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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

Bosvov. Sept, Is.
-@ Several vcssely have arrived at this
port from Nova Scotia, loaded with 1.-Two
stock. aThey.report that the drought has
cut off the crops to such an extent tllat
the cattle, DC. cannot be supported lhera
the coming winter. Oxen can be pur.
chased for $50 per yoke, and horses for
ono quarter theit value. Farmers owning
several cows are giving away two, to have
the third one fed through the winter, =
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29
| letegraphed to the Charleston Courier. |
BPLTIMoRE, Sept. 10.

F." ci''iii III tDeHali Oh III. Forte, q French
man, residing in Mexico, who purchased
a quantity of Tobacco, knowing it to be
private property. Gen. Childs ordered
the Tobacco to be restored to the right
owner, and gave tho Frenclman back his
money, The French Minister then set
up claim for damages. A Court of In
puiry decided against the claim and their
decision was approved bv Gen. Scott,
and afterwards by Mr. Clayton. III.
Poussin, in note to Mr. Clayton, used
insulting language against Gen. Childs.
Subsequently, at Mr.. Clayton's suqoes-
ton, M. Poussin withdrew the offensiye
letter.
III. Poussin addressed another note to
the State Department, making charges
against Commodore Carpenter in connec-
ton with saving the French ship Eugeniia
from shipwreck, for which Com. Carpen-
ter claimed salvage for his crew. This
was refused. On this subject, nj. Pous.
SIN wrote very insulting letter to Mr..
Clayton, rejecting on the homer of our
Government Gen. Taylor then caused
the whole correspondence to be laid be-
fore the French Government, expecting
immediate redress This not beinp done,
Gen. Taylor ordered all correspondence
with M Poussin to be closed, and his
passports placed at his disposal
BAITIMonE, Sept. 90.
The Washington Republic Of today,
contains three columns, giving an official
account Of the difficulty between. onr
Government and the French Minister.
The substance is the same as already sent
you. The Republic thinks there is NO
apprehension OF war; in conseque CO OF
this difficulty. -, ,,. s'a
intelligence has been received at the
war Department. stating that the Semi
nolcs disclaim all connection with The re,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

In the State of Maine there are now
fifty eight subordinate Lodges of Odd
Fellows, with 1886 contributing members,
having fund. of 1925 45. The reve-
nue. last year amounted to $685. l3,
while there were expended $lO,s3O 80.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

Unusual appearance of The Sea-.
The Gloucester (Mass) Telegraph sayt
the unusual appearance of the sea is at.
tracing the attention of many. tits ola
light greenish color, and appears to be
thick and dirty. The fishermen are oom +.
planning chat fish are scarce OF will not
bite, and attribute tito the state of thu
water. IL is something which has not
been witnessed for many years,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

An Easy Rule for Farmers quar-
ter of wheat is an English measure of eight
standard bushels; soft you see that quo
ted at fifty six shillings, it is seven shil.
lingsa a bushel. Ashilling is twenty four
cents: multiply by seven and you have
$1,68 per bushel.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

Ne'O Discovery for soldering Iron or
SteeI.-Mr. w. III. Clement, rcWarsaw,
Ala, has discovered a new composition,
whereby he can solder pieces of iron or
steel, eitberin plates or in other farms.
The plates of iron are soldered tocothor
as plates of tin by the common process.
We have seen some rusty strips of steel
beautifully soldered by this compositions,
without the necessity of securing the
edges, and it was done as easily and as
quick as a tinker would patch up seam
in milk pan. MIR. Clement has taken tho
usual measures to secure patent. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

