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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

AN INcIbENT or VANCE AND MERRtMoN.-Tn
the days that Merrinion fsn for Governor, while
Vance was Executive Of the State. the two cbanc-
eI to meet at commen ncement at Trinity College,
where Merrimon was to deliver the address.
They were out on the green. alsoa large assem-
blage of ladies and gentlemen, and the crowd
pressed Vance for . speech. He refused, but
they would take no refusal. Finally he mounted
the stand aud said /:
"LADIEs AND GENrLEHEN: I was raised in
Buncombe County witt boy named MsrYimoo.
We went to school together, and I remember
one day wehad a fight, and after sharp rough
and tumble got him down sand gouged him
good. After il was over and we proposed to
make friends Merrimon said he was willing II
would only assure him OF one thing. and that
was that didn't intend to gouge him. as
sured him that didn't aud we made it up.
ofteu heard Gus say he wanted to be great law
yer; he wanted to be great jurist. and his great.
test ambition was TO be Governor Of North Caro-
lima. Well. my fellow citizens, he has been hot
great lawyer and great jurist, and, Providence .
permitting. we will. on the 7,h Of November ,
make him our next Governor"
With nspeeoh something of,his sort, said with
telling effect rs only Vance can do 1t, lie desccn-
ded the stand, and had not moro than touched
the ground when beautiful girl about 16 years
old, ran recklessly to him from the crowd, and,
throwing both arms around his neck, she gave
him q kiss. Vance started hack in amazetnent,
hut she said. loud enough to be heard by all:
Governor Vance. when my dear father was
tally wounded in the wnrit was to your tent that
er; he wrote to us about Il, and sent homo
blessing on your name. and this is the fist time
that have sem you 10 thank you for it,
"Well, come, said Vance. quickly recovering
and spreading both hands; "let's have il over
again"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

MoB Law IN FLoRIDA.-Jacksonville, Fla.
August 25.-As the train containing tno colored
prisoners named Savage and James reached
Madison this morning. il was met 10y about one
hundred persons. twelve or fifteen OF whom
rushed into the train aud riidled the prisoners
with bullets. The agent ofthe railroad did not
suspect any violence until q short time before
the arrival Of the train, when he attempted to
telegraph each way, but foand The wires cut. -
lie then ran up the track aud signalled the con-
ductor not TO stop, but some one had boarded
the train and unooupled two rear cars. The
prisoners had been convicted Of the murder Of
Frank Patterson, with occurred on the 9th Of
February, 1881. al Madison, In q room where
the testimony was being taken in the contested
electo, case Of Bishee vs.. Finley. A new
trial had been granted by the Supreme Court aud
they were being conveyed from Tallahassee to
Jasper to undergo that trial when they were
murdered as detailed above.
There is great excitement IN Madison over the
outrage.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
For the Times
Compliment to a Union Lady.


