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New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

TLlmGIr Hol,Iw,Y AociDE>r.-On Friday even
ing, sixteen men employed in hoOp-skirt manuiac-
tory. in the American Express Cos. building, at the
corner Of Hudson and Jay streets, got upon the
elevator Of one Of the upper stories for the purpose Of
Lowering themselves to the first hoor While they
were descending, one Of the rings by which the
elevator was u1 pae ed and the box dashed through
10 the basemen. With flehtful velocity. Two Of the
men. named Charle, Robeck and william Wood, sus
tained compound fracture, OF both legs, and third
named Lacy had one of hi, legs broken II two places
The others escaped with ,rhing injuries. 1t j. WOE
der at they were not all dashed to pieces Robeek
was removed to the hospital and the Others were sent
to tLc!i homes.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

FoUND DRowNFD.-Coroner Jackman held an in
quest Saturday morning at Backwe Island upon the body
respectfully dressed found floating In the Fast River
Hell the dsy previous Deceased about 30
feet inches high, dressed in French cco dress stuff
p.tticoat bound with yellow velvet drab cloak nanls
Tire body had apparently been in the months
dict If suppose death from drowning returned.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

Tgy L,rr ArrENrrED MAIL RoBBEEr.-Ihe man
who wa. arrested on Friday on suspicion Of attempting
to rob the United States Express Company and the
mail on the United States and Erie Road, last wseS'
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

F,TM FLL.-An inquest was held at the house No.
S7 East Thirty street by Coroner Smer the body
Of John Couue child about ~ months Old whose death
caused Saturday afternoon in Consequence OF falling from
fourth story window the sidewalk The quite
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

in tae border /, the inscription, "To Paul Morphy
recognition Of his gem "a nni a token Of regard
" from his friends sni aiu;rers il New-icgk spd
BfocklyD. Ner-York 49, On another side Of the
border j. syer pA.c II the form Of pyramid, sup
ported by -phinIss, On which s-e written the name
of fce.eb:a.ed masters OF the game, such as MorPhy,
Ph.i!tor and LaJou-donnsis. On another side, on
plate are tie name, Of the Presentation Committee,
and the fourth sde /, the coat Of oi the city
Of Ntw.Yosk. in silver. ~ each corner within gold
wreatl are the initials Of NJ. Morply.
The square. are .. inches square alternately Of
ebony and Of notherof-Peafl The body Of the board
is Of rosewood and there IS elegant case to con-
tain tie whole.
Men and board were manufactured at Tifaays
Establishment, AID viii cost 81 600.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

LoNpoy PRoDUCE AND PRovI>IoN MARRETS, Nav
lO-Tca inactive. Sugar unchanged Coffee inactive Rice
c,ive Cocoa finn Satpetcr held above the value. Taow
T. y c. on the spot s. stock 99ll casks Ols-Linseed
q y twt; Rape 5gQ 43 CocOanut A. Ga Is ewt Spirits
of prpptire Spr-Brandy and gain Spirits
held at very fun prices. Meta-Sco!ch Pig Iron firm at 1878
cash
LIVERPOOL CORN AND BRT ADSTUfFs MARhEr, May
10 There attendance to-day aud few transao tons
took place French Wheat and Flour freely offered aud
where sales were effected decline of Sal Cd y GENITAL on p1ces
Of this dsy submitted TO- Oats in lIw sale and
may be quoted Sd I'd y GENITAL lower baIleN beAhs sn
Pas unchanged yellow Mixed Indian Corn quite nesected
and had buy,rs appeared prices would have been 90 Sd y
the of TIM day week fIlc W e American
brought .Q6 I'd. 3 GENITAL.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

F.IL FROM THF RoOF or AIIoUSF.-Rober Sanders,
lad - years of Saturday afternoon accidentally fell
from the in Delaney street and thought to be
aay injured He taken to the residence OF his parents
No l9 Delaney
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

Az ASsAUIT UPON AFFNLT.-Timothy Curry, an
Irsh aboer arrested yesterday charged with having
Saturday night assaulted Margaret Moha residing In Centre
street. Knife, nictng serious wound her head He
locked up by Justice Connolly, fer examination, aud the
Injured woman IVES taken to the New York Hospital.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

