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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10
Bill Arp on the Press.

Your papor is great comfort to mo; in
every number find something to put away
in mind and memory; something that
did not know before aud that will DO of
service to mo in time to come. If man
can get good education by taking good
paper; ho can keep up with tho world, and
mako himsolf on entertaining member of
society; ho oan talk upon almost any subject.
Book learning is very good thing, but I
know man who has power of that, but
he never reads the newspapers aud he
passes for fool in his neighborhood.
Some papers are not much account to ap.
poarances, but mover took ono that didn't
pay me in somo way moro than paid for
it. Ono timo on old friend started little
paper away down in Southwest Georgia and
sent it to me, and subscribed just 70
encourage him, and after q while it pub.
lishcd notice that an administrator had on
order to sell several lots of land at public
outcry, and ono Of thom was in my own
county. So inquired about the lot and
wrote down to my friend TO attend tho sale
and run it up to fifty dollars. lie did 80;
and bought the lot for mo at thirty dollars,
and l sold it in month to the man it
joined for a hundred, and 80 made
sixty eight dollars clear by taking that
paper. My father told mo that when he
was young man he saw notice in a
paper That school teacher was wanted in q
distant county, and ho went down there
and got tho situation, and little girl was
sent to him, and she grow up mighty
pretty and sweet, aud he foil in lovo with
hor and married her. Now, if he hadn't
took thut paper, what do you reckon would
have become of NE? Wouldn't l bo some
other follow, or may be not at all?
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

An honest politician has boon discovered
in tho person of State Senator David n.
Murray, Of Hancock County, Kontuoky.
Senator Murray was obliged to visit Lead
vile, Colorado, during the session of the
Legislature and upon Ills return refused to
draw from the State Treasury s405, to
which he was legally entitled.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

A correspondent who sets himelf up as
q prophet, writes: "I7rom 1851 to 1858 VIC
10 had seven years Of plenty. From 1858
to 1865 wo had scvon years of want.
From 1865 to 1872 we had soycn years Of
plenty. From 1872 to 1870 wo had soyen
years Of want. Consequently I prophcsy
as follows: From 1879 to 1886 wo shall
have soven years of plenty. From 1886
to 1893 wo shall havo seven years of want.
Grant will be elected ncxt fall, aud tho
country never will sec better times; near
tho ooso of his term wo shall havo another
invasion of Mexico, which will render it
necessary to keep Grant in the Presidential
chair. The Canadians will also invade our
Northern States, in retaliation for an
inours;on which will have been madc on
thcm by tho Irish National Land League
in tho spring of 1881"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

Tho Charleston Ncws and Courier. of
tho LIST instant, says that passengers on the
down Grccnvilc train report Que negro
killed by another few days ago near Salu-
da River, Edgolield County, and similar
occurrence at Lyles' Ford, on Lynoh River,
Union County. No particulars yet learned.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

ST. LOUIS, May 31..-A Southern New
Mexico special says that Indians attacked q
party of Mexicans at Old Fort Cummings,
on Saturday, and one man was wounded.
A pnymaster, who was passing, parsuod
tho Indians with his escort and fought thom
oil tho afternoon. They rctrcated in Cook 3
Canon OF night. Since then five dead
bodies havo been found In Cooks Canon,
among thom Samuel j. Lyon, stage
driver. All the bodica wero terribly burned.
A stage coach and thrco wagons wcrc also
burned. It is supposed THAI at least four
other persons were massacred. The In.
dians left in tho direction of tho Florida
Mountains. Troops arrived at the soene
on Saturday, and took up tho trail of tho
Indians.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

The great points to be gained
in education arc these: Elevation
of thought, refinement, tcndor-
ness, dclicacy of fooling, cnorgy
of purpose, and a pure, bright,
Joyous, righteousness OF spirit.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

The cnumcrators for the prcsont ccnsns
began their work last Tuesday all over tho
State. This will be the most complete census
ever taken 10 tho United States o. to popu-.
lation, products Of tho country, industrial
pursuits, &o.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10
WBLMALyeia EEhTAIsp
COIsNNWE.

