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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-19
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BaowN IN JAtL.--A correspondent of the
New York T.iJu,c writing from Charleston,
Va, on the I'd instant, SAYS:
The Jail Of Charleston is n meek looking
odliice. In youth, it must have been II res
pcctable private rc'idcnce, hnt now in years,
1t is given over to uses of State, At present,
1t divides attention with the Court House,
opposite to which it stands. Its vestibule is
throngcd with visitors The reception. room
is never vacant. Toward cycuing, the guar
dmnS of the insurrcctioniSts augment their
socitudc, and refuse ing,css to all but the
best credited applicants. At dusk, this eve
ning, this reccptiun-rOom WAS II busy scene.
A brisk Colonel, whose name | forget, but
whose person never can, on account Of his
miraculous development of lHiir, which was
braided from behind, brought round over the
forehead, and Ned In huge bOw-knot be-
tween his eyes, was organizing tie night
parui. and supcrinlcnding the leading Ut n
number OF Sharpc'S rifles, ready for use
lie was careful 10 impart confidential whis-
pers to certain persons, i'll II way $, that all
could hear to the effect That he had that day
received scores ofte!cgraph notices, warning
hlm OF this particular night, as II rescue had
been arranged TO come ulf without delay
People, however, were little moved by this,
and persisted in talking OF the uncx pcctca
postponcment OF Browns execution Ion one
whole month
Brown is as comfortably situated as any
man can be in IL Jail. lie has . pleasant
room, which is shared by Stephens, whose
recovery remains doubtful. nc has oppor-
tunties Ci occupying himself by writing and
reading. His jailor, Avis, Sas of the party
who assisted in capturing him. Brown says
Avis is one of the Dravcst men he ever saw,
and that his treatment is precisely what he
should expect from SO brave u fellow. lie is
pcrmittedto TO receive such visitors rs hc desires
to see. lie states that he welcomes every
one, and that he is preaching oven in jail,
with great effect, upon the onormitics of
Slavery, and with arguments that every body
fails to answer. His friends say With regret
that in many of his recent 'crsations, lie
has given stronger reason for belief that he
is insane than ever before.
Bruwn's wounds. excepting one cut on the
back of the head, have all now healed with
out suppuration, ID the scars are scarcely
visible. lie attributes his very rapid rccov-
cry to his strict abstcmious habits through
lite. His appearance is very much the same
as,usual, wh,ch is decidedly unlike all the
portraits. of himthat have of late Appeared
, He liz really II man of imposing Appearance,
and neither his tuttered garments. the rents
in which were caused hy swo:JIhrusts, nor
his SCARED face, cnn dctract from the mani
Illness Of his micu. lie is always composed,
and every trace of disluietadc has iea him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-19
roR me KEoMrE. .cnrnlER.

DEAR THOMPSON: must beg permission
to make few suggestions upon the subject
Of Schools. and l know Of no method better
suited to bring the matter before c, cry per.
son in the District, than the columns of your
excellent journal.
Contrasting the schools Of our District with
those Of any other District in the State, IL
mean country schools. We have no cause for
Encouragement, and yet Om schools are not
what they miaht be with the proper sort of
management.
Tile year Of 1859 is coming to close, aud
more than the usual amOnnt of solicitude is
being developed by the Teaehing fraternity
for locations in 1860.
The prominent neigtborhoods, where they
have good School houses, have, in most in
stances, procured their Teachers, bot there
are many other settlements dcnse!y pUpuln-
ted, and without a Teacher, and if things go
On as they hdve been g3iGg aa Ger the Last
few years, they never tcW have one, worthy
Of the namo Of y Teacher.
Tie time has been when log cabins, (oight
feet high, q door III one end, aud stick and
dirt chimney in the other, lighted mp With
twenty cracks big enough for ltalf-grown dogs
tocrawl tlrough.) would do for schoolhouscs !;
but with respectable majority of our peo.
pie. these miserable, smoky huts have gone
l,y the boNrd. and the children are glad vi it,.
But let us get back to the pine-pOlo school
houses. MIR. a wants n good school house,
Mr.. Is thinks We Ind better wait till we make
fatcrop. but however, wo will walk oycr
and soc Mr. q. Ito says, 'twould be good
itlea TO huyo gh'd ltpuse. but want to sell
out and move shortly. bhtI expect Mr. ID
wiz pitch jig pretty stropgS u step. oyer
%n y"q sd a,g saSsn Sar %a" N ne S M !!
10 &c the Teacher? / think w6 had be,tes
I.ok before te jump let ls walk over to
1ii,. "a, hcisa man Ut some laraia', and lac
r.n telt.us oil abniit it. Tho company scat.
S,l compliments passed. and business report.
I'd for he mesttbg. Dir. Il. takes the flusr,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-19
BY R0B'T. A. THOMPSON.
SElE0T TTGD P0g TRw.
Kissing on the Sly.
BY coGNoyiT.

