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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

DivERsIFY.-Af,er tea we proceeded to inter
view the Squire on his mode of farming. We
asked what was his specially or market crop
He replied. ~ have no specially, sir. l sell
from this farm every article Of production from
nm egg to n horse" To-day" said ne. IL sold
in town n beef weighing over six hundred pounds,
and | sell q number of beeves every year.
have not bought horse in twenty-five years,
alway. keep from six to ten on the farm, and soil
one or two every year, of my own raising at good
prices. sell bacon, pork. -four. wheat, oats,
corn, mutton and lambs every year, aad nctuall Y
(he said with hearty laugh the old woman,
in addition to her usual sales Of butter, sweet
and Irish potatoes. cabbage and mrnips.-Ra-
leiyh Observer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

CURISG CLovEK.-The proper time for curing
clover is when about onc-third Of tha blossoms
have turned brown. Clover should be exposed
very little TO the sun in the process Of curing.
Cut it down mot wet, and haul it to the place
for stacking as fast as it is cut; commence Mt
once and lay one foot of wheat straw at the bot
tom on poles. old rails, or brush. then one foot
Of clover as fast ms hauled, alternating the lay
ers to the top Of the stack, which should bo Of
straw: thus put upj In very short time Il be-
comes perfectly cured, ana not liable to spoil In
feeding to stock Of all kinds. The straw is eat
en- az greedily as the clover. and tho clover is
kept of bright and beautiful color all the time
Always use ladder in stacking hay. e.
fdTmtT.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

reA- The Legislature, at last accounts, was at
a dead lock upon the appropriation bill. The
committee Of conference could not agree upon
inserting or expunging the S27O,OO0 interest
lause, so n committee Of free conference was np-
pointed. The per diem and mileage of members
is also bone Of contention. The difference is
between SIS day, and 5000 or $500 for the
two sessions.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

B6s- On the lst inst, terrific fires were raging
through the timber lands of Michigan, which
threaten to be rs destructive rs the fires in that
State of 1871. Villages are entirely surrounded
by fire and all communication with them is cut
off. Settlements Of Lumbermen have been en-
tirey destroyed-not a house is left standing
in one town. Thewhole OF IIurrou County is
oeleagucred with flames.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

Rsy" While VIC sincerely sympathize with all
who lost propcrery by the fire last Sunday, par
tcularly those who had labored hard for what
they, obtained, we cannot help feeling more deep
ly for those industrious and worthy Mechanics,
j. p. Mullinax, Thos Nelson and T. p. Lemaster.
Their losses were severe, because it took from,
them tho tools by. which they earned the food
and clothing for their families. In particular
was that the case of Mr.. Lemaster. His loss was
$oOO,-$lO0 worth of Carpenters Tools, the
sash, blinds, doors, paints, paper roofing and 500
feet of lumber, intcntcd for q new house lie Is
building as fast as his daily earnings will allow.
All this he had purchased and paid for, by strot
economy and correct habits. out Of his monthly
wages as carpenter in the employ of the Rail-
road Company. We know of no more worthy
or industrious nan in this county. and while We
know he does not ask for charity, we think he is
entitled 10 the help and encouragement of those
who can extend relief.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

THE LAST or THE IIARpEES. York, Nav
29.--Fletcher Harper of the firm of Harper
Brothers died this morning of gastric fever
lie was the last surviving member Of the firm
Of four brothers who founded this well
known publishing house. At the time of his
death he was in his 72d year
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08
Johno n Rifles.

Gey- We arc pleased to state that a large ma
joriry of the colored people work, d faithfully
at the fire last Sunday and did valuable services
in saving dwellings and stores threatened by
the flying sparks. We cannot name them all
will be kindly remembered, whenever opportu-
nifty offers to benefit them by the white citizens.
Among the most conspicuous workers, of them
all was Mary Davis, who we arc told. worked
manfully, in carrying water and removing goods
until so overcome by the heat she had TO be
carried from the street.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08
The Union Times For sale.