RrN OvFR.-A woman named Margaret Hughes,
Saturday. by exprs wagon driven by
Coleman and dang rousy injured The vehicle passed
oyt her back and III, She taken 20 the New YORK
Hospital.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

srppEN DIAIH.-Coroner Gamble held an inquest
at the sailor boarding house 81 Roosevelt-street on
the body of & seaman named Henry Robinson who
fell dead Saturday evening while eating hi supper.
Robinson had been IN poor health for nearly three
week, during which time he had scarcely drawn a
,ober breath. From the history OF the case it was
evident death was caused by congestion of the brain
from utemperapce, and the jury rendered verdict
70 tina, effect. Deceased was about 81 year. OF age
and a natvr ol England.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

Mr. John Blake, well-known citizen Of New
York. died suddenly last Friday in the City Hospital,
from sudden attack of paralysis Mr.. Blake was
native Of Nova Scotia, but came to the States with
his brother Mr.. VIM. Rufus Blake, the celebrated
comedian, many years ago.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23

For EuRoPE.-The steamship Ocean Queen sailed
on Saturday for .Havre, via Southampton, with 2i9
passengers on board. The Kangaroo sailed at the
same time for Liverpool with about 300 passengers on
hoard
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
NHaEERGFE9S S,AT.RS

DA virtuc of slpldry writs of iieri faeins TO me
~ directed, will be sold before the Court House
III piekeDs District, within the legal hours, ON
The first Monday and fuesday in May next:
All thc right title and interest OF G. NJ. Tay-
ior IN u certain tract of land containing 402
acres more or less, Hdjoining lands of l.. q.
Hamilton, Charity Williams a,d others. levied
ola rs his property, mt thesuit OIL f. Aiaulden.
Que tract Of land, wlcrcon the defendant
now lives, containing one hundred and seven
ty-f'ye acres more oil less. adjoining lands of
Sdnncl Maverick, James bake and others. lev
led onas the property of Jeremiah Collins. nj
the snit of B. n. 0'KeHy,
One tract of lnt.a containing forty acres more
or less. adjoining lands of Ailcn Thrift. John
MAXWELL and others One other tract !, contain
ing two linndred and forty acres. more or less,
adjoining lands of Tl,onios IIolbrocgs and oti,-
ersS also, one,bay marc. levied ON as the nrop
,crty of Wm j. long, mt the siit OF James Roach.
:. One tract ofland a ljoining lands OF 4 Il john
ston,J Brgdwelland others. containing eighteen
acres, more or less. on which there Is , new
saw mill. &C., levied on rs the property OF sJohf,
w Ferry, mt tho salt of u .Joost, and Others
One yoke Of Oxen, levied on uniler attach
mcni. as the property OF Spencer Guest, ,sat the
suit of-W. S. Meredith.
Terms cash; purchasers 70 pay for papers.
49, t4 l.. g. ChtIG, SPIN.
Apriff, 1892 S3 80
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Head Quarters.

FIFTH REdIMENr, S0Urm CARoLISA MiLIvIA
TIE Bhtalion3 composing the 9Th Regi-
L ment, s. g. NJ, will parade for instruction
anu drill. armed and equipped as tho law di.
rects, Mt the following times and places namely
The LIST Battalion, at PickSnsville on tho
Both of April. instant.
The I'd Battalion, at Mrs. Barton's on the
9TH May next.
Lieutenant Col. r. II. Griffin and Mi. W.
liollingsworth are charged with the extension
of these orders.
The commissioned anl non n.commissioncd
officers will appear on the day previous for drill
aud instruction.
BY order OF Col JAMESON.
w. T. WELDonN, AdJt.
April II. 1850 3S If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Q a NJ D0D a TT 6 S :.
FOR ORDINARY.

