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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
Money.


The editors of the Hurlwcll jEesscnocr and
the Athens IYatchman are "pitchiug into
each other not very fratcrnally on the subject
of the relative value of South Carolina and
Georgia money--bank bills. AS to their opin-
ion of each other we have not a word to say---it
is personal matter, and might very well have
been left out of the discussion The Watcb7nan
complained because the people of this State re-
fused to receive other than the bills of the Sa-
v"nnah and Augusta banks, and the Messenger
rctortcd by denominating the other banks as
"wild cats" This, in some respects is unjust
For, instance, the Bank of Athens should not
be included in the category. 1t is n good and
solvent institution. The IFdtchn,an is not lib
eral in its assertion that our State should be
avoided, because our citizens refuse to take the
small bills of the banks of his State If an
excuse were needed, we could point to the law
of this State, making it an indctable offence to
pass bills of n less denomination than five dol
lars of any bank without her limits Notwitl-
standing this, however, the small bills of the
Augusta, Savannah and Athens banks are cur.
rent with us, and are only refused by an "old
fogy " now and then, overly nice or sensitively
conscientious. This should satisfy our Athens
ncighbor, and we suggest that he withdraw his
edict of accommodation, o, "roundancc &"
through "Clarksville, Franklin" N. c., &C.
Especially, ought he to do this in the summer
scason-that region is then too "snaky," and it
would dcvolve upon the traveller the necessity
of preparing himself with supply of "hoben-
SACK or other remedies for the ,,izen aforesaid
Further, there are "wild cat" banks in Geor-
ga, and we refer the Watchn,an to the Augusta
Chronicle & Sentinel for their number and char.
aeter Whatever may be the condition of our
banks, their bills are always in demand and it
is perfectly optonary with those outside her
borders whether they receive them or not. Wo
do not insist on it, although we have every dis
position to keep on terms of peace and amity
with our ncighbors. We would not advise our
citizens to receive, as current money, bills of
any other than the Georgia banks we have
named. AS we have before remarked. il is illc.
gal to pass them, and, it might be we'll to refuse
them altogether, until the law IN relation thereto
is repealed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
Williamson Snrln 70

Through the press and other reliable sour
Cos, we learn that terrible disaster has be-
fallen sonio of those who attended the ball
recently given at these Springs. About for
tyof the visitors were taken sick afterwards,
and several have since died. A post mortem
examination of one was had, and the contents
OF the stomach are to he analysed. Various
runrprs are afl"at as 70 the cause. hut nothing
satisfactory has reached us. Mr.. TusTEN
md lady, the keepers of the house, were a.
monS tho sick, but are recovering. The Wis
itors lave generally left the place.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
Products Of the United States.

A reasonable estimate llas been madc of
the productions of the United States. inclu
ding gold, for one year. They amount to the
round sum OF seventeen hundred millions Of
dollars, or nearly sixty dollars for each in
habitapt of the whole country. To this must
he added the value of our manufactures, me-
chauicat carnings, value of bank and othor
stocks. money and.so.f firth
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
The Fork Assnoiation.

r This religious body was in session at Lib
erty church, near Tugalo river, the latter
part of the previous week.
Rev Mr.. SosEpE preached the Introducto
ry Sermon. Rev'ds GALLOWAY, ADDERnoLr,
and other ministers were present The at
tendance was large, and we arc pleased to
know the meeting passed off pleasantly, and
ave trust protitably to those WHO attended up
ON the ministration of HIS word.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
Favors.

Mr.. AfoRRts MILLER has our thanks for
the largest Vans we have seen this year.
We are also indebted to Mr.. H. A. IL. Gin
son for metallic golden pcn," which writes
well. lie has them for sale.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
The West.

