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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The State Bible Convention.

The annual assembling of this body took
place at Yorkyillc, S. c., on the fifth of Au-
gust, instant. Hon. j. A. INGLxs was elected
President Rev's. c. p. GADsDEN. j. T..
WIGnrMAN. and Col. j. FOSTER MARSHALL,
Vice Presidents; and Messrs. j. /. BoyxER
and \. a. GILBERT, Secretaries. Twenty-six
Societies were represented by largo number
of delegates.
+ The Committee appointed to receive con.
tributions to the five thousand dollar fund,
reported that about four thousand FIVE hun
drcd dollars had been received, leaving a
balance of about five hundred dollars to bc
raised.
The annual sermon was delivered by Rev.
r. 4. Ross.
y resolution that "all the secular business
of the Bible Society. ought to be transacted
on weekdays" was laid On the table.
After the transaction of much other bust.
ness, the Convention adjourned.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
RoB'T. A. THOMPSON, :, .itor.
A few Words by the Way.

To our brethren of tho press, who have so
kindly and complementary welcomed our pros
porous entrance upon tho eleventh volume of
this Journal, we tender our hearty thanks. with
the assurance that they occupy high place in
our regard and esteem.
To those friends who have. within the last
month, added largely to orr subscription list
and to others who have long, generously, and
warmly supported us, VIC are truly thankful. In
fact steady increase in the patronage of the
paper has continued since our connection with
1t. With large subscription list the columns
OF the corRiEP arc rendered to advertisers, with
many advantages.
For our enemies, land we regret to have it 70
say that we have dogging at our heels u few of
the whitc-livcrcd tribc.) VIC have an abundan,
supply of mingled pity and contcmpt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The Grain Trade.

Since peace has been declared in Europe,
grain of every kind has declined in price. A
Chicago paper says:
"On the 18th of April last. standard spring
wheat sold at 90 cents in store. Shortly
after this date tlTc European war broke out
and breadstuifs all overthe world advanced,
so that in the lst of May the above grade
sold ut 81 to Sl.05, daily advancing till the
10Th, when it reached S1.3O. Since that date
its course has been steadily and alarmingly
downward. On the lst of June, it was 81 IL:
on the lst of July, 80 cents and Monday it
closed dull ut So cents. n decline Of II cen IS
per bushcl in G2 days"
in Charleston corn is commanding 81 per
bushcl, and -four $3.50 tn Sc per barrel ;
wheat SLIP to $l.25 per bushel
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
Valuable Lands for Sale.

that there is a probability of his cmiyrntina to
tho west, will be received by his friends and
the public with reluctance and sincere regret.
Useful, and fearless in the discharge of his du.
tyr he can be lily spared from our midst. We
JOIN heartily in the general remonstrancc against
hla removal. See his advertisements
The Commissioner in Equity offers for sale,
in October, the valuable lands described in the
plcadings in the case of SurmEnLAxps KEITH.
ct al. The public are invited to AZ inspection
oil the premises. Attention is aske,i to the 9th
ef new advertisements in our colninr1.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The State Baptist Convention

Assembled in Sumter on the 10Th ut., and
was organized by electing Judge O'Neall
President; Rev. j. G.. Landrum, of Spartan
burg Vice President; Rev. j. j. Brantly,
Of Newbcrry. Secretary, and J. C. Judson, of
Greenvilie, Treasurer
Rev. j., c. FuRMAY preached tho ntroduc-
tory sermon.
The interests Of Furman University were
under consideration, and more munifccnt
endowmcntwas determined upon.
Rev. II. NORTON was ordained for the min
istry.
The Southern Baptist Publication Society
held n meeting, at which much Of interest
transpire.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
Pendleton.

1t affords us much pleasure to chronicle
the faets contained in the article below, COP
led from the Anderson Gazette.
" The Masons are about completing q
handsome building to be used as q Hall, ON
the eastern side of the square. and which
adds much to the appearance of that portion.
Mr.. B. f. SLOAN, Sr., is commencing the
erection of another brick building on the
southern side, intended for n drug store, we
believe; and on the northwest corner Mr..
j.. H. SuANELINi is rearing Il brick store. Be
sides these. we observed several other build
inSs recently built. which mark the progress
made since the Railroad reached that point"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The State Elections

Within the last few days, elections havc Ia
ken place in several of the Southern Statcs.-
In .\'abama. MoouE, the regular democratic no.
"incc has been elected by majority varying
from 5000 to 25.O00 over all opposition The
seven congressman, with the Legislature. arc of
the same SHADE of politics.
HARRIS democrat, has majority of about
l''ooo for Governor, i'll Tennessee. The Lcgis-
latnre is democratic, with the congressional rep
rescntal'on yet to be decided.
Kentucky elects MAGorIS, democrat, Govern
or by majority of 10000. The Legislature
and nearly all the congressman, are of the
same stripe.
North Carolina elected members to Congress
only. The opposition gains one or more mem
hers. The result in the Mountain district, west
Of this, has not reached us.
Texas as far as heard from, gives HousroS,
opposition, small mnjority-unwclcome news.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The Military.

