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Hom? Enterprise. The prosperity of a ooiumonwealth depends not upon tlie devotion of its population to any single pursuit, but upon the distribution of its forces upon audi industrial enterprises as dovetail iuto each other, giving strength nud durability to the commonwenlth. The devotion to cotton culturo iu our Southern country has absorbed all other interests. Everything is spb^ servient to cotton. All calculations as to the future are based upon eotton.' We grow cotton to buy orx bacon, Hour, lard, corn ; even to buy our tuckets, tubs, brooms, baskets, hoes, shovels, ploughs, wagons, buggies, carriages, hats, shoes Und a thousand other things that could us well be made at home with profit to all parties. The very bagging and tics for our cotton bales arc made abroad, while the cotton itself is sent off to be manufactured into fabrics, to be brought back to us in increased value, which should have been made at home. Mr. William Gregg, of Granitcville, labored assiduously for years to impress upon the Southern capitalists the importance of working up our cotton at hoinc, and (Sranitcville and Vauclusc stand as monuments of his sagacity. There are all over ttio {State water power facilities, superior to Lowell, side by side with the cotton plantation, nnd in every such section are to be found needy persons with nimble fingers and anxious hearts longing for some means by which they could earn nil honest livelihood and bring up their families with credit. It is remarkable with what reluctance an ngricultmal people c.:.brace any project outside the plantation routine.? They will go frantic after any humbug that will increase the production of cotton?pay fabulous prices for fancy see l, fancy fertilizers or implements, but suggest the propriety of introducing any machinery by which the staple can he converted into a more valuable frabric and tlie cold shoulder is turned to yon at once. More than twenty years ago a Mr. llenrv, of Mobile, invented a machine of great simplicity, by which the cotton could he ginned nnd converted into thread on the plantation, with very little additional cost, and requiring very little skill. It met v/illi little encouragement and was abandoned. How few people know that now sucli a manufactory is in successful operation at West lousier, Oconeo County, on (lie Air Line Railroad. All (lie machinery is run by a 12-inch turbine wheel?the seed cotton is measured into the gin by machinery and the lint separated from the seed, carried in rolls to the spindles, and run out into excellent thread. We have been nssured by persons who have tested it that the thread is superior in strength to any in the market. Hereby is a saving in the expense of bagging, ties, transportation and draying to the lint by packing. This factory runs f>00 spindles, and turns out 40 hunches of thread per diem. It consumes 1 GO,000 pounds seed cotton per annum, aiul the whole cost of buildings, machinery, etc., did not exceed $5,000. Would it not he better for farmers t* combine and invest their money in such improvements as this instead of more fertilizers, more area in cultivation and more mean cotton. Now, is it not a little singular that at a meeting of the State Agricultural Society anil State Grange, a few days ago in Chester, presided over by their chief officials, Mr. Woodward, a quondam President of the State National Grange Society, should have offorted a resolution for the Legislature to Vie memorialized to offer a premium of ?10.000 for ?ny man who would invent such a machine as the above, while the presiding officer of I lie Society, Col. Crayton. lives in Anderson, a county ndiAtmno. rw..*n * v O |l>?|tllt-l hath honor save in his own country and in his own house.?Cor. Christian Advocate. Uooi.'x l.mi.K Okm.?The movement inaugurated l?y tlie Constitution tor the raising of a fund for the children of General J. 1$. Hood, met with considerable encouragement on yesterday. There were numbers of letters received and numbers of men came into the office and handed in their subscriptions. The work of the first day leads to the belief that the sum raised in Georgia will be handsome. LET EVERY MAN CONTRIRt'TK. It will be noted that there arc only a few large subscriptions?this is all right. This is a cause (hat does not look to a few men for its success, but to the many. There are thousands who will contribute, and a small sutn from each one will be all that is needed. It is necessary, however, that all should do something. The Rome Tribune, in a touching and elegant tribute to General llood, suggests that if only '2~> cents enn be given by each