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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

A SENSIBLE CoLohED REPUBLICAN, Fellow
citizens, am Republican and real negro Of
purity, but for the purpose of good government
i VIII support the Democratic Jtate ticket, for n
oeuer man than Col. Thompson, who leads the
State ticket, is not to be found I. therefore
advise every colored voter in South Carolina to
stand to the State ticket, rs nominated by the
Democracy of The State, from the mountains to
the seaboard for the sooner we will do so the
more and better representation the colored man
VIII get. cannot afford any longer to be fc oled
i am preparing something which will put forth
in que season to the public. Respectfully,
II. T. WILLIAMS.
Charleston, s. c., Ward 8. Citv.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

THEAMsRIokN BAR.-sSaratoga, August 9.-At
the opening OF the American Bar Association
Alexander Lawton, of Georgia, delivered the
annual address. The speaker took up James
Lewis Petigru, Of South Carolina and Hugh s.
Legare subjects of his address. lie related
how Mr.. Petigru started from poor family. was
educated to the law and rose TO succeed Mr. Hayne
as Attorney General OF South Carolina. where he
was recognized as the peer ofthe highest members
Of the bar, both OF his own State and of Georgia.
Hugh Legare, he said, did not live as long as
Petigru, but was equally distinguished in his
profession and entitled to equal honor,
On motion Of Mr.. Willis, Of New York, the
thanks ofth. association were given to Mr.. LawI
ton for his address.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

NESTiNo oFTHE REprbLIcAS STATE ExEcurivg
CoaMiTrEE.--TheR Republican Executive Commit
lee were in conclave the greater part of yester-
day at the United States Court House f. W.
NJ. Mnskey. Collector johnson, Revenue Officers
Brayton, Tuomey and number OF lesser lights,
composed the assemblage. They discussed the
Democratic situation and we're of the opinion
that the nominations made dy tn /, Convention had
put quietus on any hopes Of success for straight
out Republican ticket this year. 1t was deemed
advisable, however, to preserve q complete organ
iSaon and to give all possible aid aud encourage.
ment TO the Greenhack mo, ement, 81 that IL
sho lid bear the odfum of defeat should il dc.
termine to kick sgaiust the Democratic prioks
this Fall. 1t was thought best TO wait the ac-
tton OF the Greenback meeting on the 18th of
September to determine the extent to which they
%ould commit the Republican party to the sup
port Of its nominations. An address to the
party will be prepared by Mackey and issued,
accompanied by q call for the assembling of the
Republican party on the l2th of September, the
principal object of which will be to prepare the
party for the shock which is to be experienced
in October and save its organization for possible
operation in 1884, when there will be national
Republican funds and Offices to he distribute cd
to those who show themselves '.fsithful in q few
things in the meaatimc
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

New HOTEL FOR AsHEvILLE.--Next year;
visitors to Ashevile will find a new and exceed :
ingly fine hotel in that place, located on Patton
Avenue, and occupying the pretiiest situation to-
be found in Asheville. The hotel is to be built
by joint stock company and will cost $50 900.
AL this money has been raised and the work Of
erecting the structure will sho tly oommenoe.-
Mr.. s. NJ. Thomas. one Of the principal stock
holders, was in the city yesterday, and says tho
hotel is to be arcaded and will be by oil odds
the prettiest and most stylish hotel building in
the State. II is just the thing Asheville needs
AMI its success is insured beforehand. - Charlotte
Observer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

INCARCERATION IN MiCHIGAN.--Detroit,M Mich
igan. August PA trial Of considerable inter-
est has just been included in the Criminal
Court Of this city. A coloreI man and white
woman have been married Tor some time md
lived together as man and wife. Both are en-
tirely respectable. worthy people. They were
complained Of under the stature for lewd and
lascivious cohabtniion. An Oil State INV makes
nll marriages between white and coIcreI people
unlawful. Under the charge Of the Court the
jury convicted. The case will probably be taken
to the Supreme Couri. The case affects proba-
bly, hundred or more married couples in this
city.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18
The Northeast Corner.

