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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

PHospHArs SrocK As AN fNvEsrMEsT.-One
hundred shares of the stock Of the Atlantic
Phosphate Company and thirty Shares of tho
stock of the Stono Phosphate Company will be
s'1S n = lSComssssss ~ass aissssa serlys
with n paid.up capital of 'S2O0,O00. 4hs admi-
rable site was chosen, and the company sue
Gee led in competing successfully with Northern
factors, whi1e annually reducing the selling
price of it's manufactures. The Atlantic Phos-
phate Company hns in the past six years aver
aged over 20 per cent dividends to the stock
holders, and accumulated n commercial capital
which shows the books Of the company that
each share is worth over 90 Per cent more than
its par value. This arises from the ability with
which it has been managed, and the securing at
once Of ON ample cash capital.
The Stono Phosphate Company was incorpo-
| rated about the same time the Atlantic, but
| the capital stock of $4,000 was not paid up
as promptly the speculative idea Of placing the
| factory on Central wharf lost the company about
| S27, 900. After the site on which ne works
now stand was purchased, delays occurred which
| caused the company heavy losses, not only Of
| money, but most valuable time. 1t has taken
| them several years to recover from these early
misfortunes, but we are informed that the works
Of shs Stone CS%Rany .re in good order, the
lowiog the profits to accumulate they now have
q commercial capital over and above the capital
P"'N =" Vi "oou' S'V,ooo. 1h1S ought to be
very encouraging to stockholders who hay. Sc
patiently waited for profits on their outlay, and
it is hoped hereafter that regular dividends will
be paid by the company,-News and Courier.
Stock advanced 80 per cent! 20 per cent
dividends ! Loses $4,000 by "speculativ,
idea," and other heavy loses of time and money
but now have "nbout 800, 900 over and above {
capital of $4,000! Well, that oertsinly doe,
| not look as if there was onv nece,,;,y for e.,
creasing the price Of fertilizers. The cid say
ing-"the more money you make the more 20,
want is forcibly illustrated in the effort of the
Phosphate Companies to increase the price o
fertilizers. ,~ 90.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

COTTON MILLS IN THE SoUTH.-The Philadel-
phia North american speaks thus encouragingly
Of the cotton manufacturing future of the
South: "There is little doubt that the cotton
manufacturing in the North will become q thing
of the past within generation after prosperity
is restored In the South. 1t will no longer pay
to carry the raw material hundreds of miles and
transport coal and supplies to the colder climate
Of the North when both can be saved by the
erection Of mills on the spot. New England
will lose her cotton mills just as she lost her
glass factories, when the manufacture was be-
gun at Pitsburg, and the freight on coal and
sand saved. The future Of the South is in her
own hands, and she alone holds control of her
destiny"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
The Weather.

Inc weather.
This profile source of newspaper paragraphs
would have provided an item for every issue IF
daily paper the past week, in this region. On
Sunday morning, about 8 O. clock, snow COM
menced falling in fine particles, but increased
in size until about noon when the flakes came
down in real Northern style. This could not
last long in this mild atmosphere. but sufficient
fell to nearly cover the ground and make every
thing outside put on a most wintry appearance.
Rain and snow finished up the day, and at
night it froze as 1t fell, so that the next morn
ing the trees, shrubs, &c., were encased in ice
and bending down with it's frozen weight. II
was grand sight, but quite uncomfortable to
the feeling. During Monday it was cold and
showery, but did not thaw, except on the roofs
of dwelling houses, and the constant rattling OF
the ice as it rolled over the shingles kept nerv-
Gus people somewhat agitatcd. During thot
night 1t rsined hard and the next morning the
trees "shed their coats of ice," and made II
dangerous for stove-pipe hats TO pass under
them. Since then we have had frost, wind, and
sunshine in alternate layers.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
The Carolina Farmer.

