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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The Trim to the Tunnel.

After the Review at Halls, Gov. ALLsroS.
Gen. SMITH, and their military families, with
anumbcr of gentlemen on the civil list, visi-
ted the Stumphousc Tunnel, The party was
Hospitality received by Mr.. ST. JonN, the res
ident Engineer, at Mr. BowpEN's; after which
a hasty examination of the work was made.
Mr.. CoLLYER, tho cnergeti Contractor, ac-
companied the party, and explained fully the
nature of the work All appeared to be graf
flied with the progress that is being made
His ExCcllcncy and party returned to Wal
halla on Thursday evening.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The Latest News.

FoREIGN.-Tho steamer Canada is in from
Europe. The price of}cotten had anupward
tendency, with sales OF The week footing up
62,0OO bales. Mr.. TRN BhoEcK, Of KY, who
carried over his feotost horses to compete
with the English racers for the Goodwood
Cup, has had them beaten.-2Tho psze was
carried off by q French horse.-!Tho american
horses, Prior and Prioress, have beer entered
for several other prizes. Tho Emperor and
Empress of France were expected in England
on the 5th instant The Bombay Times says
the rebellion is universal in tho Bengal (In-
dia) rn,y.--The Madras arIniea have mani
tested the most perfect loyalty. .--Segenty-fvo
Bengal regiments have been disbandcd, and
the army Of that name has ceased TO exist
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
Counterfeit.

We were shown, on Thursday last, a coun-
terfeit one dollar bill on the Bank of fChostcr.
The counterfeit is very indifferent one, The
name of d. BOYS is signed as cashier and that
of j. WAsnINcToS, as President: the bill bears
date 10th Feb. 1857. The person who pass
ed the bill gave his name rs HAMPTON, and
said he was travelling from North Carolina to
Georgia. Our readers will rccollcct that no
bank in the State can issue bills of n less dc
nomination than five dollars, ,cxccptthe Bank
of the State of South Carolina.n
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
Exchanges.

The YoRKvILLE ENQuIRER,-AIaj. S. w.
MELTON has retired from the editorial chair
of this journal. This is to be regretted, as
we regard him as one of tho best cditors in
the State The Eaqurer is left in able hands
-Me>sys. MILLER g. Blacks. Wcwish thcnn
continued success.
LEXINGTON FLAG.-The publication of this
paper has been resumed by Mr. @. A. FINK,
gentleman we'll qualified to conduct it sue
cossfully.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The Rect Race.

The Editor of the True Caroliaian would
"likc to know" ifa beet presented to him re-
Gently, weighing Five pounds twelve and n
half ounces" can be beat-cn. Certainly {:
Mr.. MIrcnELL, our host, has just presented
us with one weighing eight pounds moasur-
ing twenty-one inches in length, and nine
tccn in circumference! Now, friend MOORE,
can any of your ofolksn beat this BEEr?
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
JnuNest.

On tho 10th instant, an inquest was held
over the dead body of ADALiSB GREY, in this
District Thcju was cmpanncled byJ. G..
C. KRUsE, Esq, in the absence of the Coroner.
The verdict of the jury was, that she came to
her death from want ofmcdical attention and
proper nursing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
Erskine College.

The Commencement exercises of Erskine
College took place on Wednesday last. The
graduating class numbered thirteen. Mr..
LOWRY, of Ca, delivered the yalodictory.--
Mr. X. YEADoN delivered the address before
the literary Societies: it was altogether of a
political character. Whole number of stu
dents, 230.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
Railroad Accident

An accident occurred on the Greenvillc and
Columbia railroad last week, at the Saluda
bridge. Thepasscnger train had passed over,
whcn the freight train, attempting s. to do,
the engine and tender, with several other
cars, fell through the bridge into the river
Two mcn--DoBBINs and -MoRRIsoN-wcre
killed. The Engineer escaped. Loss, $5,-
0OO
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The first new Bale.

Texas, as usual, has the honor Of gotting
the first bale of new cotton into the market.
Itarrivcd in Richmond on the 7th instant and
is of fine quality.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
Military Election.

