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The New York herald., 1877-03-23

THE OFFICERS OF THE LAW are determined
that orr citizens shall have pure water Six of the
men who have been adultering water with milk
and selling it under the name of the latter bever-
age were yesterday fined by Judge Sutherland
The New York herald., 1877-03-23

THE BEST SIGN OF THE TnIEs-The increasing
demand for labor.
The New York herald., 1877-03-23

REMEMBERING THE UNDESIRABLE COMPANY
and final end to which the Scriptures assign cx-
tortioncrs it is not strange that some good pco-
pie on the east end OF Long Island say uncom-
plimentary things about the owners of "a SANITY
The New York herald., 1877-03-23

From reports this morning The probabilities
are that the ,ceather in Nc,c York today ,ciH be
scayn and cloudy, probably ciM rain.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
oakway locals.

Tho Bethel Debating Society continues it's
meetings and is attended with great interest by
many of the neighborhood. At the last meet.
ing tho society discussed the question, "Would
it be best to colonize the ncgro7" which wns
decided in tho negative. On Friday night,
tho Goth stant, tho question for discussion is,
"Would q sorghum crop bio moro profitable
than cotton crops"
Mrs. Jones, Of the ncighborhood Of South
Union, was seized with fit on the morning
of tho 18th ihstdnt, and fell in tho fire and
was 80 severely burned that sho died that
evening at o'clock. Sho was good Christ.
ian lady and her death was regretted by the
neigbborhood. Her funeral was preached by
Rev. q. D Mann on Monday evening, tho 18th
instana, at South Union Church, whore she
was buried. She leaves husband and three
small children to mourn her loss.
The weather is worry fne for harvesting tho
crops. The farmers hnvo not experienced a
more favorable fall in several years.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference for West
minister Circuit and Mission will be held at
Smiths Chapel Church, on the 10th and llth
days Of November.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
To Our Subscribers.

Numbers Of our subscribers for the past few
days have been receiving gcntlo reminders Of
long due subscriptions and modest request to
try to settle up. We are calling principally
on those who are in arrears for two or moro
Jsars, but we hope all will try to sottle up to
date. We find large numbers on our books who
owe us from four dollars to as high rs twenty
dollars for subscription alone. These small sums
II put together woull aid US materially in our
efforts to make readable paper, and we know
our readers would enjoy tho COURIER moro If
they felt they had paid for it.. Tho crop is now
coming into market and we trust 10 receive
Z lift from lis Income: We know the times arc
hard and the people are poor and In debt, and
while wo desire to square our books wo would
not press those who cannot settle with us at
once or in full. We hope, however, all will pay
us some from tme to time until they get oven
with us. When opco.e even with the paper a
subscriber will find it nothing to pay fifty cents
every three months, but to got behind for years
the paper begins to seem burden. We hive
to pay cash for our labor and material. and
while we are willing in tho summer to indulge
subscribers until fall, we feel that they should
then promptly meet their obligations. You all
know tho paper is friend and companion
giving to you and your families valuable instruc-
tion and amusing many leisure hour which
might otherwise bo spent in bad company.
Besides, has II not labored without ccnsing to
feforin the government, to unite tho people
hnd to promote every thing that advances the
social, moral and financial condition Of the
peoplcs Help us, friends, in the good work by
giving us the capital to run our paper. Strive
to get your ncighbors to subscribe rs good in
vesment for such on amount and variety Of
reading matter cannot be purchased for two
dollars as tho newspaper gives in n year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

ASTONISHING SUccEss.-It is tho duty Of
every person who has used BoscnEE's GERxAN
SYRUP to let its wonderful qualities be known
to their friends in curing consumption. severe
coughs. Group, asthma. pneumonia. and in
fact all throat and lung diseases. No person
can use it without immediate relief. Throo
doses will relieve any case. and wo consider
it the duty Of all druggists to recommend it
to the poor dying consumpti0e. ut least to try
ono bottle. rs 10000 dozen bottles were sold
lust year, and no ono oase where it fniled was
reported Such n medicine as tho GERxAN
SYRUP cannot be too widely known. Ask
your druggist about it. Sample bottles to try
sold ut 10 conte. Regular size IS cents. For
sale by Il. E. Norman and oil druggists in
tho United States.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
FamaI Settlement.

