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UHWBITTKJB WAR HISTORY. The J)ocume%i that Mr. Jdneaii} Ptq*arcd A&- i knwledging the Independent* oj the South? ~ Witjt Another tea? Sktutituted, Wasuinuton, September 22?.?Ta the dark _ uml uucertain lays preceding tho outbreak of tho ro'iollion, there was much doubt ia the mind of Mr. Lincoln regarding the disposition of the people north of the recognized dividing line between !'-?odoui and slavery to susluin aggressive measures for the preservation of the Union.? Stale after Stale had seceded, and no demons!ration had been made at tho North to counteract tho force of such movements at the South. On the contrary, there were public men who open- f ly advocated a division of the Union into such parts as would suit geographical lines and their ^ own interests and ambition. Notably, Mr. Hendricks favored a Northwestern Confederacy; Cl some New Yorkers saw in the confusion of the time? au opportunity to make their city the Venice of America, and sorno Califoruians 0 thought a republic on lite Pacific, with San F Francisco for its commercial and political capital, would develop into mighty proportions before he end of the century. Horace Greeley j, had advocated in the Tribune peaceable scpara- . lion, and boldly proclaimed, "Let the erring sisters go in peace." The ludinuapolis Journal 1 in the West, iuspired by an ambition to "take a s position," occupied the saino ground. _ The f Northern States sent peace commissioners to Washington to plead with the South for a peaces- i ble sNuliou of the difficulties and a maintenance of the Union. The government under Mr. Buclian .1 did nothing to repress the military pre- . para.tons in the South, and when Ml. Lincoln 1 tratio.; had a most formidablo opposition in the two remaining Stales that seceded, and in those 1 also that attempted to do so. His support at \ * * the North, in the event of war, he regarded as t uncertain, and anarchy appeared inevitable. In diis condition of affairs commissioners up- i ; pointed by Governor l'ickcns, of South Carolina, appeared on the scene, and through Judge Campbell, then late of the Supremo Court, who had resigned on the secession of Louisiana, " tUUlillOBVUa U llUgUllUUUII 1UI IIIU 9U11CIIUCI IU " that jlfiio of the government forts aud properly within its limits. The commissioners wore nl- 1 so ai 'cd by Doctor Todd, of Kentucky, a broth* ^ cr ot Mrs. Lincoln, who was iu harmony with the viowa and actions of South Carolinians.? He was a temporary habitant at the White House, and acquired information in a private way that no one could liaro obtained iu an ultima! capacity, and' which %was made use of as time and circumstances required. The uegotiatious of South Carolina with the government failed, not because of an indisposition to entertain the-propoM^Wui. su^jqit<(?j*r bat . on account of-the# precipA^fll^'otTOir ( Carolina troops in'bombhrding' Fort Sumter.? ??? ? This made a peaceable dissolution of the Union a matter of impossibility and war an inevitable necessity. While these negotiations were pendiug, however, a proclamation had been prepared recognising the fact of the secession of certain States aud virtually acknowledging their independence, surrendering U> them staled powers of the general government ever property and places within their limits, and guaranteeing them peaceable possession of the same on conditions specified. This proclamation had the sanction of Mr* Wade, of Ohio* ami was in accordance with Mr. Oresley's frequently expressed views. Willi the appearance of the proclamation was to be an editorial iu the Washington and New York papers ' sustaining the action of the administration.? This was also prepared and held ready for use when the occasion demanded it. llut theaction at Fort Sumter changed all this, and a proclamation was issued instead for 75,000 men for three Wflft pie. The proclamation calling for troops is a matter of history ; that previously prepared looking to peace is not, and its existence must be proved from other sources than official records. The evidence on which it rests is tlic following state- ? meat: Mr. A. T. Cavis, a proof-render at the government printing office, is a gentleman of intelligence and culture, and of undoubted veracity. He is a nntive of Pennsylvania, but went to Soutn Carolina in 1847. and remained until at' tcr the war. Previous to, and daring the war, ^ ho was editor of the Mouth Carolina Guardian, P published at Columbia. IUb position gave him g acquaintance and association with tho State authorities. and ho speaks from personal knowl- ? "*^The ation of the States was obtaiued' by Dr. Toaa b while at the White House, and by him given to j quire into that ifotfr. itiIt~iinxCihrilu4Hif#W?