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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-01-23

AS the body of this young whale, cap
tured in Charleston harbor only few days
ago and hauled upon an inclined way in tho
yard of ship carpenter, lay almost upon
its back, it gave visitors an erroneous i'm
preston of its form, its mouth aud its ba-
leen. The top of tho head lay upon the
hoor, and the upper jaws therefore under
the lower jaws the right fin stood erect
and looked as though the animal had dor.
sal or back fin, which is not so, this species
having no back fin. although the sperm
whale has small back or dorsal fin.
Enjoying means of progression SO extern
sivc, living in u medium but little affected
by variations Of climate, these animals are
not generally bounded by strict geograph-
ical limits which cou6ne the terrestrial
mamnalia. Whales, it is said, do not at
tain their full growth under twenty. five
years.
have been frequently .asked why this
species IS called che III ght whalc5 and I will
now reply: On board the vessel engaged
in the whale fishery man is sent aloft to
watch for whales, and one is kept there all
the day. AS soon as he sees spout he
calls to the officer on deck aud sings out
Fright" or "Sperm,' as it may be, and this
he knows from the single or double jet,
which he sees; the call is then made for
the boats, and if it be the whale that the
sailors most desire the word will be "Right!
kight!, but should it be sperm whale the
word "Sperm !" will pass through the ship.
There is not so much risk in capturing the
right whale, but the sperm whale having q
formidable set of teeth, will sometimes turn
upon its pursuers and crush lthe boat, and
often many of the sailors are killed.
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GREAT CoTroN FIRE IN AUGUsrA.-At ten
o'clock on the night Of the 18th Big Steve
sounded the alarm of the ninth district, and q
bright light in the neighborhood of the Augusta
Factory hurried the fire department and q throng
of people toward the illuminated section. IL
was soon found that the cotton warehouse Of the
Augusta Factory was ablaze, the FIRE in some
mysterious way breaking out in the centre of
the long building and rapidly extended through
its entire length and breadth, enveloping the
contents in q roaring mass Of flame. There was
in the warehouse large supply ofcotton--be-
| tween fifteen and sixteen hundred bales being
! in store-and how the fire could have made its
appearance in the mass will perhaps never DO
known. The total loss sustained by the Angus
Ia Factory will probably not be very heavy
just how much cannot now be estimated. The
warehouse was built soon after the war, with
brick walls, slate roof and iron doorways, and
| was regarded rs freproof and secure II was
about $50 feet long and fifty wide.
The cotton was valued at about $50, 900, upon
which there was about S60 900 insurance.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
Concert az Ohrlstinna.

The concert at the Christiana Presby-
terrain Church on Thursday evening,
given by the choir of the NJ. 4. Church
of Newark, was a grand success. The
large and apprecistivs audience pres
emit was highly entertained by the mu-
steal talent rendered, and the good taste
displayed in the selections on the o.
casion. At the close Of the exercises the
choir was invited to sit down to we'll
spread table to enjoy the bounties Of
Divine Providence, after which they
left for their homes, refreshed in body
and full of spirits, only to leave many
precious memories behind for their
friends in Christiana to enjoy. The
thanks of the church are due to, this
noble band Of singers.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
1OmYFeB8.

In the U. S. Senate. yesterday, Mr.
Call introduced a bill allowing home
stead settlers to correct mistakes in de-
scriptions of lands in their certificates
and to make new entries in certain
cases. A memorial was presented from
Susan B. Anthony asking the removal
of her political disabilities. The Ho,
Springs bill was passed. The Geneva
Award bill was taken up, pending
which the Senate went into executive
session, and afterwards adjourned
until Monday.
In the House Mr.. Carlisle, from the
Ways and Means Committee, reported a
bill amendatory Of the Internal Reve-
nue. laws, which was ordered printed
and recommi:ted.
Mr.. Wright, from the Committee on
Depression of Labor, reported s joint
resolution requesting the President to
notify the Chinese Government of the
abrogation of tie treaty clauses per-
uniting the emigration of subjects and
citizens of the two countries. It was
paced on the calendar. Mr.. Tucker
gave notice that he would offer o sub
stitute for the resolution reported by
the Select Committee on Interoceanic
Canal. The Special Deficiency bill was
discussed and passed-yeas Ill, nays
lO4, with amendments, the principal
one being clause in the item for dep
uty marshals, providing that such dep
uties shall be appointed in equal num-
bers froLa the different political parties.
A bill was reported and passed appropri-
atiDg 100000 for the public printing.
Adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
Personal,

