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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15
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Major thinner has published in the papers Of
the State an excellent article on the subject of
immigration. Major u. is practical man and
is fully alive TO the wants and necessities of the
whole State. We are short of space this week
but will rccur to this important matter again.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15
NOTICE

Is hereby given that application will be-
4 made to tho Legislature, at its next ses--
sion, for tho renewal Of tho Charter of tho
Kcoweo and Tnckascgco Turnpike Company,
extending from tho West end of tho Tunnol
to tho North Carolina limo.
WM. ROWLAND.
Oct. Is, 1877 48-ln,.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15
'FhG Anderson Fair,

IL h""loef OF our clliIens took premiums at
the Anderson Fair. Il. ". Shclor, Durham
better, two years old: j. T. Lewis Ayrshire
heifcr, one year old, Ayrcshirc hcfer, two years
DID, Durham hcifcr, three years old, Ayrcshi,.
he'ier, ,hrcc years OIL and best stallion: Bay lis
ti:S, best ily; Mrs. G. W AIarct mixed
pickles; r. ". Shclor, best winter apples; Mrs.
G. W. Marct pair towels; Mrs. latham. best
cabbage; Miss Ella Smcl,zcr, zephyr sacouc;
Mrs. ID. \. Smith, air castle; Miss Lula N,yill.
zephyr sacquc; Mrs. DR.. l.. Is. johnson, boquct
of flowers; Mrs, W. Pichfor1, collection of
roses. Former citizens were also successful in
taking premiums. We notice: ]. C. Striblinc.
n number Of articles; a. B. How,lcn, ditto; Col
J. W. Norris, rye; W. W. Russell, number of
articles and stock; NJ. Erwin, stock; Mrs V.
Burrcss, plated rug; Mrs NJ. a. Pickett, tattcn
collar. Captain Thornley,, of Pickens, was
awarded premium for his superior cotton tic
and Col. F. Il. Harrison for bale Of thread
The Charleston Journal Of Commerce claims
that we nrc convert 10 its suggestion of the
chain gang rs n proper and more suitable pun
ishmcnt for rogucry than the whipping post
The Journal is mistaken in this, rs we merely
"hJ w "ic "hi'HS W Shc 'hc Cihm gang q
trial. if tbs stomach Of modern civilization
proves too delicate to countcnance whipping
II is better than feeding cuprits in idlcncss at
The expense Of the State, and it nav not only
deter from crime, but teach lazy rogucs that they
can labor. The Journal has many good suc-
gestions for the Improvement of our present
condition. and among them The suggestion and
advocacy Of the chain gang for rogucs is not
tho least We want some corrective and will
fall in with any likely remedy wherever or how
ever il may originate. The property of honest
mel must be protected while they sleep or We
can never hopc for prosperity. Security TO pro-
pcrty is an essential to industry and energy
with every people. If rogues must reap the
fruits honest toll will not SOW.
-
We find we were mistaken in stating TINT the
Columbia Register was an advocate of the
chain gang in preference to the whipping post
for petty thcfts. In n recent able editorial the
Register takes strong ground for restoring the
whipping post as quick and sure remedy for
larcenies and potent conducive TO honesty.
The Register is in q position to exert a whole
somo influence on legislation, and We arc
pleased TO find it is alive to the interests of The
people All must conccdc We need some cor
rcclive for rogucry, nnd the people will expect
either The chain gang, the whipping post or
some other proper punishment prescribed by the
Legislature.
SHREwD SUGGE>TIoN "A Grccnvilo
mans COW fell into II thirty foo dry we'll,
and hc couldn't get her out. until an ingenious
colnrcd indivi'lnHl suggested that he iil tho
we'll up. This was done, and tho bovine kept
on or top Of she dirt notl she was high enough
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

WASHINGTON. Nosember l0.-The Repub
loan Senators had 6aucds to-day of unusus
ally long duration, which continued from
eleven until after lvo O'Clock. 1t was called
for tho purpose Of exchanging yiews upon the
political situation, and was very fully attended.
Tho topics discussed wcro tho so called
Southern policy" antl ''civl service policy"
Of tho present administration, with especial
reference to the Louisiana contest and sundry
nominations, such rs tho New York Custom,
House appointment now before tho Commits
sionors of tho Senate for examination. No
action was taken by tho caucus in regard to
any Of the questions involved. Opinions were,
however, freely interchanged by nearly nll
the Senators present, showing that minority
wero not in accord with tho views and actions
of the President on one or tho other of both
the subjects discussed. but tha. there were
less than majority disposed to mako any
formal issue with him. such course not being,
in the judgment OF the greater numbor. expo
dient in party point Of view, or called for by
public interests under present circumstances.
The expressions Of opinion TO day were moro
than ordinarily free and explicit, there hcirg
special pledges that the nttcrnnccs Of individ>
ual members should not be made known tn
tho public.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

