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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-05-25
BY ELwooD Fisher.

Let us first examine the condition of
the white people of the two sections.
The State of Massachusetts for in
stance, is generally regarded as one of
the most successful and fourishing of the
North; and is constantly referred to by
the newspapers as a model for all the
Others, and very frequently as taunt to
the Southern. If, however, we compare
this favorite of the North, with Maryland,
a State of similar territorial extent, and
one of the Southern States, we shall find
the latter to be decidedly superior in
wealth in proportion to the number of her
citizens. According to the census of
1s4o, Maryland had free population
of 380,282, and in 184T her property
was assessed al $$2202, ,2F2 ,e5O.* Massa-
chnsetts in l84o had q population of 7S7,-
900, and her properly now is only $780,
100000. Taking these two assessments
as the basis of comparison, and it appears
that the average property of free per-
son in Maryland was $531, whilst in
Massachusetts, it is now, in the palmiest
days she has ever seen, only $4O6 per
head-the freeman of Maryland being a.
bout 2b per cent. the richer.
The States of New York and Virginia
are both Of great territorial extent, and
not materially unequal in that respect
New York is also regarded habitually, as
one of the grandest products of free in
stitutions-and the present condition of
Virginia is continually referred to, as a
striking and melancholy result Of slavery.
Her poverty, her ignorance, her idlenecs,
her decay, and her misery are the thres
bare topics of modern political philoso-
Sphy here and abroad. Let u now con-
slider the facts. Her free population in
1910, according to the census, was T9o,-
BIO, aad her property is now about
S8o0,000,t00.f The population of New
York in 1840 was 1923, ,92I, end in 1s47
her property is assessed at $685., ,e99, ,993.
The average property of free white per-
sonin Virginia is $T5s; in New Yors it
IS only $500. or a little more than one
third. h ,5y ,g
Virginia, instead of being poor and in
in need OF the pity Of Che much poorer
population of the North. IL perhaps Che
richest community in the world. The
average wealth Of the people Of Great Brit
ain may be about the same, buti It is not
near SO productive, and think itiemon-
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fOhie Auditors Report.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-05-25
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KEOVyEE COURIER,
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fro BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK. |

THE PILLAR OF SAL -Lo,r's WIFE.
We recently announced the appearance
from the press of Cary Il Hart, of this
city, "a Narrative of the Late Expedi-
ton to t'o Dead Sea-" from diary of
one of the party, edited by Edward p.
Montague. Among others matters of
striking interest which pervade the work,
are the following description and reAec-
tions of and upon landmark of Bible His
tory, which cannot but possess deep
interest to every reader er--An,ericdn Coa-
rier
"wednesday, April 2e, 1s4e.-'This
morning we are examining the hills of
Usdom, and seeking with good deal Of
curiosity the ever famous pillar of Salt
which marks the judgement of God upon
Lots wife. On pulling round the shores
of the sea we saw an immense column,
rounded and turret.shaped, facing Co
wards, the south east. This, we are told
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-05-25

EXTRACT FROM A LECTURE ON
THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
Delivered before the Young Mems Mer-
cantiie Library association of Cmcinna-
ii, Ohio, January 16, 1849. @
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-05-25

A MrGHTY CoSsTrfuTIoN--"H Hiram
my boy, said a tender father to his son
"you must be more careful Of yourself
than you are. Youhav not the Consti.
tuition of somc.'' seDon't b'lieve it, dad
don't believe a word on tive got
the constitution Of q horse. There aint
no break up or down on me, Dang it, if
| don't b'lieve I've got the Constitution Of
the United StatespA e
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-05-25

