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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01

On. Foasuk---DEkn fms--feu NIIf rcco Ic<<
selling doxan bottles Of JON Alternative Ba IN
On board the steamer Ohio No. on he upward Tip.
shout the nth or Insh u November last have Foldf
al hul TIVE bottles, and car say fhfas have SEN
q Shorter time. than nedicine tter Ant<. a.
has already become popular here. ssd could sell
ways he'd Il on hand. should Re fIAd n you nouid
appoint sole agent for sale oil Ia his place.
ina much a. The other merchants In The place are
agents for other medicines woft haifs % much. II
yon do %. win do al csu % give ne madeleine
vide circulation. Al AL events, please 70 fend NE
one dozen each q youf dnercnt ,i<sd bottles. aud
obiTs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01

BY Dr. Robaek's Standardization Rem
d,ae

DIES.
FrER years OF study. nnnls sis and experiment.
"a DR.. koback. the eminent Swedish PHI <ican.
succeeded ~ producing medicine from the noun
tan herbs OF his native land which acts directly ap
the Of disease the blood and by resicr-
Ing tho couaptcd fountain Of life condition OF
health and purity, expeif diseases IRON, the system
wherever II may be located, or Whatever may be Ne
character. Indigestion, nervous complaints, epiisp-
tie and afhcr MS, coughs, consumption Ia s early
stages throat bronchitis, fexef and aeue. ash.
ma, low spirits, sexual incapaelp, fsmenine weak
noss, prcking Of the skin, symrtomaic Of
rheumatism, ragla, tunor. diabetes las
iude and debility. dlnrreah, and all other disorders
OF the organs OF respiration, the liver the kidneys,
the somaehe nerves, OF the muscular nbre, are uner.
ringy cured BY This preparation. l. 70 the sA1Eris
noRsi, or seeds Of disease, what an alka l. % an
Id; neutraIixes them with absolute certainly, while
az The time Il regulates the sscreiions,
distractions from the bowels creates
bodily vi.or, and every animal function.
Such Is the nature, such he eeclso Dr. Robacks
famous Scandinavian Blood Purifier, which, takeH IN
conjunction with his Blood pills, will not only obile
rate the most painful diseases, prevent their
eurrenee, and lengtheu lsfe Car beyond It's ordinary
span.
To preventlmposltIon, purchase only ofrsspeciable
druggist ETC.. Of regular agents. OF Or. koback.
sole proprietor and manufacturer, III sycamore-st.s
Cincinnati.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01

THIS u 70 certify sha my wife vas anctsd vim De
spinal hneciion ara dyfIsIsih for nine years. and
Lrge portion ~ that time confined 90 her room Three
lolnts n Der hack bane thrown out Of pleet and
cured, caused BY disease and pain Nf We quite
haued down IN her satnft during her iilfftf. We
had three physicians attending her during The pfIrc
nj pat ~ her llinfu. bot he esptflehced no per-
mnnont relief from their prescriptions. a. sfeafds
procured hottie OF d.. fofsl,e'1 kssalIrt Ealn.
aud BY be time Ehe had used Tia hot|ls tlo fsIt
great feiisf She usrd bat seven bottles. hen he
was entirely cured, sound ard WE'LL 81 her dire asts
and her back bone has lust ~ and fhe IL
slmlgh IN her stature ~ she VS. previous 10 he -
tack. We hereby certify thstu ~ le<e the Balm 10
be tho best mfdirinH Ia usr ana tftxr a - Isa
certain cure for tho fplna aneclon and 4, pepsi
cannoi loo highly iou'mend Il % any rtfIon aftitd
with The shove disease. We also md Il ~ VI erfus
cure 10 many ohor dlscarss IN which ss have taod
In our famly.
(ee. cd ALRx CLAIR X.
MAnf a. CLAn n.
Lynehburs, Highland 60, O., ssa. z. -.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01
YEAR WHAT MR. o.BRraN SAYS.

