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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
The Weather and Crops.

1t rains is perhaps the most accurate
statement of the weather for the past ten
days. The grass and weeds arc making good
uso of their privilege to grow. To these
enemies of the farmer it is truly ~" " forcing
season." 1t is to be regretted that with a
light crop of small grain, we are having a
spring so unfavorablc to fine summer crops
We can only say to our farmers, to turn to,
account every moment, which can be employ.
ed in their crops. The corn crop with us is
a certainty if properly cultivated There is
no rust or blight to defeat it. Grass and
weeds are its only enemies, and Incidence
will aid these. Energy and industry will
overcome them and secure good return.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
90 M M Il r or Ar !,

New York, Juno 5-P. NJ Cotton ac.
tive and cxcitcd-sales 6,S41 bales uplands
l0b FIour--Southcrn common to good exs-
ira G.76@7.25; good to choice 10000.
Whisky firmcr OF 83. Wheat one cent bet
tor on spring; winter red and amber western
62(Y65 Corn classcd dull at 70QD72.-
Cold II. South Carolinas 72; new So.
CmARLEsToN, Juno 5-Cotton strongS
mlddlings l73@l7a; not receipts 500 bales;
exports coastwiso 78l sales 20l stock T.
AUGUSTA, June 5.-Cotton market aotive
and excited, with light offerings; sales SIS
bales receipts laa; Liverpool miadlihga
- New York middlings 1Sa
: LIVERPOOL, Juno 5--Evcning. Cotton
i,rmer- lIn nao -uplands 809aa; Orleans 81; sslca
2o,OOo for speculation; export 5000. 7''s.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Saleday.

There was larger attendance Of the citi
zcns of tho County on salcdy, than usual
resulting doubtless from the wet weather
preventing work in the farm. Report make
the wheat crop comparative failure. Corn
looks well, but is threatened with injury to
lowlands from foul and wet.
The Sheriff sold several tracts Of land at
good prices. The following is the result OF
sales: S5 acres, for Sll4O; 100 acres, fol
s260; 600 acres, for 500; 400 acres, fol
$40; $50 acres, for $500 and one store
house and onc-quartcr acre lot in town Of
Wahalla, for 81 $50.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
@U7GH1!5 G@(UJ[R20!EER4u
by KEITH, HOYT g. co.

MS.--For Subscription. TWO DOL.
LARS per annum st,ictiyin aduance for siG
months, One Dollar.
gas- advertisements at 81 per square for en-
zines or less for the first insertion, and SO cents
or each subsequent insertion.
BaD" Obituary Notices crcccding fee lines, T'ib.
utes Of Respect, Communications of a. personal
character ,Dhcn admissible, and Announcen,cats
Of Candidates, acit be charged for as adrcnisc.
scents.
Bay" JOB Printing neatly and chcaply executed
ge6~ Necessity compcls as to adhere strictly to
the requirement ofcash payment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Coming Events Cast their Shadows Be

The letter Of Hon. JOHN @ ADAMS, of
Massachusetts, which appears in our Supple
mcnt this week, is very Significant says tho
Athens Wutchman, ns arc also tho..resoutions
and speech Of Hon. G. j.. VALLANDIdIIAM,
at Dayton, Ohio; Mr.. VALLAND1aIIAM &C.
cupics substantially thosame ground set forth
in the letter of MIR. ADAMS. Tho Watch.
man continues
'The attor is sound, conservative New
England Dcmocrat-a p. ofound thinker, and
Representative man Of the best class of poll
tcans in his section Mr. V. is, or has bocn,
an extreme Western Democrat. When we
see two such men Recommending substantial.
ly tho same course, we may reasonably sup.
pose that the Democratic party Of all sections
will soon act in perfect accord-that once
more ho,nogcncty Of ideas will govern its
action--and that, its councils no longer di.
yidcd, it will enter upon the campaign Of 1872
in solid phalanx, and with locked shields,
march to certain victory.
"To those of our fellow. citizens who arc so
anxious to have their views incorporated in
the national platform, we would again repeat
"Keep cool--go slow !" 1t matters not
how correct socvcr your notions may be, the
decree has gone forth-and it is as irrcvorsiblc
as tho lecrces of Fatc--that tho Northern
and Western Democrats, in order to achieve
success, must construct the platform and
place suitable men upon it.
"'rhc platform may not suit you-it may
not meet our vicws-but this much wo may
safely promise Democratic success, on am
plot/orns, or wiM no PLATFORM, is greatly pro.
fcrable to four years more of Radical misrulc,
tyranny and oppression"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09

