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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
KEOWEE CORUIER.
Saturday, Sept. 9, 1sl9.

With view of accommodating our Sub
scribcrs who live ut a distance the following
gcntemon are authorized and requested to
act as agents in receiving and forwarding Sui
scriptions to the KEowEE CounIEp, viz:
MAJ. w. S. GRrsnAM, at West Union.
EDWARD HucnEs, Esq, " Horse Shoe
f, p. WERNER, Esq, Bachelors Retreat
NJ. f. MrcnELI, Esq. b" Pickonsyllo
j, E. HAGooD, E" Twelve Mile.
TJ. WEpD, for Anderson District.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
TRIAL

On Thursday last two negroes, Hannah, and
John, the property of Mrs, f. Stribling, were
tried for rharbofing arunaway slave, Sarah, the
property of Jaa.Gambrell. The slave Sarah
was the principal witaess fcr the prosecution,
and proved the charge against bo:II, the slaves.
br. w W. istribling, for the dofeace, pro red
an a'ibifor the boy John, as he was with him
at preaching onthe dsygpf tho alledged har-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08


THE ADDRESS orTmE FREE Son. CoN4
vENTroN, recently held at Rome, M. ",
has made its appearance. Itgiyes his
tory of the efforts to reunite the Demc-
cratic party in that State, and announces
their failure. Itthen calls upon the Free
Soilers to send their best and truest men
to the Utica Convention, to be held on
the 18th of next month, for the nomina-
ton of a State ticket Itsayys: 1--WE have
mad referred to us a resolution recommen-
ding you to unite on local tickets with
those who profess our principles as avow-
ed at Rome, without regard to the State
ticket. On mature reflection we advise
against such a course, unless the regular
Democratic State ticket Is also united" I"
The address designates its opponents as
"the supporters Of Gen. Cass, all through.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
REVOLUTIONARY EXPEDITION
A PROCLAMATION


The following, which we clip from one of our
exchange papers, will servo to explain to some
extent, the origin of the supposed expedition
against Cuba; and which induced the President
to make the Proclamation on the subject, which
appeared not long since
Large bodies of men, il is said. have
been shipped from New Orleans, and
the leaders in the enterprize are still ac
lively employed in enlisting others. We
have SCENT stated that upwards of three
thousand persons have al.eady been en-
gagged; and it is also said that the sum of
S25o,00o has been deposited in Mobile,
to further the objects of the expedition.
The New Orleans papers say nothing
about this affair, though it is the great
topic of the day in that city, as also other
cities Sonth and West. 1t was first
started by posting placards at the princi-
pal resorts and corners of the Streets
The object of this movement is not ayow-
ed. Everything is enveloped in mystery;
and those whose services have been en-
gagged are bound to strict secrecy. Vari.
Gus conjectures are aAoat as to the OBJ
Jcct. Some suppose that it is intended
for California, others for Cuba. Doubt
less the expedition is intended for Cali
tornla, as indicated in the following letter
on the subject: Directed to ,S;adi published
:" Tie New York Tribune, by baltimore
correspondent of that paper. The twenty
young men spoken of, are no doubt the
leaders. Should it turn out to be so, the
reported design of invading Cuba, which
called forth the Proclamation, would
seem only to have been ruse to conceal
more effectually the true object of the
movement. i-
81 know that nearly month since n
movement was commenced in this city,
having in view the raising "a small body
of men, for an object which ha, been
kept as secret as possible. A paragraph
first appeared in the afternoon paper,
stating that proposition would be made
in short time by advertisement, to take
out about twenty active and hearty
young men to California, each being
guaranteed 81 900 for his services for
twelve months, &c. Since that Young
officer who served in the voltigeur regii.
ment in Mexico, has, am informed on
the best authority, been cautiously and
silently obtaining the required number of
.men--none but the most reliable and
trustworthy being accepted, and sever
ally pledged to secrecy. The project as
i understand it, is TO start with the ayow-
ed object of passing through Mexican
territory TO California, and thus obtain
admission into the country, armed and
prepared to act rs the leaders may die
tate, am assured that the scheme is
understood throughout the South and
West, and that ittmust prove successful.
This may appear to some like new-vamp-
ing an old story, but / could give the
names of the plotters in Baltimore, if
necessary, to show that there is truth in
the statement. @s' s' '1 N
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

