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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-23
THE KEOW EE COURIER. N I" <T ~7F11s ~ ~.

Al
Mr.. Roberts. the President Of Lii
IBERIA, states i'm letter to Lord Pal
merston, that persons from the Uni
ted States we'll acquainted with the
culture of cotton have demonstrated,
by actual experiment, that cotton of
as good quality as in the United
States Gan be raised in West Africa,
and in large quantities, if persons of
sufficient Recuniary means will en-
gage lii its cultivation. Ii is now
raised nrsmallsquantities in the inte-
rior, and they may, without question,
by proper encouragement and in
struction, be induced to cultivate it to
almost any. extent. Samples of this
cotton have been been trensmitted to
England, and submitted TO- the exam
ination of manufacturers in Manches-
ter, who say that, with respect to the
usefulness, of this cotton, nothing
could he more desirable8han the auial-
lity which these samples present., ~,
The Paris correspondent ofthe
London Times says that more than
one hundred thousand operatives
have quilted France since the Reyo-
luton in February, and that more
than two,thirds of these were. natives
of Paris. Some have emigrated to-
Algeria, others 70 California, without
counting those who Were. transport
ed and who haye not returned to Pa
rls, and workmen of various kinds
who repaired to their province, where
they have found agricultural employ
ment.
A negro was brought up before the
mayor of Philadelphia, for stealing
chickens, and the theft conclusively
proved. "Well, Toby" said his hon,
or, what have you got to say for
YOURSELF" Muffin. butI was as
crazy as bedbug when | stole dat
pullet, cos | might hab stole de big
rooster an nebber done it,. Dat shows
'clusiNely,. to my mind dat / was la
borln' under de 'delierum tremen-
Gus. .:In "a.
A Transylvania Nobleman, writing
to friend in: England. speaks ofthe
pleasure with which he read the re-
ception of Haynau in England. He
states that General Leiningen, an
hour before his execution, said, You
will see our infamous murder will ex
cite the greatest sensationin England
and recommend Haynau not 10 ven
tnre on a visit to England, for the
people will,stone HIM
A ladyin New Orleans having
bought five cents, worth of cakes
from yender hf articlesfnrt the sweet
toothed, and gave him a five doller
bill in payment. The man left, her
in charge of his stock while be went
to get change for the note; but he
did not come back, and the lady had
all the cakes to herself. Any lady
who would give a $5 note to be.
changed for FIVE cents deserves to
have her "cakes" hurried up very
essentially.
Pllny tells rs that men have been
found with their hearts rough or hair
y, and he that us so is valiant man,
as he has proved in the dissection of
.Aristomenes, who, witk his own hand
sleyY three hundred ,Lacedemonians
in one battle go
The London Times of the 10Th
INST. statesmthat a steamer has ar
rived at that port from Russia, with
elghty-one packages of goods inten-
ded for the great Industrial Exhibi-
ton. Another lot of, goods equally,
as large, was daily expected from
the same country.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-23

Pfny tells rs that men have been
found with their hearts rough or hair
y, and he that Us SO is valiant man,
as he has proved in the dissection of
.Aristomenes, who, witk his own hand
slecY three hundred ,Lacedemonians
i'll one battle "''
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-23

Abolition Meeting in Bosto.. Dis
persed. An abolition meeting, which
was heldin Faneuil hall, Boston, on
Friday evening, complimentary to
George Thompson, the English abo-
litionist, was completely broken up
by the more sensible portion of the
community. Thompson and his com
panlons were mssed out.---C -CdOliRidn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
THIRTY.FIRST CONGRESS.
Adjourned til Monday.
Monday. Feb

