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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31

MELANCHoLY.-h gentleman who, a
few weeks ago, visited Gruvots, small
town some ten miles south west q! ST..
Louis, found there no less than twenty.
five infant boys md girls whose parents
had died of the cholcra. They were all
gathered into The dwelling OF a Benevolent
gentleman, named Sapping,on, by whom
they were generally cared for.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
From tie South Carolinian,
EPORT.

Ofthc the President of the Bank of the
State, in reply to a resolution of Sen
ate, of December 5, 1S40.
COLUMBIA, December I, 1S49.
TO the Honorable the Senate
and House of Representatives
l Transmit herewith, for the information
of the Legislature; copies ofmy two let
ters, of Sd and 5th May last, addressed
to Joshua Bates, esq.,, called for by the
resolution of the 5th inst.
In laying these letters before the two
Houses it is proper that should remark
that the first was a private letter, and that
both were written in reply to the requests
contained in the letters of Messrs. Barring,
Brothers & Co.. of the 18th April, pub
lished in the annual report of the Bank
for this year. The president and direc
tors of the bank were, by virtue of the
act of Legislature of June, 1888, made
trustees to protect the rights, not only of
the State, but of those creditors of the
State who had loaned their money under
its sanctions and pledges; and when one
OF the parties asked for information to en-
able him to place his case respectfully be-
fore the proper tribunals, | did not feel
myself authorized to Withhold what he had
80 clear right to expect
The letter of Messrs. Barring, Brothers
& Ce, indicated also total misconcep-
ton of our political system, when they
intimated determination to appeal to
the courts of the country to prevent
what they termed the sacrifice of their
security. TWAS, certainly, my duty to
explain to them that such a proceeding
was not open to them, and that their only
course was tolay before the people of
South Carolina, through their Governor
and their Legislature, the views enter
tanned by the other contracting party of
the nature and extent of the contract
they had made with them through their
agent, Governor McDuffie, and to appeal
to their sense ofjustioc and honor for the
preservation of their rights.
These letters formed no part of the ne
gotiation for carrying out the resolutions
of December, 1847 and were not, there
fore, submitted with the correspondence
exhibiting the progress and state of that
transaction. All Of which is respectful
ly submitted,
f. II. GILMORE, President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22

ON the part of the state, and if insisted on
bv the Other party in the contract, can
not be dsregarded. 1t is very true, as
contended by some amongst us, that
when yot made that contract with Gen.
McDualg, you knew the charter OF the
bank would expire in 1856, two years be-
fore the 6rsL and twelve years before
the last re- ;yment of the loan. But is
also seen by the fire loan act, that the
bank and its profits were pledged until
1868. and you knew that those who
made that pledge were fully authorized
to extend the chartcr and make the secu-
rity good in form, as they offered it in
substance, by extending the charter
And when they autA Aorized the offer and
Gen. McDuffie appeared as their agent
in London, with thb act in his hand,
and the commission of the State, under
its broad seal, you wfrc fully justified in
making contract Iased on the under
standing and faith Of a State, that the
bank would be couh be continued, and
its capital and profits held solemnly bound
for the loan until iH final redemption in
1868.
Having full powe and ability to make
good all the Legislature offered in the fire
loan act, and all thht the agent of the
State, Gen, McDufic, bound her for in
the contract, there Is no excuse for refu-
sing to do so, if ouinsist upon it.
That you may hive all the documents
which we have published before you, and
see in what manner this point has been
treated before our Legislature, | send
you copy of our bank compilation. The
fire loan act is at page 40, and special e.
ports at pages 565, 6, and 651.
Very respectfully, your eb't. servant.
7. III. ELMoRE,
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S o nj e T HI N G NEW
GREAT BARGAINS AIT
Bachelors Retreat,