Aarriage on .Sundays.-It is said that
the Pennsylvania c ,urts have decided that
marriage is a civil contract, and that they
have also decided that no contract mado
on Sunday is valid. The Register says
that the question is now agitated whether
marriages made in that State on Sunday
are lawful, and whethether indictments
for bigamy can be sustained where the
first marriage had taken place on Sunday,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29
, from tie ,Soash Ca.cll!;4,..,;ys,,

t&FERESTING GoRRESPoNDENcE.
The following Interesting correspon-
aence, which; has been placed in our
hands for publication, we take great pleas
"re In laying before.our readers:
.ettts Executive Donartmnnt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

The Fature.--In the hundred years
from 1949 to 1348, both inclusive, there
will be seventeen years with fifty three
Sundays in the year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-09-29

Fiyeof the great capitals of Europe sre
now under military law, namely, Paris,
Vienna. Berlin, Rome aud Naples
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
G04PAR1 n RRgAaR,


5rTyH Esundersigned would respectfully in
form their friends, and the public gen.
ernlly, that they have this day entered into
partnership under the name of CHARLES
81 RUFUS MILLER, inthe
CABINET & CHAIR MANUFACTURING
BUSINESS,
al the old stand of Charles Miller, opposite
the Land Office, on Main.street
Furniture, Chairs. and all other articles
in their line, kept consta.ai. y on hand, on the
most reasonable terms. Turning in wood
also done to order, with skill, neatness,- and
despatch. We would also state, that we
have purchased Of Jacob Indy his Patent
Right for making Lndly's Bedsteads where
by we have secured the exclusive right for
the County Of Dubuque, Iowa, to manufac-
ture and yend the aforesaid Bedsteads in
said county. All persons, therefore, are
cautioned against infringing on our rights,
secured to us by the aforesaid Patent. as
we shall most assuredly prosecute all who
do SO. CHARLES MILLER,
RUFUS MILLER
Dubuque, pril "a, 1919. Silly
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
A FRESH SUPPLY
AT TIE
SHOE ST OR [Ei
sign OF the Big Root,

YyHE subscriber has just received from the
II East, a large and splendid assortment Of
Boots and Shoes, Leather and Findings; also,
Fur and Silk Hats Of the latest eastern styles;
and large ass ortmcnt Of Leghorn and Palm
Hats. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to
call and see for themselves The Ladies' will
remember, that at the Shoe Store can be had
the latest eastern styles, and any quality Of
shoes desired; end as for men s fine and coarse
Boots and Shoes, and boys, and Misses. and
chidreD's shoes; in short. my stock for quality
aud variety, is second to no other in the West;
therefore the country and town people are re-
spectfully invited to call and examine for them
selves, and the subscriber feels assured that
they buy. Country Merchants wishing Boots
and Shoes by the case or dozen, can be accom-
modated My motto is, that "the nimble pic
,ayune is better than slow bit, /" andwill there
fore sell cheap. Don't forget the Shoe Store
land remember the sign Of the Big Boot =
DAVID DECKER.
sgI,... G fQdo On
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
/ FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
~ AE % Da,H T M,
Fresh Arrival of New Goods.

IUyHE subscriber is now opening splendid
assortment Of Fashionable Goods, suita-
Bile for the Spring and Summer Season, con.
ssting Of superfine French, German, and Eng
lsh black and fancy colored Cloths; French
noeskn, Fancy and Ribbed Cashmere; Eng
sh and American black and fancy Cassimeres;
entine, silk Vesting, and a great variety Of
Linen and Marseilles Vestings.
Also. wel.sected assortment Of white and
fancy Shirts, Collars, Cravnts, stocks, Scarls,
Suspendcrs, Braces. and Hose.
The above Goods have been selected with
especial reference to the Spring and Summer
Trade; and the attention of the Public gener-
ally, is respectfully invited to his Goods, which
will be made to order in the most fashionable
and workmanlike manner.
CHARLES TAYLOR.
Mainstreet, d few doors above NAPLES House.
| June 9Th, IS49 40 6m
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
Fashionable
T A l l. o r / N G. J.
S. HI. Dunn,

