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As OvTRA(>k in Asof.hsox.?A mos' atrocious outrage was committed on Mr. S. L Gray's plantation last Thursday night. A party of four men went to the house of a colored man named John Heed, who is a tenant of Mr. 8. L. Gray's. iiud broke into his house, limiting for hiui, for the avowed purpose of killing him. Fuiinnately lie was not at home, and the assailants haj ' > content themselves with running his wife and children out of doors in their uight clothes. From Heed's house the band went to the house of James II. Mix, a white tenant on Gray s place, and called for lilm. Ilix raised his window, and immediately one or more shots were tircJ, one of which struck and imbedded itselt in the window sill, just below llix's body. An elevation of a few inches w iuld have killed liitn. 11 ix of course immediately shut his window, and the party (earing detection or for some other cause, left his house and 11s they passed the road in froul of Gray's tired at his house; the shot striking the roof which is low. On Friday warrants were issued by Tiial Justice Featherstone forJati.es Boweu, a son cf Mr. W. J. Boweu, Elrod, and two young in * u by the nntue cf Morehcod, from llnrt county, (icorgiu, one of wliom is a sou-inlaw of Mr. Bowen. All of the parties accused of these outrages arc white, aud none of them can be found in the county except Elrod who was arrested, and after a preliminary examination was committed to jail in default of bail to nwait his trial in the Circuit Court,?Atuitrton Inttlh'jcnrrr. Dkatii <>? Majok T. 11. Fbboisos.?Major T. 11. Ferguson died soon after midnight this mottling. His ileal It was not unexpected as he had heen ill with consumption tnauy months but the announcement will be a shoes to his many friends and the community generally. Major Ferguson was forty-six years old and a native of Union county, tltis State, lie has ;.i.,n .rn.. at. >i.~ .1.... ~r I'VVU H IVC.I'tVUI VI VII VVIMIIK OIIIV.V.- 1116 vl v 7 V HI the war, having been successfully engaged in I usincss sih a merchant nn<l insurance agent, lie was a gallant ollicer in the cavalry service ol'the Confederate arruy ami was one of the leaders in the "straight-out" movement that restored the white people of the State to power, having advocated nud urged it long before it was received with popular favor, lie served in the legislature of 1H7as a democrat; and has hecn a prominent and valued citizen of the county, noted for his independence of character ami stubborn courage in maintaining what lie believed to he right.? (Jrernrille Xctc*. Ot it Concrkss.Man.?With hearty approval we reproduco the following complimentary mention of our young Congressman, Hon. W. 11. Perry : \V. II 1'erry, representing this District, is said to he the first ex Confederate ever appointed a member of the committee on war claims. ?Qnrnrillf .W?\t We congratulate Mr. Perry upon tins tnark of conlideuce. and we know lie deserves it.? Wc went tlirough four years of ?ervieo with Lieut. Perry in old Company and always found him the same true, lionest-hearicd, selfpoised man and soldier, lie will fill gracefully, honestly and elliciently any position in which lie may he called to serve.?Sumter lF.ifc/cman. As the worthy son of an honored sire, Mr. Perry will doubtless prove himself wort iy of the above kind and voluntary expressions of confidence and esteem. Helms already given indications of coining early to the front as a useful working member. ? fjuurcnivilU. Herald. - m - ? Mir.or.i5ki> inCoj.ii Br.ci.il>.?Galveston, January :?().?A special io the Xetcs from Dallas, daied yestesday, siys: A great deal of excitement was created to-day by the developments touching the killing of Jesse Bonner ami other negroes last night by Deputy Sheriff Seely, of Freestone County, and Detective Duncan, of this city, who surrendered themselves last night. A visit to the scene of the shooting shows that Bonner's tive-vear-old child was shot through the forehead and a negro named Ho'-ert JohnsMsw. ,v,'uu!!',;!n tirely unprovoked, lionncr was sitting in his cabin Willi his child ou his knee when the officers burst in and began shooting. The negroes had no weapons. The witnesses testify that there were three white men in the party. One stood outside and shot Johnson as he rati away. The belief is growing that the killing was coldblooded murder, and the colored population are greatly agitated. Koaii Di ty.?The Legislature nt its recent session, passed nn Act reducing the persons exempt from road duty, so that no person is now exempt except teachers, students and ministers f f the Gospel. The Act is ns follows : Section I. That Section one thousand and ninety, Title X, Chapter XXII, of the General Statutes of this State, be amended by striking out tiic following words : Members of the Slate and county boards of examiners and school trustees, members of the hoard of assessment of real estate for taxation, millers engaged in grist or merchant mills that arc kept open six days in (lie week, guards, keepers, employes and oilier officers of lunatic asylums and the warner for live days. So that the said section when amended shall read as follows : Section 1,000. Teachers and students of schools and ministers of the gospel who are OVI ? ni^ ? VVII^K ^'IIIUII I'llClVI OIIOII UU t A empt from road duly. lu the past year the richc-t American tnerchunt, 1). 