|jp 0 nal draft of the proclamation, that it and the 0 editorial designed to accompany its publication ({ were written on official paper bearing the impress "Executive Mansion," is undoubtedly x true. The proclamation and editorial were shown by Gov. Pickens to Mr. Cavis, and by the >s latter published in his paper, the South Carolina Guardian. In the burning of Columbia by P Sherman's troops the office and files of the a Guardian were destroyed, and there is no copy si of the paper extant containing those documents. ? The original papers, however, are in the possession of .Mrs. Piokeus, at Edgefield, Si C., who '' ? has"carefully preserved nil tlie books nnd man- s ' uscripts collected by her late husband. ti This is* most important nnd interesting fact oonnected with the unwritten history of the re- T bullion. It shows how difficult it was even for the most sagacious men to "read the signs of the c times," and the events following proved that the people knew more thau their rulers and assumed leaders. w ?r~ e. A Novkl Proposition fbom Governor Hampton.?A Washington dispatch states that the Government has received two propositions from s' Governor Wade Hampton to collect whatever w tax thv-United States may claim should ho paid U| by South Carolina and turn it over to the General Government. This curious offer arose in p t^ic course of the movement of the commissioner of internal revenue against illicit distillers in . South Carolina. These gave Governor Hampton much annoyance, and finally he sent word that T for the purpose of avoiding all such troubles as 01 these then pending, he would agree, if the Government was willing, to held himself responsi- ' uic tor wnnievcr sum u migui ueciue snouiu t?e " paid by South Carolina ou accouut of internal fc revenue and collect it and pay it over. tl The Polict or Wa?k Hampton, as freshly il- C Instrated every day, ought to bind the colored m people to him by hooks of steel, and win for liim the respect .pnd confidence of the whole D country. There now comes a report of his speech at Greenville, S. C., last Wednesday, before a Democratic meeting, in which he made one of the most eloquent and cogent pleas for justice T to the negro that has ever been uttered, North o< or South.?Philadelphia Times. Two Mo nr. Radicai. Kouttr.s Tuown into the H Qoitbh.?Orangeburg, September 30.?Senator di S. L. Duncan, colored, and V.. A. Webster, act- ^ ing postmaster, were arrested to-day on charges of bribery to procure office. They gave bond. The nana will to* pushed.?Car. Nevs and C'our- ai fir. b 'faewnpaperf nrd tised in many schools in the " tVcsl Instead of reading looht. il Pit dolcchtu Won ?imcB iu M- ST^lKSpEflitor. UJflON, Fit IL) AY, OtTtOBEK 4, 1?78. TERMS OF SUll8C?IPTION7* _ 1 < ?py,OII? )C?ir, IS AIIYAM K, je.oo . j Ciiiiici olio vt'iu," " S.75 v0 " " " ' a KJW 10 " " " u 15.00 ADVERTISING. _ _ On? square or one inch, lirsl insertion, - - - <1.00 Ijicli suliaequcnt insertion, ------- 75 l.ibiial <Uw)uiit niado to merchants tiuil others advoi king for six months or by the year. Obituary Notices of ten lines or loss, inserted free. " *' rover teu lines, charged as Advertlsr lents.. . SttkT ^ ttdf~ Mi*. J. W. McLure nnd Mr. Thos. Mc ally have returned from market und ore rc siring large stocks of goo ds. Next Monday being the Jewish Yom Kepui r day of Fastiug and l'raycr, the stores of Mi '. M. Cohen and Mr. J. 11. Moses will bo close Bcir The self-conceited fellow who writes th ow meauingless squibs for Speight* Daily, pul timsclf outsido tho circle of respectable joui inlists when he ignores tho respect duo to in oaiors and resorts to personal indignity iu d< ending his rffn inconsistencies. ?hankagiving Day. Tho Governor has appointed this, tho?f>tk dn >f October, as a day of Prayer aud Thauksgh ?? . ^^0 hare only robtfif TlffiT^eok to'ftdvise *01 carters to go to Spears & Colton's Storo if the visli to get the best kind of bargains. St heir Advertisement. * L Good Month's Report. Tho Cotton weigher reports nearly 800 bale veighed hero during the month of Septcmbei L'his is about 350 bales more than during tl erne month last year. m drs. Schoppanl's Advertisement Wo invite the attention of all our readers to tli advertisement of this worthy Lady, aud ask fc ter that support which industry and real wot t hould receive from an intelligent comunity. ? Pay The Printer. 