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

Steve Anderson, who. for safe keeping has
been removed to the cell recently occupied by
Adam johnson, aroused the jailer and his family
about one O'Clock Monday night last, with
loud cries for help. On repairing to his cell,
tho jaier found him in a high state of excite
ment, and on inquiring the cause. was informed
by Steve "dat Adam Johnson's ghost cum in de
cell an kotch him by de head an beat it up
agin de floor and if dey didn't took him ont oh
dat cell he would broke out an nebber cum back
no mo- as long as his name was Stephen, sartan
Bho !"-d,ken Journal.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

An EH-AUDITOR Decentralization Spcn-
Ger, OF Marion, who, with the instincts of a
drowning E,an, clutches n: funny docdmcnt
styled "Chamberlain's commission" has been
wrongfully occupying the grand jury room in the
courthouse rs on "office." Last week he sur
rendered it to the grand jury, as is usual when
the court convenes. The jury having concluded
their efficient labors, delivered the key to its
proper custodian, Clerk Of Court Clark, who
Immediately accorded the use of the room to
Trial Justice Evans and School Commissioner
Ed. johnson. Spencer applied to the Clerk for
the restitution of his office; but his impudent
claim was very properly ignored. And so the
matter stands 1t will be remembered that no
appointments have been made by Governor
Hampton for the County Auditorship aud il is
probable that the Office will be abolhsed us an ex-
pensiye an unnecessary sinecure.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

B@- 1t has long been our wish to secure on
intelligent correspondent in the North Pacoet
section of our county, but "somehow or other
heretofore we have been unable to find one
who could or would take sufficient interest in
the growth and property of that grand and pro-
life portion of the Piedmont region of the State
to help US "write it up. At last we have fouud
man who voluntarily undertakes the good work
and we give his first effort in this week issue,
over the signature of al" We hope ar will
not "weary in we'll doing" but continue to write
up the great advantages Of North Pacolet, until
we shall oil see that section rejoicing in large
population of the right sort of citizens and the
lands worth fifty times more than they will sell
for now.
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TnE ODD MAN ON THE RIGHT SIpE.-Washinc-
ton, March 22.-The odd man is on the Demo
cratic side Of the fence this time. The Cabinet
afer talking through two sessions to-day aud keep
Ing their teeth more tightly closed than usual in
their communications with ncwspap per men, have
agreed to different policy in the Hampton
Chamberlain case from that decided upon for
Nichols and Packard. The odd man who made
the vote stand four to three to-day in favor of
Withdrawing the troops at once from the sup
port OF Chamberlain, was Thomp pson, Of the Ma
Wy Department, but it is understood that Devens
also had strong leaning towards the Hampton
side, which was unequivocally espoused by
Evarts. Schurz and Key. The Cabinse sesme to
the definite conclusion TO withdraw the troops
ut once but even after this conclusion was reach
cd, SO radical was the views Of Sherman and Nc
Crary that it was thought best, in difference 20
them, to make an effort at compromise and for this
reason they decided finally that before the order
was given to withdraw the troops the rival Gov
ernsrs, Hampton and Chamberlain, should them
selves DO summoned to Washington and before
the Cabinet. This 10 to be done in the hope that
when Chamberlain is brought here the princi-
pies Of tho Stantly Mathews letter will be more
directly spilled to his judgment. and he will
90 Induced to withdraw out Of patriotic regard
Tor the embarrassment Of the administration.
and probably additional Inducements will be Of
fered him. Philadelphia Iimes.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

CHICAGO STREETS BLOCKED WITH SNow.-Chi-
cago, March 20.-Driving snow fell during the
entire afternoon, and blookaded the streets to
traIei except on beaten .tracks, which were
partially cleared by snow ploug CHS, run by the
street car companies. On the sides of the streets
the snow Is piled up three or four feet high, and
the street cars run with great difficulty. The
air tonight Is moist and the snow is heavy. A
rain storm and a food are not improbable Rain
IN heavy showers isreported in the Southern and
sesutsal port;snso Of ths State. fsfG
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

nsA. Toney Murf, we'll known colored min
lister, will preach in the Court House next Sun
day morning, and requests us to invite the white
citizens to attend. Toney has many friends
among the white people in this community. and
we hope they will attend his meeting. Services
to commence at ] | o. 'closk
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