Monday, Feb. 5.
In the SENATE, NJ. Ca>s, presented me
mortal in favnr "t establishing method for sci
fling na,iopai difficulties, without recourse to
war.
~. C roper, Of Pa, presented a petition for
repeal or modification of the tarlffui lSi6.
Mr.. Dodge, of Iowa, submitted resolution
as to the expediency of a geological survey OF
Oregon, which lies over.
Mr.. Fuote, Of Miss offered an amendment
TO Case's Austrian resolution, but no action was
taken in reference Ia il.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis, Of Miss, the Cen
sus bill was taken up aud spoken To by him.
Mr. Dorland, OF Ark., P.-IRoS'd aH amend
ment, giving I Secretary of the Interior the
disp0-ii1n ri all the cepsns prlpt.ns A length.
~ debate ensued, and other amendments were
prono-e.
NJ. Troman Smith movcd a recommiitance
to excude statl>tlc- fiom the biz, pendns
wbieh The Senate adjourned.
In the Hoase If Representatives, another
slavery resolution was laid upou the table.
NJ. Gibbins offered resolution concerning
the duty, IN forming territorial governments, TO
secure to the people Whatever complexion OF
state government Inev Ghnuse.
On mo,i"H q! Mr. i"g". Of Ala, it was laid
upon the tabIe-i0+ t" IS.
Mr.. Blown, ii Mississippi, Off red resoln-
ton calling on the President for line orders. g. &C
against the Cuba expedition, %iich Hes over
also bill ia favor az perpetuti!Gg the preemp-
tion law also, bill Ia Incorporate manuiac-
turing company in the D',tric'.
M. Thompson, of NJ ssissippi, offered re-
solution tor The repeal OF the Act establishing
the Home Department.
Mr., Young proposed resolution in favor OF
granting twelve extra copies Of the C0nsres-
slonal Globe to each member. Adopted.
Mr. inge, of Ala submitted reson'ion con-
ceIning Executive interference in Ctltoruia
affairs through Hph. T.. Butler KING which
was opposed As illegal and unauthonzed, aud it
lies over under The rule.
Mr.. Hllisrd. of Ala, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, repur,ed bill revising the
Consular system.
Adjourned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
o. the Washington correspondent vt the
Boston Alias, speaking of NJ CLAWS speech on

o. the Washington correspondent vt the
! Boston Alias, speaking of NJ CLAYs speech on
presenting his compromise resolutions, SAYS:
The speech Mr. Clay. in the senate, yesterday.
had q wonderful effect The noble and nagnnn-
muus spirit Of the great Kentuckian WIS fairly reused
His speech introducing his resnu ons which ought
To be read by every showed that his love for that
Union which he had guided 40 safely through other
pers. was as ardent as when he came to the aid OF
President Jackson. IN the days OF nullfcntion or re-
pressed thu intrgues OF the stubborn Frderalists. II
showed too, that his hatred at slnvtry was as great
us when he III early life, use his vast powers ol elO-
a nee tow ids having the Constitution OF hen'uckY
provide Tor its final extinEulshhent. Fancy such a
man as Jeff .rspn Davis demanding that there ehOud
he positive enactment that slavery should exist
South OF the Missouri Compromise line, and then an-
cy the indignant rrsponc ct Mr. Clay to such an in
famous de nanI. The eft CT rs electric aud from
the app INFESTED it was evident that the peo-
pie were with the Cnon and Tor the Upon ana not
Tor Calhoun, treason, aud civlI war. The sp, ech OF
Nr. Clay WIS marked with 80 just n sense OF he diff
hcutes under winch the South l,bors-so clear AN
evidence OF his d, guide the aud not crush
them III them, that, 1t III " be noticed, those who f"l-
lowed him could not withhold their pra se Tor his pat
rotic and pacific motives. Now thit Mr.. Clay is so
tar advanced years, aud has not n9 to hope, po-
Iltcay, it takes bold man to stand up III Congress
and question his patriotism. Though those who fol
lowed him yesterday disapproved Of his plan, they
could but accord him the highest praise for the spirit
he had shown, and hope nov TO see son degree OF
caldOr III these Northern fanatics who have spent
years IN vlliying the name ct Henry Clay But this
IS hoping against hope. When he is abused by abo
lItlons Tor bringing forward plan Tor gradual E.
inincip ltion, ls there thing that would him
from their scurIilUus attacks
"r; 'lhoun was absent tom the Senate during |
tins discusslop, aud it amusing how mputent
were ni the replies to Nr Clay. There is strength
with the dsunionists in the Senate when Mr.. Cal !
noun is awly Ii the bel-wether is gone the flock |
are lost at once. Fuote is the Ajax lebanon, who, |
clad IN the panoply ofhs own disgusting conceit I'd
impuie"ce, 10 ever ready to encounter whunsuevtr |
HIS buLZliIp body huzL l,utt,rly srnl |
league, Jctft son u wis, mas shpwL disposition to |
Out run nm IN the race o noOrrty. But h. can new
er cope with Foote in slang, IN abus : in rfironery-
At present, other members Of the Senate tlkr some
notice Ut hn, but to F1Dte, ~ member the thrr
81 ie OF the challbrr drgIs to reply lie is emphul
cl!Iy the great unanswered.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
The Testimony Of Silence to the Virtues Of
DR.. CoRBETrs CONCENTRATED
Shaker SYtmp of SaIhnparilin.

