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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

Violent Abolition papers IN the State,
passed a series of resolutions defying
the execut, rs of the law, as well as
all the powers of the State. They
denounced the officers ofthe Govern
ment, TO whom is entrusted the exc
cution ofthe law, as land pirates and
kidnappers. The speeches were OF
the most inflammatory character. In
Oswego county convention was
held which sustained the course of
the seccders at Syracuse as d just and
proper movement, but which meeting
was represented by the Albany Jour
nal as coinciding with the views of
the majority. Petitions are being
signed in most of the western counl
ties, TO be presented TO Congress-, at
its next session, for The repeal OF the
Fugitive Slave Law. In the event
of the success of either the Wing or
Democrat candidate for Congress,
an attempt will be made to effect
Inc repeal of the law; for while the
Wing nominees are nearly to r. an
favorable 10 the Seward platform,
the Democratic nominees, with but
very few exceptions are avowed
Freesoilers.
DEATH OF JESSE E. Dow.-Jesse
r.. Dow, poet and politician, died
suddenly at Washington on the night
of the 23d inst.-Cdrolinan.
The Hoe CRoP.-The correspon-
dent of a mercantile house ofLouis-
vile, having recently visited the pork
packing points on the Illinois and
Mississippi rivers, says the number
of hogs will fall very little, if any,
short of last season. He says the
number near the river will fall short
on account of the scarcity and high
price of corn last year, but the coun-
Try back will make UP this deficiency.
The corn crop was never finer, he
adds, and this will enable feeders to
bring all their small hogs TO market,
by late feeding. The corn of the
Back country will be fed to hogs, as
it will not pay TO bring it to market,
and if 3 10 cents net is paid for hogs,
he says it will bring them forward,
AT Hannibal, Mo. the deficiency is
estimated at 5000 hogs; at Quincy
and keokuk and other towns, an in
crease.
The estimate of hogs packed on
the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, last
season, is. 100000, including ST. Louis
The general increase in Iowa, Mis-
souri,, and Illinois, will make for any
deficiency from last year by the
scarcity of corn. ,..,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02
ROADS ! RspADs !.
! PPLICTION will Ia mad.

4 PPLICIION will be made to
ca the Legislature at ita next SEES
sion, for the appointment of Com
sfsiasioners to alter the following
Roads, viz: s. i ss.,3 +, '3s ss.0sh -
From Pickens G. H., to intcfyect
the Kcow' 9, Turnpike Road at its
lower Ferniintis. sih l4slia91
From Pickens e. III. to Greenyille
CHI.
From Pickens g. IE. 60 laeootrs
Store. 9@8n tsW fs4gia 85a ,ihai9W
From Pickens g. III. to Easiaioeg
From Carrier Claytons' to 10 Mile
Camp-ground. $40 ayy
And from I'ickens g, II. to VIII.
'll'l'ssi Aas. 30, 1853. 81 ii :,rn q olol 7 !
eslsg ss;ls BLANKS es y vaY
FOR SALE Ar aoads .
sgIiiS OFFICE s'ss.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02
[Fromthe Pendleton MeSsenger1
NEW PAPER.

