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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21
The Weaiher.-we have had upon US the Sc

The Weather.-We have had upon US the Sc.
vees spell Of weather that has been experienced dur
ing our residence in this place, thirty years.
The weather moderate onSaurday noon, the nth;
but the clouds thckened up and the cold increased
wards night II commenced showing in the night and
continued all day Sunday and until in the night;
Monday morning the snow was sixteen inches deep.
A north wind blowing, j, became intensely cold On
Sunday evening" the thermometer, at the northern
side Of residence, down to degrees above zero;
on Monday morning al o'clock il was the same. Tues
day also was very cold "Wednesday was pleasani hut
Thursday it became cold again, in the evening the
thermometer being down to 6; and on Friday morning
il down to II beo,o zero, which the greatest de
gree of cold Think that has been experienced
here, at least by any now living.
The extreme severity Of the weather, 50 unusual in
this climate AMI consequently unprovided for, has
doubtless caused great suffering. Three persons If
more have been frozen to death in this county One.
servant belonging 10 Mr.. Gray Barbee. near Chapel
Hill; one in the neighborhood Of Mount Willing. be.
longing 10 Mr.. Samuel Thompson, Of Alamanee; and
one belonging Mrs Parish Of this vicinity. The ssi
occurred during the snow-storm on Sunday evening
he going to his wile's house, about mile aud a
half distant and appears have got out Of his way and
became bewildered n.a old field where he persisted.
We have heard Of another case the RailFoad near
oljsborough and we have heard arepor that two wo-
men and child persisted with the cold in the eastern
part Of this county, but have heard name, and hope
] il is not true.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21

In the House Of Representatives, last week, on mo-
ton Of MI, Branch, the committee tho Post Office
and Post Roads directed to inquire into the e1'
pediency of erecting building at Raleigh, for the
accommodation Of the Post Office and Federal Courts
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21

The rniversIfy.--We learni through the
Standard, that at a late meeting 81 the Beard q
Trustees Of the University Of North Carolina. Mf
Iobn Kimberly was chosen Professor Of Agriculture
Mr.. H.. II. smith, Professor Of Modern Languages;
and Mr. S. S. jackson and Peter Z. spruill Tutors
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21

state LIbrary.--At recent meeting o. the
Trustees d The State Library preseu, his EIeellency
the Governor and the Judges Of the supreme Court,
Mr. Oliver. II. Perry was reelected Librarian.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21

following gentlemen have been appointed BY the Lcgs
lsiure, Directors Of the Insane Asylum DR.. Columbus
Mills. Z. ]. Erwin Dr.. W. J. Blow, John a. Taylor,
4. ". Lewis. Dr.. Charles z. Johnson, ". w. Hslden.
I'd. canlwell, and Kemp ?. Battle.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21

CT We are indebted to tic Hon. L. OBJ. Branch far
pamphlet COPY Of his speech on the President.
message.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-21

fnday, January 10.
10 the Senate. NJ. Vim. n. Thomas. from The com.
niiiee on Internal Improvement. reported on the
Cape Pear and Deep River Navigation Company.
eoneuring II The opinion q Maj. Gwsan - 70 ,he
Importance q ihe aork. but decming II inetpedienl
% make the appropriation alluded % IN The Report of
MAJ. GWynn.
NJ. Wilder Introduced bill 10 incorporate he CHI.
1ens Bank u Raleigh. with a capital u 100000.
Retired.
The consideration 81 ihe revenue BID Va resumed,
aud read section By section ibs conclusion. and then
adopted IS whole-yess 81, nays (.
In the Commons. Nc. Montgomery. from The select
committee on the bill relating 10 the coupon bons ol
The North Carolina railroad. reported The same back
with ~ amendment providing co. the formation q I
sinking fund from The revenue, Of the road % BOY ,he
bonds a. they fall due.
The BIZ granting aid % the Fayetteville and Coal.
field railroad taken % and eonsi lereJ aud debate
q considerable length en.uei. The vote va. then
taken. and lhe Bio losi--yeas 80. nays 81.
Saturday, isnuity II.
IN the Senate The order Of the day was The Lll 10
provide for the western extension Of the North Caro-.
lima railroad. some amendment. were oisted by NJ.
Houston. NJ Avery. q Burke. addressed The senate
., length 10 very able speech in favor q The HILL
IN The Commons. On motion Il Mr.. Stubs, ne bill
70 amend the lih section q The 2eih chapter o. The
Revised Code. concerning The Incorporation Of joint
stock companies, wss read the ast time, sad Tie rules
being suspended The Bib passed q, Sccopd End third
readings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
Correspondence.


