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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-02

Tho Union County Sunday School Convention
Wa Meet at Fosters Chapel, on Monday. July
2lst, 1880, at 10 o'clock, A. N.
ORDER OF EXERCISES:
HYMN.
Reading of Scriptures and prayer. Enroll
ing Delegates Election Of officers and Commit
tees. Address by Rev. J. b. Wilson, Belmont
Circuit. Reports of Sunday Schools. General
discussion on same
Hymn. Discussion-suhjcct, COLLECTS and
aims of Sunday School Conventions be
opened by Rev. II. D. Smart.
HYMN.
Discussion-SuIect. "Iow can we awake en-
deeper interest in Sunday Schools" Ope ned
by Rev. Geo. Anderson. General Remarks
Reports Of Committees. New Business. Devo.
tionnl Exercises (one-half hour.) Adjourn
ment.
Every Sunday school in the County is reques-
ted to send three delegates -I.alies or gentl,-
men-"nd to make report OH the following:
How many Scholars in your School?
" Teachers
What books of instruction are useI?
Has there been any special religious feeling
in the school?
How many scholars have united with tho
church this fear?
How often does the school meet?
State anything Of special interest connected
with the school.
Superintendents Of Sunday Schools and pas
tors Of churches will please do nil they can to
have n full delegation, aud will also extend O
cordial invitation to all friends Of the cause, te
come pith them to the meeting. All are invited
b. G. CLIFFORD,
Chair n Ex. Com
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Narrow Escape from Lightning.

During the storm last Tuesday bolt Of light
ming struck China tree in Mrs. o. B. ii. Ora
hams yard, passed from it under the kitchen
and went into the dining room, shattering the
safe and breaking number Of plates and dishes
in it, seriously affecting Mrs. Graham's little
son in the hand and arm and was very sensibly
felt by Mrs. g. and here sister, Miss A. Robin
son. Dinner was on the table at the time and
little Claude was standing near the safe. Miss
Robinson was in the next room and Mrs. Ora.
ham had stepped out Of the dining room to an.
nounce that dinner was ready. when the light.
ming struck. A minute before Mrs. @. was al
the safe which was badly shattered. The tree
in the yard was rven from top to root, and il
was truly proSidential that no one was killed.
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The Weather and Crops.

The weather and Crops.
During the past week showers of rain have
fallen in almost every part Of this County
They have been beneficial to the cotton, But not
enough fell at any time to do the corn much
good, except, perhaps, In few localities We
have heard some farmers say their ground was too
wet to plow the day after the rain fell, but by
far the largest majority of those we have spoken
TO are still suffering sadly for rain. In most
places it is over five weeks since there was a
good rain aud during great part Of that time
unsessonably cold weather and high winds have
prevailed. In this immediate vicinity the clouds .
have been most tantalizing. Almost every day
they have risen, black and hopeful, at the West
and Southwest, and come towards us rs IL ,bsy
intended to deluge us with water, but Just be.
fore reaching us they would divide and we could
see their watery blessings pouring down upon
our Deighbors North, South and East of US,
while only q sprinkle or q shower Of few min
utes would fall upon our parched gardens. In
such cases we have been forciby reminded Of
the paraphrase, "blessed are they that expect
nothing for they shall not be disappointed."-
No doubt after all the farmers are supplied we
sinful iown.folk will got some. well wait pa
tiently.
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Move tho Fences Back.

We hear great complaint from citizens living
on the Western side of Tos6er's branch that
from the encroaohment of fences the street has
become so narrow that il is almost impossible
for two wagons to pass and sidewalk cannot
be made. while in rainy weather the street is
impossible for pedestrians. in consequence of the
water and mud. We call the attention of our
worthy Intendant and members Of the Town
Council to this matter, feeling confident that IL
they find those inconvenience do proceed from
such encroachments they will at once require
the fences to be placed back upon the lines and
instruct the street overscer to put that part Of
the street in good repair.
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Get Your Tickets.

