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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

The FEARFUL RIDE OF TRAMr.--IIe boarded
train at Omaha, and after having been elected
from several trains, he reached Green River, in
Wyoming. Here the train men become more
vigilant, and the deadhca that he must
find very secure hiding place Accordingly,
while the train men were busy, he crawled into
the fire box of stationary engine that was
standing n flat car, and which was going
through TO San Francisco. Soon after the train
started some one shut the engine door, and the
man was prioucr. lie could not sit down, and
could barely turn around, and in this way he
rode four days and nights, without u mouthful
Of food or drink excepting few crackers he
had in his pockets. When the train arrived at
Verdi, Nevada, distance of nearly 800 miles
from Green River, he attracted the attention of
the conductor by scratching on the engine with
his finger nails. He was liberated almost dead
with cold and hunger.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

BsaS" a banana tree in Columbia has produced
full crop Of fruit this year. The ma,ured
Gin doors' during the severe weather last
month.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

BC1- On the 30th ult., about o'clock in
the evening. the house of Lewis L. Holloway,
at ninc'y-siX, Abbcvllc, was discovered TO be on
fire. When the neighbors arrived the body of
Mr.. Holloway was seen on the floor of The build
ing but could not be reached on accaunt of the
fire. Upon examination it was found that he
had been murdered III the yard, and then drag
gcl into the house and the house fired Two
negroes, Cush Harrison, one Of Chamberlain s
election M"rshals, and Anderson Davis were ar
rested OH suspi cion. The cI cumstantial evil
dcncc against those fellows, at the preliminary
examination before !ssial Justice Walker are al
most conclusive evidence of their guilt.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

FiA.. In the case of W. II Wallace, Speaker
Of House Of Representatives, vs.. Carolina Nation-
al Bank and other State repositories, and +. l..
CarioLo claiming to be the Treasurer of the
State, asking for an injunction restraining the
BamH from paying money belonging to the State
upon Cardo2o ; checks, Judge Carpenter has de-
cidcd that Corlozo is not the State Treasurer
and therefore issued an order restraining State
repositories from paying any money to him as
Treasurer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

Essy- We see il announced that Gov. Hampton
has removed from Office June s. Mobley, Audi
tor, and H. II. d. Byron, Treasurer of Union
County.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

pr1 The residence of Mr.. John Srakc, near
racolct depot was broken int one nj ght last week
by thieves who carried away two dress coats,
shirts pants, two bedquilts, and all the meat, cof
fec and flour Mr.. Spakc had on hand
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

HELP NE, CAsstUs, OR SINK.-Washingto
telegram to the Boston Post: chandler called
on Grant last night to bcsccch him to recognize
Chamberlain in South Carolina as well rs kcl-
logg in Louisiana. He received cold comfort.
Grants first reply Il am covinced that
Hampton was elected by ,134 majority. Said
Zach: what are you going to do about it p
Il don't know replied tho President, thought
fully Il can't conscientiously recognize Cham
bcrlain, and don't want to recognize Hampton.
| guess l will let things remain in statu quo
while longer The President further intimated
that in his opinion the Chamberlain Legislature
had no legal quorum when it inaugurated Cham
bcrlain and chose United States Senator, and
consequently those acts were utilities Cham
.berain sent word~here that lls. had not received
the support he expected from Washington yet,
but he hoped to in day OF two, as he was out
of money and would ashore if he did
not. The latest developments in the Louisiana
were laid before Grant day. All that
could be got out Of linn The gruH remark,
is that true? y fine state of affairs, fine
state of affairs -
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

o.--TLc reporters notes say you thus tcsti-
fed. A.-Thcn they arc wrong.
Q.-pid i, seem to you perfectly right to make
the alterations Al thought there was mott ?
ing wrong in obcyiug instructions.
Q.-Did you think Governor Wells a rascal
for making such n proposition! Al will
say have the appearance Of being rascal for
what have done.
Q.-But you committed forgery? Al do
not know the alterations OF figures to be for
gerry.
In reply to Mr.. Burchard, the witness said
he knew of alteration having been made i'll the
returns of any other parish.
by Mr.. LnwrCnce--Werc not charges made
against you of excessive charges while you oc-
cupicd the Office of hay inspector A.-NUt to
my knowledge. The witness said that he bOr-
rowcd 500 of Mr.. Spcaring to pay his expcn-
scs. The Indebtedness was settled, there being
old account between them. Mr.. Spcaring
gasc him SO while they were in New York to-
gcther. Mr. Spcarug telling him he had an
advance from the Sergeant at Arms.
BY Mr.. Ficld-lIow much scratching was
done? Al do not know. During further cX-
animation Of witness he said the prUmugatiu
Of the tnlsfcl return was Il encd By all the
members Of the returning board
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

