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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-12-19
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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-12-19
Jonesville Itoms.

EDITOR TiMrs:-One of the heayie,t ro;n,
which we have experienced for n long time Wis
tied us on Saturday night last, and was accom-
panied by thunder and lightning. Small creels
were suddenly filled up and the roads are terri
bic. either for foct travellers or wagons.
AS theS.hoijays ore fast approaching ana
wishing to sec the sights about town we dropped
into j. II. Lttlejohn s. Co.'S. store to see the fl
ings. Hero we found the store filed up with
all kinds of goods, and it looked 10 us Ms if any
one could be supplied with anything from IVA
per Of pins 10 an elephant. The Captain Ind
his assistants Were SO busy attendisssr ~ their
customers that wc concluded lie would either
have to diminish his stock or get more assist
ance, as the customers kept passing in aud out,
somewhat on the style of a big city CAP ains
Lindsey informed me that he was sellingfs0 as
to compete with both Spurtnuburg and Unianr
prices After the gcntlemanly Doc. Smith Int
stored away some goodies in our pocket @e,
crossed the street to General B. B. Fqsel.ss
store. Here we found that his limo cons,s eitQl
Groceries entirely. lie informed us that hc wGS
only going to deal in that line hereafter, ~ ~
ter examining his stock we transferred r GoIs
poreal dimensions to ]. L. McWhirter { Ct.
store. Here we expected to find o neV =. y
Mac. was out, but his assistant, AIr. @ ssSq{ +
informed us that business was good 70 $ssss {
do and expecting new goods for Q 4SasSA
| shortly .S~N
Crossing the railroad to South JoIssss ;sb, s.,
entered Geo. W. Bonner s. Bros. stots = irsc
Il the Postofiice is kept. Mr.. Bonner has Il iS.
= turned from Charleston where he has eu pur
chasing n full stock for Christmas. lie 'qld us
; he intends to keep n full stock of everything
; and will have his goods up shortly. Crvssng
the sfrcet-we believe it is called Main Street,
we entered the store Of W. W. Scott, tho seiltle
manly and efficient Depot Agent. His line n
Groceries and Hardware. Major Scott informed
us that the shipments of cotton for this year non
Jonesville fall short between two and 400 bk,sj
as compared with last year. SaS.
On the whole Jonesville is increasing In bnijd
ings. 1t has s Stores, Bar Rooms and i SH6,
Shop, and we noticed two new lpildiassi Il
course of construction. We have Nv,
churches and one school-housc, Ths school wa
kept this year by that accomplished lady, Mis-
l.. c. Bailey of your town, and it is eurrcntl,
reported that she will open it fer the comm
year. If the report is true, she will be CLAIR
welcomed by hei past patrons as her rrputatio
: as q teacher stands very high in Jones ilta an
u vicinity. - .
We noticed an advertisement postc, ola tn
Postofice door informing the public .rr,sra,'
y that hot dinner was to DO given at III i;,p,ia
church, Dec. 25 Mt o'clock coon sa.y Wis
it success and also hope that our fri,nds groI
Union will be present. We have no, - x
u learned the full programme, but madaiuc Humo
says Christmas Tree for the young f., is i
d preparation. MORE MON.
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GovERNoR SIMrsoS.-It has been stated that
Governor Simpson does not desire n ie-ele.ton,
and that his preference is to fill judicial Office
II he is to remain in the public service. We
doubt not that this is true, and from our knowl-
cigc OF his character and habits, we can readily
understand his preference for judicial position
But he has made an excellent Chief Magistrate
and he is toe patriotic not to sacrifice his per-
sonal wishes in the matter, if the Democratic
party will manifest desire that he shall serve
again in that capacity. lie is none the less nc
ceptable because he does not seek reelection
We are aware that this expression in regard
to Governor Simpson is not in accordance with
the thoughts and desires of numerous politicians
IN the State. 1t suits them much better to
switch the Governor off the track, because it
would give chance for their favorites, and
open the door of preferment in this particular
direction. But we are not consulting the wishes
OF this class. and only give expression to the
honest sentiments of an humble citizen, who be-
lieves that the best interests of all the people
will be truly subscrved by the reelection of W.
d. Simpson to the Office Of Governor.-Grcea
ollie Daily.
