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OUR STATE TICKET.
M OOVBRKOR.
GEN. JOHNSON I1AGOOD. of Barnwell.
FOB URCTRRART OOVKRXOR.
GKN.JOIIN1). KENNEDY, of EcrsWw.
FOR SKCRKTAHV OF KT.1TK.
COU K. M. SIMS, of York.
FOR OOIlrTROIAKI U?KJUb
HON. JAMES C. OOIT, of ChntcrtkMFOR
ATTORNEY OKSKRAI.
HON. I.kHOY K. YOVMANS, of Richland.
For Superintendent ' / Fdueation.
MAJOR HUGH S. TIIO irSON, of KklilaiHl.
For State Treaturer.
JOHN PETER RICHARDSON, of Clarendon.
For Adjutant and In fper tor Central.
GEN. A. M. MANIGAULT, of Georgetown.
Static Pri^s Assortatkis.?OreetiTillc, S. C.t
June 19.?The South Carolina State Press Association
met in this city on last Thursday.
The Association was called to order by the
president, Col. T. B. Crews, of the Laureusville
Herald. The attendance was unusually large,
aud the annual meeting of 1880 has oeen, it is
said by many, the most delightful since the organization
of the Association in 1875.
Ex-Governor U. F. Terry delivered a short
and appropriate address of weldolbe on Thursday
morning at the rooms of the Exchange.
The 'business proceedings of the Convention
were necessarily short and of no public interest.
Twenty-Bcven new members were enrolled yesnroifiui
I lie "cfly\ fie"cotton'factorfes,"' various
other manufacturing institutions, and the ct 1legc
commencements were . visited by the Association
in a body. The inspection of the cotton
mills was a new and interesting pleasure to
many from the low-country.
At the session of yesterday morning Col. W.
J. Houston, of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air
Line Railroad, was introduced. He spoke of
the great road he represented and its ofTorts to
improve and develop the country. The owners
are Eastern men of large wealth who have
placed the road under the management of Southern
gentlemen, with the command, "Go forward
nnd develop the country/' He slated that the
road has immigration schemes on foot which are
working well, and in time will show good results
by bringing into the country colonics of
the best classes of laboring people in Europe.
lie closed by tendering to the Press Association
the free use of his road, and in addition
tendered each member a through return trip to
Cincinnati. Two special new conches, never
before used, were in waiting, he said, for the use
of the Association. The invitation was formally
ncccnted, and all arrangements have been com1'icnin
ior tnu departure <Vr ctiiolnnaii < o.oo
this (Saturday) P. M.
The Press Association was last night given a
grand collation at the rooms of the Exchange
under the auspices of that body. The affair was
well managed and proveJ a splendid success.? i
There wore were present all the members of the
press. Governor Simpson, Gen. Hngood ana other
distinguished gentlemen, and the leading
merchants and business men of the city. There
was the usual number of toasts, and speeches
were made by the Governor elect, the Her. Dr.
Fttrman and others. After the banquet the press
attended a grand ball nt the Mansion House,
given by the Mountain City Club.
Governor Simpson, Governor Hngood and several
other distinguished gentlemen will accompany
the Press to Cincinnati.
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aiiv unniiai election of officers was held last
night with the following result:
President, T. B. Crews, Laurensville Herald.
First vice-president, J. D. McLucos, Marion
Merchant and Farmer.
Second vice president, M. B. McSweeney,
Hampton Guardian.
Third vice-president, S. R. Mellichnmp,
Orangeburg lime*.
irt> r?e*i-hna-irmrier.' "?u WiUon. Abbe- |
Fifth vice president, Charles Petty, Spartanburg
Carolina Spartan.
Secretary, A. 8. Todd, Anderson Journal.
Corresponding secretary, Thos. J. Adams,
Edgefield Adrcrtirer.
Treasurer, Thos. F. Oreneker, Newberry Herald.
Orators for the next annual meeting, Hugh
Wilson, of the Abbeville fret* and llanner, and
H. It. Hemphill, of the Ablteville Medium.
Capt. McKerell, of the Marion Star, declined
a re-clcction as vice-president.?Xeict and Courier.
Circular from the Commissioner of Agriculture.
Columbia, S. C., May, 1880.
Dkah Sin :?At the last regular session of tlie
Legislature an Act was nosn^.t ?'
, B tin ogricullurnl
Depart merit. This is nn importaat recognition
of the rights of the Planters, and I sincerely
trust thnt 1 may hare their co-operation
in the effort to develop the resources of our
State.
We will soon have, at the rooms of the Commissioner,
in Columbia, cases or apartments for
each County, and it is our desire to exhibit the
products of every Cou jty ; and we request that
every oitisen wilt feel this circular is directed
especially to him and aid the Department by all
means in his power. The Commissioner will
neglect nothing that will advance the agricultural
and mechanieal industries of the State, and
he confidently relies upon the people to sustain
him.