Den. AT the monthly meeting of the Union
Building and Loan Association, last Tuesday.
about $4,000 were readily taken at prices vary
ing from Sl.9I to S2.Ol.
The Association is in n tlourishng condition
and has done much good in the community
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

gefy" 1t has been discovered that one of the
Michigan Electors, Republican, is not eli
The House Committee has sent for him to testify
AS to his eligibility
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

Bfn. The citizens of Spartanburg arc invited
to att end n meeting Mt Spartanburg {. H., on
tho irh inst, to take steps toward building a
Narrow .Guageftairoad from that town to Ruth.
crfordtun n &.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

peA. The investigation Of the Louisiana cleo
ton frauds is being vigorously pushed by the
Congressional Committee and every day brings
out more damning evidence Of the vile consrir-
acy 10 cheat the people out OF the victory they
had honestly ard fairly won. The acts of the
Returning Board stamp its members -particular-
ly its chairman, }. Madison Wclls-and nearly
every one conncc'ed,-as a pack Of per- rured
rascals, and il does not seem possible that tile
people of the United States can be satisfied If
the Commission any other body decides the
vote Of that ate in favor Hayes and Wheeler.
We give one instance: The RcturniI z Board
absolutely transferred l19 votes cast for the
Democratic Electors il the parrish of Vernon
to and in favor of the Republican Candi-
dates, making difference of 3jS votes in favor
Of The latter, in one parish. From Chandler
down to the illitcrate colorcd men on the Re-
turning Board, all are guilty of most unscru-
pulous, systematic plot to rob the people of their
choice for President and Vice President.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

gs;l3'' Last Wednesday night little son Of Mr.
j. II. Goss awolc his father nd told him that
man had got into his bed Mr. Goss FASTENED
to the and was just in time to sec the fellow
getting out of the window. Upon inspection a
ladder was <elkGayered resting against the shed
below the window. The boy says that when he
awokt the man was in bed and passing his hands
over the child's body. SO far there is no clue
to the party.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09
M Silver chance is about rs common as

Be4. Silver change is about rs common as
fractional currency in this region Most of it
is ''ncw issue dated 1876, and when il first
appeared it looked so bright and strange that
many of those who received it paricularly the
colOrcd people, began to "salt il down. COZ Sc
quenty change became very scarce; but the
novelty is wearing oil and there is not much
difficulty now in getting two silver halves for
dollar grcenback.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

The Southern CU'nrstor is, without doubt,
enc of the best Agricultural journals published
on this continent. 1t is particularly valuable
to the Southern tiers of the soil rs it devotes
all its efforts to the advancement Of Southern
Agriculture in all its departments. II should
be found upon every farm in this State. Price
50 per annum. Address w. l.. Jones, Editor
and Proprietor. A hen, Geo.
The Pen and Piow is q valuable journal that
makes its appearance on our table monthly, and
is ever welcome. 1t is devoted, as the name in
dcates, to general literature, Agriculture and
Domestic economy. 1t is always well filed with
the very choicest reading and is handsomely
gotten up. Address J. Payne Lowe, New York.
The Eclectic Hagazine.- February num-
Der Of the Eclectic is cmbellished with very
fine and striking portrait of Geoge Mac Donald,
the poet and novelist. In the letter-press the
editor supplements the portrait with brief
sketch Of his life.
The literary contents of the number are of
the usual striking value and variety of attractive
ness, and present something of interest to all.
The leading article is reprint of highly in
structive address "On Popular Culture" by
John Morley, which aecomplishcs the difficult
feat of saying something new on TIC subject OF
education. The other contents are varied and
| interesting.
Published by f. r. FELToN, 25 Bond Street
| New York. Terms, $5 per year; Single mum
bcr, 10 cents. THE Eclectic and any "A may0=m,
to adiress for So
GodcyS Ladys Book for February is a perfect
gem, both in appearance and contents. 1t is al
invaluable adjunct to every family library ant
we are surprised that more of our Lady friends
| do not subscribe for it,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09
The Late. Joseph Foster.

