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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-12-14

Commodore Stuart, dining few
days ago with the President of the
United States, remarked that he had
dined with every President with the
single exception ofthe lamented lay
lor.
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Amodern poet thus criticlses some
chugch-going people:
Attend your church" the parson cries,
10 churcf,each fair one Eoes
The old go there to close their eyess,
The yonng 10 aye their clothes
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New ORLEANS, Dec. d.

The Legislature of Texas has ac-
cepted the Boundary Bill with only
one dissenting vote in the Senate. =
Char. Courier.
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4 e @ 0 S O. A II 0 " e.;
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
In the House, on Saturday;3Oth
ult,, number of memorials, petitions,
&c. were presented. cess
The committee appointed to count
the votes reported M. /. Keith elected
Register in Mesne Conveyance for
Charleston District.
The committee appointed to count
the votes for Assessor in the Parishes
of ST. Philip and ST. Michel anuoun-
ced The election of Mr.. Riley.
Mr.hshnore, from the committee
on claims, made reports on sundry
accounts and petitions.
Notices of bills were given, viz:
A bill to incorporate the Moultrie
House Company, also to charter
Railroad on Sullivan's Island, also a
bill TO abolish the present punishment
for trading with negroes in cotton,
corn, &c, and to substitute therefor
whipping, at the discretion of the
presiding Judge; also a bill to pre-
vent persons from holding more than
one lucrative office under the State
at the same time, also a bill to in
crease the penalties for the introdu-
cling of incendiary papers, pamphlets,
&c, within the State.
Mr.. Ashmore introduced some bills
of which he had given notice.
MIR. Hunt, pursuant to notice, in
troduced a bill to extend the charter
of the Bank of the State to the time
necessary to fulfil obligations due for
eign creditors; also bill to regulate
grants of land.
Message No. 3 from his Excellen-
cy the Governor was read, and on
motion of Mr.. Seabrook, referred to
the appropriate committees.
MIR. Middleton, from the commit
tee internal improvements, made
sundry reports. Ordered for consid-
Grafton on Monday.
Mr.. Har ington from the commit
tee on printing made a report. Or
dereo for consideration on Monday.
Mr.. Mitchell presented the report
of the President and Directors of the
Bank of the State.
Mr.. Tore offered resolution in
structing the committee on the Mill
tary TO inquire into the expediency of
establishing bureau q Ordnance in
this State. The same gentleman
gave notice that he would ask leave
to introduce a bill for the temporary
renewal of the charter of certain
banks.
A resolution was adopted empow-
ering the committee on privileges and
elections, in the case of the memorial
OF Is. Il. Taylor, 10 send for persons
and papers.
On motion of Mr.. l.. M. Keitt, so
much of the general orders as refer
to our federal relations was referred
to the standing committee on that
subject, and made the special order
Of the day for Tuesday next at 3
O'Clock.
CoLUEBTA, Dec. 9, 1850.
At 10 o'clock this morning, the
members of the House and Senate,
formed in procession and marched to
the College Chapel TO attend the ex-
erclses of the commencement.
The day was extremely unfavora-
Ebly, and the weather inclement-so
much so that, the students were ex-
cused from going in the procession.
But Notwithstanding this unfayora-
lble circumstance, the Chapel was
tcrowded to excess; by ladies, mem
Ebers Of the Legislature, strangers and
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An Arabian having brought blush
to a maiden's cheek by the earnest
ness of his gaze, said to her-"My
eyes have planted roses in your
cheeks why lorbidme to gather theml
The law permits him who sows to
reap the harvest"
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NoRrH CARoLrNA-THE CR1srs.