1$. Clntlin. the richest American railroad man, \Y. H. Ynndcrbilt, nnd the richest American planter, K-ltnond Richardson, have died. It is ni table that not otic of the three died in his bed. One dropped dead at his desk, another in his hall, and the other in the street This Ibices the suggestion that the overwork ot accumulating and maintaining a vast fortune snapped the vital chord for e?cn of the millionaires. Gladstone, serene and steadfast at 110 yonrs. and Yanderbilt tumbling dead from liis chair, contrasts the sensible Knglish life with the wasteful haste of Americans.?Atlanta Confutation. As Kkii to IIoxk ScitAi?i.N?;.? I'.dtvard Shepherd, of llarvishiirg, 111., says: -Having reeeived so itmeh benefit from Kicctric Hitters, I feel it my iluiy to let suffering Immunity know it llnve 111>< 1 a iiiiiiiimr sure mi niv Ipo fin eight years ; my doctors told 111c I would have to have the liotic ttcrapcd or leg amputated. I tiled, instead, three bottles of Klcctric Hitters and seven boxes llucklen's Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and well.' Klectric Hitters are sold at fifty cents a hottle, and I'licklctt's Arnica Salve at 'Jocts per box by J. IV. I'oscy & Urn. M\ii. Kn?::ti Shot.?On hist Monday, while Mr. Wilson Steen who carries the mail between Camden and Jefferson, was on his way to Camden, he was shot by some person conc?aled in the bushes. The wound is not necessarily fatal, but fie will be laid up for some time. It is thought that the would-be assassin meant to rob the mail, but .Mr. Stccii escaped with it.? Cami'in Journal. - ? Westmoreland's t'alisaya Tonic is being imitated. See that you get Westmoreland'st'alisaya Tonic, manufactured by Westmoreland Pros., t ireen ville, S. t'. livery bottle should haven red metal cap over the cork, with the following imprint: Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. Westmoreland Itros., Sole Proprietors, Green villc, S. ('. I ?ok i i.i. a it t> <|uiT-i Tim Trur.?Now York, January 1'7. The Turf, Fir hi an<l Farm says : 1*. Lorillard, who has contribute)! so much to the development of racing in America, has ?lecided to retire from ilio turf, and will sell his raciug Mtible under the hammer at Rancooas on February *27. The ladies especially go into ecstacles over 1'arker's llair italsam," writes Mr. J. II. Decker, druggist, of Findlay, Ohio. '-They say it i.i I he most elegant dressing they ever used. ?iiu|>s tailing hair, vest ores color, pro. notes growth. ?lic Iclfritli? "altvicit ?ime? H. M. STOKES, Editor. UNION, PlilDAY, FKIIUVAUY o, 1880. SUBSCHIfTlON?>2 00 PER AHNOM. ADVERTISING. All legal advertise incuts arc published at the rates plOCrllinl l?y law. The Cotton MarketUnion, Fell 4. Silcs for the week ">00 hales, l'rioes? Mtuins GajSU; low middling. siriet low middling > M iddling good middling K^ag'... t'llAlti.KsroN, Foot ?Strict low middling, middling, strict middling Xkw Viikk, Feb. d Market declining, Uplands 1> d-lli; or leans, i%. WaT- K. W. 1'ercival, sash manufacturer of t'liarleston has fail.-tl. ?- .. OoT Mr- IV. 11. Lcuions has become princi- | pal of the Mount Moriah School near Asbury. tiaf We arc requested to announce that Rev. U. (.5. Clifford will preach at Mt. Vernbn church next Sunday. user Gen. Wilmot U. DeSaussure; one of Carolina's noblest sons, UicJ at Ocals, Fla., last Monday, llis rcmuius were taken to Charleston, his native city, and buried on Tuesday, lie was nearly 04 years old when he died. Thousands of children die under the age of five years. WhyPhysicians attribute it to various causes, Hiid have a vocabulary of infantile diseases too numerous to mention. Worms 1 Worms! Shriner's Indian Vermifuge wiil kill them and restore the child. Mr. George F. Miller, who has been buying cotton at this place for several years past, has left us to go to Columbia. Mr. Miller is an excellent young man, and his leaving Union will be a serious loss to the social, moral and business people of the town. Mr. Miller has our best wishes for his prosperity in his new field of operations. ? ? - - ? Our good colored citizen and farmer, Douglas Wallace, living on Sugar Creek, has left at our office an car of tliutcorn that mens1 ores 13 inches, and asks if any one can b at it. Doug, says he believes stronger in raising coru than in giving licne, and is satisfied that there's more inouey for the farmer in corn than in liens. Doug's head is level. he city of Columbia had a journalistic I sensation last Tuesday, in which Gonzalez, the manager of the News ami Courier's bureau in that city, Mr. T. J. I.aMottc, city reporter, and Mr. (.'