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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
From the Anderson Gazette.


To the People Of Pendleton DiStrict :.
| deem il proper TO make some re-
sponse to the partiality which has
put my name III nomination for the
State Convention. ] am sensible of
the high honor such a position would
confer. The stationis one of ardu-
ousand trying duties, yefI should not
shrink from their discharge, were /
called 10 ii by the united voice of my
fellow 'citi, ems. South Carolin
command my services in any en-
gency, either in nthecouncil or in the
field. To her alone / owe my allegi-
ance, and only through her do the
acts of the Federal Government de-
rive respect, 10 me, because the Fed.
eral Government is but the creature
The agent of the States. The
States are the principals, the Federal
Government is the agent, and the
Constitution is the document of in
structions for the direction OF thai
agent. II is a well established legal
principle that the agent cannot bind
his principal when he exceeds his dol.
egated powers. The powers deIega.
ted TO the General Government by
the States, have been exceeded by a
system of Federal legislation, whlo h
has tolstcd upon the country policy,
the very refinement Of despotism Ii
is now settled that this Government
is to be administered in future, bv the
fiat of Northern majority. The
CONSTITUTIONS dead letter. The
spirit of Republicanism no longer
presldes in the councils of the nation.
Corruption and intrigue are insinua-
ting themselves into every branch of
the Government. The whole svs-
tenn is nfected--fillhy and running
sores cover the monster UniOn, from
the crown of its head TO the sole of
IFS feet. 1t is to this Ioathsome BODY
polite, we are bound, and / for one
am for severing the connection as
soon as it can be done without pre-
clpltation. To effect this great OBJ
ject, there must be in every man a
disposition 10 do his whole duty, and
to sacrifice his private interests to the
public good. This will promote mi,
ly and harmony Of sentiment and
feeling among ourselves. AT the
present time, The number of candi-
dates in the field is calculated 10 dis
tract the public sentiment, and un-
less there he some selfdeniaI, The
elected ticket cannot 90 into the
Convention, satisfied that they repre-
sent majority of Pendleton District.
l therefore beg To withdraw INV
name from the canvass, and IN doing
so, may be permitted 10 express ,be
hope, that if those who are elected
our delegates, will do their d,ity,
there will soon be a post of honor
and a place IN tho picture for us all.
F. M. NORRIS.
--------sS - .-s-------
immigration is still pourioq. into
all parts of the State Of Texas
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
KEOW EE COURIER
Saturday, Feb. 8, 1851.

With view of accommodating our Su
eribers who live at distance, the following
gentlemen are authorized and requested to
aetas agentsin receiving and forwarding Sub
criptOns to the KEowEE CoURiLR, viz;
Ma. w. 8. GRIsHAM at West Union.
EDWARD HuonEs Esq, Horse Shoe.
K. p VRRNIR, Esq, =" Bachelors Retreat
M. F. MrcHELL, Esq. Pickensville.
j. E. HAGooD, Twelve Mile.
t j. WEBB. for Anderson District.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
o 3 0 1I, 10 a u n.

DIED.-In Anderson village on
the 7Ih of January ult., Eliza Foster,
eldest daughter ofttbe Hon. Jas. IT,.
and Mary J. Ofn eyed SIX years,
two months and ioprteen5 days. "a
lovely flower faded before its bloom
was unfolded. The doom Of early
death was pronounced upon herand
her sun went down whist ii was vet
day. We may well exclaim ia the
touching language Of Moore
Weep not for those whom the veil of the tomb.
In liics happy morning hath hid from our eyes,
Ere sin threw bgh DER the spirits young
bloom
Or earth has! prosanel What vas i5Orti f,4 tfhos
skies.
Death child the fair fountain ere sorrow had
stained it, Ws
Twas frozen in all the pure light sfits course.
And but sleeps till the sunshine of heaven has un
chained it
TO water that Eden where first was its source
Gnzette.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
one half Of his estate to the following