NoRTH CARoLINA-THE CR1srs.
lin approaching the exciting SUBJ
lect of the day, we hope that the
Legislature will be guided by spirit
OF prudence no less than of firmness.
1t is our own opinion that the voice
of North Carolina, temperately yet
boldly proclaimed through her legis-
latiye councils, will have more weight
in calling the North to its sens s, or,
on the other hand, in ehecting tho
rough union among the people of the
South, than that of any other State
in the ConfederaCy. She enjoys the
merited reputation of being honest
and determined, without boasting of
either. She has not been accustom-
ed to speak her sentiments in the lam
gnage of bravado and menace
When she has taken stand she has
assumed it without buster, but main
tanned it against all the hazards of
tide and time, The voice of such
people cannot and will not pass by
unregarded.
But any stand that the Legislature
may assume for the State must be a
united stand; none other can be eff
fective. We have never seen such
unanlmity of opinion as seems to ex-
ist among the members of the pre-
sent Legislature as to the necessity
of taking some steps in view of the
continued spread of Northern ag-
gression. They have come fresh
from constituency in whose hearts
the love OF this mighty Union is too
deep-seated to be overcome by any
thing short of degrading conditions;
but a constituency who will approve
and stand by them in any iudicious
movement they may be made to as
sert their condemned rights and to
vindicate their honor. How this can
be best done in a manner to reflect
their wishes and to secure their ap-
probation is the question.-Raleign
Register.
| IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT South
Cardinals one of the very few
States which still retains this barba-
rlan infringement on personal liberty.
What patriot in our Legislature is
emulous of the high distinction of
battering down this fortress of fuedal
tyranny2~ We hope he will rise up
to the task, and never cease his eff
forts until the land is free from so un-
civilized and useless, but oppressive
institution. Our intelligent Legisla-
ture need not be Informed that the
system has been found to be q bur
den on the energy of individual en-
terprise and industry in every com
munity where it has existed. The
The State making most progress in
commercial, manufacturing, and ar
tistic employment; States making
most advancement in national wealth,
have begun their most prosperous ca
reer by abolishing Imprisonment for
debt. All experience pvoyes that
unless you set the unfortunate debtor
free from the chains of his creditor,
you not only repress the spirit of com
mendable enterprise, but offer induce
ments to fraud. The remark of the
Indian, who wondered at man be-
ing put into jail for debt, and kept
there for debt, is just--sIf you let
him out, he will work and pay. If
you keep him in, how can he do eth
er?"-E -EUening Ne,os.
Party Names In Ne,o York.-- The
Wings, like the Democrats of New
VnrLl nr<saf ,.o,,,Illx1 so,>o.o .,,,o. ,a+<
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cheeks why lorbldm me to gather theml
The law permits him who sows to
reap the harvest"
Governor Quitman.- strange
reports are afloat, says the Sun, III
relation to Governor Quitman, re-
sulting with the Cuban expedition.
The Vicksburg Wing says that it is
rumored in that city that writ from
aecourt now in session in New Or
leans, demanding the appearance of
Gov. Qultman, at it's bar to undergo
an examination in regard to his al
legged implication in the Cuban en-
'erpr:::e of May last, has been receiv-
ed at Jackson-that the Governor re-
fuses to answer the demand, and
threaten to call upon the people of
Mississippi for protection, and that
jackson, has expressed a determine
ton to use the federal authority in
him vested, to execute the writ to tho
full purport of its requisition. =.
The following gentlemen were ad-
mitted on the 9TH inst, to practice in
the courts of equity and lawn this
State;
In Equity.--Wm. I'll. Campbell,
CHI. Dillard, w. l. r. Prince, T..
w. Spratt, and w. r. Workman.
In Law.-Jas. p. Adams, Alex.
A. Allemong, Louis l.. Blanding,
VIM. X. Easley, Jas. b. Ewart, +.
B. Frost, Robert G. Gilchrist, w.
III. M, Hay, VIM. G. Kennedy, Jno.
y, Laborde, jno. Millar, Emmett
Seibles, i. w. Spratt,
Amodern poet thus criticlses some
chugch-going people:
ATTEND your church, the parsou erica. 6g
10 churciseach fair one goes, :
The old go there TO close their eyes.,
The Young 10 eye thgir clothes \
e From 1910 to 1S4S the English
Emen-of-war captured six hundred
and twenty five vessels, coiitaininQ
tlllrty-eight thousand eight hundred
and three slaves of whom near four
| thousand died before an adjudication.
The latest advices from Sierra Leone
IIepresent the slave trade to be flour
fishing.
There are Il Cincinnati 10000
/ European Germans; they have la the
| GerlBan language, foue daily. asss;
Eeiigllt weekly newspF pefs printed i
that city.
A bill has been introduced iii lhe
Arkansas Legislature for the the re-
Einoyal OF all free negroes from the
Estate.
he press and people of Of North
Carolina are discussing the propfie
| ty ef removing them free colorerl
Its annoul 4 that gF Clomsell
our ehe.gSie des afiAifes tns Belgium
has Isnounced his iatention oE gn
iag hls post.
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n the saFtIiaib dofsInions sharsafe b. $40.
monks and 2. SO I.s.ls thai & oee lssS,.llIE
lls % iieha - epo nuss lDs ssy
.7kEz =.
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tia annouf 81 that hF. CleEuselI
our cleia dsss aiibifes Ia Belgium
has a.snounced his intention 81 ign-
Ing his post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
NEW AND CHEAP
TILL 4 WINTER GOODS.

