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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
, The Blue Ridge Railroad.

At tamecting of the Directors of the Blue
Ridge Railroad Company, held in the city Of
Charleston q few days snce,says tho tssS9pth
Carolinian,"' the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed a committee to visit Cincinnati, and
other Western cities relativc.to the completion
of the connection between Charleston and
Cincinnati:
JonN L SLOAN, President.
CoMMITrEE.-Mr G. A. TRENHOLM,
ESQ, HENRY GoURDIN, Esq, Hon ED-
WARD FRosp, g. Nj. FuRMAN, Esq, II. M.
JOHNSTON, Esq. Hon. B. PERRY j. p.
REED, Esq.,,
The above is the beginning of what is dcs-
tined in time to become one of the grandcst
enterprises of the ages The heconnection of tho
Great West with, The Southern Atlantic Sea-
board, is subject that has long engaged tho
attention of the far.sccing men Of the coun-
try; and now that it promises to become an
established fact, too much cannot be said or
lonc to achieve the object promptly and well
The commercial influences of the projected
line arc tooimmcnsc to be all'forctold A res
ervoirof wealth will be opened, of whose un-
developed richness, we have no conception
tNNtAlo SI'ohN vi viz NcdfIu ana luIl-
ufacturing powerof the States through which
the road will course, the products Of the great
prairie landof the West, and the trade Of its
cities will flow along the new channel to find
IN outlet ina our midst. The Influences upon
Columbia alone, is enough to excite the hap
picst anticipations. By reason,of our cen
trail position, and our climate, this city will
become thc,gront warehouse of The West
Flour, bacon and grain will be stored here by
millions of weight, in preference to Charleston
The merchants Of two homispheres, with their
capital will gather here as in depot of cx-
change. We shall distribute to the world -
Gunmbia markets will be quoted, and Colum-
bia men will become miiionarics. The city
will expand to metropolitan Dimensions, and
we shall enjoy in the largest degree prosper
ity which now may seem dream.
The men whose names are written above:
and their colleagues in, Cincinnati, have for
years been active in their efforts, to accomplish
the work. The hope is almost realized Only
two million more of capital will connect An
dersnn G. H., and Knoxville, Tenn. From
Knoxville to Cincinnati, the arrangements are
already complete. The Grcenville Railroad
forming. as it will, important link in this
chain, will .ecomc one of the most valuable
corporations in the country. and altogether
new millennium of wealth and enterprise will
dawn upon our now unfortunate and down
troddcn States,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
Trial of Jefferson Davis.

Tho Federal Court met in Richmond, on
the ,5th Instant. JUDaE UNDERWOOD presi,.
dcd. The counsel2fo President DAYS. in
sisted that his trial should commence at oucc,
but it was overruled by the Judge. 1t was
given out by ellis Honor" thatth trial
would take place in October next, and that
Chief Justice CHASE would preside on tho
occasion.
President DAVIS counsel are CiIAs. O'CoN-
NOR, w. B. REED, j. Il. BRADY, G.. w.
BnowN, i. A VAN SICKLE, 7. II. EDsoN,,
und CHARLES Gross
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
Judge Nelson's Decision.

We surrcndcra considerable portion of our
space on the first page TO the decision of
Judge NELSON, in tho case of JAMES EA-
GAN, of this State-.who was tried, found
guilty, and'sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
The Judge declares military commissions to
be unconstitutional, and their decisions void.
Thus we have the Executive and Judic;ory Of
the country with us. Congress is our only enc
my in tho government, and we hope to sec it
swept away by more liberal aud enlightened
public opinion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
More Of the Fenians,

The Fcnan taid on Canada has wcl-nigh
"playcd out. ."2S President ROBERTS and Gen
SWEENEY have'bccn arrested by the United
States authorities, and held to bail to respect
tho neutrality laws, of the country Other ar
rests are being:made by the government; which
has shown oommcndable determination to
prevents war with Great Britain. The Fc-
mans areGreturning to their homes -saddcr,
and we trust wiser men.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
A Noble Work

The attention Of the ladies is specially di-
rectcd to the touching appeal of Mrs. w. II.
MAcrARLAND, of Richmond, Va. A society
has been organized in that city for the purpose
Of protecting the graves of the gallant Confed-
crate dead, and erecting monument to their
memory. This is noble work, and we trust
our people will engage in the cause with zeal
and carncstncss.
Mrs. MAcfARLANps appeal will be found
on the fourtl! page
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
Celebration.