YNIlE next session Gf this Institution will
Il. Commence THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
4tI,, 1879.
enter tho various classes ut that time. for
few weeks delay render it difficult 10 advance
with class.
Board in College and in private
families, per month, $1,000
Juvenile Department., per month, so
Primary Department, per month, 80
Academic Department. per month, 100
Collegiate Department. per month. 800
These prices are exclusive Of State appro,
priations.
Music, Wax and Fancy Work extra.
For particulars, address,
Ibss. .B. e.. ssNd EE1'E'E E1se.
July 81, 1870 3G-ly
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

to G7 nays. The Counties of Laureus,
Union and Spartanburg voted with tho low
country and thus carly nominations were
prcoipitatcd on the State.
Mr.. Murray moved to make tho action
of the Convention unanimous, but tho
motion failed.
The delegates to Cincinnati all prefer
Bayard, with tho exception of Mr.. Glove.
land, of Qreenville, who favors Field, but
will abide the dooision of the majority.
Tho Convention then adjourned until to-.
morrow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

On aud after SATU RDAY, Deccmbcs
1879, Double Daily Trains will run Oh
.his Road as follows:
GOING EAST.
Night Mail and Passenger Train
Arrive at Seneca, 8 00pm
Leave Seneca, 9 Oh IN
Day Passenger Train:
Arrive at Seneca, 8 II m,
Leave Seneca g. IA am
GOING WEST.
Night Mail and Passenger Train,
Arrive at Seneca, g. 81 IN
Leave Seneca, g. 35 IL H.
Day Passenger Train:
Arrive at Seneca, 5 Is m
Leave Seneca, S 16 p n
GOING EAST.
Local Freight and Accommodation Train:
Arrive at Seneca, 05pm
Leave Seneca 5 "a In,
GOING WEST.
Local Freight and Accommodation Train:
Arrive at Seneca 7 42pm
Leave Seneca 7 so p NJ
Close connection at Atlanta for ali poinbss
West and at Charlotte for all points East.
Through tickets on sale at Gainesville,
Seneca City, Greenvilo aud spartanburg to,
all points East or West.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

Laurcns branch Trains leave Laurcns G. H. at
80 II. Ill. and leave Ncwbcrry 800 p. III. on
every day, Sunday excepted.
Abbcville Branch Train connects at IIodgo's
with down and up train daily, Sundays cx-
ceptcd. Leave Abbcvillc at $40 a. Nj; Leave
Hodges at $40 0p. NJ.
Up and down Trains op the main stem
make close connection at Columbia with tho
up and down day passenger Trains on tho
South Carolina Railroad and with tho
through Freight Trains, with Passenger Car
attached, ON tho Wilmington, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad, and at Alston with
the trains Of the Spartnnburg, Union and
Columbia Rairoal for Union, Spartanburg,
llcndcrsonyilc, Ashcyillc, 80, to.
j. W. FRY,
General Superintendent.
j. p. MEREDITH, Master Transportation.
JADEz NoRroN, JR., Gent a'ickct Agent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10

PASSEN G ER EaPARTM ENT.
ATLANTA, GA, June Sd, 1870.
CLINGE or iSCITEDUhE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10
CONNECTIONS.

At Atlanta, with the Atlanta q New Orleans
Short Line, (A & W. Pt. r. R.) and
Kcnnesaw Route, w. & A. Il. R.) fol all
points in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkan.
sas, Texas and tho Northwest.
With the Central Railroad Of George, for
Macon, Savannah, Brunswick, and all
points in Southwcstcrn Georgia and
Florida
With tho Georgia Railroad for Augusta,
Charleston, Port Royal ard Savannah.
At Julia, Ga, with tho Northeastern Rail-
road, for Athens, Ga.
At Seneca, with tho blue Ridge Railroad
for Walhalla and bolton, S. G.
At GrconviIIc, S. c., with the Grcsnvile &
Columbia r. II.
At Spartanbure, with tho Spartanburg,
Union u Columbia Railroad, With the
spartanburg & Asheyille Railroad, for
Tyron Mountain, connecting here Will,
stages for Flat Rock, Hcpdssoayil]o,
Ashoville, md Warm Spring, N. G. A
fino and well finished hotel at .ho foot CT
this mountain.
At Charlotte, with tho Richmond Il Ban.
villo Railroad, for all points North, East
and West, and for Virginia Springs
With tho Carolina Central Railroad fos
Wilmington end intermediate points.
G. j. FOREACRE,
General Manager.
w. j. IIOusrON, GCul Pass & Ticka
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-06-10
DIRECTORY
DcoRGo County.