We clip the following paragraphs from
E. KS interesting correspondence in the
Edgefeld Ae1peytj$er ;
:" ! must be allowed, iust'here. TO relate
a couple OF anecdotes. | will take no deni-
al. SO here goes without any further cir
cumlocuton. IL not unfrequenllY happens
that a Dutchmans bull is nowise inferior to
that Of the lrshr,.n. Pats literary Mun-
ders are generally very amusing. but the
lovers of sour crout sometimes. perpetrnte
Uerbot contradictions equally trying to the
sides and TO vestbuttons. j once heard a
pretty good thing of this sort fall from the
lips Of little Dutchman named Conrad
Zinc. Encountering his smiling phiz the
other day at Battalion Muster, the incl
dent was brought wildly to mind. 1t
seems that on the occasion referred to, Zinc
was expecting to get a horse from Capt.
Harris for the purpose of riding out into the
country. Conrad Zinc was "perfectIy in
Town" then) Bot Smith, the ubiquitous
Smith, got in before our friend CONRAD, and
borrowed the horse AS the eBvied rider
passed the piaz "a, in which half dozen or
more of us were seated Zinc sang out TO
him in words like the following. Schmidt |!
OBJ Schmidt, dosh wish dat horsb would
tro' you FIAT on de ground fore you come a
piie OF from @is1 if,,!tats. Wills; III Pick
ems, last Spring, met with an esteemed
friend whose colloquial powers are unsur-
passed, aud who by.the-by is native of
Edgcheld Villag". Among other good ones,
he relqted the following anecdote which
venture TO retail onncconnt of its association
with old Edgcfeid: There was once q
candidate for the Legislature in your Dis
trict, who advocated 1grariqniSm. At a
certain gathering Of the Democracy, a
shrewd old farmer took him up "short off, 2
and expostulated with bim upon the absur-
diiy Of bis principles. "Don'l you kaow.
Sir" said the farmer, that IL would be in
vain.to make AN equal distribution of prop
erty amongst all The citizens? After the
lapse OF few years, people would occupy,
relatively, about the same position, in which
we now fad them and | would liRe.,o
know what you would recommend then ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
Kansas.

The election in Kansas for members of
the constitutional convention to frame
constitution, preparatory TO the admission
of that territory into the Union as a State,
has resulted 10 fayorof the pro-slavery par
ty The free State men,' however, had
no candidates in the field. 1t is supposed
that they rely on their "Topcka organiza-
ton" and will ask Congress to admit them
into this "glorious Union" with that bogus
concern. This will have the effect of pro-
ducing excitement in Congress and through
out the country--food upon which the ab
oitonists live and thrive.
Under these circumstances we should not
relax our efforts in succorug Southern in
terests in Kansas, and we commend this
view of the subject to those who are pratt
ing about the "national democracy" and
attempting to distract and divide the State
upon past issues and prospective troubles.
Let the South maintain her present posi-
ton in Kansas, and all will be we'll.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
008aMWNBoATG0Mg.
FOR THE COURIER.


Mr.. Editor. In answer to the call Of
Mr. S. 0. LEWIS, permit me to say through
the columns Of your excellent Courier, that
acted for several years as Treasurer of
both the Boards Of Commissioners of Roads
and of Public Buildings, and am not now
able 10 refer to the Books of Reports kept
and made in that capacity, otherwise /
would answer more fully, In one of my
Reports, however, I find that / charged Of
per &C. commission on small amount
turned over by a predecessor, which am
now satisfied WAS wrong, and which, with
any other that | may be found to have
charged in the same way hold myself
ready 10 correct, as | cannot believe the
law ever contemplated the charging of
more than one commissioned per cenl out
of the same fund learn, however,
that the practice of all the Boards lave
been averse to this opinion, and that The
fund left us by my lameuted friend Bois-
sEAU, has suffered materially by lie prac-
tice.
Let those interested look into this mat
ter, and have th principle settled correctly,
that the several Boards may act uniformly.
Very Respectfully,
MILES NJ NoRToN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
Utah.

