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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

ror thc LINUS
Pile Drivers ejoinder.

ETA JANE, July Zo.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I am aware that you dislike
publishing communications which have unpeas.
ant personal tendencies, but as Mr.. Kendrick
fatty denies my stat ement that he had removed
Mr.. j. c. Spears and appointed Mr.. Eldridge
Wood Us Road Oversecr, and further says '.nor
do intend to-" he makes ii appear that ] had
no foundation for making the statement, there.
fore feel it due TO my integrity to show that
had good and sufficient cause for saying what
did about it.
Below give you the certificates of three re-
liable gentlemen in reply TO Mr.. Hendricks
statement Of q few facts -
July 24th, 1880.
certify that Mr.. a. F. Kendrick asked me
to take the position of Road Overscer in place
of J. G. Spears and said that he desired TO make
the change because Spears had treated him bad
ly. l declined to accept.
J. II. GARNER:
July q, 1880.
certify that Mr. a. F. Kcndrick asked me to
take the position Of Road ovcrseer in place of
j. e. Spears would not accept.
JAS. GARNER
July 9th 1880
certify that Mr.. a. F. Kendrick asked me
Of Mr.. J. c. Spears. at first declined TO accept
hut he said that he would force me 20 act as
overseer and would send me commission in u
few days. ELDRIDGE WOOD.
My communication being in advance of
the issuing of Mr.. Woods commission, seems
to have Geranged programme and caused
Mr.. kendrick to suddenly change his mind.
When l made the statement in regard to Mr.
Woods appointment took Mr.. Hendricks $
pW for his deed, and under the crcumstan-
ces |, with others, regarded Mr.. Wood as the
appointee. The person who see mat cra
difference between the intention and tire act
ought to be able to explain the difference be-
tween tweedledee and tweedlcdum.
The portion of Mr.. Hendricks reply about
his mill is entirely irrelevant, inasmuch as |
said nothing impugning his motive in erecting
1t. | have heard of some talk, in effect, denying
my statement about Mr.. Gamers Mill DAM
Now am not disposed to farther notice n mere
verbal denial, but uW notice q written one
should it appear.
| would suggest TO our future law makers the
justice and expediency Of changing the law in
regard to working the roads, 50 rs to make all
wagons and teams liable to road duty, without
allowing the owners TO claim personal exemption
70: such service. | think it unfair to compel
Il man who does not owa q horse to contribute
many PILE DRIVER.
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The Sartor and Powell Excursion.

The last excursion of the season, to ;he noun
tains, will he given on Saturday the eth of Au-
gust, under the management of J. W. Sartor and
J. NJ. Powell. 1t will run from Shelton, s. G.. to
llendersonvillc, n. c. All who know the mana .
gers feel assured it will be most pleasant and or
dery affair. fine band Of music will accom- :
pany il, and large and efficient police force
has been employed to keep strict order. Pistols
aud bowie knives will be excluded
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Tho Glorious Mt. Tabor Club.

We arc truly glad to learn that the staunch
and true democrats Of Mt. Tabor will reorganize
their Democratic Club on the 14th of August
In the elections Of 1876 and 1878 the members
gallantly, by their noble example and faithful
government, and i: gives as great pleasure to
know that they are not only the first to organ
ize for the fight of 1880, but also filled with the
same enthusiasm in the determination to Sc
cure the permanency, of honest Democratic rule
in the State.
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Disastrous STORM NEAR WILMINGToY.-Wil-
mington, July 27.-During a thunder storm
this evening Mrs. Lumsden, residing on Mason.
boro Sound, seven miles distant was struck by
lightning and instantly killed. She was in bed
sick at the time. Heavy rains continue in this
section, and planters complain of damage to
cotton. About one and n half inches fell here
between two and half past three o clock this af-
tcrnoon.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

TANNER HAS ONLY TEN DAYS MoRE.-New \ ork-
July 27.-Dr Tanner is in improved spirits to
day and none of yesterdays unfavorable symp.
toms are manifested. From midnight until noon
he drank only II half pint of water. lie enters
confidently upon the 3Oh day of his fast. AT
half past one o'clock DR.. Tanner fell into sleep
and The physicians declined to make the usual
daily examination rs to pulse, &C., until late in
the afternoon.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

WAsHINGroN, July 27.-By direction of the
President, Major General W. s. Hancock, U. s.
Army, in addition to his present duties, has
been assigned to the command of the Depart
ment of the South during the absence of Brig
adler General C. Augar, OH detailed service in
this civ
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AT tempted Burglary.