one half of his estate to the following
charitable objects.
In New York city--~the American
Bible Society; ST Peters church
(Roman catholic) ST. Thomas church
(EPiscopalD the Fire Department
Fund. In South Carolina---the Poor
OF Old Pendleton; the Poor of Abbe-
vile district; the Orphan House. of
Charlston; the Ladies Benevolent
Society of Charlston.
tCharlston Courier
4 ne,o State in the Future.-We
understand, says the Baltimore Ar
gus, that a new and important move
ment is eng made by the Italian and
French residents of our city. They
have already had preliminary meet
ing, and determined upon euigrating
to the west In q body, there to found
another State, to be called New Ita-
ly. They have elected as their pre-
siding officer and agent IN thismat-
Ter, Mons eur Vionis, a gentleman of
talent and education, who has with
him most satisfactory testimonials of
character and capacity for the under
taking. III e members of this asso-
citation desire an opportunity TO prt.
sent their claims TO the public, and
we hope that an opportunity may be
afforded them ofshowing the great
benefits which will flow from the sue
cess of their proposed plan. we
have thousands of acres of fine lands
in the west, which may be purchased
cheap, and the ide and desolate
raupers of our crowded cities be
there transformed into good citizens.
Speaking of the American census,
the London Times says. that from
what has already appeared, the re-
turns will exhibit an instance of ma.
lcrlal and industrial deveIopemenl un
paralleled i'll the annals ofnatlons,'
and concludes al. article on the sui.
ject, by direct assertion thatten
years hence, the population of Amer
lca will exceed that of the British
lies.
In England, every man Is snbiec.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
PEOPLES n'ICKRT'. No; 3

4 EVA'LH'S TICKET, Nos e.
MIR EDITRR-Permit me through
your columns TO recommend the fol-
lowing gentlemen as suitable persons
for seat i'll the Convention, for shis
election District, viz a
Ger J. N. WHITTIER, R. A. Max
WE'LL, II. M. NoRRls, r. W.SYMMEs,
JOHN maxwell, w. X. EAsLEY,
VIM Hunter and WIN. SLOAN
| am sure the above named gentle
men are fully equal to the time, and
will do honor TO themselves and the,
State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

FIRE.-Abcut one o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the kitch-
en- attached to the dwelling Of our
fellow townsman, M. a.. Nor. ON,
when discovered, the destroying ell
ement had proceeded too far TO be
avertea by the limited means on
hand. Most ofthe furniture, howev-
er, was saved, but in damaged con
dition. The dwelling and several
buildings were entirely consumed.
Col. Norton's loss is severe, and he
has our warmest sympathy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
SoRtherm lsigAts Assocaa-
liOBa.
FOR PICKENS DIsTRIcT.

FOR PICKENS DIsTRICT.
a meeting of this association will
be held in lh. place on the secoad
Monday IN 1 Lebruary next. THE
Officers and members generally are
expected 10 attend, and the 1ublic
are requested TO be present
Byorder of The President,
aaU w J. NoRars.
w. III, TaIMAHER,
t SecTeteries.,I
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

halfthe people Remember how the
Constitution has been trampled under
foot; how the rights OF fifteen States
have been spu,ned and their admoni-
ton despised! Behold how "a CEN
tral Government is gradually eetend-
ing its patronage and absorbing all
po,cet, how it is silently but surely
changing the tone AMI spirit of our
free institutions, and placing the viR
of a fierce and ungovernable nnajori-
ty beyond the ldws giving to US a
rule more intolerab!e than eastern
despotism. See how the time has
passed when all interests were rep
esented and respected, and the rights
of all equally regarded and then
ask yourselves if this be the freedom
of yore or the Union of our fathers
And if it be not; and these evils have
come upon us, how are they to be
remedled how is this anarchy to be
shaken of and OH liberty to be Sc
cured Only by the resistance of
the outraged Slates-only by deep
resolve on the part of our people 10
resist aggression and maintain their
rights or die for them. What if dan
ger and death may bein the way be-
fore us, shall we faIter in n cause that
would
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

immigration is still pourioe. into
all parts of the State of Texas
Good unimproyed land near Austin
and down tho Colorado b work. e5.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

GOLD, MORE GoLD!-The Ander-
son Gazette hears that Jumps of gold
of no inconsiderable size have been
found on the route of the Greenville
and Columbia Rail road. IN Anderson
District, and fears a stampede in
that quarter
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08
"Crcate soldiers,
and make women fight z"

viii we forget the glory of our faith
ers and the spirit which animated
them when banding together they
barred their bosoms to British steele
Let us go out then, every man OF
III, and by our unanimous votes show
our readiness TO execute The DEGREES
this Convention.
ONE OF THE People.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

In England, every man is subiec.
ted 10 a fine, who is found walking
.9nsa Talsway track. In this country
the nasty excited is death.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

