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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-26

'S!WefY IN he District. The New
lok Tribune giv"S the following rror, a
letter writ:enat Washington on Tuesday:
Ihcre wns some talk .Srtu,dav among
the unioni>tS about getting over the Soc
li"nnl dispute about the District of Co
lumhia by creating for it srlf.rovcrn-
mchtand - repreSen'ntio with tic now
or to abolish slrvely within its limits.
There arc hut few slave holders here
moi moe than one in ten OF tn resident
population being owners or hircrs Of
slaves, and the moderate wages and SUI
pcrior services Of the numerous foreigners
here make sinves more undesirable SER
wants every day
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-26

above, together with Col. Clinton, would
he four names, either of whom would re.
fleet honorupoa the State in this impor.
tant convention.
The Fahield delegation, we notice,
recommend Camden ns the most conv
nient point for the meeting, of rhc nom,
mating convention of di,t,ict delegates.
Gov. Barbour, Of Virginia, in an I'D.
dress before nm agricultural society, SAYS:
"l.ct every MN have the forttudc to look
hNaff'irS in the face, 10 keep an uccoun,
of his debts and items of expenditure no
matter how long or black The lit: if he
don't look intoit. his ncightors will; and
more, let him show it to III, wife. if he
has orc. II p"ulcn, womrn it will be
of service: if imprudcnt, il will do no
harm. But there arc few of The Ihttcr.
and | chccrfullv hear evidence TO the
care and economy Of womm When in
a SITUATION to observe, I Gun safely saw.
that never saw a womnn left to the clrc
of an embarrassed estate, that did not
eXt'icatc ii if it was po:sibl,.
Nor" o' Tie me;a AnvJcau Rjnq1om.
Tho New Yok Express, Of Wcdns<
day, hns the following turthcr paragraph
on Ills Suhcc':
eve learned in convc Sniion with a
gentleman recently from Brazil. that va
riouS persons, supposed to he Orlcmi4t
agents, hive been dispensing money most
hb"railv during the past ten months
throughout that empire. which circum-
stance with the fact that an exceedingly
large number Of French officers have
recently been recch ed in the Naval SER
vice. Is thought to give color TO thcrcport
oi I'M important arrangement between the
Prince de JGiivii!e aud his ung broth
or-in-law. ltiS undouh'cd that the En-.
prEnr was heavily indebted to the King
of the French.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-26

BE Careful OF THE coRNHRs.--Scv-
clal anecdotes tur', on that inrxhaustiblc
theme for mcrriment--tEe sorrows of
mat'imony. lnpassing through the street
n bier was struck against the corner OF a
house, and the corpse terminated by ho
shock. Some years afterward, when tho
womAn die iii good earnest, her husband
called to the bearers. Pray, gentlemen, ba
careful in turning the corners.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-26

Tho London Times caution, mixers
and others, at home and abroau, ag inst
an attcmpt at lfraud made by III. W
GreiShein and his eonfederates, on the
pretence that he has succecdedto large
property IN Ohio, e. s. The system
Gems similar TO thas broken up ty ,Ae
Times few years ago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-01-26

KEEN REToRT.--During the late can
vass in Michigan, whilst Surgeon Den
tist WAS making an excellent speech in
one of the interior towns, q low fellow be-
longing to the other party interrupted
him with the question, what do you ask
to pull n tooth Doc!or?' i will pull all
your teeth for a shilling and your nose
gratis, replied the speaker,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

