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* ?, w^wu?-- -"?-?-? ? For tlic Times. Letter from North Pacolet A July 17th, 1877. Fuiekd Stokes :?Every letter containing news will make the Times utore readable, therefore I inflict another upou you. Thero is much sickness in this vicinity and five deaths have occurred in as many days. Of the deaths it is painful to record that of Dr. Thomas Littlejohn, and the only son and child of 11. 11. Drown? the remaining three were ncgroos. The disease being principally that known as Suratnor Diseaso and confined chiefly to children. Tt.? ...1 ?. ? i i 1 MV nuvMO ?uu U?V VIV|I0 IIUVV UUt'U ^UIIIVIOU and Uie result is more than satisfactory. 1 have heard that wheat could be, and had been, bought etGafTneys for 76cts and $1. per bushel. I know it caa be had in Spartanburg at $1 25. The cotton and corn crops are doing finely; the corn is the best we liavo had for many years ; the ^cotton is small and two weeks late, though clcnu ' of grass and healthy. Gardens aro good, and with green corn, tomatoes, squushes, cucumbers, heaus, potatoes and good shoulier meat at GJ and olear sides at 8$, the prospects for a famine -are slim. We are having seme talk about the stock law. The negroes, wheat hoy havo it explained to them, declare themselves willing to vote for it, uiid we . , , could easily carry it in this and Goudeysville . . townships, were it not for a few land holders who are very muoh like the dog in the manger?being unwilling to eat the grass themselve, seek still to provent those who can and who desire it. The stock law would be productive of more material benefit to this 8tats than has been tho whole legislation for twenty-five years past, but the sudden change is "too big a boo for a colt." I send jou an ear of corn which pi ores conclusively as can be, the fact that the silk is fertilised by the pollen from the tassel, else how comes a portion of the latter between, in lieu of the cob. Show it to the soiontists of Union. Glad to see you have another excellent correspondent from our fine North Pacolet Country. Well, we bid fair, in the early future, to beat all other portions of the County and State in fugitive literture and journalistic talent, as we have in the excellence of our ootton, corn and wheat 1 would make an effort, Stokes, to reply to the brilliant letter of "Pacolet," but the scintilh tions of his mighty genius are with me a fruitful source of amaurosis, and the "lengthened sweet'toess" of his measure, se "long drown out," falling upon my tympanum as it does like the cicadas interminable oha-a-oha cha -cha-cha, I am lidjmiUke the flowers of a Summer's eve by "twili^^tews" inte forgetfullness of all else save his "love of a" "duck of a" ? "perfectly tpendid" piece ; and I hope he will write that "piece" again, just to tell us once more about "them ar" peach tree leaf poultices, which he does so nicely. Now, if the little children who distend their dear little intestinces with lots of nice wormy plums and pears, and make 6f them a nursery for embryotio curculios, could just onoe know that they were being treated with Hydroeyamque acid poulticea, instead of vulgar peach tree leaf poultices, how their little faces would beam with joy, and how quickly all signs ef tympanitis would disappear, and the curculie nursery be with the things of the past. But what suffering he might have saved if lis had written his letter before the ohildren became ill, aad told them thst this wonderful Hydrocyanic acid, was composed of Hydrogen and cyanogen, and then told them that the first is an ,iutlamable colorless gas, of extreme lightness, of specifio gravity 0,0692, and in consequence of its extreme lightness is often used in filling balloons, aliat gas bags, (hence in oonstant requisition by us oountry correspondents) that the latter is a compound gass, of one equivalent of nitrogen and two of carbon, and an essential ingredient of prussian blue, having en odor like that of crushed peach leaves. I say, if he had explained, as he could have.done?having just graduated at "Wofford"*?the