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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-29
DEFERRED NEWS ITEMS.

Coal or Nor CoAL.-Some days ago we made
tho announcement that Professor Bibikov, n
Russian scientist, had discovered lignito or
brown coal on Mr.. Paul +. Hammond's place
near Augusta and that he considered it Of pos
sibly great value in cheapcning feel. Professor
Holmes, of Charleston, is out in long card de-
nyiug that Professor Bibikov had made any
discovery; that the existence of the deposit
had been known for many years, but that the
Ignite was more combustible than granite.
lie also held that the deposits were Of too recent
date TO contain anything more than fossil
wood. Professor Bibikov, nothing daunted, re-
turns to the charge. He says he does not
claim the original discovery, but he does claim
the honor of showing that it can be utilized
The Register says that gas of superior quality
was made by Professor B. in Columbia from this
Ignite, and that the lignite is combustble. We
presume we >ball have series Of experiments
to decide the question between these two learned
scientists.
We would say, however, that it is not always
safe to argue against the existence Of coal from
geologic indications. Years ago it was laid
down rs an infnlible rule that coal is always to
be found in the geological strata belonging to
the carbonferous period and none other. One
of the wants of the Pacific coast coal. Cal.
ifornia was the land of wonders. Almost every
metal had been found there. The people though,
they might also find coal. The State Gcologist
Whitney, made on exploration and reported nm
utter aqsencc Of coal in the State But some
old miners had no faith in new-fangled sciences
and they determined to prospect for coal rs
they had done in former years for gold. Amid
the snecrs Of the geologists they went to work
To the wonder Of all q vein was struck, produc
ing an abundance Of coal of very fair variety
The scientists then had to admit the existence
of coal. but they justified themselves by show
ing that it was IN anomaly, and belonged TO O
different epoch from all the coal ever found be-
fore. Science was at n discount amoug the
miners for some years. If this thing occurred
in California why may it not happen in South
Carolina? If the Russian savant has actually
made gas and burned up this Ignite, il looks as
if he were coming the California game on the
scientists. We shall anxiously await develop
ments.- Winnsboro Nccs and Herald.
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PEAs-OATs-CLOYER.

/. How many peas can be made to the
acre on land that will make fifteen bushels
of corn?
2. Are spring oats more uncertain aud
moro exhaustiug to laud than fall oats
3. Are white outs preferable to black or
red oats for spring sowing?
4. Should clover be sown in the spring
or fall, with grain, or t, itsclf?'-Jew Pc.
ter, Mineral Springs, Arkansas.
ANSWER -
1. From two thirds to three fourths a.
much peas as corn may be made, provided
the land is devoted exclusively to peas and
they are properly cultivated. In some ex-
ceptional cases, where tho land is better
adapted to peas than corn, the ratio may be
still greater.
2. AS a general rule, spring oats are
more uncertain than fall oats. Almost the
only gauntlet the latter has to run, is win
ter killing They come toward 50 early,
that they very rarely suffer from drought
the dampness of the earth from the winter
rains being generally sufficient to mako the
crop-and for same reason, seldom suffer
from rust. Where the red rust proof is
sown, there is no danger whatever ON this
last score. In the Northern portions of
the cotton belt, there is considerable dan.
ger from winter killing. but this may in
part be obviated by early sowing Qst Sep.
tcmber to 1st October0 ploughiug in we'll
and manuring SO as to get strong, healthy.
wcllrooted plants before the freezes come,
and seeding th,ckly-2 to 3 bushels p,r
acrc-the weakest plants will then be killed
out and the strong left. Get healthy
plant we'll rooted and well.fed, and it can
withstand great deal of cold-a half.
starved one will succumb very readily
Spring oats are liable, first, to be killed
if heavy freeze strikes them just rs they
are coming up-in the next place, ripen-
ing late, drought is very apt to cut short
the crop, and for same reason, rust is almost
sure to attack, unless rust proof variety
Is sown. The opinion is general that spring
oats are more exhausting to land than those
sown in fall One reason may be, that the
latter boins harvested o"rlior aud before
very hot weather sets in, allows heavier
growth OF weeds to como upon the land.
Crab grass is apt to follow spring oats-rag.
weed, fall oats.
.. Rcd oats decidedly preferable, if the
land IS good enough to give them sufficient
.'S"'' oeS"use, equ"i III other respects,
they c"joy in addition, immunity from
rust.
4. On upland, SOW clover in September,
by itself, ify you want to make the best clio.
yer. On bottom lands may bc sown in
spring with most excellent results. If your
land is poor and you wish to improve it,
SOW with small grain, manuring the grain
and letting the lattcr pay the expense of
manuring, whilst the clover, feeding upon
the residuum of the manure left in the soil,
will make good growth, aud lay the foun.
dation for permanent improvement Of the
soil.-iSouthern Cultivator.
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THREE Ex-SLAvEs APPRECIATED -Tarbero, N
e., August 8.-This morning Gen. Jesse IL.
Drake, n prominent citizen Of Nash County,
died. He requested that his will should be read
on the day Of his death. In accordance with
this death-bcd request the will was opened, and
it was found that he had left his whole fortune,
estimated ut from $1,000 to $50 900, to three
Of his former slaves, Calvin Drake, Aaron Drake G
"isd Judah Drake, for their lives, with re-
versal to their children. His will was write
a. on the 10Th of March, 1877. lie leaves all his
estate, real and personal, to them, and says =
They have been my faithful slaves, and have
remained with me since their freedom, nursing
and caring fer me in my old age, and desire
them to share my gratitude "-Cin. ENQUIRER.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-29

