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For the TimeS
Last Order Of Gen, r. E. Lee.

HEAD QUARTERS, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGIN
IA, APRIL 1Oru, 1865.
General Orders No. 9.
After four years Of arduous service marked
by unsurpassed courage and forttude the army
has boen compelled to yield to ovcrwhelm-
ing numbers and resources. need not tell
the brave survivors Of so many hard fought bat
tles who have remained steadfast to the last. that
have consented to this from no distrust of them.
But feeling that valor and devotion could nc.
complsh nothing that would compensate for the
loss that must have attended the continuance of
the contest, determined to avoid the useless
sacrifice of those whose past services have en-
deared them TO their countrymcn. By the
terms of the agreement, officers and men can re-
turn to their homes to remain until exchanged.
You will take with you the satisfaction that pro-
ceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully
performed, and earnestly pray that n mercful
God will extend to you his blessing and protcc-
ton. With unceasing admiration for your con-
stancy and devotion TO your country and CRATE
full remembrance of your kind and generous
consideration for myself, bid you all atfcc-
tionate farewell.
Signed II. f.. LEE,
General
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Township Meetings Again.


We have but little more to say to the people
OF Union upon the importance of general at.
tendance at the Township meetings and the ne
cessity for selecting the best men in each town
ship as delegates to represent them ia the coun-
ty convention. Tomorrow week (22d inst, } is
the day appointed for the selection Of delegates
and we hope the intelligent citizens of the
County will strive to impress upon the minds Of
their neighbors how important it is for tha,pco
pie themselves to control the first steps to lie ta-
Ken in the coming campaign. The question of
nominating by primary election or convention
will be decided by the County Convention to be
held on the 25th, and it is well known that both
plans have strong and numerous advocates, and
it is only through full vote of the people at
the Township meetings that the wishes of ma
jority Of the voters can be obtained. Any indif-
ference or neglect just at that point may throw
the party into such confusion rs will endanger
Its perfect organization and cause its defeat
Let every democratic voter, therefore, feel it to
be his bounden duty to attend his Township
meeting, and by his unbiased influence and
counsel help to send to the Convention such men
as shall truly and faithfully represent his wishes
in the County Con vention.
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Stores Closed at 6 O'clock

The merchants of this town have very wisely
and literally acccdcd to to a request Of their
employees to close their stores at 6 o'clock
Z. NJ, except on Saturdays, during the dull
summer months. There were no .striking'
manifestations on either side, they do such
things in the "more orderly and christian (?)
towns and cities of the North; but q gentlemanly
request from the employees was met by gene,
rous response from the employers, resulting in q
mutual feeling of respect. Oar merchants are
liberal gentlemen and their clerks arc reasona.
bic gentlemen, consequently they have no strikes
or ill feeling between them.
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For the Times
II. f.. LEE,
General.