am now opening at this place hand
some assortment of Fall and Winter
Goods, consisting in part of Cloths, Cas-.
simerc, Tweeds (all woody Kentucky Jeans,
a fine assortment of late atyle Yestings
a gl eat variety ofwinter good d6aan1.adies'
wear Fancy Prints, of new
patterns, at 8 cents per y3a .d up.
%arus. Musnns, OanrOIlUs, SSanS nantS,
A large assortment of we'll selected
Shawls, Blankets, Shirtings, Hats, Caps,
Bonnets, Boots, Shoes, Saddles, Brides,
Crockery, Hardware, Medicines, Sugar.
Coffee, Salt, Nails, Bagging, Rope and
Twine; as well as all other articles usually
kept in country store, all of which I
will dispose of on the best terms.
will always be pleased to shew my
Goods to those who favor me with call,
free of charge.
w. J. NEVILL,
Bachelors Retreat, s. G.
No Sd 1949 If
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CHARLESTON, Sd Nay, l849.

To JOSHUA BATES, esq.
SIR: In my letter of yesterday I omit
ted, purposely, any reply to that part of
the letter of Messrs Barring, Brothers &
Co., in which they ask me to give you
my views and advice as to what under
stand to refer to the course that should
be adopted on your side in regard to the
threatened withdrawal of the bank, rs
security for these bonds. | omitted ii,
because, pertaining to your course in
another aspect of the business, it did not
belong necessarily, to the negotiation,
which is our object, and l, therefore,
preferred it should be kept separate; and
this course is the most advisable in conse-
quence of the hostility existing inregard
to the bank, and which would look on
any suggestion, from me to you, with
feeling that would do injury to your in
terests
Messrs. Barring, Brothers & Co. at
tach much value to the security of the
ban.i on these bonds, and, of course,
that the bank shall continue in its present
shape, with charter, until the debt is
sepaid or redeemed. They ask me to
give you my views and advice, which |
understand to refer to those measures
which you should adopt to prevent the
security being impaired or Withdrawn.
have seen no reasons to change my
opinions in my letter of 18th January last,
and give it as my opinion that the
whole matter should be brought to the
vicw Of our Governor, Whitemarsh B.
Seabrook, that he might bring it before
the Legislature and the public. While L
see no reasons to chan ge my opinions,
there are one or two suggestions, in case
you adopt this course, would mako as
to the manner of its accomplishment.
Our people are right minded, and are
honestly disposed to fulfil every engage
mont of the State with fidelity and to the
letter. If we'll informed as to their obi
cations and duty, they are not easily led
astray; but they are jealous of everything
that looks like foreign interference or in
fluence, and there are those amongst us
who have tale and ambition, and who
have staked themselves on the issue
against you and the bank, and that they
will not fail to lay hold of everything that
may enlist reason or prejudice in their
warfare
In preparing any proceeding for our
Governor, you should bear this in mind,
and avoid everything that would involve
more than is necessary to your case; but
you should not weaken your case for this;
indeed, any other than frank course
might, as it might suggest the idea that
you omitted to favor us. Our Governor
isa high minded and honorable man,
sensitive to everything that would tarnish
the character of the State, and at the same
time as jealous of any appearance Of for
eign interference or influence.
My idea Of the course is this: A clear
statement of the case, embracing the ne
gotiation, the act ofour Legislature, and
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS

IN THE COMMON PLEAS
PTCRENS DISTRICT.
Henry Whitmire, Dec. in Attachment
VS.. E. M. Keith
John Bishop. Pl'ffs Atty.
The Plaintiff having this day fled his
declaration in my office, and the defend
ant having neither wife nor attorney
known to be in this tate,-On motion;
1t is ordered, that the defendant do ap-
pear, and plead or demur to the said de-
claration, within year and day from
this date, or Judgment will be entered by
default.
w. L. KEITH, G. c.P.
Clerks Office,
May 10, 1849.
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Dr. j. N. Lawrence.
UDR, u. wv, EARLE.

TENDERS his Professional Ser Jices to
the citizens of Pickens Village and the
District He can always be found at his
Office, or at the residence of MAJ. w. L.
KEITH, unless professionally engaged.
He has received a fresh assortment of
Drugs and Medicines, which he will sell
low.
Pickens G. H., July %, 1949. IL
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
THE
Pickems sHc0deale2E.

