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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08
Look out for Humbugs.

we nave gOuu reasons Tor offering :; word
OF special caution TO our readers "aLout
these days. NJ least half dozen schemes
for extensive swindling have come to our
knowledge during the past month q" pri.
waite and Confidential " circulars lv the
Million are now being manufactured in this
city Great numbers of these are daily
sent eli, but the business is to be largely in.
creased Il" soon as the excitement of the Pres.
iden,lai Election is over. There is scarcely
u family in the ('ntcd States or British Prov.
lnccS, whose Post Ohicc address is not re.
corded in from one to Il dozen establishments
IN Somc OF our large cities, and tcml lting,
! plausible circulars will be sent through the
mails To them, Offering al sorts Of inducements
to get their money.
In lottery and Gift enterprises there is no..
thing new to be specially motcd-cach scheme
no matter how tcmpting is 50 much of the
character of hundred others that have gone
before, that it is surprising how there can be
found foolish persons enough to keep these
hun,bugs alive.
One of the most willy schemes to hc pushed
this autumn and winter, is the offer of so
called GOLD articles, such rs magnificent
" gold pencils, pens, etc. \ few articles
| obtained ut one of the manufactures of these
articles, show that they arc being turned out
by the ten thousand. y good pen and mag
nliccnt case, is stamped out of some cheap
metal, and then galvanized over with the
tIimcSt possible film of gold The whole is
done so skillfully that the common observer
will find it utterly impossible to distinguish
between bona idc article worth IS to Sc,
and the bogus one costing 6 to ! . cents The
outside film of gold. though less than the
two, hundred thousamdth part Of an inch in
thickness, is yet enough to cover up the in
side base metal, and protect it from the usual
acid test, while the filling of cheap metal
prevents detecting the deception by the
weight We have seen a pen and case that
cost i6 cents to manufacture, that was offered
as 80 premium or "gft " and no one but a
practical goldsmith or jcwclcr could detect
the deception. The same remark applies tc
various other gildcd (not gold) articles
These humbugs, and many others, were SC
thoroughly exposed in our previous volume,
that we have deemed little on this topic tc
be needed during the present year. 1t now
looks us il 1t would be soon necessary tc
again go into u regular oycrhaung and
exposure of a lot of new " hunbug enter
priscs.
Let it be remembered first, that the moro
splendid and plausible the scheme held out
to the public, the greater is the concealed
deception and second, that if one is lead tc
open a correspondence with these humbue
operators, even out of curiosity only there
are ten chances to one that the "wool will
be pulled over his eyes," and that, in tho end
he will be g taken in and done for"
american AgrIcuituriSt
On l.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

luv to kourt in spring time
When all is britc and gay.
When natur smiles so swcctly
TO chase the kold away:
luv to kour in spring time,
Bckawsc the gurls yun ne,
They look so orlul prcttcy
In dresses cut SO 10.
| uv to kourt in summer
When awl things are in blumo,
And yet thynk that kourting
will ever be mi Dune,
For have asked just 2l
OF ali the gurls kno.
To have me tOr their luving one.
And they have answercd--NO.
From the Scaboard and tho Down.
Giving the Sack
Some eighty on Il hundred years AGO the
body of man was found in the Iibcr at Rome.
1t was recognized as that of porter well
known about the city, but stranger thing
was that second body (ayo that of NAM
WAS found at the same time, tied up in sack
which was strongly stitched on the collar of
the coat of the porter. This body was not so
easily recognized, but the strangcncSs of the
circumstances set all the authorities inmedi
atcIy to work iii the greatest earnest, and cx
cited much interest in the city Before lone
suspicion arose, which attached itself to n
/
the outskirts, and whose husband had all at
once disappeared All however that was
known was this, that she had lived unhnppil> )
with him. Nothing could be discovered or
brought home to her, beyond the fact that he
was gone, aud Of course she maintained that
he had left her, and that she was ii much in
jurcd person. And thus, as there was no
proof, after while the talk of the affair was
dying out, when all at once it was famed in
70 flame again the suspected house was rc.
visited, and the woman actually BROUGHT to
confess the truth, that She had murdered her
husband and caused likewise the death of the
porter Upon this without further ado, she
was apprchcndcd, and had to undergo her tri.
al. The obtaining this confession, and the
discovery of what had bafllcd the wiscSt heads
IN Romc, caused a very great sensation. but
nobody seemed to know how it had been
brought about Upon her trial she said she
/ had murdered her husband out of jealousy.
and with no help from any human creature.
The great difficulty she found was in disDo-
sing of the body. At last she hit upon this
contrivancc. She crammcd it into a sack
and sent for porter with whom She was ac-
| quaintcd. 1t was then the dusk of the even.
ng. On his arrival She represented that she
had been cleaning out her house, and had
collected great mass of rubbish, which she
did not know well what to do with, or how To
get rid of; she thought it good plan To
stuff it all into 4 sack, and have it thrown in.
to the river. 1t was heavy, she said. but she
would pay him well for his job. and give him
rctrcshmcnt before lac started with his load -
The matter thus arranged, they suppcd and
cnrouScd together, and She so Piled him with
I lf ll-nIu
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08
Yours, most respectfully,
f. G. \ II-r