We take the following, condensed biography
of that most estimabe man, Mr.. Joseph Foster,
from the Carolina Spartan:
Mr.. Foster was born in Canterbury, New
Hampshire in 1903, and was 70 years Of age.
He came to South Carolina in 1926, settling first
in Union County, where he taught school and
married his life partner, daughterof Of Mr.. James
Means From Union he moved, in lS47, to
Spartauburg, having made business connections
the year previous with Mr.. ID. &. Judd, and as
is well known, the two remained together in the
enjoyment of the most pleasant and intimate
social and business relations until his death, the
firm Of Foster & Judd having acquired repu-
tation in commercial circles second TO none for
fairness and honesty in all of their transactions
MIR. Foster was Elder in the Presbyterian
Church at Fair Forest, Union County, and short
ly after his removal to Spartanburg WAS made
an Elder in the Church at this place, which po-
siton he filled acceptably until his death. Mr..
Foster, besides sending two sons to the war,
whose gallant services acknowledged by all,
gave also literally of his means TO the support
of the Southern cause, and lost considerably by
,he result. We simply record the facts and
dates, because his long residence and daily ap-
pearauce among our people, havcmade h'n charae-
| ter aud characteristics familiar to every one.
pea. We have nothing new to give our read
! ers upon the Presidential question. The Com
mission has scarcely begun its work upon the
election in Florida, and until it decides, that the
counting of the votes by Congress cannot pro-
coed. From what can gather from all sour
ccs, it is pretty generally conceded that Tilden
and Hendricks will be declared elected Presi-
| dent and Vice-Presidcut of tho United States,
and inauguratcd the 9Th Of next mo lth-
The following is the latest news from the Com
mission, and from that it appears that the Flori-
d. case may soon be settled but it is probable
that the result will not be known for some days:
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Oficial: On motion,
| Mr.. Justice Miller ordered that no evidence will
| be received or considered by the Commission
| which was not submitted to the Joint Commit.
tee of the two Houses, by the President of the
| Senate with the different certificates, except
such rs relates to the eligibility of T. &. Hum
phrcy one Of the Florida electors. Yeas 8,
hayes I.
The Secretary Of the Commission was instruc-
ted to inform the counsel their respective
Sides that at IL o'clock tomorrow, it will be
prepared to hear argument on the question of
the eligibility of Fred. c. Humphreys as one Of
the Republican electors. The question raised =
To his eligibility is, that he was at the date
Ris election United States Shipping Commits
sioncr, which is alleged to be such an Office of
trust and profit, as to disqualify him from acting
as an eector; but which Office, it is asserted by
responsible persons, he resigned before the cleo
tion.
Morton left the Commission few minutes ago,
and was carried away in his chair, which
larly cheerful.
.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

RSy" few years ago Congress increased the
salary OF the President from 81, 600 to SO. 900
per annum. In passing the appropriation bill
last week Congress decided that $4,000 was
enough for President. SO after the ith of
March next the President of the United States
will have to be content with so 900 IL year.
An effort made to reduce the pay eff the
members from 5000 to 5 200, but that didn't
90 down.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

DEEA- We are pleased to hear that an increased
number of our farmers intend this year to pay
more attention to the ''hog and hominy' tlan
the Cotton crop. Most of our farmers have ut
las: come TO the rational conclusion that it is
far cheaper to raise cora than to pay $l.5C a
bushcl for it OH II lien, and that they can raise
bacon ut muth less per pound than lien prices
When all our farmers act upon that idea we shall
be more prosperous and independent. Money
will be more plentiful, for instead Of sending
tic money our farmers get for their cotton to
the North and West, for corn, Bacon, Flour and
other supplies, il will remain and be circulated
among uS.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Or .quarc or one inch Grst Insertion, - si.O0