HAS removed to the shop lately occupied
IL by Mr.. r. Cox, where he will be happy
to wait upon those who may favor him with a
call From the experience hehas had for the
last ten yeers in some Of the principle Cities
of the United States, he feels confident he can
give perfect satsfac tion both in cutting and
making up garments.
His manner of cutting is Of the latest and
most approved style.
All garments warrentod to fit and to give
gsecd satisfaction.
: All persons wishing work done in his line,
at reasonable prices and in the neatest man.
ner, are invited to call at his establishment.
! All orders will be most promptly executed,
and in such manner as to please even the
most fastideous.
NJ B. am in the receipt Of the latest
spring and summer fashions for lS49.
Apr. IL 1919 33-6in
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
! ON HIS HANDS AND; KNEES.

NJ. w B Sloan Dear ssirssT hereby certify
thu I'm son Albert, eleven years Of age. was
afflicted msRis feetsfrom the time he first be-
gan 10 walk, The bottoms OF which were cov-a
ereds9ith a hard dry skin, full Of cracks, caus-
was obliged to go on his hands and knees, and
no time has he been free from the sore affic-
,tion until now. Battling the skill Of several
physicians. but tosour surprise his feet are now
perfectly smooth; soft and free from cracks,
all from one application OF your Ointment. I
would say The boy put lt,on himselfasan expe-
rment Of his own. from, hearing II reconimend-
ed. Nothing more was thought of it for three
weeks, at WEIGH time his feet weie near about
in healthy state, and avn now the. same as
though they never mad baen otherwise.
Yours, &C. ISAAC PADEN. sa
Galesbufg, aaor CO., az. Ap,il2, IS4s,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
e. Aar ' ,M 81,

wv G, the ur designed. return our warmest
Wv thinks to our friends, and the public
generally, for the liberal share of patronage
VS. have received at their hands for the past
years, md hope. by strict attention and pune
tualitv to business, to merit continuance Of
such patronage.
We take this method of informing the pub
lie, that we have, at great expense, purchas-
ed the right of the .sTrovilie Patent" IF the
proprietor, John McIntire, Esq, of st. Louis,
to be used by us Exclusively within the city and
county Of Dubuque.
The above patent.right consists Of new
and highly important improvement for the
mixing and preparing Of white lead, and all
other colors, applicable TO every color; acithout
theuse Of dlcalies Of dny description, whercbya
,chiter, h0ndsomer. and more durable paint is
produced.
The said improvement is now in successful
use in most Of the large eastern and southern
cities, and the right has been purchased by the
u. S. government for the use Of the Navy De-
partment, after having given it most salts.
factory and scrutinising trial.
All who are ucqnainte with the nature Of
white lead and oil know that they have no af-
finity Tor each other-that. mix them as tho
roughly Us possible, they will separate on
standing a few hours, the lead sinking to the
bottom, the oilsremaining, clear and pure on
the top. IF, then, nything can be udded to
them, winch, without IN uFlng Inc pOuy 81 TIE
paint, will cause the two to unite. withoutthe
power Of afterwards separating III MUST b
MADE MORE DURABLE; and such is th q effect OF
this wonderful Improvement, unsurpassed in
Importance by any discovery Of this gress;
live age. Alt, therefore. DESTROYS Of having
painting done in an elegant and durable man.
ner. and with quick dispat ch !, viii find il 10
their advantage to consult sus ct our shop, over
Jones &. Dahoney 8, corner Of Locust and Sixth
Istreets. Il BEN NET ~ HAIR DIE.
y x*Rcady- mixed paints kept CONSTANTLY on
hand for SALE
We, the undersigned, hereby certify. thu,
Two have had painting done for us by Bennett
I e. IIardie, with paint mixed according 70 The
patent in, p;s.oyed plan, and are Of opinion that
/ that has heretofore como under our notice
for beauty and elegance Of .fnisk
lChristopher Pelan, PlatttSmith,
I, |. N. Hiybee, David Jones.
/ H. S. Hetherington, ]. NJ, Marsh,
i q ! IL.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
BURNT TO CINDERS.

