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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-12

In conversation with friend, we had
Just remarked, after laading the list Of
"Acts" passed by the late Legislature,
''hero is that everlasting Lynch's Greek
fish obstruction business again." when
our eve fell upon the words "Rather
Fishy," at the fead of a column, in that
excellent and spirited paper the Columbia
Telegraph. 1t is good, we therefore
give it to our readers AS far back as we
can recollect, the Legislature has been
engaged in passing these fishy Acts, to
protect the fshy rights, Of the fshy peo-
pie, of this iishy creek.
RATHER, FIsnY-In addition to the
Bank Question, another topic has greatly
excited the attention of the Legislature
and absorbed the time devoted to the
reading of Bills and such small matters
We alludc to the condition, comforts, and
free passage of the fish, being dwelling
and propagatng in and about the waters
of Lynch's Creek
In almost every interval Of debates on
financial topics, when the exhausted lob
by members would step out to take either
ga private smile" or draught of fresh
air-on their return they would hear the
Clerk drumming away on IA Bill to prevent
the Instructions to the passage of Fish up
Lynch's Creek" Nay, on one occasion
some of-fsh-us Senator objccting to this
species Of Lynch's Law against the fnny
denizens of the Greek aforcsaid-a fierce
debate thereon ensucd, the final result Of
which we have recorded.
Now as an English critic has been
much mystiied to know, what "pcrils
real or imaginary besct Daniel Tucker
which he was SO constantly enjoincd to
get out Of the way of,"-so we, with the
refrain of that "Act to amend an Act en-
titled an Act to prevent the obstruction
of the passage of Fish up Lynch's Creek"
ringing in our ears, desire to know from
the friends Of the measure.
lstly What those fish want to go up
that Greek for?
2dly: Why they don't coup the Crccl,
aforesaid?
3dly, If the Act can force them to 60
up the Greek above mentioned
4thly. If there are any fish left in that
Greek, and if so, whether the Instructions
could not be removed by box of Brand
rcths Pills?
And 5thly and lastly. If the 1ct was
intended to "wind up" the fishes, or "to
put them in liquidation ?"
Having had "other fish to fry" VIC
have not been able to satisfy ourselves on
these points and, like mrny of the mem
bcrs after "rising for information" sit
downas wise on the subject rs when we
made the enquiry.
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Commission Merchants.
Market-Sreet, HAMBuRG, S. wArERpRoor
Mc1ntosh-Street, AueusrA, Ga.-FiRErRooF.
Take this method of informing their
friends and the public generally, that
they still continue the WAREHOUSE and
COMMISSION business in this place and
Augusta, Ga, where they offer their SER
vices to RECEIVE, STORE OR SELL CoTToN,
FLOUR, BACON, &C., RECEIVE AND For
WARD MERCHANDISE, Buy GooDs, FOR
PLANTERS OR MERCHANTS.
Their Warehouse in Augusta is on
McIntosh-street, in the centre of the Cot
ton trade.
Their Warehouse in this place is safe
from water and isolated, therefore not
exposed to fire.
AS they will be constantly at their
post, promoting the interest of their
friends (Which they are aware will add to
their own) They solicit and hope to
merit and receive full share of that lib
eral patronage heretofore bestowed, and,
for which they now return thanks.
Liberal cash advances will be made,
whcnrequircd, on any produce in store.
JEFFERS, COTHRAN & Co.
Hamburg. Sept. 1st, 1849. 18
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DIR. j. wv. EARLE.

TENDERS his Professional Services 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 fresh assortment of
Drugs and Medicines, which he will sell
low
Pickens G. H., July %, 1s40. IL
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS

-.-----|-- 90 IN TIE UUMMUM PLEAS n n
PICKEW,S DISTRICT.
Henry Whitmire, ] Dec. in Attachment
VS.. E. M. Keith
John Bishop. Plfs Atty.
The Plaintiffhaving this day. fled his
declaration in my Office, and the defend
ant having neither wife nor attorney
known to be in this State, ,-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, 2o lee
May 1o,1s49. L naea@ ii
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Dr. y. N. Lawrence.

