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For the Times.
Graded Schools.

Graded schools.
Mr.. EDIroI 1T is understood that the bill
recently introduced in the Legislature by our
representative, B. II. Rice, has for its object the
establishment of n school OF this kind in our
town. Such Il school is in successful operation
at Winnshoro, and many others on the same plan
will soon he established in various paris Of the
State. The distinguishing feature if this class
of schools consists in local taxation for cduca-
ton. An asscn bly, of all those who pay taxes
on property, whether real or personal, is organl
lied by tic appointment of Chairman and Sec
rctary. They then proceed to determine al
matters relating TO the school houses, apparatus,
&C., Sc, -, and to decide as 10 the employ
ment and pay of the Teachers.
Winnsboro has the homer OF leading in this
movement for improved means of education,
and has already proftcd by it, in the enhanced
value # her real estate and in the Improvement
in all branches of her business Three or four
other places i'll the same County have followed
suit, and Chester, Rock Ill., Grecnville and
other towns and sections arc moving i'm the same
direction.
In Winnsboro, the Mount Zion College Society
owEcrs of the buildings which have here
tolOrc been used for High School, have leased
those buildings to Tic Trustees of the School
District for the purposes Of the Graded School,
which institution has been il successful opera
tiOn for The year past, and is conStaItly grow
in favor under the efficient management of the
distinguished educator, Il. Means Davis the
Principal
Surely in Il community like ours there can be
no question as to the benefits of education, not
only to the recipients themselves, but to all
classes Of The community; and to the owners Of
property above AL should it commend itself by
the greater respect which ii inspires for the law
ana its influence in the preservation Of peace
and good order. The world over those commu-
mites enjoying the highest degree Of mental and
moral culture are foremost in all things which
comducc most to render man happy and prosper.
Gus and iii all the arts which refine and elevate
humanity. Whether in peace or war the man of
education has the advantage Of his unculturcd
brother. For'cvcn bayoncts think, sometimes"
said the great Napoleon, and his beloved France
felt it to her cost in her late war; when the bay
oncts were in the hands Of the German soldiers
VIII" had been taught in the free public schools
Of the Fathcr-land. In AVANT.
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hours" khe Bride snd Groom all the while look.
ing the very picture of pure happiness, which
we hope will be with them all through their
journey of life
1t was, taken all inialls one of the best ar.
ranged, most smoothly;conducted and grandest
weddings ever seen in this vicinity. AS we
looked upon the cortege as it came into the par
lor we fel. prouder than ever of the beauty and
grace of our Goudeysvlle Young Ladies. We
have never seen them dressed with purer taste
or look handsomer than on that occasion, and
knowing thaif Intelligence and moral worth we
could not but feel that vicinity possesses
cial advantages equal if not superior, to any
other part of the County. The Bride. always
pretty, looked truly beautiful in the midst Of her
happiness. OF the young men we can say with
truth they deported themselves as TRUE gentle
men, and presented manly appearance worthy
the favor Of their partners.
IITTI T. I'M,
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Cheaper than Dirt.

There is no excuse for any ones eating dirt,
particularly at the prices it brought last sales
day, while Dr. Rawls keeps store, for he says
he is selling all kinds of fruits, nuts, jclics,
cakes meat and excellent apple butter, besides
the very finest brands of Tobacco, just 'as cheap
as dirt" lie has just received good supply
Of the choicest luxurics for the holidays. Go
and see them. The DR.. never allows ten cents
on pound of sugar to break trade with Gus
TONER. lie would rather give his goods away
than let them spoil on his hands.
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A Chance to Make a Hundred Dollars.

Chance to Make a Hundred Dollars.
The enterprising proprictors of the Ne,0s and
Courier arc determined not TO allow any other dali
ly or weekly paper in the South to outstrip them
in circulation, if money and 'push" will accom-
plish anything. Either oi the following liberal
cash premiums will pa- n good canvasscr well
to try for. The proprictors, in Offering the
premiums says:
We bcsrcak the good Offices of oui friends
throughout the Caro!iuaS, Georgia and more dis
tant States. And to stimulate their cXerticns,
we offer the following cash premiums
l. For the largest aggregate amount in cash
subscriptions sent to us by any one person be-
tween December |, 1879, and March |, 1880
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
:. For the second largest amount, SEVENTY
FIVE DOLLARS.
>. For the third largest amount FIFTY
DOLLARS.
4. For the fourth largest amount, TWENTY
FIVE DOLLARS.
Three mouths are thus given in which to work.
Inc subscriptions, of course, may be sent in
from day to day, or from week to week, col
ieticd, whether they be for the daily edition or
the tri-wcckly edition of the NcgS and COuricr,
or for the Weekly NcwS.
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OBITUARY..