Ills Excellency, Gov. Gi$r and military
family, arc reviewing the Regiments below
us, About these matters the Edgcfeld ID
rertiser says:
''Our District has been honoreI fp 40
days past by the presence of his Exec. r,cv.
lfnv. GlsT, who is here in the dsch., e.. #
his duties rs Commandcr-in- Chief OF & % .,;l.
tary of South Carolina. The Cover is
looking admirably WELL and elicits the !. e,,l-
its of the citizcn-soldicry at all point. Last
week he reviewed the 10Th and 7th RI
ments of Infantry. and to-day review, rRc
9th. We are glad to hear him express him.
sell so highly pleased with the resimy Is of
Edgeilcld; and we can undertake to assure
him that the feeling is reciprocated.
" His ExcclIency is attended on the reviews
by Adlutant General DUNNovAAT, and Coils.
GIST. WALKER and DEARING.
Upon the whole the reviews have passed
of pleasantly and we'll the Governor has
gwen us some capital States Rights speeches :
ana his visit has been relief to the tcdium
OF the sultry season. Health and pleasure
| attend him in his up-cnuntry tour"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
Rain, &c.

Rain has fallen in abundance during the
present week. 1t must be of considerable adj
vantage to upland corn. and somewhat iniu-
rious to bottoms, where they are wet or cx
posed to ovcrllows. However, we do not
wish to be understood as complaining, but
merely state what we conceive to be facts
On this subject, the last Anderson Gusetic
says:
: Since our last issue much rain has do
seconded i'll this section, in some cases .!mm-
aging The crops on low lands. On Saturday
night there was such heavy fall of rain as
to cause considerable rise in the streams
carrying OIL bridges and fences, and washing
the crops severely" :"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
A Pleasant Trip

A short visit to the Tunnel, a intcrmc.
diate points, has been attended .i'h pleas.
ing incidents. On the Ill.," t. Commit
tee Of Seven arc industriously c ;agcl in
preparing for the mass meeting and barbecue.
Tho members of the Committee informed us
that they would be amply prepared. with the
substantials of life for the large crowd ex-
pectcd on the occasion. Our friends there
are also preparinga pleasant surprise to the
young folks" in the way of dance in the
evening. Let this be borne in mind.
The point for the meeting and barbecue has
been fixed, in q suitable grove, one-half mile
from the summit Of the HILL" to the north
cast Arrangements have been made to pre-
serve order during the day.
~ few public spirited citizens have detcrm-
ined to spread table late in the afternoon
ofthat day, to which will be invited the guests
OF the occasion, with others.
We We're much pleased with a. perfect or
der observed on the Ill.," AM earn that
much credit is due temperance r.,mization
existing amongst the Irish for i'.u samo.
Operations were being pushed lad in the
Tunnel, and, during our stay, n, siderable
opening was made between the .s end and
shaft No. 4. We descended th, aft, which
is 2l0 feet deep, and would advise others to
do so when an opportunity Offers
To Mr.. Sr. JonN, Mr.. IIIrcncncx and Mr..
PircHroRo, we are under gn'i for favors
extended and courtesies shown us.
Returning, we spent few mo.rents ut Col
GRIsHAM's hospitabo cottage-homc-W Walnut
Ridge. lie is 4 gentleman of leisure and
fine taste. Young IssERTEL an amateur pain
ter, is engaged in painting the portrait of the
Colonel and his amiable lady, and landscape
OF this charming place. We were pleased
70 L. H..
OF the young painters work. "a
Passing down, we were struck with the i'm
provements being made in the roads. We
were informed that tho new road, divcrging
to the left opposite Col. GRIsmAM's residence,
las been put in first rate order, and inter
ssects the main highway near DR.. JouNsoN S
handsome place. 1t is nearer, and by going
over it you avoid some ugly hills
AS usual, we found Walhalla improving,
and her citizens industrously employed. Mr..
BrEMANN has added largely to his house, in
room and appearance
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
A DastardlY Act.

