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v.*. _ ? j m?ggaii ? 'I'ii k Hun Fi.ag or tiik Cummcak,?JJesnioines, Iowa, June 10.?The Communists hero Hfty'boldly that on the day when Congress is to adjourn, June 17, every car wheel will stop in the United Flairs at noon. They are evidently prepared for some important event, ami the fact that they apeak of n Communistic picnic, which is to occur June 10, (Sunday) in Chicago, is an evidcnco that they knvo some sinister designs. It is douhtlql if they will be enabled to carry them out, ns they ar?'?reflHly ?vatchadw?ofleaders are in constant correspondence witl^nitsido parties, and have some arms and an organization. Chicago, June 10.?The organization committee of the Socialists, held their regular weekly meeting last evening, and mnde arrangements for a grand mass meeting to be held on next Thursday evening, at which the Socialistic situation in (Jermnny will be discussed. Prominent nml well informed citizens to-day denounced Socialism in very strong terms, saying it was the sheerest nonsense. TIIK SKW YOllK sociai.i3ts ? a lUIOI'osf.I) PARADI'. abaniionru. Nr.w Yoiik, Juuo 10.?Tho report that the [ Socialists of New Y<jrk and New Jersey were to have an extensive parade through the city today, proved -to he without foundation. There was sAme talk of a parade, but it culminated in n decision to have a picnic, and a park on East > > .1.M.? S.u.inlijils went City wns engaged unu nntuv. ...v notwithstanding the wet weather. The attendance was large. BnOWN TO W ' ternoon's Echo says that a fearful colliery explosion has occurred in the Evans collieries at lluydock, near St. Helens, in Lancashire.? Three hundred persons are reported to have been killed. The number of men in the pit is estimated at 2*>0. Many havo licen brought up badly injured. The larger portion nro believed to be I killed. It is impossible to explore the mine in censequeucc of tlie fire damp. London, June 7.?11 1'. M.?The explosion shook the earth for miles. The first explorer descended the shaft five minutes after the explosion ; others followed. Ten miners were rescued alive anil sent to the surface, when one died. The others suffered from after damp.? Eight are alive below, and have taken refuge in a workingof the mine. Two hundred and thirtytwo are dead. The explorers state that they found the bodies decapitated and reduced to ehupclcss masses, and some of them blown to pieces. It is expected that the corpses will be brought up by midnight. A large crowd of men, women and children surround the mouth of the |fit> The cause of ttic Cl|itusio? in unknown, I ns blasting with naked lights was prohibited. ?. ? Iniuanh on tiik War Path.?Chicago, June J.? Under date of April tilth, Major General llges, commanding the seventh infantry at Fort Benton, informs the military headquarters here that the hostilo Sioux, Arrapahocs, Cheycnncs and othev Indians assembled at the eastern corner of Cypress Mountains, known as Sitting Udll'if bfetnp. contemplate on early invasionsoutli of the boundary line. Major General llges considers the situation serious. Two thousand warriors, trusted by nobody in that region, fully armed and equipped, defiant and ready for a light, have caused him to move his forts to anew place better fitted for defense. Sitting Bull recentlymadea rancorous harangue promising to return to tlie United States when tlio grass grows and make tlie soldiers work. A grand war dance and mustering ef tlio various tribes followed this speech. The news from the Indian frontier, as reported at the War Department to-day, is that Gen. Sheridan telegraphs there is ia^tcb alarm at lAenton as to the situation and tlio lulcnlionx of Sit : li..11 In lie l-cadv to Cl'OSS tlie frontier and start on the war path. From the upper Columbia news comes that the Nez l'crccs, under Chief Moses, are anxious to begin another war. The 1'elouze Indians are in the sam,c frame of mind, and are itching (or the war path. The military and civil authorities are doing all they can to prevent an outbreak, and arc making every preparation for the protection of I lie settlers. .? How to Skcukk Good Jurors.?Judge Mackey has effected an important reform in the preparation of the jury lists for this county, which will insure a better class of jurors than has hitherto been our good fortune to obtain. During the drawing of additional jurors from the box to till vacancies, tho Judge took occasion to admonish the jury commissioner that it is his duty to know every person whose name is placed in the jury hox to bo