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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
The Parade at Pickensville.

The first Battalion of the 5th Regiment, s.
G. NJ, paraded at Pickcrsyillc on Saturday
last, undcr the command of Capt. OBRIANr.
The men composing the battalion did their
duty we'll and soldierly, performing the vari-
ous evolutions with credit to themselves and
the officers in command. Col. JAMESON, with
n full and handsomely equipped staff, was
the reviewing officer.
"A squadron of Cavalry, commanded by an
excellent officer, Maj. NEwroN, paraded for
review at the same hour. The performances
of the Cavalry were very creditable to this
arm of the volunteer service.
The candidates for Congress were present,
and addressed the people on the topics of the
day. They we're attentiyely listened to.
The soldiers and spectators, with quite
number of the fair daughters of the vicinity,
numbered very respectfully. At an carly
hour a general dispersion for home occurred.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
Valuable Plantation for Sale.

A rare opportunity is new offered by Col,
PRATEER for making an investment in ono of
the most desirable places in the district. His
advertisement in another column gives such
particulars as tits important to know, and to
which We take pleasure in directing the at
tentiOn Of purchasers.
We learn that it is the intention of Col.
PRATuER to remove to an adjoining State
This has not been determined on without n
seeming necessity, but we are confident that
many of our citizens, who know his WORTH
will unite with us in expressions Of sincere
regret at his determination.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
Pennings and Clippings.

,lHE NlARKET.-Cotton Is Stlll quoted IN
Charleston at 10 to lS cents per lb.
DEAD.--Col. VIM. X. Cannon died in C, :
lumbus, Miss, on the 18th nlt He had ser,
ed in the House and Senate of that State.-
He was anntise of Darlington district.
KANsAs.-The passage of the Kansas bill
by Congress was received in Washing gton with
demonstrations of joy. One hundred guns
were fired.
CoNvICTIoNs At YoRx CouRT. In the cas-
es of the State VS. Bell, for killing Allen and
the State VS. Dickson, for killing Dcrcr, both
defendants were found guilty of manslaugh-
ter and sentenecd-the former to six months
imprisonment and a fine Of a thousand dol
lars, the latter to two months imprisonment
and a fine of two hundred dollars. =,
No SUCH A MAN.--phe retired physician
"whose sands of life have nearly run ont -
so extensively advertised throughout the
whole country, is discovered to be an impo-
sition, there being no such person as "Old
Doctor James"
A PIED GANo.-Mcssra Everett, Bell, Crit.
tenden, Fillmore, Fremont, and Douglas,
have all been named in different directions,
by the opposition, for the Presidency in 1860
A DErRAvED RAscAL.-Some one entered
the Presbyterian church at Raleigh, On Sat
urday night last, and stole from the pulpit,
The Church Bible and Hymn Book.
ESrERPRIsE.-A Mrs. Miskle of Frank fort,
W s,VoYa OtYk q xuocro,k g., -. I
and got him in jail, and run away with a low
er named Bridgcford, taking her three chill.
dren.
BAPTIsT CoYvEBsIcNs.--The American
Baptist says: "Tho aggregate of conycr-
sions reported in connection with Baptist
churches alone, during the month of March,
is over seventeen thousand
UstFUL 0RNAMRxrs.-I Germany, ches.
nut trees arc planted along the roadsidos,
which yield the villagers large income, as
their fruit is manufactured into starch
When America gets enconomoal, our rail-
roads viii be lined in the same way.
Il LoNG ABsENoR.--Twohty.se years
ago citizen of Winnsboro, in this State, lost
FIVE negroes, VINO ran away fror, him. A
few days ago he, for the first time, heard from
one of them; his information was in the
form Of letter from her. begging to,be al
lowed TO retarn to his service.
THEIR VALUE. kind words are among Q the
brightest flowers of earth they convert the
humblest home into a paradise; tRoreforo use
them, especially around tho fro sjde c;rcla ,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
The Texas Almanac.

