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T\c Jltd Il%v&r Ovtrjioie.?We have already published screrol short accounts of the great overflow in Red River, but the fiillowinir. from the Ali>*umltift tl.n \ JUptMiean, extra, or the 91st ult., is fuller than any account wc have yot seen : "The extraordinary and unheard of flood of Red River has j ut it altogether * bevend our notrcr t/> r?r?ntimin Mi# wmi. l?r weekly ?*suc3 of our piper. Topimt th?,sxtrn, giving a brief account of the calamity, terrible, awful and overwhelming a* It most truly U, it will be ncceaaary for ?s to work in water throe feet deep on one of the highest 6rat floors in town. - MV V?MW\>V VI ?UV VVUI?I>I T t men of sixty and seventy, who were bom and raised fiere, say tb t the water has never been as high as it is now during their existence. As far as we have boon aMo to learn, it extends from hill to hill every where, covering, except a few high spots, all the alluvial lands on both sides t\f H Rivol* an Rit?Ai*o Pn?wl DA v? 4 v. v. , v?* 1/Uj VU3 AVWUC1V ?WJ\I iva" pidcs, and perhaps Bayou Bcouf. Even a la ge portion of the lands of the Plnisance. settlement, which have been considered perfectly secure against high water, are partially inundated. The loss has co.vsequcnlly boon vciy great. In this -f?> ? ?j in uio trup ui cuuun uuu BUfjiir nk>;i?, estimating the former at 25,000 b?les and the latter at 10,000 hogshead*, with the usual amount of molaspes, It will exceed $1,7C0,000, and if we include corn, stock and damage done to property, it must approximate to $3,000,000. Ou. f' ont proprietors leveed against an 1844 rise, and many of them felt so secure behind what they conceived their invincible breast works that th? v mnde no preparations nt nil for moving until the water, rising as it did vrith extraordinary Tapidity, completely covercd them. Hcnc? n somo places only a part of the stock was saved while on others it wns all lost. "The accounts of the su^criug above, represent it to be even wcise than it is hflrfl Wiivinnr tin V?irrU In; .la in fitt ir\ - 6 "J \the inhabitants have to huddle with their cattle upon their highest grounds, nnd either stand in water waist deep, or climb up into trees and wait for a boat to rescue them. "The damage done to the town cannot now be estimated, but it is considerable. Many of the houses are partially undermined, an i others probably will be before the water leave* us. Until it does so, at least until it leaves our floor, our readers we fear will not again hear from us." \TtUgraphed to the Charleston Courier.] T> il- i - ~ JJAl/J JUUKK, OCpii VI. Advices from Santa Fe, via St. Louis, of 16tli ult,, state that a fight had taken place with 40 of the hostile Apachc Indians, in which 30 of tho latter were killed, and 6 prisoners taken. Three of the attacking party were wounded. Afajor Chavellie had another fig! ~'ith the CamanchcH on the 17th July, .car the Copper fountains, killing 40, taking 200 prisoners, and pantnnncr son mnl?? In the fight only one man was wounded. Col. Washington's situation at Santa Fe was considered critical. He is surrounded by nearlp 15,000 Indians Col. W. has established a mail, to leave Santa Fe and Fort Leavenworth on the 15th of each month. Baltimoue, Sept. 13. The latest EuroDean ndvirw* atata that Comorn has capitulated, and the Austrian Minister of War baa entered that fortress. The country in the vicinity of IPaag has been entirely evacuated by the Hungarians. Kossuth positively left A rnab for England on the Uth, having in his possession the Hungarian Crown and Jewels. The Stock Of Cotton at thin novt r?r? tVi/? lstinst. amounted to 12 1200 bale?. Hamburg (S. C?) Sept. 12. Another Murder.?Our District seems to be'gottin^ bnclc to tho days of Wcorns, and the events of the last four months cry ajoud for reform. It was only in oui last'number we were called upon to record the death of a citizen at the hands ol a negro man. Now wo are called upor to Vecord another naostdiahnli<*.!il murder It1 appears that Mr. Joshua Hammond nrtd three rufians by the name of Green, were engaged playing card*, when a din* pute arose which le<Tto blows, and resulted in the death of Hammond, the other three having beat him to death with clubs. The murderers are all in Jail, and we trust that justice will be meeted out tc them that their fiend lik conduct merits, ?Hep. Melancholy Suicide.