Scnaior-J. w. Livingston.
Representatives., George II. Chcrry, Joel
Beard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
A Revolt and its Result.

The reductions of the Democratic
maiorities in Maryland have been
unprotected. That man apparently
80 popular with the Democrats as
General Hancock should receive
majority of only 1915 votes, when
Tilden, in 1876, received majority
of 1880, and Hamilton, in 1879, a
majority of $4,000, would seem to be
inexplicable. were it not known that
there is revolt among ths rank and
file against Democratic ring ruler
ship in the State. AS heretofore
shown, the Democratic majority has
been red uced thirty-three per cent.
TIL. increase on the Democratic vote
of four years ago is only about nine
hundred, and the Republicans have
increased their vote over five thous-
and or, in other words, the Demo-
cratic increase was one per cent,
whilethe Republican increase is eight
per cent. Over lest years vote the
Democratic increase is LOO Zone and
one third per cent?. and the Repub'
lican increase is $500. or thirteen and
a half per cent. The appropriately
of the ring is demonstrated when it
is shown that the Democratic major
tiles by congressional districts in this
State amount to only l0,500-a reduc-
ton of 1900 from General Hancock's
majority, and of 10000 from the
Democratic majority of last year-a
reduction of more than so per cent
The managers claim that they cannot
account for these reductions, bur
they ought to know that Demo
Gratis have grown tired of attempts
to force upon them unacceptable
nominations. In every district, with
possibly one exception, the ring
disregarding the peoples wishes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court for Carrot
County was convened on Tuesday,
9th inst. Present, Hon. Isaac H.
Kooken, Chief Judge, and Hons.
Joseph Dewitt and VIM. Harvey,
Associate Judges, and VIM. III. Ha-
cans, REGISTER.
Among Others were the following
proceedings:
David Hileman, administrator of
Geo. w. Hileman, decd, filed in
ventory of personal property and
list of debts.
w. HI. Barnard, administrato of
John G. Barnard. decd, filed inven-
tory of personal property.
Order of sale granted to David
Hileman, administrators of Geo. w.
Hileman, decd. for sale of personal
property of said deceased.
Order of sale granted to w. III.
Barnard, administrator of John G..
Barnard, decd, for sale of personal
property of said deceased.
Court adjourned to meet Tuesday,
November 23d.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
Assets Of a Bankrunt Concern.

A receiver in bankruptcy has been
appointed for the Democratic party.
In making up his inventory he finds
the estate to consist chiefly of the
following sorry array of assets
Nem.-One "Soid South" very
much battered, and large part of
the stufin' kicked out of it.
Hem.-One "Taritf for Revenue
Only" very rotten; will have to be
handled with care. Covered by
mortgage to British manufactures for
more than its full value.
Item. One "BeltzhOover," a cut
from the rump of Pennsylvania
calf, well roasted with Tribune sauce.
This item is already in a state of
decomposition, and purchaser will be
required to remove it from premises
Immediately.
Hem.-One"Wade Hampton Speech"
delivered at Stanton, Va, with pat
ent insides intended for exclusive
use in the South. Copious analytical
notes, together with a careful digest
of insides and outsidos, by the Iri-
6oo1e, accompany this item.
Nen.-A large lot, in assorted ST.
yes, Gncluding many unbroken cases.
of "329s." Made of mud. Some of
the most highly educated Democrats
in the party will explain when and
where to use these beautiful symbols.
Hem.-Seven ~ "mules," (cost
$3.50, 000); branded on the cheek with
the letter 3d." ears and tails cropped
close. These mules got away recent
ly and are roaming around loose
somewhere in Indiana. Will be sold
at buyers risk OF recovery and heels.
Item. Nine (9) "Rebel Flags war
ranted genuine served through the
rebellion and are peculiarily dear and
sacred to the Democratic heart.
Unions down at present.
Item. One "Bar'p-head busted
in, contents gone, hoops demoralized
and slaves detected. Chiefly valuable
as MemordBH.
Nem.-An indefinite number of
choppers" To be sold on foot, at
large, at buyers risk. No warranty
of title. A bad lot.
Hem.-One patent double back-act-
ing Major General and Pr ssidential
letter-writer, warranted to write
anything and everything at sight.
Particularly good at writing the doom
of the Democratic party. Diseased
with "local issue" IS expected to
get well.
To any fresh party wishing to go
into the business of Office hunting for
the sake of the spoils four years hence
this property offers extraordinary in
ducements, and will be closed out at
an immense sacrifice, as its present
owners are about to retire perma-
nently. Exchange.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13