We aro indebted TO our young friend, Mr..
L. W. FITzcERALD, of Austin county, Texas,
for copy of the Texas Almanac for 1853"
1t is work of one hundred and ninety-four
pages, with an advertising sheet of some fifty
pages more added; and, unlike the publica-
tions bearing the name, scattered broad cast
over the land, it is filed with facts and sta
tistics of a very interesting character. We
shall draw on it, for tho benefit of our read
ers, the first opportunity that is afforded us.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
FOR THE COURIER. /.


Iuy. Editor: The celebration of the LIST OF May,
by the Modern knight Tcmplars at Twelve Milo
Camp Ground, came off on that day, with much
credit to the ordcrandto tile community at large
The members of the order convened at their
Temperance Hall, and were there formed in or
der procession by the marslals of the day, a.
j. IIuongs and l.. j. ARIArL, and were front
thence conducted to the church, where res.
pectable audience had already assenblcd.A-,
We were then addressed on the subject of Tom
Perancc, in a clear, pointed and feeling manacr
by the Rev. j. NJ. MAuLDBN. Aftcr taking some
refreshments weagain asscmbletln in the church,
when Rev. b. HOLDER delivered very able
and comprehensive address on the subject Of
temperance, producing arguments which wc
consider to be incontroyertible and " hicl were
listened TO With great atscronsiIess and attention
by the audience, evincing an interest in the
temporpncc cause which tells well for our com
munity,
After which the meeting was dismissed. At.
night the order again assembled at their laIl
and received an accession of twelve to their
number by initiation, besides some applications
for future admission. Oar cause is looking up
and We feel tbat-a better d6y is tlawping May
God send speedy and general reformation
b j. A
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
Kansas.

The bill reported to Congress by the Con-
ference Committee, of which Mr.. ENGLISH, of
Indiana, is chairman, for tho admission Of
Kansas under the Lecompton constitution,
has passed both houses. 1t differs from tho
bill which passed the Senate in only one I'M
portant particular. The Senate bill coded to
the new State lands worth $25, 100000. The
bill reported by the conference committee
only gives to Kansas n domain valued at $5,-
O00,000 and this is the section that is to be
submitted to tho people of Kansas. Slavery
has nothing to do with it. If Kansas accepts
the land provision tendercdby Congress, the
President admits her into the Union as
slave State, under the Lcconipton coustitu-
ton. Should the people refuse TO incorpor-
ate this grant of land into their constitution,
Kansas is to remain territory until her pop
ulation shall number one hundred thousand.
As we have said before, Kansas is virtual-
Iva free territory Slavery exists it is true,
but majority of the voters are abolitionists,
and they will change at once the character of
their institutions. Tue result of the contest
has been barren of fruit to the South. Al
though she has boon successful yet she re-
.ioiceth not. The administration has been
saved a defeat, and we trust quiot restored to
the country by this disposition of the matter
The entire South Carolina delegation, in
Congress, supported the measure as it passed.
except Gen. BoyuAM. Cen. QUIrMAN, of
Miss, ga Northern man with Southern prir-
ciples;" Mcssrs. DAVIS, HARRIS, RIcAuD aud
UNDERWOOD, "Southcrn know-nothings, !" and
Mr., BLAIR, of Nc, "Southcrn black re-
publican, voted with the abolitionists against
the bill. The democratic party, with the adj
ministration successful, has again been true
to principle and tho rights of the South.
The Southern Commercial Convention.
Gov AILsToN has appointed the following
gentlemen delegates at large for The State to the
Commercial Convention, which is to assemble
at Montgomery, Ala, on Monday next:
Ex-Gov. j. II. Adams, W. Gilmore Simms,
LID, Hon. y. Burt, Hon G.. Cannon, Hon. j.
a. Woodward, Hon. B. +. Perry, Hon. JAS IL.
Irby, Hon. j. Fosf cp Marshall, Col A. =. Cal
houn Gen. w. w. HArllee, Gen. james Gadsden,
Gen. Vim. Il. Martin, Col. A. P. Hayne, Col,
/ John n. Williams, Gabriel Manigault, of Win
/ yah, a. w. Dozicr, DR. John Douglas Geo. p.
Elliott, Samuel p. Mancr, B. w. Willingham,
DR.. y. w. Lawton, R. j. Davant, E. Span Ham
mond, II. w. Walker.
The Town Council of Walhalla has also ar-
pointed the following delegates to attend the
same body:
Col. A. p. Calhoun, Col. Wm. Sloan, Col. NJ.
| NJ. Norton, Elan Sharpe, Esq, r.. S. Porcher,
ESQ, Col. e. NJ, Keith, Robert Maxwell, Jr.,
DIR. Thomas l.. Lewis, Col. j. A. Doyle, Gen. f..
| n. .Garyin, Joseph r. Slelor, E.. P. Werner, w.
II. Stribling Lewis Morchead, DR.. q. A. Henry,
Dr. r. J. Gilliland, Edward Hughes, Esq, j..
| n. F. Perry. ESQ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
Snecial.

