The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-06
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SKULL SHOALS, May %.
MIR. EDrroR Tho usual quiet of this section
was disturbed some days since, by the wilful
shooting Of Mr.. John Saunders, q son of. Mr..
Andrew Saunders and lineal descendant Of the
McKown family, by one Murf. who was "sail-
ing in this section under the assumed name OF
Edwards. Dir. Saunders fingered a few days
after being shot and, learn, displayed an unu-
sual amount Of courage and fortitude in his suf-
fering, which all knew he possessed when in
health, but il could not be otherwise, for the
blood Of the McKowns and Saunders flowed In
his veins. The community generally ore quite
indignant at the deed, for the deceased was
greatly beloved by all who knew his iuste quail
tiles Of goodness and sobricty. Murf, alias Ed
wards, reputation was by no means good, he
having drawn down the odium Of the communi-
ty by his unwarrantable conduct on several oc-
casions. will not attempt to give you the do
tails of the affray, as have always thought the
course of justice should alone be followed in
such matters and all news details should be
left out Of print in regard to such affairs, until
they are given. under oath. in the Court
The crops generally are looking we'll in our
section, and we have had fine rains. The grain
crop has been cut short by the dry weather, but
we will have enough -four to give you n biscuit
IL you will leave ''Bacon and corn bread" awhile
and come up to see US. Think any Editor that
has as, many hats rs you have, ought to osme
out in the country and wear of some 0f the
"city dust" twill make new man of you |;
come up and try it.
What about tho opening up Of Broad River
have noticed that you have been reticent on
the subject. As soon rs the crops are laid by,
we will try to have large meetings in Goudeys-
vile, Pinckney and Draytonville townships,
and learn the feelings Of the people on the sub
jeot and, by resolution and memorial, attempt to
get Congress to appropriate enough for the Sur
vey, or, If need be, let the necessary amount be
raised by subscription and thereby demonstrate
to Congress the feasibility Of the project. God
placed the beautiful stream there for some useful
purpose. and II is only LEFT with our citizens to
utilize 1t, II they see proper. Science can over
come all barriers, and in my humble opinion, il
will be worth more TO those portions Of Unio n
and York that lay Is or 20 miles on either side
Of the River, than all the railroads that could
be constructed. Whyf some may ask. First,
because water transportation is and has always
been much cheaper than any other. Second,
because il will tend to foster home Industrious
Many articles that now have no immediate mar
ket will find their way to our Capital and to
our Metropolis by the Sea, Charleston, which
would not pny if transported by railroad.-
Third, because it will tend to break up the mo-
nopolies Of railroad freight that now arc taking
from our hard worked farmers nearly all the
profits Of their crops, and placing within their
reach means Of cheap transportation direct to
the sea-board; and, by n series of canals, dams,
&C., In the upper portion of the River, tho rich
teeming corn6elds ef North Carolina would be
opened to US and fat after fat of mountain lux
uries, would be landed to our doors and ex-
changed for the commodities of our more genial
climate. The project Is feasible, and il we sleep
too long upon it we will grow poorer and poorer
every year. Newberry has started the .ball, -
let US keep II moving, and no doubt some means
might be devised by our Representatives in the
State Legislature by which a certain amount #
Estate aid" may be procured. What say you
fellow citizensf Let us have your views on the
subject. If you oil only make up your minds
to 1t. it will be an accomplished fact.
Let ms have your views on the subject, Mr..
Editor. More anon. LIONEL.