Maj. w. K. EAsLEY has been elected, with
out opposition, Brigadier General of this
3rigade, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
;eJignation of Gen. G. w. HARRISON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

PRorEsTING.-Tho cotton pressmen of
Charleston advertise that, unless cash bale of
cotton is secured by six good ropes, produc-
ers will be charged extra for such deficiency
in quality and number" which has caused
protest TO be sent down from Chcraw against
il, with n threat that the cotton will bo ship
ped to New York, without the unjust regnla-
ton il abandoned.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The Southern Commercial Conventior

The Southern Commercial Convention met
in Knoxville, on the 10th. This State was
largely aswas all the othor South
ern States. After four days scssion, the
Convention adjourned, to meet at Montgom-
cry. Ala. We will give the action of the Con
vention next week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The Elections.


The recent State elections have resulted
in the triumph of the Democratic party by
increased maloritics. North Carolina elects
a democratic congressional delegation, with
one exception, being gain of two members.
In Tennessee, the democratic candidate for
Governor has majority of over IL l,000-two
know nothings and eight democrats have been
elected to Congress- and the democrats have
a considerable majority in the Legislature
The democrats have swept everything, con-
paratiycly speaking, in Alabama. For Gov
ernor of Missouri, Rollins, the know moth
ing candidate, has been elected by majori-
ty Of about !, 400 votcs.-Ic was supported
by the Emancipatonists and Bentonites, as
well as his own party, and thus succeeded.
Kentucky has thrown off the whig and know
nothing influence that Las bound her since
1929, and given 10000 democratic majority
for State Trcasurcr-clcctcd eight democrat
ic and two know nothing members to Con
grcs, together with democratic Legislature !
One of Henry CLAY's sons was elected to
Congress from the Ashland district by the
democrats. From Texas, we learn that tho
democrats have been successful, defeating
lloUsToN for Governor. The democrats have
gained eight or ten members of Congress,
which gives thcm good working majority
in the next House of Representatives. The
Legislatures of Tennessee, Virginia, Texas,
Kentucky and Alabama are to elect United
Senators at their next sessions, which will
disnlnce soyero1 onnosition Sonotors
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

PEARLs,-Pcarls, of "bright, brilliant
color, almost transparent" have been taken
from some muscles in Bens creek, in Spartan
burg district, as We learn from tho Erprcss.
Theyar equal to the Jersey oystor pearls, ["
and, from their pleutifulncss, will probably
soon go-a-bcgging"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

Observation-Disclosures Buchanan has re-
turned to Washington. and resumed the du-
tics of his Office. His health is improved
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

AUGUSTA, Aug. IA fatal case ofycllow
fcver has occurred in st. Mary's. A board
inS-housc Keeper died from the infection,
caught from tho crew of Spanish ship.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22
The Farming Interest.

Nothing interests us so much as the efforts
now making to place Pickeus in the high po-
sition nature has assigned to her. In this
labor of love- the man of letters, of science,
and of art, have each their appropriate work,
and We would bid them God-speed But it
is of the Improvement, everywhere perccpti-
bic in the farming interest, that we would
now speak; and none has been more neglec-
ted heretofore. A favorable opportunity has
lately been afforded to us for inspecting many
of the farms in the district, but the mention
of one or two must suffice: The first one is
that of Mr.. S. e. MAXWELL, situate on Toxa-
way creek, i'll the western portion of the dis
trict. It's a very large tract, with three hum
dred acres of good bottom land attached, and
is convenient to market. The farm is a
most valuable one, producing cotton, corn,
and small grain finely. Mr. MAXWELL in
forms us that he made this year, Mt Toxaway,
1000 bushels of wheat, with almost as good
crop of oats. His corn looks we'll, and he
has great deal planted. On his Bcaverdam
place, u few miles below, 1000 bushels of
wheat has been made; and hero no also
plants cotton largely, raising one year over
one hundred bales. 1t is doing Mr.. NJ. moth
ing but sheer justice to say moreover, that
he is one of the best farmers in tho coun-
try. The other farm is that of Mr.. III. j..
O'KELLY, lying on Chauga, From one
quart of seed, he raised one bushel and three
pccks of wheat. lie also sowcd four bushels
of the Hall wheat, which yielded this year
one hundred and one bushels! These OK.
amplcs will give those at a distance some idea
of tho scale upon which our citizens farm, and
the productivcness of the soil.
Pickcns is large district: from the eas
tern tohcr southern boundary it issixtymil y
and from the southern to her western borde
it is about forty-fve miles On Saluda, Tu
gallo, Twelve Mile, Kcowce, Little River, an,
their tributaries, there is vast quantity o
good bottom land, and water power unequal
led. Much of the upland, too, produces we'll
and is superior grazing country. Timbc
and granite abounds, with mines of solid an
precious metals. Then her climate is salu
brious and pleasant, with scenery beautlu
and sublime. To all tlicso may be added
year hence, railroad facilities inferior to none
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