5'ow that every farmer is. Jelling his cottoi ve hope thoso who ewe us will not forget the ho Editor is as much in waut of money as an Ban in the County. ThiS'tk the- hr^^w^vfi tsvo gent et^y^ycag. rhe Tide Turning. Business in this town is becoming brisk. Tl ;ood prices paid for colteu and the low prici barged for Goods, arc turning the cotton waj ims this way, and they return homo loaded wit ibeap goods. tale of the Baptist Courier. ' The Straight-Out Democrat informs us tin "ol. Jas A. lloyt, Editor of the Columbia lt<yi er, has purchased the Baptist Courier of tl. McJunkin, its former Editor and Prop^W lev. A. W. Lamar will be the new Editor ap lev. W. Gardner business manager. )nr Town MarshalThe respectable appearance of our csccllei fawn Marshal, siuco he donned the Gray uu i i i^. m im nli i ">j i m " . P U Yix Las proved himself a first class ofTlcer.iobcr, vigilant, discreet and fearless in llieali iharge of Lis duty, ho is a terror to all turbi ent spirits. *? ?o Oar Town Coaaoil. We suggest that you pass an ordinance ? here is not one already in force?prohibiten lock hogs, or pigs over three months old, froi unning at large an the streets. During tb ast week we have seen witnessed upo% ou ublic thoreuglifares both disgusting and dii raceful to a respectable community. ? > ne Fare From Jonesville. Mr. Anderson, the crer accommodating am ^ Mtjjl^^^^^^tcndent of the H. U. & C oncsvillc to "Anion, returning the same doy * u.oi-MCier for one faro. This is i dation to tho people 01 jonesvilie w/to wish j ransact business at Union, he Bight Spirit. Our friend Farley tnkes his defeat at th partanburg Primary Eleotion like a pliilojc her. Like a true man aud democrat lie pleas ntly bows to the decision of the people, ku Lands firm S3 ever upou the same principles hi dvocated before the election, believing tku imo will prove them to be correct. We like th pirit that pervades tho soliloquy of the Cap tin of iho Clot Heats. 'he Buncombe Plow. We hope all Farmers who come to town wil all 011 Mr. Nicholson and examine this Plow o our notion it is one of the best now made bile it is remarkably cheap. Farmers wli i;unine 11 are picaseu wiiu ha The Buncombe Freed Cutter is one of th mplest, cheapest and easiest worked of an; e have seen. It is a great improvement 01 uy of those now generally used. ay Your Taxes. We hope the Tax Payers of Union have no ced the advertisement of County Treasure homas and will be prepared to meet liini wliil ii his "Grand Hounds," with satisfactory re ^onses. We believe the pooplo are better abb > pay their taxes this Fall than they have beei >r uiauy years past. It is very important fo; tern to meet the requirements of the State am ounty promptly, ns the Treasuries of each an inpty and the demands are very pressing. eath of Jeremiah Xise. This old man died at his residence near thi iwn on Monday the 2Ud ult., aged about 8t tars, after a long and severe illness from can tr. He was know throughout the county, ai is Court Crier for the oast five or six vears.? e was also the Village Grave Digger, having ug nearly all the graven of those who havi ied in this town for nearly twenty-five years lthough he moved in the humblsst sphert si was quite ecentric in his ways, ho was a so er and honorable man, as was evidenced bj is largu number of wur best citizens who paid te IhM fiitd rites Ib.his remains. . \t # The MerslMMto1 Profits in Cotton. Oqa would, suppose, on hoariog some psopl owpWn of tho Merchants of this town for tli jprices they pay and iboir maimor of buying Co ton, thai, Cotton buying was a profitable busiiicsi There never was a more mistaken idea ever ci tertuiued.. .No merchant in this towti lias mad a dollar oO^he Cotton he has purchased in tl past llirdevyears. On the contrary, all havo lo: money ontherr cotton purchases. One mo *gu?and we know it i be^fnnt Ills firm Io3t, Inst yenr, il value of ,40 bales upon their purohaacs, whi another firm has lost I),000on Cotton tho pa three years ; and wc know that not a dollar hi beeu made on a balo of Cotton bought here, i *> far, this season. Unfortunately fortius town and our mcrchan