On Tuesday night last, Mr.. Wallace Xix, who
WAS sleeping i'll Mcssrs. McIrory & Hills Gro
cry store, heard some one try the lock of the
door and afterwards whistle and other suspi-
cious sounds outside. Mr.. Xix Immediately got
out of bed and, pistol in hand, listened and
watched Soon he saw the heal and shoulders
of coal black burly negro protruding through
The transom light over the side door Mr.. Hix
fired three shots ut him, when the negro dropped
to the sidewalk, but it is supposed he was not
hit, aS he made double quick time in getting
away, and it was afterwards found that two balls
had struck the wall and glanced off Not long
ago some ono burglariously entered through the
back window and stole about for,y dollars worth
of goods. After that iron bars were put TO the
back windows and it WIS intended to do tie
same with the transom, for which suitable iron
had been ordered. In the mean time the trac-
som was taken ont to give air 10 the store. This
the fellow doubt knew and supposed lie
could get in without waking Mr.. Ilix. Ii is very
probable that had be got in an accompicc would
have followed, and then Mr.. !IiXs life would
have been in danger.
There are some lazy negroes loaing about
this town who should be watchrd or they will
comIait some horrible cr.Iac.
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TnE GTEENBACK Mission. Mobile, July 26.
- Gen. }. B. Weaver, Grecnbnck candidate for
President arrived here last night and addressed
n meeting night. There was n large crowd,
composed principally Of Democrats an curios-
ity seekers MIR. Weaver was listened to very
attcntively. Randall the Greenbnck evangelist,
was also present. DE LaAlariyr is in northern
Alabama, and The Grecnh,ckers are concentrat-
ing their forces here owing to the fnct that the
State election takes place next Monday.
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rE4- We shall not be surprised if we have t
announce next week That some fellow had stolel
n Fan. 1t is awful hot, you know,
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A FATAL CAsE Ur IIYpRormoHI,-Nash
Tenn, July 2T.-Milton Story, II years of age,
died ut Ihompson's Station on the Nashville
and Decatur Railroad twenty-five miles south of
Nashville last Sunday night, Of hydrophobia,
resulting from n bite of a dog last March.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30
The Headlight.

The Headlight.
The July number of this very interesting and
handsome monthly is before u.s. filed with in
valuable Information concerning almost every
place of Importance in this beautiful nd salu-
brious Piedmont belt of country.
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FOR ANNOUNCING A CANDIDATE, s5

To 6epdid ia adVdnee, pithout distinction. Or
ders TO publish wW not be noticed unless the cash
accompanies The order. THIS is rule withom an
tretb'ioR ruth us.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

EMIGRNNTs roR GEoRGIA-Pctersburg, Va,
July pa large party oc emigrants including
men, women and children, filling two coaches,
arrived here this morning from Germany en-
route to Georgia.
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Improving Our Surroundings.

MIR. Grant is greatly improving the street by
the Times office, by hauling dirt upon it to pre-
vent its being washed by heavy rains.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

GENERAL GRANTS FCrrHE.--N New York. July
"a Ga'cna, H., special to The Times states
on authority that General Grant, in connection
with his recent trip 10 New Mexico, has made
conditional business arrangements. which will
result in the removal "l his vc:ilcn," to Ncw
York
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

Tx Governor Il. Gratz Brown, Of Missouri,
has announced himself as n Democratic cnndi-
late before III" nest Legislature for United
S tatcs Senate
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Das" Interesting news items will be found on
the first page.
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Communication Declined.

