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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Rats in the Meal Tub.

One Of the most successful rat hunts we've
heard Of for years, was hal by Mrs. Jacob Rice
last week, and We think she is entitled to pa
tent for her rat trap. Mr.. Rice is n Carpenter
and, unlike tic shoe maker who allows his wife
to 20 bare footed, lie takes delight in having
things comfortable at home, far rs his ingc-
nuiry anl labor can provide them. His meal bin
is not SO large across, but it is deep, and when
the meal is low in it it is death TO any rat
that goes down to ii, for there's no chance for
him to jump out. One day last week, on going
to the bin, Mrs. Rice was awiuly frightened at
seeing the bottom literally lined with rats ;
and Lhcy become as much frightened at finding
themselves III trap. Calling i'll some help a
bloody battle commenced and ragged furiousy
for about twenty minutes, when every mcaly-
mouthcl rat was a tempting morscl to any hca.
then Chnec, at the bottom OF the bin. There
fell in that glorious battle ,erc.teen voracious
rats, and not one got away.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Opening a New Trade.

On Wednesday last car load Of large Black
Walnut logs from the mountains passed through
here for Charleston. This is the first shipment
Of the many fine species Of timber in which the
mountains Of this and our sister State abound.
We have always believed that the magnificent
timber Of our mountains would become the most
profitable part of their productions, anl we arc
pleased to chronicle the opening of trade be-
,.----s- the ,,so~,~i"s owl "e>iv",i mot ,"ill
eventually contribute so much to the wealth and
industries Of both sections. In few years the
buzz of the yenccrng saw will be as familiar in
cur mountains as the echo of the axe The very
stumps from which those logs were cut will he
worth almost as much AZ the logs in furnishing
the beautiful gnarly pannc!lings rs much ad-
mirel in furniture.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
"A Sc DrrAnrrnn." the aty6ve q p

"a Ngw DEpARrURE"-Undert the above cap
ton, The Cbtu1Liq Rsguter, Of January %, has
TO us quite interesting article. The article
in question refers to a return TO South Carolina
Of the many thousands who left the State during
the reign VI corruption and many Of whom
now struggling for n bare living III the malarial
districts Of tho Southwest.
The writer shows his love for his State and
people in wanting tIrcrt TO return TO their old
homes and has struck responsive chord in our
heart for never without feeling OF sadness
have We scen any Of our pcoi le lcaye, and the
old landmarks which bound us TO u splendid
anil revered past one by one disappear forever.
We woulI gladly welcome back the old citizcns
OF Carolina who have found homes in other
States, aud would feel very proud in the thought
chat they esteem their native soil the best OF all
lands they have seen.
The article states that by far the greater num-
Der of those who have emigratcd would gladly
return to their native State, if they had the
means. and explains how the railroads, manip-
ulated by "crnigration agents" gave special fa-
cili,ics 10 them TO get away by tle sale Of emf
grant tickets, but having reached their destina-
lion West, they could never return, if dissatis-
feel, except by paying full fare back. This has
been the rule up TO this time, but now change
seems very probable
Major Houston OF the Atlanta and Charlotte
Air Line Railroad, has visited Texas, aid after
great trouble and opposition, has succeeded in
effecting an arrangement with the steamboat
lines and railroads between our State and Texas,
b. which c:n:Gran:s can bc transported here, at
less than the average rates given T. Texas here
toGyre. The people Of South Carolina should all
be interested in this movement for many and
obvious casDns.-Fi,ysHcc TMas;.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
me wsaAer---siekne,s.

1nos osWeather---Siekness.
Z Sfrom all paris Of the state, and, we can safe
~ say, all parts Of the world, we learn that the
sseather has been unc0mmonly changeable ever
siEce the winter set in. The changes have been
50 sudden and extreme that the Thermometer
has. in many places, varied, in the short time Of
.tYs'ye hours, from ID to 20 degrees. The re-
sdlt has been much sickness from severe colds,
often ending in pnuemOnia and other diseases
Of the lungs. Scarcely family in this town
and we see it Is the same all over tie State has
escaped having one sufferer, and often every
member Of q family has been attacked These
colds have all the symptoms Of Influenza, which
was go prevalent and trying everywhere some
years az. In such trying weather, people can
not he to, careful in regul,t ting their clothing.
1t is esscl,ial to keep the feet warm and dry
during the cold wcathcr-particularly when it Is
cold and wct-anl the body well protected.
II is often the case that at u sudden change from
cold 10 wtria weather, persons drop oil II win
ter garment or two, for comfort but it is dan
gerous practice. Better bc little uncomfyrta
bic from Leaf for day or two, than run the
risk Of beng laid up in bed month or two
with bad case Of pneumonia, which 10 often
terminates in death. Keep yourwinter clothing
'on until the winter IS well over, and don't un-
dertakc to keep up with the fashion of the
weather. 1t is 50 fcklc that you cant depend
upon it an hour ut Il time.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Personal.