On Monday last few friends assembled at
the Northeast corner Of the brick superstruc-
ture upon which is to be erected the new Pres.
BY terian church, and without any formal cere-
monies witnessed the depositing, by Master Willie
Cotton. son Of Mr.. Jno. e. Cotton, aged -
years, OF copper box in a cavity prepared for
1t in the corner. The box contained the Names
of the subscribers to the building. the names OF
the Pastor and efHcers Of the church, the build
ding c,mmittee, the Architect, n copy Of the
Union Times. and the last report Of the oondi
tion of the Merchants and Planters National
Bank Of Union. II was done with due solemn.
ty and ended with only the significant but
appropriate words, "esto per.,etua," pronoucsd,
ny one Of the witnesses.
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Eminently Right

The first congressional District convention
nominated Hon. S. Dibbe for Congress by accla
nation. Mr.. Dibble was richly entitled to this
compliment, and he will be returned to that seat
in the Federal Legislature from which he was
so dishonesty ous,ed by an unscrupulous mon
grel radical majority.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

THs corn crop this year is finer than we have
ever seen it in Anderson county, particularly the
upland corn. II no disaster overtakes it, there
will ne enough corn made in the county to snp-
ply the home consumption.
The frequent showers Of the past three weeks
have caused the cotton plant to grow 80 luxur-
antly that the farmers have TO top it in many
places. The weed is fruting we'll. and with or
binary seasons the yield will be a large one
Anderson Inteiiigencer
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nas. The night express train from Columhi

Ht5" The night express train from Columbia
to Charleston has been discontinued and fast
mail train substituted, which will leave Coium.
ba at A. NJ. and reach Charleston at p. NJ.
leave Charleston at p. NJ. and arrive at Colum
at p. NJ. SO that person can eat his break
fast in Columbia, his dinner in Charleston, have
nearly three hours for business and be in Colum.
bia again for q late tea.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18
Escaped from Jail,

EsCaped from JAIL.
Dennis r. binson, a prisoner confined in our
County Jail, escaped Tuesday night about 8
o'clock, by forcing his way past little colored
boy in the employ of the Sheriff, who had
gone up stairs on some business, while the Sher-
iff was below, then suddenly dashed through
the room and escaped by the door. It was
most daring act.
Robinson was committed to Jail q week or so
ago, by Trial Justice j. C. p. Jeter, for stealing
live Stock. He halls from Fairfield County.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

Mosr DKsPicABLs.--On last Thursday night
some enemy went into fne feld Of corn belong.
ing to ME-. Wm. Long, In the Brushy Greek town.
ship. Anderson. and mowea down three and q
half acres, which IL was supposed would have
yielded NJ least one hundred bushels OF corn.
Mr.. Long suspects man named John NJ. Moore,
with whom he had difficulty some time ago.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

az U. B. Whites, the defauting Treasu rer
of Newberry, has been brought back under a
requistion upon the Governor of Alabama -
Whites had written to parties in Newberry. stat
ing that he inte aided to return of his own accord
in few duys
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

SAVE ALL THE SMALL GRAIN.-Farmers are
warned not to dispose OF ther surplus crop Of
oats. We see that at least seven thousand BUSH
els have already been shipped TO Rock Hill, AMI
we presume large quantities are leaving other
parts of the State. These Same oats will DO
brought back next winter or Spring at double
the rates aud all the profits will 60 to outsiders.
Every grain Of oats should be saved, every blade
Of grass turned into hay, nnl every ear Of corn
carefully stored. This season promises to rival
Pharaoh, and like those 1t may be followed
by years Of want. Let not the glitter of n cash
in hand now enioe farmers TO dispose Of their
supplies for next year. lfihe lien system with
stands this abundance it will never be REPEALED.
The best way to got rid of il is save our grain
Fairfield Neps and Herald.
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COL VIcroR BARRiNGER.-Col Victor G. Bar.
ringer, the Judge for the United States OF the
International court, at Alexandria, In Egypt,
had his house and all IL contained, burned ~ q
mob He was In Venice al the time, with Mrs.
Bsrringer. His loss is $4,000, but his colleo-
tions of antiquities and rare objects Of art which
exceed any mere .moneysd value, he carried
with him and they were consequently saved. ~
Charlotte Observer.
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Ge1~ Rev. Jeremiah Turpin highly respected
colored Minister, died in this village on Tues
day morning, of consumption. lie was a man
of good education and had been q Missionary to
Africa, where he did much towards civilizing
the inhabitants of that bcnighted region.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18
The Union Minis strels.