Each subsequent insertion, 10
Liberal discount made t. chants and Others advcr
tiSiiig for SiN months or Icy the year.
Obituary Notices Ul ten lines or less, Inserted free.
ten lines, charged as Advertise
mCntS
re- - per additional for advertisements ordered
not to appear in consecutive issues.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

'yf. ~: S.SffahcocE ..... '2gS Jhmes ". Sarior
IL. *Strapp Littlejohn.. 80 John Nj. Bevis.....
IL. III. I. Gallman ..... 81. John Brandon......
II. w. f.. McNeacc...." 81 Is. +. Foster........
-. X. p. Mckissick... 33 |. C.. Bogan...........
lG. T. t. Love.......". "a #Obedah Layton.
IL. columbus Farrow 30 Joseph G.. Gault.....
lS. Mabry Thomas...... &C. B. a. Gregory......
The names marked thus arc persons of
color.
Witness CHARLES BOLT,
Clerk of Court.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09


EEIy" We notice lately III many of the papers
i'll this State the following announcement:
thereafter all SheriT's and other Legal adj
vertiscments published in this paper must be
paid in advance; parties ordering the Sheriff to
sell must pay him the printers fec" or some
thing of the same import.
We have no complaint to make of our Sheriff
When our fec is paid into his hands il is sure to
:fas ENNissu after
ward. We, however, do believe that rule
should be adopted to compel the parties post
poning sale to pay the costs already accrued.
We have cases on our books where sales have
been postponed since February, 1873, five times,
and not cent paid. We have number of Ca
scs, also, where suits in Bankruptcy and other
causes have stopped sales and kept us out of our
fees for years. Besides, there arc II number of
Cases i'll which some irregular;y has been dis
covered, on tie dty Of safe, preventing the sale
altogether; and those cases we have 10 put down
rs dead loss, for we receive nothing from them.
Then lawyers sometimes compromise cases with
out thinking of the printers fec, or anybody
rlscS fees. So that we are not surprised AT the
prccaution observed by our ncighbors to save
themselves from loss. 1t is mistaken idea hat
a country newspaper is equal to n Gold Mine.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-02-09

oPo's s3Df wv
examination of witnesses as it appears daily in
the New York Sun, but it is impossible and our
readers must be content with the specimen We
give in another column and await the final resul.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

They are able and, no doubt, willing
to afford it due support, for upon the
canal trade very much Of her well
fare rests. 1t is too much to expect
foreign capital to do all toward the
great work of development, for Cum
berland especially, and the capitalists
and miners of Georges Creek to come
up with liberal subscriptions, would
be the handsome thing, and doubly
profitable investment.
1t is really pleasing to learn, there
fore, that the prospect of early work
on the new road is so fattering. The
road is almost indispensable, and, to
gain all the benefits within reach, 1t
should be built right early.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

ORPHANS CoURT.-The following
business was transacted Friday of
last week i'll the Orphans Court:
John NJ. Porter, guardian so James f.
Carter, settled his eighth account.
The Registers report in No. 80, equity,
for the sale of real estate of Susannah
elise, deceased, was confirmed.
Letters of administration d. b. n. c. t. a.,
were granted to James II. Ward on the
estate of Solomon Grove, deceased, late OF
Hampshire county, W. Va, ne having first
filed bond in the penal sum of $500.
A certificate OF admission to the Mary
land Institute for the education Of the
leaf and dumb, located at Frederick city,
was granted by the court to a deaf mute
aged elc"cn years, named Charles W,
Morgan, his parents not heiug able to send
him.
Tuesday of this week the last will and
testament of Thomas Lawn admitted 10
probate and record.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

The select committees report OF
the Dominion coal trade makes book
of l40 pages, and says that the evil
from which the coal industry of Cana
da mainly suffers is a restricted mar
ket, the consumption of coal on a
large scale in Canada being of COM
paratively recent development. The
committee say that they were unable
to agree to the proposition for impos-
ing duty on foreign coal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