family that has cause to lore General Hood and pity his little ones, the total will be large enough to protect ihctn ngainst hardships, l.et no one feel, there fore, that what he can nfford to contribute is ?eo small an amount to give. fiXF. TIlOrSASD "KM? FOB IIOOI> R Ctlll.l'RKX. The printers in tlie news room of the Constitution, many of whom were gallant soldiers, determined Inst night to set one thousand "ems" eacli for the benefit of General liooa's family, and consequently one hour of work was given to this noble cause. This is an example that mi^ht well he imitated in every printing ollice in Georgia, and in fact throughout the South. There is no obi soldier printer who cannot afford to give one hour's work to so altered a cause.?Atlanta Constitution. Mi:mmils Cries for Uei.p1?Memphis, September 4.?The Howards have appealed for assistance ns follows : "The Howard Association of Memphis after having battled for the past two months with the dread destroyer in their midst, find every dollar in their treasury exhausted, several hundred sick and convnlcsccnts to be provided for, nnd a largo number of nurses to be paid. We were hopeful in ! the beginning that with the fund then on hand j at the outbreak of (lie epidemic we would be | able to provide and care for the sick that would | be thrown on our hands, but the fever has con- j tinned to spread and with two lone months vet ! before us no alternative is left but to nppcal to the charity of the nation for substantial aid. A generous people throughout the Union will not tail to respond to this call for help. W'c feel that 4ve are performing a sacred duly to the impoverished and distressed people among whom our lot is cast. The bounty of a common people was showered upon us in 1878, and to these same willing givers we anpeal. If help is not speedily furnished we will be compelled to nbadon the work we have been engaged in, leaving hundreds to suffer and die for want of a Howard's helping hand. W. J. Smith, Acting President Howard Association. ? .*. - 'fun Cotton Hi yehs A iiro a j>.?Tho Lexington Ditpulrh has I lie following: ".Several Charleston cotton buyers have established agencies in Columbia. Can't we have on* established here so that our farmers may realize the highest prices for cotton nml save the trouble of hauling to other markets?" The Charlotte Obtrrver says: "Messrs. f\noop, linnneman & Co., of Charleston, arc in tho city and will remain throughout the season, having established themselves here for the purpose of buying cotton. They will buy not from wagons, but from buyers. A Norfolk firm will have a representative here thin season, engaged in the name class of business, nnd possibly other houses in other eiiies." Something new under the sun : The Columbia Weekly containing all the new* of Alx daily papers. jt t "J ?he tSBcthlg tJnion Slimes. K. M. STOKES, Editor. UNION. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. I *7 >. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. 1 C'opjr, one year, in advancu, S2.00 2 Copies out) year," " 3.73 ft u ' ? S.fiO 10 ? ? ? v 16.00 ADVERTISING. One square or our Inch, first Insert ton, - - - $1.00 Kacli subsequent Insertion, ------- 7ft l.ibcral discount made to merchants and others advert ttsiiiK Tor six months or hy the year. Obituary Notices of ten lines or leas, inserted free. " " over ten lines, charged us Advertisements. t'<d. I'almer, President of the C. C. A A. K. It., has discontinued the Sunday trains on that rond. We fully endorse the move. . severe storm of rain aud hail, accompanied by wind, thunder and lightning, visited a portion of New Jersey last Monday, which, no doubt, accounts for the coolness of the atmostphcrc here the past two or three days. ? B?I]U Our cot respondents linvo so fully i.nd fairly presented the performance of II. M. S. Pinafore lo our readers that nothing lins been left for us to say, except that it is the desire of many in the country as well ns all tvho henrd it before, that it should be repeated at an early day. ? ? Wo regret to learn that the package of tho Timks for Nanlno last week, did not roach f^^lcsTinat'on. We Arnrttc we direoted the papers and tlie young tnnn who cnveloyed and directed the packages assures us that one for Santuc was regularly and properly done up and sent to the Post office. Where the fault is we cannot say. Errors have occurred in this office, but we do not think we nrc nt fault in this in stance. llie First Bales. Tie first two bales of new cotton were brought to this market last Wednesday by Mr. F. II. Bales and bought by F. M. Farr & Co., at 10]cts. A Noble Contribution. Among the first contributors to tlic