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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17


CoNeREss.-M Clay from the COM
mittee of 13 has made his report to the
Senate. We have not had the opportu-
nifty of examining the report, though we
have ii on our files, we promise, however,
to publish it next week at large. We
may also observe, that it has not been
unanimously adopted by the committee,
and great opposition to its provisions
seem to spring up in tie senate. How
ever solicitous VIC all are to have an ad-
justmcnt of this important question, we
should by no means catch hastily at cv-
cry thing which bears even the semblancc
of right and compromise. We should be
satisfied that our rights are regarded and
our interest protected in such way as to
render the enjoyment Of them pcrma-
ncnt; and knowing this to be true, we
should be ready TO compromise no mat
ter from what source the proposition
comes. TO give our readers an idea of
the measures proposed by the committee
of Is, we publish the following rccapitu-
lation of the measures recommended by
them and embraced in their report.
l. The admission Of any new State OF
States formed out of 1'oxos TO be post
poncd until they shall hereafter present
themselves to be rcceiv ID into the Union,
when it will be the duty of Congress fair
ly and faithfully to execute the compact
with Texas by admitting such new State
or States
2 The admission forthwith of California
into the Union, with the boundaries which
she has proposed.
3 The establishment Of territorial gov
ernmcnts, without the JVilmot Proviso,
for New Mexico and Utah, embracing all
the territory recently acquired by the u
nitcd States from Mexico not contained
in the boundaries Of California.
4 The combination of these two last
mentioned measures in the same bill.
5 The establishment of the western
and northern boundary of Texas, and tic
exclusion from her jurisdiction of all New
Mexico, with the grant to Texas of a pc
cunialy equivalent. And the section for
that purpose to beincorporatcd in the bill
admitting California and establishing
territorial government for Utah and New
Mexico.
More cffectual cnactmcnts Of law to
secure the prompt delivery of persons
bound to service or labor in one State,
under the laws thereof, who escape into
another State.
And Z Abstaining from abolishing
slavery; but, undera heavy penalty, pro
hibiting the slave trade in the District oI
Columbia.
The bills were then read first time by
their titles.
Mr.. Clay moved they be read a second
time, and made the special order of the
day for tomorrow, and printed,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17

all the political questions OF the day
In transferring the charge of the Courier
to AR. Easlcy, VIC do SO with the utmost
confidence in his integrity capacity, and
energy to render it equal to any paper in
the up-countiy
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17

The present number completes the first
volume Of the KcoaCee Courier, and with
it terminates our Editorial charge.
Twelve months ago, incyperi enccd and
mere novices, we entered upon the du,
tics Of this department under the most
unfavorablo auspices. The entcrprizc
has succceoed beyond the most sanguinc
expectations ofits friends; but how faith.
fully our duties have been discharged,
we leave 70 the judgment of others. 1t
was neither the hope of pccuniary gain
nor the acquisition of honor that lured us
to the position from which We are about
retiring; sensible Of the wants of our Dis
trict, and being invited to the charge, we
complied, and five have contr::bu to
the elevation Of its standing, at home or
abroad, if we have been instrumental in
amcliorating its intellectual condition, if
we have given pcrmancnce to our Dis
trict Press, our highest expectations arc
fulfilled
TO our subscribers VIC owe many
thanks for their generous patronage in
time of need, and for the charitable for
bearancc extended to us in our efforts to
serve them.
We also take this occasion to say that
the Courier will very soon be enlarged
and improved so as to compare favorably
in size with any of the weekly journals
in the State, and being so enlarged we
recommend it to the favorable regard of
every patriotic citizen of the District.
The subscription price will remain un-
changed.
To our brethren of the press, with
whom we have enjoyed a regular cx-
change, We tender our grateful acknowl-
cdgments for their generous courtesy to
us. and especially are we indebted to
the Caoinian, Telegraph, Charleston
Courier Mercury, and to the Constitu-
tonahst for ther kind attention and reg
ular exchange.
In taking leave of the duties of mark
ing copy, writing editorial, and reading
proof we may be permitted to express
a heartfelt desire for the future success
of the Courier-thc happiness of our
pa'ro. s--thc prosperity of our cotcmpo
rares, and to all an affectionate farewell.
The Editorial department of this Pa
per will be conducted hereafter by w.
X. EAsLEY, Esq, citizen of this Dis
trict and eminently qualified to discharge
the responsibilities of such position. He
is young man of fine talents and liberal
education--a ready writer, and sourd on
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17
X cow EE COURIER.
Friday, May NJ, 1850.