HAYEs' HoPEs.-Th hopes Of Hayes are THAI
he will be able to get nm Administration majority
IN the House, Through q discreet use Of his
southern patronage, and by promises of large
ternai improvements. The bargain he is trying
to make Is utterly discreditaLlc, and it is graft.
tying 20 see that SO far the fraudulent President
has not succeeded in purchasing his men. 1t is
Of the highest Importance to the welfare Of tho
South, to the cause Of Government economy.
IN. aha 10 the interest: OF the whole country, that
the Democratic majority in the House shall work
together, and bear uuceasing testimony to It's
hatred Of the frauds ay which the people were
cheated out Of an election.-N. J.. Sun,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

The letter to Mr.. Chamberlain from President
Hayes, is another stumble in the dark The
people of the whole country are becoming weary
of this temporizng, PecksnifIian policy. Either
Chamberlain is much maligned saint, and en-
titled to what he claims, or else the opposite
proposition istrue. Mr.. Hayes should hesitate
no longer. There is no middle path etween
right and wrong, and if the President is the man
his friends claim him to be. he will act promptly
and decisively. truce to temporzing All
Hampton and the people Of South Carolina want
is to be let alone-JoWnaI of Commerce.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

sGa- iich widower, by the name Of John
f. Ali.t"~, --L- Iiua In brooklyn last January,
left codicil to his will providing literally for
the widow and children of John Ashe Allston Of
Charleston s. c., and the widow and children OF
the late Gov. Il. F. W. Alston of Georgetown,
5. c., and for other relatives in the South.
1t is so seldom that the rich folks of the North
:hnk Of their Southern relatives when they
make their wills that we cannot help thinking
that John e. Allston had considerable Southern
blood in him. 1t is said that his will gives the
greatest satisfaction to his large circle of friends
and relatives" That makes his will the more
remarkable.
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n@- A correspondent Of the Spartan informs
that paper that on Friday evening last des-
tructive fire occurred ut Woodruff s. destroying
almost the entire possessions of Mr.. II. ]. Pear
son, amounting to between eight and ten thou
sand dollars.
new dwelling house, almost com pleted, the
dwelling in which they lived, smoke house, corn
crib AMI all their contents, and two wagons, were
oil consumed. The fire was set by pipe in the
hands offs colored man in tho shavings under the
building.
The neighborhood Of Woodruffs has been very
unfortunate latelys from FIRE. Only last week
Mr.. Leatherwocd's Mills. Cotton Gin, &C., were
destroyed. The estimated loss or Mr.. Leather
wood is $500. 81 ., "i"fSG
Add to the fire fshd. tho :dspredations O.
thievcs' and the SpGrtan's correspondent shows
a sad condition Of affairs at Woodruffs
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

B6s- A fire occurred in the woods near San
tue last week and did great deal Of damage to
fencing and timber. We have not heard the
particulars, and as one at Santuc is able. or
has Ind time, to write we can only state the flct
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

No. We understand that Judge Northrop ad-
ourned the spartanburg Court last Monday. and
went to Washington. His psesence at the Capi-
Ia was requested by Chamberlain and his friends
so we are informed
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

WHO THEY .ARE-Ilere is a list of the CARPET
bag delegation Which called upon Hayes to rep
resent South Carolina and her interests the other
day. There is not one Of them tho mention of
whose name is not calculated to make any man
who loves South Carolina blush to think that such
men wero ever permitted to tread her soil -
j. j. Patterson. "Honest JohE," who bought
from corrupt Legislature seat in the Unit ed
States Senate; ID. r. Corbin, Munchausen; G..
j. Cunningham, Mayor Of Charleston, scalawag;
John Winsmith. scallawag; c. C. Bowen, the
bigamist Worthington, Low and Waterman,
and last, but not least, the Mormon Canton, ex-
army officer, ex-local Of Chamberan's dirty
little paper From such M these and all of their
kidney may the good Lord deliver U.S. Coiun,-
bia Register.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