To The Editor Of tie Union Times:
Allow me space in your columns to say to my
friend "VOter"-whom l am sure is friend
although cannot conjecture who he may be
that there will be no election for Senator at the
next general election, and if by any chance there
should be such election, that | will not be a can
didatc for the place. The only wish have con-
corning the election is that we may make the
best possible selection of candidates, and tri.
umphantly elect them. To this end all my ef-
forts shall be directed.
Very Respectfully,
May 10, 1880. WILLIAM MUNRO.
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We do hereby certify that, after n careful ex-
animation and measurement of that portion of
the County line fence built bye. ID. Carrier, from
the West bank of Fairftrcst Creek across G. Is.
llammetts land to the corner Of his, }. L. Hills
and the Whites land find the following to he
facts in regard to the fence That it is built of
very inferior AMI unsound rails, and poorly
constructed by being 80 badly stretched to
reach in q few places to over 81 feet per pannel.
In height it is from feet 10 inches to five feet
the greater part being under four feet. That it had
fallen down in two places from the breaking of
rails, and that part Of the fence was built Of
brush. MOSES WOOD,
j. w. CUNNINGHAM,
a. ID. BLACK,
JOHN HAYS.
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KING's Notwithstanding May G.
The executive committee of the Kings Noun.
tain Centennial Association met here at 4 o clock
T.. NJ. yesterday. A short afternoon session was
held, and the meeting aj"urned until after sup
per.
The following members were present Col. a.
Coward chairman Capt. w. T. Il. Bell, secre-
tary Cap. j. NJ Ivy, treasurer J. w. Gar
rett, J. ID. Witherspoon, J. :. Bratton. j. S. r.
Thompson. Rev. Ellison Cnpcrs, p. s. Baker
Rev. Robert Latham, a. y. Hutchinson. Il. =.
Waring. DR.. j. Nj. Miller, DR.. Il. +. Dixon
Frcno billing 81. J.. Thomas. James Mason,
Chas. Petty, Col. q. McKssck and Charles
tulp, Esq.
In the evening session the most important
business transacted was the selection of an ora
tor for the celebration. The choice fell upon
the Hon. John NJ. Daniels, of l.ynchburg Va.
1t is known that he will accept, and much sat
isfaction is expressed at the selection made, as
the gentleman has the reputation of being an
eloquent speaker.
IL was decided TO instruct the committee on
the monument to commence preparations at
once for the erection Of monument. the cost
not exceeding $4,000.
1t is the present intention TO iuaugiiratc the
commencement Of The monument 10y the laying
of the corner stone with appropriate ceremonies
the 23d Of June next.
There was full meeting Of the committee
Yesterday, and the basiness before it. as trans
acted tremendously and satisfactorily. Among
those in attendance. who have not previously
met With tn" committee were Rev. Ellison Ca
pcrs. of Grcrnvillc, anl Hon. !. q. Mckissick
Of Union
The next meeting will he held in Charlotte, on
the 22d OF June, when the committee will con
fer with the commissioners appointed lay the
Governors of Tennessee, North and Snuth Car
olina. AMI it is probable that arrangements
will then he fully perfected for The celebration
OF the 1th of October.
a. w.
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N. G. LITTLEJOHN.

SURGICAL Misunderstanding sur
geons of Charleston operated recently on Mr..
w. NJ. Co,k formerly of this place, for the
purpose of removing ball from which he re-
ceived a painful and dangerous wound at
the battle Of Seven Pines, May 3lst 1862, and
which has ever since seriously affected his
health The surgeons failed to discover the
ball, but succeeded in removing several pieces
of diseased and dccayed bone; this operation,
they say, will greatly relieve and benefit the
patient.
MIR. Corkill was Il member of the Chester
Blues, commanded first by Capt. +. G. McLure,
afterwards by Capt. VIM. McAlily. lie was
gallant soldier, and did the full measure of his
duty until disabled. After the war he learned
the printers trade in this town, and worked for
n while in the Reporter Office. For several years
past he has been in the office of the Yorkvillc
Ehqnrcr, and is known as an expert at his trade
Ills friends, and fo:mer comrades of the Old
Sixth, wish him speedy recovery Chester
Reporter.
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TOT Ihr I IintN.
Mn. EpIroR II noticed in your last issue
that number of names were placed in nomina
ton for the Legislature and County Officers, and
among them my own as n suitable person to
fill the responsible Office of County Commission
or. | hope | am duly sensible of the honor
proposed to lie conferred by the friend or friends
who have seen proper to make this public man
Hesitation of their confidence and esteem but
| must beg leave to most respectfully decline the
candidacy for this honorable and responsible
position. rs have not the time To devote 10 the
pro per discharge of the duties of the Office.
With many thanks to the kind friend or friends
who, without my knowledge or consent, have
placed my nIlH" o., cDusIicuuusly before the
public, am, Very truly yours,
T.. - GULF.
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A Slight Mistake.

We were misinformcd about the wash out on
the railroad last week. While it was q consid
Nr"'ho ~ ,sh-""t ""l tool YEARLY week to re-
pair the roaI and make il secure against a SINH
lar disaster the cars were not compelled to
return" but have made their regular trips with
out detention.
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Revenue Arrest.

Revenue Officers Cummings Mounz and Char
ley Wh;tlock, arrested yesterday, on Main street,
n man by the name Of Foy, from North Carolina
for selling whiskcy unlawfully from his wagon.
They took Foy, boy, two horses and a wagon,
and the whskcy to Spartanburg.
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Asbury Seminary.

