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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14
Spring Trade. and Sales.

Mcssrs. GuEEN & co, OF this place offer their
Spring stock at highly favorabIcratcs. Sc the
advertisements
Mrs. KNEE, of Walhnlln, tells her humorous
friends through our columns that shchas received
from the right market splendid stock of G. Goods
St affords uS pleasure to say that she sells them
at reasonable prices!
Mcssrs J. y. T.. SLOAN & Co. of Pendlcton.
merchants of taste and Integrity, are commence
ing the summer campaign" in earnest. Ro-
tor to what they say, and cal their new stand
and try them
Two tracts of valuable Land lying in desira-
bic sections Of the district. arc offered for sale
in our columns. Bargains will be sold, Apply
TO the Editor of the Courier for particulars
Mr.. j. j. LEWIS. of Pendlcton, continues to
make large and satisfactory sales. Ills new ad-
Tertsements in this paper will attract attention,
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COMMUNICATIONS.
For the Keowee Courier.
Blue Ridge Railroad Subscription.


Ge'fteo'en and felton, citizens Of Picke,s District
AS wish to say something in regard to the im-
portance of the District Subscription to the Blue
Ridge Railroad, il is not necessary for me to make,
in detail of this matter, any remarks about the
expenditure of money that has been mada on
the Road bat just say that we are near the
point of receiving profit from tho enterprises TINT
from the best information we can get, tho work is
about three-fourths done. and with the completion
of tie Road we have the garden spot of tho State
for our residence; and, if donot tax ourselves,
the State WIZ tnx us to help build the French
Broad Railroad---for the State of South Carolina
will have Road to cross the Blue Ridge to inter
sect with the Western markets.
Now, gentlemen, with the District Subscription
we have the Road, and without it, we loose the en-
torprisc and help the Eastern Districts build them
road; anu, that is not ALIVE loose our honor
and our credit. For, we see the French Broad, in
It's giant form Of opposition, against us, and the
State no doubt will assist that enterprise if we do
not 90 something for ourselves, The District of
Ilckens Will not only loose her honor. but ttegood
old Palmetto State, South Carolina. will he a target
for other States to shoot Mt, and by word in other
countries. Instead of South Carolina being con
s'Icrcd the foremost State in the Union, and its
enil rants to other States being honored and re-
spcctcd MS the proud sons Of Liberty, and honorcd
as they have been heretofore they will be look ed
upon with contempt, and frowncd upon with scorn.
Gentlemen, who can bare the thought Of the good
old State, with It's rising generation, being dsholi-
orcd i'll the future for the want of right consid-
Grafton of the importance of the District Suhscrip-
ton to the glorious enterprise of tho Blue Ridge
Railroad.
With this, / leave the subject. hoping that the
voting citizens of Pickcns District will consider for
themselves that the Blue Ridge Railroad Subscrip-
ton is of the highest Importance for their future
honor both individually and collectively.
CnEougg. s. G. b. a.. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14
The Elections North and West.

The result of the recent elections in the North
and West are loo ed to with anxious interest.
being regarded as an index to the election for
President, which is already absorbing public
attention. Connecticut, where great excrtions
were made by both parties US given najori-
ty of 51l votes for Buc IAN, the black re-
publican candidate f uo,crnor. 1t the last
election his mnjority was lSO0, being large
gain for the democrats. Tie Legislature is
largely republican. Rhode island however,
has redeemed herself. SruAGrE democrat, has
been elected Governor by a majority Of 1908
votes. The Legislature is anti-gcpuLlican also.
The municipal cleo tjous in Portland, Mass,
Milwaukee Wis, Cincinnati, and Elmira, n.
Y, have resulted in favor Of tic democrats by
increased mniorties.
These indications are very justly regarded as
harbingers of more numerous and greater vic.
tories in tho approaching Presidential contest,
for tho democracy. With anybody but DOUGLAS.
the success of the democratic party is almost
certain. Col. ORR. Gen. LANE, or Mr.. HUNTER.
would sweep the country.
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Sabbath Schools

We had intended last week to have called Mt
tcntion to the card of ALFRED TAYLOR, Mission
ary Superintendent of the South, which appeared
then i'll our columns. We trust that the refer
encc to it now may be profitable to those whom
1t tisintcndod to benefit This is the season, too,
when Sabbath schools and the lnhors attendant
thereon begin, And we may be excused for
commencing them alike to supcrintcndents,
teachers and pupils. Let all commence their
work with the opening season in spirit of har-
mony and zeal, which are the precursors Of sue
cess III all luudable undertakings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14
Our Mexican Troubles.