ESfF" The friends Of !. H. MARETT respect,
tu'y announce him candidate for Ordinary OF
rickens district at the next election
ESlE The friends of WSf. I. PARSONS. Esq.
respectfully announce him candidate tor re-
election to,the office "t Ordinary, for rickcns
district, al the ensuing election.
i@;s" The friends orW. +. HOLCOMBE+ req
prettnlly announce liru candidate Tor Ordiua-
ny, at Ihc ucNt election
frt The friends OF s. II. JOHNS respect.
,n''y announce him candidate for Ordinary Mt
the next election.
Btn The friends Of Rev JOHN OWENS hog
leave t" anu uncc him candidate for Ordinary
OF Pick>nS district at the ensuing election
les The friends of THOMAS j. KEITH re.
spccthIlly announce linn a candidate for Orttin-
airy or Pickcns district. at the ensuing election
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
LOOK OUT FOR
NEW S PING e. SUM Me GOODS,
AT PENDLETON. s. G.
- M q ~ ES e. Eka W gEV

IN AVE Just received and are now opening
IL Il for the inspection of the public n splcit.
did assortment of Spring and Summer DRY
GOODS 10 which wo invite the attention Of
the public Our Stock of Dress Goods EN-.
braces every variety of the Newest and most
fashionable Styles from the French, Englisl,
aud american Manufacturers.
LADIES DRESS GOODS.
G"l"rcd Muslims. Jaconct, Lawns Roles,
Double Jupc Robes. Ginghams. Mohnir De
BrSc, Plaid BcregcS Hoop Skirts. Calic "a.
Jaconct. Swiss, Null. Plain and Plaid Mus
Inns, Black and Culorcd Silks, Lincns. Cam.
hricks. Long Cloths. &c. Embroidered Col.
lars and Sleeves well worth the m,tcatiou OF
all buyers from 80 cts. to 600 dollars
hsOmRcas.
White, Colorcd and Fancy Straw and Nco.
'n"iItan BnnnctS; and good assortment of
White and Colored Ladies' and Misses Hats,
Flowers, Ribbons, Rushes, Sc.
Gents Goods.
White Linen Drill. Planters Linen Sail
Duck. Check aud Plain Lincns Drarde'to
Cuttonadc Linen aud Silk IIandIcrchicf$, sc.
Ready-made Clothing.
Linen and Marscillcs Shirts and Collars. Lin.
en- Marseilles Drapdc'tc and Cloth Coats, OF
all sizes.
White and Fancy Linen, Black and Fancy
Cashmere Pants.
Bla and Fancy SILK, and Fancy Marscilcs
z Vests.
Boots and Shoes.
Mcns and Boys Boots and Shoes of all sizes,
Ladies Silk CATERS, Heel La DntS. Black
and White Kid Slippers. TonIl of which we
invite tho attention Of purchasers
SMITH & HONEY.
March % 1850 36 ,r
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Assortment Of Goods,
New Powder nufactorv

NlESouth Caroliuu Powder Mills are now
Il IN successful operation, and the attcn-
tion Of Dealers is called to the unmistakablc
superiority of the Powder Manufactured at
these Mills over that any other in Amcricu.
We arc prepared to furnish at the shortest
notice any of the following description. viz:
Blasting Powder, Pistol Powder.
Cannon {" Gun
Muskct Brilliant {"
Rife 4" Gun. Pistol &C.
The Manufacture is under the guidance of
j. i'll. BEsEMrELDgR, from Mcmmingcn, Ger.
many, Il skilful and experienced Powdcrma-
kcr. lie has introduced the hishly brilliant
Powder so much admired by lac sporting
community of Europe. This Powder is a
beautiful round and possesses II polish of
eel, and is entirely free from all C rtoding
properties.
Dealers and contractors may have their
orders filed agreeable to specifications at the
shortest notice. All orders should lie nd.
dressed to II. NJ SLOAN. at Pickcns Court
House, Agent for South Carolina Powder
Mills JOHN BOWEN &, co.
March lj 1859 81 If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Administrators, Sale.

n AVIII. BE SOLD Mt the late residence of
Thomas llollingsworth, deceased, on
Tuesday the 18th instant, the entire personal
estate of said deceased, nanlely; Horses. Cat
tle. Corn Hogs, Farming Tools, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, and other articles
TERMS.--All sumo under So, cash over
that sum, twelve months credit, witl interest,
note and security.
Elias AS vh9Lil:IENMGiS,wpRrII, ! Aam,r,
!. April d. 1919 21
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
State Of' South Carolina,

IN EQUIVN--PlCkENS.
Robert kirkscy, Adm'r.
W Petition for Relief, Sc
Isaiah VI Kirkscy, ct al.
appearing to my satisfaction that Isaiah NJ.
l kirkscy, Jared H. f. Kirkscy and Mary H..
Mp. Kirkscy, defendants in this case, reside
without the limits of this State: On motion OF
Orr. for Petitioner, il is ordered that these alb
sent defendants do appear in this Court, and
plead, answer or demur to the said petition,
within three months from tho publication here
Of or an order pro cOnteSSo will he takcnag against
them.
ROB'T \. THOMPSON, c.EpD.
COm'rs Office. Mnrch % 1859 3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
FOR TAN COLLECToR.