The campaign was opened with great spirit by the
democracy Of Albany on Friday evening They as
.,mbed in great numbers and with the highest enthu-
...m-John b. James, esq. in the chair The following
,.s,s among the resolutions adopted
!. pu<d That we have found the professions and
o,.orce Of the WING party widely q yalanes that q
cum Sninser the government without gross violations Of
w ned and professions by which II obtained power
NAV W. changed by triumph 70 scheme Of splendid
s,,una bsnk and Killing champagne We have seen l.
coaysns vis INTO asaoas wss, and hun 3
bis solemn pledges 90 remove no one from Office
except @ oIs Of 4" ssnoos.s and we no behold
H. sane party affirming itself 10 be the friend OF economy
and slnvt accountability when is practice has been %
ins Jobs to Invade tue sacred clauses Of the consii
lon, made shield the psople from debt and Proiec,
uerrase rs dependant; aud finally reaching the climax
Of shame in the aeinplo soesn IRON punishment late
~ ,lunder the national treasury,
Ravsd That il is the opinion OF this meeting that the
anocratc party should be organized upon broad
csn foundation, holding as essential only sueh general
md fundamental principles as are best calculated TO unite
i ,r,t of hs people that do not pect in grea
s!n and dominant party entire unannity Of pn-
o ,n all OF pocy nor even Of rights when they
y . 70 and andy Just ,ns W y
M AVS and for those changes in the law itself demanded
" s pap arss abou, which opinions VIII vary and con-
ac that we frankly admit that there Is now import
nestle
hut we submit whether they cordially uni.
I'D upon all Others il is not the part OF wisdom and sound
nr 10 await the progress OF events which may remove
H. oue son of varance place It in such light 10
mite ali scere republicans in common opinion upon the
nhirc Relieving this TO be So earnestly eco,nnend
mocratic republicans here and elsewhere, consider
how Nude uey eonde In or trustee the professions or
Of the whg party, and 10 pledges often violated
I whether our duty is not 10 bring the present admin
s,raons Of the national and State governments to close al
IN. sallles 81 practicable monent eas
Resolved Tha, we cordially approve oa the reunion q
re- party that we will faithfully adhere to lis
. and exert our influence allay all eaousies and dis
contents may arse that our efforts shall not be want
moi ony redeem New York the second time but also the
national government. 8F# ~H
The Albany Argus describes this democratic rally at
tina capital as a that could have been desired in pon,
Of numbers and enthusiasm" II asserts that the indi
cations in the State Of character calculated to give
assurance that with the usual and proper effort on the
mart Of the democrats shall triumphantly elect the
ire State democratic ticket this fall"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23
Prescription.

Joseph Fckln esq, the postmaster at Lexington, Ken
tuckyone Of the oldest, most venerable. attentive, and
faithful officers Of the governmenthas been removed
without the slightest Of complaint and Judge Trot-
ter lo the city cour has been appointed in his place We
cannot express Indignation at the removal Of such
man as Mr.. Fickln, whose name is synonymous with
pinciple fidelity. and honor. Even the wing press
which announces his prescription bears witness to the
merits Of this "faithful and competent officer" Certainly
to the and kindness Of postmaster in the United
States are the conductors OF the press more indebted
than to that Of this worthy May the last days OIL
his life glide on in peace and prosperity We might say
much more Of gentleman who. though personally q
stranger TO u.s. has laid US undera thousand obligation,
by the services he has rendered equally with othel
editors Hg#a N#E
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

day last in the presence Of the Turkish envoy and large
crowd The ship was ehrs,ened daniel Webster" Ths
distinguished statesman was present during the cere-
mouy, and, upon brief introduction by Captain Train
addressed the people in the following simple and colo
quia terms:
am very much obliged TO you, and glad TO you
lsnowcizens came here 10 see my namesake take he
departure for her proper element older friend
the citizens Of Bo,ton than she is and don't think shall
leave them quite suddenly give you JOY Of this fine
morning, teow-cizens. hope you and your families
are all well, and rejoice 10 see 30 many evidences OF gen
enl happiness and prosperity all around you"
The Boston Atlas says that Mr.. w. appeared pale and
'ckly, and spoke rather languidly.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

MExIco.-By a correspondence in the New Orleans
papers OF the 18th instant would appear that the cleo
iion of President is likely to lead to revolution.
writer, dating from Brownsville, Texas, TO the True
Delta says troops had left Maamoros for the interior
in consequence OF troubles being anticipated at the cleo
ton Almone is in the majority and his election is
garded as sure. ..
The governor Of Hacienda has issued order TO the
effect that all goods found the road from any part OF
Mexico to another unless accompanied with the docu-
mems to show their legal importation into the country,
will be con6scated s#sa S E.H.al e.4
Il is pretty generally rumored that the Congress Of
State now in session. will make large reduction in the
tariff of certain goods-cotton-a will also permit the
introduction of many goods prohibited Such meas
ures win benefit this city much, and will be the OF
Mexico receiving duties on great many articles which
al present. account OF the enormous tariff Snug
gled. IfalsJ
On Sunday last party arrived from California, via
Mazatan, and through TO Matamoros They report the
roads in good condition for travelling and water abun-
dant They brought no dust
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE


a Y a ta aa
nos sf n s..h q Qs BALrIAoaE. Oct 2z--s. p.
The Agricultural Fair aaa Cattle Shou Ssvord for 6ss0aI
Rasy-Prsssat 10 kosssth-Ediiors' Cowvswiio~ Pa
triotie Mopsmeni.--Cny Mortality. 7xs Markets. &C.
The MARYLAND Agricultural Fair aud Cattle show oom-
mences To- morrow and already city bears evidence Of
strong sutpourlng OF the sturdy and hesithy sons
Of the soil. who. having seeded their whesksnds aud
closed the iabors OF the harvest preparing for
their annual festival The display Of cattle will be
immense, Us they have been pouring In to-day from
every quarter The arrangements at the grounds are
admirable, and il promises 10 DO an exhibition Of
great interest. Tomorrow one but members a. tue
society will be within the enclosure but Thursday and
Friday the public will be admitted when l. y expected
President Fillmore will be present The ploughng match
will lake place Thursday. aaI 4Es ia. ps3 W
magnificent sword, ordered by tue legislature OF Mary
land, will be presented in few days by the Governor 20
General Riley IL is splendid affair, and the ,scabbsrd
bears an appropriate inscription. with the OF ccn
battles in which the General has participated and disin
guished himself n tss saa4
James glehart has elected president Of the Annsp-
oils and Elkridge Railroad Company, Vice r. Swan.
moved. ~ a t@ rs 60g
II h stated that prominent citizen Of New York has
rendered the Hungarian hero, kossuh, hundred
acres Of Rue land ia vicinity Of that city, on condition
that he will settle IL and make IL his home. 1900
The adjourned convention OF m country editors OF Mary
land is in session to-day the ball Of the Mechanics Ins
tue In this city There about twenty present and
alter organizing they adjourned to meet again at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning 8i III 5fei- sae6s1 tp-Ae a4ADap
Preparations are making in New York for mass meet
ing of the ia opposition 10 the movement OF the
fanatics on the fugitive slave law 81 UsE5
The number of deaths in Baltimore during the past
week was IT. of which number 81 under years OF
age ..4s
THE MARKErs.-.In fhe Baltimore market this morning.
sales of 800 Of Howard -four at $4 sales Of
500 barrels City Mills at - 62l No change in wheat
Sales of white corn at 10 cents, and 60 cents for yell
low. Oats 35 ~ cents, us in quality Whiskey IN
changed. y,. u5.ll58t5 I. fss4sssa4te
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

ALMOST rnoPnEnc,--The old Columbian Magazine, pub
ished In Philadeph 1851, contains article
ave and humorous In which the writer protested have
dreamed that he perused spapef published In 1850,
and among other paragraphs the followingi a..a
"BosroS, Both April.-At length the csnsl across tho
Ihmus of Darien Il completed II Is about 90 miles long
and half mile broad Frstrate vesses-ofwa east.
ly sail through The has been about 100000 Two
to New York. sailed through the 18th January last bound
for Canton, in China"
Put ADKLrHIA, Msy.-Delegses from the thrcih
Stse laid OF few months since by order Of Congress,
lately arrived Columbia and, producing their
dentials, were received into the federal council"
There 10 mach truth in fancy --Ctreirsaii Times.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

The steamer California, Capt Budd, lately arrived at
San Francisco from Oregon She left Astoria the I'd
ult, having remained there but one day
con.snsa ss iaows
Stark Co, 81 $50 IS; Ollendor Wolf Co., 81 700
Dunbar & Gibbs, Ss13 so.
Governor Gaines and family had arrived in good health
the
Territory.
The market quotations the a2d Of August were as
follows: g. 81.
Butter 81 per h.; cheese, s2i cs -four, 80 per cw
sa5 per bb wheat SO so per bushe oats, 80; coffee,
IS sugar. so cents tea, 81 81 so; tobacco, 37
81 So eggs so rs cents; salt, $40 $40 per cwt
lumber $50 TO $50 per M cooking Stoves 500 Si40.
correspondent writing 10 the editor OF the Stockton
Journal from Oregon city, refers as follows TO the prices
Of labor. &c, in that regioni s.N
Everything high here, the prices being regulated by
those OF California Labor common at 10 per day car
u s and $500 was he other das
and refused for span OF horses.
The custom Of the country allows each claim Of
varying rom s2 900 to sIeooO according 10 location and
Improvement Lumber is worth $50 per thousand. and
wheat ~ per bushel."
The destiny Of Oregon clearly is to supply California
TEN OF agriculture, thirty bushels OF wheat to the acre is
an average crop; and with this yield Il is impossible
that the American -four can be shipped around the Horn
and sold cheap as can be supplied from Oregon and
il is equally impossible that the Chill mills can pay the
duties and compete with u.s. ~ ~
The new avenue TO the rich agricultural valley OF the
Umpqua, opened by the recent exploring expedition, will
bring in close proximity to one OF the finest OF the
excellent timber, and quarries OF building stone, TO be
found the Umpqua and IFS tributaries, are elements of
wealth such cannot long escape the eye OF Americana
Whoever lives ten years this side OF the continent will
see sights in the way OF Cities towns, and teeming
population such the most sanguine dream Of
now. .g-...s. IN.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