last Zoosperm in the fruit would have perished as quickly as if given a bath in Carbolio acid. I had almost forgotten to speak of tho Railroad and German Millet. The people in this section are enthusiastic upon the subject of a NorrowGauge from Union to Gaffney's, and I have no doubt but the farmers along the line would work out much of the stock, and the right of the way be given in every instanoe. Then, too, we oould engage the services of that wealthy Corporation, the Thickety k Gilkeydrainage Company, as they seem now to be out of a job. Then things would move and the whistle of the engines fkll upon our ears in a twelvemonth. Gorman Millet has been extensively planted \ when we oonsider our people are so hard to get out of the old ruts) and is looking finely.? Muoh more will be planted another year and se on rodder-pulling will be abandoned. J. W. T. 4^ * Just there, friend J. W. T., you got clear off the traok; but, ae it la the narrow-gauge you are running, the fall don't hurt much, and "Pacolet" will hare a chanoe to administer a doee to preu, rery effectually, before starting again. 'Compliment to Judob Cooke.?The Charlotte /Observer, after quoting the recent expression of opinion of Judge Cooke on the conflict of juris<liction between tho State and Federal Courts in regard to the violations of State laws by Federal employees, goes en to say: "We are proud to see suoh judges as Schenok, Kerr and Cooke standing up for the rights of the people in resistance to Federal aggression, which, unchecked is so apt to override State sovereignty. It is the assertien of suelv rights as this?the right of each individual State to try and punish its own orimlnais?that we must depend nptn to check the centralisation of ell power in the General government. Sueh rights as this yielded without a struggle, the cession of other rights will be resisted with less vehemence, until, by and by, he States will lose their distinctive features, aqd State governments and State laws' will beoome but a show and a mockery." Killed on tbb Plains.?The telegram from San Franeisoo, Cal., on Saturday, announced that Lieut. Bains and ten men bad been killed near Lewiston, Idaho, by a band of savages.? Lieut. Rains is the son of Gen. Rains, formerly f Animate tie., halnt*Allr.n a r u-r I- Ottering the United States Military Academy he was a student of the Riohmond Academy, of Augusta, wliero his clear, vigorous mind and noble, manly bearing gained him admirers on every side. Lieutenant Rains was a broHier-inlaw of Lieut, Paul, of the 18th Infantry. | . * For tho Time#. Pic-Nic of W. G. Austin's SchoolFiukni) Stokes:?The ball lor the summer festivities opened last Friday iu the Meador iiall neighborhood. The popular teacher, Prof. Wtu. G. Austin, closed the lirst Session of his school and tho Trustees with the friends of tho school united iu the preparation for quito an extensive pic nio. It was held in tho grovo iu rear of Mr. John Mcador's. Curringcs, buggies and wagons began to arrive quite early with passengers and baskets. By 10 A. M. the grounds wero covered with the good people from different parts of the County and t.io order of tho day was scon made kuown: PROGRAM K. .Speech from jour distinguished townsman, Miy. D. A. 'l'ownsand. Your reporter would give u synopsis of this practical nnd capital speech, did not jour space aud this late hour forbid.? Lot it suffice to say that for more than an hour the people listened attentively, and, I think aud hope, profitably, to Maj. T's. timely aud pointed remarks Permit me to express here my regret that .Mqj. T. has left the school room, for which he is so well fitted, and where he is already distinguished, for a less noble calling. DINNER. Following the speech a splendid boskctdinncr was spread. Surely there is not much ground for complaint of haid times among the people that prepared that dinner. It was such a dinner as would delight you at any time or place i ?good, substantial, abundant. A rainfall hastened the conclusion of it aud I the people took refuge in the different houses in tho immediate vicinity. A