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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
NO HOAX-.-GOOD NEWS!

FHNWO THOUSAND -FOUR HUNDRED
Il ACRES { Mineral Land. including the
Poor Mdmtir, for sale. 1t lies immediate
ly in the yjtiritY oR lie German village (Wal-s
halla, and in sight of tho Blue Ridge Tun-
mel. pfot. Tuomcy reported to the.lieGisL,.
turc of South CGrolina that the sccond largest
dcposite of gold in the State is at or near this
mountain. In 1892, the property was pur-
chased by two practical miners, after being
fully tested. They were gentlemen of char
actcr. wealth, prudence and sagacty. They
did before it WAS operated on. and il has ro-
manned so until the present time Mr.. Elihu
Crcswcll and John Il. Lewis Woo the pur-
chasers. This place is susceptible of being
made one OF the very best grazng farms in
tho diSrict-has large quantity off quail
ity of bottom and upland, portion of which
is newly enclosed. There is a Gno null seat
on the place. with sufficient pine timber near
to ii to b'old tho Blue Ridge Road, l will
sell thls property on reasonable terms on an
extended credit will reserve onc-third or
onc-lIall, and operate jointly according to the
amount invested My residence is Wayside,
Pickens District, and my post Office Pendlc-
ton, S. G..
j. ONERTON LEWIS.
/ July l. 1903 80 3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
OPEN YOUR EYE TIGHT

WTE NOW OFFER FOR SALE one of
w the best grain and stock farms in So
Carolina. The tract contains 927 Acres more
or less. 60 odd acres of bottom already in a
high state of cultivation and more to clear
The upland although cultivated 60 odd years
produces equal to the best bottom. An idea
of the productivcncss of tho land can be form
cd from the fact that VIC have raised 628
bushels of corn to the plow, and over = hush
els of wheat to one sown.
The dwelling house is comfortable and out
buildings and fences in good repair There
arc 2good Pastures and large Orchard on
the place.
Any person desiring summer residence,
with the purest watcr, and a most splendid
view of mountain scenery. together with one
of the most productive farms in the State,
would do we'll to call and examine the place
and the crop now standing on it. Said place
ia situated on Oolcncy Creek miles from
Col llagood, e miles north If Mrs Barton's, 6
miles west of Pumpkintown, and 3 miles from
Maj AlcXander's plantation.
Our reason for selling is, that belongs to
us jointly, and cannot be satisfactorily divi-
ded. JAMES G.. COOK.
j. B. PARSONS.
August 2, 1853 3 3
BEI4, Anderson Gazette, Abbevillo Banner,
and Grccnville Patriot please copy times
each, and forward bills to this Office mt once.
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dl2l QTOVerulNr Mmtler

NNAS sired BY tlio celebrated Race Horse
' Argyle, whose pedigree aud performance
are too well known 10 require repetition horc.
His dam Mary Frances was by Direclor--hc by
Archer; dam Matrix by Slagog.
TOM DiSCOMB
Was sired by Old Governor His dam was bred
from Gen. Wade Hampton. Sr.'s old Gallatin,
and Richard Covcton's Director, of Abbevillc--
two among the finest horses in America. lie
will stand the Fall Season at Richard Davis,
nosr Pickens5iIle, part Of his time, and the
balance at Anderson G. H., or near there
Insurance, $40. Those putting mares and
trading them will be held responsible for the
money. Twenty-Five cents to be paid the groom.
The season will commence at Richard Davs',
the Cd day of September and end she 9Th day
OF November. The horse will be at Anderson
q. IT, on saleday in September.
WILLlSS BENSON
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Consignees at Anderson Depot,
ron wgpk ENDINn AI,ursrl

FVI0 Wohh hNIlINtI NUHUHTl
Anderson. Sharpe, B & 7 s Crayton,
McFall III. D Bieman, \ S McClmton, j II
Voight, w u Gaiilnrd, Benson & j. Judge
Whitner, Jas Conegnn, j W Glenn. j II Baker.
Z llIollingsworh, Deniy 6 p, J S Lorton, J
7 Sloan s co, j B e Sloan & Co, j 2 Reed,
Newton, j w Simpson. Geo Scabornc. Rev J B
Adgcr. Rluc II II. Herbert, Shanagan s. Co. j
Martin, Brown & McGces, w Knouff, T Pick
cns, s. 4 Eyins A Rose, II IL Hubbard,
Cherry, lIumbird, IL & Co, England, s.
Co, IL Picfcr, II Campbell G Finley, l.
I Arnold & Co, Scabor & II, j w Thompson,
Maxwell 4 II Harrison. Samuel Brown, n
Dalton f. RICE Agent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
For TIE LEGISLATURE.