THE undersigned has Jus, returned fram the
4 Eastern markets with complete assortment
ofFall and Winter Goods, which have been selected
with great care and will be sold at small profls
adopting the old alage that the nimbe six pence is
beiier Than the slow shilling His stock consists
in part OF khe following articles :;
Canton Cloths ior Ladies Dress;
Embroidered do, Gall cofors, beautiful article;
MeFiroesi assorted eoiors;
Alpacas, 06gured and plain assorted colors;
MoaselaihS Figured and plainly good assortment;
Ladies' Sbawls, alt patterns and sizes;
Ladies% Gloves, OF superior quality. Silk and Kid;
GeGtlemeh's Buskin, Beaver and Kid CLOVIS;
beautiful assortment OF Fall and Winter B5nnets
Superior Trimmings for Ronnels;
Jenny LIED trimmings for Dresses all colGrS;
large assortment Of Dress Silks, all colors. and
Fall and Winter hcalieoes. beautiful patterns and
Lace. E gings. vein. Grapes, Illusions, Flowers,
Superior French Cloths, very low;
ca4sirnertsi (Freaehand American assorted colors
: and very cheap;
CassinelsI all prifes;
LiHdseysI very cheap E6 NJ s
A large sock Of Domestics, very how;
Waite and coored Fannels, very Gne and;cheapj
1914, lL4 y and 1874 Whitney Blankets; s5 per
gent lower than last year; NIFTY
A good assortment ol Hosiery
A large assortment of Ladies', Misses, and Chill
dren'k Shoes
A large assortment China. Glass and QueeEswarei
~ Hardware
A complete stockof Tinware;
Gehtlemsn's Hats Fall fashion, very superior; \
Wool Hats verylow
Santa FeEWater Proof Hats, SO cts;
A complete stock Of Groceries;
Flour, Bacon, and in fact every article thaeis
ally kcptin a retail store
His friends and the public ale most respectfully
invited to- call and examine his stock before making
their purchases, as he makes no charge for showing
histioods JOHN G. WILSON
Opposite he Arsenal, iSteah ST., II. Ferry.
Harper>- Ferry Oct 10 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 81.


Ma. EpIToa. In recent number Of yonr inter
esting paper, noticed an announcement that The
energetic Commissioner o District No 10, is nay
lag erected Model School House" Delays are
tgufy dangerous, fear that the tenergetic Com
missioner Of Dist ~ has delayed the erection OF
Model School House 1nntl such building has
already been efected i'm District No q, in the TO
mantle village oi Bolivar. Il is thirty eight by
ttyentyfour feet, and has been completed one year
Ii occupies conspicuous site and has convenient
play ground and apPHrteuances
u II has Two doors, one for each department-eight
snilabe windows, an excellent Black Board and
Bilwelfs Maps.
The room Is furnished with Desks and Benches,
made aller the most approved style used ntheNor-
lhern Academies.
I ThiS District is much indebted for the timely e
reciion of JferSon Midi SatooL HoHse 10 our phi
ianhrapc Commissioner VIM Mccoy, ESD
N .rTheI brick work wasdone BY Mr. John Ii mbaugh
in his workmanlke and tasty manner The ear
penter's work was Gone BY Mr. j. Curry.
II District NJ. q claims the honor OF having the
lf1ef Sctsgl HoAS, furnished III northern style anq
iai,ght Don TIE northern system BIZ anorthern man
The Wi.e Commissioner al Zion Church has been
at considerable trouble and expense 10 arrange his
ISehool-rOon. after the manner OF ours. logIs
Harpers- Ferry, Dec. ri 1850 hOhO.
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MISCELLANY.
THE PILOTS REVENGE.
A THRILLING NARR ALIVE.
BY sYLvANs COBB, JR.