WILL attend punctually to all calls in
the line of his profession. Unless absent
on professional business, he may be found
at his Office, or his private residence in
the Village. He also, has on hand a
general assortment of medicines which
he will furnish to customers at reduced
prices.
Pickens G. H., S. G..
May 18, 184o. /. II
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.lM 69.NeE w..

ALL Persons having demandsagai
the Estate of Maj. Hamilton deceased will
present them ia me duly attested. Those
indebted to the Estate will do well to call
and paynp. 91ra \
a. M. HAMILTON, Admr.
Nov. 10, 1849. ~ 90
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POETRY.


The following truly exquisite gem may |
be appreciated at the present moment by
many fond mother, who has a son about
to depart for California. We have sell
dom met with any thing more artless, or
more heart touching. The undying love
oI Hmother breathes Ill v,vry hae
THE MOTHER AND son.
Oh waken up. my darling,-my Dermot, it is
day
TIE day--when from tho mothers eyes the real
light dies away
For, what will daylight be to me, that never
moro will see
The fair face of my Dermot, come smilin' back
to mel
Arise, my son--the morning red ia wearing
fast away,
And through the gray mist can 500 the mast
rock in the bay
Before the sea.fog clears the hill my darlin
must depart
But oh the cloud will never lift that wraps the
mothers heart!
Sure then I'm old and foolish! what's this I'm
sayin' nowl
Will 1 see my fair son leave me with shadow
On his brow2
Oh mol well bear up brayely, and make no
stir, nor moan
There will be time for weepin' when my fair
son shall be gone
I've laid the old coat ready, dear-lny pride
this day has been
That on your poor apparel shall no rent, nor
stain be seen
And lot me tie that kerchief, too;---its badly
dono fear
BY my old hands tremble sadly-,oith the hur-
ry-Dermot dearl
And are you ready darlinl Turn round, and
bid farewell
To tho roof tree of the cabin that has sheltered
us SO we'll
Leave blessing on the threshold, and on. the
old hearthstone-
Twill be o comfort to my heart, when sit
there alone.
And often at the twilight hour, when day and
work are done,
I'll dream the old times back again-when
you were there, my son.
When you were thcre--a little thing that prat-
tlod at my knee!
Long ere the evil days had come to part my
child and me-
The dear arm still around me, the dear hand
guides me still
'ris but little step to go-see new we've
gained the hill;
Is that the vessel, Dermot dear!--the mist my
eye-sight dims-
Oh shame upon me now-what means this
trembling in my limbsl
My child my child oh let me weep awhile
upon your breast;
Would were in my grave! for thon-my heart
would be at rest
But now the hour is come-and must stand
upon the Shore
And see the treaoure of my soul depart for ey-
ermore
know, my child! know it-the folly and
But oh, think my heart would burst to keep
this anguish in
To think how in yon sleeping town, such hap
py mothers be,
Who keep their many sons at home! while L
had but thecl
But, have done, murmur not-I kiss the
chastening rod
Upon this hill-as abraham did give my
child to God!-
But not like him, to welcome back the precious
thing once given
I'll see my fair sons face again--but not on this
side heaven!
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N NOTHaJE,

/, Nancy Cantrell, wife of John Cam
trcll, a farmer residing in Pickens Dis
trict, So, Co., do hereby give notice of
my intention to trade as a Sole-T Trader,
and to exercise all the privileges of
FreeDealcr after the expiration of one
month from this notice.
Occupation, Weayer and 5eamstress.
August %, 1949. 15-1m
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N d III CE.