Mrs. KNEE, ofWalhalla, is receiving a We
ry superiorsSpring and Summer stock of
Goods, which She offers at the most reasona-
BILE prices. Read her advertisement and give
her trial.
Mr.. ANsEL, Auctioncer and Commission
Agent offers at public and private sale some
desirable property. Giyehim your attention
on the 10Th and ODD See advertisement
Attention is also directed to other adver-
tisements in our columns.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
U Gl a TX u W7ELl I5S GOW Il JET

non-specie paying banks of this State are at
discount of one per cent?
A steamer from California brings one mil
lion and half in gold, and FIVE hundred pas.
sengers-New York city received both. BY
this steamer South American dates are re-
ceiyed, informing us of the defeat of Gen.
VIvANco with great slaughter. All his stea.
mors were captured--he fed to Bolivia.
The steamer from Europe announces the
decline of lid in the price of cotton. The
political news.is not important.
A court martial is in session at Cincinnati
for the trial of Mai. Gen Twrccs, u. S. A.
The offence charged is not a very grave one
A note to the Petersburg (Ya.) Express,
dated Fayetteville, n. G. 2Sth ult., gives an
account of a most diabolical quadruple muir
der pcrpetratcd by a crazy negro fellow
belonging to INo. CuAPPELL. The first vic.
tim was a child of Mr.. C.-then the wife
then another child, and then Mr.. G. himself
The ncgrohad to be killed before he could be
subduod
The Law and Equity Court of Appeals are
iii session at Columbia, st't
Gen. WADDY ThoMpsoN, of Grconyille, lee
tured at Columbia last wcok on Moxico, and
her future prospects,
The Newberry editor, after declining the
race for the Legislature, says:
"A friend OF ours aftor hearing we were q
candidate, collected together his grand child
rcn and sent MS word to come down and take
a dinner of Kisses. Our kindest thanks tc
our venerable friond. As wo have withdrawn
we willsend substitute in our place, who
is out, and whose mouth is nicely arranged
to enjoy luXuries. If however, nothing will
do save ourselves we will {" be thar" and do
the best with our biU that we can"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
Saleday.

Several tracts cS land were sold on Monday,
ut good prices. The real estate of THos. Al
ExANpER, deceased, was sold by the Crdina-
ry at $2,230l This tract lies near Walhalla,
and its sworn valuo was less thar $l,O0Ol
Two of the candidates for Congress
VERNON and AsuMoRE-with several of the
district candidates, were here. They had 4
thin crowd to operate on.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
Exchanges.


