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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

The employees in the surveyors department
ofthe New Orleans customhouse presented a
superb gold mounted walking cane to coloh,.l
Porter, 1.-THE .Old Caddo Chief of Democracy, }
on his retiring from the Office of collector. .5
The Office Of the Southern Pacific railroad
Company has been transferred to New Orleans,
and Geo. S. ferger, esq. Of Mississippi. ap-
pointed president. The first issue of stock is
readily subscribed for by the merchants and cap
talists 81 the city, and great confidence is enter,
tained Of the success of the new organisation.
The Eastern Texas Gazette has thrown aside
its neutrality, and will hereafter advocate The
principles Of the American party It has hoist.
ed the name of Sam Houston for governor, and
the hon. L. d. Evans for congress.
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: Scarlet fever appears to be scourging a por
ton Of Mississippi. The Macon Beacon saw,
that since the first appearance OF the disease
in Noxubee county, Ohree months ago, ther,
has been upwards of hundred deaths Ii
some instances it has carried off as many n:
FIVE or SIX members of a family
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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

General Cass has established rule with tho
foreign ministers which will have the effect .,
relieving him of some annoyance. Heretofore
they have always had the entree al the denart.
merit of state, to the exclusion Of Other yisi-
tors, and enjoyed preference which was in
convenient con Z, to the secretary, and not parsicu-
quarry acceptable 70 the public. He requires
INC before being admitted 10 an interview
g request II IN writing, and to state at the same
eme the special object to be considered The
reason n OF tins regulation is proper enough
General Cass being necessarily ignorant Of the
! views Or comml'talsof his predecessors upon
me various subjects which engaged his a,ten.
lion'. could not be prepared to take them up Al
the point OF his retirement without The onnor
tunity OF consulting the records, which lie i
now bus'y employed in doing
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

The following law, passed during the last
session of the legislature, is ofgreat importance
to those who have taken stock in the Vicksburn,
Shreveport and Texas railroad:
An act TO dispense with proof ofthe hrt DAYS writ
ten notice before suit to the stock subscribers 10
the Fleksburg, Shreveport and Texas railroad COM
Pany to pay their stock instruments unless the plea
be made in linlinelits, accompanied with affidavit.
Section ]. Be it enacted DC, That all suits
against stock subscribers to the Vicksbury
Shreveport and Texas railroad company, for
instruments due on stock subscriptions, that no
proof shall be required of the thirty days writ
ten notice to the stock subscriber or subscribers
to pay the lnstalment or instruments sued for
previous to the institution of the suit. unless IN.
plea IS made in limine-litis, accompanied with
the affidavit of the defendant thatno such writ
ten notice was served on him. thirty DAYS be-
fore the service of citation on him in the case
and that such plea shall, limo case, be admit.
ted IN the answer to such suits. ,.ay @
/. Approved March Z 1857 -..-a -..-.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

New Goops.-G. M. Levy Il Co., are ROW
receiving their spring and summer stock of Dry
goods, embracing all the most fashionable styles,
TO which the attention Of the ladies is partit u-
iarly solicited ~ - ty
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

he latest arrival from California reports the And.
ing, near Cenlrevlle, Ell Dorado county Of y l,r'rs
boulder OF gold bearing quartz one piece Of Viii
Welshed = pounds, yielding 81 700 Mr.J. Brieh.
from ii. Ii Dsrsa5 aa saeb Ano,hz piece
81 200. iielded
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

FIRE.-A small wooden tenement, Situated on
the corner Of Edwards and Common streets,
and occupied by Mr.. D, Cockn, was destroyed
by fire on Saturday night Fortunately 1t was
raining at the time, which prevented the flames
extending to the surrounding buildings Mr..
Cockiin lost between $1,000 and $1,000 worth
Of fancy goods and cutlery, together with the
greater portion Of his furniture. The origin Of
the fire is unknown.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

We are indebted to captain Geo. Fl. Clark,
of the National, and Mr.. Ferd. v. CelIos, clerk
of the Duke, for late of New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

,rpnNrcnAy APRIL IS, 1857
The river continues to decline rapidly, not,
witl,standing the late rains. Since our last lhe
p r Kimbal. Lecomte, Hope, Swan, zoSpfay'
Fuselier, National, and Duke, have arrived rom
Nav Orleans; the Rube White, Alton IT, Col.
Edwards, N. L. Daugherty. and Effort, from
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