Rev. Mr.. Nc cWHoRTER' S School
We had the pleasure, on yesterday,
of visiting this gentemag's school,
and were gratiGed to see how vigo-
rously "the young idea" was shooting
under his skillful direction. Mr.
News high character as a gentle
man and a scholar, and his known
success as a teacher must warmly
recommend him to the confidence
and support of parents and guar
dians.
While we are speaking of schools
we may be allowed to refer our read
ers to the advertisement of Mr..
Brownlee, Of the Tngaloo Academy.
Mr.. b. is an intelligent gentleman
and teacher. His school is situated
ina healthy andromanlic part of our
District, and we make no doubt will
meet with deserved success.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

CoNGREss,-The Bill to give a.
way the public lands to the IackaIls,
as Carlyle calls them, oft he country,
is still under discussion; also various
measures for modifying the tariff:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

Broke 'own the other day--a wri-
ting desk in our Office, and the great
Union Party in WashiDgton,--the
one making a regular smash of old
ink bottles and stands, and the other
of seedy politicians.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

Col. Orr has kindly promised to
send us copies of the congressional
Globe and Appendix; he has also
forwarded 10 our clerk Of the court
copies of the same documents, which
are to be placed permanently in his
office for the use of the District. We
are under many obligations to the
Col. for his courtesy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

Coz. BENToN.-This gentleman, it
seems, notwithstanding the severe
rebuke he has lately received from
the Legislature OF Missouri, is re-
solved still to trouble the waters of
politics, having become, so says re-
port, candidate for the House.
The restless and intrigueing spirit
ofthe demagogue cannot endure the
quiet Of private life, in whose solitude
conscience ''lingers off," and con.
science is no friend to Benton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

1t is said that women are selling
for fair prices in California.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-02-08

In pulling down the walls ofthe
old ST. Johns church, at Limerick,
a large cannon ball was found imebed
ded in the mortar. 1t is thought to
be a twentytfour FOUNDER fred by
Oromwell's army during the seige,
as that'was the precise spot against
which he directed his attack.
Elk Governor Ford, of Ohio, has
been struck with pagalysis, and has
not yet recovered d
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-09-09
For the Sumter Banner.
SU MrERVlLI.E, s. c., }
August Ia, 1851. {

GsnHe'ncn: have received today, your
favor OF the 18th instant, inviting me to
address 4 mass meeting Of the people Of
Darlington, on the first Monday in Sep!c.n-
bcr next regret that canno, be present
on an occasion OF SO much import TO the
Citizens OF Darlington, AT to tho cotn,nu-
n'ty ct large; bu, beg leave to tender nv
thanks for the compliment conveyed in the
invitation.
In the present alarming state of the
country, no man should disguise his scn,i-
mcns, and it my opinions as member
elect to the convention Of the people, are
OF any Importance, you arc entitled to have
them, simply and plainly sci forth.
lresret that full discussion OF the poll
cy OF Separate State Secession, did not
prccedc instead OF following the call OF a
Convention. Ii seems to me, nothing vas
better or more advisedy settled two years
ago, than that this State, should take coun-
sci aud cooperate with her sister States of
the South, and ] can now find no ac, or
resolution OF any legally constituted body
in this State. plcdg ng the State to ac,
alone, in case we should disagree will. the
rest vi the South in the time, The mode, or
measure Of redress.
The opinions OF the gentlemen, who as :.
s.mbled in Charleston, III May last, ure en-
titled 10 great respect; but am no, bound
by them, and at the time, unrcscrvedly
expressed my determination to be bound by
noting less, than an uncIuivocal express
ion, OF tho settled convictions, OF my i'm.
mediate constituents.
have always thought, that the separate
| secession of THIS STATE, afforded no direct
practical remedy, for the evils of which we
complain.
Wha, in effect is the cause Of the alarm.
ing crisis, in public affairs! 1t is, that the
North, by the organization, OF party op-
posed to slavery rs an institution and as
an element Of political power, threatens to
destroy fifteen hundred millions of slave
property, belonging to the South. Wha,
is the immediate danger, to be apprehend
ed from that parly' ltis, that by the exclu-
sion of slavery, from acquired territory.
they will maintain permanent majory,
competent to effect their purpose, through
the action Of the Federal Government.
1t is this settled hostility to the institu
ton of slavery, which in effect makes tho
North and the South two people. and which
will end, IN final separation, at no distant
day; and it is the duty of every public
man, now, to see. that when that day comes
wo shall have regular and stable govern
ment to resort to, for the protection of the
very institution, whose existence ia now
MANAGED, not only by the North but also
by the civilized governments Of the world
with which we have Intercourse. Such q
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Co-Opcrntion Meeting.

