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J? - - - sa *?1.-^Kor tlio Time*. From the "City by tho Boa." Charlkstox, S. C., June 15. Editor Umon Time*.?It must be mortifying 3 to any one possessing a particle of district pride to read your appeals in behalf of a district paper. We hare had an opportunity of reading, ^ from time to time, all the country papers published in the State, and have no hesitation in o saying the Times compares favorably with the p best of them. If it is not as full of local in- ^ tclligcnce, it is the fault ef the people. If the Q citisens of tho County do not feel interest enough ^ in its affairs to keep the County paper posted in all mattlrs which concern the people?either within or without the County?it is certainly no fault of the Editor. g The Count} paper could be made a valuable 'exponent of the wealth, resources and intolli- .f 'gence of the County. It is the interost of every ^ "one not only to sustain it by subscription but to ^ contribute their mite to its colanins regularly. ^ The South now, above all things, needs labor, ^ skilled labor and capital, to dcvelope its rescurces. We cannot draw labor or capital unless we can attract (he attention ef outsiders by a "display of our wares." jt We have lately conversed with several gentlemen from the North who have been prospecting the State, who say they have been astonished at our condition. How, with the best lauds, the w most glorious climate, abundant water power, a] gold and iron mines, limestone and granite as fine as the Quincy, inexhaustible forests of the j( best lumber in the world, all the fruits of the a| temperate sone, we could be so poor, they could jj not understand. All true enough, gentlemen, ^ but if Paradise had been^oecupied by the same 8t gang of plunderers who have rioted amongst us ni for the last twelve years, it would have been a desert. But now we have Hampton and Home m Rule, gentlemen, and you may rest assured if you will cast your lot among us, as citizens, no (j questions will be asked. g( We hope, if the men won't come to your aid, the women, like l[or$ee Orccly's old woman, will u, put one hen to laying for the Times.' Let ns R] have the egg statistics of the County, if we can gcx UUtlllUg BIIC. The Legislature hu adjourned at last, and fa certainly deserve credit for their efforts to in- s( augurate reform. Upon the whole, we take it j,( the legislation will prove satisfactory. With the many difficulties in their way?the cleaning off the debris of radicalism and unearthing q rascalities?not much progress oould bo made. 0) If Taft, who is an unmitigated scamp, aind a few 8j ethers, could be ousted, the Senate could be put ^ in working order. ^ Tho fence law is one of the most important 0( Acts passed, and, as a matter of course, will meet ja with a fierce opposition, from those who have no fences. If its adoption can protect stock ^ from injury and induce planters to pay more 0) attention to stock raising and gross oulture? which always, as a necessity, goes along with u, st ck raising?it will, in the end, prove a source of revenue to the farmer and a great blessing to , I he whole country. The extravagant cost of fencing a plantation, t ho impossibility, almost, of getting it done ; and the scarcity of timber suitable for permanent ' fencing, make it imperative to try some expedient. Hedging is too slow, too costly and not ^ appreciated by the masses. Generations will " pass away before any other idea than the old ^ worm fence can he impressed upon the mind of our people. Let us shorten tha lines, contract the area, and try the experiment in good faith. It is worth (ho trial. It is certain that we can't ^ prosper under the present order of thiugs. A The icad lock on the subject of paying the interest of the State debt, was damaging to the credit of the State, in inducing some to sacri- 2 lice while others filled their pockets by the 3 transaction. Capital is very timid, and the popalar morale is s<^jow that whenevei a man?no a matter how high-toned or honest