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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-03-02
Inaugural Speech of President Davis

Ah"No Vial opbCCH Ol TIGSlucnL OaVlS.
AUGUSTA, February Is, 1861. Tile
Montgomery Inaugural ceremonies, to-day,
were the grandest pageant ever witnessed in
the South. An Immense crowd gathered ON
Capitol Hill, consisting of the beauty and
gallantry OF the State The military and cit
izcns of the different States were fully roprc-
scnted President Davis commenced his In
augura precisely at one O'clock lie said
Gentlemen of the Congress of the Confcd-
crate States of America-lriends and Eel
low citizens; Called to the difficult respon.
sibIe station of Chief Executive of the Pro.
visonal Government which you have initia-
ted, approach to discharge the duties as
signed me with humble distrust of my ablli-
ties, but with suitable confidence in the wis
dom OF those who are to guide and aid me in
the administration of public affairs, and an
abiding faith in the virtue and patriotism of
the people. Looking forward to the speedy
establishment OF permanent Government to
take the place of this, and which by it's great
or moral and physical power, will be better
able to combat with the many difficulties
which may arise from the conflicting interests
OF separate nations, | enter upon the duties of
the office to which have been chosen, with
the hope that the beginning Of our career as
Confederacy, may not be obstructed by hos
tile opposition to our enjoyment of separate
existence, and independence, which we have
asserted, and, with the blessing of Provi-
dence, intend to maintain.
Our present condition has been achieved
in a manner unprecedented in the history of
nations, illustrating the American idea, that
Government must rest upon tho consent of
the governed, and that it is right that people
should alter or abolish Governments whcncv.
or they become destructive Of the ends for
which they were established. The declared
purpose Of the compact of the Union, from
which we have withdrawn, was to establish
iusiice. insure domestic tranquility, provide
for common defence, promote general welfare,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-03-02

SPEECHES OF TIE COMMISSIONERS
PEOPLE WANT 10 HEAR THEM. -Yestcr-
day, Mr.. Preston, the Commissioner from
South Carolina, concluded tho addresses of
the Commissioners of the seccding States to
the Convention of Virginia, in q magnificent
Grafton, which thrilled every bo ON in the
vast audience, and was worthy of the Patrick
Henry blood that courses through his veins.
The Convention have had a rare treat in he
beautiful and truly eloquent address of NIr.
Anderson, of Mississippi, the logical and
powerful argument of Mr.. Benning, of Geor.
gia, and the soul-stirring strains of the gifted
Preston. Thousands were unable to obtain
admittance; only the peoples servants, and
comparatively few ticket-hoders, have been
fortunate enough to hear these Commission.
ers-now, the people themselves would like
to hear these representatives Of the seeding
States of the South. We submit to those
prominent citizens who feel special interest
in this subject, that they would do their coun-
try some service if they would institute meas
urcs to prevail upon these gentlemen to let the
people of our city hear them, ut such time
and place as best suits their convenience. -
We wish indeed, our whole State and every
State of the South could Hear their counsels
OF wisdom and their words Of fire. .
tfsoa aan tRiehnton@ Dbpotch.
BY railway accidents, in 1860, there were
killed in the United States, soventy-fo four per-
sons, and three hundred and fifteen wounded
the = smallest naiIhcs II cry t%elye months
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-03-02

CONCEAL not thy faults, nor. gloss them
over but oblitcratc them by repentance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04
Our Hotels.

The changes in the management of our village Ho-
tells on the LIST were more numerous than usual, and
call for passing remark.
The Revere House, owned by Col II. T. Van Bibber,
has been leased for five years, and Fred. H. Thomp-
son, who has been favorably known TO the public in
section as the popular landlord of the American
House for more than year past has assumed its
management. With larger field and more ample
accommodations Mr.. Thompson WILL we believe, fully
sustain his well earned and excellent reputation as
landlord.
The American House passed into the hands of
Charles +. Simonds, who purchased the property in
April last Mr.. S. is m enerprsirg young man and
has his laures rs a landlord yet 70 win. Whatever
he has as yet undertaken he las done well and we
feel sure that success awaits his efforts in this
fell
The Brattlcboro House leased again last spring
by VIM C. Perry for another five years. Both the
House and the landlord too well known to this
community to need any Introductory observations at
our hands.
The Glen House Mt West Brattleboro, which lately
passed to the ownership and hands Of G a. Boyden,
is fitted up in the ncatcst and is so kept as to
make it favore resort for travellers and visitors.
1t is peasan, place at which to call during a drive
about town.
D. C. Gibbs, late of the Revere House has become
assistant to Mr.. Francis in the management of the
WcsselhGft Water Cure Establishment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