This is most excellent Agricultural work,
and peculiarly adapted to the wants of the far
mers Of this section. It's editorials are we'll
written and sound. Its selections are gathered
evidently by man of practical experience who
knows exactly what information the farmers Of
the South stand most in need of. Published by
W. II, Bernard, at Wilmington, N. c., at the
low price of Sl.5O n year.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

TIE TELLER COMMITTEE Washington, Febru-
ary Ex-senator Butler to-day asked q Demo-
cratic member Of the Teller committee what they
would do next, and he replied, 1--WE will inquire
into the assessment Of Federal offce-holders to
aid the Republicans in carrying elections" -
When this is over the attention Of the commit.
tee will be called TO frauds. intimidation and
bulldozing in staid Massachusetts,, moral Penn.
sylvania, and that "rotten borough" known as
Colorado. BY the way, your South Carolina
party all look better since they got through with
this committee.-Cor. NeUs and Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

JocKEyING ON THE CHARLESTON COURSE
Charleston, S. c., February 17.--Ben. Pope,
alias Rabbit, colored, who rode Mary Walton in
the mile dash on the last day of the races here,
confessed that he pulled the mare oil the way
around the track md allowed Ben Hill TO win,
having been paid S25 cash and pool ticket S39
on Hill by the latter's owner, s. Atchinson, TO
do 80. Atchison and the jockey have both been
ruled off the track by the South Carolina Jock
ey Club and arrested today, charged with con-
spiracy to defraud, The prosecutors being per.
sons who purchased pools on Mary Walton
They waived an examination and were bound
over in the sum Of $50 each to appear for trial
at the June term of the Sessions Court. A war
rant was issued against Crca, the owner Of the
marc, but he has left the State. Pools and bets
have oil been paid, and much indignation exists
in sporting circles against the parties.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Homestead in Personal Property.

At the late term of Court in Newberry Coun
ty case came up on appeal from Trial Justice $
Court, by anon land owner claiming the benefit
of the Homestead Law in personal property
Judge Aldrich sustained the appeal holding
that the personal property of debtor, of
every description to the amount of $500,
is exempt. 1t is expected that the judg.
ment creditor will appeal to the supreme Court,
which has one or two similar cascr now before
H.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Governor Simpson

0oVernor olWpson
Passed through here on his way to Columbia
last Tuesday. Some one had imprudently re-
ported to HIM that his aged and beloved Father,
DR.. ]. W. Simpson, was lying quite low at his
residence, Glenn Springs, and the Governor had
fastened to see him, but was pleased 10 find the
report untrue, and his father enjoying the best
of health.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

DIsTILLERIEs.- ore now in this county
several licensed government distillerics, in sue
cessful operation. DR.. b. S. James, we believe,
first broke the ice, and as people began to see o
lawful business may be run at reasonable ex-
pense, others are making tho venture. We be-
lieve this is the most effectual way to break
down the blockade business, as when people can
get lawful whiskey and better whiskey at about
the same price as the blockade, they will buy it.,
and thus drive out the moonshiners. In fact,
any man had rather pay more for m article
made by known citizen, under favorable cir
cumstanccs, than to buy from one unknown,
and often bad whskey. While we are not in
favor of liquor making or liquor dealing, yet If
we must have it, we prefer to have lawful dis
tilleries. The effect of these distileries will be
to raise the price of corn TO the Western stan
dard. We feel sure that corn in this county
will advance before summer to the price at which
it con be shipped from other markets, and that
it will be necessary for our county to get corn
from abroad In less than three months. Not on
ly in this county, but in Pickens, Greenville,
Spartanburg and perhaps other counties govern
mcnt distilleries are now in successful operation.
All these counties have been infested with moon
sinners, and the probable effect of these lawful
stills will be to curb and finally uproot unlaw-
full stilling by all but few outcasts.-heoree
Courier
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Extre Court for Newberry.