I A new married couple went to house
keeping not long since in Boston, in Pop
lar street. At breakfast next morning
after their entrance, the gentleman said
to his lady, "My dear, this is Poplar
street, and by putting a (you) in it, it
becomes popular"
"And by putting as in it" promptly
replied the lady, "it viii become popu-
lous."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

be exported at all seasons OF the year, at a
far better prices than the farmer now ob tains
by feeding it to stock; and lie must sell tn at
stock as low, be it pork or beef, as tue far,
mers of the western prairies sell theirs,
which cost them but little, Our farmers
can do better by selling their corn abroad;
but we must have rail road to export III
our canal and luke navigation is too slow,
too inefficient and oftoo short periods.
have been informed that there is anoth-
er class OF citizens opposed to this roadi
among them are some shavers, who have
been in the habit sflendlog money at ex.
orbitant interest to farmers, ut periods when
the navigation Of the canal was closed, and
the formers could not obtain IN cash what
they ought 10 have had tor their produces
these men know that il we had rail road
and the farmer would be able at any time 10
convert his pro6uce into cash, at fair price
their chance for fleeing would be cut of
right square; for this reason they are oppOs
ed to rail roads There are also few more
yet in Lancaster, who would sooner have a
railroad from Lancaster to Columbus, fol
their own aggrandizement, at the expense
and inevitable ruin ofthe county, because by
the s.. ~ Ii. V. road, we would have dis
tance to Newark at which place we inter,
sect the central eastern road, some twenty
miles, whereas to make road from Lancas
ter to Columbus, we would have a distance
from Lancaster 10 Newark of sixty miles
the consequence would be that the farmer;
Of this county would have to haul their pro
duce to Newark, GAINESVILLE and Circleyle
or else take from ten to fifteen cents les!
for their grain at Lancaster.
advise all who have their own interest
their cldrens' interest and the true interes
and welfare of our county at heart, to vote
for subscription, and thereby, if carried tht
contract will be closed and the road can bt
madej but ifa county subscription fails thi
fall, am confident, in my mind, that ou
county will be torn off the charter next win
ter, aud then it will read, the "Scioto Val
ley and Columbus rail road" Let us have
thOroughfare first, tIien there will be NJ
difficulty in getting by-roads. Pickaway
and Ross are up and doing; both conntle,
will vote subscriptions; they see the impor'
tance of this road and are in favor of it. Lee
US not lack, but be equal with them, while
we have the opportunity. Our voting thi,
fall will fix the destiny OF this county will
regard to rail road, for ever; if we fail, al
the counties around Us, will have the adSan
tage of US. j. II. s.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
Foreign News.

The fortress of Comorn has capitulated-
the struggle for independence, by the brave
Magyars, may now be said to have termin-
ated. -
From the letters Of Kossuthlo Bem, which
are now published, the sudden change in
the affairs OF Hungary is explained. The
reported victories, generally. were mere
escapes lIom defeat; all the while, the Hun>
garians were harassed for want of funds
aud KUssuth admits the a'nIost hopelessDess
Of the cause. 1t is denied that Georgey
was purchased with Russian gold; but as a
General, lie seems not 10 have possessed the
good " i'll OF Kossulh, who deemed him in
efficient for the struggle.
We are not yet advised Of the future dis
position of Hungary by the conqnerors,
Russia dlsclaims all idea Of territorial ag-
grandzement; but notwithstanding this, we
think she will get the ''Iion's share" Eng
land and France stood alool from the con
test pretending TO be quieted by this assu'
rance, but TOO late they may find that every
thing like representative government is Il
be crushed IN Europe. In these powers, we
place but little hope. Bat in Germany
whose people have had taste Of the bIes.
sings of Liberty, republicans Of Europe may
still look for aid and succor. Let the al
lied powers but undertake to quench the lit
tie fire Of republicanism still burning there,
and they will meet with difficulties, Of which
they are not now aware.
We see it stated that Russia has order
ed 40 600 Of her troops 10 cooperate with
the Anstrians, against the Swiss. Napoleon
was unable to suJdne this brave nation amid
her mountain fastnesses, and should the alli-
ed powers now undertake the task, we have
hopes that the descendants Of Tell will re
pei the tyranls hordes. 1t is hard to con-
qner a people, who fight for their Country
their Homes and Liberty.
The Pope ard the French are still in a
snarl. II Is almost impossible to arrive at
the true grounds of the difficulty; but It
seems that France, for sending her troops
aud putting down repubIicanism, claims the
privilege Of debating government for the
Pope.
MARKErs Caops, Nc All apprehensions
of the crop, in Great Britain, are banished
and there is a promise Of more than an usual
Weld. The consequence is that The prices o.
Breadstulls are still down, and a slim chance
is offered for speculation in American
Wheat and Flour.
American Stocks stIl maintain good
prices; but owing to n limited demand, there
are lew sales and small decline Ohio g.
bring 9S 100. u. S. 6's from l06 TO l07.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

