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Plaster and Ashes for Corn and Potatoes.

Plaster and Ashes for Corn and Potatoes
The theory of the action of plaster, sui
plate of lime, according to Dana's "Muck
Manual" is explained as follows: "Suppose
plaster or gypsum has been applied; the eff
fects of bushel of plaster per acre, or even
the one four-hundredth part of one per cent.
of the soil, produce effects on alluvial land,
which shows its good results, as tar as eye
can reach. 1t seems almost incredible that so
minute portion of mineral can act at all,
yet how beautifully is this result explained,
by the principle that plants decompose, first,
this salt; the lime, for plaster is sulphate of
lime, then acts on GENE, which is thus rem
dered soluble; while the acid, the oil of vitriol
or sulphuric acid, Immediately acts on sill
Gates. If silcates of alkali exist in the soil,
we have now changed sulphate of lime for an
alkaline sulphate, and if silicate of lime is
also present, the potash of alkali, having been
exhausted, plaster of paris is formed anew,
So long as there is in the soil organic matter,
this action continues, and will continue till
the plant has gradually withdrawn for its
own use, the acid of the salt which was intro
duced."
In relation to ashes. one portion is soluble
in water. By teaching, the potash is set free.
The value of potash to the soil is too we'll
known to be here repeated One hundred
parts OF hard wood ashes contain, by analysis,
ic'c' Poito oO'upiC duu OO.fo parts llSOluDlo IN
water, if perfectly separated. The soluble
portion acts directly. One hundred parts of
the insoluble portion consists of lime, so So:
carbonic acid, 1888; magnesia, 455; phos
phoric acid, $40; the balance being slick, and
oxides of iron and maganese. Therefore,
the soil being deficient in potash, the ashes
would be all right, even by itself or in connec-
ton with plaster.
The effect of ashes on sandy land is to rem
der she soil compact, in addition to the effect
from the absorption of the soluble portions
OF the ashes. Carbonic acid and the carbon
ates decompose potash, soda, lime, magnesia,
alumina and the metallic oxides, and set them
free. Ii silicate Of alumina exists, the soil
becomes more clayey, while the carbonic acid
again acts upon the sicates of akaes and
forms carbonates Of akalies. Ashes act thus
by their carbonates of lime freeing the alkali
of the silicates of potash.
The alkali of ashes also acts in Fastening
the decay of vegetable fiber, and converting
it into GENE, most important element of tho
soil. A notable fact is that small portion of
alkali may render an indefinite quantity of
GENE soluble. So also it is supposed that all
the alkaline earths and oxide of iron and
manganese, all important constituents of ash
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TO LET.

The Store, NO. 4 FREE ST. BLOCK,
lately occupied by Waterhouse & Co.
For further particulars enquire at the
office Of q: j: LIBBY & co., over First
National Bank.
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REAL ESTATE.

NUN II Security, in Po asi meai G OF vi
cinity. Rents collected, taxes paid, &c On cam
mission. Apply to F. G. PATTERSON D 9a eU in
Real Estate, 1891 Congress Street. no1Sjtf
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To Lot

YnVHE Chamber on the corner of Middle and Cross
Il streets, recently occupied by W. G. Beckett
merchant tailor. Apply to HENRY DEERING,
mcll3Q0 81 ExchaDpa Ct
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AMERICAN SOFT CAPSULE Co.'S Metallic Boxed
foods now ready. Address Victor e. Mauger, New
'ork. mysd3m
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COAL YARD FOR SALE.

nNE half, or the whole of a Coal Yard which IS
~ now doing good business. Address Box 976
Forllano ME- my11dH
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. PORTLAND SAYINGS BANK.

TTNHE annual meeting of corporators of the Port
Il land Savings Bank will be held at the BANKING
Room, on WEDNESDAY, the 23d day of May inst.
at at o'clock p M, for the purposes specified in the
FRANK MOVES, Secretary.
Portland, May 16, 1877. myi6fd
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For Sale.
For Sale.

A Block Of four az very desirable lots In Ever.
"A green Cemetery, Nos. SO, GA, 65. and fs sec-
ton L; Apply to CHAs. RAMSEY, Supt. W. '''
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FNHE Offices in Third Story Merchants National
4 Bank, now occupied by j. g. E. M. Rand; also
the ront offices. These offices are heated by steam
have gas, water and fire proof vaults Possession
given Nov. LIST. oct27dtf
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HOTEL TO LEASE.