UeC IVur T1ck6t9.
MIR. Counts informs us that, in order to pre-
vent confusion and to make the excursion to the
Mountains, on next Friday. the 9th, both com.
Portable and delightful to ALL he will only sell
limited number of tickets, consequently those
who wish 10 enjoy truly social and pleasant
excursion should procure tickets at vnce. We
again state that all dsorderly conduct upon the
train will be promptly suppressed. A stern po-
lice force will be there with strict orders to eject
from the train any person who behaves disor-
derly. Now, what we want to know is, who
will supply the ice cream and lemonade.
The cars will leave Union depot at o'clock,
A. NJ.
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Hail Storm.

dall ctOrm.
On Tuesday last severe hail storm fell in
the neighborhood Of Browns Store, completely
stripping the cotton stalks and cutting the corn
blades into ribbons. We have only received .
Partial account, but learn that the storm was
very Destructive. particularly upon the farm Of
Mr.. Durham Lttiejohn.
We also learn that on the same day much dam.
age was done to corn on Browns Creek and
South Of that by hail storm. We sincerely
hope the damage to crops is not SO bal as repor-
ted to Us.
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For the Times.
Jonesville Items.


EDiroR UNION TIMEs:-Jonesville on Satur
day afternoon presented lively appearance rs
If business, which Of late had been so dull, was
commencing TO be brisk again. Upon INQUIRY.
we were informed that some political speaking
was the cause Of the large assembiage, but up
to latest accounts the speaker, whoever he was
OF Of what political creed he INDUCED in, failed
to make his appearance.
The gentlemanly managers, w. W. Scott and
X. A. Whitlock, will run nm excur sion train from
Alston TO Henderson and return on July 18th.
"ad your correspondent has received compli-
mentary ticket from those gentlemen TO enjoy
nm excurt on that day They inform me that
they intend to employ special force of police
to preserve order and secure safety and comfort
for Ladies and children. We wish them all sue
cess possible. The ind 1mitable Doc. Smith will
have charge Of the Ice Lemonade and eatables.
The weather is still hot aud dry aud the fur
mers are sadly in need of rain.
Some Of the Enumerators of this County state
that it is perfectly astonishing how many young
and marriagcable ladies there are, and their
ages vary to suit the taste of the most h
1t could not be expected that those who are
anxiously looking to the future and discerning
in the distant horizon the figure Of = man scarce
ly larger than hand, would grow old, and in
stead Of advancing in years like the sterne,
sex retrograde two for one.
The Society at the Baptist Church, colored, Of
Jonesville, give dinner on July Ilh, and il is
expected that other colored societies from differ.
ent localities will join them on that day. As q
general invitation is extended It can only be
surmised, If the weather is favorable, that q
large crowd will assemble on that day
II. g. McWhirter was admitted q partner in
the Shoe Factory at this place last week the
concern will now be in a aourishing condition as
his experience in that business is unbounded.
MORE ANON.
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A Hen that Don't Law.

a Heu tnst U0n't Lay.
We have perfect curiosity on our premises
in the shape Of game hen that has never laid
an egg, but has hatched out q brood Of chickens.
Her henship knows what is expected Of her and
regularly goes upon the nest, sets there, rs de-
murely as any other hen, the length of time she
conceives to be necessary for the proper dis.
charge of her duty, comes off cackling as loud
and long as any other hen, but her labor is bar
rem Of fruit-the nest remains empty. Did you
see the like, reader?
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Enthusiasm in New York.


New York correspondent of the Columbia
Register thus tells how the nomination of Han
cock is received in that great State:
The thunder Of tho Hancock boom resouuds
through this State. Ii Is the spontaneous rever-
beration of the entire heart of this Democratic
State. The enthusiasm is immense. Nothing
like It since Grants first election. A wilder
and more spontaneous enthusiasm was never
before seen in this country in honor Of an ad-
mired chieftain, except, perhaps, that which al
ways swelled the hearts under the jacket Of
grey whenever old Bob Lee appeared. Even
Republicans acknowledge end feel the ennobling
effects of an honored manhood. Hancock 8
probity and magnanimity, rs we'll as his physi-
cal superiority, towers over his opponent ms the
noble oak dces over the blasted pine; which,
though equally toll, is SCARED and blackened by
the lightning for it's sterile presumption. -
Thousands Of Republicans who followed his
equitable leadership in the dark days OF the
past will stick TO him now that the sun of victo-
ry is blazing in the future.
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Tho Presidential Candidates.