We desire to have samples of the products cf
every County. Tlicy will be carefully arranged
in the proper cases and plainly marked with
the nnme of County and contributor. We want
specimens of Wheat, Corn, Oats, Teas, Hye,
Hurley, lticc, Buckwheat, Flax, l'eanuts, Tobacco,
Cotton, Millet, Clover and Grasses, Dried
Fruit, Chufas, Molasses, Wines, Woods, Minerals,
Stone. Marble, any article used for Agricultural
or Mechanical Purposes manufactured in
the State, Native Birds, Insects, and, in short,
anything and everything that will show the
wealth of the County, aid and encourage home
manufact11res and prove interesting to visitors.
The importance of having such an exhibit at
the capilol is apparent. It will be our best advertisement
in showing out wonderful resources.
and more can lie learned in this way, by
strangers seeking information, in aday than in a
y?m'? tr?T?l. It will be a fine medium of exchange.
purchase or sale of seeffs to olir own people,
and in leamiug more of enr capabilities. I
earnestly appeal to you to aid me in this great'work
by sending any article for exhibition that you
think would be ata'l interesting. They should
he plainly marked and addressed to A. 1'. Butler, >
Commissioner of Agriculture, Columbia, South
Carolina. The Department will pay all expenses
of sbippiaf. A. P. R?'ti.kr.
Commissioner of Agrioul'ure.
Gov. Ivnvts Kknominatf.d. ? Raleigh, N.
C., June 18.?The "
_ umm 1 Olivenlion
which met yesterday was the largest
ever held in Nurth Carolina. Two thousand
delegates were in nttcndanco. No hall was large
enough to hold them and the Convention met in
the capitol square in open air. Admirable order
ami good temper prevailed.
Qovcrnor Jarvie was renominated over Fowle
and Scales by a small majority on the first bal
lot. Tho nomination was then made unanimous.
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Coxviereo or Mutinies.?Columbia, June 20.
?The jury in the case of Squire Clark,
charged with the murder of W. 8. Ilook,
in Lexington County, agreed upon a verdict of
guilty yesterday morning after an all-night sessi.?n.
A motion for a new trial was overruled
hy J udge Hudson, who sentenced Clark to be I
hanged >n July 8C. Counsel then gave notice
of an <t neal and the ease will lie heard before
the Supremo Court at the next term.
ronton Justice Im.iistiiatk.i?.?Marshal, Texas,
June JO.?The Currie cose was giveti to the
jury m S .10 P. M. and 16 minutes afterward
they i.iurned a verdiet of not guilty, on the
ground of insanity.
<r,hc ?cckli] ttlnion 3wmc8. 1
K. M. STOKES, Editor. <
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TELEGRAPHIC.
[SPKCIAL TO UNION TIMK8.] (
Cincinnati, June 23, 1880, 11 A. M. (
Convention assembled. Ex-Gov. Stevenson,
of Kentucky, cbosen President. The committee 1
on credentials reported against the Tammany
delegates, by a vote of 32 to 6. A minority re- i
tinrl tv * a mAiU
11.45, A. M.?Kelly not being in the hall, Mr.
Geo. F. Miller, of Albany, spoke in behalf of J
the Tammany delegates. i
1, F. M.?Now calling roll for adoption of i
minority report on the New York contest. A
great deal of canvassing among the delegates,
Atbama not being ready to vote on the minority 1
report. A vote was taken and the mnjority report
adopted by a vote of 450 to 205, New York <
not voting. I
called there was great cheering for llnmpton.
Hampton seconded the nomination of Bayard and
was frequently cheered during his remarks.?
The presentation of candidates continued until
about 5 o'clock, when the Conventiou took the
First Ballot:
Field Go, Bayard 163], Morrison 62], Hendricks
49], Thurman 68], Hancock 170, Tayne
81, McDonald 3, Loveland 5, Seymour 8, McClenan
2, Jowctt 1, Knglish 1, Randall 3, Lathrop
1, Tilden 38, Darker 1, Block 1. The Convention,
at 6 F. M., adjourned to 10 A. Jr?.
Thursday.
Thursday, 10 A. M.
The Cincinnati Commercial this morning SAys,
"Ohio will go for Hancock and he will probably
be nominated on the first ballot." The Enquirer
says, the nomination lies between Hancock and
Knglish, with chances in favor of Hancock. If
Bayard's friends break this morning, Hancock
is sure. Morrison, of Illinois, will be chosen
for vice president. If new York leaves Fnyne,
it will go for Tilden. Ohio men contemplate the
possibility of throwing their vote solid for Tilden.
0IICOWP DALLOT.
IIAXCOCK NOMINATED.
Thursday, 12] F. M.
At the Second Ballot Gen- Hancock received
705 voles, Ilendrick 80, Bayard 2, Tilden 1,
Gen Winfield Scott Hancock, of Fennsylvania,
was declared the Democratic candidate for
Fresident. Good enough.
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MsT Congress adjourned at 1 o'clock, on
Wednesday, the 16th inst.
Seven new Candidates announced in
Laurens tliis week?making 40 in all.