We learn that q tcAite man, named DoLT,
attempted to obstruct the passage of the cars
on the Blue Ridge Railroad, three miles this
side Of Anderson. on Monday morning last,
by building a rail fence across the track
Fortunately, the cars were not thrown from
the track, owing probably to the fact thnt
the obstruction was removed partly by the
body of the hindmost car before the wheels
reached it. No adequate punishment, we
believe, is prescribed by the law for such Of
fences.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The Tunnel Hill Barbecue.

The Columbia Guardian contains the fol-
lowing paragraph, in connection with the
ass meeting at the TunneE
"Will the Courier be kind enough ctosgive
us some information which may be desirable
for those who intend going. Will there be
conyeyances enough at Pendlcton to convey
all the expected visitors; what day ought
passengers to leave Columbia will there he
any accommodation at the Tunnel for staying
oil night, or if not, what arrangements will
be made for q nights lodging there? This
information will be very desirable to many
who wish to be present on the interesting
OCCASION"
In answer thereto wo have . say, that
vehicles for.invited guests have been engaged
at Pendleton, and we doubt rot hacks and
wagons will be in waiting there and at An
derson for all who may como Jpassengers
should leave Cclumbiaon Wednesday morn
ing, though it would be better TO 10 so on
Tuesday; lodging for elarge number of per.
sons can be obtained at the Tunnel, in the
neighborhood, and at WalhalIa--the latter
place being only elk miles from the former
The Tunnel is twenty-four miles from Pen
dleton, the road being very good.
NEW CoTToN.- ghree bales of new cotton
arrived in New Orleans from Texas on the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
The Military Commission.

The second meeting of the Committee, ap-
pointed by Governor Gist In accordance with
resolution of the late Legislature, empowered
to look into the present military system of the
State and to report to the next Legislature,
Will be held at Grcenvillc OH Thursday, August
9th. AT this meeting the different plans sub
mitted for consideration at the previous meet
ing will come up for action. In consideration
of the commencement exercises at the Purman
University occurring on the Same day, the
Committee will probably sic at C@sars Head.
The Commission consists Of Brgadier G Gener-
al Johnson lIagood, Barnwcll; Col. William
Wallace, Columbia; Col. Thomas IT.. Glover.
Orangeburg; Maj. Edward MeCrady, Caerles.
ton; Maj. Edward u. Bryan, st Johns s5lIe-
ton; Cept. G. II. simonton, Charleston! Capt.
j. Jonathan Lncas, Charleston; Capt. Al.en ].
Green. Columbia; Capt. j. B. Kershaw, Cum
den; Capt. il. Lee Thurston, Greenpille: A..
NJ. mangault, Esq, Georgetown, l.. NJ. Hatch.
Esq, Charleston w. f. Nance, gsq,, Newbcr.
ry.
- - NS-
nTrpE -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
General Intelligence.

II q.
y. e., and Rabun, Ca, have appointed IN &c
delegations to the mass meeting at thc Tun-
hci next week. We learn also TINT from 9th
or quarters the attendance will be large. Ap-
pcaranccs Indicate that it will be the largest
"sscmblnsc ever witnessed in the up.cuuntry.
Come ono come all
Notices, for acts of incorporation and to
open new roads. &C., should be handed in
at once, as the time for their legal insertion
expires on the fourth Monday in August.
instant.
His ltonor, Judgc WulrxrR, has lust
closed two weeks extra term of the Court
OF Common Pleas for Grccnvillc, leaving
much business updispose,I of The claws
delay is getting to be n serious matter. and
suggests that remedy of some kind is needed.
Operations. under Lieut.. Ives. has COM
mcnced on the Washington Monument. The
whole cost of the work is put down at 81 l22. :
0O0 An appeal in its behalf is made to ey.
crybody for aid
Judge O'NEALL has in press "Thc Bench
and Bar of South Carolina" embracing bio
graphical sketches of all the Chancellors and
Judges of the State. with all the official at
torncys and such other lawyers as have
achieved an cmincnce in the profession
Kentucky black. republican,, CAss.us NJ.
CLAY. addressed n larger audience ut Coving-
ton recently than the iustncss of his cause
warranted. lie denounced both the Dem
ocratc and Know Nothing parties, closing
with an appeal to the non-slaychodcrs of
Kentucky to make preparations to share next
fall in the national (Prcsidcntial) triumph
of the Republicans, There were no attempts
at disturbance during the speech.
Another effort is being made to raise
means to lay new tclc3raphic cable across
the Atlantic ocean, connecting again the two
continents. Mr.. FIELDasscrts that six months
time will witness its completion. We y. 20
so.
During the hot term past, the numb. ,(
deaths in Cincinnati was 20S per week -. Y
twice the annual number for the same lc =. i
of time ut any other period.
The compilation of our laws goes br,: ~.ly
on at last f. BELLtNcER, Esq. has ;ust
completed the election laws, and is now lus-
lily engaged in the statute law.
President BucuANAN, in letter dated
July 3Oth, positively denies that he is again
candidate for the Presidency His deter
mination not to be n candidate is final and
conclusive.
Western adviccs state that battle occur.
red on the 30th ult. between the OmaLa
and Sioux Indians. Seventeen were killed
aud the same number wounded
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13
Exchanges.