great number found shelter under the roof of the hospitable | residence of Mr. John Meudor. Here for some time social conversation was enjoyed, in the course of which things generally were discussed ?not excluding politics and Hampton's policy. The political caste of the people here may be judged of by the sentiments expressed. Hampton's policy was pronounced good, provided lie stood to his policy. There was no opposition ' to an occasional oppointment to office from the opposition, if care be taken to avoid such persons as are offensive to the people. That this much is due the men and women who toiled through ten years of weariness nud ddrkness fr?r the virJnrv of Vnv 7 1ft7A That it will not be difficult to ascertain what would and what would not be an offensive appointment. That they still prefer it straightout. Wanted straightout democratic or straightout republican. That soallawags do not represent anybody but themselves, and the people cannot toil for their promotion. That "party allegiance is not dependant on public pap," but party pap is dependant on party allegiance. That our leaders, if they are wise, will avoid anything that will disintegrate the party of reform and safety. That the people will endure many mistakes | by the noble liampton, but they can contem> plate the failure of his policy with more satis[ faction than they can the exaltation to the fruits of our hard won victory, and to importance, those Sons of Carolina who turned their swords against her bossom while the red grasp of foreigners throttled her. The rain having now ceased to fall the young engagod iu Chro-quet and card playing till the hour for departure arrived. Having seen a popular teacher, heard a good .speech, eaten of a good dinner, played with the girls and had a good time generally, I came home, and now I have told you all about it. HiEC, HOC. OBIUABY. ~ GREGORY?Died, at the residence of parents, near Cross Keys, on Saturday, June 30th, Maooie, infant dnugliter of Isaac.Merryman and Mary Gregory, aged 2 years 2 months and 0 days. GREGORY?Died, at his residence near Cross Keys, on Saturday, July 7th, Isaac Meruvmax Gkkooky, son of G. Sandford Gregory, Esq., aged 29 years and 7 days. LITTLEJOHN?Died, at his residence,- near Grindal Shoals, on the 13th inst., I)k. Thomas Liitlkjoun, aged about G9 years. Dr. Littlejobn was a high-toned gentleman ; a member of the Methodist Church, and represented Spartanburg in the Legislature in the days of our prosperity. He was an old and successAll physici >n and had the confidenceand esteem of all who knew him. A man of so much research and well directed intellect will be sadly missed. N. New Crop Turnip Seed. A FULL supply of all kinds of Turnip sead, frnm ?t? sr..I>?>. .-A A ? .-V1I-L v.? ??v i>#uiov o vvivvmiou oc^u C31UUI1BU* ment, just received by A. IRWIN & Co. July 20 28 tf Notice of Removal of Fence. IHEREBY give notice that six months after this date-1 shall remove the fences which I now keep in repair along the line of Miss Sarah Ann Sartor, and on any other line of which 1 have the management. J. A. L, THOMAS. July 20 28 4t b7f7rawls & c o. Drugs and Medicines. A FULL supply at B. F. RAWLS A CO'S. No I, East Union. July 20 28 it Patent Medicines. BRADFIELD'S Female Regulator, Simmons' Hepatio Compound, Sarsaparilla and Yellow Dock, at B. F. RAWLS & CO'S. No. 1, East Union. July 20 18 _ tf Pure Medicinal Wines. AND Liquors, for sale at B. F. RAWLS A CO'S. Ne. 1, East Union. July 20 28 tf French Candies. AFRESH supply of Fancy Candies, at B. F. RAWLS A CO'S. no. 1, Kast Union. Julj 20 28 tf Ood Liver Oil AND Lime, for salt at. B. ?: BAWLS ft CO S. No. 1. Beat Unien. July 20 28 tf Paints and Oilsi, PAINT Brushes, for sale nt B. P. BAWLS ft CO'S. No. 1, East Union. July 20 28 tf Seed Wheat FB sale at B. F. BAWLS ft CO'S. No. 1, East Union. July 20 28_ tf Linseed Oil. DOULE Boiled Linseed Oil. Tanners and Harness Oil. Kerosene oil and Turpentine B. F. BAWLS, ft CO. No 1, East Union. April f> 13 tf Fence or No Fence. :o: Election Ordered. WHEREAS, written applications signed by not less than 