drawn as a juror, cither personally or by information from credible citiv.cns, to the end 'hat no person shall bo drawn to serve as a juror except ho be of sound judginnet and food moral-character and not exempt by law or physically disabled for the performance of jury duty. Judge Mackey further stated that in every ease in which an incompetent juror is drawn the jury commissioner will be held liable to the counly for per the diem and mileage of sueh incompetent person. Theso remarks of Judge Mackey we prompted by the fact that several instances occurred at this (arm of the court of persons being drawn who were oyer age and exempt by law, while in one case a gentleman who is totally deaf was drawn as a juror. As to this last instance the Judge observed that justice had been painted as blind, but that it is necessary that her hearing should lie exceedingly acute.?AV/r.t mid Courier. The Slogan of Devolution has been sounded already ; ami it will he necessary for the Demo cnUic party to meet this cry, and disavow, by the plainest uiid most emphatic declarations, any intention to push this investigation to an issue of Hayes's title with t he purpose to remove him from office, or another sectional contest will be upon us, perhaps a groat civil convulsion. If the Democracy of the different .States will take the action which has lately been taken by the Pennsylvania Democratic Convention cn this subject, much will bo done to break the force of the appeals already being made by the Republican leaders to intlamc the popular heart of the North. The New York Sun, and other leading papers who advocate the removal of Hayes, whose title to his office, although acquired by fraud, in the opinion of the ablest lawyers in the country, is inconlcstihle. should he forever .silenced by the authoritative voice of the Democracy of the Union. ? Grctnvillc Xtwt.. Senator Diti.er Goes to Paris.?Washingion, June 0?11 P. M.?The committee on the l.'i?nn/>A- 1 niArl/vnn frr?ofv f\ f nnminorpo niot ti?- 1 night. Heuater Ilufler, of South Carolina, una selected as chairman of a delegation to proceed to Paris, together with Vice-President Kliiot C. t'owden of New Vork, A. I'ollock of Washing-' ton, Nathan Applcton of llosYon, and I'rncst Ilroulator of Louisiana as secretary. The Franco-American Congress will meet un the 7th of August. The reply to the French appeal was read and unanimously adopted. ? The London World argues that the old Norman conquerors of Lngland undoubtedly left out tlioir "h s" in accordance with the French custom, and that llrinn de Ibus-fSuilbert said "orse" and "ouse"' when he talked to Kcbcecn This being the case tJie Cockneys are le t to he laughed nt : on the contrary, their "aitchlessnrttp" i<? a sign of the of blue hi" elod nviS'qtft'TCy. She lolcchlu (Union Simen. B. M. STOCKS, Editor. UNION, FRIDAY, JUNE H, 187 TEKMS OF SUBSCKIPTION. 1 Copy, one year, is advanck, 12.00 2 Conies one year, " " 3.75 5 ' " 8.50 10 " " 15.00 'OnHfulro or on^hieKttrtthmertlon, - - ^*^1 00 ICach subsequent Insertion, ------- 75 lilbernl discount made to merchants and others advertising lor six months or hy the year. Obituary Notices of ten lines or less, inserted free. " " over ten lines, charged as Advertisement*. Tha Columbia Begistor. \t'? i.Aun ?! ,? ?.1 -.1 11,a "u iii?tu bv uitvu i vLviii'iiuii'iv'i civ iiryjjir/ to the favor of our citizens that we think it only necessary now to c&ll their attention to the advertisement we publish this week. . ?.. Court Next Week. The Juno term of Court for this County will open next Monday, Judge Hudson to preside.? As but little more than criminal cases will be tried it is expected that the Court will adjourn Wednesday or Thursdny. ? Iueondiariim ntlGnffneys. Some one attempted to set firo to the building in which the Gaffnty City Register is printed, between 12 and 1 o'clock last Tuesdny ll ?M iliaKAinrail blfore any daiuago* was'ltonk "***" * * * ? . U. 8. Jurors from Union. The following gentlemen of this county were drawn at tho last term of the U. S. Circuit Court to servo ns Jurors for the August term, to be held at Grccnvillo : Upon the Grand Jury John D. Jcfl'crics. Petit Jury, John 15rann<>n. Sunday School Convoution. There will be a Sunday School Convention of Limestone Township at Limestone Springs, Saturday, 20th July next, which will meet at 9J A. M. The Sunday Schools of Draytonville and Goudcysville townships are respectfully invited. Sunday school workers generally invited. CII AS PETTY. The Gloom Ruucved. Our town had settled down to a state of despondent