In consequence of the crowded state of the
docket requiring more time for the disposal of
the cases thereon than the present term per-
mits," Judge Aldrich has o. dered an extra term
of Court for Newberry County, to commence OH
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May
and 10 continue for three weeks.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

BUrLER ASD THE CoNrEDERA RArEs.-Wasbin
February l4.-General Butler Great ed quite q
little sensation in the House to-day in the course
of general discussion upon one Of the private
bills under consideration as q regular order on
Friday. by declaring that the time would come
when the government would pay the Cvnfede-
rate soldiers pensions the same as were now paid
to Union soldiers for disabilities incurred in the
war. lie did not inform the House how il was
proposed to get rid Of the prohibition of such
payment under the fourth section of the thir-
teenth amendment to the constitution of the
United States, which also includes any State "a
we'll as the United States.--Nep York World.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

LAwLEssNEss IN PENNsYLvANIA.-Harr
February 13.--The Governor received telegram
last night from the sheriff of Washington Coun-
fy saying that n state Of riot existed there, and
asking for military aid to make arrests rs The
rioters had the encouragement and sympathy of
three or four hundred miners. Another tele-
gram this morning says that the arrests are be-
ing made quietly, and will include sixty men
Up to this time no military force has been sent
but Gen. Beaver, commanding the forces in that
district, has been directed to hold himself in
readiness.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
The Globe Comedy Company.

This fine troup of performers will give one
of their pleasing and chaste entertainments at
Nicholson's Hall next Monday night. The peo.
pie of Spa, tanburg have been so delighted with
their performances that one nor two entertain
ments did not satisfy them, so they made them
remain three days, the audience almost doub-
ling up each successive night They must have
good house here.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Dime Reading.

Dlme Reading.
We are informed that the first Of series Of
dine readings y Rs 4sla u yhs Es EssdsHee rGs Sf
benefit of the Methodist Church of this town.
These readings are very interesting and gcner-
ally afford fine literary and social entertain
ments. They should be we'll attended, par,icu-
larly by the young people.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Valentines.

Valentines.
Mr. Duffie, of Columbia, has sold between
four and five thousand Valentines this year. 1t
must have kept cupid's wings in constant mo-
tion. But little of that kiad of cupid-ity was
engaged in here. Our boys, when they have
anything sentimental or comic to say to the girls,
go right to them and say it, and the girls would
do the same to the boys-if the boys would give
them O chance (?)
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

THE BoTroN RAIL AGAIy.-Senator Bruce, OF
Mississippi, was called to the chair in the u. 8.
Senate chamber on the i4th, and presided over
the Senat, portion of the afternoon, being the
first time In the history Of the government that
q colored man has occupied that chair.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Don't Forget Us.

Don't Forget US.
We ask oil who are in any way indebted to
us not to think we can get along without the
small amount they each owe us. Don't think
that everybody has paid the printer except your
self, for we assure you that such is far from be-
ing tho case. Almost everybody think as you
do, consequently but few pay us.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

a 100000. FAILURE Richmond, Va, Feb
ruary l7.-Frank ID. Hill & Co., real estate
agents, have failed. Liabilities stated at over
100000. They have made nm assignment COW
ering S29,o 900.
Snow fell here for three hours this morning,
followed by rain and and hail the re,nainder Of
the day.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

Appointment Of Trial Justice. ,,,.,
The Governor has appointed Mr.. J. IL. Will
,;.-,. . T.;.l I.e,;nn nf th;s Cnnntv. in BoCans-
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
psly- The Lawyers are MS busy as BEES pl

Bsay- The Lawyers are rs busy as BEES PFC
pairing for Court. A very large number OF CO.
scs arc docketcd and some of them very impor-
tant. We fear, however, the Court will do no
more than get through the criminal docket, II
that. If possible, we shall give full reports OF
oil the cases tried. which will occupy consider
ablo space in the Times for some weeks.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

HEAVY BUSINESS IN GuANo.--The Cheraw &
Chester Railroad carried out from Chester on
Monday last fifty tons Of guano and merehan-
disc mostly guano. This really looks as if the
farmers of eastern Chester are going il strong
not regarding the anti-Phosphate war.-Cheste,
RepoTfer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

Congressman Aiken and Evins voted against
thesmotion to suspend the rules and pass Bur.
chnrd's bill authorizing the issue Of $40, 600, 900
Of bonds TO provide for payment Of claims under
the Arrears Of Pension bill. The motion was
lost. :.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

Heavy Loss iu Horse Flesh.
On last Thursday fire occurred at latter
sails stables, in New York, in which seventy
horses were burned, valued at S55, ZOO.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
Destructive Fire in Newberry.