. A. ("alvo, proprietor of the Columbia /let/isler, were conspicuous actors. From the reports puimslicu, ' ti. u. ttrougut tuc nrst and nil the blood that was spilled, and our frioud rnlvo was the greatest sufferer from the ntclee. Boys, det not your angry passions rise,' etc. EWtT -We invite attention to the letter of 1 Hon. W. 11. llrawley to the l-'.ditor of the Abbeville Medium, which we publish on our first page. There nro always two sides to a question particularly to questions of public polioy, and ns it is our aim to give our renders full and fair information upon every,measure affecting their public and private interests, in order that they may form just and correct opinions, we invite , courteous .criticisms of all measures and matters affecting fne welfare of the county and State. Upon the matter of taking the census, and other questions now agitating the public mind, we have decided opinions, which we intend to fully express and attempt to defend, at the proper time. By discussion alone, can just nil 1 equitable conclusions be arrived at. If the people have grievances which they believe originate in the law making or auy other department of the government, it is their duty as good citizens to let those grievances he known. If )ou .vant (Iroccries and Provisions call on PANT, MoKISSICK fc COUnavoidably PostponedA long article from Mnj. B. II. Kicc cniuc to hand too late for publication tliis week. It will appear in our next. - ?#? ? Another Snow Storm. Our citizens were so newhat surprised when tliye awoke yesterday morning at fiuding the ground'nearly covered with snow and the beautiful Hakes still silently falling, as if intending to spread a deep carpet of puro white over everything. liy 10 o'clock however, itstoppe d and the sun made is appearance and the atmosphere became melting, so that before night the snow had almost disappeared. A Social DanceLast Thursday evening witnessed a see nc of enjoyment in tlie way of a dance at the residence of .Mrs. Judge Ilawkin's. In the days of ''auld lang syne" man}', many delightful evenings were spent and many times have "brave men and fair women'' gatiiered in that home of refined hospitality, but no more enjoyable evening wus ever spent there than last Thursday. All enjoyed themselves to their hearts content, and we are sure that the venerable relict of such a noble man as Judgo Dawkins was glad to li&vc her young friends with her once more. Assault upon the Intendant. Last Monday evening, after dark, as Intendant, Dr. li. 8. lieaty was passing down street near Mr. J. II. Rodger's store, a stone was tiirown ai mm mm shuck mm ou me siuo ot his bead. Fortunately it did uo grea'er personal injury to tho Dr. (ban to stagger liirn and he quickly recovered and grappled with his assailant, who was found to be one of a number of strange men lately seen prowling about this neighborhood, often "drunk anJ disorderly." The fellow stoutly resisted nrrest, but a prompt response to the br's call for assistance brought him to terms and he was marched to the jail. Next morning lie contributed $15 to tlie town treasury. Local Items. I)r. M. IV. Cull, has been fixing up his office near the bank anil wo learn that he is going to open a Druy Slorr. We understand that a number of new residences will be built between the present time and next fall. Qo to the Timrs Job Printing office for your llill Heads, Le'tcr Heads, Printed Envelopes, Legal blanks and any kind of printing. Court couvencs on the first Monday in March All the young men of Uuion sliold goto the next citizens meeting and form themselves into a fire company. Kvory city in the State, as well as son.e towns, have fire companies composed of young lueu. The weather is ould gloomy and wet. Organisation of th? Tonng Farmers Olnb of Union CountyLast Monday a meeting of Pome of the farmera of Union county waa held in the Court j House. I)r. A. P.. Kant called tho meeting to j order and stated the object of the meeting. On motion of Dr. Pant, Wm. JcAeries was ( made temporary Chairman and 1<. 1'. Murpliy j temporary Secretary. On motion a committee was appointed to get v names of farmers who wished to become mctn8 bers of the Association, and the committee re? a cured about sixty farmers as members. Messrs. Pant, Jefferics, Dibits. Davis ami c Itiec made remarks upon farmers' clubs and fanning iu general. After the list of members ^ was perfected the association went into an clec- j tion for permanent officers, and the following were elected, viz.: ? Dr. A. E. Pant, President. c Win. Jcft'eries, 1st Vice-President. ' 11 W. It. llriggs, 2d Vice-President. L. P. Murphy, Sccretajy. ( i?. ii. jcier, treasurer. On motion it was ordered tlmt the Executive Committee be composed of Chairmen of .Township clubs, ns follows: Gowdeysville?J. L. Walker. Draytonvillc?J. D. Jcflfcries. Jonesvillc?T. L. Homes. l'inckncy?Robert Little. Rogansville?II. II. Robinson. Cross Keys?K. J. Retsill. Goshen Hill?R. 11. Lyons. Fishdam?W. T. Jeter. 