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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-21

Hon w right Monticello. General 0'HA~@
Florida; apt. Geo IiRh. Washington; ) Is Bancroft
Boston and Nr Souhan. Rio dc Janeiro arrived yes
terJay st the AStnr House
he Hon. w. Booth of Merdes Conn Is at the u.
S. Hotel.
The attorney General loft toSa last evening on
Witt 20 Baltimore for few Wellington Whig,
Noy is
TX President Polk has quietly settled down in his
beautiful residence eriinrnce the capitol
The cares and responsibilities IT the must exalted p,-
stion in the civ governments OF the etrth r., laid
aside and the late President minSing daily. with his
fellow citizens in the streets Of beautiful city Is
Ct he sovereign people II daubt not. happier
man thsn. when in Washington burdepel with the
weight III b,s responsib ies and surrou ied with
the throng who looked 10 him the dispenser of pa
trUnsee and place. Mr. Polk onks teu years younger
than win he landed hore six weeka ago The lire u
his eye bad been querchrd aud he has recovered
the elasticity Of step aud the healtsul compile rion
OF which schpcss had temporarily deprived him his
frat arrival -NGshcfHc Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-21
IN FoRrrGS Dry Goo,

s'IV' Is'rF.N 10 IN TUNEINN UNY UUODs.
Entered for Entered for IVithdracn
ConsnNption. Warch0nsinq. from Karchoxse
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

tcmplatcd by the gentlemen who sign it,
except with the concurrence of Great
Britain. This was necessary, perhaps, to
save them from the charge of treason:
The declaration commences with the
assurance that its signcrs belong to all
parties, origins and crecds, but are
agreed upon the advantage of co opera
ton, in order to perform common duty
growing out ola common necessity, and
arc determined t, forget all past ditferen-
ces in order to promote common end.
1t then sets forth the evils which aiiiicts
Canada by representing general pros
pect of ruin and decay----the provincial
governments and civil corporations en-
baraSsed-bankiug and other securities
greatly depreciated-meycantile and com
mercial interests unprosperous--cst estates
almost unsaleable on any terms rivers,
lakes, and canals almost unused----capi-
tai dissipated, commerce destroyed, and
every symptom apparent OF a nation fast
mixing to decay.
Having traced these evils to the aban-
donment Of the ancient policy of England
Ito the want OF markets; to cumbrous
and expensive govcmment; and to the
bitter animosities of parties and factions;
the declaration next considers the RENE
dies which have been proposed for the
evils under which Canada sulFers.----
These proposed remedies are stated to
be
l The reviyal of protection in the mar
kets OF the United Kingdom.
The protection OF home manufac-
lures.
5 4 federal union ol the British Amer
lean provinces,
4 The independence of the British
North American provinces as federal
republic and
5 Reciprocal free trade with the Uni
ted States as respects the farm, the for
est and the mine.
These remedies the declaration consid-
ers to be visionary, unuttainablc, or in
sufficient; and says that ''the final remedy
consists in Il afriendly and peaceablc sepa-
ration from British conncxion, and union
upon equitable terms, with the great
Mort American confederacy Of fsovereign
States"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27
STIRRING THE EARTH