The citizens Of Sumter District, opposed TO
Separate State Secession md favorable to the
Cooperation Of other Southern States are inv-
ted to convene ut Sumter Cour: House OH the
first Monday in October ncri. Addresses
Will bc delivered by Coloiicls CHEsSur and
PRESTON, the Co-opcration candidates for the
Southern Consrcss-and other distinguished
persons are expected TO address the meeting.
KopERT MuLDRow, MAncus REY%oLps,
MATHEW L. MA1Es, WM RAILAnp.
JomS r. DESNis, J. J. KNOX,
WILLiAH RopGEns, f.. W. ANDERSON,
,. ID. AsiiMoRE, JAMES E. REMnERr.
JOHN w. STuckEr, j. y. FRfERsoS,
JAS f.. WirmERsrooX, +. J. Moses,
JomN f. MuLpnuw, JouS ii. Dixon.
X. r. fIlCKsoS, HESRY ID. G.::S,
EZEKIEL kEELs, y. g. .WirHERsrooS,
JoHS ). MOORE, w. II. BunGEss,
JouN Is. MILLER, W. }. REYNOLDS,
r. SUMTER, WARREH a. MULpRow
w. NJ. DEl.oHME, JoHH y. HERRiorj
v'WiLLiAM WEEn, YnoMac J. CoonLAS,
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Southern GSnEresS,

We publish IN to.days issue the notice
of the Managers of Elections for the cleo
ton OF Delegates to the Southern Congress.
We present also the names Of Colonel
JolN $. PRESTON, of II chland. and Colo
mel JAMES CMESNur, Jr., of kcrshaw, as
candidates from this Congressional Dis
,rc,, 10 represent the views Of those who
are opposed TO the Separate Nationality OF
South Carolina, but who ave in favor OF
Cooperating with OF: equally aggrieved
sister Southern States, These gentlemen
are so well known 10 tho public that wo
deem il necessary TO say but little Of them,
Thus much, however, will we venture
that if highly cultivated understandings,
srong judgments, and sound constitutional
views and liberal sentiments, together with
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large personal interest in the result Of the
contest now going on, high moral qualities
and true Southern hearts--if all these COM
bined present any claim to their fcllow.cti-
zens for that Congress, which is to delibc-
rate and decide upon the rights and liberties
of our own State, us we'll as of those, 10
whom we arc bound by SO many cndcar-
ing ties-thcn may we challenge for these
gentlemen personal weight, which will
command from tho patriotic citizens of
Sumter District and elsewhere large,
cordial and honorable support.
We take this occasion too, to urge upon
the public the great Importance of this
election. II all that we hold dear in this
world is really in danger, as we all believe,
what stronger consideration could we pre-
sent for your active interest in this matter?
The Separate action of South Carolina is
associated in our minds with future Of
SO dark and portentous an import, that we
cannot reconcile it with our sense OF duty
to let any opportunity pass without an
earnest and solenln appeal to our friends
and countrymcn to prepare for the strug-
gle which ia before thcln-to examine
close every suggestion which is offered to
commend a measure, doomed, as we hon
estly believe, to cut off every hope of Union
with our real friends, and fatally to cndan-
ger those rights and liberties, the mainten-
ancc and preservation Of which we have
| all SO much at heart. From the most rei-
able information VIC can command, we have
little doubt that Sumter District is opposed
10 Separate State Action by very strong
majority. Let not the OCCASION, then, OF
E!ecting Delegates to Southern Congress
slip, without manifcsting the decided
interest you feel in the veal OF your native
District and State.
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COOPERATION TICKET.
FOR TIE
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
COL. JOHN $. PRESTON, Of Richland
COL. JAS. CHESTNUT, Jr., of Kersl,aw.

