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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21
WRECKS ON THE JERSEY SHORE.
CONDITION OF THE SHIP HANNA-THE CAPTAINS
STATEMENT OF HIS METHOD OF USING THE
LIFE SAVING BUOY.

CONDITION OF THE SHIP HANNA-THE CAPTAINS
STATEMENT OF HIS METHOD OF USING THE
LIFE SAVING BUOY.
LONG BRANCH, Feb. 90, 1879.
Tho ship Hanna, which stranded on this beach
during the severe snow storm Of Monday. Is still
lying In the breakers with her broadside to the
shore. The Coast wrecking Company's mon wero
busiy engaged yesterday IN removing her sails and
rigging. The storm which brought the Hanua and
Sadie ashore continued until nine o'clock this
ing, only in the meantime modcrating slightly du-
ring short intervals. Last night q fresh north
east gale set in. accompanied by dense
snow fall which covered the ground to the
depth of several inches. The continuous breaking
of the heavy seas against the broad side Of the
Hanna has opened her seams. through which tho
tide GIBBS and flows. After the storm abated to-day
the wreckers resumed the lowering Of her sails and
yards. They will next remove her ballast, after
which, weather permitting. they win attempt to haul
her of tho sand.
HOW THE LIFE BUOY LINE WAS WORKED.
Captain Lutken. in conversation with the HERALD
correspondent stated to-day. important fact in
connection with lifesavng work. that the reason he
fastened the line on which the brooches buoy
carried between the ship and shore to the foot of the
mainmast because the ship rolling
heavily that the higher the rope was fastened in the
submerge the buoy and its living freight.
and the ship rolled toward shore. and the hawscr
was attached to u telegraph pole shore without
running tackle he afraid. with the rolling aud
the sudden tightening OF the rope upon which the
buoy travelled, the rope would be broken. The Cap
says that under the circumstances 1t would have
been niudcious on his part to strictly comply with
tho directions the tally board.
OCCASION FOR THE EXERCISE or JUDGMENT.
Had the ship been further off shore the directions
on tho tally board could have been complied with
moro safely. the blight Of the line in that
would have been SO deep in proportion to the dis
tance He says that arbitrary rule b. made for
fastening the life line stranded vessel. It must
be governed by circumstances Captain Valentine.
Of life saving station No. 4. present, and coin
cded with tho Captain OF the ship and stated that
in this no believed he did what proper and
that had he been placed in the Same position he
would have done the same. The crew will leave for
New York on the morning train.
This weeks storm has caused the breaking mp of
the hull Of the bark Itaa. The oyster sloop which
was ashore of Staten Island has been taken OF.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

concentrations TO what legislation, II any, is
expedient and proper as affecting the business
OF telegraphc communication between States
in the interest of the public generally and
Of interstate commerce in particular and espe-
cially to report their conclusions and recommend
atoms as to the constitutionaty and policy of the
creation by Congress OF postal telegraph SYSTEM
under the direction and control OF the general gov
ernment, and to the right md duty of Congress to
regulate the rates OF existing telegraph companies
interstate lines and to prevent such companies from
according exclusive exceptional privileges TO the
press associations national and local. of the coun-
The commission shall meet in Washington on or
before April l. 1872 and organize by selecting of
their number president and another secretary.
The commission shall have power to sit at any
place within the United States issue subpnnns send
for persons and papers, administer oaths and take
testimony. Each member shall receive his actual
expenses while engaged IN ane service OF the sane,
House Of Congress shall for the time actually en-
gagged in such service receive the same per diem as
Senators Mitchell Dawes Dorsey. Teller, Matthews,
Ransom and Barnum were present at the meeting
to-day and agreed to the foregoing proposition.
Senators Window, Saunders, Lamar and Shields were
absent.
THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL AS REPORTED
TO THE SENATE.
The Army Appropriation bill, as reported from tho
Committee on Appropriations to the Senate to-day. is
entirely Invested of the House sections which pro-
vide for army reorganization and the committee have
also stricken out the Hewitt amendment prohibiting
the presence of troops at the polls.
The Butler amendment authorizing railroad COM
panies to their telegraph lines for government
and general commercial purposes. at rates to be
fixed by the Postmaster General. IL retained in the
bill. subject however. to further consideration in
committee before the bill s reached for action in the
Senate
SENATOR LoGAN's RECEPTION.
senator-elect Logan. of Illinois. was met at tho
depot upon his arrival here this evening. by very
large coneourse Of friends. who. amidst great en-
thusasm. escorted him to his hotel where speeche
Of welcome were made. to which General Logan re-
sponded
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
The State Press Association.