BY cQGNoyrT.
His manly wlisker swept her check,
She uttered no reply,
How could she part her lips to speak.
Whilo kissing on the. sly
There's such sum of smackinp bliss.
That Errsus could not buy
The lioneyed wortl, OF one sweet kiss
That's taken on the sly.
On! this Kissing on the sly
This kissing on the sly
This wooing, winning style of shining,
kissing on the sly.
The maiden meek one kiss received
Demurcly wiukcl her eye,
And with tho air of one bcrcaved,
She heaved a gentle sigh:
Again that waywarI whiskcr pressed
Her check, slrc c,breatlicd-Oh my
How grateful to the burthcned breast
This kissing oil the sly
Oh! this kissing on lhe sly
This kissing on the sly
Downright delicious, cen malicious,
Kissing oil the sly.
Tho rigid rule declare the deed
To be crime so high,
No lover dare deny the deed
vi NiSSlhe on INC Sly
Tho Pas mud Mas bernte and pratc,
Till Dulcencas cry,
The custom don't u bit nbaic,
or kissing OH the sly.
Oh. this kissing onthc sly
This kissing on the sly
Intensely thril!ing-irouble killing,
Kissing on tho sly.
While leading thus q single life,
What happier lark than /,
When opportuncly, without strife,
y glorious chance dcsc,y,
To seize the dainty treasure whic!,
No royalties outvic:
Than me, no nabob half as rich,
Thus kissing OH the sly.
Oh. This kissing ON the Sly
Aye. kissing on the sly
This trcbly tcmpting. care cxcmpting,
Kissing OH tho sly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-19
PcKENs COURT HOUSE, s. c. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10, 1855
The Meeting Of Monday