All5Pcrsons having demands against
the Estate of Sheriff Haynes, deceased,
will hand them in legally attestcd Those
indebted must makepayment. '9'
W.D. STEELE, s'A
NoA. 18th Ordinary & Admir-.
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Two IMPORTANT CoMrRoMGsEs.-Th
New York Dry Goods Reporter says,
and repeats that M Clay is about to in
troduce compromise tariff bill, TO stand
for twenty years, wherein specific and
ad valorem duties are combined 1t is
not acquainted with the details, but un-
derstands that he does not propose to
raise the present scale of duties, but only
to substitute the specific for the ad valo-
rem where it can be done.
Nh. Forncy, of the Pennsylvania,
writes from Washington that he has every
reason to anticipate that Gen. Cass will
early take occasion to bring forward a
compromise proposition upon the excl
ting slavery issue.
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The Superintendent ofthe Coast Sur
vey left Washington for Charleston on
Monday. to measure a base line on Eds
to Island, for the survey ofthe coast of
this State. 3Ist alt.
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The meeting Of the Boston lawyers,
for the Purifcation of the Bar, ended
with supper at the Revere House, upon
which poem written by Il. c. Spooner,
was read. Two lines convey its moral:
The truest account of our troubles by far,
Is that lawyers too often attend the wrong bar
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Father, amt you opposed to monopo
ly? shouted little fellow as his parent
took up the bottle Yes, my boy.
Then give me drink too The father
broke the bottle on the floor, and since
then has not tasted liquor.
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Puaishing Nars.-In Turkey, when
ever storekeeper is convicted of telling
lie, his house is painted black, to re-
main so for one month. If there were
such law in force in this country, what
a somble and gloomy appearance some
of our cities would prcseilt, - q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-12

4 chap in England when sentenced t,
be hanged, made his best bow to tn
judge, and said: Thank your worshil
kindly, had intended to hang myself
but your worship has saved me the ex
pense of buying a rope
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-12

Bro.oa Pardoaed The Canidsu jour
nal says: James Brown, coDvict@ Of nt,;
gro-stealing, at thespring teiin, fa
the Court of Common Pleas and 3enefai
Sessions for this District, and sentenced
by Judge O'Neall, at the following court
of Appeals, to be hung On the l3thJuly,
last, has been pardoned by his excellency
Gov. Seabrook, upon the condition that
he will lesYe the State as soon as his
physical condition will enable him..
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22

notice that no would again attempt 10 intro,
dnce the resolution.
Mr.. Schenck's re solution 10 close debate
on the civil and diplomatic bill on Tuesday,
amended to Friday and passed
The House went into committee Of the
whole on the civil and diplomatic bill. Alter
considerable discussion on the Texas boun'
dairy question and the Presidents message
the Committee rose and the Honse adjourned
without coming to any action.
petition 10 Congress was also adopted,
praying for some permanent monument to
Gen. Taylor ia Washington.
WAsnlNGToN, Aug. 10.
SENATE. The bill 10 distribute the pub
lie lands among the States 10 which they
ore located for the use Of actual settlers was
taken up.
Mr.. Walker Supported The BILL which, al-
ter some debate, was postponed ill Monday.
The California bill was taken up.
Mr.. Davis Of Mississippi, opposed its pas
sage, warning the Senate Of The serious and
fatal consequences likely TO follow the cOn>
summation Of such measure.
Mr.. Clemens, Of Alabama, opposed the
bill also in an animated speech.
Mr.. Houston defended the vote he was
about 10 give in support OF the bill. He
secuted all idea Of disunion in re gard 10 the
proprie,y Of admitting California.
After further debate, the bill was passed
by yeas a. nays Is.
The passage OF the bill was greeted with
demonstrations Of applause.
Mr.. Berrien sgnifed his desire to enter
proes, agans. the bill, on the part oil the
minority.
Mr.. Bells resolution to establish a Ter
r!oria Government for New Mexico wa:
made the special order for Monday.
The Senate then adjourned.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
The FAVORlTE REMEDIES OF TIlEAGE
HOLTON d. CO.'S
Celebrated Family Medicines.
O. HENDERSON. AT. GLnsno,r.