The baptist State Convention If Alabama
In session at Montgomery. um the lth inst
adopted preamble and resolutions, presented
by Rev. Basil Manly, which set forth the fol.
lowing:
From The administration OF the Federal Gov.
clnmcEt as things are especially with refer
"ncc 70 our peculiar property recognized by the
C"n"inion-wc can NO longer hope for Justice
TroIccu IN or safety We lave supposed our.
selves entitled to equality Of rights ns citizens
OF this republic. We are not willing to snrrcn.
der them, even nt the risk of life and ali we
ho!i most dear. While a. yet no particular
mode OF relief is before us, on which to express
an opinion, we are constrained, before scpara.
uon to our sacred homes, to declare to our
brethren and fellow citiHous before mankind
and bciore our God. that we hold ourselves sub
lec to the call of proper authority in defence of
the sovereignty and independence of the State
OF Alabama Of her rights, as a SOVEREIGNTY. 10
Withdraw from this Union; and to make any
arrangement which her people. in constitutional
assemblies. may deem best, for securing their
rights And, in this declarations we heartily
deliberately, unanimously and solemnly unite
LET Coon TuINGs Go RouND-" Felcr
sogcrs," said Il newly elected lieutenant of mi.
Iita m alfred obliged to you for this shove
up IN the ranks you have given me. Fcllcr so.
gers, I'm not going to forget your Kindness
soon, not by darncd sight; and III tell YOU
what it is. I'll stick to my post like pitch to
pine board SO long as there's peace, but as go
in for rotation in Office, and if we should come
to blows with the British, darn'd if don't re-
sign right off, and give every fellow fair shake
for fame and glory, and al! that ere
----%
TIE first of all virtues is innocence; the
second is modcsty and neither departs with
out being quickly followed by the other
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08
How ARE ruE MIomrY FALLE

How ARE THE MIGuTY FALLEN
the last term of the Circuit Court of
county, Robt. j. McGinty was sentcuccy
the pcnitentiary for three years each on
indictments for forgery. Verify the life
man is strangely made up of lights
shadows Rob't j. McGiuty was once II,
ored and respected by hosts of friends. T
long time he held the position of Mayor
Vicksburg; was one of the pioneer al
Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Sons of Tens
pcrance, several years ago. Had ascendes
to high emincnco as Mason, and held vas
rious Offices of distinction at different times i
And yet, in the grey winter of his. cxiStc cel
with more than thrcc-quarters of lifc's race
already run, lie stains his soul, and blacken,
the record of hitherto good reputation, with
crime that consigns him to the State prison
o, weak, crring, tempted, and conquered hui
man nature, what paradox thou art How
hard it is to climb, and how natural to fall
Copjoh NcwS, H,zlchHrSt, Mss.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

Ir is little thing to spcal, phrase Of
common comfort, which by daily use has
lost its sense; yet, on the ear of him who
thought to die unmourncd, twill fall like
sweetest music
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

lr is mentioned as curious circumstance
that watch should be perfectly dry when it
has running spring i'll it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

A MANS good fortune often turns his head
his bad fortune as often avcrts the heads of
his friends
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

WoMEN who sue for breach of promise
may fail to got money but they generally re-
ceivc heavy damages
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

IS DINNRY--rICEENS.
H. y. Thompson, C.E".u, Admir-, n.
''i'l"H LOT
Martha j. Miller ct. AL lautl"h.
I appearing to my satisfaction THAI Martha j.
Miller and Laura T.. Miller, defendants in this
case reside without the limits of this State: 1t is
ordered, therefore, that the said absent parties do
appear in the Court of Ordinary to be held "A Pick
ems IL, on Monday the 10th day of December
next aud object to the partition sale OF the Real
Estate vi Robert l.. Miller deceased or their con-
sent to the same will he entered of record
w. T.. llOLCOMBE, >u.pp
Orlnary's Office Sept s. 1850 3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

The grave is indeed lmllowcd, when the
grass of the churchyard can cover all memory
save that of love
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

NTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
iN Equity Y-rICNENS.
VS.. 4 T. p Williams
w Petition for Relief Sc.
Geo. W. Mckinney. ctals
I appearing tp my satisfaction that George w.
L Mckinney. one of the defendants in this case,
resides without the limits of this State: On mo-
lion of Norton. pro pet 1t is ordered that the
snid absent defendant donppcnr in this Court, and
plead, answer or dcmur to the petition filed in
ihls ease. within three months from the date
hereof OF 1t VIII bc taken pro co'tfSSo him.
ROB'r y. THOMPSON. c.E.r.p.
oct. 2o. lHdo II 3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

A FIT of thoughtlcss freedom hath some
times brought repentance for life
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

PRAISES arc valuable only when the,
come from lips that have the courage to con
demn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

TIE FREE NEGRO VOTERS OF Omto.-We
are often asked if it is really true that 5000
free negroes voted for Lincoln in Ohio =
We have the plaincst evidence in the world
that they did. The antiRcpublicrn press
of the State boldly charge that they did, aud
the Abolition press admit the charge and
boast OF the deed.
Has it come to pass Has it come to pass
in our history that the people of the South
are to be voted down and governed by band
of free negroes? viii we submit to be thus
governed? Is Sparta dead ?" 1t is time
that that latent spark of manlincss and pride
in the Anglo,Saxon blood of the South should
be kindcd so that it may wrap the Union in
ruins.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

REFLECTION is flower of the mind, giy.
Ing out Wholesome fragrance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

If you hear person say that he hasn't a
friend in the world, you may be pretty sure
that he doesn't deserve ono.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

C0MMUMJOATG0MS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

TIE influence of men is not to be confined
to the circle of their acquaintance. ltsprcads
on every side of them, like the unduiations
of the smittcn water, and will reach those
whom they never saw.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

A YOUNG girl generally loses her freshness
by mingling with fashionable society as
bright etrsars aocs by mingling With the sea.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

TIE first of all virtues is Innocence the
second is modcsty; and neither departs with.
out being quickly followed by the other
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

LOVE one human being purely and warm
y, and you will love all The heart, in
this heaven, like the wandering sun, secs
nothing, from the dcw.drop to the ocean, but
mirror which it warns and fills.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-12-08

lT is great blunder in the pursuit of hap.
piness not to know when we have got it !;
that is, not to be content with reasonable
and possible measure of it.
, 1860-08-10
REPAIR AND TRIP OF THE RANGER.


To tie Editor Of the Puget Sound Herald:
STEAMER RANGER, Aug. 5th, 1860
Having completed the repairs of the Ranger,
we sailed from Port Madison on the Cd inst, in
better running order, and in the midst Of more
cordial greetings, than at any other time since
her arrival on the Sound.
On reaching Seattle, Mr. A!vord, of White
River, directed my attention to mammoth seow
frcigh;ed with thrcshrg machines, wagons, lnm.
Der, and many articles Of valuable merchandise,
aud solicited the aid Of the steamer in transport.
ing the same to his place.
The river was reported very low and somewhat
dangerous to navigate; therefore did not like
to undertake it in the absence Of the captain, and
made every apology for declining Of which was
master, but all would not satisfy Mr.. AIvord.
The more apologized, the more he cried out, in
the language Of one Of old, IL will not let thee
go;" and was compelled to make fast to his
lighter. We glided gently up the river to the
forks, where we met Capt. Bowker, Of Seattle,
with whom was well acquainted; and being
somewhat anxious to return to other business, |
chartered his vessel (the Great Rtpu6le) to finish
the trip, and we returned without accident to
Seattle. This trip established two very impor-
tant facts: first, the river can be navigated at
any stage Of water; and second, the Ranger can
do it. While Capt. Bowker was transferring the
cargo into his vessel, visited Cedar River, went
up on the north side, and came down on the
south side, called at w. p. Smiths, partook Of
his bOuntiful hospitality, and crossed the new
bridge Of which you made mention not long
since. The bridge is now completed and open
for travel. For its existence, speedy completion,
strength and ample accommodation, the credit is
principally due tow p. Smith and D. NJ. Pierce,
Of Cedar River. 5Fh
On my way u, I called on Mr.. McNat, who
has long lived an old bachelor, but is now in the
full enjoyment Of a blushing bride. found him
much improved in appearance, consequent on
his wedding. ai..-.....
] cannot close this communication without an
allusiOu to the courtesy and liberality extended
to me at Port Madison. cannot fiud language
to express nor means to repay the debt Of graft
tude owe to 9. A. Meigs. Long mag he live
to confer the fruits Of his beneicent spirit upon
others. ! am under obligations to Mr.. John
Wynn, who kindly volunteered to inspect my
work daily, and offer such suggestions as would
be most likely to benefit me. Mr.. Wynn is a
scientific gentleman, and says he has had charge
Of the finest steamers on the Ohio River am
also under obligations 10 Mr., Rowland, chief
engineer, for the many facilities afforded by him.
II he ge,s little nervous at times, his retiring
mcdesly and uppFetending qualifications in his
professional business will atone for greater faults
VIZ, G.. GRAxT.
Engineer Ranger.
, 1860-08-10