BAY No rain yet, and the crop prospects are
very gloomy. The wheat is turning out we'll.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

molly" take peep into Rice, McLure & Co.'S,
J. II. Rodgers and j. 7. Hill & Co.'s. stores
The goods look as if n dozen little and big ne
grocs had been stirring them up with sticks.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

r@- Mrs. Shodnir, nftcr making such mar
row escape, is now back again in her store, ready
to supply Bread, Cakes, &c, to her customers.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

BSa- AS natural consequence, the fire un-
settled everybody and everything in town for
two or three days, and it has been impossible for
us to pay our usual attention to getting out n
paper this week.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

. codfSsy 4. 4 small bunch Of Keys found in the
xalrti"p. at. = srr,, ~ ~, e--I
left at this Office, which the owner can get by
calling here for them.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

nA- The Insurance Agents are promptly or
hand adjusting the losses from the fire.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

The PILGRIMS REACH PoRT.-Liverpool, May
23.--The disa5 Sled steamer, City of Brussels, ar
rived nj this por, this morning at 10 A. NJ, af-
ter passage from New York of thirty-eight
days. The passengers have landed. All are
wo. Deputations from the Liverpool Catholic
Societies, went out in two tugs to welcome the
pilgrims \ large crowd chccrcd and congratu-
latcd the passengers on the landing stage. The
pilgrims were conducted to the Adcphi Hotel,
to be entertained 10y the Catholic Club. Te
deum is to be sung at the pro-Cathcdral. The
pilgrims will then proceed directly to Rome,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08

HaS- Samuel Dibblc, democrat, has been
elected Representative OF Orangeburg County.
by minority Of III, over ID. a. Straker, Radi-
CAL who the present House refused to allow to
take his scat, for contempt.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-08
The Elenton Jury.

At half-past O'Clock, all the attorneys for the
defence being present in court, as well rs the
prosecuting attorneys, tho Chief Justice sent q
deputy marshal to bring the jury into COURT
They were soon Srought fostt. When they had
all taken their seats aud answ cred to their names
as called by the Clerk, Chief Justice Waite said:
..Gentlemcn, have you agreed upon verdict =
Geo. w. Williams, the foreman, replied that they
had not.
The Chief Justice next inquired whether they
had agreed upon the guilt Of any party. sim
liar reply was made by the foresnan. The fore
man was then asked whether Sdey had agreed
upon the innocence Of any one Of the accused. -
George Bush, the black jury leader, said that
they had agreed upon the innocence Of one party
named in the indictment and none others. MIR.
Iimchouse snid that they had not agreed
upon any that such thing was only mention
ed but no vote had been taken upon it. That
far ho was concerned he WAS in favor of
acquittal from the outstart rs to all the accused,
and that he would continue so to the end; further
he said they might remain there for twelve
months without changing the vote Of ono man.
The Chief Justice then instructed the jury to re-
tire to their rooms and consider further that If
they could agree upon the innocence Of one or
more, to the guilt of any one OF the accused,
they could make such verdict, and report upon
tho others dsagreoing.
Mr. Williams enquired Of the Court whether
they must bring in n written verdict; the Chief
Justice said not that in such case as the ono
before them il must be made orally. The jury
then returned to their rooms, and after IN alb
sence Of few seconds returned into court, when
Mr.. Williams, the foreman, announced that the
Jury unanimously agreed upon verdict oil not
guilty rs regards Mr.. Abner w. Atkinson, oSi oSi
fia6saj In au Tea in tulIHgpsssa tAe rcmssn99 -,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28
The Texus COLONY,