Henry Bennett, standard bearer Of the YER
mont colors in the First Regiment has died in
the Hospital at Fortress Monroe of typhoid
fever.
Twenty-seven West Newbury people turned
out recently and hoed T. l.. fuckers corn field
for him, as he has gone to the war as a drum
mer. This will put new life into him when he
hears of it and prevent his "tuckering out"
The forty-second annual commencement of
Castleton medical college took place on Tues
day. The address to the graduates was de-
livered by Dr. Morgan of Pownal.
II. H. Stone of Eden has pond, fed by
large cold spring, in which he has over a hun
dred fine brook trout, some of which are very
large. Some of the people down this way
wouldn't object to going afshing in that pond.
We learu that VIM. Russell ESQ.,, the pro-
prietor of the Powder Mills in this place, has
made arrangements to move his mills from
Woodford to this place. for the purpose of
manufacturing more of the article, as it is in
excellent demand just now. The works at
Woodford have been stopped several months.
bennington Banner.
Mr.. b. D. Parker, of Poutnev, sheared from
buck 2 years old last season, fleece weighing
over 20 pounds, and this year from the same,
sheared a fleece that weighed "a pounds oun-
ces. Mr.. r. Barker, of Castleton, recently
sheared the fleece weighing II lbs. ounces
-Rutland Herald.
The bids for the 100000 seven per cent.
New York State loan were opened at Albany
Tuesday. The bids ranged from par to 1O4 1-2,
and amounted to S2G36,000. The loan is re-
imbursable in 1870 and the average of the
successful bids is 10l so so that the State rea-
lie premium of $4,000.
Franklin Hazelton, boy nine years old, was
drowned in the Winoosk River, in Moretown,
the 25th. He had been fishing with an older
brother, who left him at the river about six
O'Clock in the afternoon. About an hour after,
he was missed, and on searching for him, his
hat and fishing rod wore found near a rock,
from which he had evidently slipped into the
river, and the lifeless body was found short
distance below.
The Fitchburg RereiUe states that the two
story dwelling house of Geo. w. Merriam, in
Westminster, Ms, took fire last Friday fore
noon, from a supposed defect in the chimney,
and was entirely destroyed. The Wachusett
Village engine, operated by women, in the alb
sence of men, was exerted to its utmost power
Loss $4,000, insurance $500.
The 10th Commencement of Columbia Col
lege was held in New York on Wednesday.
The honorary degree OF Ii. d. was conferred
on President Lincoln.
Letters from the seat of war are of so much
interest now that we feel much indebted to a
gentleman who has kindly loaned US the fol-
lowing. 1t was received from his son, who is q
volunteer
Dear Fadher-I am well-Send me So"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

