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Kor tlio Time*. From the "City by the Sea." Charleston, 8. C., June 16. Editor Union Timm.?It must be mortifying to any one possessing a particle < ' district pride to read yeur appeals in behalf of a district paper. We have had an opportunity of reading, from time to time, all the country papers published in the State, and hare no hesitation in saying the Times compares favorably with the best of them. If it is not as full of local intelligence, it is the fault ef the people. If the citizens of the County do not feel interest enough in its Affairs to k??p ths County paper posted in ail matters which concern the people?either within or without the County?it is certainly no fault of the Editor. The Countjj paper could be made a valuable 'exponent of the wealth, resources and intelligence of the County. It is the interost of every "one not only to sustain it by subscription but to 'contribute their mite to ita columns regularly. The South now, above all things, needs labor, skilled labor and capital, to dcvelope its resources. Wo cannot draw labor or capital unless we can attract the attention ef outsiders by a "display of our wares." 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 lands, the most glorious climate, abundant water power, ^ _ gold and iron mines, limestone and granite as fine as the Quincy, inexhaustible forests of the best lumber in the world, all the fruits of the temperate tone, we could be so poor, they could not understand. All true enough, gentlemen, but if Paradise had been^oecupied by the same gang of plunderers who have rioted amongst us for the last twelve years, it would have been a desert. But now we have Hampton and Home Rule, gentlemen, and you may rest assured if you will east your lot among us, as citizens, no quoslions will be asked. We hope, if the men won't oome to your aid, the women, like Hor^eOreoly'sold woman, will put one hen to laying for the Tim as; Let us have the egg statistics of the County, if we can get nothing else. The Legislature has adjourned at last, and certainly deserve credit for their efforts to in* augurate reform. Upon the whole, we take it 'I* the legislation will prove satisfactory. With I the many difficulties In their way?the cleaning off the debris of radicalism and unearthing rascalities?not much progress oould bo made. If Taft, who is an unmitigated scamp, and a few ethers, could be ousted, the Senate could be put in working order. The fenoe law is one of the most important acts passed, and, as amatterof course, will meet with a fierce opposition, from those who have no fences. If its adoption can protect stock from iiyury and induce planters to pay more attention to stock raising and grass culture? which always, as a necessity, goes along with stock raising?it will, in the end, prove a source of revenue to the farmer and a great blessing to , ihci whole country. The extravagant cost of fencing a plantation, possibility, almost, of getting it dona; and the scarcity of timber suitable for permanent fencing, make it imperative to try seme 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 be impressed upon the mind of our people. Let us shorten the lines, contract the area, and try the experiment in good faith. It is worth the trial. It is certain that we can't prosper under the present order of things. The iead lock on the subject of paying the interest of the State debt, was damaging to the credit of the State, in inducing some to sacrifice while othore filled their pockets by the transaction. Capital is very timid, and the popular morale is s<t)ow that whenevei a man?no matter how high-toned or honest his previous character?begins to talk of delay, Homestead, Bankruptcy, you make up your mind at once that he has come down to hard-pan?repudiation. It is with States as it is with individuals. Whenever the curators of the public credit begin to falter, there is danger?the world will think. There need to be no fear, however, of Sonth Carolina's repudiation. It U proper that a thorough examination of its indebtedness should be made. The finances of the State hare been in very unsafe hands, and the. State shonld not be held responsible for fraudulent bonds. It is no excuse for, bondholders to say we bought these bonds in good faith. They were ftaljy aware of the risk and should take the oeneequenoes. The Railroad Bill and usury law seem te hare been laid upon the shelf?your Correspondent "J" suspects udder the influence of the "Chamher 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 en the stump, during the recess. As the Chamber of Commerce and the