RR- Gov. Hampton let Columbis>1e >1er wash
ington last Tuesday night What he has Rssn
called there for can only be conjecturcd. The
-calns,hiaA Rsqister aptly says;
Governor Hampton cannot admit that there
is any tribunal at Washington authorized to sit
in judgment upon his rights, or TO decide the
question of his election. Hc cannot conccde
that his title is any way questionable. His own
| rights and the rights of the people are equally
Involved in his standing like a rock upon the
certainty that he was duly elected Governor by
the highest number of votes, and that the Judi
ciary of the State has so affirmed. Higher title
| than this can no man acquire. If he is wanted
| in Washington to plead before a supposed supc-
| rior power, if he is to be understood as party
| appearing in suit with proofs and arguments
to sustain his side, his presence there would be
| infra Dig, and u positive injury to his cause and
the cause of the State. This point was raised
| by Scnatar NJ. &. Butler and Juuge Mackcy in
| q cor versation on Friday evening with Secretary
Thompson. Judge Mackey said: CAS- Hampton
holds that his title is unquestionable, the courts
ha2ing decided oil contests affecting his claim
| in his favor, of course he could not make il the
subject of conference and controversy" Secre.
tary Thompson replied: "Not at all. Governor
| H"mPt n is invited here not to engage in n dis
cussion Of his title, but to hold n conference with
the President
The question recurs, what is the "confer-
enee to be about, if not about the election
But he will stand immovably upon the result
OF the election by the people and the determine
ton Of all questions growing out Of it by the
judiciary of the State.
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aas" Mr.. Judd, the Prince of Photographers,
announces that he cannot remain with us after
the Goth Of April. Let those who are delaying
their visit to his rooms take due notice and gov
ern themselves accordingly. lie has taken near
ly all the young Ladies in this town and every
one makes pretty picture. If it were not for
contract we made with n certain lady, overthir-
ty ycare ago, should fall in c,e with the picf.
wecfevery young Lady he has taken. wo,think
his picture Of Gen. Wallace, in con. .deratc Uni.
form, MS p srfect any we ever saw.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

DEATH OF Rev. SAMUEL FURMAS, d. D.
Again has our community been saddened, by
the death Of this aged minister Of the Bapsiss
denomination, who departed this life on Mon.
day last, at the residence Of his son.in-law, Rev.
Il. a: Edwards. For some time past he has en-
dured musk pain and suffering from paralysis.
In few d4ys he would have completed his 85th
year.-Samter Wotehman .
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

NO. In the Columbia Register Of Wednesday
we find letter from Gov. Hampton to Mr..
Hayes, in which he accepts the invitation Of
the latter to meet in conference at Washington.
1t contains nothing new or important relating to
the present status of our State government. con-
scquently we have not republished it.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

The SITUATION In LoUrsIASA.-New Orleans,
March 23.-Nine of Pnckards's recruiting Off
GERS brought before Judge whitetaker, Of the
Supreme Criminal Court, on ha6sas CORPUS. were
sent back to prison, the writ being refused.
The house Of Brooks, Of Boston, owning sew
eral millions Of property in New Orleans /; Bum
side, the largest properly holder in Louisiana.
and many large property holders, have paid
taxes to the Nichols tax COLLECTORS
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

BaS- Times are lookingu up q little. A gentle
man from Cold Well stopped us in the street last
Tuesday and renewed his subscription, in cash.
That's about the 9Th siuce the 7th of this month.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Da- WAKE UP THE PEoPLE.-A spicy cares
pondent Of the Columbia Rsyi,ter, sends the fol-
lowing to that journal: GO
Don't nnderrstc the enemy; he is hydra. head
ed ; has hine hundred lives and ia Ysiut,d and
when smashed into n million atoms, rs capable
OF sustaining life dd hntinitum. Constant dropp-
ing will wear stone, and by impudent, dogged
perseverance they hope to win. Put on more
steam, sound the alarm. wake up the peoplei
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Bsly. Our esteemed friend, Mrs. Grant, still
continues her levees ut the White House. She
hos just received hne selection Of choice Mil
linery, Of the latest styles. Her Hats and
Trimmings are truly handsome. If any Of our
Ladies wish to present themselves in tie most
| becoming style. wo advise them to try Mrs.
""~-Us taste in trimming hats
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

