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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

~ The SEASON for planting trees is here.
We see that some of our citizens have taken
advantage of it, and put out number of shade
and ornamental trees But the practice should
be more general. Upon this subject We can
not do better than to use the words of CO.
temporary, which says -
Have you made your calculations to plant
lots of trees this Spring? If not may we ven-
ture to urge the important matter upon your
attention? Plant fruit and shade trees-blend
the useful with the ornamental. An should
plant trees. Let us adorn town and home
Let us build monuments which have life and
root to them and will expand in beauty here
after, instead Of crumbling away. If we en-
ter into the work now, our place and homes
in few years, will be written over with annu-
ally returning loveliness Plant trees. I
we never see them bending with fruit, or tow.
ering with beauty, others will
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08
For the Democrat 6 Sentinel.
BLAIRsvILLE, March %. 1S

DLAIRSvILLE, March 2S, 1897.
Nsssrs. Editors knowing the deep in
terest which you have always manifested in
the educational institutions of our Common
wealth, will make no apology for troubling
you with the following brief and imperfect
account of the Examination, which took place
at the Female Seminary, in Blairsville, on
Wednesday and Thursday last. This insti-
tuition was chartered, and the buildings erect
ed some eight or nine years since, and has
been under the superintendent of the present
learned, gentlemanly and energetic principal,
Rev. Mr. Shepley, for FIVE years The sue
cess attending it under Mr. Shepley's admin
istration has far exceeded the most liberal and
extravagant expectations of its patrons If
Blairsville has lost a part of that commercial
Importance, which was once her portion, If
| the dun and turmoil of business, which once
enlivened her streets, has partly subsidized,
her citizens can still proudly point to this
temple of learning, as a monument of their
patriotism and intelligence. As the Rail
Roads which surre und her borders, are an
evidence of their energy iu the business
| world, their seminary is noble land mark,
showing that they have not forgotten the
| intelligence.
The professors having discarded the futile
idea that it is not necessary for females to be
instructed in the higher branches of scien-
tifc and classical education, their course OF
study is severe as well as pleasing-a singu-
|
lar mixture of painting, poetry and music,
with the more difficult profound and useful
branches of Mathematics, Astronomy and
English Literature. Judging from the public
| Examination of the scholars, and there Is
certainly no better test. Mr.. Shepley and bis
assistants may well be proud of the success
which has crowned their system. The exam.
ination was no gorgeous humbug gotten up tc
please the fancy or excite the praise of grown
up children, but severe test of the improve
ment Of the scholars. The graduating elias.
Consisting of seven,) evinced an aptness anC
appreciation truly surprising. 1t was eviden
that they had not been superficial scholars
but had studied well and deeply. In thei
compositions, which were well read, they dis
played correct judgments, refined tastes, ant
some of them matchless imaging whicl
would not have disgraced the author of al
Ivanhoe or Sketch Book Your county VIA
we'll represented. Among the graduate
were Miss Mary Jane Jones, who reside
near Ebenshurg, and Miss Anne Barnett, VIII
for sometime resided in your town. Bot
passed most excellent examinations doing hon
or to themselves, and rejecting credit on tn
Institution.
Miss Barnett's composition on & The Beau
ful,'' was we thought, the masterpiece of tn
occasion.
The address was delivered by Hon. j. r
McCllntock, of Allegheny. and although vol
of that pathetic eloquence which is peculiarl
adapted to such occasions, was full of practi
cal common sense and advice. Altogether
was feast of reason" seldom witnessed
and when once partaken of is never forgotten
Truly Yours.
JONATHAN.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

n4. In another column will be found an
article from the Daily Neus, Know-Noth-
ing Fillmore paper, published in Philadelphia,
to which We direct the attention of our Repub-
lican friends. From the tone of the article,
it would seem that the FIllmoreites, are re-
solved never to permit the banner of their
distinguished leader to trail in the dust. and
that they are determined to die hard. We
will wait for further develepements.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

