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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
THE BRIDGE.

As the general Beard of Commissioners
of Roads meet at this place on next Mon
day in consultation on the various matters
In their jurisdiction, not the least Of which
is the building new bridge ovel the
Keoacee River, near this Village, we
take pleasure in announcing that two diff
feront plans for the construction of
bridges have been placed on our table for
inspection, and may be seen at any time
at our Office. We have examined each
of the plans and confess ourselves much
pleased with them, being satisfied that
they will most effectually answer the
purpose for which they are designed. In
selecting aplan upon which to erect a
bridge, reference must be had to the cost.
strength, durability, &C., and as that is
out Of our cline of business" we could not
undertake to recommend, unless the ne
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

cessary infor nation were at hand. The
plans submitted are those advertised in
our paper sometime ago, by 4Aessrs. Hari-
son and Wynne, and we regret that the
proprietors had not given us some esti-
mate of the probable cost per foot. Per-
sons interested are invited to call and ex-
anime for themselves
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
KEOW ZEE COURIER.
Friday, May A, 1850.

With view of accommodating our Sub
scribers who live at distance, the following
gentlemen are authorized and requested to
act as agents in receiving and forwarding Sub
criptions to the KEowEE CounIER, viz:
MAJ. w. S. GRrsuAM, at West Union
EDWARD HUcHEs Esq, +" Horse Shoe
f. P. WERNER, Esq, Bachelors Retreat
NJ. F. MITCHELL, Esq. " Pickensville.
}. Z. HAGoeD, Twelve Mile.
j. t. WEBB. for Anderson District.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
CONGRESS-.

We have scarcely any news from Wash
ington this week, owing we presume part
ly to the fact, that not much business is
being transacted, in the absence of the
Committees attending Mr.. Calhouns re-
mains to this State, and partly perhaps
to the iregularity of mails, as we notice
several ofour exchanges complaining on
that subject.
We understand that the compromise
committee of Is have had several meet
ings, and agreed on four distinct propo-
sitions, which we have given in another
place.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

mission into the navy of the vessels now
fitting out by Mr Grinnell for that pur-
pose, inorder TO impose upon the Cow
crnment the expenses of the expedition,
The proposition met with little favor
Without disposing of this matter, the
House resolved itself into a committee Of
the Whole on the state of the Union, and
proceeded to consider the bill providing
for taking the census. Before finishing
this subject, the committe rise and tho
House adjourned.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
CONGRESS.

In the Senate, on Wednesday, the oath
resolution of inquiry, respecting the
proper measures for increasing and facil-
itating the gold coinage of the United
States, was adopted. The remainder of
the day was spent in Executive session.
In the House of Representatives, after
an explanation of misunderstanding in
regard to the reference of the bill to in
corporate the Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows of the district, and reports from
standing committees, the House resolved
itself into Committee Of the Whole, and
proceeded to the consitii 81 oo alton tic; &C the bill
providing for the taking of the seventh
census of the United States; when, after
some time spent therein, the committee
rose, and the House adjourned.
On Thursday the subject of the pub
lie printing was under consideration.
The Senate, without coming to any action
thereon, went into Executive session and
then adjourned till Monday,
In the House, Mr.. Stanley offered q
resolution of inquiry into the alleged de-
falcations under the last administration,
which was objected to, and therefore not
considered. 8
The proposed expedition of Mr.. Grin
nell inFsearch of Sir John Franklin occu-
pied for some time the attention of the
House. Mr. Stanton advocated the adj
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
ANDW. Z. CALHOUN,
His Excellency Gov. Seabrook,
WASHINGTON. Anril o1-


The Compromise Committee, appoint
ed on Friday last, have already had a
meeting, and seem to have agreed on the
following:
lst. To report bill for the admission
of California, and the establishment of
territorial governments il Utah and New
Mexico.
I'd To report a separate bill for the
settlement of the Texas boundary, by a
liberal compensation to that State.
Sd To make such amendments to the
law of 1903 for the recovery of fugitive
slaves, as shall afford security to the
South.
18th To abolish the slave trade in the
District of Columbia by extending the
laws of Maryland over It,
Little or no doubt is entertained but
that all these bills will pass both Houses
by respectable majorities.
regard to the Texas boundary, it is
not yet decided whether that matter will
come up in separate bill, or whether as
a kindred subject, it will be included in
:he bill for the admission of California
and the establishment of territorial gov
ernments in New Mexico and Utah.
Should separate bill be introduced, the
committee, out of respect for the oldest
Senator, will probably recommend the
passage Of Mr.. Benton's bill.
Baltimore Sun.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
LOST, STOLEN, OR STRAY'D FROM
THE SOUTH