With a view of accommodating our Sub
scribcrs who live at distance, the following
gentlemen are authorized md requested to
act as agents in receiving and forwarding Sub
crptions to the KEowEE COURIER, viz:
MAJ. W. S. GRESHAM, at West Union.
pwAnD,lIUGHEs, Esq, " Horse Shoe.
Z. p. WERNER Esq, Bachelors Retreat
NJ. Il. MITCHELL, Esq. =" Pickensvile.
j. f. HAGoeD, Twelve Mile
j. II. WEBB, for Anderson District
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17
Correspondence Of tie Spartan.
WASHINGTON, April 26. 1880

w ASiliNGiON, Apln 70, 1901.
1t is a part Of the policy of the North
now, inasmuch as the South manifests so
much solicitude about compromises, to
dclude the people with false hopes. A few
days ago, McClcnand of Illinois, intro
duced bill in the House as Il measure
of peace, a ompromiSe--the first clase
of which provides Territorial Govern
ments for Utah ard New Mexico, without
the Wilmot Proviso But why does he
thus propose to say nothing about the
Proviso, in these Territorial Governments?
Because the whole North, Nc Clernard
himself among them declare, that slavery
is already excluded from these terrific
rics by the laws of Mexico, and that
slavery cannot go there, until these Mexi
can laws arc repealed by an act of Con-
grcss and all know that no such act can
or will be passed. Thsis McClernand's
compromise, which has been much lauded
by portion of the Southern patriots
here. A compromise which excludes
the South from every foot of the new ter
ritores.
But this masked battery of the Illinois
poiltiCldil, WdS unCOVeFVIs 2C the same
moment he introduced X, by Carter Of
Ohio, who introduced an amendment de.
claring that the Mexican laws excluded
slavery from these territories. Thus we
have the Wilmot Proviso the Executive
Proviso, and the Mexican Provso, which
all mean the same thing, to wit: that the
South shall have no part or lot in all the
splendid acquisitions by the late treaty
with Mexico. This is the feast to which
all these compromises invite us. again
repeat let the South light up her lamps
of resistance. tJUNIUS.
Extraordinary Case of Longevity-
Dinah, an old negress, died in this city
few days ago at the age of enc hundred
and twenty- three gears. She was SER
want in family residing at the Great
Bridge, when the memorable battle was
fought there in 1775, between Col.
Woodford's Virginia troops and the Brit
ish grenadiers, under Capt Fordyce, and
was at that time grandmother, fact
which attests lfer age. She was blind
for a number of years, but recovered her
sight when passed her hundredth year,
so that she could see to thread cambria
needle; and ha9ing lost all her teeth, she
cut an entire new set about the same time.
She was remarkably sprightly and in
dustrious to thelast. Norfolk Herald.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17
1T RAINS, IT RAINS.

On Tuesday night and Wednesday
evening last, we had drenGhing rains, and
on Wednesday evening the rain was un-
usually heavy, accompanied with wind
and an abundance of hail We are very
apprehensivc that the wheat in sections
visited by the hail, has suffered greatly.
The wheat crop Of this District promises
well up to this time, but we have reason
to fear short crop of corn, for indeed
the ground has been so constantly wet
as in many places to prevent farmers
from planting at all. However, with a
few dry days now, and a favorable fall,
corn planted after this will do well.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17
CHARLEsroN, May I8-
COTTON,

There was good attendance of buy
ers in the market to-day, and the demand
was quite animated. The sales amoun-
ted to 1900 bales, at an improvement of
l 8 III prices. Quotations 10 Ia Is.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17
DEATH OF JUDGE RICHARDSON