The XoRRvILLE ENoUIRER.-We have be-
fore had occasion to refer 10 the excellence of
this Journal It's large. and its typograph-
ical execution the very best. The editorial
chair is filed to reasonable perfection by
SAML. w. MELTON, Esq. The number be-
fore us contains the first chapter of a long
original story, highly commended by the ju-
dcious taste of the Editor. Original sketches,
letters, ETC., appear in each issue. 1t is SUI
perior in every respect to the Northern lite
rary papers, and we bespeak for it an on
larged patronage. Mr.. l.. NJ. GRIsr, worthy
and meritorous typo, is the proprietor.
Price. So year. Yorkyille, s. G.
FARMER AND PLANTER.--The August num-
Der Of this standard monthly has been re-
ceived. We recommend it highly to the pat
ronage Of our farming friends. Address, II.
NJ. Stokes, Columbia, s. c.: 81 year.
Destruction OF SHEEP BY Docs. - The AS
SCISSORS of Ohio, from partial returns state
that during the year 1858, 1854 sheep were
killed, and 1860 wounded, all of the value of
$25,342, by dogs in that State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13

QUEER FIRN.--Thoro is a firm doing bust,
ness in st. Louis under the name of "Liye.
poor & Diericb,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13


The Pensacola (FlordO Observer. lws
been assured by the United States Afarshgl,
Col. Il. Il. Blackburn, that a cargo ,o slx
hundred Africans has been landed 9ll,lfle
Florida coast, near Smyrna, BuI Bow
can it be expected that the party violBling
the law will be arrested, when tho United
States Marshal is denied the power and
mo.osf Of doing so? If this Official was
v2sya4with sufficient power and provided
W.. able means, Gas he applied for to the
pror3r authoritiesO he would, perhaps,
hs9v beca able to prevent sueh3vioIation of
the law; but as Its, with bis limited power
apd want of moans, 1t Is ainest impossible.
1t ~ further mnderstood that the vessel
whicA brought tlcso Africans to,our coast,
as soon as the landing was affected, was set
ON fro and abandoned 10 the clements.
~ -----t----seS --------- ~
EIE that cannot forgive others breaks the
bridge over which he must pass himself,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13

NEW CoTToN.--ghree bales of new cotton
arrived in New Orleans from Texas on the
goth nlt." -"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-08-13

RAISING VESSELS Al SEnAsropoi. The
American company which were engaged by
the Emperor of Russia to raise the sunken
fleets of Sobastopol have been quite success.
ful in raising IA steamers and other yesVols,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-21
NJ EDIcAL.
HOW ARD ASSOCIATION.
9H1LADELPHTl


