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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
The new Senator

His EXcellency Gov. ALLsToN has appoin-
led Col. ARTHUR p. UAYNE, of Charleston.
to succeed Judge EVANS in the United States
Senate. Col. 1IAYNE was an aid of General
JAcHsoN's at the battle of New Orleans, and
acted valiantly ON that cnsanguined field. In
1857 he was a Union member of the Lcgis-
lature; since which time, as thousands of
other citizens might be reckoned, he has pur-
sued life ofinaction and orderly citizenship.
H'eappointmeht has neither received the ap-
PROBATION OF the press or people of the State.
Personally. Col. HAYNE is altogether unex-
ceptionablc, but it is respectfully submitted
that the position and times demand the servi
ces OF our wisest and most Experienced states
man.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
The Battalion Muster.

Tho first battalion of the I'd Regiment, S.
c. NJ, paradcd for review at Whites on Sat
urday last. Notwithstanding the day was an
excellent one for farming purposes, the ranks
were full, and attended by number of spec
tators. Maj. ROGERS, an experienced officer,
was in command. The men, as well as the
officers, discharged their duty promptly and
with commendable zeal and spirit. Colonel
LEDDETTER, recently promoted to the COM
mand of the Cd Regiment, was on the field as
the reviewing officer. After the review, he
addressed to the battalion spirited and
practical speech, which was well received
Coils. AsHMoRE and JONES, two of the can
didates for Congress were present, and made
speeches Gen. GARvIN, candidate for the
Senate, was called out and attempted to re-
spond, but the "noise and confusion" created
by two or three fights on the ground, cut his
remarks short and he was unable to conclude.
The larger portion of the crowd dispersed,
in very orderly manner, at an carly hour
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
General Intelligence.

Ihe bib for the admission of Kansas into
the Union, will be found on the first page of
this issue. Private adyices, direct and late
assure us that it will be accepted by the peo-
pie of that territory The election is TO DC
held at an early day.
railroad accident, killing and wounding
many persons. occurred ON the Central Rail
road, near Whitcboro, New York, on the llth
instant. A bridge over the Saquoitcreek was
crushed in beneath q heavy train, preciptat>
ing the passengers and freight into the water
beneath. Eight persons were killed and
over fifty wounded Some were drowned
and others are missing, The destruction of
property was great. As is generally the case,
nobody was to blame.
Vera Cruz odYices to the 18th, by the stoa-
mcr Tennessee, inform us of the speedy
downfall of the present Mexican government
presided over by ZULoAGA. VIDAURI's forces
have Just won, according to tho accounts re-
ee!yod, one of the hardest fought battles ever
witnessed in that country between contend
ing factions. The particulars of which have
not reached us.
Congress has admitted the territory of Min
nesOta into tho Union as State, which adds
another "sTAE" to our federal flag making
thrty-thrce in number. Oregcnis also knock
ing for admission, which, when she comes in,
will increase the number of States to thirty
four! Although no reasonable objection can
be urged to their admission, still it is not meet
and proper for Southrons to rejoice over re-
suits IrppSol in tbnir hoo r;,,cr
The officers of the banks in Charleston have
held meeting to discuss the propriety of re-
suming specie payments. Resumption will
not take place until July, and perhaps not
then. A statement of the condition of the
different banks can be found in our columns.
Dispatches from the Utah army, which is
being reinforced, state the health of the
troops to be good. The army was to advance
opon Utah at the earliestpractcablc moment.
The intelligence from Europe possesses in
tereSt. There is great stagnaton of busi-
ness throughout England. The cotton mar
ket was quictat unchanged rates. The Eng
lish House OF Commons has adopted a roso-
luton declaring it cxpcdicnt to vest the East
India government in the Crown, the Comma
NY paying the expenses of tho war. The
English, in battle with the rebels have a.
gain been victorious. The slaughter of the
rebels WAS very great, More than two thou
sand miles of tho Atlantic telegraph cable
has been taken on. board two ships the pro-
cess of laying it will be commenced in short
time There is no longer any fears expressed
OF rupture between Spain and the United
States France, and the othor continental
States, arc quiet.
On the 18th, tho Mississippi river was high
er than ever before known. The crcvasse
above New Orleans has been abandoncd.-
The damage done by the three crcvasses is
counted by millions.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
Errata,

Ordinarily we do not trouble ourself to cor
rect the errors that escape the eye of the
proof reader, and appear in our columns;
but in the article headed "Rcview at Mrs.
Bartons," which appeared last week, sever
al are to be found requiring correction. In
the fifth line, for satisfactory" read sat
isfactory manner" Second paragraph, ut
fourth line, for "who, as % candidates." read
"who, as candidates." &c. The good sense
of the reader is much relied on to supply ac-
cidcntal omissions, and to correct errors, ty-
biographical and otherwise, that will occur
even in the "best rcrulnted families
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
ooMMWNgoA1f0oN3.
ron THE couulIR.

