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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
Correspondence Of The CEnr. Oourie,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 90

The stirring intelligence from Europe,
juslifying as it DIES, previous surmises of
the probable occurrence of n general war,
in Europe, growing out of the Austria
Russian quarrel with Turkey, produces n
general belief that our own petty disputes
with France and England will be easily
settled, by the acquiescence of those pow
ers in whatever course of conduct to-
wards this country, on their part, the
United States may desire. The cooper
alton of the United States in war against
Russia, in support of the Porte, is already
invoked. Nothing could be more invi-
ting to American ardor, and nothing more
inpolitic and rcprchensible, than such an
interference. If the Czar undertakes s!,c
paper blockades, we shall resist them;
if he questions our principle that the flag
covers the merchandise, we shall sustain
it. a8
The English journals make a'ight
affair Of NJ Poussin's diplomatic misfor-
tunes; and | am glad to see that they de
preciatc, as every man here does, the fol-
ly Of the French Government in bringing
such potty questions into national diplo-
macy, and the compass of national feel
ing and popularexcitement
The position of affairs in Europe may
also arrest the Nicaragua controversy, by
inducing England TO concede all that can
be require by the general intereats Of
commerce, e,in regard to tho contemplated
Nicaragua canal. 1910 ,..--4o
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03

Nothing, it is to be hoped, will occnr TO
obstIuct the free enjoyment, by American
commerce, navigation, and agriculture,
of the advantages necessarily resulting
tc them from European war,
Peter Hagucr, Auditor of the Trcasu-
ry,, who came to this. city as an Officer of
the Treasury, from Philadelphia upon the
removal of the seat of government, was
removed from office this day. His sue
ccssor is Mr.. John S. Gallagher, mn editor
from Virginia.
1t had been intimatcd to Mr.. Hagner
that he was expected to resign on account
ofhis age. But Mr.. Hagncr not choos-
ing to resign, was removed. 1t is not
probable that the Hon. II. b. King, mem
ber elect from Georgia, and now in Cal
ifornia, will be able to- ,rh Washington
in time to participate in the organization
of the House Thus, the Wings will
lose another vote.
The Baltimore Patriot and other pae
pcrs suggest that neither Mr. Winthrop,
nor a democratic candidate can be elected;
and that the choice may lie between Mr..
Holmes and Mr. Wilmot.
The substance of letter from Mr..
Howell Cobb, has been stated publickly
here; and it is in effect an expression of
his opinion that the Democratic Free Soil
ers will vote for him, because he is op-
posed 10 Mr.. Calhoun; and that the scale
may be turned against him by the votes
of the Taylor Calhoun lcmociutic mem.
bcrs of South Carolina.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
SENATOR HOUSTON.

This gentle nan has written a letter in
reply to one from COL Gadsdcn, both of
which are published in the Texas papers.
A large portion of the letter is grossly
personal. The concluding paragraphs
affirming his opinions and purposes in re-
latlon to- the Wilmot Proviso we copy as
matter of interest at the present time :.
81 have been charged by some uncand-
id persons with being in favor of the Will
mot Proyiso. The charge | pronounce
false. No one is or can be more oppos
ca to the Wilmot Proviso than am, and
ever have been. This Proviso, by its
very terms, applied only to territory here
after to be acquired by treaty on otherwise;
and not to that already held by the Uni
ted States. 1t had no connection, with,
or bearing upon the Oregon Bill and in
guiding my action upon that measure,
The Wilmot Proyiso had no influence. [
regard it as of mischievous tendency, and
doubt not that it originated with those
who cared more for their own advance
ment, than for the harmony and wcll-bc-
ing of the Unior.
~ have never believed that Congcss
could adopt the Proviso; or that it would
be binding upon the Statls, even in the
event of it's adoption without their scpar-
ate sanction or general acquicscencc
"Icgislation by Congress on the sub
jcct of slavery in the territories, is, in my
opinion, useless and injudicious. The lire
of dcmarcation between free and slave
states is fixed BY the compromise The
right of States. lying south of the line, to
be admitted with the institution Of slave
ry, if the people asking such admission re,
quire it, cannot be questioned.
"Ibe spirit of The rule would, in my
opinionbc enfIingcd, should Congress by
law attempt TO exclude the institutions
from any territory south Of that line.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
TeleAuphed. for the Charleston Couric,
LATER FROM UROPE.