75 citizens, have been received from Uoudeysviile, Cross Keys and Uoshcit llill Townships, desiring an election for the adoption of the act of Legislature, which provides for the fencing of stoc^ insUmilof fencing the Crops. Wo therefore by the authority tested in us by said Act, do hereby order an election to be held in said Townships on Saturday the 18th day of August next for the purpose ot adopting or rejecting the proposition to alter the fence laws. Voting will be dono by ballot. Those in favor of adopting the Act will writo upon thoir tickets "yes ' those opposed "no." Polls will be opened at 8 o'clock A. M. and close at 0 1*. M. The managers will count the votes immediately artcr the polls arc closod, and report the result to Hoard County Commissioners, at Uuion Court House, on Monday the 20th. Polls for Goudeyaville Township will be opened at Snrratt's storo. Managers, R. F. Montgomery, C. C. Roberts, J. C. Fowler. Croat Keys. at Warren E. Davis'. Managers, C. B. Bobo, R. J. Betsill, D. II. Sheldon. Goa/icn Hill, nt J. C. Hunters's store. Managers, J. D. Epps, A. 11. Auglitry, Jos. E.Cofield. Uiion 7\) tens hip, at Union 0. 11. Managers, J. L. Young, J. E. Colton, A. P. II. XValkor. D. P. DUNCAN. W. S. GOUDKLOCK, J. F. DA1LKY, ? County Coiumisious, U. C. July 20 28 4t NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. I WILL attend nt the following places on the days indicated for the purpose of receiving Returns of Personal Property and Polls : Joncsville, Monday, July 30th. Browu's Store, Tuesday, " 81th. Draytonsville, Wednesday August 1st. Wilkinsville, Thursday, " 2st. Sarratt's Store Friday, ' 3d. Going's, Saturday, ' 4lh. Jasper Gibbs, Monday, 44 tith. Cedar Bluff, Tuesday, " 7th. Cross Keys, Wednesday, 8tli. Goshen llill, Thursday, Oth. Santuc, Friday, 10th. Fish Dam, Saturday, 44 11th. Tlio n? ITtii^r. f> II ? :n uously until August 20th 1877. D. JOHNSON, County Auditor. July 20 28 4t COTTON GINS! THE Subacribors have been appointed Agents of the justly popular Winship Cotton Gin, and are prepared to supply thoso Gins, also Gin Gearing, COTTON PRESSES, NORGIIllM CANE MILES AN l) Circular Saw Mills, At very reduced Prices. Persons wishing to purchase any ot the above will please call at our store, or send to us for Circulars and price list. F. M. FA UK & Co. July 20 28 2m Clrceiiville Female College. rriHE tjSd-seeslon will open Wednesday, ^ept. _L 12rn, 1877, with superior facilities for higher culture in all departments. The President will be assisted by a Faculty of acknowledged abilities and of large and successful experience. Parents will do well to consider the superior advantages offered by this Institution at rates from 20 to 25 per ccut. lower than iu most schools of tho same grade. SEND FOR CIRCULAR C. II. JUDSON, Greenville S. C. July 20 28 3t * TFT TP. HTTTPRTTPT? PAnonin ? -vw mw*0 * AVXA 1 IXVVilX/ WILL BE BTJILT ANU? WILLIAM SAVAOE PROPOSES to help the cause by giving liia annual BARBECUE at his residence, six miles below Union, eff*khc Railroad, on the 27th of this mouth. To make the ocoasion interesting he will get up a number of CHICKEN DISPUTES, Cut a number of Watermelons, and have inany other amusements. This Barbecue is gotton up for the special benefit of those who patronize it. Every man is expected to come to the Barbecue hungry and go away satisfied. If he don't it is his own fault, for there will be plenty of the best Barbecued Shoat, Kid, Mutton and Beef, besides good, clean, well seasoned hash, with tho other fixins thrown in to fill up. The man that eats most gets a prize?the least eater will lose money. W. SAVAOK. July 13 27 2t The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF UNION, In the Court of Probate BY JOS* P. OlST, Judge of Probate in Union County. WII ERAS R. M. Robinson hath applied to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of JOS. ROBINSON late of Union County, deceased. Theso are 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 Ite hoidftn At ITninn PaiiW Unn-n aw 1 ' ?r.v V... ."Uij uin. .??y I of Julj 1877, at 10 o'clock A. M., lo show oause, if uny, why the said Administration should not be granted. Oiven under my hand and the Seal of the Court, this soventh day of July, A. !