To the Readers of the Sumter Banner.
In consequence Of the determination of
tho Publisher, that the Banner shall no
longer be devoted TO those principles and
that course Of action which in my opinion
it is proper for South Carolina 10 uphold
and pursue, my connection with this jour
nal has, since it last issue, been terminated,
and it is by the courtesy of The gentlemen
who arc for the future to conduct il that l
now, through its columns, bid adicu to you
between whom and myself tho relation Of
readers and Editor has, during some months
past, subsIstcd.
dare not believe that the duties Of my
pos, have been performed with any great
ability. OF one thing only can assure
myself, that have been influenced in my
brief political course by love for the Stale
which gave nc birth and which has cncir-
ccd with its protecting, fostering care a II
that hold most dear. That South Caro-
Ina should no', as TO her political rights,
be thrust down unresis,ingly TO lower,
less honorable, place than that Of her si.-
ter sovcrciyno, that her liberties should be
preserved and transmitted IS entire and
prrc as when she came forth with them,
victorious !'u'n l.cE irs, great contest with
cncroachng power, that she should ever
b. worthy OF that rcvcrential admiration,
il,a, enthusiastic love, with which South
Caso!n!ans have ever regarded ilc;r State,
that her glory rs the home of free men, and
their happiness, as frccmcn who deserve
their liberties, should be while the bl!ows
frc, themselves against her coasts and the
brave Palmetto finds nourish,nent in her
genial soil,-thcsc have been my ardent.
desires, and to these ends have my humble
cnlcayors been directed, whether crringly
or nott;lnc will show
II only rcmains now for me 10 ask your
.n!ngcnt consideration OF my imperfect
efforts, and /" bid you respectful farewell
w. F.. B. iIAYNSWORTII.
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4 CvRE ruR SLANpCE--fhc late Row
land ill, on being told HAT it was expect
cl he should take notice nl some unhand-
some things wh,ch had been publicly said
OF hm, said rlal he did not consider il ne :
ccssarv 10 enter INTO any vindlcation oi hun
self and. he added Il lave now lived a
great many years ~ the world, and have
passed through much cvI report and good
report, and have arlvch al this Conclu-
sion. that no man can possibly do me any
harm nNCnnt lIIYSnlh
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-" The Buaner comes 10 its patrons
under changed auspices its future coursc
wIIs differ materially FROM that hitherto ad-
vocatcd hy is late Editor. |, is due TO
ourselves aud TO the public that we should
lay down The political form wc now rcposc
10 occupy. We believe tla, a Southern
Con!cderncy furnishes the only safe and
efficient mode OF resistance to The wrongs
that have been inflicted upon us. We be-
Icrc ,ha, the existence Of slavery depends
upon the concerted action OF those inter
cstcd III It's existence. We are fully salts.
tied lha, the Scpcralc Secession of South
Carolina at this time, not only brings no
remedy for the evils complained OF by her,
but only gives them q more aggravated
character.
Holding these propositions TO be true; it
tccomcS ourduty 10 advocate such meas.
nrcs as have for their ohjcc, the Cc-opcra-
lIon OF our SISTER States, and to oppose the
v.cws Of that party now earnestly cndeav-
ouGng to bring about the Scpcra,c .Scccs
son OF South Carolina.
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Our Principles.

"There is one point on phich there can be no
diversity of opinion in the South among those
rho arc true to her, or ,rho haze made up their
minds not to be Slaves that is If tDc should be
(orced TO choose bctuccn resistance and submission
should take resistance at all hasards."-
CALHOUN.
''Io do that, concert of action must be ncccssa.
ry, not 10 sarc the Union, for II uouid then be
t0o late but TO sarc ourselves. Thus in my uier,
concert ~ the one thing nccdfui
What is the remedy? ans,rer secession,
united secession Of the staueholding States, or a
large number of them. Nothing else u,il be trisc-
nothing else piH DC practicable. ."-CnEvEs.
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Tournament.

The Committee appointed 10 make ar
rangements for the Tournament request us
to announce, that it will take place in
Sum,crvillc on "Wednesday the 18th of
September at p. NJ. and 10 extend, on
their behalf, an invitation to the public
generally to honor them by attendance on
the occasion.
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c.t; On the Grst page will be found mn ar,i
Gle from the Ercning Ners. reviewing tho
{" Rn,lcdso Pamphlet" ], i. from the pen of u
practical and an experienced man, and contains
We think u complete refuta,ion of The errors Of
Ru,lcdg". There nrc other articles on The same
subject, from The same source, which will be
published III forthcoming numbers. We can
not too strongly commend it To the attention OF
our readers.
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Speech of the Hon. l.. Orr.

We publish to-day the specch OF the
Hon. J. l.. Orr; Delivered in the May
Convention. We are induced to lay it be-
lore our readers from the fact lh,, it has
MOI yet appeared in i,hcr OF our District
nnncrA