We can only say now that the exhibition of
the Unioa Minstrels last Wednesday night was
not merely success, but uncommonly good
entertainment. All the parts were we'll rsn.
dered and the whole erformance was most cred
table. We wereiglad to see so good house, for
tho young men richly deserved it. Everybody
were delighted. As a report will be given by
the young men next week, we shall then say
more about il.
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The Daily Register.

The proprietor of the Columbia Daily Register
has reduced the subscription Of that valuable
paper to the very low price of Sc a year, So for
e months and 81 for 8 months, TO subscribers
outside of Columbia. Friend Calvo knows his
business better than we do, but we can't see how
he can afford to publish so goood paper at that
price.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

To drive away flies, buy m ounce Of oil Of Law
ender and pour half Oft In n pint botile.of cold
water and shake IL up; the mixturei Is a::o,echan-
ical one only. III dissolved in alcohol Il Is per-
feet solution but this becomes m,re expensive /;
scatter your oil Of lavender on table cloth and
the hes will 60 away; three or four doses suf-
feed to drive away pest Of fies from country
boarding house table
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

AN NSABBEvILLE VANDAL.-Abbeville toleratcs
a man who gives utierance to such thoughts as
these, accordngto the Press and Banner:
"An opponent to the State University one day
last week, on our streets, SAID in substance: The
only regret which have as to Sherman's visit
to Columbia is that he did not burn the Stale
University Is such a sentiment the true expo
nent Of public opinion in Abbeville County? Are
we ready, like tho vandas Of old. to burn our
colleges and destroy our libraries Shaii We be
forced to turn back in our civilization g.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

ALI BUsY.-Ali the carpenters In this place
seem TO have their hands full Of work, aud In
fact there is q scarcity Of such wtvkmen here. -
gentleman told as yesterday that he had job
OF work he was anxious 10 have lone. but could
get no one TO do 10. all being engaged Cannot
some Of our neighboring towns. less prosperous
than ou,s--Newb berry ar 0reenviils -send us
few good carpentersf Lasrsnsvigie Herald.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

SERIOUS AND PERHAPs FATAL AppRAy.-We
learn that quite n serious affray occurred about
i've miles East Of Ridge Spring on Saturday lasr,
between MIR. Robert CASTOR and Mr. VIM b. ow n ;,
in which the latter was seriously, 10 not fatally
cut with knife. Mr.. Brown was employed at
q turpentine distille y. Mr.. CASTOR resides at
or near the place where the difficulty occurred
The parties fell out about some hogs Edgefeld
Monitor. 49, tsft3G
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

THE SrARTANBURG PosroPFIcE. Post master
foiner has been notified by the posiofice depapt-
ment Mt Washington that his salary has been in.
creased from 81 300 per year to 1000, and that
the office will now rank rs a second class instead of
nbird class The ir crease of salary is considera.
hle, MS out ofihe 81 800 per year heretofore given
the postmaster had to furnish for his office rem,
stationery fuel aud lights, while by the increase
the department furnishes all these necessaries.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

TAX ON CoTroN TIEs.--It is stated that IL the
act raising the duties on iron ties is passed II
will make the additional cost about Al cents per
lie, which, upon crop Of 6.5O0,0O0 bales
would, il Is claimed. be very nearly $4,000, 900.
Hence the South should use all the influence
possible 10 defeat the proposed law.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18
Fine Apples.