In frequently stirring the earth, there
are several and important advantages.
1t loosens the soil, and makes it permea-
BILE to the roots OF plants. lttinaI!y pull
rcii4es the soil, and reduces the sods and
clods, and mikes the different kinds or
layers OF soil turned up by the plough
together, and mixes the manure finally
wlCh the soil, We have ploughcd green
sward for immediate sowing WIN fine
seeds, and by manuring, and the frequent
use of the harrow and cullivutor, we
have made il of tiac tilth, and well adap-
ted to tender plants, like old mellow soil.
by stirring the soil often, so as TO pre-
sent new surface to the air, it becomes en-
rched by elements imbibed from the at
mosphere. But if the earth is allowed
to rest, crustis formed aC the top, and
no improvement of consequence takes
place In this way Hence, IN ploughing
or cultivating land often, in order TO xiii
or wlther cough grass, sorrel, or other
noXious plants, the soil becomes improved
by the means used to eradicate the weeds
with which it is infested; SO that the
whole labor is not spent meic y 70 de-
stroy the cumberefs OF the ground. The
soil that is turned upin deep ploughing,
or that works up moderately III sab soil
ploughing, becomes greatly improved on
exposure TO the atmosphere, and f.e-
quent stirring.
BY stirring the soil, weeds are destroy
ed in their tender age, before they be-
come large. torob the plants OF nutri-
ment or require a great deal OF labor to
destroy them. Ii the farmer can keep
ahead OF his work SO as to stir his tillpge
lands otten, jurt as the weeds have start
ed, he will save a & rat deal OF labor, be-
sides gaining an advantage in having his
land in the best condition IN otherrespects
for good crop, Some writer says, in
rcgard to manuring, "Feed your crop, and
your crop viii feed you;" and IL may
with equal pgopriety, be said, protect
your crop against the weeds, and your
crop will protect you against want.
Frequent stirring the soil is the cheap
est and most etfectual protection of crops
against drought. The soil that is often
stirred, in dry time, is moist almosttso
the surface, while that which is ncglec-
ted, or lands in grass or small grains,
which onot admit of this operation, are
dry to great depth; and this is one rea-
son why wheat sowed in d,ils, and cul-
tiyated as other crops sowcd in the same
way, yield more than that which Is sowed
broadcast. at another time we may
make further remarks on this subject,
Every good culivator is aware OF the
important advantages in stirring the sol
often, and he practiscs on this principle
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27
PLANK ROAD.

While we hear Of projects in every d.
rcction for the construction of Plank
Roads, the Commissioners of Main Roads
for the Pa9shes Of st. Philip and ST.
Michael have very quietly gone to work.
and are engaged in laying down one OF
the wooden tracks il The upper part Of
King-street. it would be diflieult Ito
conceive a greater improvement than iiant.
which will be effected by this work, nyid
especially in the locality which tho Com
missionors have selected. The streets.
in all respects, one of the worst 10 tbs
neighborFood of Charleston, and ase pnL,
lie thoroughfare, It was absolutely neees-
sary that something should be done tow.
ards imp oyipgit Condition. Charleston
Mercury.
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THE
KEOSVEE COURIER,
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27
Treasury Departments,
October II, lS49.

Gentlemen: In reply to the inquiry
r'ade in your letter of the second instant,
| have to state that, in consequence of
herccent alteration in the British nayi-
cation laws, British vessels from British
or other foreign ports, will, under our ex-
istmg laws, be allowed, after the first of
January next, TO enter into our ports
with cargocs of the produce any part
OF the world. [ have further to st,'
that such vessels and their cargocs vIll
bc admitted on the same terms as to duty
and imports as vessels of the United
States.
Very respectfully, your obcdicnt SER
want.
Signed w. M. Meredith,
IN Secretary of the Treasury
To Mcssrs. Barclay & Livingston.
s Washington RpnbEc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27
THE FIRST MARRIAGE..

