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Mt. Moriah-Auother Lizard in the Wood.


Mt Moriah-Another Lizard in the Wood.
MIR. SroKEs:-l am q new subscriber and
muci pleased with the TINES. think every
family in Union County ought to take it. You
have not had word from Mt. Moriah lately,
SO will try my hand at scrap,ng up the news
about here. and see if you will print it.
Like everywhere else, the weather con tinues
very cold here. 1 don't think any one has
planted cotton yeti is toe cold. The peach
crop will be slim. I examined o number of
trees and did not find a live peach. We shall
have some apples. think. They are not in full
bloom yet, and if we have no more hard frosts
they will escape.
There is but little news in the neighborhocd
Mr.. r. A. Joness house is about completed
Friend Dob, is fine young man, and am glad
to say he Is prospering. lie is selling goods
"rigbt along lie deserves prosperity for he
is full Of energy and business tact.
What has become Of our County Commission
ersf Have they gone to Spartanburg, or where
are they? We have not seen one of them in
this section since the election. Perhaps they
have forgotten that this is o part of Union
County. We would like for one or oil OF them
to come and look at the bridge across the river
at Gandyburg Mills. The builder Of that
bridge says it is in n dangerous condition. The
loss Of pair Of mules there would cost the
County more than repairing the bridge The
people are getting afraid to haul Guano across
il.
A short time ago rs one Of Mr.. F. w. Eison',
hands was cutting wood, upon splitting open a
stick he was surprised to find q lizard embed.
ded in II near the heart. At FIRST his lizards hin
appeared dead, but after being in the air min
ute or two the varmint jumped up and ran round
the log. Now three questions arises in my
mind: How cane he there? When did he get
theref Was he there at all? Will somebody
answer any one OF these questions. Now, Mr.
S,kes. did not see the lizard in the log or run
Found 1t, but q reliable party told me they did
and further sail that the very print Of the crit
ter, even to his tail aud feet, was left in the log
am sorry they destroyed the log. It would
have been curiosity in your curl ,sity shop
Success to the Times.
TATES ATTORNEY,
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Tne Columbia Water Power.