w. b. Sloaa--Dear Sir. Justice demands
that I should return to you my unfeigned
thanks for your unparalleled Ointment. Three
weeks ago my daughters clothes caught FIRE.
and before the flames could be extinguished,
they werc all burnt to cinders, tho child was
leo badly burned that death seemed inevitable
Tin less than tUenty-four hours. Your QiRf.
E,zens was recommended, and used with succesa
I'll gave perfect relief! II is needless to add /,
that the child is now well and about her busi-
ness. The medicine is all aud mare than il is
recommended to be. Every family and per.
son should have it in their possession:
feel indebted TO you for my child's life,
and anything that can do for you or your mo.
dicne, am re ady and wiling TO perform.
Your humble sers I JOHN II. CRANE
4 a flint Greek, Lake co. Iu. Feb %, 1919 4
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
NiVE LaRGE DEEP ULCERS
,Sbe iovs,,,,, us Msrcs, o 1910

She6oggaal, Wis, March 2, 1649.
DR.. w. d. Sloan--Dear Sfk In my opinion.
the greatest cures effected are those that'hare
longest resisted the skill otihe Medical Facul- h
IT, admitting that to hea fact, have i case
in point, 10 wit: flr James Hanfora. Of Sheb0y-
gan Falls, was crippled two years y nh .ioe
large deep ulcers, just above ihSAnkle. Ishe
leg was 50 much swollen he could not get on
aboot. Nearly III the most popular PhYsicidaas
in various places nave treated BIS case WITHHOLD,
any beneficial effcnt !, :
Last August, NO. Had so,'d solia, ed my adj,
vicc. succeodedsn reducing tie swelling,
and healed two of tfN sores The. u her thEca,
labored at tllthe first Of February !. without
much If any, benefit. when guyk him j box
of .Sloaa s Ointment, and IN three NJ. be 81
well. Respectfully yours,
C. b. OSTRANDER, M. 70.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
IOWA CITY.

THE subscriber, owner and proprietor Of
i the above House, would inform the pub
lie, that he has taken possession of said estab.
lishment, and is prepared TO Accommodate
the travelling community, transient or Regular
boarders, and will endeayor to give general sa-
tisfaction. CfIAS. j. SWAN. y
G5'Connected with the above establishment
is large and extensive Livery Stable, where
strangers can at all times be accommodated
with conveyances to any part of the country.
May l6, lS49. 37-1y.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
The Child ,pns Healed. a

York Precinct, Du Page Co. M, Dec 81.
Mr.. W. B. Sloan---sir: Last summer one of
my children was badly bittensby rattIesnake
We applied your Ointment freely, and .'tlios
child was hea led"
Also, l had horse wounded in the stiHe
joint, in which he took cold, and became SO
swollen and distressed, that the horse was sup
posed worthless, but by free use Of your Oint-
ment, was soon cured.
We have used the Ointment in great ma
ny other cases, with equal success,
WALTER WHITBECK
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01