REPRINTs.-T April number of "Black
woods Edinburgh Magazine" has been re-
ccived, with contents noted below
l. The Missionary Explorer. 2. Food and
Drink. 8. A few words on Social Philosc-
ply. 4. What will he do with it? s. From
Spain to Piedmont. S. Rambles around
Glasgow. I. Mr.. John Company to Mr. Jno,
Bull on the rival India bills. 8, The new
Administration.
TERMS OF SUBscRIPTIoN.--Anyon one Review
or Blackwood, So a year. Blackwood and one
Reviewer any two Reviews, So. Tho four
Reviews and Blaokwood $40. ''"
Postage on the four Reviews and Black
wood, to any Post Office in the United States,
only 80 cents year, viz: IA cents year ON
each Review, and "a cents year on Black
wood.
FARMER AND PLANTER.-With much pleas
ure we announce the reception of this valua-
BILE monthly for May. 1t is the only work o:
the kind in the State, and should be hand
s'mcly supported. 1t published at Pendle-
ton, s. c.. by GEo. SEAnoRNE, at 81 year
we will forward subscribers, ndact as agent
generally for the F. and P.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08

GREAT. EREsHET IN MISSISSIPPI Tho
Aberdeen Sunny South, of. the 22d ult,,
says On Monday night last, the heavens
were opened, and the country round about
completely de,u1ad. The ",olaess man.
saw something lew on Tuesday Matubba
creek, flowing into tho river half q mile
above the city, was never known to. contain
so>much water. The waite re- so rapid
ly that by morning many persons living on
the opposite side of the creek, were sur
rounded Assistance was immediately rem
dered, and all were saved. Several nor
sons came near being lost N the attempt to
rescue the sufferers.
The river rose sixteen feet in twelve
hours, and at the present writing, contin-
ues to rise. 1t has already attained the
highest wator mark of the season. There
has probably been much loss of property,
and some of life
This morning the river is within oigh-
teen inches of the high water mark and
still rising at the rate of an inch aii honr.
The probability is it viii reach the highest
point. The lower part of the city is com
pletcly subiueggcd, and many have forsaken
their dwellings, and business houses, Such
a rise wagneYtw known from the one nights
rain, The destruction TO stock has beon
immense.
TnE Da4cnport (Iowa) News says that
emigration up the Missouri River t!iis sea
con is unprecedented, Itisestimated that
erpigrants are pouring into the Territories
at the rate Of three thonsand p day. -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08
For the Legislatnra.

In Anderson district Messrs. j. l.. SuANx-
LIN, JoHN CUNNINGHAM, T. III. RUSSELL, j.
V. Moore, s. NJ. WILKES an4 Ii. r.. VANDI-
YER have been announced or nominated for
the House. Rumor also designates others
who are or will be candidates, making only
ten in all four to be elected. No regular
announcement for the Senate has yet been
made in Anderson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-05-08

DIDN'T TAKE THR PAPERs.-In Cincinnati,
few days since, man who resides within
twelve miles Of that city, walked into the Cit
liens bank for thc purpose of obtaining q
sum of money which hehad deposited there
several years ago. Imagine his feelings on
learning that the ban; had failed six months
agoi y He had not even heard Of the e&traor-
diaagy financial panic which recently swept
over the country with such levolling iniiu.
ence.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-21

We want more trsty independent nevspa-
pers. AS yet the Aetrepolitaa is published
but weekly. although We understand i. is
the design OF the propfietors to issue daily
in the spring. The proprietors are ma
king large additions TO heir Job department
and speak confidently of their ability to do
printing equal to any office in the West.
From the Metropolitan Office we 90 south
q couple of blocks to Mr.. Conants estab-
lishment. Mr.. c. keeps something of every
thing" and has at all times a good steck on
hand. He is one af the oldest merchants in
Kansas City, and one of the most deserv-
edly popular. We look across the street
to bowling and drinking suloon, in front
of which We see ex-Judge Cato sitting in q
very mellow" eondition-or in other words,
drank. Nothing strange to be surel Two
days in the city finishes our business, and
We start for home by way of the Santa Fe
Road to Black Jack, and thence vis Prairie
City, Minneols, and the Sac Agency home,
there after nine days absence. Ny
notes aie too full 10 give you an account
of our trip homeward, or to speak of Kan
sas City and many other notable things and
places, all of which must be reserved for
another time-if they ever make their ap-
pearance. And now, am, as ever, yours,
M QUAD
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-21
Topeka ps. Minneola.