relief of the nine orphan children of Gen. Hood, we find ihe names of In man Swan & Co., large cot| ton Brokers of New York, with the liberal contribution of $250. To Bridge Buildors. The County Commissioners htrvo changed the time and place for letting out the bridge at Cedar Bluff to next Monday. All who intend to bid for the work should be at Cedar Blulf on that day. See advertisement. Bishop Howe's Appointments. . libhop W. 11. \V. Howe will visit this Parish on Sunday* the 21st, and preach in the Church of the Nativity. He will also visit (ill-tin Springs Pariah on tho Wednesday following and hold Divine services. He will confer the right of confirmation on those who are prepared to receive it at those churches. - ?Change of Schedule. Oil Monday last the schedule for Hie running of tho trains on the 8. U. and t'. ltoad was changed to the following times of arrival: Down train at 8 minutes to 10 A. M. l*p train at 2s minute* after 4 I'. M. We have not been provided with the times of do. nrturc. Bob Sartor Arrested. Ollicia! information was received here on Wednesday morning that Ihe notorious lioti Sartor, for whom there was a,I!-lu ll Warrant Lsiued at the March term of Court r,.r IS78 for innl.-rln.r i.i- uif.. I....I I...... I .....I is iii jail at Charlotte, N. ('. The proper pajters havetieon issued to bring him to thin State, and it i.s expected he will tie here ill time Tor (rial at tlie October Court. - ?? P. M. Cohen's Advertisement Came in too late for this week. lie has received a very large and elegant stock of goods for the Kail mid Winter trade, lie bought |o?v down in price and proposes to sell tliein upon the same terms. Cohen i.s determined thai uo merchant or tirm in any town above Charleston shall sell cheaper than lie does; besides, i'bilip is a clever gentleman and deserves to In- well patronized. Mr. Cudd Recovering. We are pleasisl to learn that Mr. Cii Id, who was sori* nnslv injiirisl from a premature blast, two weeks ago, is fast recovering from his injiicics ami it is now believed lie will not lose the sight of either eye. In onr rejMirt ?f the accident there was a slight mistake. Mr. Cudd was blasting rock on the I'inckney road near Mr. K. K. * WllgllM WIIVIC IIIV VIHW3 Hll' I lift H? |)U? up a strain mill, mul not in a well, as r**|?ort<xI. ? To Our Friends at Eastman College, We regret that s? many obstacles are in the way to pre. vent our acceptance of the kind invitation of our "Unnio friends, Sam, Tom and Jim," to attend tlie Twentieth Anniversary exercises of the Eastman College, at l'oughkcepsie, N". Y., on the 17th, the "Ueceptioti" at Mrs. Eastliian'sthe sapieevening, the "Grand Concert" on the 18tli pnd the Anniversary Address on the 19th. No doubt you will have n good time, young gentlemen, and you're the hoys to enjoy it. We'll trust the good name of Cnion in your hands, fully satisfied that you will do podiing to sully its brightness. - * Editorial Visit. We had a very pleasant visit last week from our esteemed colaboror, Capt. Charles Petty, Editor and Proprietor of lite Carolina Spar/an. Like oursclf Mr. Petty Itns keenly felt the stringency of financial affairs the past six months, but be[ licves the worst is passed and a most prosperous future is directly ahead. Mr. Pelty is a Union man, of whom Union has reason to be proud, and his paper is one of the best in the - Mri. Clifford's School. The present term of our Village Female Academy opened on Monday last with pupils mid the number has increased daily since then, and there is every prospeel that the roll will Im> fully equal to that of lust ses| slvn, which was quite large. Mrs. CI I lib rd has estuh|ished for herself a wide spread reputation as a most thorough and successful Teacher, and under her efficient manage, iip-nt the School has attained a high standard of excel, lenec and popularity. Agniu wc nay, Union offers as fine educational facilities as any town in the State, and there I* no good rnuson for parents and guardians* nding children under their charge out of the County to obtain a complete education. The Retiring Town Council. It is due the mouthers of the retiring Town Council lo say (lint tliey go tut of office with a bright record. Under (heir faithful administration wo have enjoyed n year of peace, quiet nnd oriicr much as we nnu nor iiiui lor years netore. They leave the streets greatly improved and in fine condition, the fire department in good active working order, with all the water cisterns that the Treasury would enable them to build, the streets well lighted, and in many other respects they have added to the general welfare of thotown. In a word, they havedone their duly