PUBLIC DErAuLrERs. State Treasur-
er has furnished the Legislature q very long |
list of defaulsers to the State. Some Of them
are in arrears to very large amount, and it
seems strange to us that no means have been
resorted to make them pony up" The list |
begins away in the past, and brings up with
February /, 1857 We annex the names Of
gentlemen of this county which we find on
the list, together with the amount in arrears.
Philip Noon, former Prothonotary 81 25
D. Z. Storm, IS - 3 80
w A. Smith ' 464 80
John Agnew, former Treasurer ,151 SO
A. j. Rhey, late : 1421S Al
Making total of :" $14, 814 33
as due State by the County through her de-
faulting oficers-of which the main bulk
stands against the name ofthe late Treasurer.
And then there were some officers on the
public works in our midst who have not yet
squared their account with the State Treasur-
er-as follows:
James Potts, Collector of Tolls,
John stown, $275 52
VIM. E. Boyers. decd. Supervi-
sor upper division, 134 53
John Ross, Superintendent A P
Rail Road s,S6s II
W. S, Callohan, i" 5.963 Al
Making a deficiency for these
gentlemen of $15,241 6l
| The above is taken from the last number of
the Cambria Tribune. We have no doubt
that so far as Mcssrs. Noon and Storm are
concerned, their accounts have long since
been adjusted. In reference to DR.. Smith,
we do know that he is not indebted to the
State one cent. Years ago, the Attorney for
the Commonwealth, received every dollar due
by Dr. Smith, and if he failed to pay
it to the State Treasurer, it is not the
| fault of Dr. Smith. AS for Mr.. Rhey, the
late Treasurer, we will state that his in
debtedness, does not amount to one tenth of
the sum stated. 1t is a misprint and may be
81 400 90, instead of $14,213, Al, and we
think it is not even that large. Be the
amount trife above or below $1,4OO, 90,
it is in speedy way Of liquidation.
John AgneV, was Treasurer of this coun-
ty. about thirty-fve years ago, and we can
not say, whether he owes the State anything
or not. I7oa-
Messrs Potts, Boyers, Ross and Calohan.
can answer for themselves.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08
Our New Office.

W, have removed our Office to the new build
ing, erected by James Myers, on Sample
street. Our new Office is large and commodi-
GUS We will be happy to see our friends,
and will endeavor to accommodate them, Ell
ther by sending them our paper or performing
Job work of any description.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08
Judees of the u. s. Supreme Court.

The names, residence and time Of appoint.
nent of the present Judges are as follows:
CHIEF JUSTICE.
Roger B. Taney, Baltimore, Md, 1886.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES
John Mclean, Cincinnati, o., 1929.
James NJ. Wayne, Savannah. Ca, 1885.
John Catron, Nashville, Tenn, 1887
Peter V. Daniel, Richmond, Va, 1S41.
s. Nelson, Cooperstown. N. Y. 1S45.
Robert G. Grier, Pittsburg, Pa, 1916.
Benjamin r Curtis. Boston, Mass. 1851.
John A. Campbell, Mobile, Ala, 1858.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

CLOTHING. refer our readers to the
Advertisement of John Dougherty-he has
received large and beautiful assortment of
Rcady-Made Clothing Of the latest spring
styles.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08
A Roland for an Oliver.

The late opposition State Convention. after
having made its nominations, adjourned,
without even complimentary notice of Gov.
Pollock. In return for this unprecedented
insult, the Governor has refused to appoint
either Mr. VEEcH, or Mr.. LEWIS, the nomi-
necs of the Convention for Supreme Court
Judge, as the successor to JUDaE BLACK, but
has taken the bull by the horns, and appoint
ed JAMES NJ. ARMSTRONG, of Lycoming coun-
ty, to fill the vacancy.
We know nothing of Mr. ARMsTRoNG's
qualifications for the Office, but admire the
Governors spunk.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

OUR paper for this week has been delayed
beyond the regular publication day, owing to
not having our Office arrangements compile
ted, together With IN unusual amount Of job
work.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08
Hon. Charles 3. Penrose.

This gentleman, who was elected member
of the State Senate, from the city of Phila-
delphia last fall, died suddenly in Harris
burg, on Monday last His disease was
pleurisy.
Mr.. Penrose was amongst the most promi-
nent politicians in the State, and was regarded
as gentleman of acknowledged ability. He
was leading member of the so called Amer
lean party, and was admitted to be the leader
of the opposition in the Senate. He had warm
and enthusiastic admirers throughout the
State, and his death will be deeply lamented.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

~ We have been requested to call the
attention of the Town Council to the numer-
ous ash piles in front of a number of build
ings. They should be removed, together
with other distractions on our streets
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

H Hon. JOHN APPLETON, Of Maine has
withdrawn from the Washington Union, and
been appointed Assistant Secretary Of State.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