Five dollars reward will be paid to anv
one, black or white, who will give infor
nation where the President of The United
States is to be found, who has disappear
ed since the 4th of Marco, 1919. The
last time he was seen or heard from was
wheil he formed bis Cabinet. 1t is un
certain what has since become of him, or
what course he has taken; but it is sup
posed that he has either gone to Califor-
MIA on some erran5 of Mr.. Benton, pre-
viously to his departure there, or that he
is harbored North by Hale, Smith, and
Seward, or other abolitionists. Its sup
posed that he is on foot, as he did not
take off old Whitey. He has left every
thing that he took with him from the
South, and therefore it is supposed lie
appears only in Northern dress-if he
has any on. When asked his name, he
calls himself o Jefersonian Fedeycl;st of
the old Republican school. He initiates
the old Presidents, as he supposes, and
does take off John adams, in some re-
spects, very well. But, in truth, he does
not know his own mind, and has no opin-
ions of his own, but stammers and hcsi-
tates, or answers equivocally, or with
Delphic ambiguity, very much like Mr..
Van Buren's former manner He always
dcxterously avoids saying where he is
going. or what he intends doing. Five
dollars will be paid to any one who will
give information where he is to be found
at present, and ten dollars if proved to be
on the south side of Mason and Dixon's
line.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

MOI and Outrage upon Tire ,S,Uedish
Colony Of ItiiRois learn from Hen
ry county, Illinois. that series OF out
RACES have recently been committed mp
on the Swedish Colony located in that
county, and that they are threatened with
determination from the county. The
men engaged in these outrages number
about seventy, from the town Of Cam
bridge and Rock River in the same
county, and they are headed by John
Root. This man, it seems, married Char
lotte Louisa johnson, but they did not
live happily together, she left him, and
fled to her relations for protection against
his violence. about the 26th of March,
Root visited the colony with mob, with
the intention of regaining possession of
his wife, but she had left and gone to a
place of safety. Root, irritated by this
desertion, determined to avenge himself
upon the innocent members of the colony,
collected amob, paraded the streets
armed, and threatened to burn the hou-
ses and kill the inhabitants. They search
CD the colony and then left. On the
27th they returned, and commenced de-
molishing some of the houses, tore off
some of the boards of the church, dis
charged their guns and ordered the in
habitants to leave their houses, so that
they could burn down They drove all
the men out ofthe colony into the church
and the women and the children into the
hospital. Next day the mob again as
sembled and burned the hay stacks of
the colony, and set fire to the buildings
at Little Hill, near Cambridge. The
principal men and women fled from the
fury of The NAB, and arc now in ST. Louis.
No member of the colony had any thing
to do with the separation of Root auo
his wife, and of course they are not an
swerable in any shape for it. The colony
now contains about 100 men, 25O women
and girls, and 200 children. In one re-
spect they resemble the Quakcrs- they
hold to the doctrines of non-resistance
and they offered no violence to the mob
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
lColua'die Telegraph.
CHARLES TON, April 20,