This inuriul5le preparation is daily drawing to.
wards il the notice OF Inc most distinguished Phy-
sicans and Chemists IN the United states, and is
prescribed IN their practice very generally the Form
ala OF lis preparation being freely placed with them
for examination.
2sc Let the following be read atteniively
From f. X. Peaslee, NJ ID Professor OF Anatomy
ana Physiology, Dartmouth College, and Professor
o, Anatomy aud Surgery in the Medical School
Brunswick, Me
Hdnouer, " H., Dec 90, 1884,.
| first became acquainted with the Compound
Concentrated syrup o saparha, prepared 10y DR.
Corbett, al the Shakers Soliety, somewhat more
than four years ago. at the time he made its precise
composition PUBLIC to the members of the New
Hampshire Medical Society. 1t WAS at once believ
ed that the formula then published by DR. Corbet
in which the peculiar effects OF Sarsapnrla
required This expectation has, tIial, been fully
rcaI'z"d. 1t has peculiar eth acy in certain diseases
scroulous conditions generally. The ingredients ad-
ded to the Sarsa plriIIa ITSELF of which it contains
more than the other preparation | have USED, III
its alternative effects aud render it diureiic,
and, in most cases slightly laxalive also ] recon-
mend II to prGrtii0HerS OF mediciHe as superior to
any Syrup OF Sarsaparilla have vet tried, ~ cases
requiring the administration OF this remedy none
but physclans being, in my opinion, competent tn
distinguish the precise conditions III which II is real
ly Indicated.
Err PEASLEE, NJ. d.
Sold by EDWARD BRlNLEY q Co, Druggist,
Boston, sole proprietor, and by their appointed
Agents throughout the United States, w3Ow2
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
.Matrin,0nv.

temperate intelligent man of strc, integrity good
y moral character aul possessed OF industrious
talents, and first class Mechanic little over thir.
ty. l. DESTROYS Of procuring religious companion
Tor life not over thirty, with n good education aud
necessary TO understand rewng, cooking aud other
domestic qrahc tiOns, not plrticular to size com
prxtou, Or whether the lady has been t,nrrird or
not, and last but not least, have particularly good
temper aud look. AIRY answering to the above
who is disposed TO accept the portion please nd.
d'e.s with real name Post aid to B. A. care of
Sa nuel G Morris, Southbrdge, Mass
N B No inpostrr need apply az It will be man.
aged so systenin!ica y that any deception used will
,n be bor III vain.
Jan. 26, 1857 w3lw3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
Ncw.McxicO ia Peril.