A PRINTER IN LUcK.-The Chickosahay
(Nliss.) Adrertiscr says that James T. Bal
lance, formerly of that place, and the pub
Usher of the first paper ever issued there, has
recently inherited fortune of 100000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

SnocKINo DEArH.-An exchange statcs
that Mrs. J. c., lady of rcspcctability, !"
threw herself from thcthird story window Of
tho United States Hotel in Cincinnati, a few
days ago, and received injuries which caused
her death in short time. 1t is stated that
she was addicted to liquor and was intoxca-
ted at the time.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22


THE UNITED STATES AND FoRE1GN
NATIoNs.-Wc copy the following para
graph from the National Intelligencer.
Our governmental affairs with the fol.
eign world are in state of unwonted, if
not unprecedented tranquility--tho only
unsettled matters we believe being the
claim of indemnity against New Granada
for damages suffered bycertain Americans
in the riots at Panama in 1855. In re-
gard to this affair, tits stated that the ne
gotiations does not promise an early conclu-
sion, though in what the difficulty consists
we arc, not advised. Spanish diplomacy
always required timc but, however formal
and deliberate, it has ever been distinguish
cd by honor aud good faith u
~ lvf ~-----l-s- .-.----->-. ~ r,f
MgLAvcaoLY CAsGxtrg .-.,As Lieut. Arthur
r Gaillard, Of tho Charleston Police, was
leaning from the window OF q house, where
no was on duty, u pistol, which he carried in
the loft inside breast pocket Of his coat, fell
upon the sill of the window, and discharged
ball inte his body Tho ball entered his
right side, passed mp and through tho lett
lung; This was on Thursday evening. Lieut.
GeiHard dtingerodunM YESTERDAY, at III o clock
=, M, .at which time he died. Charlesso,,
Mercury,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

DEAD.-ITon. II. L. Turncy, for many years
U. S. Senator from Tennessee, died on the
lst instant, of CONGESTION. lie was in his
usual good health an hour before his death
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

A WARM DAY.-On Saturday last tho thcr.
mometcr at Cincinnati ranged from 97 to 10C
degrees in the shade. Five men were sun
struck, one of whom died and another was
not expected to recover.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-08-22

DRowSED.-Four young ladies, daughters
of Messrs. Soulc and Grant, were drowned
at Watervillc, Maine, ON the 9th inst How
we arc not informed
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Hrs. Vanderbilt, No. ls5 Suffolk Street, says of
DR.. MLANE's CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS:

7 CO. Beios unwell, aud not knowing
whether it proceeded from arrangement OF
the Liver or merely Mysteries, was persua-
ded TO purchase box of DIR. MLANE'S
CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS, prepared
By Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, and before |
had used them all, was entirely relieved -
am now enjoying perfect health, and cheer.
ially recommend DR.. McLane's Celebrated
Liver Pills to all similarly afflicted.
New York, March 25, 1852.
ID Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR..
M'LANE's CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS man
uiactured by FLEMING BROS. of PIrrspuRo,
Pa. There arc other Pills purpor,ing to be
Liver Pills, now before the public. Dr.fM'Lane,s
genuine Liver Pills, also his celebrated Vermi-
iuge, can now be had at all respectable drug
stores. None genuine ,oithout the signature Of
llol FLEMING BROS,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
marble Works.

The firm of Sheets & Lafferty has
been dissolved, as will be seen by their
card in another column. Mr.. Sheets
will continue the business at the old
stand on Walnut street. He has on
hand u large stock of excellent and
pretty Marble, and having in his en-
ploy good and tasty artists, he is pre-
pared to execute promptly orders for
all kinds of work in his line, such as
Monuments, Tomb-Stones, &c. The
large business he has heretofore done,
and the satisfaction rendered, are con-
Siderations sufficient to commend his
establishment to all who desire any
thing in his line.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