Rg&H The friends of Mr.. A. S. STEPHENS
respectfully announce linn n candidate for tho
Office of Tax Collector of Pickcns district ut
the ensuing election.
ksS" The friends of Mr.. GEORGEF. STEAD
ING respectfully announce him candidate for
the office of Tax Collector, at the mex, election.
Gc4s Tie friends of Rev. j. II. IlUNNICUTT
respectfully announce him a candidate for tho
office of Tax Collector, ut The ensuing election.
Ir$'' The friends of Rev. IT, NJ. BARTON
respectfully announce him as a candidate for
T"X Collector at the next election.
BsG The friends Of j. w. T.. CARY respect
fully announce him candidate for reelection
to the office of Tax Collector, for Pickcns dis
trict, at the ensuing election
Rs5" The friends of H. CLEVELAND HUNT
respectfully announce him candidate for Tax
Collector, at the next election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
FOR SlIERIFF.

RsIy" The friends Of Mr.. ANDREW RAMSAY
respectfully announce him candidate for Shcr-
iii OF Pickens district, at the next election.
ny" The friends OF Col LEMUEL THOM-
As respectfully announce him candidate
for Sheriff of Pickeus district, at the ensuing
election.
Es.Y" Tho friends Of Col. A. B. SARGENT
respectfully announce him candidate for
sheriff OF Pickcns district, at the ensuing
election.
E.,.J" The friends of w. ~ CRAIG beg leave
tonnnouncc him candidate for Sheriff OF Pick
ems district, at the next election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
NOTICE.

TilE misunderstanding between Messrs. Girls
4 ham and Kuhtnann having been explained
to the full satisfaction of both parties, have
been requested to give notice OF the fact
The original notices are mutually withdrawn
by ihe respective parties.
Co. l. VI. ST. JOHN.
Tunnel Hill, April II, 1859. 3s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
LAND FOR SALE.

VENllE subscriber offers for sale the valuo,
bic TRACT OF LAND ON which he
now resides, situated in the District of Pick
ems, and lying on,hc head waters of Eighteen
Mile Creek, containing Three Hundred and
Twcnty-iour Acres. On tho premises there
are II comfortable dwelling. all necessary
out'huildinGS, with about Thirty Acres OF
good bottom land. TcrmS made easy, and
i0r further particulars apply on the laud to
F.hIX ROGERS
March -, 1850 35 tf
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
The First TnstaImans

0F the Sale Notes, for the Real Estate of
W ISSERTELL 4 NORMAN, are now due
and must be paid without delay. Promptncss
win save trouble.
j, Il. HAGooD, Assignee.
April Is. YS5g 38 q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
NGsT'HaE.

Ne1HHCBf.
,FTNi0SE of you indebted to me pricf to
IL january, 1859, are again politely re-
quosted to pay what you owe me. Imenn
what say, when IftcR You want Nancy
You know your Indebtedness to me, and if
YOU don't 'tcomply with reasonable request,
yeu need not DO surprised 9t very early day
tI he arrested with bail writ or ca Sa as
the cnse may be- So, o,hearkenfothis notice
30 L.. B. JOHNSON.
Chappcll Hill, March 20. 1889 3f<4
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
state All South Carolina,
,R'iCkcnS--An EIEuiiy.

