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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
GENERAL HAmEy.-A correspondent of the

GENERAL HARNEy.-A correspondent Of the
N. 7. Tribune, says: In personal appearance
General Harvey is impressive. lie is consid-
erably over six feet tall and is large boned
and muscular His hair was red, but is now
thickly mixed with white-he wears it short,
and is beginning to be bald His moustachcs
and beard are nearly white, and are also thick
and clipped short; his eyes are blue and dull,
and he uses spcctacles In younger years he
must have been model of physical strength
and vigtr but he now looks older than he re-
ally is, for his age, believe, does not exceed
fifty-fvc. While in st. Louis, heard an an
ccdotc illustrative of his character, which
have Ecvcr seen in print. Being in New York
many years ago, he passed store in one of
the principal streets, in which an auctonecr
was soliciting bids for an engraving of General
Jackson. Both the seller and the crowd were
no political friends of the subject Of the pic
ture, and were ridcung it in every possible
manner.
"How much am | offered for the Hero Of
new Ol1eans crlcn the man AT tDe Stan0
Only half a cent? Why, he's worth cent,
surely, after robbing the Bank. Make II a
cent, won't yon gentlemen? Now, then, how
much am offered ?" "One hundred dollars -
said voice very cmpha.ically, and Col. Har-
ney entered the door, one hundred dollars
sirl" he repeated, making his way through
the crowd, half head taller than any other
man in the room. The auctioneer, naturally
astonished, inquired if the man was in earnest,
and started again on his witticisms. "Sir,
am in earnest, and claim my bid, y interrupt
ed the Colonel "and if no one bids more,
claim the picture" No one bidding more, he
handed the auctionecr the money and his ad.
dress. And now, SIR" he remarked, seizng
him by the collar, and dragging him to the floor,
81 claim the privilege Of applying the bas-
tinado to your body for your damnable imper
tnencei" And having cancd him TO bis salts.
faction, no one in the crowd venturing to inter
fcre, he strodc out Of the store, and continued
his walk down the street. Analyze the quail.
ity of character necessary for a man TO be the
actor in such a scene, and | think you will dis
cover the traits which military men consider
to fit Gen. IIarney emincntly as the leader of
this Utah expedition.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

Philosophy When we were children, we
used to think when it rained on the old home
stead it rained all over the world. And no
sunlight ever had so much interest for us as
that did which we saw shining on the side of
a iistant hill, while the big drops ratified right
merrily upon the roof. 1t was grand dis
covery to make--and so il did not rain all over
the world
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

A Coon DoDGE.-A gentleman in New York,
whose family was out Of the city, occupied
two rooms in the second story Of fashionable
lodging house. At these lodgings he has a
few little pictures and curiosities, and colcc.
ton Of papers, of but little value to any but
the owner Having occasion to leave town for
few days last week, with the fact before his
eyes that most rooms vacated for twenty -four
hours were entered and ransacked, and with
but little confidence in the metropotans, the
gentleman arranged matters MS follows: On
the table of one room he left paper on which
he wrote, Look on the table in the other
room, Mr.. Thief and on the table in the
other room, he left the following memoran-
dun: "Don't steal any thing out Of these two
rooms, or injure anything and send to No. =,
South street, and will give you ten (slO) dol
lars, and no questions asked, any time after
Monday next" This paper was duly signed,
and could not fail to strike the eye of any per-
son entering the room. The gentleman re-
turned on Monday, and found that his room
had been entered, as he anticipated; but ev-
cry thing was in perfect order, and nothing
was missing but the memorandum and prom
isc to pay. On Wednesday very polite SER
want called and presenting the two papers in
an envelope, remarked that gentleman wait
ing outside in his carriage, would be pleased
to receive the money. Thercupon the gem
tleman forked over the ten dollars, observing
the conditions faithfully, and never even
looked out of the window to see the carriage
drive away, or try to get squnt Of its occu-
pant
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

A TossUP WITH RoYAfTY.-Last summer,
an American who was on a visit to St. Peters.
burg, happened to be walking in one of the
narrow streets of that capital one muddy dny
when he suddenly met the Grand Duke Con
stantnc The sidewalk was not wide enough
for two persons to pass, and the street was
deep in filth. Both stopped, and a moments
awkward pause ensued. Suddenly the Amer
lean took silver ruble from his pocket and
shook il in his closed hands, and cried out
" Crown or tail?" Crown guessed the
Grand Duke. "Your highness has won," said
the American, looking at the rublc and step
ping into the mud. His cuteness in saving his
dignity, while he acknowledged the Grand
Dukes, brought him an invitation the next
day to dine with the latter.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
Going In TnII First.