Marriage is Of a date prior to sin itself,
the only relic of Il paradise that is left for
usone smile that God let fall on the
worlds innocence, lingering and playing
still upon its sacred visage. The first
marriage was celebrated before God him
self, who filed in His own person the
Offices of Guest, Witness, and Prize st:
There stood the godlikc forms of inno-
cence, fresh in the beauty of their un-
stained nature. The hulIowcd shades of
the garden, and the green carpeted earth
smiled to look on so dirlne pair. The
chrysta waters flowed by, pure and
transparent as they. Tho unblemished
flowers bieathed incense on the sacred
air, answering to their upright love. An
artless round of JOY from all the vocal ma
tures was heihymn, a spontaneous nup-
tial harmony, such as world in time
might yield ere discord was invented.
Religion blessed her two children thus,
and led then forth into life tcbe9In her
wondrous history. The frse. religious
scene they knew, was their own marriage
before the Lord God. They learned to
love him as the interpreter and sealer of
their love to each other; and if they had
continued in their uprightness, life would
have been form of welded worship
sacred mystery OF spiritual oneness and
communication. They did not continue.
Curiosity triumphed ovcf innocence.
They tasted sin, and knew it in their fall
Manis changed; mans heart and woman's
heart are no longer what the first hearts
were. Beauty is blemished. I.oveis
debased Sorrow and tears are in the
worlds cup, Sin has swept away all
paradisean matter, and the world is bow
ed under its curse. Still one thing re-
manned as it was. God mercifully spared
ore token of the innocent world; and
that the dearest, to bea symbol forever
Of the primeyal love. And this is mar
rage. This one flower of paradise is
blooming yetin the desert OF sin.
ReV Or. Bushnell.
REyoLuToN BEGUE IN CAs'ApA. The
address on annexation to the pcoplc:----
We have received Q copy Of the Address
in favor OF annexation to tho United
States. says the Baltimore NSun, which
was referred to BY telegraph, "a few days
ago, as having been signed by hundreds
of the most prominent citizens OF Mont.
real Annexation however, is not con-
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AS the following letters relate to sub,
jcct which cxcites much interest, we a.
vail ourself ofthe opportunity of pub
fishing them for general information;
New York, Oct. ., lS40.
Sir We must ask the favor of you,.
reply to this letter at your earliest conve-
nencc, to govern us in acting on orders
We have to charter American vessels to
proceed to the English possessions in the
East Indies and load cnrgocs for London,
under the new navigation acts of Grelt
Britain, These orders are received by
US from houses in England, and we have
already chartered the ship Ambas. a lor,
of this port, to load at Calcutta for Liv-
erpool
BY The act of Parliament we believe it
is required that the President will grant
the same privilege to ships under the
British flag that England grants TO us.
VIII British ship be allowed to enter
here with a cargo of foreign produce,
mot of Great Bitoin) after the first Of
January next on the same conditions MS
ships under the flag Of the U aited States.
We trust you will pardon our thus tres
passing on your time and remain, sir,
Your ohelient servants,
BARCLAY 81 LIVINGSTON.
To Hon, w. ~, Meredith,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

with excellent success. Let those who
have any doubts on the subject select a
part OF u lot, give ii an extra culture, and
mark the result.----N. Il. Farmer,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

Caution to 2ravcllers--Two stror.
gers from the North were arrested in
Richmond, Va, on Tuesday, the 3oth
nlt;, for asking the negro portcr,s who
mad carried their baggage to the hotel,
whether they would like to 90 to New
York with them. They were, however,
liberated after an Investigation. 1t was
decided that they could have no unlawful
purpose, as the question was asked pre-,
Vlously IN the presence Of the proprietor
Of the hotel,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

The Lamcnted Deaa.-Col. Darling of
New York, arrived here Yesterday, o,
the steamship Galveston, Captain Crane,
from Texas, with the remains of the gal
liant General Worth. We learn that
those the late Col. Duncan will be
forthwith brought from Mobile, when the
two lamented oiliccrs-so often partners
i'll victory, but at last united in ucath,
will be conveyed to their final resting
place in New York, according to resolu-
tions passed at meeting of the City
Council. The Victoria Advocate states
that out of respect to the memory of
General Worth, Colonel A. G, Harper
}. IL. Hewitt, Fl. M Lewis, and J. Ever
lit, of San Antonio, and M. Johnson, of
Lavaea, were appointed by a meeting of
the citizens of San Antonio to accompa
ny the corpse of General Worth as far as
New Orleans; the bodies will be taken
to New York via the rivc.---N; O. Pic.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27
AN EAGLE KILLED.

afr. E'aitor--Mr. William Studda,d,
living about twelve miles above Laurens
Court House, killed on Saturday, the
18th inst, on his own plantation, a gray
eagle of the largest size. 1t measured be-
tween the points Of the wings, six feet,
seven and half inches from the beak to
the tip of the tail, two FEET ten inches,
weighing eight pounds, E. j. F.
LcurenSpiLle HeruM.
@ Impulse. Men who are called impul,
sive, arc much slandered. Are not the
most nibie, generous actions which ad-
oin the annals of the world referablc To
this agent? Reason is even exalted above.
impulse but how fallblo is reason! Is
it not often opposed 10 faith, and does it
not lead 10 the most dangerous errors !!
So far as the boundaries Of our experience
extend, warm impulse has prompted more
good deeds than cold reason. We would
sooner trust chat man in whose breast
glows the fire Of enthusiasm, than him
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

judicial proceedings, the copies will be
sent to the clerk of the court, so as TO be
open to all parties concerned.
]. BUrTERFIELD.
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