d particularly,?notwithstanding wohavecoutri o utcd tuoro money towards building railroai a than any peoplo around us?tho advantag f_ given to adjoining towns, in freight on Cotto l3 keep regular Cotton buyers away from oi nnwkct, i hich compels our Merchauts to becot coiion ouyers aaso. in oiuer towns conon ou crstroux the large cities or marts locate Uurii the seaskn. They buy nil the cottou nud, y courso, incur all tlio looses, if any, while t merchants confine themselves to theirlcgitiint business of selling goods?running few if ai 9 Not Bq^with the mtunnms Jr. TJiiToa, t^byy-wro foVcca to go'into the cott y market, for self preservation, and, as a com to qucncc, have to bear all the complaints univi sally bestowed ujion cotton buyers by the ft mors, suffer all tho losses, in weight and prii .s on Cotton, and thus drive grumbling customc r. from their stores and cripple themselves, tina e cially, besides. Cotton buying, in our opinion, is a sfpnrt and distinct business from regular mcrchand iug ; it is a dangerous speculation in whicb mo ic first buyers loso th.unmake monoy, and fro >r which regular merchants should, stcar c^ar. li cuts with two cdgc3v?one incurs the curses the seller, the other cuts deep into the prot of regular merchandise buaiuess. 1 Taking this view of the matter, we are 11 so sure but it would be better for our mercbai y if tlioy refused to buy a hale of cotton, butte p .j^ll tbeir energies 10 competing with othjr keta iu.thc prire of g&ods for saTo. " It would better to lose a little on goods than a great /I on Cotton. Ou the one hand their custom) could not complnin, ou the other they wot know when to stop, or whereto save thciusclr ^ -No men * in thd county has done mjro please the farmers than our mcr^ly^its..ahtf 1 day they are paying higher prices for cotl than in surrounding markets and selling Goo quite as low, if not lower. , Unwritten Wat Hiatory. & In our column this week will be found ^ article?apparently a telegraphic despatch fr Washington?with the above beading. 1 "unwritten history" may be true, and if Mrs. L'ickcns may be induced to produce t at documents iu co^yoburatiou of Mr. Cavis' sla i- incut, which will settle the matter to the sat - a n - ?- Uviv ?ff uuti uftroiatruu ? in the article. Mr. Cavis never was Editor s- the Southern Guardian, lie was at one til i- Foreman of tho printing office. Mr. C. 1*. I' ham was the Editor and proprietor of the Gu dian "previous to and during the war." Af jj. the Confederate Government removed its no printing department from Uichmoud,?in 18< ? ...? ? y. n ??. iiii iiv?.-nr. vavis was appointed one of ti e "examiners" of the sheets, after they w< printed, and continued in that position until went North with Sherman's nruiy. Having be well and intimately acquainted with Mr. (Jai for a long time before and during tho war, i ^ can hardly believe that he would hazard the a ( sertion that he .was ever Editor of the Guar Jit Nor do we remember that be held, during t '? (him bucIi an Xequi^tnnce and Associati % with the State wtftorlties" as to entitle him ^ inenr 7?*-iUuLfiecre^affeirs of the govcr Death of Thos- C. Jeter. \ ~ This venerable and moat estimable elm passed into eternity on Saturday last, mo -c I ult., after a short illness of one week, fro disease of the heart. He had attained to t * venerable ago of 77 years, and was always he 9 in highest esteem by his neighbors and acquai tancos. Although a man of iutelligcnco ai c popularity, lie never aspired to official positio preferring tho seclusion and comforts of a Fa nicr's life and home, lie was a man of soui judgment, pure morals and stern integrity. II Through frugality and industry he had gather together a vnlual.liyiroporty, which he managi S with intelligence and skill. His death will ? seriously felt by a very large circle of devot friends. He leaves an aged and devoted wil e one son and five daughters, to mourn the k y of a kind and indulgent husband and father.'? His funeral was the largest that has been kno\ for many years in the neghhorhood of Santi Township Meetings. - It is very essential that the public mcctin r in the several townships be as large as possib c Every ono who possibly enn, should feel it to !