Gen. Brooke, the commander of the
troops in Texas, has, in consequence of
the repeated dcpredations of the Indians,
called out three Companies of Texan
mounted Rangers.
The election returns indicate the belief
that Bell will be chosen Governor.
Capt. Vcach's Company, in the State
OF chihuahua, is said to be engaged by
Government to protect the country
against the Indians.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
POPULATION OF OREaoN.

The census Of this Territory, taken by act
OF Congress shows population of s,9OS, in.
cluding about 1000 foreigners. 1t is stated that
there is not more than $500 voters.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
SUDDEN DEATII

We are informed that Wilson Wallace
dropped dead in the streets of Anderson on
last Monday, Hehad been afflicted for years
with asthma, which caused his death i.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
NORFOLK, Aug. DIST. l84a

i
The u. s. steamer Allegheny left the
Navy Yard yesterday afternoon, on her
secret mission to the Gulf of Mexico,
She was fitted for sea with great dispatch,
and seemingly with reference to active
service somewhere. Her magazines and
shot rooms were thoroughly replenished,
and additional officers attached to her.
Passed Midshipmen Truxton and Magan,
and Sd Assistant Engineer Wheeler, all of
whom were attached to the Vixen, (steam-
cry preparing for sea, have been added
to her list of officers. Gen'l Calvert Tay-
lor who accompanied the Alleghany as
far as Cape Henry, informs me that she
made fine progress TO sea, and though
her officers and crew were somewhat dis
appointed at this last addenda to their
cruise, each felt thaS the government re-
CURED their services, and that it was their
duty to obey chocrfully .4.ABa1t. San.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

Satisfy OR VEoErADLE OYsrER. Few
persons appreciate the value of this vege-
table 1t is one of the easiest of cultiya,
ton. Planted in the fall. it grows all win,
ter, and is precisely like parsnip or car
rot. 1t can remain in the ground until
wanted for use. Those fond of oysters
should not be without them. Pull the
roots when wanted for use, wash and
scrapo the ontside; boil until tender, then
mash and add -four, and eggs enough to
make. a batter--season with pepper and
salt, and fry in hot lard, and many Low,
er OF good things, would believe he was.
eating fried oysters.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
WAsHfNcToN. Aug. "a.

WASHINUION, NUg. q.
A Adispatch was received here this even
Ing from Erie, Pa, announcing that
President Taylor has had another severe
attack of diarrhea, but is again conva-
lcscent.
learn, also, that Mrs. Taylor, the la
dy of the President, accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. Wood, will leave in the
cars for Baltimore tomorrow morning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

HE AMERICAN FLAG AT FRANKPoRr. -.
On the 25th of July, the flag of the Uni
ted States was displayed from the balcony
of the American AMBASSADORS house at.
Frankfort, Germany, Mr.. Donelson,) with
the staff wrapped in Grape, in mourning
TOR the death of the Ex-Prcsident. The
citizens did not at first know the meaning
of this, and often passed, wondering what
Il cniild be. Some In whom n ,Sas ax
planned, thought the custom of thus hon
cring the memory Of a deceased ruler,
very beautiful, Before night the circum
stance was generally knownin the town,
and the people fiocked to sec the Ameri-
can flag. the first time most Of. them had
probably ever SCENT. Some of the youn-
ger part of the population gave it three
hearty cheers. ,1s r4N
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