RsS" The friends Of MICHAEL MILLER beg
leave to announce him candidate to rcprcsent
Pickcns in the next Legislature.
GsS" The friends of Maj ROBERT MAN
WE'LL respectfully recommend him as suita-
bic candidate for the Legislature.
PS8-. The friends of WM. N. MARTIN re-
specially announce him candidate for the
Legislature, at the next election.
ny" The friends of GEORGE II. CHERRY
respectfully announce him candidate for the
Legislature, at the next election.
Rely" The friends of Mai. JOHN C. MIL
LER announce him a candidate for the Leg
islaturc, mt the next election.
BsG~ The friends of DR.. A. j. ANDERSON
respectfully announce him candidate for
the Legislature, at the ensuing election.
EsSS' We arc authorized 10 announce VIII
LIAM HAMILTON q candidate for the Icgis-
lature, at the ensuing election.
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Q A N D0D a U r. S.
FOR CONGRESS-.

BsY~ COL. Il. o. p. VERNON. ofSpartan-
burg, is respectfully announced as a candi.
date for Congress, to succeed Col. Orr.
EefS" The friends of COL. JOHN D. ASH.
OKErcspectfully announce him a candidate
for Congress, at the next election
RSS" The friends of COL +. r. JONES. OF
Greenville. respectfully present his name to the
Congressional District, in place of Col ORn, who
declines q re- election
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MY M gM gMl.

MARRIED, OH the list inst by w. j. Parsons
Esq. MIR. Q. c., PoRTgR TO Miss MALINpA Ror-
EluseN, all of Pickens
On the same day, by tho same, Mr.. F. V. G..
PARsoNs to Miss pHGDE IlEnp, all of Pickens.
On Sunday morning, the 25th inst, by j. f..
Bclottc, Esq. Mr. JOHN H. BIEvIN and Mrs.
ELizADETH AMicK, NIL of this district.
In the village of Fickcns, OH Thursday morn
ing, 9th inst, by j. j.. IIagood, Esq, MIR. JorL
u. B. BucKEsTER to Miss NANCY A.. ALBrpsoy,
all of I'ickens
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Atnie oa. somlla CnYoIia1a, !,
iN oRDISARY--PicKENs'

70, r -COM - ~ $1,000 N ---I :
VS. Summons in Partition.
Edward Cox, ct. ais. ~ tsmi e
T appearing to my satisfaction that John Cox,
l. Marinda Cox. Gabriel Cox, Robert Cox, Lit
tleton Edge aud wife Minerva, George Eaves
and wife Jane, George GLOW and wife Rhoda,
reside without the limits of this State: II is or
dered, therefore, that they do appear in tho Or
dinary Office at Plekens @. II, on Monday the
9Th day Of November next, anil object 10 the di~
vision or sale Of the real Estate Of Joshua Cox,
deceased, or their consent to the samc win bc
entered Of record,
w. j. PARSONS, ORD.
0rdinsry's Office August 8, 1858
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
FOR THE SENATE.

BeAr The friends of Mr. ELAN SHARPE
respectfully announce him candidate to rep
resent Pickens district in the State Senate, ut
the next election.
fs3S" The friends of Gen. +. n. GARVIN
announce him candidate for the State Senate
at the ensuing election.
BsSA The friends ofELTitU II. GRIFFIN,
ESQ; respectfully announce him candidate
for the Senate, for Pickcns district, at the
next election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
Hamburg Once Moral

TO MY OLD FRIENDS IN pICKENSl
I WOULD respectfully inform my old friends
Lcf Pickens that am in the employment oil
Nir.g VIZ. Hill, of Hamburg, $. G., dealer in
all kinds of
Hardware & Cutlery,
Planters, Mechanics, Builders materials, &C..
whore Iwould he happy TO meet with them and
offcr them GOODS in the above lire at as low
prices IS they can be purchased in any CT Che
Southern markets.
Feks Orders from The country win meet with
prompt attention.
y 4. GURLEY.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
Estate Notice.