On our first page will be found the article we
promised to republish from the Columbia Regis
ter, upon the aims, prospects, &C., of the Colun,
bia and Lexington Water Power Company -
The article, rs will be seen, is in reply to our
remarks upon the Circular of that Company
issued some weeks ago. Not having the slight
est disposition TO place q stone in the way of
the great enterprise which the people of Coum-
bia have so earnestly inaugurated, we invite
our readers to read the hegister's satisfactory
explanation Of the plaus and prospects of the
Co npany. It is grand enterprise, and il car
ried out to the full expectations of its present
will make Columbia great and -four
ishing manufacturing centre, and contribute
much to the general welfare Of the State.
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PLAYING WITH EDGED TooLs.-Washingto on,
April S.-There are Republican senators who
privately express themselves fearful thct the
party is going too far in the efforts TO carry out
the Nal one bargain. They nre anxious to see
the existing deadlock broken in some way, but
lack tho moral courage to bolt the party caucus
II is not because of the principle at stake that
they nre solicitous, but because Of the presumed
disastrous effect upon the party.
Here they are in the fifth week Of the special
session. They were called together to act u pom
the Presidential nominations. Over a month
has been fritter away in useless wrangle. The
President has sent in 200 nominations. Twenty
five have been confirmed, and Of the remaining
265 only 55 have been referred TO committees
There are also three treaties awaiting executive
consideration. The Democrats since March "a
have made thirty seven motions to proceed to
executive business. and the yea and nay record
shows that each motion has been defeated by q
solid Republican vote and Malone. The Su.
preme Court vacancy has OH several occasions
necessitated an adjournment Of that body for
want of q quorum. and no Circuit Court can be
held in the Fifth Judicial District, for there is
no judge. The business Of that court is large,
and much important litigation. involving great
interests, is checked because of the Republican
obstruction. There is no marshal for the Dis
trict Of Columbia and court business is thereby
at a standstiil. Important consulships. district
nttorneyships, no end Of postmaste erships, some
of them in large cities, and other offices are va
cant. and the public business is blocked and de-
MED consideration in obedience to Mahone's
demand that Gorham and Riddlebarger shall be
installed in Office as payment for his VOTE
Special to Ners and Courier.
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A STEAMBOAT IN THE MoUNrAINs.--Last MUns
day Maj. 8. v. Pickens Of Henderson, passed
through Spartanburg from Norfolk. lie is
President Of the French Broad Steamboat Navi.
cation Company. He was sent out to visit the
ship yards about Norfolk to ascertain the best
and cheapest plan for securing n boat to run
from Cane Creek, above Asheville, to Prevar d;
distance Of thirty-two miles. After looki ng
into the matter he is thoroughly satisfied that
they have depth Of water sufficient to font o
steamer. He will recommend to the company
TO purchase suitable engines and have the boat
constructed on the river. II they act on this
suggestion, he will secure the services Of Mr..
Porter who built the Morrimack, man eminent
~ qualified for the work. The boat will be
about IS feet long, and will carry about hum
dred passengers. They desire to have it rum
ming In July.-Spartdn.
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"BLAcK-DRAUGHT" makes chills
and fever Impossible.
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DEMONSTRATIONS or THE WEATHER.-Wash-
ington, April 6.-The chief signal officer furn-
ishes tho following special bulletin tn tho Asso.
ciated Press: Fair weather continues in the
districts East of the Rocky Mountains with TEN.
perature below free.ing in the northern portion
OF the Eastern Gulf States and thence North.
ward over New England and thelake region and
the temperature Is below zero in Minnesota.
In the region South Of the Missouri Valley the
indications that storm will develop in North.
ern Texas and Indian Territory during Tuesday
night or Wednesday. The temperature oontin-
ues from rs to 80 degrees below mean In oil
the districts OF the Mississippi aud the Missouri
Rivers The indications are that slightly warmer
weather will prevail on the Atlantic coast dur.
ing Wednesday.
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"WNE OF cARDUI" makes rosy
cheeks and clear compleIions.
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Tux CowrENs CENrESSIAL.-Preparatio arc
going on for this celebration. The Monument
is now ready for the Statue, which will be here
in few days. The addresses. the military
parade, the floral decorations, the receptions
and fire works are some Of the attractive fea-
lures Of the occasion. If the day be favorable
ten thousand people besides our own townsmen
me expected. a great granddaughter OF Cen
eral Morgan, Mrs. p. E. Trust, of New Orleans
is much interested ir the Centennial. I.is hoped
she will see her way clear to attend. She prom
must he remembered that flowers will he con-
veyed free OF charge by the express lines
Spartan.
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Death Of Mr. Perry.

Death OF Ur. Perry.
On Saturday last the sad news was received
here that the venerable Mr.. William Perry had
died the day before. at the residence of his son,
Mr.. s. J. Perry. in Charlotte, in the 18th year
of his age.
Only few weeks ngo we parted with MIR.
Perry and his most excellent wife. at the rail-
road. They were then leaving Union to reside
with their son in Charlotte. and it was truly sad
to hear the expressions Of regret by this venera
BILE couple at leaving their old home and the
associations of SO many years. They have
many warm friends in this County, and oil deep
ly sympathse with Mrs. Perry in her bereave-
ment
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The directors Of the Penitentiary authorized
the superint tendent to enter into contract with
A. C. Dibert, Of New Jersey for convicis to
make shoes in the peniten,iary. He is to have
fifty men Mt ffty cents q day, aud fifty women
at thirty.seven and q half cents day. Ifthis
number cannot be furnished then he Is to receive
boys under sixteen years OF age. The contracs
runs for FIVE years. lie expects TO have his mn.
chnery here ia three weeks, and then begin
work. He expects to turn out with this torce
six hundred pnirs of shoes % day. Mr. Dibcrt
has paid to Col. Lipscomb, 81 900 cash in ad-
vance rs guarantee that he intends to stick to
the contract.
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For the Timos.
A Correction,

Mr.. SroKEs IL find two mistakes in my last
note, concerning the Fertilizers used on my lit
tie farm.
First instead Of Ettiwan II was Eutaw Acids,
which purchased Of Messrs Gee s. uumphries.
As those gentlemen do not sell E,tiwan it does
not give them Justice. Also, In speaking Of my
COMPOST Where said used two loads per
acre. at 20 OTIS per load, you print 1t "2O loads
per aOre. which Is quite q mistake. Please cor.
rect the mistakes. have been asked by not
few persons to explain this.
JAS, I HARRIS,
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tut tIi6 IIIHVS.
Glorious News from Jonesville.
THE wnIsKEY TRAFFIC sroPPED-PEAcE AND So
BRIETY TRIUMPHANT.