"RAKE" IN PEACMEs.-About the commits
sion men the following is told: A gentleman from
this county followed his peaches ~ New York,
saw them sold and delivered, made notes of the
sale, number of crates, prices, etc. lie was un-
known to the commission men. On his reurn
home, he received account Of sales about one
third less than the price sold for. lie wrote to
his merchant and furnished him with n correct
account Of sales, and received an enclosure for
the amount Of balance and letter begging him
not to make public the lransaction.-S. lem ".
c., Sunbeam.
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card for the ex-senator personally, as no
desired TO have the pleasure of meeting
him. Mrs. Sprague in reply said that she
was quite unable to answer for anything
that MIR. Sprasue might think or do She
had taken no responsibility for his conduct
for long time, and it was not likely that
she could long remain in the same house
with him. 1t has been known here for
some time that Ex-Governor Sprague has
contemplated selling tho house in which
this unpleasant incident took place. "A
great deal Of unnecessary scandal has been
created by the injudicious story of SQUAD.
BILE over the German professor, which has
not lost anything during the day by the
commentaries of the people at the hotels.
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CoRBiNs SlO.000.-When the Republican
Senate of the Forty-fifth Congress failed to de-
eide that Corbin, of South Carolina had claim
TO scat in that body, they gave him S 10, 900 Of
the peoples money to mitigate his disnppoint-
ment. Corbin showed the money into his pocket
and went out West to look up an investment
lie found it in Denver. nice looking gentle
man, of pleasant address, quietly sought him
out, and informed him that he had come into
possession of several gold bricks, which he
transaction was kept secret. lie did not like to
explain how he got the bricks, and hehce his
leason for disposing of them at n good deal less
than their market value. Corbin replied that
he wasn't q judge of gold bricks and could not
tell their value.
"Oh, you may take them to an assayer and
have any test ycu please made" replied the nc.
commodating gentleman. The result was a
quick bargain. Corbin exchanged his $4,000
in greenbacks for the bricks and next day went
to make q convenient disposition of his largely
augmented and unwieldly wealth. He was in
formed that his purchase was n fraud the
hrirk a had- hAAn- anak ad--ands dsCorbu had been
done for by n lot of "bunko" men.
"Rebel George" q we'll known confidence op
orator, who had made the sale quickly jumped
the town, with the $1,000 in his pocket, and
left his pals in the lurch, not even stopping to
pay the man who invested $3.50 for the material
10 fix up the swindle. The defrauded conspira-
tor consequently gave the thing away, and in his
desire to avenge himself upon "Rehel George"
has come to Washington to persuade Corbin to
return to Denver and prosecute Washington
Post.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-29

EXODUS OF MORMON LECnERs FROM GEORGIA.
New York, August 2O.-An Atlanta, Georgia,
special says: "a reliable report has been re-
ceivod here to the effect that various Mormon
congregations in North Georgia are organizing
for an immediate exodus to Utah. A great many
native Mormons will 60. The movement creates
some excitement in the country, but the saints
are determined and this field will DO abandoned
for awile.n
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DESTRUCTION OF CRoPs IN VIRGINIA Peters
burg, Va, August 19.--The damage to the grow
ing crops in the adjacent counties by the storm
of yesterday, which the severest expert
enced in this section for years, is expected to be
very great. In Surry County alone the damage
to the corn crop is estimated at so per cent
Barns and outbuildings were also considerably
damaged.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-29