With feelings of deep regret we an
nounce the death Of the Hon. John S.
Richardson. lie died at the Carolina
Hotel, in Charleston, on the 9th inst. af-
ter protracted and severe illness of about
five weeks, at the age Of 73 years. He
was taken sick on his circuit at Walter
borough, aud by his own request re-
moved to Charleston, where his family
and friends gathered around his bed to
soothc his dying moments. Judge Rich
ardson was native of this State, and at
different times held the Offices of Repre-
sentative in the State Legislature, Speak
or ofthe House of Representatives, 1T
torney General, Judge of the Court OF
Common Pleas, and President of the
Court of 1ppeals. All these places he
filled with great ability, and gave general
satifaction to all Interested He held the
Office of Judge for nearly thirty. two
years, and won the esteem of lawyers
and their clients, and goes down to the
grave covered with merited honors.
w. G. Preston has given notice to
the Trustees of the South Corol;no ooI
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17
The Telegraph lays:

The Telegraph lays:
'Mr. Orr of our State, has made his
maiden speech in congress, on the South
ern Question, on Wednesday last. a
full report has not yet reached us.
Actions speak louder than words.
Think twice before you speak.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-05-17

w. G. Preston has given notice to
the Trustees Of the South Carolina col
lege that he will resign his seat as Presi-
dent of that Institution at their meeting
Dccem Der.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
NO, 16.} OTTUMWA IOWA. FRIDAY, JANUARY H. 1850


evening last week; comes seasonably to
sustain our declaration made some weeks
ago that the Wings Of the north have no
natural connection with those of the
south, and ought TO cut loose from them,
or at lea ST establish Wing nti.slavery
standard which southern Wings may ac-
cept or reject as they please. The fac
tious course of Paifrey, Giddings, and
Root, at the last session, is tamiliarly
known to our readers, and the counter
part of that course has been seen in the
account which we have already publish
ed of the proceedings in the Wing Con-
gressionaI caucus-where the result was
that half dozen southern members left
the room, and steadily voted in Congress
against Mr.. Win,hrop.-Neac Bedford
Mercury.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

young men Henry and Fountain Pope.
One was killed in Arkansas, and the 9TH
or ear Louisville, without any cause, if
the parties had understood each other.
The parties fought at a distance of thir-
ty yards, with shot guns. Did | not
know, while in Washington, Barron and
Decatur, two of the first men at that Pc
riod in America come up in mortal ar
ray within sixteen feet of each other,
because one was near sighted, and the
rule was that both should take deliberate
sight before the word to fire was given!
They both fired and fell with their heads
not ten feet apart from each other. -
And before they were taken from the
ground each expected both to die, they
spoke to each other and reconciliation
took place. They blessed each other,
and declared that there was nothing be-
tween them. All that was required to
have prevented the meeting was an ex.
plana,inn between them. There was
the case also, of McCarty and Mason,
own cousins, who fought one of the
most murderous duels on record, be-
cause McCarty voting for another man,
Mason being candidate, felt aggrieved,
and challenged his vote on the ground of
not being twenty -one. McCarty first
proposed they should 81, over keg of
powder and fire it off, but Mason declin-
ed. Next he proposed hey should go
to the top of the capitol and hand in
hand jump from the para apet wall 10 the
ground, distance of nine ty feet. This
Mason also declined. Then McCarty
proposed they should fight with muskets
with three balls apiece, which Mason
accepted, and they went out and fought
eig ht feet apart-about nothing. Me-
Carly has told me that the duel was for
ced on him by one of Mason's seconds.
Such are the bloody scenes which Illus
tra,e this code Of honor, as it is styled.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
From the 81. Louis NeU Era.
. LOuiS NAPOLEON. .. ..