fearlessly and faithfully, and we only ask their successors to do an well, . The Clerk nnd Treasurer will publish his repart next week, when we will bt? *We fh ipeak of ihe financial affairs. Georgetown BtHrafc. r The Georgetown ITi/mcs and Cornel is earnest in its advocacy of thrfGeorgetown and North Oarol inn .Railroad, a charier for which has been obtained from the Legislature. Col. Rlanding, the president of the company, is also heartily at work it* behalf of the enterprise. The Timet 1 and Comet in * late issue suggests that the route hft bjr wa^MJpLKtngsirce, Suuiter and Wiunsboro. nP,Unlo1JJr distance of ItC miles. A more practicable and cheaper route would be to build from Suintcr to Camden, thence to Lancaster, where connection will be made with the Chcrnw & Chester Railroad, lly this route there would be a saving of uot less than thirty-five miles, as compared with the proposed line to Union. Resides, the country between Camden and Lancaster is a natural rond-bed.? C/ietler Jlrjwrltr. We don't know any points in this State that would be likely to contribute more, if as much, to the success of a narrow Gaugo Railroad than Kingstree, Sumter, Winnsboro nnd Union. At each of those p'nees there is a large amount of business done, but they are laboring under the incubus of Railroad monopolies, nnd, as a sequence, high railroad charges for freight nnd passenger rare. A competing railroad at those points would increase the business, by giving them cheap rates and thereby drawing much business from those points where competing railroad lines have given such great advantages t,o tho merchants and Farmers. The road, as tho riwWhW Csftntf, would nttrac1 much business from tbc Wilmington nnd Manchester, South Carolina. Charlotte and Coluiu* bia, Greenville and Columbia and Spartanburg, Union and Columbia Railroads, all of which now possess a monopoly of the business from and to the poiuts named, nnd make us pay high icay freight to make up for the low charges which competinglines have compelled them to come down toResides, a Railroad to Georgetown would bo a Railroad to tlie sea-coast, and even create a competition in wharfage, drayage and other charges so much complaiuod of hcrototore. While we confess that distance is of great importance in building long trunk lines of Railroads, wo are of opinion that, in building tributary lines, it is essential for their success that cacli should traverse that line which will nccommodatc the largest number of people ntid secure the greatest amount of business, irrespective of the difference of a few tuiles in length. Tho Oat Crop. Wo ask every Farmer in Union County to read the article on our first page beaded "The Value of the Gat Crop." If its suggestions are acted upon wc are satisfied it will save thousands of dollars to Union County in preventing the necessity for buying corn, and that jnst at a time when money is most scarce among Farmers.? When the Farmers of Union can make their crops without paying out cash, or paying from 25 to 50 per cent, higher than the cash price by going in debt tor fertilizers and feed for their work and oilier stock, then, and not tell then, will tlicy be in a condition to control the time of selling and the price of their cottoil.? For many years the Farmers have been completely in the hands of the merchants and speculators, who compelled ilicm to sell llu-ir oottou just when and at any price thoy chose to pay, and the result, every year, has been, after all the cotton that the merchants aould control had been forced out of the Farmers' bauds up went the price of the staple and the merchants and speculators pocketed every dollar of profit that was made out of the crop, leaving the Farmers in the sumo dependent condition as they were at the commencement of thoyenr. Farmers may abuse the merchants as much as they plough fur this condition of their affairs, but the merchants arc not altogether to blame. The farmers refused, year after year, to do that which they knew would extrica e them from the difficulty. They would not economize in their expenditures, either in the household or upon the farm ; they preferred to pay from 76 to 100 per cent, more for provisions than it would cost to raise than'. Is it any wonder that the Farmers are in debt ? (low long would a merchant last who paid 60 per cent, more for his goods than he could sell them for? Wouldn't you call him a fool? And who would you blame, the man who sold him the goods or the crazy fellow that bought them ? hut the farmers have acted just in that way, and now try to lay all the blaine for their financial troubles upon the incrchnnts. It won't do, gentlemen. Yoi?r grumbling