- his or her duty to be there. Surely one day ci e be devoted at this time to consult with the cani a dales and listen to words of wisdom and 4?'vi r upon the present and future welfare of thoStai i to assist in permaneutly establishing a wise ai c economical government and defeating, for i time to come, the party which lias robbed, o pressed and disgraced us. In a word, let ever body turn out to the township meetings dete ^ mined to complete the great work of Home Ru and Reform so nobly cemmencod in 1870. a Who Takes the Wl We will give one year's subscription to tl ; Ttmes or any other twe dollar paper, to the pe i son in Union County who will certify that he g 10.90 cents, eath, per pound for a bale of cottoi s in Hnartanbur*. on Friday last. In ardor tin our proposition may not he misunderstood v r distinctly state that the sale must have been i I | reapectiro of say debt or any other equivalei than otsh. .. . % ? I ; * > * *. I,. N + % Put on Tour Bod Shirt*. A 0 , In oil tho grout pal ileal demonstrations smdo io in tho Counties where political maotings hate "T1 t- been lately held, processions of mounted men' s. in lied Shirts hare formed a most conspicuous ? ?- feature. In fact it is now oonoeded that no 'cn lo democratic meeting in this State is complete and w'l( 10 fully up to the standard of democratic enthusiasm 10 ' st unless a majority of its uttondants show tho 'on r- badge of distinction?tho red shirt. 8a'( to In Barnwell, Aiken, Colleton, and other of io the lowor Counties, tho red shirt democrats were l'lc lo omspicuous, while in Laurens, Abbeville, Green- n,ai st rillc and other of tho upper Counties, tho pro- *'1'1 ?s cessions of mounted democrats have added much tu< so to the entiihsiasm ns well as the attractions of ?1>I tho meetings. Union must not be out of fash- am ts ion in that respect. A red shirt costs but a b- trifle, and any democrat can afford to buy one. 9rt^ Js It is no useless expenditure of money, for after cs the campaign is over it can bo used cither by ^la n, the men or made into an under garment to keep 001 ur the baby warm. It will not be lost, for the Lane dies know how to put red flannel to good uso. nn' y- As the township meetings in this County-will ng commence on ncunesuay next, mo sun insi., of we suggest that the candidates set tho example ^e! he by wearing red shirts, that the members of ite the clubs, particularly, and all other active dem- wo ny ocrats attend those meetings in that democratic of girmem. it generally adopted-at the township P? on meetings, we shall bo prepared to mako one of jc- the most, imposing demonstrations at the Grand 130 sr- rallying meeting of the whole County, at this or >1- plnce, on the 25th of this month, to greet the :c, noble Hampton and other State candidates and srs speakers. \ 4 an fct Tho County Fair. po t(C We hope everybody is preparing something p0 ja. for exhibition at our next Fair. From what wc irc can learn there will be a better exhibition of a | in, Animals, Field, Garden and Orchard products, 0p than has ever been seen in this County, and we eaj 0f arc confident tho Ladies of Union will increase W( ils their efforts to make tlicir several departments co creditable to their own skill and an honor to the 8jj lot County. cU )ta The ever active Sccrlary is doing everything jn 11(1 in his power to make the occasion not merely ,uj -j. creditable but highly satisfactory. The Prcrai tin list is libGWll. In every way.v'and^^Upemiunis eal have been oi dcrcd. It now only remains for the ;rs people to do their full part towards making the su ,U Fair a great succcs, by filling the various do- pC ^ partuTcuts with the productions of their intelVo ligence and faho r since the last exliibiton, and lo. by devoting a day or fwo in miugling with aud on ltarniug something profitable from tho experil(ja ence of their fellow citiicns from other p?frts of ^ tho County. Last year the Fair at Union was ^ pronounced, by those who had visited other County Fairs, the finest they had attended, both ^ ojn in the quality and quantity of the exhibition, oj .jie aud in the interest manifested by tho people.? The next exhibition will be hotter, in all re- . so, ' iu spccts, than tho lost, and we hopo to see even tc a greater iutercst taken- in it by all classes of i#_ our people. J . t| vstbo'ot btbai fgiatft iJ'TJnTbnT^^?^p3MT of The Auditor has kindly provided ui with the me following Abstract of tho Ileal Property of cl- Union County, as returned the Amlitnr in ur. Equalized by (he County ltoard of Equalization ier and reported by the Auditor to the Comptroller ou tc- General, Sept. 30, 1878 . ?] J2 -i Acres. Value. Wl . Cultivated land 81,211 $ -170.070 an Uncultivated.." 