Mn. EDiroR.--It is always pleasant for old
citizen Of good old Urion to see and hear Of the
success Of any Of the young people "f the county
in any sphere Of life. but il is particularly graft
flying when hear that enc Of our fair daugh.
ters has achieved success, by dint of hata study
and persistent determination. in q sphere that
will make her moral and Intellectual influence
fel, upon the lives Of the rising, ,generatiss-o
You may not know. sir. that Union provided
one of the successful nine out Of thirty Ave
teachers. who had reached the very high stan
the Normal Institute. just closel Mt Columb ba, TO
entitlc them TO receive this certificate Of that
highest scholastic tribunal. Of their proficiency
and fitness to teach.
The examination, was no doubt. rs rigid rs the
standard Of proficiency was high aud exaoting-
and it required more than ordinary nerve. par
ticularly in q modest young lady. to meet the
scrutiny and answer readily the searching ques
hons of such q body Of profound scholars and
teachers. therefore the success OF Miss Kate VI
Gregory, Of Cross Keys. who was awarded o Ger.
ti6cate, is the more creditable to herself. But.
Mr.. Editor, to Mrs Clifford, of Cliford's Semi
nanry your town, must we give share Of the
credit for Miss Gregory's success. as il was ia
that institution she received the last and most
important part Of her school, eduoa,inn,
In order that may be perfectly understood
by your readers. please publish the following
extract from the closing exercises Of the Normsl
Institute: ~
Col. Thompson, then announced the resuh Of
the exami nations which we're held yesterday.
Thirty fye teachers apple for certificates. but
only twenty nine finished their papers. The
faculty recommended only nine teachers rs bas-
ing reached the very high standard Of scholar
ship required. Those who made on their ex.
amina,ions 90 or over In possible 100 were
granted certificates to teach for three years In
the common schools OF the State without fur
ther examinations {: those who made 80 and ever
were granted certifcates.to to teach two for years.
and those who made 10 and over we're granted.
certificates to teach for one year. ~
Whose who;receved three years certificates were
Mr.. C. C. Reid. OF AbbevilIe Mrs. Stein. Of
Columbia, and Mr.. b. r. Turnipsssd. Of Riohs
land County. Those who receive I twp $yssrs'
certificates were Miss C. Stew rt. Of Charleston,
Mrs. o: @. Browne and Miss A.-A. BrowksF
Of Columbis. Those who received one year
certificates wero MIR. 8. A. Netties.pf Mannipg.
Mr.. A. Lynch. of Msrioa. AMI N 50 Kate ~
Gregory, Of Cross Keys. ~
60
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

worthington, Ind, August "a. William Chap
man. an elderly gentleman. wes murdered here
last evening by his insane wife. Preparations
had been made to send her to an insane asylum
and her husband had been watching her for sew.
eral days. II is supposed that he wos 90 fatigued
that he fell asleep. when she cut his throat ,om
ear ear with = vasor. Her two daughters.
hearing q mise. hurried to the room but found
the door locked. and their lives were threatened
IL they broke In. They called assistance and
the murderess was secured.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
Splendid Native Apples.

Mr.. Matte Harris has sent US liberal speci-
men of beautiful Pippin Apples. grown by him
from native stocks. They were equal in size,
flavor and beauty, to any imported apple we
have ever seen. Union can produce as fine ap-
pies as any part Of the United States.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

CADET CxANINArIoN.-At the examination ef
applicants for admission to the South Carolina
Military academy from this county, James II.
Goss and B. C. Jennings proved themselves most
proficient in the studies selected for examination
and were selected rs the successful candidates
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADY We are called
upon 10 day to chronicle the death Of Mrs. Lottis
Goss. youngest daughter Of Mrs. Lucy A.
Browne. which took place n, the residence Of her
mother. on Park avenue. yesterday IN ernoon.-
She was very widely known, and MS highly res
pected. She married Lieutenau Goss some
three years ago Soon after their marriage hey
moved North and have only been hack n lew
months. She was loving wife, devoted moth.
er. a fon'l child. n kind slater, and q sincere
friend. She leaves husband and two children
to mourn her loss. the youngest only two mon, hs
old To her mother we extend our sympa,h ";
as also to her husband and little children, for
they have all lost dear friend. May she rest
IN peate.-Norfolk VTrginian.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

opExixo rHE CANPAtas. The Anderson Coun-
ty Democratic Committee met on Monday iasti
passed resolutions requesting the Madowan Ar
tillery and Pendeton Red shirts ia attend the
State campsign meeting on Tuesday next. and
the Penliston aud Anderson hands TO furnish
the music. Seuator Vance, of North Carolina.
and Srown. of Geogis were invite'l by Isso'ution
to attend this. she opening meeiisg ef abe ca IN
paign. as wore also the colored psepss. Andsr
son Is proud mud suergetie,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

PRoYEssoR CAIN. The Charlotte Journal says.
"It is UNDERWOOD that Prof WIN. Cain. late OF the
Carolina Military Institute. whose abilities a. an
engineer and ma;hrmairian arr so widely known,
both through his scientific publications. and his
rrac'ioal work has heen ten Tered the place OF
frst assistant 10 the United Si"tes geological and
Typographical survey " several Southern States.
Prof. Cain will. however. declipesas he has 40
oeptc,! q position as professor Of mathematics IN
the South Caroljns Military Aoadsmy.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