NEwnRRRY, S. c., February ia most de-
structve conhagraton' of the business portion
of our town occurred about 8 o'clock, =. NJ,
last night the origin of which is unknown to
us all. 1t is supposed by many to have started
from store owned by Mr.. II. B. Keen. Tho
wind was in the direction Of the depot, which
caused the fire to make rapid progress in that
direction, burning completely to the end Of the
block. The following houses were burned to the
ground: Four belonging to C. s. G. s. Mower;
three belonging to the estate of julius b. Smith;
one owned by Mrs. Bartlett; Mr.. J. d. Cash's
iron front store, aud two smaller frame build
ings. Insurance rs follows: Movers loss,
$4,000; no insurance. Cash's loss, $4,000;
insured. Smiths estate, $4,000, no insurance;
Mrs. Bartletts loss, 81 500; insured. Loss and
insurance on stock Cash's loss, $50, 600; in
sured for $4,000. Keens loss, $4,000; in
surcd for 1000; goods saved, 81 500. Bowers
loss, 81 200; insured for 81 900. Wheeler g.
Co.'S. loss, $4,000; insured for $500. Many
smaller losses from half q dozen individuals.
Messrs. d. o. Wheeler s. Co.'S. insurance
would have expired to-day.
rhu court nu'ise caught several times md was
put out by the noble and long to- be remembered
fireman George Gillilnnd. We arc oil in mourn-
lng.-Cor. Col. Register.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21
To Prevent Serious Accidents.

Go to Irwin Co.'S, and buy their safety
valve for your kerosene lamps. 1t is q sure
protection against explosion, and is dirt cheap
only 25 cents.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

The FRIGHrFuL SUFFERING IN BnAzIL.-Tbe
Ne~ York Herdidpublishesa lengthy letter from
Brazil giving fr;ghtful picture Of drought,
famine and pestilence raging in the northern
portion Of that country for more than year
past, 1t is said to be the greatest calamity in
2oo years Half million people have been
swept away by starvation md disease. Small
pox and black plague have carried off their vic
tins in appalling numbers, and thousands Of
bodies are rotting in open trenches. At Lagoa
Funda thousands of other corpses have been torn
and devoured by wild animals. The starving
peasants ate their own offspring. In some pla-
ces, including the city of Cerca, the country has
been depopulated. There have been terrible
struggles for life by children abandoned and
young souls sold for bread. Thousands of living
skeletons were to be seen. Government aid hos
been tardy
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

PENALTY OF BALLOT Box STUFPIsa-Rich.
mond, Va, February l4.-In the United States
yicted yesterday Of ballot box stufing in PETERS,
burg, in November last, was sentenced TO ono
years Imprisonment in the Jail Of that city and
to pay fnc of $3.50, with COTS Of the rrosecu-
lion. 70,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

GRAND CHAPTER X. A. M-The Grand ROYAL
ArGh Chapter met in Charleston on Tuesday. the
llth instant. Mr.. w. X. Blake, of Spartanbnrc
was in attendance and was presented with a
Jewel for his services in the Order. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
term
Comp. Wilmot G. DeSaussure, NJ. L. G. II.
Priest.
Comp. F. F. Gary, Il. f. D. G. II. Priest.
Comp. j. Adger Smyth, X. f. G. King,
Comp. II. c. Watts, Il. L. G. Scribe.
Comp. c. +. Chichester, II. Rev. G. Chaplain.
Comp. c. +. Jackson, +. G. Treasurer.
Comp. j. 4. Burke, +. G. Secretary.
Comp. Thos. X. Robertson, G. Captain Of
Host.
Comp. G. D. Bryan. G. Royal Arch Captain.
Comp. l.. +. Meyer, G. Sentinel.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

PROSPEROUS FARMERs.-From n gentleman
who has recently Travelled repeatedly over the
eastern portion Of this county, we learn that
there is a considerable quantity Of cotton still
on hand in that section and that the farmers
there are certainly in better financial condi-
ton than at any time since the war that quite
anumber of them who have borrowed money
for several years past, are now in q condition
TO become lenders Chester Reporter
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