gloom until the train from Spartanburg arrived, on VMn?mlnj, when the ever genial face of C. I). Farrar was seen emerging from the cirs. Charley always brings fun enough with him to keep a town of ordinary intelligence in good humor for a mouth. And lie also sells our merchants all the best (Jrocories and other good things that contribute to the comforts of homo life. Club Meeting at Goshen Hill. The following was intended to appear in our last week's Issue, but did not rcacli us until after our county mails had been scut to the Tost cilice, on Thursday : The Uoshen Hill Democratic club will meet in the School House near lingers' Church, on Saturday, the loth inst., at 10 o'clock A. M.? A full attendance of democrats, and those who may wish to become democrats, of the Township, is requested, as questions of importance to every voter will come before the foiccliitg. .. ? The Union Hotel. The proprietorship of this excellent hotel has been changed by the withdrawal of Mr. Allen from the firui, leaviug Mr. Wallace sole Proprietor. l'urin'g the three years that this hotel has been open, Mr. Wallace has been the controlling manager, aud wc confidently refer to every Lady and Uciitlemnn who have enjoyed its bed aud board, for favorable testimony as to the comfort ami cxccllonce of both Travellers tell us it is tlie best managed and most comfortable hotel above Charleston. Wc are pleased to state that Capt. It. C. .lohnson, one of tho most gont'emanly ami best men in the State is in charge of the office. Wo don't think that Mr. Wallace could have selected a man who would he more acceptable to tho guests of the house than Capt. Dick. .? To "Citizou." If you had given us some reason other than "the democrats of 'my township* arc for the Primary election," wo might have thought it worth our time to niako some reply ; but you have given us uothing to reply to. If you believe tho Primary system flio best for tho |)eo|>le give us your reasons and your plan. for conducting the election. It may be that you can show us our error in the matter. We arc open to conviction. Why don't you get the minority to draw up a Circular in answer to the majority. It is no fault of the majority that tho minority does not answer I heir arguments. You are very liberal in your "pro rata share of offices." There will bo only eight County officers to be selected, including the Legislature, and you claim that the pro rata share is two for "my Township." How do you propose to pro rate the other six among the remaining nine Townships? That is just the kind of prorating the primary election systom will perform, we think, and then there will l?e enough "disappointed aspirants" in the ether Townships to give strength to an independent ticket, in combination with the MobleJ* party, and it would ho elected. There's just whereour charge of "soreheads," &c., which seems to worry you so much, comes in. Hring out your arguments that the Primary System is more just and equitable ami will prove more satisfactory to the people than the Convention system, properly managed, and we will give them full weight. What we earnestly want is harmony in the party and the will ami wishes of a majority of the democratic voters represented upon the democratic ticket. You aro not posted, friend Citizen, upon election laws, if you think that it is necessary for a candidate to have a majority of the votes cast to entitle hint to the olliec. If three candidates run for ail office, the one that gels the highest vote is elected, even if he should only receive one vote over a third ofthc votes cast. For example there nrc 2o(M? votes cast ; A gets 824, It gets h;;:'. and C gets S:f}, and A is elected. W h:i? we arc after now is to prevent such a result, l>y nominating candidates who will be aecepiublc to and receive the voles of a majority of ;lie people. You have mixed up a nomination with an election. The question in slisputc i-t l ow shall we nominate, Hie law dictates haw we sh .11 elect. Comical Economy, It is really astonishing to hear the strango ideas some people entertain of what they call "economy in the government." Those who assume i# know thenpnost prove by their own arguments thai thejoreally know but little of what true cctmefly is, in government affairs. They invariakJy itrike first at the salaries of tho various offijA^ag^oq^qirg them with what the day lAbo^Voi^Improvident and bad managing' farmer has in hand at I ho end of the year, making no allowance for tho ditTerencc in their responsibilities, the mental requirements and the important