Our market remains without change.
Noperson feels dispose to operate until
the receipts of the steamers news, which
is now anxiously expected. The days
business is. only 800 bales, at IL 7-l6to
1884. !,o
BULLocn THE BANK RoDBEa -LIntelli-
gence has been received in Savannah
from Mr.. Sheriff Pendergrass, who went
to England IN pursuit of BuIloch, that the
vessel in which he sailed from Savannah
had not reached the port fiber destina-
ton when the last steamer sailed. g,iaa
Ce A----p 50 sittS&tftlI .
Fire IN SavdnnaA. "A FIRE broke out
in Savannah on Thursday morning,
about half past one O'Clock, which con-
sumed the entire square bounded by Con
gress, BDughton, Jefferson and Montgom
cry streets. consisting principally Of
wooden buildings. The loss estimated
at from 100000 to $120,OOO. iA a.f
SOUTHERN INDUsrRY.---Car Wheels
have been cast at a foundry in Raleigh,
N. O., where the Manufacture Of Cars and
Locomotives is soon to be commenced in
full. TGetsayaDh. o
THE RAILROAD AcT.--The Ac,sato ex-
tend the time ofpayment of duties on the
Iron of the Wilmington and Raleigh Rail-
read Company, has passed both Housed
of Congress and become law. ~
[GslegrapA,
---@~- tf.-tei " -
THE French PresidSnt. Louis Napo-
leon drives an American buggy through
the streets Of Paris. Itis the only thing
of an American pattern that he seems to
know how to manage well. The of
republican government trouble him
greatly. W 9h
"a gentleman residing neaT louisville
Albemarle, intending to leave tIse United
States, recently proposed TO his slaves.
(seyeral in number, TO set them free,
when they, with one exception, at once
declined the proposition. - Rarmyille Re"
publican.
Anu they acted wisely n so doing.
Seryitude in this country is the best con-
dition for the black race. In ninety-nine
cases in a hundred, those who are tree are
far worse off than those who are slaves
Richmond Wing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The Rev. Mr.. MoWHoRrER will preach
in this Village on the first Sabbath in
May inst.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
RENCoNTRE

We learn from the Black River Watch-
man, that, few days since, a difficulty
arose between r. NJ. Dyson, of Sumter
vile, and G. d. Gayle Of Clarendon, at
the latter place, which resulted in the
death of Mr., Gayle. 1t is stated that
Mr.. Dyson acted strictly in the defensive
and repaired Immediately to Sumter @.
H. and surrendered himself to an officer
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
OBsEQUIEs OF MR.. CALHOUN.

OBSEQUIES OF MR.. CALHOUN.
We had entertained high hopes that
the remains of our Ia te much respected
Senator would be permitted to repose at
Fort Hill, to which, in his lifetime, he
was much attached. We learn, howey-
er, through the latest Charleston papers,
that the family have consented to have
his body inferred in the city of Charles
ton for the present, reserving the right to
the Legislature Of the State at its next
session to fix upon its final disposition.
Perhaps under all the circumstances this is
well enough ,and although our feelings led
us to think otherwise, we certainly ought
to yield free acquiesccnce to the wishes
OF his immediate family, in the absence
of any instruction from him on the sub
ject
On Thursday The 25th ult, the body
of MIR. Calhoun, handsomely encased in
an iron sarcophagus, was delivered in
Charleston, by the Committee from the
U. S. Senate to the Governor, and on
the next day was deposited in tempora
ry vault prepared for the purpose, in the
western cemetery of st. Philips Church
the banner of the State waiving over it
to await the action of the State Legisla-
turc.
The occasion was celebrated with cere-
monies of imposing magnifcence, and i'm
pressing solemnity. All business in the
city was suspended, store doors closed,
and not hammer to be heard in all the
city, which it is said was literally clothed
in the habiliments of mourning, thereby
showing the deep feelings of sorrow en-.
tertained by her citizens on that sad oc-
casion.
The body was delivered to the Cover
nor by Mr.. Mason, Chairman of the Sen
ate Committee, in short but feeling ad-
dress. The Governor repliedi in happy
strain, in which he complimented Mr..
Venable for his care and attention to Mr..
Calhoun during his sickness. to which
Mr., V. made most feeling reply. The
body was then delivered to the Mayor
of the city, who placed over it guard of
honor OF 200 men, under whose cafe it
was kept until the next day, and then dis
posed of as above stated
We would be glad to insert the whole OF
the proceedings on the occasion, but they
are too long and tedious for publication
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
[Carolinian.
A sEAsONABLF WARMING