his previous C character?begins to talk of delay, Homestead, a Bankruptcy, you nuke up your mind at once o that he has come down to hard-pan?repudia- fi tion. It is with Statos as it is with individuals. * Whenever the curators of the publiecredit begin n to falter, there is danger?the world will think. There need to be no fear, however, of South Carolina's repudiation. It is proper that a thorough examination of its indebtedness should ^ be made. The finances of the State have been in very unsafe hands, and the^ Slate should not y be held responsible for fraudulent bonds. It is no excuse for bondholders to say we bought j these bonds in good faith. They were fully aware of the risk and should lake the censequenccs. The Railroad Hill and usury law seem le liarc r been laid upon the shelf?your Correspondent ^ "J" suspects under tlio influence of thc"Cham- . bcr of Commerce" of this city. By the way, your correspondent has expressed some very sensible opinions on the usury law. We hope (] it will be thoroughly discussed, in the press and on the stump, during (he recess. As the Cham- ^ bcr of Commerce and (he money lenders are only interested for the sake of the farmer?the * r borrower? it may be as well to give the poor man . the chance of tlie experiment. If ho can stand L it the banker certainly can. "What is sauce for . the goose should be sauce for the gander," cli ! We regret to see (hat tho "Fire Fiend" has again visited old Union. It seems doomed.? j Can you effect no fighting organization to check t the devouring clcmont ? We have noticed here n that, notwithstanding a well organized fire de- J partmcnt, about all men houses and places t where much Combustible matter exists, tubs and c buckets are always kepi in position, filled with ' water. Many a fire may be arrested by very ! simple means, if taken at the heginning. t ? We should have thought, after the experience ^ of the past, no man would have gone to bed in Union uninsured. Insurance companies deolare . that most fires originate from matches, Kerosene and defective flues inchimnics. These may be called |lie three modern Cuius. We have heard matches explode so often in nnlooked for situations tlint wo always think of a match when we hear tiro. A few dayssgo wc heard one explode under a lady's boot as slit* walked across a shop floor MORE ANON. * PRKSKNTICXKT OF THE GRAND JURY. rOR THK JUNK TKRM OF COURT, 1877. "o (he lion. L. C. Northrop, Judye of the Seventh b Circuit. ^ W? the Urand Jury beg leave to make the allowing presentment: ~ In accordance with instructions from your Honr we have visited and examined the following 'ublio offices, and find them ia good condition, J eing kept in a most thorough and systematic *' tanner .* Probate Judge, Clerk, 8heri(f, School ommissioncr and County Commissioners. THK JAIL. f We have visited the Jail and found on examiation that its condition is not regarded by the (< herifF as secure for the retention of prisoners, in nd would respectfully recommend that a grat- ^ g of iron bars be placed over the ceiling of te rooms specially used for the confinement of t? risouers. On account of the crowded condion of the Jail the stench is well nigh unbeara- _ le. Wo would recommend that chloride of Liuie t freely used to prevent sickness. 1 POOR IIOUSK. J We have examined the Poor House and find ?' - Ie in good order, the inmate*, Thirty-one (31) in e, timber, being well and properly cared for. TR1AI. JCSTICKS. C( We lmve examined all the Trial Justices Books, ith the exception of those of Mr. Jame* T. e id it affords us much pleasure to testify to the d; eatness and accuracy displayed in keeping them ster, he having failed to submit them to us; yj id we further observe with plcasuro the spirit a< [splayed by these officers in having the cases rought before them amicably adjusted, so as to ^ ive the County additional expenses. Wo canot pass over without special commendation to p, rial Justice 8. 