I. o. OF 0. F.-The following members
of Highland, Conemaugh and Alma Lodges,
were duly installed as officers of their re-
spectiye Lodges by D. D. G.. Master, H. c..
Devine, for the ensuing semi-annual term.
Highland No. 42S.-Geo. W. Weisgarver,
n. C; C. T. Roberts, V. G ); G G. X
Zahm, Secr'y; Lewis Hoover, Treasurer.
Conemaugh, No. 191.-John P. Linton,
N. g.; John Streum, Y. g.; John H..
Fisher, Sec. l.. Frankel, A. S.; w. j.
Rose, T.
Alma. No. 553.-Elijah NJ. Smiley. N.
g.; VIM. Cannan, V. G.; James Moore,
Sec. George Peak. A. S.; Wm II Aaron,
Treasurer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

MARLETT's HorEL.-This house is now
open for the reception Of visitors.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-04-08

JAMES BUCHANAN, President of the United
States +-t>.s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
Death of Senator Butler

The Hon. A. Z. BUTLER, Senator in Con-
gress from this State, died at his home in
Edgefeld district on the 25th ult of drop
sy of the chest. His illness was of several
weeks duration, and was borne with fort.
tude and resignation.
Judge BurLsR has, during his official ca
reer, filled various Offices of high trust and
public Importance. He was born in 1898,
graduated in the South Carolina College
in 1917 aud was admitted to the bar in
1918. lie was elected Law Judge in
1888, and, in his administration of the law
and justice, none were more highly es-
teemed and respected. In 1916, he was
elected to the u. s. Senate, and at once
took high position. AT the time of his
death, he was Chairman of the Committee
on the judiciary, and his reports were al
most always concurred in.
The deep feeling and gloom which per-
vaded the public mind on this sad announce
ment attest the hold he had upon the cs-
TEEN and affections of the people. Social
ly, he was inferior to no man, and his emf
nent ability had made reputation for him
co-extensiye with the country, of which any
man might be proud. South Carolina had
not laid aside the mantle of mourning for
her BRooKs, ere she wraps herself in il;
again and bewails the demise Of the much
loved, pure minded and distinguished Bur
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
The Suryey.

The publication of Mr.. L.EBER's miner
illogical, geological and ag icultural report
of last year, is likely to be productive of
considerable advantage to the State at
large. 1t has certainly been prepared with
much care and labor. Mr.. LIEpER furn-
ishes some interesting statistics in the ag
ricultural division. The cost Of the fence
in this State is set DOWN at 81, ,048, 500, and
has to be renewed every ten years. He
intimates, therefore, that it is cheaper to
fence up the stock than the grain fields.
Here, it would be oncrous and burdensome,
but, in The low country,it would doubtless
be cheapest The value Of our stock, ac-
cording to the census returns of 1850, was
81 5,o6O,oo5. as follows horses 500, III,
asses and mules $37, ,4S3, milch COWS $l93,-
244, working oxen $20,5o7, o''lcr cattle
S563,935, sheep $285,65l, swine 81 ,oG5,-
sos. The increased value Of copper is also
astonishing. For the year $50 it increas.
ed in value ovcf $4,000 per ton, and is al
was in brisk demand
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
The Southern Theological seminarx.
The Air Line Railroad

The friends of this enterprise arc most
Jealous in forwarding its interests From
reliable source, we learn that a portion of
the corporators of the town of Anderson
have pledged themselves to build the road
from Savannah river to that place. This
they are able to do, although they have
contributed most literally to other enter
prises. Anderson has bright future be-
fore her, and her enterprising citizens have
the forethought to improve it.
This road is designed to connect, on the
air line principle, the Northern and South,
ern lines of railroad already constructed.
1t commences at Atlanta. Ca, running via
Anderson TO Newbery, and theuce to Char
lotte, in North Carolina.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
Exchanges.