8ALrIMoRE, Oct. 25-11 a. m.
The British steamship Europa arrived
at Halifax on Wednesday, and departed
promptly for Boston.
LIVERPOOL MARKET
CoTroM-Thcre has been much cx-
citcmcnt in the market for this article.
On Monday, on the reception of the Eu-
ropa's advices, prices Immediately adj
vanccd farthing per pound
POLITICAL.
The aspect of affairs between Russia
and Turkey look threatening. English
and French fleets have been ordered to
the Mediterranean. Twelve English
ships of war are now in the Turkish wa
tcrs. One hundred thousand men are
in arms around Constantinoplc. The
French Government rcpudiates the con-
duct of M, Poussin, but claims indemnity.
a conspiracy has been detcd in Piedmont.
The Pore is afraid to rctnrn to Rome.
Consols closed on Saturday at 92 SO.
1t is sBrumorcd that more Spanish troops
will enter Rome. The cholera is RAPIDLY
snbsidmg throughout Europe.
There has been slight attempt in Ire
land to renew political disturbances. John
O'COnnor is at the head of the move
ment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
OUR COURT.

Court for this District was held during the
present week, Judge O'Neall presiding. There
was but little business, and the only cases of
importance were an action for breach of IL
marriage contract, in which the Jury rendered
verdict of six hundred and twenty y-dollars,-
and n case against William Young for passing
counterfeit Bank Bills, in which the Jury re-
t.nod yordict of guilty" Iu the first case
mn appeal has been taken. IN the other Young
was sentenced on Thursday evening to be i'm
prisoncd until the first day of February, and
to receive twenty lashcs on the first Monday in
January next, and to pay fine of 500 dollars
He was also indicted for an assault and battery
on the Sheriff. for which he was found guilty
and sentenced to one months Imprisonment
and to pay Il fine of fifty dollars. There were
several other indictments, but of no mpor.
tancc Tho Court adjourned on Thursday
evening
Judge O'Ncai on Monday morning deliver.
cd an eloquent and able charge to the Grand
Jury, taking at first general survey of the
duties Of the Jury and closing in nm eloquent
style upon the criminal law Of our State. lie
reviewed the law in relation to Licenses, and
said it was unfair and improper that one by
obtaining tavern license for which nc paid
only fifteen dollar should be allowed to sell
to any bo;ly and in any quantity; while another
obtaining commoA grocery license, for which
he had to pay fifty dollars, should only be al
lowed to sell in quantities of and above quart
that this was not n Temperance law, for that
1T was decided by the other Judges in opposi-
ton to his views. He next called cir atten-
ti0 to the practice of carrying concealed and
deadly weapons, and said tIat though the Leg
isiatme had said they could do nothing in the
matter yet that much could be affected by the
little wordfrg Next he animatlverted upon
gambling, and said il laws were enacted ma
king gamblers liable to the vagrant law. and in
case they could not comply with the rcouisi
tIons of that law, that they should receive 0
and 30 stripe, he would venture to say tbot
the whole fraternity would in very ghort time
leave the State forever. He next touchedupon
the subject of Penitcntiary, saying that ho
would punish capitally but three offences,
murder, burning of house. aud the violation
of the person of n fen,nlc--that all others could
be punished more eifcctualiy by pcnitentiary
for that the certainty OF punishment, how.
ever light, was more effective than severe pen
slties which were seldom enforced. That a
Icnitcntiary should be built, and tint he would
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
KEOW ZEE COURIER
Saturday, Nov. q, 1919.

With view of accommodating our Sub
scribcrs who live at Il distance, the following
gentlemen are authorized and requested to
act as agents IN receiving and forwarding Sub
scriptions to the KrowEE COURIER, viz:
MAJ. w. 8. GRIsIIAM, Mt West Union.
EpwAnD IIuGTEs, Esq, Horse Shoe.
+. p. EERSEn, ESD, Bachelors Retreat
M. F. MIrCuELL, Esq. F." Pickcnsvillc,
j. f. HAGooD, " Twelve Mile.
IT, j. WE'RE, for Anderson District.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03

do itm~this way BY taking ali the ccnyicts
throughout the State, and assembling them in
seme of our mountain Districts, he would make
them split out and put up the rocks to build tho
houses of their own confinement
The Grand Jury made very short present
ment. and the only suggestion Of importnpce
was the recommendation that a new road
should be opened from this place to Pcndletop.
This is matter which .ong since should have re
cciyed the attention of the community. a
much better and nearer road can be made than
the present one and how it has escaped the at
tcntion of our citizens for such II length of time
is imcxplcablc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
THE LIVING SKELETON.