We are glad to see on ou* streets again
our young friend, E. J. Arthur, who has been
absent for over three years, and located at Jersey
City as Telcgragh operator. Ed. is a great
favorite and all are pleased to shake his honest
i fist.
9SL- Have you heard of the bargains at
Flynn'sT Notwithstanding the great advances
mer stock, and he says the goods must go. He
means business, sure. *
Good News.
l'ersons holding School Claims prior to 1880,
can receive their money by presenting their
claims to the Treasurer at Joaesville.
A Maokeyism.
In his charge to the Grand Jury lost Monday,
Judge Macky said : "The two great evils in
South Caroliua are bad whiskey and ffood pistols."
I The First Peaches.
I Muster W. H. Noruiua lias our .hanks for the
first treat of peaches this year. They were very
fine and while enjoying them wc hoped Willie
would lire to a good old age and his che :k? look
as fresh and healthy as those peaches.
Condition of Dr. Bland.
The Edgefield correspondent of the Columbia
Rajitter. under dale of 18ih inst., suys : The
condition of Dr. Wallace Dlond, who was wounded
in the recent affray at Edgefield village, is
yet very critical.
The Boys Returned.
J. T. Hill, Jr., and S. M. Ilice, Jr., from Wofford
College, C. C. Whilesides, Laury Young and
Fuller Shell, from Davidson College, and Joseph <
Gist, from the Carolina Military Institute of
Charlotte, are at home spending the vacations.
Bonnd Trip Tickets.
We understand that round trip tickets from
ii?i < ?
vuivu >u iicuucrsuuYiiio, goon to return at any (
time to Nov. 1, are now sold at the Union Agency,
for $4.70. Also, that special tickets, tog> 1
up on Saturday and return the following Mon- 1
day, for $1.50. This will prove a great accommodation
to many in this vicinity. |
Excursion to Cedar Springs. t
We are requested to state that an excursion
train will be run from Union on Wednesday, the
30th insl., to accommodate those who may wish to
attend the interesting closing exercises of the
school for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind at Cedar
Hprings. It will be a pleasant ride and the exercises
of the school will make it a mtst inter
esting occasion. It will cheer the Teachers and
Pdpils'of that truly philanthropic Institution to .
have a'goodly number of our intelligent citizens <
take sufficient interest in their work and prog- <
ress t<r Witness the olosing exercises, and we I
hope the excursion will be well patronised. I
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A Colored Wedding. (
One of the notable occurrences in this town ^
last week was the marriage of Mr. J. R. Frank
lin of Spartanburg to >Ku A'Jdie J. Parliam of
this town.
The parties are very respectable and'worthy
young colored persons, and we hml lite pleasure
of seeing the bride in her really bead ri Ail bridal
costume and the elegantly arranged and bountifully
supplied suppor table, both of which'were
equal to anything of the kind we have seen fbr
many a day. The wedding ceremony took place
at the oolored Methedist Church, Rev. M. Latta
officiating Minister, and the supper was at the c
residence of Mr. and Mrs. II. L. UoS*, with ^
whom Addie had been living for many years, '
and who felt a deep interest in her welfare, because
of her faithfulness nrwd general good ohar- J
acter. Our thanks are tendered for a bountiful *'
remembrance from the supper table, ertd our j
best wishes follow the young couple. s
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U>ok Wsll to Tour Company, * ?i
We have received a letter from'Fairfield Coun7
warning us against the teachings of a
prowling Qreenbaokor who, the writer says, is
believed to be a hireling of the Radical party,
ind sent out into the country settlements of the
jpper Counties of the State ?particularly those
Bounties in which the vote between the Democratic
and Republican party la P*|My clone?to
divide the democratic vote nponfijw abstract
idea of a greenback currency. Trne^vrHer says
that McLean first finds out who are the soreheads,
very doubtful and office-seeking democrats
of a county and makes them his tools and
associates. This certainly agres? with his course
here. In that County, (Fairfield) the writer
lays, McLean organised a greenback club, in
which there are a number of women and children,
seven white men who supported the Radi|
cal party in its most corrupt time, with three
?x-radical office holders.
We notice one peculiar feature in McLean's
mission through the State: He never holds
public meetings or makes public speeches at any
place where he would be likely to have the merits,
aims and objects of his one-idea doctrine
discussed.
In every County can be found grumbling,
oreheaded, on-the fence and always-dissatisfied
individuals, ever ready to follow any new and
captivating political dogma that may come along.
Such men are mainly governed by the hope of
r * W?? --* - - general
good. In this Slats the move is inten
ueu iu uesiroy me ucmocrauo majority lor rresident
and we warn all good democrats to keep
out ot such an infamous plot.
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The Weather and Crops.
The farmers generally, in this County, ore
feeling quite anxious about their crops. The
extremely dry, cold and windy weather the past
three weeks has no doubt materially injured the
oitton. Most of it, however, is clenn of gross,
and rain now would enable it to partially recover
About two weeks Ago good rains fell in partial
spots North-east and East from here, but the
larger part of the county is wanting rain badly.