-?Mr. William 8 Russell, a respectable mechanic of Grainitevtll?, put an end to his existence on Wednesday last by eutting his throat with a raror. He had boen indispoued foi gome days with fever, and at times slicrht lj deranged, but not to such an extent as to cause any alarm or suspicion on the part of hi* friend*. No sause can be assigned for this rash aot other than temporary derangement from fever, as lie was * steady, sober man, highly respected by all who knew him.?lb. Why is young lady's rin^ iike a certain Hal ? Because Ha htr-r: if. "X.-Beauty is a dangerous property, lending to corrupt the uiibd W The Avife, tho* it soon lose* its influence bver the husbahd. A figure agreeable and engaging, "which inspire.* affection with the inebriety of Jov*. is a much safer choice. The grn 1 _ a !. ? /I 1!l- - % *-?;3 iuso noi ineir influence iiko ovauiy. At The of thirty years a virtuous woman, who makes nn ngrceahlu companion, charms her hmhiuid morcjhan nt first. The compaiison of love loUri) holds pood in one respect, that the fierier it burns the sooner it is extinguished. KEOWEE COURIER. Saturday, Sept. 99, 184?. With A view cf accommodating our Subscribers wlio lire lit a distance, the following gentlemen are authorized and requested to act a* agents in receiving and forwarding Subscriptions to the Keowkr Coraicn, rii: Maj. W. S. Grishax, at West Union. Edwakd Hconcs, Esq., " Horse Shoe. E. P. Vunik, Esq., " Bachelor's Retreat M. F. Mitchell, Esq.. " Pickensville. j. e?. iiAcoon, i weivo aiuc. T. J. "Webb, for Andcrcon District. THE CJ1URCIL The corner atone of t|ii3 building wti laid oa Wudnesday last. It is styled the Presbyterian Church, but to be open to other denominations, -when rot occupied br the Pre?bvte- i riu9. It is to be ercctcd of brick, the plan being plain but very neat The building committee selected ns the site the summit of the hill east of the Court House. Under the directions of the enterprising con ./actors, Messrs. Wklsok A Lanostom, we have no doubt that the work will progress rapidly. The erection of thia building will add much to the appcarAucc of our quiet little town. We were much pleaded during a recent visit to tho Village of Greenville to It-cm that an union of the friends of the Columbia A' Greenville Rail Road had been effected, and that Greenville wan to unite ivith the road at Brown's. There would seem to be no doubt but that the road will now be carried to that, place, aa $160,000, out of $169,600, which U the highest estimate of the con of this branch, has been subscribed. The friends of the enterprise do not desire to stop at the co?t of the road but to cany at least ftOOjOOO into the Company. This will benefit them, inasmuch as it will give an additional impetus to th? work, by giving so much additional stock to the Company. There can be no doubt that with Greenville for one of the upper termini for this road, that the stock will bo more profitablo.? For seek to di*gui?e it as you may unless the road is carriod to that point, a large portion of the trado coining through tha Saluaa Oap -will go to Laurens, in proferenco to Anderson. For Laurens Is only 36 miles from Oroenville while Anderson is 30, then by going to the former place, only 6 miles further, you reach a point on the RiilmiH umlliiv* ol to Columbia, while the distance from Andersonto the name point is at least 120 miles Then oo far as the profit on the stock is concerned, it is decidedly to the intcrcnt of the Company that tho road should be carried to Greenville. But so far as the iutercsts of this District nre concerned, it is all important tliat Green, ville should be the terminus. Because that would bring the road for some distance within a few miles of our District lino, with it? f?r. I minus only four distant Then all the fine lauds of the Saluda, and their productions will find an easy and profitable market. Our cititens on that side of the District should do all in their power to assist in building the road to Grcenvillo. ODD FELLOWS. On Tueoday last we had the pleasure of attending the celebration of Mountain Lodge at DrdAllvlllat If *?o? a 4- L ,? ? ?? ?? ??'? ? MM^tiuivvliV ri^liv IU IA3* hold thoee Brothers of Charity in full dress Regalia, marching through tho street*. The Oration ttm dsU*rer*d by T. L-. Jones. It was a tasty, well written composition, giving the rise and progress of Odd Fellowship?its obi jcCts find intentions?a refutation of some of , the objections against the Order?and a glimpse at the probablo influence which tho Order ' might have in cementing the bonds which bind us as one nation, and in dispersing tho clouds which now overhang our beloved Republic. 