Fine Apples.
Mr. X. T. Howell has sent us four rcmarkabl
fine apples, their average weight being l34 OF
They are the finest we ever saw grown in the
State. The apple crop in this county is uncom-
monty fine aud the price low.
The crops Of peaches, grapes aud waermel ons
are also very fine. The price Of watermelons
ranges from cents to 20 cents. But. few, how
ever, are large enough to bring the latter price.
The quality is good.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

asH- We have received an open boil of "early
five-lock" cotton, from Capt. G. b. Stokes, grown
OH the PLANTATION of DIR. J. =. Butler, in San.
tue township. 1t is from improved seed.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

asS~ Maj. d. a Townsend has been appoint
ed Chairman Of the committee to examine appli
cants for admission to the Military Academy
from this County.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

Texas HAN0iNG.-New York, August Ia
Specials from Galveston, Texas furnish pariicu-
lars Of the hanging at the place yesterday Of
Chess Thomas for the murder Of Houston Nc
Means In March, 1881. The culprit was self pos
sessed and died without the least evidence of fear
or nervousness He was allowed to address,
crowd ofthree thousand persons outside the Jail,
whom he warned against following The example
Of his life and hsbits. The hanging was conduct
cd privately.
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A curious freak of lightning occurred at tho

curious freak Of lightning occurred at the
house of Alexander Avery. Cenireville, Ala
None Of the inmates were killed, but the shoes
of each were destroyed. The stroke fell on Miss
Josie Avery's neck. and passing down the body
threw the shoe from one foot with terrific force
great distance. The shoes on the feet of her
mother were cut to pieces. while Mr.. Logan. q
guest had his shoestrings torn completely out
he sole Of one shoe wreached off, and hole
torn in the other
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-08-18

JACKSON, Mss, August l0.-The Democratic
Convention Of the Fifth District of Missis ippi
to-day nominated r. f. Bnrksiale for Congress
by reclamation over Charles + Hooker, The pres.
mt incumbent.
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sV Fruit 90 plentiful in -CharIaiis abe
last week two bushels of peaches and three can
,aloupes were sold from wagon for twenty. f. v,
Cents
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For the Times,
Sunday School County Convention.

oihh rhhn, huS IL, 1909.
FRIEND SroKEs. desire TO call the attention
OF Superintendents Of Sunday Schools to the i'm
portance of sending delegates to the invention
TO be held at FL Bethel on the 22d and 23J inst.
We wish Suporin.endents to give the statistics
of their Schools in the following order:
Superintendents names and Post Offices SEQ :
retaries names and Post Offices; number Of
scholars; number Of books Ia library; number
ofpapers taken amount contributed during the
year for any and oil objects number Of conver-
sions and the denomination. IL any, to which
the school belongs, aud any other remarks that
may be OF interest TO the cause.
The congregation and com nuniiy of FL Bethel
extend hearty invitation to all Sunday School
workers. and will be rejoiced at large and sue
cessfal meeting The Sunday Schools are invi-
ted 10 send delegates. aud each school can send
rs many rs three, u they wish. Homes will be
supplied for all who c,mc.
JOHN r. JEFFERIEs, ssc'Y.
Important to the Public.
The Commissioners have established q free
Ferry over Pacolet River at drindail Shoals. -
Citizens Of Union Coun,y pass FREQ; others must
pay. J.. G. WALLACE, Clerk.
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Gen. Capers Accents.

The State Executive Committee met in Colum.
bia last Monday and after full conference with
Gen. Capers that gentleman decided to accept
the nomination on the State ticket for Superin-
tendent of Education
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The First Potatoes.

The First Potatoes.
Capt G. b. Stokes brought us the fi,st Sweet
Potatoes this year. They Of fine size and
the Captain says with one or two more good
rains he will have o magnificent crop.
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The Democratic Ticket.