THE wnIsKEY TRAFFIC sroPrED-rEAcE AND so.
DRIETY TRIUMPHANT.
JoNEsvILLE, s. c., April 18th, 1881.
MIR. EDIron II must first tell you Of our
municipal election on yesterday. We Of course
had two tickets out-"wet and dry"-and both
sides spared no labor in working for their ticke
but when the count was made the dry ticket had
two to one. All the colored voters, except three.
were dry. This shows a great improvement
and insures peace and prosperity in Jonesville.
The officers elected are:
For Intenddnt, b. +. TURNER.
Wardtns W. w. Scott, ]. L. Mcwhirtcr, F.
c. Halle and G. W. Bonner.
The weather, with the exception Of o day
now and then, has been cold aud unfavorabie
have heard Of no planting done yet. In fact
the ground is too cold for seeds Of and kind to
germinate. The peaches are most oil killed.
while other fruits have not bloomed yet, so there
are hopes Of having an apple crop yet.
Most every person in our community have been
sick with the prevailing colds. broke bone fever,
&c. None. however. have proved fatat as yet.
Maj. Anderson, Superintendent Of the 8. u.
G. II. r., Is having we'll dug about quartz,
mile above the Depot. for the purpose Of putting
up o tank. IL is 10 feet in diameter. is now
about 20 feet deep and is the biggest hole in the
ground have seen since the war. H.
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Three Cheers for Jonesville!


In electing the "jry ticket the good people
of Jonesville have done glorious work for the
reputation and prosperity of their town, and we
sincerely hope tho citizens of Union will foil, "
their good example ut our next Municipal cleo
tion.
One Of the most respected farmers in this
County told us few days ago that the people
in the country were making great complaints
against tho town Of Union for licensing bar
rooms. lie said they were afraid 10 send their
teams to town for Fertilizers or supplies, be-
cause In most cases tho drivers and assistants
sent with them get drunk, rem,insd in town
uatil late and then drive their teams hard TO
get home. and all along the road shouting and
whooping, and uttering the most profane and vul-
gar language, caring nothing for the feelings Of
ladies MS they pass, and otherwise behaving in
most disgraceful manner.
As the people Of Jonesvilis have act the ex-
ample surely The people Of Union will not sland
alone in the County upholding practice SO pal
pably in opposltion 10 the morals, The good name
and general welfare Of the town.
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A trial package of "BlACK-DRAU0HT
free of charge ut
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DIED FROM FRIGHr.-New York. April GA
fire occurred last night in building on the
grounds of St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum at
Eishty-ninth street and Avenue A, which at
one time threatened ninety young children
with destruction, and frightened two persons so
badly that they are not expected to live. The
children ranged from two to seven years Of age.
The children were in their beds, and many were
asleep when the fire was discovered. The FIRE.
men aud police together with several citizens of
Notre Dame caught up the little ones from their
beds and carried them into the open air. 9th.
ers ran out unassisted. Sister Mary Peter, one
OF the Oldest sisters. was through fright attacked
with pm, alysis and lockjau, and will probably
not recover. Two novices, Lizzie Hay and Dora
Zahn, were also overcome by fright
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DEATH or GEN. NJ. w. GAnY.-Edgefield, s.
c., April 9.-Gen. NJ. w. Gary died this morn
ing at 2 o'clock. lie had not been in good
health for the last ten days, but did not take to
his bed until yesterday morning Mt about 0
o'clock, when he was taken violently i'll. Drs
Jennings, Green and Hill were called in and
DIR. Campbell, Of Augusta. telegraphed for, but
medical skill was then Of no avail, aud he sank
rapidly until 2 o'clock this morning when lie,
quietly and apparently without q struggle,
gently breathed his last lie died of affection
of the brain and kidneys. His remains will
be carried to Cokesbury, the home of his mo-
ther, ond there buried in the family bnrying
ground. Gen. Gary, although apparently over
90, was only Al years Of age.
Great sorrow is manifest throughout the town
and vicinity at this unexpected and untimely
death. The business houses Of the town are
closed without exception, aud many OF our peo-,
pie are bowed down in grief. Aher the funeral
services at the Episcopal Church. at 8 o'clock
this evening. an escort composed Of members of
the Edge6eld bar and other citizens Of the town
will convey his remains to Cokesbury.
Truly noble man has fallen. Edgefield has
lost one Of her most honored ard beloved citi-
zens and the State devoted and worthy son.
Special 10 News and Courier.
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will never Be bilious.
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SENATOR RRowS OK rHE COALITION PoLIcY.-
Senator Brown. Of Georgia. says that the efforts
being made to run Fusion tickets in the South.
ern States against the regulny Democracy will
have the effect Of uniting the latter and will
really strengthen the Southern Democratic par.
W. lie says the Independents OF Georgia will
not ally themselves with the Republicans, that
any move TO win. Republican success under
the guise Of Fusion or so.called anti bourbon
coalition will send nearly oil the Georgia Inde.
penden.s back into the regular Democratic
ranks.
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Mrs. Grants Millinery.