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=, LUZ 'HIEF JtsTfcEsEir.-Associate Justire
Mc'ver' who will succeed Judge Willard An
."'ei Justice OF Tie Supretne Court was electsa
associate Jsstico in May, 1877, to fill the yacar
cy created by the election Of Associate Jus,;co
wizard as Chief Justice for the unexpire,l torn,
y. couge Nj Ises. The term thus filled nv Ju,lgc
MciSer expired in 1878, and in 1877 the Geper
"a m assembly elected him rs his own successor
Inc Inc unexpired term for which Chief Jus,ice
Willard was elected will expire on July 81. IssO
.hiet Justice Moses having been elected for the
.srin OF six years from July 81, 1874. Ju6gc
ntciVer VIII succeed Chief Justice Willard. opd
next. " July 'l
Inc question whether the election of Ju,lqe
wizard In 1877 gave him the right to hold for n
,u'i term OF six years is decided in the negative
" Ine General Assembly. Unless there can lie
nm election for an uncxp xpired term, to fill vacan-
e'es caused by resignation or death, the Copsti-
tu'ionai provision that one Of the Judges of the
supreme Court shall go cut of office every two
years cannot be complied with. Judge willard
mas talked OF saking proceedings in the Courts
10 assert his right to n full term of six years
from tue time of his election for an unexpired
.e!" IN lo'', but he will hardly do this, consid-
ering the manner and circumstances of his e,cc
ton. ~ WV
-, Iudge Mclvers election as Chief Justice ON
Thursday was wanting in nothing that coulI
make 1t gratifying to him and his friends lie
received every vote that was cast This was moi
mere compliment, but an empbatic ocknnwl
G"gmcnt OF the confidence of tile Legislature in
JuuSe Mclrers ability and integrity. conf
aence fully justified by his conduct since he WINS
nrst a eiectci TO seat on the Supreme Bench
Ne,cs and Courier
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WORK OF the LEGIsLATURE.-ln aturtiyr 10
several local Acts which are of no gene .,.r'-
est, the following have been passed by rr Leg.
isature and approved by the Governor 80
An act to amend act to incorp ~ The
Pharmaceutical Association of the S,ait - south
Carolina.
An act to prevent and punish the int ,g,arry-
ing of races.
An act to require the executive Officer. Of the
State and the superintendcnts of public institu
tions to hand in their reports TO the State Rim
Ter o" "a cef""s 'Ia 3h' day nf Novambs3s33as. =
each year hereafter. [-1SS6FogS
An act to authorize Sheriffs to abpoin.ssSetial
deputies without tho approval of Circu ., Judge
An act to enforce the use Of uniform series
of text books in the free public scIrooas Of this
State.
An act to charter the Intcr- State Nor " AZ Cof-f
lege at Greenvillc, South Carolina. 4s~e
An act to prohibit the sale Of spirits or LIQUOR
in The town of Greer. in Grecnville Comfy, and
within two miles Of the corporate limits thereof.
An Act to amend Title 1. Chapter 10y, Sec.
ton Is, Of the revised Statutes regulating dam
ages in case of eviction.
An act to incorporate the town Of ,a. tne
chor in Spartanburg County. ~
An act to amend m act entitled "i ari To-
regulate the issuing of checks to labor ~rs ,Yon
plantations or elsewhere"
An act to amend an net entitled d. 4 10
further reduce the number and regula $40 s4y
of officers, attaches, clerks and labor "a o ti,e
General Assembly. and to provide the ..J,- s a
electing. appointing and paying the s,.ns, pp-
proved June 9th 1877 so far as rea,s 30 the
pay of doorkeepers.
An act to repeal the 2lst Section of I'm act en-
titled "An act to incorporate the seve.SI sooie-.
ties and for other purposes therein merfi on ed %
passed the 18th day of December, Ammo Dotnini
1917. l.~a
An act to amend act entitled "hu act TO
punish persons for the removal or sccreting per-
sonal property levied upon 6y the Sheriff or
other officers, being act No. 4O4," approved No.
vember l9th 1878.
