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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-12-22
The Legisla ature.

hho LoSiSiatule.
We can still do bat little more than "rcporl
progress" upon the work of the legislature
The railroad bill, which provides for the appoint
ment Of three railroad Commissioners, with
power to regulate freights, provide agains: dis.
elimination and in other matters TO prevent the
encroachments Of railroad corporations upon the
peoples interests, has evoked much spenking
and occupied much of the time of the session.
1t was passed to the third reading in the House
last Tuesday, and will. no doubt become n law
Those who oppose the bill think it gives too
much power to three Commissioners. We rather
think it is time the arbitrary exactons of rail.
road corporations should have some lawful check
put upon them, and we can see no better way to
do that than by appointing proper men rs a
board of commissioners and making it their i'm
perative duty to attend to that matter. Mr..
Culp introduced au important amendment to
the bill and made an able speech upon it.
At night session of the House last Tuesday,
the "Len Law was made the special order for
Friday after the fourth Tuesday of November,
1881 This will give Poor farmers another year
of easy work and sure ratons. The land owner
will be sure of his rent, but fit should not be
good crop year many who make advances to
poor farmers will be found leaning on the WI ong
side Of the law, while the poor farmer vii
have nothing, as usual, but will look out for more
land TO skin for another years tolri AMI cloth.
ing.
We believe the railroad bill is imperatively
demanded; but we are decidedly opposed to the
Lien Law, because it destroys healthy credit, de-
moralizes labor, increases the number of poor
farmers every year and stands directly in the
way of an intelligent, improving aid elevating
system Of agriculture.
We arc also decidedly opposed to the law in
creasing the rate of interest 10 ten per cent -
Our people were just beginning to get used to
loaning money at the legal rate Of per cent,
and were satisfied with it. but now that the law
allows 10 per cent. they will be satisfied with
nothing less. The fact that the usury law is
evaded is a very weak argument for sensible
men to use, The law against stealing is evade
every day, in many ways, AMI it would be just
as sensible to pass a law limiting the amount of
stealing before q enaliy shall attach
The legislature has completed but little work
so far, but rs the members expect to adj ourn to-
day, no doubt much work will be rushed through
during the last hours Of the session.
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The LEN LAw.-The New, and Courier, for
the past week, has been opposing the repeal Of
the lieh law OF course, such n course on the
part of that paper was to be expected. Charles
ton factors have made big money by virtue Of
the existence of this iniquitous law and,
though they have oftimes lost considerably, The
balance is generally pretty heavy on the profit
side. We wish we could believe that the News
and Courier is prompted in its opposition to the
repeal of this law, by its great sympathy and
care for the "small farmers" We know not
how ii is elsewhere in the State, but In this
county the lien law finds its most formidable
and relentless enemies in the class of people
styled by the Ne,0s and Courier as "small farm
ers."
The agricultural interests of South Carolina
have suffered more in the past four or fivc years
from the burdens created by the lien law than
from all other causes combined, saving perhaps
short crops. Let the State Withdraw its snnc-
tion from the system OF G.rming as exists under
the operations of this law The agrculturisis, !,
who are the backbone Of the State. demand this
ut the hands Of tho present legislature. - Ker-
shap Gazette.
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A Well-Spent Life Ended.

We are called upon this week to announce
the loss of anothev venerable ani worthy citi-
zen of this County in the death of Mr.. G. B..
Tracy, which occurred ct his residence on the
9Th inst, ut the advanced age Of s3 year aud four
months. Mr.. Tracy, although not member of
any church, was man of fine moral character,
sober, industrious, pcaceable and honest. For
nearly two years he had been confined Ito his
bed from an attack of paralysis that deprived
him of the use of his lower limbs, but he bore
the atlliction wi patience and resignation.
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Tue OPsLIHA RI ,Ts.--New York. December
ia special from Atlanta says: 0ne of the
sad sequels ofthe Opelika Ala, riot was he arris
val yesterday of the body of Bob Maoney shot
last Friday. Hostilities were again renewed mt
Opelika on Wednesday night and from 10 to
o'clock the rattle of musketry kept increasing
On all sides could be heard reports of pistols
and guns, and at II ,15 p. NJ with the sound (
the fray in his Maloney died. Maloney' s
murderer was arrested. Threats have been
made by his Opeika friends that they will ar
rive in Atlanta on Saturday for the purpose, it
is said, of assassinating tho reporters here for
writing up their lawless deeds in Opelika.--
Travellers go.by circuitous routes to reach points
which by way of Opelika would be, nearer, as
passengers have had to PROSTATE themselves in
the bottom of coaches while passing through the
town to avoi being firei at.
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RICHARD GATHER
Reply TO 80"
For the Times.


Mn. EDITOR In reply to 20" "will un-
dcrtakc to say that free schools rere taught in
our school District \. d. 1922.
will further ''unlertake to say" that crler
the free school ended in CUR Academies, by q
JOINT arrangement, between the Board of Free
Schools and the Board ofAcalemy Trustees, the
saIhe Teachers were employed to the end of the
session of fivo months, to be paid by tuition
the Teachers agreeing to give free tution to those
children whose Parents were not able to pay
The TUITION in the Academies hns hean-- re-
duccd to the minimum, to command the servi-
ces of good teachers, anl believe it is not higher
than in other frstciass Schools.
II is my experience tha, a few are always
captious at what they are pleased TO consider
high charges for the education of their children,
while few are never satisfied with the best
school Teachers or the best school arrangement
that can be made for them.
Our school arrangement is one that has the
sanction Of Col. Thompson, our late State Su-
pcrlntcnacnt of Elunation and, as far ns can
see, it is the very best arrangement we have
been able To make to uil'ze the free school fund
and secure to children months tuition.
Now if ''Q' will show me Il rccejpied bill lie
has paid, of this tuition he writes about
| will show him School Certificates ISSUED TO Tie
IeacherS Of oar School District which have been
approved by Maj. Townsend our School Com
missioner and paid by Col. Ester. our County
Treasurer.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted tc us either by note,
n or on account, are requested to settle at
once. Merchants do not like to make personal
applications Of this nature, and If customers
were equally considcrate, and would not wait
for something of the kind, settlements would be
much more satisfactory. We trust. therefore,
that those whose names are upon our books, will
act upon this general notice and not force upon
US, the unpleasantness above referred to.
j. G.. HUNTER g. Co.
Nov "a At I'm
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Administrator Sale.

DY order of the Probate Court for Unhn
ID County, will sell, at the late residence of
j. E. Ellis, deceased, on Thursday the 4th day of
January. 1883. the personal propery of said Jas.
+. Ellis, consisting of one Mule, One Cow, One
Carriage. one Feather bed, House hold and
Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS OF SALE. All sums of S25 and under,
c ash on delivery; over that amount credit Of
o ne year, with interest. secured by note and
s ecurity.
A. FOSTER, Admir-
Dec 15. so q.
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LAYING on OF HAYDs.-Fhe services nj the
the Scconl Prcsbyerian church on Sunday
morning were of more than ordinary interest as
two gentlemen were ordained and installed
Ruling Elders and six others were set apart to
the Office of Deacon by "the laying on of the
hands of ;he rresbytery," accompanied with
prayer. "hc Parochial Presbytery or Session
OF the Church now consists of six Buling Ell
ders, and nine gentlemen compose the Boird of
Dcacons. .- Charlotte JoH.wM
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pY permission Of Hon. David johnson. Jr.'
ID Judge Of Probate for Union County, will,
on the 18th day of January next, make my final
Return as Administrator Of the estate Of Uriah
Paulk, deceased, and apply for Letters Dismis.
sorry. All persons having claims against said
estate are notified to present them, properly
attested, on or before that date or they will be
forever barred. and oil persons indebted must
pay on OF before that day.
/. X. PAULK,
Adm'r Uriah Paulk
Dec 40 5t& 4
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EFFEcTs OF FAcroREs ON POPULATION One
of the strongest arguments that has yet been
urged in favor of the improvement of the Co.
lumbia Canal is derived from the effect cotton
factories have upon the growth of cities and
towns. Many towns which now tcem with O
happy and thrifty population owe their pros.
perity to cotton factories entirely. Here are
some very suggestive figures: In 1870 Fall
River had a population of rs, ,776 and in 1880 a
population OF 49,006, an increase of 23230-
Augusta, Ga, in 1880, contained Is ,3S9 inhabi.
tants, and in 1880 her population reached %
023, an increase Of 7,G34 Columbus, Ga, in
ere ersed during the same decade nearly q, 600, and
Greenvillc, s. c., gained more than 3, 900 inhab-
itants between 1870 aud 1SS0.-Col. Regisfer.
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Petition for Homestead.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Miss Amanda
IN Barnett and Miss Louisa Barnett have ap-
piled by petition to me for homestead in the real
and personal property Of MRS. SARAH A.
BARNETT and the estate Of CHARLES BAR
NETT, deceased.
The I'd day of January 1888, has beeo fxed
for hearing said petition,
JAMES MUNRO,
Master of Union County
Dec 48 6t* .
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TEMPERANCE IN GEoRGIA.--The Temperance
question is fast assuming importance in this
State. In nearly every County there is n move.
ment toward restriction Of the liquor traffic
and in several local option is sought for.
great number Of petitions are before the Legis-
lature, all Of which goes to prove that there is
strong under current in favor Of the new
moyement.--AHanta CoHstitaiioR.
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EGa- The largest, prettiest and best collec
ton of Christmas and New Years goods has
just been received nj the Little Green Front
Store. They all fresh and good. Mr.. James
and hisyoung clerks stand ready to sell you any
thing from child's whistle to plum pudding
1t is worth visit to see how nicely the store is
arranged
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DEtTn OF TUE Hon. ROBERT ouLD. Rich
mond, Va, December 15.-The Hon. Robert
Ould. one Of the most prominent lawyers of
Richmond, died Mt his residence here to-day
in the 62d year of his age. of acute congestion
of the lungs. after only few days illness. Mr..
Ould was Confederate commissioner for the ex-
change Of prisoners, and was o conspicuous
figure in those troublous times.
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DocrOR w. s. SINS CAsE.-David johnson,
Jr. Esq, who has been retained by the friends
of DIR. gins, went before the Supreme Couit I
yesterday morning pe.itioning for writ of
habeas corpus. Solicitor CAN'T appeared for the
State. After hearing argument on both sides
the Court granted the petition and fixed the
amount cf bail at two thousand dollars. 1t is
said that Sims will be able to secure bondsmen.
- Columbia Regisker, l7M.
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Dental Surgeon.

nR. L. E. MEAD0R, o graduate Of the Balti-
Dmore Dental College, offers his professional
services to those who may require Dental Sur
gerry in any of les branches.
Being amply supplied with tne best insiru-
ments and all modern improved appliances, he
feels safe In assuring perfect satisfaction,
lie will be found In his Office over DR.. Posey
Bros Drug Store on all days.
ffice hours a. NJ. 10 p. NJ.
SeptS 80 ems
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WANTED
MASONIC NOTICE.

A REGULAR Communication of Union Lodge,
"A No. 70, A. F.. M, will be held in tho
Lodge room at Union c. II. on Friday night,
Dec. %, 1882 Election of officers and other
important business will have to be transacted,
and it is very important that every member Of
the Lodge should be present.
By order of the W. NJ.
s. d. GOUDELOCK Sec'y.
Dec Is so ~
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A PROPHET IN His Own CoUNTRY.--Dr. Wig
gins. who predicts great storm disaster on the
10Th of March next, lives in the province of
New Brunswick. His previous prophecies have
all been fulfilled People south of the forty
fifth parallel may wish that the Doctors idea is
incorrect, but we are assured that his neigh bors
regard him as level headed man and anything
but crank. He is the author of a work on
astronomy and of one on grammar.--New York
Herald.
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a MOB OUTRAGE IN TExAs.-Dallas, Tex. Dec
l8.--Two brothers, George and James Frailey
the latter mere boy, were arrested in Conan
che county, charged with stealing cotton and
placed under guard at Hazel depot. At nj light
mob armed with shot guns overpo el the
guard, took the prisoners 10 the woods and
hanged them on the limb OF n tree.
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SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY.--At q rattle on
the night of the 9th instant, about 10 o'clock
difficulty arose between Messrs. Il. C.. Bishop
and Jasper Lavender in which the former re-
ceived n severe stab above the right eye, the
knife penetrating the skull. The attending ply
scian, DR.. Mendenhall. pronounoes Mr.. Bish-
ops condition critical. Mr.. Lavender has not
been arrested at this writing Ga 6ney CaroH-
nian
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Mr.. s. ]. II. Howell is now at the Virginia
Store, he cordially invites all his friends to call
and see him. lie says he can make them happy,
go and see if he can.
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MIR. ID. A. Davis is now at the Union Cheap
Cash Store-under Union Hotel-and respect.
fully invites his customers and friends 10 call
and see him. lie has nice line Of Dry Goods,
Boots and Shoes, Hats. Clothing and Groceries,
which he is going to sell at reduced prices. He
also has nice line Of American and French
Candies and Toys for the Holidays. Call and
see him, to
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Dec Is

A LANDMARK TO DIsAPPEAR.-The old four
story brick building at the Southwest corner Of
Seventh and Market streets. Philadelphia In
one of the rooms Of which it is said Thomas
Jefferson wrote the Declaration Of independence.
is to be torn down to make room for an elegant
bank building
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GcA- Those who owe the Editor should re,
member that it would be great addition to his
happiness during the holidays il they would
pay him, and they would feel q heap better
Try it,
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The Next Years Tax Leyy.

The 'supply Bill" better understood by the
average citizen rs tho '.Tax" BILL which is now
before the Legislature differs very slightly from
that of last year.
The taxes are made payable in two INSTALL
ments; the first payable from May lst to June
lst, and the second from September lst to Octo-
ber 10th. penalty of 5 per cent Is added on
tho first instalment if not paid in the time spec
lied. The levy for this County so far provided
by the bill, Estate 42 mills, County 3 mills,
Constitutional School tax 2 mills-to,al 99 mills.
We do not see that any provision has been made
as yet, for the payment Of the interest on the
Railroad bonds of this County, but we suppose
that will be Inserted, which will increase the
tax of this County to l3f mills.
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BADLY IluRr.-Last Saturday evening Mr..
Edmond Knott an employee of the Souther
Express Company. fell from the Express wagon
hear the Greenville depot and sustained painful
injuries about the spine He was cared for in
this city until yesterday morning, when he re-
turned to his home in Spartanburg.- Reg
aIer
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The New Era, the colored mans or gan, edited
by colored man in Charleston, says "Let the
eight box law, as it is called, stand better to
make it sixteen If. eight are not enough. than to
risk the remanding Of the State to the clutche s
of ignorance and rascalty."
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y NEGno RIor.-Lincolnton, N. G. December
l9.-Thirty negroes have been arrested and
lodged in Jail for being concerned in riot in
this place several days ago. The town is still
guarded by patrols Of citizens, and negro incen-
diaries have made several attempts to burn the
town
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oBITC AIRY.

,LAWSON.-Died, on Thursday the l4th inst
Mrs. Tcmpy, vie of Mr.. ID, G, Lawson, aged
52 years.
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AT the Virginia Store they are selling goods
mighty low. They have 20 lots of goods and
they intend to sell them cheap. Cali and exam
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CoREsDURY DIsTRICr.