8. Stokes, who has shown com- Ti lendable seal in this respect. ^ We beg to call the attention of the Court to ie alarming increase in the crime of cattle ai tealiug, And hope that your Honor will special- B instruct the peace officers of the County to ie every exertion for the putting down of this rowing evil. ? ROADS AND BBIDOBS. The condition of the Roads and Rriileraa arn ^ ,r from being in a satisfactory oondition; q ill there are signs of improvement, and we vi ape the good work will be pushed foward, as lere is great room and need for improvement. It has b^'eli brought fV attention of tlie rand Jury that the illicit traffiq in whiskej is i the increase in this County.v We would reaectfully ask your Honor to bring this evil to ? le attention of the Trial Justices of this Counr and impress on them the evil being done the >mmunity, in the hope that those violating the iw may be brought to justice. Appended to this is a report from the County at ommissioners, showing the financial condition ^ f the County. Thanking your for Honor the courtesies shown a s. We are respectfully, _ WM. A. NICHOLSON Foreman. T tilk financial condition of tub county. <1 'o the Grand Jury of Union County: n The undersigned, County Commissioners of ^ nion County, beg leave to call the attention of r, te Grand Jury to the following: he amount of Claims audited since Not. 1st 1876, inclusive of Jury Tickets for NoTcmbcr and February Terms of the Court $6,717 75 | slimmed coats of June Court 1,500 00 t( ccounts on handle be audited 1,425 00 ir $8,642 76 11 Mill Tax gare last year $6,139 71 Mill Tax gave last year 9,209 69 Our General Assembly, in a spirit of reform nd retrenchment, reduced our regular levy for ounty purposes to two mills, in place of the ccutftomed three mills, which leaves a deficiency p f over $2,000 to be carried over to the next seal year. The one mill for past indebtedness ^ rill pay about $8,600 of the old debt, which is (J ow about $9,600 C D. P. DUNCAN, 0. B. C. C. Wm. Hill W. 8. GOUDBLOCK. " Clerk. J. F. DAILY. J! 'he State of South Carolina 1 County of Union / n Court of General Seetiont, June Term, 1877. b On hearing the presentment of the Grand ury made to the present term of this Court, nd on motion of Mr. Solicitor Ball, it is Ordered, That so much of said Presentment s relates to the Jail and to Hoads and Bridges be tferrcd to the County Commission* of Union lounty for their attention and action, so far as t may be withiu their power to remedy the evils uggested ; and that a copy of so much of said ^resentment ns relates to those matters be ? nade nnd certified by the Clerk of this Court, f >nd served within ten dayes from this date upon r he Clerk of said County Commisioners. ' It is further ordered that a copy ofsaid presentuent, and, thescspeciul orders, be pubHshed once n the Union Timet. L. C. NORTHROP* Circuit Judge. June 21, 1877. - ? ... < Repudiation in Minnesota.?New York, June | 5,?The Journal of Commerce says : The elec- , ion returns from Minnesota tend to show that . majority of the people of that State faror retudiation. It reviews the situation nnd says: ' People at the North, who have been prema- J urely abusing South Carolina, and are suspi- 1 lous or treachery in every step she talced tor the = iquidation of her debts, can now find a more cgitimate field for their sarcasms in Minnesota, j f it shall appear that she has deliberately con- 0 ludcd to go on cheating her creditors. Mr. Tiloks Crushed.?New York, June lfi. ?The Herald, editorially referring to Samuel J. rilden's speech at the Manhattan club reception, idicules the attitude assumed by him in comtlaining of alleged wrongs done him and re- f fretfully concludes that bis chances f'??r I lie Presdency in 1W10, which hail been exceedingly t jood, bare vanished, and Tildcn has not only \ ;i 1 led himself politically by bis whining exbiliti.uie but be ha* also been the death of the democratic party MAKltlKD. UIMSGORY^?BBNTLEY.?Married, at th? CMulence of Mr. John Nance, on the 17th inat., y Thomas Comer, Esq., Mr. Robkrt Ob kooky 0 Mish Janb Bkntlkt ; all of Union Countj. Dividend Notice. lerohant'a ft Planter's National Bank of Union, Ujcion, S. C., 110th June, 1877. A DIVIDEND of Five Dollars per share will l\. be paid to Stock-holders of this Bank on nd after 1st July. E. R. WALLACE. Cashier. June 22 24 2t COUNTY MEEXWG. ^v" rllE citizens of Union County arc requested to meet in the Court House, on Monday fclesday) the 2d day of July next, to discuss letters of importance to the people. The Senator and members of the House of epreseutatives are respectfully requested to be resent, to give their views upon matters then > be considered. CITIZENS. June 22 24 2t Sheriff's Sales. 