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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08

Senator from Indiana (NIr Voorhees) is
still before the country. There is testimony,
however, bya witness who may be regarded
as more impartial than he Judge sterner
than he. l will read what he says. TMr.
Lamar here quoted from the remaks of Mr..
Hoar, one of the managers on the part of
the House of Representatives in the Belknap
impeachment trial, in regard to official cor
ruption In the Federal government, Now
York city and various States the expulsion
of members of the House Of Representa-
tives for selling cadetships, etc, and resum-
ing his argument, said :: Mr.. President,
we, the successors of these men, are here to-
day. BY policy which is a noteworthy
!. aAeFat's 'sccpturx.Ha haxn,come.
to minglc with the repfessntSfives from the
States of this Union in q common council
for the good of this country We come no
longer Us representatives Of the capital in
tcrests of the South. Wo come, not as
allies of the laboring men of the North, but
as laborers ourselves-every one of us and
all our constituents taught the stern lesson
of the necessity of earning our subsistence
by the sweat of our face. But, Sir, we
come with our convictions unchanged as to
the necessity of the laboring class being pre-.
tccted in all their rights and all their inter
csts, for when they sink the social fabric Of
society must sink aud crumble with them.
But we como believing that they are honest,
that they are selErcliant and true to their
obligations, and that what is their duty to
do they will feel it to their interest to do.
We have differed upon this great question,
but of one thing the world may be assured,
that NO Southern scuator, Topresrntius, *l.>
Southern people, will give vote upon the
one side or the other which is not designed
to protect the laboring classes of this country
alike with its capital, or, on the otherhand,
that will not preserve untarnishcd the sacred
honor of America. (Applause in the gal
leries.)
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08

SMALL THINuS.-In order to make farm.
ing a decided success in the South we must
educate ourselves in the way of giving more
attention to the small things connected with
the business. In other words, we must
bring ourselves into the habit of "making
every edge cut" and saving every thing,
no matter how in significant, that comes with.
in our reach. A strict adherence to this
rule is what makes it pay at the North
the main profit coming to the Northern
farmer grows out Of his savings Of small
things-a cent here and cent there. One
hundred Of these cents make dollar, you
see, and very often We might save hun
drcd, and not unfrequcntly several hundred
of them in single day, where we now per-
nit them to go to loss. One hundred day
would be S365 added TO your year by profits,
which would be no Insignificant affair, es-
pecially to the person running his business
on somewhat small scale
In times past, when everything was flush,
we were able to get along reasonably well
without concerning ourselves about small
things, so we allowed them to go by the
board, as beneath our notice. Finally this
became habit with us, and we took upon
ourselves kind of false dignity relative to
small things-thought it uadignified to givo
them the least attention. But those flush
times arc not lowering over this section of
country now, and hence change must be
made, and the sooner made the better for
us aud for the South in general To make
it will be no easy task, however. 1t cannot
be inaugurated by one fell swoop, as it
were-the individuals making up our farm
ing population must bring it on gradually,
by commencing to practice it themselves,
each throwing of his false dignity without
regard to what shall be said by this "digni-
tary" or that. Each for himself alone most
adapt and live up to that adagc which teach
es us that if we "take care Of the dimes
the dollars will take care of themselves. -
Mobile Tribune
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08

HINTS FOR THE ORCIIARD.-Pruning
bcfore Planting is Of great Importance
No matter how carefully a tree may be taken
up. large share Of its fibrous roots are lost,
and the top should be cut back in proper.
ton. The tree as received from the nur-
scTy will probably have four or five branches,
and if planted as it is, only few of tho
uppcrmost buds on each branch will start.
1t should be cut back to leave but three or
four buds on each branch. Noyices hesi-
tate to do this, but it is all important to the
future welfare Of the tree. At the same
time all bruised roots should be cut back to
sound wood.
Mulching newly planted trees is often
highly important, whatever will prevent
evaporation from the soil will .aDswer. In
some localities stones arc the most available
mulch. Use bog-hay, pine needles, straw,
or whatever will cover tho surface.
OM Trees may be renovated by cutting
out the crowded branches, manuring, and
giving tho trunk and larger branches a
wash Of ley or soft soap, and scrapinS
Crops IN the Orchard-A young orchard
may be cultivated with manurcd crops, such
as potatoes and root crops, but when tho
trees come into bearing, they need all tho
soil to hcmselves.--Imericdn 1gricuHu-
riSL
It's the cooper who does a staving business.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08