Corn is suffering much for want of rain and
from the worm. We saw a stalk on Monday
that had two worms eating the silk encased in
the green shuck, and upon cutting the stalk open
four worms were found boring their wny in
every direction and completely eating out the
inside. In many fields one-third of the corn is
in this condition and worse. Farmers are puzzled
to know what to do to arrest the ravages of
this pest.
Gardens are almost entirely ruinel. Beans,
Cucumbers, Squashes and Tomatoes are dying
for want of rain. Cabbages may come out if it
rains in a few days. Housekeepers have a hard
lime to get up a dinner.
Pastures of all kinds are burning up. Those
under fence are doing best. A correspondent at
/imith's Ford writes, under date of 20lh :
Crops here are promising where they have
been well worked, and if a farmer is in the grass
now you may set him down as a lazy man, for
I never saw a more favorable year fur farmers to
keep their crops clean and In good condition.?
We would like to have a good rain now to wet
the ground thoroughly. We have had gentle rains
ever since crops were planted. Not a single one
has fallen to wash the land since planting began.
don^a^oompan^ of^y ou^i tlemen
have been rehearsing for some time a very interesting
Drama in three Acts, entitled "Caste,'?
to be played in this town for the most laudable
purpose of raising money to build a monument
over the grave of the noble soldier and talented
citizen, Gen. Gadberry.
Some time ago we called attention to the disgracefully
negleeted grave of Gen. Gadberry,
but none could be found willing to make a move
toward improving its appearance, and Mrs.
Herndon and all engaged in it with Iter, deserved
the most liberal encouragement of the people
throughout the County for their noble effort to
do justice to one of of Union's bravest sons.
The first exhibition will tike place this evening
at 8 o'clock, with the fallowing cast of
characters :
Hon. Geo. Dnlroy Wallace Mix.
Capt. Ilaulree Prank Knwls.
Mr. Kccles Frank Arthur.
Sam. Gerridge Hughes Johnson
Marquis de St. Maur ..Miss Sallie Hix.
F.sther " Cicily Thomas.
Polly " Agnes HillLittle
Sissy ' Mary Parker.
Admission 50 Cents.
A Union Boy Takes the Prise.
It is with no common feelings of pride and
gratification that we publish the following tri.
umph of a young man who was born and raised
in Union County :
Mr. Georore W. Caere, a vounir Smith
niun and gradualo of Wofford College, Spartanburg,
who has been studying law at Vanderbilt
University, Tcnn., graduated a few days ago
snd took the highest stand in bis class, having
won the Founder's Gold Medal" awarded by
the faculty of the law department at the late
uominencement. Since the opening of the University
of Vanderbilt this makes the third instance
where young men from South Carolina
have carried off the honors of the institution.
We understand thai George has selected the
busy and progressive city of Atlanta in wliioh
to looate and practice the professievwof law, and
wo are confident his bright talents and pure
moral character will soon command for him a
front place among the many notable men of the
"Gate City" bar. Success attend you, George.
The Conrt.
Promptly at 10 o'clock Monday morning the
lune term of Court was organised, Judge Macksy,
Solicitor Ball, the Juries and all others officers
at. their posts. The Judge made a forcible
charge <o the Orand Jury, mainly upon
he great evils of whiskey drinking and carryng
concealed weapons. Six criminal cases were
I is posed of, with the following convictions:
rhe State vs. John Mise, for the killing of
John Lipsey. The Judge refused
to hear argument and charged the
jury upon the law of murder.?
Verdict of not guilt was returned.
' " Loomis Jeter, oonvieted of Assault
battery; sentenced to six months
in the Penitentiary, or $20 fine and
costs. Paid up and want free.
?* " Robt. 8hell?Grand 'Larceny.?
Sentenced to 16 months in the
Penitentiary.
The Grand and Petit Juries were discharged
ib Monday evening and the Court adjourned on
rueldaj evening?the shortest term we have
tnodrn in (his County.
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Rl4ck Brechb* Butch seed.?Galveston,
lune 'JO.?A Jefferson special says: On Sunlay
last Gordofi Moore, living in Marion County,
iirprised lien Benjamin, a respected oolored
>reacher, in criminal Intimacy with his wife,
tad killed him.
JII-jlui -ii a j- ?i iLi?imJLX?srsgw
Krery Home Ou I*n a Wall.
There is now no excuse for not having a wel| 8'
lo every house in town. Messrs. Foster & Spears
hare now at work the most ingenious and effec' T
tire machine for boring wells that is manufactured,
and they c&nffcoro a well, to any depth,
quicker, cheaper and with less dirt and inconvenience
than by any other machine or plan.?