The emigration from the old States to the
West has been large for number of years
The young and adventurous have sought
homes in the southwest, where rich lands are
cheap, and the road to wealth and distinction
open to ALL This has sapped the vitals of
the older Stntes. and prevented their greater
increase in wealth and population. The
cause of this yearly exodus of wealth and
population has been variously attributed
1t possibly grows out of the inexpcrtness,
want of energy, and ill-success that attends
and has characterized truly plodding age.
There has been no master spirit at the wheel
OK improvements opening up and developing
The resources of country naturally great
Capital is kept in the clutched hands of the
lew, when the energetic and wise would have
safely invested it i'll railroads and ,manufac-
lures With these, and many other>true and
striking facts before Us, the same suicidal
course is persisted in. IND Just as certainly
will the wealth and popu aticn of the coun-
try continue to leave it. The remedy is with
those in our midst, and we truly wish we had
ut hand the moving power, whcrewth to
work out for our good old State the destiny
which intelligence, virtue, Industry, and en-
ergy have in store for her citizens
This year the emigration is larger than usu-
al. Many citizens, "good men and true, .,
are on the eve of eevering the ties that bind
them to home, country and kindred We
trust their brightest antieipations may be re-
allied in the "f far West" and although we
would have preferred that they had remained
under the folds of the grateful Palmetto, we
bid them God.speed to their new honest
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
Return DaY.
For Pickens district, is Saturday the first
day of October next.

day OF october next.
PEnsoNAL.--Under this head the Union.
vile Times speaks as follows of our distin-
guishcd Representative in Congress:
Hon. j. D. Ashmore was also in orr
town, and attended the muster of the Reg
iment near this place. The Colonel is in
good health, and we doubt not, is fully
prepared to meet all the responsibilities
and all the labors awaiting him at Wash
ington next winter.
The Colonel was called on to make
speech on Tuesday after muster. The
speech was short and patriotic. lie did
not commit himself in any way-thougbt
it premature, and perhaps arrogant in him
to give any opinion, or express his senti
ments on the political sentiments of the
day. When he had arrived at Washing
ton and informed himself of the state of
affairs, then he would be able, and not be-
fore, to form his opinions and take his DO
sltlon. He would meet his fellow citizens
OF Union when he returned from the
councils of the nation" and if there was
danger he would tell them SO and if there
was no danger he would tell them so.--
The Colonel concluded by laying his hand
! on bis heart, and thanking those who voted
tor him, and expressed his highest respect
for those who did not
- S--
GREELY, THE FILMBUsTER The Mex
leans having come to the conclusion that
the object of Horace Greely's Western tour
was the organization of 6llibuster expe.
dtion, the commander at Mazatlan issued
proclamation. In which ne informs the
people that:
One Horace Greely, most diabolieal,
blood. thirsty and unmerciful man--worsc
than the Infamous Walker, or even the
minions of Miramon, Ia man whose very
name struck dread 10 the hearts of thou
sands in the United States, 50 many were
his crimes and so terrible,h his condUct-is
now at the head of the most extensive
b"nd Of fllibustcrs ever collected, and on
his way to Mexico" He then exhorts the
people to prepare themselves for instant
action, and concludes thus "This danger
GUS man (ho,eGfs peiigrose) is not of the
common school of fillibusters they wish for
plunder, ho for "blood and murderous
deeds"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
General Intelligence

The Charleston Courier has n teiegraphic
despatch from New Orleans, which reports
serious injury to the cotton crop from rust
and boil worm.
Ex-Prcsident PIIscE and lady have arrived
from their foreign tour. They have retired
temporarily to their home in New Hampshire.
A. disastrous fire has occurred at Chicago.
Loss, $500, ,000--insurance $3.50, 900.
There has been more fighting in Moxico.--
Il General and large number of soldiers
wore killed and wounded.
Late advices from Europe are at hand.
The price Of cotton had advanced slightly-
Peace and quiet rcignod supreme on that
continent.
maine ELEcTIoN.--An election was held
in Maine, Monday, for Governor and mem.
hers of tho Legislature. Tho returns thus
far received indicate the e-clection of Lot NJ.
morrill, (Republican) for Governor, and an
Increased Republican supremacy in tho State,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
Notice.

NDVEGHS.
fDWA ARD SYMMES having made an As.
~ signment ~ his property to the under.
signed for the purpose : paying lis debts
his creditors are requested TO present their
claims as carly as prasticable.
s LoRToN,
q 7 SYMMRS, ASsisnees,
Pendleton, Sept 20, 1859 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
RQBT. a. THoMpsON, Editor.

