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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
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FOR TnH kEowEE COURIER.

FOR THE kEoWEE COURIER. -.
The System of Keeping up the Public
Roads calls loudly for Improvements
lst. 1t has an unequal bearing on those
who keep them up, for some sections ofour
country require more work than other Sec
tions and, where most labor is required,
it may be there arc the fewest hands, and
then again just the reverse is the case. In
the former instance, where men have to
work their "twelvc days" generally speak
lug, their timo is idled away to little pur-
pose. Again, some ovescers slight their
work to get done quick, whilst others do it
well, which requires more time and labor
This is unfair and unjust,
I'd 1t is often the case that the hands
are "warncd out when the ground is dry
and hard, when they work to great disao-
vantage and oftcntimcs the labor is lost.
3D.. In most companies you find some
hands ipho wW not ,cork more thar hdJ
their time, when others have it to do. This
ought not to be.
4th. Moreover, it is well known fact
that ovcrsecrs, and especially with their
ncighbors, dislike to be rigid in the excr-
else of authority, hence few willing hands
bear the brunt Of the fatigue and work.
Ovcrseers, however, who work negroes, can
take more authority, and generally perform
good service.
could give many more reasons, but
think it useless, for | have not named it to
a man yet but he thinks pretty much as
do
And now for the better plan. Mine is
to tax the people, or the road hands -hdve
a common road treasury, and let the roads
out by contract, and have them we'll work
cd. Let the contractors be responsible to
the Commissioners for any length of time
agreed upon. This plan will save trouble,
time and money, and bear equally on all
classes. know that objections will be
urged that some can work who are unable
to pay, and who could not be made to pay
Il road tax. Deprive them of the privilege
of voting, and imprison as penalty, and
but few can be found who will not pay !
If a few should FAIL the people generally
would be benefited by the change, and
would gain at least half the time now al
most wasted, and would also have better
roads
But hope some one more competent will
speak out on this important subject, and
that our legislators will take immediate oc-
tion on the premises. Fellow-citizcns !
think on this matter. CLoDnoppER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
The Latest News.

There has boen several arrivals from Eu-
rope since our last, with Liverpool dates to
the 2Sth.ult. Cotton continues to advance in
terrible massacre of Europeans has takcn
place at Cararpore, in India.--The rebels
have been defeated in three battles, though
it will cost the English much blood and treas
ure to regain their supremacy in Iuda.-The
French government has ordered its naval
vessels to give laid and comfort" to the Eng
lish cause in that rcgion.-The mutny is
spreading in Itindostan The Crcassians,
under SCmAMYI., have defeated the Russians,
taking several important posts The direc-
tors of the Ocean telegraph have not yet de-
cidcd rs to future operations; however, it is
said that another trial will be mado soon.
The cholera is aboting at st. Petersburg, and
the harvest in Turkey is favorable Some
heavy commercial failures are reported in
Liverpool. A difference, of what character
is not stated, exists between Turin and Ma
pics. The English Parliament has been
prorogued without day"
The steamer Illinois has arrived at New
York from Aspinwall. The yellow fever is
raging in different portions of South Ameri-
co.-At Bogota it was very severe, and, ut Lo-
paz, it is said $4,000 Indians had died of it.
The revolution in Peru continues, with no
prospect of abatement.
BY the way of New Orleans, we learn that
a revolution has broken out in Yucatan, and
nearly the whole State is in arms. The rev.
olutionists, composed of the radical party
have been everywhere successful. The Gov
ernor was marching against Campcachy with
l,500 mon.
Two fires in New Orleans have DESTROYED
property amounting to 100000. The proper
ty was insured to somc extent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
Gov. Allstnn.

The Grccnville Patriot, speaking of the re-
view at Toney's, says:
=" An amusing incident occurred on the
road. One of the bone and sinew of the
country with his wife and son, started to
walk to the muster field, which was good
many miles off Finding that the walk would
Dc to much for his better half with com
mendablc regard for her comfort, he thought
of means of getting ride for her, and ac-
cordngly awaited the approach ola carriage
he saw in the distance. When near enough
he salutcd the occupants and sought for nfor
nation as to whether they had vacant seat
Yes, sir, have was the reply, and the car
riagc was Immediately halted We'll, will
you give my wife scat, and take hor down
to muster| Certainly, sir, with pleasures :
and tho lady was politely handed in. Judge
of the surprise of the accommodated party,
however, when informed that the accommo-
dating gentleman was His Exccllency Gov
ernor Allstonl This incident is character
istic of the unostcntatious bearing of our
Chief Magistrate"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
PICKENS C. H., S. c.:
To Corresnondents.

