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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
The Election of Senator.

Never before has thcrc boon such con-
test in this State for United States Senator
On the tenth ballot the vote stood thus:
Tenth BALLor-Col. Chesnut. 90: Gov.
Adams, 81 Mr.. Rhett, 4 Gen McQnccn,
2; Col. Dawkins, | ; Blank, L. Total, 80
Necessary to an election, 78.
Col. JAMES CHESNUT JR, having receiy-
cd 92 votes, being majority of 80 was
therefore elected for tho six years, commcnc-
ing from the 18th of March, 1859.
This has probably been the most animated
and protracted contest says the Ca,0tinian,
ever witnessed in our Legislature. Each
candidate has been adhered to with tenaci.
ty fully exhibiting the confidence which
their respective supporters reposed in them
The selection Of Col. Chesnut is a most for
tunate one. The State, although nearly
unanimous in all matters involving the prin-
ciples of States Rights, was in imminent
danger OF being riven and distracted by mar
ty divisions on points of very immntorial
consideration Col Chestnut occupies the
position which enables him to harmonic the
dlstractng elements, and preserve that una
nimity so much to be desired lIo belongs
to the strictest school of State Riehts-ho
believes that these principles arc the chief
cornerstone of the Union. IIo is, however.
not an ultra man he was opposed to sccos-
sion, and took his position openly and firmly
againStit. He is known to be opposed to the
agitation of the slave trade question and al
so to national conventions, but docs not re-
gard advocacy of the convention as a surren-
der of State Rights principles lie may be
termed conservative State Rights man, and
in that position, is decidedly representa-.
tive man OF South Carolina. Col Chcsnut
is now about fortythrcc years of age, in the
full vigor of his health and intclleot, and
his Senatorial career will no doubt be a calm.
dignihcd, firm and consistent one. Elected
by no clique, faction or particular party, he
has before him the opportunity of shaping
his career unpledgcd and untrammofcd.
we believe he will prove himself not made
1uatc to tho position. or undoscwns the
high trust his friends have reposcd in him.
Col. JAMES CHEsNUr, jr., is member Of
the State Senate from Kcrshaw District,
and was the presiding officer of that body
at the time of his election He is a young
man, talented and full of promise, and will
honor the position assigned him by the State.
llc was also elected to fill tho unexpirod
term of the late Senator EVANS, by a large
majority.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
The Rail Road.

Our latest adyces from Columbia am who
of the most cheering character, in rf' when
State aid; but wo must think thoel as the
niiiccnt an enterprise will not noSlows down
doncd, especially as Sc, ,O00, GthGt sssNmnlit of
been expended on the work The Company
does not ask, 1.-THE present timc, for I'm. adj
ditional appropriation, but that the restric-
tions imposed by the act of 1854 be removed
The following statement from the memorial
of the Company explains the matter:
g BY this Act tit was provided that, in adj
ditidn to the subscription of ono million of
dollars, by the State. the State woull also
guaranty the bonds of the Company to the
amount of one million more, on the condition,
however, that tho Company should produce
evidence to the Governor of such suhscrp-
tions or aid granted in tho States OF North
Carolina and Tennessee as should give rea-
sonablc assurance of the completion of the
Road. This condition was satisfactory to
the Company ut the time. because confidence
was then rcposed in the ability and purpose
OF Bangs Il Company, to perform their con-
tract. 1T they had done so, the stock and
bonds which they were to take in payment
for the construction Of one-half of the Road
i'll Tennessee and North Carolina furnished
an ample assurance Tint the Road could be
completed with the means which had theen
provided. In consequence of their breach Of
contract. the Company cannot furnish the
required evidence, and without the rcoaso If
this condition, the work must be suspended
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
The. Intentions of snain.

The general belief that Spain has assum-
cd beliigcrent attitude towards Mexico has
drawn, says the Washington STR, the state
mcnt from the Spanish Minister to this gov
crnmcnt, to Gen. CAss, our Secretary of State,
that his Government has no other designs on
Mexico than protection of his citizens resid-
ing there, and the enforcement of her claims
for indemnity. Her object is alleged to be
similar to that Of England and France.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Elections by the Legislature.