This singular freak of nature was exhibited
for two day during the present week in our
Village Those fond of novelty and curious in
such matters should give him call, and see
how littleof flesh it takes to keep body and
soul together.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03

The Sons of Temperance had apublic meet
ing on Monday night, and were addressed by
Judge O'Ncall. We had the pleasure to hear
This address, and though we have had the
pleasure Of listening to Judge O'Ncall several
times upon the same subject, We think that his
speech upon this occasion was decidedly supc-
bear further comment, as SIC hayc been prom
iscd, by one present, an abstract of it,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03
OUR RELATIONS wIrH FRANCE. !

It's known that dispatches ahayc
reached Washington from MIR. Rives,
nowi 10 Paris. Thcis precise import is not
yetknown; but the Republic, inits header
OF Wednesday, says they give sassuraiice
that this diplomatic trouble will pass
away without leaving trace Of unkind
feeling between The two countries.''l
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-11-03

The Editorof .Ne Temperance Advocate in
speaking OF scent visit TO this Village, has
the follow =.
"Upon The whole, if we except the bad
roads, and All accident which befci us in
breaking dov n, VIC were much gratiicd
with our visit to Pickcns, and the acQuain-
tanccs we formed with its noble noun
tain population. 1t no doubt contains
some Of the most sublime and interesting
scenery in our whole country. and for a
stream, at once beautiful and romantic,
we think the charming Keowcc can chal-
1cngc comparison with any in the world.
From the specimens which we saw too,
at our meeting, we are disposed to believe
that our friend and brother, Rev. D.
Humphreys, was more than half right
when he pronounced the ladies of Pick
ems cmncntly beautiful. In this one re-
spcct, at least, neither of us can be Justly
accused of employing the unmcaning
language oftlattery, for, we are both Ben
edicks, he having we'd Saluda, and we,
a Congorce beauty"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
me RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

arv If Ire Jurors who shall try The cause any
hing by way Of treat Or era.uily, the c'ul maJ
nm motion OF the adverse parry, sci ds'ue '"e
dict and award new Trial Ut The CAUSE;
IS When by neglect Of any oil Inc uu''es mo
onired in this acl 10 be performed by any =, VIZ
officers or persons herein menilohed 'ne I'm
~ he returned shall not be duly drawn anu SUI =,
,ooned 10 attend the coun, any person sua.y 10
such neglect shall pay hpe no. ea.ee'e
twenty dollars, 10 te imposea oy INC .ua. al,ow .
30 ANY Circuit Superior Courl may aiow VI |"
- 1in .,,u IN any case 10 be formed in The fol-
lpw;no manner, viz: A PANEL shall De maoe ". y.
,,yenlv qualified Jurors, tree from JusI cause y.
s,csnI;,n. from which fifteen shall De CHOSEN W
lo, he naries lhereupon, beginning WIN .ne
rl.;nr;fTs or The Commonwealth'sa attorney, "he,
,fhe Cannon wealth is a parry, snail aheI
liz IA one until the number be reduced 10 Sc
ven which number shall compose the jury III
The trial of the case. ..o,;o,s
40 Nothing contained in the preceding see',ons
hail anply 10 the impanneins oil jurors III case'
NJ feones, but The jurors shaii DC ed"eul 49,
sworn and impanneled lor Inc 'iidl VI go
OF felony, according TO Inc law coh'eiH'"s '''e
in such cases. >, ,,ord any Cir
,,,;, Snnsrinr Court. shall be entitled TO receive
one dn,Iar and twenty-five cents per nieii io'
every day he shall actually attend IN obedience
10 such summons, 10 be allowed BY the court and
Maid our Of The public treasury. But no Juror
who who shall depar, wi,hou, leave Of The court or
being summoned as witness, shall charge lor
HE attendance as SUCH shall be entitled 10 receive
amy compensation lor his services as Jufyman'
81. II any person shall be guilty OF any fraud,
either by practising on The Jury box, previously
10 draft, or in drawing Juror, OF IN Ie.ofh,hs
INTO The box The name ot any Juror which na'
beep lawfully drawn out, and drawing and SUD
situiins another in his stead, or IN other way III
the drawing Of jurors, he shall on conVlc.ion
thereof be punished by fne mol exceeding h'e
hundred dollars.
"a This act shall be in force from The passing
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
Npw DEyELOPMENT.