Col. CUMMINGS, Of Missouri, has been ap-
pointed to and has accepted the Governor
ship of Utah He is peculiarly fitted for
the place. Troops are moving in that di.
rection, and the Governors authority will
be supported by an adequate force. The
days Of BRIGHAM YouSG's reign have been
numbered, and with it we may expect much
trouble. The following paragraph from tho
Washington Union suggests a greater diE-
ficulty perhaps:
"The difficulties to be encountered in
Utah are moro numerous and complicated
than is now generally supposed Among
them may be incidentally mentioned that
Brigham Young claims a tile 10 all The
lands in the Territory and has never recog-
missed the United States surveys. None of
his followers have purchased lands in &C
cordance with our laws. Hence, one ofthe
delicate duties of the Federal Courts of that
Territory will be to establish and maintain
the rights of those who may hereafter pur-
chase in accordance with our laws. Not
an individual in all Utah now holds foot
Of land the title Of which is derived from
the United States, and it follows, under
this strange condition of things, that all
parts Of the Terrilerry are at the present
time open to pre-empiion."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
A Hail Storm,

About two years age, our readers will
recollect that this district was visited by
one of the severest hail storms ever known.
But worse than this is the account we have
of one in Buchanan county, Missouri
There the hail storm destroyed all the
crops and killed some cattle in the fields
Several men were injured and one, negro
killed The hail stones were as large as
goose eggs"
Although our hail storm is two years
old, we most respectfully "knock under.''
Missouri can lake our ancient "top cover
inc !"
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U EEial45 gzI5W w e Is co w [R1IE R.

To this, quoth the candidate, who was never
elected "D-nd If Ididn't have another
divide ~
Fearful of making my last communica.
ton too lengthy, | omitted several items
which may very properly be introduced in
10 tins letter. On my second visit to the
great Tunnel, was very politely shown
through the Powder Mill by the gentleman.
ly superintendent. The grave and stern
aspect attributed by some TO the employees
in establishments of this kind. is. perhaps,
not altogether imaginary. There is potent
cause for this seriousness on the part of
those who are engaged in manufacturing
gun powder. A wreck Mt sea, when the
storm king in voice of thunder, shouts to
the barking waves" is awful and terrific
in The extreme; but, than this | ween, the
explosion of powder magazine would be
still more horrible and appalling. Knowing
that my shoes had iron tacks in them, | felt
rather apprehensive, MS | walked across the
floor all beglimed with Kill seed And al.
though was extremely glad of an opportu.
nifty to inspect the interior of Powder
Mill, yet | didn't feel the least inclined ei.
ther TO hop, TO skip or to dance. There is
W SNN'J SOhhONbSo "'th blO pIOCeSS VI
making powder, and the secret is well
guarded by those who are interested Such
parts of the process, however. as are patrrt
to the view, proceed to give in as succinct
a manner as possible First. the sulphur
charcoal and uitre (saltpetre) are pulverized
in mor,ars by pestles shod with brass to
prevent ignition. Next, the powder mate
rials pass through coarse selves. and are
then ready for granulation. This part Of
the operation is pretty apt to excite smile
About bushel of the vHlainous compound
is put into a sack, and dragged BY machine
ry, "around and around" on circular box
made uneven by great numbar of Stats
nailed at regular intervals upon the top of
it. After being formed into grains. the sub
stance in question is thrown into arevolv.
ing cask to be CLOSED. The powder is then
spread out on tables in the DRY house, and
is soon after fit for USE BY the way, an
enterprising gentleman in the vicinity of
Pickens @. H., (Col. } A. Easley, Jr) is
putting up the second Powder Mill in this
District. We are TO have wheat, corn and
powder here in abundance-vcrilyP Pickens
is becoming quite grain growing District"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
The Democratic Nominations.

:. A convention of the democratic party of
Georgia convened recently, at Milledgeville,
for the purpose Of nominating candidate
for Governor. Near one hundred ballot
ings were had without effecting a nomina-
tion, GARDNER receiving flattering vote
When he was withdrawn, Messrs. LUMPKIN
and LAMAR were voted for by The conven-
rion, but neither could command two
thirds vote. Finally, Judge JosEPH E..
Brown was brought forward, and unani-
mously nominated. The nomination has
given general satisfaction, and. with the
democratic majority in that State, his cleo
tion may be regarded as certain. We are
much pleased in stating these facts, mas
much as Judge BRowN is native of Pick
ems, and gentleman of talent and great
moral worth.
Hon, WIN. McWmuE, a native of Ker-
shaw district, is also the democratic nomi-
nee for Governor of Mississippi So, too,
Hon. A. b. MooaE, the democratic capdi-
date for Governor of Alabama, is native
of Spartanburg district.
Success to the noble tri, Of Palmettoes
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
The Court Of Equity,