Mr.. Stanton, who has been anxously looked
for f some tine, arrived in this city Saturday
morning, accompanied by Mr. E. Bedford a
land agent of the International & Great West
ern Railway. In the evening a meeting of
the colony was held at the headquarters on
Federal street, and Mr.. Stanton made report
of what he had done while gone. He said
nothing about 155 acres of land and free trans
portatiou to Texas for every man who would
go, but said that upon his arrival 10 Texas a nd
after thorough survey of the land open to
settlement he had come to the conclusion that
the interests of the colony would best be served
by locating claims of eighty acres each on the
line of the Great Western & Austin railroad
upon a tract of fertile prairie, extending
through the southern portion of Robertson and
Leon counties, instead of 16O acres in Brown
county, twenty miles from the railway, as pre-
viously intended. This was the main point of
public interest in the report. The society ap-
proved of the change and passed unanimous
vote of confidence in Mr.. Stanton.
A committee was then appointed to meet
this morning for the purpose OF making all
necessary arrangements for purchasing the
land, and the transportation Of the me mbers of
the Maine colony to their Southern home. The
committee consists of the following persons
Martin Hyer Fl. L. Appleton, Chas. Maxwell,
E. L. DSer Joon Twooney, VIM. Ham, VIM.
Fl. Fitzpatrick.
Mr.. Stanton thinks that the city papers here
have not been indulgent enough with him in
this matter. At the same time he returns
from Texas with scheme for settlers to 60 out
there and buy land when formerly he repre-
sented that land was to be given away and
free transportation furnished. That is quite
another thing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28
GOOD TEHHpLAKs.
Closing Session of The Right Worthy
Grand Lodge

The closing session of the Right Worthy
Grand Lodge was held on Saturday evening
and closed at midnight, the whole of the bust
ness having been got through The crush to-
wards the end to carry through the unfinished
reports and other items was somewhat great,
and amidst considerable excitement the last
votes were taken. The closing services was
most impressive, some of the parting scenes
between those SO pleasantly associated every
day for week being quite affecting.
During the afternoon the following business
was transacted: The discussion on the Worthy
Grand Lodge scheme came to an abrupt close
on point of order, the notice of motions be-
ing held not sufficient to cover the required
changes. This point of order was raised IN
consequence of an amendment by DR.. Oronhy-
atekha giving authority to the body to mission
the negroes in the jurisdictions which refused
or neglected to make provision for their free ad-
mission to the order. A resolution to print the
whole of TIE committees report with the
amendments to the constitution necessary to
carry it into effect, was carried by consider
able majority. The special committee reported
in favor of granting charters to Great Britain
and Ireland, aud to Australia and on vote
the report was adopted almost unanimously.
Special instructions were given to the executive
to collect all outstanding accounts as early as
possible. The cost of the mission to England
was debated at considerable length, objections
being taken to the report of the finance COM
mittee dealing with this matter. The Grand
Lodge of Canada had paid $500 towards this
fund through DR.. Oronhyatekha. Special
votes of thanks were passed to DR.. Lee and W.
Hoyle of England, for their prasewortby ser
vices in the so-called negro question; also to
Col. Hickman and DR.. OronhyatekEa for their
successful labors in behalf of the order in
Great Britain and ireland
A special committee was appointed to pre-
pare an answer to the Estate ment" published
by the British secedeIs, composed of Hon. S.
D. Hastings, j. j. Hickman, Judge Black,
Tim Needham, and DR.. Oronhyatekha.
The outstanding account against the Grand
Lodge of Ireland was, on vote, RENTED. The
kindness aud attention of the local brethren
was acknowledged with acclamation. Ga vote
the action of the credentials was reversed in
Solar as it related to the claim for seat for
fifth representative for Canada.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28