The jacksonville Republican" Of the 18th instant
brings US further returns from the polls 1t states that
the reelection Of E. c. Cabel to Congress. Major
John Beard. is placed by the returns received beyond
question His majority will probably far surpass that
received by him in ls4s The returns generally
coded to indicate entire whig triumph throughout the
State, though shadow Of doubt still rests upon the
complexion Of the legislature"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

Tar wHxRLtsa BnID0E cAsK-Chancellor Walworth will
resume the taking testimony 10 this the 3st OF
this month ut the Burnett House, In Cincinnati.
Mr.. McAlpin, distinguished civil engineer from Al
bany selected by Chsnceor left this city for Wheeling
on Monday ths purpose Of measuring the bridge, and
making estimates the OF any changes that may be
directed. Skc.-Pitfsburg Post, Oct. ID.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23
Correspondence Of the Buffalo counerl
sisvs Excissmsnt is Detroit ssd.d -sisv. bovrnt

tS"fc~Ponnence o. the Buffalo Courfer.l Z
sisvs Excissmsas is Detroit ssd.d.-si.v. bought
DErRorr, Oct 49,
Since wrote 70 you. the negro excitement has some
what subsidized. The military on Friday night with
drawn from the Jail yard, since which time police ha,
eeen on duty On Saturday evening large meeting wa,
ne,d at which the mayor presided, to his dscred AND
,nafanmaiory speeches made by Hon. X. 5. Bingham
hessrs Joy and Emmons. and others. The meeting
large and enthusiastic. and the resolutions, as pub
asosd mot the ones passed,) were not of the most in
hammaory character. rt Faa faad n
n,,, yesterday subscription Of $500 raised, princi
paly nom among our democratic citizens, for The pur.
sse o. ihenegro. II was headed by H. Ledyard, esq
sSuii.sw OF General Cas-, with $50 Not real noisy
sOolonss we believe. subscribed dollar The negro
r night released from custody, and really
soe wnat course TO decide He said he had always
en ueaedn the kndest manner and regretted that be
ba caused all this excitement His owner, who il q
~, Of Hon. MIR Rose, of Geneva, we believe paid
so TO the amount Of about s20o pocketng the
the value OF the negro. and left for home So
we great instruction has al last ended. sti y Is.
- ms morning large numbers OF negroes are crowdins
over 70 sandwich, Canada We do not anticipate any
,urher troubles for fugivee will hereafter be cautious
now they town. Marshal Knox IL deserving OF
Isdn Tor the aihfuLmsnner in which he has discharged
Is ~ 49, 4 .s sAg .ss + r y = T
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

Huag LUMP GoLp.-The Sacramento Transcript Of
the 4 says that report had been received there that
lamp gold and quartz, weighing upwards Of four hun
dred pounds had been found Nevada city The men
who found were offered s25,o0o for il, which thoy
fused . fa -H sfE nf&f taa#N \. t#.'. XII.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

Under obituary head record with pain the DEATH
y his fathers residence In Bnghsmpton. on Nance O.
dickinson, aged 22yeas, the only Of the Hon. Daniel
. p'ckinson-s young Of high promise and ana
"snt' and Of generous and noble impulses. ff
tAiba~y dyg,As, OCT. ri.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