ItlS rl'mored that q paper is 10 be
set on foot in one of the adjoining
Districts, for the purpose of vindica-
ting the whole batch of usurpations
of the last Congress, and to teach the
people of the Mountains that the way
of submission TO wrong is much
smoother than manly resistance to in
suit and oppression. Rumor further
says that this paper is TO be the pio-
oneer of the high federal and latitu-
dinarian principles of Fillmore and
Clay, that it is designed to obliterate
the foolish and absurd doctrine of
State-Rights, and is 10 act as a
sponge in wiping fromthe recollec-
ton of the people the political inn
preston left on their minds by MIR.
Calhoun, whose life was devoted to
their ervice.
4 DIsAPPoINTMENT.-It was at
one ofthe watering places near our
city that the following incident oc-
cured: ss
A very romantic young lady.-one
OF the misses who would rather elope
with distressed coachman than
marry as every body else does-a
young lady of the novel-reading
white muslin, pink ribbon, long ring
lets style, condescended one evening
10 make one ola party that strollc j
down a very long wharf to witness
the arrival ofthe city boat.
How it happened, no one could
tell, but shrek and splash in The
water were suddenly heard, and Miss
Seraphina had as suddenly disap-
peared. The hustle and confusion
were great; several ladies tainted, the
young miss's father went crazy with
out word of warning; and most of
the gentlemen looked and acted as
lfthey were rehearsing the first ap-
pearance on any stage of lunatic
asylum. Meanwhile Miss Romance
was drowning. i oia a
Another splash WIS heard, and a
big Newfoundland dog dived after
the future mermaid. A moment
more and he reappeared towing Miss
Serapl1ina ashore. EaT }7sl,
She was carried instanter TO the
hotel. She had, as in duty bound
tainted. The big Newlc c,mdiaDd
shook himself and coiled Up in a sun
ny spot for q regular nap. 9fasl isef
/ Soon the young lady regained hel
senses. Her fathers Joy may be inn
agined. His astonishnient might al
L L. {
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

y. T.. HAGoop, Twelve Mile.
TJ. wRBB. for Anderson District.
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The people ofour district will remem
Der that on next Monday Col Orr will
address them on The great questions
which are agitating the Union from
one extremity to the other, and which
bear SO especially, not only upon the
peace and prosperity, but upon the
honor and independence ofthe South
In this hour of tribulation, when
through The deep darkness Of the
present men descry deeper dark
ness to come, it is not only necessary
that every one should be apprized Of
the extent of his danger, but that all
should be informed as 10 their duties
and organized and prepared to dis
charge them as becomes the sons of
free and honorable sires. 1t is ncces-
sary that the people sould be number
ed, that every man should be known,
for there are towards and traitors
amongst us, men of dark and wick
ed hearts, who go about day and
night to deceive the people. i'm trou-
bled times there are always to be
found such workers of iniquity, men
who, like the foul spirits of supersti
ton, lie hid in secret and silent pla-
ces when the earth reJoices in the
glad light of the sun, and who, like
them, when the night is dark, ane
we tremble for fear, come boldly out
to howl with the bowling storms;
men who council submission to op-
preston, and who cry peace! pcacep
when they know there is no peace.
We are requested to say to the
people of this District, that an effort
will be made TO form Southern
Rights Association for Pickens Dis
trict at this place on Monday next.
The objects of such associations are
well known to be the better to pro-
mote the union of the South. and to
organize the people for the purpose
of securing systematic and effectual
resistance
Such organizations as these are by
no means new or peculiar TO our
State alone; they are the creatures
ofdangerous times, called into being
by the common necessity of men
who are threatened by common dan
gers. In the gloomy Gays which i'm
lnediately preceded the revolution,
Similar associations were formed all
over the Thirteen Colonies, and in
them our fathers swore eternal ha-
tired to tyranny.
And now when the fifteen South
ern States are threatened, as were
the thirteen colonies, with the loss of
their Liberties, the people are binding
themselves closely together and
swearing on the affairs which their
fathers built, to defend their rights,
and to resist unto death the tyranny
of the North.
AS our readers are aware, such as
sociations have been formed in every
District ofthis State, with one or two
exceptions, and now it 10 high time
that we mountaineers were soeakine
and preparing to act; Ior though oul
District is comparatively poor and
thinly populated, yet its people are
brave and true of heart, and oul
Southern brethren should know tha
they may trust us when the hour shal
come. i.}
IaE GREENvILLE MouNrArNEEE
7-hS s. a. Townes has becom,
associated with MIR. Campbell III tn
management Of this excellent pare,
Maj. Townes is a writer of exper
ence and ability, warm friend {
| the South, and we cordially weIconi
/ him into osiy rsnka. 1886 w 1llla
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