AT meeting of the Trustees of the Bor.
oo8h of Morgan,own, 3olh March, 1857:
The subject of revising aud publishing
the laws was brough, before the Board.
The Laws having been published hereto
fore, it was deemed unnecessary to incur the
expenee, but that synopsis be published
as follows:
1t is the duty Of the Town Constable to
enforce all the laws of the Corporation and
report all disorderly persons to the Presi-
dent.
All unlawful assemblies forbidden--such
as assembling in the streets, alleys, Cour,
House yard, or any place within the Corro.
ration, and engaging in riotinS so as to dis.
turb the citizens, is declared d nuisance and
punished with fine and imprisonment.
tbs the duty of the Town Constable to
have all nuisances removed from the streets
and alleys, if necessary at the cost of those
who put them there.
/, is the duty of the Constable 10 keep the
streets and alleys clear of wagons, cats,
carriages, &c.-one only TO each Individual
permitted to remain on the side, and that
one mus. be kept out of the way as much as
possible.
Horses and Hogs not allowed to run at
large. Owners Of stations not allowed TO
exhibit them on the streets or alleys.
Fire crackers or other combus,ible matter
not allowed to be sold in the Borough fine
twenty dollars. Fifty cents fine on each one
Tor using them.
Disturbing asse mblies al the Court House
forbidden; offenders look out.
Individuals not permitted 10 run or eallop
horses along the streets or alleys.
There may be other laws or ordinances
not noticed in the above. They will be en-
forced. Order must prevail.
Parents and Guardians, see that your chill.
drcn are in at seasonable hour at night
Boys will please be careful. They will not
be disturbed if they are not found in mis-.
shef.
U'iah Rider, Esq. is appointed Constable
he goes i'll for good order.
VIM. LAZIER, Pres't.
E. P. FIrcH. Sec'y.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Seeding Machines.

and now offer the territory of the United States
teXccptins the States Of Illinois and Missouri,
and few counties in other States, which have
be en- already sold, for sale upon favorable terms
ny TOWNSHIPS, COUNTIES or STATES. This
improvement was patented on ihc Goth of July,
1895, and has been in the market but short
time. 1t is decidedly superior TO all other Ma
chinus for sowing broadcast, small grain, grass
seeds, guano, plaster lime, Sc, sc. particular
~ The large machines, which are operated by
one hand aud horse. Its peculiar advantages o.
yer other sewers is in the Metal a gitators which
readily pass through tie grain in the hoppers
and without friction. This machine is simple
III IFS construction, and readily adapted to the
different quantities and kinds Of seeds desired
to be sown is easily manu- IA cturcd by the most
ordinary mechanics and not liable 20 get out OF
working order.
Persons in this vicinity desiring 10 purchase
rights, would do well 10 "put in'' soon, a : our
agents VIII shorty start oHt TO visit the larger
towns and cities in the different States.
NOW IS THE CHANCE, GENTLEMEN. if
you want to make money easily. There is no
use IN being poor all your lives, iryou will only
get up your spunk'' and purchase rights for
ths valuable improvement. 1t recommends IL
self, and can be sold by any person and in every
section.
sower may be seen in operation by calling
at Rogers Foglc's store, in MorgahtOwu.
Feb. IL lS57--tf.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Congress-.

The announcement Of VIM. M. Dun
nington, of Marion, as an independent
candidate for Congress, in opposition
to Sherrard Clemens, appears in our
paper to-day. The Ratrmont Vryin.
ian thus speaks of him:
"It will be seen, from our list of an
nouncements, that there is new can
dIdate for Congress in the field-Mr.
W. NJ. Huntington, Of this county,
AS his announcement appears first in
our columns, and as it is pretty gene
rally known in this district thatwe did
not desire to sec Mr.. Clemens nomina-
ted, we deem it but an act of Justice to
ourself, and perhaps to others living in
this county, to say that while we can
endorse Mr.. Huntington as a clever,
retiring, modest gentleman who has
never obtruded himself upon the public
as candidate for office, we neverthe-
less intend to stand by our nominee,
and to elect him if we can.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Removals,

Daniel Haldcman, Esq, has removed
to Tyler county, in this State, to be-
come, as we learn, "tiller of the
ground" Mr.. Haldcman is one of the
best mechanics in his line of business,
and we doubt not he will make good
farmer, possessing, as he does, indus
try and practical knowledge qualifying
him for any business pursuit.
Mr.. Levi Y. Hennen has removed to
Missouri. Mr.. Honncn was one of
our most useful, industrious and worthy
citizens, and We wish him success in
his new home.
D. G. Bunker, Esq, formerly of
hingwood, has removed to Morgan
town, and entered into partnership
with W. I. Wiley, Esq, in the prac-
tice Of the law.
Mr.. G.. w. Fairfax, late deputy sher-
if Of this county, has left our town,
and retired to OILS Farm in the Preston
gladcs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

