refused to pay
any tax prescribed; but one man didn't have his
Incense IN view; another had one or two pieces
OF tobacco upon and not in the box, and many
more such immaterial negects were sufficient
excuse for hungry Marshal to make arrests and
secure his fees
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

The rapid extension Of the cultivation of pea
nuts is due TO the use made of them for the
oil they contain. Last scason's product reached
1000 900 bushels, valued at $4,000, 600 The
OIL IS IN large demand as substitute for olive
aud almond oils, and keeps much longer time
without becoming rancid.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

Bss5" We were taken in and Hated by our
friend Joseph Strouse, last Tuesday, and now
present quite gcntecl appearance. Our hat
was taken from among the large stock of fine
Hats just received at NJ. b. Fricdbergcrs s store
and 1t is neat, serviceable and fine one. There
are lots more CT the same sori left. at the samo
place, amL we advise all who want new Hats.
Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing, or anything
else, to call at Fricdbergers at once and get
what they want, at the cheapest prices.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

EM- The news from louisiana although 20 o,itivc,
gives such strong Of the settlement of the diff
hcultics in that state, that feel safe in aging that
compromise has been made by which Governor Nichols
is to be declared Governor with Democratic ma;ori'y
in the Legislature. The details of the compromise have
no, been made public but it is conceded that the Mich
oils government only peace and tranquility in
Louisiana. The troops had not been removed II TIE Ia
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20

ne2a4p An Editor down in Marion keeps a store
and last week some thief, not having the fear of
an editorial castiy'.ton in his mind, broke into
that store and stole a quantity Of goods. We
would like to see the man that could make any
thing by breaking into our store-room. 1t puz-
zles our "beter-half" to get anything out OF it,
and she (uselcssly) carries the key.
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sad story is related of lady at a party in
Londsn whose dress and form were fautiess.--
Just befors dinner an admrer offered her
Hover from his buttonhole, which she fastened
to her dress with pin. As they went down to
dinner, the gentleman thought he heard noise
rs though wind were escaping from bellows =
The lady had soon lost her fair proportions, and
the tightly fitting dress was most baggy IL ap.
pears that the lntest fashion for thin ladies'
dresses is nm air-tight lining blown out to the
proper size. The pin put to keep the flower in
had penetrated the air'tight lining and caused
grand collapse.
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originally from New Orleans. Shortly after
the death of Mr. Blunt he waS, appointed. Dis
whig party and joined tho Democratic ranks.
and was reelected by them 10 the same Office.
After the lapse OF few years he was made
Mayor. :,
tlnucd. the first interview he had with Super
intendont Kennedy. shortly after he was elected.
Kennedy snid to him. What in h induced you,
Hall TO take that ofllcer My friends, an,
sworcd Oakley Hall. II was not my choice; hut
they had always been kind and true to mo, and
I determined to sink or swim with them Mr.
Hall retained the friendship Of both political
parties. lie sank into oblivion after his politi-
cal troubles were oyer. and suddenly cnme
again before the public. IA n d6butant on the
stage. From that moment his troubles be-
gan. For many months past he has
boon, very unhappy, lie was, an active
took great interest. Lately. some scandnlous
stories have been circulated about his attrn-
tions to star Of the stage and on Friday last
when his Disappearance was first made known.
II was rumorel that he had clopcd with her.
This is coniradiccd by the fact ihat she is at
home. Several of his acqunintanccs. however,
have intimHtcd that he grew morbid on tho sub
Ject of these unjust and cruel attacks"
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OPPOSING HAYEs's NEW POLrCY.
Southern Republican Congressman Associnting
for sclfprotection.