TEtsMS.-~Sl.5 80 per anaam. in advance. II
Payment he delayed until hferthc expiration of
the ycnr. $500 For six months T5 cents, in
advance.
Advertisements inserted at the usual rates.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24
S. H. JOHNS & co,

3. III. JOHNS & CO,
AT BACHELORS RETREAT, s. c.,
4 RE now receiving fronINew York and Char.
1A lestoh barge and spendid Stock Of
FaAs asasl sSyBsadcR Gt0Ods.
Which they will sell low for Cash or To pnnctual
cttston,ers. They youid ask their friends and
me public gGnercily 20 call nnd oxmpine for
themselves, Barg9iIis can be had
.H m IntfER A. m
Sept 90. 1859 o ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24

A Graceful manner spoils nothing
1T adds to beauty and gives lustre to mod.
!esty An affected simplicity is refined
impostor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-09-24

TIME Is precious, life is short, and con-
sequentiy ono must not lose moment.-
a man OF sense knows how to make the
most of time, aud puts out his whaIeatsii
either to interest or pleasure; he isSseycr
idle, but constantly employed either in
amusement or in stu lv.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

The BEST RAsoR STRoP.-Get root from a
cypress tree, dry it in the shade, shape it as you
wish, and straighten with sharp foreplane. Use
it any 'ther strop, and once i'll every six months
take a thin shaving off every side Will a keen
foreplane, W hen it will be good new.
These cypress roots are beginning to be known
among the BARRIERS of New Orleans and other
cities as superior to all other razor strops
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
GIVING THE SACK IN EARNEST.

! A green awkward girl, the daughter of wealthy
parents in Arkansas, having come during the past
year to - in Massachusetts, to he educated, a
young dentist, named Brown. conceived notion
that the shortest road fortune would be to marry
her. But then she was the laughing stock of the
seminary, because gaunt, masculine and ungen-
teel in her dress, and Brown felt that itwould re-
quire all his nerve to stand the rcule Of several
young lady pupils, with whom he had frted until
he was satisfied that they had no money nor ex-
pectations of any However, he consolel himself
with the reflection that doubtless he shall speedily
obtain influence enough over the girl to enable
him to become, in measure, her adviser in the
matter OF costume, manner, etc. The foremost
thought was to amend her long, lank form by the
aid of crinoline, which she had never worn an his
fattery had no sooner secured him confidential
place in her good graces, before he ventured to
make her present Of patent skirt or sack, to-
gether with a hint to fix up pretty handsomely for
ball, to which he had invited her. The night
arrived the party were assembled, and the Arkan-
sas damsel made her grand entree from the ladies'
dressing room amid litter Of laughter from the
school girls and village bellies. The hoop sack
shockingly out of shape, projecting in front like
the Spouting Horn at Nahant but that was moth
ing to the crpose it made of her somewhat incon-
gruous black hose, the destinations of which were
materially augmented by the yellow rosettes on her
"hlte satlh sllppers omen size ehcaslnS her dcl-
cate feet. To complete Browns horror her faxen
hair and freckled face ''set off" with pro-
fusion Of green and yellow bow-knots, of formida-
bic size, intended to do execution beau catchers
Madder than sixty, the disappointed dentist went
through the dance with her, taking little or no
pains to conceal his disgust, and then hurried away
to the whist room to escape the sarcastic cOmpll-
ments and ridicue Of his old "famcs." The un-
fortunate partner, who clear grit, was deeply
incensed when informed of her Abandonment and
some Of the sympathizers advised her to "givo him
the sack" that is, dismiss him at once. I'LL be
dodrotted eff don't do it fore the hull crowd" she
replied in boiling passion, and making straight
for the dressing-room, followed by bevy of laugh
ing girls, soon emerged again with the hoop sack
in her hands, and threw it at Browns feet, "Thar,
you mean d-for-nothin' snake-out of old snags!
Take yer old sack, and wear it yourself! and eff
ever ketch ye speakin' to me again, Eli lick ye
within an inch O yer life; you'd better believe it"
Roars of laughter followed this spirited conduct,
and tooth-puller was fain to make his escape The
next day he left the village, and has not returned
to it, The Arkansas girl became pet, and finally
made very respectable appearance in society.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