U. uENDBRSON, Agt. GldSgOD.
These most valuable remedies are as fol-
lows: 1.-THE DidrrhGa Syrup" for Summer
complaint, Diarrhoea, Dysentary, Cholera
Morbus, Collie wind gripping, and al similar
disturbances Of the bowels; either in adults or
children most important medicine: 25cts per
bottle.
"Ifollon g. Co s Compound Ertract Of Sar-
sdpdriRa," composed of 3 kinds of Sarsapar-
lilo; yellow docks, wild cherry, dnndeliun,
plickly ash and those other substances which
in combination have been found to prove the
most perfect specifics for Impurities OF the
blood, scrofulous affections, general weakness
and debility of the system, impaired dges
ton aud, with the Liniment, for Rheumatism.
comparison with any similar preparation
will at once show the immense Superiority in
medical virtue, Of this Sarsaparlla. 1t is a
Medicine, not Beverage. Price 80 cts per
bottle.
"7he ,ceStern cough Syrup" is the favortc
and uniyersa remedy for coughs and its at
tendant diseases. The sale Of it during the
last winter and spring was immense. Price
25c per bottle.
"Holton'S Hair Restorer" for removing
dundruf, preventing the hair falling out, heal
ing eruptions on tho sralp, and for restoring
lost hair when q restoration is possible by
human means, Scots per bottle,
"7Ne weStern Vegetable Anti Bilious Pals,
u pure, mild and natural vegetable purgative'
They neither grippe, nor create nausea, but act
as an aid to nature in her efforts to eXpel dis.
ease ard its cause. They may be used by all
persons however delicate, and IN every posi-
bic case where cathartic medicine is indi-
Gated. Those who use them, prefer them be-
fore any other similar preparation. Price DC
per box,
"The Indian Nerre and Bone Liaimenr
stands highest in the list Of powerful External
remedies, as it is by far the best. The gen.
era fault Of lack Of sufficient penetrating
power, does not lie with this Liniment. Ii
should always be used for sprains, swellings
bruises, rheumatism (with the Sursaparlla.,
and every possible lamoness of the bones
Joints or muscles, for poisous and stings o.
insects; also, for all the affections of horses
which require thoroughly penetrating rem
ody. One trial proves its Importance. Price
25c per bottle.
"iIoHon d Co.'S Eye-,catsr" cures sore
weak or infiamed eyes. The best Eye-wuter il
use. Price PIC per bottle.
"7He Indian Salue" is tho cure for burns
scalds, sores, eruptions and Piles. The usr
Of the salve and sarsaparilla with an occa
sonal dose Of The pills, will subdue any cast
of piles Price of save % cents.
'Ihe Rose cough Candy" is celebrated TO
its agreeable flavor aud effective mcdicina
qualities, l0c per package. The above ar
rapidly becoming through their superior mer
its, the standard medicines Of the country. N,
means ore spared that they may be SUCH
Daily and ample proof is given that they ar
the BEST Let them be tried by all. aug22 -6m
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
FROM THE EMlGRANTS

EstilIs express reached Weston on
the 10Th, direct from the South Pass
bringing large number ofIeiters from
The California emigrants.
A number Of letters were received
at this place and Fayette, several OF
which we read. They were written
a, the Pass, and vuriously dated from
the goth June 10 the Sd Of July. We
are pleased to hear the health of the
emigran,s is generally good. and they
were getting along we'll Sickness left
the trains after they passed Fort Lar
annie.
Since our last, we have heard Of the
death of Whitfield Dicken and william
Hu ghes Of this county. and Capt. w
C. Haley, of Charlton. Capt. c.
family, consisting of wife and ter
children, continued on the route. Mr.
Dickcn was drowned crossing the Norti
Platte.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
FROM FORT LARAMIE.