A FINAL Settlement Of the Estate of Al
IN len Black, deceased will be made he
fore the Ordinary, at Pickens @ H. on Friday
the 5th day of November next. Those hay
ing demands against the Estate must render
them, legally attcstcd, and those indebted
thereto must mako payment by that time.
T. HUGHES, l.
j, II. IUNNLCUTT, Aum rs
August Q, 1888 3 8n,
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Estate Notice.

4 III persons indebted to the Estate of r. s..
~ II, C.Fos,cr, deceased, mnst make payment,
and those having demands against said Estate
will present them legally atcstcd. Promptness
Is desired as it is impor,ant to settle up the Es-
taste as far as IL can be.
a. J. ANDERSON, rv,ors
r. r. FOSTER, "N orS'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
Anderson Prices Current.

coRnRcrsp WEEKLY BY EsoLaSD. BLgcSLEy co
ANpERsoN c. H., August 3, 1858.
Cotton per III. 81 IA IN +,
Salt, per sack, 80 To 200
Coffee, Rio, per 10. 13 Ga Ii
Sugars brown, per lb. % a. III
crushed and loaf, perlb.S l4d, 1S
Molasses West India, per gallon, 40 ga 45
n. Orleans Z" 40 a. 60
Yarn (Ga. per bunch. 120
0snaburgs, (henvy) p~s yard, 13 GG IL
Shirtings, 10 a. IL
Iron, common size Swede, per lb. 81
Z" English,
Nails, per kcg, Ga 61
Oil, Linsced, per gallon, l.37 a. i.50
Train, 90 90 90 a. LOO
Glass, 8X10 8 IL 1926
10Nl2 3.25 @9 800
Rice, per lb. 81 M7
Flour, per barrel, G6 500
Wheat, per bushcl, 90 a. 95
Corn, &" So CG GO
Bacon, hog round, 10 C9 10
Baggng, Gunuy, per yard. II a. Is
Oats, per bushel 80 Ia 80
Peas, d" Z" LOO
Powder, Rife, per keg, IA a. s
Be9s@ There is always to be founda good Stock
OF Goods. Mt f.. B. Il Cos.
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COMMISSIONERS SALES.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
HD EHuity--Picikems.
Mary Ann Couch
Bill for Partition.

Rnh't Couch. ct. ais
obedience to an order Of the Court of
L. Equity, in this case, will expose to sale
at Auction, to the highest bidder. at Pickens
Court House, on Snledav in September next.
the REAL ESTATE of John Couch dcccas-
ed. namely:
Tract No l, situate in the District of Pick
ems and State aforesaid, on Brusby creek. VIZ
ters of Saluda river, containing Five HIM
dred Fifty and one-half (550l) Acres, and
adjoining lands of Gen. CruikShanks. Robert
Couch and Others
Trnct No 3 situate in the aforesaid Statc
and District. on waters of Brushy creek. CON
tanning One Hundred and Ten Acres. and
adjoining lands of joel Ellison, Thos Mont
gomery and others.
TERMS OF SA LE-On credit of one and
two years, with interest from day of salc.-
The purchasers to enter into bond Ito the Com
missioner with at least two good surctics, to
secure the payment of the purchase money in
two equal annual instalmcnts. Purchasers
to pay extra for titles. The costs to be paid
in cash on day of sale.
Plats OF these tracts arc on iic in the Com
mlssio cr's Office. Tract No is valuable.
being wcll Improved, and on which there is
some good ha'tom land.
ROBT. a. THOMPSON. c.E.p.p
.t August g. 1858 IA
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07
NEW SEAS0NABLE GOODS!
AT EslckpVDs a. BB