WASHINGTON, March 20. - Tho thirteen
Southern Republican members Of Congress.
with Thornburgh of Tennessee Mt their head.
have entered into an association for self-protcc-
ton. This association consists the following
named gentlemcn Thornburgh of Tennessee !;
Darrell. Smith. Leonard and Nash. four Repub-
lican mcmbers from Louisiana; Jorgcnsen Of
Virginia; Brogden Of North Carolina; Rainoy
Cain. and Smalls Of South Carolina; Bisbee OF
Florida; with two Republicans from Missouri.
These mon havo resolved not TO go into any
party caucus on tho organization OF the next
House unless thoy can dictate their own terms.
They say they were left out In tho cold by
Hayes's new policy. and they propose to see
how he will get along with his sch emo Of or
Rnnizing the next House without their aid.
They will occupy the distinguished position Of
Joe Bradley upon the Electoral Commission in
having the deciding vote, and some of the mcm-
bers OF this association think that II they stand
united they may be able TO mako Thornburgh
Speaker. At any rate they will stand solid
against any attempt 10 give the South over TO
the Democrats The cnrpet-h -hng memhers of the
Senate are also contemplating n similar union,
So as 10 hold the balance Of power ON their side
OF Congress.
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TIE PERIL IN NEW ORLEANS.
piCRfRD DETERRED TROM MIXING 4
NORTIE HY I SHOW or EORCE
She Nichoii. Police Arre.ting his Recruiting
Oniccrs- Prominent Republicans the Insti-
gator. or the Wnrlike Movements -F"ck-
nrd mid In be nciermlncd Not 20 osmrrender.

al. hOfts oil Are sft
onsccr.- Prominent Eepubiicnn. the In.t,-
untor. or the WariiLe Movement. Pack
ard said to he Determined Not tosurrender.
Nrv Outr,vs. March 21.-Rcliablc spc-
.ti "a, U,shi,,.,o,, ,,.,io, eo, that ploinc ia
,,, i,,s,i,.,,or ~ pnclnrl'a con,emulatel insur-
r"a,iar n,l o,bor n.tionnl notablcs nre m, tho
,,.,,..,, ~, u ,rho ,,orrisor ,v,a ,d,isnd ,o
r,ot,,,h.ir snrtio inst ni,ht II I, wos tbnlr in
,nr,ion n shny, ~ forrc onlv dctcrre1 then.
VIII, ,ho ,,nards Of ,ho ru,Lic huildinga worc
do,tI,1 a o.,,.idcr,lin f,r.a of Stnta nilitia
n.,s hoti IN r.s,r,c n forr s,u,ros from tho
Co,i,nl 60 chocl ho irsurgrn,a Tho snne
,re.outions ore ,oko, t,.ni,ht as II ia nos
i,,,oi, assnr,i ,i,o, r,'lorI ,yilI wovo his mill
tio ,o.ni,h, sur n ,nnvc hownver from ia
donper ia bi,hIv iprrohohle thourh tbe dark
mud s,orr,v vvnntb,r ,,,s 'rrcv,ilin,, n,i,,ht be
considered favorable for fl sy,lf, sortie
Thooxcitemont genernllv prevniIinp IL raised
o. absolute apprchension among tho inhabi-
,onts Of sounres near the CAPITOL Many fami-
lies hnve already moved away and sought
onieter localities. The recruiting Of the gar
ris,n WAS not so rapid to-day. as the regular
. tt. i, ,,i.,n, or1 ,is ,,or,tn,, orr.s,,1
l"''' l"S' "'E'' "n' '"'s "'''''"N "' '''
twenty oi Ia kard 4 recruiting s'rS'hhlS anu
imrrisonel Them without bail for Attempting to
,rt,,.' h,,., .i,,,,.,i ,.,,,to
ih'"' l''" im' i''''. INV "'9' - - 80.
boundaries 10 Ia'k"rd sehtlh'ls anu res'ric'
them while under arms 10 the hanpuette Of the
C,ri,oi p,,torJ ri.,n, ,r,snossin0 this
,"''"' "'N"" ~. nv
boundary thls cVening was ordcreu phck 10y
policeman. Declining to obey, a squad of po-
it..non con,c nm and tho nickct yvas eon,nellcd
,''''.n ,"."' w ','' W. ~ nv "s
10 trtre INTO the puldlhE' tl'ueh ulhors 'aihc
10 his support No aggressive move whatever
rrni la ,,a,l, hv tho S,n,, f;,,..rnr,.r. against
w. w '" ~ '"O - ~ 80 -
Packards garrison. defensive attitude VIII
be strictly maintainod A part of this implies
a., ...,,,,,i. -, 81, . .,.i, ,,. s,,,,.,s 80, l,.
'ho pio'chtiVh VI "ie SUI '7vh ~ e'""'7 Va ~
regiments bearing arms on the highways.
THE MOVEMENT STARTED IN WARRINGTON
xv....,.,a.-... ~ "a ,r,... A.. -. mn,
"MhiNoIoN' Marcn zo'-ihere IL pu' h'',e
doubt that the Wnrlike preparations being made
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THE HAPPY FiMILY 1GfTN
Presiding Oniccr Pinckney's Adroit Handling
Of very knotty QmestIon.

