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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-05-30

NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the
~ Law partnership heretofore existing be-
tween william 4. Moore and James C. Shep-
ley under the firm name, Of Moore & Shepley,
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
. , WILLIAM 8. MOORE,
," ."- JAMES c. SHEPLEY.
Dated St: Cloud, April 10Th. 1861. m9-S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
From Charleston.

The Legislature is in session, but, out of the
mass of routine legislation found in the city pa,
pers, we can gather little nothing of interest.
Some o! it's proceedings can be found on the
fourth page.
Gov. P'3sENs, we are glad to perceive, is n
man for the times. His correspondence with
Maj ASpERsoN breathcs the right spirit, and is
devoid Of the bad taste that characterizes the
productions Of the army officer. His Excellcn-
cy's preparation for the defence of Charleston
and the seacoast has been as thorough as his
limited time could make it. Beside he is sur
rounded with wise counsellors, in whom the
State can well confde.
Since our last, three companies Of Volunteers
have arrived from Edgcfeld one from Marion,
one from Abbeville, one from Union, one fron,
Fairfield one from Ncwberry. together with
several from the city. They have been muster
en- into service Col GREoo's regiment is full
n. III. GLADDEN., Major of the Palmetto regi-
ment receives the appointment of Major of this
regiment.
Carollna's absent sons are returning and en-
tering the service Of their native State The
State, too, has received, within the last few
weeks, tenders of volunteers from her sister
States of the South. Georgia has been very
prompt The Mayor of New Orleans telegraphs
the President Of the Convention that ''South
Carolina shall have the assistance of that city
when necessary"
Mr. II. l.. HOLMES, member of the Carolina
Light Infantry, was accidentally shot Mt Castle
Pinkncy by n brother soldier and died sudden
ly. Mr.. SIDNEY WEEKS. of an Edgefcld com.
pany, fell from tho Arsenal, and was danger
ously wounded. GRAY, belonging to the same
company, was accid" ntly shot by brother sol
dier. The wound is not serious
The steamers, Marion and Isabel. have been
pressed into the service of the State, and are to
be armed for naval purposes forthwith.
Negotiation of some kind, between Gov
PIcKENs and Fort Sumter, and with the author
tiles at Washington, is going on Attorney
General, [. w. HAYNE. has gone to Washington
Nothing of its character has transpired Pub
lie curiosity is on trp-toe for the result.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
The Correspondence

between our Commissioners and the Presi-
dent appears on the first page. 1t occupies
much of our space, bat ts"importance, in our
judg ncnt, demanded that our readers should
pcruSeit for themselves. The Commissioners
ton thai appointed them having been first as
sarel that such a course would meet the Presi-
dents approval. Notwithstanding this, he at
last playel false. Slch conduct in any man is,
in the highest degree rcprehensible; but when
the chief of u nation once great stoops so low,
itiustly merits the condemnation of the whole
country. 1t will be remembered, too. that il
was chiefly the votes of the South that placed
him in Office. But favors are soon forgotten by
somo. We have nothing to expect from the
President, let his professions be what they may.
The South, however, is abundantly able to take
care of herself
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
The VoIunteers

The prompttude with which the two compa-
MES OF volunteers was formed in the 5th Regi-
ment is very pleasing, and crcditable to that
Regiment. AS many more could he obtained
The " Blue Ridge Volunteers" from the up
per Battalion of the ID Regiment, have compile
ted their organization, and elected Col. LEppEr.
TER, Captain. The names Of the other officers
have not been handed to u.s. The strength of
the company is about so men.
Thus, we have ready to take the field, the
Battalion, -four companies) called for under the
: Military Act passed by the Legislature, and
four independent companies, making in all
something over Scccn hundred men
To these must be aided the company being
raised by Col. BRYcE, and the "Slvcr Crews"
1t is true these are for home duty but their ser.
vices, if needed, will be promptly rendered to
the State.
Thus from the seaboard to the mountains are
the people rallying to the aid of our beloved
State, and espousing the cause of the South
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
The War Begun I!