MIR. EDITOR :-iour worthy correspondent
"Jonesvillc' is mistaken with reference to
public exhibition at AsbLry Seminary. The
Chapel, that last year could not contain the
highly apprcciative audience, has been made
smaller by music room, and we have thought
il best to close the first session in the Seminary
on Friday erenig, May %, beginning at =
o'clock. Hope .'Jonasvile' will come
Respectfully,
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nE3y" Last week we complained Of the wet
and cold weather Well, n radical change has
come over the barometer and thermometer since
then, and we are now having as dry and hot
weather rs any cotton planter could wish for
Cotton is coming up fast and looks greasy"
corn is growing of finely Reports OF the wheat
crop continue to be unfavorable. Oats are fine
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BGA- Our friend II, J. Thomson sent us last
Saturday the finest rocs shad we have seen for
many years. Our rations were somewhat short
on that day and the gift came just in the right
time Good shad for break fast is not "bad med
cine and Thomson says he will have some more
Of the same sort next Saturday.
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April so

BLOODY Work IN NoHTm CAROLINA.-On last
Sunday John Smith went to the house of Peter
Watkins, deputy sheriff of Stokes county, who
had warrant in his hands for the arrest of
Smith, and told him he had come to give him
self up, and remarked to the deputy that he
must tic him. Watkins replied that he did not
want to do that. Smith replied al have come
to kill y1n," drawing his pistol nt the same time
Watkins broke and run, Smith fired and missed
him. Smith left and went after his brother
jim, and the two in short time returned armed
with mIskctS, but Watkins, who is n one-armcd
man, was on the lookout for them, with dou-
e-barrcllcd shot gun, fired on them with both
barrels rs they entered the yard, striking them
about the face and breast. They fell but jumped
up and ran off, leaving their guns behind. They
were tracked for several hundred yards by the
blood, but up to last accounts had not been
found
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JOHN HAYS.

Now think all will agree that have shown
that this "averagc fence of the present time"
is II bad -"altogcther insufficient t'-"made
Of very inferior and unsound rails" and poorly
constructed--and that it was not complete on
the day that this part OF the line was measured,
&c. That it was built in October, and had fall
len down from the "breaking of rails by the
last of November. This average fence of the
present time is still it's own witness. II ,cas
the "arerage fence Of the present time" that nccesi-
t0tcd The Stock Lar.
TIMOTHY TUG MUGGINS.
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Novelty.
MIR. w. T. Littlcjohn, of Joncsvillc has left
in Office quite curiosity to us and
many others who have seen it. 1t is n stalk Of
common river bottom Cane in fult seed. The seeds
have much the appearance of oats and grow in
heads containing from three to six grains. We
have always supposed that the cane did not pro-
duee seed, but the specimen before us removes
that impression.
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De9- The Sheriff of Santuc was in town on
Tuesday to interview the County Commissioners,
but left awfully disgruntled nt not getting enough
to buy "a short lie says Union is the
dryest and poorest town in this County. lie
was seen to "smile' only once after he found the
Treasurer had not made final settlement with
the Auditor for last years taxes.
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A Great Loss to Us.

A fishing party from this town last week
caught so many of the .'fnny tribe" that they
could not bring them all home. One mammoth
"red horse" intended for the Editor was left TO
decay "on the barks of that lone river so VIC
are told. Take two-horsc wagon next time
gentlemen.
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Hints About Selling Tobacco to Employees.

