The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-04-20
Probability of War.


LONDON, April 13.-Aspecialt to the Times from
st. Petersburg says that the Portes note has been
received, and that war is manifest, but will not
break out for n week..
A Reuter- dispatch from Constantinople states
that the Turkish Senate did not reserve the de-
cisiou of,disputes regarding Montenegro. At
the last moment the Senate read an order not to
discuss the question. The armistice expires at
midnight, if not prolonged. 1t is probable,
however, that both sides will remain the de-
fcnsive.
AT the Stock Exchange On unfavorable view
still prevails, and prices are slightly lower than
yesterdays worst. A letter from Capt. Barna-
by says taat he hes ascertained that secret al
lance exists bctweeG Russia and Persia
The London correspondent Of the Manchc ,ter
Guardiae~says that he has the statement from so
good soascs that he deems it necessary to re-
peat it, that tho Turkish charge d 'aitaires at
Berlin has telegraphed Safvet'Pasha that Prince
Bismarck advised Turkey to reject the Russian
demands. ~. .~a
A dispatch from. ASatari to the New York
Times says that fighting has been going on in tho
Mirietite country since Sunday, Dervish Pasha
having rejected all mediation. The first day the
Turks were beaten at Neyadis, but OH the second
day they captured the position Of Muela, half
day journey from Scutari.
. The porte's circular was LAID. ON the table of
); The House of Lords, Lord Derby regretted
'>,that no could not say it was of O satisfactory
charas;er, or that it would lead to pacific set
teIeut.
I.oNDoN, April 13--P. MA Ruccr telegram
from Constantnople says that the Montenegrin
delegates had n final interview with the Grand
Nzier who iaiormed them that lhc Pore reject
cl their demands. subsequently the Grand vi
2iar tcicgrIphel Prince Nicholas that the armis-
ticc had ended.
dispatch from ST. Petersburg says the grand
council Of war is being held there. The Cabi-
not re cards the Turkish circular complete
rejection Of he Protocol, vld therefore declines
the portc's proposal to send special plcnipoten
tiary to st. Petersburg, rs further negotiation is
useless. Montenegro will defer the resumption
of hostilities until Russia's final decision.
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GOVERNOR HAMPTON IL HIS OFFICs.-At an
carly hour vest tcrday morning, Col. Parmclce the
Superintendent of the State Pcnicniary, pro-
cceded to the State House in command of u
large detachment Of convcts and Immediately
began the work of cleansing the building, scour-
ing the floors. brushing away the cobwebs and
whitewashlng the walls. The task promises to
he no easy one, rs the building left in q
very filthy condition by the constaOuary.
- Shortly after o. clock all the archives books
and furniture which have been used by the
Hampton government since It's Inauguration in
December last removed to the State
House. and not long afterwards Gov. Hampton
unostcntatiously walked down and entered upon
the possession OF the Executive Chamber. All
the resi- OF the DClnOcratlc CanuluatcS Tor the
State offices have been assigned quarters in the
antc-room or reception chamber of the Exccu-
tive Office, whilst their Republican rival claim
ants each separately occupy the Offices and hold
possession of the archives respectively belong
ing to them. They determined fully, rs an
nounced yester'lay, to abide the determination
of their claims by the Supreme Court In the
meantime lampton's cabinet of State officers
will proceed in the discharge of their several
duties just as il their titles were not in dis
pute.
About half of the Republican contestants for
the State Offices called separately on Governor
Hampton yesterday morning to pay their res
poets to him and were very cordially received
No aiusion made to politics to their
claims. They all expressed themselves very
much gratified with their interview, and they
very tavorably impressed with Governor
Hampton.
A large. number of citizens. Democrats and
Republicans, called on Governor Hampton yes
terday at tho State House and paid their re-
. spccts. -CUiuHlbiu Register.