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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
The CraYtonville Meeting.

In the last number of the Anderson Ga
Sette, we find tho proceedings of public meet
ing, or rather homo demonstration to our
Immediate Representative in Congress, Col.
ORR. The citzcns of Craytonville, in An
dcrson district, 1.-THE place of Col. ORR's ma
tivity, and where he was reared to manhood)
rendered him the compliment of public din,
nor. The number of persons in attendance
is estimated at between five and-six thousand
persons Col. Orr was welcomed, in an ap-
propriatc manner, by Mr.. j. CALHOUN FEA-
TnERsToN. lie responded at length, defining
fully his views on the political topics of the
day. A corrected copy of his speech appears
in the Gazette, which we will transfer to our
columns next week. with such remarks as the
occasion may demand.
Speeches were also made by Maj. VERNON,
and the candidates for the Legislature.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Erskine Collepe.

The commencement exercises of this insti-
tuition closed on Wednesday the llth after
brilliant display. The graduating class was
alargc one. Rev. Mr.. McSwAIN delivered
tho anniversary address. The Telescope
speaks of it as elegant and beautiful, often
grand and sublime" Dir. GRIER retircs from
ohe Presidency ofthe college. His successor
has not yet been named. We commend this
institution to the support of the people: it is
emphatically peoples college.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Revival at Fair Play.

A correspondent furnishes US an account of
an interesting revival which has taken place
at Fair Play, in this district. Revds Mcssrs
BARTON, IsBELL and others, ministercd from
the pulpit to the spiritual wants of large, Sc
rious and attentive audiences. On Sabbath
morning, eighteen persons, youthful in years
as we'll rs faith. were immersed Others, it is
thought, will be brought into the fold of the
faithful ere long.
Sometime since, in hurried sketch of this
place, we omitted to state tho fact that there
is n church in the village
Mr.. j. a. JOINS, q graduate of Erskinc
College, is in charge of the Academy at this
place. His qualifications as q teacher with
his gentlcmanly bearing, secure to him
fine school
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
The Queens Message

The Atlantic telegraph is now in working
order from shore to shore. The following
message, from Queen VICTORIA tc President
BUCHANAN, is the first that was transmitted
through the submarine cable:
"Hon. the President of the United States:
"lIcr Majesty desires to congratulate the
President upon the successful completion of
this great work. in which the Queen has ta-
ken the deepest interest"
The Presidents reply has not transpired.
Specimens of the cable have been left, for
the inspection of the curious, at different
points. The Charleston Mercmy, describing
it, states that the outside consists of eighteen
strands of seven-inch copper wire, next are
six strands of yarn, then three coats of gutta
porcha, and in the centre the seven telegraph
wires. It's weight is 1860 lbs. to the mile,
and its hexibility is so great that it can be
tied around apost without injury
WATCHED CLosELY.-A Bostonian, travel
ingin Europe, was not allowed to visit Naples
because, it is stated, his name was among
tho subscribers to the, cannon presented by
the citizens Of Boston to Sardinia last year
King Bomba keeps close watch, it must be
confessed
AMERICAN CoUNTs.--It is said that several
American counts have been made in italy in
this way The Pope, not being able to finish
n certain railway for lack of money, offered
the title of countto every foreigner who would
subscribe $1,000 to tho.road.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Matters of Interest.

Valuable real estate, in the town of Wal
halla, is offered for sale, by the Assignee and
Agent for the Creditors, belonging to the as
signed estate of IssERrEL g. NORMAN. Dr.
NORMAN will point out the property, and give
any further particulars.
The advertisement of the Circus will attract
attention. If you have half eagle on the
specie basis" in! Especially you want
to sec the elephant" stand on his head
according to the bills!
The General Mustcrs'' are also coming.
but at n more pleasant season than formerly.
The Scientific American" is rccommcn
dcd to general patronage.
The attention of those concerned is drcc-
ted to these, together with other new adyer-
tisemcnts in this paper.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
U Gll GHl Is IS zI5W w E5 gOW IL 8t5 r.

RouuSIy vi odhk OdIlny 1nleVeS'
The telegraph has mentioned the robbery
of the lIattcrs Bank, at Bethel, Connec-
ticut, on Sunday night, of $500 The
officers of the bank, on Monday morning
last, discovered nothing unusual in the or
der of things in the rooms; but the Cash
ier, in attempting to open the vault, found
it impossible to do so, and after protracted
unsuccessful efforts to move the bolt, gave
up the task in despair, and it was resolved
to send messenger to New York for the
maker of the article. Tho Now York Tri-
buno says
In the meantime, the village blacksmith
was sent for to try his@hand in relieving
the bank officials from their unpleasant di-
lcmna. The l'ncksmith succeeded in for
cling the bolt back and thereby cffccting an
entrance into the vault; when, TO the ut
ter astonishmcnt and dismay of the intcrcs-
ted parties, it was discovered that the bot
tom of the vault had been removed, and the
entire funds of the institution, consisting
of $4,000 in gold, $751; in bills of the
bank, and 81, 300 in bills of other banks,
was gone
On further examination, it was dscov-
cred that an immense pile of stone, bricks
and mortar, forming the foundation of the
vault, had mystcriously disappeared; that
the bank had been entered by the means of
false keys; that the carpet in the directors
room had been taken up, and portion of
the floor sawed through, and sort of trap
door thus formed immediately undera large
centre table, through which they nightly
entered (as it is supposed, for some weeks
past,) to work in undermining the vault
and carrying away the mass of stone, brick
and mortar, which they removed so far out
of the way as not to be discovered by any
one and the boards of the floor and carpet
were regularly replaced SO neatly as not to
leave the least trace of their movements be.
hind, until the work was accomplished -
The burglars had obstructcd the sliding of
the bolt by junk ofpine wood, for some
object or other, which did not appear. The
rogucs dropped two $50 bills in the base
ment. ThcSbAls stolen were principally
twenties and fiftics, together with a few
hundred dollar bills.
1t is supposed that there were several
engaged in the commission of the robbery,
although, thus far, only one mysterious
parsonage has been noticed in the neigh
borhood. A stranger stopped at Forrcs-
ter's Hotel, in Danbury, OH Friday even
ing, and hired horse and buggy there the
following day, as he said, to 90 to Brook
field, with the understanding that he would
return i'll the afternoon of the same day,
but since which time nothing has been
heard or seen of him OF the team, cxcept
that two residents of Hattertown were pas
scd on the road by man with horse and
buggy at full speed; and he is now believed
to be the same individual. The whole cap
iial of the bank is 100000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21

Volume Fourteen begins September ii, 1853.
MECHANICS,
Inventors, Manufacturers and Farmers!
III ME Scientific American has now reached
Il its Fourteenth year, aud will enter up
on a Now Volume on the 1lth of September.
1t is the only weekly publication ofthc knid
now issued in this country, and it has q yory
extensive circulation in all tho Stntes of tho
Union. 1t is not, as some might suppose
from its title, q dry, abstrpse work on tecl-
nlcal science; on the contrary, it SO deals
with tho great events going onin the scientific
mechanical and industrial worlds. asto please
and instruct every one. If tho Mechanic or
Artizan wishes to know the best machine In
use, or how to make any substance employ.
ed in his business--if the Housewife wishes
to got recipe for making good color, &c.
Ii the Inventor wishes to know what is going
on in tho way of improvements-if the Ma.:,
ufacturor wishcs to keep posted with the
times, and to employ the best facilities IN his
buslness---if the Man of leisure and Stady
wishes to keep himself famiIiarwith the pro-
gress madc in the chemical laboratory. or in
the construction of telcgraphs, steamships,
railroads, reapers, mowers, and thousand
other machines and appliances, both of peace
and war--all these deSideyata can be found
IN the Scientific American and si5st els6t6heye.
They are here presented In o reliable and in
tercsting form. adapted to the comprehension,
ofminds unlearned in the higher branchosof
science aud art.
TERas. Ono copy, oneyear, SO one, copy,
SIX months, 81 five copies, twelve months,
Si5; fifteen copies, twelve months; 500.
twonty copies, twelve months, $2S, in advance.
specimen copies sent gratuitously fev I'M.
spsction. Southern and Wesiorn money, or
Postage Stamps, taken for sn,Boriptions. -
Letters should be directed to
MUM s. Co l2S Fult0n-St.,. NJ Y.
Mossrs. Mum & 90. are extensiyoly en-.
gagged in procuring patents forNow'isontions.
and will advise Inventors, without charge, irs
regard TO The novelty Of their improyoliantss
Aug. Is, 1853 o.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
News from all Parts.

The election returns arc in and the result
extremely gratifying. Arkansas has elected
two democrats to Congress, and also dem
ocratic Legislature. In Kentucky, for Judges
and county officers, the democrats have been
successful. Missouri gains two democrats in
her Congressional delegation same par
ty has an increased majority in the Lcgisla-
turc. Judge ELLIS has been elected Govern
or of North Carolina by an Overwhelming
majority. The Legislature is also strongly
democratic. In Clingman's district, VANCE,
pledged to support the Administration, has
beaten AVERY, the democratic nominee
AvERY's personal unpopularity occasioncd
this, as ELLIS majority in the Same district is
several thousand votes. The voters of Kan
sas have rejected the Lccompton constitution
by six thousand majority.
Arrivals from Europe show decline in
the Liverpool cotton market. The successful
laying of the Atlantic cable had caused great
rejoicing in England. The British have
gained brilliant victory over the rebels at
Lucknow, with a loss to the latter of GOO men.
Mexico is still in a revolutionary state, and
it is difficult, with the news before us, to dis
tinguish clearly the exact condition of tie
respective parties. We publish such intclli-
gcncc as we have
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Murder.

Many portions of the district were in a
high state ofexcitcmcnt during Monday and
Tuesday last, in consequence of the oxagger-
atcd rumors Of murder, bloodshcd and out
lawry generally, at Tunnel Hill, that were in
circulation. We have ondeavored, without
bias in any way, to get correct statement of
what occurred on the occasion referred to,
and submit the following:
First and foremost, with the law on their
side and the utmost vigilance, the contractors
have been unable to prevent the introduction
of liquor, which, with tho concentration Of
six hundred Irish laborers on the "IIill,"
a row occasionally, with here and there a
bloody nose and bungod eye, is to be expcc-
ted But this is moro serious than row, or
bloody nosc-it was murder, and, if the
truth has been told us, it was an inhuman,
brutal murdcr But to our narrative:
On Sunday last, JOIN SMITH, recently from
Georgia, was on tho "lIill," drinking to ex-
ccss. a difficulty occurred, chow we have
not ascertaincd) between him and one or
more lrishmcn, who were also drinking. Fire
arms were used freely, we understand
SMITH, in cndcavornS to escape was knocked
down with rock, killed by pistol shot, and
his body afterwards badly manglod The
provocation, if any, must have been great to
induce such conduct. Warrants were issued
for the arrest of the guilty ones, and those
accessory to the crime, but they could not bc
arrested. messenger was despatched for
the Sheriff, who summoned posse, and, with
his usual promptncss, repaired TO the scene of
action. But the man who committed the
murder had escaped lie succeeded in ar
resting, however, some ten Irishmcn, charged
as accessories, and they arc now in Jail.
An inqucstwas held over the body of SMITH
and the jury returned, as their verdict, that
he was "wifully killed by some wo oil
three Irishmcn, aided by some ten or fifteen
others"
The citizens on the "IIll" complain, AMI
very justly, too, no doubt, that they, as wei
as the workmcn, arc greatly annoyed, and of
ten abused, by transient persons, who arc
worthless and drunken, and who live, YAM
pirc like, by prcying upon the ignorant anj
unsuspccting Admitting this to be true, the
citizens and contractors should, nevertheless
see that the laws are strictly enforced. The
murdcrcrs of SMITH should not have been
permitted to escape.
On Tuesday, when the Sheriff lcft-thc Tun
mel, peace and order had been measurably
restored, the laborcrs having returned tc
their daily employment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Down.

The middle arch, which supports the upper
bridge over Kcowcc river at this place, has
fallen, as we anticipated it would. We men
tion the fact to warn tho public of its unsafe
condition. The bridge still stands, but we
regard the crossing it as very dangerous
experiment, especially with heavily freighted
vehicles. The ford, below the bridge, is in
good passablc condition.
The Commissioners of Roads, as will be
seen by reference to our advertising columns,
have taken charge of the matter
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Gold.

We learn that Messrs. j. S. LoRroN and j.
w. h. CARY arc working their mines, situate
in tho southwestern section of the district,
with very considerable success. Mr.. LoRroN
is taking out two and two and one-half pen
ny-weights to the hand per day, as we have
been informed Mr.. CARY has just commcn-
cod operations, but is hopeful of rumuncra-
ting yield of the dust. We trust they may
strike streak" of DoRN-ucki
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Cd Assistant p. M. Genera

TnE GREAT COMET CoNE AT LAsr.--We
learn from dispatches by the Arago, that the
great comet of Charles v, as it is sometimes
called, but better known to astronomers as
that of Fabricius, has at last made it's appear
ance, and will very shortly be visible to the
naked eye. Ithas been seen from the Paris
observatory through its telescope, and is pro-
nounced by the Arago the genuine article.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Intoresting from Mexioo.

New ORLEANS, August 11.-Latcr ad-
vices from Mexico state that President Zu-
loaga had abandoned the city of Mexico
Gen. Moreno had abandoned Tampico, upon
which city the Liberals were advancing.
WASHINGTON, August 12.-Tho New
Orleans True Delta of the 7th inst, con-
tains an extract from letter written by
Judge McAlpin, at MMizanillo, July 9th,
in which he expresses his confidence that
the Liberals or Federal Party will succeed
in Mexico. In the desperate battle on the
I'd of July, near Colina, the Federal troops
lost but few men, while the Church forces
had eight hundred killed, and three hun.
dred deserted i'll boly. At Colima were
accumulated from the ncighboring mines
two millions of silver bullion, which could
not be transported because of the troubled
state of the country.
Intelligence from the Rio Grande to the
9th instant, represents the Rcactionists at
variance, and the Liberals successful every
where.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
a1W6y9 s NEAL.

MAnnlSp, on the 22d ult., by Thos H. Boggs,
Esq, Mr.. MARK LIVELY to Miss ELIZA PiLGHiM,
all of Pickens.
On the 9th inst, by the same, MIR AxpREy
d. DURHAM to Miss MARTHA j. MILwHE, all of
Pickens
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
Smithsonian Institute.

We are indebted to Col. ORR for report
of the Smithsonian Institute for 1857, FOR
which hc will accept our thanks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
The Mails

The attention of the public is directed to
the circular below from the post Office depart
ment. Time and opportunity is now at hand
for the improvement of our mail facilities.
We trust those interested will look to it,
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Contract Office, July both, 1858.
SIR: During the recess between the past
and next Sessions of Congress, the advertise
mcnt of mail routes in the Southern Section
ofthc Union, will be prepared and it is de
sirablc to invite proposals for any changes
which the interest and convenience of the
public may require.
You will therefore oblige me by communi-
eating as far as practicable with your constit-
uents, on this subject, and advising me, dur-
ing the recess, what changes in existing
routes may be required, with the reasons
therefor.
New contracts will be made next Spring
to take effect lst July, 1859.
Very respectfully, your o3edcnt sery't
WV. III. DUXDAs,
ID Assistant u M -Gounrol
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21

TIE WEATHER, CRops, &c.-Sincc our
last issue, we have been favored with the
most refreshing showers at this place, and
we arc pleased to learn that many portions
of the District, where it was feared crops
were seriously injured, have likewise been
visited with coplous rains. at the present
time the prospect is promising for an aver
age corn and cotton crop The late rains
have been of decided advantage to the pota-
to and pea crop also. Fruits of all kind
we have in abundance, and the health of
our District was never better. Physicians
have become perfectly disgusted.
a gentleman writes us from Williston,
that that section has been visited with fine
showers, and everything looks quite -four
ishing, and that the disease among the cat
tie was subsiding, and that no now cases
had occurred for the last ten days. Beef,
milk and butter he says, at that place, is
quite a rarety. This is the case here, and
we think few good beeves (providcd they
were free from disease would sell readily
Bo,mweH Sentinel
---S.A -
BALTIMORE, Aug. 11.-An attack was
made on the Office of the Exchange news
paper at III o'clock to-day. About dozen
men arrived armed with revolvcrs, and at a
given signal gathered at the Office.
They covered the operations of two who
entered and assaulted the superintendent,
Mr.. Carter, with bricks and other missiles
broke the furniture, &C. He was badly in.
Jured. One arrest was made. There Is
much excitement Since the occurrence
the subscription list of the paper has in,
creased three hundred.
The Exchange has lately been pretty SC.
we're upoh apoiicenan named English, and
his course at late riot.
HoRn1BLE CONFESSION OF A PiR Ate
Peter Williams, under sentence of death
at Auburn, Me-, with colored man named
Abraham Cox, for the murder at sea of tho
captain, two mates and one man ofthe BRIG
Albion Cooper, of Portland, has made q
confession, which is printed in the Lewis
ton Falls journal Williams represents
that he was born in Ostend, Belgium, in,
1859, his father being q sailor; he rama
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-08-21
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