The New England House, Portland, Me.
Address AUG p FILLER
de28dtf Portland Mo
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For Sale or Lease.
CAPE ELIZABETH.
Within Two Miles of CITY Han

A TWO story house, with French roof, Containing
"A II finished rooms besides hail. closets hath ron5
good stable. and about five acres OF land. VIII II he
sold low and on liberal terms, leased to resnonsi
pie parties with or without the furniture For fnr
ther particulars inquire of o' Au'-
JOHN G. PROCTOR.
mylsd3w 93 Exchange street
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To Let.

10 Let
HOUSE No. "a Gray street. Possession given at
IL once. Inquire of F. S. WATERHOUSE.
Attorney at Law, Centennial Block mv14dff
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TO LET.
To Let,
Toilet In KnightviuIe

OVER half of house 10 Carlton St., contains
IL seven rooms, gas Sebago and furnace. ENQUIRE
at No. IL Exchange st. &C. TOLNIAN
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For Sale.

ON Peaks Island, a II story French roof House
~ very pleasantly situated within two minwtes
walk from Jones' Landing. Terms cash. AMY +"
j. c. STERLING, IL Oxford st. mpia3tf
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vIyHE three story house No. 81 Cedar street. corner
l. of Lincoln street, 16 rooms, arranged for three
families, with Sebago. Lot about 80 K I12, This
property is offered at half its assessed value and
will positively be sold to satisfy mortgage Title
guaranteed. +. G. PATTERSON, Dealer in Real
Estate, 379t Congress street. myI6dtf
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To Let,

fVHE BRICK ROUSE No. "a Danforth Street
l. containing all the modern improvements In
Quir at No. 10 Central Wharf.
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HOTELS.

Parker House. School Is. m. ID. Parker 81
Co., PrOprietors.
St. James HoteI-5. B. CrOcker, Propri
etor.
fremont House, fremont 81. Chaplin,
Quincy g. Co. Projectors.
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CONDITIONS FOR RIDPATHS
History Of the United States,
THE ABORIGINAL TIMES TO THE PRESENT
DAY.
By JOHN CLARK R1DPATH, A. M,
Professor Of Belles-Lettres and History in In
diana Asbury University Author of
Ridpath's School History,
etc., etc,
Illustrated with Maps, Charts, Portraits
Sketches and Diagrams.

1t is printed from beautiful clear new type,
on fine Tinted paper, comprised in one large
royal octave volume, embellished with the larg-
est and finest collection of engravings ever in
corporated in any History of the United States:
bound in the most substantial manner, and furn-
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In FIJI; English Cloth, Green
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Fawn Color, Gilt Edge, Bev-
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In Half Morocco, Gilt Sides
and Back, Marbled Edge,
Beveled Boards. $50 per Copy.
This book will be sold by subscription only
and subscribers will not be obliged to take it
unless it corresponds with the description in
every particular. To avoid delaying the Agent,
whose time is valuable, subscribers arc request
ed to be prepared with the price of the book on
its presentation by the Agent. ..rs-ss,
JONES BROTHERS & CO., Publishers,
Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta,
Cincinnati, Memphis.
d. r. NORMAN, Agent.
Nov. 10, 1876 45 2ms.
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DAsrARDLY MURDER.--Timmonsville, s. c.,
Feb. 9.-This morning, about day break, MIR. VIM.
I. Hill was aroused from his sleep by the barking
OF his dog Going out to ascertain the cause Of
tire dIsturb tnce, he was shot dead on the back
steps Of his residence. His corn house was
found broken open and robbed. Evidently the
fatal shot was fired from one of the State militia
guns. Mr.. Hill was an inoffensive man. He
leaves large family.
We have number of the So called South Car
DINA National Guard in our neighborhood, who
IN about robbing houses, killing hogs and
lie, and who. whenever detected in tho net.
Kill or shoot ut their detectors. It is high time
to disarm these people. Columbia Reqistor
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1T IS ALL VoID-So far a, the Electoral Com
mission has any power the case is now decided
by Il In favor Of fraud and in favor of Hayes
The Democratic party in Congress has yielded
its majesty and honor to the subtle and cunning
tactics Of the Republican leaders. 1t is outwite
ted, but not outnumbered; defeated, but not
conquered.
Ihe people neuer delegated to Congress any right
to frame SUCH 6H and act under IL for them-
The gentlemen were not sent to Congress for An v
such purpose.
Their action is void. No one is bound by IL
It is the duty even of congressman TO disregard
1t. The people do not and will not assent to be
governed by President whose only title is
fraud.-DEMocRAr, in ". Y. Sun
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HARD TINES FOR THE PRINTERs.-NEw YORK
February 5.-RowelPs newspaper reporter sovs
newspaper advertisements are good indication
OF the state OF busir ess. The advertising of
the New York Herald has fallen off two.thirds,
and that Of the Times, Tribune, Sun, World
and evening papers have much less than
Rerly, or than heir position and circu-
i9aSn m appear to entitle them to. The papers of
Chicago, st. Louis, Cincinnati and other large
Western cei tres are in worse condition. for
many of them, which from FIVE to ten years ago
averaged from fifteen to forty columns of adver.
tsemenss day, have now only from four to
seven. ~. -
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JUDGE brady THE UMpiRE.-ltis quite dis
oouragng to people who imagined that the high
character and function of the commission would
lead its members to rise above the common levels
OF partisan politics to find that even upon rs
simple question as that Of adjournment party
feeli, sways every man Of them except the
GID Judge. He is, in fact, the Court, and the
fourteen other commissioners are only marty
makesweights to balance each other. Judge
Bradley is the modern Warwick. He will make
the President just effectualy as if he were the
sole arbitrator Of the controversy. Whether
Hayes or Tlden is to fill the Executive office af.
ter tho 4th Of March depends solely and abso-
lutely upon his decision. The arguments of
counsel are addressed to him. His vote is waited
for with bated breath. For the moment he is
the most powerful man in America-Nep York
Tribune,
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PY virtue of Sundry Executions, to me direct
- cd, VIII sell before Union Court House
door, on the first Monday in March next,
within the legal hours of Sherffs' sales the fol-
lowing described property, viz:
One tract of land located in Union County,
containing 232 acres, more or less, bounded by
lands of Christopher Brandon. J. E. Meng, James
st. Clair, Il. Vaughan and lands Of Bevl &
Cudd Levied on and to be sold rs the propcrtyf
of the estate of VIM. ii. Bevil ai the suit O
Theresa Sharp. Administrative Of Charles c.
Sharp, against YIN. Fl. Beyil and G.. d. Bobo.
X. MACBETH, 8. &c. =
February 1O1977 6 81
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TOWN ORDINANCE. !
Feb @,