Mr.. j. S. Tut, passed down the
river on the Kansas, Tuesday, direct
from Fort Laramie. His party, con.
sisting Of 1t. Tubbs, Mr.. Ward, and
five men left Laramie on the 9Th Of Ju,
y, and reached Fort LeavenworIh in
90 days travel. They saw no Indians
and stood no guard on The route. They
met Kncsid and Livingston's train al
SCOTS Bluff; Browns express mail for
Salt Lake on the Little Blue. They
met the Mormon emigration, some
1000, consisting of men, women and
children. The California emigration
had gene rally all passed, as they only
met five or six wagons. They estimate
800 persons to have been buried on the
route between the Forts. Ii. Ross,
of the engineer corps, was killed by a
fall from his horse, near FoTt Kearney,
while on a wolf chase,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
WAsuINGIoN. Aug. II

The Senate took up the California bill
question was taken on Mr.. Turney's amend
ment, which is the same as that offered by
Mr.. Soule, as substitute for California por>
ton Of Omnibus bill. Amendments was
lost.
Alter considerable debate the California
bill was ordered 10 be engrossed, and when
the question was stated on its passage, mo-
ton for adjournment prevailed.
HoUsE.-The Post office committee re.
ported bill TO establish certain post routes.
Referred TO the committee Of the whole.
A memorial was presented praying Con
gress 10 lake some action with a view OF
preserving The lives Of passengers on steam,
boats on the lakes and rivers. Referred 10
Committee OF Commerce.
Mr., Meade asked leave 10 offer the fol,
lowing resolution;
Whereas, the President, OF the U. States in
his message Of 9th August, communicating a
letter from the Governor OF Texas TO the late
President and reply thereto from the Sec,
Rotary Of State, expressed his fears, that the
claim Of Texas TO the territory lying east Of
Rio del :Norte, and embraced wit hin old
New Mexico may lead 10 q collision OF the
authorities Of that State and the U. States,
unless prevented by timely action on the part
OF Congress, whose immediate attention he
invited 10 the subject, and this house being
impressed with the importance Of the matter
thus submitted 10 its consideration and dis,
posed TO give prompt attention to and listen
with due and respectful consideration 10 any
claim preferred by State Of this Union;
therefore.
Resolved, That it is the sense OF this
House that tho President OF The United States
should avoid any action calculated to result
in such collision, and await such legislation
as Congress may adopt in reference TO The
territorial claims Of Texas.
Objection being made. Mr., Meade gave
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
LEGISLATURE,

We omit our table this week, show.
ing the state Of parties in the next Leg.
islature, as far as heard from. The
Wings fall some ten votes short of a
majority of the whole number. The
Bentoniies will have the next largest
number; while the antics, Of course, vii
be in very lean minority. Next week
we think we shall be ablo TO give The
complete returns.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
THIRD DISTRICT.

Below will be found the vote in this
District, A majority of the counties
are official, the balance have been
compared with different statements, SO
that the result will no, be materially
changed, we think, by the complete
official returns. There will also be
found an aggregate statement Of the
vote Of the District for the las. three
elections.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-08-22
Willard FILLMORE.
Washington, August 6, 1850.
LATE FROM NEW MEXICO.

Captains Allen and Sykes, Lieu,s,
Plymp,on and Tyler. and other officers
connected with the army, passed down
the river, on the 81. Paul. last Thursday
night. They were 81 days making
The trip from Santa Fe TO Fl. Leaven-
worth. They bring intelligence tn al
The people Of New Mexico held an
election about the Goth Of June, to com,
ple,e the organization Of their State
Government The Hon, II. Connolly
was elected Governor. Manuel AL
varez, Lieut.. Governor; Major r. ii.
Weighlman, and Hon. T. Cunningham
Senators; and Hon. F. w. S. Messevy,
Representative in Congress.
MINOR Weightman came in with
them.
|, vas currently reported that the
Indians had made an attack on Wal,
dos train. but il is believed TO be an
exaggera,ion, and it nppers they are
exceedingly cautious in making of.
fensivo Recommendations, where they arc
sure 10 meet with determined resis
lance.
An express, nine days out from San,
Ia Fe, reached Fort Leavonworlh on The
l4rh. bringing, it is said, requisi,ion
for large quantity eff arms, to be used
against the Texan authorities. in case
hostile measures are resorted TO. The
people of New Mexico arc becoming
stronger, if possible, in their opposition
TO the claims of Texas, and under no
circumstances will they agree TO &C.
knowledge its authority.