EDINDURGH REvlEw.-We have before
us the April number of this interesting
work, and give the contents:
l. Alexander the Great. Q. The Last
Census of France. g. Physical Geography
of the Sea. 4. Hayes Life of Malcolm.-
5. Roumania. 6. The Festal Letters of
Athanasius. Z Roswell and Boswelhana.
g.. The Dilettanti Society. o. British Re
lations with China. 10. The Past Session
and the New Parliament.
BLAcKwooD's (E,linbnrg) MAeAz1xE has
also been received. 1t sustains its former
high reputation for ability and learning.
The serials running through it sustain their
interest well, which is sufficient evidence OF
their merit. We append the contents
Scenes Of Clerical Life.--No. II. Mr..
Cliffs Love-Story III. A Run to
Nicaragua. Afoot.--Part II. The ALhe-
lings or, The Three Gifts. Part xir. Ok
ford and Thomas Hearne--A Letter to
lren@us. The Sculptured Stones of Scot.
land. Life in Central Asia. Columbus.
Lays of the Elections, Letters from Light
house.-No Nv.
These works are published by LEONARD
Sco1r & Co., of New York, at very low
rates, and we can safely recommend them.
The postage too is only trife Terms
"Blackwood" and any one Of The four Re-
views, $5 the four Reviews and Black.
wood, $40.
PETERSBURG ExPREss.-Th;s is one of
the best newspapers we receive. 1t has
just donned a new dress, and looks as bright
as a new pin. Published by Messrs. A. f.
CaUTcnFIELD & Co. daily at SO, weekly 80.
CoRS IN GEoRGIA--Com is now selling
at one dollar per bushel in Chattanooga, 10
ship up the river to East Tennessee, 10 keep
man and beast from starving. Tie pros
pect in this heretofore great hog growing
region, looks rather squally for the next hog
crop.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
Hay.

1t is fact not generally known perhaps
that some of our citizens are ordering hay
from Charleston The scarcity of fodder
is the cause. Another year. however, we
might be prepared for "short crop" Of
provendcr, by curing hay this season our
selves. The pea might also be cultivated
with profit for this purpose. We only con-
ceive it necessary to call the attention of
our farmers to this fact. to prevent recur-
renee of like state of affairs Only the
the other day, VIC saw load of "North-
ern hay" passing up to Cashiers Valley,
n. G. 1t IS au unusual occurrence, and
should serve to teach us valuable lesson
in the economy of farming.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
Fate Of Gen. Walker.

Gen. WALKER, whose fate has been shroud-
ed in mystery for some time, has been com
PEELED to captulate to The commander Of a
U. s. vessel, and has arrived safely at New
Orleans. The full particulars will be found
in another column.
GsN. WALKER has been received with
enthusiasm by the people generally, and
his friends say he is already organizing an
other expedition for Nicaragua. We wish
him better luck next time.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
FOR THE KEowEE COURIER.

Alta regular communication of Keowce
Lodge, No. 20, A. F.M., the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, it hath pleased Almighty God,
in the wise dispensalion of his Providence,
to remove from our midst worthy friend
and Brother BArLUs A. STEPHENS, whose
generous nature and spotless name won for
him the respect and admiration of his Dreth-
ron; And whereas also it hath pleased the
same great Being to cut down in the vieor
and early dawn Of manhood another true
and esteemed Brother, SrEpnEN j. CLAY.
TON, whose loss we dcplore.
Therefore be it Resolved, That we bow
with deep humiliation to these sad vista.
tions of divine wisdom, aud invoke the Au-
thor of our being TO aid us in improving
the solemn warnings linus afforded.
Resolved, That the Lodge Room be drap
ed in mourning, and the Brethren wear the
usual badge of grief for thirty days.
Resolved, That we tender our sincere
sympathies and coincidence to the friends
and relatives of our deceased Brethren in
their sore bereavement.
Resolved, That blank page in the Sec.
retary's Book be dedicated to the memory
of our deceased Brethfen.
Resolved, That copies of these proceed.
ings be furnished to the families of our de.
ceased Brethren, and that they be published
in the Keowee Courier.
NEGLECT OF AoRIcuLruRR.-Inc
attention to agricultural pursuits is very
generally recommended as remedy for the
stagnalion in trade, so often complained of,
in different parts Of the country. The Bos-
ton Traveller says:
The complaints of the present season
are not caused so much by the deficiency
of business, as by the redundancy of traders,
and the over supply of manufactured arti
cles furnished by the improved machinery
which has been brought into operation with.
IN q few years. These are altogether dis.
proportionate TO the agricultural products
of the country.
We cannot look for any substantial and
permanent reaction, till larger amounts of
capita! and a much greater number Of ener,
gellc young men are Withdrawn from other
pursuits and concentrated upon agriculture.
The general depression in commerce.
and manufactures at the present time. and
the active demand and high prices for all
great agricultural staples, offers an excel.
iepi opportunity for the profitable transfer
OF . large amount Of capital aa labor 10 The
cultivation Of the soil"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
00MMWNOoATOOMg.
TO tie Editor ef.de Keo,oee Courier /.