HEAR WHAT MIR. O'BkIEN sAfs.
My Blessed Docior.-Your invaluable advice, kind
attention. and the miraculous power OF you Blood
Purifier aud Blood Pills, have made perfect cure OF
my many complaints. People who have complaints
similar 10 mine call 20 me every day, and kaye
been written 10 several times regarding your new
method OF curing diseases OF the bladder aud Kidneys
&C.. by your new medicines.
have always given the most encouraging replies,
because you 30 successful In curing my ease,
which ever. doctor who me pronounced ne iHcu-
rable. was considered af deaths door BY ell who
saw me, except yourself, who saw aDidthe wreck
OF disease island OF hope. and that you caused
the sunshine OF relief pour its benofcence, from
which Rermlnated the good health new enjoy. How
be otherwise than thankful 70 your med
ical advice aud whoe.souod attention 81 me. which
you poured out 70 while sick, do The
ters that run In The ryersi Can morei You have
cured mo OF my complaints, and thank yeu from my
heart. Anrcfionaiely youre,
MICHAEL u'BklkN.
No. go Broadway.
Between Abigail and Woodward streets,
Cincinnati. Ohio.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01
REfxRENcEs.

III INENIEs.
Stewart & Bowen,-Jno. d. pcfross Pres'g Central
Rank, indianapolis; Weeks stacy, ~. Dca Moinos
Iowa; Hon. schuyler Colhx, NJ. G., south bend, Ind
Hon Lowis Durk, Richmond, Ind; ID. y. Cook, Atty
Manmco City, Ohio: II. ;. Cummings, Atty, Toledo,
Ohio; Garfield Monet, Grocers, Cincinnati 0hio Han
nah, Garreson Co., cleve land, ohio Hon. o. Bowen
Hon, Thos. w. BARLEY, llon. Josiah Scott Supreme
Court Of ohio; Adams 4 Buck nghams New York City;
Lppencott, Coffin Co., Philadelphia; Benz. Powers
;. Moore, Jr, Bankers. Delaware, Ohio, Geo Quinby
Banker bueyrua, Ohioi J. y Morchead Co., Louis
vile, Ky.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01
DIR. RsHA's
Alternative Balm,
For Internal and External Use.


This Balm e warranted 10 relieve AL
Rheumatism, Strains IN The Spine. or Spinal
affection and Dyspepsia. Hea1nchc. or SufF
Neck. Tooshache' Earache Sore Thr.-f
Soreness IN the Breast, Stomach Of Bowels.
or Burning in the Breast, Asthma, Bronchi.
tis, Sprains asd Bruises, Burns, Sca1d> or
Cholic, Cholera Morbus, Picurisy, Ilnx.
Fever and Acue, Piles. Corns. F1esh cuts on
sores, inflammation IN the Head, Stomach.
Children, Worms, and inflammation Of the
Stomach and Bowels, Group and Scarlet
Fever
The reason WHY his Rain reaeh<s An tAs>s >zsss q
because reduces infsm<tIon ard Ne >t<rs
s,ons ADD nertous systrm into seton ibis l.oxer
Ties without ther being ncuirslI<rd. The m<eIsa< Il
$asrs iii ss.s issI,: a. sss ssss ,'a %
NE liver, and ali othrf kccletiss oF<sns-
Rad THE rottewfSa cEarf,tekrxsf
From TIE Rev. John D. FINLEY.
cineinnad. ,isrck "a. lssz,
Dr. Porshs-ThIs Il ihs Erzt tn,s m my lcrr ne
that have grea my name IN Recommendation 81 ang
medicine. a. general remedy, though ] have aftsn
nearly two years. arst for ths fhoanaiiza IN M Ito
aud knee, Of which nearly cripple lea Zoe
sssy .sssrs = er.ss or Two q ny f.n Zen ys'
neck on az ss-ss s and ssi 4 Ass ~.
had xss 20 g'se s. q =; @ss s gs'ss. r. T.s..
hsve moi found q - fail m III y on 81 fhsu-
sun, do no, say that infalilbIs euf>, ,e. ns
tbsse als foF which hsrec mmsrdst. that ass
ever tried. aud have tried many. I eiii DOT. " a.
Grafton. neplnr hat ven Nj NH esss.sas "a con-.
pound Il honestly. and fhat a may relieve t1ous.1ds
q sufferers. NEST heartily recommend = e NJ ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-05-01