lIARRlS-Dicd, ut the residence of his father
/. !. Harris, on the 29h ult, of lucumon D.
JAMES f. HARRIS, i'll the 10Th year Of his age
List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office nj Tnion s. C..
for the week ending Nov. 2Glh, 1879.
Hark. james iIson Jccsun
I Olrman, MattcrSon larkam, j. W.
Clark, Ann, colorcd; Sanders, Mary Jane, C.
Sims Miss X.
JAMES II. GOSS, p. NJ.
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Sales Day.

Sales Day.
AS we anticipated the large amount of prop.
crty advertised for sale brought large number
of persons to town last Monday, and we arc told
the mel chants did thriving business, both in
selling goods and collecting debts. The bust
ness was all done down town, for none Of it
reached as far up the TINES Office Wei, we
arc not !lish if we arc disappointed, but aie
glad to know that our ncghborS were benefited.
The most cheering Indications of the growing
prosperity of the County was given in the al
vance in the price of lands, the demand and
better prices pail for small tract. The follow
ing report of sales is taken from the Sheriff 5
and Clerk books.
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Dcl- The stoves for sale at J. II. Rodgers
store arc the very thing all housckcepcrs want
aud should have. They arc cheaper, more eco.
nomical and last much longer than those sold by
stove pcdars; besides, it is worth half the price
of n stove to deal with Jimmy and his gentle
mcniy clerk, Frank.
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FARMERS MEETING AT Cross ANCHoR.-At n
meeting Of the farmers of Cross Anchor held
on the 18th ult., the following resolution, were
adopted:
RcSoircd. that the promiscous hiring out of
pcnitentary convcts is detrimental to the peace
and good order Of society, and that if the State
desires revenue from such n source they should
be put to work railroads and other public
improvements where they be properly
guarded and the whole people benefited thereby.
Hc&"'r"d, That the passage of the Stock Law
wcnld he beneficial to part of the country,
and that our representatives be requested TO use
their influence to enact the same.
On motion it was ordered that the county pa
pers be requested to publish these proceedings
LEWIS IARBOROUGll, Charm.
W. i. GILLLLAND. Sec.
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The Columvl6sr srcporter Of ithe Charleston
NeWs and Courier pnts the matter Of electing
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court into consid-
ersble of tangle for the Legislature to unravel,
and if his report of the position of the various
parties be true we may look for considerable ex-
element in that body before the matter is finally
settled. If we are not mistaken there is pre-
cedeut in the Courts of this State in favor of the
position now taken by Judge willard. Our de-
mocracy is so straightout, however, that our
motto is, put none but good and tried democrats
,.hto Office or upon democratic ticket, therefore
we cannot advocate the claim Of Judge Willard,
We believe him to be an able and faithful
judge, but there ARE men in the democratic ranks
equally as able, and who would be more accept
abIs to the members of the bar as well as the
people OF the State. We think. the Augean sta
BILE should be thoroughly clcansed.
COLUMBIA, Sunday, November 30.-The en-
element on the subject of the Chief Justiccshp
is increasing, and the air is thick with rumors.
Chief Justice Willard claims that his election
| (although i'll terms for the unexpired term Of
| Judge Moses) entities him to hold office for
full term of six years, and it is said that he is
determined to maintain that position. In the
event that successor shall bc elected by the
Legislature Judge Willard will leave it to that
judge elect to obtain the Office of Chief Justice
by quo warranto. The questions at issue would
be determined by the Supreme Court. Judge
Willard being an interested party could not sit
at the hearing, and Associate Justice Mclver is
q candidate for Chief Justice and most likely
would be the claimant The judges to fill the
Court to hear the case would be appointed by
the Governor, but the Governor is n candidate
for the Supreme Bench to fill the vacancy to be
Sauscd by Judge MeIvcr's promotion.
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A Good Gardener.

