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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
The Legality Of tho Election OF
Circuit Judges.

The question Of the legality of the election
of all tho Circuit Judges is now before the
Supreme Court and the decision, whom rem
dored. must either unseat Jndgo Kcrshaw
and Judge Wallace. Or sustaining their cleo.
ton, the other six Judges of tho State will bc
unseatcd. The question involves tho proper
method of clcctng Circuit Judges under the
Constitution, whethor it should DO by viva
rocc vote or by ballot. The Republican Lo.
gislature uniformly followed the viva uoce
plap,, and the present Legislature in. the clec-
tion of Generals Kershaw and Wallace voted
by ballot as the correct mode. The Judiciary
Committee Of the House have submitted a
report in which they sustain tho election BY
ballot, but tho question being before the Su-
preme Court no action will be taken by tho
Legislature except in accordance with the
judicial determination Of tho question. In
oil elections, except that of Circuit Judges
tho CONSTITUTION clearly provides that tho
voting shall be civa poce. and we think in tho
excepted casc the provision is equally clear
for election by ballot. We prefer tho ballot
for many reasons, and hope it will be sus-
tanned as the constitutional method.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
The Uslury Luyv.

Tho Legislature has been engaged for scve
ral days in the discussion of the usury law,
without, rs yet, coming to a vote. Tho
Charleston members arc almost unit against
tho law, while the membcrs from tho up
country arc largely in favor of it. The
probabilities arc that tho bill will pass re.
stricting tho price of money to seven per cent.
por annum. We trust such will be tho result,
feeling assured that such law will above all
others tend to rov0o business of all kinds
and put agriculture on q basis which will
result in general prosperity. 1t is idle to
quote tho views Of Adam Smith when thcy
arc opposed by tho experience Of centuries
and the practice Of the most prosperous States
in the Union. Under rigid system of usury
laws South Carolina developed from a forest
waste to the most wealthy Of all tho States of
equal size. Under unrestricted money laws
she has become tho most poverty stricken OF
oil tho States. 1t is idle to refer our present
condition to high taxes and tho results of
tho late war. These contributed n fair quota
to our reduction, but these and alI other
causes combined do not equal tho ininri-
Gus effects of ruinous rates Of interest. No
pcoplo can borrow money and grow rich when
thoy pay for tho money moro than they Gun
realize from it. Wo may koop up hollow
prosperity and nothing moro. With usury
laws capital will seek profitable Investment to
tho enrichment Of tho State instead of
being employed to destroy tho unwary. while
it encourages ruinous speculation. Oar lands
will riso to thoir true value and overy kind Of
internal improvement will DO encouraged.
Outof ali tho States only five or six have no
restriction on tho interest to DO charged for
money, md these arc not fair specimens of the
great and wealthy States Of the Union. In
New York interest is fixed at Z per cent and
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
Election by the Legislature.

Since our last issue the Legislature las re-
elected Associate Justice AlcIver to tho
Supreme Bench for six years. commencing
the 30th of next July. and General A. 6.
Haskell. Of Columbia, as Associate j astico,
rice Wright resigned, for the uncxpired torn
Of Wright. General Wallace. Of Union, has
been elected Judge of tho Seventh Circuit,
Uice Judge Northrop resigned, and Mr..
Sheppard, of ,ElgcGell. has boon elected
Speaker Of tho House Of representatives rice
General Wallace elected Judge. These men
are oil ablo and will give general satisfaction
in the positions to which they luyo boou
chosen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
SheriH's Sales.

l will sell to tho highest bidder, before
the Court House Door 10 Walhalla, on
MONDAY, the 7th day of January, 1873
within the legal hours of sale, two LOTS.
eaoh containing one aoro, more or less, Nos;
l23 aud l13, adjoining Mrs. H. Kueo, L.
Wiebens aud others. Levied on as tho
property of Fl. w. Won Holden at the suit
of 3. s. James, Agent & Go.
ALSO.
400 acres. moro or less, adjoining j. D.
Hogen, Julia Maxwell, q. p Pool and
others Levied on as tho property Of +. L.
Maxwell at tho suit of Creswell, Waller,
Watson &. Co., aud others.
ALSO,
One Tract Of Lapd, containing ono hun.
dred acres, more or less, adjoining lands Of
John Sharp aud others. Levied on as tho
property of w. b. White at the suit of D.
Biemann.
TERMS CASH-Purolraser TO pay
extra for titles.
j. II. ROBINS,
- Sheriff Oconee County.
Deo I3, 1877 4-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