Ha N az HAChhS Ss me-
fHNllE undersigned are now receiving and
IL opening we'll selected stock of
Spring and Summer Goods,
Which we offer to our friends and customers
low, in accordance with the hard times, con-
sisting in part of the following:
PRINTS, MUSLlNS, Cambrics. Brown and
Blcached Shrtings, and Sheetng;
wei! selected stock of Rc0dy-made CLO-
+ THING, Hats and Caps;
Bonnets. Ribbons Trimmings &C.:
Boots and Shoes, Saddles and Brides;
Hardware and Cutlery, Nails and Castings:
CrockcrY and Glasswarc
GROCERIES, Drugs and Medicines; and al
most every other article usually found any
where in the up country.
We take in barter country Ifomc spun, Tall
low, Bceswax, Corn, Fodder, Wool, Rags,
&c. at the customary prices.
We return our thanks for past patronage.
and hope our friends and the public will call
and examine our stock before buying else.
where.
f. s Z. L. ALEXANDER.
May 13, 1858 43 If
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FOR ORDINARY.

MSs" The friends of s. II. JOHNS respect
fully announce him candidate for Ordinary at
the next election.
DS2- The friends of Rev. JOHN OWENS beg
leave to announce him candidate for Ordinary
OF Pickens district, at the ensuing election.
Bs9r The friends of THOMAS j. KEITH re-
specttully announce him candidate for Ordin-
ary of Pickcns district, at the ensuing election.
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Something New al Old Pendleton
GROCERIES,, GROCERIES,,

VFlE UNDERSIGNED have established.
L Mt this place, n
FaEmfiy Grocery Store,
For the purpose of accommodating the public
with GROCERIES, at Anderson prices Our
terms Icing strictly cash or it's equivalent.
enables us TO offer inducements not to be
found elsewhere 1t is useless to onumerato
our Stock suffice it to say, we have a com
plctc Stock of hll kinds Of GOODS usually
kept in Grocery Store.
We will barter or pay the highest cash
price for Produce and the usual articles of
home manufacture and barter.
All we ask is fair trial
JOHN H. SLOAN & co.
Pcndlcton, March -. 1858 34-tf
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FOR TAX COLLECTOR

B9s~ The friends of Mr.. A. S. STEPHENS
respectfully announce him candidate for the
oiice of Tax Collector of Pickcns district, at
the ensuing election.
Ray" The friends of Mr.. GEORGE f. STEAD
ING respectfully announce him a candidate for
the Office ofTax Collector, at the next election
DSA., The friends of Rev. j. r. JIUNNICUTT
respectfully announce him Il candidate for the
office of Tax Collector, at the ensuing election
BE3y" The friends of Rev. H. NJ BARTON
respectfully announce him MS n candidate for
Tax Collector at the next election
BSfyT' The friends of ]. W. l.. CARY respect
fully announce him candidate for reelection
to the Office of Tax Collector, for Pickcns dis
trict, ut the ensuing election.
RsS" The friends of II. CLEVELAND HUNT
respectfully announce him candidate for Tax
Collector, Mt the next election.
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LOOK HERE!
One of the Best Plantations on
Tugalo River for Sale.


NNIIE subscriber offers for sale his WELL
il KNOWN PLANTATION, lying above
and below Jarrctts Bridge, on Tugalo river,
containing
One Thousand Four Hundred Acres.
There are Two Hundred Acres of excellent
Bottom land as to the fertility Of which it
is unnecessary 10 say anything, as it is we'll
known that it cannot be surpassed by any in
the State. The remaining twelve hundred
acres mostly woodland.
There has been recently erected n commo-
dious Cottage, Of the most approved and mo-
dcrn style, on n beautiful cminence, within
two hundred yards of the river. This, to-.
gether with the salubrity of the climate pure
water and fine land, make this one of tho
most desirable places in the up country
Churches are convenient of Prcsbytcrian,
Methodist and Baptist denomination. The
tract will be divided to suit purchasers, pro-
yided it all can be disposed of ut one time.
Will be sold with the place. ifdesred Corn,
Fodder and Wheat. Also, stock of all kinds.
If you want Home, sweet Home" YOU
had better apply ehrly, or you may loose a
bargain, as such places are rarely in market.
Possession given the first of November next,
Terms will be mado accommodating. Ad.
dress INC at .Walton's Ford, Ga.," or apply
on the promises.
p II. PRATHER.
Nav 3. 1853 42 If
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STATE or soUYH CAROLINA,