SEC. |, WHEREAS, the Board of Health for the
Town of Union, on the llth day of August, "A.
u, 1876, did report the storage of COMMERCIAL
Fertilizers near residences in the town of Union
as nuisance, and as injurious to the pubic
health.
BE ordained by the Town Council of Union,
that from and after the first day of March. a.
ID. 1871 no person or persons shall store or keep
for sale Commercial Fertilizers of any dcscrfp-
tion whatsoever within two hundred yards of
any dwelling or any house actually occupied
within the limits Of the Town of Union.
SEC. ll. That for violation Of this Ordinance
the person or persons so Violating shall, upon
trial and conviction thereof, he fined twenty
dollars for each and every day he or they shall
so store or keep for sale such Commercial Fer
tilizers, contrary to the provisions Of Section
of this Ordinance.
Done at Union. S. C. ON the Sixth day of
February, A. ID. 1877 II. L. GOSS,
Intendant.
ID. JOHNSON, Jr., Clerk.
Feb. Q s At
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ADVICE GRATIS.

The Hon. Alexander II. Stevens says: "The
Globe Flower Cough Syrup has proven n most
valuable remedy to me.'
Gov. James M. Smith, of Georgia, snys:-
81 shall always use it with perfect confidence,
and recommend it to the public as remedy
which will afford that satisfaction experienced
ny me aud mine. 1t excells everything for
coughs, colds and obstinate lung affections"
Ex- Coy. Brown, Of Ga, says:--"He finds the
Globe Flower Cough Syrup most excellent
remedy"
Such endorsement by our great and good men
deserves the attention of the afflicted. Those
suffering from cough, colds and lung affections
should use the Globe Flower Cough Syrup. 1t
will positively cure consumption. For sale by
GIBBS & co.
Nov. 10, 1876 As If
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Gen. Hampton's Portrait