We now have somi-weekly mail to Wall
halla and once q week to Franklin.
A good deal of enthusiasm has been manis
fssted in the improvements Of the highways,
ovor tho so-oalled turnpike from franklin to
Walhalla, 80 that now our egress is botter
than ever before. The most noted improve
ments are in Georgia. The citizens oom-
menoed at the North Carolina limo and
worked out, most Of the way, new road,
making an excollont grade tho whole distance
to the river, tho South Carolina line. It is
expected bridge will be placed over the
Chatooga River, near Mr.. Russell's, and also
90 the Callas Mountain will
ere long be commenced. Dx.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
oakway locals.

December 7, 1877.
Some persons arc not done sowing wheat
yet, on account the rainy and cold weather.
Very little has been done for next crop.
A great number of renters and cronpers
haze to move. A few have already moved
Tho County lodge of. o. G. r., for Oconcc
viii meet at South Unon on Wednesday, The
l9th ats A. NJ. Speeches are to made to
the public at II A. NJ. The Lodges Of the
County are to send in addition to the officers
of the County Lodge, delegates one for
every ten members. Tho Lndges will take
duo notice Of this communication aud govern
themselves accordingly. O.C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
THE KEOWEEr COURIER.
BY KEITH, SMITH & co.
WALHALLA, S. c.:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER ls, 1877.
,TER MS

GT For subscription, two dol
lars por annum,strictly in advance;
for six months, ono dollar.
P Advertisements inserted at
ono dollar per square, Of, one, inch
or loss for'the' first ihsortion, and
fifty cents for each subsequent in
sertion. .s ~ '''~''' >'"e,, #
p Obituary Notices exceed
ing five lines, Tributes Of Respect,
Communications Of personal
character, when admissible, and
announcements Of Candidates
will be charged for as advertise
ments.
. F Job Printing neatly and
chcaply executed. M
". Necessity compols us to
ndhore strictly to the require
monts of cash payments.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
The Election III Georgia.

The election in Gcorgia, to rNtify or reject
the now constitution, took place on the 9th
instant The new constitution was ratified
by lurgo majority, the homestead of 1877
adopted, and Atlanta chosen rs capital by
equally largo majorities. Hereafter our
ncighbors are to have biennial sessions of the
Legislature.
An election was also held ut tho same tmo
for Senators and Representatives. F.. b.
Hodges. Esq, was elected Senator from, Hart
Franklin and IIabersham. by q majority Of
400 over Rev. Thomas Crymes. a. G. Nc
Curry of Hart. was elected to tho House by
majority Of 400.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
state OF South Carolina,
COUNTY or OCONEE.
I'm the Court Of Probate.

Robert L. Morgan, as Administrator of the
Personal Property of Mahlon Morgan,
deceased, Plaintiff, Us. Lucinda Morgan,
widow, james NJ Morgan, Louis w..
Morgan, Allen r. Morgan, Martha II.
Morgan, Jeptha N. Morgan, Martha j.
Morgan, Mary l.. Simmons Elizabeth NJ.
Morgan, Wm. K. Morgan, Samuel IT,.
Morgan, children, and Francis Il. Erwin.
grandchild, as heirs-at-law Of Mahlon
Morgan, deceased, defendants. Com
plant to sell Real Estate for Payn,cnt of
Debts. Partition, Gc. &c.
10 the Defendants IN tie above stated case.
YOU and each Of you are hereby sum.
L moncd and required to answer tho
complaint 10 this action which is fiIod in
the otco Of the Judge of Probate, 10 and
for the County aud Statc aforesaid, and
serve copy Of your answer on the sub,
scribcr ut his office, on the public saunre.
in Walhaila, S. g., within twenty days after
the service Of this summons on you, cxcu-
svc Of the day of service. If you fail to
answer tho complaint within that time, tho
Plaintiffs will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint
WITNESS my hand and seal, this 1l,h'
day Of December, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy seven and in tho l02dt
year of American Independence.
IS RICHARD LEWIS:
l~ Judge of Probate.
KEITH Il WERNER,
Plain,if'o Attorneys.
10 lanes N Morgan, and Elizabeth NJ.
di"rynn, defendants nboyc named ,vhosc
1)iace of residence is unhno,on:
TAKE NOTICE: The complaint and
summons herein have been filed in tho
office of Judge of Probate, at the Court
llous" in WuIhalla, S. e., for the purposes
therein set forth; aud that you are required
to appear in the cause by the 1st Monday
in March next or the Plaintiff will apply
to the Court for the relief dcmandei in tho
complaint.
KEITH & WERNER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys, Wulbula, S. G.
Dec IL. 1877 4-Gt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
Com 1n norcial