In Hanover, on Tuesday, Mr.. Bolts informed
the people that MIR. Mcfarland bad agreed 10 al
tho nripcipIes Of his famous "Proles" agalns'
the acts OF the "iraudulenl" Taylor convention
in Ibis city IN February, Is4s-ihat Mr.. M mad
made two appointments 10 meet MIR. Janhey !"
Mr. Bolts room, in Washington, and sign Tue
paper-but thai he was prevented frst, by banh
business, and, secondly, by snow. Mr. W.,
MIR. B. said mad not and could mol deny 'he
statement
Had ",he immorlap been backed in his course
by two such names as MessIs. Msciaiiand anu
Janney. il might have given check TO Taylor
ism. bosh here and elsewhere.
Ii will be remembered, that lhs Protest oega"
with the plural "ue."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
GEO. STONE, Secretary.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore suo;l


WASHINGTON, March 70. lo49.
MR.. uaNNEGAN,s COMMISSION AND OUTFIT
JUSTICES COMMISSIONS = THADEus SIC
yENS-NEW APPOINTMENTS, &c.
Mr.. Hannegan, our new minister 10 Deii'n
has, al last, received his commission, drawn ms
outfit, and is now on his way 10 Europe. ne
two Justices Of The peace, however, whom Mr..
Polk appointed about The same lime, have MOI
vet received their commissions. lcannot permit
myself 10 believe lhar they will be oversaughet,
in order to preserve thai even justice which would
make TWO justices Of he peace equal 10 one 10
reign minister. Their commissions are worth
about Sl50 in fees--a sum rather 100 small 10
tempt the most hungry fellow alter once.
Mr.. Thadeus Stevens, OF Pennsylvania, The
gen eman who, according 10 Mr.. Webster, us
head and shoulder taller Than any man 10 the
State" has been here for few hoirs-nlade his
bow, and Immediately alter returned 10 Lancaster
Icanno, tell "! ether be was pleased with his short
s,av; he literally came win lhg sterm, and went
away in a hurricane.
Mr.. Webster will leave here on the tirst OF next
week Mr.. Seward will remain a ilte longer.
Senators and members generally will dIsPefsc 10
about a fortnight, alter they shall have become
satisfied lha; their opportunities are cl no AVIAN.
Among the distinguished strangers now ~ inns
city, is Mr.. Jaudon, the former agent oi the Back
Of The United States, who, through Mr.. Wehsters
influence, hopes 10 succeed in establishing az
agency with an institution which Is mol So likely
TO tail, the old "monster."
The following are the quiet appointments 'ha,
were enacted ysserday-N is supposed prlncI-
pay il not altogether, by Mr.. Ewine's sugses-
lions.
NJ. L. Clark, son Of former Governor, Survey
or General, Missouri.
d. D. michel, Superintendent Of Indian Al
fairs.
Col. Crockel, nephew OF David Dist. Auor-
ney.
Capt. Twitchel, Postmaster, 81. Louis.
Mr.. Winner, Indian Agent.
Gen. Elliot Lee, Indian Agent at Santa Fe.
MIR. Ewing being lhe only cabinet minister
from the Wes', is bound 10 lake care u the West
ern interest. \,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
CBsgRvlToRY, Washington, }

MaTcn l0n 1919.
G-nllemen:-I have This morning your sInd
more Of The II inst, inviting me- N the name o
the citizens oil Lynchburg, 80 paftake ol a d,h-
ner 10 be given by them, on Monday, the 2o'h IN.
slant in honor OF the passage oil Inc Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad Bill"
very much regret thai my olhclal engage
menis will not allow me 10 be present WIN you
on This interesting occasion.
Bnt be assured, gentlemen, my heart Is win
YOU. and lha, there IS no one VINO reJoices mcie
sincerely Than DO, a; the success which has
crowned the efforts Of The friends OF This 2rea'
work Il is Of more Than Stale or sectional i'm
purtance. Il is national il many Of lis bearings
| regard the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad as
a link which is 10 bind California 10 Virginia,
and hold The Atlantic and Pacific States 0! ihe
Union in one.
Virginia has commenced the work IN the md
die. She will carry i, from rivers that run East,
10 places beyond the mountains where me
streams flow West, and then commit II 10 other
hands.
In imagination, | see The genius Of the good old
State, standing with oulsrctched arms on the
heights which divi.e The waters Of The Atlantic
Ocean and The Mississippi Valley. With ope
hand she is pointing 10 the beautiful bay OF San
Francisco, in the West, The gem OF The Pacific
Ocean, with The ether 10 the Chesapeake bay in
The East, its fellow on The Atlantic. These arc
The points which nature and the destinies of the
country have, in their infinite variety ordained to
be, sooner or later, The beginning and the end OF
the work, The commencement Of wkich you are
assembled TO celebrate.
With hearty thanks, gentlemen for your kind
ness, pcrmi, me 10 conclude with sentiment:
The Virginia and Tennessee Rair0ad:-lts
termni is in the Old Dominion and the New
Ii has already been decreed, "thus lar snail u
60" and may il never cease TO obey, until me Two
great Oceass shall each answer back, ana no
farther" Respectfully, &C., nov
M E. MAUR9.
To The Committee.
By the Communicate. Mathew F. Maury. of
The II s Nayy.-Wilh a mind "commercins
with The skies, vet pcrceives the une interests
If The s,ale which gave him birih-of the Stale
mich nnr,ured him-and OF The Union which
rejoice. in his growing fame and claims him as
her own.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS. MARCH >