animals" said the narrator, sometimes
very nearly approach reason in their cunning.
| got interested in the study of serpents down
in Arkansas, where | spent the most of last
year. don't know why, but was constant
y placing them in new situations, and sur
rounding them with novel expedents. OF all
kinds, | experimental most with rattlesnakes
and copperheads. One afternoon, seated
myself on knoll in the woods to smoke and
read-for l always had book or newspaper
with me-and had been enjoying myself for
some time, when espicd copperhead max
ing for hole within ten feet of where sat.
OF course threw down my book and scgar,
and proceeded TO try new experiment As
soon as | stirred, the rascal made rush for
the hole, but caught his tail as he got nearly
in and jerked him some twenty feet back
ward.
lie threw himself into coil in no time, and
waited for me to pitch in. But | concluded
to let him try his hole again. After while
he started for it, stopping when stirred to
coil himself up but as kept pretty quiet, he
recovered confidence and went in. Again
jerked him ont. No sooner did he strike the
ground than he made grand rush for the
hole in straight line for my legs But that
didn't work, for got out Of the way and gave
him another flirt! This time he lay still
awhile, appearing to reflect on the course to
be taken. After time he tried It again.
though rather slowly. After getting his head
a little way in, he stopped and wiggled his tail
as If on purpose for me to grab it. | did SO,
and quicker than flash he drew his head on;
and came within quarter Of an inch Of strk-
ing me in the face. However, | jcrkcd him
quite distance, and resolved to look out for
him the next time. We'll, he tried the same
game again, but it wouldn't work. was too
quick for him. This time he lay in coil for
half an hour without moving. AT last ekried
It once more. lie advanced to within five feet
Of the hole very slowly, coed again, and then,
by heaven got the start Of me by one Of the
cutest tricks you ever heard Of"
/" How was thatf' we all exclaimed in n
breath.
"Why," said the narrator, sinking his voice
to the acme Of solemnity, and looking as sober
and honest as man could look, "why, he
just turned his head toward my hand and
went down the hole tail first |"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
POETR Y .
THE YOUNG WIDOW.
BY RoB'r JossELYN.

She is modest, but not bashful,
Free and easy, but not bold,
Like an apple, ripe and mellow,
Not too Young and not too old
Half inviting, half repulsive,
Now, advancing, and now shy,
There is mischief in her dimple,
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature
She is schooled in all her arts;
She has taken her diploma
As the mistress of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when to smile
Oh a maid is sometimes charming,
But a widow, all the while.
Are yon sad how very serious
Will her handsome face become
Are you angry? she is wretched,
Lonely, fr endless, fearful, dumb
Are you mirthful? how her laughter,
Silver sounding, will ring out.
She can lure, and catch and play you,
As the angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors of forty.
Who have grown so bald and wise;
Young Americans OF twenty,
With the love-look' in your eyes;
You may practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But know little widow
Who could win and fool you all.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

DELIGHTFUL CUsToM.-'rhe Newport Neios
thus speaks of the bathing customs at Cape
May
There is one fashion prevailing at Cape May
which has not yet been introduced at New
port. The ladies 60 into the water promiscu-
ously with "beaux," making regular engage
ments, as for a dance, to meet them on the
beach or among the breakers. There is one
bright eyed little gypsy from Baltimore, the
belle of Congress Hall, who is engaged ahead
for bathing as well as dancing, during the
remainder of the season; and sometimes, in
order to keep the peace among her admirers,
she has to bathe with three or four gentlemen
of a morning, allowing each by turns the ielici-
ty of floating or ducking her dear little figure.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

FORCING A JuRY.-Thc following plan is
stated to have been pursued by some officials
at the late Worcester session to hasten the de-
cison of refractory jury, who were locked
up to consider their verdict II was past
dinner time, and the coult officials had no rel
ish to pass the night in waiting upon the
twelve conscientious men. A large dish of
becfsteak, fried with onions giving off body
Of aroma sufficient to fill the largest hall in
England, was brought into the passage close
to the door of the unhappy ju'ymcn's prison.
The bailf who wished the "stand-outs' at
Jericho, opened the door; the cover was taken
of the dish; the aroma Of the steaks and the
onions ioatcd in; il invaded and pervaded cv-
cry square inch of the black hole, and the
jury's nasals were violently affected Mere
mortal Engshmen couldn't long resist such a
remembrance of dinner A second opening
of the door and advancement of the dish ena-
bcd the jury to find a verdict
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