1t Is gratifying to read and feel that the nomi.
nation Of Gen. Hancock and w. IL. English
meets with the most cordial endorsement by oil
good and true citizens in every part of the coun-
try. II is known to our rea.lers that our first
choice was Bayard, but upon looking over the
field and noting the disposition Of the two parties
we nre convinced that the selection of Hancock
by the convention was the best that could have
been made, to win. The South does not ask
sectional President. What we ask is a Presi.
dent who will respect the rights of the South
and Accord to her citizens equality Of privileges
and integrity Of purpose in the Union with our
fellow citizens OF the North. We ask no special
legislation or privileges, but demand that fair
and impartial justice shall be meted out to u.s.
This we believe Hancock will give us, Judging
from his past conduct when he could have mer.
cilessly oppressed the people Of Louisiana had
lie not possessed oil the noble attributes Of o
brave soldier.
By this nomination the bloody shirt Gag will
remain folded during the campaign, and we may
reasonably expect decent and fair election,
with the assurance that the candidate elected
President by the people will take his seat. Our
columns this week show that the democratic
nomination, is greeted with enthusiastic appro-
baton all over the country, while the names of
the Republican candidates have failed to create q
ripple Of rejoicing in their party ranks. 1t is q
remarkable fact that not gun has been fred
in honor of Garfield and Arthur.
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Two Tons Of Economy.

Two Tons Of Economy.
Not long ago young man went across the
line of his native County to see q young lady
and in course Of conversation she said, "Mr
-, fear that the people in your County do
not do yery WE'LL" "Why," said he, somewhat
surprised. because you all do not use enough
economy" said the fair one. "wcll, 1 used two
tons last year, if you call that anything NUT.
tered the young man.
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The Dramatic Performance.

Those who attended the Dramatic perform
ance at Nicholson's Hall last Friday evening
The hall was we'll filed, the play was good one
and the young Ladies and Gentlemen acted their
parts well, considering it was the first appear
ance OF each upon the boards" A little prac.
tice will give them more confdenc. and enable
them 10 render their parts with more ease.
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Browns Store NO Morn.

The Post Office heretofore known as Browns
Store, has been removed to Mt Moriah, and will
hereafter be known rs Mt Moriah p. O., with
r. A. Jones, Postmaster. The public will take
due notice thereof and govern themselves ac-
cordingly, when directing letters to that point.
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Thu County Executive COMMITTEES.

fho C0unty GIocuuVe C0mmfttee.
The members OF the Democratic Executive
Committee of Union County will meet at this
place next Monday, for the transaction Of i'm
portant business. No doubt II will make oil ar
rangements for the Primary Elcctiou-the time
when it shall be held, who shall vote, &c.-and
it is very necessary that every member should
be present.
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CRors IN Observation-Disclosures June o.
The heat coliinues very great, aud quite demor.
alizing but this should be expected as this week
Is usually the warmest Of the year. II Is an
adage that dry wayin Jane makes the cotton
crop. think u will prove ,roe this year csr-
tainiy at this moment all the fields Of cotton lock
very well, strong aud green, and promise most
fayorabiy. The dry weather has Injured the
corn crop, rs IL came at period when rains are
OF absolute importance 10 this grain. In this
section, therefore, the yield will probably be bs.
low the average.
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FATAL STABRIso IN CHEsrEa. Chester, 8. c.,
June pa fatal cutting ARRAY occurred on
Mr.. Atkinson's place, about seven niles from
here. this evening. between two negroes, In
which Joe Wilson was stabbed In the side, near
the bowels, by Berry Robins, aud died from the
effects Of the Wound immediately. Tho cause
OF the affrny is not known. The Coroner was
dispatched to arrest the guilty pariy.--Epceiai
TO Register.
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Smart in Our Old Age.