at the merchants won't help you a dill lor. If von don't want them to ernin?n von don't give them a chance. That's the way the merchants do yon. You must help yourselves, for no one else will. Our Municipal Election. The following is tho oiliciul return of the vote of this town at the election held last Monday for lntcndanl and Wardens : Fun 1ktk.ni.axt. H. L. Goss 10-2 L>. A. Townsond, 10b Majority for Mr. Goss, 50 Fon Wari.kxs. *.f. W. Mol.urc ; 2'2fi *.l. II. ltodger,...,, , *J. M. Gihl.cs 105 *T. M. Whitesidos 184 J. B. Collon 181 M. M. Humphries, 81 J. I*. Mulliunx, 70 Those marked thus * were elected Wardens. Mr. Kodgcr was a member of the old Council. The new Councilmon were sworn in on Tucs' day nnd held their first meeting, nt which they elected the following officers. Cltrk of Council, .las. II. Kodgcr. Town Martha!, It. W. Harris. Cot/on IYfijjher, James Fnnt. Lamj! Liphlrr, Wjlliaip Rcnnick. There was considerable excitement, mostly with the colored voters, nt tho poll during the first pnrt of tin day, in wljiclt whiskey took a full hand. A few Mows were struck but no blood drawn, and no disturbance amounting to I a fight occurred. The practice of feeding colored voters on whiskey, in Miinioi|ml clootions particularly, should he discountenanced by candidates as well as the people generally. The drunken rowdy crowds whtfh paraded our streets on SUInrday night t?u t dlsgrape (a ihn j<??rn. / t . Hum bterprtM. We ere glad to see our enterprising townsman, Mr. Jacob Rice, putting up n largo building on the lot in rear of Judgo Wallace's, in wbiob he will run a cotton Oin, a Qri?4 Mill and machiticry for ell kinds of Wood work, nud as soon as possible he will put in a Turning Lathe. This wi'l bo a great convenience to the town tynd county, and we hope MrJHice will be rewai^e^ with great success for his enterprise. In connection with this, ns Mr. Rice's Steam Kngine will provide ainplo power, we suggest that a company be formed to put up a Factory for spinning yarn from seed cotton, such ns is now in successful operation in Oconco County nud spoken of in the article we publish from the Southern Christian Advocate, headed 'Home Enterprises. A few thousand dollars invested in such an ontcrpisc would not only prove profitable to the stockholders, but would attract a vast amount tf business to the town, increase its inhabitants, enhance the value of properly and ntnkc things generally prosperous. It seems to us that money invested in such nn enterprise would give greater assurance of profits than is likely to come from the snmc amount invested in a Gold Mine, and would certainly diffuse more general benefits. Who will be the first to ntnkc the move in that direction? ? ? . Reporto*I Expressly for the Times. Success of tho Popular Craft, "H. M 8. Pinafore," at Union,;S. C. This burlesque, founded on the Koynl English Navy, composed by the celebrated Gilbert, the dramatist and satirist of popular favor, the music accompaniment by Sullivan, tho "musical hope of England"?bright with wit, "gay and fistive" with melody ?no wonder it has been a success everywhere. But more wonder when unundertaken and rendered by our own musicnl amateurs, "Pinafore" was first brought out at tho Opera Comiquo Theatre, London, in .May 1878, and at ouce bounded into popular favor, on the billows of which it is still riding. In this country the first one to sec the coming success was Mr. Field, of the Boston Museum, who put it on the stage, where it remained f?r nearly seventy nights in full tide of favor. When, in June last, tho musical Club of Spartanburg rendered in our town the Cantata "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," ns "a benefit" for WotTord College, some of the County Fair officers asked some of our Ladies if they would not again undertake something of the kind for the benefit of our Fair Association, which is still carrying a heavy debt. "Pinafore" was suggested, when it was said : "It can't be done." "You havn't got tho material." "The thing's absorb." "You hnvc tio scenery or oostunios." "Why. that thing is for regular professionals." "I could not think of doing all that work for so little pay." "Why, you havn't nny idea what it takes to get that thing up; I've seen it myself." These, and a few "such like" were heard, whilst the neepssary talk was being done, but when the time camo for action. Mrs. Joii.X L. Yoirxu, who is ever ready to lake the lead and responsibility in anything which is for the pleasure, the good ami the profit of others, generously consented to take charge and to work up the irrepressible "Pinafore." After many disappointments, and a deal of trouble, the crew was finally foiincd, ns follows: Sir Joseph l'oitcr K. C. It., Mr. B. F. Bailey, ('apt. Corcoran ?