Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-04-10

two unimportont sales. The day was 6nc,
howeyer, and dpasstd off pleasantly,
The attractions for next Saloday are more
inviting, Sec Ordinary's and Sheriff 5 sales
The Celebration OF pondletnn
'riursuay iase day long to be re-
membered by those who celebrated the COM
pletion of the Blue Ridge Railroad to Pcndle-
ton From an early hour in the morning,
until IL O'Clock, NJ, the crowd was swoled
to vast proportions 10y arrivals from all direc-
tions-the morning train from Anderson bring
ing betwcon seven hundred and thousand
persons 1t was one of the largest assemble
gcs of people thothas ever been collected to-
gether, on any occasion, in the up-country-
the number being estimated variously at five
thousand and upwards
Preparations, it was generally understood,
were being made on an extensive scale, but
we were scarcely prepared, although fully ac-
quainted with the taste, libcrality and hospi-
tally of the citizens of Pendlcton, to meet
the most perfect arrangements and ample
provision made for the entertainment of the
vast concourse present.
Flag stats surmnnrt tod with huSo bearing
appropriate Inscriptions, had been planted in
the public square and near the depot site
The morning train from Anderson brought
also numerous flags inscribed with the names
of the officers of the road with complimenta-
ryallusions. One was peculiarly appropriate,
representing most cordial greeting between
Anderson and Pendleton. They are now
strongly bound together by rail and interest,
and nothing but the most amicablc relations
continuing can reasonably be anticipated.
At the hour appointed, the speaking COM
menced. H. G. PULMAM, Esq, of Pickens,
was first introduced, and it affords us much
pleasure to bear testimony to the manner in
which he acquitted himself. His remarks
were brief, most appropriate, and we'll re-
ceived. Mr. PVLLIAM is u young of
merit, as well as ability and literary attain
ments, and his future career would seem to
be in his ownkeeping. To have received the
compliments that were paid to his effort on
this occasion, is an honor earned by but few
men of his age.
Col. w. D. WILKES, of Anderson, made
short speech,
He was followed by Judge FRosT, the Pres
idcnt of the Road, in a speech of greatlength,
abounding in interesting facts and statistics.
lie commanded the attention of his audience,
and was listened to with much interest.
Maj. B. f, PERRY, of Grccnville, and b.
f. WnITNER, Jr., Esq. of Anderson, had also
been invited to deliver speeches on the occa-
sion but 1onifhn,, uyoro ,I,lo T. ot+o,,J
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nounced that the barbecue and picnic was
ready, and general invitation was given to
partake. The tables, especially that prepared
for the ladies, were laden with substantials
and good things, presenting altogether most
inviting appearance, and proving bountiful
and rich rcpast. There was plenty and to
spare, with good order that reflects much
credit on the Committee.
After dinner, on re-assembling at the stand,
Col. AsHMoRE, the only candidate for Con
gress present. made some appropriate re-
marks, when the crowd commenced leaving.
The ladies, with approving smiles, graced
the OCCASION with their presence, in large
numbers.
nv " NiONhb VhO -hlNiSloOu ITulD,
freighted with over thousand souls moved
off slowly. The cannon doomed, hats waved
and cheers rent the air, as it passed away
with many wishes Expressed for the safe ar
rival Of all at their respective homes.
A detachment ofthe Richland Artillery was
on the ground usheripg in the day with a ma
tional saate, and announcing the arrival and
departure Of the cars.
The day although unpromisingin the NOR
ming, was fine. Good order and harmony
prevailed. Nothing occurred, which came
under our observation, to mar the festivities
of the occasion.
This sketch, imperfect as it is for want of
time, must close, butnot before we reproduce
what was On eyerybody's tongue: that old
Pendleton, with all her glorions recolections,
added largely to her rcnown, and that a
prosperity more extended, with its attending
pleasures and happiness, was before her.
The Canvass.
The candidatesfor Congress addressed the
people at Spartanburg on Tuesday of Court.
The candidates there, as eIsewhere occnn;od