BLUE HIDGE ENTERPRISE IN TIE AS
ENDANr-ENTHUsIAST APPROVAL
The Blue Ridge Meeting of Monday last
was well attended by citizens from every
part of the District. 1T was understood 10
be meeting for all-for those opposed as
well as those in favor of further aid to the
! enterprise. AS consequence, fair rcp.
rcscntation of the spirit, and Intelligence,
and wealth of Edgcicld, distinguished the
occasion.
The assembly was organized with Col.
John lIuict in the chair, when decided
Blue Ridge " ,lutions were proposed as a
! test of the sense of the meeting on this
very Important measure of State policy
Able speeches were made by Judge Frost
and Mr. Geo.I W. Trenholm in favor. and
by Mr. Gregg and Hon. j p. Carroll in
opposition to the resolutions. Thc two
former gentlemen t7crc present by special
request, as the people wished to hear the
whole truth on this moMcntous subject. 1t
was we'll considered, that this could he OBJ
tanned from none more fully, ormorc clear
ly, than from these conscientious and en-
lghtcnod advocates of the enterprise. 1t
Is needless toadd that all present were grat
lhcd by Their powerful and eloquent APP
peals, and captivatcd by the considcrutc
courtesy with which they addressed them
selves to IL compliance with the wishes of
those who had invited their attendance.
We porhaps err in saying that Col Car
roll made a regular speech against the res
olutions. 1t was more properly response
to call strenuously made upon him by
the opposition, i'll the course of which he
briefly indicated some of the reasons which
prevailed with him in his vote of last Scs-
sion. The Honorable Senator DISCHARGED
this duty with his usual elegance and hi"h
tone. Mr.. Wm. Gregg followed on the
same side i'll long and elaborate effort, and
was evidently in good plight for the ousct.
But it was all in vain. The plain truths
OF Judge Frost aud the fcrvid reasoning
OF Mr. Trenholm were too much for that
gentleman potato-patch procticalitics. =
The resuitwas most triumphant adol on
OF the resolutions, and general outburst
OF approval as the meeting adjourned
Owing to the length Of the debate, con-
tinuing to late hour in the afternoon the
assembly was considerably diminished be-
fore the vote was taken Yet every one
will agree with us in saying that, even at
its fullest, the same marked disproportion
in the vote would have occurred. ii there
had been any doubt about tue matter hc-
fore, there can surely be cnonc now. Edge
field is overwhelmingly in favor of further
aid to the great Blue Ridge Road There
was no mistaking the stamp of opprobation
so eagerly set upon it by the people on
Monday last. 1t is now earnestly hoped
that our delegation will be unit on the
question at the next Session. While there
is no disposition to dictate to them Il given
CO urse, it is yet expected that their intclli-
gent independence of opinion will not dis
daln the clearly expressed preferences of
coniiding constituency.
L LIL...E.ll
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-19

JErFERsoN's GRAvE,-A student of
the University Of Virginia, writing from
TINT institution, states that" no ycstigc of
the marble slab that designated the last
resting place Of the author of the Declara.
tion of Independence" remains to point
out the spot The visitors to his tomb, by
chipping off fragments, have demolished ii,
o6d by piece-meal carried il away. An
uncouth granite pedestal, disfgurcd, alone
remains to mark his grdvc.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
FAIL and winter Goods.

Our merchants generally have their Fall and
Winter Goods IN store, and we are glad to note,
are doing good business.
During the past week we have visited most Of
the sto es and warehouses, and conyersed with
our merchants on the state of trade now and past
years. They inform us that their sales are as lib
eral as formerly, and that the competition induced
by the Rail Road towns has not affected trade
here. In all the staple goods, they can sell at
lower prices than on the rail roads, and in other
articles as low; and they have specially prepared
themselves to demonstrate these facts TO buyers
Their stocks are full, in every department, and
buyers, whether for consumption or re-selling.
will find everything they need at satisfactory pri-
ces.
Iu addition to this, our merchants are offering
the highest rates for every article of produce that
will bear shipment, and paying either cash or
goods, as may suit the convenience of the seller.
The prospects are fattering for good fall trade,
and we again say to buyers, they viii find every
thing they want, and ready market for all they
have TO sell.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
MISSOURI PRESBYTERY.