Correspondents must have patience
they will receive attention in their turn. All
shouldrocollect that brevity is tho soul of
wit" and attempt to improve on the tcxt.
Preserve us from two or thrcc columns of
inflated matter these combustible times Po-
cts, too, arc getting lengthy and troublesome
next to politicians, they are the most numci-
ous and proftless class in existence.
Clodhoppcr," in this issue, is wide awake
on the subject of roads, and deserves special
attention.
The communication of "Nindex," publish
ed last week, was devoted entirely to U.S.
How its author could occupy the space nc did
in replying to the few remarks submitted by
us is mystery; however, the potency of
words is thought by some to be irresistible.
We do not intend to do discuss this prolitlcss
question" the constitutonality ofthc Maine
liquor law"-with "Nindcx" or anybody else.
We are opposed to its enactment in this State
whether it be constitutional or not, and our
reasons Will be given when the issue is made.
Aog. when the opposition is 50 universal, we
5hInk it II waste of time and material We
prefer something more reasonable and prac-
tical than this obnoxious law. 1t sprung
from the hot-bel of abolitionism and agrar-
anism, and has proved a decided failure on
It's own perverted soil
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
The Elections.

The official returns from Missouri assure
us that Hon. r. NJ. STEWART the democratic
candidate, has been elected Governor. The
vote for STEWART is II ,075 for ROLLINS, A.
GAL. SrEwART's majority, 334 Tho result
is gratifying, inasmuch rs tmakcs the South
unit in support of State rights democracy,
and consigns to infamy the party in Missou-
ri which coalcsccd with the frcc-soilers and
cmancipationists in their struggle TO secure
the election of Rollins, the know nothing
candidate.
In Vermont, tho black republicans have
elected their State officers and Legislature by
q large majority.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
Kansas.

The proceedings of democratic meeting
in Kansas will be found on our first page
The meeting endorsed Gov. WALKERS course.
We are satisfied that there arc many pro-
slavery men in the territory opposed to his
miserable policy In the South, there is a
death lull in the Kansas wind. Acquicsccnce
will be the final result. 1t has always been
disgrace of the South!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
Important Corresnondenoe.

We find in the Washington Daay In
ion the following correspondence which
speaks for itself. Tie arrogance and i'm
pcrtincnce of the intermeddling Abolition
lists arc properly reb,,ked by the President,
and in manner highly dignified and wor-
thy of his high office. 1t should satisfy
all that Mr.. Buchanan is fully impressed
with his sense of obligation to the confcd-
acy, and intends to actup to his duty:
To his Ecccllcncy james Buchanam,
President Of tie United ,States
The undersigned, citizens of the United
States, and electors of the State of Con-
necticut, respectfully offer your Excollcncy
this their memorial
The fundamental principlcof the consti-
tuition of the United States and of our po-
litical institutions is that the people shall
make their own laws and elect their own
rulers
We see with grief, if not with asfonish-
mcnt, that Gov Walker, OF Kansas, openly
represents and proclams that the President
of the United States is employing through
him an army, one purpose of which is to
force the people of Kansas to obey laws not
their own, nor of the United States, but
laws which it is notorious, and established
upon evidence, they never made and rulers
they never elected.
We represent, therefore, that by the
foregoing your cxcellency is openly held up
and proclaimed, to the derogation of our
national character, MS violating in it's most
essential particular the solemn oath which
the President has taken to support tho
constitution of this Union.
We cali attention further to the fact that
your exccllency is, in like manner, held up
to this nation, toall manlrnd and to all
posterity, insthc attitude of "leyying war
against ia portion of the United States"
by employing arms in Kansas to uphold a
body of men, and code of onactments
purporting to be legislative, but which new
er had the election, nor consent, of the pco.
pie of the Territory.
We earnestly represent to your exocllen-
cy that we also hoYe taken the oath TO obey
the constitution and your exccllency may
be assured that we shall not refrain from
the prayer that Almighty God will mako
your administration an example of Justice
and benefcence, and with His terrible
majesty protect our people and our cOpsti-
tuition.
[This precious document is signed by
forty-thrco Connecticut preachers ]
WASHINGTON Cry, Aug. 15, 1857.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
Correspondence.

we commend to the attentive pcrusal of
our readers the correspondence between the
Connecticut clcrgymcn and President BUcm-
ANAN in our columns. The reply of the Pres
idcnt is we'll tempered and able
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
SaledaY.