FRUIT IN THE MOUNTAINs.---A movement of
very great Importance to State and in fact to
all interested in fruit culture, is going in our
Mountains; Prof Christy of Cincinnati, after sew
eral years of experiments and observations, has
demonstrated beyond doubt that we have there
a or belt some 800 feet above the bottoms of
the Valleys where frost and dew are never known,
and where consequently grapes and other fruits
can be ripened without risk of failure and may
hang on the vines until December. These facts
are vouched for by Mr. Clingman, in his recent ad-
dress before our State Agricultural Society, and
they repeated in the last number of the "Plan-
ter" over the signature of gentleman Of undoubt-
ed authority; SO the grand desideratum is at length
found, and in our own borders; who shall doubt
henceforth our capacity to compete with any coun-
try in the production of Fruit. The party above
mentioned has purchased 10000 acres which he
sells out to persons intending to raise grapes and
sheep; by this means another clement will be in
trodueed, bringing to us hardy and enterprising
population and creating large addition to our
sources of wealth GreensLoro Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
MECkLENBUE BONDS.
Seven per cent Der anDUm.

These BONDS undoubtedly the safest investment
that can be made, and really preferable to any
State Bonds.
The County cannot rcpudiate. They bear sepen per
cent interest payable se-annually, with Coupons
the They of the denomination of CO. which
VIII make them current and useful for domestic
purposes The coupons will prove a nye.ient
medium for paying county taxes The citizens of the
county should possess them and they offered
them. Proposals left at either Bank in Charlotte or
with Stephen ". Davis will receive prompt attention
H. W. GUION;
Sept %, 1853. Prcs't. w, G. &. R. Railroad Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
ATTENTION, FARMERS!
\--E9
AN
Gsss :2sala@$

The Mge Plow, (patented by J. p. Harris of AiSsis
Sppil possesses the advantage of combining FOUR
PLOWS IN ONE. 1t can be laid five times aud sharp
ened twelve times without the aid of Blacksmith. 1t
can be used the whole without any additional
expense. Fer sale at the
July 10. 1859. If CHARLOTTE FOUNDRY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE EWoRLD.-"Acorn
who astonished and delighted the readers of the
New York Spirit Of the Times some time since,
by his description the marvellous feats ofstrength
of DIR. Geo. Il. Winship, of Roxbury Mass, writing
again on the same subject, says:
"Our young giant, DIR. George B. Wirship, Of
Roxbury, continues to increase in strength, and
now lifts with his hands, unaidel by any straps or
bands, except those given to him by the Almighty,
ten hundred and thir, two pounds. This l have
seen him do, with much apparent ease as am
ordinary lift three hundred and fifty
pounds. This extraordinary young man only
weighs one hundred and forty-tWo pounds, and is
his strength as he has the past year, by the time
he is thirty years old he will be indeed, Samson
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

SOMETHING To WEAR.-The New York papers
publish list of the wedding outfit Of the beautiful
young belle of 10, who lately married the rich and
ugly old Cuban of 65. The list embraces 1GG
dresses, and 8 bonnets, SO pairs of shoes and
slippers, IS handkerchiets, (some of them at 5000
aud $3.50 piece 8 parasos, y pairs Of stockings,
16S pairs of gloves, with vast variety of
unmentlonable things, which, however, are very
plainly put down in the New Y York papers Stewart S
bill for what he furnished was 900. Poor
woman, how she will be bothered to know what
to wear
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
REPoRrED CAPTURE OF BROWNS