JOHN tt. TroWeII anu wiIe e. al. mn, ~, I,;...
VS. -" W. b'>VoH
Elizabeth Il, Keith, Ex 'trix.ctnl cry nc l. nc.
L appearing to the Commissioner that II. f..
Holland and wife Penelope Elliott NJ. Keith,
Christophcr Kirksey, David Gnryin and wife
Nancy the heirs at law of Jared Kirkscy, de
ceased, to wit: Isaiah NJ. Kirkscy, Jared Il. #.
Nrksey. Mary t.. NJ. y. Kirkscy the minor
heirs of Thomas J. II"llun,, namely: Thomas
J llallum. William llalum, Fair X. Hmlnn,
Cclcstia B. lIalum, Catherine IIallum, -
llallum, defendants in This case, reside from and
without the limits of this State: On motion OF
Harrison and Pulliam, it is ordered that the be-
fore named absent defendants do appear in this
honorable Court and plead answer or dcm,r to
complaimnnts snidbiii ofcomplaint, within three
months from the publication hereof. or an order,
pro cOmfcSSo will be takcnas to them.
ROB'T. A. THOMPSON, c.g.P.D.
'om'rs Office March -. 1899 3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
j. B. E. SLOAN g. CO.,
)l B'CiahsCtOn,

OF B'cNdaCtOn,
d REET their old friends and customers
N with huply now year. thanking them
Tor thoir past patronage aud asking "a con-
tinuamcc of the sume They will cndcuvur
to keep up their usual varied
Assortment Of Goods,
To which they invite the inspection of ALL
They make no charge for showing them, and
those visiting rcndlcton would do well to cx-
anime them before huying
Ihcy are now Offering some choice Mus
anv">;o M"!asScs At !j cc!ts, and good rubac-
60 ut - cents per lb.
Jam. %. 1850 27 tf
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Commissioners Notice.

OUAJIIILIoSIUHSI 8 ISUILCS,
IN EQUITY--PICKRNS.
4 GUARDIANS Trustees, and all other per-
M sons, whose duty it is toaccount before
,mes'afe requredto tile their Annual Returns
in my. 0thce. on or before the ! ith day of
May next. Vouchers for all payments out
mast be exhibited, and the property held by
every Guardian or Trustee must be distinct
ly set forth in said Return on oath. No Re
turnwill be received on public days unless it
,is properly made ont. Those failing to som
ply with the req,,isitions of the law. as here
in set forth. will be ruled ut once
R0BT. A. THOMPSON, c.E.P.D.
March 20. 1859 36 &c
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
SPRING s. SUMMER GOODS

SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
MI RS. H. KNEE would invite the at,cu.
IVA ton OF her patrons and the public gen.
orally to her select and choice
Spring and Summer Goods |!
Consisting of
Plain and Colorcd Muslms
Plain and Colorcd Bnragcs,
Choice Colorcl Brilliamts.
Various Colorcd CnlicocS.
And II splendid selection of Bunmcts. Ribb,ns
busters, Wells. Gloves, Lnccs, sc. &c.
The above GOODS have bccu selected with
great care, and will be found superior to any
in the market i0i quality and price
They arc offered at bargains for CAsu.
Walhnla. March -. 1859 3j Pm
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state of South Carolina.
pIcHENS-iN EQUITY.

l. G. Hamilton,
" Bill tc Foreclosc Mort
y. vi. lHylor"e et nl gage sc.
] appearing to tho sati sCaction of the Court
lhG.C c, NJ. Taylor, one of Tho dercnda MS in
this case resides beyond the limits OF This STATE:
On motion of Norton, comrlainunt's solicitor.
" is erlerGdthpt the said absent defend, nj do
appear, answer, plead or dcnur 10 compifrin
ants said bill of complaint, within three months
from the publication hereof or the saidbill will
be taken pro confeSSo as to him.
RODT. A. THOMPSON, ,.c.EP.Ds
Com'rs ofFlcO, March 10, 1860 sla
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NWlN9E NEAL

Married, on tho 18th February last. by VIM
Hunt. Esq. Mr.. G. w. Miller to Miss SARAH
GRIsHoP. all of Pickcns
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16

A GENTLEMAN askeda negro ifhe would
not have u pinch ofsputf No." replied the
darkey, respectfully, mo tank you-Pomp's
nose not hmngrV."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16

State Of' south Care lima,
Hn EHuity-%~EpiclkeMs.