PADDY BEwnDERED.-A farmer once told
his man, who was thoroughly Irish, to run
into the pasture and catch an OK. al mean
the OF one, will manage the other myself,
said he Pat ran to do as he was bidden, but
suddenly paused on his way, with the excla-
nation. He's a reasonable fellow, bedad 4;
and how am to know which is the orphan"
If five and half yards make perch, how
many will make troutP
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
M A G HIN E SH O p
AND.
f. II NJ ID 1 Y,
BULLION STREET,
InniediateLu in The Rem of Cashmans Ner STORE.
M A RIPO SA BAKERY, 4,
1Y Q. MEYER es, 90.
MAIN STREET, BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH, MAmPosA

p5- THE PROPRIETOR OF THE MARIPOSA
BAKERY is always ready 10 supply Families with
good, wholesome BREAD; also, PIES and CAKES,
at LIVING PRICES
MARnosA, July 8, 1850 slu
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

INcoRRIGBLE-A lady having drunken
husband, resolved to frighten him into temper
ance. She therefore engaged watchman,
for stipulated reward, to carry "Phi-
lander to the watch-house while yet in a
state of insensibity, and to "frighten him a
little" when he recovered.
In consequence of this arrangement, he was
walked mp about eleven o'clock at night, and
found himself lying on pine bench in a
strange and dim apartment. Raising himself
on his elbow, he looked around, until his eye
rested on man sitting by stove, and smok-
ing a cigar.
"Wherc am | ?" asked Philander.
"In medical college" said the cigar
smoker
"What adding there?"
"Going TO be cut upl"
Cut up how comes that ?"
"Why, you died yesterday, while you were
drunk, and we brought you here to make o
'natomyl"
"Ifs a lie--I amt deadl" lt..s
"No matter; we bought your carcass any
how, from your wife, who had right to sell
it, for IT'S all the good she could ever make OF
you. If you're not dead, it's no fault of the
doctors, and they cut you up, dead or alive ~
"You toiH do it, eh ?" asked the old sot.
"To be sure We will--noso-immediatel y
was the resoluie answer.
"We-ell, look a here, can't you let us hare
something to drink before you begin"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
Advertisements

Mossrs. L. L. Z j. NJ. ALEXANDER offer an
entire new stock of Goods for sale on Tugalo.
See their advertisement and give them call.
The Executors of Thomas w. HARBIN, de-
ceased, advertise his real and personal estate
for salo--ImpoTtant alterations and addi-
tiols have been made in the advertisement of
the BONE cstate-note them--An addition
has also been made to the advertisement of
the sale of the estate of the late WM. BoGcs
Other matters of general interest appear
in our advertising columns.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
The Banks.

The bank statement of the Comptroller
General, for October, shows q decrease of
specie The aS. .;regate circulation of the
banks of this State is $6,6l4279, with only
S7Oi,7Ol in specie for it's redemption. Such
state of affairs require tho strictest inyesti-
CATION, and then thorough reformation of
our present banking system. The banks pay
no attention whatever to the law regulating
their circulation, and this has been one of the
prime causes of the general suspension and
pressure of the times. Their circulation is
thribblo that authorized by law. The inGu.
cnco of these banks is great, and may deter
the Legislature from thorough exposure
and reformation. Should it not be done we
will soon have bank failures instead of bank
suspensions. The Legislature shouldrequire
a forfeiture of their charter, when tho banks
violate the law; they should be punished for
misconduct as we'll as individuals
There is slight improvement in money
matters just now, and prices are improving
but we think they arc only temporary Next
spring will probably bring greater pressure
than we have yet experienced, and it be-
hooyes us to prepare for it,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
The Legislature.

Tho Legislature of South Carolina convenes
in Columbia on Monday next, and it's session
will be an important one. The currency, tho
State house, free schools, peniteutiory, and
other subjects of Importance, will occupy
much time in their disposal, Ithas been sug-
gcstcd that the session be extended beyond
the usunl time, and wo think the importance
of the matters before that body absolutely dc
mand it. Let the members forego their
Christmas dinners, at home, for once.
We shall ondoavor to keep our readers du-
ly advised of the progress of events at their
State capitol
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
Almanac for 1888.