We can say but little this week about the fifth
annual meeting of the Press Association of South
Carolina We lost four days by attending it.,
and can't get over the effects of the truly jolly
good time We had. The meet ing was one Of the
most pleasant, harmonious and businesslike
meetings yet held by the association and we be-
lievc it will prove profitable to us all. We have
Union to present, in the same number of Editors
and Publishers, more talent, morality and true
manhood than met last week in our Press Asso-
citation. The many courtesies and the whole.
souled hospitalitics extended to us will never
be forgotten by the members. synopsis of
what we saw and heard is too long for this is
sue but we hope to give it next week.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
June Term Of Court.

June Term Of Court
Promptly Mt 8 o'clock on Monday morning
last Judge d. C. PRESLEY and Solicitor Is. W.
Ball were at their Posts and the proceedings OF
the June term OF Court for Union were COM
menced The Judge thought it unnecessary to
charge the Grand Jury, stating that that duty
had been ably discharged by the Judge who
preceded him on this Circuit. He thought it
was not obligatory upon them to visit and in
spect the County Offices and institutions Mt eve.
ry term of the Court and mako n formal present
ment, but il they considered il necessary to ex-
anime any or all of them they could do so.
Judge PRESLEY is one of tho nblcst men now
upon the bench rs we'll one Of the most cour-
teous and pure christian men in the State.
large amount Of business has been accomplished,
both in the Sessions and Common Pleas. The
following are the sessions cases md the dis
posal Of them:
State vs.. A. K.IIarris, for killing J. II. Smith
last September. Not Guilty.
State VS.. Charner Gist, Assault with intent to
kill. Guilty of nm assault.
State vs.. w. Vinson, assault with intent to
kill, and assault and battery on NJ. NJ. Sum
ner. Continued.
State VS.. soFgsDavidson; Cow stealing g-asnol
pros 'd-Indictment amended ana the case
continued.
State VS. l.. IIobson and jas. Conner, killing
sheep Not Guilty.
State VS.. Walter and Columbus Moorchead,
for removing fence intended to enclose cat
tie. Continued.
A few cases of larceny were continued.
The Court will adjourn to-mmorrow, Satur-
day.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. KELLY,

When the funeral procession of Mr.. Palmer
was about to start from the house his Mother
in-law, Mrs. Kelly, an estimabe lady, aged
about 62 years, who n few moments before ap-
pcarel in usual good health and had been active
in assisting the family, suddenly dropped dead
while talking to n member of the family. Thus,
while the body of Mr. Palmer was on its way to
the graveyard his mothcr-in-aw, who was appar-
emily in perfect health when he died, was lying
acorpsc in hchousc, awaiting the same sad rites
1t was sad and terrible double bereavement
and has enlisted for the family the most earnest
sympathics of every member of our community.
How solemn should he our reflections Four
days ago these two respected persons were
in the full enjoyment Of health and earthly hope,
but to-day they gone from us for ever and
their bodies lie cold and silent beneath the sod
Should not these two solemn warnings impress
upon our hearts the wisdom and force Of The
Divine Injunction "Preparc to ln"c, Thy God.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20