We we're decidedly in luck on Sunday +
In the first place. generous-hearted "Knigh
of the Rod and Reel" presented to US mes|
of the finest fish, fresh from the lake, that wd
have seen for a many day. And in the after
aeon, lady sent TO waiter filed with de.
locus custards floating islands. and fresh soft
peaches and cream. May happiness and pros
perity ever hover around the home of the do
nerS. s* @5a --|
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

We had slight springling Of snow on Sat
urday evening which melted almost as soon as
it reached the ground. 1t rsincd during the
,reatcr portion Of the night, and Monday morn.
ing there was a heavy frost what has 0e'
come Of sthe sunny SOUTH aa5g. -gzy#
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

OFF Go THEIR HEADs!--Mr. Hatch, president
Buchanan's newly appointed collector of GUS
toms at New Orleans, has already set his gull
oine to work. The first decaplta'ons were
Messrs. Jules Cairo and Thomas J. Burke--the
former nephew Of the hon. Pierre Soue and
a statesrights democrat of the most ultra dye
the latter an old line democrat of the most en-
thusiastic. stamp. Messrs. VIM. L. Porter, 7.
Llvaudais, P. W. Robert and Charles Macs,
seeing how the wires were working immediate
" resigned, and their places were promptly
filled by new officers. The Delta thinks, con-
sidering the past relations of Mr. Soule with the
president, the prescription of bis nephew is ia.
Their a small operation; but, the Delta appears
to forget that the hon. John Slidell lis king OF
the Louisiana democracy now, and he will not
allow any friend Of Pierre Soule to remain in
public Office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

Tue corner stone Of the Clay monument will
be laid 10 Lexington. Ky, on the 4th Of july
next, What has become of the statue Of CLAW
which was to have beenerected on Canal street.
New Orleans?
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

For New ORLEASs-The magnificent packet
Duke, captain Apologize, will leave this even
inc. She has unrivaled accommodations for
naSSenrers
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

Below will be found the official vote for Judge
of the 18th judicial district
JONES. CREsWELL
Caddo parish, 325 ls5
! Deoo'o parish, e2-407 333-4Gi
Creswells ma joriy, 6l
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-15

The judicial election in New Orleans resulted
in favor of the American candidates by large
majorites. The vote was: For Judge list dis
trict (criminal) COURT. G. Hunt, 5172; A.
L. Field, 836-Hunt's majority, 1886. Judge
ed district court--P. Hickey Morgan, $3.50;
Martin Blache, AZ; w. A. Mott, 22-Morean's
majority 3438. Judge Sd district court-Ls.
Duvignaud, 1908; T. Fl. Kennedy, l562-Du-
Gvignaud's majority, / $40. Judg e 4th district
Court w Price, 1858; NJ NJ Reynolds, 1909;
Prices majority, 1851. Judge 5th district
icourt-H, B. Eggleston, 1854; D. Augustin,
ll87-Eggl eston's majority, 1850. Judge 9Th
district court-R. X Howell, 30l4; James Dun
lap, ego; E. Rawle, STA; J. P. Wilde 1874
Howel's majority, 1850 Not one Of the old
district Judges was reelected. The vote for as
fociate justice of the supreme court Stood for
]. L. Cole, 1885,; J. n Lea, 5la-Cole's major
fty, 368; but the parishes of Jefferson, St. John
the Baptist, ST. Charles, ST. James, Ascension
assumption, Laiourche. Terrebonne, West Ba
! tIon Rouge and Ibervile are to be heard from
! rs far as known Cole leads Lea about sc
Votes. and it is thought that he is elected.
The Mississippi river is falling will, unpre
cfdentcd rapidity. 2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
California News.