We were pleased to shake the hand Of the re-
tired Editor Of the venerable Spartan-don I
transposc the djcctves-Capt. +. VI. TRIMMER,
who spent last Tuesday in Union. The Captain
does two things wcll-conduct Il newspaper and
is u first rate Clerk of the Court. If he'd only
get nice young Lady to share the honors and
cmolumcuts with him, he could he recognized
MS n fUll-grown citizen. Such clever man
should not be allowed to waste his sweet
ness upon thc'-sca of ccibacy. Get married
Frank. and enjoy the rest Of Jour life in home.
like style.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Death Of a Good Lady.

The Taornwcll Orphanagc met with very
great los. on tie the l|ih lay Of last month, by
the death u its devoted anl beloved Matron,
Mrs. Mary J. jacobs, wife Of Rev. ". l.. jacobs,
the F3',n Ter and heal Of that truly philanthropy
ic and christian institution. Although only 3j
years Of age a: her death, We loubt mucl. if any
one Lady has ever accomplished more good
christian work AMI carried to the grave more
pure affection from friends.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Down OF tho Phosphate Companies.

The Grcenvilc NewS of Tuesday contains q
long report of n spirited meeting of the Farmers
Of that County, held the day before, in opposi-
ton to the increase of price row demanded 10y
the manufacturers of Commercial Ferti!izers.-
II the Farmers of Grccnville stick to the pledge
they have taken, viz: 'that We will not durin;
the present year, pay any additional rate, either
by exchange of cotton or otherwise, for the
same grade Of commercial fcrtlizcr, above that
pail oy us nuring the past year. there will not
be many tons Of thc commercial stuff sold in
Grccnyillc in 1879. But getting them to Siic&
is the :ub, we arc sorry to say. We are afraid
there are many farmers who would give lGOOlbs
Of cotton, on Il c'eiit, rather than do without
fertilizers.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Next Court.

Tho next term Of Court for this County will
cyEn:nence Oh the first Monday in March, Judge
i. =. AlIrich to preside.
There arc ten cases Of capital offences on the
Sessions docket, which will, no doubt occupy
the TINE of the Court for two weeks. There are
also an unusually large number Of cases upon
the Common Pleas dockcts, some of them very
important. The Court will have a long and busy
session
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

HARVEY TERRY AGAIN.-IcstCrday in the
Supreme Court was heard a notion in the cases
of Harvey Terry IS. the Bank Of Georgetown.
A motion to set aside the scIvicc Of the sum
mons tIad been granted by judge PRESLEY, and
Mr.. Terry appealed. The amount Of bank bills
involved was S3o,l2 The supreme Court dis
missed The appeal, on the ground that JuGgc
Presley : order was founded on q question cf
fact, that question being whether the person
served was the proper representative Of the
bank. Mr.. Terry appeared in YroPru p,rS,Ha.
Mr.. i. .. Townsend cop'rQ.-COL Rrg!Stcr.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
The First to Reduce.

We are truly pleased to announce that our en-
terprising and liberal young merchants, Mcssrs.
f. NJ. Farr G. Co., have determined TO sell the
Commercial Fertilizers for which they are agentx
nt-the same prices they were SOLD for tlsst year
SEQ their Advertisement
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

IL THE SAVANNAH WEEKLY NEws.-Of Fcbru
airy lst was commenced New Serial Story
ofabsorGing interest, entitled Warp and Woof,"
by Miss II. j. Philbrick. This beautifully writ
ten intensely interesting story, illustrative of
Southern character and Southern life in town
and country, will run through several issues of
the Nc,cs. The Weekly Ncws is one of the larg
est and handsomcst newspapers in the country,
being an eight page sheet 3S by % inches
Another feature Of especial interest 20 our lady
readers is its New York Fashion Letters by al
accomplished lady writer. Its Agricultural De-
partmcnt, its careful compilation Of The news of
the day, foreign and domestic, its rcliIblc mar
kct reports, cltOrial comments and choice mis-
cclancous readings, make the Weekly .N,cS one
of the most instructive, entertaining and valua-
bic newspapers.
New subscribers desiring to commence with
the new story should send in their names at
once.
Subscription. one year 3. Weekly Nc,cs AMI
the S"wthcra Flrm"rs' U,n:hly one years So. 30
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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