The members of Walhala Chapter and Blue
Ridge Lodge ntond celebrating St. Johns day
at Walhalla, on Saturday the 23d instant. 1t is
expected that Addresses will DO delivered by
Gov. ORR and Mr.. ARrHuR
Tho Ladies invite the public to be present,
the same day. to assist in raising means for Ed
ncational purposes. A Hot Supper and dance,
wo learn, will close this part of the proceedings
IIo | for Walhalla on the 23dr
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
Later From Europe.

NEW YoRK, June G.-Adviccs Of the 9th
via Queenstown, state that warlike preparations
still continue, and confirm previous statements
that tho three neutral powers have addressed
a note to Berlin, Vienna, Florence, md
Frankfort, in inviting conference. 1t is be-
eycd that all will assent; but the reply Of
Austria has not been received.
kossnthis is acting in concert with the Italians
and endcayoring to excite Hungarian Reyolu-
ton.
Reports are current at Prague that Prus.
sian troops are advancing Oh the frontier
The Paris Boursc closed buoyant
Lord Cowlcy has been summoned from Par
is to London for consultation.
The expected Congress of Powers will as-
scmblc the 5th or 10th Of June. The Times
says the result of the conference will in no
event affect the position af England
1t is. stated that the Russian and Italian
treaty, names the 2Sth of May for the com
mcncement Of hostilitins.. Entrcnchmcnts
near Vienna have been commenced
t.is.rrportcd that the Italian patriots have
appeared on the frontier of CaiTaro and taken
away half the bridge on 5he italian side of
the,nvcr. Ga7ibald is reported to have left
Caprera for the Adriato coast. ~
The Spanish Foreign Minister referred in
the Cortcz to remarks made in the English par
lament about the bombardment of Valparai-
So. and said that Span would continue to act
vigorously if the South American Republic
continued' the war
Financial and commercial affairs in Eng
land show great depression still. The pres
sure for money inaicntss that the crisis is not
yet over.
The "Timcs' suggests the issue of interest
bearing credit notes to relieve the pressure.
Among the late suspensions are W. II. Con-
brough q Co., American cotton dealers Their
liabilities are Gl50, 900. 4;
NEw YoKv, Jnno 12.-By the news Of
the Scotia it is fully confirmed that Austrin,
Prussia, italy and the German Diet wilnbe
represented in the conference by their minis
tcrs. Yhc time of meeting has not yet been
fixed, but f.ord Clarendon, Gcrtze, Bisma,k,
and Lamarmora had officially announced they
would shortly arrive in Paris. 1t il stated
that Napoleon will preside with Drouyu do
l'Huyes as the second plenipotcntiary. There
arc rumors Of ali understanding, If not an al
lance, hctwcen Austria and Russia to support
the treaties Of 1915. Itis positively affirmed
that Austria has declined to entertain tho
proposition for the cession Of Veneta ond has
made over IIostcin to the Gernianic confed-
Grafton. ~'t ,' e Ha.sI sa.,JH
The London Times,' in view Of thisao-
tfon by Austria, regards peace as hopeless,
and while It is possible that all seven OF the
powers may not be represented in conference
the belligcrants will prepare for war!5o3 om
e, A woman eighing only seventeen pousas
is scxhibitingsinS panville3 ~ ri ia'>llit
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
A Stringent Order,

The Post Office authorities have instructed
their subordinatcs in this section not to per-
nit any one, who has not taken "thc oath"
to open the mails. This course has closed up,
for the present, most OF the Offices in the Dis
trict. We hope that arrangements will be
made, so that the Offices will be open again
soon. The mail carriers have kindly under
taken to deliver our paper until this ugly
wrinkle is smoothed into proper shape and
consistency. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
A Good Supply,

Mr.. B. f. OKELLY sends us "spccmcns
of his bread" in the shape Of the largest bccts,
turnips, onions, peas and beans. that we have
seen in many "a day. Thoy were not only
large, but we'll tasted and wholesome. Our
friend is fortunate to have such a fine variety
of " bread on hand, these hard times. He
will accept our thanks for his very acceptable
favor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
The Daily South Carolinian.