Rmrul Carolinian far Juae-.it hand
again, and, as usual, crammcd with the fresh.
est and most valuable information on agri.
culture. The chief merit OF tho GLASS of
matter which il contains, is that it is ontiro-
ly practical. Progress is advocated, but only
where substantiated by careful cxpcriment.---
If any one is in doubt as to tho great value of
this periodical, he can at once bo convinced
by reading the following articles in this nun.
Der, which, though on subjects specially ag-
ricultural, are all of interest to the general
roadcr: "Amcricnn Sumac and Sumac
Mills" (illustratcd,) More about Hillside
Hedging" "Cotton in IIills," is tho
South Stock Count,y7" "On tho possibi-
lily of Forccasting the Seasons" "Thc Pot
ash Salts Of Strassfurt," "Thc Utility and
Preservation of Trees" "Tho Department.
of Natural History" (illustrated) We
venture to say that it is very seldom indeed
that volume, much less single number og
a magazine, contains so much valuable infor-
nation as is to bo derived from tho articlcs
mentioned.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Great Flood.

NEW ORLEANS, June 4.--That portion
Of the city West Of Galvcz street. and between
Old and New Canal streets, is partially flood
cd, caused BY heavy rains and crcvasscs in
Carrc I.cvas, Bonnet Carrc East and South.
c,st winds for the past two days, driving in
heavy stream from the Gulf caused an unusu.
al rise in Lake Ponchartranc, and unfavora-
BILE winds continue, causing the apprehension
that the city West of Claiborne street will be
flooded. Tho Nllneburg and Lake End of
Ponchartra'nc Rail Road is several inches
under water. The New Orleans, Mobile and
Texas Rail Road from F,rt McComb to the
lsigolett, about twelve miles, is partially
flooded.
LATER.-The crcvcssc in the New Canal
I,cvcc at tho foot Of Hogan Avrnne is hnn-
drcd aud twenty-five feet wide and four feet
deep. The water is pouring into the city.
New ORLEANS, June 5--Thc body of
George A. Freerct, Vice President of the
Union Bank, was found in the canal this
morning, opposite Hagasi avenue ITo was
last seen at the half way house, Friday even.
ing.
Joseph Fersaud was drowned in Canal
street canal yesterday.
Back of Claiborne street, on Canal, there
is an average depth of two feet of water.
The food is increasing and the water is as
near up Canal street as tho Rampant street,
Sith the exception Of the neutral ground on
Canal street, which is not entirely covered
East of Claiborne street there is on unbrokcn
sheet of water from Villcry street to The Me-
.irie bridge, and from tho new to the old
basin, an crea Of five or six square miles, in.
Guiding about three hundred thickly inhabi-
ted squares.
The suferings of the inhabitants Of this
quarter, especially among the poorer classes,
is very great. Thousands, living in single
story houses, have moved out, while most
of those living in two story houses have been
compelled to move into the second stories
The city authorities seem to be doing all they
can to alleviate the su6erngs of the people.
Everyavailablc boat and skiff has been brought
into uso. Policemen may be seen moving in
almost every direction, rendering suoh assis.
tance as they can, moving those who are in
danger, and distributing provisions to tho
needy.
q The damage by this overflow cannot be
estimated with any dcgree Of certainty, The
shrubbery and gardens have all been ruined,
houses damaged and property deprecated.
The overflow directly from the lake GENTLY
road quarter, has caused heavy loss in the
destruction Of many market gardens. Mil
nesburg and the Ponchatrain Railroad from
GENTLY station arc still overfowed. The
water in the lake is rcceding slowly. A train
came through from Mobile yesterday on the
Chattanooga Railroad, and q passenger reports
about forty.fvo miles Of the road under wa
ter. a Jackson Railroad passenger who como
on this morning, reports that the road is un.
der water for seven miles north Of Pass Man.
cLaic. III
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
The Pickens Sentinel.