@ts' UEHuC U MtIInery.
We have taken a good look Mt Tho large ma
truly pretty stock Of Millinery just received by
Mrs. Grant, and we really think it is the hand
soonest we ever saw in this town. Mrs. G. is
arranging her goods for inspection but requests
US to notify the Ladies that she will not give
her "Grand Opening display until next Mon
day. when she will be happy to see as many
Ladies as can get into her store. We saw one
bonnet in the lot that we thought would make
the ugliest woman in the country look lovely.
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The Orchard ana Garden.

We examined n number of trees the past week
and found that about one.third of q crop of
peaches may be expected. There is danger,
however, that the cold weather may cause much
Of the fruit apparently sound at this time 10
drop off. Most of the apple and pair trees are
beginning to bloom. We fear the plums are all
gone. Gardening is at least n month behind
But few, if any, have planted beans. Early
planted peas are looking well.
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GRATEFUL WoMEN.-None receive so much
benefit, and none are so profoundly grateful and
show such m interest in recommending Hop
Bitters rs women. It is the only remedy pecu-
liarly adopted to the many ills the sex is almost
universally subject to. Chils and fever, indiges.
tion or deranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the back or kidneys,
pain in the shoulders and different pnrts Of the
body, feeling Of lassiiude and dependency,
are oil readily removed by these Di,ters.-C Cour-
ant.
April 8 l3 ~
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xeeting Of the Ladies'.

We are requested to announce that meeting
Of the Ladies Of Union will be held in Nichol.
o.son's Hall, on Tuesday morning next, at IL
o'clock, to make arrangements for publis *.
preston Of their regret at the death of the late
Dr. Thompson and to place on record their up.
probation of his ability and kindness as q ply
sician. 1t is hoped there will be full attend.
ance Of The Lady friends of DR.. Thomson on
Tuesday.
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sia, Indigestion and heartburn.
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Destructive FIRE IN MoRGAXroN.-In Infcrma-
tion was received in this city yesterday Of n
destructive fire which occurred in Morganton
Tuesday about one o'clock. The stores Of Fra
sier Turner, MsConnaughey, and the furni-
ture and wagon store Of Dennis Caldwell, with
their contents, were bur ned, besides n number
Of out buildings. The amount Of the loss could
not be ascertaned, hut it is stated that thre was
no insurance on any Of the property destroy cd.
The residence Of Mrs. Tod Il. Caldwell narrowly
escaped destruction. - Charlotte Observer.
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State Press Assesiati tion.