295,019 940,080 "c iro __J__ dc he Total Acres 376,830 1,420,050 ttn ;en . Value of buildings 195,570 8a ris th ?e Total 1,022,520 te, Heal Estate in the towns of Union and 9" Joncsvillc 198.500 ftI1 in. : 0|) he Total of all Heal Estate $1,821,110 ^u it It on the heat Market 1 ca ( Last week three farmers living not far from pr this town had each two bales of Cotton ginned re at tho same gin, intendining to take it to Spartanburg the next day and sell. Two of them Sold- -h"t the.alt)** jv??1'i?<1 UaaU t.* 01 tu Union. When tho two returned they all J'? m compared notes, with the astonishing result that wj 'ie the two who sold ?paitRift>flVfe got only 0.30, cv while the third got 9.75 in Union. ^ w< n* In the matter of Goods, we are informed by a reliable geutlcman that parties have sold cot- ru n? ton in Spirtnnburg and bought goods in Uuion th r" with the money, contending that tho prices of HI Jd goods here arc us low as in any town around us. Theso aro truths that we cau^gorroborate, but jj, C(* there are some men in this county who would m; ?d nnt nnknntvtmlao it ovnti tf lli?u 5* ? 1,1 o- - J ,""J" ? "e udiccd arc they against their home market. P" ed fe Coats' Cotton 6 cents a Spool. 8. W. I'orter is selling full measure Coats' Spool Cotton ut & cents a Spool. That's cheap m< yn enough, snro. * th l0- Latest Ytllow Fever Repovts. an Nkw Orlkans, October 1.?At Holly Springs, sti yesterday, there were eleven deaths and twenty- ou threo new cases. Physiciaus say the fever is on an '* the decrease. tic be Cincinnati, October 1.?Three cases of impor- w< ted yellow fever havo been discovered here.? th .. Dr. Miner passed an order yesterday forbidding it. the reception of any freight from the South that = 00 could possibly absorb the infection. te, Memphis, October 1.?It is oppressively warm ~ 1(j and the fever is spreading. .. From noon yesterday until noon to-day forty- i"5 1 sevon deaths. Hi P- Now Orleans, October 1.?Fifty-four deaths rft y- and 177 cases. Total Cuses to-day 231. Ke,r. ports to the Hoard of Health indicate an in- Pr . crease over yesterday. Many cases are reported 1 0 where whole families heretofore exempt have been strioken down. Mi . Gc Rilirv at last I?From Cholera-infantum and |ii Rnmm?r ?nmnUtnU /) 1?*.&*** r. (Teething l'owdere) Regulates the Bowels and on At makes Teething easy. Heals Eruptions and aU Sores, Removes and Prevents the formation of B> Worms in Children. Np Mother should be with- ? at out it. A. 1RWIK and Druggists keep it. gn ra May 17. 40 2w. no SfBT* Julian A. Helhy & Co., have alerted a a?< 1,1 'Sunday paper in Charleston, called Iho Sunday i dli Ilrnnn.' * . .. ' #. . .. ? . ! ... J-j- ? ?i -J a For tho Time*. Ait Off-due. -^P is or rsoor thk rvnniKo Lisa ix chewing ? ti1m iiao." jm In. EoiTon take it that yoft feel an in* 7 (at in the prosperity of the people amongst ?m you liavo cast your lot and will bo willing end your columns for tho ventilation of opin? pro bono publico. I have heard a good deal ' i. nru nnd ?i?n nn llm ? __ r ...v tvuvw UUVOKVU oiuuu v ?. no fcnc? scheme was thrown overboard in County and I incline to the opinion that ny persons havo changed their minds upon 9 momentous?(I use the torrn advisably) stion. I am almost certain that public ? nion is drifting in the right direction, 1 all that is necessary is to bring it up for cussion before tho people. Aud here let mo from a farmer's stand-point, it is a question more importance to the country than tho itc University, the Phosphate bill or bond amission. The heaviest tax upon tho farmer is his icnco, i it grows heavier and heavier, every day of ) life, for iiis timber is getting scarcer, his la. r less efflcieut, his transporting facilities no Iter. I am as certain as 1 ean bo of anything it the poaco and prosperity of the country iuld be enhanced by the abolition of. fences, ighborliood biokerings, pitiful lawsuits and raoqal collisions, would Soon ftle^but after * / ices disappeared. I have known more neigh, rg to fall out about across fence, a line fcttco, a copartnership fonce, than about anything ic connected with the plantation. You published in a late number of the Tim a* account of the revolution the abolition of ices had brought about in Auderson, how the orcr classes, who were at Aral most billfclly op" scd to it, wcro now "s stVongcst advocates. > I chanced dutlng the past summer to spend J "e w ijceks over the" river and I beard the same inions expressed there. The colored laborer id he could lead his cow out when be went to >rk and tie her at a branch or in the fcnco rncrs and she cauio hotuo full at night, aud c was always at home out of iniscliiof, aud tho ildrendidn't havo to spend half tho time lookg for her. I heard it said ihcro was more ilk and butler than ever had been in the coun- * aud less complaints of depredations by cat !, or quarrels bctweon neighbors about fcuejs id mischievous stock breaking through euclorcs. 