CHARCOAL FOR ANIMALS.-.Iti is difficult
to doctor brute animals, because they cannot
tell what is the matter with them; aud prob
ably threc.quarters of the attempts made
to relieve them only make matters worse.
Generally they are sick from ovcr-cating.
1t is not uncommon for a horse or COW in
the pasture to cat too much green clover or
apples or something else disarranges their
stolnachs or in the barn they will get into
the meal barrel, and suffer from the effects.
In all suoh cases the remedy is puverized
charcoal. Take it new from the wood fire,
grind it, and pour it down their tbroats--
1T never can do any injury, and in hun
drcds of cases it has afforded speedy relief.
There is no animal that ovcr-cats SO often
as pig; and, as rcgulative of his digcs-
tive powers, there Is nothing so good as
charcoal. II should always be kept in the
pig.styc, and in small quantities fed every
few days, and it is worth more than the
same bulk in corn.-Er.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08

BY reference to the evidence Of Mr.
Wing, master mechanic, it will be seen
that the partitions charged for at $500 each
would be worth now about S25 each, but at
the time the account was rendered it was
worth about one.third moro. We also call
attention to the evidence of several witncs.
scs who testify that the account was raised
by inserting the figure '3" in the item,
Fitting up Closets" and tho figure rs" in
front of the two last amounts, thus making
gain Of 1900
We find that under tho head of "Furni-
ture" accounts were presented for mules,
horses,
BUGGIES, CARRIAGE HIRE AND HORSE
FEED.
These accounts were passed upon and GER
tifcatcs issued accordingly.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08
THE THIEVES CARNIVAL.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRAUD,

We now proceed to show the enormous
expenditures for other purposes. The first
We shall consider is that of
FURNITURE.
We fud that there has been paid out
within four years for furniture alone over
two hundred thousand dollars, and of this
amount Mr. Berry and Mr.. Pagan, furni-
ture dealers, testify that at the present time
there is at tho State House only seventeen
thousand seven hundred and fifteen dollars
worth, appraiseds e she. .pEicss paid for it; q
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-03-08

It's the cooper who does staving business. 4.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

son; nor takepassage in that vessel for
any purpose. The Richmond, which is
beng fitted Cat 20 be the fla gship of
Rear Admiral Patterson, commanding
the Asiatic station, will soon sail from
this country, and the expectation is
That General Giant will join her at Vile
tranche, and proceed therein to Hong
Kong via the Suez Canal. An invita-
llon has been extended to Gen. Grant
to make this TRIP and his reply was a
thankful acknowledgment thereof with
an expression Of probability of ac-
ceptance. His visit to Asia will have
no diplomatic significance.
ANOTHER PooR-HoUsE FIRE.
A dispatch from Davenport, Iowa,
Dec. 9th. says the Washington county
poor-house was burned Sunday after
noon with all its contents, and of the
26 inmates. The fire was not discover
ed in time to make any effort to save
property. The superintendent, Mr..
Robertson, in his endeavors to rescue
the inmates nearly lost his own life,
being finally carried from the building
insensyble. His wife was sick with
lung fever andis now in a dangerous
condition from excitement and ex-
posture. Loss to property from $4,000
to 1000; insurance, 81, 200.
A RAILROAD COMBINATION.
A st. Louis dispatch of Dec. 9th says:
1t Is announced here that negotiations
for the consolidation of the Chicago,
Alton and st. Louis, Kansas City and
Chicago railroads are in progress, and
have advanced so far that the consum-
nation of the project may be predicted
with safety. The completion of a road
which will give the latter line a connec-
ton with Omaha, it is said, is about all
that delays the carrying out Of the plan.
The consolidation will bring / 800 miles
Of railroad under one management.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18
Where Parents Get Their None, Back.
Detroit Post Washington Letter.