TOBACC0.-Mo More animation in he mari.
for The last two days, and prices better Luss -
- 10 = 10 and 3 common Leaf SO IS 10 81 -;
good IS 10 IS and Sc; fine Sc SO 10 SO, S
and IS IS
FLOUR-Nominal. "a 62i offered; 81 rs
asked
WHEAT-lI5 cents Tor red; 100 cents white.
CORN-42. 45c pc. bushel.
OATS-32 cents per bu>hel.
CORN MEAL-55 cents.
WHlSkEY-M cents Tor Rectihed.
BACON--H 81 l0c.; old Western Si'es
Sta cis; new .; J; shoulders 6 81. LARD,
u a DC.
LIVE STOCk--BEEF: scale weight 81 Is a
IS gross; Hoes: none in market; SHEEP: -
a Sf-as in qualify.
SUGAR-New Orleans 4, Gle; Porto XII.
co, Al a &c; 81 Croix, "a a tic; double refucd
(loai crushed and powdered &c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
nrsocRaTIc MEETING IN BRUNSWICK.

A meeting OF The Democrats OF Bruns@i .i
took place in Lawrenceyille on Monday The 2olh
instant, OF which meeting Robert u. lurnoul'
was chosen Chairman and George Stone ap-
pointed Secretary.
The obicct OF the meeting was briefly explain
ed BY The Chairman, 10 be the propr'ety Of no
mina!ins suitable persons 10 represent me Deme-
cracy OF Brunswick in the next Genera Assem-
bly, Of Virginia.
The names OF several gentlemen were propos-
ed for whom The friends OF each projected 10
vote. The vote was taken by ie!leIs appointed
BY The Chairman, aud finally resulted in The una
nimous selection OF George w. Harrison, Esq
one Of our late worthy delegates, and Mr.. B. a.
Lewis, Of Lawrenceyille.
On motion, Resolved, That an account OF me
meeling re forwarded by The Secretary 10 me
Editors OF the Richmond Enquirer and Peters
burg Republican. requesting them 10 publish me
same in their respective papers.
The meeting then adjourned.
ROBT. d. TURNBULL, Chairman.
c.o Srorr Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30
Photographed for the Baltimore Sun.

PHILADELPHIA, Mafch 70, o. 1. NJ
DISAGREEABLE WEATHER : TELE.
GRAPH OUT OF ORDER-THE MAR
KETS
We have had another disasreeablc day-rain
has been falling pretty steadily since morning.
The telegraph wires between this city and
New York are sill interrupted from The effects
ot the storm, and We are, therefore, without lac
intelligence from the North.
The unfavorabIe Stale Of the weather has
again operated against outdoor business.
The Stock Market is dull, and the tendency
of prices is downward.
Smsll sales of common brands Flour Al 81
62t. Nothing doing in Corn Meal or Rye Flour.
Sales of red Wheat al Sc IA 100 cents. Yellow
Corn is selling at SO 81 cents, Gas 80 cents,
RIVE 50 cents, and dull There is no special
movement in provisions. Sales only 10 The re-
gular trade. Lard CT II cents.
The Grain market is quiel, and prices I'M
changed Rice l6 a 5 3.l6 cents per Id,
The Cotton market is quiet, ami prices have
declined l.s 10 cent per ID. since The steam
Whiskey is dull, with sales at q 22i cents
in hoo he ads and barrels.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-30

Died. in New Orleans on the Goth March, JAMES
DICK, Esq formerly of Richmond, Va /, in lhr I'll.
year of ms age.
Died, IN The 2sth instant. after long ana pa,f,,
illness. Mr.. ARCHIBALD VIA, in the 49th year II h.
age The friends of the family are invited 10 alien,
his funeral This morning, at II o'clock without fuuh,,
notice.
Died, yesterday afternoon, THOMAS WEBB
son OF John and Martha Purcell, III the Ain wear
of hi age.
The friends of the family are requested TO al.
tend his funeral this evening a, halt pas o'clocs
from Tie residence OF his father, without further
invitation