We arc informed that NIcssrs j r.
HoIcoMBE & Co. will publish at Pickcns
g. H., at an early day, new paper with the
above title. Pickcns is nourshng county,
and will only be consulting her interests by
cxtcndinga liberal support to the Sentinel.
The enterprise has our best wishes for its sue
cess.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Tall Glover.

table stalk of clover, measuring four and
onc-half feet in hcighth. The same gentle,
man has iinc plat of clover, which is proof,
if any were wanting, that clover may be
cultivated here proftably.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Death Of John Bowen.

We regret to learn that Mr. JOHN Bowen,
prominent citizen Of Pickens County-and
formerly tax collector of Pickcns District
died on Saturday last, at his residence in that
County.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Messrs. J. S. Fairly & Co.

This enterprising firm appears before our
readers this week under the most nattcring
auspices. Dealers from the country will liud
these gentlemen all they represent thcmscl.
vcs to be- Give them call when in the city.
See advertisement
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
WALHALLA, S. C.:.s
Friday Morning, June 0, 1871.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

For Tic convenience Of our patrons. the Books
Of Accoum Of this Office eciU be found at Cot.
Wompsoms office, IN the Court House. Debtors
,ciH please coll and pay.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
Texas.

We arc indebted to Mr.. Il. II. CUSHING,
Of Houston, Texas, for "Glimpses Of Texas !:
Its divisions, resources, developments and
prospects, by WM. BRADY" with map of
that distant I'll Dorado.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
TOWN OF RIEDYMLE.

Sec 49, That the charter of the town of
Riedvlllc, in the county of Spartanburg, be,
aud tho same is hereby. renewed and cxten.
dcd for the term of fourteen years, with the
same power that is conferred by this act on
the town of Grahams.
See. l20. This Act shall be deemed pub.
lie Act, aud continue in force for the term
Of fifteen years, and until the end of the scs-
sion Of tho Legislature there ter.
Approved March 8, 1871.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29
SUeClNL XOtIc4s.
a InfaTiibIe Remedy "

- AsCAHeuy.-W are now dI
"a that critical season of the year when ex-
cesslyely hot weather, and the free use of ice
water fruits and vegetables, are most apt to Gre
ate disorders OF the stomach and bowels which,
II not checked IN time not unfrequently lead to
choera dlarrh@a and dysentery Whatever
the natural health and vigor of man or woman
excessive neat is apt to produce languor as well
as lnertness IN the digestive organs, and if ma
ture is not speedily aided in the performance of
iler haCurai 1unctlons disease must fasten upon
the system. Dyspepsia, one of the most
loathesome and annoying diseases known to the
human family, receives its vitality and gains its
power from disordered digestion If taken in
It's lnclplent stages 1t is easy enough to subdue,
put When 1t once gets fair hold the patient is
forced to endure much before he can get perma-
nent relief. Now, under these circumstances,
we ask II 1t is not passing strange that persons Of
ordinary capacity become so short-sighted to
their own Interests not to avail themselves of
certain and speedy remedy when they find
tnelr appetltes falling, their stomachs becoming
dlsordered and their digestion growing torpid?
And yet such cases may be found in every neigh
borhood, notwithstanding the fact that BAKERS
PREMIUM BITTERs are known to be an infalible
remedy TOR all such cOmpaints-that they con-
tain not q particle of mineral poison--and that
they are the purest surest aud most active tonic
known. When taken as per direction they Grad
lcate nervousness IN all its forms, improve the
digestion, strengthen the stomach, purify the
blood and efectually expel all substances that
tend to produce blllousness or ague and fever
As family medicine they stand unsurpassed
while they give tone to the most debitated con-
stltution and vitality to the entire human frame.
Try them and test their merits for all diseases of
the blood Or stomach. Sold by druggists every
where. E. BAKER, proprietor
au22 Richmond Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29
Springs
VARIETY SPRINGS.-The

VARIETY SPRINGS.-TheseS Springs,
situated on the G. s. 0. r. E. Gears stop
ping at the door, Is miles West of Staunton,
were opened for the reception of visitors on the
10th day of June. Persons living in the cities,
having their families at the Springs, can visit
them in the evening and return the next morn
ing. The mineral waters considered supe-
rior, consisting of Alum, Chalybeate, All-Heal-
ing, Sulphur and Freestone, cold and clear, run
ming from the North Mountain.
We have been at heavy expense in making
things comfortable, and pledge ourselves to give
good fare, good music, and provide the usual
amusements, &c.
As the times are hard we have fixed the char
ges for Board at the 'following low rates: s. per
day $40 per week $35 per month and 500 by
the season of 80 days Children under u years,
and servants half price.
All persons visiting this place will be delight
ed with the fine waters and mountain scenery
the latter sublime beyond description.
DR.. Il. S. Hamilton is the attending physician.
Bathing in Healing waters, gratis.
july4-2m P. & nj. BURRUSS,
Proprietors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29
Married..