Ds rRucrivg wArsR JPoUr -aalveston. Tee
as. August 70. "a special dispatch to the News
states thai hsav, rsia or water spout osased the
head of BosQus Creek. anove Stephenvrils. on
the 18th inst. 10 overflow. destroying property
estimated 10 he " vih from Si0.0JD to $lOO.U,O.
A Mrs. Hari was drownsd. her house being
dashed 70 pieces The other persons saved
themselves ny c mbing On the roofs Of the houses
aud trees. The water has nov. .subsided.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

YELLOw JACK At MoNTaOxERY.-A yonng lady
from Montgomery, Alshama. who is visiting At
Davidson College. has received letter from .
sister who lives In Montgomery, conveying tho
intellihenc that yellow fever Is scou rging ibat
town. Already there have been seventeen desihs
from this disease at that pla;e. The doctors and
health authorities are trying to keep Il from
being known aud this, perhaps, isths 6'st pub.
lie intelligence ofthe prevalence Of yellow fever
at Mont nigomery. Charlotte Obserpo.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

A SAD FAMILY RgcoRD,-A telegram from
Camden yesteiday announced that an inquest
had been held the body Of Miss Blair; whose
death had been announced As occurring the day
before from an epilepdc ft. The investigation
OF the Coroner's jury disclosed the sad fact that
II was case of suicide. bottle Of ofstrychnine hav
ing been found on her person and there being
other evidences Of death by sslf.a,lminisered
poison. This adds another page to the drea ,ful
record OF this Inflated family. The great grand.
father committed suicide, the father, l.. W. r.
Blair, was tried for n.urder aud escaped only TO
faltin personal rencontre with Captain Halle O
short time since. One OF his natural sons Is now
in the State Penitsntiary serving out life term
for murder. and now young daughter, one Of
the most interesting and believe Of the present
gen Grafton. falls by her own hands. Truly It
is sad record. Columbia Register.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

BS- Every democrat in Union Township
should be present at the meeting of tie Demo
cratic Club tomorrow. afternoon. It will be q
very important meeting. Election sc ofios-s So.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

A MISSISSIPPI VENDETTA. Goodman, Miss,
August 20.-Dr. Isaac 1B. Clayton. who was
charged with the killing Of Freeman Lester. In
January laot. but who was acquitted, was killed
near here TO day. When found the body contain.
ed ten buck-s wounds. Ths assassin is un.
known.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

TIE $4,000 -ELECTRIC LIGHT OF q. II.
BARRETT & co.'s NEW SHOW. WILL BLAZE
LIKE CHICAGOS CONFEDERATION AT
ONION C. II. TIL URSDAY AYSEPTENBER 28TH.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

s6- P. II. letter, son of our good friend Gil
lam II. Jeter, called on US last Monday, looking
like youngihero, in his grey military dress lie
was on his way back to Capt. Bells, Military
High School, al King's Mountain N
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

A CoLonED MINISTER ExcoMMuSicArED -
Mahones latest demonstration takes the form
Of procuring the excommun nication he colorei
clergyman who il runningns the straghtout Re-
publican candidate for Congressman Al large. To
any one who IL At all acquainted with the South
ern negroes it will he Mt once appa,e ent that
this is sort Of bulidozing more effective and
n'rocious than any material form Of coercion.
II remains to he seen what our esteemed Repub-
lican contempora ies who have always been SO
alert to detect and defeat the alleged peris ac-'
cruing from the influence OF the Catholi priest
hood, and who have only tolerated Malone be.
canse his xieiy to free vcte gilded over
and a,onei for his financial dishonesty, will have
to say upon this subject.-New York World
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

The Executive Committee Of the Womau's
Christian T importance Union, AK all the women
Of the. County to join the Union in prayer for the
success Of "no license in the coming town cleo
tion. Con. SEQ, W: G. 7. U.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
GnEESyILLE, s. c., Aug 10, lss:

To CART. A. 4. FOsrER,
DEAR SIR; l have the honor to communicate
to you, and through you to the Intendant aud
officials of Union. and to tho Merchants and
business men of your Town aud other citizens
the grateful sentiments Of the Merchants aud
business II en- of Green,ile. for all your manifes
tations Of sympathy and considerate kindness
respecting the death Of our lamened~ citizen.
Col. william Beaiiie. I do not think can more
appropriately fulfil the duty imposed upon me
than by transmitting n copy OF the resolution,
adopted unanimously at q Getting Of the Mer-
chants and business men Of this city. on the
lath instant.
With sentiments of the greatest respect.
TNWNCs
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UNION. FRIDAY, sEPTEMBRE. lss
suBscRIpTroN--ss 90 PER ANNuM
TAKE NOTICE.

Citations, Notices to Creditors and
Notices Of Final Discharge must be
paid for before they will appear in
our columns.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

s65> The first bale of cotton sold in Newber-
ry this year was raised by Jacob Leitsey, and
sold to NJ Foot s Son, last Saturday. the 26th,
at II cents.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

CHOLERA AND PLAoUE.-There were three
hundred deaths from cholers in the Philippine
Islands last Monday. At Yokoha ma. .Jspai.
out Of ITO Gases. 572 have proved fatal. and at
Tok;a. so die daily.
In European Russia the Siberian plague is
appearing to an alarming !exient; .r,,.>,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

"Resoloed, that his Honor the Mayor be re
quested to convey to the Mayor of Union and
through him to the Merchants and citizens Of
that pla e. the thanks and appreciation Of the
Merchants Of Greenville, for the cour,esies ex-
tended to our citizens in their sad duties, and
for the respect and homer shown to the remains
of our departed brother"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

HAxpxD FOR POIsoSIso Hts WRs.-Aikin. s..
c.. August 25.-Rebt Parker who killed his wife
by poisoning her with stryohoine On tho 23dof
last December. was executed here 10 day. He
slipt,weil the last night. The parting with his
mother anil relatives just prior to the execution
was very Altering He maintained HE Innocence
TO the last, He was perfectly oalm and took his
position under the moose standing hrmiy The
drop fell At lO3 p. M. and In Is minutes he
was pronounced dead, having died without q
struggle.
Too OLD ron SgRvIos. Washington August
28. --Gen W. r. Sherman day said that he
would retire from active service In November OF
next year, He would he retired uuier the pre-.
sentlaw on February 9th. 1881, AT VIII ich time he
will be 81 years Of age. He will make bis bone
IN 81. Louis.
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The CorrON ~ ABBIviLLE "A correspondent
ofthe News and Courier. writing from Abbevil:s
under date Of Aug 25. gives the following dis.
couraging condition Of the cotton prospect n
that county. Two weeks ago the outlook for Il
cotton crop WAS no less bright than that Of The
Urn, but we have had no rain for that length II
time. and the cotton Is suffering. The previous
plentiful rains have filed the plant with sap and
the dry. hot weather 10 dwar6ng the bolls and
causing the plant to shed It's fruit. have heard
q number Of observant farmers mako this COM
plant.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

An ALABAMA ViLLAiN MEETS Hts FATE
Montgomery, Ala. August 26-A negro named
Leonord Coxes. who committed an outrage on o
woman named Catharine Haines aud then mur-
dered her last Monday. abont thirty miles East
OF this place on the Western Railroad, was car
tnred yesterday afternoon. He confessed the
crime. rs the evidence Of his guilt was overwheI-
ming. portions Of his clothing being found near
the scene Of the murder. and he haa been seen
with her scveral fines on the day ofthe mur,ier.
WHITES and: d:hacks were engaged In the search r
him. and when he was caught he was carried to
the spot where he murdered his victim and hung
TO tree until he was dead.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF UNION.