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LIE COLUMBIA CANAL.-The amendments to
IN Columbia Canal bill in the House of Rcnre
seniatives, we believe <are not such n. win MA
teriAly Interfere with Ithe proposed contract,
ana, upon the passage OF the bill in the Senate
the state will be in position to look for an early
development of the vast waterpower at the cap
1tal. To Columbia will come, of course the first
and most direct benefits. This is reason enough
why the bill should be regarded with favor A
city which has suffered Columbia has done
bearing tho burden Of the political offences of
the State when the Confedcracy was overcome
Is entitled to all the help that the State can give
What is asked for is n small matter in reality
IN comparison with the advantages to be derived
from the completion Of the Columbia Canal, and
IN these advantages every part of the State will
share Every dollar added TO the means of the
people of Columbia will lessen the taxation il.
other sections, and every additional resident will
contribute to the producing power Of the State.
ihere ought not to be any sectionalism or To-
cal prejudice in dealing with the Columbia Canal
project, and we are confident that the low coun-
Try members of the Legislature will vote for the
bill and the whole bill too. Unless we help each
other who shall help us Columbia requires as
sistancc that the State can we'll afford to give,
and both the State and tie City will be the bet
terfor lt.-Ne,cs and Courier.
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GRAND LODGE A. F.. M...-At q meeting OF
the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Nosons in
Charleston last week the following officers were !
elected to serve the ensuing year.
Nj. w. Bro. a. T. Smythe, Grand Master.
r. W. Bro. James F. Izlar, Depu'y Grand
Master.
r.. w. Bro J. d. Kennedy, SEMI Grand
Warden.
II. ". Bro. W. W. Humphreys, Jun or Grand
Warden. &
II. W. and Rev. Bro John Kersla. ~, Grand
Chaplain.
Il. w. Bro. John a. Honour, Grand rslsnrgr,
r. W. Bro. Charles lnglcsby, ca \ Sccre-
tary.
W. Bro. r. F. Diver and W. Bro 3 U. aIo-
Padden, Senior Grand Deacons. r&'
W. Bro. T.. r. lIayne and W Bro Gorge C.
Gill. Junior Grand Deacons.
W Bro. Zimmerman Davis, Gran Nayshal
Bro. John II Belnger. Gra,n p.eaGivapt.
w Bro. J Il Smith, Grand Stew q
w Bro. Wilson, Grand Tit
Ero. j Vandivcr, was also apl p, ~ Grand
Steward, cut was not present fori t4'uDu.
.-->.
GEN. HAGooD.-Of all the mn e.. 80 have
heard or seen mentioned, Gen. 10 XII Iiagood
is our choice. for we believe thntl has within
himself those qualifications viii cyp ineptly S
bent him for success i'm n cnmDaic "a nich fore.
bodies such difficulties ms does tia = 10. He
Is, above oil the men spoken Of, % san who
possesses the talent TO organize, S aisdom 10
be silent when necessary and the h'i 40 discern
what to do and when to 90 it.. s,;ss Carolina
owes her redemption to-day as M ~ johnson
liagood as to any other man in lie l.r,iers. Hae
has been as unswervingy true TO % Mieresis as
any son she ever knew, as s,rcf,y Aoaset in his
Official duties, and witbal as modestIy braves-s
Yot through it all the Radicals have never been[
able to gain one point against him. lie siand6
amongst his people "wihout fear, and without
reProa"h" from his enemies worthy successor
10 the white plume Of Hampton, and we hope 10
see him wear it, Kinysiree Star.
Contentment is pearl Of great price, and who, s
ever procnres 1t Mt the expense of ter thousand-x
desires makes wise and happy purchase. 80
Our desire just now is to have about tom
thousand to purchase il with. Ed. TINEs.
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Solid Eyiden q. % fro.pe.,.y.

! - e=@ssSTs=1- -----=-9 32=s=s5x
Solid Eyiden s. et tfrospe,isy
| among tLs strongest indlca, ons Of The oS
psriiy Of SECTION ns town none is s6ong
IN increase OF business lone by the raih
passing hrenghit. Railroads may be pro 8
termed thszvitai arteries of the business NJ
through which an the elements which
me- health and vigor TO the whSic syssSm ~ ~
pass 1t is.ayery safe plan yl6gsr-sna 'ast
amount and Increase Of Lu- yss done by sr 5
Isroad il 70" wish to 6Ya be general ess's Ass I
ftion, ,ard progress Of S$s Ae ,isips, IN ns y ]
ssetiqn ihgppgh ,xAisS] "
thrs7uie, NyrS0ics STcr iae very fsSSE s. &
crease of business done by theVS. q. s9dsC!sIss2S
r. at this depot, dprins the past ,lrrcsmonttf,
and knowing that all classes Of bos laess in this
County presonea like picture of growing pros
peri'y, We begin to believe that the good time
coming IS near at hand. ~
More goods have been troasH 10 this town
this winter, and more sold III cash, than for
years before while anothefand more gratifying
fact is told US by our merchants that tho people
rgenerally arc pore anxioasthan they have boen
for years 40 ii4udsie oId aebls aud much less
incii"cd 20 incur new ones. This certainly dis
closes "a hca'lhy Conditi6gof business and brings
mp tic more pleasing thought that our farmers
are more prosperous aud growing independent
o. liens or any other high interest bearing
scheme or credit. 3D.
