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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14

people will not bo long in defining their po-
sition. Tho OWLS which have attended the
State for tho last two years, growing out Of
ignorance, solfshncss and corruption, and,
which, without speedy change, must inovita.
bly, ovorwhclm in destruction and despair our
republican form Of government, aro quite suf.
ficicnt to make us weary and clamor for re-
form and relief. Relief can be had and
credit and confidence can bo restored. The
broad, wholesome and constitutional princi-
pies laid down in the Democratic Platform
cannot bo Objectionable to any whito man
who fosters tho spirit of his fathers, or desires
to promote tho liberty and prosperity enjoyed
in halcyon days. 'Iis tho bond-holder and
non-taxpaycr who objects. Tho man who is
now sucking tho very lifo blood of tho gov
ornmont, and tho honest earnings of the la.
boring man. Wo do not support SEYMOUR
and. BLAIR, because they arc Seymour and
Blair, or because they are great statesmen,
and capable of managing tho government
alone, but because they endorse the liberal
principles Of tho Platform of tho Now York
Convention. This Platform VIC want every
man to peruso and ro.pcruse until the hour
approaches for him to decide. This great is.
sue Wo do not consider political ono, but it
involves tho Constitution of Washington and
Jefferson, of Clay, Calhoun and Webster, and
moro than all life, liberty, and property.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14

when tho gentlemen designated by the COM
mittcc wcrc chosen as tho Dcmocratic electors
of South Carolina.
A resolution was adopted for tho formation
of State Central Club, composed of one del
ogate from each District Club.
Tho committee to whom was referred the
resolution to ascortaiu from Governor Scott
whether the recent armed demonstrations in
tue country districts took place with his au-
thority, reported in favor Of no action by tho
Convention, but that the districts should act
themselves. The report was adopted.
At 10 p. NJ, whom this report closes, tho
Convention is still in session.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Democratic State Convention.

Thls be!y assembled on Thursday night
last, IN Colun'ia, and sat until o'clock.--
Hon. AnMsTED BosT was chosen permanent
President. j. P. Thomas and j. d. KEN
NEDY were chosen as Electors sor tho State at
large The Elector for our Congressional
District is y. 9. MCCLURE, from Chester.
Tho proceedings were marked by the preva-
lenco Of the utmost harmony, and everything
tonded to desire to restore tranquility and
confidence by means Of constitutional agen-
cios and peaceful instrumentalitios." These
are what we desire and nothing moro. We
have every confidence in the people who arc
now fully alive to Che present aspect of affairs.
The grand question is contained in q nut
sheIl--whether this is to be a whito mans
government or not In. the face Of this our
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
aW- In Now York, Oh the 10th instant,
Cotton was selling from 203 to 80. Gold,
48b.
A Bold Burglary.

The store of @. Il. REID & Co. was entered
on last Monday night, and quantity of goods,
&c., extracted. What amount we have not
ascortained, Entry was accomplished through
a window directly leading into Mr.. RE1Ds
sleeping apartment. Several articles were
takonBfrom the pants pocket of Mr.. r. and
the stain of some liquid, found upon the floor,
by tho bedside, gives rise to strong suspicious
Of tho means rcsortcd to. It is to be hoped
no efforts will bo spared to detect tho vii
lains
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Mass Meeting at Anderson @, II.

MASS meeting at Anderson q. II.
Z From the note published below, it will be
seen that tho different Democratic Clubs
throughout Piokcns District arc cordially i'm.
vitcd to attend tho grand Mass Meeting which
is % come off at Anderson O. H., on Wedhss-
day, tho 10th Of august, 1868. ~.
ANDERSON 9. H., s. O., y
August 10, 1868. (,
R. S, Porchcr, President Central Democrat
&c Cl4J Of Ocoucc
DEAR SIR: I am instructed by tho Pros
ideat of the Central Club of Anderson Dis.
trict, to extend through you, cordial invita-
ton to all tho Clubs in your District to be
present at a: Mass Mocting on Wednesday,
August 10th, 1868, ut this place,
Respectfully, i,isL!.
Your obedicnt servant,
e. p. EARLE,
Secretary Central Club
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
a RRIV ~ LIS c2
at the Wa!hala Hotel for the aeeck ending
AugNst II, 1868.

Aug, So w. McGcc, Bolton, s. O.
B. D. Dean, I"
{" G. e. Watson, Abbcvillc.
VIM. II. Werner, Bachelor's Rb.
j. A. Hawthorn, Honca Path.
d. w. Hawthorn, /"
" Wm. Perry, Pendlcton.
I" +" b. Rush Campbell, I1aurcns G. ID,
I" +" B. L. Whitner, Anderson O. Fl.
4" !" j. w. Shclor, Bachelors Retreat,
B. Earle Seaborn, Little River.
+" Master Eddie Cunningham, N. g.
(" Z" DR.. j. J. O'Conncll, Columbia.
/" {" Wm. w. Hamilton, Pcrryvillo.
!" 8.--Thos. O Ryan, Charleston.
4" 1O.-Jamcs L. Aldrich, Barnwell
4" {" Miss Anna Aldrch, ~
I" Ill. Wicklilfc, Pickcns G. II. .9
/" /" G. w. Young, Pendlcton.
Ralph u. B. Hewetson, Columbia.
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Thanks.

Tho publisher is indebted to somc kind
friends for presents of melons, fruit, &c., FOX
which he returns his thanks. His friend, D.
P. r., has placed him under obligations for
somo peaches, which for size and quality can
not be surpassed in this section, bcing full
half-poundcrs. We should like to know whore
he grows them; have not scon anything like
them about Walhalla.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Sale of Town Lots.

The sale of tho lots, around tho Court
House, that is to be, came off Thursday last.
Tho lots all brought good prices, and wo un-
dcrstand enough will be realized from these
sales to complete tho public buildings neccs-
,Bary. Many parties from abroad invested,
There are others amongst US now seeking in
vestments, and homes in our comparatively,
quiet, safe and healthy section Of country
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14

ArLANrA, August S.-Bullook's appoin.
tees will takc charge Of tho State Road otf
Monday. d. Hulburt, Superintendent South
ern Express, has been appointed Superinten-
dent, and Il B. Walkor, latc Supcrintendonto
Macon and Western Railroad, Master of Tran,
sportation. Other changes will probably fol.
low Et
The Senate consumed the day in confab
over the case of the negro Senator Bradley.
Some Republicans will vote for his expulsion,
while others are doubtful. Bradley made
speech. lie was surprised ut the charge -
During his spccoh nearly all the Republicans
left the Chamber, leaving the Senate without
a quorum. Bradley has the floor for Mon
day,
a resolution was offered in the House, deo-
claring the negro membets inoligiblc' A bill
was passed cxempting onc-armed and onc.leg-
gcd men from taxation.
ATLANTA RUMoURs.-Th latest rumours
from Atlanta in relation to Executive appoint
ments, are to the effect that Joseph u. Brown
will be appointed Chief Justice Of tho Su-
premc Court, and Dawson A. Walker (pres~
ent inoumbentl and II. X. Mckay Assoct>
ate Justices
Blodgott is TO bo Superintendent Of she>
State Road, Hubert, Treasurer aud William
Gibson, Auditor
w. Hope Hull, of this city, is to receive
the appointment Of Judge of Superior Court
of the Middle district otcc William Gibson
appointed Auditor of tho State Road; and
B. B, Knight, of Emanuel County, is to be
made Solicitor General uice j. p. g. White.
head, resigned .A.
CHronical &c Sentinel.
BosroN, August 10.-Bcast Butler was
bruised seriously to-day, by a fall from car
riopc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Removal.

Tho old Jail at Piokcns 9, H. is now being
removed to the new location, about thirteen
miles distant. The recent Convention in
Columbia, having ignored tho County Of Oco-
nee, in speaking of local matters wo find it
difficult at times to mako ourselyos under
stood.
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SALE
of Valuable Z sTroberfv.
IHE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Hin EGuity-Pickcns.

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. 4
I'm EGuity--Pickons,
5 $ y y 9ss.aa' 9!ss:''s'"' BIZ, % y.,ss,...
NJ: 4, nunnioutt,
T1NDER dooreo Of tho Court Of Eauitv. IA
~ this oauso, I will soil to the hie6est b;tE
der, at Piokons O. H., on SaledaY in Spntams
tombor next, the h. - F"''> a
Valuable Real Estate
Described in tho bill, situate and beinr n tha.
state and District aforesaid, on Martins Creak.
waters OF Seneca River, containing 288 Aoros
more or loss, whereon the said N. f. HUNT
outt now lives. ,. is f'' - ~ = -1N-pn1.'
+ There is good Mills and other maohinorv;n
operation on tho promises. Tho homostaai yy;ii
DO laid off before day of sole.
TERMS.--Onethird cash /: balance in ona
and two years.. with interest from day 81 snlo a.
purchaser to give bond,, two good sureties. and
mortgage Of tho promises. pnrchascrsto pnu
extra for tito, mortgage and star,rs, slt .r-1
m s RoBr. a. THOMPSON,
con'rs 0pice, Aug. 10, 1868 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Melancholy Death.

The Intelligcncer" Of tho 18th instant
records the suicide of Mr.. RoDEnT II. HUB
BARD, near Greonvillo G. II on Friday last
Tho circumstances as related are sad indeed
Wo leaves a large circle Of friends and ac-
quaintanccs, together with dependent fami
" to mourn his death.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Renertna.

Our ncighbor of tho Intclligcnccr" will
rejoice with us on the recovery of our lost
vakisc (s). We wero aware Of tho popularity
Of such an accompaniment" and attributed
our loss to the insatiate propensity of id
scalaacaQ.
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"Ennnenean.U

Your Communication is. with als. In news.
paper articles thcre must be! a. strict obsor.
vance of historical facts. Wo like tho effort,
tits highly orcditablo and would hayo boon in.
serted if space permitted,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Masonic Notice. I,

TNIIE REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF
Il Kcowee Lodge. No. 70. A...F.'.M... will
be resumed tho first meeting to be hold on
the first Monday in September next, at 3
o'clock, p. NJ. ssans
L. THOMAS, Sec'ty.
Pickcns G. H., Aug. TO-, 1868 45-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
LAND FOR SALE.

600 ACREs--C0 acres Of which is good
700 Bottom upland fair. Situate onos.
ai'd-a-half miles cast Of Pcrryville Depot on
Seneca Creek, in Oconcc county. Water powor'
superior Adioins lands of Sidney Davis, who
will show tho place to any ono dosirous of look.
ing at it.
SAMUEL KNOX,
KNox's BRlDoE.
Aug. 10, 1868 45 3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14

BosroN, August 10.-Boast Butler wss
bruised seriously, to-day, by fall from a car.
riagc.
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Favors,

Mossrs. poYLEand KEtrIl hayo our thanks
for public papers. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
NEW YORK.

New YORK, February l3.-Richards'
para6ne works, in Brooklyn, exploded
last night James Brough was burned
to death, and two other men seriously,
il not fatally, burned.
BINGHAMProY, N. Y, February H.
The charter election for town electors,
Broome county and this city took place
to-day. Jabez +. Rice (Democrat) was
elected Mayor of Binghampton city by
l55 majority. The vote on the other city
candidates was more evenly divided.
OGDEYsBURG, N. Y, February l3.-
The Hera DIS special states that the
election in Ogdensburg resulted in a
Democratic majority of 70; a gain Of
over 800 since the last election.
ERWIN, February lathe World s
special says that this town has just
elected A. J. Fox, (Dem.) Supervisor.
This town gave Fenton so majority in
1866. In 1867 Nelson, Democratic can
didate for Secretary Of State, received
Is majority gain Of 65 in one year in
a total vote of 1851, and now Supervisor
Fox is elected by rs majority-a gain OF
10 more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
rbs South ana our Exports.

The domestic exports Of 1867, in specie
value. foot M 1884. O0O, 000 Those Of
1860 were $s73, 100000, falling Off Of
so, 1000, 900 This decline is attributable
to the decay Of Southern agriculture
the decline OF Southern products Next
year we shall have less domestic produc,.
lions to send abroad, and the balance oil
foreiga trade will be heavier against us,
aud the drain of gold still greater. Here
we are, trying TO get back to specie
basis, in order to help place the COM
meroe of the country ON sound footing
and thousands in the ranks of the tanatl'
cal fools, recognizing the fact that with.
out that specie basis, the paper dollar wlll
sink TO fifty or twenty five cents, while
at the same time these political miscre'
ants are crushing Out the growth OF the
great staple which Europe would gladly
take, leaving us no means OF paying our
trade balances save by gold. We cannot
ship gold at the rate OF $50,000,0OO per
year, and restore the currency at the same
time TO the condition the business of the
country demands. The prosperity Of the
country is not solely based on low taxes
and economical administrations, II these
desideratawere secured. We must have all
the specie possible, in order to restore the
proper credit Of the paper dollar, whether
issued by the Government or the private
banker. To prevent the drain of the
precious metals we must ship Southern
products. Northern products are not
large enought to meet the case. Corn and
wheat are never in sufficient surplus It
~. ekaf ot
and it is only under Democratic rule that
Southern prosperity can be fostered'
The miserable, reckless mongrels who
are trampling upon law, morals and the
Constitution, are doomed to political de,
struction by an outraged people, who will
not allow this state Of things to go on al
ter the 4th of March next.-Neto York
Day Book.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
Jacobin Bill of the Play.

The following is the bill of the play
now offered " the Jacobns at their the
alter in Washington, and their minor
plsy-houses in the States and military
monarchies:
"Act Ito continue bureau for the
subsistence of idle negroes at the expense
of industrious white men.
"Acf Ito seize all unoccupied
lands in the South and parcel them out
in ten acre lots to negroes.
"Act IIL.-To declare q proposed
amendment of the Constitution, to be
adopted without the ratification of three
fonrths of the States.
"Act W. To keep reinstated the
worst enemy of American freedom-the
greatest butcher of civil justice under the
code OF military despotsm in the exer-
else of a power from which he had been
rigbtfully deposed.
"Act V.-To subordinate the judicial
TO the legislative power, by debating an
arbitrary and unheard-of rule of action
to the Supreme Court
CLOSING Scene.-To place in the hands
of military chieftain the authority OF
dictator over the Constitution, Executive
and laws of the nation.
We propose that this bill be posted up
conspicuously wherever the people feel
desire to know what national amuse-
ments are in store for them. 1t is as
we'll to familiarize them with the play, so
that when the performance is completed
they will be able to thoroughly under
stand and properly appreciate its finest
points. -Nep York Express.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
The Alabama Election.

The vote in the thirty four counties in
Alabama on the question of the ratltca-
ton of the negro constitution, from
which the returns have been received, In
cludes all the counties in the State IN
which negroes have the majority of regis
tered voters, except two. In all the re-
naming counties the whites have the
majority registered, and as they univer-
sally refuse TO vote, the success oil the
mongrel constitution becomes impossible
The two negro majority counties not
heard from cannot by possibility over
come the 1903 majority now ascertalned
in the others. The whites have worked
with all their might to prevent fraud,
and, Notwithstanding the immense
amount practiced, have been successful
in preventing enough to save the State
from present degradation. Well done,
Alabamaians-may all the other States
20 and do likewise. Would that Tennes.
see was III as kOOu q SOhNAsaON' N-~i -
are in the Union, without rights, without
representation, heavily taxed and groan-
ing under all the evils and distresses, the
result ofthe Vaccinations of harpies and
bad government which they have been
struggling to avoid. Alas for Tennes-
see-the first 10 e-enter the Union and
the last to enjoy any share Of the liber-
ties Of free people Ought We not to
erect monuments and crown with laurels
the authors and originators of such ines
Unable blessings? Ought not some
measures be taken to make the names of
the disiDterested men immortal, who
went up to Nashville on the tenth-vote
plan, and with such marvellous states
nanship adopted the benefcent plan of
government which we SO much delight
in enjoying2
Since the above was in type, we learn
By telegraph that the election has been
extended fire days, in fire counties !
Whst next7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13