*...C. C. Culp. Ralph Rnckstraw M. \V. Culp, Dick Deadevc L. N. Rodger. Bill Bobstny (Boatswain) C. H. RohcrsonBob. Deckel J. T. Hill, Jr. Tom Tucker (Midshiputilc) Muster Beanie Culp. Josephine (Cnpt's. daughter) Miss Bell Culp. Ilebe (Sir Joseph's first Cousin) Mrs. II L Goes Eiltlc Buttercup (Mrs. Cripps) Miss E B Ilorlbeck. With n number of nt tending "Sisters, Cousins nnd Aunts," Sailors and Marines, etc. Musical performer, Miss Marie i?. riuriocc*. Manager Mrs. John L. Young. The perforniance was announced for the evening of Sept. the -itIt. By seven o'clock nenrly every nvailable seat was taken by a full dress audience. In appreciation of the object and in compliment to those taking part, society mustered in its full strength, nnd when the curtain rose at half pnst eight, from both town and country were to be seen tlio representatives of musical criticism and lovers of good music ; altho' there was an evident fluttering of that tantalizing suspense, that feeling ot hair-creeping fear, with which an nudicnce generally awaits the performance of amateurs ; hut this simply made the brilliant success a more ngrooable surprise, which success seemed Iq be heralded from tho first "clearing of (ho deok." The fun, the gaycly, g:od songs, nnd exceedingly graceful acting, was active, prompt and enchanting from first to lost. The first appearance of "I.ittlc Buttercup" on deck was greeted with a round of applauso, nnd she iinincJintely captured tho audience as well as the ship's crew. The easy natural nonehalanee and the irresislnble charm with which she acted her entire part made il one of the crowning features of the play. Her first recitation with the boatswain was so lifelike, and also dispelled all fears the boatswain's friends had, as to how much his customary modesty, nnJ retiring nature would affect his first dtbut before tho footlights. His whole part wtfs well filled, ni)d especially was his attentions to one nf $!',? Inannli'o ?.1,1. I...-.,- -? -if JMW / UIIVJ'H O VVU9IIIO ^ VtiWI Willi UIIISI9 UI Inngliter. Then In succession followed (lie solos of Hnlpli nndCnpt. Corcornn, wliicli, together wilh their noting, were preeminently successful nnd elegant; nnd through it nil there was thnt nir of gtytUmanly ease which is the lending fon|grc of all good noting in burlesque. Their pnrts wore well plnycd, both whilst the Captain wis Ralph, nnd llnlph was the Captain, nnd vice verm. Trtcso gentlemen both have tine voices nnd wo hope they will continue to cultivate them, both ns a pleasure to themselves ns well n pride to our town nnd community. The Solo? "Sorry her lot, who loves too well, Henry the heirtdhnt hopes but vntnly," ' wns ftuoft by whilst K deClh-llke * 4 * - stillness reigned throughout the Ilell end ended in prolonged applause. We hore tako occasion to snj^ that words fail us in expressing our appreciation of the active part taken in this whole affair by this young lady. Many of those who sang in the play, had never taken any part in anything of the kind beforeTao^, 4sonto did not even know thelr^ "note^t yet, by her continued rehearsaripMllflflfc^M^Pfc * upon line," she had so drilled them that they all performed nnd snug their pans in a most creditable manner. We can simply say to those not present, her own pari throughout was exceptionally brilliant. We have had the pleasure of hearing her at soveral amateur concerts, but never before did she sing more sympathetically, nover did she exhibit her highly fasoinating powers more vividly ; never did the subtle oh- rms of her finished manners, her modest, simple, unaffected beauteous presence, appeal more intensely ; sho wn& every inch "a gallant Cnptnin's daughter"?? right roynl beauty?combining the hnultur of n Mclicis, with the womanly softness of Fazia & nil of which made the infatuation of Sir JoscpU nnd Ralph so natural nnd easily accounted forv Sir Joseph I'orter K. C. 1). was grand, stntely nnd graceful, singing his dcligliful solos wilU great aplomb. Ilis dauco to tho cabin door with Miss Josephine called forili rojuCof laughter and wns rapturously encored. The acting of Hebe marked the true artUtex Her voice wns melodious and charming, her acting natural, devoid of forced effect und ex i|uio>iuijr uvn iicmng; so itiucii so mini sue nnaiiy pcrsuatlod i he Admiral llint she was the one "to soothe and comfort his declining years." Mrs. E. 11. \Y., inadc much of a not prominent part, enncting the cousin to the life. Her acting the part of the disappointed one, when supcrcecdcd by another cousin, was received with rounds of applause, repeated again and again. The comic genius of the evening, however, was Dick Deadeye, showing talents which might give him a reputation on any burlesque stage.? His farcical action with Ralph's pistol brought down the house witli merriment and would have done credit to Raymond, Owens or Southern. 