Ahc O0mOCTaClC 1lCKeC.
For Governor.
Hugh s. Thompson.
For Lietenant Governor.
John Calhoun Sheppard.
Secretary of State.
Col. j. N.Lipscomb.
Attorney General.
@. Richardson, Miles.
State Treasurer.
John p. Richardson.
Comptroller General.
w. E. Stoney.
For Superintendent of Education,
REV. ELLISON CAPERS, of Greenville.
For Ajju,aut and Inspector General,
"A. NJ. MANIGAULT. of Georgetown.
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DIR. CARL,sLEs ELECrIoN.-The election OF
Dr' James II. Carlisle TO the Presidency of the
South Carolina College by tho Trustees will give
universal satisfaction. The hearty and <unani-
nous election of this distinguished and true SOD
OF south Carolina to one OF the most exalted
trusts within her gift cannot fail TO impress that
faithful and conscientious man where duty calls
him. graduate of the proud old institution
he cannot fail to hold up her hands in her weak
ness when all Carolina US one man point. to him
as that citizen of all others who can do most to
build up the college of our fathers and make il
The Brush light in our educational system
Carlisle to the front - is now the wntchword
"f all who feel that the life of the institution is
part and parcel of the lite Of the Commonwealth
Under these circumstances il affords us peculiar
pleasure to say authorita'ively that there is good
ground to believe that DR.. Carlisle will accent
the position which ha. beer. 50 iattering!y placed
At his disposal by the Trustees and with which
the Faculty of the College are so heartily in &C.
cord. Convince DR.. Carlisle of all we state hero
with perfect truth, if not with warmth, and we
reel sure he cannot fail to what duty de> ands
OF him, and Shere duty calls ID with James
A. Carlisle, 10 Go!
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LrHcHINo IN Observation-Disclosures. August
p. Hearing that negro had been lynched last
night near this place, your correspondent at an
early hour this morning repaired to the scene,
which is in n lonely spot about one anl n half
miles east of here. Arriving on the g:ound
found the body ofa negro hanging from the
limb small white oak tree with his toes touch
ing terra trina. l gathered the following par
ticulars:
On Monday night the Tlh instant, Dan Dlak-
s'~y, o"'"-ea, "h" .-"e emp pioycd n frrtn hand
hy prominent citizen of this county who lives
fourteen miles east Of this place, entered the
room of the year old daughter OF his EN- ployer
and attempted TO assault her. The screams OF
the child aroused the household and the villain
fled without having accomplished his hellish pur-
pose. lie was pursued and captured and con-
fessed every thing. A posse of cons,ables star.
ted to Jail with the fend, but when about two
miles from Lancaster an enraged body of good
citizens ok forciblc possession of Dan Blake
ney and hung HIM to convenient tree That
he met just but terrible fate is the verdict of
all. both white and colored
Yesterday another negro was lodged in our
county Jail for committing rape on n mulatts
girl Serious threats oflynching are being u a e
by the colorcd peope.-Cor. Ners and Courier
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-08

The ELEC .IoN.-Thc election in this city
yesterday, considering its Importance. was
one Of the most quiet and orderly ever held
here From the rising Of the sun to the going
Gown Of the same the-two parties We're at
work exercising their utmost powers to
bring out a full vote, but early in the day it
was conceded that the democrats had the
advantage, and toward the close they had !,
walk over still they kept to the track, and
their efforts were crowned with more than
success, recording u victory over Malone
Ism in Alexandria by a majority of GOO.
Early in the evening and late into the
night the GAZETTE office was crowded with
men anxious to hear the latest returns, and
at first the JOY of the democrats was un-
bounded, but toward midnight, as the dis
patches took an unfavorablc turn, concerning
Virginia, and notwithstanding the fact that
the democrats had made tremendous gains
elsewhere, their spirits dropped and at a.
m. when good night was announced, it was
pretty generally conceded that the State
had gone for Wise.
The following are the returns in this city
and county: