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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Workmen for the Tunnel.

Messrs. HUNDRED, IIITcHcocK s. Co., con-
tractors at the Stumphouse Tunnel have ad-
ded, during the last few days, over one hun
drcd men to their working force. The num-
ber of persons employed on "the Hill" is
now estimated at between five and six hun
drcd, principally Irishmen; and, for their
usually boistcrous nature, good order is well
maintained.
twill be a source ofmuch qualification to
the friends of this enterprise to learn that
these gentlemen are making satisfactory pro-
gress, and can demonstrate, with almost
mathematical precision, the time of compile
ton The work on the line, generally, is
pushed forward by both engineers and con-
tractors with commendable zeal and very
flattering success
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
News of the Week.

Congress has changed their day Of adjourn
ment from the 7th to Thursday last the 10th
SO far no important Legislation cngrosses the
attention of that body. The war feeling is
running high at Washington.
The outbreak and utter disregard of law
and order, which has occurred in New Or
leans, is a Disgrace to free and enlightened
people. The assumption of authority, by IT.
responsible persons, is to remove all security
and protection to life and property. We on.
ly have the tclegraphic accounts, which are
not very Ineligible. Further particulars
may reach us during nextwcek
Hon. j. PiNcXNEY UENDERsoN, Senator in
Congress from Texas, died at Washington on
the 4th, Of consumption. 1t was his first ses
sion at Washington, where he had already
attained high position. The funeral cerc
monies ookplace on Saturday.
Tho outrages on American vessels continue,
with, it is reported, the loss of life in one in.
stance. It's also rumored that orders coun.
termanding the overhauling and search of our
ish minister at Washington. Nothing def
mite, therefore, is known as to the reliability
Of either. The next arrival from England
will give US the determination of the British
government, and that will mark out the course
for US to pursue. If blood, however, has been
spilled we do not well see how a collision be-
tween the two countries can be avoided. A
fn," 10y -''i IoVcrmIuc tne character OF
events, other for war or continued peace
The former we should be compelled to regard
as calamity, but not so great as the loss of
our property and honor.
a meeting of the friends of the Air Line
Railroad was held at Anderson on Monday
last. Three hundrcs shares of one hundred
dollars each were subscribed A committee
was appointed to obtain further subscriptions.
An adjourned meeting will take place on sale.
day in July next.
Arrivals from Liverpool advise us of de-
cline of an I'D in cotton. Corn has also de-
clincd, and breadstufs aro dull sale Eng
land and Naples are preparing for war, the
latter country refusing to Indemnify the citi-
zcns of the former for imprisonment and loss
of property: so our ancient enemy is likely
w i"'' iiei iitHos iuu. AuVlceS from INDIA
state that Azingher has been relieved. and
the rebels defeated near Bullinghor.. Many
of the rebels were killed and Ave hundred ta-
ken prisoners. The British loss was seventy.
Disturbances and bloodshed continue in
Kansas, but it is difficult to get correct &c,
counts. From Utah unofficial statements in
duce us to believe that trouble has commen-
ced there in earnest
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Apples. &c.

We have been presented by Col. NJ. NJ.
NORTON with couple of apples in perfect
statc-onc, Seeding of the previous years
growth; the other, June apple just ma
tured. This is practical exemplifcation OF
what might be enjoyed by lis all, with lit
tic labor and care, and we press this view OF
2 He also handed us some weeks ago q re-
markably large strawberry, of the Hautbois
variety, taken from his garden. The season
has been favorable one for this fruit, and
to the Colonel's household we are largely in
debted for our enjoyment in this way. 1t is
matter of surprise that, where our climate
is so destructive to fruit generally, this berry
is so much neglected. especially when the
difficulties attending its production are not
by any means great.
For these, and other kind from
the same source, We return our thanks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
The Blue Ridge Turnnike.

Our readers will rccollcct that during the
last year we brought to thcir notice the fact
that an enterprise was on foot, originated by
Col. WM. SLOAN, to connect Grecnvillc via the
French Broad with Cashier Valley, N. @. and
Tunnel Hill, in this district, by turnpike
Much of the road, between Greenville and
Cashier Valley, is now completed. From
the latter point, to the Tunnel the work goes
bravely on under the direction of Mr. w. l..
SLOAN, tho efficient contractor Over four
miles of the eighteen have been finished, and
a large force is constantly employed on the
work by this Company.
y notice also appears in our columns for
a charter for an extension of this line to Tu-
galoo, and ultimately to Clarkesvillc, Ga.
The importance Of this project cannot be too
highly estimated The energy and industry
of the people of these mountainous regions
have been cramped and neutralized for the
want of outlets for their trade and traffic; and,
for summer travel and delightful relaxation
from business, there is no route that can IA
vorably compare with it.
We have only time aud space to say this
much at present on the subject, with strong
oomn,ondotion of eho enterprise expressed 10
those who are interested in its success Let
us have "long pull, a strong pull, and a
pull altogether" forthc Blue Ridge turnpike !!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
COMMUNICATIONS.
FOR THE COURIER.
Reply to Many Voters"

Mr.. EDIToR: see that an article has APP
poared in your paper, over the signature of
MANY Voters" soliciting the views of tho
candidates on the completion of the Bloe
Ridge Railroad. lam before the people as q
candidate for the State Senate, and am pre-
pared to give my views on all subjects of pub
Ito concern and tho general welfare. hold
that it is right and proper that tho people
should know the sentiments of those seeking
to represent them, and know of no more ef-
Gcctual medium of communication than thro'
the press. Itake pleasure therefore, in re-
plying thus to Many Voters" on subject
in which have felt deeply interested. From
the first, have been warm friend and adj
vocate of tho Blue Ridge Railroad, and,
should be honorod by my fcllow-citizeus
with seat in tho Senate, will vote for fur
ther State aid, if more will be necessary to
complete this important enterprise.
II. III. GRIFFIN.
1919
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
SaledaY,

There were not many persons in attend
ancc on Monday. Several tracts of land were
sold by the Sheriff, at about tho usual prices.
A meeting of the friends of the Cashier
Valley Turnpike was held in the Court House
1t was we'll attended, with the right spirit
actuatng those interested. The sum of 3d.
200 has been subscribed at this place, and
moro can be obtained if it is wanting. Wo
trust the friends of the enterprise, at other
points, will act promptly, and thereby secure
an early organization of the Company. See
the official proceedings in another column.
We were, it appears, similarly situated
with our neighbor of the Anderson Gazette
on Monday. We copy from him and hearth
ly endorse whatever he says that is applica-
bic to this region:
"Thc candidates for the Legislature were
actively engaged in feeling the pulse of the
"dear people," each endeavoring to make a
favorable impression, of course. We are
gratifcd to state that the canvass is being con
Quoted in becoming manner, with good feel
ing among all, and wi5hout resort to tho prac-
tlceof treating, heretof re so common"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Death of an Aged Citizen.

Worogret to learn that Mr.. SARGENT GRIF-
FIN, an aged citizen of our district, died at
his residence on Monday last, of tho prevail
ing discasc-aux. He was a man of noble
mien, scrupulously honest and q good neigh
Dor. lie lived through fourscore years, at
tached to himselfmany fricr Is, and then sunk
peacefully into tho grave.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
JET IIIN NONIU1N, DHIH ii.
L. j. KEITn, Scc'ty.

Corrcspoudcmce Of The Kec rec Courier.
New YORK, May 30, 1858. -Thorecent and
oft repeated visits of English Officers on our
vessels in the gulf, has created quitca scnsa-
ton in all circles, some arc very wrathy,
some cool, some sacred, for fear we will have
a war with Old England. AS the Govern
ment is taking prompt measures, it would be
wol for oil TO wait tho rcoult of oiRciul inqui-
ry and action. Whop all is explained and
truthfully stated, I have no rtar of any colli-
sion between the two countries.
Mayor Ticmann's dcsccnton Swan & Co.'S
swindling lottery concern, has astonshcd
and pleased all honest mon yet tho evil is
not abated, as they advertise here larger than
ever and suppose they arc able, for have
no doubt but that where they have paid out
one dollar they have received one Mousamd!
Ifthere were no fools in tho world, therc would
be no lotteries of this kind Swan and Ben
Wood to the contrary Notwithstanding.
A terrible war has been, and is going on
with tho "Swill Milk" Men of this city all
swindlers-who feed poor cows on still slop
adulteratc their milk mark all their wagons
Orange County" or the country, and kill
thousands with their poisons; the "swill" is
so bad, that on inspection, there are not ten
cows in five hundred having tails being
drenched on bad whskey every day, their
tails innamc, tester and fall off by degrces--
How can children stand what eats up cows
TAN 70 the root IN Six mOntnST
Forty-two out of forty four days have wit
messed more or less rain this morning the
sun is out, and heaven looks cheerful. There
has not bcep day this season when per-
son would have been comfortable without an
overcoat.
The news to-day from tho experiments just
made with the ocean telegraph, is very flat
tering, and promises success tho next trial.
An experiment was made this week with q
pump, originally invented by Mr. Lindsey,
of North Carolina, but now altered so as to
work by lever power, instead of side gearing,
and horizontal in place Of the rotary motion
The exhibition was public, and lasted for
three days, to the admiration and astonish-
ment Of all who saw it. The Pumpw plac-
ed on the grounds stand point for the lever
forty-five feet above, and tho pipe was raised
one hundred and fifteen feet perpendicular,
and at this great height two men worked it
with great ease and facility, discharging at
the top about twenty gallons per minute ;
they also worked it easily with one hand
each, and then it was repeatedly worked by
one man alone. The pump is simple, dura-
bic and cheap. Deep wells are no longer now
inaccessible.
JonN NEALL, amongst the oldest and best
American Poets, has just paid our city Wis
1T; ho is respected by ALL
The defeat of the abolitionists, at the late
meeting ofthe American Tract Society, sets
bard on their stomachs-and well it may
for tl.e country votes outside of New York
and R"ooklyn, constituted clear majority
SO that for long time, they are hopelessly
defe'+ed. A,aen. UNION.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
The Court of Ennitu.

For the fifth Circuit, is in session this week
at Edgcfcld, Chancellor WARDLAw presiding.
7 he docket for that district contains ninety
causes, besides petitions.
The Court will convene at this place on
Monday the 9th day of July nuxt.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

Feritos" has been received and shall ap-
pear Mt our earliest convenience
We have been furnished with a manuscript
copy of the proceedings of the Railroad meet
ing at Blairsville, Ga, but had already taken
them FROM the Georgian. We failed to re-
coivc the proceedings of the previous meet
ing altogether hence this explanation
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Public Dnonmanra.

Senator DOUGLAS, of Illinois, has sent us,
under his congressional frank, q copy of his
speech on the Kansas-Lecompton constitu-
tion. He is, as our readers know, strongly
anti-Lecohrptcn. "Small favors thankfully
received, and larger ones in proportion"
Another NJ c., whose chirography is not
decirherable, sends us one "Anson Burlin-
games" speech, filled to the brim with aboli-
. ton sentiments and falsehoods. We commit
ted this document to the flames, and do not
wish to be troubled with such stuff again.
Blue RIDGE RAILRoAD.--By an arrange
mentmade with tho Greenville and Colum-
bia Railroad Company, Freight and Passen-
ger Trains are now run between Anderson
and Pondlcton, tri-weekly, leaving Anderson
Mondays, Wednesdays aud Fridays, at S
O'Clock p. M; immediately after the arrival
of the Greenville and Columbia train at An
derson, and arriving es Pcndlcton at5.45 p.
m. Leaving Pendlet6n every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday, at s O'Clock a. M, the train
arrives at Anderson at 5.45 a. m, so as to
connect with the down train of the GreenYille
and Colombo Road to Columbia.
TRUE.-The Turks have u proverb which
says, that Nthe devil tempts all other mer,
but the idle men tempt the deSn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
From the Ashvillo IN. O. News.
jackson a Mineral County,

Gold mines have been discovered and
worked successfully in this county, and dur
ing the last year several rich copper mines
have been opened. Among tNeso are the
Wemyhut, Sugar Loaf, Cullowhee, Shcll
Ridge, and Savannah mines. The Sugar
Loaf property was purchased from Col. w.
II. Thomas, by Capt. Il. r. Dram and 9th
ers of Duck Town, Tenn, at sixteen thous-
and dollars-Cc' Thomas reserving one
twelfth interest. THIS company have gone
down to the distance of about ffty-six feet,
and struck rich lead Of copper, yielding q
very fine per centum.
The Savannah property has recently pass
cd into the bands of the following gentle
men: Mcssrs. BONN, Jones. Mays and Max
we'll, of South Carolina, and Capt. Dram.
of Duck Town, Tenn. They paid for this
property twelve thcusaDidollars 1t is, in
my opinion, worth at least fifty thousand
dollars, even in Its present condition.
All Jackson needs to make it one of the
richest counties of the State, is Railroad IA
cilities. 1t is to be hoped that the next
Legislature will be magnaniinousand liber-
al enough to extend State aid Il tie Cen
tral Road west, through to Duck Town,
Tenn, and thus secure to the revenue OF
the State large updeveloped wealth from
this mountain section, CIvIs,
{" oNe, ,oFTHE First FAAfHEs, ,9--The i'm.
port Of this very common phrase Is not gem
orally that the household so designated. Is OF
the very highest standing, in point Of intel
igencoof patriotism, of piety, or Of nsefuI-
ness. But it is "one of the firss families.o
because it is the most aristocratic; or the
most wealthy; or the most Aattered, fashion
able, and fiiyolous.--S6mseyp Ifssbyterian.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Exchanges.


The charleston Standard" has been dis
continued, and the establishment offered for
sale. Political differences among the pro-
prietors is the cause
Mr. HEART has retired from the "Mercu-
ry," leaving Mr.. RnETT sole proprietor and
editor. Both gentlemen have our best wish
es for their future success and happiness,
CONVENIENTLY Montgomery Confed-
orotion has Deen showna counCerfeit ten dol
lar bill on the Bank of Hamburg, S. c., which
Id so admirably executed as to deceive almost
any one. The difference between it and the
genuine is, the Cashiers name (J. j. Black
woody isengraved, as is also the year in which
itpurports to have been Issued, 1850, and
the month, November. The name of the
President and the figures in the number and
date, together with the payee, are all in the
some handwriting. The centre vignette is
very imperfect II is, nevertheless, dan
Gerous counterfeit, and should be watclfsd
tor. as there may be many of them in circu-
lation.
The OUTRAeEs IN KANsAs.-The persons
Killed by the late outrage in Linn county,
Kansas, were John F. Campbell, of Pennsyl-
Vania Wm. Stillwell, ofIowa ;--Colpetaa
OF Pennsylvania Michel Robinson, of Iowa,
and Patrick Ross. Six others were shot and
wounded Rev. O. Reed. Baptist mission ary
from Wisconsin, is among the wounded
JUDGE LYNcH's CoDE ENFORCED rumor
is rife in Savannah that band of Regulators
in Florida, and along the Georgia line, have
been taking the law into their own hands.
and have hung some halEdozcn persons, for
various offences, without judge or jury.
DrsaUsTING AHALoAMATIoN.- Bridge
port (Ct.1 Farmer says that coal black ne
gro was married in that city on the 1lth inst.
10 white woman. Both parties were resi-
lents of New York.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Juno s, 1853
FOR TIE COURIER.

a meeting was called on sale-day last to
take into consideration the organization of
the Cashier Valley Turnpike. Col, JEpTnA
NORTON was called to the Chair, and TuoMAs
j. KEITH requested to act as Secretary.
Remarks were made by Mcssrs. f. n. GAR
WIN, ELAN SHARPE, and Il. NJ. KEITH, when
the book of subscription was opened, and the
sum of 50 100000 subscribed.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JEPTIIA NORTON, Chm'n.
II
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

On THE Dissatisfaction is quoted in
Charleston at to IL cents per ID.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

FLoUR.-New Georgia flour sold at So pei
barrel in Now York, on the Doth ult.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
Pennings and Clippings.

New EMENTs.-Attention is de
rected to the new advertisements in our coli
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

. MopILE, june 2.--+An American vessel haa
been fired into Of Pensacola, ana Que mar
killed. The steameF Nultoh has gone ia pur-
suit Of the aggressor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

New ORLEANs, Juno I've have re-
ceived later intelligence from Texas, by
which we learn of "A desperate battle that
was fought in the northern part of the
State, between the Rangers, under Capt.
Ford and large body of Camanche Indians.
The fight was running one of six miles,
and resulted in the defeat of the Indians,
'sevcnty-six of whom were killed, several
wounded, and seventeen taken prisoners--
Three hundred horses were also captured
by the whites.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
RoB,T. a. THOMPSON, Editor.
PICKENS C. H., S. c.:
To CORRESPONDENTS.