We are indebted to Mr.. II. H. BRYAN, of
Columbia, for good old fashioned farmers
and planters Almanac for 1858, tho leaves of
which are interlincd with blank paper where
on remarks on the weather, seeding, &c. may
be made. 1t contains variety of useful in
formation, with calculations for the meridian
of Charleston. 1t is quite relief to see the
familiar face of this almanac, after the coun-
try has been delugcd by the patent tricks"
of tue quNck doctors. For the benefit of the
curious in such matters, this almanac states
that there will neither be an eclipse of the
sun or moon visible horeabouts next yoar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
The State Fair.

The second annual fair of the State Agri-
cultural Society was held in Columbia last
week. The number in attendance was large,
and many articles were exhibited. Messrs.
j. A. DOYLE and F. N, GARvIN were present,
as delegates from the Society at WGlhalla.
A long list of premiums have been awarded,
but we have room only for those of our dis
trict who were successful:
Second best thorough bred Mare, A. +.
Calhoun.
Second best 3 year old thorough bred FilIy,
r. j, Sloan,
Second best Bull, 2 years old, A. P. Cal
houn.
Best Chester County Boar and Sow, Col A
y Calhoun.
Best Gcnt's Saddle, Col J Norton.
Edging ON Fringe, Miss NJ McFall.
Best Under-sieeyos, American worked, Miss
Rachel McFall
Best Inside Handkerchief, American nee
die worked, Miss Margaret McFall.
Best Morning Cap, net, Miss II McFall.
Best Silk Handkerchief and Silk and Wool
Cloth, Mrs G Reid.
Buckskin Gloves, Mrs Mary Cox.
Tho Carolinian says the practicabiIity of
raising silk in our State is no longer doubt
full. Besides large assortment of native
sewing silk, thore is ON exhibition silk hand.
kerchiefs, hose scarfs &C.. mostly the handi-
work of Mrs. Reid, of Pickens, and Mrs
Broyles, Of Abbeville; and the former has
also exhibited piece of silk and wollcn cloth
which is a superb article.
The following proceedings of the Society
arc of general interest, The officers for the
ensuing year are:
prasident Gal u Co1houn
Vice -Presidents.--Jac Stroman, Orange
burg; DR.. j. p. Barratt, Abbevile DR.. Il.
Il. Powo, Chesterfield !. DIR. J. r. Sparkman,
Georgetown Mai. Geo. Seaborn, Pendleton
Ex-Gov. j. III, Means, Fairfield.
Executive Committee-Col. r.. j. Gage,
Union DIR. r.. uarlee. Marion !; Hon. j. Fos-
ter Marshall, Abbeyille; Dr. j. A. Mctts,
Laurens; Col w II. Robertson, Fairfield !;
DIR. d. w. Ray, RichlGnd
Anniversary Orator.-1On. L. u. Clingman,
Of North Carolina.
Alternate. Capt, o. N. Dantzler, of St.
Mathews.
The President expressed his acknowledge
ment for his selection, in very feeling and
eloquent manner.
Col. A. j. Green offered the following res
olution, which was seconded and adopted =
Resolved, That delegates be appointed by
the President, to represent the Society at the
annual aud e&ldbitional meetings of the Uni
ted States Agricultural Society.
The following were appointed Col A. j..
Green. Col Ben. AlIston, Gen. s. r. Gist, DIR.
j. II. Sparknan, DR.. J, A. Aietts.
Hon. j. Foster Marshall moyel that soyen
delegates be sent torepreseRt this Society at
the South Caroline Institute Fair, on the 18th
instant
The following gentlemen were appointed 9
j. r. Marshall w III. ID. Gaillafd, G. Doug
las, tDF. r. w. Gibbos, DIR. Thos. Smith, Tx
Gox. Adams, Col. a. G. summer
Col, j. RosqER KAnsdALL, of Abbcyillo, de-
kyered the anniversary address 1t is high
" eomplimcnted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
Incnast..

On the I'd instant, an inquest was held over
the dead body of ALTMAN POWELL an aged
citizen of the district. f. HUGHEs, Esq, ac-
ted as Coroner. From the evidence before
the inquest, it appears that he retired to his
room OH the 3lst ilt. in his usual health, and
was found, on the morning of the lst instant,
in his bed u corpse
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
For United States SENATOR

A correspondent of the Carolina Times
nominatcs Hon, C. p. SULLIVAN, OF Laurens,
for the vacant Scnatorship. 1t is a wcll-dc-
served compliment, and Mr.. SULLIVAN would
honor the high position. He is II gentleman
of ability and fine attainments. The Lcgis-
lature, however, will dispose of the vacant
Senatorship in few davs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
EXCHANGES.