This journal comes to us, from Columbia,
greatly enlarged and improved in every re-
spcct. 1t is also tho cheapest paper in the
State, and edited with spirit and ability. T..
G. DE tFcNTAlNE, Editor and proprietor
Terms: 5000 alyear; $500 for elk months;
or 80 cents per month. .p#
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
PICKENS C. III, S. c.:
Saturday Morning, June 10, 1865.

s@S- The weather has been warm this week.
On Wednesday, the thermometer stood at 90,
in a "cool place."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

GD- The Governor has offered a reward for
HUGH CALLAN, charged with the murder of
EDWARD MILLIaAN, in Charleston. The lat
ter has voluntarily surrendered himself to the
authortie-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

GD" The Postmaster, at this place, has on
hand supply of postage stamps, and stamped
envelopes of a superior quality
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

1Gs~ The Southern Baptist Convention, on
the 2lst ult., proceeded to consider the claims
of the Grcenville Theological Seminary to
support. After listening toseveral good speech
es, $4,000 were subscribed
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
A Sad Occurrence.

We learn that, on the 9Th instant, terri
BILE storm passed over the village of Bamberg,
in this State, blowing over school-house and
burying in it's ruins seven Of the scholars. A
number of other persons were more or less in.
jured. Truly, this sad occurrence.
Ga% Wesce in tho papers I" how to detect
counterfeit Notes" This information may be
worth something in other sections, but We have
precious little use for it here
It,-,t s yTr--ts %
DH- The President has issued proclama-
tion that. for the purpose of maintaining the
public and national honor, he warns all good
citizens from aiding or abcting the unlawful
expeditions of evil disposed persons against
nation with which this Government is at
peace. And authorizes all magistrates md
other officers Of the United States to exert
thoir authority to defeat unlawful proceedings,
and bring the offenders to justice.
GV- Agcntlcman living in Auburn, Me-,
last year raised 81 900 worth of garden plants
md vegetables on about one acre of land, and
this year he will, if ordinarily successful, get
90, 900 worth from tho same land. ,IIc does
this by outstanding time, sunshine and soil,
and by understanding thoroughly the business
in hand
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

tEy- About FIVE million dollars in specie
was shipped to Europe last wcck.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

seD" WM. j. RIVERS, State Agent for that
purpose, requests persons having information
to send him the name, rank, and date of death
of all Confederate soldiers. The object is to
have complete record made
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
MERE MENTION,