DEACA ouuhhSss
The Argus trotted out its spawned Pegasus
again Saturday.
Rain has fallen every day for for the past
twelve days.
The sheriffs made seven seizures yester day
forenoon and two on Saturday.
A large number of the Good Templars visited
the Ocean House yesterday afternoon.
A number of boys were arrested yesterday
for breaking into the Office of the ice house on
Cross street.
The union morning prayer meeting at Free
street church has been of deep interest and is
to be continued the coming week.
The Portland Yacht Club will make its annual
cruise to-day, leaving at $50 a. m. and confn.
ing the three days cruise to Casco Bay.
Madame Ren,z's Female Ministries are to be
at Music Hall, Monday and Tuesday evenings,
June 4th and 9Th.
The Allen Mission is closed and the Chest.
nut street society has taken charge of the poor
people who formerly came. under its super
vision.
The meeting of the County Lodge of Good
Templars which was to have been held at
Brunswick the 31st inst, has been postponed
until August.
There is prospect that Miss Bertha Won
Hillern, the famous pedestrierne, may soon
make her appearance in Portland. Her agent,
Mr.. d. S. Thomas, was in town Saturday.
A man belonging in Hopkinton, Mass, was
taken with fit near the Grand Trunk Depot
Saturday, and fell, cutting his face badly. He
was assisted to the station and attended to by
the city physician.
A two horse team loaded with shocks ran
away on Commercial street, Saturday after
noon, frightening several other horses and
breaking off hydrant post in front of Wood
bury & Latham's store.
A hackman carried passenger to the Bos-
ton train Saturday, who refused t, settle for
his fare. A number of the knights of the
whip surrounded him and he was glad to come
down. Then they turned to and gave him a
whipping for his obstnacy.
The Lawrence American says that reports
are in circulation to the effect that the Eastern
railroad will, in some unexplained way, rid it.
self of or repudiate its lease of the Ports
mouth, Saco & Portland railroad, and make
use of the Boston & Maine tracks between
Dover and Portland.
Officers Harris and Heath have arrested two
boys named William S. Libby and Walter r.
Douglass, belonging in the city, for entering
Merrils grave stone shop, just across Deer.
ing's Bridge, and stealing pocketbook from
Mr.. MerrilPs coat, which was hanging up in
the shop. The pocket-book was also recov-
cred,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28

THE New ENGLAND FAiR.-The following
facts relative to the exhibition bave not been
announced: All persons, including exhibitors,
will be required to purchase tickets for ad-
mission TO the grounds, unless they are men,
bers of one of the societies.
Invited guests are requested to report at the
presidents quarters, where the committee OF
reception II be in session. The committee
consists OF Hons. NJ. NJ. Butler, T. B. Reed,
r. NJ. RICHARDSON, L. D. M. Sweat, Frederick
Robbie, Eaoch Knight, w. L. Putnam, W. w.
Thomas, Jr., S. J. Anderson, Fred N. Dow.
Charles e. Libby, S. FL. Tewksbury.
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when the grog shops were closed and the brew
cries rotted down. Then an attempt was made
to get prohibitory law, but the English people
opposed 1t bitterly because it took away much
revenue. This great work will also pass away,
unless we make use of the great public opinion
now IN the lead. We want our friends to un-
derstand that we shall never stop this work,
We understand that liquor is carried about the
city and sold, for the reason that the law is not
vet severe enough. But we are going to the
Legislature again, and make more laws, and
stop the traffic. Shall we send man to State
prison or use the halter? 1t is for the rumsel-
lers to say what it shall be- We pledge our
selves anew to this work. 1t is only matter
of time when the whole traffic will be stoned
here: He closed, wishing the representatives a
cordial adieu.
The meeting closed with the singing Of the
hymn, "Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28
STATE NEWS
KENNEBEO COUNTY

The house, shed and carriage house of Fred
erick W. Clark in China, were burned to the
ground Oh Wednesday afternoon, 23d, at four
O'clock. The most OF the furniture aud farm
ing tools were saved. A hot fire had been
built for ironing, and it is thought that the fire
originated from defect in the chimney, as it
was first discovered on the roof. Loss $1,000;
insured for $400.
The ma1dest woman in Gardiner is one who
has been wanting to hear Cough all her life,
and forgot TO go when the evening came, and
her husband had secured tickets too, and also
forgot it.
The valuation of Watervlle this year is
ST. 662 425 in zeal estate, and 81 815, 395 in per-
sonal property; percentage of taxation, 16
mills; last year mill. Total amount of state,
county and town tax, S39, $50. So; overlayings,
1896 "a; total, $40, 1919; last year, $2S,0l0.07.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28
The st. Stephens Fire,