The steamship Great Ef,t,ru arrived at New
Work. on tho os,h I,n. CLa "a ,r, Nj o
:" 80 o"e ""e I'' '"e -'.'N y,
al ~ H'M'' on tue l'th. With the exception oi
two days, she has experienced fine weather.
She has f1rty.two passengers. among whom are
Gcorce WHkos Exo a, FL, Sn;.;, ~ u.
re- .,,, -, T., y T"' :"
I"'S' anu several directors oi the Company
She steamed the entire passage, ranging from
2j4 to 333 miles per twenty.four hours. ucr en-.
pinrs were not s,onr.d ur,;I :, .s off r. C,.or,o,s
e., .sa,',,S, -, ""'" ''. was WI 'sos.
'"O"' SO"""'s sue came III route south'
west direct to the light.Ship, whore she was
boarded by the shipnews collector and Mr., John
Van Dusen. of the .hoo, V,,.J;no,o. n,
.Ln,iro.s - r"S,oo" "O'"'S''"' wv .
business partner o. Aumira' Murphy, who went
to southampton for the ship. She was received,
on reaching the ight.ship, BY Cant. Cosgroye.
with a salute and the dippiDr Of colors md as
a. $780,, H.. "'PP'"e VI 'O.''S' ""u 10
s i'' Wv" sway MI the NesSeis set their
bunting and cheered her. She now lies near the
bar, but will not pass over until 3P,M. She ia
drawinp'27 fee, Of wafer .r, and w;,l Lo ,r;mmoa
to an even keel before crossing Ne "' ~ "'u
The GiIo,,;n,. 4. ~
, 1860-08-10

DAILY CotoxisE-The last steamer from Vic.
toria brought up q Gle Of the Daily BritisA COL
onisi. somewhatto our surprise, The Gazette
having ceased 20 exist, the oolonist now has the
fs'd ~ TO ITSELF Mr. De Cosmos has shown
that be knows how TO take advantage d iortl-
nate position. and the people Of Victoria should
show their appreciation of his enterprise BY
coming IiberaIly TO bis support We hope TO
see the Daily grow in size, 10 influence. and in
, 1860-08-10

Mr.. ,. s. Maggs informs the Port Townsend
Register, from Webster Point, Neeah Bay, that
recently large numbers Of Nittenat Indians have
crossed the Straits for the purpose Of trading oil
with him. They report that there bas been great
sickness and mortality among the Indians north,
and that many have died. They have siDgu-
lar superstition, which, Mr. Maggs writes, is as
follows:
They say the swashes on the other side have
AlArge hat which they pass fsm one village to
another and il they LET it stop more than Eve days
in one place, the Indians in that village turn into
birds, dogs, deer, mules and other animals. There
are two little blankets with this hat, whose pre-
sence produces The sickness Of which they say
they are dying Il appears that the hat started
somewhere north on Vancouver, and Is coming
this way. The Clallams think Il best to leave
before Il geIs here, as the Ntienats say they are
going to send il across the Straits. If il does
come here, will try and get il for The Smithso.
nian institution, for such . novel hat as that
would be . great curiosity" 80 is3H h,
Since the receiptof Mr.. Magg'sletter,we have
seen some Of the Mackah Indians from the Cape,
who corFOboFate the statement. They say that
all the clnllam Indians who were on visit 70
the Mackah tribe have leit in alarm, and that II
Is generally believed that the sickness produced
BY the celebrated hat is the smallpox. = q agt
, 1860-08-10
PUGET SOUND HERALD.
SIlILlroSu. III FRIDAY. AUG. 10, 1860.