Volume Fourteen begins September IL, 1853.
MECHANICS,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1858-04-17

Cor. AlLsor. tAe Eng.sAmHn suspected
of completely ia tAo recent attempt npoH
tue Ito OF the Emperor Napoleon, q IS now
positively asrettaIued hy the journal Of
Commerce. was nugy secioied 10 New
\ ok city ior n month before any suspicion
Of his presence erept into The uewspapefs
Tie was hidden 10 houe he Worth street,
known only to few tfusly ltonds. Nhta
this became known the cneaiiea Of desPo>
tsm proieels4 a public meeting TO demand
protection for him, bat the Col. preiernng
socIusion. quietly lo0 New York Both
,he British and French governments have
offered liberal rewards for hs apnfehens'on,
and there nre now 10 New York three
French detectives. ard four OF five British
in pursuit Of him. They found out his
hiding place and knew all lis movements.
Their hrst notion WINS to kdnap aud carry
hnn off secretly, bnt this was abandoned,
and whiio they were visiting llr the neces'
fary pspers to arrest him. he decsmped
Information Of Allsops lodrmeui was com
mnnieated to the New York police by The
British Consul. The Pitt-burg paper.
mention report that tiisop IS there, and
on Thursday gentleman called upon ih'
Mayor. informed lon Of the TACT au'
urged his arrest. lhe Mayor dcUhacd Is
interfere
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1858-04-17

Notice,

4 II. persons Indebted TO llc late tsse, OF
II nsfs. & Sly. csl4es bg nase " aeeoun,,
es a.. ..s.. 5asss;,sss - iss 'ssss.is oi u. -.
ke'sef until she ts,h oeseags neSt aNsr
wlrh iiue, they wifi y pas II sun, sadiss mn
insteiY.
ipStPit Taylor.
sept - 1867 Il
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II~I OF III IT4It~
DEMAlNlNG m tha Postoiliec q Marshall
Ia GA the lat 81 Ap-l. aud # ~, taken on
nana I..ilnr OLL.n.
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h s. JENNINGS. sHr ~ far. Mar
= saa8. 3e OWea st North west
-aer ui We p4alu 4c.
4s 1855.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1858-04-17

TIE proprietor VI iae "a
rrnLirkr worid respec i.ally
inform thc public ti,ai he =
nov prepared &c execute al
manner Of Box and Jeb
priafi,g Ia -tyle not 70 b.
exte,led by any establish
meat 80 the country lie
has GA hand q iwgc lot Of
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EA 1''l'. DE- )l IA LOUISIANA.
FafoiSse d'Ouest Batter. ,

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~.=.:-eI-R11aD q LHVEE INsE.Hsc'

zs5 i. d. Toea, qff tie Parrish Of l~6e,Tsls,
III lA.ara1v notified to- putyour Road III 1fe
f10D aressss "a K this partsh, in good repair and "a
First sa IT, M ~ Ordinances of 1ae Police Jury s1
.]sss1 s..Iss. 6, sd i kss i : s'.. ss. ! . iss.. 70 one ia, aad fs a iii
and hare On ess ~ I'm onasfuot in width st the sate
fsss ID width a. ~ ,H i, de Ill ! said Road to ba tsa4 II
:oz, I'D one , iess Il IL wi ssetiaa &c, e Ars1els 20 s,.;.s u
Tbs Digest q .ns = the said work 70 be c2iapletsd
Jag % 1T Of %r,ecember, lsa3 s, y ii. =Hzz,sars
JOSEPH bsae NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
inspector ho&Ls = = srsrd> S#S Assistant.
for 'hs Vest Rat ton Rouge, Sep atha 1895.