public interests entrusted to those who hold high public positions. Generally those wkp complain most of high salaries to officials, are the men who complain that the poor working man has no chance for the unices, anu me nrsi intng iney striae ai is 1110 $0 n day to members of the Legislature. Well, let us see how a poor man could afford to be a member at less price: In the first place we will assume that the session will last two months?GO days?fer which he gcts4$->00. That seems like a good round sum for-two montli3 work, and would be a good price for the bcsl, if it was ail profit; but let us sum up how much profit he makes: First, before he gots his seat he has to be elected, and tK? ?. **>"flf-jibn Lajuicud a mouth' ' ^Imejuuf^llllderabHfinone/ in visiting them and clcctionering. This part of the work will I cost him.*. ?70 00 If elected his expenses for Hoard, &c.f ia Columbia cannot be less than $1,75 per day, 100 00 That makes a cash outlay of S180 00 Now lie has neglected his own business for three months, or GO days, and if ho is not worth a dollar and a half a day at home he's not worth a cent as a representative of an intelligent people, in live Legislature, so we will say he has lost by absence from home $130 00. This added to the cash outlay of ?180,000, would make $310,00, or fifteen dollars less than he could make at home ; and it must be remembered that all this time his family expeu'es continue, and his business at home must be seriously neglected. Now, suppose the pay is cut down to $3 per day ; bow many men in thia county could affurd to be Legislators?no poor moil, that's certain, for they would have to pay out every dollar they got, loose their time, and make not a cent for their families. And that was the main argument at the lust session, in defeating the motion to reduce th? pay of members. There are numerous other complaints of the same sort made against the present government of the State, to which we shall refer hereafter. Wc, however, believe they only originate in the captious brains of parties who are ever on the lookout for something to grunjblc at and create dicsension and ill feeling between certain classes in the democratic parly. They read the bible more to criticise and dispute it than to strengthen their faith tn its divine teachings, t Radical Resolves. r neiow we give lit* whereases and resolutions passed by a small gatheringof Kepublicnns of (his county in the Court House last Saturday. In the mot ning it rained and during the day the clouds gave indications of very unpropitious weather. This was the excuse given lbr there not bcingjn larger attendance. Notwithstanding, it was necessary to do and say something, ami as the resolutions had been prepared they must be passed. What the meeting was held for can only ^be surmised. In our opinion it was the dying gasp of the party iu this county; but it is evident there is enough strength left in it yet to make itself felt iu the coining campaign. When we compare the first "whereas" about "noticingexpedient to put a ticket iu the field," with the last resolution, endorsing Mobley as their leader "through the coming campaign," it is transparent enough for any one to see through. It means one of two things: cither Mobley i? authorized to trade off the vote of the parly, if two democratic tickets nro run, or, what is more likely, it holds out the bait for an independent ticket, and when the two tickets are fairly in the field and the democrats squarely divided, then he will give his party Hie sign and rungi Hepublican ticket. From past experience wckrfow it only ro'q'iTiTctf abouf IRIlS'utis before an election for Mobley to have every republican voter informed as to the vote to be cast: Wherta*, it is understood there will be more than one Democratic Ticket in this County for County ofiicers; and Whereat, it is not expedient for the Hepublican I'arty of this County to put forth a ticket in the field for County Officers, on account of the disadvantages that await us; And Whereas, it is essential for us as citizens of the County and Stntc and as Tax Payers of the same, and amenable to the laws of the same, as any other citizens; and W/irrra*, Col. J. H. momcy iias iwif HiiiMiuk iii.uic uiscnargc ot ins duties towards ilio Republican Tarty and has labored hard through many hard diflicultics for the success of the same ; and Whereat, we the Republicans still bclicvo that ho will labor lor the best interest ot the Tarty and more especially for the cdored people; and Whereas, wc still have full confidence in his