GEN. FooTE.-This distinguished
gentleman was to address the peo-
pie of Jackson, Miss. on the 18th ult.
Gov Quitman was 10 reply.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

ERRATUM.-In the date line on lst
page, instead of October 26,' read
November 3.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

The REV. Mr.. McWHoRTER's S
ScHooL.-Weh had on yesterday the
qualification ofattending a public ex-
animation Of this gentleman's stu
dents, and were much pleased with
their performances. Mr.. McWhor-
Ter is certainly good discipliuarian,
and in every way skilllul instruc-
tor of youth, and we feel it to be our
duty warmly to recommend him TO
the patronage of the public.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02
TcoMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED
The following Officers of Pickens
Division No. q, S. of T., have been
installed fortbe present quarter, viz:
g. A. Taylor, w. p.
E G Gaines, w. A.
A w. Rice, r. S.
J Deveneau, A. r. S.
J J A Sharpe, f. S.
] Burnett, T.
w Dowis, c..
e Gaines, A. G..
j r. Neal, /. S.
F M Howard, O. S.
w III Trimmer Jr. p. w. p.
The following were elected dele
gates to the Grand Divisions: Joseph
Grisham, Nj. M. Norton, w. ID.
Steele, Joseph Burnett, w. III. Trim
mier and g. A. Taylor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02
ALABAMA

The following is an extract from a
letter TO the editor ofthe Raleigh
Standard, dated Bent, Sd inst.
The spirit of the people of this por
tlon of Alabama is fully aroused.-
Resistance 10 the odious measures
recently passed by Congress is a sen.
timent of the whole democratic par
ty' with few exceptions; and the pat
riotic portion of the whig party have
united with them. They are deter
mined to forget party until justice is
dispensed to them. AT a very large
meeting, near this place last week.
there was but one dissenting voice
TO ,le resolutions, which were Of the
most decided character.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

Maj. Hobbie, first As
sistant Post Master General, has re-
signed that office TO accept the Pres
idency fthe Ocean Steam Naviga-
lion Company Of New York, at a
salary of six thousand dollars a year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02
IN. o. Picayunc.

Origin Of the word DoRm.-The
derivation suggested for this, in Tod S
edition of Johnston, is confirmed by
the particular explanation OF late lex
icographers. In 1916, silver mine
was discovered at Joachim's thale
(Joachim's Dame in Bohemia, and
the proprietors, in the following year
ISSUED great number of silver pieces,
of about rhe value of the spanish pc
soduro, which bore the name of Jo--
achim's thaler, subsequently ore-
ymtcd into dollar. Thus the dollar,
like the guinea, commentaries the
locality of the metal from which il
was originally coined. eiy
"a NOBLE SENTIMENTAL the
late meeting in Henry county, we
perceive that a certain submissive IN
dividual by the name of Mr.. Gardner.
of the Eufaula Shield, rose and adj
dressed the Chair with the view OF
making a speech, when he was in
formed by tie President, that worthy
citizen and patriot, Maj. George
Williams. III a very calm and digni-
fed manner, ihat"the meeting would
not entertain submission doctrine,' y
and the prolonged cheering showed,
says the AbbeviIle Banner, show full
ly the people responded 10 the patri-
otic sentiment of the presiding Off
cer.."; Suchnoble sentiments as these
of Maj. Williams reminds us of the
days of our forefathers, as we read
them in history. 1t calls to mind the
hallowed sayings of Patrick Henry,
Pinckney, Moultrie, Marion, &c,
and the glorious deeds which follow
ed. May the people of this genera
ton be like those Of that-equal to
the crisis. o1 ,E
Mr.. Gardner was informed by the
President that he would be met in
discussion at such time and place as
would suit his convenience.
Montgomery Advertiser.
"ALITTLE MoRE GRAPE. Now
that the elections are over in this
State, and we may not be charged
with design TO make capital for the
Bank, we shall occasionally throw
out u word or two in relation 10 the
management ofthis Institution. We
published some time ago letter from
the President of the Bank, in which
he gave some estimate of the proba-
bic profits of the last fiscal year, The
year not then having expired. We
now are permitted, through the kind
ness ofa friend, 10 give the actual
profits in the following extract of a
letter received in this village by The
last mail.
What say the enemies of tile Bank
now, over the 6 per cent. actually
and really made during the last year
ending the Both Sept. 1850:
Charleston, Oct. 26, 1850
"Dear Sir-l take an early oppor-
tunity ofinfor.nmg you of the actual
results of our last years operations.
They have exceeded the eslinates in
myletter TO you, as D was confident
tbo,, ,.,,<.,s<lt \ A. - 4 1sai. 81 4
,n' ny Sosn mo S.'s. .,, ~ ,,.iSi: olns ,S eos nnS
~ %ooa'os a,a oscuuc.'ihg . ~, YSo,oo' ''
&c oe,ix ny moii SusaaleSs seS oS9 ~
,s;Il ra,,,. % ss I tha r.aa;, e y &c o'ozS
,.h;aE ae.aaaei. o % 'o ,sa os,,, ~ so 81, ,a.J
s,sS ,,e1Sl Ia To-, % WI ~ 'nH il
u nane,, aS1 - Da''A; w 2 .sa s,lai = Y,
Soa3 @ coo ~ ',,o '''nA"'s 'uiiu 'p"ar's o.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