COLUMBIA. November G, lS77.-Thc mono.
tony Of the State trials was broken to>day b,
a hearing on application for n writ of hnbeas
corpus in the case of u vonng girl, sixteen
years Of age. who was committed to inil this
morning The case is a peculiar one and has
created decided sensation in this section.
The circumstances are as follows, in brief:
The young girl Miss SalEe Wood, returned
to her home about twenty miles from Colum-
ba. yesterday evening, and there found n
ncishbor, Samuel Henry, awaiting her nrri,
val. She invited him into the house. which they
entered together, when Henry quickly seized
her, violently attempting an indccost assault
and throwing her on the floor.
The girl, however. succeeded in freeing
herself from his grasp and. Obtaining pistol
from tho next room, returned Immediately
and fred upon her assailant with such deadly
effect ns to kill him instantly, tho hall ncnc
trating his breast. Henry was married
man and the father Of three children. Tho
families of both parties are respectable, we'll
to.do country people and have been intimate
for years.
Tho young girl accompanied by her
brothcr-in-law, came to Columbia tbis morn.
ing and surrendered herself to tho officers of
the law, going quietly to jail, from which sllc
was released II few hours later on consent, an
orhtr pclhS chtcfcu, requiring l,UUU bail,
which was quickly found
She may bc subjected to tho Inconvenience
Of trial, bnt has been acquitted already by
the powerful verdict Of popular opinion.
LONDON, November 0.-Spccals report that
Plcvna cannot hold out mary days. Osman
Pasha's men arc dcscrtns in largo numbers
on account of priva,ions and hardShips. The
Russians have field telegraph line COM
pctcy around Plcvna. so that they can con
centratc Immediately on any part attacked
CoNsTANTiNorLE. November 0.--,rho lnls
owing telegram comes from Muhktar Pashn
"Erzeroum, November 9.-At 4 o'clock this
morning tho Russians attacked cur fortified
positions. Our troops lighting with great
vaIor, rcpnlscd them and pursued them four
or five miles from Erzcronm. The Bnssnns
were totally defeated. Onr trenches were
filled with their dead" Earlier advicos
received here show that befnrc this success,
the situation at Erzcronm was very critical
The inhabitants demanded that the authorities
should captnlac, the expected reinforcement
not having arrived. as Communication with
Trcbiaond was difficult.
1t is expected that cpmbincd operations will
DO attempted by O,man Pasha, Mehemct Ali
and Chcfkot Pasha, upon which tho fato Of
Plovna will dorcnd. Tho Porto has dotorr
mined to fight to the b;ster end.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

Heavy fighting was going on around
plcvna on the 18th instant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

SHREwD SUGGE>TIoN "A Grccnvillo
mans COW fell into thirty foo dry we'll,
and ho couldn't get her out. until an ingenious
colnrcd indiviin"l suggested that 10 ill tho
well up. This was done, and tho bovine kept
to leap out.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

ATLANTA, Ga, November 12 -Fostc
Blodgctt died this morning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

WAsHINGToH. November 9.--Thcrc is M
doubt that the Committee on Privileges and
Elections will report against the seating of
Spotord, of Louisiana. The .&ar SAYS the
committee is only awaiting the arrival of
Senator Hill to render the decision The
Republican members of the committee arc
unanimously in favor Of the Il lmisSion Of Krl.
logS.
Senator Patterson of 5,uth Carolina. will.
it is said, within n few days. intrndncc reSn
Privileges and Election to investigate the
charges made against him. in connection with
his election to to the United States Senate. If
these proceedings arc entertained by the
Senate. the rc1miSi,i,n frr Senator Patterson
as fugitive from justice, will rc held in abcy-
ancc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