It defies rock, by having a steel drill that works
its way through the hardest granite in inoredi- ei
ble quick time. In boring a well in rear of si
Foster & Wilkins' Store it struok hard roqk at n
30 feet below the surface and cut four feet in g
less than a day, with one dr?ll, but with two li
drills?one to bore while the other is being c
sharpened?it will bore more than twice as far
in the same time. Tho drill cuts a well 16 inches
in diameter, and wells of that sice, bored o
over a year ago in this town, have never failed f?
to give a supply of water. si
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Severe Illness of the County Treasurer. s
In justice to the County Treasurer we state
that on Tuesday of last weok ho was taken dan- ^
gcrously ill and on Friday last was confined lo ^
his bed, unable to meet the holders of school ^
claims at Union on that day as he advertised to
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do. He came to town last Tuesday, but it was ^
very apparent that he was loo weak to attend to
much business, and, from the nature of his disease,
we think he risked much in travelling and
attempting to do any business at all this hot
weather. If his effort on Tuesday does not
cause a return or the disease, he expects to be
well enough to attend to the duties of his office
in a few days. Sickness is always taken as a
valid excuse for absonce from duty, and those
who know the scvority of the Treasurer's sickness
will readily excuse him.
The Green Front Store.
One of the cleverest men in the Stato is Capt.
Moultrie Oibbes, and we are truly pleased to
find that he has concluded to cast his lot among
us. He can be found at the New Green Front
Store, just above S. W. Porter's Dry Goods house
and has thechoicest lotof goods, to suit all tastes
anil nnckfl.q Ibnt ovor wnq srnn in ITninn Wo
have known Cupt. Gibbcs for lo, these many I
years, and can testify to his being a pure gen- I
tleman, and a good soldier during our "little
unpleasantness." He was the gallant Cnptnin
of the Saluda Guards, as good and true 1
a company of men as any iu the confederacy.
Give him a call, Ladies ; his store is kept in j
the neatest order and we know you will find i
him a most pleasant and obliging gentleman.
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For the Times.
JonssTille Items.
Eoitoh Times :?A correspondent of your paper
in the last issue tells us that the Teachers
Convention will be held at Jonesvillc this sum- '
nier airl asks whether the good people of the
place would cntertaia the members. In the
opinion of some of our citizens it was thought
that llock Church was the place selected and
not Joncsville. To ensure (if Jonesville is the
place for the Convention to be held) quarters
and entertainment for all, the Executive Committee,
if there is such, sltuuld address a circular
to our leading citizens to see if accommodations
could be procured and that would be satisfactory
to the community at large.
The Angel of Death passed over our town and
cast the shadows of his wings over two houses
and the souls of two promising children have
r J i%.lLal,.Up^ # ? ? ml ? iaaaallfoe
turns. Spaoe will not permit me to dwell upon
the ceremonies of consigning the souls unjeweled
caskets to their native earth. In spite of reason
they are fraught with bitterest anguish to all
mourners, even to those who feel assured that
"lifes true receptacle" descends not te the dark
earth.
Last Sunday a goodly number attended the
Baptist Church, not only to hear the prcachiug
but the "Organ" hail its attraction and was listened
to with eager attention. The sermon was
remarkably fine, and the listeners grew light of
heart as tlicy hearkened. Darkly despairing
minds received a ray of hope : '.he sad were
comforted, the faint-hearted grew strong, the
strugglihg were touched with peace, the true laborers
tasted of the precious grapes that grew
in the vineyard of their Lord.
The political question has at last reached us
and it is very common to see small knots of people
huddled togethor discussing the coming
campaign, aad we are credibly informed that
Jonesville is not behind iu supplying candidates
to satisfy the wants of the voters, as there arc
not quite offices enough?a score or more might
be instituted (with uo perquisites attached) so
that every one who wants could be satisfied.
MOKE ANON.
For the Times.
Oar Bnndsy School Convention.
St a u Farm, 8. C., June 18, 1880.
Mr. EuiTon:?According to a Resolution
passed by the last Union County Sunday School
Convention, the time for meeting is on Wednesday
before the 4th Sudany in July, and the place
Foster's Chnppel.
Ahtici.k 6. Of the Constitution requires the
Convention to elect annually An Executive Committee,
whose duty it shall be to Arrange a l'roffrummA
A A* lirn nnrantta in tlnliwou "? ? ?
a 1 | v. vaaajr Uli (
the various subjects selected by the Committee,
and call an extra session of the convention when
in their judgment they decin it necessary.?
Hev. it. 0. Clifford, I). N. Wilburn and W. T.
Thompson, were elected the Executive Committee
for this year.
As the timo is drawing near for us to meet, it
seems to me it is time for the executive committee
to make some arrangement for the meeting
and publish it, in order to carry out the plain
intention of the Convention. 1 hope you will
draw the attention of the Committee to this fact, '
and also, to arouse the Suuday School Workers '
of (ho county to the importance of the Conven- '
lion and get every school to send up delegates '
to Foster's Chappel en Wednesday before (ho
4th Sunday in July. Come, Brethren and
Friends, wake up to the great duty before you,
and go to work, determined to make the Convention
a success. ?