Our relations with Mexico are of a most deli
cato po,ure Sho is ront vii, o;.;,
.S.,;.tn '," war ana III
e'''"o "'"''S' "'u 10 n"t IN acohdilOn 10 protect
herself or restrain her brigands from unlawful
incursiOns into our territory. Texas has bccn
in n state of war with hs, c;,;vons c,n ,,,o
a,ea.i,, IN ~, ;ua '"' '"""'"S'
;lia m' '"0 ms """ por'iS Oh border guer'
'" ~, ',"''
Inc president has been cndeavoring to effect
treaty with the authorities of Mexico ocou;.
ring additional territory and rich,s ~ n,
mn WY """ ''S"'e oi way
NC '''' Ian "e",S Is doc"mcht'ot singular
Importance, both in respect to the magnitude of
the interests it involves, and as sl.aping The fu
ture policy of our government to,,o,1. NIoxi,c
IN cnn.;,,orot;,n r. no - I;'>',,
=" VI ''.c sum Vi ""r "'l'lohs OF
dollars one hall OF which is to be Ioid i'll cash,
Immediately after the ratification of tie treaty,
and the other half to he nrpropriotcd to tho l;o.
uidation of the claims Of American c;tiyo,,y
against the government of Mexico. the hitter
agrees to ccde TO the United States nrrnetuol
right Of way, across Mexican Territory hy tIrro
separate and distinct routes. two of ,yL;ch aro
to start from specified points on tho A,lnntic
coast and Tie third from Arizona. NJ or NOM
tLc thirty G,pr,b 6cgroc f lr,;,,,,io ,. r. -
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$40 REwARn

ANAWAY from the subscriber. on the 9th
;AG March last, my negro boy HENRY. Said
Doy has jet black skin. is of slender proper
inches bigh and weighing about one hnnSrS5
and sixty pounds. He is near thirty Years ~
ago. possessed of shrewd turn of mind. with
long spoken tone of voice. The above reward
VIII be paid to any person apprehendine him
ana anu dellverTng hlm to me, or lodging him in a
JOSEPH r. SHELOR.
Bachelor's Retreat p o, Pickens dist s @
April 4, 1880 "a "
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.08Nl1 1WARY.

DErAHTED this life, in the GSth year Of his ngc.
WM ii. WHITE, worthy citizen of the District, at
his home on Concross, OH the 9th March 1860
The deceased was well known in the District as
n School Teacher and is remembered no doubt by
many, for his lessons in letters and morals He
was consistent member of the NJ f. Church for
thirty-niuc years his home being home for the
Minister on the Gospel. il wns his delight 10 l.,
at Church in connection with his brethren and hut
few enjoyed themselves better than he in the house
of God When addressed. in his last hours, in re-
gard TO his peace of mind being unable to speak
the tears traced each other down his cheeks and
he raised his hand with smile on his face in
token of victory His friends mourn because of
his departure, but not without hope. Blessed
are tue dead who die i'll the Lord"
a FRIEND.
DEPAnTED this life March i 3th 1860 in Tisho.
mingo county, Mississippi. MAvEANN c. MuLLIs-
NiN, second daughter of j. H. and Rachael Mullin-
nix in the fifth year of her age, after q short
illness of what the Doctor called Raseolcr. and
worms combined. She was n child of the most
pleasant manners and extra smartncss and lust
before SHE breathcd her last. when her doting faith
er was standing over her and trying to help her
she spoke out and snd =" You wont let me co ,,
and then in few moments she said II want TO
go, several times, and soon she foil asleep in Je-
sus Size was laid in the grave at Lebanon church
IN Ilppah county. OH the 1ith, in the midst of n
large and weeping crowd .n
"lIow peaceful is the closing scene
When virtue yields its breathe
How sweetly beams the smile serene,
Upon the cheek of Death?
OH who can gaze with needless sight
On scenes fair as this?
Who but exclaIms, Thus let me die,
And be my end like this!" w G. NJ
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saead Nuua reeEs,