The London Times says anew com
pany has been formed under the title
of the British and American Mortgage
Company, with a capital of 81 100000
of which it is stated four-fiflhs of the
irst issue OF 100000 have been priv
ately subscribed. The Right Hon
II. G. E. Childers Is the chairman
and the object is to lend on first mort
gage of real estate in the United States,
the amount being limited by the arti-
lies of association to SO per cent. Of
The value.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

BREAD in Turkey costs more than
it did during the Crimeau war. Pc.
troleum, which is in general use, is
imported from the United States re-
dned, but the native OIL of which
Chere is an abundance, is marketed ii.
the crude state and has risen from
twenty to fifty cents an "oke.' Paper
money, called "cailne, has depreciat-
ed more than 100 per cent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

SERv1A finds it impossible to keep
out of the war. The Prince, seeing
that the people are bent on war, is un-
able to restrain them, and Alexinatz
will again become the scene of militia
ry movements. This will almost com
plete the girdle of fire around Turkey.
Roumania, Servia and Montenegro
form an almost continuous line
Greece and Albania threaten on the
west and south.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

IF the figures of the the agricul-
tural department are authentic, the
ravages of disease among swine dur
ing the past year should command Sc
rious consideration and investigation
and, if possible, scientific investiga
ton. The loss of $20,ooO,O0o in a
single year through this cause is an
event which ought not to be passed
by as a necessary hazard of stock
raising.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02
MILLINERY GOODS,

Selected with great care at the recent
wholesale Fall Openings, respectfully in
vites the inspection and patronage of the
public. Her new storerOom is elegantly
tilted, light and comfortable, and, with her
ripe experience in the trade, she believes
she can still accommodate the wishes of all
Sept ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
GAS FIXTURES !
Cheaper Thar Ever-i
I HAVE just received from the MANU-
L FACTURERS q full stock of
GAS FIXTURES,

Il
GAS FIXTURES,
in new and beautiful designs, in Ebony
and Gold, Roman and French Bronze,
Pc ished Brass, Crystals, etc, etc, which |
will sell at Factory Prices.
Citizens Of EHr0stb.avg need not 90 to
Baltimore, or the eastern cities, to buy,
when they can buy at lower rates in
Cumberland.
This is the season for House Cleaning,
and no PIECE OF FURNITURE adds
more to the APPEARANCE and COM
FORT of a room than nice GAa y =
ssEIE.HaiEs.
New carpets, and newly papered walls
and nice, clean windows and paints, with
an OLD RUSTY GAS FIXTURE, do2't
'ook very nice.
Call at No. IL y. Centre Street, doors
below the Post Office, in Cumberland, and
examine my stock.
May 26-3m c. \. SEAY.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

PRINCESS DEMIDoFF, a young Rus
sian lady, wearing the full uniform
Of a hussar and mounted on q magnif.
lcent charger, rode at the head Of a
splendid regiment of cavalry through
The outskirts of Bucharest not long
ago. She is the daughter OF the hon
orary colonel and proprietor of the
regiment, who is reported as spend
ing $4,000 year upon it. Nc
Russian cavalry is so we'll mounted
the horses average l6 hands, compris-
ing chesnuts, whites, browns and bays
respectively.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-06-02

GATLING, the inventor of the Cat
ling gun, has invented a mitrailleuse
that is said to fire quite easily from
800 to 1000 shots per minute.
HERE are some words Of Mr.. Hayes
that ought to be printed in letters of
gold: No assessment for political
purposes on officers or subordinates
should be allowed And again :
mo officer should be required or
permitted to take part in the manage
ment of political organizations, eau
cuses and conventions or election
campaigns"
AT Bloomsbury, Pa, Monday, the
death warrants fixing the date Of their
execution were read to the murderers
Alex. Rea, Hestor, Tulley and Nc
Hugh Gov. Hartranft, Of Pa, yes
terday affixed his signatures to the
death warrant of Thomas Duffy, OF
Schuykill county, making the sew
enteenth signed by him within the
past four weeks. Time for execution
fixed for the 2lst of June, the same
day on which the rest of the Schuylkill
and Carbon county Molly Maguires
are to be hanged. Petitions are be-
ing circulated by the friends of most
of the Molly Maguires sentenced tc
be hanged in June for signers, asking
the board of pardon to commute the
sentences to imprisonment for life.