KING's MoUNTAIN CENrESSIAL.-Thc Charlotte
Observer publishes n card from the committee
suyfnS rnTC rnc meeting advertised FOR July 18th
originally intended to hc merely iniatory
in character and that at that meeting it was cx-
pectel to pass resolutions looking to general
representation at the centennial. But this meet
ing having already assumed proportions far hey =
ond their expectations, they extend through
that paper q general invitation to every county
in both States of North and South Carolina TO
hold meetings and send delegates to the July
meeting, and they assure all friends of the King )
Mountain centennial movement, everywhere,
that they will be welcomed, whether as visitors
delegates, to that meeting.
Senator's Vance and Butler have signifci their
intention to be present.
The committee are Messrs. W. 7. Il. Bell, B.
F. Dixon. T. j. Walker, W. a. Mauncy and
Philip $. Baker.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
1879.

Pr''ensm'ns of tho is4S, SEfpd 'ury'--'an0 Term
To hi, Honor b. C. PRESSLEY, Presiding
Judye.
In accordance with our duty and the sugges-
tion of your Honor we have made an examina-
tion Of the Jail and beg leave to make the fol.
lowing report.
THE JAIL.
We have entered the Jail and upon our exami-
nation think it is sufficiently ventilated for the
prisoners-much more so than would appear
from the outside. We are informed that con-
tract has been entered into to recover the Jail
as was recommended at the March Term of the
Court.
NEW ROAD.
The Grand Jury have had brought to their
notice the fact that large portion Of tie Tax
fir, m the main road at Il. j. Harris residence
and ending near Sardis Church. The Grand
Jury would, respectfully recommend that the
Commissioners carry out the petition of the
taxpayers. @
THE COURT HOUSE.
We also recommend and strenuously urge
and insist inasmuch as the Court House has at
last been made creditable to the County, that al
meetings and gatherings, Of whatsoever nature
and descrir ton, in it. other than for judicnpur
poses be henchforh prohibited.
Thanking your Honor for the courtesy showr
us we respectfully submit this, cur report.
W. 4 BETSILh, Foreman.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20

FINE GRAIN CRors.--rhe crops Of small grain
harvested on the farms around Winnsboro this
season have been unusually fine. OF wheat
Mr.. w. Il. Garrison made 27O bushels on eight
acres--an average of 33} bushels to the acre :;
Mr.. G. II. McNaStcr gathered 80 bushels from
one acre Abraham Monroe, coorcd, 2lI bush.
els from two-ffihs of an acre and Fred. Steele,
colorcl. 3li bushels from acre and half.
OF oats. Mr.. J. +. McMnStcr made 300 bushels
from fonr acres and Mr.. ID. Il. Flcnnikcn 800
huSrcls from twenty acres. Other persons have
made equally fine crops. hut the grain has not
vet been thrcsh"l, aud no exact report can hc
made. We ul,all hc "lni TO hcr- from h"h
HJnuSiorD NcDs JpI JIsyDhR
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
A Good Cow Wanted.

Having had the misfortune TO kill our cow by
too much Kindness, we would like to buy anoth-
Or She must be young, gentle and not too high
priced, with young calf. We would like TO
get one similar to that of a.friend's, which gives
onc-half butter and the other half milk, and
lots of each. II. VI. STOKES. 25-3t.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
The Cantata Last Wednesday.

The Spartanburg Musical Association is cnt
exquisite entertainment they gave them last
Wednesday evening We sincerely regret that
circumstances beyond our control prevented our
attendance; but it is the united opinion Of all
who were there that it was one Of the most de-
lghtful entertainments ever given in this town.
The Cantnta of Esther the Beautiful Queen" was
performed, and from the commencement to the
end the attention of the large audience was
held captive. Every part was rendered with
remarkable accuracy and ease, disclosing an
amount of intelligence and study that would be
highly crclitablc to the most popular profession
al operate performers. We hope they will re-
peat the entertainment, and that soon.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
A Dino Reading.

We are requested 10 say there will be q dime
reading at Col. Youngs on Tuesday evening
next, the 24th.
Selections from II. NJ. S. Pinafore, and 9TH
er attractive music is promised.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
Teachers Convention.