COOP SOCIETY,", 1t should be the aim
OF young men to go into good society.
we DO not mean the rich, the proud and
fashionable, but the socie OF the wise,
TIC intelligent and the good. Where
on find men that know more than Won
do, and from whose conversation one can
gam information, tits always safe to be
found. 1t has broken down many a man
by associating with the low and the yul-
oar--where the ribald song was inculca-
ted, and the indecent story, to excite
!aug hter and influence the bad passions.
Lord Clarendon has attributed his sue.
cess and happiness in life, to associating
win persons more leaned and yirtuous
than himself. If you wish to be wise
and respected, if you desire happiness
ana not misery, weadvise you to associ-
ate with the intelligent and the good.
otflve tor mental excellence and strict in
tegnty, and you never will be found in
the sinks of pollution, and on the benches
OF the retailers and gamblers. Once hab
ltuate yourself to virtuous course; once
secure love OF good society, and no pun
ishment would be greater than by acci-
dent to be obliged for half day to asso-
clate with the low and vulgar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

cNsIsTTENcY.-" foolish consisten-
cy, says Emerson, lis the hobgoblin of
little minds. If you would be man,
speak what you think to-day, in words as
hard as annon-balls, and tomorrow
speak what Tomorrow thinks, in hard
words again, though you shall contradict
ali you have said to day" Here is a
maxim OF true philosophy, uttered in
The retirement OF the woods, it would be
well for the practical world to see boldly
acted up to. npolics, more especially,
how much Of mischief would be avoided,
had men the moral courage to act always
on the convictions of the hour, regardless
OF what they had previously done or spo-
ken
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27

a BIO LuMr.-Maunsel, White and
Co.. OF TINS city, received a lump of gold
from Calltorni', by the Falcon, weighing
hIty onnceS, all in one solid mass, picked
out at one dig. The value of this lump
is S900.--W. O. Dei.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17
from the Boston Traveller, of the 5th inst, ]

CANADA AFFAIRs.-We await with some anxiety
to know the effect which will be produced in Can
ada by the passage of the bill for compromising
those persons who sustained losses during the re-
belliOn Of 1887. That bill, as we have already
stated, passed by a considerable majority of the
Assembly-the party now in power being the
French party and therefore in sympathy with the
rebellion. The loyalists (the English) have from
the commencement manifested most determined
and bitter opposition to the measure, which they
gard as an attempt to tax them for the benefit of
those WHO fought against them-for it is the rebels
themselves, no less than others, who to be in
IDENTIFIED.
Under this bill, debentures, or Government notes,
are to be issued to those whose claims for ndemnii
cation shall be fully sustained. These debentures.
of COURSE will constitute public debt, in the form
of scrip, redeemable at certain periods. The fol-
lowing language of the Montreal Courier will show
the desperate spirit with which the English resist
this measure. 1t threatens boldly and unequivo-
cally that if the debentures are issued they shall
be repudiated:
Is
which we believe to be fatal for the tranquility of
wheths! the Be issued OF not being
scy confident that NO long time will eapse before another
present shall declare them 70 % nothing bt gass paper
Therefore, they pc Issued let people take them at their
As we understand the matter, this bill has arisen
from petitions to the Government, from more than
two thousand individuals who set up claims of
various kinds-some of them for property destroyed
in the progress of the rebellion; others, sngulary
enough for loss of time while in exile and in pri-
son, as suspected or convicted participants in the
rebellion; and others for the passage money from
Bermuda to Australia, etc. The whole amount
thus claimed is something more than million of
dollars. The Government, however, has not pro-
posed to allow the claims of those actually con-
victed Of rebellion.
In the heat of debate, and under the excitement
which this movement has produced, there have
been occasional hints and even threats. of seekpg
relief in the annexation of Canada to the United
States.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