INDIA CoTToN-Mr Edward A. Newton of
Pittsiield who resided many years in India,
has some very interesting statements in the
Pittsfied Eagle, on the supply of cotton from
the East. He quoted the following extract
from a letter written by Mr.. w. i. Stearns,
son of President Stearns of Amherst College,
who is a merchant in Bombay, India, dated the
10Th of April;
81 went into the interior a few weeks since,
as far as Sholapore, and found that the natives
throughout the country had heard of the troub-
les in America, and that the amount of land
which had been laid out and planted by them,
with cotton, was somewhat astounding My
word for it, founded on personal observation, if
the secession movement continues, in five years
India will export 100000 bales. The quality
is constantly improving, and the means of
transportation are becoming so easy that the
South will not be able to command the monop-
oily of the staple out of the Union"
Mr.. Newton says there are three qualities OF
cotton produced in India, the best of which is
grown in the province of Madras The plant
is indigenous, and the extent to which it may
be cultivated is unlimited, and the cheapness
with which this may be done would seem almost
incredible to persons not familiar with the
country and its inhabitants. But hitherto the
method of cultivation has been careless and ir-
regular. He does not confirm the oft-repeated
statement that the want of proper facilities of
transportation presents an insurmountable OBJ
stacle to an enhanced supply, for he says large
rivers abound in all the cotton growing region,
furnishing cheap water carriage to the seaboard.
He thinks the quality is susceptible of great
improvement Mr.. Newton says in concu-
sion:
THAT the extensive cultivation of this i'm
portant commodity should now be encouraged
in all parts of the world for the material ad-
vantage of mankind must be universally adj
mitted and, taken in connection with its social
and moral results, especially with reference to
our own country, the mind is overpowered by
the contemplation of their magnitude. Be they
more or less, however, of this l am perfectly
sure founded on knowledge and experience,
that before the expiration Of another decade of
years, the corid 'oiH be flooded 'cith cotton from
Lndia."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04


think that any man may with propriety consider it
indeed an honor to enjoy the confidence and support
of the people of Vermont If placed by the votes of
the people in the station indicated by the nomination
of the recent Convention it shall be my endeavor to
bring to the discharge of its duties whatever of encr
getc industry and of ability can command.
A huge rebellion now RACES in portion OF our
country, against the midest and most benefcent
Government the world ever saw. We behold in the
loyal states general instructive uprising of patriotic
men of every pursuit and party, rushing to arms and
pressing forward to the Of conflict there Shout
der to shoulder to uphold and defend the Constitution
and Laws Of the United States. An equally patriotic
political action which shall rise to the grandeur of
the issue now upon the country, and unite all true
and loyal men in support of the present National Adj
minisraon, in its efforts to crush out this rebellion
and reesablish constitutional law and order through
out the land, will add n moral power to the Govern
ment commanding the respect of foreign nations, en-
surfing the complete overthrow of all traitors at homes
and basing firmly and permanently in our position
as lreemen, capable Of self government.
But, gentlemen, you do not desire extended remarks
from me here and now These are the times for prac
teal vigorous action, rather than elaborate public
speech. Again thanking you for your courtesy and
good will in calling upon me in this way, allow me to
tender my best wishes for the health, prosperity and
happiness of each and all of you.'
This speech received with three times three
After further music by the Band Messrs. n. c. Saw
yer, Il. Burdtt and + Durham sang the "Star
SpHnglcd Banner and nm original song of "Wecome
to our Candidate" The affair pleasant to all
parties and indicative of the esteem in which Mr.
Holbrook is held by those who best know his modest
worth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04
OUR CANDIDATES.

The ticket put in nomination by the State
Convention is one that should command the
vigorous the support of every Republican. 1t is
composed of men who have been long and IA
vorably known to the people of this State as
honest, capable and faithful 10 the Constitution
They are men who are in favor of supporting
the present national administration in its efforts
to put down rebellion and punish treason, and
therefore must be acceptable to such democrats
as desire to unite with the Republicans for that
purpose.
Mr. Holbrook has been but little in political
life. In lS49 and again in 1850 he represented
in part Windham County in the Senate, in
which body he earned the reputation of an able
and judicous legislator. He is best known to
the people of Vermont and throughout New
England as an agriculturist The numerous es-
says which have from time to time appeared in
the leading agricultural journals of the country
from his pen, have comma nded the respectful
consideration of all those engaged in reducing
the crude operations of agriculture as practised
in years past to system and in bringing them
within the control of scientific principles. As a
practical agriculturist he has been equally sue
cessful as his numerous improvements in pows
and other agricultural implements will attest
Mr.. Holbrook was one of the founders of the VT
State Agricultural Society and its President dur
ing the first eight years of its existence. 10 him
perhaps more than to any other man is this or
ganization indebted for its success. While at
the head of its management, and we have been
in position to speak with confidence on this
point, he exhibited an administrative capacity,
sound judgment and a just discretion which
contributed in a large measure 10 place the So
ciety on firm and beneficial foundation, not
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