EmanAnls OonNa.--we are informed BY a
gentleman direct from the Dalles that SIX trains
q smisfanss from the Missouri River are now in
thD ,noighborhood Of walh .walla, on their way
% his county Va the NAchsss Pass We could
lam no particulars respecting numbers, names,
&s our informant having ieit town Immediately
for Tie country.
, 1860-08-10
PROPOSALS FOR CLEARING THE
e CAPITOL GROUNDS. i.s' ,s.

pRoPosALs FOR CLEARING THE cAPG-
ToL Grounds At Olympia, ". T. vl be sseelved By ne
undersigned until SATURDAY the 90th day NJ sep,smhs.
next AZ 10 O'clock AN, when they WIN be opeed and ths
contract avarded % the louest responsible bidder.
The proposals should be made out al given pflc, ne.
acre iOr clearing o6 ne timber, taking out The sumps 70
depth ten inches, and renewing the Inequalities or ,hs
surface fAtrt
They should be sealed up addressed 20 GEORGE GAL
LAGHER, Acting Capitol Commissioner sseIaeoom, W. Z
The BIDS WIN be opened al Olympia Il the time shove men
toned. eul
The Board o. Commissioners reserve s right d reeeins
al The BIDS, should they be considered exorblianL
stsnacoOm, ". II Julysosh lssa. 4 gogalapgs3 ii
a9aes sgas4t ii GEORGE GALLAGHER,
fsad Ilt tnA ea Acting CApI.ol Commissioner
, 1860-08-10


TaAeEpr EnAR SAchAnEx1o.---A dreadful tFa-
gedy was psIpelrated near Sacramento, fSw
days since, BY despsfado named Wells, while
in the custody Of officers Of tho law. Wells
had committed an outrageous murder, ior which
he was pursued and arrested near Virginia City.
From that place his captors started with him
for Sacramento. where il was, apprehended he
would Be lynehedi 70 avoid which, Il appears,
they len the usually travelled road and took an.
other When within half mile Of Sacramento,
The prisoner obtained the pistol Of Mr.. Arm.
strong, who had accompanied him from Virginia
City, and who had ALLEN asleep FROM iatigu,,
and shot and killed Mr. Sloddard, Of sutt,i,
county, who was driving He then shot aud
wounded the Deputy Sheriff Of sutter Co, Tim.
Whartcn. The noise Of the shooting awakened
Armstrong, who was next shot BY the prisoner
and moftaIIy wounded Wharton Cred on The
murderer. who returned the Gre, shooting
Wharton The second time 10 the thigh. This
occurred about 2 O'Clock AN. Wharton made
bis way 70 Sacramento, where he gave the alarm,
and officers were dispatched 70 The scene Of mur-
der. where Stoddard was found dead and Arm
strong dying The prisoner was tracked TO the
river bank, where he had stolen q boat and taken
% DE river. Armed parties are ont searching
fpF The triple murderer Wells, and i Is 70 be
hoped that be may be caught a,d made 10 suffer
lor his terrible crimes ifi li-'t rf
, 1860-08-10

Dun cnEAP.-A nals Of hOnsesin Victoria, on
Tuesday last, Fsalisod from tll % elS. Ths
coloni.s Of the day previous pronounced then
superior animals. - - 49, ~ ~
, 1860-08-10

1lr Ealrcsoo rArrhl.--Wn are indebted %
N.|,. l1.so CO. lof San FFaneiseo papers BY
~. steamer 0n.1oa. No papers came rom lhe
AlAle By this 1i1anar. NJ. Vanderbilt having
I.|...t /, ',t, any on board Al New York. We
..''| probably I'e1'Ve ihl back papers By The
n11I mil txa s
, 1860-08-10

GoSE EAsE-Messfs .. II. scranton and J. J.
Wesibrook took passage IN the steamer Oregon,
last evening. ior San Francisco. en- route for the
Atlantic slniuA Both gentlemen have many
warh friends and vel ~izhers here. Who win
hail their spssdy rvlurn with sincere pleasure.
They wsIs loudly ehesrsd. On having the wharf
The BED pnriaer of the blood, HAIRS sans,
, 1860-08-10
!. /. !. NOTICE To ARcHITEcTs.

new Capitol building 10 be erected at Olympia W. r.
win be Fsesved BY the undersigned unt SATURDAY, ths
2eh day Of September ne at 10 O'Clock AM at which time
they win be opened and sxamned and The sum Of wo hun.
dred and any dollars paid for the plan adopted. M ~
Parties faFuishIng plans and speeaeatIons VIII make
drawing Of he building, and also ground plan and make
ouia complete M Of specifications embracing materials uss
subdivisions, quality Of materials and an The minute spec.
th purpose being thirty thousand dollars architects viii
eoune their plans structure not exceeding that amour,
ID cost w
The plans and sehcafons should Be sealed up and ad
dressed % GEORGE GALLAGHER Aetins Capitol cOmnIs.
sioher, slsIiacoom. W.T.. stii's
slelaeoom, ". T., July son, 1900. 'pk tta
tis 52fy hi'f GEORGE GALLAGHER,
1std Pai, 4ti@ Acting Capitol Commissioners.