JOHN R. JKFFERIES, Sec t. '
Tit* Carolina Tea Farm.?Columbia, June J
21.4-The Hon. William O. LeDuo, United States '
commissioner of Agrioultnre, arrived hero to- I
day, and in oompany with Commissioner Butler,
Hon. R. M. Sims and Mayor O'Neals, is inspect- '
ing Columbia and vicinity with a view of select- '
ing a place for the cultivation of tea, a bill 1
making appropriation tor that purpose having 4
been passed by Congress through the efforts of
the Hon. D. Wynt Aiken. The examination of
this seotion will be oontinned to-morrow.?Xctct 1
and Couritr. '
I
Arr You Sick ??If so, go to your nearest I
druggist or store, and buy a box of Dr. (Rider's i
Liver Fills. They will cure you. You can find I
them in any store. i
June 25 25 2m (
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tat* or South Carolina, 1
County or Union. J
b Hie Honor, Judge T. J. Maekey, preeiding
in the Seventh Circuit at the June trrm of the
Circuit Court, for the year 1880. The Grand
Jury for the County of Union beg leave to
make the following reporte :
That they hare duly and deliberately considred
the several matters brought to their conideration
by his Honor aud herewith recommend
to the good oitisens of this County the
rest propriety and neoessity of giving up the
iwless habit of
abryiro deadly weapons concealed upon
their pbusons.
It is apparent to every good oitiien and man
f sense, that any gentleman would blush and
>el deply ashamed to be caught parading the
treets on a publio occasion, or, for the mallei
f that, on a private occasion, with a revolvet
winging around his neck like a powder horn
r sticking vulgarly and threateningly out o
is hip pocket, making hin a picture of a pi
ate. Why uot blush more deeply and be stnoth
red with phame, when he carries those im
dements of lawlessness and death concealed int<
oinmunities and associations of a civilized ant
nnooont community. It is more objectionabl
han carrying weapons openly, because cquallj
lemoralizing, equally barbario, and more im
neasurably dangerous when the warning, "be
* a. swung to tho public viow
5001 citizens, men of sense and geuiloinei
vould give the surly dog all the needed space
ind old Tiger would most probably turn int
lust and ashes without ouce loariug the flesh 0
ipilliug the blood of a single citizen. Whereas
f people were not put on their guard, the surl
iloodydog, most probably would tear and lacerat
lome of our best citizens, or our sweetest an
nost promising children. Tho experience of tlii
State with two legged Tigers, has most indispu
ably demonstrated the last proposition to be
'act, in so far as it relates to them. Why d
nen object to carrying weapons openly 7 It i
because they feel it to be wrong and unmanly
because their observation shows tliein that th
jest, most honored, bravest and most iatelligcr
tcquainlances, condemn it as ridiculous, an
anueccssarily dangerous to tho peace ol th
State and the lives of individuals
The carrying of couceuled weapons, is prim
facie cvideuccof a mind uncultivated, uumanlj
malicious, unlawful and irreligious. Let on
people, for the sake of their own good, the get
eral cause of human civilisation, and the gent
ral cause of a refining, elevating Christianity
give up this infamous habit, and let them rel
upon the weapons of brotherly love, reasoi
justice and christian charity, and then the erne
of the pistol will have terrors for none but tli
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vuiguiia) vi lucu gvuirvros.
But leaving tlie ground, the higli ground, <
iiioih1, civilized and christian manhood, it
greatly, boundlessly objectionable, on the grouu
of dollars and cents. Three-fourths of the e:
penscs of this County, in the Court of Getter
Session, has flowed directly from enrryir
concealed wenpons. Let the good people thin
of that, and stirred by the one or the other <
both causes, bring the resistless power of the
condemnation, boldly, firmly and constantly e
pressed, to crush this lameutable evil.
In furtherance of these views, we recommcr
the Al|Unicinital authorities of incorporate
lotahs in this County to pass ordinances again
the evil, and as a Grand Jury we recommend
our Representatives to support zealously, ai
law against this evil which utay be iutroduc
in the Legislature, or introduce it theuiselvi
and we recommend to the people to urge tl
.Members of our Legislature to pursue such
course.
Si le by side with this great evil, and t
lied to it, ruus the still greater evil ol the sa
and unnecessary use of spirituous liquor. Tl
cry of the State, the cry of the nation, tl
cry of the civilived world, is, "God deliv
us from this evil,'* and ?yel it grows. Bin
nun was created, he has not done, nor could 1
do, any act more hated by his Creator titan
use spirituous liquors to excess. "Is the lov
of money the root of nil evil?" Not now ;
may have been 3,000 years ago; but the tru
of the proverb, is cxplo le 1 by the experiem
of this day and this people, and the wise m?
of to-day will wiite the proverb, "The love
whiskey is the root of all evil." It makes of
man a brute, an inhuman fiend, a conscienc
less devil and a slobbering imbecile. It is ti
tine qua non to the devil. It is the most ind
scribablc and damning curse to man, for it ii
fallibly destroys his happiness in the Stat
County and family relations as well as iuJivit
unity, and predestinates him to indescribubti
terrible and cternul sutlerings in the future
The two evils coicbined, when allowed, wi
check the growth of u State, and County, i
prosperity, civilization, morality and religiot
and will consequently block all the avenues i
iruo happiness.