Benerolcnt Institution, established BIZ snec,c1 En-
dosment for the Relief of the Sick and ~.
tresssd, afflicted 18th Virmiemt and
Epidemic diseases.
THE HOWARD ASSOCIATION. in view or ~,
i awful destruction ofhuman life caused nv &c.
ua diseases, and the receptions practised upon The
unfortunate victims of such diseases BY 0uacks.
several years ago directed their Consulting Suf-
geon, as Chart 'ble act worthy of their name, 10
open Dispensary for the treatment O: this clasf
OF diseases, in all their forms, and to give MEDII
CAL ADVICE GRATIS, to all who apply bv LEI.
ter, with description OF their condition. lace 90.
eupalon habits Of T1b Ies }SSS and in Of
OF CHARGE. 1t is needless to add that the A.
sociation commands the highest Medical skin of III.
age, and will furnish the most approved modern
treatment.
The Directors of the Association in their A NM
al Report upon the treatment Of Sexual Diseases.
express the highest satisfaction with the success
which ms attended the labors of their Surgeons
n the cure 81 SpermAtorrhea, Seminal Weakness,
GonorrhGa, eject, Syphilis, the vice of Onanism
or Self-Abuse, Diseases of the kidneys and BIsd.
der, &C., and order continuance of tba sama
lpan for the ensuing Year. -
me oirecsors, on review ofthe past feel assu-
red that their labors in this sphere of benevoiant
effort, have been ofgrest benefit st6 the Afflicted
especially to the young, and they have resolved to
devote themselves, with renewed ZEAL 70 this very
important but much despsed cacse.
An admirable Report on Spermatorrhea, Or Sem
lnal Weakness, the vice OF Onanism, Masturbati
or Self Abuse, and other diseases of the Sexual
Organs, BY the Consulting Surgeon, will be sent
by mail, lin sealed envelope,) FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMPS for post
age. Other Reports and Tracts on the nature and
treatment of Sexual diseases, diet, &c., are con-
stanty being published for .gratuitcus distribu-
ton. and will be sent to the afflicted. Some of the
new remedies and methods Of treatment discover
ed during the last year, are of great value.
Address. for Report or treatment, DR.. j. Skill.
LIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard AS.
sociatioh, No. South Ninth Street Philadelphia
IA By order of the Directors.
EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, PresidenA
GEO; FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
March & 1879 -lv.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-21
MUSIC STORE,
MAIN ST., CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
FREY g. ROBINSON

Have opened store> on Main Street, lold Post
Ofice.) where they win keep for sale, PIANOS,
FLUTES, V1OL1NS, GUITARS, BANJOS,
SHEET MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRAV-
INGS, &C., &C., and especially solicit the pat
ronage OF their friends and the public generally.
RI a M q g,
Our Stock OF Pianos is selected principally from
the well known and most reliable Factory of NUNS
4 CLARK, New York, whose Instruments have
never been surpassed in tone and durability since
their establishment commenced operations (thirty-
five yeas ,sgo:) We have made arrangements
occasionally retaining the privilege, however, OF
returning them, if found unworthy onr recomenda-
ton. Persons purchasing from us therefore will
nev er run any risk, have determined to sell
only good Instruments, on the most reasonable
terms.
SHEE t M USTC,
A great variety of the latest publications cen
stantiy on hand. Instruction Books for all iustru-
ments The usual deduction made in supplying
Schools and Music Teachers. Arthur's Patent f.
astic Music Portfolios. Music sent by mail
Orders frcn the country promptly offended.
C. I. FREY, Prof OF Music
J, ROBINSON u
July q, 1s59-2m
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-21
Van. & DAVID GIBSON
House Carpenters and Builders

Main, near the orEer of 9Th Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
ID RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens OF Steun-
IL ton and the surrounding country, that they are
prepared, with the assistance of their Steam Power,
and all the most useful Wood Working Machinery,
to execute every description of work in their line
of business in manner not to be surpassed, such
as BUILDING HOUSES of all dimensions, re-
pairing remodeling the same; putting in Store
Fronts of any kind, Shelvings put up, Counters
made &C., in neat and tasteful manner, Stairs
built and Hand Rails worked according to Geomet-
rical Principles; Cornices made to suit any style
of Buildings; eli kinds of Moudings on hand !;
Sash Blinds and Doors made to order, and sent to
any part of the country; every kind OF Wood Turn
a aacn - Van mewe' poss &C. AT
Capitals for Porch columns. All orders executed
in neat manner.
W. & D. GIBSON hope, by strict attention to
business together with their practical knowledge
of the same to merit a continuance Of public pa
tronage.
gg~ Orders respectfully solicited.
! Richmond, Dec. IL, 1858 -ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-21
AUSTIN & GENTRY.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
CORNER OF

Franklin and Union Streets, near the IA.
Central Railroad Depot, Richmond,
WILL give their constant attention to the sell
w ing Of FLouR, WHEAT, Coax, OATS, BACON
LARD, BUTTER, BAILED HAY. and Country Produce
generally. We assure all who will favor us with
their consignments, to make prompt returns as
soon as the goods are sold.
REFERRING Es.-Col. Fontaine, President of the
Va Central Railroad; Messrs. Dickinson, Hill
Co. e. A. j. Clopton; Thomas W. Dudley, City
Sergeant; Rev. Leroy NJ. Lee, d. D.. Rev. Leo
Rosser, d. D., Editor Of Richmond c. Advocate
Rev: F. J. Boggs; Rev. e. T. Wilson, and A. G.
Stubs, Esq.
January Is, l858.-1y