I. .. HAYNEswoRrH, Esq, has been elcc-
ted Commissioner in Equity fol Dariingttos.
district, Mr.. I. G. EVANS, incumbent, having
resigned.
Mr.. w. r. NJ. Hunt has been elected Sur
vcyor General.
Maj. j. p. REID has also been elected So
lictor of the Western Circuit. Col. CAMP
BELL Withdrew before the election came off.
Sc RICHARDSON, Esq, has been elected
State Reporter.
Col SIMEON FAIR has been elected Solicitor
ofthe Middle Circuit, without opposition.
Mr. ISAAC II MEANS, of Fairfield, was on
thetbird ballot, elected Secretary of State,
over Maj j d WRrGur, by majority Of 81
votes.
Mr. j S JOHNSON has been elected State
Assessor, for Charleston.
Gem JAMES JONES has been reelected Com
missioner of the new State House.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Counterfeits.

AS there are number of counterfeit $50
bills of the q Bank of Georgetown in cir
culation, word of caution on the subject
may not be amias. These bills are badly cx-
ecutcd, being printed on inferior papor, with
"pale faces" There arc different spurious
plates, and of course as many different coun-
terfeits, or spurious issues
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
New Advertisements.

The attention of the public is directed to
the new advertisements in our columns this
week, to wit: That of Mrs. KNEE, of Wal
ha'la; Col. j. d. AsnMoRE, of Anderson ;
j. b. CLAYTON, assignee Of Y. d. GARvIN
+, e. ALEXANDER, of this place; Ordinary s
sales by the Sheriff; Shcriif's sales; new
candidate for Ordinary; and various other
notices of interest
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
PICKENS C. H., S. c.:
Saturday Morning, December II, 1853
Special.

Persons having business with our Con-
grcssonal Representative, in his official ca
pacity, must address Col. Orr, at Washing
ton, until the lth of March next. After that
time, such communications should be adj
dressed to Col j. ID. AsnMoRE, at Anderson,
until the lst Monday in December next;
afterwards to Washington.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Sale of Negroes.

Atthe sale of the personal estate of SARGENT
GRIFFIN, deceased in this district on We'd
nosday last, sixteen negroes brought $l3, ,24O,
being an average of $8275 80. In the num-
Der, were two small children, and one old
woman The terms of the sale, was twelve
months credit with interost
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Senator Hammond.

Hon. j. ii. HAMMOND, our distinguished
Senator in Congress, arrived in Columbia on
the lst instant, on his way to Washington.
@@ili remain in Columbia few days. 1t
has been a number of years since he visited
tho capitol of the State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
The Federal Legislature.

The Congress of the United States assem-
bled in Washington on Monday last. Both
houses being already organized, can proceed
to business without delay. The Presidents
Message will be communicated to Congress in
a very short time, and will then be laid lc-
fore the country Mt larrc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Legislative.

The proceedings of tho Legislature, or so
much thereof as arc important, may be
found in our columns. Wo arc indebted to
the Carolimia,, for the report.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
U E] e TX 60 w EI5 WWR0LER.

RByIyAbs.-The Chattanooga G,tzete of
the 9th says: " Several weeks ago, re-
yival commenced in the Cumberland Presby-
tcrian church in this city, under Rov. Mr..
Templeton's charge aud services were con-
tinuol in that and other churchcs until last
Sabbath night. Wo learn that betwecu
thirty and forty protested religion"
l szE FIour.-A prize fight took place
last Saturday near st. Louis between man
namcl Coburn and another namol Lonncy
for $50 Over Sovonty rounds were fought,
when the two brutes r'utually suspended OPP
erations.
SouTH CAROLINA CoNFERENcE.-Thi con
ference met in Charleston on the lst instant
Bishop Andrew is presiding.
Tns ElaSr Su.D.--Tio Colnn:bus (Ga')
Times chronicles tho appearance of the first
shad at that city. on Saturday morning, No
vomber 27ih. Full justice was done to the
welcome visitor ut the Planters IIvusc.
Lone RoAp.-rhe great chain of Rail
Road between Philadelphia and Chicago is
completed. The entire length Of this road
is S24 miles. The cars began their regular
passage over this continuous track on the
Goth ult.
New YORK. December L. I Jury, in tho
case of the case Of the crew of tho schooner
llaidee. slavc:, have rcu,lcred verdict OF
"not guilty" Several other indictments
arc pending against the prisoners.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Exchanges.