! The bill submitted TO the Senate by IIangman
Fsote 70 provide for the orgauz ton OF Territorial
Governments Tor California, Dtsrrrt, and New
Mexico, l'hink you Tor nc. hing, Mr.. Foote says
California, with snap OF her tingers and to make
new Slave State called Jacno out Of Texas, thus
opens with respect To New M-Xico:
SIC. 36 And be IL tarfher enacted, That from
and atier the passage OF this act, all that pat OF the
IrrrIory OF the United States called New Mexico,
acquired by he treaty OF neaCe, re"dshlp. limits aud
settlement. between the udlted States Of America
ana the Mexican Republic, concluded at Gauualup-
ihlhlg', on the second day OF frbruIr eghictn
hundred AN iortv-riglt, dRd not U'cl"ded tri.hig
the bDuafaries of tie Suite Of Ter u.s. (aS iad doun
/" the dct0t The Repujlic ot IarsS, tnr year e!sh-
teen hundred and tnIIty-sX. entitled An act de-
ne the boundaries OF the Republic OF Trxns,) shall
be orG1nlzcd into AMI Constitute temp ,rnry govern.
mrnt by the name OF the Territory o New VI 'xlco"
Ihl' bill sas fraud MS any lterirIt bank
note ever uttered. 1t pro, sScs to organize New
Nrxlru as a i, rrtOry, when il tIct 1t gives away
three fnrhs OF that Territory and nineteen TWEEN
t"ts ul ITS people to Texas III dcti1nCe o! their
most earnest remOnstrances and determined nppos
ton. 1hey are Ia BE- 'urg1uiZrd AS urprutmts ot
Texas, her subjects, her vassrls with her Slavery
fixed upon them Tor ever in their own despite and to
their lasting INJURY
There rs 40 NeD- ueric0 if this bill should pass
aud the p etrncr 1T organ zng one is II farce aud II
cheat let Tins bill PISS, and there Is no New
Nexlco 10 orLnn'zr, and we might well organize
the Ierlit Try OF Goney Island or OF SANDY Hook as
that of New Mexico. The whole dlit Of this bill is
gate New Mexico 10 Trxas as Slave Territory. ana
preclude the possibility of ever organizing New Mex
leo AS Free Territory State. Such is Foote's
bill.-N T. TyibuDe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
George NrIsGn's Estate.

STATE OF VERNON RI THE Hon the Fro.
District OF thittrnden, So. { bate Cou Tor the
District OF Chit nden; To al persons concerned m
IN" estate of George Nelson late o Shclbune in SAID
District. deceasrd Greeting
Whereas William Harmon, executor Of the last,
Wil and Testament OF sud Decreased PROPOSES to
render an account ofhls administration and present
allowance ut session OF the Court OF Probate To be
holden at III PROBATE Oil ie in Burlington on the
10th day OF February next
Therefore You are hereby notified TO nprcar be-
fore s1i court at the time and place aforesaid. and
shew clnsr, iinny you have, why tie account aore-
said sh0ud 40; he allowed
Given under my hand at Burlington this 2slh day
OF Janulry A. d. 1857.
BRADFORD RIXtO2D Register.
Jan. 80 so w3Iw3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
The Merchants Bank.

AT the meeting of The Stock -hnI1ers of tn
.lerchanl's Bank, at fIut's Hotel YESTERDAY
We learn That the following named geulclner
we're elected Directors. To vii:
Hon ! LoTnY Ful.iETr,
ALLIE II l.. tATLIN, F,q,
Tm Thy +. STGo>G, =
Eli HTrTiNIlN,
uE RE Is INV,
DAVID \. >MALLEY,
NATHAN i lIAsNELL,
A, "A N"b>rq rent meeting of the B2old of ID,
rcctor-, the Hon. Tan lhy + ,llert was cho- Ii
President, and Albert l.. Culin, F,q, Vic,
President.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
LATEST WIS.
Teleg'raphio Despatch


REPORTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR the DAILY FREE PRESS
New York, Feb g.
Further particulars of the explosion. u to
this time there has been 25 dead bodies taken
from the ruins. The scene is truly solemn
one.
Tie greatest activity tn prevails in rsmov-
ing the rubbish and the NJ ,vor has given orders
not to have work stop for moment until all
shall be removed.
WASH N5ToN. Eel. 5.
We learn that the Capt General of Cub, mas
been instructed by his government to lbrralr
his slaves in case Of an Invasion or insurrec
ton.
COL NebL's nomination will be decided on
Wednesday. Mr.. Clay's compromise is the
special order for IL -morrow.
Earl Greys Canadian letter is satisfactory to
The South.
New York. Feb G.
About 40 bodies has been recovered from the
runs and the workmen are still engaged in re-
moving rubbish. The examination in rela-
ton to the boiler and other claims will be made
on FIdAy.
Washington, Feb. 6.
and signed. II was signed in season To 90 in
the Steamer Niagara. All it now needs is the
sanction Of the nate and the approval Of the
Brit I'll Ivernnrn'.
Many t ink that NJ. Cay will e able to car
~ his res buttons in the Senate. The gaIlerie,
were again filled to ovcrilowng, though the
doors were closed.
Communications were received from the war
containing statements of the Ma
'i"naI Arnory aud department Contracts. Mr.
Gingum presented Il petition of the citizens q!
Wilmington on Savery.and explained the same
North CtroIinas position was such that all per-
sons would unite in defence of her right. Mr.
Clay resumed his speech.
ii ">r.-A bill appropriaiing nations IT
and 10 the liIngtri.n,, was referred.
Boston, F., G.
BY the arrival of the Brig IIaywooh, iron
|urac"a, we have adv,ces to the 3 II ult.
She reports tina, Cul Castelar, and TWO
he officers in the late rebellion. Ii I'd IN ,dr then |
'>caIe aud had arrived at Cnracla. Il distance
200 miles in an open boa. 1t Wa the Lc
raj opinion, that the trouble would soon com.
II, nee again.
Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed
nj ii is prob tble that Monrgas will b. able I.
'r"vrnt any outbreak. Cofe is selling at Yer,
ngl prices throughout V'rZnpla.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
A Public House to Rent
IN BURLINGTON!
Nm TIE WELL KNOWN "PEARL STRrEI

IF.a TIE WELL KNOWN PEARL STREET
Iii. ilou.E - b''nn@r"n. l. u.,v II r..n
for nent This House is located in the most delight.
iul part OF the village. ana commands a beautiful
view Of the Like Scenery and the surrounding coun
try II Is away from the nulSr aud Confusion OF the
town, and hence for travellers and rllrs OF pleasure
who ike q net mud delightful home this house can.
not be 81 pissed
The house is in good repair and the out.building
sufficient and convenient There Is good wei ,
cistrrns and an excellent GARDEN with fruit
The rapidly increasing husnrss Tor Public llouses.
the suits ut Railroad tCllltles Tor travel connect
ing our vlng' bg one days ride lDuh The uartous
Cities Of NsD England, must greatly augment the
amount Of business Tor Hotels thr coming season
making Public House IN Burlington a desirable
Investment. Tue prop'ietprs eel confdent that with
good mana cement these premises may be made
prqfia6ie; and they disp)srd rent or sell up
ON favorable Terms 10 any one who will keep first
class Hotel.
Apply TO VIM r VII AS. Agent,
HARRY BRADLEY,
EDWARD G. LOOMS, or
MORlLLO MOVES.
Burlington, Jan. %. 1890. wsw'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
GRACE AFTER MEAT.