To the Citizens Of Portland
Our papers have chroniced, in general way,
the serious confagration which, on the 18th
inst, visited ST. Stephens, N. B., completely
desolating thirty acres of the mostly thickly
settled part of the town, destroying eighty
buildings, twelve wharves, large amount OF
lumber and merchandise, and rendering house
less seventy families; but no special appeal has
been made for aid TO meet the restitution which
this calamity has brought upon the many suf.
fere rs who have been stripped of their all. II
has been intimated to me, however, from a re.
liable source, that a few hundred dollars from
us would be most gratefully received to aid in
meeting the pressing wants Of these suf-
ferers. La this connection it will be borne in
mind that several of the good people of thai
town were prompt in responding to the call for
aid which the great fire of '66 compelled u to
make, and would it not be graceful act be.
sides being in accord with our benevolent i'm
pulses, for US TO reciprocate by some substan
tai token of remembrance in this hour of theil
need? l trust this intimation will meet with {
cheerful response, and am authorized to say
that Swan & Barrett will be happy to receive
and forward all contributions made for tbi,
purpose. II. NJ BUTLER. Mayor.
May 26. 1877.
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Personal.

Mr.. f. o. Turkey has been engaged as basso
at st. Luke's Cathedral.
Adiutant General Cilley delivers the Decora-
ton Day address at Augusta.
The Boston Journals Washington despatch
saps franklin j. Rollins will be retained as
Collector of the Internal Revenue District of
Maine.
AT meeting of the School Superintendent
.of New England in Boston Friday, resolutions
were adopted in honor of the memory of the
late Warren johnson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28
FALSE IMPRESSION

1t is generally supposed by certain class of citi-
zens, who are rot practical experienced that Dys-
pepsa can not invariably be cured. but we are pleas
ed to say that GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER has never.
to our knowledge, failed to Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint in all its forms, such as Sour Stomach,
Costveness Sick Headache palpitaton of the Heart,
low spirits, &C., &c. Out of 10000 dozen bottles
sold last year, not single failure was reported but
thousands of complimentary letters received from
Druggists of wonderful cures. Three doses will re-
lieve any case. Try it. Sample Bottles 10 cents.
Regular Size rs cents. For sale by your Druggists.
septic deom1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28

A PECULIAR THIEF.-When the train arriy-
ed over the Boston & Maine, Saturday, gen.
man reported to officer Newcomb that his cane
had been stolen by man who left the train at
the transfer station. They drove cut to the sta
ton and found the cane il the possession of a
man named Bickford who was on his way to
Belgrade with the dead body of his wife. He
was glad to give up the cane and pay the ex-
pense of the officer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28

COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT WEsTBROOK
SEMINARY.-The following is the programme
for the exercises of commencement week at
Westbrook Seminary: On Sunday, June 17tb,
the baccalaureate sermon Will be preached by
Rev. f. G. Snow. Wednesday evening, June
Goth, the JUNIOR exhibition will take place.
On Thursday the graduating exercises will
take place at 10 a. M, and the Commencement
dinner will be given at / o'clock. The alter
noon exercises will be under the auspices Of
the Alumni Association. At 2 80 the Grafton
will be given by DR.. E. M. Fuller of Bath.
The annual meeting will be held at 4.15 and
the reunion at Z p. IN. The committee of en-
tertainment consists Of: e. O. Greenleaf,
Glass of rs; A. j. Merrill, Glass of rs; 7. E.
Lindsey, Glass of TT.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-28

SEWER AWARDS The Committee on Sewers
opened the proposals received for building the
sewers, and made the following awards, Satur-
day afternoon: Shanahan, India, Congress and
North streets; Owen, Lafayette and Merrill
streets; O'Neal, Fore street; Mcbride, Quebec,
Portland, Newbury and Derby streets; Flana-
gan, franklin and Mellen streets; Jonathan
Murray, Fox street. The bids were all ex-
tremely low.