Rev. William Powick called upon us
this morning. He has been attending
the annual session of the PHILADELPHIA
Conference, and has been appointed
under Presiding Elder Cummins, to
Tower City station, Lebanon Valley.
Mr.. Powicli is well known in this civ
where his parents reside and he was for
many years p mclnber of St. Paul's NJ.
Z. church. Finding employment at
Landenb.ry, Chester County, with
Washington Erving he removed to that
place il the spring OF 1878, and while
he assisted Mr.. Erving in his store he
also assisted Rev. Mr.. Barnhill in his
Ministerial duties on New London cir
cult. He was last year stationed under
the Presiding Elder a: Valley Forge.
where he labored with great scceptanc
and on Thursday next he will leave for
Tower City, his new appointment. Mr..
Powick is a talented young minister
for whom there is no doubt q bright fu.
ture.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
MethOdiss Appointment TO-mOr
row.


The Methodist Church tomorrow
will be filed generally by the preach.
ers detailed temporarily by a commit.
tee of Conference
At the Union n. 4. Church, Rev. A.
L. Tompkinson will preach morning
and evening.
The Grace Church pulpit will be fill
ed in the morning ny Rev. A. W.
Lightbourne, son Of Rev. J. N. Light
bourn a former pastor of the Union M.
Z. Church. Dir. Lightbourn entered
the ministry and has been preaching
in the Independent Methodist denomin-
alton, his last appointment being in
Baltimore, but making application at
the present Conference he has inst
been admitted into the regular con-
ference. Miss F. Z. Willard will con-
duct a temperance meeting in the
Church in the evening.
Rev. 7. R. Dreamer has been detail
cd to preach at Scott N. E. Church both
morning and evening.
Rev. 7. 0. Ayers will preach at AS
bury morning and evening.
Rev. B. J. Jackson will preach in
the Brandywine N. L. Church morning
and evening.
AT St. Paul's M. E. Church Rev. J.
t. VanBurkalow will preach morning
and evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
The Diseases In the Peach.

A West Chester man named John
Rutter has written book on "The
Culture and Diseases of the Peach, -
being complete treatise for the use O!
peach growers and gardeners. II directs
special attention TO that most fatal dis
ease "The Yellows," and also considers
oth9r troubles experienced in peach
culture. Mr.. Rutter has given the SUBJ
ject muyh study and attention and from
long experience in the cultivation of
the peach both in this State, en- the
Peninsula, and elsewhere, is abundant
ly qualified to give an intelligent and
thorough opiniou. lie has long been
identified with the agricultural inter
eSts being ex-President of the Chester
County Horticultural Society, and is an
honorary member of the Pennsylvania
Fruit Growers Society. Having practi.
cal knowredge of the subject be treats,
his opinions and observations will be
read with interest.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
New. 5aeob Todd and the PresldfSg
Eldershtp.

EldeFship.
The Presiding Eldership was % usu-
al one Of the principal bones Of conten-
ton in the Philadelphia Conference,
and all the ministers who had nothing
else TO talk about took turn on the
Presiding Rldership, and generally
against that officer Of the church. Rev.
jacob Todd, once pastor of Grace n. E.
Church, of this city, getting tired Of so
much fault finding, administered the
grumblers severe reproof, illustrating
his remarks by relating the following
anecdote : A doctor was called in To
attend colored woman in serious I'LL
ness, prescribing amongst other things,
the placing of plaster over the chest.
Upon the return OF the doctor to see
his patient, he asked her il she had
got the plaster.
"Oh, yes massa, me got the plaster"
"Did you find any relief from it ?"
''Not bit in dis yer Dressed world,
Massa."
"Did You place it over the chest as
directed ?"
"Well. no massa, we have no chest
and so jist put it on the bsudbox,
thinking II would do jijt as WE'LL"
This said Mr.. Todd was the way with
a great many persons who found fault
with the Presiding Eldership. They
were diseased all over, but in plase Of
patting the plasters on themselv . !, they
posted them all over the Presiding H.
der. Mr.. Todd's remarks were well
received.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20