"WADE HAMPTON, GOVERNOR OF SouTH CAR
oLINA,' is the subject of an exquisite nearly
he.size engraving, just published (and now
ready by our enterprising friends, Walker,
Evans Cogswell, Charleston. s. c. We con-
graduate these gentlemen on the grand success
they have made Of so noble subject. AS q
work OF art it stands uurivalled, Uut still its
chief merit lays in its being n Efe-like portrait.
IL Is the first product, on 50 large a scale, of a
new and secret process based on photography,
having the advantage Of great truthfuiness. As
the photograph has su perseded the oil painting,
because oil its exact reproduction Of the subject,
so this process is bound to take the place of steel
engraving, or any method which depends upon
artistic conception and execution for rcsut-wc
mean for the production of portraits What
the people want in a portrait is truth they do
not wish the artists conception of a man, but
the face and features Of the man rs he is-and
6y no means can this grand result be better at
tanned than by the means of photography and
this new process based thereon. But while these
great advantages are secured, il admits of the
embellishments Of art, and portrait is pro-
duced possessing all tho truthfulness Of a
photograI Ii, with the artistic effect of the
steel engraving. The publishers have been ex-
tremely fortunate in their selection Of the mode
by which they give to all admirers of the great
statesman the noble, generous, manly features,
which speak 50 plainly the q eat mind, elevated
feeling, and generous heart of Wade Hampton
Those who worked for the grand cause
champion and Home Rule" who have paid tax
es to the government of their choice, can now
place this picture at their iresides, rs they nave
placed its subject in their hearts. 1t must be-
come one of tho ..Penates" of South Carolina
Those who sympathized with the gallant tile
State in the struggle against such tremendous
odds, will be pleased to have this portrait in
their homes-a glorious memento of q peaceful
noble effort of libcrty-loving people to redeem
hrn ayna frnp
1t will be sold by subscription only, at 50 per
copy.
Agents wanted to canvass every city and town
sfffrhe land
To those who cannot be reached by agents, the
publishers will supply copies per mail, OH the
receipt of the price.
Address
WALKER, EVANS & COGSwELL.
Charleston s. 6.
Feb Q, If
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A young lady bet a young man a kiss that
Tilden would be elected--he to pay if Tilden
won, and she to pay Hayes was elected. On
the morning of the 9Th of November he called
and paid the debt; on the 9th he called and took
1t back. That evening she paid the debt Next
morning she took il back and he paid; then sh o
paid and he paid, and they have been kept
busy by the contradictory dispatches ever since,
and both declare their Willingness and ability to
mold out until Congress decides the question:
They dor I like the now Oomprsnise bill.
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HAMPTON TAXES.

WILL be at the places named, for the purpose
l. of receiving Contributions on account of
Taxes.
Fish Dam-Monday, January both.
Santuc-Tuesday. January 3Oth.
Goshen Hil-Wednesday, January 31st.
Cross keys-Thursday, February lst.
Gibbs bs'-Friay February I'd.
Observation-Disclosures February 7th.
overwhelmingly February 9th.
Goings-Friday, February 9th.
JonesvilleiFTaSsday February 18th:
All other Jays fSundny's excepted) at Union
Court Houseuntil the Goth of February.
JOIN'P. THOMAS.
Special Agent.
Jan. 26 y 3 a.
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REMOVAL.
+. M. FARR e. CO..

HAVE removed their Stock of Groceries to
Il l. the Store opposite B. +. Rawls & Co,
alongside the Railroad, where they will always he
pleased to meet their customers
A full Stock of Groceries and Plantation sup
plies will always be kept for sale at the lowest
market prices. ,-
Feb 9 ,r
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Notice Of Final Return and Settlement

pY permission Of Hon. Jos. F. Gist, Judge Of
ID Probate for Union County. will on Mon
day the 18th day Of March, 1877, make my FL
nal Return and Settlement rs surviving Execu-
tor of the Estate Of James Farr, deceased.
All persons having demands against said Es-
tate must present them to me for payment on or
before the day above specified.
f. w. EISON, Surviving Ez'or
Of JAMES FARR, decd.
Feb o 8 A.
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BRTGHr PRosrEcTs N TExAs-Railroad con-
struction is'ysfy active in Texas. Out Of twelve
roads withfnShe State limits nine are pushing
extensions and additions to q rapid com pletion
immigration to'the State is unparalleled. Not
less than 100000 incomers have crossed the
hed River since last September, and still the
tide pours on. In general there is less depres-
sion in business in Texas than in any of the
western or Northwestern States, and the crop
prospects for next year are excellent.
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February l6
Improve YOur Stock

The fine, thoroughbred Horse, ENOREE, is
one Of the handsomest animals in the State, and
his colts are sought af,er by oil good Judges of
Horse flesh.
His services can bo had at S25 for the season
Those wishing to raise really fine stock should
breed from him. n
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Hard Times Prevented.