The PresbYtery of Missouri met in the Presby-
terrain Church, in the city of Glasgow, on We'd
nesday, Sept. 2sth, 1859.
Rev. J. Harrison, D. D., preached the opening
sermon, from Elk. 80. H.
The following members were present during the
sessions of the Presbytery:
MINIsTERs-W. L. Bell; W. W. Robertson
). ). Laws; H. M. Painter; ]. Harrison. ID, d..
>. A. Muchmore; c. d. Simpson; S. ]. NJ Bee
bee.
ELDERs-Boonville Church, Jas. Walter; Mex.
leo Church, Jackson Thomas; Brunswick Church
l.. p. Akers, and G. M. Brinker
Rev. S. A. Muchmore was elected Modera tor
Rev. H. M. Painter, Clerk, pro TEN.
Rev: j. Morton, member of the Presbytery Of
Letterkenney, Ireland, was invited to SIT as cor.
responding member.
Upon their own application, the Church in
Glasgow was received, and enrolled among our
Churches. F. W, Digges appeared as Elder from
the Glasgow Church, and took his seat.
The committee TO install H. NJ Painter as Pas.
tor of the Boonville Church, reported fulfment Of
It's duties.
The Churches in Brunswick and KeytesvilIe
IN. 81 were received under the care of thi,
Presbytery, upon their own application.
Upon the petition of &c persons, members Of
our Church, residing in Pleasant Hill, Charlton
county, Mo-, desiring to be organized into a
Church, "a committee was appointed TO organize
the same.
Rev. S. J. NJ. Beepee and Rev. C. D. Simpson
were received, after examination, as members
from the Lexington Presbytery, IN. S. Also
Mr. ]. G. Vincent was received as licentIate
under our care, from the Lexington Presbytery.
A call from the Glasgow Church for the Pas
toral labors of Mr.. J. A. Quarels, was put into
his hands.
A vote of thanks was rendered to the citizens Of
Glasgow, for their kindness and hospitality; also
to the members of the Methodist and Christian
Churches, for the use of their houses of worship
on Sabbath.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet in Jefferson
City, on Friday, before the Fourth Sabbath in
November, at g. O'Clock.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
Eenp and Tobacco Farm
FOR SALE.

MA THE subscriber offers for sale r.,
Iii his farm in Charlton Co., NO., stua- ~
ted on the State Road leading through the -.
State from Hannibal TO the upper part of The State
between Kevtesyille and Brunswick, and miles
from the Keytesville landing, on the Missouri riy
er. The tract contains near a thousand acres. 400
in cultivation, 400 in timber, and The remainder in
prairie. The lane. grows Hemp, Tobacco. snd the
various grain crops well. The timbec and prairic
land are very rich; the Location is remarkable
healthy, n9 case of Fever of a serious Character
having occurred on the place. IN ten wears the fam
lily averaging 80 in numJer The Farm is near a.
large praire,w afford grass for great number OF
cattle. An orchard of well selected fruit trees.
now oesining to Jear;-30 acres Of first rate Tim
oihy meadow; comfortable dwelling House: SER
wants hous-s sufficient to accommodate from 10 TO
oo servsnts; good barns, ice house, cerfisse house
&c, &C., all having been built in the last ten years,
IN word, the subscriber believes that an o. po,-
tunlty, like Inc present. but seldom offers to an in
dIvldasl desiring 10 make permanent, pleasant
a4d profitable investment in real estate. The farm
can be adfantageously divided. . ! would refer
persons coming INTO or travelling through the State;
TO w. VI. Morrison. ST. Louis; Capt. W. d.
Swinney, near Glasgow; or Mr.. Brinker, Bruns-
Wick. W B. WATTS.
luiy2S-Sm' keytesville, Charlton Co.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
LETTER FROM TEXAS.
PRAIRIE LEA TEXAS, Sept. Is,