NOTICE lie hereby given that application
will DO majo to Richard Lesria Judge
Of Probate. for Oconee County, s. G., at his
Office, in tho Court House, on Saturday, 10Th
day Of November, for leave to make final
setteL,ent of the Estate of Thomas Sanders
minor. |. nd to bo discharged from my guar.
dianship o. said minor.
lHOMAS A. PATTERSON,
Guardian.
Oct. 18. 1877 48-4
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
Administrators Sale.

DY leave of the Judge of Probate, of
ID Oconee County. will sell. to the highest
bidder, on Saturday, Sd day of November, at
his late residence, near Bachelors Retreat,
the personal property belonging to the Estate
Of Daniel Fullerton, deceased, consisting, in
part, Of the following articles:
Bureau. Clock, Bed Bedstend and Clothing.
Saddles. Mason Tools, Farming Tools, Rifle
Gun, and many othor articles Of Household
and Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS--CASH.
JAMES r. ISBELL,
administrators.
Oct. 19. 1877 49,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS,

Attention 10 invited to our large and elegant
,took Of Mems Furnishing Goods, consisting
of Scarfs, Ties and Cravats. Ready.mado
Clothing, Suspenders, Umbrellas, Shirts,
Under Shirts, Half Hose. Collars, Cuffs, 80.
A full stock Of AlleWool and Salon Cassi,
meres, Doeskins, Broadoloths, Georgia and
Kentucky Jeans.
A full assortment Of Groceries, Crotkery
and Glassware. Hardware. Wooden and
Willow Ware, Stationery, Boots. Shoes ,Gnd
CATERS, Ladies' and Gents Over.Shqoay
Trunks. Travelling Satchels, Clocks, Wall
Paper and Paper Shades. !.
Always on hand a full limo OF Tailor's
Trimmihgs !" .,,,,,
Agents for tho Weed Sowing Maohips.
Red Rust Proof Oats FOR sale. .,,,
Coats' Cotton, 4 Spoole for 25 cpnts Cash,
We feel confident that we can please INV
who may call and examine our goods. Our
polite and attentive Clerks are never too busy
to serve you and will spare no paine in show.
ing you goods. Call and soc us!
Respectfully,
C. L. REID & co.
] Sept. 27,l877 As
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

The Presidont, with Evarts, Thompson
and Key, will attend the State Fair at
Richmond, Virginia, tho 30th and 3lst of
October.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
NOTICE.

TIIE undersigned after thirty-three years
Il experience in TANNING LEATHER,
mostly in Anderson County, has con-
cluded to receive and tan all sound beef
hides delivered him, for halt Of the leather,
when ready to deliver, and all sound kip and
lighter ekins for half their value in money,
whom delivered, reserving the right to divide
if he prefers it. No damaged hides will be
tanned. Directions to avoid any mistake:
Mark each hide plainly on each side OF the
neck with initials Of owners name. Hides
may be, if preferred. shipped to me at Perry
Vile Depot or Seneca City, Oconee County, s.
c., with information as to number and poun de
of each hide. Leather will be exchanged for
hides, bark. corn. cotton, Co., when delivered.
Persons owing will oblise greatly by paying
that may pny, TOO. T. HARPER.
Oct. l8, 1877 1915
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

DR.. NJ. v. Gurley, of Franklin County,
N. O., was found dead ia his room at 4
o'clock p. M., on Monday last. Cause, an
overdose of morphine.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

Z: s'Ss = Sso"s {ss,sS';''sss ss''s'ss a ssir"
J. E. ADGER & CO.,
1877 and 1s9 Meeting Street,
CHARLESTON s. Q.
Jobbers of
Foreign and Domestic Hardware,
Cutlery, Guns and saddlery,
Bar Iron and Plough Steele F;
CUCUMBER PUMPS.
FAIRBANKS SCALES.
Agents for South Carolinu for the cele.
FARMERS FRIEND PL0Ws,
One, two and three horse, at reduced prices.
LIBERAL TERMS TO THE TRADE.
Large assortment Of
Agricultural Implements,
Agricultural Steels a speciality,
BULL TONGUES,
TURN SHOvELs,
SCOoTERS,
SWEEPS,
HEEL BOLTS, &C.
State Agents
TREDEGAR HORSE AND MULE SHOES,
ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT AND
CAREFUL A TTENTION
j. T.. ADGER & CO.,
l37 and l39 Meeting Street,
Charlcstou, s. G.
Aug 8, 1877. 38-3meom
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

Mr.. Michael Long committed suicide near
his home in Edgo6eld County, on Thursday
Of last week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

Neither child or adult oan have rosy, bright
complexion when worms exist. Shriner's In
dian Vormifuge Will remove tho worms and
purify tho system.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
WATCHES, JEWELRY!


d to the leading jewelers. %
the
Of
h,mth
lsT
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
HA rs.