j. LEGATION of an Administration paper, ut
Dubuque, Iowa, on the lst day OF October
next, Cor sooner, if sufficient encouragement
be givcn,) to be called the sIowa Portrait
Gallery"
The liberal and progressive political doctrines
which prevailed in the Presidential canvass Of
lS4S, cannot be mistaken; they will be zeal.
ously supported in this Journal. liberal
system Of Internal Improvements, and the
great interests of Labor, Agriculture and Com.
meree demand. and will receive a large share
Of the Editors attention. The ''Portrait Gal
tery" wi! be firmly, decidedly, and substan-
TALLY Wing; it will address itself to the mass
les in plain, straig ht-Gorward, unmistakable
language; it will avoid all mystf cation, and
will be worthy of the support Of those who
have imbibed the progressive spirit of the age.
! 1t will not DE subjec to The control or dicta
ton OF any Clique; and the mere fact of any
public man or men acting with the Wing or
any other party, will not prevent his their
public acts beng discussed in it as they dc.
serve. Extreme ultraism will be studiously
avoided-thc preservation Of the UNION being
deemed of paramount Importance, and Of far
greater moment than any question now a ia.
ted by ths political parties Of the day. With
| a view, also, to make the paper an acceptable
family companion, each number wlH contain
selections from the most popular Magazines,
and the best American authors. In short, it
viii be conducted in the spirit of an cnlarg ed
patriotism, which shalt acknowledge no limits.
but those of our own widespread Republic
The "Portrait GaNcry' will be printed on
double medium shcet-Price, S. 90 per
mum, to be paid during the year All commu.
nications addressed to the proprietor on bust.
ness must be postpaid
GEO. L. NIGHTINGALE.
Dubuque, June l3, 1919 .4l.3m
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
CITY COUNCIL.

Monday Night. July 80 Present. the Mayor
Aldermen Gum, Harde, Norman, d Powers
The resolution Of tho previous session, rea
tive to the road from the Magazine to the West
ern limit Of the City, was re,cons'dered' ana q !,
committee. consisting Of Aldermen Gum and
Powers, appointed to confer with the property
holders upon the road, and 10 report at the next
meeting.
A petition for opening of Eighth street to the
western limit of City, laid on the table.
The City Attorney gave an opinion, that the
Council had no power to tax 'Hucksters
Thomas D. Jack was granted the exclusive
Islands, until the lst Of April next, in consid.
Grafton of one dollar paid by him. -.,
Several Bills were presented and allowed.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
SOUTH w Els T E r n

TEHI1IS MOST MAGNIFICENT AND ExrRAoRDlNA-
l. Rv ESTABLISHMENT, under the direction
OF $. e. STOKES, new in all It's departments,
having been fitted up expressly for the cam
paign up tho Mississippi. will exhibit ut
Bellevue, Jackson CO., on Friday. July 9th;
at Dubuque, on Saturday, 2Sth; at Potosi, Wis
consin, on Monday, 3Oth; at Cause.-The, Wis.
on Tuesday, 3lst; at Prairie do Chen, on Wed
nesday, August LIST; at Guthenbarg, Clayton
CO., on Thursday, Aug. I'd; and again, on their
return, at Dubuque. on Friday, August Land
ut Galena, on Satul day, Aug 4th, ls49
The Pavilion is very spacious, capable of hold.
ing 5000 persons comfortably.
STARK's CELEBRATED BRASS BAND will be in
attendance to cheer and cnliven the audience
with their soul-cheering notes.
The following array of ortistes presents the
grca test galaxy of equestrian ia lcnt ever exhib
tied in the American Arena, viz: b
Mcssrs. Eaton Stone, Bill Lake, the Clown
w Dale. Levi, the Jew Of Grenade; Az
Lyming. VIM Kelly and Son, Vim Rockford,
M'Cartee, Stokes. NJ Farland, Thomas Mum,
Mrs Loke, Mrs Stark Mrs Stone, Miss Stark,
Masters Carlee and Kelly, with Bill Lakessce.
!cbratcd DOGS, and many other attractiohs,
such as the great GIANT, over 9sfeet high,
and weighing 1000 pounds, and JACKTHE
GIANT KILLER. 4
GJPcrfornlance; to commence at o'clocks
7. NJ. Adn,itance-Box, so cents; Pit, IS cts.
July %, lS49 47-2t. aa-ss
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
che RurthmesteEu Demoerat,

published Weekly in The City Of Dubuq'te.)
uJThis Paper, having now a large circula-
ton among the German population of Iowa,
Wisconsin, Illinois, and other States, the I'M
dersgned would most respectfully call the at
tention of Merchants and Business men to it.,
who will find it an excellent and desirable me-
dunn through which to communicate their bu-
sincss to the Public.
v. HANF, Dubuque, Iowa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01