The Steamer Star of the West" contrary
to our expectations, attempted to reinforce Mai.
ANDERSON, at Fort Sumter, on the 9th instant.
This Steamer was ordered around by the Presi
dent and his Cabinet. The Mercury gives this
account of the affair:
" Yesterday morning, shortly after ''reveille."
the sentries on Norris Island reported steam
ship standing in for the ship channel The long
roll was Immediately beat, and all the troops
were promptly under arms, Lieutenant. Colonel
j. H. Branch. of the Regiment of Rifles com.
mandIng. These comprised the Figiant Rifles,
Capt Upper go mcn) the German RiAcmen.
Capt. Small 900 men); the Zouave Cadets, Lieut..
Chichester 40 nen(; and detachment of 40
from the Citadel Cadet Corps. The last named
body were ut once marched to the battery com
mandlng the ship channel. which, at this point.
passes within from one half to three quarters of
q mile of the beach At o'clock, when the
" Star OF the West" had reached point within
the range of the guns, Major Stevens fred a shot
across her bows, MS signal for her to heave to.
After waiting three four minutes no dminu-
ton in the speed or change in the course of the
steamer could be noticed. A moment after, the
United States flag was run up at her foremast
The . Star of the West" continuing thus def
antiy to pursue her course towards Fort Sum
ter, the order was given to the men at Morris
Island guns to open fire. Five rounds were ac-
cordngly discharged in quick succession. Two
of these are reported to have taken effect: one
forward and the other abaft the wheel At the
sixth discharge the " Star of the West" rounded
to and stcered outward towards the bar. At
the same time, the ensign which she displayed
Immediately after the warning gun, was low
cred Three more shots were fred from Fort
Morris and three from Fort Moultrie one of
these latter. it is thought, took effect
gentleman on the leland reports that after
the Star of the West" had cleared the bar
and proceeded considerable distance beyond,
steam propeller. of about $50 tons burthen,
Joined her. apparently as a tender, and they
steamed off together in i. N. f. direction
Two shots took effect, when the vessel steamed
off for New York, it is supposed.
Immediately after, correspondence cnsued
between ANDERSON and Gov. PicKENs, which
will be found on the fourth page in the proceed
ings Of the Legislature.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
hama and Mississippi have Seeded !
THREE CHEERS FOR THEM

Alabama and Mississippi have resumed their
separate independence and are falling into the
line eff States, from which is to arise magnificent
clust0r of Southern Sovereignties throw ng around
us that protection which we failed 10 receive from
the federal government and bringing to our doors
adegree of prosperity, wealth and happiness here
tofore unknown. AL, hail to our independent
Southern Sisters
The Georgia convention met on Wednesday last,
the 10th Doubtless her flag will have been thrown
TO the breeze before another issue from our press
The election for delegates to the convention in
Louisiana, according to advices is highly fa-
vorable to immediate action. The sccessionists
have carried New Orleans by large majority!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
News Summary.

The Cdro'jnidn states that small pox has disap.
pearcd from Columbia, and that that city ''can be
visited without any apprehension or uneasiness."
III. w. CONNER, Esq, member of the Con-
vention, died in Charleston on the eleventh, aged
53 years He was merchant of note, and North
Carolninn by birth. Am extra session of tine
Kentucky Legislature met on the soventeeth. .-1l--
The Northern people have been firing cannon in
honor of Maj ANDERSON and Mr.. HoLT for their
services in the "cause of the Union. ."-----On
the Tth, fire destroyed $3.50, 900 worth of proper
ty in Fulton, N. Y.--Col w. RANSOM Coz
houN, OF Pickens, has been commissioned Captain
in the regiment of regulars called out by Governor
PIcKENs MARTIAL law has not been proclaim
ed in Charlcston--IIon. WM A. GRAHAM, of
N. c., has been rendered and declined position in
Old Lincein's cabinet. THE ship Birmingham,
with 800 bales of cotton, was burned in Mobile bay
on the 7th--The Legislature of North Carroll
ma has appropriated $4,000 to arm that State.
-Thc Lancaster Leolger states that D. w HAY
Killed JOS. STEELE on the 9th, by stobbing him
with a knife, whilst in drunken sprce----The
population of Florida is $50, 900 and her Southern
sisters are sending her troops to protect her cx-
tended soaboard--A Union meeting was held
in Philadelphia on the 7th, Any quantity of Re-
publican gas was let off. Too late.--The war
in China is at an end. The Chinese paid France
and England for the whistle" The English are
srriously alarmed Mt the state of affairs in this
country. At first thoy sided with the abolitionists
but their tune is changing Their pockets feel the
pressure. e.-Messrs. BRAGG, CLINoMAN, BRAxcir
CRAIG, WINsLow, RUFrIN, and SMITH, members
of Congress from North Carolina urge the Lcgis-
lature to call convention --A convention has
been called in Virginia, and it is believed that con-
vcntons will be called in the States of Kentucky
Tennessee, North Carolina, Missouri and MARYLAND
Vice President BRECKENRIDGE strongly urges such
a course in letter to the Governor of Kentucky
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
Special,