INFORMATION WANTED The W dow and
children of Peter Dduis, who served in Gen
Wayne's army against the Miami Indians
from 1892 To l795, are desirous Of obtain.
ing proof of the fact that he did so serve. his
discharge having been lost lie served un.
der officers LockhaIt and Preston, aud was
discharged at Green Ray, He entered the
army at fourteen and was discharged at sev.
enteen. lie had red hair and light or grey
eyes. Any person who knew said DAVIS,
and knew him TO have done such service
will confer great favor by directing hne
to Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, his widow, ut New
Albany. Ind
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
FLoRlpA.-.4. Fatal Steamboat accident

FLORIDA. Fatal Sc Gmbou Accident
The Washington Republic says:
"By private letter received dated Tam
pa, September l. we learn that the steam
boat Mary Kingsland having on board Uni
ted States troops forservice in Florida, ,burst
her boiler, by which seventeen men were
killed, and one hundred and twenty horses
and mules.
"No Indians have been across the line
since tho first depredations were com
mttcd, Every day signs are reported, but
nothing has been touched in any of the
houses, nor have any ofthe whites been mo
Icsted."
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

THE SEA GULL.-Ths vessel which was
seized by the authorities, has been given up
to Messrs. Fox q Livingston, on their bond
of $4,000 not to violate the law. The
arms arc to be sold. The New Orleans
will shortly be given up to the owners. No
further arrests have been madc.--N Y.
.MTrOr.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

ORPnANs FROM CnoLERA.--A gentleman
who, few weeks ago, visited Gravois, ten
or eleven miles south-we OF st, Louis,
states that at the house of one OF the Oldest
settlers, Mr.. Jos. Sappington, he saw about
twenty five infant boys and girls, whose par.
ents had died during the prevalence of the
epidemic.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
From the South.

TUST received at G, Kaulfinans fresh sup.
u ply Of Groceries.
Orleans, Double Rectifed Loaf, Crushed and
Clarified SUGARS.
Orleans Molasses, Sugar House do. very cheap
Rio Coffee. TEAS, he best in tOpn
Carolina RICE, Chewing Tobacco, Cut g. Dry.
Lancaster May II, l849, /
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
G.. G., RnCK

HAS purchased out the entire interest of Jo.
II 4 sEPH BURY, deceased, aud will continue to
carry on the business, at the Old Stand.
His thanks are returned to the many friends
who have hitherto extended to him so liberal
patronage, and he respectfully solicits them to
continue theirlavo
The public generally are invited to call and ex.
anime lis extensive stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
Lancaster, April 10, 1849 40
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

GgoRGIA RAILRoADs.--'rh people and
State ot Georgia have invested and will IN,
vest IN Railroads $l2,OUU 400, from which
the State is reaPing large advantages in the
Improvement of real estate, the Increased
facilities to murket besides direct profits
from the railroads. - Baltimore san
This is the news from all quarters. Il
these Roads provo profitable in Georgia
Improving Real Estate, increasing facilities
for travel aud marketing, and yielding prof,
's in addition, what may we expect in our
own ierue Ohio We earnestly appeal t.
the Agricultur'sts of our county to think of
these things. 1t is most ussuredly to then
advantage.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

DEATH ny THE BITE oFA RAT.--A young
man named Philip Petona, died at Wheeling
lew days since from the bite of a rat on
hislip, whllstasleep, Two children of Mr..
Cots. in another part of the city, were al
so bit on the lips by rats--one died, and the
other has recoYereh.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

0N~The Whiskey trade Of Cincinnati is
enormous, During the commercial year of
AIS there we're l70,436 barrels imported
into that city and l65,4l0 barrels exported
During the year of 4S-9 the imports we're
lS0, S0,509--exports 136, ,94l barrels.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
PROCLAM M ALTON

