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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Where to Buy Fruit Trees.

We have known Mr. +. T. Bsrkmans .c au
gusta, for at least twenty-five years, and in oil
that time ne hos becn recognized as the most re-
liable authority in this country upon all matters
pertaining to Horticulture at the South. The
greatest fault he has is being too honest for these
fast money making times lie is as incapable
of praciicins deceit in his business as he is of
deliberately picking mans pocket; and the
result is, the most implicit confidence is placed
in the honest fullilment Of every order sent to
him for trees or plants from his Fruitland Nur-
series. Wien Berkmans deceives us we shall
almost he ready to say there is no honestly in
man.
This is the character of tho man Of whom we
would advise the people of Union to buy their
fruit treos. his agent, Mr.. F. Leuchcr, who is
also an Intelligent Horticulturist and Gardener,
proposes TO start on q canvass Of this County
for Mr.. Berkmans' Nurseries, in few days,
and we ask all who wish TO purchase fruit trees,
shrubbcry. flowers, &c., to hold their orders un-
til he calls upon them. We will guarantee per-
feet satisfaction given for all orders taken by
him.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
for the Times,
The Mott Mine, 80.
BIO BRANCH. Aug

BIO BRANCH, Aug. IL.
Mr.. EDlroR Your mineral correspondents
seem to have particular fancy for the letter x.
thev .ie certainly not to tGe manor born or they
would not spell Mott with X Such place as
the "Knot Gold Mine was not put down in our
mineral Geography. Mr.. "Button" writes very
confidently, but is mistaken as to some of the
statements.
The mine had been worked some time unsuc-
cessfully ty DR.. NJ. A. Moore and Mr.. VIM. Nor
ris, who sold out the uncxpired lease to Blum
dill, and in very short time Mr.. Blundill struck
pocket from which he drew an immense amount
ded in New Orleans, ever received more than q
tenth ofthe amount Mr.. Button credits him with
To the best of my recollection Blundilrs son
and himself disappeared before DR.. Mott made his
appearance. The reputation Of the mine grew
to be very high after Blundlls success and, Dr..
Mott sold out to Gen. John II. Means, (afterwards
Cow Nicholas Peay. Thos. Lylos, DIR. osmand
Woodward and perhaps others. These gentle
men invested large amount Of money and Ia
Dor in the enterprise, but after few years ex-
pericnco became satisfied that planting cotton
was moro certain and pleasanter business, and
by degrees abandoned tho enterprise. There
can be no doubt about the richness of this mine.
The great difficulty has been the expense OF
working 1t. Whether this obstacle can be over
csme by any of the improved processes intro
duced by the California miners is questionable;
but we would be glad to know that someone had
the pluck to make the experiment.
We know no one who can give more reliable
information than Mr.. Montgomery or Mr.. Carol.
They are both familiar with the facts and we are
willing to endorse Mr.. Carols figures, from our
knowledge Of the man.
thank Mr.. Hogan for his frank and good
tempered reply to the rather taunting quer-
les of the "Poor and Unsuccessful Farmer"
who certainly put his foot in the wrong
furrow this time. Mr.. uogan's idea that
two-horse farm is the best for the times has
been illustrated by the failure of so many farm.
ers who have tried it on large scale. Mr.. Ho.
gan's remark that the deficiency Of the hands
depends very much upon who hires and mana.
ges thom" is significant. Success depends on
something more than the employment of labor
and pitching the crop" The shortcomings OF
the present labor system can only be met by
watohfulness over all the leaks, rigid economy
and unceasing industry. The days of easy farm
ing are no more. ANON.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
A Good Reason for Being Absent.