In Lexington, Wednesday morning, by Rev.
I. [. Preston, of Richmond, assisted by Rey.
PRATT, pastor of the Presbyterian church in
Lexington, to Miss MARIA, daughter of DR.. Liv-
ingston Waddell.
On Thursday last, by Rev. DR.. Minnegerode,
at the residence of the bride, in Staunton, Mr..
VIM c. GEIGER and Miss FANNIE c. CHURCH
MAN, the youngest daughter of the late John
Churchman, of Augusta.
On the 18th of August, al the residence of the
BRIDES father, by the Rev. B. G. Wagman, Mr..
THOMAS M. RosEN, and Miss RACHEL T. WISE
MAN-both Of Rock bridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

a LIVE HOME JoURNAL-NoTABLE CHANGE.
Last October Hearth & Home passed into the
hands of Messrs. Orange Judd s. Co., of M5
Broadway, New York, the we'll known publish
ers of the american AgricuLturist-a journal
long without rival in sterling value and circu-
lation. The marked Improvements then expeo-
ted to appear in Hearth g. Home have been fully
realized, and it is now one of the choicest illus
trated journals anywhere issued for the family
circle-acapted 10 both the juvenile and adult
people, and meeting the special wants of the
house-keeper. Besides it supplies very useful
chapters for the garden and farm and an i'm
portant news sheet, giving valuable resume of
the news for a week, up to the moment of issue
From five to eight hundred dollars worth of
very fine engravings beautify each weekly num-
Der. We notice now still further mark of en-
terprise on the part of the publishers; they have
secured the exclusive editorial services of Ed
ward Eggleston, SO widely and favorably known
by his writings in ,Scribneg''s Monthly, and many
other magazines and journals, and especially as
the chief experimenting editor of the New York
Independent for some time past. With this no
table addition to the previously large and strong
editorial force, Hearth + Home cannot fail to
merit and command prominent place in every
household, in city, village, and country. Spec
linen copies can be obtained of the publishers as
above. Terms only three dollars a year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

FROM GosHEN-Our Goshen correspondent,
\"R e. c." under date of 22nd, informs US that
pm Sunday morning, the Goth instant, Miss Ell
hn Kirkland of Richmond, was severely. injured
By being thrown from buggy. She and Mr..
Abvahams were going to church, when the horse
attached to their vehicle took fright ran of, and
threw her out. cutting and bruislng her face and
head very badly. DR.. J. r. Woods attended
her and she is doing as we'll as could be expected.
The Baptist Association is progressing harmo-
nIously Fcrty-seven churches represented
with from one to eight representatives from
each.
There are 700 visitors at the White Sulphur
400 at the RoCkbridge Alum, and 60 at the Cold
Sulphur. Mr.. Goodloe, of the latter Springs is
very popular landlord.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