vs Petition forRelief.
i. ". I.yles mud wifs, Of al.
J appearing to the Comnissiouer that John
NJ. Lycs and wife Mary defendants in tlns
case, reside without the Jurisdiction of tlishon-
otqfblc Court On motion of HARRISON and Pull
hant il is ordered Tint the said absent defen :
Aants DO appear and plead, apswcr or denntr TO
the petitioners said petition otcomplaiut, with
in tllroe teohtlls from the publication of this
rnlc, otalg order. pro confeSso willsbc taken as
to them.
RoBT A. THOMPSON. c.E.p.D.
Comrs cahos, hsreb ~, IeS3 3ta
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16

OK hearing Clergyman remark that
the world was full ofchanga," Mrs. Par
tington said she could hardly bring her
mind to believe it, so little found its way
into her pocket.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16

20 along till / had whipped the entire ma
tlon." At the close of the sermon, Mr.,
Spurgeon, the relator of the auecdote, and
several friends, retired into vestry--
Soon there came in tall, lean, long g-faced,
solemn booking man, who hailed from the
State OF Maine. lIc presented to Mr.
Spurgeon letter of introduction, aud was
welcomed by the preacher. Soon Mr..
Spurgeon addressed the new conner by say
ing Well, my American friend, how do
you like my illustration of individual pow
er, drawn from your countrymun ?"--
"Oh," said the member frolu the Pine
Tree States" was we'll pleased with it
because itwas 50 true" and this was said
with the utmost solemnity of tone and
gravity of manner. SO true, so true"
said Mr. 5. what do you mean sir?"
g knew Yankee that did that once"
was the reply. /" And what was his name2"
Mr. Spurgeon askcd-to which the Yankee
answered. "Thc namo. sir, was George
Washington perhaps you have heard of
HIM" Mr.. Spurgcon was dumb for mo-
mont. He then joined in hearty laugh
and allowed " the Yankee was too much
for him.
SWBEr .DEFiNIrloN.----A sprightly
school girl who attendd the Central High"
where the teachcrs have way of melting
the pupils to understand what they say in
the class, was reading the "Last ofthc EIur-
gcrmuggcrs, aud stirred by the spirit of
enquiry, stimulated by her teachers, if not
by natural feminine curiosity. asked a bow
cousin OF hers, the meauingof huggermug.
ger. John looked thoughtful fora moment
and then said-''Ill show YOU and be-
! fore the ncipicnt woman had time to make
/ any further remark, John had his arm
! around her waist, and subjected it to yen
tie pressure-'That's the h~y gcr; and
this Quitting his lips to hers in affection
ate colluSion) is mug ger +" " Yes" said
the not more than half displeaseu Sarah
Ann aud this is the last of huggcrmur,
gers--for if you ever attempt to give me
another such definition, III box your ears
I've great mind to tell Mr. Hail, as [ go
to school, what sort of dictionary vou arc
carrying about with you all the time"
THEBEsT RECoMoIEN DATIoN.--A youth
seeking employment went to one of our
large cities, and on inquiring at a certain
counting room if they wished clerk, was
told that they did not On mentioning the
recommendations he had, one of which was
from highly respectable citizen, the mor-
chant desired to sec them and in turning
over his carpet bag to find his letters book
roollcd out on the floor What book is
that said theincrchant alt is the Bi-
bic, sir, was the reply. Aud what are
you going to do with that book in New
York - The lad looked seriously into his
face and replied, 81 promised my mother
| would read it every day and shall do it,
and'burst into tears. The merchant con-
sidcrcd that the best recommendation he
couldpossibly get, and Immediately chga-
gcd the boy. In due time he became a
partner in the firm, one of the most res
pcctablc i'll the city.-M T Lcdyer.
On hearing clergyman remark that
( " the world was full ofchanga," Mrs. Par
tington said she could hardly bring her
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
NEW GROCERY STORE

NEW GROCERY STORE,
AT PicAcns q. III.
THNlIE subscriber 'bcgs leave to inform lis
IL friends and the public generally, that he
has opened u
GROCERY STORE.
And is now receiving and will continue 10
receive everything usually kept in an estnb-
lishmcnt of this kind. The Stock is nll fresh
and has been bought on the most advanta-
gious terms and will be sold accordingly.
Terms will he strictly Cash or Barter at
cash prices. Call and SEQ mo.
j. B. REID.
April | : 1864 80 If