A severe shock of an earthquake wos
felt in several sections of California On the
evening Of the I'd of September. A dcs-
patch from Nevada says:
About twenty minutes to o'clock, this
evening, quite hard shock of an earth
quake was felt in this place, causing for
few minutes much consterRation among the
inhabitants of brick buildings Tho court
house was cracked from Top 10 bottom, but
the extent of the injury cannot be ascer.
tained until daylight 1t shook out the
lights in the jail Office, and the prisoners
were awfully frightened All of the occu-
pants OF the court house made some good
.feats of ground and lofty tumbling in icav-
ing it, aud some of them ran several hum
drcd yards before the shock ceased. az q.
The exports of treasurc from SafS Grail-,
CISCO, during August, amounted to S ~
l6l, baking since the lstof Januafy So &
662,913. ~
The value Of the exports (otlIer than
treasure) from San Francisco fofthe last
eightmonths amounted to S3 ,0S2, ,907. The
imports of foreign dry goods from the same
time reached 81, l25, 10D. M
There wasa easlt balance of. S2I,302 in
the California State Treasury at tho close
Of August
At the San Francisco mint, daring Au-
gust, there was coined 81 ,04o, 900 in dottb.
le eagles, and Sc, $50 ounces of gold bullion
deposited. Z,
On the morning Of ESD August, great
excitement was 0ccasoned in San Francis.
co by the news that an attempt had been
made to assassinate Manual Castaneves, by
stabbing hinwhile he slept in the cham.
her Of his hotel. Castanares is the princi.
pal witness TO sustain the great Lifnantour
claim of S30,000,0G0 of property 10 San
francisco andneighborhood His evidence
had partially been taken before the United
States Commissi0ncr and had been pub
lished in the papers. 1t was very strong
IN favor of the claim At night, On tho
2lst, he was awakened, he says, by receive
inga blow on his chest; he saw man ran
3isS oi his Tpanj anu aftcS,sars,s found that
ne was stabbed. Staggering into The hall,
he cried out aud fol-, covered With blood,
where he was picked up. His wound was
only q slight one, tho knife having struck
RIB. Who the assassin was has .boca
wrapped ia mystery A singular circum-
stance is flat the wound was inflicted by
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
The Fair at Walhalla

The second annual exhibition of the Wal
halla Agricultural Society took place on Fri
day aud Saturday last. Gen. GARvIN de-
livcred the anniversary address on Friday.
On Saturday, we learn that the attendance
was large The ladies graced the occasion
with thoir presence, cxcrting thereby their
influence in favor Of this commendable work.
praiscworthy emulation is reported as per-
Vading the conduct of the contestants for pre-
miums, and everything passed off plsaaapty.
We have not been furnished with the Off
cial proceedings of the exhibition, the reason
of which is unknown to us. Perhaps an ex-
PLANTATION may yet cnlightcn us. There ap-
pears to be an exclusiycncss observed in the
publication ofthc proceedings of the Society
that is in beautiful" contrast with the pro
grcss of the age. These matters would pro-
badly interest our readers, and, as we pub
lish them without the "hopc of fee or re-
ward" let them be forthcoming. Let the
people have light
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
COMMUNICATIONS.
FOR ruE KEowEE COURIER.

1t is said that women do not keep secrets.
| am fearful that editors are in the same
category. 1 am an old fashioned man,
therefore, desire my name kept in your ed
torial sanctum. The world is so rapidly
progressive, and public feeling so fastidi-
ous, although not SO designed, | may say
something that may seem invidious. |
stand on my reserved rights, that things
that pertain to the welfare of the district
are common to all. This summer has de-
vcloped facts or comparisons that should
make every man proud of his home. The
banner district-thc militia compared to
those of Kings Mountain After all this,
there seems to be fear, think very un-
founded, that our first Senator from this
district will not meet the high cxpc tltion
of the State at large. When j became u
man, [ adopted a rule of action that has
worked well until nave become very
old man. that is to take the best of all
things, and particularly so as. it regards
men. The best school master, lawyer, phv-
sician, politician or divine. / would never
have any objection, even as Generals, to
a WASHINGTON or JACKSON think it
should be the aim of every man to hoist his
flag high, even if he should have to lower
it a little. will give you card of names
that might extend to almost any length
and then not be mvidious, that will do cred
it to any district in the State, and the few
est number of them that have ever asked
or had the most distant thought Of bccom
ing public men.
Yet, fully believe that they have pa
triotism, and State pride and are aware
that every man in republican government
is under solemn obligation to perform all
the duties app2rtaining to our government
Col. a. p. CALHOUN, Mai. RoB'T. MAN
WE'LL, DIR. r. MAXWELL, WM. HUNTER,
\. +. LEWIS, Col. MILES NJ. NonroN,
Col. w. s. GRESHAM, Gro. r. CHERRY,
DIR ~ l.. LEWIS, f. P WERNER, LEON
ARD Towers, Col. p III. PRATuER, SlM'L.
REID. A VoTER
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
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The Money Panic.