nLkD.
GlLPIN-Onth thu 18th inst, Mrs. Eljza.etb
lillpin, ged "a years.
The relatives ami friends Of the family are
respectfully invite to attend the funeral on
Monday, the 22d inst. at 10 o'clock, to leave
The residence OF her brother, J. L. Brown
husband Garden, South Wilmington. In
terment at Wilmington and Brandywlne
cemetery. "'A'
HOLT At Washington. u. o., on the 10Th
inst, OF para ysis, Walter y. Holt. In lne
53d year Of his age. WV
McCLiNToCK,--At Booths Corner. Pa IN
the 18th inst, Elizabeth, daughter Of vii.
Ham a; and Francis M9Clnteck aged
about 20 years. "7'u
STRICKLAND On the Goth inst. Rs,tie
Wiir OF Andrew M. Strickland, In The 35th
The relatives and friends Of the family ara
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
rom the residence Of her husband. No, l701
l.lhcoln street, on Monday morning, the u1d
ins'., without iGrthor notice. Leave the house
at IL clock, TO proceed ID Rlycryiew cana
terry. '0iie'
RIDER On the 10Th inst at ths residsnco
OF her Srands0n, Maria Rider, in the SATIN
tend the funeral from 2l9 New strset AZ ne
rear OF West Eighth street, on SUNDAY NOR
ning, at 1873 o'clock. Services a. the A. II
M. r. church. 1ntcrment ut st Peters Gem. |
etery. All the members Of Hand In Hand
Lodge, Daughters OF samaria. are reauested
their sisters funeral. ~ :" "'''nu
sr. phUL,s NJ. Z. CHURCH, Market street
sepvic. .sn Key; H. Caldwell d. d., pastor
7 ~ I'VE ~ wy u. m; and 100 p. IN. Rev.
,ysAiue. w"
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20

New Undertaking Firm.

Thomas Giles, the we'll known I'M.
dertaker, has purchased the hall prop
erty at No. $40 Market street ana will
occupy it as his residence. He has taken
his son into partnership and here
after the firm will be known as Giles g.
Son. The new firm are now erecting a
workshop i'll the rear of their residence.
1t will front on King street near Ninth
and will be twenty -four feet long and
twenty feet wide. The editlce will
be one story in height. The brick work
is being done by John N. Peoples and
the wood work BY Robert PYLE.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
Panoramic Pictures.

Prof. Templin and Sons gave ano'
of their Panoramic Exhibitions
night in the M. p. Church, ssva
street, near Walnut, for the beneh|
the Church, and the fullest satlsiacI
was expressed by all present Crow
audiences have greeted them SO far
they are likely to have another full
fence to night. The doors open
o'clock. Performance commence =
Admission Is and 10 cents.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
Sudden Death az NeWark.

William +. Heisler, a prominent and
well-known citizen Of Newark, died in
that town this morning about t! O'Clock
after short illness Of which he was
taken very suddenly this week. The
attack was so sewers that he remained
unconscious until his death. Mr.. Heisler
is well advanced il years, an unas-
Stunning gentleman, respected and loved
by all who knew him. By his indus.
try and providence he accumulated
considerable property at one time
but which he subsequently sold. He
still owned a valuable Market street
property in this city.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
LOCnlotteB.

Emanuel Wellington, a barber
nscted with Stansbury Murray, des
it stated that he is not the one.s
policy player alluded to in the "h'
ing News some days ago, in It's .,
sition of the different dens ar0'
town.
Z. G.. Chalfant will remove MS
and shoe store from No. a W. ply
street ON March 18th to tn store
occupied Ivy John K. Babe 'ck, ~
southwest corner of Second and MAJ
streets.
The contents of the stove s'ole
by Thomas Beeson at Second ana
ange streets were sold at auction
morning. Mr.. B. hereafter will "
his attention to tin roofing.
Mrs. O'Conner at No. rs King y
is selling out her entire stock o. ,,.j
merry goods, and the sale will c0n'
this Saturday. evening. j
The ranch over Market street ui
which was raided by tina pollVe'
kept by Mrs. Walther and no.
Walker as stated in this paper ~
dry through typographical efi'
suow fell to the depth of an
and a halfin the northern paf' v
county, yesterday afternoon.
Mayor Almond was presep. avf
court for the first time for apou'
weeks.
An entertainment will 90 B"
Rodney Street Chapel to-nigh.
The lawn in front Of Col H..
Co.. ) 4sAideAss ..oks 7sly pee"
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
THIRD EDITION.
ThE a. n. CONFKKnNUE.
The Anniversary Services of d Q
church Extension Society - The
Third days Proceedings.