IL EQUITY--PICKENs.
Emma and II. A. Hawthornc)
VIZ. ! Bill for partition
Susan Perry and others.
DHERE will be sold. by order &c the Court of
Equity, for partition amongst the hcrs-nt-
law of Josiah f. Perry, deceased at Pickcns
Court House on Salcday in September next, to
the highest bidder, on a credit Of twelve months
with interest. except so much rs may be noccs-
sary to pay the costs of Pavilion and salc, n
TRACT OF LAND. on the waters ofSnow Creek
in Pickens district, containing Four Hundred
and Thirty Acres and adjoining lands now or
formerly belonging to James III. Rceder, BENZ
r. Perry and otiers:
The faDd is well timbcred md also lies we'll
The soil is productive, and The land would make
a fine farm il cleared and cultivated. 1t is all
in the woods at present, except the Methodist
Camp Meeting Ground, which is on The place
The land lies on the public road leading from
Andersonville to Pickcns Court House, and is
we'll watered.
a plat of the premises, on flc for reference,
can be seen Mt this Office.
ROBT. A. THOMPSON, c.EP.D
Com'rs Office July 16 1853
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Adminietrator,s Motino.

NOTICE is hereby given that final settle.
~ ment of the Estate of Aaron Moore, dc.
ceased will be made in the Ordinary's Office, Of
Pickens Court lionsc, on Friday the 9Th day OF
October next Those indebted must make pay
meh'' ana those having demands win render
them legally attcsted by that time. Notice ia
also given that will not DC responsible for in.
terest after that time.
EMERY MOORE, Adm'r.
July 6. 1853. 81 sm
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NalTHsiRI

n S hereby given that application will be
u made to the I,egislatnre.of South Caroli-
mn, at its next session. for an act to incorpor-
August 2. 1858 3 3m
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Hn EqlIity--PiCkens.

I
w. B. Armstrong, ct ais.
by virtue of decretal order of the Court of
- Equity, directed to me- will be sold on Sale
day in September next, to the highest bidder. at
Pickcns Court House, the REAL ESTATE of
Abner Armstrong, deceased, namely:
Tract No. J, situate in the district of Pickcns
and State aforesaid, on Coneross creek, contain
ing Two Hundred and Forty Acres, and adioin-
ing lands OF Il. =. Verncr, Mary McWhortcr
Iachariah Power and others
Tract NO ,, situate in the State aforesaid and
district of Pickens, containing One Hundred
and Eighty Acres, and adjoining Tract No ], i,
Nj Crcnshaw, Alexander Bryce and others
Tract No. 8, situate in the district of Pickens
and State aforesaid, on Coloncrs Fork. contain
ing Ono Hundred and Ninety Acres, and adioin-
ing lands Of Lafayette w Allen, Daniel Hull
and others.
TERMS OF SALE-On credit of one, two
and three years, with interest from day of sale
lexccpt the costs which must be paid in cash J
The purchaser purchasers entering into bond,
with two or more good surcties. conditioned for
the payment of the purchase money in three sue
cessisc equal annual instalmcnts. The purcha-
scr to pay for Nll necessary papers.
These lands arc valuable. On the Home
place, or; Tract No !, there is II comfortable
dwelling, with out-bmildings. There is also n
boutSeveniy acres of capital bottom land on this
Tract, with good upland.
Plats of these tracts of land are on file in my
office, and can be referred to at any time.
ROB'T. A. THOMPSON, cEr.p
Com rs Office, July 24, 1853
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GOODS SELLING FOR COST