.UhNER NO. -----r--- n
NiE Battalions composing the Sth Reaimen,
y .. =. M, will parade ljt instruction. drill
ha Tna review eve AZ me times and plAoOs ALLOWING
Gay the 9th day of May next, and the Cd Rat.
tation. ct Mrs. Rarton'p, on Saturday tho iotS
gay Of May next, srmed aud aauipIed sa shs
law directs. Commissioned and nor. .eon,p,;s.
stoned ofhcers will attepd tho DAYS nfeeading !
Their respective reviews. for drill and inssgnSss
tIoa. The officers In oomnand sFe ohareel
w %,ta , 'ne EXTENSION ~ OF those orders yofdep
- ~ JOHN II. BOWEN. Adi,t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14
FOR SALE,

Two Valuable Tracts Of Land,
I y Pickcns District. each containing within a
4 fraction of Eight Hundred Acres. both en-.
tircly unmproved, but within mile and milo
and half nf Saw Mill. One Tract lying
west from Walhalln six miles, and having
IS OR so ACRES OF BOTTOM,
With fair proportion of good upland md ad-
joining lands of Capt Wm. Steele. c. w VAN
znnt and DIR. Earle The other Tract being ten
miles west of Cherry's Bridge, and adjoining
lands of Films Earle, L. j. Sloan and others,
aud has nearly the same quantity of
RSpttom and GO0A Upland
As the other tract. For terms which will bo
reasonable. apply to II. a. THOMPSON the
editor of this paper.
April l3, 1860 81 IF
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Sparta

The discussion of the question of subscrip-
ton " or " no absorption " to the French Broad
Railroad, is going on in Spnrtnnburg District.
Messrs. FARRow, EDWARDS, and r. G.. POOLE
spoke in favor of it during Court week, and were
replied to by DR.. W,NsMIru The election
there is on the second ndayin May.
Let the discussion continue in Pickens.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PlcKgNs--IN ORDINARY

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PlcKENs--IN ORDINARY.
John l.. RaGkly s. wife
VS. Petition for Account
John pritchet & wife, et.als aud Settlement.
THE Petition for Account and Settlement Of The
a. = Estate OF Daniel Looper, deceased, having been
He'd In my ofioe, and ii appeaping therefro6 tbat
John Pritchet and wife Rachel, Henry Duncan or
Hester and wife Mary and reter PhllIips ma
wife Caroline defendants In this case, reside with
out the limits Of this staloi Ii is ordered there
Iore' that these absont defendants do asyeraliy an
pear ia the Court of Ordinary. at Pickens ~ n
ON MandAy the 10th duly, 1860, to shaw cause. IL
any they can, why final account and settlement
OF the said Estate SHOULD hot then he made, and
decree thereon pronounced These absent dsfond.
ants are also required 70 render theis adshnce.
mentsen tho day above stated, aud be present and
receive their respective distyibutiye shares, s-I
w. IL. H0L0OAfBE.. o.p,b
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A1dASH,.

nR taken through mistake from Holcombe's =
~ Hotel, during Court week. Carpet Bag.
1t contains some articles of clothin@. The fin.
der will leave them with w. Il. Iiolcombe. ESQ.
VIM. SPENCER.
April IL, 1860 81
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II % co " = u WI PPHy yEs,
And Nervous SnfHarers.
A Card.

n "NlNG been announced withent NV knowlcdVe
i as a candidate for Major of the ID Bat,alion
9th Regiment g. G. NJ, take this method of ssv,
ing mat am not candidate My friends have
my 'h""kS Tor 'hoir kind assurances of support.
April H. 1860 az
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14
The schism in Georgia.

n
The democracy of Georgia not in that bar
monious condition that bctokens victory, though
it will doubtless be healed before tie Ircsideu-
tial election. Last winter the democratic mem
bers of the Legislature called State Convention
to appoint delegates to the Charleston Conven.
tion. 1t met, appointed delegates, and declared
lion. HOWELL COBB the first choice OF Georgia
for the Presidency. Afterwards, the Committee
appointed previously by q former democratic
Convention, the L" Simon pure F" as itturned out,
called another Convention to send delegates to
Charleston 1t also met but was not so unan-
imous for Mr.. CoBB in fact some of the del
egaes appointed by this body to Charleston arc
inimical to him. in this state of affairs. Mr..
Conn, in letter from Washington, wthdrnws
his name from the list of p eSidential aspirants
much disappointed and chagrined of course.
&.
TExAs-Texas says the Now Orleans Plea.
ysne, has become the fayorile point sought by
the adventurous and enterprising of all the
States Population is increasing with uncxam-
pied speed. Lands are rising in value with ev-
cry yoeR. sighe resources of this magnificent
State are RAPIDLY developed. Her cotton pro-
ductions show extraordinary progress. She has
already produced sugar to tho extent Of thou
sands Of hogsheeds. and tens Of thousands of
sheep and cattle, and the time is not distant
when her product of wool will surpass the most
1iourishing of the older States. and the amount
of her stock sent to Southern market exceed
that furnished by the great valley of the West
ThE PLACE FOR OLD MAIDsz-They have no
old maids in Japan; when the girls don't get
married voluntarily tho authorities hunt up
husband, and make them marry, willing or not
willing. The Japanese know o thing or two,
&c they have bos.. walled in for centuries.
ARFEcrIoNArE- Among all my boys" said
an oisi man, al Eeyer had but one boy who
took after me, aSak that was my sel AzQi,,- who
took Afler af Nith clnls uansG
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Summer Wenther