We have before us n communication which we
would very much like to publish, rs it express
es our own views upon matters connected with
the office of which it specially speaks but we
are compelled to decline publishing it, as com
municahon, simply because it presses the claims
Of one candidate over many others who are run.
ming for the same office. We have carefully kept
our columns clear of the appearance Of partial
ity towards any candidate in the field but if
the friends of any candidate wish to use our
columns for the benefit Of their favorite. they
can do so upon paying for the space they occu-
py, at our advertising rates. We apply this
rule TO every one.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

y SuoCKING CRIME.--On last Friday evening
James Cochran and John Cochran, two white
men, brothers, living in the ncighborhood Of
Calhoun were lodged in Jail at this place on II
commitment from Trial Justice r. ~ Wright
charged with committing an assault and battery
with intent to kill with deadly weapons and ~
tempting TO outrage Mary J.. Cochran, wife of
the accused James Cochran. We learn from re-
ports that it was n most brutal and barbarOus
outrage. something unheard of in the annals of
our country, aud that the parties narrowly cs-
capcd lynchirg at the hands of the cnrag"i cit
i7cns of the vicinity iwi-ryon Jovrnm
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-30

AS5ASsINATION IN MIsSIssIrri-Yazoo Ciiy.
Miss, July 2G.--Dr. VI. f. Williams. of Mcchnn.
lcsburg, was assassinntcd on Saturday evening
when riding home. His horse came home rider.
less, and search being made the doctor b body
was found. a negro was arrested en- s,is picivn,
ana has since confessed. lie says he was paid
10 Kill the doctor
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After passing resolutions of thanks to the
community, the convention ajournel.
REV. c. 4. SCAIFE, Pres't.
JNo. II. JErrERIEs, Scc'y.
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THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
foR PRESIDENT,
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM III. ENGLISH.
STATE TICKET.


GOVERNOR.
GEN. JOHNSON HAGOOD of BsrnwclL
FOR LIRUTESANT GOVERNOR.
GEN. JOHN ID. KENNEDY, OF Kershaw
ron SECRETARY STATE
COL. r.. NJ SIMS, OF York.
FOR COMPTROLLER GENERAL
HON. JAMES c. COIT, Of Chesterfield.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
HON. LEROY +. YOUMANS, of Richland.
For Superintendent Of Education.
MAJOR HUGH s. THOMSON, of RichIard
For State Treasurer
JOHN PETER RICHARDSON, Of Clarendon.
For AoJutdm and Inspector Generak
GEN. A. NJ MANIGAULT, OF Georgetown.
For Presidential Electors:
State at Larye-John l.. Manning VIM. Eli
Oft.
First Districf-E. W. Noise
Second District-C. ii. Simonton.
Third DistrictJ. s. Murray.
Fourth District wallader Jones.
FVth Disrict--G. W. Croft.
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July "a, 1880.
certify that Mr.. A. F. Kcndrick asked me TO
take the position Of Road ovcrseer in place of
j. {. Spears. l would not accept.
JAS. GARNER.
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STATISTICAL REPORT.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29

While Jackson's corps was cautiously
moving to the flank and rear Of the
Union army at Chancellorsville, the
Confederate cavalry in advance became
engaged with the enemy. Soon a
wounded trooper was seen emerging
from the woods in front. After looking
around, lie moved in the direction from
which the infantry were marching, as If
seeking the rear or, as the average gray
jacket would say, the r'ar. Soon after
rapid firing explained that the blue
jackets had closed in behind jackson,
and IL was not long before the poor cav.
alryman was seen coming back again.
When opposite the "Stonewall," an.
other cayalryman from the front also ar.
rived. No ] at once recognized him and
said "Halloo, Bill-wounded ?' yes"
said No 2, but not bad. Let's git 10
the r'ar." At which No exclaimed ::
This is the darnedest fight I've been in
yet. 1t hain't got no r'ar."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
Another True Story.