money lenders are only interested for the sake of the farmer?the borrower? it may be as well to giro the poor man the chance of the experiment. If he oan stand , Wg it the banker certainly can. "What is sauoe for , the goose should be sauce for the gander," eh ! We regret to see that the "Fire Fiend" has again visited old Union. It seems doomed.? Can you effect no fighting organisation to check the devouring element T We have noticed here that, notwithstanding a well organised fire department, about all men's houses and places where muoh Combustible matter exists, tubs and VUOKVW Wl WWKJI MpV ! pOBlllOD, DIIWI Willi water. Many a fire may be arrested by very simple means, t Makes at the beginning. We should hare thought, after the experience |P of the past, ne man would have gone to bed In Union uninsured. Insuranoe companies deoiare thai most dree originate from matches, Kerosene and defective flues in ohimnies. These trfay be oalted the three modern Pates. We have heard \ ... matches explode so often in unlocked for situations that we always think of a match when we hear tire. A few days ago we heard one explode uuder a lady's boot as she walked across a shop floor. MORE ANON. A PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JUST. FOR Till JUIK TKRX OF COURT, 1877. To the Hon. L. C. Northrop, Judge of the Seventh Circuit. We the Qrand Jury beg leave to make the following presentment: In accordance with instructions from your Honor we have visited and examined the following Public offices, and find them in good condition, being kept in a most thorough and systematic manner.- Probate Judge, Clerk, 8heri(T, School Commissioner and County Commissioners. THE JAIL. f We have visited the Jail and found on examination that its condition is not regarded bj the Sheriff as secure for the retention of prisoners, and would respectfully recommend that a grating of iron bars be placed over the ceiling of the rooms specially used for the confinement of prisoners. On account of the crowded condition of the Jail the stench is well nigh unbearable. Wo would recommend that chloride of Lime be freely used to prevent sickness. . v roos HOUSE. We have examined the Poor House and find it in good order, the inmates, Thirty-one (31) in number, being well and properly cared for. TRIAL JUSTICES. We have examined all the Trial Justices Books, with the exception of those of Mr. James T. and it affords us much pleasure to testify to the neatness and accuracy displayed in keeping them Jeter, he having failed to submit them to-us; and we further observe with plcasuro the spirit displayed by these officers in having tho cases brought before them amicably adjusted, so as to save the County additional expenses. We cannot pass over without special commendation to Trial Justioe S. 8. Stokes, who has shown commendable teal in this respect. We beg to call the attention of the Court to the alarming increase in the crime of cattle Stealiug, and hope that your Honor will specially instruct the peaco officers of the County to use every exertion for the putting down of this growing evil. ROADS AND BR1DOBS. The condition of the Roads and Bridges are far from being in a satisfactory condition; still there are signs of improvement, and we hope the good work will be pushed foward, as there is srreat room and n?*d tnr It hubttn brought *tf'iW attention of life Grand Jurj that the illicit traffi^ in whiskey ia on the increaae in this County.* We would respectfully ask your Honor to bring this evil te the attention of the Trial Justices of this County and impress on them the evil being done the oommunity, in the hope that those violating the law may be brought to justice. Appended to this is a report from the County Commissioners, showing the finanelal condition of the County. Thanking your for Honor the courtesies shown us. We ore respectfully, WM. A. NICH0L80N Foreman. TUB FINANCIAL CONDITION' OF THK COUNTY. To the Grand Jury oj Union County: The undersigned. County Commissioners ef Union County, beg leave to call the attention of the Grand Jury to the following: The amount of Claims audited since Nov. 1st 1876, inclusive of Jury Tickets for November and February Terms of the Court $6,717 76 Estimated costs of Juno Court 1,600 00 Accounts on hand te be audited 1,426 00 $8,642 76 2 Mill Tax gave last year $6,130 71 3 Mill Tax gave last year 9,209 69 Our General Assembly, in a spirit of reform and retrenchment, reduced onr regular levy for County purposes to two mills, in place of the accustomed three mills, whioh leaves a deficiency of over $2,000 to be earried over to the next fiscal year. The one mill for past