u At meeting of the Subscribers to the Exchanss
Room, held that building the 18th n,t p NJ for the
purpose of deciding the holding HIGH CHANGE the
following resolutions adopted, viz:
hesoyed That the holding of High Change shall be hereafter
during the day, instead of night.
esotysd That the holding Of High Change shall hereafter
during the bours Of and O'Clock, P. M.
hesoeed Th the Directors Leses Of the Exchange Build
during the evening. - =
the President.
Resord, That the proceedings meeting be published in the
daily papers. (Sgned) g, BURKE President
5OhN y. WOODhuff, secretary. mhl7
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

MISS KATE MEADows.-Ths talented young
actress, so well known to our play-going commu-
nifty, takes benefit this evening at the Lafayette
Theatre, and we sincerely hope to hear from our
correspondent there that it turns out bumper.
II is true that this establishment is situated in the
terra ncognita of the dramatic map but it is easily
found by the traveller who avais himself of the
accommodating railroad cars, and he may safely
depend upon being gratified with his trip, for Mr..
Jamison and several of our own comedians have
volunteered upon this interesting occasion-the
play will be Hamlet"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

THE INsURREoTIoN IN PERNAMBuco-By the
arrival at Philadelphia of the brig Putnam, inte.
gence is received from Pernambuco to the 18th Of
January. The insurgents, 800 to 1000 in number,
had made an attack on the town, but were repulsed
by the Government troops. They were on the eve
of making another attack on the south part of the
town. The Portuguese were in great alarm, and
were leaving their houses and going on board the
various vessels in port, among which were 1.-TWO
Portuguese brigs of war.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

rs- The Medical Association of Alabama met
last week in Wetumpka, and the following gentle
men were elected officers for the ensuing year:
President-S. D. Holt, of Montgomery ... Vies Prssi
dents-H. " Wooten. of Lownesb0ro c. E. Lavender, Of
ries-H. H. Anderson. and M Jackson, of Montgomery
Corresponding Secretarv-W.O Baldwin of Montgomery
Orators-W. .. Baldwin, of Montgomery, and J. M. Ken
dali, of Benton, Alternate.
The association adjourned to meet in Montgom-
cry on the ID Monday in December next
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

FROM HALIFAx.-The British brig Halifax ar
rived at New York on the 9th inst, in 40 hours
passage from Halifax. Papers brought by her con-
tain no news of special interest in this quarter.
destructive fire occurred on the night of the 2Sth
ult, destroying a block of four buildings in Lower
Water street, and rendering houseless from twenty
to thirty families. The smallpox is said to be rife
at Yarmouth, N. s. Dozens of patients, (says the
Herald,) are now suffering from its effects.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

o. The Free Negro Bill has passsd the Legisla-
ture of Delaware. 1t empowers the magistrates of
the State to arrest all free negroes who have no ap
parent occupation or means of living, and hire them
out for a term of service not exceeding year.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

STEAMER WESTERN SUNK.-The little steamer
Western struck snag in the Wabash, at point
called tho horseshoe" causing her to sink i'm
mediately. The boat and cargo, it is supposed,
will be a total loss. The boat broke in two. Her
cargo consisted of Aour. whisky, pork and bacon.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

o. Fashionables, California adventurers, gold
diggen, etc., will do well to look at Alfred Mon
roe & Co.'s advertisement in another column. In
their two large stores, corner of Magazine and
Gravier streets, stock of clothing may be found
large enough to suit the whole Southern country.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

o. The National Convention of inventors il
now in session in Baltimore, and is attended by
delegates from seven States. The object of the
convention is to procure change in the patent
laws which will prevent inventors from being SO
constantly subject to piracies.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

or The Pennsylvania Legislature has passed
bills for the Incorporation of the Lebanon and
Reading, and Pittsburg and Steuben Railroads.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-17

nr The ship Alhambra, for California, is one of
the most splendid vessels in port. We acknowledge
an invitation to visit her, which we shall accept
with pleasure very speedily.