fhAlhIE Liza IEAAs, Otpt. IL, loOS.
Mr.. GREEN:-DEAR SIR: Enclosed find On
Dollar for the Times, another term. Your pape
is always welcome visitor to us. Ii is well con-
Quoted, and filed with useful information, there.
fore we do not wish 10 be without II.
We suppose that divers evil reports, concern.
ing our State generally, and the Western portion
Of it, particularly, have reached you. True. the
Western portion If Texas, for several years, ha:
suffered very severely from drought. From oul
experience, we would not recommend it as first
class farming country, but we have been here only
since the drought commenced, and are informed
by persons who have resided many years in this
section, that they have never known anything like
parallel 10 it. In the Eastern portion of the
State, We are informed, crops are good;-on the
Colorado and old Caney they are excellent;-in
this section living crops have been made. But
independent OF the rich soil Of Western Texas
which is not surpassed anywhere, we have dvan-
tages which are not enjoyed by the older States,
and which make this far more than an average
country. A healthier climate is not in the world
and for beauty Of scenery, it is scarcely equaled
For growing horses, cattle and sheep, profitabIy,
we know OF no portion of the United States equal
to IT. Our praries furnish pastures for these ami
mails, all the year round, and with the exception
Of sheep, (Which should be sheltered in cold wet
weather,) we grow them without the expense OF
food or shelter, the only trouble being attention
sufficient 10 keep them from rowing too far. Our
rivers not nayigable TO any great extent, but
are well adapted for running machinery; and from
the facility of constructing Railroads, and their
cheapness, in this State, think the " Iron horse''
will soon be our chief mode of conveyance. We
are well supplied with schools throughout the
State, from the neighborhood school TO the incor-
porsted College; and we believe in this, and all
other matters which concern the public veal, our
people are scarcely exceled in yea and spirit
of liberality. Dur Court Houses are neat and
and some are elegant buildings. In
almost every village can be seen several commo-
dious Churches, which represent denominations of
worship. So you see that we have light enough
If follow It, and are not afflicted with any of
the new lights and '.isms' of Northern neighbors.
Lest we should weary your patience, we will
close. Respectfully Yours,
B. J. c.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
Sentence of Thornton and Ather.

The Criminal Court adjourned on Wednesday
afternoon. At the close of the session, Judge
Clover overruled The motion for new trial in the
case of the State rs. Thornton, for the murder of
Mr.. Charless, and then proceeded to pass the SEN
tence of he law upon him. When the prisoner
arose, and was asked if he had anything to say
why he should not suffer the penalty of his crime,
he simply answered, Nothing" in firm voice,
and proceeded with the utmost calmness to re-
fresh himself with n drink of ice water. His
Honor then sentenced him TO be hung on Friday,
the 18th dav of next November, in the perform
ance Of which solemn duty he was deeply moved.
The general officers of the court and many spec
taors, We're also affected 10 tears, but the pris-
oner was imperturbable throughout.
Mr.. George o. Atherton, convicted of embez-
element, was also sentenced to confinement in the
Penientiary for term Of five years. Democrat
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06

THIEvrNG AT THE ST.. LOUIS FAIR.-As tbs
oestS'ock in the United States was at the ST. Lon.
Far, SO was the ostexpert thieves; and they
Psid particular attention 10 their country cous;,s
relieving them of pocket books, watches, &C., Sc
neatly and expedtiously, that The loss was forpo,
len in admiration of the boldness and expertnes.
otlhe thIeTes. Our Randolph friends specially
suffered, we are sorry to learn, and before tbey
visit the city again they should well and .rulv
study the s'dviding line" in dress and department
between an unsophisticated "country Edward,
ne IS, and as he appears TO the eyes of shar-
per- when he affects "trayelled airn We arc
requested BY old neghbors and friends TO offer
me usual resolutions Of confidence.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06

IMPORTANT TO FEMALEs-DR. CHEESEMAN'S
Pills, PREPARED BY CORNELIUS l. CHEESE
MAN, M. D., New YORK eITy.-The combIna
lion of Ingredients in these Pills are the result Of
a long and extensive practice. They are mild in
their operation, and certain in correcting all II
regularities, Painful Menstruations, removing all
distractions, whether from cold or otherwise
headache, pam In the side, paIpltatlon of the
heart, dist irbed sleep, which arise from Interrupt
ton of nature.
To MARRIED. LADIES, DR.. Cheeseman's Pills
are invaluable, as they will bring on the monthly
period with regularity. Ladies who have been
disappointed in the use Of other Pills, can place
the utmost confidence in DR.. Cheeseman's Pills
doing all that they represent to do.
NoTIcE.-They should not be used during
Pregnancy, as a miscarriage would certainly re-
suit therefrom.
Warranted purely vegetable. and free from any,
thing injurious 10 life or health. Explicit direc-
tions, which should be read, accompany each box.
Price 81. Sent by mail on enclosing 81 to the
General Agent. Sold by one Druggist in every
town in the United States.
r. B. HUrcHINGs,
General Agent for the United States,
165 Chambers-St., New York,
To trhoni all Whoissale orders shoald be addressed
For salsby D. Henderson, Glasgow, Mo,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
FINE BOTTOM FARM FOR SALE.