1 was particularly struck with the af>nrance of things about Chester C. II. t oru .tches, cotton patches, pea patohes, millet .tcbes, all growing finely witheut a fence abeut %m. In the eld fields about the town a pea itch or a millet pntch upon somo choice spot, peas sowed and plowed in for the purpoee of rliiizing. # I conversed with nil classes upon tho subject, so with gentlemen from counties in North Carina which had adopted the system, aud 1 heard it one opinion expressed, that it was the most iportanl step for the improvement of the Ag. L.UUUIUI biaaai-B niai iiuu uccn uktn since tho ?p. Keep it before the people, Mr. Editor, Soliloquy from the Capt. of the "Got Beats." Headwaters of Salt Hivf.r, September Hist, 1878. I cannot resist the desire to thauk the Straigh:t Democrats who voted for roe iu tho late priary election. Entering the race as a new man, ith tho "Stock law" and some other influences id prejudices bearing against me, and with me of the ndvanges which wealth, long rcsince iu the couuty, and old f&oiily influences d associations give, I ouly hoped to mako a Hunt and a respectable race ; and am net only tisficd with the result, but just as grateful tu use who voted for inc as if 1 had bocn elec1. The views that I have expressed in the paper d on the stuaip, concerning the llond and ner questions, are not ouly honest convictions, t tiaie, 1 think, wiit prove tbens to be correct. is a great satisfaction to know that every vote si for uie was conscientiously given, and oves that the efforts that I have made for the ... dcuiptiouof the State, the success of the party. ,u niu uuTuncuuicDi 01 nu me interests or our op'e are remembered anil appreciated. 1 wiah U plainly understood, th.U the position * _ g \sy- Jtvi uln spring irom aujr disaplintment or "sore hcndidncss" ou my part, cause, in the first plitco it is perfectly confix tent th my record on this question, nud besides, en if the radical rote had been left out it >uld not have materially ntfectod the result as plied to inc. My ambition is gratified, though 1 may never n for office again, from the hurricane deck of e "Got Ileal" and the head waters of "Salt ver," while cheerfully accepting the result of at "bauly mixed" Democratic election, 1 send ivarin greeting and good wishes to all, with c assurance that if theo ountry, the party, or 7 friends ever need my services or nssistaneo the future, they can have them, as in tho < At, without pay or?position. Fraternally, II. L. Fabi.iv, Captain of the-"dot Wat." . *. wit W* Cab Win Again.?Victory in 1878 sans victory in 1880 and victory in 1880 for e National Democratic party, means pence for e whole country?restoration of Imrtnony d fraternity, and tho observance of the Conr itution of the country as it was framed by J. r fathers. That is our highest aim and object, d we must look to that, becouso, until a Na >nnl Democratio party comes into power, 5 never shall b? unfn frnm n. -r esc sporadic efforts of the Republicans agniusl ?]lampion ? Edgtfitld Speech. The Markets, Union, Oct. 2.?Cotton. The Market has en quito active since our last report. 260 lies have been sold at full market prices? ? nging from 0)@9}. At the timq of going to ... ess, yesterday noon, the mnrket stood 9J@ 50. Spabtanbiho, 8. 0., Oct. 2. , iddliug 91 tod middling ..9g(nr)9) Cbablmton, October. 1.?Cotton quiet nod __ SJ.lt! 1A1 ? ? * * *" ij?|uiuwiiu| ivj ; low middling JUJ ; good iinary 0}; not receipts 6,032 ; groea ??s >ck 42,281. New York, Oct. 1.?Cotton steady, sales 712 . uplands 10} ; Orleans 10} ; net receipts 880? - oss 2,2004 consolidated net receipts 23,600 j exports. Futures closed weak ; Liverpool, October 1?12 M.?Cotton in < iderale Inquiry which is freely suppliod?midn* nptande 64; middling Orlmns fl|; Wiles 0 500; shecuUiiftti dtid 6xrort w . . #