There was very respectable attendance
here on soledny. largo quantity of land
was sold at good prices. One fifty acre tract,
nnimproved, brought $1,000. The bidding
generally was spirited. The day passsd of
quietly and pleasantly, as usual.
For next salcdoy much valuable land is adj
vcrtiscd to be sold. See advertisements
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
Exchanges.

DAILY SOUTHERN LIGur.-This is the title
of a new daily just issued in Columbia, by
Mcssrs. BRoucnroN & WALSH, at 81 per an
mum; tri-weckly, 50. 1t is neatly gotten up,
and edited with taste and ability. Column
bia is abundantly able to support an evening
paper, and we wish the Light the fullest meas
urc of success.
PETERsoN's MAGAzINE-TheO October num-
Der has bccn received, and is decidedly IT,
teresting. The opening engraving" sweet
sixteen" is a charming picture. The fashion
plates are numerous and quito artistic. We
commend ' Peterson" to the ladies. Price,
81 year, with deduction TO clubs. c. j.
Peterson, Philadelphia.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
The Blue RIDGE Rail Road.

The. Anderson Gqzette md 1acocQte, of
"Wednesday, gives the following gratifying
intelligence of theprogress making with this
road. 1t says:
Through the kindness of the gentcmonly
Engineers, large party of ladies and gentle
men from our village made a trip on Satur-
day afternoon last, to the head Of this Road,
some five and half miles, and within half
milo Of .Six-and-Twenty Crock. We learn
the trestle over this stream viii soon be
crossed, and the iron will then he laid down
as fast as possible, and it is confidently ex-
pected the Road will be completed to our
neighboring village, Pendleton, before the
year closes"
TExAs.-The Indians are very troublesome
in Texas, and the Austin jSete GaSette says
that without mounted troops, but little orno
.pooyryity can be given TO life,or property on
tho frontier. =
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
: WAsHINaroN Cry Aug Is 1887.

" ''$A"Ht-NuAON VII - IAuS. IOj AOOls..
GENTLEMEN On my recent return %
this city after fortnight's abseace, your
memorial, without date, was placed il, my
hands, through the agency of Mr.. Horatio
King, of the Post Office Department, to
whom it had been intrustcd. From the
distinguished source wheuce ii proceeds, as
woll as its peculiar character, j hare deem
cd it proper TO depart from my general rule
in such cases, and to give itan answer 2
You irst qssert that the Fundamental
principles of the constitution Of the United
States and of our political institutions Is
that the people shall mako their own. laws
.aad elect their own rulers." You then ex.
press your grief and astoniafipent that /
should have ytolated this principle, and,
through Gov. Walker, have employed an
army ''ope parpozo ofwbioh is to, fofoo the
people Of Kensag 10 oSa7 tae laws, not 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

"A RAsCALIN CIRCULATION. Troy
(Ala.) Bulletin gives a hoist to dentist
named Edwards, who has recently been
figuring extensively in Troy, Tuskogce,
and in Tallapoosa county-running off from
the former place without "paying the prin-
ter" marrying young lady in TaIlapoo-
sa, it being strongly believed that he had a
wife i'll North Carolina--and managing 40
go it extensively on credit" in Tuskegce,
Sin addition TO committing several forgeries
on the citizens of that place"
The Bulletin draws the following por-
trait of this hopeful 81 He is FIVE feet
seven or eight inches in hcight-sandy or
red headcd-blue eyes, and q good deal of
white about them--teeth goods quick
spoken and very intelligent -and, when
last seen in this community, had on red
whiskers and moustache,"
<-a .t5
SIdcKINo." The citizens of the Fork.
klchland district, have foime9a Regulating
Club, and have voted, sase they detect a
negro trader, to punish Inn With fifty lasiies
applied to the bare back, deeming this pun
ishment not inadequate to so heinous an of
feneo as that of instigatng negroes to pilfer
tho substance of their owners.
" Coop Ole TINE" Fifty four years ago
the first camp-meeting was held in the Uni
ted States. 1t was held in Kentucky aud the
Methodists, Presbyterians and Baptists cor
dially unibo1 90 tbasgreSt occasion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12
To the Memory of
The Hero of Garita dc Belen,
FREDERICK w. SELLECK,
Who was born July 8, 1924
And died September 21st, 1858.
BY his Captain"
1AbJemUe Banner.