fidelity and integrity to our Tat ty and colored race and his energy to pursue the best course for tlie interest of tbc Republican Tarty and more especially lor tbc colored Race; and Whereat, we believe that he will do as he lias done in the past to perpetuate our principles and the interest of our whole people and State and County. Thcrofore, be it Ueaolvnl, That wc the Rcpttb licans of Union County South Carolina, in Muss meeting, do hereby endorse Col J. S. .Mobley as our leader, to lead us through the coming campaign of 1X7S. Itesolved further, tlint wcwill follow thecoiirse laid down by him and the County Central Committee of the Union Republican Tarty of Union S. C., w ho are associated or participating with himTVrm time to timc^M (5. F. II. \rrfXl?VlN(l1'ON' Ch'n. J. T. I.tTTi.r.Jotix, Secretary. i I o It it 1 it 1. k TtiAflV.nv.?A man named John W. j Caldwell, a citizen of Sumter County, tia., in a ' tit of insanity a few days ago, killed his wife, sister-in-law and three of his children, and then destroyed himself. He was regarded as a hard working, quiet and industrious citizen. I I ri<4 _t, ..1 I?. ....I r? 1 1 1 _, 11:' I |ir | (in iiin.u it.imw.i'i u Ji.i *v n i ;n |?I r?11 cj . 1 r>nlcry on Tlinrstbiy l??t, niul bought by tlio I'nfon Wet Company, of New York, for I bo j sum 6f Mio only 1>M m-vlo. Tho Storm of lost Sunday. A violent storin of rain and hail passed over the western portion of this county last Sunday. Its greatest force was'spent about nine miles ' Soutli west from here, taking a Northerly direc- ' tion to tho Spartanburg line. From the contra- 1 dictory reports we hare received it Is impossible for us to say whether it did any great amount 1 of damage to tho crops or not. Parties from the same uAgllb*ehooda? have given us directly op- ' posite accounts of it. One says it completely 1 ruined the standing wheat and oats, stripped tho leaves from tho cotton and destroyed the plant entirely in sonio fields, while another tells us that it did but little damage, and in two weeks the crops will show no signs of a storm baring struck thcni. All, however, ngrcc that it was a severe storm, nnd the hail-stones in some places were as large round as half a dollar, but llat.? In this immediate neighborhood but few know that any hail had fallen, it was so light, while the tain fell in showci'S and not uncommonly heavy at any time. lly the following extracts it appears that other sections sutl'ercd greatly from it: Anderson, S. C., Juno 10, 1878. Editor Reuister: We were visited by two severe hail storms yesterday (Sunday), accompanied by a heavy rain. The first was a little after 12 o'clock, and the other a little after 2 and field crops by the hail is almost complete, while tho lands are terribly brushed by the heavy rains. Camden, June 10.?The most violent storm of hail and rain that has been felt in many years, expended its fury on Catndcu, at 4 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. The hail, as large round as silver hnlf-dollars, almost covered the ground, breaking windows in all directions, and ruining gardens and crops. One lady, on DcKalb street, had every glass in her greeu-housc broken to pieces. The storm lasted about fifteen minutes, and the damage is fearful. Coi.tFMntA, June 11,?llcports of a terrific hail storm in tho lower part of Richland on Sunday reach us. The stones were as large us hen eggs. The damage to cottou and corn was considerable. Auocsta, June 10.?A storm of wind and hail prevailed in this vicinity yesterday, Thomas Wynn's gin manufactory at llclair was blown down. Outhouses and fences arc prostrated in several places, and some crops destroyed. A vast quantity of large hail stones fell, breaking window glasses and cutting down corn and cotton. Three white children ar.e reported killed. ? For the Times. Tho Storm at Goshen Hill. Mk.^Eiutok :?A very destructive hail, wind and rain storm occurred here last Sunday evening doing immense damage to crops and lands. Foutunatcly the hail was but of few minutes duration and fell somewhat scattering,but it came down in a hurry and of a size uever before seen by the oldest inhabitant. Most of the stones were as large as guinea eggs and tuMiy as big as lien egg*, ami of llio most fantastic shapes and form. Many of tlicin had the appearance of rock candy ,nnd as they fell the wind would hurl them sometimes twenty yards. The storm started about five miles above here and extended nearly a tnile below tliis place, doing the greatest damage, so far as I have learned, to the farms of \T. \V. Siins, 