Notice is given in the Charleston
papers that application will be made
this session for the incorporation of
the South Carolina and Europe
Steam Navigation Company.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

The New York Evangelical Con-
gregational Association, which met
at Poughkeepsic on the 9Th inst, ex-
pressed their views upon the fugitive
slave law in this. wise:
Resolved, That while we recognise
the obligation to obey the laws of
the land, we make no exception in
the case of all such provisions as con
travelie the higher laws" of God.
Resolved, That VIC advise all per-
sons TO render every needful aid and
comfort to fugitive slaves, Just tha
same as if there was no law in the
land forbiddmg it. hae INI
The New York and New JERSEY
Synod, in session last week, adopted
resolution disappearing of the re-
cent enactment Of Congress on the
subject of rcc!aiming fugitive slaves,
but Recommending The colored
brethren TO wait the action Of the
laws of the State, and TO submit to
the advice, in case of emergency, of
the presbyteries with which they NAV
be connccted- DIR. Hatfield wished
to take stronger ground, and to de-
clare The act unconstitutional, and to
that end submitted an amendment,
which was laid on the table by a
close vote. 80,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02
ICaroHaian.

LETTER FROM Gov. TowNs.-The
last Federal Union contains a long
and a strong letter from his Excellen,
cy Governor Towns, in reply to -
committee of citizens of Murray
county,. who requested response
ior publication 10 questions nrononn-
dcd. Ihe questions are as follows:
lst. Does the act of the last Legis-
lature, authorizing a call of con
aeniion, admit of reasonable doubt
vs. 1 to your duty upon The admission
OF California aloncg @ 8'l ~ ''7'
"a: u d not Congress in the ad
mission OF california virtually enact
the WiImot proviso--orcan Congress
constitutionally' 60 that indirectly
which it cannot do directly?o 50 ao5
he reply breathes throughout the
true southern rights spirit. TO the
first question he replies very emphat-
ically In the negative, and in re-
sponse 10 the second, makes forci.
BILE argument to show that, in the
admission of California, Congress
did virtually enactthe wilmot proviso.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-02

TsE GREENvILLE MouNTArNEER.
8. A. Townes has become
associated with MIR. Campbell III the
management Of this excellent paper.
Maj. Townes is a writer Of expert
ence and ability, a warm friend OF
the South, and we cordially welcome
him into our ranks. 4 @ - eii li;las I 9.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-10
JewcIry, JewcIryi
SPRING SUPPLY.