1 | The spoech occupied one hour, and was patient ' iy ncara uy a urge audience, inane up or the ' talent and Wit, the beauty and wealth of Groen* 1 vllle. For the Keowee Courier, i Messrs. Editor? : Townville Division i of the Sons of Teropcrnnco held a public * meeting at Townville, Anderson District, ' on Wednesday the 10th inst., which was attended by 400 or 600 persons, who as semoiea aoout ihc more, dwelling and ' yard of Mr. 8am'l Brown; from the piaz| za of whose house o very handsome Bi. ble was presented by Miss Harm, in a neat ana appropriate address of a few minute*, on behalf of the Ladies of the J *1 4 1 - -# 1 - ? vrcniij, iweive 01 ^nom, wun ine apeaic* er, acting ae a committee of presentation. The Bible wu received on tho part of the Division by Capt. Vandiver, in a 4;hort addreas which done himself na?ch credit. During the Presentation tlie 8 >n8 were in profession in front of the piazza, after which the Committee of Presentation, Ladies nnd Citizens generally joined in, and Were marched in usual order to the stand, a distance of about n quarter of a M;in ~.i i.? n- ?i n?? I UiUV) VUhUU'JiCU UJ ^ * V/V**W> iUIU V'Upi. Vandiver, as Marshals. On being seated nt the stand, the throne of Grace was nddressed in prayer by the Chaplain. Cnpt. Vandiver was then presented, who opened the discussion with n short speech suited to the occasion, and clorcd by asking for Rev. J. S. Murray, who was to follow him, cn Attentive hearing. Mr. M. WAS then in- j traduced, and explained in a*cry clear and forcible manner the objccts and aims of the Order, the good likely to grow out of the organzation, Ac.; and closed by answering some of the many objections raised ngainst the Son?*, all of which must have had a good cflfect in removing tho nreiudiccs of those who listened im partially. After the benediction, the procession was ' e-formcd nnd conducted to the place fum whence they started, and all dispersed apparently well pleased. I am sorry to add, however, that there were a few disaffected tpirits who attempted to interrupt those disposed to demean themselves rationally, hut they j J?> V*n# * uvtv\.uuu\,vt All WUW uug UUU^, VY1J1UU >Y<U> | to bring upon themselves that cod tempt which they so richly deserved; the general feeling was "Father forgive them, they know not what they do." There is more prejudice in the neighborhood of Townvillc against the Order, than any place I have visited, but the material of which that Division is composed, is a sufficient guaranty that fV*#>vr tvill nntlivft nil An?AtUiA?i VMVJ If VUV4II V V'|'j;V?CtVlUU, UI1U 111 | their efforts they have the best wishes of a i? n * il rntcpu A vi inn w?*vuc?? Fon the Keowee Courier. Messrs. Editors:?Allow me through the medium of your paper, to call the attention of the Commissi onsers of Roads to the raids leading from Pickens C. H. to Pendleton and Greenville. These roads arc in very bad condition, so much > so thut it is with difficulty that a carriage or vehicle of any kind can La driven over them with safety. Tins should not be; and if your citizens desire that visiters should conic to your Village, they must require these roads to be kept in order, for they arc the principal channels of connection. A portion of these roads has not been worked in a year, as I am informed; the hands have gone over a part ol tde l'endlcton road, but lmve done it 110 good. The roots and rocks should be taken out and the road left smooth, instead of this I am informed that the hands run n race to see which could first get to the upper end of the road; and that one man, eager to outstrip the others, threw away his mattock. The Commissioners should bo sported to the Solicitor, unless they have these roads j worKcci bctore Uourt, O. [From the Baltimore American.] Further by the Burojpa. The Hungarian War.?The latest intelligence fro n Ilungaiy is ombraced in advice* from Vienna to tho 26th ult., ! and is unsatisfactory and full of contradictions. The Weiner Zeitung of the 24th ult. fumishea what it calls an explanation r\ I- * ui \jrcorgcy s 3iu rcnacr, wmen amounts to nothing. The London News, in speculating on the cause and result of the downfall of Hungary, says that the belief is general throughout, the Continent, that Georgcy surrendered to Paskiewitch on a pledge from the Russian commander that the Cim would recognise the independence of Hungary. The latest intelligence encourages the I k,.r.?r ui.-i.