Ladies' and Gents Shoes.
n LII the leading styles. An unusually pood
"A line Of Ladies' Philadelphia made fine shoes.
Ladies' Kid Slippers and Newports in large vari-
ETY.. RICE & McLURE.
Mayo I8 tf
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Greenville and Columbia r. r.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

fsA "a l ,SIS$;a sssis;sss
Passenger Trains run daily, Sundays except-
ed, connecting with Night Trains on South Car
olina Railroad up and down. On and after
MONDAY, May 10Th, the following will be the
schedule:
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ANDERSON BRANCH AND BLUE RIDGE
DIVISION.
DOWN. Up
Leave Walhalla.. ...6. IL n m Arrive715 m
,e"'e ,erryNIe-.I. w IN Arrlve.....G.4O m
Leave fendleton.-7.50 m Arrive. &C 90 D m
Leave Anderson. so m Arrive 30 90 D m
Arrive at BeltOn..9.i0 m Leave..4 90 D m
THOMAS DODAMEAD,
General Superintendent.
JADEz NoRrON, JR., General Ticket Agent.
June o, 1876. % tf
Pioneer Paper Manufacturing Company.
MANUFACTURES Of Book, News and
WI wrapping PAPER.
John w Nicholson, Agent, Athens, Ga
For sample of News, see this sheet
Nov 22 45 ~
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
I'hc 4 dhriSfln,tS Festival

In aid OF the Presbyterian Church
promises to be ii very brilliant and
Interesting occ sion. As viii be seen
by the advertisement published else
where 1t Will commence OH Monday
night the 22d and continue through
w cdhesday and close ut 10 o'clock
the latter evening Besides The ma @
niiiccnt trumpet, already describe |,
to be voted i'ol by the two companies,
there will bc many other objects OF
excitement and interest
a very handsome clair will be
voted for TO he given to the pastor of
the town who receives The highest
vote. Other articles will also be
voted for. a Santa Claus Express
will be a feature for the children and
young folks as well as the old folks.
by this arrangement all packages or
presents lett at the Santa Claus Off &c
will he forwarded by him on the last
night when lie arrives.
This will be good way for ever ry
body to make or send their Christ
mas presents this year.
If you have present TO make to a
friend just deposit it here. properly
directed, aud pay ihe express ca ,r,e,
5 cents and it will be delivered 10
any address. We hear of many
persons who intend to await them
selves of this opportunity Of making
their Christmas presents. and sarpris
ing their friends
There will also be Post Office for
sending letters.
Dinner will be served every day
between and 8 o'clock for only 25
cents, which vii afford Il splendid
opportunity for clerks and visitors to
DIR op in and get cheap and substau.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
EIObDIe and d.inlp no More.

But hang your crutchcs on the old
oakcn peg, and seize the first oppor-
lunlty to be permanently cured.
rheumatism, Contracted Muscles,
SnA Joints, Frosted Feet. Headache
Enrache, Pain in Breast, Side and
Back will yield to that powerful
remedy, known as Coussens Light
ming Linimcnt, which is 80 ID for m IN
and beast. Price so c.s. bottle.
For sale by DR.. D. CT. Wannamaicr +.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
The III remains .yubilcc

On last Thursday night was n bril-
liant and interesting occasion. The
turnout of citizens was larger than
usual, and the supper reflected much
credit on the Committee OF arran se-
mchts. The programme was publish
cd III our last issue, but was some
what changed i'll the carryin. ont
The tables extended from ono end oi
The Hook and Ladder Hall To the
other, AMI arounl the festive board
were seated the EliSto R!!lr., the
Young Americas, thc I:liutts, the
Bard Of Fire Masters, Il large nun
ben "t citizens, and rrprcS enta,ivcS
of the Town Council tic Press and
the Clergy. The large ns~cmhlagc
was wclcom'd in u few appropriate
words of cEoer from Foreman l.. H.
WannaInakcr Of the Elliol.s. After
all present had practically tested tile
vianus set bcforc them The c:oths were
removed and the flow OF humor and
sentiment commenced.
"lIIE DAY WE CELEBEArE,'
the first to, Of cvcnin5, VA, ST down
on the programme 10 Forcm Wan.
nanakcr, who, having made the ad
dress of welcome called upon 5. Il.
Mellichamp To respond. The latter,
after nlluding to the associations
which cluster arpunl the lav, read II
poem which lie had prepared weav-
ing in song and story the nam Is OF
the tiremen OF Oranycpnrs. He did
not however venture to sing it.
TILE YOUNG AMERICAS"
the next toast, was assigned to Fore
man T.. S. llubbcll, who called upon
f. S. Schiflley, Esq, to respond for
his Company. Mr.. Schilllcy, in whose
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12