A college romance is told by the
Atianta Constitmion. Many years ago
young fellow went 10 Yale College.
The father was very rich and the
youngstcr lived in grand style at the
University. Suddenly the old gentle
man failed and had 10 withdraw hi.
son from college. The boy, however.
felt the necessity of an education and
determined TO have one anyhow. He,
therefore, went to work aud learned a
trade as machinid. While he was
ut work his old associates cut him and
refused to have anything TO do with
him. The young ladies with whom he
had been great favorite failed TO rec
ognize him when they met him. One
day while going from his work he met
wealthy young lady who had been
his friend. lie had his tin dinner
bucket over his arm, and supposed she
would cut him a. all the rest had done.
She smiled pleasantly, addressed bim
az tom" and insisted that he should
call and see her as he had always done.
She said "There is no change in YOU
as far as / am concerned"
The years rolled Oh. The young
boy became wealthy and owner Of
factory in which 1900 men and wo-
men are employed. The young girl
grew to womanhood and married. Her
husband borrowed large sum Of mon
ey from the rich man, and died before
he paid it, leaving his family with but
little property. The capitalist sent
her, with his coincidence, a receipted
note for her husbands Indebtedness
and now the son of the millionaire is
going to marry the daughter of the
woman who was faithful and true to
the young work-boy at college.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29

he will be shut out from many positions
OF influence and profit which in other
respects he is qualified TO fll.
The ability to use pure English is OF
great value TO its possessor, whatever
may be his station in life, and should
be sought by every one whose mind is
still in the formative stage. Parents
should insist upon its being taught in
school, and should see TO IL that home
influence and home example are always
in its favor.
None are to old to learn. but the
young can form good habits of speech
much more readily than the old can
break off bad ones. The methods are
simple. Apply the principles of gram.
mar to common conversation and TO all
the writing which is performed. II will
not do to have one vocabulary for ordi.
nary use, and another and much finer
one for special occasions. Such a meth.
od will prove impracticable. If coarse
words are ever used they will sometimes
be spoken almost unconsciously. in
some moment of surprise or excitement
they will come out, and thus betray
those who do not wish TO use them in
the presence or Others.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
Four New Anecdotes.

Belknsp tells new story of Grant /:
They were at the Boston Jubilee to.
gether. While resting in the hotel one
evening they heard a band approach.
ing. playing some martial air. Turning
to Belknap the General inquired what
tune that was, adding that he had been
hearing IL ever since he left home. lie
was told that il was "Hail 10 the Chief
and they were playing it in his honor,
for the band ut that moment stopped
under his windows. On the following
day there was another serenade and
reception, during which Grant turned
TO Belknap and said he was glad that
band had found something new, ss he
was tired Of that old tune. Belknsp
burst in hearty laugh as the band at
that very moment was rendering the
inevitable "Iail 10 the Chief" and the
General did not recognize it.
A Washington correspondent of the
Louisville CoVrier- journal gives the story
Of the man who had been promised the
first vacancy in the Post Office Depart.
ment. One day while lazily saunterinR
near the river, he saw dead man
dragged ashore. lie looked at The face
and recognised n clerk whom he had
known in the postoffice. lie ran all
the way to the department, rushed
into the presence of the Postmaster
General and demanded his appoint.
ment. ''l only promised you place
when there was vacancy" said the
Postmaster General. "There il one"
said the excited individual. Il saw the
dead body of John Jones dragged out
OF the river" Slowly the Postmaster
General enuncisted the following words:
"You are too late. One hour ago the
place was given TO the man who saw
John Jones when he fell into the river"
The Savannah Naes says, During the
war General McLaws, now Postmaster
at Savannah, was riding down bis picket
line and encountered genuine son Of
the Old Pine Tree State on duty, who
had taken his gun apart with the inten.
ton OF giving IL : thorough cleaning.
The General halted in front of him,
when the following conversation en-.
sued Look here, my man, are you
not sentinel on dutyY" "weli, vas,
q bit OF one ~ "Don't you know II Is
wrong to take your gun apart while on
duty I" "Well, Eow, who the devil are
you r. The General saw his chance,
and with a ely twinkle OF The eve re.
piled am bit Of general" "Well,
uineral, you must excuse me. You see
thar e % many d--n fools ridin' round
here : fellow cant tell who's gineral
and who amt. II you will jist walt ill
] git Betsey Jane fixed | win give you
BIT of s'lnte."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
ENGLISH UNDRFILHD.