Mr.. Editor: see my name announced in
your paper for State Senate Had the capos
city, should feslitto be my dsty to ocquiesce.
Laboring for some time past under bodily in
6rmity, trust win be sufficient excuse for
githholdng my consent.
10 many friends, for their generous assurance
of support, my sincere thanks are due: hoping
that you may select more competent, re-
spectfully beg leave to decline.
ALEx'n RAMSAY.
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Pardoned.

The Executive has pardoned GILBERT FLEM-
ING, who was convicted of the murder of his
brother-in-law, GEo. PYR, at the last term of
Spartanburg Court. On being set at liberty,
the Jail was entirely freed of occupants, as
he was the only person in prison.
The Governor has also pardcned Dickson,
found guilty of manslaughter at the late term
of York court for the killing of DREnER.
SUICIDE FROM INTEMpERANcE.--The body
ofJackgon D. Whitney was found in the river
at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on the lst instant
When last seen he was intoxicated, and
threatened to drown himself lie was be-
tween 80 and 40 years of age, and lawyer
of decided talent, and formerly a student in
Senator Douglas Office at Springfield, Illinois,
and afterwards partner Of Senator Walkers
of Milwaukee.
KfbLED DRAD.--Aletterf from the Seminole
Agency, west Of Arkansas, to the Fort Smith
TfDses, says: "The Greeks have killed the
not onsssIndia Ke.bi, who has murdered
60 Isl he last few months
es, cut out both his
S q the head with an
atb.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
The Tnrnnike.

BY reference to an advertisement in an
other column it will be seen that the books
Of subscription of the Cashier Valley Turn
pike will be openedin June. The importance
OF the enterprise is so we'll understood that it
is deemed unnecessary to do more than to
make known the above fact. An early sub
scription is desirable, however, so that the
Company may organize at once.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
The Remains of Judge Evons

The remains of Senator EVANS attended
by an escort of relatives and friends. have
been brought homo from Washington for in
tcrment. They arrived at his residence-So-
ciety Hill, in Darlington district--on the Nth
and were inferred by his neighbors the same
day. Judge EVANS has been faithful pub
lie servant and has received his just reward.
May he rest in peace!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
Sudden Death

Wercgret to learn that Mr.. WILLIAM An
norT, an aged citizen of this district, fell from
his horse, 1T is supposed, on the 10Th instant,
and expired suddenly. He was travelling the
road Ivy himself, near Mr.. N. j. +. PERRy's.
Mt the time of the occurrence. To his bodily
intirmity we are informed, may be added
alienation Of his mind.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
The Commercial Convention.

Such of the proceedings of this body. as
have come to hand, will be found in this pa
per. The re-opening of the African slave
trade, which is neither desirable nor pract-
cable, has enerosscd much of the time and at
tention of the Convention.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
Exchanges.