AT ONE DOOR OF NJ. cusninG's
GEORGE b. WRIGHT has just returned from Phila-
u delpha, with his Spring Stock of
MATCHES, JEIHELRY, &c..
which will be sold lower than ever and to wiltshire invites
the attention of his friends and The public generally Ills
stock consists of
Fine Gold Lerer .3chor and Lapine Watches; FINE ST.
ger Lcrer. .Qacaor and Lapine Watches; fin ercelsnt
quaLtyef CLOCKS; Gold Vest, Fob and Neck Chains;
Cold lar and Finger Rings; Breast Pins; iGold and
Siircr Speciacles; Loekes; Gold and Silper Tmble';
God and Slgcr Pencils, Pens and Pen Holders Dia.
,nond Finger Rings; Bracelets and Clasps; Gold and
Silrcr Bell Slides, Studs; Keys; Silrr and Shell
Gard Cases; Port .Uonaies; Silrey Combs; Fans;
Siirer Table, Dessert, Tea and Suit Spoons; Ras"s;
Scissors; Sugar longs; Butter, Frau and Pocket
Ri,irest Thermometers Magnets; Microscopes; Spy
Glasses Purses; Tooth Brushes; Steel Beads Leads;
Spectacle Gases; Steel Pens; Burning Glasses; Pocket
Compasses; P@tumcry, &c., Sc.
gEg- Clocks, Watches and Jewelry repaired neatly
and promptly
S,aunton, April 10, 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-10
STANTON WO0LLEN FACTORY.

rsyIIE propreors having their bnldnssand pro-
yided themselves with machinery VI the most APP
proved construction ready 10 manufacture, IN The
best manner and the shortest notice, the fabrics which
are commonly used in the county
They will keep Oh hand good assortment OF Llnseys
Fued cloths, Jeans, Kerseys, Caspes or SaunetIs and
Stocking yarn which they will sell on moderate terms, or
exchange for Wool at The market value.
For the accommodation oflhe farmers ihey VIII mani
acture such goods as may be desired and furnish all the
materials except the wool they will card wool spin yarn
and full aud dye cloths. receiving payment III wooi OF mon
ey as the customer may prefer.
The prices for manufacturing when The company ihrnsh
every thing bat the wool, will be, as follows according 10
quality, viz:
For I.nhseys from II 10 % cents.
Failed Clashes from y IN 80 cents.
Jeans and Kerscys from ~ 10 81 cents.
Cassine,s and Satinelis from 80 TO 40 CENTS
The prices of carlng the company furnishing The OIL IN
all cases will be cents per pound payable 10 woo' OF casa
on delivery OF The rolls. -,
Ten thousand pounds Of Wool wanted immeiiately.,
ID. W. KENNEDY, Sup't.
% S;:;'' + $', G S:;;:s- r''''s''
April s. 1850.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-10

PURSUANT TO Decree Of the Superior Court OF Rock
BRIDGE pronounced the lth day Of September last
in cause therein pending, between Samuel Flemmlng
plaintiff. and John Flemlnng and others Defendants,
shall proceed, on the 18th day Of dy neat. on the pem
ses TO sell at public aucon that valuable and well known
Tract OF LAND,
living IN James River, in Rockbrdge County, opposite
reenees Ferry, within miles Of the mouth Of Tn
North River and three miles Of the Natural Bridge being
the same Tract lately owned by COL John NJ Grecnlee
dec'd of North Carolina.
This Tract contains about go Acres: About one
half Of which is cleared, and the residue well mbered-
About so Acres are river BOTTOM and large portion OF h'
residue of the Tract is the finest Muaito Soil The Va
nal of the James River and Kanawha Company, is nearly
completed by this Plantation; the navigation being Slack
water nearly the whole extent of the Farm which is pro
tected ON the river side, by high rip rap wall
This Tract of Land lies WELL being Southern exposure
it is situated in good neghborhood and is the finest rs
fate now for sale in the County of Rockbrdge.
Purchasers are invited TO attend as 1t is not oilen ina
sucb Tract of Land is brought into the market.
TERMS-Casl in hand, sufficient 10 pay the expense:
Of the sale and for the residue credits of one, two and
three years in equal instaments the purchaser executing
bonds with sufficient security, and The title retained UNI
the purchase money is paid. :,
Persons wishing further information will call on me SUP
scriber in Lexington, John +. Greenlee, residing a
Greenlees Ferry.
The Sale will commence at IL O'Clock, NJ.
JAMES ID. DAVIDSON, Comm.
Ieynrton, Va, June S, IS50.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-10
NV TuE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
EXPERIMENTATION.