3Y virtue of sundry Executions to mo directed, I will sell, boforo Union Court House door, 1 the first Monday in July next, within the gal hours of Sheriff's sales, the following prop:ty, to wit: One House and Lot located in the Town of Union mtnining about one nnd three quarter acres, ore or less, bounded on tlio West by Church treet, North by the Episcopalian l'nrsonngc Lot, ast by the Lots of A. D. Spent sand Frank Harjr, and South by the Lot now occupied by Alert Kubnnks. Levied on and to be said as the ropcrty of tho Estate of II. L>. Whitlock, at the ait of It. F. Rnwls against Sarah A. WMrtwck, ' i Executrix of II. I). Whitlock, deceased. Also Ono House nnd Lot, located in the town of nion containing two acres, more or less, bounsd on the North by the Street between said ol and .n Lot of IT. J. Thomson, East by II. J. horason' Dwelling Lot South by a sheet running itwecu said Lot and Henry Hardy' Lot, and est by the old Steam Mill Lot. Levied on nnd to s sold as the property of Charles I). Hobo at the lit of Andrew J. Nance against Charles D. obo, nnd others against Charles D. llobo June 0 1877 R. MACBETH. S. U. C. June 15 23 3t No Quart Licenses. CUE Hoard of County Commissioners having satisfactory evidence that the privilege of uart Licenses have, in different instances, been iolnted, therefore, from this date, no Quart Li:nsc will be granted, except for the same fee as >r Retail or Tavern Licenses, viz: Two hundred id fifty dollars per year, payable in advauce. lty order or the Board (H., D. P. DUNCAN, Ch'n. Wm. Hill, Clerk. June 15 23 4t "V NOTICE^ ClIKKK is nothing wrong in asking those who owe to pay, especially whero the creditor, y unavoidable circumstances, is rendered incaiblc of longer indulging. Therefore I ask that 1 those who owe me will call and settle.? on't shun me because you are unable to pay 1. Come up like men and pay what you can, >r to a man in my circumstances every little is help and thankfully received R. F. BRIGC.S. June 15 23 81 NOTICE. 1111E Trustees ol the Union Male and Female . Academics, give notice that in future if any efneings, damages, or unlawful acts, arc coralittcd, at, or in the Academies, the pcrpctra>rs will be arrested and turned over to the ofcers of the law, to be dealt with as the law di;cts in such cases. By order of the Board. June 1877. June 8 22 f If ' l""*? Clnu t.iui o tni'M.' 31DS for Putting a new Heart-Pine Shingle Hoof on Jail, Repairing toSliccting and Hnftrs. will ho received until the 2d Tuesday i July, llids must be sealed up and left with ic Cterk of the Hoard. Hy order 11. C. C. H. P. DUNCAN, Ch'n. Wm. Hill, Clerk. June 15 23 It Tlic State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNI OX, In the Court of Probate IY JOS. F. GIST, Judge of Probate in Union County. PTTIIKIIAS Mariah Willard hath applied to me VV for Letters of Administration on the Ksitc of CHRISTOPHER WILLARD late of Union ounty, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all lid singular the kindred and creditors of the [lid deceased, to be and appear keforo me at a ourt of Probate for the said County, to be holen at Union Court House on the twenty-fifth day f June 1877, at 10 o'clock A. M.t to show cause, r any, why the said Administration should not c granted. Given under my hand and the Seal of the Court, this twelfth day of June, A. 1)., 1877, and in the 101st year of American Independence. JOS. F. GIST Judge of Probate. June 15 23 2t TAILORING. jVyfRS. S. A. WHITI.OCK can be found at her IV.L Residence in front of the Kpiscopal Church. 