GENERAL TAYLoR.-Gen. Taylor had
q serious attack at Buffalo, on the 2sth
ult.; and on the Goth no less than five
dispatches were sent from his physician
to the Vice President touching his case.
Having recovered somewhat he was ON
his way to Niagara. Many papers are
specuating on his chances for life, and
some arc oven hoping that the Vice Pres,
idcnt will FILL MORE offices than the ono
he now has. ,.o.
From all such accidental Presidents,
deliver us!- Cdrolinion. N ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

a BoLD RoDBERY. On Saturday morn,
ing last two trunks belonging to Mr.. j.
A. Sadler's children, who were going 10
Yorkvi!le, s. o., were taken between fbis
place and the river from the boot behind,
and rified Of q greater pars Of their con-
tents. --The trunks have since been found
near this place with few of the articles
left in them. This is the first time for a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

boring and conducting or The Jury returned
averdict of guilty" against Hannah, and ac-
Quilted the boy A 81 W
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
long while, that SO daring a robbery has
occurred in our midst. Hornets Nest,
Charlotte ~. C.

MURDER.-1hr jesse Weatherford.
who lived in this Village, was shot on
Monday night last by negro man named
Joe, belonging to Mrs. r. Blalock, at her
plantation about 8 miles from this place.
The negro borrowed the gun and amuni-
ton from ncighbor in the name of his
young master. But his real object, as
afterwards discovered, was TO kill anoth.
er negro Weatherford and two others
went with the view of arresting him and
taking the gun from him. The party be-
ing detached to await the approach Of tho
negro, Weatherford encountered him sim
gle handed, which resulted in his death
the whole load of the gun entering his
arm and breast near his heart.
Nr. Weatherford was quiet, peacea,
BILE man, and wentin search of the negro
at the request of negro's owner. The
negro made his escape and is still at large,
-----Eagefei9 advertiser.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08
Photographed for the Charleston Courier.1
New ORLEANS, Auoust %


THE MARKET.--There were but small
sales OF Cotton yesterday Twelve bales
of the new crop brought 12c.
The SEoREr ExpEDirIoN.---Lieut Tot
ton Of the United States steamer Watey
Witch which vessel has been stationed as
awatch on the expedition at Reund Is
land, has sent formal notice to those there
assembled, that they must disperse, un-
der the penalty Of the law, otherwise
they were threatened to have their SUP.
plies cut off The answer was that they
ought to be unmolested, as they were un-
armed, and had iio intention of Infringing
the laws. They minated that they
should leave the Island as soon as they
could procure the means of tfansporta-
ton.
THE ApDucTEp REY.--Rey, has been
placed in prison for the present, at his
own request. He says he fears that he
may meet with personal injury.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-08

asss New ,ORLEANs, August 80.
THE MAaKEr.--Y Yesteraa ,one thous-
and bales Cotton sshfe disposedoS, mostly
for the English market The receipts
Of the new crop to-day aEount to 427
baless @tl@ 500 a slla
FROM TExAs.-- ,ccouRts from Anto-
mo, Texas of the 10th inst. state that
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-09-27
EONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY I

to them ridiculous, they soon contriyed to make
him ashamed of his good resolutions. He Join
ed them again-resumed his course of life, an,
when the annual saturnalia came round, h
found himself with his glass in his hand at Tho
table; when the President rising to make hi
accustomed speech, began with saying, " Gen
tlemen, this being leap year, and year and T.
DAY since our anniversary" &c.
The words struck upon the young mans ear
like knell but, ashamed tn expose his weak
nesssto the jeers of his companions, h. sat out
the feast; plying hin If to wine even monl iberz
ally than usual, in order to drown his instructive
thoughts--tll in the gloom of wintry morning,
he mounted his horse to ride home. Some hours
afterwards the horse was found with his saddle
and bride on, quietly lettering by the road side
about half way between the city and Mr.. b.
house, while few yards off lay the corpse Of
his MASTER
Now, as have said, in introducing this story,
IL is no fiction. The circumstances happened
as here related. An account of it was publish
ed at the time, but the copies were bought up
by the family. Two or three have been preser
we'd, and the narrative has been reprinted
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-09-27
SEPTEMBER 81, 1S49.
The Magician and the Thief.