The condition of monetary affairs are no
better The pressure in fact, has become
general, and many of our own banks have
been forced to suspend specie payment. The
Bank of Charleston, Union Bank, and the
State Bank, in Charleston, and the CONNER
cial Bank, in Columbia, the Bank of Chester,
and the Bank of Newberry, continue to re-
deem their bills in gold and silver. Tho bills
of the suspended banks, however, continue
to be taken as heretofore, and arc thought to
be perfectly good.
The extravagant speculation of the people,
suporinduccd by the extraordinary expansion
of our bank currency, has been the prime
cause of the pressure, and inflated the price
OF almost everything to an extent perfectly
alarming. Rcvulsions, sometimes periodical,
are the fruits of such folly, and, disguise it
as we may we are now in the midst of one,
whose peut up fury had best be rcckoned by
the dcath-like inactivity and apathy that now
prevail in business circles.
The recent monthly statement of the banks
to the Comptroller General is suggestive of
future difficulty and trouble. The oircula-
ton of bills of all tho banks of the State is
81, los, ITO, and the specie in their vaults, for
the redemption of these bills, is set down at
So09,399! The times are pregnant with evils
of almost every character but none can effect
the country so seriously as the present alarm
ing condition of monetary affairs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
Court Week.

The Court of General Sessions and Com
mon Pleas, for Pickens district convened Mt
this place on Monday last. Judge MuSKu
presides with dignity and ability. 1t is his
first term here, and, although almost entire
ly unknown to the people, we were pleased
to learn that his firmncss, ready business tai
cnt, and his interest in the general concerns
of the country, are highly appreciated by ALL
The great numbei vi u ate cases occupied
the time and attention of the Court about
three days. Several of the cases, too, have
been continued In this connection, as we'll
rs others, the efficiency of the Solicitor, Mai.
REED, and the fcarlessness with which he
discharges his duty, however disagrccablc it
may be, are worthy of the highest commcnda-
ton.
There arc q number of cases on the dock
OTIS, We understand, that will not be reached
Court IS still in session, FRIDAY noon) as we
go to press, and will continue during the week,
The number Of persons in attendance, Qit-
igants, witnesses, and othcrs) is much larger
than usual. Better order, however, wo havo
never before seen observed.
There are number of members of the bar
from other districts. From Abbeyille, Col.
BAsKIN, and Mcssrs. LIVINGSTON and HAD
DEN. Gems. HARRISON and WILKES, Col. ORR
and Messrs REED, SLOAN, Norris and MOORE,
OF Anderson. Maj. PERRY, Con. EAsLEY, Col
JONES, and Mr.. DONALDSON, of Greenville.
The numerous friends of Col ORR, our inn
mediate Representative in Congress, have
had the pleasure of paying their respects to
him personally this week. His health is good,
and his prospects for still higher political
promotion most 1attcring.
There are some matters now undisposed
of by the Court that We may refer to next
week
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
Home Matters

Tnos. II. Boccs, Esq. has presented us
beet of extraordinary size, weighing 09 lbs
and measuring Is inches in circumference
For some large yam potatoes, we are in
debtcd to Mr.. b. f. SMITH. Two of the lar
gest weighed 81 lbs each.
Mrs, SwAFFoRD has exhibited to us clus-
ter of June apples, five in number, of the Sc
cond crop. A gentleman remarked to us, at
the time, that blooms of the third crop had
made their appearance on his trees! These
we did not see. Mrs. S. also handed us the
largest hen egg that wo have seen. 1t has
the appearance of a "good cggw
The contest for superior corn is warming
up. Me-. LEONARD CApEnEARr exhibits two
iine ears, one of tho "speoklOdo variety
Mr.. H. KELLY left with ns n corn stalk, meas.
uring feet inches to the ear Afterwards,
Col. NJ. NJ. NoRroN sent us several stalks,
we'll eared-thc tallest of which measured
10 fcet7 inches to the ear
Our curiosity shop" will continue open
for q few DAYS" longer
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
The Bridge Case.