5hc is prepared to execute all kinds of Sewing or Ladies and Gentlemen, in the best style, nnd cspectfully asks a share of the patronage of he Public. May 4 17 tf THE DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SHUTTLE Sewing Machine ITTiHCH, FOR ELEGANCE OF FINISH, VV STRENGTH, DURABILITY, SIMPLICI'Y, Ease of operation and Range of Work, has 10 equal, is now offered for sale at greatly RECCED PRICES?from $30 up, according to tyle of Machine. The "Vertical Feed" s a peculiarity which pertains to the DAVIS <nl>/. Address, W. L. KPPS, Agent At Austin & Co.'a Drug Store. Spartanburg, B, f. June 8 22 ;3m To Creditors and Debtors. r HE Creditors <>f F. T. Nethcrs, deceased, will please present their demands, duly Probaed. and debtors will pay their indebtedness vithoul further notice, to STKKPMAX A It AW LB. Attorney" for M. M Can so v. Adio r \ May 1* 10 tf RICE, McLUBE & CO., tlAUt* IN Dry Goods, Ace., ARE now receiving their supplies of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, to which they invito the attention of purchasers. These goods were bought upon the most ADVANTAQEOUS TERMS, and are offered very Low Prices. PRINTS, BEST STANDARD riUNTS, 8Jc. CASH. II A Ii O 9 to U U V 3. Embracing a variety of FARRIC, STY I.E anil QUALITY, from 12Jc. per yard, and upwards. MUSI.INS. WHITE AND COLORED MUSLINS, AND TIQUES, VERY CHEAP. HOSIERY, GLOVES AcC, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Silk and Laco Ties, Ladies' 2-Button Kid Gloves, at $1 per Pair. HAMBURGH EDGINGS, from 6 to 75c. per yard. LINENS. TABLE LINEN, NAPKINS, D OYLIES, MARSEILLES QUILTS, Ac. Gottonades, Linen Drills, Cassimeres, &c. IX ATS. TI1E LATEST STYLES, AND IN GREAT VARIETY. HOOTS AND S HO ICS, Woiellboth LADIES' and GENT'S SHOES, which wo warrftiit. READY-MADE CLOTHING, in great variety of Style and I'ricos. Everybody areinvitod to call andcxamino our Stock beforo purchasing elsewhere, as wo are satisfied \vc can please you, both in Goods and priocs. ('all early and secure bnrgains. RICE, McLURE & CO. April 27 10 tf SPEARS & CO IT ON. I Cheap Prints, A FINE Assortment of Prints, 12 yards for One Dollnr, at SPEAKS A COLTON'S. May 4 17 tf Muslins. A BEAUTIFUL STOCK, at. SPEA 118 A COLTON'S. May 4 17 tf Homespun and Sheeting, COTTON AUKS, Striped Homespun, Blenched and Brown Shirting, at bottom figures, for sale by SPEAKS ti CO ETON. May 4 17 tf Ladies' Shoos. LADIES' Buttoned ami Laced Shoes, made in Winchester, Virginia, and warranted. To be found at SPEAKS A COLTON'S. May 4 17 tf Gents' and Boy's Hats. ENTLEMEN and Boy's Hats, in endless varicty, for sale by SPEAKS A CO ETON. May 4 17 tf Groceries. BACON, Cotree, Sugar and Molasses, for sale by SPEAKS A COLTON. May 4 17 tf Help He In my Dlslrcmt. rpHE fire last Sunday destroyed everything I 1 had in my Tailor Shop, and left roc without a tool to work wit h or a dollar in my pocket to buy them. I have nothing to rely upon for procuring bread and clothing for my family hut the work of my hands, and for the want of tools I am unable work. A large number of persons arc indebted to inc for work already done, and in my present distress 1 call upon each one to help inc. If you cannot pay all, pay all you possibly can. As 1 hnvc accommodated you, 1 expect you will so appreciate my necessities as to help me new. THOS. NELSON, Junefi _?2_ If Bay Mare Strayed. QTRAYEI) from my premises, the latter part lO of May, a Hay Marc, about 10 or 12 years old. She was in the streets of Union C. II., on Thursday evening, the 31st. On her right thigh there is a notable white murk, about the size of a man's hand, where the nnir nan oecn ruoncu on unu grown oui ngaiu white. Any person giving roe information its lo where I can fiml her, <r will bring her to Mr. Drayton Smith's Livery Stable at Union, will be well compensated for their trouble. C. P. PRUITT. June 8 22 tf Land! Land!! Land!!! milE I,amis of JOSHUA P. DAW KINS, de1, ceased, amounting to about two thousnnd