We have had the pleasure oi' seeing
the splendid silver nluunlcd ircn,an's
trumpet presented by Mc>ors Rum-
Scy ~ Co., OF Seneca Falls, New
ork, to the ladies in charge nflhe
Presbyterian Cristmus Festival TO be
voted for and presented to the fire
company. either the Elliorts or the
Young Americas, who receive, ut the
Festival the largest number Of votes.
we esteem this us ii deed Of chris
tian generosity, and kind hearted and
disl Interested lcncvul, nee which viii
be remembered, and as an additional
evidence that the heart of friendship
bca's in unison in all parts of chris
tendon, and that the hand Of chris
tian charity between the sections Of
The union is ready to be clasped over
the bloody cha>m of the past.
This friendly contest, We have no
doubt, will be Il prominent and ex-
citing feature of the Festival, and we
trust will realize respectable
amount for the worthy and christian
object in view.
The company getting the trumpet
"'ll carry off Il valuable trophy.
E'li"t;s and Red Shirts aim for the
prize.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
TIE STATE OF SOTUTH CAROLINA,
ORASGEBUKa COUNTY.

BY c. II. GLOVER, ESQUIRE, PROBATE JUDGE:
Whereas, j. Hilliard Hook, hath mado
suit to me, to grant him Letters Of
Administration of the Estate and effects Of
William II. Glover, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and Creditors
of the said William II. Glover, late Of
Orangeburg County, deceased, that they bo
and appear, before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Orangeburg, g. H.,
on 2Oth December next, after publication
hereof, at | o'clock in the forenoon, TO
show cal.c, if any they liaye, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this 5th day Of
December, Ammo Domini 1879.
r,s. G.. b. GLOVER,
judge Of Probate Orangeburg County.
dee Il 1t
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l'ilErinE-

~ eo'orcd boy entered Matthews
barber shop on Tuesday and amused
hin self Ivy arpr"priating to his own
use What did not belong to him. lie
was afterwards captured with razors
and other articles that could bc,iden-
I'hrd eli his person, and lodged in
J+il for an opportunity for reflection
upon The truth that the way OF the
trans.rr rr.sor is hard"
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
w. II, IeObinnsOrh's

New advertisement came in to,
late for this issue, but will appear in
our next. lie sends his congratua-
tions OH the election Of Courtcnay
but hopes III the general rejoicing that
the people will not forget to call at
his store to buy their Christina, gifts.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
Presents

For the holidays Of every descrip-
ton and price, besides splendid
assortment of doll babies and toys can
be found ut Dir. Wannamakcrs drug
store. Go and make your selections.
Prices reasonable.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
We HTl vi1c

The publics attention to our spcn-
did assortment OF holiday goods COM
prising fancy articles Of all kinds,
toilet sets, vases, cups and saucers
china toys OF all descriptions, pianos,
bureaus, work boxes, writing desks,
side boards, dolls of all sizes and
qualities, cradles with crying and
moverabe dol s. woody animals, crane
dolls, movable figures, and IN III Is
that are very amusing, rubber goods,
TN ware, Wagons, all sizes, albums
scrap and picture books, fine assort-
mcnt of pain and french candies and
notions. Toys old from > cts. up.
Also bread ca kcs and pies Of all kinds
OH hand aI'l made to order. Also
flolt, jellics, nuts and canned goods
at prices 10 suit the time. Orders for
cakes, and pies viii please be sent in
by Saturday 20lh inst. to The people,
bakery. Y. W. AIbcrgotli, NEXT door
to j. l.. llar! cy. Russell st.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
A Chance

For the lawyers, doctor 8, preachers,
editors and school masters is now
offered. At the meeting of the Com
mittee yester lay, it was decided hat
the beautiful dressing gown presented
for the Presbyterian Fair, snail be
voted for us Il prize for the profcs-
siOnnl men.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
bark Esangs Around t..a Eve,