IuE TRUE CARoLNIAN.-Thc last number
OF this journal contains the graceful valetlic-
tory of Maj j. V. Moore. lie has disposed
OF the entire establishment to Mr.. EDWARD
SYMNEs, who will remove it 10 Pendcton,
where he will commence the publication of
the fcndteton Ne."enge, in short time Mai
MOORE was independent and fearless in tho
discharge of what he conceived to he his duty
as an editor, and issued an interesting papet.
We trust the future has much that is pleas-
ant and profitable in store for our retiring
friend
The SOUTHERN ENTERPEISE.--This Journal,
on entering upon a new volume, has nut on
new and becoming suit. We are pleased
with this evidence of our neighbor's prosper
ity, and congratulate it's patrons on a change
which is entirely for their benefit. The neat
ness of the Enterprise reflects much credit on
the publishers, Mcssrs. PRIcE & McJuNK1N.
The editorial department is acceptably presi-
ded over by w. p. PRICE, Esq. Long NAV
Tho Enterprise wave!
aobrY's LADY's BooK.-Thc June number
was Gceived some days ago 1t is not inferi-
OF 10 all; previous number. The opening en-
craving The First Stcp"--will doubtless
be "ppreeint.l by the odd folks at home"
generally. .fol th9ladies, the "BooR is al
most an nddinsPeneblel l.. A. GoDEY Phil
adephia; SO a yeae-to clubs, at So.
Mr. ~ MARTIN a,apital practical prin-
ter, has issued q aprospcols for the re, iyal Of
the T'"e Caroti"@H, at A-lorson. 1t will
appear on now type, at 81 pc mum.
The Palmettoes.
Judge O'Neall, who was prese.'. !,
Palmetto Festival at Columbia ON the Il, =,
slant, has written an interesting letter to w.
Newbcrry Rising Sun, from which we max
tho following extract:
The wasted remnant of the Palmettoes
not AN hundred ont of eleven hundred men
who were landed on tho beach before Vera
Cruz. stood before us with their tattercd EN-.
signs waving over their heads. cannot men.
t0n all or i would gladly do so. | must be
allowed, however to refer to my old friend
Major Eayes. He was in the procession bear.
ing the same colors which he bore when his
company Chester, reached Columbia, on their
way to their rendezN Gus in Charleston. He
sat on the stage in the College HALL, listen
ing to the speech OF "his General" as he call
ed Quitman, full of the f.c which carried him
to Mexico, and at the same time possessed of
all that gentle kindness which has made him
as he deserves to be, beloved by all, Among
the atandarde was that belongingto the New.
berry Company, the work of the ladies of our
town, and presented to them by a lovely lady,
Mrs. Anderson. Five were the remnants OF
that noble company who were before us to-
day. Capt. Williams, Loatesant Pope Vim
and perhaps two or three others whom did
not happen to know, were all on whom my
eyes rested. In sedness said to lnyseli,
where are Stewart, Pratt, Cerwilo, Col, Sam
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
U G9 = gz 90 WE. GWw R lE tR J

mers, Williams, Shealy, Hare, and many
others They sleep the sleep of death. Tue.
bodies af the Lieuts. Stewart and Williams
and of private SheaiJs lie in our neglected
cemetery. Where is the monument promis.
ed to be raised to their memory2 Itwas eve
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22

The SLAyE TRADE. 1t is to be hoped
that the subject Of re,opening shc Save
Trade will not, as the KaDsas question did
Congress-, 80 entirely absorb the CONNER
cial Conventions that they will consider
and do nothing else. Agitate. .agitatc- -is
very well. But aslong as the South is IN
the present Union, the scheine Is iEapfacti-
cable; and if out Of 1t, the policy would be
a9abtful.- CHGr: Evcnta9 5Ssos.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-22
IAs,cork Adoeytiser.

ACCOMMODATING 0UELIsr. ..-.At Fort All.
ANS. Miss, on the 22d nit, +. @. Anhers cl.
itof Of the Independents yigiiant, end Il. gu.
petyielle, editor Of the Drapcau de tAscon.
sion, fought 0 duel, 10 which the former was
shotin tho hip. His adversary then very
kindly offered to edit his pa~sr fox him un.ih
he should recover. Both parties wore from
.Dopalaeyillc, Ia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-18
AUCTION SALES.

BY S. J. Observation-Disclosures
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA.
J BILE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, VA.-Pursuant to decree
of the County Court Of Alexandria County, rem
dered at It's July term, 1883, in the SUIT OF bar,
nitz and Brinton, plaintiffs, VS.. John Gemmeii
and others, defendants, the undersigned, VIII
offer for sale at public auction, on Saturday, the
2lst day Of august, 1853, at II O'clock ~ 10
front OF the Mayors Office. in the city OF Alex
andria, Va, the following described property III
said city, to-wlt: ,o or
80 No. l. A TENEMENT and LOl OF
FL GROUND, beginning at the intersection OF
the south side of Commerce street, with the
west side of Fayette street, and running thence
south on Favetfe street $50 feet more or less, TO
a ten feet alley; thence west on said alley 10
feet: thence north ! IS feet D inches 10 point
on Commerce street IS feet from the beginning;
thence on Commerce street TO the beginning.
~, No Q. A TENEMENT and LOT OF
G;;I GROUND, adjoining No. on the west,
fronting IS feet on Commerce street, and eX-
tending back between parallel lines to said al
lev, referred to in description of lot No /.
No 3. A LOT on King street. running south
to Commerce street, and bounded on the north
! by King street-on the west by lot and store
belonging (now or lately to the snyders-on
the east by a lot of John Cowling, and on tho
south by said Commerce street.
No. 4. A LOT on the south side OF Commerce
street, bounded on the north by said street--on
the west BY a lot owned BY -, on the south
by lot belonging to A. McFarlan, and on the
east by ten feet alley, and the lot belonging to
John Gemmell-the last two being the lots OF
ground which were conveyed 10 said Gemmeli
by Lester Lloyd and wife, by deed OF January
ii, 1858, recorded in Book o, No. 3, page 3os,
Alexandria county land records.
| TERMS OF SALE :-One-ffth of the purchase
! money to be paid in cash--the balance in equal
payments at six and twelve months-the defer,
red payments to be secured by the bonds of the
purchasers, bearing interest from the day OF
sale and the title OF the property TO be retained
till the purchase money is fully paid
GEORGE W. BRENT, Comm rs
S. FERGUSON BEACH, ) OF Sale
ntc
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EDUCATIONAL.

A LEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL This In
n stitution is select Boarding School for
young men and youth in the city OF Alexandra,
Va. The number Of students continues. as In
former years, to be limited to as many only as
can receive the minute attention OF the PTincl'
pa il being his desire TO combine, as far as prac-
ticable, the social and moral advantages OF
family, with the classification and discipline OF
school.
The Principal brings to his assistance, in the
pursuit of his profession, the experience oil
more than twenty years, during which time ne
has been engaged in the instruction OF young
persons from almost every section oil the Union,
and upon the result of his efforts with whom, ne
is willing to base his claim for continued patron
age.
1t is the practice Of the Principal to devote
to the government and instruction OF the stu
dents. as much personal attention as is consist
emf with his other duties; yet he spares no pains
in the selection OF those whom he calls to assist
him in the school, they being gentlemen of llbe
raj education and OF known fitness for their pro-
fession.
Students may prepare themselves at this
School for entering any class IN College, or ioI
the active business of life Especial attention
is given to the study Of Natural Philosophy
Chemistry, and the Mathematics, as well as tc
Bookkeeping, and the ordinary English branches
Mineralogy, Geology, and the application O.
Chemistry to the arts are taught by the aid Of
systematically arranged Cabinets, and are made
part of the regular course on Civil Engineer
ing Within the past lew years very large ad'
ditions have been made to the Cabinet OF Ma
tural History, making it, in the department o.
Mineralogy particularly, compare favorably
with other private collections in the Southern
States.
A number of important improvements both
at the School and dwelling, have recently beer
made, such as the erection OF an Astronomical
Observatory, the enlargement OF the Laborato
~. addition Of recitation rooms, new heating
and ventilating apparatus, &c, all of which are
found to contribute to the physical, intellectual
and moral well being OF the students
The next session will commence on the goth
proximo. Circulars may be obtained on appl
cation TO CALEB S. HALLOWELL.
Smn7-2aW3w
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NTOTICE-O. 7. MASON will reopen his
Y SELECT SCHOOL Tor BOYS, on Monday,
the 3Oth of August, on the corner Of King and
Columbus streets. Parents wishing to enter
their sons, are requested to make early applica'
ton as limited number OF scholars will be re-
ceived. Terms varying from 81 to $iO per
quarter of eleven weeks, according TO the ad-
vancement of the pupil. aug 30eolm'
T1HE SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS under
the instruction OF the subscriber, will be
resumed on Wednesday, September Sth. Terms
Sl2 so per quarter Of II weeks.
auo lO-2awtf GEO. A. SMITH.
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WILLIAM D. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI
w LoR, would respectfully call the atten.