0. O. Ilughey, C. Sparks. L, F. and J. C-. Hunter. It passed through several other farms, but little damage is reported and it is to be hoped all of them will gather a full crops next fall. What is very remarkable about the things is, that three hours afterwards, the hardest rain which perhaps ever fell here followed right in the track of the hail storm of two o'clock, completing the devastation, by destroying the crops on the creeks, and washing the uplands. It is believed, tlie damage to the cotton is about one-third of Die crop in the pnth of the hail storm, which, perhaps, was about tlirccfourtlis of a mile in width; and while the corn blades are literally torn into shreds, it is thought it will sustain but little damage as the most of the corn is young. Watermelons will, however, cominaud a good pri:e, and gurdon sass will be eaten with a better relish \vlicn it grows out afresh. It is rather bad on the sufferers, butblcsscd are the farmers for they don't expect much, no how, and bear their misfortune, with equanimity, if not with pious resignation. I<. F. II. Tor the Times. , Timber Ridgo Democracy. Mr. Editor:?Pursuant to notice the Timber Ridge Club met Saturday at 4 o'clock, Mr. N. Webster, President, in the Chair. The Club proceeded to complete its organization by electing W. Jf.ktkkiks, Secretary. 1). R. McPhf.rsox, Treasurer. Executive Committee?Edmund Hlanton, John D. Jefferics, W. J. Crocker, Jas. A Pearson, Simeon, Thackston. Win. Jefferics was elected delegate to represent this Club in the County Club. The subject of the Primary Election and Convention plans were very fully discussed by various members ; after which the following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : Jiesolveil, That we the Timber Ridge Club arc opposed to the Primary Election plan and prefer the old plan of Township meeting, the election of Delegates, and nomination by the old plan of County Conventions. II thiol veil, We most respectfully recommend that in case the Convention plan is adopted, that when the proper time shall arrive the Township meetings for the Election of Delegates to the Convention, be hehl in all the townships on the same day ; and that the Convention assemble on tlie second day thereafter, anil continue in session until Hie nominations are made ; fully be Moving by this mode, that there will be justico done to all sections, and that nil combinations will thereby be defeated. N. WEBSTER, President. W. JrrFKRfRs, Secretary. A relic of a curious old Israclitlsh custom has appeared in Brooklyn, in a suit brought bv a sexton of a Jewish synagogue to recover S7"? from a widow, as a fee for having obtained n desirable husband for her daughter. The sexton had collected !?!?(), but the widow claimed that S7"> was too high a price for a nice husband in these hard times. The ollico of the shndchan, or nintch-innker, lias been recognized by the rabbinical code from a voty ancient period 'f Jewish hjftory. Coi.oatk Si Cos. soap FaCTOIIV Itl'ltNKIt.? Jersey City, N. J., Juno <"?.? At fi o'clock this morning a fire broke out in I lie five story building of Colonic fc s extensive soap factory, corner York and Hudson streets. The Haines spread rapidly. A few minutes later an explosion occurred ir. the upper stories, probably chemicals, throwing down the rear wall. The two main buildings, with costly machinery, were destroyed, involving a loss estimated at fully Sr'iOO.OOO. Over JtNl men nro'hrown out of employment. / i ? 1 For the Time#. From Croaa Keys- ' Mb. Editor.?Nothing of importance has transpired in br about Cross Keys since my last communication, farmers arc very busy in their crops now, and in -fact every thing seems to be wearing a business like nil*?even the doctors and undertakers arc wearing n more cheerful face. The Primary Election subject is still being agitatod, but the mb'rc thinking portion of our Township see the defects of thb proposed plan and will insist on the old plan?that of nominating by Convention. 