APPLICATIONS will be received by
the Board of Trustees until the first Mon
day in December next, for a competent
Teacher to take charge of the Academy
at this Village. At that time selection
will be made undoubted credentials will
be required.
E. M. KEITH, Sec'ry and Tres.
Board Of Trus.
Pickens, G. H., S. c., Oct. 27, 1s49. If.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
CHT "A H ION

+. N. Garvin having applied to me for
letters 10 Administration on the Estate of
Eli Fitzgerald, late Of Pickens Dis
trict deceased. The Kindred and Cred
tors are cited to appear before me on
the Gath instant, to show cause il any
they can, why said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal 10th day
of December, 1S40.
w. d. STEELE, ORD
gins.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-12-22
Letters.

letters.
Remaining in the Post Office at Pickens @,
H., Quarter ending soth Sept, ls49, which i
not taken out within three months viii bo sen
to the Post-office Department as dead letters
George Barnes Joel Moody
VIM. Boothe John Owens
James Barren Foster Perry
James Cannon Sarah Ann Ranldns
John Couch John Reid
Gen. j. w. Cantey r. O. Register
Daguerrean Artist Wm. Rowland
Garner Evans Aaron Robertson
VIM. A. Edwards Committee of Safety
Hardy j. Fennel James r. Smith
Ira. O., qanabril Matthow Wiokry
VIM. Howard James Wslks
Jesse Jones Robt. WiIs6lH
O. q. MGregor Samuel WifsoK Z
DR.. II. Maxwell John B. Young
p. ALEXANDER, r. M,
oc. 8, 1910. @
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tnC ugTCCulSIl, SnOulu DC SN'oihetcu w aV
least two of the most eminet lawyers OF
our respective countries, one in each, for
their opinions on the character of the
transaction, the scope and bearing of the
act, (June, 1889 and the obligation Of
that contract. These, when obtained,
should be respectfully submitted to our
Governor, accompanied by letter, sta
ting that the action has caused anxiety,
what would be the effect of the measure
indicated, or of any of equivalent charac-
ter, to depreciate the bonds, and express
sing your hope that no action of the
of the State will be taken, which will i'm
pair the confidence, or security If these
bonds, without the consent of the hold
erS,
In regard to the counsel whose opin-
ions would be most relied on, would
suggest the Hon. James l.. Petigru, of
Charleston, for the one in the United
States, whose opinion would be most in
flucntial He was, for many years, At
torncy General, and stands, without dis
putc, at the head OF the bar Of the State
is eminent for legal knowledge and in
tegrity, and enjoys higher legal conf
dence in South Carolina than any other
man l could designate. If you should
propose another American, and desire
Mr.. Webster, lis opinion would doubt
less carry more weight than any other
lawyers out of our State.
But both of these would leave your
case incomplete, without an opinion from
some eminent English lawyer, which
would show the views entertained where
the transaction was made, and where the
character and credit of the State would
be most affected.
Unless some such course as this is adop
ted to inform the public of the true state
of the case, the probabilities are not
weak or remote, that the construction of
the contract, as you understand and insist
on it, and as you consider important to
the vrluc of the bonds, Letter of 18th
April last,) will be construed away and
disregardcd.
Those who oppose the iechartcr of the
bank, say, that there is no obligation to re
charter it, because,
1st. You had the charter before you
when you took the loan, and saw that it
expired in 1s56Sand although they admit
that we, a party, ha We it in our power to
continue the bank until the bonds are
paid, that we did not stipulate to do so.
2nd. That even if such is the contract,
the Legislature of 1888 had no right nor
power to bind its successors.
Sd. That all the Legislature pledged
were the funds of the bank, and if these
are still preserved for you, you have no
right to complain.
And 4th. That the State is good for
the money, and does not intend to fail in
paying.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
+. III. ELMoRE.
BANK CT THE STATE OF Souru CAROLINA.
Charleston, May 5, 1910.
joshua BATES, esq
SIR: There is one observation in the
letters of Messrs. Barring, Brothers q Co.,
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BANK CT THE STATE OF SouTu CAROLINA.
Charleston, May 5, 1849.