A very good story is told of the Fakir of Ava,
the well known necromancer. Just as he was
about to commence his performances before a
crowded audience, he was informed that man
had been robbed of pocket book. He called
the unfortunate gentleman aside, and being sat
isfied that the story was true, and also that the
wallet contained large sum of money, he pledg-
cd himself to either detect the thief or make up
the amount from his own purse. To this end
the door was secured, and the performance went
on. At length the magician introduced his
Mahon etan fortune teller, and put the following
question.
Is there man in tue room who has lost his
pocket book with moneyin it?" eyes" Some
half dozen individuals were pointed out, one af
ter the other, butte the question, Is this the
man% the figure answered the emphatic "No."
The actual victim was soon, brought forward,
and was instantly recognized BY Mahobet, as
ne man who lost the money. Is the thief IN
the room ?" then asked the Fakir, sand if so
would you know4im?" "Yes." Several men
were introduced, But to each Mahomet shook his
head. At this moment the Fakir's eye rested
upon an individual who seemed inclined to make
his escape from the hail. and before he effected
his purpose he was stopped and brought forward.
The terror stricken countenance of the man as
sured the Signor that he might be safely accus
ed, and accordingly Mnhomet cried out, "That's
the man." The culprit of course denied the
charge and affected indignation; but an officer
was sent for, and our hero was examined, wher
the lost pocket book was found snugly slowed
away in his pocket. He was recognized by the
sheriff as the notorious pickpocket, John Will
liams
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-09-27

1t might induce some to pause ere thew souoht
any longer to pull at the roofs of thing so
beautiful. 1t might teach others to prize that
book somewhat more for its literature. which
they had all along priced for its truth, Its hol-
ness, and its adaptation to their nature. 1t might
strengthen some faltering convictions, and with
draw some enthusiasts from the exclusive study
OF imperfect, modern, and morbid models, 10
those great ancient masters. 1t might possibly.
through the lesson of infinite beauty, success
fully insinuate that Of eternal truth into some
souls previously shut against one or both, and as
thousands have been led TO regard the Bible as
book OF highest genius from having first thot'
1t the book OF God, so in many mightthe process
and the result be inverted. If the saying of the
poet be true, that Beauty is truth-and truth is
beauty" then might not the proclaimed presence
of the highest beauty betray the presence of the
highest truth, even as metallic lustre reveals me-
tallic wealth, and might we not again, like Hal.
bert IN the Monastery, read in the fairy light of
poetry, the solemn inscription
"Withm that awful volume lies,
The mystery of mysteries.
Happy the man of human race,
To Nhom our God has granted grace,
To ask, to seek, to hope, to pray,
To lift the LATCH and find the way:
But better had they necr been born,
Who read to doubt, or read to scorn"
Geo. GIflin.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-09-27
HE RETAINS OF AN ELEPHANT
FOUND IN VERMONT.



