Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-10-28

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aD- The Governor was waited upon by
several Of our citizens, yesterday, and the
condition of affairs seriously discussed He
expressed his earest desire to preserve the
peace. and promised to do all in his power to
accomplish that end Tie colorcd guard in
charge of the State arms has been removed,
and the care of them turned over to the UNI
ted States soldiers. Drilling aud parading
OF colorcd companies, at late hour Of the
night, has also been prohibited The cores.
pondent of the Charleston Nc,cs refers as fol-
lows to this subject
"Last night upon receipt Of tho news from
the disturbance in Laurcns the negro CON pa.
MES of this city-or some of them--turned
out, and posted scntiucls about the State
House These the Governor had not author.
izcd and SO socn US he learned it, issued or.
ders for them to dispcrse. have certain in
formation chat tho Governor has issued an or
der forbiddng al parading (without direct
orders from him) in the streets, and has or
dered the arrest of any of these militia men
who shall appear in uniform upon the streets
OF Columbia. Last night ut the fire (burning
of Mr.. Davis housc) some of the colorcd mill.
tia were seen to hold up cartridges, saying
that Mcy (the cartridges) we're the best pence
makers. This was related to Governor Scott,
and received his unqualified condemnation"
We arc informed that the Captains of the
different militia companies in this District
were served with an order from the Governor.
yesterday, requiring them to return tho arms
issued to them. This is move in the right
direction, and will tend materially to allay
the excitement 1t is presumed the order
has hecn extended throughout the State.
Phenir, 25M inst.
Sea- IRON safes may stand the flames, but
wont float in case of a frrshet. a nlnn in
Virginia had one continuing the earnings of
ears. and wouldn't lcuve it, His wifi.
would nj leave him, and their seven children
Wouldn't leave her, aud so the whole family
were swept away.
neA- Advices received at Washington con.
cerning the health of Chief Justice Chase
indicate, says the Chronicle. that it is very
doubtful if he will ever be able to resume his
seat upon the Supreme Bench
E;Y- An Indiana woman, who had been
divorced for twenty yeurs met her old hus
band recently, fell in love with him again,
proposed marriage, and the couple are now
Onco more one.
eas- Troy has developed the latest thing
In weddings. Man and woman stand up be.
forc 4 looking glass, join hands, and "in tho
presence of these witnesses" agree to take
each other for husband and wife, ;
p0- Hon Robert Ridgeway, member of
Congress from the 5tl district Of Virginia.
and formerly editor Of tho Richmond Whg,
died in Amherst County on Sunday night.
a@~ Statistics are being carefully complied
of the pockets picked at the late Michigan
Fair. Returns 80 far Indicate nearly 500,
with thirteen towns to hear from.
neAs a politician, at a meeting in New
York, recently defined political science. lie
said that coffee is sweet, and money is
scarce"
rGa. Men don't commit suicide in Mem.
phis When tired Of life, they go out and
insult SQmc ono, ond aro at opco shot dead.