One day at the table os the late d. pease
dean of Ely, just as the cloth was removed the
Pubject Of discourse happened to be that Of Al
Extraordinary mortality among LAWYERS. w
pave losl,' said gentleman, not less than SIX
rninent barristers IN as many months. Tn
can who Sas qnits deaf, rose as his friend
kaished mis- remarks, and gave tie company
grace For this and every other mercy, TIE
L5sss name b PRAISED
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
Ier. Warrsn's
'SIfSop0rtlhh To"oto and VITA Cherry
PHYSICAL BlTTERS,
1t 5eC Cents ncr U attIc

NARSAPARILLA. ToNAro AND WILD
, CnLRRY BIitrrs have now become 4 standard
medicine, nnvrr. y approved bv physicians as q
'tir SPEEDY, nndrd ruHi rnirlv l,r ,cHtaons Ner.
uridl, md Cutn"e0s Discusses; JauntIcc rhgrs
ION, Dysp''psn B lonS Disorders LAYER G ,nplnrts
COST v'nc-s, Weak and Sore Stem ,ch. L .ceis nnd
itnininE Sores, Swelling at the Llmls Pain in tn.
5"nrs, lnnors IN the Throat. Rheumatic If clions
Salt ltheun, Ery.pcIas, trd llumots Eruptions. Oh
ne Pace or Body, Cnuccrous Sores, Kings Evil
chrome Cntarah, Lan4uor Debility, iIradnchr biz.
A'utss SnII"w Complexion, and all those disorders
'hlch arise from the abuse OF McrCurv or from an
mnnrelalnt in the blGod nc matter how Il, CURED
ne exiact her" presented is prepared after dIec-
iois Grvel ny tn r"ir'ritr u. W IRE !. WI lr
alnr II hears and will be- ioun superior To any muse
tlshghiy concentrated, cutry vegetable and yciy
i'eIy favored To the taste he change which 1t PRO
luc.s in IT," ".t"' "Iu trnucuCl OF the systt IN
poedydnd pCim1ncm.
Asa SprinI Medicine for purifying the blood
strengthening the stomach and body and chrcking
Ill ConsnmptIsr hah,- the Sttolpniilin, Tomato
md Wild Cherry I'llie are entirely unrlvard
Prepared add sold hv
DAVID f. BRADIEE & SON.
i3J Washington street Boston
Agents Burlington, Thro. 4. frcl> Nonjw lie
X. Collins, and ~ Dtalelb IN MEDICINE tnr, ugh
'ut New EuElrni.
January Is, 1880. ws3ly
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[{1ic0,

In Shelburn Feb 81, Mis- LYDIA JEyisoy, wife %
John II jehl.on,aSej tsyrdis nmI .wo months, wal.
The Consumption
IL Essex, Jan 81 of Bronchitis, MINERVA wife o.
SAMUEL RocKwroD, ageI - years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08
IL a G. Z, =
lt and Health Insurance COmpanv,
Inc hpora 4" Feb nary 1917
SH ca PITIL UNEMP AIRED
s. I @ 90 @!

BESIDES surplus OF Sl5Ooo all . i'll in ani safely
secured IN accor lance with the requirements
OF ITS ChItrr.
General Agents for Vernpnt aod Nmtiern ". Y
JAMES A. REQU y, Main st Burli gton, VT
GEO ROE ". " AiJ,M ID. N '.Iicnl Examiner,
White ST. near Constga,iuna Church
llIE plan upon which tins institution is
organic ID. has stood The ties, al time and cxper-
fence. 1t Is managed by board or Directors, who
have deep interest III It's success and are Responsible
10 the insured we'll the Stockholders tor lis
prudent management The business Is conducted
up, II seen The prime pies, aud based upon original
Inhesc ireiul prepared by n competent matlemari-
clan Inc cnlrler makes the DIECeToRs personality
re&p0nsitie II the capa is impaired by rem nlng any
portion OF 1t IN dlyldrnds The insured take upon
themselves no other responsibility than that OF pay
ing their pre- mmln5. The rates OF premlUl. are as
low as those OF any soun institution in the country
or England, and as low, undoubtedly us is compati
bic with the salty OF the insured and the stability OF
the GpmnnuV
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-02-08

] hope you will b. abb To support me- said
youn. lady while walking out one evening
with her inlenisd, tnrlnI 4 somewhat slippery
stale of the sidewalks. Why, yes sad the
somewhat as,onshed swain, with sle as
sisIsnce from yoar father Thsfe was some
confusion, and a profo9na aisnce