a ps ,,..,. Ao~ss,n, bringing forwad Lhe tooth
the only big beast about, and proceflyl TO show
that this was not Of that species. mp teeth did
not present that mamillated surface Of the Mas
tadon teeth, but were fiat and groov4a, as i'll the
living species OF the elephant in Asia and AfIi
ca. 1t had been found, few weeks ago, in the
construction of the Rutland and Burlington
Railroad, upon the slope Of Mt. Il7y, one Of
the highest mountains in Vermont and, it was
said, under cratic boulders. 1t was his inten-
ton to examine the very place whefe they were
found, as it would be of great Importance to
ascertain at what period daring the diuya ages
this animal lived. TIE specmets had been
presented to the museum Of the Lawrence Sci
entifc School, by Mr.. Samuel Henshaw, of Bos-
ton. This was the first true elephant found in
fossil condition in the Northern American
States. This was certainly not the same kind
of elephant which had been fonnd in the Ken.
lucky cave. 1t was question whether this was
identical with the fossil European elephants or
not He deeply regretted that there were no
specimens with which he could compare these
teeth, but he would venture from recollection to
predict that upon direct comparison they wonll
be found to differ from the Europeans, in the
same proportion that the Masadons Differed
He thought these grinding teeth had much mar
rover lamee, and that the tusk was much more
slender. The curve of the tusk was scarcely
greater than in the Asiatc elephant, while the
European fossil was much more curved. 1t
would be well to re-examine all the species, in
order to ascertain whether thert was sufficient
evidence in the geographical distribution to dis .
tnguish the different species. Materials arc
now abundant, and such an examination had not
been attended to since the first collection of
loose materials. He considered this a very val
uqble contribution to the sciettific school; but
he was sorry to say that 1t was Itself the mu-
scum, which was just beginning 10 be formed.
DR.. WARREN remarked that this discovery
- formed an epoch in the anthology of New
England. North River secmft to have separat-
u ed the animals of New England from those of
the continent.
;, Prof. RODGERS remarked Aa he had already,
9 several years since, present. his views to the
g Association respecting the PHYSICAL geography
of this part of the United Shes at the era of
, the drift. He had showed Hat New England
. and New Brunswick constiuod an island, de-
tached from the continent, ha Great Britain at
the present day. From thq @searches, chiefly
of Matner, Emmons, and dhrs, we must now
y, admit that there were two lrins. Up to the
time of the first, the MastadA could not have
- crossed the straits.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-09-27

te; or, which is the more probablenpposition.
Wishing to conceal his foible, conteed himself
1t dinner with calling his cat to hlnsnd throw
ng her piece of meat over his sheder But
he jealous animal disdained to toutit, and did
not come near her master again VIII he sat at
the table. About four o'clock the capany rose
from table. Two Of the guests wAvished to
take their afternoons nap, were colucted BY
VI. Mariette's brother into his bedhamber.-
There they laid themselves down uRthe bed,
and slept for full two hours. The naer Of the
house thought fit to follow their exatie.
M. Marette was now left ulonebh his Of
tended lavorite in the room where hGdned. and
soon fell asleep on sofa. His brsr in the
mean time took turn il the garda During
this silent interval, servant of thelichbishop
of Canterbury brought letter ofmportance
from his grace for the clergyman. y brother
hastened to wake him, but it was tiate the
cat had already strangled him. first the
hrstkeEskclieved.he niuse have disJ4 ii sbo
plectlc fit, but having called the two oisr guests,
who had been sleeping, into the nom, they
showed him the marks of the cats aws upon
his brothers neck, which left no don't respect
ing the cause of his death.
The murderous animal meanwhile was cum
ming enough to remain in the room, AMI pretend
to be asleep. The brother Of the deceased now
thought of all ingenious experiment oascertain
with still stronger evidence whether she had
really been his murderer. Having desired his
two friends to conceal themselves, he tied
string round the leg of the murdered person, and
placing himself in the corner of the room, drew
The string in such a manner as to make the limb
move as if alive, upon which the cat, imagining
hat she still perceived some remains of life in
her master, and that she had not completely ef-
ected her purpose, flew again at hin, and en-
leavorod to strangle him outright as before
NJ. Marlette, who now required no further evil
lence, drew his sword and pursued the treach-
erou5 beast, which however, unfortunately es-
capped and was never seen more.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-09-27
Alarm Whistle for Sea.

A newly invented apparatus for the preven-
ton of collision at sea, during foggy and thick
weather, when lights and other methods now in
use are altogether. unavailable, was exhibited
lately hl'ss -a.-.g Naval ls'eshnnge. Liver
r''"'- H"S '''">tatnu lie sStrernelv rcr..Lt
.cupylng case of ah~~es-.' r-~ - %
capable of being worked by one man, who, turn
ing a cog. wheel acting on force pump, pro
ducing a volume of sound that will penetrate
several miles distant, which being continuous
satisfactorily marks the position Of a vessel
The machine which was inspected by numerous
merchants, ship owners, captains, and practica
nautical men, was highly approved Of, and i
appeared to be the prevailing opinion that al
vessels should have one to be used when of ,
lee shore, or in distress.