ndy- Last Sunday morning "drizzly drozzly
rain commenced here, but before Monday
morning it grew to be n regular "trash. mover"
washing gardens hill-sides, streets and roads in
to gullies. 1t was the third of the kind during
March and We arc thankful there is only one
day Of that month left, if it can't do any better
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

THE ROBBINS Box.'-Wm. Bush. n colored
man, whose name is signed to the famous bogus
returns from the above mentioned precinct, has
written letter to the Barnwcll Sentinel, denying
that he voted at the election, that he supcrin-
tended the voting, asserting that he only signed
the returns to get his money. He further says ::
=, 81 Lnu. nuar, ,sino. heen sarrv that I did sipn
the returns, believed it to be wrong, and so
expressed myself, which l suppose is the reason
why have the censure of my own race: and MS
proof to the true and honest citizens of the
county, have been TIN &C times carried, and as
thought compelled to go, to Columbia to testi-
fy i'll regard to the Robbins box, but have never
been allowed to do SO, rs have always spoken
freely when asked in regard to this box what |
would testify to-and suppose that was n rea-
son why they did not want my evidence when
was carried to Columbia. l do here say that |
have never been sworn in regard to the vo:in .
at the Robbins box, and, if ever l am, will
swear to the truth"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

ZACH CHANDLER male HIN PnEsIDEYr.--
Wby." said lie. referring to Hayes, "he dam
ned fool wouldn't hayo been President at all but
for mo; 1t was / that gave him the votes of
South Carolina, Florida aud Louisiana" And
we guess Zach spoke the truth.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

THAT CoAMIssION-On the subject of the
Southern Commission the N. Y. Herald elitori-
ally says: .'Of what use, or authority. or force,
or consequence is the commission? One thing the
President may depend upon when he sends q
Commission TO Louisiana he pleascs every dema-
goguc who hopes to keep the Southern question
open for another four years, and he disappoints
every man who wants to see the country safe
under the shelter Of the Constitution"
The World opposes the sending of q Commits
sion to Louisiana. and rdiculcs the idea of send
ding Wheeler and Honr MS non -partisaps u
believes the Dem""-~." ""."vu VIII decline the
s~-itatron to net on the Commission. The Dem
ocrats have had enough of Commissions and
compromises. The only way to end this confu-
sion and corruption. once for all, is to establish
what is right obey the laws. withdraw the Fed
eral troops, and leave the Southern people, like
the Northern people. free to manage their own
affairs within the Constitution
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Joeob II. Wells. ESQ, an old resident of Co.
lambda, departed this life, on Wednesday last,
at the residence of his daughter in Bennettsyillo
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Sas~ Joseph Thompson, Bricklaycr and Well
Digger of Abbeville, who proposed to take his
cammand of 500 men to Columbia and settle the
n"li""' ""''hlAJa tho satisfaction Of oil the neo
pie, announces to the Editors of the Columbia
Register that he has subsided for the present
lie says Gov. Hampton has poured oil on the
waters and he is reposing in the profoundcst
peace and quiet. In closing his letter he says
"Let Daniel beware of the day when Hampton
removes oil from the waters. Touch the wirc
and we will be down.
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Sse Ii any per'v.- -ishcs to sec truly
excellent piece of work in the way ve r.aipt
ing, We advise them to examine the coun.
tcrs of II. T. Briggs, which are now being
completed by MIR. j.. w. Miller. We con
sider 1t as good ''gralning" work as we evcl
saw. The oak pannelliug and walnut stilo,
are perfect initation$<end the taste dis.
played shows that Mr. Miller is first class
workman.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Mr. X. 8. Porcher, Special Agent, has col,eo.
yea ~ ocones County, up to date, s., 1855 so Of
the ten per cent. contribution. One thousand
and thirty persons have paid.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