We, therefore, recommend to the incorporai
towns to pass ordinances forbidding the sale i
liquor therein.
We recommend, strongly, earnestly, that It
County Commissioners grunt no license to se
liquor in this County. We regret that they hai
granted a licenso since our last report. We n
commend to our legislators the passage of a la
prohibiting the sale of liquor in this State.
We hare examined the Trial Justices' Book
before us and find them satisfactory and coi
rectly kept.
We recommend to the County Coinmissionet
to hare the fence on Leucher's place, about 1
miles from town, moved back, as he has ei
Broached on the road. Also, that the Conimii
lioners see that all roads iu the County be pi
in good order. Complaints hare been made t
as that in the Northwest portion of il><> (Vnm
I hey have not been worked in a year.
' T. M. LITTLPJOIIN,
Foreman.
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Lynch Triumphantly Acquitted.?Ilamptor
June 18.?The jury in the case of W. S. Lync]
itu out about twenty-minutes and brought in
rerdict of not guilty on all the eight counts c
he indictment. The first two oounts charge)
jreach of trust with fraudulent intent as rt
raids property of 0. W. Williams k Co., |
lienufort and Hawplou Counties, the third am
fourth the same charge except that the moot
urns that of the Express Company, and the fifth
lixtli, seventh and eighth counts charged lai
>eny.?Cor. Netet and Courier.
Impartial Jkbrbt Justiob.?New Vork, Jun
18.?A special from llackensack, New Jrrse)
lays: Charles II. Voorhis, Republican Con
pressman tor the fifth congressional district c
Sew Jersey, was arrested this morning on a
ndiotment for embesiling 96.000 from the d<
'unci First Natioaa) Hank of Hnckeusac-k, c
vhich he was presidont. lie is in the custod,
if the sheriff.
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A Tmsr Shot at QirrxsY City.? Oaffney
City, 8. C.t June 10.?Wm. l'wnoo, colored, ^
was shot in the abdomen, below the diaphragm,
this dtorning about four o'clock. He ia a pro*
fessional thief, and yesterday entered the dwell*
ings of three parties, taking goods therefrom.
1 He says he has been stealing for three years,
but was never captured but once.
Axothkr Account.?Mrs. W. M. Miller, up*
on returning to her house in this town after a '
short absence yesterday, found a negro man
in her room with his hat off, nod a bludgeon at
his side, engaged in rifling her trunk. 8he ordered
him to leave, whereupon he seised a bun*
1 die that he had made of Mrs. Miller'snupeKy,
i and fled. Two colored men who
bed by the same man and were in pursuit otftbte
came up about this time and followed him, lotSPQwy^ .
him however after a chase of half a mile,
During the afternoon a party was organised*^., '
and went in search of the criminal. .All relin* w
[ quished it at midnight, except Mr. Miller, *
whose house had been entered, lie continued
the quest and was successful at an early hour
r this morning, finding the negro asleep in a ditch,
r Upon being called he rose, yawning, And when
, Mr. Miller drew a pistol and ordered him to
. march toward town, ran. Mr. Miller's pistol
failed to go off, but having another lie drew it
and fired. The negro stopped seixed a fenco
- rail and showed fight, but dropped it and ran
. again. He then stopped and diew a pistol.?
By this time other white men attracted by the
firing, appeared and the negro still showing
fight fired on him. A sort of running fight wa?
0 kept up until the man fell, shot in tlie side of
1 his stomach. He was conveyed to the town calaboose,
and a physician summoned, who pro*
nounced his injuries probably fatal.?Special la
Greenville Newt.
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t. Union Ladiks at spantaxbuaa.?Spartan*
burg, June 18, 1880.?One of the most enjo^a*
' hie features of our eommnnreinnnl ftr.il ft Knin..
0 finale to the festivities of the week, was the hall
>r given by the Spartan Daucing Club last evening.
1 The youth and beauty of several of our sister
Counties were well represented. Among the
young ladies who allraoted particular attention
0 were the Misses F. of Union?the beauty of
d whose costumes was only eclipsed by the charms
is of their persons and manners. Misses 1*. and
B., of Union, and Miss II.. of Spartanburg,
were also very tastefully and elegantly dressed.
a Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the
o managers, who spared neither pains nor expense
a to make it a success, and the unanimous verdict
of every ono was that nothing was lacking.
' The music was furnished by the Italian Baud
0 from Charlotte, to whose delightful strains the
>t "light fantastic toe" was tripped till the wee
d snin' hours of the morning, when the merry
e parly dispersed.
John Kirby has sworn out a warrant against ^
John Cannon, Benjamin Moss, Jns. Bollhg, Mar3
tin Ballard, and Thomas D. Boliug, charging
r, them with assault and battery with intent to kill
ir on the 12th of June, 1880, on the Spartanburg
and Ashevill llailroad. This was issued by J.