The gentlemen selected to make final set
tlement of this "vcxed case" have arrived at
the conclusion, with entire unanimity, that
the lower bridge over Twelve Mile river,
known as the Boggs bridge" cost in its con
struction, allowing reasonable compensation
for labor, the sum of $40lO0 The finding
ofthe arbitrators, we understand, is to be final
and conclusive
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
The State Elections.

The democrats have elected State officers
IN Pennsylvania by Tcry considerable ma
jority. In Mississippi they have swept eve
rything before them. Ohio, too, has thrown
off the black republican yoke, though the ex-
act vote is not yet known. From Iowa and
Kansas, the returns do not warrant us in
coming to anything like correct conclusion
as the result
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
From Enrone.

New York, Oct 12-The insurgents
still held Delhi on the 18th of August
There had been numerous sharp encounters
between theirebcls and the English forces.
in which the former had been defeated
Rcinforcements were arriving. An assault
was expected on the Goth. General Have
lock had reached Lucknow after two yicto-
rious encounters, but owing to his weak
ened forces was compelled to return to
Cawnpore.
In China, Admiral Seymour had pro-
claimed blockade of Canton River.
A meeting of the English Parliament
was shortly anticipated.
The Imperial interview at Stuttgardt
had terminated.
Cotton was unchanged; the sales of the
three days 12,500 balcs-the sales tae q,
place slowly. On Tuesday afs,,rltIt : sSSsss
1000 bales. The market closed quiet and
steady. Flour and corn were quiet. Wheat
closed with advancing tendency. Provis-
ions were dull.
Sugar was quiet and steady, and the
lowest qualities had declined. Naval stores
were firm. Rice was ,niet
=
UNNECESSARY GRUMBLINa.-AS South
crn Journal, commenting upon class who
have plenty to eat, drink, and wear, and
no liabilities in any way embarrassing, who
yet croak in the most forlorn manner, and
sigh plaintivcly for better times, tells the
following opposite anccdote
"Tracy's slave 'Polnp, in this town,
many years ago, not content to draw wine
from his masters pipe by the usual way, took
the head out of the cask, and as he stood
dipping up the sparA ing beverage, and
drinking from a silver goblet, gave the SEN
timent--' Here is to better times His
master happening in at that time, struck
him on the side of the head, telling him to
the floor, saying, You black rascal you.
l will teach you that times are good enough
when you can, drink the, best Of wine from
silver cups, without wishing for hetteEs
------s--ss rer-,s-+Ss--
GorroNsIs KINa.r-The New York Ex.
press says, thatin spite Of tho anticipated
reluctance of England to send specie 60
America, sore pressed as sshe is by the Eas-
tern wars, nevertheless gold must come
no matter what it costa t.s---for Cotton Is
king and cotton alone can be had of us
in sufficient quantity to meet che ovcrru!ing
demands of British manufacturers. Bread
may be got elsewhere, and other things
also but cotton is American. and cotton
must be had, and gold now nGst pay for
Che cotton" ~ aes - IN
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
Accidental Death.

We regret to learn that Mr. RoBr Srtw-
ART, Jr. of this District, met his death by ac-
cidcnt or mischancc on Sunday morning last
lie was found near Ball mountain, with his
rifle lying across his neck. Upon examina-
ton by Coroner's jury, it was ascertained
that his neck was broken--whcther by the
fall or the weight of the rifle is not known
He leaves wife and several small children.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-10-24
Anderson Court,

His Honor Judge MUNRO, held Court at
Anderson last week. The Sessions business.
wherein the State was plaintiff and sundry of
hex citizens defendants, consumed muck OF
the time Of the Court. The cases generally
were unimportant, and the Court adjourned
on Friday.
The continued improvement ofjAnderson,
both in building and trade, isapparent to the
most casual observer. Long may she wave
'-r ------S S-o----S,-- ~
'MSNUFAcrURER's CONVENTION. Anumber
manufacturers in Georgia have determin.
cd upon holding Convention at Atlanta, on
Wednesday of Fair week, for the purpose of
an interchange of views, and of determining
upon thc measures best calculated to promote
the success of tho manufacturing interests of
the State and the South generally
ELgcrED- Hon Andrew johnson has been
elected US. Senator by the Legislature of
Tehnessee, to fill the seat occupied recently
by lion. James q. Jones.