N sympathy with the hard times and scarcity
l. of money we are Offering Good, at astonish-
ingly low prices for the money, to which we beg
70 call the attention Of purchasers. Those look
ing for bargains need not fear disappointment
RICE, McLURE s. Co,
Feb 2 AZ
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LIBERAL OTrER.-The celebrated fertilizer
Wilcox, Gibbs Co.'s Manipulated Guano is
offered on liberal terms, delivered at depots in
the interior, with option of paying in cotton
on the basis of Is cents for middling, delivered
at planters nearest depot by the lst November
next. This is very favorable offer to farmers
rs they will know when they buy the guano ex.
actly the number of pounds of cotton required
to pay for it. and can make their calculations
accordingly. Call on the local agent and for
ward your orders ut once.
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PROTECT YOUR BUILDINGS.
Which may be done with one-fourth tho
usual expense, by using our
PATENT SLATE PAINT
(Fiftesn Years Establishcd.)
MIXED READY FOR USE.
Fire-Proof, WATERPROOF, Durable,
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A roof may be covered with very cheap
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to last from 20 to % years. Old roofs can be
patched and coated, looking much better and
lasting longer than new shingles without the
slate, for
One-third the Cost Of Re-shingling.
The expense Of Stating new shingles is only
about the cost of simply laying them. The paint
is FIRE-PROOr against sparks or flying embers,
as may be easily tested by any one.
1T STOPS EVERY LEAK,
and for tin or iron has no equal, it expands by
heat, contracts by cold, aud NEVER CRACKS nor
scales. Roofs covered with Tar Sheathing Felt
can be made water tight Mt q small expense, and
preserved for many years.
This Slate Paint is
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Two gallons will cover hundred square feet of
shingle roof, while on tin, iron, felt, matched
boards, or any smooth surface, from TWO quarts
to one gallon required to lGO square feet OF
surface, and although the paint has heavy
body it is easily applied with brush.
No Tar is used in this Composition,
,thcrefrrc, It neither cracks IN winter, nor runs
in Summer.
On decayed shingles, it fills up the holes and
pores, and gives n new substantial roof that will
last for years. CURLsD OR WARPED shingles 1t
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and although slow dryer, rain docs not at-
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all paints that are black contains TAR, be sure
you obtain genuine article, which (tor shin
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CHOCOLATE COLOR,
when first applied, changing in about month
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TIN ROOFS
our red color is usually preferred, as ono coat is
equal to five of any ordinary paint. For
BRICK WALLS
our BRIGHT RED is the only reliable Slate Paint
ever introduced that will effcctually prevent
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plaster
These paints are also largely used on out
houses and fences, or as primng coat on fine
buildings.
Our only colors are CHOCOLATE, RED, Bright
REr, and ORANGE.
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The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF UNION.
In the Court of Probate.

BY JOSEPH F. GIST, Esquire, Judge of Probate.
TO Reps Ed,rards, Mary E. Ed,cards, John Jol-
iy, Martha j. JoUy, j. Benjamin Tucker, Nam
ME 4. Tucker. Wiiiiom B. Lyies, John N. Lyles
and Benjamin J.. Lyles, greeting:
VOU are hereby required to appear at the
l. Court of Probate, to be holden at Union
Court House for Union County, on the second
day of April, a. ID. 1877, to show cause, if any
yot can, why the Real Estate described in the
Petition of LETTA SPENCER. filed in my Office
said Real Estate being situate in said County, in
Santuc township, bounded by lands of D. J.
FAINT, T. B. Bates, Charles E. Sims aud others,
and containing about one hundred and twenty
acres, shonld not he partitioned or sold.for par
tition allottng to the petitioner, Letta Spencer
one moiety thereof, and the remaining moiety in
equal portions to the said Mary +. Edwards,
Martha T.. Jolly, Mamie J. Tucker, William b.
Lyles, John NJ. Lyles and Benjamin F. Lylcs.
Given under my Hand and Seal, this TWEEN v
seventh day Of December, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy six and in the onc-hundred anl
first year Of American independence.
+" JOSEPH F. GIsT,
- Probate Judge.
To- the Defendants, JOHN NJ LYLEs md BExJA-
MIN f. LYLEs:
ton of which the foregoing is n copy was fled
in the Office of the Probate Judge for Union
County at Union Court House in the County OF
Union in the State of South Carolina on the
9th day of December, 1876.
MUNRO s. MUNRO.
v-e--s-'--'-'-. TminffT Attorneys.
Union, S. c., p December, lS7G-S21 l Ct