III
1t was towards night on the 2lst of Sept
1888, small English war.brig. which had
been fitted out for the suppression Of smhg-
Cling was lazily creeping along over the
heavy monotonous swells Just off the coast
of Galway, and on her deck was being en-
acted scene Of somewhat more than com
mon interest The dsy before she had cap
tured a small boat laden with contraband
articles, together with an old man and a boy,
who had charge of them the, captain of The
brig, whose name was Dracutt had ordered
that the smuggler should be PIT in irons
To this indignity the old man made stout
resistance-and in the heateof the moment
be had so far forgotten himself as to strike
the captain blow which laid him upon the
deck. Such an insult to an English officer
was past endurance, and, in punishment of
his offence, the smuggler had been condemn
ed to die 1.
a single whip was rose at the starboard
yard arm, and all hands were called to wit
ness the execution, The rope was noosed
and slipped over the culprits head, and tie
running end was rove through small hatch
block on the deck Until this moment not
a word had escaped the lips Of the boy He
trembled as he beheld the awful prepare
tons, and rs the fatal moose was passed and
drawn tight, the color forsook his cheeks
and he sprang forward and dropped upon
his knees before the incensed captain.
Mercy, sir; mercy"
& For whom ~ asked the officer. Willie q
contemptuoas sheer rested upon his lips
For that old man whom you are about
to kill
He dies, boy"
/" But be is my father, SIR
No matter if he were my own father,
that man who strikes an English officer
while in the performance Of his duty, must
die"
But he was nianacled, he was insuIted
sir,n urged the boy.
. LaSaltedf' repeated the Captain arho
insulted him2n
You did, SIR replied the boy, while his
face was flushed with Indignation
Get up. sir, and be careful you don't get
the same treatment,T said the Captain In a
savage tone.
The old man heard this appeal Of his son,
and as the last words dropped from thelips
I of his captor, he raised his head, and while
/ look of utmost defiance passed over his
{ features, he exclaimed
/ q Ask no fayors, Robert Old Karl Kin.
took can die as well now as at any time--lei
them do the worst
1 Then turning to Captain Dareutt, he
] changed his tone TO ono of deep supplication
!; and said
\ Do what you please with me, sir, but dc
! not harm my boy, for he has done no wrong
am ready for your sentence, and the coon
er you finish it the batter
Lay hold of the Whip,s shouted the Cap
tain Lay hold every man of you anG
stand BY to run. the villain up
In obedience to this order the men ranged
| themselves along the deck and each one lair
hold of the rope Robert Kiutock lookeS
| FIRST at his father and thea be ran his eye
along the line Of men who were to lie BIZ
executioners But not one sympathising o
plying look could he trace Their face
were al hard and cola and they all sppeare'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27

The purest of human beings must need
live in the world as il is; and education is
Dangerously imperfect which does not in
strnct purity as to what it must openly meet,
what it may purely receive, and what il
should turn from and repel
Ifopipion.bas cried your name up let
moaesty cry your heart down, lest you de-
ceEe it, or it deceiyes you There is no less
danger in great name than in bad one;
and no less honor in deserving praise, than
in enduring it.
Whatever may be the customs and laws
of country, woman always gives the tone
toImorals.
How absurd to be afraid of death, when
weiare in the habit fOfI rehearsing 1t every
night,
Who from motives Of love hides love,
loves ineffably and intensely.
Browns blight young children, as frosty
nights blight young plants. ,.es
The violet grows low, and covers itself
with its own leaves and yet Of all flowers It
yields the most~aelicions and fragrant smell.
Such is humility lDanrille Register.
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POETRY.
rue FLIGHT or TIME.
n AIexASpkn SMART.

zFS
BIZ ALExANpER SMART.
WHY flies the timeiso fast
D1ys, months, and wears glide by,
And each look shorter fhan the last,
And swiller seems To az;
On viewless wing stilIrushing on,
To Join The hight 81 ages gone,
Their silent course they ply.
Ii seemed. when we were young,
Time fingered on the way,
Fair hope, like any syren, sung
The liye-long summer day.
Oh sweea5 sung of promised bliss,
Too bright TOR such world as this
Too beautiful to stay.
And then the winter night,
So lively and 50 long,
/ When round The 6fesias blazing bright.
Wenf merriment and song.
Long were the houEs-for W.. ,vsre ,asn
Impatient 70 be happy men,
And join-the busy throng.
Hopes radiance ia the heart,
In youth supremely blest,
Can transitory Joys iuipaTt, II
The brightest and the best. L
The ills 81 life come all too soon
Any why should clouds obscure The moon
That warns the youthful breasIl
When tife's young dream is DER t
And fancy's fires decay,
And hopes illusions charm no more
Nor chide the lingering day
Then Time sweeps on with winged speed
Or, like thief, with noiselessA Itcad, II
Steals all our years away.
Fled like dreams the past III
Thejoyons banqnetO'er, II
Our longing looks We backward cast,
And think on days oi yore. III
Brood DER each scene 10 joy or woe.
Till we grow old-before we know
That we are youngno more. Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
ExcouRAGING.