THE STOCK OF GOODS, DRUGS & MEDI-
l ClNES, assigned by lsscrtol & Norman, for
the benefit of their creditors, are now offered at
COST FOR CASH
For short time only.
The NOTES AND ACCOUNTS have been
placed in the hands of Mr.. d. Z. RoDINs, at the
Store. for settlement and collection. Those in
dcbtcd. therefore, viii call and liqudntc such
demands promptly.
DIR. NoRMANis also at the Store, assisting in
the sale of Goods and Medicines. and will, as
usual, put up prescriptions promptly, and on the
most reasonable terms.
j. l.. HAGOOD, Assignee.
ROB'T. A. THOMPSON,
Agent for the Creditors
Walhalla July II, 1853 81 If
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A SoRTPTURAL SUM.-Hcrc is sum
IN addition for you to work ont. 1t will
require diligence and care, and admit of no
wasted tine: Add to your faith, virtue; to
your virtue, knowledge; to oknowledgc, tenn
penncc; to temperance, patience; to pa
tience, godlincss; TO godliness, brothcrly
kindness to brotherly kindness, charity
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Aia EiqUitS--PiCkeMs.
James Rogers,

vs. Bill for Partition.
Edward Rogers, ct ais
/ NDER an order OF the Court of Equity
" III this case, made at June Term. 1888,
there will be sold 10 the highest bidder. mt
Pickens Court lIousc, on Salcday IN Sepcm-
Der next. the REAL ESTATE Of James Rog-
crs, senior, dccea 'cd, situate in Pickcns 4s-
trict and State aforesaid, to wit:
Tract No |, lying on Oconcc creek, waters
Of Littlc River. containing Six Hundred
Acres, and adjoining lands of Capt l. n Rob.
ms. tract Mob and others.
Tract No 3, containing Three Hundred and
Two Acres, adjoining Tract No ,, unknown
lands and Tracts Nos l and 4.
Tract No i, containing One Hundred and
/; twenty Acres, and adjoining Tracts Nos l
and 3, lands of A ID Rogers, James Todd ard
others.
TERMS OF SALE-On credit of one
and two years, with interest from dnv of sale.
The purchaser or purchasers to give bond,
with at least two good surctics, to secure the
payment of the purchase money in two coual
annual instalnents; and pay extra for titles.
The costs to be paid in cash on day of sale.
Plats of tho land are on file in this Office.
Tic lands belonging to this Estate arc of cx-
cellcnt quality. Tract No | is improved and
has creek bottom on it.
ROBT. A. THOMPSON, c.E.p.p
Com'rs Office, August 6, 1853 I'd
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07

PREMIUM COOKING STOVES,
or all sizcs, with and without lIollow-ware.
" For sale by j. III. goIGT,
Opposite Planters Hotel, WalhalIa, SC.
August 8, 1857 If
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BENEsIr ora COOP HEARTY BAUou.
IF people win believe tough stories with
a good moral, we think the following, from
an English paper, can be recommended as
one of the best of its class. y
"Whilc on o picnic excursion with a par
ty ofyoung people, discerning n crow nest
on a rocky prccipice, they started in gfeat
glec to see who would reach it first. Their
haste being creator shan prudence, some
lost their hold, and were seen rolling and
tumblisg down the hillside, Lonnets smash
ed, clothes torn, postures ridiculous, but no
one hurt. Then commenced a scene Of the
most violent and long continued laughter,
which, being all young people, wGJl ocs
quainted with each other, and 'intLe woods,
they indplged a perfect surfcit, They
roared out with one merry peal of epoiitii-
ncous laughter they expressed Il by hoop
ipgaDd hallooing when ordinary laugilger be-
came insuficicnt 10 express tle lncrfimcnt
thcy feltat their own ridiculous situations
and those Of their mates and cver. after
wards the bare niention Of the csow's nest
scerc oecasioned removed and irrcpressible
laughter Yeafs after, one Of their num-
ber fell sick, becameso low that she could
not speak, and was about breathing her last,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-07

lF every one of the prominent public
mon IN the United States should be swept
out OF existence Tomorrow, they would not
be missed year hence There is obscure
ability and learning enough to fill the void
Instantly; and the stock of ability aud lear
ming is increasing Yearly