acres situate in Union County, North of Pacol$t River, are offered for sale in lots, and on terms to suit purchasers. For further information apply on the premises, to I lie undersigned, or to .Monro A Monro, Steedman & Rawls, or Shand .V Monro, at Union U II It F DAWK INS, J W TENCH, N. E. TENCH, SARAH HAWKINS. May 18 10 tf NEW GOODS ? JDST RECEIVED BY FOSTER & WILKINS, AT Prices to Suit the Times. Wfc have just opened a complete assortment of Goods, such an we usually keep, consisting of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC I>RY eOODS, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear, BOOTS AND SHOES, of the best quality. Roudy-Mndc Clothing, Gent's and Ladies' Hats, HARDWARE, Wooden-Ware, &c., &c. All of which have been carefully selected, and purchased upon the most favorable terms, niul at the Ijowest Prices, and vrj propose to meet any fair competition with CASH BUYERS. Give us a call and examine onrOoofls nna test our prices tietoro ouying elsewhere. FOSTER & WILK1NS. April 27 10 tf B. F. BAWLS A CO. Paints and Oils. rnitE Cheapest and Best White Lead in tho JL market. GREEN SEAL WHITE LEAD, Warranted to look better nflor five years exposure than any other Lead after two years. For sale very chcnp, by B. P. R A WLS & CO., V - 1 V..I IT.l.. i'U It ?not* UIIIUU. April G 13 tf_ Choice Candleti. DELIGHTFUL Ico Cream Candy, Ccatentinl, Fruit, Cocoanut, Chocolate, Pea Nut, and all other Fancy Candies. B. F. RAWL8 it CO., No 1, East Union. April A J3 tf_ Eggs Without Eggs. A GREAT preparation for making Cakes Puddings, Fritters, Batter Cakes, Muffins and any other Pastry without Eggs. R. F. RAWLS & CO. No 1, East Union. _April G 13 tf Canned Goods. IilllUITS of all kinds, Tomatoes, Oysters Sal' inon, Pickles, Jollies, Ac., at B. F. RAWI.S k CO., No 1. East Union. April fi 13 tf Yeiutt Powders, Sea Foam. at B. F. RAWL8 & CO., No 1, East Union. Linseed Oil. DOIJLE Boiled Linseed Oil. Tannors and Harness Oil. Kerosene oil and Turpontine at B. F. RAWLH. & CO. No 1, East Union April f. 13 tf nrr jp? UTTiwnuoTro U l i '. < \JU JUU 1U.X JLL1V1JUO. New Goods Arriving. OIJIl new Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Ready-made Clothing, Hnts, Notions, ktt., is coining in rapidly. Call dnily and examine. "Excry day brings something new" to our store. GEE & HUMPHRIES. April 20 15 tf Slar Nlilris and Collars. BEST grades of Star Shirts and Collars. Will take special orders, with measures, for tho same. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Rest Llncof Notions WE hare ever handled, at OEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Hosiery and Ci loves 171 ROM the commonest Li&le Thread to the best : Silk. Prices to suit the people. GEE k HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Ready-made Clothing. PRICES FOR IIAR1) TIMES. GEE & HUM I'll III ES. May 4 .17 If 11 u' s. IlatH. A FINE Stock of Hals, from the commonest Straw to the best hand-made Fur. Styles and prices up with the day. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 if Nh of n. BEST Hand-mad.] Gents' Shoes, and warranted Custoin-mndc Ladies' Shoes from Centennial Award Factory. Prices to suit purchasers. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 If Fancy CtWHliiu'rt'H. AFRESH supply of Fancy Cassimeres, from the cclehrntcd Charlottsvillc Woolen Mills. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 _ tf Xcw Nlyle Prlnla, Ac. I)RINTS, Plaid Osnaburgs, Domestic Ginghams. Cottonades, Cuban Tweeds. All of which arc for snlc cheap for Cash. ur,Ti cv 11 v> *>i i 11 iv i r?o. Mixj 4 17 tf_ In Nhorl, WK propose to meet the prices of all honest competition. OKK & H l)M I'll IU LS. May 4 17 tf SPECIAL TO THE LADIES f !H IIS. E. RIC'HAKDK WOULD respectfully inform the ladies of Union County that she has just received her Stock of Spring and Summ.'r Such as lints, Ribbons. Flowers, and Trimmings / of every kind, and invites the Ladies to call and examine the quality and prices of her goods. Itonms over A. lrxvin & Co.'s Store Iv RICHAI1DS. Ai i il 2<? 15 tf