III is every way encouraging in these
troabloas times, to see the most prominent
and best known Of cur public men, coming
ontAeartily and warmly in the cause Of the
UNloN. We see Clay, Webster, Cass, Bnch-
anan, Walker, Dickinson, Clayton, and
hoEt Of others. Of both PARTIES every where
cheering en- the friends Of the Union SDd the
Constitution, and joining with them u every
demonstration made, having ar lxs object,
the perpetuity of ourglorisas Confederation
Indeed, all mere pay distinctions, are, for
che moment. Jest sight Of, when the great
question sf Union or Disunicn is presented
toithe people In avery state, We shah fad,
We have no doubt, the true patriots Of the
country. heading the friendsy0f the Union,
Even in South Carolina We do, not despair
having coadjutors with Waddy Thempson
and his friends, who win stand By the Union
they may be--bnt they win,
We. hope, unfurl the Gag, nevertheless, eyea
if they fall beneath its folds. think the
Y MON spirit is now up-Let it never cease.
until tanass@ispi At the North is put down
then We shall bete-->in that pltraism AZ the
South will goout ofitself. 1890, o.
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tFfom tie Baitimore ctippes,l
MY C RAVE.

Soon in the silent cold embrace
OF death my form shall find place, III
And mingle in The dust, IF
But | would choose beiote'I die II
Some place wherein Iwish 70 lie, n
And moulder as / mast III
! would not have the marbles sheen III
To glfsten what should have been, HI
OR what my life was not; sE
I'D rather have no tomb 10 tell ~ it
How had lived, SO good and we'll, M
Than be by one forgot n
l would not have my resting place.
Within the ring Of fashions race, SF
Where fools for folly come, FIN
ButI had rather sweetly sleep II
Where mourning willows gently weep,
Close BY my native home. NH
My5choice is this dep solitude,
Beneath ornear some waving wood, 81
Where flowers with sunshine come, t1
3. Where bubbling brooks with waters clear
Tell of thethings 10 me oneede IL.
Close by my native home. .E
God knows It's true Ia rather have .fE
An humble, welIHknown, grass grown grave
Where those who feel may slEAy, I'LL
Than that the proudest spire should point
The home to which could not mount
: Of one eternal day. .t
But one thing more now will say 8
Before leave this sad'ning hay, III
Ii is the last and best t
If her whose heart is one with mine .-
WIN waiter tft 5tasr wiIii day . ay1sliur
Icare not where rest. IE. F.
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Fancy Dress Goods.

sss S a5ss iss ss4
thing in the Dress Goods line that is and fash
ionable In the assortment may be found-.-
Hanssdme Figured, Plain and Changeable Silks;
Plain and Figured Black Silks;
Beautiful, all Wool French Cashmeres and Nous
lines;
Fren, hi German and English Merino; |
Handsqme Ginghams, from l23 TO 25 els, per yard
Plain, Figured and Changeable Aipaccas';
Superior Black do; Alpaca Bombasin, Very fine
so Pieces verv handsome and Cheap Calicoes,
from Ct TO 20 cents
And many other articles Of Dress Goods, not ne
cessarY 10 enuReraie.
Oct R5. 1850. WIN. S. LOCK & co. |
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Purchasers. look % your Interests!
GREAT REELECTION OF PRICES.

TIME undersigned having laieIv retnra.,l frou,
u the Eastern Cities with larpe and SPLENDID
assortment of
SADDEERY,s Sc.
Is prepared % nlanufacture and furnish every art-
Gle IN bis line Of business Of the best maieriaieand
in the nealest and most substantial manner ar
greatly reduced prices. and upon such terms as cam
not fail % suit purchasers he is not forgetfu Of
the past kindness and patronage which hate been
50 literally extended 10 him BY his old customers
andiwould avail himself OF this means Of return
ing them bis sincerest thanks for their support
whilst be hopes, By renewed energy and attention
TO their wants. 70 merit continuance dc their
patronage
He may al all times, in business hours, BE- found
a his old stand, one door North Of VIM. HoIseF's
Drug Storf, and opposite John w. Boyd's Store.
J. VINCENHELLER.
Martinsbnrg Anil ID I650-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
Notice..

TINE subscriber being grateful for the success
Il he has experienced since his commencement
in business returns his sincere thanks TO the inhab
tanls Of Harpers- Ferry and its vicinity, tor their
very liberal encouragement, and can ASSURE them
it will always be his greatest study 10 merit con-
tnuanfe Of the same He would respectfully in
form them Il at he has Just received an entire new
sock df Drugs and Chemicals of the most genuine
quality. Also%an extensive assortment OF Patent
Medicines, PerfumerY, and Cutlery. along with a
great variety Of Fancy articles Paints, Oils. Dye
Woods Window Glass and Patty
Physicians Prescriptions pteparedEwith the great
est accuracy either night or day.
T. DALTON HAMMOND,
ipataecarR and Ckeplist,
Hamper Ferry September G. 1850 ~