the Thermometer stood at 9l' IN the shade. 1t
was more scasonab!c ON Thursday
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COME FO WAABaAALA!
NJ RS. X N + f

II AS RETURNED FROM CHARLESTON
-NKTlrH n large and splendid assortment Of
w Spring and SuHGMor Goods,
Consisting in part of BDnnets Trimmings and
Lrces. MILLINERY ofevery description; beau
tiful Caicres aud Muslins of handsmner pat
ters than have before beeno ont. Ladies fine and
substantial Shoes, Slippers and Gaiters, with
aud without heels. Also. the fine Kid Congress
Cater. HOOp.SKIRTS, recommended for their
durability and low prices. The attention Of
mothers is called to fine assortment of Misses
and little Girls Blnncts n nowstyle. This
SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK
Has been selected with great deal of care and
attention, aud will be sold on the most rcasonaI
bic terms for cash. Her friends and the publ&
generally are invited to call and examine NJ
stock. The Gnods will he shown with rleas(icl,
Wahnlla. Anrl ~. 1860 3IStio moi
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LOBT. A. THOMPSON, Editor.
Absent.

The EDlroR is absent when this paper goes tc
press, and will not return until Wednesday next
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

TRAGEDY IN REPuGto County. shoe
king tragedy was enacted on Monday last, at
the Shell Bank, in Refu, County. The ac-
tors were the members cs two families named
Stephenson and Bishop 1t appears that
Mr.. Stephenson had sold piece of lund to
Gen Bishop, and after the purchaser had
made improvements on the land, Stephenson
wanted to get it back for the same amount he
had been paid for it, but his proposition was
refused by Bishop. This incenscd Stephen
son, and on Monday he, with his wife, son and
daughter, went to Gen. Bishop house, where
they found young John Bishop sick in bed
The wife and daughter held the sick man
down while young Stephenson cut him liter
ally to pieces with knife, killing him almost
Immediately. While this was going on, Gen
Bishop knocked out the eye of the older Ste
phcnson with a hatchct. The Stepheasons
were urrcstcd.-hdiunota (TcruS) Comrter,
21st.
TUE COLUMBIA AND GREENyITIE RAIL-
RoAD.-Wc publish (says the South Carolini-
any on our fourth page, the report of the Off
GERS of the Grocnvile Railroad. 1t shows a
most flatcring prospect, and it may safely be
assumed that the road will soon cmcrgo from
the difficulties which encompasSed it in its
early career, and enter upon career of pros
perity The gross income, compared with the
previous year, shows an increase of S24 ,496,-
90; and the expense. decrease of $50 1885,
CO; making 354 ,SG3 0l in favor of business
for 1859 The President says, "if the bust
ness continues to increase in the same proper
tion .hat it has done for the past two years,
(and from the increase of the first two months
of the present year, we are led to believe it
will,) we will have the present year an in
come of four hundred thousand dollars out
of which we can pay the expense of working
the road and the interest on the entire debt
and still have surplus of over ono hundred
thousand dollars" The company surely have
every reason to congratulate itself on the
dawn of u brighter era.
\ WOMAN AND a WITE.-Somc weeks
since New York merchant was advised and
pGrsu ed to take Southern trip of rccre-
alton on account of the condition of his health
HG. desired to leave alone, and not unneces-
sarity as he Thought, to remove his wife from
the care of the fnmily and to burden her with
the nursing of her invalid, who only needed
change and recreation. His wife, no less
determined in her own feelings and sense of
duty, was resolved on accompanying him and
finding all ordinary means Intellectual for
gaining his consent, she went to the steam
ship on which his passage had been engaged
She introduced herself confidcntially to the
Captain, begged quiet birth, and thus Sc
cured her object. The steam ship was some
hour out from New York before the invalid
husband discovered that his faithful and de-
voted wife was so near him. On the passage,
from that time, she WAS not only nurse to
her husband but a Ninisterng Angel of
comfort to all who needed her gentle attcn-
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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.