WILLIAM D. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI
w LoR, would respectfully call the atten.
ton Of the public, TO his stock Of GOODS, suit
able for Gentlemen's wear consisting of Black,
Blue, Brown, and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Quecrcord and Tricot do; Preach, English, and
Scotch CASSlMERES, of every shade and style;
Velvet, silk, Satin, Cashmere, aid Embroidered
VEST PATTERNS, OF the latest style and best
material; also, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
AND FURNISHING GOODS, such as FIock,
Dress Business, Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain and Fancy Cashmere PANTALOONS,
Velvet, Cashmere, Cloth, Satin, Silk, and Varo-
ma VESTS; fine Dress Shirts and Collars I'm
dershirts and Drawers; Silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchiefs; Gloves; Cravats; Suspenders,
and Half Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen TO be appreciated. All articles Of
dress made to order and warranted 10 give sat
istaction Thankful for the patronage hereto
fore received, a continuance OF the same is solI-
cited with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared to please No. 92, south side OF King
street. oct S--tf
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4 LEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL-
~ The thirty fifth session OF this School
formerly conducted by Benjamin Ha!lowell
will commence on the first Of October, and con-
tinue until the fifteenth OF July following, under
the management of the undersigned, in connec-
ton with Mpssrs J. &. CLARK, and della
WARE and KOSCIUSKO KEMPER.
The School is designed to be preparatory TO
the University of Virginia, where all the teach
ers were educated. The Course of Instruction
will embrace the Ancient and Modern Ian.
guages, Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and
Chemistry. The School is furnished with
fine collection OF Philosophical Apparatus, a
large Telescope, Engineering instruments, Min
erals, &c.
TERxs-For Board and Tuition in everything,
except Modern Languages, $3.50 per session,
payable semi annually, in advance.
Modern Languages, each, S2O Fuel and Gas,
SO. Address WIN. S. KEMPER, Alex'a Va.
DAY.SCHoLARs.-A limited number OF Day
Scholars will be received, at $50; Modern Lam
guages EXTRA, as above. Apply at the lnsti,u'
don =,
RErEREycEs.-Col R. S. Asbby, F. L. Smith,
BENJAMIN Hallowell, R. M. Smith, and H. Clay
Ward. aug i-dlWoeotl
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CPRING STYLES FOR ls5s.-FIRST
- CALL ON SCHOOLHERR & BRO, lOs
KING STREET-P0nic Prices for this neo and most
desirable STOCK OF CLOTHING, which are
now opening by this well-known firm. They
take pleasure TO inform the public that they
made large purchases all through the panic in
American GOODS, as well as in imported
CLOTH and CASHMERE, to which they coll
particular attention. Their Stock contains a
larger assortment than usual, all made up in
costume stye and bought unusually low. As
they have made prompt payment, and some
cash at command, they have had opportunities
offered OF which very few in this country,
in their branch of business, can boast. You
will do well 20 give them call, and alter salts
flying yourselves TO inform your neighbors OF
the fact. Their intention is 10 satisfy and please
their customers. No effort will be spared
through them. Remember we'll
SCHOOLHERR Il BRO, los Kingst.,
Third door below the Marshall House.
NH
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HRUSTEE'S SALE.-The undersigned, as
Trustees, offer at Private Sale, at the Coach
Factory OF Bowen, Berlin & Peak, No IT'S, cor
ner OF King and Henry streets, Alexandra a
very superior lot Of CARRlA1Es OF every oe'
scription, with HARNESS to suit: consisting IN
part of the following, Phaetons, Charrlotes'
tour and two seat Rockaways, Buggles win or
without tops, Jersey Wagons, Double and Single
Harness, &c, &c. oo
TERMs.-All purchases of and under 5000
ninety DAYS credit, over that sum six months
Notes with approved security required in all
cases js 7-sotf 3 ;. F F MAhaSA Trustees
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CLOTHING.

NEW SUMMER GOODS " 4 A. MUIR
RAY Merchant TMIors, No. lob ktng street,
have received their SUMNER STOCK OF
GOODS, TO which they would call the attention
Of their customers and the public generally.
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4 LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY -
~ The Eleventh Annual Session OF this lnsti-
tutlon will commence on the l4th Of 9Th month
msrt, (SYtembr0 at which time all who propose
to enter should be present
The system heretofore pursued which seems
to have met with very general appreciation on
the part of parents and guardians, " i'll be con-
tipued, with such notifications ar improve
ments as experience has shown to Be advisable.
Lectures, upon Scientific subjects. fully Illus
trat.d, will be delivered throughout the year.
The Principal devotes his entire time 10 the
care and instruction of the pupils.
For Terms, and other particulars concerning
Board, &C.. please obtain circular BY applying
70 JAMES S. HALLOWELL,
mo 26-eo4w Principal.
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IZ NUJ dI sIIttIi hItA'HUTTd' Fd'
Tvs JOHN L. CREIGHTON

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES, AT No !.
I'LL ROYAL STREET just received, JaFstfo
Toilet Sets; Tin Plates and Jars; Cake Co''n
Wash Basins; Dippers; Buckets: Parker Con
bination Coffee Mills; Knife Cleaners BHs''
Brick and Powder; Whlte.wash and Shoe Bmsl',
Sweeping and busting Brushes; Hair Rra,-"
and Combs, assorted; Plated Forks; spoons s.
Ladies: Britannia Spoons, Ladies', Sc Bran.
Ale OF Ice Pitchers; Coffee and Tea Pot, Tn
blers; Casters; Handsome Walters and IA
Trays; Knife Boxes; Lemon Squeezers 10 q!
Pins; Beet Founders; Sugar Buckets, Ice Az
Carpet Hammers and lacks, with many o.,i
articles too tedious TO enumerate Cal ant y
For sale at low prices, by
apo JOHN 7. CREIGHTON