Certificate from ID. l. Starr
have known Mr.. For<ha's Alternative rain q
perform very Extraordinary care upen hcr<< thai
was very badly cut. sonie time since
used Il externally. With good eject. h>iiss< 70
be perfectly safe and ecaeious remedy 10 BE used In
many complaints. .I
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Connndrnms.

Among the many good things said by
the opera troupe the other night, we were
struck with the political turn of the follow
ing; One of the "colored individuals" asked
bis sooty looking associate the difference
between a know nothing and Dutchmau
on feather bed 2 Darkoy No. . had to
give it up, when No. / brought down the
house with this answer: Because one is
do2cn on the Dutch and the other is Dutch
on the dorm
THIS stirred the ingenuity of chap of
uncertain age near by, who, looking down.
on the smiling and happy faces of some
beautiful fair ones in the audience, whisper
ed in our ear: Why is a lady's tongue like
the water Of the Kcoweel Because, said
he 1T is all the time runniagi We felt
indignant, of course, and cut off all com
munication with him instantly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
T Gl Is 4zl$W w [E.I5 G@NJ L2lZ$; IL IGa :.
Later from Enrona.

Another steamer from Europe brings
liverpool dates to The 18th ult The cot
ton market was quiet, aud former quota
tions barely maintained. 1t is reported
that the Emperor of the French will sooh
visit Algiers-thore are continued rumors
of French conspiracies. Another daughter
has been added to the household Of Eng
lands Queen. The "red republicans" Ohe
republican party) are organizing in France,
and are putting forward candidates for the
legislative assembly. 1t is reported that
the Circissians have defeated the Russians.
France will join England, it is rumored, in
concluding the Chinese war. The affairs
of Europe, of a .political nature, including
the difficulty between Mexico and Spain,
are being adjusted 10y the great powers"
France and England) Truly, this is an
age of alliances
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Carolina Conner.

Mr. LrapER, the State Geologist, has ox-
hibted to the editor of the CaroAnias, a
very rich specimen of copper ore, from the
South Carolina Copper Mining Company,
near the town of Gorkvile Mr.. LlEpER
'''''~.'-'o'' '''' '"'V - ''"o eNiIeUtcu rndt oy
July they would be able to make the first
shipment The orein as,ate to be shipped
will be worth from 500 to $l25 per ton.
These are the firsv fruits of this Survey,
which must be of fincalculable benefit to the
State 't large We trust Mr.. LIEbrs will
give us the benefit of his services before
great while.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Saleday

Was rather small affair, compared with
some of its predecessors, and very little
property was sold, The weather" is re-
sponsble for this as also for "a voot deal OF
6towing during the last six weeks. We
had heavy rains on Sunday which uontin-
ued up till near noon on Monday; when
tne regular Old uortls ~ eoter returned with
its accustomed fury, producing a perfect
state of uncomfortabencss. The rain which
fell raised the streams higher than they
have been since 80.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Battalion Muster

fue rowgRF gRFatbttaltlaRb atbttatltlaRbdN; dNnsttGr sta regiment OF
Infantry, paraded for drill and review at
Pickensville, on Friday and Saturday last
1t having rained on Friday, the drill was
postponed until Saturday morning. The
battalion WAS put in motion at Il o'clock,
Maj. Moon commanding. Undershis skill
ful command, the various evolutions were
gone through with commeudable prompt
ness and military precision. Col JAMESON
and staff were present as reviewing officers
Before the battalion was dismissed, Col.
Jameson addressed bis fellow soldiers brief,
ly, complimenting them for their very cred
liable performance, and urging them to
renewed zeal in the service. He was fol-
lowed 10y Adjutant A. II. BoGGs, but we
VIC were not sufficiently near to report him
correctly.
An unpromiaing morning probably de.
tered the alarm men," who are now We
ry numerous from turning out in force,
Tho crowd, however was large one, and
reminded us somewhat of the "stirring
times" witnessed there in the heroic DAYS
of Scamp musters." We had the pleasure
of meeting many kind friends, and enroll
ing several new names on our subscription
book, Altogether the day passed off quiet
ly and most pleasantly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
From Nicaragua.