1t may not be known to the people of this
town that wchave an excellent glrdcrncr among
us who is willing and ahXious.to make contracts
to cultivate gardens for housckcepers. We al
ludc to Mr. Stern, very worthy, industrious
and reliable man from Switzerland, Iho de-
serves to be encouraged. Now is good time
to prune your fruit trees and Mr.. Stern under
stands how to do it well.
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The Presidents Me7saGe.

The NcwS "nd Ccurjcr Of the lst, contained
an extended synopsis of the Presidents message
which was sent to Congress on the day it ap-
rcArcl in the columns Of our cnterprising con-
temporary. When the Ncrs and Courier. gets
behind in the current news something will have
been found travelling faster than thought or cleo
tririlY.
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RsS~ The Legislature has done nothing worth
noting yet. 1t is u working body, and the COM
mittccs arc doing their best to keep all hands
employed for some time, Notwithstanding the
House passed resolution to adjourn ON the 23d.
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LITTLE JIM.
Hot Supper at Jonesville.


EDITOR UNION IIMEs.-To "see Naples and
die is an expression among tourists on the
continent of Europe, but it would not have been
applicable to one who visited Jonesville last
Thursday evening, for they would want to live
and come back for another good time.
The ladies of the Baptist Church Of Jonesvillo
gave one of their excellent Hot Suppcrs on Thurs
day evening, Nov. 27. Although the weather
was very unfavorabe yet when we arrived at the
Church and glanced in we concluded there was
little show of room for us, but, like the omnibus,
always room for one more, so we squeezed in
The tables were spread in an exquisite man
ncr and covered with catables of every descrip-
tion to fill the wants of the inner man. 1t must
have been preconcertcd plan, for we did Lot
have time to lay aside hat before supper wGs
announced and every one looked anxious to sat
isfy their wants.
Before supper over the inevitable "Grab
SACK" Post Office" and express Oflice,' were
opened to all and created much amusement to
thcyCung folks. Promenades aud "tctc-a tctes''
were prominent. Union, Spartanburg, Charles
ton and Baltimore were represented, and it
seems that Joncsvile is always expected to give
good times and plainly Of fun, and in that she
never disappoints.
The toilets of the ladies would fully compare
with any assembly in New York City, but, al
though they were dressed admirably, might
be permitted to suggest that banged hair does
not produce such an attractive effect rs the for
mer style.
Upon invitation from one of the committee we.
visited the school house, which had been fu T.
nishel with good things for the colorcd people
1t also was crowded to overlooking and all were
enjoying themselves to great extent
The unanimous expression heard all along the
line was, that another such jolly time ought
to be given shortly. The festivities lasted till
the "wcc sma' hours. and rs the fair gath
cred on their wrappers sighs could have been
heard from the scrncr sex /; but, Mr.. Editor, it
might have been the effects of tho supper.
We can truly congratulate the ladies' upon
their success in their enterprise and for their
cXertions in accomplishing their aim in making
every one enjoy themselves. whether they wan
ted to ornot and we heartily join in the request
that another one will be shortly given, and if
such be the case, the weather more proptious
and larger representation from Union be pres
cnt.
The proceeds amounted TO nearly eightv-fyc
dollars, and is intended to go towards the COM
plcticn of the church. MORE ANON.
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Dsa- Congress assembled last Monday. A
synopsis of the Presidents massage will appear
in this paper next week.
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G2A- We regret to learn that Mrs. Spears,
mother of Mr. ~. ID. Spears of this town, died
at her residence near Goudcysville last Monday.
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Get Your Photograpus.

Mr.. Nat Tailor requests us to tell the people
of Union that he will not be abl, to remain with
them any longGS tonn the 18th of this month,
and a!l who intend having pictures taken must
cali Oh him by that time.
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GeD. "!Icllo! Frank, what's the matter -
"That fellow Jim struck ME over the eye with
tumblcr.' Too much benzne on Monday.
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Rsls" Mrs. Grants stock of Ladies' Hats, Rib
bons, Flowers aud Trimmings, is just the pretti-
est and cheapest ever seen. ItisF ierful how
young and pretty Mrs. Grant you oeeh
look. l
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ToLuMnlA, October n, 1879