8autuc?I*. C. Davis. Union?1$. II. Rice. The Constitution, Rules and Jly-laws of the Young Farmers' Club of the Southern Stales were adopted by the Association, with the privilege of changing the same if it might be deemed expedient. The Chairman of the township clubs were requested to hold meetings on the 3d Saturday in February and report the proceedings of the same to the county association on the lirst Monday in March. The Secretary was then authorized to communicate with different fertilizer companies, in order to get estimates of their different brands by car load lots, delivered at Union. The Association of Farmers then adjourned to meet again on the first Monday in Mnrch. Comment by us is unnecessary, as the object anil plans of the farmers' clubs in South Carolina tire well known. Tliey tnay be productive of good ; we at least cherish that hope. Citizena' Meeting. A call meeting of the citizens of Uuion, to devise means for the better protection of the town against fire, was bcld in the Court House on Tuesday aftcrnoou, February 2nd. l>r. II. S. Dealy, Intendant of tbe town, called the meeting to order And stuled its purpose. On motion, Mr. E. 11. Wallace was made Chairman, and Mr. J. A. Fant, Jr., Secretary. Capt. F. M. Farr read a letter from the headquarters of his Insurance Companies, stating that owing to certain favorable causes Uuion had already the same rate of insurance as those towns and cities which had steam tire engines ? but urged that fire walls be built and that steps be taken to organize a permanent fire department. , It was mured and seconded that it is sense or this meeting that the Town Council pro- ' vide a Steam Fire Engine and better water 1 facilities. The question as to the best means of ' raising funds for the foregoing purposes then being under discussion, the following commit, nidation from the Woman'* I'lirioim Tomnm.. , f - ance Union was read : To the Chairman of the Citizen*' Meeting : At a meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : Whereat, W e hare heard that a meeting of the citizens has been called "lo devise menus for the better protection of the town against fire," which will necessarily require tho raising of funds, and Whereat, The saloon keepers havo pledged themselves under a strong bond to the Town Council not to sell intoxicating liquors, and it is generally believed that they are openly violating the law and thus forfeiting their bonds ; therefore Jltsolccfl, That we deem this the proper time to urge our citizeus to proceed at once to enforce payment of their bonds and add the money thus secured to any other funds that may be raised by the meeting. Most respectfully submitted, by order of the W. C.T. U. In furtherance of the suggest ions contained in the communication of the W. C. T. U., the f<>l- i lowing resolution was introduced and uuani- 1 moitsly adoptcil : Jteeolvrtl, That it is the sense of this meeting that the Town Council of Union should take immediate steps to ascertain whether any of the persons authorized to sell malt liquors in this town have forfeited their bonds, and if so, that the town council should proceed at once to enforce payment of such bonds, in order that the proceeds of same may be applied to the proper 1 expenses of the town government. It was ordered that when this meeting adjourn it shall stand adjourned subject to the call of the Town Council. On motion it was ordered that the young men of Union he asked to come to the next meeting and organi/.c themselves into a Fire Company. The meeting then adjourned. K. It. W.\i.i.ac k, Chairman. 1 J. A. Fast, Jr., Secretary. Bev. A. Millard's Leoturei. Those of our citizens who heard l'rofessor Millard s Lectures this week, enjoyed an intellectual treat that seldom falls to the lot of nny community to liston to, and all who heard him , were highly delighted. His Lectures are not merely pleasing but are elevating, instructing and refining iu a high degree. No one tires of listening to him and all who hear him once wishes to hear him again. Unfortunately the wenilicr each night was very inclement and his audiences were not as largo as they otherwise would have been; but as an evidence of the attractiveness of Hie lectures, the attendance increased in numbers cverv niirlit. Last nirrlit. Thursday, liis lecture was free. The great object of the lectures was to raise ' funds to build a Baptist l'ursjuage in this (own and we regret that the