For Pckens district, has been in session
this week, Chancellor DARGAN presiding.
There were about forty cases on the dockets,
most of which were heard and determined.
There was one of much importance, which,
at the proper time, we may report for the
benefit of all concerned. His Honor dis
patched business pleasantly, and his d3cis-
ions gave very general satisfaction. They
at least harmonized both law and equity
most beautifully. An appeal wil probably
be taken in one case.
The expense attending suits in this court
has furnished a fruitful theme for croakcrs.
Two cases--bllls for partition of real and
personal estate--were disposed of at this
term, which will set the matter ut rest,
One of the estates, amounting to something
over $lO7,OO0o0, was settled up finally
at a cost less thao $4,000. If the estate
had been closed by sale, in the usual way,
the cost would been more than $5000.00.
In the other case, the estate amounted to
about $4O,oo0.o0, which has been closed
at cost less than $4,000. A full admin
lstraton would have cost the estate more
than 100000.
Court adjourned on Tuesday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
The Senatorial Vacancy.

Since our last the names Of Messrs. w.
w. BoYcE, II. w. BARNwELI, JNo. s. PREs-
TON, F. J. MOSES and w. f. DESAUssURE
have been used IN connection with this va
cancy. Mr.. BoycE, however, declines.
The Carolina Times has declared for Col.
PIcTENs, and the Greenville Patriot feels
indignant that the succession should have
been broached thus early, showing, as it
thinks, want of respect for the amcnted
dead.
FeR GoNGREss. Hon. A. II. Stephens
has been uomnsted rs candidate for Con
gress ia his diststst,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
Later from Europe.

Recent arrivals from Europe inform us
that the price of cotton had slightly ad-
vanced. The political intelligence is un-
important. DoUGLAs JERRoLD, one of the
best literary writers in ENGLAND is dead.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04


Correspondence ofhe Keowpe Cowie..
lOn our first page, our correspondent
" Bette" had commenced acllapter on bis
cults when we had to cose her column.
Now hear her on that and other subjects
1st. The flat or clammy, inside dark and
seems to- understand we'll the laws of CO.
hesiop, for it sticks to the teeth With such
tenacity that it requires severe washing
with "The Balm of a thousand Flowers"
to remove it from them-cause, dough
kneaded up too soft, biscuits put ia cold
oven, and baked with little fire. End. Light
and puffy, inside streaked with yellow
paths, smell and taste of saIaratGs- cause
too much salaratus, very little lard these
are only fit 90 feed swine on.
Ord. Black protubcrances on the top,
raw at bottom; inside dough---causc, too
much fire on the top of the oven, none at
bottom and, of course, an inattentive cook.
4lh. Outside looks dropsieal. inside full
of sods, and altogether undigestable--
no lard, no yeast, and dough only half, if
that, kueaded, and baked 10 lukewarm
oven, with an economical view 10 fire. wood
9th. Baked to crisp, outside dark
brown, inside as hard as an ordinary crust
itself One must have almost more than
human teeth to penetrate them. This class
OF buiscuits is very commonly found at
hotels or eating houses on rail roads, and
argue we'll the economical wisdom Of
mine host" for am sure that 10 trayel.
Ter, however hnpgry lie might he, scala be
able to masticate more than one og these
ere the keen whistle of The car,horn would
warn him that the "hasf hour had gone.
Such buiscuits would suit .better for MISSILES
than food.
9. Outside beautiful brown, inside al.
most white, and thoroughly done, vet soft
and dexible--cause. plenty of lard q nd milk,
and bot Z small portion Of soda, dough we'll
kpeaded and baked in tolergbIysouick
oven, by ascisptifie cook. The last desefibed
are the very kind that we got at the farm.
house, eitliated on the road that leads from
various places to Clarksyiile, and is, Ithink
about sig or seven miles from that yiIIags,
ny dear friends, were you ever far away
from home with frightGnily decreasing
funds Soibat youbeganto daubt sadly,
' W ether orhot you would have eBonah, 70
=. yoar expenses shouef IF So |, know
& sfis = ssss E&s - " e5ftsst
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
RoBT. A. THOMPSON, Editor.
PICKENS C. H., s. c.:
Saturday Morning, July 4, 1867.
To Correspondents.

Correspondents will bear in mind that
breyity is not only the soul Of Wit but
that long articles, even on Interesting sub
jects aud well written, are rarely read.-
We have several lengthy communications
which shall appear in their turn. Please
be brief pointed and egiblo, and we will
most cheetfnlly give place to your articles.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
FOR THE COURIER.