indebtedness will pay about $8,600 of the old debt, which is new about $9,600 D. P. DUNCAN, C. B. C. C. Wm. Hill W. 8. GOUDBLOCK. Clerk. J. F. BAILY. The 8Ute of 8outh Caroline ) Count j of Union J In Court of General Sutton*, June Term, 1877. On hearing (he presentment of the Grand Jury made (r the present term of ihU Court, and on motion of Mr. Solicitor Ball, ft is Ordered, That so much of said Presentment as relates to the Jail and to Roads and Bridges be referred to the County Commissioners of Union County for their attention and action, so far as it may be witliiu their power to remedy the evils suggested ; and that a copy of so much of said presentment as relates to those matters be made and certified by the Clerk of this Court, and served within ten dayes from this date upon the Clerk of said County Commisioners. It is further ordered thataeopy ofsaid presentment, and, these special orders, be published once In the Union Time*. L. C. NORTHROP. Circuit Judge. June 21, 1877. -? ? ? Repudiation in Minnesota.?New York, June 16,-?The Journal gf Commerce says: The election returns from Minnesota tend to show that a majority of ibd people of thai State favor re puuiauon. 11 reviews me situation ana says: "People at the North, who have been prematurely abusing South Carolina, and are suepicious of tre*cnery in every step she takes for the liquidation of he* debts, can now find a more legitimate field for their sarcasms in Minnesota, if it shall appear that she has deliberately concluded to go on cheating her creditors. M*. T/ldich Cnusiiio.?New York, June 16. ?The Herald, editorially referring to Samuel J. Tilden's speech at the Manhattan olub reception, ridicules the attitnde assumed by him in complaining of alleged wrongs done him and regretfully eouoludes that his chances forlhe l'res idency in 1880, which had been exceedingly good, have vanished, and Tilden has not only killed himself politically by hid whining exhibitions but he has also been the death of the Democratic party. , MARRIED. ~ GREGORY?BKNTLEY ?Married, at Hie residence of Mr. John Nance, on the 17th inst., by Thomas Comer, Esq., Mr. Robert Grkooky to Miss Jamb Bkntley ; all of Union Countj. Dividend Notice. Xerohant's ft Planter's National Bank of Union, Union, 8. C., 20th June, 1877. ^ DIVIDEND of Five Dollars per share will .xx. d? paiu to stock-homers or this liank on and after 1st July. E. R. WALLACE. Cashier. June 22 24 2t COIJMTY MEETING^^V THE citizens of Union County are requested to meet in the Court House, on Monday (Salesday) the 2d day of July next, to discuss matters of importance to the people, Tho Senator and members or the House of Representatives are respectfully requested to be present, to give their views upon matters then te be considered. CITIZENS. June 22 24 2t Sheriff's Sales. BV virtue of sundry Executions to me directed, I will sell, boforo Union Court House door, on the first Monday in July next, within the legal hours of Sheriff's sales, the following property, to wit: One House and Lotlocatcd inthcTown of Union containing shout one and three quarter acres, more or less, bounded on tho West by Church Street, North by the Episcopalian Parsonage Lot, East by the Lots of A. D. Spcnisand Frank Hardy, and South by the Lot now occupied by Albert Eubanks. Levied on and to be sold as the properly of tho Estate of II. L>. Whillock, at the Suit of II. F. Rnwls against Sarah A. WMtfaek, as Executrix of H. 1). Whitlock, deceased. Also Ono House and hot, located in the town of Union containing two acres, more or less, bounded on tho North by the Street between said Lot and a Lot of H. J. Thomson, East by II. J. Thomson' Dwelling Lot South by asti eet running between said Lot and Henry Hardy' Lot, and West by tho old Steam Mill Lot. Levied on and to he sold as the property of Charles D. llobo at the suit of Andrew J. Nance against Charles D. Ilohn mill AtKnra atvainal Plmwlno 1Y HnKsv "j?ne"0 1877 "" H! MACBETH. 8. U. C. June 15 23 St No Quart Licenses. TllE Hoard of County Commissioner:* having satisfactory evidence that the privilege of Quart Licenses have, in different instances, been violated, therefore, from this date, no Quart License will be granted, except for the same fee as for Ketail or Tavern Licenses, vix: Two hundred and fifty dollars per year, payable in advance. Hy order of the Board fh'C. D. P. DUNCAN, Ch'n. Wm. Him., Clerk. June 15 23 4t ? ______ THEKK is nothing wrong in asking those who owe to pay, especially whero the creditor, by unavoidable circumstances, is rendered incapable of longer indulging. Therefore I ask that all those who owe me will call and settle.? Don't shun me because you are unable to pay all. Come up like men and pay what you can, for to a man in my circumstances every little is a help nnd thankfully received It. F. BRIGG8. June 15 23 3t "notice! rnilE Trustees ol the Union Male and Female JL Academics, give notice that in future if any defneings, damages, or unlawful nets, are committed, at, or in the Academics, the perpetrators will be arrested and turned over to tKC officers of the law, to be dealt with as the law directs in such cases. By order of tlic Board. 