1 believe after another meeting of our club, when this thing can bo more fully explained nnd discussed,.that it will be as much opposed as it was in favor of the change at our last meeting. I am glad that the member from our club to the County Executive Committee advocated and voted for the old plan, lie is a man upon whose acts ahd judgment we may safely rely. Our club is still on the incrcnse ; we hart now about sixty-five members, and they are still coming to the front. We nre working for a large representation in the July Convention, for I think that that con1 vention indirectly determines whether our oHi-' ccrs shall be selected from the intelligence of tur County, or whether the gap shall be laid the finest calves, and the most pop-skull to dispose of. L. T. J, Cedar Blutf Democraoy. Pursuant to call the citizens of Cedar Bluff and vicinity met at Esq. llriggs' on Saturday evening, tho 8th inst., and organized a club to bo known as the Cedar Bluff Democratic club. On JO members subscribing their names, tliQ following officers were elected : rfNk JOSEPH SANDERS, President. F. Tittle, 1st Vice President, G. C. Greek, 2d " ?? Tuos. Godfrey, Cor. Secretary. E. Bkarhex, Recording. ?4 Delegates to Convention?J. Wilburn, G. Bailey. Kxtcutive Committee?U. C. Greer, S. Lawson, Vf. 1>. Sims. Committee on Ilr<jistra*ion?Saaford Wilbum, G. 11. Kirby, it. Finchcr. ? The meeting then adjourned*,, to mect.agnin on tho 1th Saturday of this month,.at Lower Fair Forest Church. ^ TUGS. GODFREY, Sec. For I lie Times.. From Goshon HillMr. Editor:?The democracy of Goshen llili) Township, though-as good and true ns of old, appear "full loth and slow" to enter the political contest of L878. I niu sure that upon eleation day Goslreu will poll as many thorough, democratic voters as she ever did. But, sir, my surmise?1 n,ight say more, than surmise?is; that tho people, all classes, l'cel they have been so thoroughly bonded and reformed?from thirteen to sixteen mills?by our last Lcgislulurcr they find it hard to cnior this campaign thus early with that enthusiasm of which tlioy liavo heretofore boasted, i shall make one more effort to start a working club at Goshen Hill. A light.rain, and not too soon, for our land began to suffer, fell last evening, doing much good. Wheat and Oats pretty good, Cent and Cotton clean and promising. X. B. 1.. Storm in Cross Keys Township.. A correspondent living in Cross Keys Township sends us the following, under date of 11th i ust A portion of lliis Township was visited by u severe storm of linil nml wind, or ratkev t?y several storms in rapid succession, on Sunday last, the 9th. Considerable damage was done to crops; fencing blown down, trees uprooted, &c. Land is badly washed and the crops injured ; where the hail was uot so heavy wheat and Oats, not cut, arc down and lost, except for pasturage. C. B. B. The Si'ARTAKBt'itGltF.sotCTiOK8.--At tlicniceling of the Country Democratic Convention, the following resolutions, introduced V>y ('apt. H. fcj, Farley, wero adopted : Resolved, That regardless of all differences of opinion on minor matters, wc, the people of Spartanburg County, in convention assembled, do hereby express our continued love, admiration and respect for that noble soldier and patriot, Wado Hampton, Governor of the Slate of South' Carolina. That having called him from retirement to take the helm of the State, wc realize in the highest degree the solemn duty \ye o\vc to him, and the obligations under whicji we are placed by bis wise, just and bencticint administration of public atrairs, by which lie has restored peace and ordor to the $tnte. Kegarding his re-election both as a duty and a political necessity, we hereby renominate him as the first and only cffoico of the people of South Carolina. Resolved, That we hereby express our continued* confidence in the patriotism, integrity aipl capacity of all our State officers, and instruct our delegates to the Slate Convention to support their rcnomination. Resolved, That recognizing an! appreciating in the highest degree the pttrily and patriotism, the merit and capacity of our present Congresllr... II I.'..: vj'iV4Vi.>...IIV, IIVII. UUIIII II. ijVlllS, >VU present his name for renondnation, and request, our delegates to the State and Congressional Conventions to use their utmost endeavor to secure a continued recognition of his worth as Spartanburg's honored son Anotiiku I'kvknuk Mi Rnr.it.?On Sunday Inst, Special Deputy Marshals Kane, Durham, Moose and Scruggs, while on an expedition thrqngk the mounta in, in I'ickcns County, in scorch of reported ' stills." went to tho house of a won an named J.add, who is generally supposed to ho an illicit wife of Itcdiuond, the outlaw. Hero they found Amos l.ndd, the woman's hrothor, one yf tho party who broke into tho Pickens jail several weeks t)go. 'i he ollipers at once attempted to arrest l?add, ami a struggle ensued, in the course of which I.add was mortally wound by officers Ksno and Durham. The four officers returned to tlfeenvillc the same day nnd surrendered themselves to the pivil authorities at that place to await trial.