nICOT.S VIRGINIA WOrm-Killer.
The best. safest and most pleasant remedy
for Worms yet discoyered-Tried by thousands
and approved by all-CHILDREN CRY FOR IT.
Most of diseases from which children suffer are
occasioned by the presence of Worms In the
body, and if they are neglected. they produce
great arrangement of the system, and give rise
to many alarming affections.
This valuable and well-k known preparation is
recommended with the greatest confidence; past
experience and test of years having proved it to
be one of the best and most reliable Vermifuges
in use 1t has great advantage over most ar
ticles of the kind, as it is readily taken by chill
dren being mild and pleasant to the taste, and
safe. prompt and certain in its effects. Prepared
only by BERRIAN & MCPHAIL, druggists, cor
ner Main and 18th streets, Richmond, Virginia.
TESTIMONIALS:
Being familiar with 'Picots Virginia Worm
Killer" and the mode of preparing 1t, we can
confidently recommend it as pleasant, safe and
reliable Vermifuge for children troubled with
worms.
John Dove. M. D., John F. Jackson. M d..
Pro. D. Fl. Tucker, Nd, W. f. Richardson, M. D
E. M. Seabrook, NJ. D., L. r. Waring, M. D.
DEAR SIR-It gives me much pleasure to add
NV testimony in behalf of your most excellent
Vermifuge. known as the Virginia Worm Kill
ler.n which have used with the most gratifying
results I can recommend it safe and rela-
BILE Vermifuge, and far preferable to any now
extant and less likely to be attended With unta-
yoraple results. 1t may be safely given to chill
dren of all ages, aud should be an indispensable
medicine in every household.
Yours, with respect,
L. A. SLATER, M. d.
SlaterOvilln New Kent county, Oct g. 1867.
We have used 'Picots Virginia Worm Kill
never known it to fail.--R. II. Barnes, William
6hlllips. B. Brill q nln(2Arn AL Is 81 -k
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29
LOTS FOR SALE

- undersigned hereby offers for sale, on &C
c6mmodating terms, number of desirable lots
varying in size from one to four acres, near to
and west of the corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. A number of
them fronts on what is known as the Old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Piper's brickyard to my residence
Streets and alleys have been LAID off as will
appear from an inspection of plat of the lots at
the law office of Messrs Smith & Elder. Those
desiring either building pasture lots would do
well to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley q Co., Real Estate
Agents'or to the undersigned.
VIM, J. SHUMATE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

SToRM-On last Sunday there was a heavy
wind storm, accompanied by rain, passed over
this section. We understand that 1t did consid-
cradle damage in some sections by the blowing
down Of timber. Some trees IN Staunton, Whlcn
had been standing for number OF years, were
blown down.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29
Staunton Spettator.
CONSERVATIVES DELEGATES.

The following is a complete list OF delegates tc
tho Conservative State Convention:
Staunton. Ward No. Robert w. Burke,
delegate: W. II. German, alternate.
Staunton, Ward No. 2-John B. Baldwin,
delegate; M. g. Hartman, alternate. r
Beverley Manor.-James Bumgardner' 'r''
Middle River William Crawford, delegate
James Walker, and Col. J. B. Baldwin, alter
mates, ,o,. Al,
salon Koiner, alternate.
Riverheads.-Alex er. Bumgardner, delegate
M w. D. Hogshead alternate.
Pastures-Alex. B. Lightner, delegate.
North River.-Chesley Kinney, delegate; j.
G. Fulton, alternate.
It is hoped that there will be no failure to at
tend, JOHN B. BALDWIN,
County and City Superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29
A TTENTHON. FAEsMERS.-I am
"A receiving supply of the celebrated
BAUGH's RAWBONE PHOSPHATE,

LA O0A - hA w DONE 1HOoI III
which, from an experience by the farmers of this
county for the past five years, / can safely rec
ommend as the BEST ARTICLE upon lands to
which it is adapted, that has ever been introdu-
ced, not excepting the Peruvian Guano
have made arrangements for the supply of
Ground Bone, Bone Flour, Peruvian Guano
and other Guanos, at the most favorable rates.
all of which we will warrant pure and genuine
Read the following certificate from one of the
most careful and reliable farmers of the county ::
Mr.. GEO. E. PRIcE-Dear Sir-In regard to
the effects of Baugh's Rawbone Phosphate pur-
chased of you, 1 will state that have given it a
fair trial, having used it for three years. have
also tried several other Phosphates of good rep
utation, and have found Baugh's decidedly tha
best. believe it to be, from my experiesee,' q
permanent fertilizer, and can confidently re-
commend it to the farming community. 1t in
creased the yield of wheat this season very con-
siderably, and has very fine effect upon the
grass sown-in short have found it topay me
well and expect to continue its use
July 1871. EPHRAIM &EEDINe.
will be glad to have in orders1hs early as
aul5-2m GEO. E.PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

Messrs. Byers s. Summerson advertise to-day
Eheir stock of family groceries; they'have also a
fine lot of chewing and smoking tobacco, several
brands of cigars, &c. Their store room is on
Augusta street. opposite the courthouse, and
the one recently occupied by N. A. Baylor y
Co. These young men are both well known to
this community, and will consequently, we hope,
do q good business.