DSbAtlt L tSt " dclih WI AVN
know II lovely girl who embroideA
her dresses most exquisitely, so thu
they look like imported garments
She works in crewels, and many is the
unique article she embellishes IN thh
direction. She paints on China, She
reads, she sings, and yet finds time to
perform her social duties. She is always
cheerful, because she hasn't leisure 70
think of gloomy things or imaginary
wrongs. Another young lady, an Only
daughter, has just moved into her i2ll'
er's beautiful new house. You ma!
have for your room," said the dotlng ia
Their, "everything you can convert mo
use, through the cunning of your Owl
hand" The room is beautiful boWel'
The bed-curtains and lambrequlrs are
of the daintiest pink stuff, soft and fcA.
the little clover-leated table is covered
with the same lovely material the dfeSs
ing-table is fit for an artists INNING
the easy chairs and Ottomans are cIe',
erly upholstered, and everything IN Iu ny
room the work of this petted daugh'gI'
fingers. Gather said couldn maze
dress for myself to save my life sl i
said, "but | told him to see II couluH =
and | just studied up the @lence o.
dressmaking a little bit aAu VenI vent. !"
work. As result look at TINS Gte y,
don't you think it fits nicely and 0oAI
pretty stylish for a first attempt A INV
look at the way / have finished uis
seams. Mamma says Nine oo J.S
couldn't have done them more he"I|
The dress was warm, brown cam
hair, piped with jacqueminot sallh h; nDj
trimmed with bows of the coAlOH. nv
colors in satin, very stylish and a lA''
fit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18
WASHINGTON.
THE PENSION BIZ

-AAA> i--'EloN BIN
Says telegram of Dee
Inc total amount recommend.15 70,
the pension appropriation h;init ;as BY
$4,000, the department o.; : u,
$4,000 more than the apnr T,n;alns
for the current year. 0p'2ao1
ENGLISH CONSUL REApr
says Washington telegram GIN.
10Th: The president recognized P y pee;
Reade counsel of her Britain" ne!d
ty for the United States, for pa mats
vHnia, Ohio, Indiana. Illinois eIllsy'
and Wisconsin, TO reside in pm; iogs,
phia. ''''ale'
ATTORNEY GENERAL DEvENs To pr
A Washington special of Dec ', 16L
says: Secretary Devens will retiro f iV'a
the cabinet within few DAYS car,a aioiA
by the end of the month. II b. s'i'iu4y
known for some tine that the 80. zen
was distasteful to him. but he f boaOA
NAMED on account of the nrca ,v
request OF the president o 'a5
some Of his fellow cabinet ma; ana
tiers. The president not ONLY mus n.na1
him to remain until the end of 80
term, but got others to argpe ~.
case; but Mr.. Devens is not nor u' ms
satisfied with his position and 81
duties, and wishes to ba ~
lieved. The vexations and CONT
cations growing out of the sontbbp. =.
troubles have ANNOYED him not "
little. Last week he told the nre.iJora
that he was determined to retire Tbo
president regretted to hear of this 6na
determination, but had known for soms
time that the general wished to %
and it is believed that on this acroSr,
the vacant federal judgeship in Massa
chusetts has not been filed. Mr. Devon
will be appointed to the position
which is more in harmony with his tastes
and incllnations. AS to who will ,aEe
the attorney generals chair in the cab.
net there are many rumors. At the
white house it is said there nave been
applications from half of the states IN
the union from friends of distinguish
citizens.
A CRAZY WOMAN AT THE WHITE HorsE
Ollve Jones, an insane woman from
Ripon, Wis. called at the white house
De-. 9, announcing that she was Queen
of America, having been elected on tho
greenback ticket, and had come to take
charge. The president declined to sur.
render the government, and she was ac
commodated with comfortable quarters
at the government Insane Asylum IN
til the question of title can be arranged
CALL FOR BONDS
The following is a description of bonds
called Dec. 10th.
Coupon bonds dated July 1st, 1885, viz:
SlO0-Nos. li6,0Ol to 147, 600, both inclusive
5O0-Nos 10i,OOl TO 10000, both inclusive.
10 0O0-Nos 200 00l TO a0i coo, both inclusive
Total coupon bonds, 81 100000
Registered bonds redeemable at pleasure o.
United States after July LIST, 1870, as follows:
Sl00-N0s 49, to 1929, both inclusive.
5nb-Nos. 1l3,20i TO l13 2O6 both inclusive
1.OOO-NoS. 39,3Ol to 80, 5U4, both nc.usiye.
) 0D0-NoS. II 70l to 1.,7ui, both inclusive
10.0Jo--No s. 25,35l TO 800. both inclusive
Total registered bonds x3,n0oo,
a,rCrr
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18
FrandS in Honey.