FARMER AND PLANTER Tho proprietor and
editor of the Farmer anil Piamtc,. has sold
this periodical to Mr.. r. NJ Stokes, of Laur-
els. 1t will b> removed to Columbia, whc, C
it will, for the future, be published Mai.
SEApoRN has accomplished moro than any
other man in the State, in that he has COM
menccd and given pcrmanancy and charac-
ter to a publication which has as Invariably
failed in the hands of othcrs. The retiring
editor has our hearty wishes for n happy fu-
turc, and an abundant success in whatever
may eng ;e his practical and untiring pen
and hcul. We bcspeak for Mr.. STOKES u
liberal patronage in behalf of his new enter
prise.
THE HOME JoURNAL.-,rhc new volume of
this chaste literary journal commences soon,
with corps of contributors, and an array of
productions that promise an abundant litcra-'
ry feast. 1t is, without doubt, the best lite
r1ry paper in the country. Address, Moa-
RIs & WILLIS, New York Price, 81 year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
SaledaY.

Monday last was an unpleasant day, so
rendered by the large quantities of rain that
had fallen, and the muddy condition of the
streets and roads. The attendance of per-
sons was larger than could reasonably have
been expected But little property was sold.
On account of the inc!emcncy of the
weather, Messrs Cook C PARsoNs' land was
not sold. 1t is still offered at private sale.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Mo Bill.

The graud jury, empannellcd by the Fed
eral Court, in Columbia, failed to find ''true
bill" against the officers and crew of the brig
Echo, charged with piracy for being engaged
in the African slave trade. The prisoners
are still held in confinement by the District
Attorney, Mr. GoSNER, for the purpose, it is
said, Of indictips them before grand jury in
Charleston. The constitutionality of the law,
passed by Congress, making tho traffic in
African slaves piracy, is to Je tried at this
term, in Columbia.
NOMINATED. Lion. John Letoher has
been nominated rs the democratic candidate
for Governor Of Virginia. Ie is immensely
popular with the people, and must be elect.
ed bY a large majority.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-12-11
Int. sstlng Items.

Int. 1Stlng Items.
The extracts below from the PROCEEDINGS
of the South Carolina Conference of the Meth
odst Church, in Charleston, is interesting:
communication from Margaret Lang,lon,
Treasurer of the Free Colored Female Mis-.
sionary Society. of Trinity Church, Charles
ton, was read, and the amount enclosed ST. l6
was handed to the Treasurer of the Mission
airy Society. a portion of this amount was
contributed by the Free Colored Female Mis-
sonarJ Society.
Among tho donations was one of 800.
from Rev. w. j.. Pegues, to make the Oldest
member of this Church. and tho oIlcst wo-
man in the State. with others of her family,
iife-mcmbers of the Parent Missionary Socie-
ty. This lady is Mrs. Singleton, ofWiilams
burg, aged lao years, who has been blind for
20 years, her youngest granddaughter, Mrs.
Dukes, aged so.
TnoUcnrrUL.--Mrs. L. Ii. Sigournoy, of
Hartford, furnished fifty poor families with
turkeys or fowls, and pumpkin pies--of the
best quality, too,--for q thanksgiving din
ner.
Cry MoRrALrrY.--'rh whole number of
deaths in New York last week was 583--be-
ing 80 more than during the preceding woek.
Consumption and inflammation of lungs
were--as usual at this season of the year
the most fatal diseases.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-26
Meeting of the Democratic Central Com


At meeting of the members Of the County
Democratic Central Committee, held in the town
70 Auburn. on Friday. the 28th day of May, 1858,
the meeting was called to order by the election
of Col. G.. c. Newman as Chairman Of the Com
nittee. James Anderson was then elected Sec
rctary of the SANE. L. L. Bullock appeared and
WAS accepted as proxy for Joseph Colgan. The
Committee being organized The following resolu-
tons were on motion adopted:
Resolved. That Democratic County Conven-
tion he called to assemble at Auburn. on FRIDAY
THE 3QTH DAY OF JULY. 1858. for the pur-
pose OF nominating a candidate for the office OF
Senator, four Assemblymen, County Judge
Sheriff, Collector, County Clerk. Recorder. Pro-
scouting Attorney County Assessor Surveyor
Coroner Public Administrator. and such other
officers as are required by law, and to elect eleven
Delegates to the State Convention, and TO transact
such other and further business rs may be pro
perly hroug ght before the Convention.
Resoiued, That the ratio Of representation in
eaid Convention. be III conformity to previous
usage. one Delegate for each precinct and one
Delegate for every fifty votes OF fraction Of tfty
taking as rule the highest vote cast for any
Democratic candidate voted for hy the Democrats
of this county at the general election Of 1857.
Resolved. That the Committee do recommend
TO the Democracy of the respective precincts to
hold their Primary Meetings to elect Delegates to
the said Convention. on SATURDAY, the .4th
day OF July 1858. at o'clock, z. NJ.
Resoiued. That the following be the represcn-
tation as established by this Committee:
The Placer herald., 1858-06-26
Democratic State Convention.