A full assortment Of Ladies', Gents and
Children's Hats, Trimmed and Unrinimed.
Also, beautiful lot Of HIT Trimmings, con.
sisting of Flowers, Ribbons, Ornaments, TO-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

Orangeburg and Darlington Counties send
fourteen now conviots to tho ponitentiary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
NOTIONS AND HOSIERY.

more beautiful line of these goods have
never been brought to this market, consisting
in part Of Ladies' and Gents Kid, Lise and
Buck Gloves and Gauntlots, Hamburg and
Pique Edgings and Insertipgs. Silk and Linen
Handkerchief, Ladies' Undervests, Ladies'
and Chitdren's Brown, White and Striped
Hose, Ladies' Silk Ties, Fichuos and Bows,
all shades, Rnohings, Ruffles. Collarettes,
Collars and Cuffs, Footing. Lipen Sets, boy-
lies and many other new and Beautiful
selections, too numerous to mention.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

liczckiah McGce, whom everybody know
Jicl last Thursday, in the 5lst year ofhis age.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

The Colorado people decline to adopt fomalo
suffrage, and it is dangerous for q man to 20
about tho streots.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25


mh s, patterns Of 5ewe! less than enth
sESsS | % s2SS1s2S ] %Gf%gr @ sns AND
CANADA front
SPEEDY put up
6O-Cent Lot. &3OO Tot
Ono LADIES' @ Ss cSss SaS and Sh Cross
one R Stone Set Soar, Pin ,.n % 7s Ono beautiful ket avsd)
ons ons i%ss s i % E.gS dssE R RRss g. g.
r9a, - ,, 49,, 50 90 0nexa
cen" We Will send above six articles
p''Pou' One Amethyst Drops
$lOO Lot One Ladies'
soneo oting One Plain
One (S Iot
Ono hsa;y band o 1a o ch VIM WIN ua and ~
Miniature Iook the above
HeavyLn watohC Charm, retail SIS
Ono Ladies heavy long Neck Chain
@IcO LoC Cameo nion Pin nandEa
One Ladies' Neck Chain aud Charm
One Ladies Heavy Guard Chain for Watch Ono Gents Solitaire
Miniature
g.: S;s S Sss Ss, sys ssss %
onenewp aent"C Cna button
Ono Lake George Cluster
pair (
for tho lot for lot or " ~
A SOLID ROMAME GOLD HUNTING. CASE WATCH FREE.
FREE Solid Romon Gold Hunting Watch
perfect time and look equally we'll sloo gold
our , 1oEs and worth trial the watch win
% % So % esSa until @ assa1 @ a2 s @ After that time We shall
Wholesale Dealers
Romano 8
and
ID unless least So accompanies the order Address plainly
August 3d. 1877 '0o'n o''k street. Chicago Illinois 4en
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

The tide Of war in tho East has turned
The Turks have been severely beaten in rccon
engagements. The Russians have boscigcd
Knrs and will no doubt take it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

Ohio is tho twentysfourtb State with q
Democratic Governor. The Republicans have
fifteen left, and soon may 10 reduced to nino.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

"'ho Lutheran Synod tllat met at ST. Mat,
thcws. Orangeburg County. inst week, elected
the following officers; Rev. J. II. IIonapr
Presidents; Rev. J. d. Shirey, Vice President;
Rev. IL. $. Wingurd, Recording Secretary;
Rev. J. a. Slig", Corresponding Secretary;
Alaj"r y. T. Wise, Treasurer, j. +. Sehirmer,
Treasurer Of the Seminary Fund.- o L. Schum
pert. Esq, Treasurer of the Endowment Fund,
and U. b. Whites, Treasurer Of the Missionary
Fund
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
DRY GOODS,