- -?:? t?u ISVI1UI luanuiopBa BVIII I1CIU (JO.ISOiSiOn 01 Coraom. Ono account affirms that on the 18th ult. an action was fought between Raab and Comom, in which the Magyars obtained some advantage. Jellachich arrived at Temesvar on the 16th ult. Ho is said to have met with no opposition, and fou.,u the road over whicli he travelled covered with arms and warlike stoi e?, which had been abandoned by tho defeated Magyars. General Hnvnauin his lftj.t hullAtm ? ?. ports that at the present moment all Bosnia and Transylvania were clcared of the Hungarians. On tho 19th ult Bascan's corps of 000 foot and 1,000 horse, with 4,000 muskets and two canijon, surrendered to the Russians, laying down their arms at Boroicre. Bern and Guyon, being tuirrounded by General Luder's army, left their trv>p*aod made their escape. Tlie Hungarians, numbering 8,000 men, with 50 cannon, being loft without lenders, Inid down their arms, Since the capitulation ofArad 25,000 men had beon takou prisoners, and 170 r.lniinn pnnlnrod Prince Paski witch has delivered Oeor- | Sey, tho chief of the rebellion, the former j eputies of the Diet, and all the prisoners ; and materials of war, to the Austrian cominander. A despatch from General Wallmodo, j received at Temesvnr on the 19th ult., : announces that the Hungarian leader of j tlifi Ninth C'nrm hnrl nvidn nrnnncfilj r\f I - r- J-.-l'?" capitulation to Gen. Komaschen, who was pursuing them, stipulaiing tlie freedom of the officers upon parole, by giving oath to present themselves when summoned. General Haynau, however, rejected these conditions, and summoned them to surrender at discretion. In the meantime the pursuit continued without relaxation. It is said that tho Emperor s decision ' concerning Georgoy's surrender is, that a portion of his army be enlisted in the Im- j penal ranks, and a portion dismissed to | 1,nt?< ? ?,?i ??...* ii m 1 . VI.vn nwiuro, miu mat lliu UIUUUI'S UL* ])Ul upon trial. Gcorgcy is not to be brought to Vienna, but carried to Olmutz, or some Bohemian fortress. Accounts from Pcstb to the 21s' ult., state that it was rumored that Kossuth had been captured on the frontier of \Val lachia. Other nccounts affirm that he ' had been seen passing through Lassa; whilst accounts from Turkey assure us that Bern ond Kossuth had arrived at Adrinnoplc, where they embarked in an English ship. A letter from Georgey to Klapka, directed the suirender of Comorn, assigning no reason but the hopelessness of sue ccs!?, and a wish to give peace to his country. A letter from Kossuth, written before he was informed of Georjrey's surrender, containing a frank admission of the hopelessness of the causo of the Magyars, is said to have been found by the Austrians. Gtrmciny.?It appears that the scheme of confederation proposed by Russia, Tuscany and Hanover, has been ratified by seven other States. Seven others have announced their intention to ratify, and seven others had not declared. Accounts from Hamburg state that five parishes into which the Burgerchaft is divided, had ratified the proposed con* stitution without reserve. The Prussian troops that had been quartered in Hamburg havo been recalled. n. t a I AjcnmojTK.?iv serious sKirmum rws in ken place belMreen the Danes attd the ' <5>chleswigers, which was stopped by the ' Vruscian soldiers. The blockado of the ports of Eastern Holstein was to be raised on the 1st inst. Fraiuc.?During tho recess of tho French Assembly a cessation of political strife has taken place. The speculations llnnil tVlfi fllt.lll'A nf _j ? * wiiv*. w w.ifmedjto the rumor of a changein the Ministry', which it is asserted is without foundation, except in the wishes of those aiming at the dissolution of the present administration. It is stated in the Paris National that tho report of the intended marriage of the President or tho Republic and the daugh- j ter of tho King of Sweden is well founded. M. do Peinoruv. a personal ftiend of Louis, 13 about to repair to Stockholm to settle the necessary preliminaries. The Red Republicans arc holding a Council at Geneva, and it is said that Ledru Rollin had passed through Germany on his way to join thom. Tho Russian Minister at Paris has officially assured the French Government that the Emperor never thought of terri tonal aggrandizement, and that he will recall his troops as soon as the Hungarians have laid down their arms. A letter from Warsaw, of the 17th ult., contains an elaborate description of the reception of Gen. Lamoricierc by the Csar. He was brought to Warsaw in the Emperor's state carriage. Ttafy?'Tho Milan Gazette of tho 24th j announces the capitulation of Venice on t'ae 22d. on terras based unon the nrhr.Ki, ' mation issued by ltadctzky on tho 14th. The siege, whilst it lasted, was very formidable). A letter from Florence states that the Tuscan government had prohibited any formal service in memory of Charles Albert. General Oudinot having been recalled from Rome, ^/onsigneur Javclli has as?umod th* reigns of government. Gen. Oudinot left Roma on