The Mormon prophet, Young, recent
lydenounced man named Gideon, who
had spoken against poligamy, in this
wise:---
"Wbo is this Gideon that has come
amongst youl He used to sell tape
III st. Louis, and now he is here to
blaspheme the Lord, and to destroy the
house Of Israel.--And what should We.
children of the covenant, do in return
for this evil work? Out with the bow
ie knives ye wore like breaslpieces at
Nauvoo. and in the name Of God and
the prophet, give him hill"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
White Teeth, Perfumed Breath and Beauti.

White Teeth, Perfumed Breath and Beauti.
ful Complexion-can be acquired by using
the =" Balm Of Thousand Flowcrs.n What
LADY or gentleman would remain under the
curse OF disaereeable breath, when by u.s.
ing the BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOW
ERS.' as dentrilice, would not only render
it sweet, but leave the teeth white as alabas-
ter? Many persons do not know their
breath is bad, and the subjec, is so delicate
their friends will never mention it. Beware
OF copnterlei,s. Be sure each bottle is sign
ed FETRlDGE & CO., N. Y.
10 For sale by all Druggists.
February 81, 1857. IS7-eowl
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
A NEW BOOK FOR AGENTS.

VIE LIFE and TIMES of ALEXAN-
L DER HAMILTON by Samuel M.
Smuckcr. a. NJ, author OF the Lille and
Relgr OF Nicholas |, Of Russia, &c Sc.
This is The only complete aid reliable hi.
ography oi this GREAT MAN. He a. lhr ~.
innate personal TGIEHD OF WAemINGruN and
by many considered his equal ..
This work incudrs history Of The TINES
and men OF the Revolution, aud many inci.
dents not heretofore gwen in history. j.
has all The charms OF Iomaucr, ultbmgh
prepared from the most reliable and auth u.
TIC sources, and shonld be- in tie hands of
every American who revcrc5 the gDat and
good men OF our Revolulior a skSfh &C
BURR is also given, and an account OF his
miserable eud.
Agents wanted in every part Of the Unit.
ed States. for this and other valuable works,
to whom the largest commissions will be-
pad. Comes sent by mail on receipt OF the
price, $l.O0
J. w. BRADLEY, Publisher.
No AS North Fourth street, Philadelphia.
January 2l. 1856. 1884
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04


0- Extract from letter by the Rev.
Mr.. Churchill of Boston, who is now travel.
ling for his health in The East.
1T gives one an ever present idea of the
expansive enterprise Of his ounlrymen, to
find their commodities Of commerce con,n-
ually in his path wherever he goes. ha, o
not visited any considerable city Of Turkey,
where did not find the Medicines of my
country represented by AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL. I'm Smyrna, Aleppo, Jana, Jer,.
salem and Constantinople, we see in each,
on the door post Of some bazaar the pecu.
llarly American looking Iron card OF Dr..
Aver, saying in language which not one
IN thousand of the passers by can read,
layers Cherry Pcciorai for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption, Sold Here" On shelf,
behind The cross-legsed mussuman, are seen
the bottles with their English, Spanish,
French and German faces, turned towards
the crowd, and on enquiring we are told
that foreigners arc not the only purchasers,
but the true believers themselves waive
their trust in fate TO try this product of A.
merlcan skill, when they find there is no
other cure for them.
was told yesterday that the Cherry Pee.
toral had been presented 10 the Sultan, and
is now in constant use in his harem, and in
the hospitals of the Empire"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
For the Tnpislatnra.

Alfred M. Barbour, Esq, consents
to be candidate for the House of Del
csates. He is out in Circular, and
has entered upon the canvass, intima-
ting his readiness to define his position
before the people.
ID. Boston Stewart is also announced
IN the last Star--a candidate for nom
nation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
sad Calamity.

We regret to learn that the dwelling
Of Rev. Thomas Martin, at Petersburg,
Indiana, formerly of the Presbyterian
Church of Morgantown, was destroyed
by fire on the 18th ult., and that his
interesting little daughter, Anna, per.
ished in the flames. This is sad intel
lgence to the many friends of the
family in this place.