-, =, z,,.
10 "ae A'"seor y tise heotoee Courier /;
lam aware that you retenacious of your
Editorial page and as INV cause is a lauda.
ble one take tho l;ber,v of osL;no a,,looo
H., .;,n 90 49, Co.
'"O p'o," "0' ~ o"0'
my mite 10 departed Trend ana one that
speaks by precept and example to the
young men of Anderson and Pickens dis
tr;cts-- (oo ,bou and doI;Lo,v;s. y uRIossol
10 H-.,..n
!" nc '''a' consiuere''i Tue poor a'lu needy
the Lord shall deliver him In the time of
trouble"
Mr.. EpwARp Bo1ssrAu was loft nm, or.
nban n,lon hou ~. .I,;on. g ~,
F"'" "" ",' '''0"' "e'o - '"'
most repu'ao'o iamlly OF the state pre-
sumo his means were limited. knew him
when boy in the City of Charleston, in the
firm of WAtroN 4, Go nrosrpo b;s nc
r;ra,;ors wo,o &c h;nh -. ,;ss.,.,o
P" " "'S' o'u'' ms ooo''e-
Sy ana kindness were ProYerOiaI. Strict in
tegrily and methodical business habits gave
him an ample fortune And although n
loser bv. Nortbarn KroLars ,,oro >.o,,.;
.atelv swindlers vet he had enonnh III =,
satisfy n oenorons hoort IN ,,rn;6o oo,,, a.
nations 70 tho noop 10 lilo roIo,;on. o,,l
friends. "'N'
ask OF the Police Of the Poor Of Pick.
ems district to olive a suocinct history ortho
thousand dollar donation l,ft bv NJ RoIss
sEAu to the moor of p;cke,s dis,,;ct H.
YOU left a blank page on your records to
perpetuate his memory bv inseriino. b;s
name, and who he was and of what Stote
[ am no LAWYER, vet / have a onerv TO
PROFOUND to all the Police RoarIs Of the
district.
feel confident that there arc ocntlonon
of intelligence, worth and independence On
all these boards who will. not hesitate 70
answer NV nuerv "
Is an invested fund or donation subject to
nav more than one nyemium nm rncen,;on1
Then the premium is naid on the ac,.nn,n.
lated interest--and principal only as the
emergency nv reouire il TO be maid ~, -
And in the same way with the other Police
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
The South Carolina College.

The SouM Carolinian says in reply to in
quiries from abroad as to the state of the
College, we can only say that serious diff
ficulty has visited between President Nc
Cay and the professors and students, which
has resulted in the resignation of the Presi
dent. The exercises of the College how
ever are progressing as usual with the 9th
er professors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
The Court of Equity.

For this circuit, commenced its session
at Edgegeld G. H., on Monday last, Chan>
cellor DARoAN presiding. Court will be
held for this district on Monday the 29th
ints. There are several cases ofimportance
on the docket to be heard
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
Pendleton,

The resumption of work on the Railroad
has given renewed impetus to the business
prospects of this conservative town. Moth
ing, thus far, has been able to withstand
the spirit of progress rife in the land and
we are pleased to be able to note the i'm
provement dawning here. With a fore
sight especiallyaare, her citizens have not
ventured their means upon uncertainties
but now, when a profitable trade is within
their grasp, they are preparing for it in
their usual quiet and effective manuer.--
Already we hear of stores, in the grocery
line, being opened, with others in the drug
trade now doing n good business. The dry
good market is also well supplied, and a
brisk business going on. Her mechanics,
too, are up with the times in their respec-
tive vocations.
The improvement in building has not
manifested itself here to that extent no.
ticeaOle elsewhere, but more than one thing
has conspired to prevent it. a large num-
Der off the lots'in the place are not under the
control Of residents, and hence has cramped
more or less the work of improvement.
Her citizens now see the necessity for ac-
ton, however, and they are ever ready and
willing to respond with alacrity to the
promptings Of public duty.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
Inquest.

The body of negro man named BEN,
belonging to Mr.. G. w. LIDDELL, was ex-
humcd on Tuesday last, aud an inquest
held over it by order of w. j. CAN'T, Esq.
Coroner of the district. The jury, after a
full aud thorough investigation, returned a
verdict that the deceased came to his death
by the visitation of God.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
The Cbarleston Celebration

In another column we give an account
of the reception of the Memphis authorities
and the ball at night. The proceedings
oftbe succeeding day have been crowded
over to our nextuumber. Everything passed
off in good order, and as "mcrry as mar