M. Elford, on the I7lh. The two Bolings were
?* arrested and committed to jail, to await trial in
f, the Court of Sessions. The other parties have
y not been arrested as yet. The Sheriff and three
Deputies are searching for them. Ballard was
also arrested, but his wounds prevented his re'k
moval to the jail.?Cor. Greenville iVrtce.
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Will Ton Believe It 1
Woman's Bust Friend.?To relieve the schof
ing heart of woman, and bring joy where sor
is run ivigucvi supreme, is a mission ociore wilicll
llic smiles oT kings dwindle inlo insignificance.
This is Hie peculiar province of Bradfield's FeL"
male Regulator, which, from its numberless
al cures, is appropriately styled "Woman's Best
ig Friend." The distressing complaint known as
^ "whites," and various irregularities of the womb,
to which woman is subject, disappeared likettr
magic before a single bottle of this wonderfut
r compound. Physicians prescribe it,
x- Prepared by Dr. J. Bradfield, Atlanta, Oa.?
For sale at $1 60 per bottle by J. M. U11IBES
& CO.
1 now in i'kdfkct iiealtu.
d ?kiiio m ?<1. y?1. ol ia?n
8 dome months ago I bought a bottle of Brad*
to field's Female Regulator, add used it in my fsmiy
ily with the utmost satisfaction ; have recom mended
it to three other families, and they have
found it just what it is recommended. The fcmales
who have used the Regulator are now in
perfect health, and able to attend to their
a household duties. We cordially recommend it
to the public.
.. REV. II. B. JOHNSON.
June 25 26 2m
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he A Bi.uoiiy Day in Spaktandiiiig.?Spartan*
ll0 burg, June 20.?Yesterday was a bloody day for
Spartanburg. William II. Burnett and Joseph
Vinson got into a difficulty lost evening near
ce Boiling Springs, in which Burnett was killed by
ie Vinson with a shot-gun, the fatal load taking
t0 effect in the breast, followed by almost instant
t death. The cause of the difficulty is almost un6
known, but it is thought tlint Vinson, who is
il still at large, acted purely in self-defence.?
th Burnett is reported to have been a man of vio:e
lent character, ho having been tried at the last
term of Court for assault and battery with inJn
tent to kill.
?l An altercationaiso occurred here last night
a between John Sevier and Robert Nicholson in
e. which Sevier received two painful wounds, one
in Iho head and the other in iIim hnnt* l.,H'.?i?i
,c with a butcher koife. The wounds, while severe,
< - are not considered mortal.
i Two robberies also occurred hero Inst nighd,
e one iu the Central Hotel, the other in the real'
dence of Dr. Beuj. Wafford. The amount ot
property etolen in unknown. Both offenders
?i are still at largo.
A Dangerous Counter kkit.?A new and dan*
gerous $100 bill on the National Kxchange Bank
in of Baltimore is reported as being in circulation,
i, purporting to be one of the series of 1876, and
Qf printed on excellent imitation of Government
papcc The plate is one from which was printed
the $100 counterfeit on the Pittsburg National
le Bank of Commerce. The Treasury department
)f advises the refusal of all $100 bills on the Bat*
timore b> nks until they have been examined by
an expert. , *
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ill Nkuraloinr?This is an internal llemody that A
rc vever fails ?o cure Neuialgia and Headache.?
It contains no Quinine, Opium, Morphine, ChloB*
ral or Narcotic of any kind.. Quick and porw
fectly safe in its action. It comtneuds itself to
tho afflicted.
,8 Hunt, Rankin k Lamar,
Wholesale Agents, Atlanta.
r" Sold by J. M. (JIBBER k CO.
Juno 2o 25 1m
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How to Invxst a Dollar.?We will sond the
i Savannah Wkrki.t News, "the biggtel and the
> beet" newspaper in the South, well printed, full
i- of live news, good stories, reliable market re*
,1 ports, agricultural items, and everything else to
make it worthy of its well-known reputation, to
? any address, till January, 1881, postpaid, for
y one dollar. Address J. II. Estill, Savannah,
Ua. 28-8t
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California Mining Aooiuknt.?San Francisco,
June 18.?A dispatch from Gold Hill says:
A terrible accident occurred at Yellow Joe*
> mine at 11.80 A. M. occasioned by a carload of
'? tools foiling from near iho sorface to His bottom
a whero eight men were on the skip. Poor of
,f them were instantly killed,. and all the others
' more or leas seriously inured.
n IttnioRATioN i* Titu,?Galveston, Jons 21
j ?Diapalohes to the ,V?w# f.om various parts of'
y the 8tate show geueral diraatisfsolion and indig*
i, t.ation al Currie's acquittal.
Consignees per Express at Unlsa, . 0., Jua ^
Md. 18tO.
W. A. Moorehead, U. O. Wilburn, Gibbon A
* Co., B. P. Arthur. P. M. Cohen, J. Rice, Spears
' A Cotton, J. T. Ilill b Co.
P. 1I.C0UNT8, Agt. *
; ~ 40,000 lbs, of Ioe
if TUST received by
y ?J ORKGORY A MAM>NK.
1 July 25 26 8t