weather prevented the attendance of many who we know woulJ have appreciated the lecturer's efforts, and at the same time willing to contribute to eo> laudable an object. Returned to SohooL We find the following names of young ladies from this County, amdhg tho hotel arrivals at Greenville. These young Indies were returning to Williaroston Female College after tho Winters vacation: Miss Mamie Towuaend, Inez Edwards, Johnic bandore, Eunice Wofferd aud Jtlore&ce Maeon. % For Ihc TSiues. Mk. Editor.?1 have read with much dissntifaoliou the strong condemnation of the Legis- a nturo by a number of the up-country papers J it regard to the 'census bill.' Nor, iudecd, v ios Union beeu exempt from loud clamoring on t( lie subject. It is undoubtedly a fact that the p .cgislnturc cannot make laws to suit every man, li ,nd it is equally true that it fails to make some g illicit arc des red by many. Vet Legislators hould not be coudetuiied because bf their ouctment on the one hand and failure of eunct- ' aent or. the other, of certain laws without just ^ ause. t In the great noise and confusion of sounds vhicli have hccu heard about, the census bill t! .i.i_ ,k..? . I: tr.. - -?> i. _ .. i.. .i:..:. c '"t.j , uiicv uiiiviciu Duuuua v II uo uiauu;uislied : tlie Scream, the Veil and the Howl 8 ['he 'ScreamerB- attribute the failure of the b :onsu8 bill to the iuflueuce of tlie Charleston ^ nembers, and condemn the Legislature for * illowing such influence, and the Charleston (; nembers especially for using such influence, n I'lie ' Vellers ' speak of the requirements of the 1 Constitution, and (not being afraid of Charles- ^ on influence) they accuse the members of not 0 cecpiug their oath properly, and thereby con- it letnning them on that ground. The 'Howlers' c tave nr. particular pretext upon which to base ? heir accusations, but simply condemn. c With all due respect to those who had the velfarc ol South Carolina at heart, and doubt- J* ess there were some who honestly thought and f impressed themselves that the Legislators had n tot dono their duty; but while it is highly B touornblo and justly meritorious for men to ^ ;uard the welfare of their State and the rights p >f its people, be those rights invested in what- t jver body they may, yet they should uot con- ' lemn that body for their enactment or non-en- ^ iciincui ui r.iws ?vi(iioui iirsi inquiring imu inu ; ;ause of such action oa the purl of tliat body. v As to the influence of Chariest on members be- ' ug the cause of the failure of tlte census bill, the \ otters of Gen. Kd. McGrady and Maj. B raw ley t liavc surely exploded such an assumption. 1 And 1 nicy any jusl here that such an accusation J is not only groundless, but it is an imputation 0 upon sonic of our best aud most worthy Legis- c lators. If they arc ever anxious for the inter- ' fsts of Charleston, they are none tho less anx- J ious for the whole State, and if tlu-y have a > representation larger than is due them, it could not he in better hands. AVi hout noticing the 1 last kind?that is the 'Howlers' ? I will see if j there is a justification for the uoiso setup by j the 'Yellers.' t If Hiero is cause for complaint, it certainly belongs to this class. And tho Legislators rec- , agnized the fact that there would he cause for 1 somplaint if there were not some provision for 1 the enumeration of the inhnl Hants of this State, j The Constitution commands that an enumcru- , tion shall he made at certain pciiods, hut does ' not prescribe the manner in which it is to bo ' done. Then, what arc the considerations the j Legislator must have when lie comes to deliberate upon the census bill ? It must be first, to Kpnirntlip onnmorntion fit tho li?nst post rmssihlp* mil sccoud, lo secure ns correct an cnumeratiou as possiWc. Upon tliesc cotisi derations, I | think, originated the bill for taking the United States consus as the basis for apportionment. Let us first see if this bill meets the require- t iuc?? ,f o?o constitution, tvlilcli is silent as to ' the manner but definite ns to the time of the ! enumeration. If the Legislature ha I made an appropriation for such enumeration the apportionment could not bo made until the meeting of the next Legislature, and if the Uuited States census is taken as the basis, the apportionment can be made at the meeting of the next Legislature. Therefore, in point of time, it accomplishes nil that an appropri uicn couhl do. As to the manner in which the enumeration is made, I lie hill passed by the Legislature and to be submitted to the judgment of ilie people completely meets the requirements : 1st, that it shall he done at the least cost possible, and '2<1, it slmll be done ns, correctly ns possible. If the United States census is taken as the basis there is no cost, and it is almost absolutely correct. The first of these propositions ii