The news from this country is of a doubt
full character. BY it We learn that WAL.
KER is on his {" last legs" this time, and
must s"o0"nnb TO his o"ernies. This is so
inconsistent with former advccs we cannot
believe it, and prefer to wait further devel.
opments before giving up Gen, WALKER's
prospects in South America. A few davs
will decide the matter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Tha Concert.

The young gentlemen composing the
Carolina Opera Troupe" gave concert
at this place on Monday evening, and not.
withstanding the inclemcncy of the wealth
er, were well patronized. Their music aud
IaughabIe accompaniements were superior
to any thing of the kind we ever witnessed
before, and were complimented in high
terms by all. We were right glad to hear
of thcirsuccess at Pendleton; in fact, they
could not fa! to be appreciated anywL 9re
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Gone West.

Col ORn and Mr.. BoYcE, members Of
Congress from this State, and Senator
TooMBs, Of Georgia, have gone west on a
visit, or tour of inspection. Probably TO
speculate in lands--mayhap in politics
or perhaps iuboth! They wiilreturn dur
ing the latter part Of the summer.
BRoKE.-New York city is "dead brolte,'
its bank account is overdrawn by half a
million, tho treasurer has cnt of supplies,
and bonds at soyenper cent. arc to bo is.
sued p repa h she treasury.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Murder.

We regret TO learn that Mr. WARREN
REID was killed by man named Turner,
at Rowlands old store, in Greenville dis
trict, on Saturday last. A knife was the
instrument used, entering the body near the
heart, and causing death almost instantly
TURNER was arrested immediately, and has
been committed to jail REID was native
of Pickens and leaves a wife and four
children.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
To Correspondents.

The article of "Veritas," in reply to
"Vindex," on the subject of temperance,
. has been received and will appeafnext week
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
KE0 " L E COU RI ER.
RoBT. A. THOMPSON, Editor.

TERNlS.-Sl.50p per onnum, in advance If pay.
ncnt be delayed until after the expiration ofthe
year, 50. For six months 10 cents, in advance
Advertisements inserted ut the usual rates
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

MONUMENT TO a NEGRo.-Tbe students
of Howard College. Alabama, on Sunday
the 10th, inaugurated monument to tho
memory of Harry, slave of the President
of the College, who, when sthe building
burned down in 1855, refused to leave .un-
til all the students had been gotten out, and
lost his life thereby.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Pennings and Clippings.

New CHuRcu.-The Anderson; Gazette
says that the members Of the Baptist Church
in tbattown, have raised Sd, 600 of the sum
necessary for the construction of a new
Church, and the zeal manifested in the mat
ter, indicates that the entire ah'6unt will
soon be obtained,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
Retired.