Good Reason for Being Absent.
Asit will not be possible for us to receive the
proceedings ofthc Teachers Convention. whi,h
convened at Elbethel. Church last Tuesday, in
|9ime for publication in this weeks issue, and
feeling itdue TO Mr.. Davis that the cause Of
his not fulfilling his appointment should bo
knowhas jktlskps possible, we have taken the
liberty of publishing the following letter, which
we received from him on Tuesday evening"
While Ne sympAthise with Mr. Davis In his I'm
juries, we can truthfully say that the members
of the Convention were deprived of q rich liter
ary treat by the accident 10 himf
WISNsBoRo, August 18th, 1879.
r, NJ. STOKES, Eso..-Some time since I &c
ccpted an invitation 10 address the teachers of
Union County on Schools. This morning left
Winnsboro by the train in order TO fulfill my
engagement. When the train reached Ridge
way, twelve miles below here, il ran off tho
track and the two passenger coaches were un-
tremendously landed, upside down, on the
ground Mt the bottom Of an embankment. in
voluntarily performed some extraordinary feats
Of ground and lofty tumbling, in the course of
which received cut in the head and several
bruises in other portions of my body. Though
not severe, they were sufficient to prevent the
fulilment of my engagement in Union. tele-
graphed the cause Of my not coming, but rs the
teachers met at Goudeysvlle, fear they will
not receive my excuse while in session. do
not wish to>seem discourtcous, especially as q
friend sent twelve miles to the depot for me.
No person was seriously injured in the wreck.
The Rev. DIR. Meynardie, received some severe
bruises, but his injuries were not considered
dangerous at the time. Everybody got slight
cuts about the head. The accident was caused
by Tho wrenching of rail on n sringcr track.
The train was behind time, and running rapidly
over crooked and inferior road bed.
II. MEANS DAVIS.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Superior Marble Work.

Superior Marble Work.
We dosbt much if there is better workman
ID Mardee ~ fhiAnHAnY other State than our
fellow townsman, Mr.. W. A. Nicholson. AS
proof of this we refer our readers to the many
handsome Monuments, designed and executed by
him in our village graveyard. Mr.. Nicholson
is also one Of our best and most enterprising
citizens and, therefore, is entitled to. whatever
business in that line our citizens have to give
The most effectual way to build up q town is 10
encourage, with all our patronage, every indus
try within its borders, and thereby keep oil the
money we possibly can in circulation among
ourselves. Let us support our own citizens in
preference to those OF distance who do nothing
and enre but little fer the prosperity Of our
DOWN. We can conscientiously say that we have
no wish that any individual in this County may
be in want Of Mr.. Nicholsons seryices soon,
but whom the sad necessity does come, rs come
it mus., no better man could be selected for the
work.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
The Knifo and Pistol.

The Knifo and Pistol.
Upon the excursion train last Saturday when
just above Saluda, n difficulty arose between
Rube Bates and Wiley Whitlock, both cslored.
in which Rube cut Wiley SO badly that IL was
feared he could not live In fact IL was rspor-
ted in town on Monday that he had died, when
Rube fled.
On the same day, at Jonesville, John Bently,
white, accidentally shot George Hardy, colored.
The ball entered just below the nipple Of the
left breast and was cut out on the opposite side
rd'enty was trying TO sell George pistol and it
went OF while showingit. George is doing well
and will recover
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
A Superior Workman.

In our columns will be found tho advertise
ment Of 4. w. Percival, Of Charleston, ono of the
best and most reliable mechanics in this State,
whe offers to furnish the citizens of Union with
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Nouldings, Brackets, Man
tells, and in fact, any other article needed in erect
ing all kinds Of buildings. We have seen spec
linens Of the work turned out by Mr.. Perci.
vars establishment, and after fair test of time
and weather, we pronounce it. in point of ma
tcrial and workmanship, superior to any from
any other factory of which we have any knowl-
edge. Mr.. Percival also proposes to sell rs
cheap as any other factory. Those wanting
work in his linecan learn oil particulars by call
ing on Mr.. w. A. Nicholson, where specimens
of Mr.. = 8 work can be seen.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