At the meeting of the Custom House
Republican Central Committee last evening
Col Alexander p. Ketchum presented rcsolu-
tion- approving the policy Of Hayes. Ex.Judge
DiitcnhocIcr moved the addition Of rcsou-
tion that the men selected by the President for
Cabinet officers are satisfactory To the New
York Republicans. Before the Chairman could
put the motion. Mr.. Isaac Dayton arose ami
offered n written resolution 70 the same eirrct.
A. he was about 10 Resume his scat. Cot Michael
W. Burns asked which he favored. Chlmh"r-
lain or Hampton, for the Goycrnorshlp Of South
The question is in the resolutions offered
by Col. ketchum.' said tho Chairman Gen.
Mr.. Chairman" shouted Col Burns will
my friend, Mr Dayton answer my Iuesl onf",
Tho gentleman need not answer unless he
is s. Disposed, said the Chairman
down without answering his question Col
ketnhum then took the iloor 10 explain why
ho had not added TO bic resolutions one Gep-
hurnl interrapted. @ ia Ike t. ask YOU you. COZ
kctehun. wheiher he fayors Chamberlain or
Hampton for Governor of South Carolina"
Col. ketchum replied that he was not called
upon 10 answer that question, and resumed his
II move. Mr.. Chairman" sald Col Burns.
1that this committee endorse Chamberlain for
GnNernor Of South Carolina
The Chair can entertain no resolutions nm
less thoy are IN writing" said Gen. Pinckney.
VIII tho Secretary write II ont Tor me-
asked Col. Burns. As The Secretary arosr to
reply. Gen. Pnekney PIT the question On ihe
resolutions. They wore passed. 2A3 to2. The
Chairman having declared the solutions ar
ricd COX Buns again ,ook ,ne hs9r ,aVit Mr.
with me, wish 10 introduce the ioll9wine reso-
luton" Thon he clearly repeated the woris,
- Resolved, That this cpmmlitoe cndors" All.
Chnmbrrlnin n. q lvornor II South Carolnn.n
Lmove W. adJoMrn, said Hugh Gardner.
TTheai an,t fair" sald Col, barns , ,o,,.r.,
, The Chairman put t4e question: ana declared
lNr MHrliui, adjourned.
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SOUTH CiROLTNd's GOyERyOR
A Decision Of the Circuit Court In Favor OF
Gen. Wade Hampton.

CHARLESTON, March 2O.-Judge Reed. in
the Circuit Court to-day. rendered his decision
in the Flynn habeas corpus case. releasing
Flynn on the ground that Chamberlain has no
lawful authority ns Governor The decision
concludes as follows: " / am Of opinion there
fore. that Wade Hampton was made Governor
in and over the State Of South Carolina through
the ballot box, in accordance with the
Constitution. at the election held ON the
9TH OF November last that he quail
fled. If not following the letter In the spirit and
intent Of the Constitution, on the 14th Of De-
cember lastt hat no bus been since that time
lima and should be obeyed and respected ac-
cordingly. II follows from these views that d.
II. Chamberlain was not Governor on the Sd Of
January, 1877. the date Of the commission Of
W. +, Dover as a Trial Justice for the city Of
Charleston. and that his appointment and com:
mission were without lawful authority. and
void"