Indicate the existence Of warm,
Hasten to use Shriner's Indian
Ncrmifuge To cxpcl thrs. miserable e
pests. 1t is safe and reliable agent.
always use according to the dire C.
tions, and it viii do its work we'll.
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keeping the interests Of the Red
Shirts never suffer, performed the
task in his usua. neat and appropriate
style.
"OUR CITY FATHERS"
the third toast was appropriately
responded to by n letter from our homo
rable Mayor Moseley, whose absence
from sickness was much regretted.
"oIIn CITY,
brought to his feet Mr. w. l.. Glaze,
who was called upon to take the
place of Capt. John A. lIamilto II,
who was absent. He performed his
unexpected task in pleasing man
ner.
"ouR PATRoS."
This toast WAS teclingly responded to
in Il letter from the beloved and
venerable Patron of the EIiotts, DR..
/. A. Elliott hich touched chord
Of love and vencratinn in the hearts
o; all present. y ttcr the reading OF
this letter NJ. |. Browning Esq was
loudly called for who kept his audi.
ence enchained tor ut least half an
hour with an uninterrupted ii,w OF
wit, humor and eloIucnce.
| OR INVITED GUEST"
This toast was set down on tha pro
grammc to Mr.. JAS $. Hcywurd,
who was known 20 be on II Vi, it to
his old home, aud it WAS hoped that
he would have hccn out to min slc
again i'll social union with his many
friends in Orangcburg, who admire
and love him for his sterling qualities,
and sought this occasion Of showing
their Appreciation. His absence was
regretted, but Mr.. B. p. Izlar was
called upon and did iul! justice to the
theme in .neat and pleasant speech.
'rlIE JUDICIARY"
rec eived full and ample justice 8. the
hands OF our respected fellow citizen
Gen. Jas. +. liar, who reviewed the
exalted character of the Bench o:
Bar Of oar State, ;n! amused !. is
hearers with several anecdotes which
fairly brought down the house.
':rHE PRESS
This toast was we'll handled by II. G.
Sheridan Esq. lie spoke in glowing
terms of the duty of IL pure and free
press, and practically illus tratcd it,
power i'll the land, when properly
used, in correcting the evils Of society
and moulding and c!evatiny public
opinion.
"TIIE EDiSTo RIFLES"
This toast was neatly and appropriate
ly responded to By Lieut.. f. :. Dib
bio, Who nobly upheld the banner Of
this gallant young corps.
"wOMAS,'
the last, but the best toast of the
evening, was responded to in beauli-
inl, chaSle and polished style by Rev.
j. ID. a. Brown. AS he proceeded
he warmed up with his theme, and
presented hcr.as she il, Gods last and
best gift to man, without whom all is
drenriness and desolation.
Thus was passed a pleasant even
ing in which all alter enjoying tn IN
selves, returned to thclr quiet homes,
undoubtedly benefited by the friend
~ re union and social contact OF
comrades. The whole occ:lslo on was
enlivrncd by the cxcellcn. mltic,
both vocal and instrumental, furnish
cd MIR. Henry kohn, and the mem
lcis Of the Giec Club.
55 Gents a. Dozen
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
Thinks

10 Gen .]ltnson Ilag od, who has
kindly furnished us with the Reports
of The toml troller Generals Office
to the Genera Assembly for the year
1879. Also to Hon. Nj. p. O'Conncr
who continues TO favor us regularly
with the 'ong gr:sSional Records.
he-e papers are very valuable
aud contain Il vast amount of infor-
muti,n.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
A 2s;,rc Sight

Can be seen, free of charge, AT the
magniiicicntly arranged fancy s,o.e
Of MIR. Jos Eros, where every deic ,cy
ior Christmas iixinys can be had 1t
is impossible TO name the many
different articles in this establish
mrnt. Go and look for Yourselves.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
j. Willie Stokes ESQ.

or our County is now attending
his first medical course at the Van
derbilt Medical College ut Na>h lille
Iennes ssce. Mr.. Stokes is young
gentleman Of considerable talent a, 4
promise, and we predict for him a
career Of honor and usefulness.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
Burnt Out

We regret to learn that Mr.. Jack
Sailcy, son of DIR. A. S. Salley,
whose prosperity in Brenham, Texas
we noted some time back, was burnt
out will loss of some $4,000. 1t is
hard blow, bul we are sal isficd that
friend Jack will rise PhTn ix like
from the ashes. He knows no such
word as fail.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-12-12
For Alabama

Mr.. +. NJ. Pooser and lady. and NJ.
l.. Bell Esq, Of our County, left for
this State on Wednesday. We regret
to lose them rs citizens, but wish
them good luck in their ney hon c.