We are requested to give notice that the Teach
crs' Convention of Union County will meet at
Union c. H., on Saturday, the 2Sth inst. All
persons who feel interested i'll the advancement
of education are invited TO attend und become
members of the Convention.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
.Rev. w. w. Duncan.

Rev. w. w. Duncan.
This truly eloquent Minister Of the Gospel is
spending few days with his relatives and nu-
erous friends in this community, and will preach
in the Methodist Church next Sunday morning
md evening.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
a Depu ty Coroner.

S. s. Stokes, Esq, has been appointed Deputy
Coroner Of this County by 7. J. Greer, Coroner.
The law requires that all inqucsts shall be
held by tho Coroner or his Deputy, when the ne
ccssity occurs within fifteen miles of the resi-
dcncc or presence of either.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
Two Sudden Deaths in One House.

On Tuesday evening last the people of our
town were startled 10y the announcement that
Mr.. W. l.. Palmer, highly respected citizen re-
siding about miles above town, had die Mt 4
o'clock. Mr.. Palmer was tax IN sick in the field
the day before, no doubt from the effects of the
sun, and went TO his residence at dinner time,
telling his family that he was feeling quite un
well, and laid down. Finding he was getting
worse DR.. a. w. Thomson sent for. All
that medical skill AMI kind attentions could do
to relieve him was of avail, and nftor n few
hours Of intense suffering death came to his re-
lief. In the death Of Mr. Palmer Union County
has lost one of its most unpright citizens, also
one of its best and most successful farmers.
Mr. Palmer was a Mason and was buried in
the Village Graveyard at the Iresby church,
with Masonic honors by Union Lodge, Wednos-
day afternoon.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20

Crors ~ SrNrrEK. The crops Throughout
this county arc good and especially the cotton {;
though the hopeful planter thinks the corn will
come in on n long stretch with flying colors-
We nave Just had n heavy shower, which was
much needed throughout our county.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20

TuE CoTToN CRoP. Washington, June IL
Returns to the Department of Agriculture indi-
cate m increase in the area planted in cotton Of
somewhat ovcr2 percentage. As comprch with
the average OF 1873 it is rs follows North
Carolina, 81 counties reporting LOG; South Car
olina, lS counties 100 Georgia, IL counties lO2
Florida ~ counties 81; Alabama, 20 counties
103 Mississippi, 81 counties 100 louisiana, lS
counties 9S; Texas, 5S counties l0I Arkansas
40 counties 1Ol Tennessee, II counties lO3.-
The average condition is not so high rs last year,
being o. while in 1878 il was %. The stand
is generally good, but some two weeks later.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20
ANOTHER NARROW ESCAPE

in this same matter of Ryan's bill They barely
succeeded in avoiding the Radical trap by carry
ing the motion to adjourn, which followed the
introduction of Ry ans bill. Four Republicans
voted with the Democrats to adjourn, AMI the
motion carried by n majority of four. If
the Republicans had voted solidly, the Demo-
Gratis would have been compelled to vote against
their own bill Cor Ncws and Courier.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-20

TnE STAPLE IN SorTm C,RoiiNR.--The Char
lesion Cotton Exchange reports from thirty
counties of the State show, with scveniy-tvo
letters received, the following concerning the
cotton crop up TO the lst Of June, 1872
Acreage increased > per cent. Weather less
favorable from fifty replies favorable f, ON cigh-
teen, and four same rs last year. Stands good
from forty and bad from twenty FIVE with re-
port OF worms from five, and three need rcplant-
ing. Crops are reported from four rs three
weeks later. twcnty-one ..as two weeks later,
thirteen M one week later. eleven as same NJ
last year, ten ono wnck earlier. Condition of
crop goal 'hirty eight bad and small twenty,
very e'aSSy fourteen. Labor good in sixteen
cases and scarce in sixteen. Fcrlilizcrs-in-
crease from furty-thrc", hcrrcaec "nl enmc ~
last vow from twenty ninn
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-18