The political events in France, of the
twelve months last past, have conspired
to concentrate upon the individual with
whose name we have headed this arti-
Gle, the eyes OF all christendom, and to
arouse an interest and curiosity, which,
though unusual, can hardly be deemed
extraordinary. Everything with refer
ence to his character or career, is eager
ly sought, and, if we do not mistake,
events arc likely to transpire in France,
in the course Of n twelvemonth to come,
which will lend even more of interest to
his name. .u.. ...... .......... .... ae
Louis Napoleon, as every one knows,
was the second son of Louis Bonaparte,
king of Holland, and Hortense Beau
harnais, the daughter of Josephine. He
was born in lS0S,and is now in the 42d
year OF his age. When he was but 7
years old, the Empire fell, and with his
mother, he first fled to Bavaria, and SUBJ
sequ emily to Switz erland. At an early
age he entered the Swiss army, and be-
came colonel, and soon after became
involved in an unsuccessful attempt to
revolutionize the Papal States, with his
elder brother, who,in an obscure conflict,
lost his life. HIS escape from the Aus
trian police, at that time was little less
than miraculous. He is said to have
been long concealed, BY his mother, in
the very palace Of the Governor of An.
coma! Refused a refuge in France by
Louis Philippe, he fledto England,w when
in 1891; he returned to Switzerland
The Poles at that time, were about en-
gaging in death struggle with Prussia.
and proposed to place him at their head
but he declined the station, deeming
their cause desperate.
We next hear of the young aadventur-
er at Strasburgh on the Rhine, in 1886.
Here was garrison of 5000 men badly
disaffected towards Louis Philippe. A
bout 400 had declared for Louis Napo-
leon, king of France, when one OF the
officers suddenly exclaimed-"He is an
imposter!-he is Bonapare! Look at
him. And the insurreciion fell! He
had no rese molance 10 Napoleon! For
this attempt the Prince was banished to
America for life, for which leniency he
wrote Louis Napoleon assurance of his
"e.ernal gratitude!' Blu, that stsnify
was very brief. Four years had not pas
sed befoIe his second attempt upon the
French throne was made Boulogne.-
Many of his followers fell in the rebel
lion, and one accidentally bv his own
hand. For this insurrection he was tried
by the Chamber of Peers, by which, af-
ter defence by himself, worthy only of
the failure of his attempt, he was SEN
tenced to imprisonment for life in the
castle of Ham. Here he wrote several
several small works, which evince con-
siderable ability. In 1916, he effected
is.escape from prison, and fled to Lon
don. where his course of life, for two
years was that Of a fashionable debau.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

PRINTERS AND PRINTING.-U. II.
Buckingham, in his series of reminicen-
ces, in course of publication in the Bos-
ton Courier, speaks of the importance
of the printers to authors as follows;
"Many who condescend to Illuminate
the dark world with the fire of their ge-
MUS through the columns of newspaper
little think of the lot of the printer, who
almost sufiocated by the smoke ola lamp,
sits up till midnight to correct his false
grammer. bad orihogrphy, and worse
punctuation. have seen the arguments
ot lawyers in high repute as scholars,
sent to the printer-in their own hand
writing, many words-and especially
technical and foreign ,erms-abbreyiated,
words misspelled, and few or no points,
and those few, if there are any, entirely
out Of place. | have seen the sermons
of eminent diyines sent TO the press, with
out points or capitals 10 designate the di.
vision of the sentences; sermons which,
if published with the imperiections OF
the manuscript, would disgrace the prin-
ter's devil if he were the author. Sup
pose they had been so printed. The
printer would have been treated with
scorn and contempt, as an illiterate block
head-as fellow better fitted to be a
wood-sa wer than printer. Nobody
would have believed that such gross and
palpable faults were owing to the igno-
rance or carelessness OF the author
And no one but the practical printer
knows how many hours the compositor,
and after him the proof-reader, is com.
PEELED TO spend in reducing to readable
condition, manuscripts that the author
himself would be puzzled to read"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
Sab Marine Telegraph Plough

Sub Marine Telegraph Plough.-An
ingenious contrivance for embedding tel
egraph wires in the bed of rivers and
shallow water, is described by the Jour-
nal Of Commerce. A gigantic plough
share is attached to the bottom OF
steam scow, which being propelled.
draws fnrrow, in muddy bottom TO the
depth of six feet. The wire is deliver
ed from reel on deck, and passing slow
ly through the plough, is deposited In
the furrow and covered in. The inven-
tor is w. III. Allen, who had taken out
a patent.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

Gentlemen, there is something on
earth greater than arbitrary power. The
thunder, the lightning and the earthquake
are terrific, but the judgment of the peo-
pie is more so."-Webster.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
j.. w. Norris,

attorney and Counsellor al Law,
OTTuMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa,
Will attend the courts in the several
counties of the Sd Judicial District, and
the Supreme Court Of the State.
CO. May be found for the present at the
Post Office. noI-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

Nothing is more impressive than mys-
terry; even "Junius," himself, as an aur
thor, would have been forgotten long ego.
| if people had known who 10 forget.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

ENENDERS his services professionally to
i the public. He will be found at his Of
fee, next door to the printing Office, unless
absent on business of his profession.
Ottumwa, aug. 40. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
u. I'D. Dcvin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OTTr-MyA. IOWA

s@t oTTUMwA, IOWA
WILL practice in the Courts Of Wappeilo
and other counties of the Third judicial Dis
trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given to the collection of claims in
the river counties, and the sale Of land war
rants. Aug. s, 4S.-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

ne OTTUMwA, IOWA.
W ILL attend to making sale Of personal
wv property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time. for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
MEDICAL NOTICE.