Mr.. John Welsh is confirmed as minister
to England and Luck as postmaster to Euliinn,
and Noble, at Admission, Alabama. Tho Sen.
ate committee on judiciary had no quorum
this morning. Tho delay is not considered
favorable to the commttco's cndnrscmcnt ot
Harlan rs Justice of the Supreme Bench. 1t
is stated. in this connection. that the Senate
executive session, in every instance. has
adopted tho reports of the committee without
II division. In tho case of Welsh there wore
no negative votes.
Mr.. Ellis sncccelcd to day in having Sccrc.
tary McCrnry order Major Benyuarh, OF the
engineer corps. to remove the raft in Red
River, above Shrnvcpnrt. to keep tho river
open. Secretary Thompson will to day ord'r,
at tho solicitation Of Congressman Ellis, n
government vessel to be placed at the disposal
Of the City Of Now Orleans for tho improve
ment Of the harbor there.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

1t is with sincere regret that We learn Of
the demise of Rev. II T. Bs;st, D. D., of
Grccnvillc, which occurred on Saturday
night DR.. Duist was widely known
throughout tho State. lie has been pastor
of tho Presbyterian Church in Grccnvilc
for many years, and before the war was
President of the Laurcnsvil,e Female Col
lego. Ills death crcntcs void in the
influential denomination of wlci. he was
conspicuous member, which is not easily
filled.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-11-15

Honest john. Senator Patterson rctainS
his scat ut Was'insinH:, ~, '11c"annut be sid
to represent South Carolina thcrc any l6nirr
All oD the petitions. memorials. and other
doGYmcnS from the State are eent to Senator
Gordon, and are presented by him. The
| great mans occupation is gone. The only
desire for his aid or society manifested any
where, Games from the pcnitcntiarv Of South
Carolina. That absolutely ycarns nr him.
Ncw York Tribune
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31
DO Not ScOwi.

Do not scowl; IL spoils faces
Before YOU know II. your forehead
will resemble n small railroad map.
There is a grand trunk line now
from your cowlick to the bridge OF
your nose, intersected by parallel
lines running east and west, with
curves arching your eyebrows;
and oh ! how much older you look
for il.
Scowling is habit that steals
upon us unawares. We frown
when the light is too strong, and
when il is too weak. We tie our
brows into a knot when we are
thinking, and knit them lightly
when we cannot think. There is
no denying that there are plenty
of things to scowl about. The
baby in the cradle frowns when
something fails to suit. The little
toddler who likes sugar on his bread
and butter, tells his troubles in the
same way when you leave it off.
"Cross," we say about the children,
and "worried to DEATH" about the
grown up folks, and as for onr-
selves, we can't help it. But We
must. It's reflex influence makes
others unhappy; for face answer
eth unto face in life as well as in
water. 1t bellies our religion. We
should possess our souls of such
peace that it will reflect itself in
placid conntenances. II your fore
head is rugged with wrinkles be-
fore 40, what will it be at 70i
There is one consolipg thought
about these marks Of time and
trouhle-the death angel almost al
ways erases them. Even the ex-
tremely aged, in death often wear
a smooth and peaceful brow, thus
leaving our last memories Of them
calm and tranquil. But our busi-
ness is with life. Scowling is .
kind Of silent scolding. 1t shows
that our souls need sweetening.-
For PHYS sake let us take a sad
iron, or a glad iron, or smoothing
tool Of some sort, and straighten
these creases out Of our faces be-
fore they become indelibly engrav-
ed upon them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31

A review Of the manner in which
the ELECTORAL vote has been counted
from the beginning of the Govern
ment, developes three conclusive
facts:
/. That from 1893 to 1873 the
tellers of the two Houses counted
the votes and handed the result to
the President of the Senate, whose
function consisted in merely an
nounciug the result.
2. That long prior to the adop-
tion of the twenty-second joint
rule. the two Houses affirmed their
right to scrutinize the ELECTORAL
vote and decided upon the recep-
tion or non-reception of the vote Of
a State.
3. That the two Houses, by for
NAL vote established q decision
which has remained unreverted
and unquestioned for forty years,
that postmasters and other Federal
officers are not eligible to appoint
ment as electors, and that a resig-
nation of their officers after ap-
pointment does not remove that in
eligibility.
Nothing hut the most violent
and revolutionary legislation can
break the force of these precedents,
and the Senate may well hesitate
to adopt any new experiments or
devise strange processes for deter
mining a question that is so clearly
provided for by heroic usage, clear
ly based upon constitutional right.
II the wiser second thought pre-
walls, a peaceful way out Of our
existing difficulties is not only pos
sible but probable.-St. Louis
Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31
Whole No. 2S6.