Consisting in part of Domestic. Sea Island and
Hickory Shirtings, Sheetings, Tiokings. North
Carolina Plaids, Prints, Scotch and Domestic
Ginghams, Linseys, Bleaohed and Brown Canton
Flannels, Cambric and India Longoloths, loom
prising the most popular brands-New York
Mills. Wamsutta and Gold Medai,) Blankets,
Ladies' Single, Double and breakfast Shawls,
Boulevard and Balmoral Skirts. Ladies' Cloaks,
&c., is complete in every particular.
DRESS GOODS.
This department is OF oil times exceedingly
attractive, being constantly replenished with
the --latest Novelties to suit the season, specially
selected for Richness and Elegance, and in
cluding all tho most Fashionable Fabrics in the
Newest Shades and Colorings, consisting of
Black and Colored Alpacas Pure and Nonpareil
Mohnirs, Imperial, Scotch and French Plaids,
All.Wool Cashmere French Merinos, Mohair
Brilliantines. All-Wool Serges, Paris Stripes,
batines and V6lVetecns.
WHITE GOODS.
In addition to the large siook always to be
found IN this department. may be mentioned tire
fresh &1Tisal OF Namsooks, Gn5ofets Organtiies, s,
Swiss and Jaconet, Striped and Cross Barred
Muslius, Bobinets. Illusions. Birds Eye oni
Cotton Diapers, Irish Linens, Table Damasks,
Towels, Crash, SO.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

GLEN's FALLS, N. Y, October 20.-Clinton.
vile, Clinton County. is infested with smalls
pox. Twenty havo died within few days.
Travcl is prevented entoring tho place. All
the highways arc blockadol.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25
WaRHTE GOODS.
F1anno1s.

We have beautiful assortment of Flannels
consisting Of White Shaker, Twiled Red, White
and Blue, Common aud Plain Red and White
Opera, oil shades, Plaids and Stripes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

An exc Confederate soldier sits in the Hayes
Cabinet. and shc ex.Vice President of the cx-
Confectionery omnatcd Mr.. Randall for
Speaker in tho Dem ocratic caucus Let US
have peace!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

The English national debt is rapidly dc.
crcnsing. 4 tho close Of the Crimoan war it
was nearly G00O, 900 000 now it is ony G7l2,.
O00.0 Persons now living will SEQ tho
,loht distinguished at tho present ratio Of re-
dcmption.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

RcnMoSD, Vn., October l7.--Tho Rev. +.
Committee Of Publication Of tho Snulhorn
General Assembly. who was indicted in the
Hastings Conrt of this city for embozzlement
Of tho funds of the committee. was put upon
trial to-day. Aftor the examination Of tho
three principal witnesses Judge Goigone stated
that he saw no necessity for further procccd-
ings and this opinion was coincidcd with by
the prosecuting attorney. The jury there
upon. without leaving their seats. rendered a
verdict of mot guilty" and the accused was
Immediately discharged.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-10-25

6O.Cent Lot.
One Gents Watch Chain, retail price, 81 90
One pair Engraved Sleeve Buttons, retail
One Stone Set Scarf Pin, retail price. rs
One Set (3) Spiral Shirt Studl. /" rs
One improved shape Collar Button, so
One hoavy plain Wedding Ring, % I" 25
Total, S6 90
For 60 cents we will send above six ar,ioles
poBtpod
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-02-03

and where one-balf the nation would in their
hearts aud conscenccs believe him to be a
usurpor Whether il led to civil strife and
contention or nor, it would give shock to
our institutions from which they might never
thereafter successfully recov,r. wish TO see
all causes for discomfort anil dissatisfaction 10
the public mind removed. wish to see uni
versal confidence restored in this nation. for
without it industry must continue paralyzea
aud labor continue without employment -
The happiness, the prosperity, financial case,
and industrial energies Of tais nation now
hang upon prompt, peaceahle and harmoni-
Gus settlement Of this prcsiden,ia! question
am encouraged to believe, by all around me
and by all that can hear from every portion
of the country, that this measure, if adopted.
will qniet discomfort, tranqnilizc the pnblic
mind, inspire confidence, and infuse new visor
and life into our free institutions. So believ-
ing, shall wthou, Hesitation cast my vote
for the bill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-02-03
History Of u pfctEvc.