At meeting Of tie Democratic State Central
Committee, held in Sacramento, on the 10th day
of May. 1858, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Resoired, Thai the next Democratic State Con-
venton be held in tho city of Sacramento on
"Wednesday, the 4th day of August next and that
the basis of representation be as follows. viz:
One delegate at large from each county, and ne
delegate for every two hundred Democratic votes
cast at the last general election for any Democrat
ic candidate on the State ticket nominated by the
Democratic party exclusively, and one delegate
for every fraction Of one hundred or more votes
cast for such Democratic candidate.
Resolued, by the Central Committee. That it is
recommended that the Democracy in the different
counties meet Oh the goth day of July next, for
the purpose of electing delegates to the State
Convention.
The Democracy of the State of California are
hereby notified that State Convention will be
held in the city OF Sacramento, on Wednesday,
the 4th day of August, ls5s. and that the ap-
portionment Of representation therein, as settled
upon by the State Central Committee, is as fol-
lOWs
The Placer herald., 1858-06-26
A Calsehood Nailed.

Two weeks since we refuted the falsehood
promulgated by the Placer Press, that the
Democratic Central Committee had deter
mined to require the denomination of our
Legislative members Of last year as an in
dorsemtnt of the Federal Administration.
We charged home upon the Press the giving
currency to a malicious, untruthful statement.
In last weeks issue that concientous (?) sheet
takes back its first declaration and saws 1--WE
don't know that the Committee have any
thing to do with the subject, or that anybody
else has before the Convention meets" and
then, true to its instincts of meanness, pro-
ceeds to revamp the story by shifting the
intention from the Committee to other par.
ties not designated.
We will so far notice this old lie with
new dress, to say that, there has not been,
nor is not now, any intention on the part of
any person or persons, to insist upon the
denomination Of any Of our delegation
Of last winter on account of any vote
cast by them in the Legislature. That if
any of those gentlemen are again candidates
before the Convention, they will stand upon
/ the same footing as other candidates-ther
popularity with the people will determine
the result. The Democratic party is sutfi
ciently able to understand who are the men
they want to represent them in the councils
Of the State, and will certainly select them.
Let no Democrat be deceived by the misrep-
resentations of heet that has no atiiiation
with us, but is ranking with hatred and abuse
against Democratic President, the party,
its principles, and all that would conduce to
our harmony and success.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-26
State Fair,

We have had the pleasure this week of
meeting John G. Fall, Esq, President Of the
State Agricultural Society, and Judge Nc
Cr,a, Of Oro,iIe, who are visiting this por
tion Of the State for the prosecution of ccm
mtlee duty, in the collection Of valuable in
formation regarding our mining ard other
resources. At present they are exanin-
ing the big diggings' of the northeastern
portion of the county.
A vast amount Of interesting information
will be collected by the different committees
of the Society, to be embodied in the next
Annual Report, which will more fully set
forth the Importance Of the mining, agricul-
! tural horticultural and mechanical interests
Of the State than any previous California
publication.
The Fair will commence at Marysville on
the 23d Of August, to be continued six days.
Ample preparations are being made for the
accommodation of visitors, who will doubt
less throng there in far greater numbers
than at any previous Fair III the State.
| The proximity of Placer to Yuba county
will enable many of our citizens to attend;
and we hear, on every hand, the intention
expressed to "be there" We hope our far
mers will not fail TO be well represented, in
the products of the soil, and fine stock; for
certainly the county can be well represented
in that respect; and our mechanics should
also send specimens Of their handiwork, as
there are no doubt workmen here sufficiently
skilled in their various trades to carry off
some of the prizes.
Farmers and Mechanics Of Placer, see to
it that your county s.representel by the pro-
ducts of your labor at MarysvilIe, on the
23d Of August.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-26
Important to Justices of the Peace.