>., 1877, and in the 101st year of American Independence. JOS. F. GIST Judge of Probate. July 13 27 21 8 HELTON STILL LIV^8f -AHDW. W. CROSS BY SURVIVES. I II AVE just receired anew Assortment of Dry (loods, Hats and Shorn, With a general Assortment of aueh Goods as are wanted by all classes of our eitisens. And I propose to sell Very Low For Cash. | W W. CR08SBY July 13 27 2t* The State of South Carolina, COUNTr OF UNION, In the Court of Common Pleas. Willliara R. Lipscomb 1*1*ft" "J Copy summons for v?. | money demand.? John M. Coudclock, Defen- j Complaint not dant. J Served. To J01LN M. UOUDELOCK, Defendant in thit action: YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint In '.his action which has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common l'leas for the said County, and to i serve a cop}' of your answer on'tho subscribers at their ottico, in rear of the Court House at Union, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service of this summons on you, exclusive of the day of service, nt Union Court House. If you fail to answer this complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for judgment against you for the sum of two hundred and fifty seven dollars and thirtyfour cents, with interest at the rate of seven per cent, per annum from the seventh day of January 1861, payable annually, and costs. WALLACE & McKlSdlCK, l'laiutifTs Attorneys, Charles Holt. Dated June 18th, 1877. To the Defendant, John M. Goudclock : Take notice tlint tlie* Summons in this action, of which the foregoing is a copy, was tiled in the Office of the Clerk of the Court of Common I'lcns for Union County, in the County of Union in the State of South Carolina on the day of June one thousand eight huudrc'lund sevenly-scicn. WALLACE & MoKISSICK, Plaintiff's Att'ys. July 0 2G Gt Wheat and Corn Grinding. Thomson Mills. flMIK subscriber, having charge of the X tiuio-honorcd and popular Thomson Mills near Ilewel's Ferry, would inform the public that the Mills have lately been repaired by a competent Millwright who has put things in "apple pie" order. A good Eureka Smut Machine and Corn Screen arc attached. Ferriage free to all mill custom. Persons detained for the night will be accommodated with good Stables for their teams. Lovers of good flour arc invited to bring their wheat. Those preferring the crisp johnny-cake, sweet "dodger" or good hoifliny, can have them if they will-bring corn. Skcll Sloals, Juno 23. J. C. SPEARS. Juno 29 25 2m Sheriffs Sales. BY virtue of an Execution to me directed, I will sell, beforo Union Court House door, on the first Monday in August next, within the legal hours of Sheriffs sales, the following property, to wit: One tract of land located in Union County whereon llcnjainin T. bishop uow lives, Containing (300) Three hundred acres, more or less, bounded by lamlsof Jesse Uraham, Wui. Wilson, Mrs. browning, lloss Alexander and others :? Levied on and to be sold as the property of the Estate of John bishop, at the suit of Ucubin S. Chick, as trustee, against Johu bishop. It. MACBETH, S. U. C. July 13 1877 27 3t BICE, McLURE & CO., ^ UR4I.CKB IK Dry Goodn, Acc., ARE now receiving their supplies of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, to which they invite the attention of purchasers. Tlicse goods were bought upon the most ADVANTAGEOUS TEEMS, and are offered at very Low Prices. PRINTS, 11 EST STANDARD PRINTS, 8Jc. CASII. DRESS GOODS. Embracing a variety of FARIUC, STYLE and QUALITY, from 12Jc. per yard, and upwards. WHITE AND COLORED MUSLINS, AND PIQUES, VERY CHEAP. HOSIERY, GLOVES AcC, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Silk and Lace Ties, Ladies' 2-Button Kid Glovos, at $1 per Pair. HAMBURGH EDGINGS, from 5 to 76c. per yard. D I N E N S . TABLE LINEN, NAPKINS, D OYLIES, MARSEILKK8 QUILTS, &o. j Cottonades, Linen Drills, Oassimeres, &c. MATH. THE LATEST STYLES, AND IN GREAT VARIETY. BOOTS AND HIIOKN, W? sell both