Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-06-06
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| EXPANSION OF SOUTHERN 2CITIES.--By
the census of 1850, the population of Mem
phis was over 5000; it is now estimated
to be over 10000. That Of Nashville in
1850 over 10000; now estimated at over
! 100000 That Of Huntsville estimated at
5000. 10 1856 the census ofAtlanta gave
over 5000; 'ome of its residents now es-
innate it much larger. In 1850 the census
of ofCharleston was over $4,000; its popula-
tion is now estimated by compiler Of its
last directory at near 10000.
EFFEcr OF GRIEF.--The Delaware Re-
publican, in announcing that young Wor-
rell, formerly of that State, is to be hung
for murder in Missouri, on the | 9th of June,
says that grief has had its effect upon his
parents. His mother is very i'll and his
father is undoubtedly insane.
Memphis, May Pet is reported that
the crops in this State are alb dying for
want of rain.
I GovERNoR OF TExAs.-Gen. Sam Hous.
ton has declared himself an Independent
candidate for Governor. He addressed the
citizens of Brazos OIL the 5tb, and spoke at
Galveston on the 18th inst. Itis said he
will CANVASS the entire State.
LARGE HAIL SroNEs.-Hail stones, By
actual measurement, nine inches in circum-
ference, fell week since, at Buttons Depot,
in Kinds county, Miss. The general size
was about that Of hens egg.
The BEsr CArIrAL.-The best capital
that young man can start with in life is
industry, with good sense, courage, and the
fear of God. They are better than cash,
credit, or friends.
e, ELECTED. +. G. Palmer has been
elected Senator of Fairfield district, by a
handsome majority. DR.. II. H. Clark was
his opponent.
The WEATHER IN EURoPE.--If il be II
consolation o any one bereabouts, it may
be mentioned that the weather in Rome,
Italy, at the close of April, was just as cold,
rainy and disagreeable, as il was with us,
and that overcoats and fires were necessary
for comfort, although the inhabitants were
surrounded with fruit and flowers
ILLEGAL.--An assignee of David a Bo-
kee has sued George Law for $40, 900, due
for lobby services Mt Washington, Judge
Culver, of the Brooklyn city court, held
that n oney for such services could not be
recovered at law
Love PowDERs.--H Hannah Banks admit
ted recently, before the public tribunal at
Hull, England. tha; she had roasted toad
alive. pounded it with the food of her fellow
servant. for the purpose Of inducing him to
love her-but, alas, unavailingiy.
KANsAs.--Gov. Walker has arrived in
Kansas, and, in his inaugural, says that the
territorial laws shall be enforced.
HANDSOME DoNATIoN.-A donation Of
twenty Thousand dollars has recently been
made to the Ohio Wesleyan Female Col.
lege, located at Delaware, by Miss Monnet,
young lady Of wealth, and a pupil at the
Institution.
AN OLD SOLDIER. The oldest veteran in
the Prussian service, named Karnasch, was
buried on the 2Sth ult, at Pilsnitz, small
village near Bresau. He entered the army
In the reign of Frederick the Great and was
at the time Of his death ll2 years of age.
IMPORTANT, VERY.--If report may be
trusted, the imperial prince of France has
just taken an important step for himself!-
lie walks alone A correspondent Of e
French newspaper adds the singular fac.
that drill sergeant was introduced into the
nursery on the occasion, TO make him 90 off
with his left foot first
ELopEMENT.-T rnge for elopement
has become so strong in the West. that an
frishman in the poorhouse at Detroit, has
run away with one of the pauper girls in the
same establishment. The officers did not
make any pursuit
a WICKED PLAcE.-Tbe Providence
Journal expresses the opinion that if New
| York city does moi disannear eon,o .,,;,.L,