The Grand Jury in their report at the late
term OF the Court of Sessions of this county,
called attention to the fact of the failure on
the part of many Justices to pay into the
County Treasury the proceeds of fines i'm
posed in their Courts. AS a neglect of this
requirement Of the law makes such officers
liable to present ment, we call their attention
to that portion Of the Report, which says:
In the county are twenty Justices of the
Peace, most Of whom are now acting. and
we have reason to believe that many of them
have collected fines which i: is their duty to
pay TO the County Treasurer While but few
have ever SO paid. The attention of the
District Attorney is directed to the matter"
From this, Justices Will see the necessity
of = s'ri t compliance with the law to avoid
failure trouble
The Grand Jury also found the existence
OF another evil frequently ca Sc of unne-
ceSsary expene to the county, which may
in great measure be avoided BY Magistrates
and others interested.
The Report says: "Many Of the com
plants coming before lis hal not previously
been made letore an examining magistrate,
and many unnecessary witnesses were sum
moned to appear for examination by us il,
being impossible to know before they were
examined whether or not they were neces-
sary or importan;; and we suggest, in order
to save large expense to the county, and
great Inconvenience to many individuals, that
all persons having criminal complaints to
make, fist make them before Justice of
tie Peace in the nei.hborhood where the
witnesses rcside-the ends of Justice being
as well subserved 10y that course as first COM
ing before Il Grand jury
The propriety of the suggestion will strike
every one rs commendable, and it is ,'esira-
ble that the course indicated should be fol
lowed hereafter.
The Placer herald., 1858-06-26
Further from Frazer River.
ARRIVAL OF THE COMMODORE.


The steamship Commodore arrived at Sar
Francisco on Monday. She made the pas
sage down in three days with head wird
very nearly all the way. The Commodore
brought down thirty. nine passengers, only
four Of whom were from the mines. She
had on eight $4,000 in gold dust, and about
700 ounces were brought down in the hands
of passengers.
A large number of people were waiting at
Victoria for the liver to fall; but the peo
pie do not expect low water for month yet
There appeared to be plenty of gold floating
around" in Victoria Boarding and pro
visions were very cheap considering all things
bit the board furnished is not of as good
quality as that given in this city. Lumber
is very scarce, and worth 500 per thousand
Carpenters are in good demand, and can
make from IS to $50 per day, according to
the kind of work they are engaged in.
The steamer Surprise has got into some
difficulty with the United States authorities,
and has made herself liable to a forfeiture
for violation Of the revenue laws. 1t appears
she has been in the practice of going into
Whatcom when arriving from up the river,
and there taking on board freight and pas
seneers for Victoria without clearing at the
Custom House in Port Townsend TIE JEFF
ferson Davis has been on the lookout for the
Surprise, and it is thought that by this time
she has fallen into the hands of the revenue
Officers
Mr.. Adams came dcwn from Hills Bar on
uoI,t IL
ces of dust He reports the miners to be
making from s25 to 500 per day on the
bar.
Mr.. Frank McDermott, who came on the
Commodore, reports that gold has been
discovered within eight miles from the
mouth Of Frazer river, and that the diggings
are good there.
Nulnber!e>s bags of gold we're to be seen
in tie hands Of miners at Victoria.
The Hudson Bay Company charge IS for
each person going from Victoria, but that is
included in the $50 passage money paid the
steamer.
Business was lively at Sehome.
Mr.. McDermott says that there is no truth
in the reports that the Indians are trouble
some. They are generally well behaved and
kindly disposed.
Mr. Zane says that it was reported at Vie
tora th;t a party of $50 Indians had come
down the river and made an attack on a
party of e ght men who We're encamped on
one Of the islands. The truth or talst; of
the rumor is not known.
Mr.. Hicks, who came down passenger on
the Commodore says that himself and part
ner have been at wolk on Sailors Bar ever
since early in the spring, and have made
from IS to $50 per day each, all the time
Two men worked there two weeks and
made So 400.
Mr.. Hicks SAYS that the lanks of Frazer
river, for a distance Of 100 miles, will pay
well, and that there is room for $4,000 men
to work in the Frazer river country
s. f. CALL