The Anniversary Services of d I
Church Extension Society - Tbs
Third days Proceedings.
Special Correspondence Of the Republican.
DoyEB, March 18th, 1880.
Long before the hour fixed for tn,
anniversary services of the Church Ex
tension Society had arrived, the hons,
was packed, the name of the fsmoui
Chaplain MeCabe having gone forth al
the chief speaker of the occasion.
Charles 1Hill presided, and the ser
vice was opened by singing, Marching
to Zion," Professor Sweeney taking
charge of the organ in his PECULIAR,
efficient manner. Rev. c. F.Sheppard
led in prayer.
The chairman introduced Rev. Geo
W. Townsend Of the Wilmington Con.
fArsnoa as the first sneaker Of the o"ca.
sion. Mr.. Townsend is native of New
Castle county, having been raised Al
st. Georges. He is graduate of Drew
Theological Seminary and is stationed
at Asbury, near Crisfeld, Md. The
theme Of his address was "the ex-
istsnce Of church buildings is absolute.
ly necessary to the progress Of the chris
tian religion" He is iorcible speak
er and had the undivided attention and
sympathy of as large q crowd as conln
be packed in the very commodious
church.
After the address by Mr.. Townsend,
Chaplain McCabe sung "My old moth
er's beautiful hands," with most thrill
ing effect, the deep signs and sobs be-
ing heard all through ths audience.
The chaplain's power as a singer is NEST
wonderful.
Rev. s. T. Gardner, of this Confer
ence, was introduced as the second
speaker, but in few choice words sur
rendered the time allotted to him to
Mr.. McCabe. Prof. Sweeney then sung
"This way father" with great effect.
Chaplain McCabe was then introduced
and held the audience for an hour and
a half with the grandest address Oh
church extension ever delivered before
this Conference.
Mr.. MsCabs is q grand specimen OF
platform speakers-possessine SPLEEN
did physique, rich voice, an exhaust
less store of anecdote, and withal a
power that eminently qualities him for
the work in which he is engaged. He
asked for a collection for the work, i
amounting to several hundred dollars.
The chaplain was requested to sing
''My trundle bed," which was granted,
his voice showing no sign of breaking
after such a lengthy and forcible ad-
dress. A half hour was then spent in
singing beautiful selections from Prof.
Sweeny's new book, "Joy to the world"
Taken altogether, it was the most en-
thusiastic evening that Dover has en-
joyod for long time. For over three
hours the packed and sweltering CROWD
listened and applauded. R.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
FOURTH. DITION.
FIHEmEN FAIL To xGREE.

A UOnvention Called Last Might. u
which she domination OF Chief
Engineer In Brought Up With0u,
Success.
The Fire Department was all agol
last night over the rumor that q con
vention Of FIVE fire companies had been
called for the purpose of endeavoring
to reach some conclusion about nomi.
mating Chief Engineer. 1t was ascer.
tanned later.at night that the conven.
ton consisted of the Washington, Pho.
nix, Water Witch, Friendship and Re-
lance companies, and that the Fame,
Delaware and Weccaco companies had
not been represented, The convention
was called by the Washington compa-
ny, who privately notified the other
companies, leaving the three last nam
ed completely out in the cold. Previous
to the convention the five companies
held meetings and each elected three
delegates.
The convention was not success.
Discussion arose upon how the ground
lay with reference to the Chief Engi-
neer's election and the Washington del
egation said that the convention had
been called because they did not wish
to have questions thrown into City
Council, and that they were willing to
do without any candidate. The Friend
ship also withdrew all claims to any Of
the three officers to be elected.
The Phoenix delegates declared that
they would support their nominee,
James Davis, through thick and thin,
and would have nothing to do with any
other candidate for Chief Engineer !;
they would, however, support any can
didate for first and second assistants,
which might be decided upon by the
convention. Finally the Ph1nix dele
gates bolted the convention, leaving
bat four companies represented, and as |
t was impossible for them to do any
hing they adjourned "sine die.'
The other delegates to the conven-
ion are much chsgrined at the action
u the Phoenix representatives, and
hink that an amicable agreement
ould have been reached, but for this.
another convention will be
allied is not yet known, but the Wash
ngton company say they will not issue
mother call.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
Tho Jubilee Singers.