MARRIAGE OF WADE HAMPTON, JR.-Ycstcr-
day afternoon, at Grace Church, Mr.. Wade
Hampton, Jr., of Mississippi, and Miss Kate
-. lhelan, of Memphis, were married, Rev. L..
rIampfun, n ,gutn GHros ITe
lima, and the bride is member Of one of the
most distinguished families of the South, her
father, recently deceased, having been one Of
the foremost Southern statesmen who gave their
services TO the Confederacy. The parties arc at
present cxiles from the yellow fever country,
and took advantage of their meeting in Louis.
Willie TO blend their lives and fortunes. There
were no attendants the immediate members of
the family present being the mother of the
bride and Mr. James Phelan, her brother. Mr.
and Mrs. Hampton left the city Immediately for
the East.-LouisvWc CoUrier-JourRal
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

MAD HoGs IN FAIRFIELD.-Mr. Middleton
Armstrong. of this county. has lost auaber Of
hsgs shat manifested all the symptoms Of hy-
drophsbta. Several weeks ago a small dog was
seen to run through Mr. Armstrpags pasture,
swapping aud foaming and evidently mad. In
the pasture were q number Of hogs, and they at.
tackled the deg rs he ran through them. A
fight cnsucd in which the dog was severely
wounded, and it was in fact nearly dead
when final blow by some enc dispatched it.
Two weeks after several of the hogs that had
engaged in tho combat began to sckcn, and in
q few days they became so seriously affccte ed
and evinced so many symptoms of madness
that they were killed Ui.nsJoro Ners and
Herald.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Destructive Storm,

On Monday last one of tho scverest storms
experienced for many years swept along the
middle Atlantic and new England Coast. doing
great damage to tho shipping at Norfolk, Va,
Beaufort N. c., Portland, Maine, and several
points in Massachusetts, besides blowing down
houses Of oil description, iajuriRg crops and
uprssting trees inland. But few lives are re-
ported lost. At Norfolk the storm was fearfully
destructive. The streets were flooded, Houses
were unroofed and church steeplss blown down.
Tho damage in that city alone is estimated at
from 5000, 900 10 $500, 900.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Nominations.

Nominations.
We see that Judge Wallace has been put forth
rs candidate for tho Office of Governor Of this
State. Well. no better man for the position could
be named, but, in the name of justice we say,
let him serve out the term Of ono Office before
forcing another upon him.
Hon. j. c. Sheppard, it is said, is aspiring to
Congressional honors, from the fifth District.
Well, he's good man, too, and if his "head is
set in that direction" he will be hard man TO
beat. OF this, however, the people Of that
District alone, are the only proper persons to
decide. The people of Union arc we'll pleased
with the present able Representative of the
Fourth District, and they will go for Col. Evins
first, last and all the time.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

DANGER OF PENcrL-WnITlNGo on POSTAL CARDS.
A gentleman passed through Chicago recently
wrote his mother postal card, using pencil,
and signing his given name. rogue in some
way got possession of the card, and with rub
Der entirely ctlaccd the writing thereon, with
the exception of the signature. He then wrote
over the same, in substance, that the gentleman
referred TO had lost his money and clothing, but
lhat n gentleman by tho name Of J. Rogers had
kindly lent him $50 to proceed on his Journey
-"d r,nnncs!c,l TINT the amount be Immediately
sent py money order to that individual, who II
was said, was connected with q certain railroad
there. Acting under this information the moth
or immediately procured an order in favor of
said Rogers. Sho wrote her son, and in n few
days received telegram from him to the effect
that his postal had been tampercd with. Upon
being apsrised Of the fact the lady immcdi-
ately informed Postmaster James of the
ease A telegram was sent to the Chicago post
master to stop payment of the order, and if
possible. to get possession of it. On Monday
Ar. Jafses, Mt New York, received letter en-
closing the order from the Chicago postoffice
with the remark that .the order was presented
on the Sth instant, and upon stating to the party
that instructions had been received by telegram
to refuse payment he left without ceremony
and did not request the return of the ordcr."-
The money order will be repaid to the lady who
sentit
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Summer Meeting of State Grange.