TINIIB Subscribers would respectfully inform
their friends and customers thatthcy have
received large and well selected
Stock of Goods, "
Adapted to the Spring and Summer trade, CON
sstng of Staple and Fancy Dry Gonds, Bon
nets, Ribbons, Flowers, &C.. Hats and Caps,
B>uts and Shoes Hardware and Z. ,.ery, Crock
cry and Glassware. Drugs and Medicines.
A splendid stock of Ready made Cothing,
bought from the manufacturers, and can be sold
very low.
Thankful fhr past patronage we earnestly So
.licit Continuance of the same, aud premise
that no pains will be spared to give satisfaction.
H. w. GREEN & co.
Anril ID 1850 81 Q
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The Farmer and Planter.

The April number Of the Farmer and Planter
has been received 1t is as entertaining and
useful as before. The increase in its circula-
ton is very gratifying and the proprietor cx-
presses the hope that it is now placed on PER-
manent footing. Let its subscription, however,
be increased Address, Mr. r.. NJ Stokes, Co.
lumbia: 81 a year
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

22d Of February was celebrated in Carlsruhe,
Grand Duchy of Baden, by the American stu
dents at the College there The States were
represented by one from South Carolina, one
from Pennsylvania. one from New York. two
from Illinois, one from Louisiana, one from
Texas, and one from Alabama
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

a PRIzE RECArTuRED-A Boston officer arri-
we'd in Chicago few days since, in quest of u
Boston hcircSs, who had run away from her
mother with sailor boy from Augusta Me-
The heircss WAS a widow and had $500 in n
Boston bank to her credit The officer carried
the lady home to her father.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

TnE ST. LOUIS BREAcH OF PRcMIsE CAsE-Tho
Jury, in the CarStang- Shaw breach of promise
case, on Saturday night returned verdict for
the defendant. motion for new trial was
nratio by ;i5 CCtiiSc' iO5 Ms; C;;-a...-, and e
it is refused the case will be taken to the Su.
prcmc Court.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

THE TINE THE HuNGARIAx WAS IAsr-Wc
learn from the Portland Adcertiscr tlat the
clock Of the Hungarian has been found. the
hands indicating o'clock and fifteen minutes.
which was undoubtedly the moment when she
struck. It is still in good running order. But
eight bodies have been recovered only one of
which, that of Mrs. Wood. could be identified.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

ST. Louis March 3O-'rhe Missouri Legisln-
tnre adjourned sine die this morning hut Gov.
Stewart Immediately issued proclamation call
ing an extra Session forthwith. for the purpose
of consultation upon the Objectionable features
of the railroad bill.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

FAIRFIELD-Thc Winnsboro Register reports
the Adjournment of the Spring Term Of the
Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas
after sitting Of only six hours. before Glover,
- 1t is but few years since Fairfield rcquir.
ed an extra term every year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-04-14

KILLED IN y DuEL-Gen. Jose de la Concha,
! late Captain General of Cuba. has been killed
in duel with the Marquis Pczueln
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-10-02

FIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION
Risks accepted at terms consistent with solvency and
fair profit.
klt:iIlda'Utiongircn to Insurance Of D TVELLLNGS
and Contents for terms Of one TO FIRE years.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-10-02

10. LANE has informed the country what
is to he done in case of Lincoln's election.
While he was making speech at Indian
apolis, and telling his audience that not
one drop of disunion blood coursed through
his heart, some one asked, "what if old
Abe should be elected?" He replied
"Well, say that if he should be elected,
we will keep right on battling for the prin-
ciples of the National Democratic party.
Should he be elected by his sectional
party, and on his sectional platform, we
must content ourselves with the thought
that four years will quickly pass, and at
the expiration of that time the people will
rise in their might and place a man in the
Presidential chair who will stand by and
to the principles of the constitution, as
now expounded by the Supreme Court and
held by the Breckinridge party"
So there is no danger from Lane. He
will be inevitably employed in refecting
that four years will quickly pass.