SohbSbOht DiSTRlCT.
Rev. W. D kirkland, Pc.
Lokes6uy, W W Thomas,
Cokesbmy Circuit, J w Kelly, Z Rushton,
AddccjUe, II Harper,
Ab5eVHke Circuit, w w Jones,
South 1bJepiiie, J L Pate,
.Lo~ndesviiie, NJ L Banks.
.TambEng Shoals, W II Kirton,
Greenwood, II N Wells,
North Edgefeld W p Meadows,
'Newbsrry, II ID Smart,
Nerberry Circuit, " Rrown, w II Hodges,
North Newberry, A A Gilbert,
Satuda, G B Traywick.
Payksriie Mission, J w Brown.
GRgEsvILLE DIsTnIcr.
Rev T G Herbert, Pc
GTccaViHo, } o Wilson,
GrcenvHs Circuit, III Il Brown,
ReidcHie, w W Wood.
North GresnpiYe, Beatty,
Fork Shoals, w Daniel,
WR!iamstoR, w IIuito,
Er"shy Creek, TO be supplied by VA Hodges,
anderson, W IIolling,
Anderson Circuit, J Attaway,
West 1nderson, England
Pead!efon, j. Wood
Pickens, S p Elwell, D Il Browne,
Seneca city, B G Guess,
WaihdLLa, g d Mann,
Wiihamston Female College, Landers, Pres.
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XMAS GOODS.-Santa-C Claus has left with
me large Stock of Vases, Motto Cups and
Saucers, Cigar Cases, Majolica Pitchers, Toilet
Sets and other Xmas Goods Tor disposition.
Gail early and make your selection.
J.E. COTTON.
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Mr.. j. 7. Hancock, is at the Virginia Store,
and ready give his friends an OLD VIRGINIA.
wELCoME-call and see him.
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Executors Final Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that will make my
1N final return to the Probate Judge, as Ex-
ecutor of JOHN w. PALMER, deceased, on tho
18th day OF January next. That oil persons
having claims against said deceased must pre-
sent them to me, legally approved, on or before
said date or else they will be forever AIRED
and those owing his estate MUST pay Immediately
or take the consequences.
1. G. McKISSICK,
Executor.
Dec'22 81 ct
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Our Cotton Marke t.

outstanding much inclement weather our
market has been somewhat lively, the sales run
ming up to T25 bales. Prices have been almost
stationary, opening at S@os and closing at
SIG9l
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C.nMEs AND CAsUALrIEs.-N New York, Decem-
Der ll.-A special from Charlotte, n. c., says {:
In Lilesvlle on tuesday night. Alexander Dock
cry murdered two men and then escaped. Slaw-
son Mapes and Richard Cribbs had for some
time been crimiua!ly intimate with Dockery's
wife. They quarrellel with the woman,
which aroused her fury and she made q clean
breast of her guilt to her husband, besought is
forgiveness and urged him to kill the two men,
Dockery readily agreed. Mapes anl Cribbs
leaving their work about about 3 o'clock and
wait for them with an axe, Drained both and
left their bodies lying in the road. Dockcry
fled. and his wife attempted to JOIN him but was
arrested.
DOUBLE MURDER IN NORM CADoLINA.-
Raleigh n. G., December IA shocking dou.
BILE murder has been committed near Lilesville
in this State. This moruing an old woman and
her son were found dead at their home. The
had been slain and the body of the son hal
been thrown into the fire and partially consumed
They were people of excellent character. The
cause of the murder is not known. Great ex-
citement over the affair prevails throughout the
neighborhood, and the mystery surrounding the
tragedy is being Investigated.
MURDGn OF MCCURDY. .-Moutg g)mery, Ala,
December l4.-This afternoon n youth named
Burke, aged l8, shot his brother. in law, Gus
McCurdy. Ills first shot was with q pistol,
striking him in the hand the second with o
shotgun. the load taking effect in the neck. 1t
is thought the wounds are fatal. McCurdy is
we'll knowa in most Southern cities as sporting
man.
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A Merry Christmas to All.

"A mVIIy VNTISIHaS co MI.
Our sincere wish is that every man, woman
and child will have a jolly good time during the
holidays; that sobriety, good cheer and peace
will be in every fnmlY.
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beautiful line of Toys for the children, Of
Union Store, under Union Hotel n
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of the colored people, published in Charleston,
did most gallant service for the Democracy in
the last campaign, aad must not be forgotten af.
ter the victory has been won. Its influence is
seen in the magnificent Democratic majority
Charleston rolled up in the last election. It
has been bold, Independent and defiant, from
which it has naturally suffered persecution from
the race it has been honestly and faithfully
seeking o elevate Such n paper is power in
the land, and should be supported x range.
bury Times and Democrat