The following is an extract of pri,
vate letter from a citizen of one of the
leading Northern States to friend in
this city. The writer is shrewd and ex
perienced observer, and his good faith in
what he says is beyond question. More
over we have abundance of other evil
dence of the truth of his assertions, and
we doubt if any experienced politician. i'm
his heart, believes differently. The South
ern men in Congress no doubt understand
this matter and will firmly act upon it.
Here is the extract:
The death of Mr.. Calhoun falls heavily
upon me, although when saw him in De
ccmber last, / expected what has since
been realized. He was agreat man, and
his last speech, which was not fully sus-
tanned by all the South, and to their
shame be it spoken, will change from
prophecy to history as sure as time
moves on. And | tell you, gentlemen
of the South. that you need not flatter
yourselves with any cessation of North
ern encroachments upon your constitu-
tional rights, they will progress, urged
on by devilishness and fanaticism, until
you reach by force, the points Mr.. Cal
houn has named in his last speech, and
by that time, rebellion, and not secession.
will be charged against your demand for
rights under the Constitution.
'lfthe South was a unit now, matters
might be arranged; let this crisis pass, and
the opportunity for justice under the
Constitution will never occur again.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

any oi tne Goose family can now be found
at the South who will call himself "a
Taylor man. South Carolinian.
Lodies Spring Fashions. We copy
from the editors table of Pcterson's Mag
HHipc for May, the following upon the
fashions, an all-engrossing subject inya-
riably among the feminines, on the open.
ing of the vernal season:
'Fhe principal dress material for late
spring and summer wear will be Foulard
and India silks, Grenadines, tissues, Ba
reyes, and Organdies. The latter are
generally embroidered in small spots,
whilst the former are covered with vines
or wreatbs of small figures, but ofvery
rich and elegant colors.
Nearly all dresses are made high in
Che neck, and many with tight backs.
The infant waist, however, promises To be
popular summer wssr, particularly for
yourg ladies. The ctdet body, which is
opened three Oh four inches in front, but
buttons up at the throat, is also much
worn. Some are made high to the
throat; others have the corsages partly
open, so as to be worn with lace chemi-
settes. The front of the coisagc may be
ornamented with double row of fancy
buttons Sleeves slitat the end are
those most generally adopted for high
dresses, of whatever material they may
be composed. The Mazurka sleeve is
the newest. It's put in plain at the
shoulder, and gradually widcns till it
reaches the elbow. 1t is very much like
Pagoda sleeve, except that it is not shor-
ter on the inside ofthe arm than ON the
outside. Fancy buttons will be much
used for thinning this season.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

y Loss FOR THE WoRLp OF ARr.-The
Tribune announces that Powers statue of
Eve, executed for 1fr, Preston of South
Carolina, was lost lately by shipwrcck off
the Spanish coast. 1t was considered Ills
master piece, and itsloss will be consider
ed a rea! calamity by the artist and his
admirers" l
We find the above in Philadelphia ex-
change, not having yet seen the Tribune,
in which the announcement occurs, and
are therefore unable to give cry rartieu-
lars. Should the ann nouncement prove
correct it will indeed be a loss, deeply to
be regretted by all lovers of art, as well
as the friends and admirers of the artist
himself, and of the patron for whom this
work was cxecute1-Col, John S, Pres
ton of this place,
Columbia Z'elegraph.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
SOUTHERN LITERARY CAzErrE.-we

SOUTHERN LITERARY GAZETTE. We
have had occasion before to notice GER
tain changes and Improvements in the
paper with the above title, some time
ago published at Athens, Ga, but now
published in Charleston, So. Ca, by
Walker & Richards at So nrr anuu,n in
advance. 1t commences new volume
with new name and new dress from
head to foot, presenting a very neat ex-
ternal, and filled with the choices arti-
cies of literary matter, both original and
selected. The proprietors need not des-
pair of success while they present such
inducements to the public.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

The BLACK RIVER WATcHMAN.--A
paper published at Sumterville, under
the above title reached us to-day. 1t is
edited by j. B. Fraser, and j. w. Erwin,
and published by Gilbert & DeLorme
weekly at So in advance. The evidences
before usindicate that it will be ably cdi-
ted and handsomely worked off. The
Watchman has our best wishes for its
success.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03
JACK Goose.
Au OH So,,tbern T,a,,,o,. IT,