From the last Georgian and Democr6t yo
learn that Mr.. JonN Il. GossErr, formerly
OF this District, has sold his interest in this
journal, and retired from its editorial chair
lie mas our best wishes for his happiness
and prosperity in his retirement.
- -'-----aas, <S-<----
lHE CorToN CRoP.-. We are again in
debted to prominent commercial house
OF this city for some interesting iuforma.
tlon concerning theN growing cot,ou crop
"A letter from Apalacbicola says that cot
ton VIII have an unusually late start, and
that the frosts have killed all that part Of
the crop which was at allrtorward A.wri-
ter from Columbus, Ga, asserts that ex-
cePt that OF 1850, no crop has been so back
ward as the one now growing On the
2oth ult there was no more cotton 10 be
received at Columbus, all of last wears crop
having come in. A loLter from Memphis
declares that there is no doubt but that
every planter who has put seed into tho
ground, will have to re-plant. "A gentle.
man writing from Mobile speaks discour-
"?inSly OF The next crop, but adds. that
with " favorable fall, il may be an average
one. we have advices from Galveston,
Texas, to the 25th ult. On the morpino
OF the 2od, the country about Montpome.
ry was covered with as heavy frost as had
ever been seen there. 1t was believed That
1T had killed everything tha. had beeuspar.
ed oy previous frosts, not excepting some
crops of the tlnrd planting. One.half of
the wheat crop is supposed TO have been
lost, while the only hope for cotton and corn
hangs upon The third, and in many cases
the fourth planting. - Charleston Staadcrd.
Sd. INST.
BURNED.--A A little daughter Of T. III.
DcGfaffenrcid, of Chester was burned to
death by her clothes accidentally taking
hire while out liz theyard at play. She
fingered but two or three hours.
'~--4
A LARGE MULF.-The Central Alabam-
ian notices mule exhibited in Elyton. of
the following dimensions height, \ feet
length, 1912 feet--girlb, do, l.2 do.
around the arm. Ifs was foaled in Ken.
tucky and raised in Georgia. His action.
is represented as good. 4
:. EVANSVILLE, April 27.-TThe steamer Ju.
lla Dean when below Mount Vernon. vas.
terday, came in.collision with the stean,er
Rain Tow, and The former was stink. Five
or six persons were Drowned. ;ncludipo fot,y
Of her deck bands. srhe Rainbow Is but
little damaged. The J. d cargo is n 10:
tai loss, butts Insured. f"s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

Htcn'PRrcEs. Corn is selling at So per
.bushel in Sioux City. Iowa, and hay at $50
per ton. In nrennessee and Mississippi great
numbers of cattle have died for want of
provender, We learn that corn is selling at
sl.s7 in Jackson CO., N. c., only few
miles above us.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

necessary lor tne CONSTRUCTION OIL new
Church, and the zeal manifested ia the mat
ter, indicates that the entire ahsouns, will
soon be obtained.
Monument TO a NEGRo.-Tbe students
of Howard College, Alabama, on Sunday
the 10th, inaugurated monument to the
memory of Harry, slave Of the President
of the College, who, when ,sthe building
burned down in 1865, refused to leave un-
til all the students had been gotten out, and
lost his life thereby.
HIGn' PRIcEs. Corn is selling at So per
bushel in Sioux City, Iowa, and hay at $50
per ton. In Tennessee. and Mississippi great
numbers of cattle have died for want of
provender, We learn that corn is selling at
$Is7 in Jackson CO., N. c., only few
miles above U.S..
WIpows.--We once heard widow say,
thal.tha state of widowhood is incovenient,
'or one must assume all the modesty of a
young girl, without being able 10 feign her
ignorance
PRAIswoRrnY.-The Carolina Times states
that John Caldwell, Esq, President of the
South Carolina Railroad, has W luntarily re-
Iinquished $1,000 of his salary, and awar.
ded it to an officer of the road whose ser.
vices he deems too valuable to be retained
mt q sb,ollar rr;oo
SUDDEN DEArH,-Mr. Stephen Eevel, Of
Darlington District, near Lynch's Creek,
died very suddenly at Georgetown, on Sun
day night last. He2retired on that night
apparently as well as usual afterwards rose
and complaining ofshortness of breath, went
out on the piazza, seated himself and died
instantly. He left wife and thirteen chill
dreu.
- IHEATRE-Go1NG IN PHLADELpHA.-.
Bulletin of Philadelphia, estimates the ave.
rage number of nightly attendants on the.
atres and kindred amusements ia that city
at about twelve thousand. Frequently it
is much larger.
CosroF RA1IeoAns--T Rood;no, =,
los oo., 80 900 ,, "r
ond has oo.t ,,,a,> ,I,. ~ . 90 "'''e' ,'ns
,ho JTni,od s,ntna ras ,,'ao ~" no' m 'o"U :"
orahlo ,hon - ,,... =, i,o" n, ",''''S'
Railroad will NO.. ha nnil, va,,an ~ :, ,';Ip n''u
less than $4,000 600 ond ! 49,. M ocI oon
miles in length. ~
are in New York CITY not less. than ope
thousand professional rao.n;cLers ~,Tbs
Erpress saws that some Of them h,vn h,
picking rags, accumulated fortune. ood ,;.o
iu splendid mansions while others reside IN
shanties located in the outer wards.
'0 o"'e' ""'uS'
t;onoJ 1o,.,,;aas.s., " ."0 ~ a.
in Utah At 100 600 norsons ,sa;,t ~ 1. p'o"S
200 ooo sn;oo onl ooo,,,. ' o'.'>' o'o'u'" ""S'"S
out the conntr, yho ,o,,,as:,', ',,.'p
,nica.e the acts of,ho o,a,,ast.', qo'',,u, ,'.
sentiments of the community to the Ioodars
at Salt Lake.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
The Crops. &c.