TRS. CAMPBELL * HENDERSON,
- having associated themselves in the
practice OF medicine, tender their services
in all tn. various branches of their profess
ion to the citizens Of Agency city, and sur
rounding country. .#n .. .s
July 9th, 49.-tf. a. ...# ua I'D. a..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
MASONIC.

r THE stated communication of Or
~ TUMwA LODGE No. l6, will be held
~ at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the oath day of JAM, at 6 o'clock p. NJ
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. Bella WHITE, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
Bertrand Jones,

TTOR Y A II LAW,
Ga oTTUMwA, IOWA,
NTILL practice in the Courts of the Bird
wv and 5th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State.
Ottumwa, June 9Th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

II YOU wish to obtain fortune, be
economical and industrious. H
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

Friendship Division, No. 30, s. r.
Meets Saturday evenings, at the Odd Eel
lows Hall, at "A o'clock. Brethren in regu-
lar standing are respectfully invited to at
tend. pa r. II. WARDEN, w. p.
M. BREwER, R. S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11
James McFarIand.
New Tailor Shop.
nj. w. FOX.

" AVlNG located in Ottumwa, is pre-
IL pared to do tailoring in the best style.
Having had number of years experience
in the business, he fatters himself that he
will be able to please all who may favor him
with their work. Cutting done on the shor-
test notice. May 3lst, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

EXCELSIOR SECTION, No. 8,
CADETS OF TEMPERANCE.
Meets Friday evenings at the Odd Fellows
Hall, at Z O'clock. A punctualattendance,
is respectfully requested.
'sstit' " G. d. r. BOYD, w. A.
.ALvIH G. LEIGHTON, Sec'y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-11

DAHLONEGA DIVISION, NO. 40.
Il J0hm w. Hedrick, w. p,
Meets Tuesday Euenings
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29
CABINET MAKING.

VUIHE undersigned respectfully announces to
the citizens Of Lancaster aud vicinity, that
he intends carrying on the above business IN all
its various branches, at the old stand Of Henry
Schultz, in CoAnelPs Roc, two doors below the
Eagle Office; where by strict attention to business
he hopes to receive a liberal share of public pa
tronage. He intends to keep work Of the p lain
est aud most fashionable style on hand, ata times
and at all prices His work will be made in the
very best manner and ofthe best seasoned timber
He has in has employ some of the very best work
men in the State aud therefore can warrant h!
work. He will make:
SOFAS and LOUNGES quilted to the
plainest pad seats;
TURKISH DIVANS and 0TT0MANS;
SIDE BOARDS-olthe most fashionable and
superior style, and OF various patterns
BUREAUS-Mahogan and plain ofevery des'
oription; TABLES Of all patterns and stylesi
MAHOGANY CHAIRS; Book Cases and Be-
cretaries Counting House and other Desks
HAT RACKS OF every description
WARD ROBES and WASH STANDS;
| observation-disclosures Walnut and Cherry
High-Post French Couches, French Grecian anC
Serpentine.
| COFFlNS made in the shortest notice and nC
extra charge for hearse. All funerals will be at
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-29

SINeuL AR LuMrNoUs sAPPEARANcE.-Capt
Purkins, arrived at N. Y. from Porto
Cabello, reports that on the 18th OF Feb,
in latitude Ia 10 aud longitude ga 90. at
s so'clock P. NJ, he observed lumln,
GUS appe arance in the heavens resemb'
ling large ball of fire, about ten feet in
diameter. 1t appeared in the West,
moving Eastward. rather slowly,and was
in sight little more than a minute. 1t ap
peared to travel about ten degrees high,
and during its continuance the heavens
were illumined with brightness nearly
equal to that of noon day. When dis
appearing it broke into thousand frag'
ments,