THRILLING ADVENTURE WITH TWO SNAKES.
We learn that james Graham, Esq, our up
and-dressed sheriff, whose adventure with the
wolf, which, it will be recollected, he skated
down and caught on the river last winter, an
exploit, by the way, that has been copied into
almost every paper in the United States, yes
terday was the hero Of an adventure more
wonderful than the one above alluded to. While
crossing piece of marshy ground bordering
on the Northern bayo, near this village, in com
pany with small boy, he discovered two ex-
traordinary large blue racer snakes Just ahead
of him, and although armed with nothing but
an insignificant stick, he resolved at once to
dispatch the monsters. Therefore, by desert
bling a circle he headed them off, and hemmed
them in next the water, which his species of
reptile dislikes exceedingly. but as he approach
ed nearer and nearer the largest one with head
erect, turned upon him, and in an instant coiled
his strong sinewy body about his legs with such
tenacily that it was impossible for him to move
from his tracks without falling over.
But in spite of this predicament the sheriff
was not much alarmed, until he saw the other
snake which had meantime been running from
side to side, suddenly start toward him, and
with the quickness Of lightning, leap upon him.
catching his right arm in its embrace, and bind
ing it to his body as firmly as if it had been Sc
cured with chains of steel, and of course, not
outstanding he strained every nerve in the eff
fort, he could not release it. With his left he
drew sheath knife from breast pocket of his
coat, and made short work OF seveiing the coils
of his disagrecable foes. The largest of these
monsters measured seven feet four and one-half
inches, and the other five feet eight inches in
length. The sheriff says that it seemed to him
that the terrible embrace of the large reptile
was equal to the strength which two men could
bring to bear on rope about persons limbs,
and was extremely painful, while the qulckness
of their movements was indeed astonishing
lie brought away their heads as trophies of his
victory,-St. Joseph (Hich) Traveller, J,Re ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04
"Red iPape.n

The Cincinnati Gazette illustrates the vexa-
tions of official circumocution--now becoming
known as-"red tapeism"-by the story of an
unsophisticated darkey, who waited upon GER
tain military gentleman with a bill of 81 10 for
washing done at the camp hospital, which, after
undergoing a rigid scrutiny by the officer, was
returned with the following explanation, which
the astonished son of Ethlopie listened to with
an equal amount of wonder and perplexity.-
"'rhis BILL" said the military gentleman, twill
first have to he sent to the quartermaster gen.
eral at Washington, and he will report to the
adjutant general, who will lay it before the sec
rotary of war for his approval. The adjutant
being satisfied, it will be sent to the auditor Of
state, who will approve'of it and send it to the
secretary of the treasury, who will send it to
the United States treasurer, who will at once
dispatch an order to the collector OF this port
to pay the bill" The darkey relieved himself
of long drawn sigh. "lhen, massa," he re-
marked, dat last gemblam you spoke of pays
for de washing, does hep NO." continued
the other, che will hand it TO the quartermasteri
but as there is no such officer here at present,
some proper person must be selected for that
purpose, who must be appointed by the secreta-
nv of war, under the direction of the president,
and his appointment must be approved by the
Senate. Congress not being in session now, the
commission cannot be issued until after it meets.
When this commission is received the quarter
master will show it to the collector, and demand
the funds. You will then call upon him; he
will examine your bill, and if correct he will
pay it, you giving your receipt" The uniortu-
nate niger first scratched his head, then shook
it, and finally said, 81 guess I'll hab to let dis
washing slide, but it am de last job does for
Uncle Sam, shu ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