BANK CT THE STATE OF SouTu CARoLINA.
Charleston, May 5, 1910.
JosHUA BATES, esq.
SIR: There is one observation in the
letters of Messrs Barring, Brothers q Co.,
of the 3Oth April, which it may not be
amiss to discuss. Speaking of the value
put on the security of the bank to the
fire loan bonds, while they entertain no
distrust of the will or ability o, the State
to pay, they add, I'VE could not be JUS
tilted in abandoning a security given sol
emnly by contract to the bond holders,
unless an equivalent could be offered to,
ard accepted by them-we should feel it
a duty to offer every opposition which the
laws of the State, or the constitution of
the federal government, permit, to the
sacrifice of such "A security for the bonds
now in circulation The security is the
bank, and if it is not rechartered, that cx-
years before the first. and twelve years
before the last Of your bonds fall due
The security is the bank and its profits
If it is not rechartered, there is no bank
and no profits. The idea of your respec-
ted nrm seems to be, that this sacrifice
may be successfully opposed in the courts
of the State or of the United States If
that is the idea. it is altogether an error.
No court can make the State party
no decree can reac her-and she is
not amenablc to any tribunals but her
own Legislature, and the public opinion
Of the people. To attempt, therefore,
any measure of redress, in or through a
court, either of the State or the United
States, would end in failure, and only
serve to irritatc and prejudice the State
against you.
And here the nature and value of this
security may be considered. The value
of the security is measured not only by
the extent of the fund pledges, but by it's
nature, illustrated in the fact, that while
you could not sue State in case of de-
fault, you would have perfect right to
sue the bank, and, upon obtaining Judge
ment, to enforce it by execution Now,
if the State withdraws the bank, you
have lost this remedy-and that YOU and
Gen. McDuffie cahvassed, and gave full
weight to these considerations, he bears
witness, in reply to certain inquiries which
| addressed to HMM November, 1913,
which you will find in the volume send
herewith, at page573.
The true course appears to me is the
one indicated heretofore-the case APP
pears to me to beo one of plain obligation
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CHILLING or mt Cost--From date the subscribe rs
- have determined reduce their arge and assorted
stock OF goods by offering the choice articles prime
for cash, aud all Of such articles have been left from
the last previous will be sold Tor what they will
bring, without regard. To COST
Our stock embraces only general of the
most desirable and fashionable fancy goods but also the
plete be found the District of
pie and necessary articles for housenishng, &c.
Brussels, tapestry hrce.py, and ingram carpetings
Floor ocloths, premium and Whitney blankets
White quilts, rugs curtain materials
Linen and cotton shectings
Table damasks, toweings, napkins, diapers
And in short, article line, all which are To
be sold regardless of value An early c, is earnestly
recommended. L. II. HOOE az CT.
Jan law
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Washington CITY Canal.

MAYORS OFFICE, w washington, Dec rs, ISA5.
IN virtue of the first section of the for the improve
L ment of the Washington City Canal approved Decem-
Der Is, l543 in the following words, viz:
requested to invite proposals. by twenty days public
ice, IN Two of daily newspapers OF the city and the
Washington News for the removal of the deposes in the
Washington CANAL ii its original depth of
water. not less than four feet at ordinary low tide for
repairing substantial and able manner, the dap
dated side walls for reforming modifying such angles
basins abutments, recommended by the surveyor in
his late report may be deemed expedsn and for the
construction OF such DAMS cespools other works
be deemed necessary the canal lar pract
CABLE from future injury. by the washing of from
streams CUTTERS and having first prepared
by the surveyor such other engineer be employed
such diagrams and specifications will exhibit the nature
description, the kinds of work be
done'- e-a
Proposals will be received by the mayor until Saturday.
the 18th of January, lSl9 inclusive, for the execution of all
the works mentioned in the foregoing said first section
All needul information in regard to the quantity and de-
cripton OF each kind OF work be done be Obtained
by application Mr. Charles b. Cluskcy, city surveyor.
his Office, City Hail. who is instructed prepare and
hibit plans and specifications explanatory thereof
The proposals will the price, per cubic yard for the
excavation and removal OF the deposits and the price
perch for the different kinds of work. Us cubic feet
to the perch y also the time within which the work will be
completed.
Dec. 24-td w. w. SEATON, Mayor
o. For the purpose OF giving bidders further limo
to examine the specifications and expana tons of the
veyor, and their bids Understandings the time
for receiving proposals for the above work is extended
Friday, the 18th instant, inclusive
The board of control will the Mayors office,
Saturday, the 10th instant II O'Clock m, open and
decide on the bids
Jan I3-td w. w. SEATON, Mayor
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THE UNION.