This original company Of singers
which will give grand evening Of sons
at the Opera House next Tuesday even,
ing, started out from Fisk University
Tennessee, in 1871, under the manage.
ment of George R. White, then Treasu-
! rer Of that institution, the purpose be-
ing to raise funds to enable the Univer-
sity to carry on tue good work of edu-
eating the coiored people. Five of the
eight members Of the company, name
ly: Ella Sheppard, Maggie Porter, Jen-
ME Jackson, Mabel Lewis and F. J..
Loudin were members of the origin
troupe.
The Christian public of America and
Europe is familiar with the effort made
by these students of Fisk University to
educate their race. As net result of
their labors FOR the last eight years a
site for University containing twenty
five acres has been purchased, and
Jubilee Hall built at q cost of over
$150,000. About $4,000 was secured
toward building Livingstone Missionary
Hall also large amount of material
for the University-money and books
for the library, philosophical appara-
tus, musical instruments, furniture,
specimens for the museum, paintings
and other works Of art, aggregating
many thousands Of dollars in value.
On the return of these singers from
Germany the work for which they start
ed out having been completed they
were disbanded, the association not
being able to continue them longer in
their employ. The singers being thus
without employment and the demand
for their appearance in the Concert fill.
cd so general they have reorganized the
Company, hoping thereby to make a |
living for themselves, and in this capa-
city they will appear before a Whining
ton public next Tuesday evening.
While they were away in Europe they
gave concerts before Queen Victoria the
Emperor of Germany and many more of
he crowned heads of Europe. A book
s published by the singers containing
l:sketch OF their history, and the most
popular songs set to music which have
'ecome national in their reputation.
The history Of the singers is as inter
sting as their wonderful singing, and
90 doubt the Opera House will be
,Eowded to hear and to get the book re-.
erred to.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20

Jossas Ray mona comes MP with
her seducer-Bhs Means 10 make
him Keep his Word.

.A&A AAVUR ma "vA0s
There was another sensational cpl
sode in the Jessie Raymond-Ben Hill
scandal. The girl and her baby have
been haunting the Senate end Of the
Capitol for se7eral days, laying in wait
Tor the Senator; but he has studiously
avoided all his committee rooms and
customary haunts, and has eluded her.
Yesterday afternoon she changed her
tactics, and taking her baby in her
arms, planted herself in front of the
house Oh G street where Senator Hill
resides, and waited there for him I'M
til he came home from the Senate.
When he reached the house she
placed herself in front Of him, and
forced him to stop and speak to her.
For several moments there was an ap-
psrently exciting dialogue between
them, che evidentl y reciting her alleged
grievances. and he expostulating with
her. Finally, policeman appeared on
the scene, when there was short cen
terence between the three, and then
he girl walked away with the officer Of
the law.
In a very short time, however, she
returned in an open barouche, which
stopped in front of Hills house for a
long time, the girl and the baby beirg
conspicuous objects Of public notice.
The girl alleges as reason for her re-
u'wed attentions to Senator Hill that
when she signed the card acquitting
Senator Hill Of the charge she was paid
thirty dollars by Senator Hills son,
Ban Hill, Jr., and his private secretary,
and WAS promised a sufficient sum in
addition to support her and the child
This, she says, was the condition on
which her signature was obtained, and
she alleges that Senator Hill has not
Kept his contract. She has written to
him, she says, and to his son and score
AIRY, but no notice has been taken of
asr. Now she says she is out Of money
.gain, and in distress, and she means
% stick to him until he keeps his word.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20

NOIICE.-THEP PURCHASER OF THE
1N property and franchise OF the Penpsyl.
vania and Delaware Railiead Company. sit.
uats in the States Of Pennsylvania nd DeIa-
ware, at the sale thereof by Strickland
kneass, surviving trustee, and vested with
title thereto BY virtue Of ronyeyarce Of said
trustee delivered January 18th, 1isO, pursua nj
to the orders Of the United States Circuit
Court duly had, will hold q meeting at tho
PASSENGER Station OF the Philadelphia, vii.
mington and Baltimore Railroad Company,
March Goth, 1880, at IN o'clock D. M, for the
purpose OF organizing Q new corporation. as
authorized BY tho law Of the State Of Della.
ware, and eleetinE q president and elk direc-
tors DELL NORJ,IT
Wilmington March 10 1880. all-l2I3 1870
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20
A virginia Duel

R. A. Raney, a young attorney, and
Richard Jolly, travelling salesman,
fought a duel near Smoky Ordinary in
Brunswick county, Va, yesterday.
Regular duelling pistols were used,
and at the first, Jolly received a slight
flesh wound in the arm, while his bull
let carried off lock Of his antagonists
hair. jolly demanded a second shot, but
Just at this juncture q constable ap-
peared and arrested the party. 1t was
not love, but politics, that caused the
combat, the young men having been
excited toa deadly pitch Of mutual ami
mostly by the recent canvass on the
State Debt question.
Daily Republican., 1880-03-20

The names signed to petitions for the
removal of the aims house now reach
thousands, and the list is increasing
rapidly. The number exceeds all for.
mer expectations, and only q trivial
minority of the citizens are opposed to
the matter. About the only ones Of
any prominence on the "off''side Of the
the fence, ore Messrs. C. P. Johnson,
Archibald Given and E. B. Frazer.