wthstanding the numerous obstacles it had to
encounter. and which challenged tho admiration
and regard of his associates. His friends hate
the fullest confidence that il he is elected to the
office to which he has been nominated the duties
of the executive chair will be discharged in a
manner that will promote the welfare and honor
of our beloved State.
Although Mr.. lIobrook has been but little
occupied with political offices he is well known,
in this vicinity at least, as Republican. He
was member of the first Republican conven-
ton ever held in Vermont, and from that time
to the present he has been an ardent and I'M
wavering supporter of Republican principles
His tastes and habits of life are of retiring
rather than of an obtrusivc character, leading
him to seek the peaceful pursuits of agriculture
in preference to the more noisy and turbulent
duties nseparable from political campaigns, and
hence, perhaps, his opinions have at times and
in certain quarters been misunderstood if not
misrepresented.
Mr.. Holbrook is emphatically man of the
people Whatever he is he owes entirely to his
own assiduity and the vigorous cultivation of
the powers with which he was endowed Mel
Their fortune nor the favorable circumstance of
influential friends were among his early sur
roundings. Notwithstanding the adversein-
fluencesof earlier days he has secured large cir
Gle of sincere and devoted and won for himself,
in their estimation at leaal, Il position in life to
which the successful discharge of the duties de-
volving upon the Chief Magistracy of the State
will add but little of honor.
The remaining candidates have been before
the people during the past year, and they are
favorably known throughout the State as men
every way worthy Of their positions, and to
which they have been rc-nominated Mr. I'm
derwood is an able lawyer and legislator, a
sound adviser and an admirable presiding Off
Ger. Without previous experience he at once
in the chair of the Senate took rank as an ac-
complished parliamentarian. He secured the
entire confidence and esteem of the members of
that body last year. He has otherwise been of
great service to the State. In aiding the pres
ent executive amid the onerous and burdcnsome
duties of the past few weeks he has voluntarily
bestowed time and labor without expectation or
hope of reward. Mr.. Page is an able financier
and as the head Of the largest bank in the State
he had earned reputation for prudence and sa-
gacity which was of signal advantage to the
State, in the disordered condition in which our
finances were suddenly found to exist. He has
nearly extricated the State from the serious en-
barrassment of his predecessors defacation and
restored confidence where he found nothing but
distrust.
With such ticket, one every way worthy of
the confidence of the people, we can confident
ly rely upon the suffrages of the freemen Of
Vermont, whose generous support is never
wanting when good men and true are in the
field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

THE EXPENSE OF A FEW FAMOUS WARS
The war preceding the treaty Of Ryswick, in
1897, cost Sl30,000,000.
The Spanish war of 1880, settled for at AK
la-Chapele, cost $570,00O,0OO.
The war of the Spanish Succession, cost
S3ll 100000.
The treaty of Paris in 1868, ended bloody
struggle, which cost $560,000,000.
The war of American Independence cost Eng
land and this country, S930,000,000.
The war of ten years, which is known as "the
French Revolution of 1793," cost $3.50 900 900
The war against the First Napoleon, which
began in 1903 and ended in 1915, cost the ex-
traordnary amount of $500, 100000.
The Crimean war, cost SS4 100000.
The last Italian war mot including the hos
tilities between Victor Emanuel, Garibald,
Bomba, &c.,) cost 45,000,000.
The last war in India, cost England S38 00O,-
600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

SAD CAsUALTY.-A son of Hon. Ashley Stone of
Wilmington seriously injured in Nottingham by
the running away of horse while he was in the car
riage, on Monday of this week. 1t is supposed the
tugs ulsened or the guide straps broke and let the
ths drop which frightened the horse; after running
some distance the boy thrown out, breaking his
arm and otherwise badly bruisiug him. The horse be-
came enangled in the harness and was so injured
to be worthless, and the wagon completely smash
ed. 1t is thought the boy will ultimately recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-04

PRoF. WOODS HAIR REsroRATIvE.-Th Restor.
alive for making the Hair grow, stopping its falling
out, and restoring gray hair to its original color be-
coming celebrated. All the quack nostruns are Civ
ing way before it. Teree-ourths of the mixtures for
restoring and identifying the hair, do it more injury
than good. They burn it up-destroy the life Of its
roots-make the hair fall of, and produce premature
upon containing nothing which can in any manner
be injurious to the hair, while its success in accom-
plishing what it pretends to do has been verified in
hundreds of We advise gray heads, and heads
getting baldall who wish to their wool obtain
new stock TO get bottle of Woods Restorative
". y. Democrat, Sold by all respectable Druggists