Masklngun county Ohio in favor Of uniform and cheap
Ysrn OF postage referred TO the Committee on the Post
ce and Post Roads Also. the petition oil Thomas Young
ot Muskngun couniy, Ohio, for premium for an alleged
discovery IN hydraulics referred TO the Committee on Pat
10y MIR fol.LoCki The petition OF Isaac Slenker and
100 others, czens of Union county, sylvania
ing The passage OF law authorizing the coinage OF gold
con Of The denoo,naioo OF one dollar, &c.
by Aif fNEEDLEli Three petitions, numerously sign
Ell ny chNens OF Montgomery county Pennsylvania, ask
ug t"inedirc modification of the laws, to
protect oar manufacturing mining, and agricultural inter
esls against foreign im operations.
by MI MAkVINi The petition of George Fox and
George jamison chiefs, survivors of the New York emf
grant Seneeas la behalf of them and of the returned
emgrsnls aud the legal representatives of those who died
Ia the Indian country and their back setting forth
that theY are entitled 20 their rnieabe share of the New
lok asi United states annuities, which by treaty
r,,P-.ons TO be paid to said emgrants the West,
which. D certain causes, ls.... 49, ,,-.y-
ing that provision be made for the payment of the same
by Mr. CoLIdNS' The petition of inhabitants OF Ma
comb and De Peyster, ST. Lawrence county, New York. for
change oma-rouie referred to The Committee the Post
office and Post Roads.
by Mr.. TALLMADGEi Three several petitions from citi-
zens of New York Tor reduction OF postage.
BY Mr.. BEDlNGERi The petition of Passed Assistant
Surgeon Richard McSheny asking compensation for
ira services performed by him In Mexico during the late
war; referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
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be of the best quality the skins eiter OF NE o.. Of
sheep, not to be sp, and ,s Workmanship - be doas
should there be any maps. ehsr,. diagrams, p,,s,
delivered the binder by iro.s rtef ~
be carefully preserved and inserted In heir pgopes places
include the sa,hsrins Iodns and ia.s,,ias ali .ss ms.
&c OF the octave size and the pfoe viii be ssled
for folding and inserting 100 copies Of each pas lasef
The copies of printed documents be bosnd above
described be received in sheets by the binder ms
office, from the printers Ia Congress. from time 20 e
they from the press TO b~ by the binder dried
pressed, folded, and gathered into volumes may las d.
rccted, when the indexes for each class shall have been
printed and delivered the eaves bc furnished by
the binder The binder vii, be held responsible the
safety OF all documents, maps, charts diagrams, aud stcs
received from the printers and ihosHph
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tered required, and delivered according the onier
the Secretary Of the Senate and Clerk OF the House Rep
resentaiives
Each person is required to furnish, with the proposals.
satisfactory evidence OF his practical k and his ability
do the work. and offer mt the good and sui
Client security for the safety OF the public documents msp
and matters that from time time be n his posses
sion, until bound and delivered, and for the faithful exec
ton OF the Jobs and contracts proposed to be undertaken
him, and any proposal unaccompanied with such evidence
will be rejected.
The proposals will be opened 10 o'clock in the
of Saturday the 10Th day Of February 1872 the office
OF the Secretary OF the Senate.
ASBURY DICKINS,
Secretary OF the Senate.
THO. J. CAMPBELL
Clerk of the House OF Representatives.
Jan 7-3tawtl0thFeb Intel.