+ HAVE Two Hundred and Forty Acres sIr
l. of high bottom land, situated in Chart TX
ton county, on the most direct road from -
Glasgow 10 Cambridge, about five miles from
Glasgow and miles from Cambridge, with ex-
cellent wafer and the improvements good; about
fifty acres under fence. In short, 1t needs only
TO be seen 10 be admired byany person in want OF
rich, high, and healthy bottom plantation
Come one, come ell, and look for yourselves, as
bargain now is offered on the most accommoda-
ting terms, as the land will be divided if required
TO suit the purchaser, and liberal credit gwen.
For further information apply to the undersigned
on the premises. WIN. G. MORRISON.
aug25-3m
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06

EMIGRAETs.-We have never noticed more
people on the move, than at present. Our ferry
boats busy every day crossing wagons, and stock.
The bulk of them are going West and South, TO
Kansas and portions of this State This is a nat
ural crossing point, with good roads on both sides
Of the river-and steam ferry boat that is con-
tinually plying between the shores.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06

UNIVERSITY OF THE SourH-A Jrp.,, n
kATIoS.-We learn from the Nashville Bann.r
that the Hon. oliverJ. Morgan, of Carroll Parish
Louisiana, on Saturday, the 18th ult., gave Bi.b.
oP Polk the large sum of forty thOusand dollar, 10
establish professorship Of Agricultural Cheuis.
IN the University of the South. This truly mupif.
lcent donation completes the subscription require
blythe charter $500, 600, though the Trustees have
no idea of stopping there.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06

NEW RAIL RoAD PRoJEcT.-The citizens of
that section agitatng the subject of building
Rail Road from Alexandria, in Clark county, 10
Bloomington, in Macon county, to intersect the
North Missouri and Hannibal and ST. Joseph
Roads. A Convention is 10 be held at Edna, on
the ODD,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
WHARF BOAT FOR SALE.
y ENG DESTROYS TO change our business, we
- offer for sale, on the first day of
NOyem Der. Next.

ShSi Ao' SURF vi INT hist uat VI
November, Next,
between the hours Of 12 and o'clock, our
Wharf Boat and Tackle, lying at Glasgow, Nc,
which is comparatively new. The Boat is in
sured for S2500. and insurance paid for one year.
Any one wishing to engage In the butcherin,.
business, cannot find better opportunity, as the
business is paying one, and half way point he.
tween ST. Louis and st. Joseph, where almost
every boat in the Missouri river buy .neir stores
II is, also. one of the best points o.. the river Co..
Pork or Beef packing; the adjoi.ling couu.,ss he.
ing well improved and famouf for stocs ra;s;ng
ANY one DESTROYS to purchase VIII he sboyn
through the boat. Possession given first Of No.
yember, or as soon thereafter as NAV be reouirsJ
Our object in selling now rs 10 give the pirchs,
ser ialr chance to pu. up their seasons ice. We
nave ice houses and slaughter house 10 sell. or
rent reasonab Bile to the purchaser. We obligate
ourselves not 20 engage in the meat or wharfing
business on Missouri River, curing the time the
purcha. er may own said boat, or as long as he is
engaged here. AS regards the present condition
o. The business, we refer you to Messrs. Bartho-
low il Robbins, and Messrs. B. w. Lewis &
Bros, of Glasgow.
TERns OF SALE:-One third Cash; one third in
six months; and one third in twelve months
sept22-6w SEIBEL, HEREFORD co