THE SroCK LAW Is AEGEEvILLr.-La Last Mon
day had been advcr;isclfor several weeks 5 the
day for the AHti.Stoch Law Convention to be
held in the court house. About 100 or 100 cx-
ira darkcys were in town, and y number Of our
white citizens were here but rs far as we can
learn there were, perhaps, not more than %
whites who came to attend the convention. No
meeting was held, it IS sail, from the fact that
hey were without chairman, and none Of
their number proposed to take charge Of the
mectiu" "-J'rsss a,id Nuqr.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
That Tin Wedding.

For the life Of US we cannot get up an article
that, in our opinion, would 10 justice to the ina.
nfccnt entertainment given by our esteemed
friends DR.. VI. r. and Mrs. Boyd, on the 10Th
ult., the 10Th anniversary Of their welding
d0y-thcir Tin Welding
We can only gay it was truly a delightful ana
grand affair, in all respects, and did honor to
the taste and hhcYality Of the Dr. and his good
wife. The supper table was undoubtedly the
hanlsomcst ever seen in this section, and every
thing upon it did credit 10 the culinary expert
enEcc OF Mrs. Il, showing concuSiycly that in
ten years she had learned how TO please the DR..
and his friends.
The gifts were numcrous-uscful, ornamental
and appropriatc-fron a n.wirc pot cleaner to
n handsome tin chamber set
While every one enjoyed n delightful evening
none appeared happier than the host and host
esS. who dill not seem to know the difference be
tween the first and the tenth wedding night We
sincerely hope they will live to celebrate their
golden welding and enjoy it as much as their
friends did their Tin Wedding 1t is not likely
that we shall be there.
Tie Increased price dcmaaAcd Tor commercial
Fertilizers j. causing our farmers lp buy less iiis
season and rely more upon home mn lc manures
: .tE.H'r..y H..f.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07
Godey's LadY's Book.

The February number of this magnificent
magazine is on our table and filled With every
thing beautiful, useful ani entertaining. 1t is
like good wine--age improves it.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

TIE RAr!p GHowrm OF TExAS.-Thc vote of
Texas at the recent state election aggrcgat cd
2iO,Sl2, an increase Df %J,Gi3 over the Prcsi-
dcntia. election of 1876, or /, per cent. which
the tIa,Tc.t.u -N,w@ thinks, indicates n popula-
ton in November last Of at least GSJ, 900
When it is remembered that very full vote was
PEELED a. the Presidential election whilst at the
recent Safe election there was but little organ =
lied OPPOSITION to the Democratic ticket 1t i.
safe to c,ucludc that the vote Of Texas has in
creased 10000 in Two years, which ul.cA'c7 On
increase If population in that time If between
300 UUD and 400 900.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

D9- We regret to state that Mr.. w. Porter,
a prominent merchant Of this town. is lying
quite sick with pneumonia at the residence If
Mrs. &. Goudclock, near Jonesyille.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

THE M\N OF THE l2rU Nay, lSGi.'-"Gor-
don's March, by Prof Henry Schocllcr, of
Dalton Ga, and dedicated To Gen John T. Cor
non, ''Thc Man Of the l2th May 1851" is just
received from the cntcrprising publishers. Adj
mircrs Of "i;alamt Gordon (and that cpmpri-
scs the Solid South.) will hc delighted with the
like lith"graph that ai"rns the superb militia
ry title page, and the March itself has the true
mu5lca! inspiration. Prot. Schocllcr coulln
write poor music il he tried and this brilliant
March It's worthy of its name aud author. Brass
bands are already playing it and it will soon hc
heard irpn .hpumnl5 Of pianos through the
south. Sod by all Music Dealers. or send 10
cents I" Tia" publishers, LiDpEH Il E,rrs, Sa-
yamnnh, Ga.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

LEo'S EvcSCLClL LETTER.-NEw YORK, Jan
nary 2".-Somc Of the morning papers publish
the full text Of Pope Leo cucyclic;d letter
1t is said to have been written by the PontiI
himself, and the London Shy,i,iyFs Roman
correspondent says it is great subject Of dis.
cussion today. Much Of it Gives reason to be-
licyc that there is to be great change from the
policy Of Plus N. Socialists, Communists and
NhilistS arc mathematical as q dca'h- dealing
plane that IS creeping into all the iibrcs Of hu-
man society.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