TRE Liverpool Tones contains notice
of the trial of Mr. Eastman's six breech
loading cannon, recently imported into that
country from America. The trial took
place at Arsenal wharf, Woolwich, under
the supervisions of Lieutenant Col Will
mot, superintendent of government gun
factories at Woolwch, and having been
twice fred with double charge of blank
cartridgc--namely, 20 lbs. of powder
they were examined and found to have
stood the test satisfactorily. The gums
were simply pointed, and placed in position
on temporary platform, composed ofrough
and unsecured planks, and from 6heir enor-
nous weight-l7 tons they did not evince
the slightest movement on recoil. The
material of which they are cast is American
charcoal iron, Of the finest quality. From
experiments made in tho United States
this species of cannon is found to project
a32 pound elongated rife shell over a fight
of four English miles q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

ONE OF THE "HoRRoRs or SLAVERY"
The Norfolk Herald states that a few
days ago several free negrocs were put up
at auction in Norfolk County, and sold to
labor for a term sufficient to liquidate their
taxes. Singular to relate, four of thom
were purchased by slave in Portsmouth,
who felt quite proud of the distinction and
made known his detcrminatie6t get the
full value of his money out of them on know
the reason why, This is development
underour Ipstitution" which the APOSTLES
OF free society would do veil to make a noto
Of GAarlestoa goarsoy
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

DISTRESSING Mr.. Bmslcy says, til,
among all the failures, there is none, :" as Fl
as heard FROM" that distresscs him so muc
as the grape failure in MADEIRA.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

ARREsTED.-Just as the steamer Arabit
was about to sail, on Wednesday,, Mr.. P. 7
Barnum, who had taken passage for Liver
pool, was arrested on Jerome clock note,
held, as he says, by broker, who shaved i
at about half its face. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

Fatal DUEL.-Profs. Moore and Frances,
of Iowa, who have been on an exploring cH-
pedition to South America, quarreled and
fought duel recently, in which Prof Fran
ccs lost his life. Doublc-bOrroled shot guns
were the weapons used, The cause of the
quarrel was their scientific attainments!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

Mormon SETTLEMEwT.-Tho Mormons, last
week, had three days woods meeting at
IIornorstown, Monmouth county, N. j. This
sect is quito numerous in the lower part Of
New Jersey.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-09-12

PAPERS IN KANsAs.--Thero arc twenty
three newspapers now published in Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-12
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY, by Sir

HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY, by Sir
IL Harris Nicolas, 2 vols octave, London; S4.5O
Naval History of q reat Britain, by Captain Bren-
ton, X. N, 2 volumes, octave, London; SIS.
Derrck's Memoirs of the Rise and Progress OF the
Royal Navy, volume quartO, London; So
Fenmore Cooper's History of the United States
Navy, volumes octave; S2.2j.
Sir John Barrow's Life Of Admiral Sir Sidney
Smith, volumes octave, London S2.25.
Memoirs of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, by the au-
thor of " RattlIn the Refer" volumes octave,
London; $3.50.
I.ife OF Admiral Lord de Saumarez, by Sir John
Ross, volumes octave, London; So
Life of Vice Admiral Brenton, by his son. l vol,
LOndon 81. 49,
Life of Lord Rodney by Lieutenant General Mum
dy, volume, London; Is cents.
Sir John Barrow's Memoirs of the Naval Wor-
thies of the times of Queen Elizabeth, volume
O'Byrne's Naval Biographical Dictionary, vol,
400 pages. London: So.
The Last Naval War, by the Hon. Captain Plum
kett II, NJ, 2volumes, London: S3.75.
Dispatches and Official Letters of Military ana
Naval Officers ofthe United States during the War
OF 1912, volume; S2.25.
Calnpbes Lives ofthe British Admirnls, l VOL,
London; 81.
GIfiord's Anecdotes of the British Navy j volume,
London; IS cents.
O'Byrne's Naval Annual, London; 80 cents.
Hamilton's History OF the National Flag OF the
United States, I volume; IS cents.
for six years, volumes, finely bound; S24.
Maham's Naval Gazetteer, 2 vols. octave; $3.50
And other books of the same class and on Naval
and Military Science and Service in all their various
branches.
mays FRANCK TAYLOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-12
OFFIcTTAaIL;

" TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March IL, 1857.
Notice Is hereby given to holders of stock Of the
loans OF the United States, that this department will
purchase the same until the lst day of June next,
unless the sum of 81 $4,000 shall be previously OBJ
tanned and will pay, in addition to the interest ao
crued from the date Of the last semi annual dividend
OF interest thereon, together with one days addi-
tlonal interest for the money to reach the vender
the following rates of premium on said stocks:
For the stock of ls42, premium of 10 per cent.
For the stock of l847 and la48 premium of I6 per
cent; and for the stock of 1850, commonly called
Texas Indemnity Stock, premium Oft per cent
Certificates of stock transmitted to the depart
ments, under this notice, must be assigned to the
United States, by the party duly entitled to receive
the proceeds.
Payment for the stocks so assigned and transmit
ted Will be made Try drafts on the Assistant Treas
urers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia at the
option OF the parties entitled to receive the money
which should be expressed in the letters accompa-
nying the certificates. HOWELL COBB,
mar lS-dtistJu June Secretary of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-12

SINGULAR ABASDOSMEST OF 4 CHILD.-On
Thursday evening, just after the arrival of the
passenger train of cars from Washington, a wo-
man, with a child in her arms, and good sized
carpet bag, entered the National Hotel OF Mr..
BafthoiOw, Camden street, and stated that she
had just reached the city from Washington, and
was on her way to Wheeling, Va. Her child,
however, she stated, suddenly taken sick,
and she would have to remain in Baltimore for
the night The clerk in attendance, had her con-
Quoted to a comfortable apartment, where every
convenience was provided. The infant, which
seemed TO be about six weeks old, was carefully
laid in bed and in an hour thereafter, the woman,
wno announced herself as Mrs. Miller, decamped, b,
ctrrying her carpet bag with her. The sudden
n IS of her departure, by the gentlemans entrance,
attracted the attention Of the bOarders, who coin
municated the fact to the proprietor Up to a
late hour last evening she had not returned, and
IL Is not likely she ever will. In the meantime,
the helpless infant was sent to the almshouse in
care OF policeman. Bali. Amer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-12

EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS OF STBAM FIRE
ENGISRs.-The Cincinnati Enquirer publishes
the annual statement of the paid Fire De partment
in contained are well worth the consideration of
other places. itappears that In Cincinnati, where
the population Is fully two hundred thousand,
the loss by re, over insurance, for the last year,
has been only $50 ,626 and that amount was con-
tanned in one single lOss--that of the Peoples 5
Theatre, on which there was small insurance.
The Enquirer adds: We doubt if the history
OF any city In the world can exhibit a result ii ike
this IL Is all due to the admirable system Of a
police fire dePa tment, and the employment Of
steam frs engines. With our seven steam fire
engines, and small, but efficient, disciplined
and responsible paid fire brigade, the most vio-
lent conaagrations are brought under easy con-
trol.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-12

DAYS OF GRACE ABOLISHED IN NEW YORK-
The Legislature OF New York has abolished the
custom Of days OF grace on commercial bills, to
take effect OH the LIST Of July next. All bills of
exchaupe aftx and checks shall then be deemed
due and payable on presentation, without any
days OF grace being allowed thereon. Ii has also
been enacted that notices Of nom payment and of
non acceptance of promissory notes, checks,
drafts, or bills Of exchange may be served through
the post office, with the postage thereon pre-
paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-12
Dentistry, &c.

nR. Willard, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI.
~ cAGo, would respectfully inform the cit -
izenS OF the District and vicinity, that hav- -M~
ing located himself IN Washington, he is UIO
now prepared to perform all operations in his profess
sion, IN the most approved style.
once, No. $50, Penn avenue, adjoining Gautier's.