5mart In Our Old Age.
We think the UNION TINES was the first paper
in this State TO announce tho nomination of
Winfield Scott Hancock, as the Presidential can
didate. The nomination was made at Cincin.
natl at l2l o'clock, p. NJ, last Thursday and at
clock we gave il TO our subscribers in our
regular edition. That is pretty nearly annihi.
lating time and space.
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ALABAMA PAIs PROMPTLY. - ont somery.
Ala, June 28.-Siate Treasurer Vincent has
placed money with the Importers and Traders
Bank Of New York and the Bank Of Mobile to
pay the interest due July on the Alabama
State bonds. One-third OF the bonds are held
by Alabaminns. F
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nA- One day last week one of MIR. James
Grants cows had n pair Of beautiful twin calves.
They are oil (Mr. Grant included) doing finely.
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Third Quarterly Nea ting.

Third Quarterly eetng.
The Third Quarterly Meeting of this year will
be held in the Methodist Church tomorrow,
Saturday. and Sunday, Rev. J. NJ. Carlisle, Pre-
siding Elder, will attend the meeting.
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FOR ANNOUNCING A CANDIDATE, %

To epdid IN ddudnce, tcithout distinction. Or
ders to publish wiH not be noticed unless the cash
accompanies tie order. This is a rule rithout an
exception toith us.
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THg New YORK CAR DRivERs.--New York,
June 2S.-The strike of the drivers on the Sec
ond Avenue Railroad for twenty five cents ad-
vance In wages, which commenced yesterday.
continues. Although the attitude Of the men IL
threatening, no overt act Of violence hiss been
committed. The police are guarding the i;.e il 8
entire length. One driver was dragged from tho
car in Worth street. but was rescued by the po.
lice.
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FATAL AooIDgsr.--Atlanta, Ca, June 28.--A
young man by the name Of Ed ward Stcvensons,
at Eufala. Alabama, had both arms shattered by
the premature explosion Of cannon fred in
honor Of the nomination Of Hapcock and Eng
lish. He has since died.
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DEATH IN A SALUTE.-WhSeling, w, Va,
June 27.--While the Democratic ratification
meeting was being held on Capito; Square !ast
evening, and while the salute was being fired
cannon burst, killing man named Mccarthy
and boy named Nidert.
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YgLLow FEVER IN HAvANk.--Hayona; JHno
28 -Foriy-sx deaths occurred from yellow fe-
yer and two from small pox during the week
ending Saturday last.
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GRANT FOR HANcocK.-Galena, ILL.,, June "a
-General Grant stated to-day, to An intimate
friend ofhs residing here, that he fully approved
OF the nomination Of Hancock by the Democrat
10 party. He said it was ON inspiration that
Will sweep the country, and that no candidate
the Democracy could have chosen would have
proved so acceptable to the masses Of the people
Ssperal Grant added that many thousands of Re-
puDo-a would not vote for Garfield, and lie
"As one OF THEM. He said the fact that he was
now OUT OF power for e'.- released him from
any ooigation TO the Republican par., md that
he would himself vote for Hancock. This news
was spread around this city, and the course
adopted by General Grant is approved of by
many prominent Republicans who despair Of
the success of their party.-N. y Truh.
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THE GEonoIA REvESvE MUaDEa.---Af Atlanta,
June ~. The killing of VIM. Jones, in Camp
BEN County, by posse Of revenue raiders lsst
Thursday. has caused great indignation. Prom.
nent citizens Of the county held an Indignation
meeting in the Methodist Church at Red OAK,
and passed resolutions denounsins the eenduct
Of tie posse and demanding full Investigation
of the killing.
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INTERNAL REVENUE Washington, June o.
The gross receipts from internal revenue for the
fiscal year ending June 30, estimating the re.
ceipts for the two remaining days, will be In
round numbers $123 ,0O0, 900. This 10 an in-
crease Of $40 ,0C0, 900 over last year. and Of So,
O0.0OO over the estimate. The increase Is de.
rived from whiskey, cigars and cigarettes.
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A TEhniDLE TGAGEpY.-A terrible tragedy
was enacted several miles North of Lafayette.
Walker County. Georgia. Wednesday of last
week. shfeh resulted in the probable fatal shoot.
ing Of Mr.. Frank Smith. q respectable farmer Of
that County, by DR.. John CGileff, aged eighty.
eight years. one OF Walker Codnty's prominent
citizens Smith and his wife Mere on his farm
Mt work, when they were approached by Catleft
who, without Q word Of warning, fired both bar
rels of his gun full at Smith ; one shot entered
his head just above the eye; several entered his
mouth: his right arm was brokeh by shot and
eleven penetrated hts back. His recovery is
doubtful
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PISTOLS AND WHIsKEY.-Spartanburg June
2,-Yesterday there was another case of blood.
shed in SPartanburg Two negroes while on an
excursion to the mountains got into an affray at
Landrum Station, in which one was shot dead
and the other wounded. The cause of the diff.
Guilty is unknown, but it seems that ihe deceased
whose name is also unknown, made the assault
by firing two rounds at Pack Wofford, infictinp
n flesh wound in the leg, when the latter returned
the fire, which took effect in the lef' eye of his
assailant. killing him instantly. Woford, who
made his escape, acted purely in self defence
Nems and Courier.
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ARE You Sick ?--If so, 60 TO your nearest
druggist or store, and buy box OF DR.. Gildsr's
Liver Fills. They will cure you. You can Hnd
June % Is Oh
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HAMProN's Coon WORDs.-The speeches of
Wade Hampton at the Convention are universal
ly commented on here rs evidences of n noble
statesman and pure and loyal citizen. The
complimentary manner in which the brave
Southern soldier spoke Of the gallant Northern
soldier struck the hearts of the rank and file
in the right place. Those words Of Hampton at
such time will prove mere contagious than the
smallpox in lazarctto; with this difference
that as the one is unprcventable destruction Of
the body corporal, the other will prove ines,ima-
BILE in healing the wounds in the body polite of
the nation. Hampton is very highly thought Of
here. and at the end ef another quarternion
period, when the ashes Of the past will not be
even warm OIL the hearth Of the nation, he will
loom up for n second choice on the national
ticket.
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For the.Tlmes.
Cha Taanhsrai CanxAnfiou