Tomorrow IL the day for the assem-
Hing Of the nominating convention Tor
county candidates. II will convene at
twelve o'clock at the Greenlaw Opera
House We trust that every candidate
will resolve beforehand that he will not
only abide the decision Of the conven-
ton, but also prove by his acts that he
does so in good faith. Where there are
ten candidates for an Office and only one
to be nominated nine must be d'sap.
pointed. And they must not 90 on
grumbling, and refusing hearty effort Tor
the success Of the Conservative party
for this will rather look like having con-
sented to abide the action of the conyen-
ton. because they know no Conservative
could be elected against It. Let them
rather work all the harder for the ticket
which may be nominated, and prove
themselves worthy Of nomination
which is likely to be theirs at future
time.
And we will add that it is of the last
inheritance that the members oil the
Nominating convention should act inde-
pepdently of all personal preferences ana
fayoritism. Who is the best man for the
Mace ? who is best qualified and most
likely TO be elected ? are the only ques-
lions which should be asked by the mem
bers. There should be no dissent eithsr
in Tho Convention or out of it when these
questions are decided by majority oil
the members. We believe the nominees
Of that Convention will be elected on the
FIRST week in March, be they who they
nay. But we want the vote as large,
and the assurance of success as great as
it is possible to make it. And we are
glad to be positively assured that the
Conservative voters of Memphis intend
TO vote for the white nominees OF that
Convention en- masse. Its action will be
had after taking all the precautions we
know how to invent to assure fairness
and a disinterested selection. And as
nothing better can be done to effect 1t,
we take it as an aScertained certainty
that every Conservative white man oil
Memphis will go to work heartily for the
election of its nominees the moment
they are announced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, February ia special
says there is plan on foot here to Sc
cure one.half Of the registered votes to
carry the constitution. The real major
i,y against tits about 10000. Yesterday
orders were given to reopen the polls
in five counties for five days.
The President of the Convention is in
the city, and it is understood to be his
purpose to issue certificates upon the
ratification of the new Constitution and
the election of candidates running under
it.
The Governor issued circular this
morning exhorting the people to pay
their taxes, in order to uphold the State
and keep up State institutions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
Negro Equality i'm the xorfh.

We have never doubted that fsnEiieal
radicAlisn would 20 to the same extreme
in the Northern States it has done in the
Southern, whenever the power existed
II negro equality is righ; for ten States
why is it not equally 30 for fbirtys The
Pittsburg Post, speaking on tina subject,
very properly attributes all restraint to
fear, and says: "WhA, hinders The Rsdi-
calls in Congress from thrusiing negro
equality upon us in the North precisely
as they do with the aid Of the army IN
the Souih2 Fear. Nothing else. They
encounter no dangers, at present, in the
South, with the Southern whites disarmed
and military and negro power guided
by Radical cunning, holding down and
preventing all attempts Of white men to
free themselves from a hated thraldom.
Give these Radicals an inch they will
take an ell Give them the apparent
support Of Northern people 10 favor Of
their extreme measures and they will do
precisely the same in the North as they
are now doing in the South The remedy
is in the hands 81 The people Of the
Eorth. Let cur reprehension Of this vile
unec.zt::ssiossl tyranny 10 on IS il has
comnences, and The co~sfdics Of R=ai.
cal tyrsnis viii soon show ITSELF and the
cure for The present misEule begin. and
never cease till Rsdicahsm il baried."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
Tho Inquiry into tho Presidents Conduct.

The Reconstruction Commute, in ses-
sion to-day, further examined the World
correspondent, as to his interview with
the President. They are trying to find
out the facts on. which General Grant
based his opinion that the President had
tried to induce him to violate the law,
and expect to examine the General him
self TO morrow Three members of the
committee-viz Stevens, Boutwell, and
Farnsworth-deeare themselves une-
auivocally for impeachment, and most
persons believe General Paine to be on
the same side. The anti-impeachment
men count Bingham, Hurlbut and Bea
man. besides Brooks and Beck, Demo-
Gratis. The impeachers also claim Bing-
ham. The chairman, Stevens. had the
impeachment evidence of the Judiciary
Committee referred to his committee this
pm, and this fact creates some excite
ment The emily question before the
committee, however, ia whether the Pres
ident has conspired to preventive exc
cu,ion Of any law, and nothing has yet
been done that warrants belief that i'm
parchment is contemplated by the ma
jority.-Special to 81. Louis Democrat,
18th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13

DE. CHADWICK, Of Southport, and for
merIy OF Bolton. England, has intimated
bis intention Of giving $4,000 for the
purpose Of building model dwellings for
the artisan classes in Bolton. He pro-
poses that The dwellings shall be let to
ID. laboring classes at five per cent Of
their cost, and that the proceeds shall be
applied to the support Of an orphanage
for girls in The Grst instance, AMI, when
the funds permit, for boys also.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
WASHINGTON.

New York, February ia Wash
ington special says that no official dis
patches has been received from Hancock
rendering his resignation.
A Times special says that Thad. Ste
vens has prepared strong report recon-
mending the preferment Of articles of
impeachment by the House, which he
says he is determined to push through
the Committee. At a meeting to-day
one of the Democratic members of the
Committee expressed the opinion that
Mr.. Stevens report would be agreed to.