We tho undersigned members Of tho Execu,
tive Committee of the Democratic Partysof Union
County do Certify that the foregoing Is true
Statement Of the votes cast for the several Dem
ocrntic candidates at tho Primary Election held
in Union County on the 25th day Of Auguet A. D.
1882. according to the Returns of athe mEnngers
q Election; Done q. uaien on The Ssshi day OF
DAVID JoHNSoN, il. Ctair8su.
d. B. FREk. - 5fi
w. Il. HuoHEs, . 81
D.. II. SHELD)N,
J. X. JErER,
~ TIL HAMRs,
w. G. WALLACE, Seoy,
The following named gentlemen having re-
ceiyed tie highest number Of votes at the Dem
oera,io Primary election held in Union County
on the 25th day OF August A. D. 1882, are hereby
declared to be the Democratic Candidates for
the several Offices to be flled at the general
election to be held In November next /, namely
Of the House of Representatives, c. c. Culp. 1.
G. McKissick anil John Il. Minter. For School
Commissioner. D. A. Townsend. For Probate
Judge, David Johnson jr. For County Com
missioners, c. C. Snrtor, 8. D. F. Gault and g.
c. Greer.
And Whereas. by resolution ofthe Democratic
Convention Of Union County, candidate for
the Offices of County Auditor and Treasurer
we're TO be recommended by vote Of the people
at the Democratic primary Election; and where.
rs, the following gentlemen received thy highest
au,absr of votss for. sail.nttices reseectively
namely. W. W. Hughes. for County Auditor, and
Thomas Conner, for County Treasurer, they are
hereby recommended as proper persons to be
appointed TO said offices.
W. C. wALLAcE, DAVID JOHNSON JR.,
Secretary. Chairman. Ex. Com
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
A BIG snow.

II is big show; il is q respectfully condurted
show; 1t is g,ol show. None of these rough.
rowdyish, tiresome. or annoying features which
usually ACCOMPANY large circus are present.
The lemonade 6eni is absent. the bowling pea.
nut vender is not heard; nothing loud, rude or
boisterous will be found in the ring The mena.
gerie part is a treat. from its cleanliness, the
size AMI convenience Of its cages, and the con.
diton "f the animals. The visitor does not ind
few worn.out specimens of ill-fed aud angry
animals. so constantly exhibited as to become MS
common as COWS. All the living things are we'll
cared for. and are either from their kind. their
size or their nature. rarely seen in travelling
shows.
We have visitel many similar shows in our
time but more TO praise and less To blame We
never saw under CANVASS. One Ofthe most novel
features Of the exhibition is herd of trained
stations. who do feats usually seen performed
by elephants. The trained dogs. too. will be es
pecially amusing to children. and in the whole
show. while there is very much to amuse and
instruct. there is nothing to annoy or Offend
indiana. Pa. Weekly Tins. June l3, 1882.
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The Barrett q Co. Show.

The only show coming to Union C. n. on
Thursday S."tember 2Sth, that owns its own
cars Is 3. II. Barretts s Co. new United Mon.
sler R,iroal Shows. The Excellence of this
Exhibition is decided by the press Of other ci-
ties to he the hest ever tr vs'ol. The following
is copied from q late exchange.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-13
The Starving Indians.

Gen. Pope seDds the following letter from
Fl. Leaven~ortb, to Major Dunn, at Wash
ngtop: ] leave tomorrow for Reno. Inc
situation lie plain; the Indians csnno, live on
the reduced beef raiions. There ale 100, 0O0
cattle grazing not far from there, end rather
than starve they will do as We do, take what
cattle is needed TO keep them and their
families from starving. This will provoke
Indian hos ili;ie-, which will lead God
knows where. The only legal act the mill
tsry can do is 70 make them stsrve pesceably
an almost inhuman service. Some Of the
Departments of the Government should take
the responsibility Of sending few thousand
dollars for beef rather than have az Indian
outbreak on a large scale. There is no game
10 subsist On for the Indians in this Indian
Territory. L. il really the intention o: the
government, for such a psltry sum, TO
plunge the Irdisns into war, or to assemble
a strong military force to force these un-
happy creatures TO starve 10 peace. There
will be fearful responsibility somewhere
If this matter Il no; settled now. Ii can be
done in one hour. Should l find nothing
done when reach Reno, | shall probably
assume the responsibility myself. had
rather suffer anything myself than see an
Indian outbreak. so insxcusable, yet irought
with such dreadful consequences. You show
this to the Secretary of War