Mn. EDTroR - The time for tho Teachers con-
vention approaches, and oil should join to mako
ita triumph to overcome ignorance. How canwe
ever hope to accomplish any good by the pres
ent School Systemf There are scores Of chill
dren scattered over the country that DO not know
how to spell and read. The parents find Il q
sufficient task TO provide them with food and
raiment and o short time In childhood to attend
school, and since the name Of Public School they
depend on that system. II those few years Of
childhood are not properly improved the chill
dron are apt to remain ignorant through life
How are they progressing3 Generally some
young student that has spent few months ut
boarding school, has little leisure, and is out
of pocket change, claims arst grade certificate,
for nothing else will do, sets up o school for
two or thr,e months and, without the least tact;
interest or sympathy for the children, proceeds
in the common off-hand, mechanical, drudgery
mode Of teaching. The time expires, he claims
his pay, and by the time tho next term COM
menccs the scholars have forgotten the little
tha: they had learned.
We may expect success in education when
the school directors estatlish su icient number
Of schools, of six, eight or ten months duration
in the year; even il tho teachers salaries are
reduced to fifteen or twenty dollars month";
The real hoolteachers are never paid, in money
for their labor; they tako The profession MS Z
minister does the gospel. How sacred is tn,
obligation? They are to impress the young ant
| tender mind of childhood with some of the frst
most lasting and most important truths of life
| III INV are held respons;hle for ,3o;,, ~. ,o
doing their duty. surely il will be those VIII,
have charge Of educating the young.
| TEACHER.