FATHER MATHEW AT WoRK.-On Thursday
Father Mathew commenced giving the pledge
TO his countrymen in the basement of the Ca
tholc Church in Court.stroet, Brooklyn. Dense
crowds upon him. He addressed them in an
affectionate manner, OH the benefits Of total
abstinence, and the value Of the pledge. About
thousand took the pledge from him. in groups
one of the scenes of Limerick and Waterford
in 1910. He continued his work through yes
terday and will go on giving the pledge there
until Tuesday. 1t is calculated that from
5000 to O,OO0in that city wiltake the pledge.
IN Y. Tribune.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
FOR SAL e.

Y Upon moderate terms, a wel-improved
~ FARM. consisting Of 900 acres--rorty Of
wood near the fourishing village of Spring
field, in Jackson county. There is upon the
place, comfortable framed dwelling house,
and good framed barn. The location has the
advantages eff schools and mills Of various
kinds, and altogether is one of the most desi
rabIe locations in this part of the State.
Enquire Of the undersigned at Dubuque, OF
]. E. Coodenow, at Springfield
Dubuque, June Is, 1S49.-.42tf l.. CLARK
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-08-01
PAPER, TYPE, AND CARDS.
G. o. HANDBOOK 4 GO.

2O3 Lake Street, Chicago,
4 RE constantly receiving all kinds of Print
ing, Writing, and Wrapping Papers, from
the best Eastern manufactures, OF the best
qualities, which they will sell at eastern whole
sal prices. They have olso on hand large
assortment of Printers Cards, OF all sizes and
qualities, which they offer for sale at extreme
ly low prices. will supply Printers with
type, cases, stands, chases, rules, rurn;..ra-
& c., as cheap as the same articles can be pur.
chased in New York or Boston. They also
agents for Nc Crary's Printing Inks.
PRINTING PAPER.
From the well known mill of ounglow, Hoyt
& Co., Cleveland, Of all sizes and IN any guam
tity. This paper is noted for the firmness OF
it's texture, and for its whitencss and beauty.
Printers and Publishers Of newspa pers supplied
constantly with paper of any size, and at all
seasons Of the year. Book Papers of the best
qualities from the best mills in New England
for sale in any quantity and at low prices.
WRITING AND WRAPPING PAPERS.
or every description constantly on hand, and
PERKINS PRINTING CARDS
OF all sizes and coors, in packs or sheets. from
tho mandatory Of E l.. Perkins, Boston, con-
stantly on hand. These cards are pronounced
by eastern printers to be the best and cheapcs,
made.
TYPE. CASES, &C.
". ii. az 20. Will luTnlSn newspapers ana JOC
Offices with every article necessary cheap
as they can be bought in New Y ork or Boston
Book and Fancy type, Borders, Rules, Leads,
sticks, galleys (wood or brass) stands, cases,
furHiture, chases, and all necessary articles
for Printing Office, supplied cheap, and war
rantcd the hest kinds.
McCRARY'S CELEBRATED PRINTING
INKS.
These Inks are pronounced by the largest pub
fishers in New York to be the best 1nksin5the
Good News Ink, 20 o ESQ
do Book do ~ Acc
Fine do do SOC
Light Red Ink, $IO0
Extra do do $50
Extra Fine RcdaInk, 200
Fine Light Buesdo 10
| Extra do do do $50 p.
do Dark do. do l.5U
We willsellanY OF the above articles at the
[chespest rates for cash, wheat, or approved
T. RAGS NAN TEL ss
FeE which theh iss svit
|6r FOUR "a q ssgs
Print ers of lsN efapsFS pub.
iii tileiss paItsts sfoTsSa
month bc
lis III anY sals IVA Gb0v 4 aft IN cash prices,
ss .s sIssse s tssi'
shicsgo.