The Michigan State Beck eepers' as
ISOLATION, in session at Grand Rapids,
has adopted the following circular:
A few facts are necessary to preserve
consumers OF honey from imposition.
Nice white comb speaks for itself and
is generally admired, but the price
many lovers of honey will not afford. 1t
makes beautiful dish for the table,
but is no better than extracted honey.
All comb is wax, and in the stomach it
is perfectly indigestible. Extracted
honey is the pure liquid honey, taken
from the combs by the honey extractor.
1t is entirely different from what is
known in the market as strained honey.
Consumers help to impose upon them
selves by the false idea that pure honey
will not granulate. They desire I'M
graduated honey, and dealers have at
tempted 10 supply the demand. Al
most all pure honey will granUlate when
exposed for some time to light and cold,
The graduated state is an evidence of
purity. Much Of the jar honey hereto
fore sold and recommended not 10 gran
ulate,i very inferior article, composed
largely Of glucose. GRADUATED honey
can be reduced to its liquid state in a
few moments by placing the jar in warm
water. When thus liquetied, it so re-
mains for some time before again crys-
talizing. Consumers may be sure of "a
wholesome article by purchasing gran
ulated honey and reducing it.
We would respectfully call upon pro-
ducers and consumers to unite their
efforts to procure, by petition or other
wise, such legislation in their respective
states as will prevent the placing of any
authorizations on the market under the
name of honey. This becomes the
more important since, during the past
year, some American honey has been
condemned in Great Britain, as adul-
terated. We certainly ought to pre-
vent the sale at home Of such adutera-
tons as are forbidden in European
countries. We suggest the following
tests to prove the purity of honey;
/. Honey adulterated with poor or.
tlcle of glucose will, when poured into a
cup of strong Japan tea, turn black, by
the action of the fannie acid upon the
copperas left in the glucose.
2. A purer article of glucose is de-
tected by pouring strong alcohol on it
in a lumber. The alcohol Will dilute
pure honey, but it will cause a deposit
of glucose as a gummy substance at the
bottom of the glass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

PHILADELPHIA has funded debt that
exceeds 500 100000, with an enormous
floating debt, and heavy taxes, and to
these things, in great measure, writer's
attribute the decline of So, 100000 in
the value of property the past year.
1t is beginning to be understood that
cities with light taxes, and light NUM-
cipal expenditures, are more attractive
to capital than any others, and in the
long run will come out far ahead in the
struggle for solid prosperity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