On Monday afternoon tho dwelling house oc-
cepisd by Mr.. Holman aud his son-in.law. Mr.
hose, At forkville, caught on arc.and was burnt
10 the ground.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-03-30

Mrs. d. Witborspoon, Of Ysrkvi,le, mother
OF tho present State Senator from thai county.
died On Monday evening aftsr protracted i'll
ness. She was the mother.in law of the Rev.
II. II. Dickson, whose death We reported last
week. ~ -
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The Agricultural Department gives notice that
the issues Of seeds for this season has closed.
Well, that will be no loss to the South. For
years past nearly all the seeds sent to this sec.
tion, at least, have gone into the hands Of igno.
rant negroes,-most Of them not owning q foot
OF laud-who only valued the seeds as so much
saved in buying their supplies from the stIoa',
Of seeds by tue Agricultural Department hn
bs perfect humbug. Old A. s. Wallace sc.
Iectcd me s. Mobley as his medium through
whom seeds w. distributed in this county and
we have not heard hs. any intelligent white
Farmer ever received pacNe&
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BURGLAR SHOT AND DKILLED.-Friday morning
Adopt o'clock information was given 10 the
lieutenant on duty at the station house, by Silas
Smith, that he had heard the report Of q gun
and saw person stngger and fall in Cordes,
stcet, just south of Vendne Range. Cha,leston
Policemen, with litter, were imme edisiely Les-
patched TO the place. and found lying on the
sidewalk the body Of Paro Garret, eolored, shot
through the breast and abdomen ,I'
Mr.. Peterman, at 20 Vendue Range, SAYS that
for some time his place has been entered from
window in Cordcs street by thieves and bacon
stolen therefrom. Thursday he fixed adoublc.
barrel shot gun for the purpose Of ST. ootinp the
intruder. The gun was placed on O box in line
with the window, about twenty feet from. tho
same, and two strings leading from the trigger
lacked to the bottom Of the sash, SO that when
the sash was raised the gua would be discharged.
The window 10 on the second story Of tho buildl
ing in the rear, and was reached by means of
lightning rod that ran up the side Of tho house.
about foot from the window. The burglar
evidently climbed this rod, and was about on.
tering the window when The gun was discharged
-NeWs and Courier.
SENATOR MJRGAS ON FRED. DOUaIAss,-I Was
n candidate on the Democratic electoral tick ct
Of Alabama. I solicited the votes of black men
and obtained them 10 the number. Of 10 600, and
now, when the name OF tho moSsscminent rem
resentative man Of their race Is presented for the
sherifalty Of district Ave miles square, shall
60 back 70 the eolored people of Alabama, whose
votes solicited and receiysdy and tsll.them l
refused to vote for him. for. NO other reason cx-
cept that he is q oolOred mani No, sir /; 1 can
not perform such an act. / know not what
may be the opinions or policy Of others in
TINS regard, but do know that have no policy
nomination, particularly in the view Of national
events that are now transpiring -FSom Aorgan',
Speech on Dorgiass Coa6rnatioa.
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H@-- We eregretto state that the City of Greenville
was visited last Saturday morning by very de-
structive fire, which consumed valuable proper
ty to the amount of $4,000, partly insured
Among the greatest sufferers are Morgan, Davis
4 Co., Burgess & Gilreath, J. b. Miller, W. A.
Long &Co., Westmoreland & Sloan, W. c. Owngs
Mrs. 9. A. Mauldin, Thos. W. Davis, B. +. Nc
David and G. w. Parkings.
The fire was undoubtedly, the work of ON in
cendiary.
We truly sympathise with the our nei, ,hbors
In their calamity, aud while we cannot restore the
losses, We sincerely hope the villain or villains
who caused them will DO caught and receive
summary punishment. - -, -
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fed with Packard for Governor Meetings are
called here and throughout the State to endorse
and pledge support to Nichols.