LADIES' nnJ GENT'S SHOES, which wa wtrnnl READY-MADE OLOTHINQ, ia mat tarittj of Style and Prices. Everybody are invited to call and examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we are satisfied we can please you, both ia Goods and prices. Call early and secure bargains. RIOB, McLURB <fc OO. April 27 16 tf I). A. TOWNSEND, Attorney at Law, UNION II., H. . March 2 ft The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF IN ION, Iii the Court of Probate; Sarah Ueaty vs. S. M. Uice. BY virtue or at? order front the Hon. Joseph' P. Gist, Probate Judge of Uuinn County to me directed, 1 will sell before Union Court House door, on the first Mondav in Aturuet next, within thu legal llou. s of Sheriff"b laics, (he two tracts of land described in the pleadings in this action, to wi'? One tract of land located in Goshen Hill' Township in the County of Union, containing about three hundred and sixty acres, bounded' by Innds of Dr. W. W. Situs, A. K. Aughtryand others, known ns the Illack Hock Place. One other tract of land. Containing about' one hundred and eighty and 8-100 acres, bounded by lands of Jonathan Loe, S. M. Kice and others and known as the William I.oe l'lacc. The two tracts of land, making in the whole Five hundred and forty and 8-100 acres, nnd will be sold in one entire tract, to pay nnd satisfy the Dower of Sarah Benty in said lands. Terms of Kale, Catth. It. MACBETH, S. U. C. July 11. 27 3t NE W GOODS JUST RECEIVED BY FOSTER &WILKINS, AT Prices to Suit the Times. WK have just opened a complete assortment of Goods, such ns wo usually keep, consisting of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC JLfXt * V * i ^ for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear, BOOTS AND SHOES, of the best quality. Rondy-Made CI othinjf y Gent's and Ladies' Hats, HARDWARE, Wooden-Ware, &c., &c. . ? ?- ? All of which have been carefully selected, ami purchased upon the most favorable terms, and at tho Lowest Prices, and wj propose to meet any fair competition with CASH BUYERS. Give us a call and examine our Goods nud test our prices boforu buying elsewhere. FOSTER & WILKINS. April 27 16 tf GEE & HUMPHRIES. New Goods Arriving. OUR now AmIi *f J>rj Ownts, Groceries, Ready-made Clothing, llats, Notions, &o., is coming in rapidly. Call daily and examine. 'Every day brings something new" to our store. GEE & HUMPHRIES. April 20 16 tf Star shirt* and Collars. BEST grades of Star Shirts and Collars. WilY take special orders, with measures, for the same. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Best Line of Nottona WE have ever handled, at GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf Hoaicry and Gloves FROM the commonest Lisle Thread to the bestSilk. Prices to suit the people. GEE k HUMPHRIES May 4 17 " If Heady-made Clo(liin(. PRICES FOB HARD TIMES. GEE & HUMPHRIES.. May 4 17 tf_ Hub, XIills. 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 If Fancy CasRiuicrcs. AFRESH sup|dy of Fancy Cassimeres, from the celebrated Charlottsrille Woolen Mills. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf New Style Prints, Ac. PRINTS, IMaid Osnaburgs, Donie.itio Ginghams. Cottonades, Cuban Tweeds. All of which aro for sale cheup for Cash. GBE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf In Bhort, WE propose to meet the prices of all honest competition. GEE & HUMPHRIES. May 4 17 tf the^AVTS" VERTICAL FEED SHUTTLE Sewing Machine WHICH. FOR ELEGANCE OF FINISH, STRENGTH, DURABILITY, SIMPLICITY, Ease of operation and Range of Work, has no equal, is now offered far sale at greatly REDUCED PRICES?from $30 up, according to style of Machiuo. The "Vertical Feed" is a peculiarity which pertains to the DAVIS only. Address, W. L. EPPS, Agent . At Austin^ Co.'s Drug Star*. Spartanburg, S. C. Juno 8 22 3m Paints and Oils. milE Cheapest and Best White Lead in the X market. OREEN SEAL WHITE LEAD, Warranted to look bolter after fire years exposure than any other Lead after two years. For sale rery cheap, by B. F. RAWLS&CO., No 1. East Union. April 6 13 tf YchhI Powder*, Se? Foam, at B. F. fAWJ**!*.,