IN old Southern Taylor Man
N. b. Five dollars will also be paid if
any of the Goose family can now be found
at the South who will call himself a
Taylor man. South Carolinian.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

EULoaY.-An Eulogy ON the charac-
ter and public services of the late John
@. Calhoun was delivered on The 25th
ult., at Georgetown 9. H., by the Hon.
r. f. w. Aston. We are informed that
an unusually large number ofpersons
were present, and that the speaker did
himself great credit, and nothing more
than justice 70 the subject of the eulogy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

We publich the following letter from
the Charleston papers, for the purpose Of
showing the final conclusion of Mr.. CAL
houns family as to his final resting place:
CHARLESTON, April 2e, 1850.
Dear Sir-On my arrival in Charleston
last week, from my residence in the West,
after consultation with my brothers P.
and j. @. Calhoun, we determined to ac-
cede to your Excellency's request, that
the remains of our father ''should be
temporarily deposited in the Metropolis,
there to await the final action of the Leg
islature," provided it met the approba-
tion of cur surviving parent. With this
view we addressed our mother Joint
note, and are happy to say she conct.rs
in our decision, and has placed the mat
ter entirely in my hands, as the eldest of
the family to say TO your Excellency, and
through you to the people Of the State,
that we now place the remains of our
father in their charge, to make such dis
position as their feelings and wishes may
dictate.
am sir, with great respect your,
obd't scrv't.
ANDw. P. CALHOUN.
His Excellency Gov. Seabrook.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-03

SOUTHERN INDUsrRY.---Car Wheels
have been cast at a foundry in Raleigh,
N. O., where the Manufacture Of Cars and
Locomotives is soon to be commenced in
full. Telegraph. g
The Arkansas banner., 1850-02-26
nnreau of Agricnlture.

The Ccmmii,ec ca Agritul,urs in the Masssehn- sstss legsIatars, have submitted report, ia which they recommend to Congress ths iTmeGiate estab- iishmeat Of . ua,Ions board of agriculture. which shali be empowered and directed to stimulate inge- uniiy and industry, ia the following modes:
 By the siFer of suitsble premiums and reward. for mprovesnentsin in fhs impIiments of bust andry for srecesefal experiments. devoiving the capacity ef different soils for appropriate productions; for the best methods of destroying naxous insects, and preventing diseases, which often disapToiHt the fairest prospects Of the hasbandmaR. and for im- proving the breecs sad qualities of al useful does tIe asnals; to correspond with similar institutions fn foreign coaniTie<. to the end that sgriculta rists may profit by ths intelligence sRd experience ef scientific eaitivaiersin in other parts of the werd sad to collect, from sysissbie source. and is dsfrbats to every State ia the UBiou, such prodac tiebs cf other regions. may be deemed profitable desirable for cultivation. for the purpose Of sd ding to the geuerai wealth ana prosperity of the rsiiea, asd of contributing to the common stock of refinement, eofnfor and happiness.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-02-26
f-ircumstantial Eridence.

h plea for the susPeasiea of public opinion. tn the case of msa charged with crime. iR the rAse es Dr. Webster. at Boston, uBti the resaR ot legal investigation has been had, the New York JoarEAi of Commerce remarks:
 Men do not reflect, that circumstances may ap- pear terribly against innOceEt than. he sf ihs Boarnes, ia Vermont, mas mol escaped ihe recollection of our older ieaSe+s. They were tried and eondemRed to death iSr the marcef of Russell Colvin- Ire sentenes ef oue of them was commit ed to Imprisonment foF fife, and he was alresdy a the Staie prison as labor. The other awaited exe- eatioa- The re1ains of the murdered man, had, as wns sapposed. been cesiFeyed; but nails. and boass, and buttons from his clothes, were found and iden. d6ed. few days before that named for the entica ef the condemned msa, kasssll CoISin entered tow alive and well
 The Boston Traveller says, the JoarnAl omits 10 mention the most marvellous feature in this case. which was. that the accused persons IhenaselE-s 6saIly confessed tle murSef, iheir mines having been wrought uPoo by soGle worthy religious peo- pls. who actually dFose them to the hasisi ia tier awn guilt