WALnALLA, S c., December l2. 1871
Cn'ton hrisk-Gnod middling 10y; mid,llny
%: low middlirg 9s
New York, December 10 Cotton dull
uplands | II; Orleans rs; sales 3l7
CnARLEsTnN, December l0--Cottnn dull :
m'ddiins llGDll5; net receipts 5000; sales
COO.
LIVERPOOL, December lc---Cntton firm
mildling uplauds 6 9>l6d:; middling Orleans
Gld. sales 10000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

to charge more Is a misdemeanor punishable
by fno and imprisonment. Stringent laws
against high interest exist in nearly ell the
States. but it is left to poor South Carolina in
the face Of centuries of experience to adopt
and putt trial the theories Of Adam Smith.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

GENTLE lirNT.--ln our stylo OF climate,
with its sudden changes oftemreratnrc-ran
wind and sunshine often in,crmnglod in
single day-it isno wonder that our children.
friends and relatives arc so frequently taken
from us by neglected colds half the deaths
resulting directly from this cause. A bottle
of Boscho's German Syrup kept about your
home for immediate use will prevent serious
sickness, largo doctors bill, and perhaps
death, by the uso Of throe or four doses
For curing consumption, IIemorrhages. Pncu.
mona Sovcro Coughs, Group or any disoase
of tho Throat or Lungs, its success is truly
wonderful. rs your druggist will tell YOU.
German Syrup is now sold in every town or
village on this continent. Sample bottlos for
trial. l0c; regular size, 75o.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

IMPORTANT TO PosTMAsTERs.-Th following
circular has boon received by Postmaster
Bosomon:
To tho public-Postmaster are required to
koop complaint book, in which all letters
reported to them rs lost are entered; and
after making examination in their Offices, they
are required to report the loss, with all par
tionlars, without delay.
The public are also invited to report
promptly all losses or Irregularities in their
correspondence to tho chiof special agent,
PostoEoe Department., Washington, D. c.,
and investigation will follow.
If all losses should bo promptly reported it
will be the means of correcting tho irrocu,
laritios, and the interests of the public, us
we'll as tho efficiency of tho postal service
will he enhanced in most important dogroo
The omission of tho county in tho address
OF letters is ono of the great causes Of delay
and mssending d M KEY,
Postmaster General
P. o. D., Washington, D. c., August 10,
1877.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

a despatch from Washington, datel December
Z, SAYS Gen. Ord was before the House Com
mittec on Foreign Affairs. Answering direct
question by Mr. Cox. he said diplomacy had
failed to correct mischief. The military was
gradually succeeding. Ife thought TINT Con.
gressional Endorsement Of tho military policy
would hayo the desired result. because It would
convince the Mexican government and people
that the military policy was not temporary
expedient, but would be continued until cattle
otealing was discontinued. Answering Forney,
OF Alabama, Ord expressed tho opinion that tho
recognition of DiaH would have u salutnry OBJECT,
as tending to promote the quiet aud stability Of
Mexico.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

The return of the vote upon the constitu.
tional amendments in Mississippi shows that
the one providing for biennial sessions of the
Legislature was carried while that to abolish
the office of Lieutenant Governor was dofcutc
wanting l.73O votes enough t" carry it.
There are three counties yet to hear from but
it is not thought these will chung the result
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

Tx Minister Washburnc delivered lecture
in Cincinnati on Monday evening, in which
nc gave graphic account Of his career in
Paris whilst minister to France. during
which tho lno war between Germnny and
France occurred. lie mentioned in some
detail the assistance ho rendered. 10 getting The
Germans out of Paris and his description of
the horrors OF tho Commune was vivid and
thrilling For ten weeks tho city was held
under force and terror by mon who no more
regarded tho laws Of God or man than tho
depraved and bloody leaders Of tho first rovo
luton. MIR. Washburno paid high compile
mont to Theirs and Gambetta.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
"A Administrators Sale.