We have added about thirty names to our list
OF subscribers the present year, for most of
which we are indebted to n few friends.
We have been forced to exclude our usual
miscellaneous variety to make room for impor-
tant news. This may continue short time,
bat, when we arc less pressed, we shall return
to former satisfactory habits in this respect.
Correspondents will also bear with u.s. Eve
rything must succumb to the war news Dr..
McBRyDE's Sermon, however, shall appear next
week. We shall also endcavor to continue the
interesting " Sketches Of Life in South Caro-
lima"
Soc the Tax Collectors notice, and other new
advertisements in this number
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
From Washington

Telegraphic dispatches from Washington to
the latest dates appear in our columns this week
The reader will give TO them the ctedence they
are entitled to. They are frequently unre-
liable
The speech of Senator SEWARD of N. Y, is
looked to with great interest. The telegraph
reports him favorable and unfavorable. Upon
the whole, however. the South has nothing to
expect from the politicians at Washington, and
quite as little from the free soil States
The President has been rabid against us since
the Commissioners exposed his double dealing
and hypocrisy. His late message is rehash of
his troubles and fears. He has reconstructed
his Cabinet, which is now said to be unit &"
for coercion, and Northern in sentiment and
purpose. IIore it is:
Mr.. Black, of Pennsylvania, Secretary of
State.
Mr.. Dix, of New York, Secretary of the
Treasury
Mr.. Toucey. of Connecticut, Secretary of the
Navy.
Mr.. Holt an unnatural son Of Kentucky, Sec.
retary Of War.
Secretary of the interior, vacant.
Postmaster-G General vacant.
Mr.. Stanton, of the District Of Columbia, At
ey-Gencral.
1t Is certainly q Yankee" in its composition
% -
WASHINGTON, January 8--The resignation of
Secretary Thompson was conditionally rendered
more than ten days ago. Secretary Thompson
states that the. President pledged himself TO mo-
tify him before ordering troops South. This
pledge has been forfeited, as Secretary Thomp-
son knew nothing of the order until to-day, VIXEN
he promptly withdrew. =" = lSe" ''-ss"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
The Catalouge

OF tho officers and students of the Z" Masonic
Female College" at Cokesbury, for the acadcm
ic year, 1860, has been received. This is the
fifth year of the existence of the Institution,
andwe are pleased to know that it is in -four
ishing condition. The number of pupils in at
tendance was 80
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
To Teachers

AS usual, where teachers are or may become
subscribers to the Courier, we will send an ad-
ditional cppy gratis for the benefit of their
School. Will such teachers notify us when
their School cnmmnncns9
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
Fire

We learn, through friend, that the barn and
produce of Capt, f. WrEBENs, near Walhalla,
was burned on the 10th instant 1t was the
work of an incendiary We trust he may be
discovered and dealt with according to his
deserts.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
Municipal Election.

AT an election held on Monday last, W. NJ
HADDEN, Esq, was elected Intendant, and
Messrs. Ii. A. III. GIBSON, L. C. CRAIG, +. f.
ALEXANDER, and c. N. REID, Wardens of the
town of Pickens. 1t is understood, we believe
that these gentlemen are dry" on the license
Quec tion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
Rain.

Large quantities of rain has fallen during the
present week, The streams have been out of
banks, but we have no damage to chronicle
Mud continues abundant and disagreeably
tletp
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
The Parade at Hunters.