VILLE---DecI0red Intention Of Reconguering Texas-
COrtnas's Army Of Hprasion
New ORLEANS, Nov. 12.-The Delta of today
contains letter, dated Corpus Christi Sept 7th,
which says it is almost certain that Brownsville
Texas has fallen into the hands of Cortinas and
that the Mexican flag was flying above the town.
All direct communication had been cut off. The
entire Mexican population on both sides of the
Rio Grande was in arms, with the avowed intention
of carrying war Of determination against the
Americans and reconquering the country to the
Colorado river.
This news is confirmed by affidavits of citizens
of Cameron county, who escaped for their lives.
Another affidavit says the frontier of the Rio
Grande is in state of war.-Cortinas is sustained
by the Mexican population Earnest appeals are
made by the American population for aid, Eighty
men were advancing to the relief of Brownsville
from Corpus Christi, but they will encounter 700
men under Cortinas.
Mrs Partinston says, the only way to prevent a
steamboat explosion is to make the engines bile
their wafer shore. In her opinion, all the
Dustin is done by cooking the steam on boardI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

New MExIco.-The New Mexican mail has
arrived, via El Paso. The northern route has been
abandoned in consequence Of Indian outrages.-
Depredations and murders continue on the plains.
The Utahs, assisted by Mexieans, had battle
with the Arapahoes, near tho crossing of the Del
Norte. Twenty-Five of the latter were killed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

IMPORTANT DIscoyERY.-A discovery of great
Importance has just been made by the State
Geologist in Texas, who has been making
geological survey of portion ofthe State These
surveys have developed the existence Of vast
deposits of good workable iron ore which will
exercise important influence on the fortunes of
this part of the State. This iron region embraces
considerable portions of San Augustine, Sabine,
Cherokee, Nocogdoches, Shelby, Rusk, Pamela and
Smith
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
The Great ambassadors Of Heath to all Nonki"d
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND 0INTMEN

DYsPEPsA.-The great scourge OF this continent yields
quickly Il of these anSeptc Pills, and the dges-
tive organs restored their proper tone no matter in
what hidrous shape this hydra of disease exhibits ITSELF
this searching and unering remedy disperses it from the
PATIENTS system.
ERYsIPEIAs, SALT RHEUM, BAD LEGS, OLD SORES
AND ULCERs-Cases of many years standing that have
prrtnaciously refused yield TO any other remedy
treatment have succumbed TO few applications Of this
powerful unguent.
BILIOUS DIsORDERS.-This anti-biliors meG. Px-
pes the hidden seeds of the complaint and renders all the
fluids and secrons pure and fluent cleansing and
itating the vital functions of the body.
GENERAL DEBILITY AND WEAKNESS.-FrOm whatever
lowness of Spirits and other signs of diseased
liver and other dsorganzaton of the system, vanish
der the cradcatng influence of this all powerful anscptc
and detergent remedy.
Sold at the manufacturers of Professor Holloway, so
Maiden Lane New York. and by all dealers in medicine
throughout the l. States and the civilized world in boxes
at % cents. 6:} CENTS and 81 each Directions for the
guidance of patients affixed to each box.
10 For sale in Charlotte by f. NYE HUTCHISON
& CO. Aprii IS, 1889. Y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
CASH PRICES:


Esy- Seamless Belts manufactured to order at short
notice.
Conducting Hose of all sizes. for water steam
pressures ordered direct from the Manufacturers ASo
Packing of all description, at % Cents per pound
j. Il. F. BOONE,
June I, 1859 Charlotte, \. {.
CERTIFICATES.
do hereby certify have three Gum Belts. which
got of Mr. Boone, i'll use in my machinery in my
Tan Yard, and have been in for the last eight or
ten months and far have tried them like them
better than the leather belts. Yours respectfully
c. c. HENDERSON,
June 6, 1859 LiucOlnton, y. c.
This is certify that VIC have been using the Rub
Der Betting" sold by Mr. Boone, and find it has
proved all that he represents it to be- and have hes
tatiOn in recommending its use TO the public.
YOUNG Il WRISTON,
PrOprietors of the Rock Island Wool Mills.
July ., 1859.
thereby certify that the India Rubber Betting bought
by of B Boone, has been used in my cotton Fac
tory from Il Is months and has given entire salts
faction.
July Is, 1859 7. r. TATE.