Rachel. 81 never saw such supurb
scarlet geraniums in my life; and
what lovely marble paved hall"
"You like the appearance
"Oh, yes; It's beautiful"
"Come in my dear, and see how
you like the Interior" said the old
gentleman.
1t was perfect, from the parlor
with its snpurb Brussels carpet
and exquisite silk hangings, to the
bed room, all white and pink, like
the inside of q roses heart, and the
fair conservatory, all stocked with
camelias, heliotropes, and rare fu-
sias at the south end of the house.
at is like fairy land" cried
Rachel, enthusiastically. "Do tell
me, Uncle Ben, who is to live here :"
"You, my dear"
"And Hugh, Of coursei"
"To be sure"
"But, uncle" gasped Rachel,
quite overwhelmed by this unex-
prcted good luck, "the other houses"
"That was only a joke of mine.
This is the real home, and give it
TO you with all the more pleasure
since you were disposed to make
the best Of q bad bargain you
thought you were in for. My dear.
the con.ented mind you possess is
worth a thousand homes"
And Rachel felt something warm
and wet upon her cheeks, like a
tear, as the old gentleman stopped
to kiss her.
When Hugh came home to find
his little wife on the verandah, all
welcoming smiles to greet him, he
exclaimed:
"Whv. Uncle Ben, this is a per-
feet casket."
"But none too good for the Jew
al that inhabits it," Uncle Ben an
swered.
And Hugh read in the tone that
his young wife had won the capa-
cious old gentleman's heart.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31
GNaG-Ni1ht.

Low burned the fire. the room was dim.
We heard the wal ming clock strike ten;
And 10y the moonlight, growing dim,
Know partiIg-tiine hal come again.
81 had dream last night" I said,
an tell il 20 you ere 20:
thought, my dear, your little head
Was lying on my shoulGer-so
"'Tis time 10 CO." said, "and you
You kissed me twice upon the check;
Now tell me, love, do dreams come true"
Most Grclly iii my darling speak:
"why. some come true, and some 10 not,
Dreams like this do, quite believe;"
And 'hc' she kissed me twice, and got
Her waist tangled in my sleeve.
Why Is II that to say goodnight
Must take so long time know,
when lips are sweet, AMI eyes are bright,
One often fingers, 10th 70 go.
But, SOMEHOW, ere wcut away
That night the clock had struck eleven;
20 long II ttkrS, you SEQ, TO say
What seemed an easy task at seven.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31

An old pioneer, who believed
that "what was to be would be-"
lived in region infested by In
dians. He always took his gun
with him and once, finding that
some Of his family had borrowed
it. he would not go withoutit. His
friends rallied him, saying that
there was no danger Of the Indians
as anyhow he would not die till his
time came. EYES," said old Leath-
er-stocking; shut suppose was
TO meet an Indian, and his time was
come, IL wouldn't do not to have
my gun"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31
The Centennial Linr.

Old Mrs. Robertson, who had
been to the Centennial. struck in
on old Pettingill last week with q
talk about the exhibition of nation
al prosperity. She told him about
what she had seen. After asking
about the butter woman and hun-
dred wonderful things that Pettin-
gill had to say he didn't see, the old
lady asked with much interest:
"Well, what did You sect"
81 saw" said Mr.. Pettingill, look
ing at her intently. ~ saw the ice
cream horse, lie size, galloping
around the track"
"Ob, Mr.. Pettingill," said the old
lady.
ayes, madam, you may we'll say
oh II was wonderful that you
didn't see it. but then they took It
hack to freeze it hard every five
minutes, so yon may have missed it."
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingill !"
"Yes, madam, and I saw the lard
eagle Of which you have spoken,
and heard it scream-a wild scream
Of agony like bird that had been
talked to death about the Centen-
nial. AS | left the grounds Friday
evening, it scared up and few off
TO Cincinnati"
"Oh. Mr.. Pettingill !"
ayes. madam, and i saw the car
riage George Washington rode in,
and three queens and jack that
he showed under the seat when he
sat outside Of the church PLAYING
draw poker, and Mrs. Washington
lighted on him earlier than he en-
pected from short sermon, and l
saw a handful of his hair that Mrs.
w. took out that identical Sabbath
morning"
100 h-h, Mr.. Pettingill !"
"Yes, madam, and ] saw the quilt
worked by Queen victora and the
Princess Beatrice and oil the other
Princesses. and / counted the
nineteen billion, four hundred and
sixty five stitches in it while / was
standing there"
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingill!"
"Yes, madam and saw the silk
making machine, where you put in
a silkworm at one end and It comes
out at the other q fullblown silk
dress ready made, with live hum
ming bird in the back"
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingill. wait till go
and call Emily TO come 10 and hear
all about IT," and the old lady hur-
ried ont.
al won't be hear when she comes
back" said Mr.. Pettingill, taking
his hat In hurry, "and so she may
not hear all about it. l am deter.
mined when ! am telling about tbi.
Centennial business to tell the truth
the whole truth aud nothing but
the truth, 70 help me Bob
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31
CENTENNIAL DEDUCTION
In Advertising.