evident, while the sccoud is easily shown to be true. When the census is thus taken, there is no desire on I lie part of the United States that it should be made too large, nor is there cause for it to be made less than it is. The United States wishes, above everything, to obtain the true number of tho people and a just accountof '.heir growth and prosperity. While on the other hand if it were taken by the State, for the purpose of appott eminent, there might be some counties which would overestimate their number in order to obtain a large representation, and thereby a greater inthuuee iu the State. Mr. lhlitor, I think that our Legislators should be commended and not condemned. They have met the requiretnencs of the Constitution. They hare met it in such a manner as to show that they arc intelligent, and have the good of the State nt heart. M. - - ?l'or the Times. An Insult to the Tnx-Payors of Union. The Indies of tlio Baptist Church in this town Are engaged in the laudable work of getting up funds for the erection ot a dwelling lor their l'nstor. To further th.s work they engaged the Bcrviccs of the Uev. Mr. Millard to deliver three lectures in the Baptist church?one-half oftho proceeds to he given to the ladies the other half to the lecturer. Mr. Kditor, you will hardly credit the statement I make that on the first night the Town Marshall was sent to the church to demand n lecture fee of $5 per night, and before tho lecture, could proceed the 'Treasurer of the church had to become personally responsible for the amount. Thot there is on ordnance of this Town re quiring the ].nyment of feos for exhibitions, Opera Troupes, &c., I ain aware, but I doubt if there is a town in this whololand that would, under such circtim-tanccs, ever dream of exacting such a fee. Instead of placing an embargo on bucli literary enlertainineats, it behooves the authorities and the citizens generally to foster and encjuriigo All such. If the cottneil would but manifest one hundredth part of the zeal in collecting the forfeited bonds of the lioer Saloon dealers that they have in collecting the license for these lectures given by Mr. Millard, the council would not, as they are now doing, be mourning over n deploted treasury. If there is an ordinance on the statute book requiring a license fee for such entertainments, the council, I feel satisfied, would reoeive the well done of every well wisher of the town by at once exempting it, law sympathy all literary entertain, m ents from its operation. TAX-TAYJiK. jilngsv i llk, S. P., Feb. ^^188(1. * I T?> Kditoh Union Times.?I sen J you below * clipping from nn editorial in (lie Abbeville tedium, in reply to Mr. Brawley, ot Charleston, |, rho had written a letter to that paper similar a a the ar'iole of Mr. McCraiy, which you re- n ublished in your last issue. I ask you to pub- ? isb this clipping as going to substantiate tbc , round which 1 took in my last communication, y St'uscn iuku. 1 Mr. Brawley, however, seems lo take par- n icular umbrage at our chnrge I lint the members ' roin Charleston "put themselves on record as ] " lenying a fair representation to the balance of 1 he Stnte,'' and proceeds to give certain "facts.-' I Lotus take this clause in its proper connec- . ion. It occurs in an article tof ours) on the so- ( J, ailed rider," and rends : "The manner of taking the census was pre- j cribed by law aud, of course, tho work was to e paid for. The appropriation was defeated J! y a long and specious argument that the . mendmeut was a "rider." It was absurd, and obody knew it better than the members from : Ibarleston who put themselves on record as doying a fair representation to the balance of * lie State." | Here is tho time and place of Charleston's deletion. Here is where sho put herself on rccrd. It needs but one fact to prove it, and that c i the vote ou the que>?tion of receding from tho cusus appropriation. It stood, as near as we an recall, 50 to 41) in favor of receding and 1 leven members from Charleston voted to rcede. Thus they put themselves on record as 'denying a fair representation to tho balance I f tho State." This was tho crjcial test and 'harleston was in tho vocative. Sho was in ull accord with the House until the decisive nomcnt and then by her cloven votes refused to ustain the appropriation ami so will hare five aore Representatives than she is entitled lo or some years to come, and also an unjust prclondcrnnce in State and Congressional conveniens. This very vote did deny fair representation to other parts of the State and did keep ive extra members for Charleston, and she put icrsclf on record. But Mr. Browley soys that when Charleston turned ami fled) the question ras not as to taking the census, but "shall the louse force the Senate to accept its views on his subject by defeatingthe appropriation bill ?" ' Vo heard Speaker