that they mig 1t have suffered, and that
if at any time those tribes should meet
with i'll treatment at my hands the
British government would at once take
steps to protect them. Had these APP
prehensions proved groundless, and had
the object or the mission been really
friendly, and 10 force or threats OF vlo-
lence been used, the mission would, as
q matter of course, been allowed free
passage, as such missions are custom
airy, and of frequent occurrence be-
| tween allied states. | am not merely
stating my own feeling when | say tnls
government has maintained and Will al
ways maintain former friendship which
existed between two governments, and
cherishes no feelings Of hostility or OPP
position towards the British govern
ment. 1t is also incumbent on the Of
ficials of the British government that
out of respect and consldera-
ton for the greatness and emf
nence of their own government, they
should not consent to inflict any in
| jury on their well disposed neighbors,
or to impose burden Of grevious trou-
bles upon the shoulders of their sin
cere friends, but on the contrary they
should exert Themselves to maintain
| the friendly feelings which have hither-
to existed towards the God granted
| government. In order that
relations between the two governments
may remain on the same footing AZ be-
fore: if in accordance with the custom
of allied states, the British governm ent
should desire to send purely friendly
and temporary mission to this country
with a small escort not exceeding 20 or
| so members, similar to that which. at
tended the Russian mission, this SER
want of God will not oppose its pro-
gress."
CHANCELLoR's REPLY.
The chancellor of exchequer reply
ing to the inquiry Of the house of com.
mons, to-day, said Schouvalof had in
! formed Lord Salisbury that the Rus
sian envoy had left Afghanistan, and be
| learns from other sources that Savoy
has returned to Russia.
THE ANIEER IN FLIGHT
A Lahore dispatch of Dec. 9th says:
General Roberts is erecting huts in
elNaT L itSo LOT " pOTlIOn VI LIS tIOOpe.
1t is rumored an advance on Jellallabad
has been ordered and the ameer OF
Afghanistan has fled to Turkistan.
A Special from Hull says the Britt :
killed at Peiwar are now estimated at
20. The vast supplies which the
Afghans had accumulated for the winter
in the Villages around Peiwar greatly
! relieve the com M isSiarat
BRITISH TROOPS IN WINTER QUARTERS.
A London correspondent on Deem
Der 9TH says Gen. Roberts will proba-
bly, winter on the heights east of Pei
war Pass. His victory detaches 10000
non orthordox mussulmen from the
ameer's authority. According to pri-
vate information these mussulmen are
already sending levies into the British
camp. 1t is reported that khoord-Ca-
bul tribes are only kept from ceserting
the ameer by the presence Of troops.
/ Two Europeans were seen among the
| defenders of Peiwar. One Afghan gen
eral has presented himself at Peiwar.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE New Orleans Times offers gold
medal, or 500 in gold. at the winners
option, for poem Of southern origin
and creation which viii most adequate
~ record the noble conduct of the north
and west during the yeliow-foyer vista
ton of the past year, and mcst eloquent
" express gratitude of the south. DR..
]. Dickson Bruins, l42 Canal street, New
Orleans will receive the manuscripts
and with Mr.. John J, Gidiere pass judy
ment upon them. The Times will print
me successful contribution in lis New
Years edition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE corn crop of the United States
constitutes wide basis of prosperity.
The amount of corn exported in the
season of 1869 was 7,Ol7 900 bushels,
and the following year but 100000
bushels. The exports for the season of
1S77-S will probably rise above So
46l, 900 bushels. In that time the tolal
of wheat and corn export has swollen
from SO, 1884 900 to III ,595. 900 bushels,
The acreage of this year in corn reaches
50,369,O00 and the yield will probably
he not less than 1900, 100000 bushels
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18
Never Return.

1t is said that one out OF every y ~ ~
real invalids who go to Denver w T.s
recover health, never return 10 I1l' w W..
or South except as a corpse , inv
dertakers, next to the hotel Ae'g Thi.
have the most profitable business s.ortqi
excessive mortality may be pr, o- he
and patients saved and cured uno Nome
care of friends and loved ones q! nm IN
if thew will bur use Hop Bltters ~ ''''
This we know. See other column
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE Albany papers state by author
ity that no wines or Intoxicating bever-
ages will be permitted in the new capt.
toll on the occasion of the reception to
be given by the citizens of Albany to the
legislature, state officers and public men
of the state, January T, 1879.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE commercial treaty with Japan,
soon to be communicated to the senate
by the president for ratification, con-
templates important additions to the
present treaty, having in view an in
crease and development of the COM
merce of both countries.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE statistics of the great steamship
lines show that although there is a steady
increase in business, the steamers have
not yet reached the prosperity enjoyed
before 1878.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE republicans of Nevada elected
their candidates for state officers by
majoritics ranging from 527 to 1874,
except the lieutenant governor and the
superintendent of schools, which the
democrats secured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

The elections in Cuba passed off
quietly. The Liberal Conservatives
were successful in the greater part of
the island.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18
GENERAL NEWS.

THE state of Kansas received last
year $40 ,442 GA from the earnings Of her
pententiary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE citizens relief committee of
Memphis has wound up It's affairs and
distributed the balance ON hand 81, 253,
pro rata among the fonr orphan
asvlums in that city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

A DISPATCH yesterday from San
Diego, Cal, says "No rain as yet Some
wheat dry-sown to limited extent.
Grain all threshed. Half a crop Of
wheat, owing to rust.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

A We'll known actress being asked
her age, frankly replied: Il have four
ages; the family archives unfortunate
iy proclaim that lam fifty; by daylight
pas, for thirty-Six; by gaslight not
more than thirty, and, with all my war
paint on, in soft light and no rude
glare. | pass for five and twenty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

For sixty years, from 1879 to 1919,
the management of Indian affairs was
III the bands of the war department.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-18

THE Governor of Kentucky has or
dered a portion of the state militia to
the scene of the Disturbances in
Breathitt county that state.