TIE TRUE CARoLrNIAN.-Maj. MOORE, tho
proprietor of this journal, cffers one half of
his paper for sale. lis represented as hav-
ing rumuncrating patronage. To good
practical printer a bargain will be sold
"Arthur's Home Magazine" for Novcm-
ber, has been received
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
Sudden Deaths.

We learn that Mr.. WILLIAM Bowen, Sr
an aged citizen of the district, fell dead at
the breakfast table on tho morning of the 9Th
inst. Mr.. G.. w. YoUNG, also of this district,
dropped dead in the road on the same day
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21

and safety Of the Union, as well as the
rights of the South and we look not only
TO the Southern Democracy, but TO the
Northern Democracy, to see lit that they
are fairly maintained and carried out in
good faith, in practico as well as theory.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21

NEw ORLRANs, Nov, 1L.-~rhe. Ten.
iessee arrived here today bringing $500.
600 p epesic, andllate inl,ortans nogs from
Vera Cruz
b President Uonimonfort has gained further
popularity, and Is now clothed With full
dictorial powers
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-11-21
PICKENS C. H., S. Co.:
Tunnel Hill.

Saturday Morning, November 81, 1857.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-03-23
eAAs A9t AaltAA at.aaE.at EYara = Is-
nv SANDERS & BROTHER.

OUR TEETa.---t is often asserted
that the tssth Of the present genera
ton are much inferior 10 those Of the
generations Of those who have pass
ed ". We wish that some one Of
our many dentists would prove liter
ary enough to give rs adental history
We should be sstonishsd, probably,
ut the dental evils Of other days. =
Evidences Of the use Of false teeth by
the Romans two thousand years ago,
were found among the ruins Of Pom
psii. Three hundred years ago, Mar
tin Luther complained Of the tooth
ache: and q German Ambassador at
the Court Of Queen Elizabeth spoke
Of the weakness and imperfection Of
the English peoples teeth, which he
attributed to their custom OF eating a
great deal Of sugar. Shakespeare
makes one Of his characters speak Of
being kept swaks by . raging tang
Roger Williams was struck by the
imperfect tseth Of the Nsrragansett
Indians, whom toothache and decay,
ed teeth troubled excesdingly.-
George Washington had . set Of ar
tiacisl teeth, for which he paid five
hundred dollars. Napoleon always
had bad teeth, and Nas especially
troubled with them at St. Helena.
Walter Scott speaks, ct . eompara.
lively early period Of life, Of dental
troubles, and wishes be had some
fresh teeth Such are q very few
facts which come up in our poor
memory concerning . somewhat in.
tsresting matter. We would like to
have many more Of them. For our
own part, we have to doubt that den
fists were in demand ct the court OF
Chsdorlaomer.
A.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-03-23

TIE PARrzAs JuDaH.-On Tuee,
day next, Roger 3; Taney. = Chg a.
Justice, will be eighty years Of age
He has been an active politician q
the Democratic school, in the State
Of Maryland, and an omcehoidef
there. He was made Attorney Gen
srsl OF the United States in 1Ssl, See
retary Of the Treasury in 1881, but
was rejected by the Senate. 10 pay
him for the slight, he was appointed
to the Bench by Gen. jackson, IN
1885, and the Senate indehnltely post
poned action upon it. In the mean
time. Chief Justice Marshall died,
and Taney was confirmed in March
lSS6.
The cause Of this eejection OF the
Senate on two occasions, was the
fact that he was a partizan OF sueh !. bat 7
terness that the Senate felt no conn
dence in his honesty. The resni,
proves that they were right. ae vi "a
soon resign, tits said, to give MI, at bu
cl,snan q chance to appoint. dooe
riddance.--[Detroit Advertiser
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-03-23

Miss Ann Tiquity is said to be the
Oldest female known in history;
77 Boston Star.
Pshaw! abe amt near - old g
Aunty Deluvian.-[Syrscuse Journal
Both old, to be sure; but dions
Ann Terror precede them!
E5 Utica Herald.
Mrs. Ann Cestor says she is the
mother of all the above good dsmsels
so we claim for her the greatest age.
-~ Racine Journal.
But after Ill, Miss Ann !. Mum
dane existed before the world was ere.
neutrality-suspicious. Civilian.
Pshawl you are all Hiss. taken Ann
T. Csdent was before them all.