Simons put no such quesion to the House. If Mr. Brawley thought hat was the question we excuse him for that 'otc, although he was wrong on the census from irst to last. If Speaker Simons had put any ithcr question than the usual parliamentary me, he wovld have framed It somewhat as folows: "Will the House stand by the Constituion, and will the members stand by their oaths 0 support it?" end Charleston would have roted "No." Mr. I'rawley need not hnvo looked further han this vote to find where Charleston's power vas used for a sectional advantage. It may lot have been so intended, but such has been he effect for she will have five more Reprcsenatives (counting by the U. S., census) than the is entitled to. Mr. Brawley is the last man of Charleston .vho should have attempted to defend his colcagues. lie voted against the census every ,ime ami does not even give the economy ex:use. If he did so because the amendment was 1 "rider" he was strangely inconsistent in toting for two additional professors in the Unirersity which was clearly against the law. We icurd nolhiug from Charleston about this being x "rider," nlthough the effect of that item in the appropriation bill was to make two new officers and provide pay for them. If to claim equal rights for Beaufort, Sumter, Laurens, Spartanburg and other counties is sectionalism, we may bo counted in. Wo will not be diverted from the true issue hut will continue to show the great injustice done the whole State. . - , Dkatu or Mrs. Bayard?Washington, Jnnunry ITl.?Mrs. nnyuru, -<the secretary of State, died her? this morning. immediate cause of death was congestion' of the brain, brought on by the shock of her daughter's sudden death two weeks ago. For tho first week following that event she stood the strain and excitement quite well, but a week ago last Friday she was compelled to take to her bed, and gradually grew worse from day to day. On Thursday congestion of the bruin made its appearance, and she was unconscious fordwentyfour hours before her death. Although for years Mrs. Bayard has been a confirmed invalid she had for the past six months been in better health than for many years. Last summer she was very ill at her homo in Wilmington, Del., with a complication of diseases of the liver and stomach, and her recovery at that time was considered doubtful. At the solicitation of her daughter Miss Kate, she put herself under the care of Dr. F. A. Gardner, of this city, and under his treatment she had improved so much as to be able to go into society this winter, and although still an invalid, she was in comparatively good health when her daughter died. She was about f?l years of ago. With the exception of her daughter. Mrs. Warren of Boston, and her son, who is in Arizona, the family were present wheu she died. The body will be taken to Wilmington to-morrow, aud the funeral will he held there on Tuesday. Goon Rexu.th is Evkry 1'ahk.?D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of Chattanooga,. Tenn., writes, thnt he was seriously ntllictcd with n severe cold that settled on his lungs ; laid tried innny remedies without benefit. Being induced to try Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption ,li,l few bottles. JSincc which lime lie has used it in his family for nil Coughs and Colds with best results. This is the experience of thousands whose lives have been saved by this Wonderful Discovery. Trial Hollies free at J. W. Posey & llro.'s Drugstore. Civil service law fails all around. It gives the Republicans a clmuce of crippling a Democratic administration, cramps the President in the exercise of power, keeps in Republican partisans, and divides the Democratic party. It is a grand humbug ?Oranijeburij Timet Democrat, 2 Hth. Women aro everywhere using and recommending Parker's Tonic because they have learned from experience that it speedily overcomes despondency, indigestion, pain or weakness .in the back or kidneys, and other troubles peculiar to the sex. It is rather hard," says the New York Conimereial A'lcertiter, "but it is a mournful fact that in the General sweep of economy a first-class ball player this season will receive onlj twico as much salary as a Now Kngland governor." g T' 11 * '"? -J OBITUARY. MOORE?Died, at Iter residence near Skull Shoals, on the 28lh uli., of pneumonia, Mrs Susan Moore, wife of Mr; Leouder Moore, in the 43d year of her age. Mrs. Moore, was a pure christian, a kind neighbor and a devoted wife and mother. She has left a kind husband and seven children to deplore her loss. List of Unelaimed Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Union, 8. C. for tho week ending February Gth, 1886. Mr Carre ilarnett, Mrs W J Neilson, Miss Nanie Cockette, Mrs Wm it Neilson; Mr Robert Dawkins, Mr U. II. Moore, Miss Carrie Dirreh, Mrs L II Little, J M Kcliard, Esq. Miss 8illor Pool, Mr Pallen