TSRHEaEtS, the written application Of mure than thr.
w ty citizens Of Fairfield County IA copy of which ap
pcatOn is hereto altaeledO made TO the 3Oth
day OF July instant IN pursuance of the provisions Of the
Act entitled IAN act 10 authorize the Commissioners
Fairfield County to take Stock in Railroad Company"
passed February 2h 6is and the Act amendaory there.
Of passed March 2ih, SI9 copies of which Acts also
hereto attached TO notify the qualified voters of said coun
~ 10 vote at the annual Fall Election in October next
the question of County subscription to the Capital Stock
of the "SGIoTO AND llocKiSG VALLEY RAILROAD COMFANY
therefore:
|, OLIVER H. PERRY, Sheriff of The County Of Fair
field in the State of Ohio, do hereby notify the Electors
ofsad County 10 assemble at their respective places Of
holding elections,
On the Second Tuesday, being the Ninth
Day of October next,
and being the day of the annual Fall Election and that
when assembled they proceed TO vote for against sub
scrpon by the County of Fairfield to the Capital Stock Of
of the Scolo and Hooking Valley Railroad Company by
using the other of the following phrases TO be print.
.,,tt, ed or written on their ballots, for sub.
tSYSSSEr scriplion." against subscription
tMl1IEE4 In testimony whereof, have here
SKAG&t unto set my Hand and Seal, this thirty first
rNMlWIRpg. day Of July, D. 1910.
49, OLIVER III. PERRY,
"'' Sherifof Fairfield County.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

VINO IS lIIr!-What can the Portland d
Transcript mean by nslItutIng such inquiries
as tho following Isn't this "a FREQ coun.
tryI"
"What is plcaSanter or more perfect y a.
greeabIe than to soe friend who owes a lit
lie bill, which he never has the money Ia
pay, going ofTon expensive excursions, rides
parties of pleasure, or to places Of amuse-
mcull It's a satisfaction to know that they
have the means OF enjoying themselves, even
though you don't yourself Would it not be
a good idea for our Legislature to exempt
two.thirds Of every mans income for this
purposel"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
DO yon feel easy, now, neighbor'

isVr We say. democrats beware. It remain'
Tor you IN decide, and il cnn only be done by
your vigilance on tile Second Tuesday in October
whether thesc Jederaiias shull have lootllold in
your coudty affairs Eagle
II is well for the paid organ of the Com.
mlssioncrs to stir up his partyi for should
these .)ederaiists, as the young man terms
them, get EoothoM in the county affairs,
they will make an impression. They will
expose such fraud, fvoritism rock lessness
and extraVagancc, that the honest tax.pay-
ers of this county will be surprised and as.
tonished. The organ will be deprived of a
portion OF its "bread aud butter" and the
hvortes aud hangers on, whu have been
living of the county, in return for which
they do the dirty work, will loss their pIa.
ces.
So, beware! Support these town nomina
tlons. Keep your taxes up and charge il
upon tax laws Extravaganza and favor.
itism have nothing to do with it.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
COOper,s Tools.

NROARD AXES and Adzes, Head and Staye
Nd Knives, Hollow and Champering Knives,
Shave up do Together with large assortment
OF other tools in this way warranted good and
cheap, just received and for sale by P.BCPE.
Lancaster, Muy 4, I849. 50
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
Life Insurance.

GEORGE WEAVER, Agent for tho Baltimore
VI Branch otthe National Loan Find Life As
snrance Society of London.
Capital f5OO, or $2,500,O00
oFFlCE-In Tallmadges Block, third story,
Gazette Office.
Lancaster, July 90, 1S49, lift
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

The New York Sun lashes the Admins
traton for selEing the "Sea GULF and 9th
er vessels belonging to the Cuba Expedition.
The Sun evidently had finger in the pie;
and thinks a good speculation was spoiled.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
Furniture.