Mr. Editor: am not in the habit of writ
ing for public journals but feel inclined
TO beg place in your valuable paper for the
following remarks, concerning school
taught in our district under the care of the
Rev. G. II. SpEAREs., have this dav Wit
messed what may properly be termed an
eclectic Examination of his students, about
forty in number. | noticed that several of
his classes presented themselves for exami.
nation without any kind of book in hand
whatever.
Sentences for analysis, and problems for
solution; both Arithmetical and Geometri-
cal were given and was forciby struck
with the prompt and correct disposition
made of them. The examination in Geo
graphy, Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy
was " Something Ne,o" and truly interest
ing even to the uninitiated. Mr.. SpeAREs
certainly has pleasant and happy method
OF impartaiion. one Of the most essential
qualifications in Teacher.
was told that Mr.. SpEAREs has occu.
pied Claremont Academy, as principal, for
i've consecutive years, and that there ia no
| abatement whatever OF his zeal in the good
cause--an instance without precedent in
the district. At proper intervals, the crowd
was entertained with music, vocal and in
strumental, which added not little to the
interest of the occasion Success to Glare.
mount.
The second session of Mr.. SpEAREs' school
will commence end Monday in July next.
r. L wv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04

Is still dry and remarkably cool, heavy
clothing and fire being indispensable to
comfort. Where is the comet with its fiery
appendage 7
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
The Denot at Walhalla.

We learn that the site of the depot for
Walhalia has been fixed on, and that it is
being graded. 1t twill be built by contract,
as we understand, and completed at an ear
ly day
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04
Fon Tur cnrs,se

PRoBLEAr-How is the remainder of the
square or cube root thrown into asyuloar a
fraciion2 Willsome oftbe fraternity solve
IL for the benefit of the Que whose name
appears and others. INou1ppe
New York, June 2S.-The steamshin
Illinois has arrived ut this port from Aspin.
wall, with San Francisco dates to;the 6ih
inst. She brings about So, 600 600 in sne.
Gle. Three hundred Of Gen. Walkers man
had arrived at Aspnwan. A runor nre.
ys'ls IN San francisco charging that Col.
h'raSihy, meller and reaner Of The Uni,cd
States Branch Mint at San Francisco. Is a
delaulIer 70 an amount yarously stated to
DC from 100000 10 $500, 600 He has
made over his property 10 be held in trust.
as secWily to the Government. A pronosi.
ton was before the Governmen; of Granada
authorizing the President to settle the difIf'
cuflies with the United States. The renott
of thS AhS'G- French lsroteeiora;e over ,bsi
Chncba Eslandsis confirmed. Later ;n,eE
iigence received at San FraEsisco from, So,
nora confirms the total annihilniion OF lba
party under Col Crabbe under circumsian.
ces OF treachery. Gov, Stevens has been
nominated by the Democrats as delegate 10
Congress from Washington Territory,
QUEBEo. @. E., June 81. ls5f.--Tba.
steamer Montreal was burned Yesterday
near this city. She had on board 500
Scotch eEaigEanis, ogwhom aso were burned
and drowned, e a1~
-, - ~ sert ftT--rT-1s,. t.s
WHEE yon are disposed to Be yain es
yeug mental aeqpiremants. look D to these
who are nsore hecomplishsd than yourself
q that sop,may be fred with emulation bus
when you feel dissatisfied With yopr circuo,s
ssalnces, look dowa on those beneath YOU.
thai you may learn soRGenlmsn6, =
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04

CHALLENCED.-We learn from the Au
gusta Dispatch, that J. J. Hooper, of the
Mail, sent challenge to Dr. Cloud, of the
Advertiser. DIR. Cloud declined on the
ground that the offence complained of was
committed by NJ. P. Blue, of the Advertiser,
whom Mr. Hooper "does moi recognize as a
gentleman"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-07-04

ANOTHER VIoLENr ToRNADo o--On Mon
day afternoon a violent tornado passed over
Newark; NJ, prostrating trees in every
direction. and doing other damage. A boy
named Francis Comfy was blown into the
canal and drowned.
The LAReEsr MAN Miles Darde,, of
Henderson County. Tenn, has just departed
this life. lie was the largest man in the
world. His height was sevcn feet sic inch-
es;; two inches higher than Porter, The eel
ebrated Kentucky giant. His weight was
a fraction over one thousand pounds!