On Friday, the lth instant, the 9th Regiment
of Infantry, commanded by Col GRiFrtS paraded
at Hunters for the purpose of raising volunteers
according to the provisions of the late act of the
Legislature The day was favorable and quite
large number of citizens were present
When the Regiment placed in proper po-
sition Col. AsHMoRE, our late able representative
in Congress, made warm. earnest and patriotic
address. He approved the course adopted by the
State of South Carolina, and felt satisfied that
sooner later, all of the Southern States would
follow her example, He had always advocated
conservatism, and, as long cJthere was a hope of
preserving the Union of our fathers, he was willing
to lend his aid for that purpose but, all hope hay
ing been lost the only left us is that which
State has adopted. He enumerated, in brief
and impressive manner, the causes which brought
about disrupt IN of the government. lie knew
not what action the Federal Government would
take i'll relation to the seeding Statess but it was
duty to prepare for the worst. He called upon
the 9Th Regiment to show its spirit and patriotism
by responding to the call of the Governor for vol
unteers-he was q volunteer himself and was ready
Mt any moment to march i'm defence of his State.
We never saw better order q more attentive
audience-all were anxious to hear and to be in
formed. At the cor ,luson of the address, voun-
beers were lied for, and large number more
>
and, in less than half hour, the two companies
were organized, each numbering one hundred
men.
The gallant old 9th Regiment has done well, and
is willing to do as much more.
The company from the upper Battalion elected
Col. n. Y. II. GRIFFIN, Captain; Capt. JOHN w.
SINGLETON, 1st Lieut.; Maj G.. NJ. LYNCH, I'd
IS Lieut., and Capt. Jos. MAssINGrLL, Ensign.
The company from the lower Battalion elected
Mai. w. w. HoLLINaswoRTH, Captain; Capt. JNo.
H. Bowen, 1st Lieut.; Capt JonN HAMILTON, I'd
Lieut., and w. p. IIUSr, Ensign. H.
New ORLEANS, January 7, 10 o'clock, p. M
The immediate secessionists have carried the
city of New Orleans for seperate' State action by
an immense majority. Twenty delegates are
elected who are committed TO Immediate seces-
sion against five for eo6peration.
SECOND DIspATcn.--NEw ORLEANS, January
Z, IL o'clock, p. ni.--There are great rejocings
IN this city over the result Of the Convention
election All the secession candidates on the
Senatorial ticket and twenty-one oot OF tho
twepty.fDur on The Representative ticket, are
elected by decided na5ority. There is no
doubt that tbe State has gone for secession by
an oyeYwbelnasug vote. a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19
Pennings and Clippings.

The "SILyER GREYs."-Another meeting. to
complete the organization of this company. will
be held at this place on Saturday tho Goth in
slant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

A hoNd WEB.---DuriDg the past year the
Massachusetts, cotton mills have malufactnred
~, ,265, ,2s4 yards Of cotton cloth, making
web Of IL, 100 miles in length. =; ,,s ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

DEEP Snow IN TExAs-The deepest snow,
probably, that has ever fallen in this State. fell
here on the 29th inst, (Deo 29,h.) 1t is u,ore
than six inches deep, and still lying on the
ground Stock Of every kind must inevitably
suffer. the grass on the prairios being entirely
covered with the snow "3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

WANTED--4 Great Man.---The Toronto
GIote, in the course of an article upon seces-
sion, says: ~
of America has got any great man, now
is the time for him TO appear. The curtain is
up, the orchestra is grinding through the
last stavo of the overture slready thrice played,
the house" is full from pit to topn,ost gal.
lery; all is xpectation---nothing Is waiting
save the chief actor, the "star," the hero Of
the piece. IL he comes not soon, theres
be "row." The benches will be torn up.
the big drum will De burst, the gilded char
deliers and winged cupids will bo smashed TO
atonis---siiis UUsss.es. =s:mi ba a;ssai-adn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

IMPORTS OF Day GooDs-The imports of for
eign dry goods at New York, for tie year .ius.
ended. are about nine million dollars less than
for 1859, but larger than for any previous year.
The aggregate imports fur the year was $l03,-
I27 100 against Sll0, 1853. GA in 1852 and $G0,-
lhl 5Cp in 1879
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