Saturday Morning, June 12, 1858.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

TRUE.-The Turks have proverb which
says, that 'fthe devil tempts all other mcr,
but the idle men tempt Che degil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12

A New AUTHoREss.-Yirginia papers state
that Mrs Stevenson, widow of Andrew Ste
vcnson, formerly U. S. Minister to England
is about publishing a series oflettcrs, giving
an account of her experience at the Court of
St. Jamos
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

| We observe with satisfaction that considerable
part of the Worth Monument lately inaugurated in
Broadway above Twenty fourth street. is now hid
den by shanty of rough boards. This shanty is a
great improvement and to be perfect only needs to
be rendered somewhat more substantial and perma-
nent, and to be raised so as to cover the entire
monument.
Monuments to national heroes are apt TO be very
ugly affairs, as witness the statue of the Duke of
Wellington at Hyde Park corner, which Mr. Punch
has rendered q laughing stock for the world, and
the famous unfinished Obelsk with hut at its base,
in Washington, which We think of with an emotion
of gratitude for having had share in preventing
its completion. But this Worth Monument, under
which the remains of the hero were sbamefully
buried in the roads, is, We are bound to say,
the worst Of them all. 1t is an ugly monuments
squat, graceess obeGsk rendered still more squat
and graceess by being divided into Joints or chunks
by iron bands like sign boards bearing the names
of all the Mexican battles It is lying monument,
because bears the names not only of the battles
in which Gen. Worth had an honorable part, but
of others where he was not present and had no
part at all. Such it is, it fifty inaugurated
BY a speech from the Hon. Fernando Wood. Can
We say more
We hope, then, that the shanty which now hides
il in part will be finished and carried up story or
so higher, 20 as to conceal this monument alto
gether. Then it will no longer offend the public
eye while door may be kept open for those who
may hereafter wish to peruse such an evidence Of
the folly, ignorance and bad taste of the Common
Council Of 1857.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

Since the House of Representatives at Washing
ton has ordered an inyess alton into Kansas affairs,
it is given out that Calhoun means to allow the
Free State men q majority in the State Leglsla-
ture. This giving out is to be regarded as mere
temporary political expedient. So, pending the
Presidential election it was given out that justice
was to BIZ done to Kansas, and as an earnest OF IL
Shannon was recalled, successor was nominated
to the infamous Lecompte and Geary appeared IN
Kansas with the reputation of being the exponent
of the policy which Buchanan would adopt. No
sooner, however, was the Presidential election
secured than Geary was snubbed and driven to
resign, Lecompte reastablished in his Office, and
the whole BOrder-Ruffan rule reinstated in full
feather.
1t is no doubt just the same with the report that
the Free-State men are TO be allowed the State
Legislature. Let Kansas be admitted under the
Lecompton Constitution, and Calhoun will then be
at liberty to give certificates to suit himself TO
allow the Free-State men majority would be to
give up that post of Senator from Kansas upon
which be has all along counted as the guerdon OF
all his past knaveries. There few other things
which this Calhoun would not be ready to sacrifice
for the sake Of triumph over the people of Kan
sas; but until the certificates are issued We must
doubt bis readiness to sacrifice himself.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-11

In the Geographic summary OF yesterdays pro.
eeedings of our edfying Assembly, occurs the fol.
lowing
Mr. LYseB Of New-York rose TO a question of
privilege, and pronounced the statement in The TRrB-
UNE false and slanderous
Mr.. DAYTos declared that the statement of any
bargain and sale with Democrats and Americans was
unfounded."
To Mr. Lynch, we cheerfully accord the "privi-
lege" of freeing his mind in whatever language shall
to him seem fit; but Mr.. Dayton, whom we had
supposed man of some sense, talks like born
goose. There has not been horse-trade negotiated
in our State this year which is more open, public
notorious, than the "bargsin and sale" which gave
that same Assembly Democratic Speaker by Know
Nothing votes, ard a w-Nothing Clerk by the
votes of Irish Democrats. The trade was COM
plete in all its psrts-so much for so much-sO
many places under the X. n. Clerk 10 Democrats