Those persons and Presses who took
stock Minneola and wild cat) in the last
Territorial Legislature are in the habit of at
tempting to ward of any blows that may
be aimed at that body, by charging all its
errors of omission and commission upon
those whom they are pleased to term the
Topeka members of that body. Let us
see how it WAS. The Lower House, in
which occurred all the discussion in regard
to the propriety of adjourning si,s die so as
to give the State Government under the To
peka Constitution chance to go into ope-
ration, consisted of thirty mine members;
thirty-eight of whom were in attendance on
Its sessions Of this number not over -four
favored the project of adjournment Itwas,
of course, in the power of the other thirty
four to put an end to the discussion of the
question whenever they saw fit; and it Das
very summarily disposed of. The .'Tope
ka members were not in any way respon-
sible for the mis-doings of the Legislature.
They all voted against "Minneola" and the
other denominations of the Hunkers, which
is the reason they are SO fereely assailed
now that the Legislature is being shown up.
The failure of that body to provide for the
election of another Legislature. has created
general "gpffaw'', and has covered up
completely what remained of them above
ground. "Minneola" and the ''Wild CATS
put them in "rapid decline: but the last
development has completely submerged
them. Their recourse now is. to shift the
responsibility to somebody else's shoulders;
and for this purpose they select four OF
the most incorruptible members of their
own body, who were about the only ones
that did not suceumb before the corruption
dragon. These four men could block the
wheels of legislation for ten days while the
question of adjournment vas under dis
cussion; but when they tried to block the
game of passing the ''Minneola'' bill, their
utmost effort could not stay it so many
minutes! The session was forty days long;
aao there was plenty of time to do all that
was required by the people; bat the onlq
things that were done aUeH was to locate the
Capital at Minneola and charter about a
dozen shin plaster INSTITUTIONS; and these
didn't pay as well as was expected.
The fault of the whole matter lay with
the greedy spectators of the body-men
bent on filing their own pockets then, for
fear they would not get another chance
even though the people suffered in eonse-
quenee For one, however. we are truly
glad that the Legislature did fail to provide
for another Assembly. When another Leg
isiature assemblies in Kansas we want to see
all portions of the Territory fairly and full
iy represented therein; and until that is
done we don't want any more Legislatures
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-21
10 Trumphei

Enough of the returns OF the late cleo
ton have been received to indicate the ma
ture of the triumph which the people OF
Kansas have just achieved. Oaer tssezys
housand MAJORITY againstssthe Lecompton
juggle, is the way it foots up! It is such
triumph as noble and yirtuous people
may be proud to achieve. The day on
which this verdict was rendered may well
be called the natal day for FREEDoM IN KAN
sAsi and each succeeding SECOND or AU-
GUST should be celebrated with joy and
Thanksgiving by the people whose great de-
liyerance was wrought on that day
The result is significant as showing that
although the people of Kansas may be di-
vided on minor points. on the great ques-
ton OF Freedom they are united. Every
thing that could be done by corrupt and
opposing Administration was thrown into
the scale against Freedom, but the people
were superior alike to threats and bribes-
Worn out by a long continued struggle for
their rights-impoverished by the devasta-
ions of robber foe; deserted by friends;
disfranchised. insulted and betrayed by their
own Legislature; hating the Territorial Gov
eminent which had been fruitful of so much
oppression and trouble, and which they
knew would always be against them; With
peace, rest, interest, and chance to control
their own affairs before them-they have
rejected all and clung firmly and unanimous
ly to the great principle of Popular Govern
ment
The triumph was noble one and has
taught the tools and tyrants of Slavery that
it were far easier
ITO hurl the rooted mountain from it. base
Than force the yoke of Slavery on men
Determined to be free"
The record of the people of Kansas is
clear. They can proudly point to it. Their
hands are clean, and they will reap the re-
ward for their constancy and devotion to
principle They have interposed barrier
to the further extension of slavery, and ad-
ministered check 10 the institution from
which it will never recover. To the people
of Kansas belongs the honor and the victory
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-21
Sales for Emporia