WASHINGTON, April u, 80.
Hon. w. C. Batter, United States Senator Wdsh.
,ngton, ~. {.
SR-In reply to the letter addressed 10 you
on the 10th instant by Mr. John Ferguson, vf
Greenville, S. c., and referred by you to me,
in which he asks whether "is il lawful for n
planter to buy box of manu- ufactured tobacco at q
price, say 30 cents per pound, and retail the same
to tenants and croppers on his own land Mt N
greater price without paying special tax" [
would say that n planter who makes such sales
incurs special tax as dealer in tobacco (Sec.
3, pa II. s., 9th sub division and If he fails to
take out the requisite special tax stamp pro-
scribcd by the law, reuders himself liable not
only TO payment Of the tax, but to fine or i'm
prisonment, or both, mt the discretion of the
Court, under Seo 3,242 L. S.
In the case of the United States Is. James
Hewbold, in the United States District Court,
Eastern District of North Carolina April 2lst
1879, as reported to this office by District Attor-
ney Alberton, May 18th, 1879, Judge Brooks
held that where a planter sold tobacco TO his
hands or employees, with or without profit, with
out paying special tax therefor, the selling was
n violation Of the law.
Respectfully,
GREEN B. RAUM,
Commissioner
WAsHISToN, ID. c., May 4th, 1880.
Respectfully referred 70 Mr.. Jno. Ferguson,
Greenvlle S. c., for his information.
NJ C.. BUTLER.
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gentlemen.
Col. w. s. Dogan.

Col w. s. Dogan.
The "old familiar smile Of Col. w. S. Dogan
chccrcd our sanctum last Thursday. lie makes
the Columbia Register n specially and rings the
praises of that most exc ,llcnt paper in the ears
of every man he meets. The proprietor of the
Register is fortunate in having such efficient
workers as Col. Dogan and C. II. Beard contin-
ually on the road.
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l certify that the above is true and also Ger.
tfy that this portion of the fence was net fin
ishcd on the day that this part Of the line was
measured by Mr.. Robinson and the accounts
~. .'~ r."~o ""'no up r"'s r.,a..y
before the November meeting of the Board,
when the account for the fence was paid.
CALVIN WHITE.
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nay" A few loads Of dry oak wood Is wanted
nt the TINES office. A good time for those who
promised to pay their subscription In wood tc
do 80
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Memorial Day.

memorlaI Day.
Last Monday being Memorial day, the graves
ofthc soldiers buried in the Presbyterian Church
yard were profusely decorated with choice flowers
by the hands of a few patriotic ladies. There was
no procession or other display, and, we regret to
state. but n very slim attendance. We sincerely
hope this annual and appropriate tribute to the
dead heroes Of the Southern Cause will not be al
lowed tofidc from the memories Of the Southern
men and women, but that the 10th of May hereaf-
ter will be set apart hy all or citizens rs n day
sacred to the of pcrpctuatinG the noble
sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Confederate
Army in defending the Constitutional rights of
the people.
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DYING IN MAsoNKY.-Thc funeral Of Patrick
Hoy. better known rs James Cooke, the clown
and equestrian, late of Barnum's great show,
was held yesterday afternoon. When Mr.. Cooke
knew that lie about to die he was asked 10y
the priest who attcn led him TO rcnouncc the
principles Of Masonry, to which he had been ar
IDENTIFY attached from his boyhood. lie refused
TO do this, saying that Masonry was as good II
religion to die by rs the Catholic faith in which
he had been educated. lie then requested that
none but Masonic ceremonies should be held
over his tody, and his request fulfilled TO
the lettcr.-Ncp York Times, Noy 2d.
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Mrs. Grants OpeninR.

The display Of beautiful Millinery at Mrs.
Grants has attracted q large number of ladies'
from town and Country the past week, and now
new hats is the order of the day. Her styles
were never prctticr aud her prices were never
more satisfactory.
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NEGROES TlUsING TROUBLE IN OHTO.--COlum-
bus Ohio May S.--tinvcrn0r Foster to-day
coivcI u telegram from Sheriff Coulter. Of Wayne
County, asking for troops IT, keep down aIi"t
which had been Threatened hy nearly five hun
drcI min rs in case the negroes employed in Tie
mines wcr" moi discharged. The Governor has
authorized The use Of irOoI9.
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FOr Inc TlmCS.
Tho Average Fenoe OF the Present Time.'

The Average Fenoo OF tho Present Time. =,
MAY IL, 1880.
MIR. EDITOR II find that have been calling
the fence by the wrong name. L accept tie
name given 1.-THE average fence of the present
time" The certificates below will show what
kind of fence it takes to make an ''average
fence of the present time :"
do hereby certify that that n portion of
County line fence built by G. ID. Carrier from
the West bank of Fair-forest Greek across the
land of G. B lIammctt to the corner of his, j.
L. Hills and the Whites land, was mostly put
up in the month of October last.
May llth, 1880 7. W. WEST
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Ice House in Town.