nominated men whom they could
manage and control, and who would
be ready to do their bidding, that
being the primary and main reason
for their sele ,tion. No one doubts
that, if this had not been a Presitien-
tial election, some of these nominees
would have been politically slaugh.
tered. Some of the managers have
already raised the cry of treason"
against those who had the moral
courage to aid in the reduction of the
majorit:es of some of the nominees.
But it will brighten no one. There
are those who believe that the power
of the managers is on the wane, and
that other men will soon be elected
as leaders. Governor Hamilton, Sem
ator Whyte and others propose
taking an active part in the next
years contests, and, of course, their
work and influence will be arrayed
on the side of the opposition to the
managers. The majority of the
counties in the State are ready to
send to the General Assembly men
opposed to the ring.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13

NJ" .hls Western firm had succeeded
ID gaming centred of the market for
hog products throughout this country
anu In the European centres. 1t is
no" said that the profits from this
gisah'lc speculation in the festive
porNer have aggregated 81 900 900.
me history of the operation goes
oack, 1t is said, to the summer of1S79,
when "PhiP' Armour and his Mil.
"aukee partner, John Plankington,
went 10 Europe, with the intention
ol cornerlng the pork market of the
world. They bought in the two
months they were abroad, some go,
OoO'oVo pounds of ribs at Al cents a
pound and under, and 150, 900 barrels
OF pork at an average of IS per bar
rel. Their profits on this deal amour.
tea to some g, 100000. Pork adyanc>
cd 10 Sl4 per barrel, and they CON
tlhued to buy. Then the figures fell
TO 1928 per barrel, and their losses
wiped out the 50 900, 600 and 81, 000,-
900 mere. "Phil" and his syndicate
did not lack nerve, and were album
dainty supplied with money. They
went In again for a corner, beginning
purchases iii April. OF actual stock
they obtained possession of 225 200
barre s nf mess pork in Chicago, and
over 100000 barrels in other cities,
Baitimore included. In addition,
they secured options for 1880, 900
barrels. The cost to the syndicate
was from $3.50 to $1,000 per barrel or
an average of $40. With the utmost
care the affair was manipulated.
When the shorts became frightened,
and began to run pieces up too rapid
~. 100000 barrels of the Armour stuff
were thrown on the market, and the
too sudden advance was checked.
The deluded shorts thought the bot.
tOm was out and went in once more.
Then the net was drawn in, and the
result is profit of $1,000, 600 or in
other words, the S3,000,000 lost was
gained back, and a net profit of S4,.
100000 stands to the credit of the
boldest and most persistent specula-
ton in provisions ever attempted in
the world.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
Death Of Capt. Roger Perry.

Capt. Roger Perry, a retired naval
officer, died at his residence, oppo-
site Cumberland, in West Virginia,
between 7 and O'Clock yesterday
morning. He was taken i'll Friday
night last, and had grown rapidly
worse, all hope of his recovery hav-
ing been abandoned some days since.
The deceased was born January
IA. 1924, and was consequently nearly
67 years old. He entered the navy
for instruction in 1886, and after re-
ceiving the education given in those
days to naval cadets, beanie a mid
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13