Farryson, Mrs F L Potter, David Foster, Miss Kama Ilennells, Miss M E Goodwin, Mr Osa llioe. Alley Utlmore, Air i.cwis mciiaru, coi. Mr Tom Gist, . Mr Rachel Shelton, Mr G O Qesa, Mias Kliia Sharp, U D Ilyder, Mias Adlend Thompson Miss Mary Johnston, Mias Nancy Weal, Mr Jeff Nichols, Miss Cathon Young, Jaekson Keenan, Persons calling for any of the abore letters will please say they hare been ndrertiaed, as they are kept separate from all other mail matter. DAVID C. GIST, P. M. * 0 A Colored Passknokk Agent.?The McKen- J "* ie route ha* made a new departure in the pasenger business by appointing a colored passoa;er agent. Ilis name is A. C. Hideout, and bis cadquarters are at Columbia S. C. His name ppears on the folder as an emigrant agent, long with the other passenger agents in the mploy of the company. Hideout it is underlood has been for some time in the employ of ho company in South Ctrolina soliciting emi;rant business, but it is not until within the *st few days that his name has been officially nnounccd to the advertising master of the coin any in connection with the passenger departnent of the company as an emigrant agent.? 1 ttanta Constitution. Uccklkn's Arnica Salve.?The best Salve n the world for Cuts, .Bruises, Sores, Ulcer, >alt Hheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped lands. Chilblains, Corns, and all skin Erup ions, and positively curqg Piles, or no pay retired. It is guarantee*! to give perfect satisaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per iox. For sale by J. \V. Posey & Hro. July ly BU8INE8S LOCALS. Remember tlint JA8. II. ltODGEll pays the lighestcash prices for dry hides. ? $15 will buy a first class No. 7 Cook Stove, omplctc, with 25 pieces, from J AS. II. RODGER. Take your hides to JAS. II. RODGER, who >ays highest cash prices. Stoves, Tinware uud Hardware at JAMES II t() DOER'S. Grand Republic CIGARROS, Our trade mark, at A. It. STOKES & CO.'S. # Pure Timothy Hay. I II AVE just received a car load of superior Timothy hay. M. L. POOL, Feb 5 5 2t. LEATHER. Harness Leather, Plantation Leather, Upper Leather, t'ulf Skins, nt . A. R. STOKES, & CO.'S. Household Furniture -r at I AUCTION. J IWl I.L sell at Auction at my dwalling house, on the 11th inst., a handsome lot of Household Furniture, as good as new. W. 11. DAVIS. Feb "> o It* -k Application for Final Discharge NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday, the 2'Jil day of February, 1886, 1 shall ? make my fiunl return to Hon. J. M. (ice, Probnte Judge for Union County, nnd apply for Letters Dismissory as Administrator of the estate of Ebcr Smith, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate v must present them at that time, or they will be forever baric 1. J. P. THOMAS, Adm'r Kber Smith. Febo 6 Jit Warning to Trespassers. 1 HEREBY give warning to all pcrsoL .ound trn]>ping birds, bunting, riding, cutting down trees, or in any other way trespassing up- ? on any part of my premises that they will be prosecuted to the utmost extremity ofthclawin such eases made and provided for. 1 mean just what 1 say. T. M. GOSSEr, Jan. 2*.) 4 3t Notice to Creditors. ALL persons holding claims against tho estate of Murphy itobo, deceased, are re- .. quested to present their claims to me, properly k attested, on or before March 5th, next. All persons indebted to said estate must 4 make payment on or before tho nbovo dato. \ J. T. I.AYTON, Adm'r Est. Murphy Bobo. Feb "? 6 4t Drs. Mnrply Jf Mill 1 Have made their headquarters at S. M. Rice, Jr., & Co.'s store, where will also be found a full and new stock of D-R-U-G-S. Feb "> f? t f The State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF UNION. By JAMES M. GEE, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, D. W. Mays has mado suit to me to grant hi in Letters of Ad- ' I rniuistration on the Estate of and efTects of Henrietta Mays, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Henrietta Mays, deceased, that they be and appear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Uuion C. 11.; South Carolina, on the 20th day of February next, after publication ? hereof, at 11 o'clock iu the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Adminis trillion should nd be grnnted. Giver, under my hand, tips Ud day of Feb| ruary, Anno Domini, '880. JAMES M. GEE. Judge Probate. Published on the 5th day of February, 1880, in the Weekly Uuion Times. Feb 5 5 2t Something THAT Beats the IB Puzzle. rTTTTT-I I "I I i l ! t | I L_ i ""i I " I i I l i i I 'I I ""I ' I "1 J i i _L LI I,iii ! 1 L_ J I 'H I J LJ TLo above cut represents a bouse with 8C rooms. The puzzle is to pass from room No. 1 to room No. 80, through every room without entering any room more than once. Hut a greater puxzlo 1* to see how cheap 8AKTOK At AKIHUKcan sell Oroceriea. Call on them at Flynu s before laying in your suppliee for the year. i