We have becu led into this train of thought
from the following statement, showing the in
crease of business doueiat this depot over. last,
ssar, kindly h.rn,-h.s,4us. .bpsths ever fF u lu.
and gentleman Ascn. ., this .,cpot, hss.s i, II.
Counts: y
Receipts, 1873. 1879. Incrcas.
s,i nrGcr, ) 0v0 S5.....S! 200 y ..S2a9
U....Cr, I,rH1 So. 1873 IL. ,or2.
November, 7So Ol.... l,Ol6 To-. 22. .,.
Increase in months over past year..S5G6 80
CoTToN SHIPPED FROM UNION.
From Sept to Dec. 9th, 1s79........G, 1870 bales
187S........5,043 q.
Increase Of 1879 over 1873 ,O9G
EXPRESS BUSINESS.
There have been received and forwarded from
this Agency during November, 341 packages
n much larger number than for any month be-
fore.
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-H
SUPREME Court OF SOuTH CAROLINA,
COLUMBIA, 18th DecemHDr, 1872.
To the Honorable President and Members Of The
Senate
Finding that grave doubts are entertained by
some, whose opinions are entitled 10 tho highest
respect. rs to the power of the present General
Assembly to fill the vacancy in the office of As
sOciate Justice of the Supreme Court which
would be occasioned by my acceptance of the
office of Chief Justice upon the expiration Of
the term for which the present incumbent has
been elected, feel compelled by sense of duty
10 decline 10 accept the office of Chief Justice to
which, by your kindness, have been elected
| am not willing, for The sake Of mere personal
advancement. to take any step by which the
slightest doubt may be thrown upon the legality
of the composition Of the Supreme Court or that
the interests of the State should be, in the
slightest degree, imperilled by failure to COM
plee the organization Of that tribunal promptly
in such manner as is thought to be the best cal
culated to secure the welfare of the State.
Permit me to assure you, gentlemen, of my
very high appreciation of the honor you have
done me. and to tender you my profoundes
thanks for such distinguished mark Of conf
dence.
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Increase in months over past year. S5G6 80
CoTToN SHIPPED FROM UNION.
From Sept to Dec. 9th, 1S79... l 80 bales
187S........5,0 ,043 =.
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The Supreme Court Muddle.

The Supreme Court Muddle.
On las, Thursday the Legislature met in joint
assembly to elect a Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court to succeed Judge Willard whose term of
office expires on the LIST of August next, and also
to fill the vacancy occasoned by the resignation
of Associate Justice A. c. Haskell. The result
was, Associate Justice McIyer was unanimously
promoted to the Chief Justiceship and Gen. S.
MCGOWAN elected, BY majority of 4 over Hon.
w. II. Wallace, to fill the vacancy. The promo
tion of Judge Mclver made it necessary that
another Associate Justice should be elected to
fill the vacancy thus caused. 1t appears that
doubts have arisen as to the power of tho pres.
ent Legislature to fill the vacancy occasioncI Ly
the promotion of Judge McIver, and rather than
occupy so exalted n position under the slightest
faint of doubt, that high toned gentleman star
tssa ess'anse n Monday last by the fol-
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PRESIDENTIAL WIREPULLING.

Harrisburg PAL despatch to the Philadelphia
NORTH american of Saturday says:-"After a quiet
talk with of the leaders Of both the old polti
cal parties in the Legislature the subject of the
probable candidates for the Presidential nomination
in $780, your correspondent found among the
publican Senator's that Senator ]. Donald Cameron
is regarded available Indeed, few Of the
spoken in their preference for him. and believe that
things be shaped as to make the Pennsylvania
delegation nearly solid for him. Others. and by far
the majority both in the Senate and House. declare
themselves for Grant. Blaine has also "a strong
following. But Grant is the favorite. Those with
whom have conversed, and who have admitted
their love for the ex-President, do not appear
ready to give any substantial for their pref
erence, but simply say he will be the man. The
democrats find are almost solid for the old ticket
Tilden and Hendricks few incline to Senator
Bayard, while less number look with favor upon
Thurman. Such democratic leaders as Ermentrout
and Faunce outspoken Tilden men. The latter
especially. who may be termed the Jeffersonan man.