The New York Courier makes one declaration which
shows that is not altogether in the leading strings Of
Mr.. Seward II alludes to Mr.. Crtendens tthe Attor-
nsy GENERALLY opinion the fugitive law, and adds:
"Ths at once puts At rest every for agitation
upon this question: Upon the arrest of alleged fugitive
save, and the existence Of doubt In regard to his true
chaactc hsbeas may issue, and the facts OF the
be investigated This 10 all that any friend of the
sution require and with hi. construction OF the
law nobody the aboonisfs rho do ot regard the
rOisa Of ths eo~stSion, possibly fnd Ja, Sifh a.
Uovtsions."
Let Mr. Seward, then, stir this subject when he may
he viii be at once under the ban of the New York
Courier. He will come under the category Of an sbo
Zionist who does not regard the compromises Of the con-
aituion" Mr.. s, however, is Indifferent TO this aega.
lion, he shelters himself under his heresy OF the
"hgber law" .@t.'.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

On the instant Mrs SUSANNA sPALDING, native st.
fngoe 81 Mays county Maryland, but for The last forty
resident Of This District aged so year,.
ON Ais, instant CECILIA ROSE, youngest daughter Of
cnlrD L. and MAsrHA srALpise aged two years and two
mon
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

severe ros on the nights Of the 5th and 9Th instant
mpored 10 have injured the tobacco crop in Tennessee
hen'ucky, and Virginia The Hopkinsville lKy) Press
states the loss at from fifth 10 oarh OF the entire crop
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23
From the New York Sun.
The Pretended ReinfOrcements or the Spanish Army
In Cuba. A#g
Expose Of the iohols matter Return of the troops to
ab slss Spain
Of letter from Havana Cuban gentleman in THU
cifp.l

stT4 & Isast Ss E u r 81
When the patsans Of the Spanish government talk Of
slider that while they send 5000 ones, they only
send few more than necessary TO the vacan-
cies which have occurred in the army in consequence Of
the cholera. the yellow ever and other diseases which
annually diminish the troops of the island. much
greater proportion Of the soldiers in Cuba die than of the
inhabitants in consequence of the excessive fatgues Of
the service and the influence of climate 10 which they
are accustomed In the present circumstances there
is another cause In the army OF Cuba there severa
army in consequence OF participation in revolutions in
Span-as, for example, the two thousand and who
were captured at the rising in Gacia These soldiers,
having been included in the Queens amnesty of las,
year. are consequently to be discharged and home
in liberty Spain In this way there vacancy
Of at least 1900 troops Unite to this those whose time
has expired those who have leave OF ABSENCE have died
deserted or have been condemned TO prison account
of crimes. and it will appear that although Spain sends
900 soldiers TO Cuba, she hardly covers the actual
losses of the army.
The Spanish government is obliged to pay for the
transportation home Of all the who desire to return
which she always does This movement of troops there.
FORE will cost much more than would at first seem.
The discomfort OF the troops very great, and there
is now no attempt to disguise it, In the streets, and in
their conversation, they publicly manifest their sympa-
thy with General Lopez.
AT Pina del Rio during the last month there has been
very serious disturbance. large number OF the sol
diers Of that garrison declared openly that they wanted
were compehended in the last amnesty In consequence
OF this Captain Iral sent for Brigader Fuencio Salas
in the steamer Pizarro. Public suspicion began to bt
aroused but the government thought best to concea
everything convinced that il would not do 10 permit the
real truth in the affair to be made public
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23

nv GREEN n TASrET. Aueticnsers.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
III Thursday, instant shah sell 10 O'Clock,
The residence lady declining housekeepng on sh street DC
second house north OF the Parent omce
good iot offurnurc, viEf es aa..a
Mahogany bureaus, tables stands
Maple bedsteads, washstands, and tables
Feather beds bedding, and mattresses
one Hrst-rats piano forte, o. nne tone and touch
Carpets, curtains, blinds hc .t
Also. 4 rood kitchen requisitss 49, -. ... y .
Terms Of and under ~ cash over W. credit OF
'sfs" GREEN TAsTET
Oct Q7--N t n. -, u asiaal af.as.l Aucnonesn-
DHIIIP BARTON KEY will ssssnd % any huslnsss
~ BE- before elmer Of eours
srcs. and the Of Con
re- md shs Dspanmsnn. oncs % Q arssf. 6ssl UT
TSTKxEx : Hs~ poem 81 OfivsT Ws11s1 iiSI1sss-
n ne ouineys wnfinGs 2 vols new edition. 80
Esops FsbIes Version, chiefly original sources ~
Thomas James, M. A. with than hy ilustra,ic..
Oct 10 FkANCK TAYLOR