shiprnan and was placed on board a
vessel. He remained in the service
until the opening of the war, having
risen, by that time, to the rank of
captain. During this period he
madeifrequent cruises and had been to
all portions of the habitable globe.
Soon after the opening of the war
he was sent by the government to
Cairo, Illinois, charged with the spe-
cial duty of experimenting the con-
struction of gunboats for use on the
Mississippi river. under Commodore
Feote. He attended faithfully to his
duty and while so engaged was seized
with a violent Intermittent fever,
with which he was i'll for six weeks.
During this period his brother, DIR.
G. G. Perry, of this city, and Capt.
Perry's wife, since deceased, were in
attendance upon him. When he be-
came convaescent he returned to
Cumberland to regain his health.
After some further brief service he
was, about the year 1862, placed on
the retired list. Capt. Perry had
many acquaintance here and there
were many inquiries after his condi
tion during his illness. He leaves a
daughter and two sons, all of whom
were with him at the time of his
death. He has four brothers, William
Perry, of Romney, who was with
him when he died, DIR. G.. G. Perry
and Marcus Perry, of Gun berland,
and Robert M Perry, of Garrett
county Cuna6. NelCs, Nou 6.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
LOCAL NEWS.

DIR. j. Lee McComas is building
an addition to his residence
The Band of Hope will meet on
Thursday evening, at o'clock.
Mr.. A. G.. Dayton, of PhiIippi,
w. Va, paid flying visit to Oak
land this week.
Mr.. Rowan White informs US
that he took from one "hill'' of po-
tatoes a few days ago, 104 lbs, or
near peck.
Don't forget it. VIM. P. Totten's
Cheap Cash Store is the place to get
the highest cash price for sheep
skins. Slam
Mr.. Lawson L. Loar, who has
been in Kansas for the last few
months. returned to Oakland this
week.
The Garrett Literary Society
will meet in Legge's Hall Saturday
evening at o'clock. 1t is hoped
that all old members will be present.
William Casteel, Esq, moved to
Oakland last week, and took posses
sion of the property lately purchased
by him, known as the Browning
House.
Nine stacks of hay, on the We
beI farm. short distance east of
Oakland. We're burned on Tuesday
last. They were started by spark
from an engine.
-Heiskell 4 Co. will pay the
highest cash price fol- furs, skins,
wheat, rye, oats, corn, huckwheat,
and all good country produce. See
advertisement.
William Chisholm, of this coun-
ty, has brought to this market with
in the past two weeks four sheep
which Melted respectively 1903, 1909,
ia and 1877 pounds. There is profit
in raising such sheep.
The entire amount of the Cum
berland five per cent. refunding loan
$40, 000-and the water works inn
provement bonds-S1S, 000-was ia
ken at 1901 by the Second and I bird
National Banks of that city, the for
mer purchasing SIS, 600 and the lat
ter $4,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
Real Estate Transfers.

The following is a list of real estate
transfers filed for record in the office
of w. H. Tower, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Garrett county, for the
week ending November 8:
j. M. Friend and wife to Orten
M. Hatfield, part of a tract of land
called "Grime's Point" 90 acres and
2 roods $50.
Jacob Shatzer and wife to VIM.
Hutzell, part of a tract of land called
'.Rich Hill," 200 acres +; S2l0.
Conrad Sperline aud wife to Mary
Hartman, piece of land containing 4
acres and 129 perches So.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
Jubilee at Cumberland.

There was a Republican demon
stration in Cumberland Monday
night in honor of the recent victO-
ries. There was torchlight parade
and a general illumination of the
buildings, and some very handsome
displays. A salute was fired from q
cannon. The affair was enthusiastic,
and the illuminations and decora.
tons were the finest ever seen there,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13

A Democratic paper remarks that
"had the election taken place six
weeks after the nomination of Han
c1ck, there would have been no
doubt of his election, and had it been
six weeks later than 1T was, he
would probably have been elected"
What mighty fortunate thing it
was for the Republican party that
the election came just when it did &!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-13
Carp for Oakland.

The first installment of carp, forty
in number, for this county, Vas re-
ceived Wednesday evening by DR.. j.
Lee McComas, from Mr.. Ferguson,
State Fish Commissioner. The Doc
tor placed the young fish in what is
known as the dead Pond" in Oak
land, where he thinks they will thrive
and multiply.