The stand of corn, in many places, is
unpromising, and some are planting the Sc
cond time. OTHERS are remedying it by
replanting. The wheat and oats are look
ing better than the recent extraordinary
weather would warrant. Vegetation gen
orally is backward, and the weather con.
tinucs cool and unreasonable
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

SUDDEN DErH.-Mr. Stephen Eevol, of
Darlington District, near Lynch's Greek,
died very suddenly at Georgetown, on Sun
day night last. He2retred on that night
apparently as well as usual; afterwards rose
and complaining ofshortness Of breath, went
out on the. piazza, seated himself and died
instantly. He left a wife and thirteen chill
dren.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

~ IHEATRE-GolNG IN PHrLADElrHIA.-,T
Bulletin of Philadelphia, estimates the ave.
rage number Of nightly attendants on the
atres and kindred amusements 10 that city
at about twelve thousand. Frequently it
is much larger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09


The GroenVille and Columbia Railroad.
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders
Of this Road was held in Columbia on the
3oth ult. and days following. A large
number of shares were, represented either
in person or by proxy, and the condition of
the Company's affairs thoroughly sounded
and foandin healthy and prosperous state
Colt g. PERWS, of AbbeviIic, was re-
elected PRESIDENT, without opposition, which
is high compliment 10 his efficiency and
fidelity as an officer. The following gen.
tlemen were elected Directors V. Melee,
phos. M. Cox, j.. N. Wbituer, ). p, Reed,
Charles Smith, j. r. Livingston, s.. Fair j.
Is. 0'Neall, Robert Stewart, Daniel Blake,
G. G.. Momminger,J. NJ. Allen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

HE MoRmoNs.-A writer in the Ma
tsonH Inteltigencer estimates the Mormons
IN Utah at 100000 persons, besides having
100000 spies and agents scattered through.
out the country, who Immediately commu
tnicate the acts of the government and the
sentiments of the community to the leaders
at Salt Lake.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09
PICKENS C. H., s. c..

Saturday Morning, May Q, 1857.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

CosroF RAnRoADs.-Thc Reading Rail
road, the great coal thoroughGare of Penn,
has cost SIS, 8,335,ooO. 1t is 90 miles long,
and has cost more than any other road in
the United States, per mile. How unroas,
enable then to say that the Blue Ridge
Railroad will not be built, when it will cost
less than $1o,Ooo,ooo, and is near 200
miles in length. I'LL. =
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

WIpows.-We once heard widow say,
t thai the state of widowhoQd is incoYenieDt,
'or one must assume all the modeSty of a
young girl, without being able 10 fegn her
ignorance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

INCREASED VALuArfoN. Int@eutS years
ONO has increased It's valuation from $50.
ooo. .o0oto 100000, 600. The public debt
is.$l6,oQo, 900, ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-09

RAG PIcKEns.-, is stated that there
are in New York city not less than one
thousand professional rag.pickers. The
Express says that some of them have, by
picking rags, accumulated fortunes, and live
10 splendid mansions, while others reside in
shaaties located in the outer wards.