State Press Assssiatien.
The seventh annual meeting Of the South Car
olina Press Association will be held Beaufort on
the 4.h day Of May. Addresses will be dsliy-
cred by Gen. r. Il. Hemph,ll, Of the Abbssills
Medium and Mr.. Hugh Wilson. of the Abbevllls
Pres, and Banner, both Of which, we are salts.
fed. will be highly interestjrx aud instruesfse.
President, Crews says: +: After the usual hISsi-
ness has been iransacted arrangements have
been perfected for the Assoeiaaion- u nal Iau
Excursion to Norida, and see the beauties the
"Land Of Flowers ut most delightful 11on
Of the yesr.
The Association will 60 from Beaufort by rail
to Savannah, spending one day In the "Forest
City;" thence by steamer TO Fernandins, 3nd
thence by rail to Jacksonville, short run of
less than one hour. From Jacksonville TO vsri-
GUS points on the st. Johns.
As we are not Of the favored who receive
"free passes" on the Railroads of this State, we
suppose it will be in order for us to ask II any
arrangements have been made with the railroads
to "put US through" to Beaufort. We have not
$2S to spare for such trip, aud we certainly
shall not beg free rides from the Railroad mag
mates. In the mean time We are not certain
that we shall be abls to leave our duties long
enough to enjoy such n delightful meeting with
our genial brothers of the pencil and take The
trip proposed. If we are not there in propid
persona, gentlemen, you will have our most ar
dent wishes that you may have safe and jSliyy
good time at the seacoast, In the "Forest1' and
among 'ne Flowers and Oranges. =
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EppE0r OF LIENS ON LADoR.--Ths Marion
AsroAaaf and Farmer says "Tho records show
slarger number Of agricultural liens up TO date
than has ever before been given In this county,
The number Is nearly 1900. The Increase Is
chiefly owing TO the increased number Of ire.
sponsibls oolored men, heretofore laborers, who
have become farmers. The tendency 10 rapidly
In this direction, and we predict that within
FIVE years unless the lien law be repealed such
labor o: can be had for wages will not be worth
employing. r'.@es stsst
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LOUISIANA ATRAGEDY.-Shreveport La, April
l2.-Sam l.. NJ. Thomas. Of this city, shot and
killed Hugh NJ. Dickson yesterday morning NJ
his plantation sixteen miles up the river In THIS
Parish. Dickson was Thomas's brother. In. law
and his confidential friend, and had chloi oformed
and assaulted his daughter. She married six
months ago and beoame . motiier last week
when she made an affidavit charging her uncle
with the crime. All the parties concerned ara
members Of prominent families,
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Death Of Gen. II. w. gary,

Death Of Gen. II. W. Gary.
The announcement Of the death of Gen. Gary,
on Saturday last, was received by this commu.
nifty with mingled doubt, astonishment and rc-
gret. The daily papers of the day before gave
us the first intimation Of his being sick and
many doubted the sad news Of the day following
that the brave and chivalrous Gary was dead.
But it was too true, and we are left to mourn
the loss Of one of South Carolina's noblest men
or Gen. Gary's life and charact erisics we mus,
leave ADLER pens aud those more intimately
acquainted with him to spoak. We only knew
him in the political arena since the war, and
while we can safely say that we coincided with
him in almost every political position he took we
regretted being compelled to differ with him in
the time and manner of pressing many Of his
opinions upon the public for action. We admir-
ei him for his boldness, honesty of purpose and
frankness.. He had foibleswho of us have not p
but he was brave soldier, true and faithful ci
izen and a7t,ost effectionate son and braher.
We sincerely regret his death.
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The GEORGIA FRUrp ORoP,--M Macon, April IL.
Thirty special reports to the Tsiegsaph and
Messenger indicate less than half peach crop in
Middle and Southwestern Georgia the fg trees
are killed plums, half crop pears and. cher
ries badly damaged apples aud strawherries
not much injured. The Lccompte pear 10 . FAIL
urs in some seotions.
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TEMPERANCE AND LrSouiSa.--Prosperity
April ll.--Prosperity gone dry. O.. the anti,
whisksy municipal ticket has been elected by
II majority. ..
A negro woman was lynohed on the 10th In
slant for attempting to burn J. 8. Blalock's
premises, at Martins Depot. Laarens County
She succeeded IN burning IN ouihouse. -
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g citing Home.

Getting Homo.
Messrs. J. W. McLure and p. NJ. Cohen have
returned and their stores arc getting crammed
with the goods they bought. From what we
can see we think Their. are more goods, of every
description, in this town than was ever brought
here before, and the prices are certainly much
lower.