GorcrHor ". j. SIMPSON:
DEAR SIR-llaving been appointed by the
South Carolina Conference, NJ. T.. Church South,
Ut II" last session, to look after the waste places
OF Columbia, and To Inquire into the spiritual
condition and wants .: destitute ncighborhoJds,
especially Of those remote from the churches
and Of persons circumstance Us not to bc
able 10 attend religious services at any of the
regular houses Of worship, among other places,
al an carly period Of the year, | visited the
state rcuiicntiary. Here | found - mass of
human being averaging nearly four hun
drcd souls, without any regular means Of grace
but such as could be furnished by the Young
Mems Christian Association, sending lnymau
~ occasionally u minister, ii one can b. found
!;ScngaE"d. This, however, is only voluntary
work, and confined to Sabbath Iuiuistrativns,
while the hospitals, with I'm average of from
twelve 10 thirty, and sometimes even more, sick
and dying, arc without any religious instruction
on advice. In view Of the destitute condition
in this respect Of these people, have done what
! could for them by visiting these hospitals once
week and ministcring to the spiritual ncccSs-
ties Of their inmates
Now, the object in establishing this prison
was not only to punish but a'so to reform the
unngrc"sors "t the la, il appears I" me that
the State should provide for the mora and rci-
glUus wants of these c0nvicts, and also for those
whose duty ii is To take care of and watch over
them, regular religious services, 10y the employ.
Incnt o! II chaplain, or in any other way that
your judgment may suggest the Legislature
may determine. Respectfully,
WM MARTIN
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TnE AGITATION ~ iErLANp.-Ncw York, No
vcmbcr "O.-A special from Dublin, dated last
might. says that the flame Of agitation burns
brightly. y great sensation has been crcatcI in
| Ireland by G.alsloncS references. in recent
speech, to the Irish Church. which arc thought
10 Afford encouragement TO the agitators
The next TWO ur three weeks will probably
witness great developments Of the agitation. 1t
is rcl,.ic that secret organized drilling is g,ing
on in the west OF ireland constantly. 1t is now
stated that Mr.. Parncll viii not 80 tn America
on account of the recent arrests and iorihcOEl.
ing trials.
MEETINGS is HYDE PARK, LONDON, AND is CoUN.
~ MAYO, IRELAND.
LJNpuN, November 3o.--TAc gathering in
Hyde Park to-day in response to the call for
dcmonstr: iion in favor OF the Irish agtators
was nothing more than an immense mob. largely
cpmprNc'! "ircrsnn- attracted hy curiosity. The
speakers "rr" smrr"undc! by Il dense lhruHg
winch cmcrrcd 30 enthusiastically TO render
the s!"cchcS fDr ;hc most part inaulIblc
Resolutions protesting against the recent ar
rests, AMI iav"rlrs peasant proprictory in Ire
@"i were adopted by acclamaiion. Some of
ihc speakers used most scditious language
Agitation and sympathy meetings were held
all over ihc county of Mayo, Ireland, to-day
The principal one was at Ba!lagalc.
MIR. GLADSTONE IN rprxmrGm.
L">uoN. November -. Mr.. Gladstone made
speech a. the tuvnEE.ri,c!. Eiinhursh, to-day
lie denounced the Conservatives frumcr man
aGcnyHi "a cXtravagant and dishonest. The
Afghan waY expenses. he said. like those Of the
AHE>,ihirA wIr, were unl, rrgiel aud kept So
Crct i"m'mE the election. lie subsequently al
dressed l,,OtO persons ut Waycr.y market. He
insisted that iGr independence OF the npw free
Nr."an rruiu-"a mus; never again fll under
TIE yoke of dr.r,!ic power, and wrrncl th,,a
'@A,nst allowing .iUs:lia to i"hc.ii inrni-h 4u-
.rc!a"ry.
TrHNING T@& TAELr>.-A!anta, Ca, N,ycm-
Der -1.---A sIuli Of si"ic.n revenue deputies
nidug in Towns County was surrounlcl hv II
l":Fc ip"cc "f armed myHu!aircc!r aul force! to
surrender " i.s hrr. who Yas ALLEGED 10 be i
icier pt Tie m"oI. h:mCrs The deputies STAR
rendered him wirhoWt fight, but one OF their
nnt..lcr VA, wounII! and i2ll in a fence corner
for dead. Til" '!2gH;,s icIt the coua,y.
' G"ENT Fru@E FoN rcET EoY1L.-St Louis
NOvcI"ICr it j. s!a;cl iLag -. Lou's mcr.
hc,chants aN! capitalists viii sab .cIi,c ~ ruD
otG to carry o"t a." proposition to DrN, Ioi
Royal, South Euu.inr, i!.r great c.i .rllIg :.ll
importing point ipr TIE We I AMI South.
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Interesting Religious Services.