SINGULAR CASE OF BLOOD POISONING CGnein-
ndhr Fsbrudru IA dispatch from Memphis
says Marcus Donheiser, a clerk In Harpman' A
cigar store. while opening box of cigars, ran q
tack into his finger joint, making what was sup,
posed to be trivial wound. About two hours
afterward his arm to the shoulder became swol-
len 10 an immense size. Physicians were called !,
hut remedies have proved unayailing, and the
young man Is dying.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

THE GAMBLEns IN CoURr.-While charging
the grand jury rs to the nature of certain bills
which had been handed to them yesterday
Judge Hudson.took occasionto to calltheir atten-
ton likewise % the law with respect to gaming
and gambling He said: "I think 1t not I'M
proper, gentlemen of the grand jury, that
should call your attention to the law OF TINS
State on the subject of gaming and gamoiln9'
which practices, L understand, are carried on
in this city to q dangerous extent The statute
OH this subject is much more broad anu conPre-
hensive than is generally supposed; l there
fore beg to read it to you" The Judge mere
read the first section of chapter 10, pages 4oo
md 4O6 of the Rc7ised Statutes, which des-
cribes the offence of gambling, and provides
that upon conviction thereof, the party so con-
victed shall be liable to Imprisonment for term
not exceeding twelve months and fine not cS
cccding $4,000. :,
The Judge then went on to explain to thu
grand Jury that the offence of gambling Is com
pletc, whether the parties playing the game
forbidden in the act actually bet or not. ~
betting was absolutely necessary to make out TN
offence of gambling" the Judge said, cit woui'
be extremely difficult to convict and bring I
punishment parties so betting, and for this rea
he betting or not. So that if this offence is pre-
vailing within the limits of your city to such n
extent as to need suppression, then, gentlemen
it is your duty to take this Statute for you
guidance, and act rs in your judgment yo
think propcr."-Ners and Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

Governor Vance, before retiring from the ex-
ecutive chair, pardoned the only Hebrew in the
North Carolina penitentiary. He was under n
ten years sentence for manslaughter. The Gov
ernor endorsed upon the paper: "I take pleas.
ure in saying that sign the pardon in part rec
ognition Of the good and aw-abiding character
Of our Jewish citizens, this being the first seri-
GUS case ever brought to my notice on the part
Of any Of that people, .r. ..
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-02-21

Little English, the most popular bootblack in
Detroit, having observed the annual statements
of the police superintendent, insurance compa-
nies, and SO on, determined to give the public
some statistics relating to his own affairs
Whereupon he has compiled the following =
Paid up capital, thirty-four cents surplus, six
cents ; number of "blacks' during 1873, ,4G1;
cash lost on street. S1.20; number Of fights,
twenty-eight number Of victories, twenty sew
en-; present liabilities, two cents; dividend to
stockholders, 600.
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THE PROGRESS OF THE PLAGUR.-St. Peters
burg, February l3.-The Goios publishes tele-
gram from Tzaritzin, dated the 18th inst, stat
ing that since the thaw set in the number of
plague stricken has increased. Prof. Jacobi
of Chakoff, the head of the medical commission
sen. into the infected district, has been attack ed
with the disease and was worse at last accounts
Salonica, February l3.-There is no sickness
here or at Kavala. The number of deaths from
typhus at Nanthc reached $50. The mortality
there is decreasing.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1879-09-11

There are very strong Indications
that tho tide OF immigration for the
coming year will exceed anything
this country has ever known. All
over England the suffering work
ing people arc moving in columns
towards Liverpool, their destiuot ton
being tho United States. The
larger part Of these coming caravans
are in such state OF poverty that
they will land on our shores com
paratively penniless, unless there is
some organized assistance at hand
thousands of them will only be adj
ded to our surplus population.
What is needed is a grand colonial
scheme, backed by efficient financial
aid. whereby the coming multitudos
may he placed where they will be OF
the greatest service TO themselves
and the country, on the plains Of
tho far west.