Among the studies which should be
thoroughly taught in every public
school that of the English language
holds high position. Every scholar
should be instructed in the art of ex.
pressing his or her ideas in clear, con
else, pure English, and no education
should be considered at all satisfactory
which fails TO give the learner this
power.
The end desired cannot be fully se.
cured by merely teaching the rules of
grammar. These are good as far a. they
go, and should never be omitted. But
they need to be supplemented by a
careful study OF good models, and by
the example Of the teacher. Ifchildren
are supplied with books and papers
which are written In Q pure and elegant
style, and which are also good In their
moral influence, they will insensibly be
their own thoughts. Then il the teach.
er is always careful in the use of Ian.
guage, and aids the scholar in tue &C.
lection and study of models, his pro.
greas will be both certain and rapid.
But IL is not In the school alone that
the education Of The child is secured.
The home influence will be strong either
for good or evil. In some cases i rein.
forces the lessons taught at school, but
II too often neutralizes them and rem.
ders them OF little practical value. IL
there Is no refinement at home, if no
care il taken to use pure wosds and
pronounce them correctly, IL the rules
not only OF grammar but of common
proprieiy are constantly violated. the
child will certainly be influenced there.
by, and this influence will be both evil
aud permanent. In after life the marks
OF coarse surroundings. unclean speech,
and improper pronunciation will be
upon him, and will prove great hin.
drance TO his progress. II not an impas.
sable barrier 10 success. BY these means
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
In Love with n Congressman.

A Congressman, talking with Chica-
go Times correspondent, gives the fol.
lowing experience IL made a speech
in the House which myself considered
something in the way OF hit. At any
rate it received the attention and APP.
proval Of large number OF my associ.
ates. That night received one of the
longest and most ardent love letters
that was perhaps ever penned TO any
man. The full name OF the writer was
signed to il. The subscriber said that
she was in the gallery when made my
speech, and that its influence had caused
her to fall madly in love with me. She
knew nothing whatever concerning me,
whether | was married or not. She was
just swept away by the mad impetuosity
Of love kindled by my fiery eloquence.
think that was the expression she
used. And she placed herself at my
disposal, granting in advance anything
might demand, for the small favor OF
loving me unchecked and unrebuked.'
"Well, unless n man is fool, such
note is devilish embarrassing. IL is not
flsttering at all to a msn's : vanity, for
knew perfectly well that she was an
absolute stranger to me, knew nothing
about me, one way or the other, and
that il was just feminine craze, pecu.
liar TO, perhaps, n not very strong mind,
occasioned by n speech that seemed to
command attention. ! paid no atten.
ton 10 the matter for day or two.
The notes then began TO rain in on me
from her 10 such an extent that made
up my mind to find out who she was,
at least, and acquaint her friends OF
the fact in quiet way, il she had any,
as ] had no idea of playing Paul to a
lackadaisical Virginia. found that
she was n young lady Of very good
family. Her people live in the interior
Of New York. They are rich. well.to do
people. The girl had been well brought
up and well educated.
80 now was put in a still more EN-.
barrassing position, because could not
60 10 these people and say that their
daughter was making violent love to
me, 40 | Just adopted the policy Of
totally ignoring the whole thing. But
| have had more trouble than I ever
had in my life in just trying to get rid
OF woman. And cannot say that
sm yet clear OF the matter, for still
continue TO receive notes, and only this
session ] have heard through her that
she has a rival in town, and will never
renounce her pursuit Of me. She says
she loves me more than any one else
can, and she knows she can make me
love her. She keeps up her amorous
bombardments. but up to the present
time the congressional fort holds firm.v
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
Hand In Hand at the Golden Gate.

Prom The oskaioosA Herald.
A touching incident occurred in the
deaths of the aged people, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickson, last week. For conyen-
iencein attendance during their illness
they were placed in separate bedrooms.
The heads of the beds we're placed
against thin partition, which having
an open door permitted the two old
people to converse. though not able Ia
see each other. The night before the
husband died his wife heard him
groaning, and was very anxious to he
with him, but was unable to arise.
Soon she was informed that he was dy-
ing, and in order to he near him the
beds were moved so rs to bring them
parallel with the partition, the heads
opposite the door. This done, the fond
wife reached out her hand, grasped
her husband by the hand, and held IL
during his last moments. Thus death
found them, as fifty-one years before
the marriage ceremony left them. join
ed hand in hand. II was simple and
afiectionate token of the love of long
life, and the day following the wife, too.
folded her arms in the sleep of death.