On next Sunday week, the nth, the interest
ing ceremony Of orltinius an Elder and y Dea-
con will take place in the Presbyterian Church
in this town.
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fire damp explosion, in a Saxony mine last Tues
day.
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HAMPTON IN ABBEvIILE.-Thc Columbia dis.
patch to the NcLc York Times about General
llampton's reception in Ahbcvc has not one
word of truth in it from beginning to end 1t
is II piece of misrepresentation and mendacity
made to order. Press and Banner.
While we did not for n moment believe the
mcndacious despatch to the Times, the above
uncquivocal denial Of any ndignily being shown
to Senator Hampton while in Abbevlc lately
comes from source that admits of no doubt as
to the truth. We, however, regret to believe that
there is an element in Abbevile and other PARTS
Of the State more bent on destroying Hampton
than on preserving the unity and harmony of
the democratic party ana perpctuating good
State government.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION.

The Executive Mansion and grounds need
some repairs, improvements and certain fixtures
for the preservation of the property and for its
more comfortable habitaton recommend that
u small appropriation Of 5000 Ur $500 bc made
ior this purpose, to be expended, or 50 much us
may be necessary, under the supervision Of the
Secretary Of State.
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4 UNCl.USIOS. q

lfthis General Assembly would promptly pass
the supply and appropriation Acts, extend the
stock law TO Sucn Counties may require and
demand il, mature u wiser and more judicious
road systcm, provide letter means for tho COM
Portable support OF the poor oi each County, cut
Vi. root and branch the practice Of carrying
concc'.."d weapons, establish bureau Jf agri-
cultural, nncralogcal and geological statistics,
foster and encourage the labors Of the Fish
Commissioner, provide for the ether matters
herein above suggested, and lay the foundations
of the State University broad and deep, so that
as time rolls on story after story can be built
thereon, as the educational wants of the people
may demand, until ii could stand forth amid
the cduca irnal structures Of the world, grand
and majestic in all its proportions, it might
then adjourn. Anl leaving the rest to tho peo-
PIE themselves it would adjourn with the pleas
ing assurance Oh the part Of its members that
generations yet unborn would rise up and call
them blessed. W ID. SiMpSON, Governor.
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CONTINGENT FUND.

The contingent fund appropriated for the use
Jf the Governor during the last fiscal year was
$4,000; Of this sum S2,lIO,3I has been cx.
pended, leaving II balance of 81, ,S20.IG There
may be enc or two claims still standing against
this fund anl inasmuch as, under the present
law on this subject, the funds Of one fiscal year
cannot bc applied TO the payment Of claims of
preceding year. | recommend that out of this
balance n}ug be permitted to pay these claims
when prcschtSrh There are also one or isyo
small claims chargeablc to the contingent fund
of my predecessor which were left unpaid, and
which ought to be paid, and II part of this bal
ance might Jc used for this purpose if author
lied.
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HOMESTEAD.

TIA" Constitution, Section -, Article .. after
!. .',9i't!ag lor II houc. cad in ,hc lands OF .
"cbI0r, goes on 10 say; "ro secure the full en-.
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u n
The Supreme Court has recently decided That
this Act is unconstitutional, and that, therefore
:hc parties intended to be protected thereby
cannot ciai m its benefits. The law as thus ad
judged works unequally, and while ono class
of unfortunate debtors is protected another may
bc destroyed. There is no remedy, however,
except by an amendmcut of the Constitution.
If, in your judgment, the evil is of sufficient
maSnituls "a TO reader this necessary, | would
suggest that the proper steps he taken ut this
session by the passage of Joint Resolution
looking to such amendment. Aud it should bc
remembered that the party now in power is not
responsible Cor this evil, but it results from the
want Of proper foresight and in framing
the Constitution.