Messrs. Gregory & Malone have received n
car load of Ice and informs us that they intend
keeping the article on hand all Summer. They
have put up an ice house in rear Of Mr. Gregg
rY' s meat market
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Dsn- The pupils of Mrs. Clfford's School
win have picnic to-day near the Union Steam
Mill.
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TuE WoCSDED IN EDGEFIELu.--Thc last news
from EdGcfcd is very encouraging. Here il is
received by staff reporter of Hc Regisicr
last evening: "Clishy we'll, Glover out Of dan
ger, and Bland eating sof!-boilcd eggs and beef
tea. Al will get we'll - C0iuuIJia Rcgisicr.
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WILL NOT OPPOSE Col. Eviys.-Thc Charles
ton Ne,cS and Courier Of Tuesday has the follow.
ing:
Public and very complimentary mention hav-
ing been made il the up-country Of Isaac NJ.
Eryan, Esq, of Grccnvillc. as candidate for
Representative Of the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict MIR. Bryan has requested uS To say that, in
his view, Col. EvinS is cmincntly well fitted by
capacity and experience to retain the seat he
has so zcalously and 50 w"rlhily filled. and rich
ly deserves a denomination. Mr.. Bryan is un-
willing to be considered canliditc for the
nomination, as against Col. Evins.
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FOR ANNOUNCING A CANDIDATE, So

To 6epdid IN adcance, ,cithout distinction. Or.
ders 10 publish wW not be noticed unless The cash
accompanies tie order. tbs is a rule uiihom an
erccptiOn ruth u.s.
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Be9- The people Of Newberry are talking
about having Gas and Water works.
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The Problem Solved.

The Problem Solved.
In answer TO the problem we published last
week, asking how many animals man bought
for 500, paying $40 piece for cows, SO o
piece for sheep and so cents piece for pigs,
we received the following solution from four
par;ies-one each from Santuc and Joncsviie,
and two from Eta Jane:
Cows.................. ................... 500 90
u Al OO
sheep. ................................ SAU0
100 100 oy
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List of Lottors

Remaining in the Post Oiice at Union, s. {.
for the week ending Nay Sth, 1880
Hoylslon. u. t.: Farr, W. c.; Lee, Misses
%pIl; Roofs, John H.; Trusty, +. Il.
jas. II GOSS, l.. NJ.
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TIMOTHY TUG MUGGINS.
For the Times,
West Springs Item S

according to the general opinion of the farm
crs in this section, wheat crops will be sholt.
Oats. barley and clover are fine.
This fine weather makes rushing business for
the farmers. We are happy to say that our
noble tllers of the soil are not far behind others
Of like occupation in other sections of the
County.
Some one has predicted that cotton will sell
next fall for g cents. We are informed by good
authority that the acreage of this county in
cotton is forty per cent above that of last year.
Doubtless this is the premises of the statement;
and il we are to judge all cotton growing sec
tons 10y our County, the prediction is not far
from right.
We have snake story! While fishing in n
creek near here last Saturday, one of our neigh
bors caught n snake with his hook. The suakc
bit at the bait like fish and was caught,
thrown on the bank and killed. This isn't. far
behind the other snake stories is it?
We don't think, Mr.. Editor, that 1t is alto
gcther the fair thing to leave Bogansvilc "out
in the cold ercry time county officers are talked
about DO yon? Ii you say it is right, we
will not have another word to say. UNO.
HEAVY R>INs.-Thc heavy rains on Thursday
in many sections Of the County damaged young
crops. Seed IN some instances were washed ont
of the ground. ncccsslating rcplanting and con-
scqucnily later crops will follow.
High timc-Tha kept y a town clock.
Then il is high time that Union had town
clock.
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At the Request of Timothy Tug Muggins
examined the fence alluded to in the above ceh
tifcatcs and found it to be CONSTRUCTED. of
very inferior material-altogether insufficient
to turn stock or protect crops
May IL, 1880. W. Il. LITTLEJOllN.