1 June 1877. June 8 22 ? tf To ContrnotorH. BIDS for Putting anew Heart-Pine Shingle Hoof on Jail, Repairing toSheeting and Rafters, will bo received until the 2d Tuesday in July. Bids must be sealed up and left with the Cierk of the Board. By order B. C. C. D. P. DUNCAN, Ch'n. Wm. Hill, Clerk. June 15 23 4t The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION, In the Court of Probate BY JOS. F. GI8T, Judge of Probate in Union County. TTTITRRAS M?ri*h WilUr.l I,nil. ...? w for Letters of Administration on tlic KsUte of CHRISTOPHER WILLAKD late of Union County, deceased. These ere therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and appear before me at a Court of Probate for the said County, to be hotden at Union Court House on the twenty-fifth day of June 1877, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Oiren under my hand and the Seal of the Coun, this twelfth day of June, A. D., 1877, and in the 101st year of American Independence. JOS. F. GIST Judge of Probate. _ June 15 23 2t TAILORING. MRS. S. a. whit LOOK can be found at her Residence in front of the Episcopal Church. She is prepared to execute all kinds ofBfcwIng for Ladies and Gentlemen, in the best style, and respectfully asks a share of the patronage of the Public. May 4 17 if THE DAVIS VERTICAL FEES SHTJTOJI Sewing Machine "1TTHICH, FOR ELEGANCE OF FINI8H, W STRENGTH, DURABILITY, 8IMPLICITY, Ease of operation nod Ru(? of Work, has no equal, is now offered for sale et greatly REDUCED PRICR8?from MO up, according to style of Machine. The " Vertical Feed" le a peculiarity which pertains to the DAVIS only. Address, W. L. KPPS, Agent At Austin & Co.'a Drug Store. Spartanburg, R?V. June 8 32 8m To Creditors and Debtors. THE Creditors of F. T. Nethors, deoeaaed, will please present their demands, duly Probated, and debtors will pay their indebtedness without further notice, to 8TEEDMAN k RAWL8. Attorneys for M. M. Cannon, Adm'r'x. May 18 10 tf I lip RICE, McLUEE & CO., DBAT.KB* IN Dry Goods, &c., 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 ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS, and are offered at very Y,ow Prices. PRINTS, BEST STANDARD PRINTS, 8Jc. CASH. DRESS GOODS. Embracing a variety of FABRIC, STYLE anil QUALITY, from 12Jc. per yard, and upwards. MUSI.INS. WHITE AND COLORED MUSLINS, AND IMQUES, VERY CHEAT. HOSIERY, GLOVES &C, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Silk and Lace Ties, Ladies' 2-Button Kid ' Qlovea. at $1 per Pair. HAMBURGH EDGINGS, from 6 to 75c. per yard. LINENS. TABLE LINEN, NAPKINS, D OYLIES, MARSHI LEES QUILTS, Ac. Gottonades, Linen Drills, Cassimeres, &c. II ATS. THE LATEST STYLES, AND IN GREAT VARIETY. BOOTS AND SHOl?S, We tell both LADIES' nnd GENT'S SHOES, which wo warrant. READY-MADE CLOTHING, in great variety of Style and Pricos. Everybody arc invited to call andexnmino our Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as wo are satisfied we can please you, both in Goods and prioes. Call early and secure bargains. RICE, McLURE & CO. April 27 16 tf SPEARS&CO LTON. Cheap Prints, A FINE Assortment of Prints, 12 yards for One Dollar, at SPEAKS k COLTON'8. May 4 17 If Muslins. A BEAUTIFUL STOCK, at Sl'EAKS k COLTON'S. May 4 17 tf Homespun and Sheeting, COTTONADES, Striped Homespun, Bleached and Brown Shirting, at bottom figures, for sale by SPEAKS & CO LTON. May 4 17 tf Ladies' Shoos. LADIES' Buttoned and Laced Shoes, made in Winchester, Virginia, and warranted. To be found at SPEARS k COLTON'8. May 4 17 if Gents' and Boy's Hate. GENTLEMEN and Boy's Hats, in endless variety, for sale by SPEARS k COLTON. May 4 17 if Groceries. BACON, Coffee, Sugar and Molasses, for sale by SPEARS & COLTON. May 4 17 tf Help He In my Dlstrcn. THE fire last Sunday destroyed everything 1 had in my Tailor Shop, and left roe without a tool to work with or a dollar in my pocket to buy them. I have nothing to rely upon for procuring bread and clothing for my family but the work of my hands, and for the want of tools I am unable work. A large number of persons are indebted to me for work already done, and in iny present distress 1 call upon