NY virtue of an order from the Probate
ID Court. / or my attorney will sell fur
Dash, on Saledny in January, to tho highest
bidder, the Judgment Of Hiram Gibson, do
ceased Ss. VIM. Hunter. Said Judgment was
appraised doubtful
WM. G. SCRUGGS, Administrator,
Dec l3. 1877 40!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
Entertainment for the Benefit Of
the Carolina Literary Society
Of Adger College,

~6S~ ~SAASSos
Tho young mon Of the above Society, for the
purpose of obtaining means to furnish their
hall, propose giving IN entertainment on Friday
evening, tho 2lst instant, in the College build
ing.
Refreshments in abundance will be on hand,
consisting in part Of the following daintes:
Stewed oysters, winter lemonade, cakes. Coffee
chicken salad. apples, chestnuts, candies. &c.,
60. No pains will bo spared to make those who
may attend happy and comfortable.
The following ladies have kiadly consented TO
act as managers: Mrs. J W. Stribling Mrs. D.
Biemann, Mrs. 8. X. Dendy, Mrs. " Pitchford,
Mrs. W. G. Keith, Mrs. A. Brennccke, Mrs. II.
8. VauDiviere aud Mrs. X. A. Hunter.
Price OF Admission Gentlemen, 90 cents;
Ladies and Children, 90 cents.
W. G. NEVTLL,
j. W. DANIEL,
J. G. DOBBINS,
a. S. PEDEN,
Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says that the case presented to tho
House by tho resolution in reference to the
arrest Of Congressman Smalls involves u cues
ton never before brought to its attention. and
tho action Of the Judiciary Committee, Tor That
reason, is looked for with much interest Smalls
has been advised by one of his colleagues Tint
it would he better for him to stay from Washing
ton until he learns the nature OF the report made
by the committee
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

ii. w. Justi, native of Sondershouscn
IN the Dnchy Of Schwa,Zbarg, resident Of
Colunhia for the past eighteen years, com :.
mittea suicide on the 9th instaut bv shoot :.
ing himself with Winchester rife. Mr.
Justi was Il tailor by trade and had shown
signs Of mental ALTERATION for several days
past.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

1t is intimnted that Senator Butler, the
newly admitted member from Son,h Carolina,
will soon take occasion. bcfhrc the Senate, to
vindicatc himself from the charge of any
cnnncctou with the Hamburg troubles. and
ConklinS. llhnr and Elmnnds will then re-
ccivc some finishing touches. and be shown to
the world nS either consummate asses or de.
libcrate falsifers Of the truth.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

The British astronomers royal deduction
from C transit Of Venus is that tho dis
t"nce Of the sun from the earth is 93,30O,
900 miles.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

At the Cabinet meeting in Washington on the
Ith instant it was decided TO appoint Cyrus H.
Baldwin. of Columbia, 10 be Collector of the
Port Of Charleston.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
MOI IClI.,>

4 LBERT j. CLINKSCALES.s Of AG,bevilo'
HCounty. said pcrso nlnving made an asssign-
ment Of his property 10 mo for tho hcnclN Of
lis creditors; tho grcntcr n1nnber Of wh9\uw
reside in tho County Of Anderson, notice is
hereby given according to- Act Of Assembly, ih
snch case providing. that the creditors Of said =
y. J. Clinkscalcs meet at Anderson Court House,
s. c., FRIDAY. the llth day of December next.
TO net in tho promises and name and appoint an
agent according to law, If they doem proper.
JAMES NJ. LATlMER, Assignee.
Dec. 6, 1877 81:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
The Russians have captured Plevna AM
Osman Pasha's army. .a., al

Hon. J. B. Eustis, of Louisiana, has been
seated as United States Senator from that
State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