The proceedings OF the joint meeting of the
State Grange and Agricultural Society came too
late for outside this week and is too long for
our inside, consequently we are compelled to
postpone its publication to next week. II was q
very harmonious and highly instructive meet
ing. y number Of very valuable essays were
-'"' and tho discussions upon Agricultural top.
ics were spirited and ahlo -
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

HOME DESTROYED BY LIGnTNIxG.-A remar.
kable and disastrous freak of lightning occurred
in the Fork last Friday afternoon. Mr.. j. r.
Meredith had left his house and gone to mill
and his wife and children had gono to n neigh.
boris house, quarter of mile distant, leaving
no one at home, when q cloud came up and 4
fearful crash was heard, and in twenty minutes
Mr. Meredih's house. n tws-story frame build
ing, together with his household goods, bedding
clothing, provisions, &C., were completely lcs
troyed. We have been unable to obtain an esti
mate Of the loss cntailcd but suppose it is not
Tess than 81, 900. 0.-ITarlboro' Planter.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

Bishop ODESHEIMER.--Wm Henry Odsn-
heimer, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of New Jer-
sey, whose death is announced, was bern in the
City of Philadelphia, August IL, 1917 lie
was graduated at the University OF Pennsylva-
mia i'll 1885, and was ordained minister of the
Episcopal Chm. ch in 1888. Two years later he
was chosen rector Of st. Peters Church, in
Philadelphia, which position he hold until he
was elected, in October, 1859, Bishop of New
Jersey, to succeed Bishop George Washington
Doane.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
The Last Excursion of the Season.

We are informed, officially, that the last ex :
cursien to the mountains and return the same day,
win be run on Wednesday, tho 9th inst. 1t
seems to US that this excursion would salt our
people best Of ell, as it passes Union at Z. so A.
M. and::returns at6.40 P. N. On that day there
is to be reunion Of the 18th Regiment Of 8.
c. w., and all who wish will have an opportuni-
ty of attending it. Fare from Union for round
trip, 75 cents. Tickets now on sale ut the Rail-
road Office. None will be allowed to get on the
cars toithoM ticket.
On this excursion there will be Police Officers
to aid the managers Of the excursion in keep
ing order and general good conduct, 50 that it
shall be . pleasant and safe trip.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Tribute to DR.. Phillips.

Tie graceful and appropriate tribute 10 the
memory of DR.. g. ID. Phillips, which appears
in our issue this week, is from the pen of an
old friend who had good reason for letting his
heart speak its impulses. All who have been at
all familiar with Georgia politics know some-
thing Of DR.. Phillips record. A Democrat of
the old Virginia, jefferson, 1898 school, Of the
s'rictest sect, he nevertheless hatlthe good for
tune to secure the respect and confidence of all
parties in Georgia and was n recognized leader
in all reforms for the couniry's good. We have
few men Of this type left among us and more 5
the pity
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
For the Times.
A Nuisance,

Mn. EDIroR 81 doubt IL it is known to you
or to the town authorities the many unpleas
remarks made by the passengers on the cars, in
relation to the uumannerly conduct Of many of
our citizens white and colored on the arrival
and departure of the trains at this place. It is
with difficulty that passengers can get off or on
the train on account Of the number Of persons
crowding around the cars having no visablc
business there, only to see and be seen and it
is most embarrassing, to ladies especially, TO
have persons push their heads into the windows
and continue gazing at them as If they were on
exhibition. In other communities the town au-
thorities have policeman stationed near to the
train on its arrival and departure 10 prevent the
annoyances above mentioned. Cannot the Rail.
road Company or the Town authorities do some.
thing to abate the nuisance? CITIZEN.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