THE kSIrE.-A serious cutting affray took
place At NMcty-SiX last Saturday between Dr. A.
). Watts, of laUrcns county, and Mr.. Thomas
c. PucEet, in which the latter was seriously,
perhaps morta!ly injured. The unfortunate
affair occurred in rorc's counting room and or
iginatCd in dispute between the parties as TO
toll on wheat thrcShcl by Mr.. Pickett for Mr.
Watts during the fall. One word brought on
another and the ''l--d lie given by DR.. Watts
which brought on the fight. Pickett said that
he didn't take such talk from any one and STAR
ted to turn upon his adversary who plunged his
knife into him. seriously cutting him in the alb =
domcn AMI producing injuries which may yet
prove fatal. After he had been cut Mr. Puckctt
threw Mr. Watts to the floor and siczed him by
the throat but the parties were separated Ly
come hyStandcrs. MIR. pwckctt was rcmov cd to
his home at Swansey's Ferry in!a wagon .iLbc-
Wc .Nclima.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

a LITTLH GAME THAT DIp NoT Wis.-Sundny
some wasoncrs from North Carolina remained
oYcrherc. They encamped on vnspn, lot ie rear
Of the New York Store. Abont sunset two nc
groes came up TO the camp, and one Of them cx.
hibitcd somo cards and said tnono Of the wng-
oncrs that there would 6c II sort Of Lottery hcrc
tomorrow and he could win ten dollars by
drawing out certain card The WAGNER re-
fused to have anything to do with the matter as
he would not bet. An nccomplicc then came up
and said he would bet ten dollars, but the first
party, not having SO much money on hand, in
duccd the WAGNER to lend him six dollars. As
the game was over, and the money won,
the negroes ran OIL, carrying all the mOn,y.-
After dark they came back, but on their return
the wagoRcrs arrested them under authority
from the Sheriff. As soon rs this was done
nearly dozen others, bclanging to the same
gang, commenced thro"nS stones, and a;icmp-
ted TO get up n general fight in order to rescue
the arrested parties. Marshal Taylor AMI Kim
brcll were soon on hand, AMI they arrested Rig
Valentine and Eobt. Allen and put them up for
the night. Thcy were brought before Trial JUS
ticc Leggc Monday and the third party, Morris
Preston, was aso arrested. They are al! now
in Jail b"wnl over to the next term Of the Coun-
ty urt.-SpUrtGR.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

The OLDEsr REsiDEST FouXD At LAsT.--A
correspondent OF the EIy.feid AdveTtiser, who
has been trayersing the "Sand Hills" Of Edge
field, gives the following account Of the "oldest
inhabitant" Of that County:
Mrs. "SIilIy" Carpenter is now the oldest
personin all E1gefelI. She will be one hun
Ired and four years old next monih-bay
bee1 born in February. l775, in North Carolina
Her name before marriage was Emilia Sheffield.
Her father was Virginian. Both Of her pa
rents lived 10 an advanced age. Mrs Sheffield,
wen in her one hundred and first year, sent
word TO her relatives ia Edgefeld that she could
still "spin gals task" II has only been n
few yon.s since Mrs. Carpenter quit weaving
She told me that she hDcd two gardens and AN
Irish potato patch last year. Sho was ut the
wood pile picking up sPlinters and chips when
rode up 10 her premises, the other day. Her
"manncr Of fsalutatipn" was remarkably spright
ly and cheerful, for one who has sccn the frvais
Of over u hundred winters out VI family Of
five sons and one daughter not one of her chill
drcn is now alive. Her oldest son would have
been 80 next September, nnd her youngest child
would have been ~ next October. She has
lived in Edgcicd II years. Her residence is
in the piny woods aud about ! miles South Of
ElgcGeld Nillny'. NrA Carpenter snys she
trusts i'll the Lord, nnd has no dread OF death
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

SAD BEEEAvEMENT MIR. John j. HARRISON a
young gentleman, universally known and b.
loved in our community as "Johnnic, dcCirIoI
this life at his mothers house, on S.u.lay
morning last, agcl twenty-five year after a
very long and wasting illness. lie va. ,hc clI.
eat of the two sons oi the late Col Stuart I,rIi.
son. The younger, it will hc remembered, mns
accidentally shot and killed only twp month,
back. This is terribly sad. And an Invalid
mother and an only daughter are now left alone
in the world.-Eiyci"M .Nrcrii.cr.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-07

The increased price dcma AIDED Tor commercial
Fertilizers j. causing our flrmcrS ip buy less iiis
season and rely more upon home mHlc mnnurcs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-13
Charges Against ~ Postmaster.