Mr.. A. G. Proctor, of Emporia. at the
luaction Of the Neosho and Cottonwood. in
Breckenridge county, Kansas Territory. was
in our city yesterday, and purchased eight
tons of groceries. dry goods. and drugs,
for which he paid S3.Ii9. in cash-cash up
and no grunbIing. Who says that there's
no money in Kansss. or growls about bard
times?-Ransas City Journal. .August n !.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-21
IMPLEMENTS;
J. s. CHICK & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs

dealers An Provisions, Liquors, Sesars. e,.
KANSAS CITY, MO-,
HAVE on hand and for sale, CHEAP PoR
H CASH, large stock of all kinds of Groee,
following is past: "--''N 'hs
sSe bbls prime n. o. Sugar.
- do Crushed Sugar.
- do Powdered Sugar
200 sacks prime Rio Coffee.
lI5 dozen hoop Buckets,
I5 do 3 hoop Buckets
125 do Well Buckets.
125 Nests Tubs (3's)
60 do do (S's)
100 boxes assorted Pie Fruits
so do fresh Peaches,
25 do fresh Strawberries,
IS do assorted Pickles,
$50 do Oysters. e lb cans,)
$50 do do Il ID eans,l
AS do Liquors. (assorsed,)
25 Gross Cards,
25 boxes Ink
% do Pipes,
900 bundles Pipe stems.
500 kegs Nails.
IS do Fence Nails,
IS boxes Coffee mills,
25 gross Backing,
100 boxes Sager Rasins
% one-half boxes Sager Rasins.
90 one-fourth do do do
casks dried CurTants,
5 sacks fresh Dates,
50 glass cases Prunes,
IS boxes Nectar leaf Tobacco.
90 boxes No. chewing do
IS do do 2 do do
SO do do 8 do do
5000 sacks Flour,
80 bales cotton Batting,
$50 bags Shot,
100 N G. D. Caps.
SO boxes Pepper Sauce,
50 do Brandy Cherries,
% do Tomato Ketchup,
1850 cerOons Indigo.
600 assorted Cigars,
800 boxes Teas, various kinds and qualities,
5O one-eighth casks Cognac Brandy.
15 one-half bbls n. Y. Brandy,
pipes pure Port Wine,
10 bbls domestic Port Wine,
200 bbls Crackers,
20 boxes do
rs bbls Pittsburg Ale,
120 casks bottled Ale,
% casks Scotch Ale,
300 bbls C. D. Whisky,
so bbls and IS I-2 b6ls Rye and Bourbon DO
l50 boxes Soap,
us do Cheese.
$50 do Star Candles.
81 do Mould Candles,
$50 do Matches,
20 cases R. W Matches,
200 coils Manila Rope,
200 dozen Bed cords (assorted),
20 bales Oakum,
25 bbls Rosin,
as bbls Tar,
200 boxes Yeast Powders
% boxes Soda, Tin l-2 and lb papersl
so kegs Soda,
70 bales Osnaburgs,
40 bales Sheeting and Drilling.
Cash paid for Buffalo Robes, Hides. Peltis.
Furs, TallOw dc. at the highest market prices.
We do an exclusive Wholesale trade, and esa
offer greater inducements to those who are buying
for the trade of Kanzas Territory and South Rest
Missouri, than any house west of St Louis Al
our Fancy Groceries and fine Liquors purchased
In the eastern cities from first hands-and eau Be
sold at lower rates than those who buy in St Louis
IAN afford them We invite Country Merchansb
examine our stock and prices before they purchase
heir supplies. j. s. CHICK Z CO.
August d, ,5S-n3