PETROLEUM FIRE. E.-T,tusville, Pa, August lG.
"A fire which occurred Thursday morning at
Parker's Landing has proved more destructive
than was expected. Efforts to extinxuish tho
burning oil have up to this evening been iner-
fectual. Five tanks, containing SO, 900 barrels
Of oil, have been burned. The third sank
caught at ii o'clock this morning and burst " ith
terrific force, the conclusion shattering every
pane Of glass on River avenue and knocking
several people senseless. The burning oil
rushed into the river, and il became sheet of
flame. The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed,
every one fleeing to the hills for safety. The
wind suddenly changing, the town was saved -
The flames are now confined TO the tanks
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Tho Chronicle G. Constitutionalist,

We had very pleasant visit last Tuesday
from Mr.. Earle +. Jennings, the genial and in
telligent Travelling Agent Of that sterling and
cnterprising Southern Journal, the Chronicle 4
Conshtntionaiist, Of Augusta, Geo. We have
,~"'".s yrrrrg rvurtv..nes.
fairness and ability with which it has ever de-
tended the interests and fair name of South
Carolina, particularly in tho most trying days
of our adversely, and we honesty commend it
to our citizens as emincntly worthy their pat
ronage.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Disastrous Flood in England,

One Of tho most destructive storms known
for number of years visited many parts OF
England last Monday. washing away bridges,
bursting sewers, running crops and suspending
railway traffic. In Derbyshire, the Trent and
Dcrwept rivers have overfown their banks
All lsw-lying lands ore flooded. Wheat is
gradually rOtting and any crops left standing
will not pay for the cutting.
The rain at Sheffield was SO violent as 10 wash
away the foundations of five houses in course OF
construction.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
LkcnEnY AND CowAnpIcE.-The New York

LEcHEnY AND CowARDIcE.-The New York
Graphic says:
''The story of the Narragansett Pier scandal,
as the details are made public, places Senator
Roscoe Conkling in IN extr ,mely awkward posi-
tion. Unless he can clear himself, he will
stand convicted of having stolen iato another
mans house with the intention of destroying
the peace and happiness of that home. His
conduct when confronted by the bersayed hps.
band bears tho stamp Of cnwardice. Lechery
and cowardicc cannot be forgiven in o person
assuming 10 occupy high public position. We
very mech believe that IN Rhode Island lies the
grave Of Roscoe Conkling's political future"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

TIE BRITIsH HPARLIAMESr, London, Augusta
1.-THE House Of Lords last night adopted the
amendments TO the Irish University bill as pass,
ed by the House Of Commons, making pl oyision
for fellowships, scholarships and other ordinary
endowments similar to those of the London
University.
The House Of Commons last night finally passed
the hill enabling banks Of unlimited liability to
become banks Of limited liability and authorize
ing such banks TO increase the nominal yalss Of
their shares. ft
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22

EXCELLENT HEALTH OF New ORLEANs.--New
Orleans, August 16.-Dr. C. b. White, sanitary
director Of the Auxiliary Sanitary Association,
in his regular weekly report to tho executive
committee, says that the total morality in this
city for the week ending the 10Th inst. is Co.
There has not been n case of yellow fover during
the past week, nor n suspicious case This
makes seventeen days since the last case oc-
CURED. Tho city enjoys the highest possible
hoath.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
Accident to Rsy. z. ). Meynardio.

We regret'to learn that the injuries received
by DR., Meynardie, in the accident on the C. C,
aud A. Railroad, early last Monday, wero more
serious than at Arst supposed. An account Of
the accident 10 the NeWs and Courier says:
There were thirty or forty passengers on
board. and that the casualties were not greater
is almost miraculous. The Rev. DR.. Y. j. Mcy-
Aardie had n rib and his collar bone broken. :
Capt. Newcomer, fhe conductor. was severely
out abopt the head, and several others received
slight bruises. The passenger coaches are q
complete wreck.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-08-22
An Error Corrected.

An ETror Cerreoted.
We were mistaken in our last issue in stating
that Mr.. Hill had resigned the position of Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners. Mr.. Hill
has not resigned, but being compelled to be absent
for some time on important business, Mr.. w.
W. Hughes will act rs Clerk of the Board dur
ing his absence.