Three thousand. Two hundred and fifty dollars
worth Of newspaper advertising, at publisher
schedule rates, given for 900, and three months
note accepted in pa uient from advertisers of res
pousibility. printed list, giving name, charac-
ter, actual Daily and Weekly circulation, and
Schedule Rates OF Advertising, sent free to any
address. Apply to Geo. Z. Rowell x Co., News
paper Advertising Agents, Al Park Row, N. Y.
2js.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31

old gentleman, lrrltahly. "She's
pretty to look at, so is a china doll,
or q white kitten. It isn't always
the prettiest calicos that wash the
best. Good evening"
Aud Hugh Benedict. albeit he
was very fond of his uncle, did not
know whether to be vexed or not.
Early next morning, however,
uncle Ben made his appearance
before the young couple, breath
less and eager.
Trunks packed, eh 2"
"All INT the last one. uncle"
And Rachel lifted her pretty
head ont Of the tray, as you may
have seen a red clover blossom up
from beneath a child's footstep.
"I'm going down to Blooming
dale myself. my dear" said uncle
Benedict. "Hugh, l want you to
90 off at once with these letters.
They're Of Importance. I'd go
myself, il I were ten years Young
er. but sudden journeys don't agree
with old bones like mine"
Hugh looked aghast at the pro-
posal. Rachel turned pale.
"Cannot the business he post
poned, sirl" said Hugh, hesitating-
ly.
"No, it can't" replied uncle
Ben, curtly; il you do not want
to go, say so. / dare say | can
find some one else to oblige me-"
"Of course ! shall Co." said
High. But RachelY
81 suppose I'm old enough to
take care Of little girl like that"
said uncle Ben, in an aggrieved
tone. "You'll find us both in the
residence, with the table laid for
dinner when you come back to-
morrow"
So there was nothing for it hut
for Hugh to kiss his little bride a
half score Of times and commits
sion uncle Ben TO take the best
possible care of her until he should
return.
"Foolish children" said Mr..
Benedict, as he saw Rachel sob
hing on Hugb's shoulder. But
there was merry twinkle in his
own keen, gray eyes, nevertheless.
Poor girl! the atmosphere had
lost somewhat Of its sparkle, and
the world looked less bright as she
iourneyed toward her new home.
AS the autumn twilight began
to fall, her thoughts became busy
as woman's will al times.
"Uncle," she said, turning sud-
denly toward the old gentleman.
"what sort of a house is it--ours, /
meanw
"Well," said Uncle Ben, reflec-
lively, "it's a cottage, I should say"
"a modern cottager
"Well, no, rather Of the antique
order than otherwise"
"Oh," cried Rachel, "I'm glad ;
I despise these new, stiff, formal
pieces, that look as II they we're
merely to he admired, not lived in
and enjoyed. Uncle, what are you
laughing at Z"
"At your curiosity, my DEAR
replied the old gentlemen.
"Then I won't ask another ques-
tion," said Rachel, resolutely.
But she fully atoned for that de-
privation by sketching on the
tablets Of her own fancy an endless
variety of little gothic structures,
with bay windows, and trellises
covered with climbing roses and
honeysuckles. while Uncle Bene-
dict watched her from behind the
screen of his newspaper. with the
queerest Of expressions on bis
brown, old face.
"I'm almost sorry / commenced
this thing" he said TO himself
"If / should he disappointed 10
her. But, pooh! it's the only way
to find ont whether she is worthy
Of my boys love-
Presently the numbering old car.
rage came to a stand still; but, t.
Rachel's surprise, not In front oI
a new fairy cot, or low-eaved edi'
| Ace surrounded by ve,apdas aJ1J
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-31
vick's Floral Guide

A beautiful Quarterly Journal. finely. illustrated,
and containing an elegant colored flower Plate
with the first number. Price only 25cents for the
year. The first No. for 1871 just issued in German
and English.
Vick's Flower & Vegetable Garden, in paper so
cents with elegant cloth covers sloO.
Vick's Catalogue Illustrations, only cents.
Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester, n. Y.