Two e the m 3st ,e5ra'cl artists the world
has ever kD0Wa dwell, To- tie same city. Ole
delighted in jc,leating beauty 10 all IT'S graccs
II tint, form, and motion. His portraits were
instinct with the charm - physical yisor.-
The graceful, Lalf-voIuptuous outline Of form
and feature harmouz-l with de,catciy blended
t.uts. On his canvas, the homciest faces had
lu almost irresistible Chsfm The other found
pleasure only 10 depicting weird and gloomy
subjects Above an, did De excel in painting
ODE portraits of tue dying The asonizing
Ielta-,lroc, the ghaS,ly face ana form. were an
Itpis,cI with marvellous flehty. There OK
listed between these artists the most Intense dis
Ike. 40 length this dislike eliminated The
Lcluly-uyi0E artist had been engaged 10
painting the portrait q a beautiful woman
CaruuisSyUrs pronounced 10 The most wonder
ful piece of ant that hal ever been produced
HIS Brother artist was jealous Of his fame aud
sought revenge By brbin1 the keeper OF the
studio be gained access 10 the picture each
night At Grst he was content 60 only leaden
the br,lmncy Of the complexion and eyes, ef-
face The bloom from her check ard lip and
pauta shallow IN either cheek Later, his
strokes grew holder and freer, and one morning
the artist lwoke o. find the entire outline Of
tie portrait changed He could scarcely re-
coguize IN the emaciatcd form and hagsarl.
countenouce the glowing conception he had
embodied The pallid face and expression
less eyes De had attributed to a lGck Of gcnu-
iucness iu his materials; but when the outlines
were changed he suspected The cause and in
JtGHaatiy dismissed the keeper. What the re-
veuctlul artist mlucl by a few rapid strokes
oi bis ski.,iul brush was only restored by
years of patient industry. Reader, need we
name tle artjsts.-llealih. who paints the
flowers and grassy carpet no less than the
human form divine, Disease. tie dreaded ar
list who reyels among the ruins both Of nature
AMI humanity md CreleSsreSS. the keeper
O. whom Health often iutrG>ts his portraits
And Is IL not the beauty Of woman, the most
admired % an the works which ad0rn the stu
do If Health, that Disease ofteucSt seeks TO
MARI Tie igh,est stroke Of bis brush upon
Tie delicate organization leaves IN imprint
that requires much skill aud patience 10 efacc.
Restoration must be prompt ClreieSSueSs
must De dismissed. Let suffering women heed
the warming ere Disease has mlrrci their chief
b9u;y-ualih-beyoud rcpaltion. DR..
Pierccs Favor.te description las been used
by thousands Of these sufferers. and they are
unanimous IN their praise OF It's excellence. If
you would be transformed from the palhd,
nervous invalid into happy, vigorous woman,
try it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-02-03

IS involved Il is no longer whether Mr.. Til
den or Mr.. Hayes shall be President, but
whether the irst Premeditated and pronounced
fraud oi such a nature, duplicate in It's char
acter whose authors stand balanced between
two parties, Challenging tie cupility and
tempting the integrity Of eacil-wbether such
a fraud shall escape the spontaneous unequiv-
oca,. and universal condemnation Of all hon
est men
The testimony Of these men is not as full as
i; may be yet, as Mercuiio said about bis
wound it is not as deep as a we'll nor a:
broad as a church-door, but it will do
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-02-03
FOrRent.

rINIIE nain-front portion ofthe large Brick House
on Liberty street. Charles town, W. Va, 10
which reside, said House being convenient 70
Rail Road Depot. Court House, Market ifouse;
Churches and all places Of business. The sad
front portion will furnish two large Rooms with
Hall and Stairwav first hlOr, and two large
Rooms on second floor, with a small room between
at the head Of the siairway-also basement
kitchen with inside stairway from the hall TO the
same, as also an outside entrance TO same from
the Yard. The renter would also be entitled 10
use Of Cistern, Wood House and Clubhouse for
servants all near to and Of easy access by the
back door Of the building, and also TO the use OF
half Of a large garden and a stall In the stable
with free use Of way through the back yard to
the same. All will be made desirable 90 good
tenant Possession given April lst next
~. II. STRAITH,
Feb 5, 1877. Acting for owner
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-02-03
Scnrcifr of Money.

There is no doubt but tie present condition OF
all kinds Of business and industry Is fearfuly de-
pressed, and it behoOycs every family to look care
fully to their expenses. Winter is coming on
when children are liable to Group, Whooping
Cough, etc Coughs and Colds viii prevail every.
where, and Consumption, with other throat and
lung diseases, will carry of many. These diseases
should not be neglected. Doctors bills are ex-
pensiye, and we would advise our people to use
Boschee's German Syrup. 1t never failed. One
bottle at IS cents will keep your whole family well
during the winter. Two doses will relieve any
case. Sold in all towns in the United States, and
by your Druggists, Light 4 Mitchell, CharlestOwn,
and J. J. Gilbert, Harpet's Ferry.
June II, ls7G-eowly.-n Dec. l6, 1916.