r,r,rREAS il appears by the returns made to the EX
w cntye under act OF The General Assembly, pass
"a March A. 1850 entitled, IAN aci 10 take inc sense
- he people upon the call OF ConEehoh ana ptoVuS
for organizing the same, in' ror hereof. T h
IOtIN r. FLOYD, Governor OF the Commonwealth o,
V;o;, in pursuance Of the acquisitions OF the SAID Ieceu
30, 40 hereby declare and make known the result % 'e
y,,s NJ tho peope as aforesaid: And furthermore t'
i eciIon will be held on the fourth Thursday Vi ,Au
sust next FOR Delegates the said Convention aceo'Glg
= Tho ,pnortonment and districts prescribed III Tue s'Hth
sacop of the said reeied act oil Assembly 'ha % "
'Che districts composed OF the following Vou'eS' CUES
and towns shall elect delegates as iCioNS. heouscS anu
Northampton two delegates; NorhN CIV! 1'OoiA GuuI
~ and Princess Ann five delegates Hout'dnP'on' IVA"
s"a is,a of MIGHT Sussex, SurTy and Greenesylile
se'oiI 50, p,e7sbnpr Chesterfield and Prince George
ous Richmond City, Henrco, Charles City aud
Nav Ksnt. six delegates; Williamsburg, James Clty,
(,lonces,er Warwick York and Elizabeth City, TWO del
,s,os Fssex King aud Queen, Mddesex and Matthew'S
,SSs eeVa,es Caroline, Spottsylvania, King William
and Hanover, FIVE Delegates Richmond, NeSmoreland
King George Lancaster and Northumberland, three dele
gates Prince William, Alexandria, Fairfax and Stafford
four delegates Henry, Franklin and Patrick, three dele
uates Halifax Pittsylvana and Mecklenburg, SIX dele
oates Prince Edward Charlotte and APPROXIMATION, three
delegates Brunswick Lunenburg Noloway and Dinwld-
die thrse delegates Cumberland Amelia, Powhaian and
Buckngham three delegates; Campbell and Bedford four
aeera,es Nelson Amherst and Abemare, four delegates
tfOOChland FIuVaunQ anu
err Greene Madison aud Orange, three delegates; Lou
doun three delegates Eauquer and RappahaH@oe three
delegates BOteou ROsnoke, Allegheny and Bath, three
delegates Augusta, Rockbrdge and Highland, five dele
gates Rockingham Pendeton and Page, four delegates
Shenandoah, Hardy and Warren four delegates Jeifer
son, Berkeley and Clarke, four delegates Frederick
Hampshire aud Morgan, four Delegates Ohio Brooke
Hancock and Marshall, four Delegates Doddrdge, Wet
1s Tvlsr Harrison, Wood and Richie, four delegates
Marion. Preston, Monougalia and Taylor four delegates
Lewis. Randolph, Barbour, GiImer, BIsxOn Writ and
Jackson, four delegates Cabel, Mason Putnam Wayne
Boone Wyoming and Logan, three delegates GreenbrIer
Pocahon,as Fayctte, Raleigh, Nicholas and kanawha
four delegates Carroll GIayson, Floyd, Montgomery and
Pulaski, three delegates Mercer, Giles Ta29well and
Monroe, three delegates Smy'h, Wyihe ana Washing
tom three delegates and Scott Russell and Lee three del
egates."
monwealth, at Richmond, this 4th day of June,
TsEALl A. d. 1850, aud the seventy fourth year OF the
commonwealth JOHN B. FLOYD.
June H. 1850.