Rev. Il. w. Burts recently closed q very
interesting meeting ut Shady Grove Baptist
Church, in which twelve additions were
made to the Church. bfr. Burts has been
called to the pastorate OF the Church, and
the following deacons have been elected and
will he ordained on the second SUNDAY in
October ~. 8. Acker, n. B. Gaines, B. d.
os...'1 sn6 Jo5epii -. Cox. JF.
The mysterious disappearance Of Afra
I'ull'am from her homa in Elbert County
Ga., an account of which we published two
weeks ago, has been satisfactorily accounted
for on theory which docs the widow yerv
little credit. In other words, she has CHI osen
70 disappear, for time ct least, and has
sought to convey tho impression that she
her absence.
Ata cotton picking on the plantation of
ship on Monday last, Alexander Stevenson
picked S68 pounds, Willis Stevenson 2si.
William McFarlan 279, Henry Brown (coi. !
23S, and j. Il. Yeargin 228 All hands com
menced ct sun rise and stopped at sun set
ana stopped half an hour at dinner. So
iaI, Alexander Stevenson Is the champion
cotton picker of the County.
S.,P. Dendy, Eeq., secured bail for Messrs.
Cobf, Eunlap and Long. charged Will, the
mufuer ol "A. Bryce, In the sum of $500
NA@SAS "eto iiO uIhtiON Oh IGStitnC Al
against any of the parties. The afiidayits
submitted point strongly to family of
Moores, who ran from 0conee County on
account of indictments, and were at eninity
with Bryce. Two of them have been ar
rested and will be tried at Walhalla in Oc.
tooef ior the murder. The father mas 8,
ceeded in making bis escape.
Ladies, you are respectfully invited TO in
specs our magnificent assortment OF fashion,
du rrrtt1 ,lf Ii.
trimmings, elegant Cloaks and DolInas. fine
zephyr and Shetland Shawls, an endless
variety OF Notions. Domestics, Flannels
kepellants-everything bright and new and
at very close prices. We desire to call
your special attention to our fine shoes
ton and superior to any that have been in
the market ApEsrRIr a Ros1.
MT. James NJ. Sullivan and Col. C. 6.
Mattison have formed n copartnership un-
der the firm name of Sullivan d. Mattison.
ana nave opened a store at the Benson
House pla ), where they arc now OPENING
o large and carefully selected stock Of gen.
erai merchandise, and which they PROPOSE
seiling at the very lowest living price. A
establishment is "five cent counter" the
latest departure in the mercantile business.
which is ladened with a great variety OF
articles especially useful to housekeepers.
The business of the firm will be under the
immediate supervision of Mr.. Sullivan,
formerly q member of the firm of Messrs
& Co., who is full of enterprise
and energy, which, combined with his rare
business qualifications and natural urbani.
ty, will no doubt make their place of bust
ness popular resort with the public gen.
orally. We commend the new firm to the
speak for it liberal and generous patron-
age. See advertisement elsewhere.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-18
a Compliment to an Ander,on .y,n,,,.r

A correspondent of the Religious Herald.
published at Richmond, Va. writing from
the White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, w.
Va Va, pays the following compliment to Rev.
" ": Il; Strickland, pastor Of the Anderson
Baptist Church: "It was my good fortune
to be one of large assemblaga which gath.
cred In the spacious ballroom at this pIace
on last Sabbath, to listen to discourse from
Rev. w: III. Strickland, OF South Carolinn
have, nav, during the past thirteen years, whilst
the word of God as It came from the lima of
celebrities from almost every sect, and as
sure you that was never more pleased than
on this occasion. An humble, unpretend.
ing ambassador of Christ, stepping forth
mIodestly from the Baptist ranks, held the
large and intelligent audience before him
speil;bound, willis the delivered sermon
which ELECTED the universal praj-e of those
whose privilege it was to be prese,t. Ibaye
heard-his sermon commented upon by per
sons from all sections of our country, and
irom all denominations, and the tenor of ali
criticism was to praise Our denomination
may well be proud of such specimens of
ranksn '"A