ings. Yellow fever prevails ut Vera Cruz.
"A Dictionary of Congress" has been
prepared by one. Lamman, The Chicago
people, Al, an offset to the trichinw trouble,
say that Wcstphaia hogs arc fatted on snakes,
and to this they owe their famous rich flavor.
"A lady, playfully condcmning the wear
ing of whiskers and moustachcs, declared, at
is one Of the fashionsI Invariably set my face
against. ."----Niinncsota will export this sea-
son ten million bushels of wheat Two years
ago she raised mono whatever. II Illinois has
the best cattle trade of any State intho Union
"A genuine, African presdcs in the Mem
phis Frcedmon's l5ureauCourt New York
last year imported dry goods to the amount of
S115,G4l,S14. More tian twenty thous
and Jews have bocn converted during the
past ccntury.--rhc President has granted
81 criminal parlons--tlic Dumber of politi.
cal pardons is 1881. $50 Coolies were
burned to death on an italian ship, which they
set on fire during revolt. DIR John G.
Williams, of Edycfcld, committed suicide on
the 4th instant t--A onc.arncd soldier in
Iowa cuts two and Hu}f cords of wood rcr
day-A man should not think too much
to apprchend nor talk too much to listen.- .--
Steam omnibuscs are to be established in Par
IS .--- a bale of cotton is conveyed from Co
lumbia to Now York for 5000, freig', -
Recently, 225 car loads of cattle and hogs
passed through Cleveland, Ohio, for the East
crn market -A negro has sued the Balti.
more and Ohio Riilroad Company for refusing
to sell hin first class tickct.-A ncpro
ll5. years old, l'v"s in Danvillt, Va ITc has
buried fifteen masters. .- Boston has wealth,
enough to give $4,000 to every man, woman
and child, of its population Miss lIoald.
Of London, has given SO 900 to the fund of
the English Wesleyan Missionary Society,"
In Scotland, 2l6 criminals were whipped last
year.--Snow fell in Maryland on the 4th
inst. t.-- False eye lashcs arc announced.
BsB" JOHN TOWNSEND, Of Edisto Island,
S. c., the man who gave the Confcdcracy
100000 in gold in 1861, has not been more
successful in keeping his recently hired Ger
man laborers than he was u retaining his
slaves. He says: Ehey cost me thirty five
dollars each to bring them to Charleston from
New York. J. fed them far bettcr than ever
thought Of feeding my hands, even gave
them coffee and sourkrout, when what should
they do but demand butter for their bread,
and milk for their Coffee and the next thing
the whole crowd left me-"
nSs> The Inst exhibit Of the C,nntri,1or of
tho rrrronor shovs ~. ,,,n,
WV 1 W. ~: ny ~. ,'on' ~, '''' ''''o arc one '"oaS-
''.a S'S n'"ofcn ana MY national banks,
with an aggregate circulation amounting to
s276, $40 $40, which is secured by bonds held
by tho United States Treasury estimated at
eoot yoc, yro u IN, ..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16
Walhalla Female Academy

The exercises of this School were commenced
on Monday last, under the care of Mr. W. G..
IlINDs, classical and experienced teacher.
We bespeak for this institution full measure
of success.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

R:y' There were sales of 10000 bales of
cotton, in New York, on the 18th, at 40 to
az. Gold, A3.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

seD~ JAMES EAoAN, released by Judge
NELSON o. habeas corpus, has been arrested
again by the military.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-06-16

gey- Union Springs, Alabama, must be a
nice place for an editor. L editor of the
"Times," published at that place, acknowl-
edges the receipt Of batch of Canada papers
from lady, some turnips from another, a
plate of good things" from third, and a
carriage ride rendered by the same lady--(itn
aglno an editor in carriage ia box of pigs
from gentleman, and "cold drinks" from
another. Who wouldn't like to publish pa
per at such place
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-04-20
$500 per Yr.

We want agents everywhere Ia sell $40 Sew
Ing Machines. Three kinds unler ami upper feel
Warranted five years Above salary large commission,
paid The ONLY machines soil in the Une States for less
than $40, which are fully licensed BY Hows, Whesisr
WILSON, Grousr Raksr, Singer Co., and Baeheider
dH other cheap machines are infrngemsnts and the settler
or user are liable 10 arrest fine and imprisonment Cir
cuars free Address, or call upon Shaw Clark Rddeord
Me. isyg
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-04-28
STEAMERS.
EOR NEW YORK.-ATLAN-f SS
Il TIC Ill STEAMSHIP COMPA- NEsiedzSs.

EOR NEW YORK.-ATLAN-x 8TS
L TIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPA- sEa1tsazk
THE splendid new side-wheel steamship
HATTERAs LEWIS panRdsa sommandRsT icb ALBh
YORK every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. -,
These SHIPS are entirely new, and were built
eT NAV have 'n splendid SALOONS and STATE.
ROOMS, and the FARE, ACCOMMODATIONS and
ATTENTION are unsurpassed. ,
Passage, meals, and state-rooms included, FlF.
TEEN DOLLARS.
at New York, on the Company's covered pier
within forty eight hours.
Shippers are invited 10 notice that tho great
damage and loss by handling, and exposure from
frequent reshpplng, as on other lines, Is avoided
Freight, for points beyond New York will be for
warded with dispatch, and no charge made except
actual expenses incurred. .
No 50 North river, and the Company's steamers
for Wilmington, North Carolina Charleston, Sa.
yannah Mobile and New Orleans, leave from the
same pier. Goods for these points can be trans.
ferred without expense or exposure.
Insurance Is very low by these ships, and the
economy In time, insurance, and condition In
which goods are delivered makes this the cheap.
est route from Virginia. Insurance effected al
lowest rates. when ordered.
AGENTS:
LIVINGSTON, FOX Co...
SAMUEL AYRES & co..,
, RiehmSnd, Virginia.
T.H.w WEBB, 0'l'' "''N ''''''N'
Norfolk. Virginia.
For freight OE IRSaiTrfEKfs A aYRRlEs co.. Agents
Office corner of Cary and Virginia streets, oppo.
site the Tobacco Exchange. de 2-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-04-28
PROPOSALS.