3 The choruses were indeed well sung; in fact, many who have seen this play rendered by professionals of high repute tell us that they did not do near so well. lhit space will not allow us to say more. Al\ the parts were well taken ami well done, fron^ "little Ueunie" up to His lion. Sir Joseph.?. The whole performance was opened and imj-proved nil through by the excellent piani-J,. Miss M. R. II., who kept the time and wliol* musical accompaniments in a manner that would have done great credit to a profcsfjflpal qr.c'icstrn. Too much praise canuot be gjv.cn Uwe II. for their generous interest from the begin,-, ning. Their fine talents were all lent to gi'Q. spice and interest to this charming occasion.? Outside of their regular parts they did much in, other details, making one feel if there were more of their "Kith and Kiu" in the "land" Diclj; Deadeye would never again have to. say, "-It's.it, queer world," or "I told you so." Of course all knew that it is to Mrs. John L._ Young, that the chief credit for this very suq<ccssful uiTtir is due ; she having inspired and directed it throughout, with exceptional vigor and skill. It seemed to be a causo of astonishment to the audience that a thing of such high musical culture was done right here in oui;. ... ow oiivi* m iftiiv* imuuafc-iiiiprcmcmiii* tcdly, and entirely by amateurs. And when, the curtain dropped on tlie last net it was heard; nil round?"1 never would have believed they ceuld have done so well." "What never (!)" "No Never !" "What, Never !" "Well, Hardly ever." D, For the Time*. "Now arc our Ilrows bouwl with victorious wreaths." How often do we wonder nt the strunge things that h'ppen in life, and when nny singularly shaped creation is presented to view, our troubled wits are lulled to rest with the soothing reflection that nil things have their use; but who would have supposed that the embarrassments of onr l'airAssociation would have awakened the latent Dramatic talent of the Town ? The Association ?a hmlly disabled craft, bos been kept afloat by the united patriotism and charity of a few gentlemen. The storms of October have ever worsted her sailing powers and Iter cries of distress have ever brought ready aid?but never has she met with such material assistance, rs when she sighted "II. M. 8. I'innfore" on tliQ evening of liie -fill of September. Her condii lion was critical. "ItlO u-enrierl nnilnr anon* with oil," nailed firmly lo I lie njnst (he colors, which bore lb s strange device?ft shining pew* ler cup on n crimson field, n blue ribbon, will) lie motto, "nil is not gold tlint glitters," lied to the handle; on the other side, the artistic draw* ing of a "gotiablc" note rampant on the baclift of four sorrowful Immbs. It is unnecessary to describe "Pinafore," ag its music is heard in almost every house in the land. The brilliant wit which sparkles through the opera is familiar to nil; but we ennnot pass by the actors who dulightcd us with their efforts on the two occasions when it wnspresented here. On last Thursday evening, a| 8.80 P. M-, $ hp curtain for the first tiipe roup qn tl?P gallon^ cpow. The audience came prept)rc)l with friendly criticism, but befoie the second act they weie so enraptured with the unlooked-for merit of the Amateur Company that honest prsiso fell from every lip. The interest of the opera centres in "Dutteit> cup" whose unfortunate "mixing of those bab'.cs up" furnishes the plot. Miss K. H. of Charleston personated the role of "Buttercup," and merited the praise she received, by her artistic conception of the character. In the inr fervlew between Sir Joseph And herself, wherp she tells of Ralph's exalted birth, she was 3lp?p|y peifoct. Josephine was rendered with faultless skill; her singing was very fine. Possessing naturally ft good voioe, culture has enriched its tones and brought out Us best points, added to mis ib it kiii 01 iirninnuc power, wen :If-ii (o the part etic undertook. Ilehe ! fair llebp ! was most attractive in Iter disinterested Admiration of the Admiral. Iter voice wfien seconding the recital of Ills rise to the "Queen's Navpo" was sweet and clear, and when promising consolation in his declining years, she was irreeielable. The remainder of the "Sisters, Cousins and Aunts," were well sustained In their several parts. Mrs. K. R. W's. conception ofsn Annt sit Alms and Atfginal?she 4 n** a'a-l