ager in the House, loses occasion to talk up the
old man Of Gramercy Park. There can be no mis-
take in saying that Mr.. Tiden has shrewd and able
actively engaged in setting up the State for him.
that the delegation from Pennsylvania to the next
Democratic National Convention will be nearly to
man him. unless very strong. persistent work is
During the past week I have noticed some Of the
local democratic politicians here have been engaged
in quietly putting into the hands of the voters OF
that party small card bearing likenesses Of Tilden
and Hendricks, with the words printed underneath
Gentlemen be seated. These supposed to have
come from Mr.. Tilden's Presidential bureau in New
York, and most likely being scattered throughout
the country by thousands"
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agalns. the revolutionary tendencies Of tine Bour.

| against the revolutionary tendencies Of the Bour-
bons"
Newark IN. j. Journal 1.-The revival of the men,
cries of the is an offence in the sight of the
people"
In the opinion of the Missouri Republican. as long
republicansm is what it Is the South win be solid
against it.
The salient fact of the political situation"
the Albany Evening Journal lis the absolute solidity
of the SOUTH"
Philadelphia Times 1.-THE democracy has been
entrusted with power. and it must give the nation
peace by just laws de-"
The Boston Herald thinks cit is lamentable fact
that at the present time the republican party is in
pressing need of great political leaders,"
The Boston advertiser thinks that party lines are
at present drawn strictly they have been during
the most famous contests Of the past"
The Albany Erening Journal is dissatisfied. "whie."
it says 1.-THE form Of the Election law is preserved.
the latest plans of the democrats destroy its sub
stance"
''f the Boston TrapeRer confidently remarks.
the White House says firmly mo surrender the
other end Of Pennsylvania will in the end be
compelled to raise the SIEGE"
mo compromise is the watchword OF the Charles
ton Nesus and Courier. s'ro compromise it be-
lieves. would leave the democracy in the open field
exposed to the attacks of bold and residue
enemy
The proposition to give members of the Cabinet
seats in Congress meets the approval of the Phade
phia Ledger "Why the proposed system should not
be adopted it is difficult to understand The reason
ing against it is based a few untenablo grounds"
In discussing the "veto power the Utica Observer
says:-"rhe word veto is loosely used in connec
ton with the President, but the President possesses
no veto power. The word deliberately omitted
from the constitution after due elaboration. and the
prerogative which it conveys was also omitted"
The Chicago Times puts the question in this way
"Unike the Plantagenets and Tudors and Stuarts
that ruled more less despotically in England
during the infant stage OF constitutional government
the American President neither asks nor has the
power to ask any grant Of supplies. His revenue as
President is fixed stipend. which can neither be
increased diminished during his term of Office.
All the Of the government asked for. not
by the President. but by the supreme people speak
ing through the laws of the land"
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MUST SUPPORT HIS WIFE.

A warrant was issued some timo ago from the
Tiftyscvcnh street Police Court for The arrest Of
Frank II. Pendeton, who Is charged by his wife with
failing to provide for her. Frank is the valet Of
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt, and fsvorite with his ON
ploycr. The officer to whom tho warrant given
for execution made several calls at Mr.. vander-
bits residence. but never until last Saturday
could get any trace of the valet On one
occasion he informed that Frank was
In Chicago. when he in reality in the house at
the time. When he arrested Saturday he
was paroled the assurance of Mr. Vanderbilt that
he would appear in court yesterday morning While
Frank was In court undergoing examination his em-
ployer sat in his carriage at the court house door
awaiting tho result. The valet required 10 fur
nish $500 bonds TO the payment Of $40
monthly toward his wife's support
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POLITICAL NOTES.

The Mtsy-0cean wants little Jacksonian frmness
In Washington.
Inter cean;--'Mr. Thurman is tho typical domo-
crat of the North"
The Philadelphia Press believes the democratic
party is digging its grave as fast as it can.
The programme of revolution" is what the Gin
cinnati Gazette calls the democratic policy at Wash
ington.
The st. Louis Globe Democrat, the most salwart Of
tho "stalwarts." declares the President must
strengthen his backbone and protect the people
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River Railroad where the work il going Of build
ing foundation walls for the granite coping and iron
ratings. and the parks themselves will be graded, |
shaped and planted the iron railing Is TIM
shed-