BALTIMORE. Aug. IS -Ao ioVesli-a,iou Of
charges affecting The personal chara ser ard
official administration OF General +. Is. Tyler,
postmaster ct this city, was COMMENCED in q
room at the custom house this forenoon by
Messrs. Thomas z. Sha!cross and Il. l.. lid
bali, special agents Of the postofiiee department.
The charges were preferred by 3. F. Matthews,
former clerk 10 the ofi,o ana not long since
discharged by General Tyler. The exampa-
tion Of witnesses and other proceedings of the
investigating agents ct, private. It is expected
they will conclude their work this afternoon.
Gen. Tyler requested tho Investigation, and
says be will quickly show the utter grouudess-
ness Of the charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-13

Ee5- LANGUoR, ITS CAUSE AND RE:!EpY. -
The cause Of lansuor, when it is not the imme-
disse OF indirect consequence Of positive dsessc,
IL trace2ble 20 e deb!litaLing temperature. Ps,-
sors living in warn, moist climate are pecu>
lisr ~ subject to it. Diminished physical vigor
and Gu !ndispostion to active e1erlon are its
characteristics Sometimes it is accompanied
oy nHdGe relaxation Of the bowels. and by dys.
reptio CT bilious symptoms. a reliable remedy
10 Eosto.tcr S Stomach BIt:ers. q Strengthening
and olleraLlvo medicine derived from the purest
and most eticacous vegetable tources, with
pure spiri.uous Essis, pronounced by eminent
ply siclals mild and wholesome stimulant
The Bitscrs, foremost of American tones, is
largely used in the tropics, where the Climate is
very productive of debility, malaral fevera, and
disorders of tho bowels, liver and digestive
organs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-13
Stewards BODY.

NEW YORK, Augcs; Isl. is nov asserted
positively tina: lhs firmly and friends CT tho
Iate n. !. Stewart have been appris,d Ct 40 of.
ter mado By parties who claim 10 be ab!c 10
produce the body Ct TIC deceased nilonairc,
ADD who have established the genuluess cf lhcir
offer by sending Inc silver plate and handles of
The burial casket 10 this ci:y. Il is stated that
the parties claim to be il Montreal, aud have
opened ncsotia;ious through a lawyer 10 this
city, cOcOsings fee Of $3.50 for bis services
! hey offered 70 producs the remains OF A. +,
SteWsr1 for the sun OF $3.50 co., III lasyer
lad is, the matter before police superintendent
W:Iug, and deposited the plate aud other
quarters. Judge Hilton, however, retuss $, i
IS said, to aecede TO the demands Of the parties
1t is alleged that tie remains ale 10 an eScellnnt
state of preservation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-13

The radical jourlas animatvert severely, AID
With all tho assumed repuyosnce to such mat.
tcrs that they ere capable Of mauiftssiog
upon the publication Of what they are
pleased 10 ttrn The erouadl;ss Sprague.
ConkllDg scauda; AID yet some Of them, 10
the very same Issues, repu5Iish the emphati,
caly denied and disgusting story, current in
the same clsss of newspapers several years ago,
concerniog scene 10 6 sleeping car, in which
Mr.. Jefferson Davis was asserted to bo one of
the principal actors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-13

RIdcAl rc,ouais ab0u. the condition Of tho
negroes in the Stuh dou't agree, for, while ore
day they say that the rogro exodus FROM tho
loT'r Mississippi is c'use4 By tho cruelty and
lnjisiIce Of the whites there, the very next
they say tia: within i7e years from this tine
a. least ooc-fourih Ct the farming interests of
Alabama will BE- owed by the negroes, AID
that they ars lr;a5y the great cotton rase,s
there. Tho condition indicated by the former
statement is utterly Incompatible with the
eslstctco Ct the state of tbiogs mentioned 10
the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-13
questions Of political eooacmY, ia which there
will be no North, no South, 90 East, 10 Wcs:.

Tho Fall River strikers would 90 to ksrsaF,
where they could make themselves comfortable
homes, were it not ;hat inc negroes. who have
b:en lsd BY false promises to 90 to that State
from the lover Mississippi, a,o working for
such snail wages that hardly any other sort OF
labor can fiud cmploymoDt thera. Thus again
have the radicals discovered that the Weapon
they used was boomerang.