NOyINGTON AND OHIO RAIL-
" ROAD.-The Commissioners appointed by the
states of Virginia and West Virgins to bestow the
c ha rtcr of the Covington and Ohio railroad upon
: uch parties they may deem ft, will meet at the
EUTAW HOUSE, In the city of Baltimore on TUES.
DAY. LIST Of May, 1856, and will then and there re-
ceive and pass upon such proposals for the con-
struction Of said railroad as may be presented BY
over three millions 10, ooo, ooo) OF dollars have
been expended already In grading this road. Its
location, easy grades, and curvature must make
this road the best and most advantage outlet fer
the produce OF the West.
The Commissioners have published q pamphlet,
containing authentic information about this road,
its grades and curvature, together with minute and
Trustworthy estimates, what II will cost, and copies
OF all the laws which relate to II.
The pamphlet referred TO may be had at the fol.
lowing places, viz:
Washington city-ofHce or Maury 4 Co.
Baltimore city-othce OF Samuel Harris K Sons.
PhiIadel phia-onice of Drexel 4 Co.
New York-otice OF Vermiys Co.
JOHN b. BALDWIN,
GEORGE w. BOILING.
THOMAS s. PL06RNOY,
ROBERT H. MAURY,
WILLIAM J. ROBERTSON,
Commissioners for Virginia.
JAMES hurley,
BURTON DESPARD,
JOEL MCPHERSON,
JAMES O. WATSON,
pl3-td Commissioners for West Virginia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-04-28
From Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, April 27.-Prcparations
are being made for the rcopcning of the
Berwick Bay line of Texas steamers.
The instructions of live oak in the har-
Dor are being cut out.
The Opclousas Railroad Company arc
prepared to build their road to New Iberia
The telegraph line to Houston, Texas, is
progressing.
The closing of the Bouligny crcvasse
cost thirty thousand dollars. No attempt
will be made to close the crevasSe above
Efforts are being made to save the Nor
ganza grand levce.
The water is rising in the Red and Mis-
siSsippi rivers.
The custom receipts at this port foI
April to 18th instant, iinclusive, amounted
to half a million Of dollars in gold.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-04-28

IMPORTANT JoINT RESoLCTIoN.-Mr Ortiz
has introduced into the United States
House of Representatives Joint rcSolu-
ton which, in view eli the present and pro-
<pcctivr troubles Of our sister republics on
this continent, assumes more than an ordl-
nary importance. 1t provides that the
Secretary of War and the Secretary of the
Navy lac authorized and instructed, under
the direction oi the President, to sell and
transfer. in such number and quantity rs
they may deem advisable, any of the YES
sells. arms. and munitions OF war belong
Ing 10 the United States 10 amy Govern
mcnt on the American continent holding
diplomatic relations with the United States,
and to receive payment therefor in coin or
in the bonds Of such Government. Th,
resolution is supposed I" have reference I"
aiding the M"Xicams in cXpcllmg MaXimi-
liam.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-04-28

PORTLAND, April 26.-Captain Rose, of
the brig Scotland, from Matanzas, reports
that in latitude 81, longitude -, he was
chased Nv a schooner carrying the English
flag. which, ovcrhauling him, asccr-
tanned his name. The captain of the
schooner then hauled down his flag, and on
being asked his destination, he replied,
after some hesitation, "Ncw York" though
the course of the vessel was not laid for
that port. The crew of the schooner was
unusually large for merchant vessel, and
a tarpaulin amidShips covered something
like pivot gun. Evidently he thinks he
met a Fcnian.l