WAsHINdToN December 7.--Judgc Hum
phrcys. OF our District Supreme Court ycstcr.
day decided that John Patterson. being
Senator from South Carolina. and there being
fcars that ho would not be fairly tried if ro.
turned to that State, should not DO surrendered
on the rcqnisition Of Governor Hampton
There may possibly ic sense and law in the
judges proposition TINT Senator of tho
United States, while the Senate is in session,
and ho is in attendance. cannot TO reached by
State process. But surely no man except
Judge Humphreys would tavo gone into tho
question whether or not tho fugitive would
receive fnir trial in tho jurisdiction from
which his surrender came. This astonishing
decision should bo inquired into The Judge
is appointed by tho President and paid by tho
United States.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13

that shows hc is rcpcn,ant on one point at
least. Ifc suid tho Sou,herncrs were q "crcat
people," ruined. as he thought, by slavery,
which, it might be added. was forced upon
them. to great extent, by the British govern
mcnt; 'but now" he exclaimed, my heart
turns to them with zeal and admira: ion %
lIc added: 81 lore them; their noble conduct
since the war more, infinitely more, than
wipes out everything that happened before
Loud and prolonged appau e.} Some men
said III contravenes human experience to
suppose that you can ever have in America
anything more than II number of provinces
ruled by central and monarchical authority
Well, in their anomalous condition nr tie
close Of the struggle the Southern States were
provinces, but where in history have provinces
ever acted rs did these dcspiscd States of the
sunny South? The men of the South had
stood up for their convictions; they were the
victims of the curse Of slavery. and plunged
by it into war. No men on tho face of the
earth ever carried themselves better or more
nobly. When rain was hcir portion, ard
their fortunes were poured into the open nav
Of war. they roso to nobility that was
sublime"
1t is said that at tho announcement of these
sentiments 'ue church fairly shook with
applause, and Mr.. Deecbcr was constrained
to apologize for tho enthusiasm which Ind
carried him away from his subject"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-10
AlefaQ0ria 6azette
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10.

LOVES OF CAPs.-We are told that both young
and married ladies are again to wear dress caps;
not little ornamental affairs perched on the
crown of the head, such as mstrons have oeeh
affecting, but genuine mob caps and tufpanS'
such as were worn By the beauties depicted on
canvass by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir Peter
Lely, such as Lsdy Mary Wortlsy Montague
and Angelica Kaufman, and her dislingulsnS,o
patroness Lady Wentworth wore AT otews5 ho
wa have hint of what these caps are TO De.
Among the Paris novelties are found breakfast
dinner, reception and opera caps. Ioey are 81,
made with crowns sufficiently large to cover al
the hair except the front crimps or love LOCKS,
and perhaps, little fringe in the back OF the
neck. The breakfast cap is usually IT muslin
orgsndy, or Swiss; it has rufae OF wrong mt mus
lin or lace-Torchon. Valencicnnes or Smyrna
and band ard bows of ribbon, in colors and
com limitations to suits the individual fancy. Two
colors of ribbons arc frequently seoa on the
dressiest breakfast caps, and the contrasts IN
blue or rose pink and oseille cutie, or tieul arc
bronze green. The dinner and reception caps
arc also Of muslin or lace net for the crowns !;
have lace borders, and arc trimmed with gsuZe
ribbons, striped or plated or Grape woven rlo-
hons, frequently two kinds on tho same cap;
f5wers. small fruits, such as cherries, elder
berries. strawberries. grapes, plums ana oWal
oranges, the fruits mingled with tho Leaves and
flowers of their kind The effect is far moro
pleasing than might be supposed. Upon the
opera cap there is the most lavish expenditure OF
material Tho crowns, CT fine sprigged laces,,
or of striped eauzo or light damssse silk. in all
shade, Of celor. rise, tur6an-like, above delicate
frl 8 OF lace, Maines, Valouciennes, or revived
Venice point d'Angleterre, forming. a rich and
delicious frame for the face. The trimmings, CT
sauz, and fancy ribbons. combining several
colc-s, or in ono rich shade of color woven Win
craro and basket effects, and occasionally shot
are msssed over the forehead, consisting of pouts
in the crown piece, loops of ribbons or gauzo
ard fruit AZ d flowers intermixed.-N. I. SWn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-10
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrivsled facilities for
the transportation of freight and passengers,
and viii! run their steamers regularly rs follows;