LARGE FIRE IN MuBILE--The stores of Messrs
Gnscoigne & Stacy, and Fry, Bliss & Co.. Mobile,
were. on Monday of last week. DESTROYED by
FIRE, with all their contents The loss i'm the
buildings was $4,000, in goods 100000, on
which there was an insurance OF some rs 600
Several other adjoining buildings were destroy.
cd
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

BosToN, January 8---The steamship Whitney
has been chartered TO carry troops and muni
tions of war to Tortugas, Florida, She will sail
ON Thursday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

NASHVILLE. January 8-The Governor recon-
mends that tho calling of q Convention be left
to the people. lie says that the remedy for
present evils exists only in amendments III the
Constitution. These being refused. he declares
that Tennessee should maintain her equality in
or independence out of tho Union. lie recon-.
mends the organization of the militia and the
purchase of arms.
HARRIsBuRo, January 8--Mr. Cowan, Repub.
lican, has been elected United States Senator
in place of Mr.. Bigler, whose term will expire
on the 4th Of March.
HARRIsBURc, Pr. January H. Senator Welsh's
resolutions, proposing TO repeal the obnoxious
provisions of the Act Of 1917, and the Penal
Code, were voted down to-day, oil the Repubh-
| cans voting against them. ,
BosroN, January ID, l661--The sloop of war
Macedonian. from Portsmouth, passed the high.
land light this morning. She was bound South
and was under sealed orders.
CINcINSATi, January 14-The Ohio Legisla-
ture endorses the course of President Buchanan
III relation TO South Carolina and pledges tho
entire power and resources of the State to main
tain the Constitution and the laws
ST. LOUIS. January 1l---By order Of Lieuten-
antGeneral Scott a detachment of United States
troops to-day took possession of the SublTreasu.
ry, Post Office and Custom House at this city.
| The HARD TINES" ON THE NEWSPAPER
Press. The "hard tines are telling in
their effects upon the newspapers. Several,
in different paris of the country, have sus.
pended-others are curtailing their eise---oth.
ers are doing with less +" reading matter"
&c., &c. The Publishing business is much
overdone, and there are too many newspapers
printed, either for use or profit
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

LOUISVILLE LEANDER-1he Louisville C0u-
ridr tells of n young gentleman in that city W,
is counting lady in Jellersonvlle, aud Va,
swims the river after the ferry boat stops ran.
ming, who is rniSingn mustache with view vf
keeping tho drift wuud nut of his mouth
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

a NIRGiNfAN Maj. Anderson. of Fort Sum
ter not"riotv, is not II Kcntuckinn, but II native
of Buckingham c"unty. Va. lie married In
dy in Georgia. Miss Clinch) and owns n large
landed and slave property there.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-01-19

to Charleston and other Southern points. MIR.
Polk made speech on Huntor's resolutions,
Withdrawing the Federal troops from Charles
ton.
In tho House resolutions were introduced
by Mr., Garnet, to suspend the federal laws
in the seeding States; by Mr.. Harris Of Va,
FOR .he revival of the tariff Of 1876; by Mr..
Mckean, on the non collection of the revenue
in South Carolina by Mr.. Maynard, instruct
ing the Select Committee to consider and re-
port, and recommending that the issuc be sub.
mitted to the people--adopted by Mr.. Hol-
man, a coercion resolution; by Mr.. Engiish,
resolution to obtain an expression Of opinion
on Crittenden's resolutions.
The, bill to reorganize the district military
was debated.
Messrs. McClelland and Cox made anti
secession speeches on the Army bill. Mr..
CorwiD, from the Committee of Tbirty-thrce-
stated that that Committee was ready TO re-
port---niadc specia! order for Monday next,
% SECOND DIsPATcH.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ii, 1861 tho
Senate to-day, Mr.. Brown said
Mr.. President When the record Is fir
'shed which the Senate is about to make, it
vi show tho absence Of the Senators from
Alabama, Florida and Mississippi rise to
say-a word why this is 80, Those States have
taken steps to wsthdiaw from The Federal Un-
ion, Of which VIC are not so well officially In
formed asto justify our considering il Q foripa.
notice, but we think our duty to onr States
and ourselves no logger permits us to take an
setiye part in the proccdings Of this body,