each one to help me. If you cannot pay all, pay all you possibly can. Aa I have accommodated you, 1 expect you will so ap THOS. NELSON, June 8 22 tf Bay Mare Strayed. STRAYED from my premised, the latter pari of May, a Bay Mare, about 10 or 12 years old. She was in the streets of Union C. H., on Thursday evening, the 81st. On her right thigh there is a notablo white mark, about the sise of a man's hand, where the hair had been rubbed off and grown out again white. Any person giving me information as to where l oan find 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!!! THE Lands of JOSHUA P. HAWKINS, deceased, amounting to about two thousand tores shuate'in Union County, North of Paeolft River, are offered for sale in lots, and on terms to suit purchasers. For further information apply en the premises, to the undersigned, or to Munro & Monro, Steedmnn & Kawls, or Shand & Munro, at Union C. 11. B. F. DAW KINS, J. W TENCH, N. K. TENCH, SARAH HAWKINS. May 18 10 tf ? *3T NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED BY FOSTER & WILKINS, AT Prices to Suit the Times. WE have just opened a complete assortment of Goods, such as we usually keep, consisting of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY OOODSs for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear, BOOTS AND SHOES, of the best quality. Roiidy>Mado C1 otliing1, Gent's and Ladies' Hats, HARDWARE, Wooden-Ware, &c., &c. All of which have been carefully selected, and purchased upon the most favorable terms, and at the Ijowest Prices, and vj propose to meet any fair competition with CASH BUYERS. Hive us a call and examine our floods ana lest our prices ocforo ouying elsewhere. FOSTER & WILKINS. April 27 10 tf B. F. RAWLS&CO. Paints and Oils. niHE Cheapest and Best White Lead in the X market. GREEN SEAL WHITE LEAD, Warranted to look better after five years exposure than any other Lead after two years. For sale very cheap, by B. F. R A WLS & CO., No 1. East Union. April 0 13 tf Choice Candies. DELIGHTFUL Ico Cream Candy, Ccntenlial, Fruit, Cocoanut, Chocolate, Tea Nut, and all other Fancy Candies. B. F. RAWLS&CO., No 1, East Union. April fi 13 tf Eggs Without Eggs. A GREAT preparation for making Cakes Puddings, Fritters, Batter Cakes, Muffins and any other l'astry without Eggs. B. F. KAWLS & CO. No 1, East Union. April f> 13 ?r Canned Goods. IjlRUITS of till kinds, Tomatoes, Oysters Sal; nton, Pickles, Jollies, Ac., at B. P. RAWLS & CO., No 1. East Union. April 6 13 tf Yeast Powders, Sea Foam. at B. F. RAWLS & CO., No 1, East Union. Linseed Oil. DOULE Boiled Linseed Oil. Tannors and Harness Oil. Kerosene oil and Turpentine at B. F. RAWLS. & CO. No 1, East Union. April G 13 tf GEE & HUMPHRIES. New Goods Arriving. OUR new Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Notions, &e., is coming in rapidly. Call daily and examine. "Ercry day brings something new" to our store. GEE & HUMPHRIES. April 20 15 tf Star Nliirta and Collars. BEST grades of Star Shirts and Collars. Will take special orders, with measures, for the same. GEE & HUMPHRIES. | May 4 17 tf JBeett Line of HVoiioitH WE have ever handled, at GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Hoalcry and OIotch IT!ROM the commonest Lisle Thread to the best . Silk. Prices to suit the people. GEE A HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Ready-made Clothing. PRICES FOR HARD TIMES. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Ha's, Hate. A FINE Stock of Hats, from the commonest Straw to the best hand-made Fur. Styles and prices up with the day. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf N li o e h. BEST Hand-mad; Gents' Shoes, and warranted Custom-made Ladies' Shoes from Centonnial Award Factory. Prices to suit purchasers. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 Fancy CnnklinercH. AFRESH supply of Fancy Cassimeres, frotn the celebrated Charlottsvillc Woolen Mills. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf New Style Prints, Ac. PRINTS, Plaid Osnaburgs, Domestic Ginghams, Cottonades, Cuban Tweeds. All of. which are for sale cheap for Cash. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf in ?horl, propose to meet the prioes of all honest YY competition. OKK & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf SPECIAL TO THE LADIES ! MRS. E. RICHARDS WOULD rospeotfully inform tho Ladies of Union Connty that she has just received her Stock of Spring and Summ.'.r Such as lints, Ribbons. Flowers, and Trimmings / of everv kird, and invites the Ladies to call and ..TnminA fl.n rmalil ir ntwl Jif liai* rrn/iilu Rooms over A. Irwin & fo.'s Store B. RICHAHDS. April 2>"> 15 tf