tho 22d with 10,000 troops, transferring tho chief command "? Gon. Rostolan It is reported at Ventre that Radetzky will pass through shortly on hi* way to Goetn. The garrison ? to bo diminished, but whether from political or sanitary motives remains a mystery. Thero is no doubt that a hostile feeling exists between the French dinlomatist* and the Fopo. Pope Aus positively refuses to recognise as his soldiers any who have borne arias against him. On the other hand, the Frenoh Government have recognized alt who arc willing to continue in the army. * Out of ten delegate* from the provinces, tlu re is only one ecclesiastic. Everything is in an unsettled ?t*tc, with but little prospect of an improvement. Kngland.?The mortality of the week exhibits a continued increase in London. The dnftlh? fmm 1 ?1"1 ??1 w... W.V.VtM ffVIW UIIll from all diseaKes 2,458, which is an increase of 228 on the hill of mortality of tho proceeding wcelc, and an increase Of 47 in the deaths by cholorft. ' [By Telegraph for tho Constitutionalist) New York, Sept. 18. ft Cotton.?The cotton market is firm, The sales to-day reach 300 bales at l-8th 1 advance. Flour is unchanged. 3000 bushels uuin nave Dccn sow to-Uay at 59 and 61 cents. Thk FnKNcn Minister.?'The reported dismissal of the French Minister, has caused ain heavy decline Government I stocks. It L? believed that Francc will sustain her minister's course. A despatch just received from high authority at Washington, strongly inti- tj mate something serious brewing, but our I correspondents thinks the facts not sufficiently matured for publication. Death of Dk. Houston.?Dr. Housinn ?1.~ e ir? ? - iuii mi; ivj uici umciai ivcporier lor uic U. S. Senate, died yesterday. ? Death of CiiiusToriiEn Hi'oiicb.? Christopher Hughes, former charge to Sweden, and subsequently to Holland, died at his residence in Baltimore to*day. Maine Election.?The Governor is not chosen by the people. The Senate L: whig and the house democratic. lUury Clay arrived at Cincinnati yesterday. | Why is the letter G like the sun? It is the centre of light. HAMBURG MARKETS. (nEronTED for the keowbe cookies.) Hamburg, Sept 19, 1849. Cottou I103 improved this week.?now fella from 10 to 10 1-8; not much arriving. p.,4^, r k ~? 1 1.1 v.orr.f vu j/vi mumivi. Salt, f 1 50 Oat*, 3-4 IlflMWn* I* "" ??1 ?>v |n;i j;vunu. Sugsr, 0 to -10 Coffre, 9 to 10 Tallow, 10 "" Bacon, C 1-2 " Bflttcf, 16 to 20 * l-'lour, 0 ?8 to #7 J?cr bbl. Your*, etc.. ir I\ S. YclkWf Fiver in Charleston. Pro#* poet of a difiiculty bct?r?cu the United States and France";?Frcncli Minister font a contemptible note to tfcc DqpsrtmtfM: Taylor wrote to Franco to haw tho Minister recalled, but that Government not re?]K>ftding to onr Prcyidont"* request, he has informed tho French Minuter that hi< paw porta arc rcadyl Of courtc you will ecc full reporta in the papers. H. fflARRlKD, On the 12th ult, by W. D. 8t?olc, Esq., Ma. G. W. Dooo to Mica A. M. Ilro.victrrr, all of I'ickena District ^BITijARif; Died on (he 9th in*t, in tills District, Lieut, Col. F. M. Reid. I On the 1 Oth ult., at his residence in this Dis* trict. Ma. C'iiaalu Williamson, lie vuk , Ilcvolutionary Soldier, and ba? left but fow of j bin compatriot* behind him. THE OCONEE STATION FO/? &JtT,n This placc, situated in Pickons District, on the Oconee Creek, 12 miles North of Pickens C. H., ai.d immediately on the road lending from the latter place to Clayton, Ga? contains 1000 Acres of fertile Land, which will be disposed of on terms the most advantageous to the purchaser. As a grain and stock farm, tne Oconee possesses many peculiar advantages; its fields producing abuntant crops of Com, Wheat, Uyc, Oats, and Potatoes, while the hills for miles around arc covered during 9 months of the year with coats of tho richest grasses. On the premises there are all the nccefc | wiry buildings tor a well regulated Faftfe, .'4 I including a two-stoiy Brick Duelling. The narrative of this Station forming as it does, an important chapter in the earlv history of our State, is well known to crcry Carolinian, and it is equally celebrate a for the purity of its atmosphere, the exuberance of it? soil, and for the beauty and romantic wildncss of its Scenery. Persons wiohing further partioulair will please communicate with J. A. DOYLE, Picken* C. H., 8. C. I jar The South Carolinian, Pendleton Messenger, and Lnuronsville Herald will please give the above three insertions and for v/aru their accounts to this office. Last /IrrivaX ! JUST RECEIVED FROM P1HLAVVIFHIA A VINE ASSORTMSXT OF UMBRELLA8, which we will sell low for Cash. P. & K. E ALEXANDER. June 30, 1810. ?