HAVE in churge lot of GOOD FURNITURE,
Il which will dispose OF at private sale on the
usual credit. p. B. EWING.
Lancaster June 90, 1849
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

t,F"Whot democrat is there in our ranks tia
will remain at home when such sncaking under
handed means nre about to he pracliced by n
corrupt aud black henrtcd iedelHIisls as live il
this county To overthrow und irumpe under foo
the will the noble hearted democracy Of oil,
Fniriield. Awake, then, democrats of Fnrfeld
and show this hidp headed monster, thnt til,
voice Of tho democracy shall be muintained- =
Eaglc.
DO yoH feel easy, now, ncighbor'
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

rT-Be on your guard, democrats no al.
tcntion to the mnuy lies aud saunders of the coons
TINT will he circulated about the different candi
date Eagle
Suppose, ne ighbor that lhe "coons' should
say Of these "candddtes" what their broth.
er democrats said of them, prior to the pri.
mary election, would you call it "Iles and
sIanders' This is simple queSlion-pease
give us a simple answer.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
Ladies' CurIs.

A NEW supply direct from Paris, beautiful and
"A cheap, for sale by NJ. q. KREIDER
Lancaster, July 10, l849 10
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
Dentists

A RE respectfully informed that have large
fA supply Of material, comprising all varieties
of Teeth, Gold and Staniel Foil, Instruments, &c.
which will be sold low as in any city in the Union.
Call aud examine. M Z. KREIDER.
Lancaster, August 10, l849. IA
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

ScloTo AND IIocKISo VALLKY RAILRoAD.-W
are plensed to learn that Mr. Webb, Chief Engi.
neer ufthe Newark and Mansfield Rnilroad Com.
pany will commence the survey ofthe Scioto and
Hooking Valley Ruilroad on the Gath of the pres.
entmonth. commencing at Portsmouth, Clipper.
Glad 10 hear it. II possible, let the re-
suit be published before the election. Our
people begin to look upon the project with
more favor, and we want them to have all
the light possible, upon the subject.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

WEALTH IN IowA.-New discoveries Of
lead ore have been made about two miles
west OF Dubuque, Iowa. II is said that there
is between 10000 and 100 900 lbs. of miner.
al in sight, with good prospect for more.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
Liquid Hair Dye.

A Superior article. Warranted al No. l, fol
n sale by M. q. KREIDER
Lancaster, July 10, l849 10
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

OuR FIRsr PAGE.-The reader will
find several articles Of interest upon
the first page. The one about "puying
Ministers" is not wholly useless in this
part of tho Lords vineyard the "refor.
nation Of VIM, Writ has nn excellent
moral attached TO it--and tho article
from the Republic, concerning tho Den
Wy dedication, 10 verify careful peru
'a, Let no one fail to read these,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21
To oliver II. Perry, Esq., Sheriff OF Fair
field County Ohio:

9RIlE undersigned citizens ofsad County in pursuance
~ ofthe Act entitled An act TO authorize the Commits.
sloners Of Fairfield County TO subscribe Sock in Railroad
Company passed February oath, 1913, and the Act
daoy thereof passed March 2i lsi9 request you give
notice 10 the qualified Voters OF said County TO at the
annual Fail Election in October next. the question
whether said county shall become subscriber TO the
Capital Stock ofhe scoto aud Hooking Valley Railroad
COmnhnYi under snil Acts
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

Plaster Paris IL Water Lime
pY the Barrel or small quantity at
Ii KAUFFMAN'S
Lancaster, May II, 1849
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

TmE CuoLERA,-The epidemic has
pursued easlery course, AT the
latest accounts, it was raging. with some
yioerce, at Bangor, Me. 1t has almost
entirely disappeared in the west leaving
an occasional case To mark its course. -
Sad aud gloomy are many places, even
yet, whero it ragged with violeuce-bc.
reaycd friends, orphan children, aud dos,
olated hearlhslones atleStng to tho SO.
verify of It's visitation.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-09-21

NoMINArIoNs.-The parties have, gen
eralIy, throughout the State, made theil
nominations, In many places, the Lo-
cofocos and Abolilionisls unite their for.
ces-Sam Medary, the head of the Pro.
yisonal Government, permitting il.