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I From the Washington Union. ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER CALEDONIA. BKVKN DAYS J.ATKH FJtOM KUltOI'E ! 8t. Johns, July 20?noon. The jS'tcamcr Caledonia, Cnpt. Lec' o, nrrived nt Halifax about 7 o'clock on Thursday evening. LOSS OF THE BAKQVE CHARLES BARTLETT. The C/aledonitt has 45 passengers for Boston, exclusive of 18 of the 42 survivors of the ill-fated barque Charles Jiartlett, of Plymouth, J/ass., Wm. Bartlett, master. This vessel, on Wednesday, 27th ult., at half-past 8 o'clock, p. m., about 700 miles to the westward of rape Clear, was run down by the steamship Europa, and sunk in three minutes, wiih i - J her passengers and crew. Tne catastropho occurred during a dense *bg, nnd although the boats of tbe Kuropa wore instantly lowered, and every possible assistance rendered, only 43 out of the 176 souls were saved. The captain, mate, and ten of the crew are among the survivors. Tho TCtimna is acquitted of nil blame, not only by tho survivors, but by the unanimous voice of the British press anrt public. llaron Rothschild 1ms been re-elected to a sent in Parliament by 3000 majority. The City of Rome has surrendered & the Froncli troops entered on the 2nd inst. When this intelligence Avns an- I nounced in Paris the funds rose one per cent. M. Lamnrtino goes as Ambassador to St. Petersburg, and Avill protest against Russian interference in the Italian nues tion. Another great battle is reported to have been fought between the Austrian* and Hungarians at Flume, in which the Austrians were defeated with a loss of 10,000 men. The results of tins week's business in Liverpool are highly satisfactory to almost every branch of trade. TEXAS. Gov. Wood, of Texas, is addressing the people. Ho contends for the light of Texas to Sante Fi\ He states the public debt of Texas nt $0,000,000. The financial affaire of Texas are prosperous. Gov., Wood thinks that the debt might be discharged, by the stile of tho public domain at very low prices. We see from this th'ut he understands the theory of population.' The crops of Western and Southwestern Texas are Vxiry promising. Tho sugar' and cotton never looked better. Col. P. II. liell and John T. Mills are also candidates for GovdihOr. Gen. Houston is delivering temperahce addresses. We are glad to hear this. The cholera has broken out among the Camanchcs, and must be extensive in its ravages.?Ibid. ? JfAdoN. fGeo.} Julv 18. Conviction and SctUence.?Klislia Reese, arraigned for the murder of Mrs. Pratt, after a f?i? and impartial trial befor? Bibb Superior Court, was^n Friday Inst, found guilty. On Saturday, Judgo Floyd pronounced the sentence of the Court in the presence of a vast asscmbliigc. The prisoner manifested no feeling whatever, except that of apparent Indifference to his fate. He is to be hung on Friday, the 7th of (September, between the hours of 8 and 4 o'clock.?Journal and Messenger, Wonderful Escape.?During the severe thunder storm on (Sunday aftuttibon last, the wife of 3/aior Hcnrv Wood, who 1 resides about half a mile from the city, on the Houston Road, made a most re* markable and Providential escape. She was standing in the garden, near the hoube, having on her porson at the time a j gold watch, with a gold guard chnin, which passed round tho ncck. The elec- ' trie fluid struck the ultiun, melting it entirely. From the chain it passed throu* the watch, partially destroying it. Thcnce it escaped do'.vn her cloUnor. doing no further damage until it rcflcliwl slmnu o, ' vvyw, which were literally torn to pieces. Mm. Wood was, of couioG, knocked senseless at the time, but under the usual remedies, soo rj after partinuy ^covered, nnd is doing woll. iShe was severely SUUiuicd around the neck, immediately where the chain rested, and was also injured in one of her feet; but, in other respects, escaped unhurt. We mention particulars in this case, as it is unquestionably unorc remarkable than any we have ev#r seen upon record.?Jbia, , m ' p||r? TWO CtOVERNORS IN FLORIDA. Advices from Florida inform u* that <Jovernor Mosely, the old Demoeratic executive, still holds on to his office; and intend* iu? #111 flnJ/iluiK nnvt fl^%r Titos. Bi'own, Whig, who vrcw elected last full, has quaUtled. The reason for continuing his executive functions Gov, Mosely ?tUege? to he the clear understanding of the liCgfclature at the time of his installation. A? soon as the time expires, however, hetxpresses h{s willingness to surrender to his t>ueces*or the Seal of State and all the papers belonging to his ' department, ana afford him all the information qf which he to pottfessed, to enable him enter updn his duties fr*e from all emharraKsmente.^/7?*AJ?'-"'?? "" T ^ ' 1)uoll Ukpout.?A committee of the Rhode Island Legislature; on investigating the nflaira of tho Hank at Seituate, report in conclusion?"Finally, the committee arc of the opinion that a machine lias been placed In South Scituate (purporting by its issues to bo located in North Scituate.) extending its pipes to Wallstreet, in tho city of N e\v-Vork ; and had not timely precaution been taken to prevent it, might have been so inflated by I 4i.~ -j ? - - iuu iiuusiun ouno gus ot tlie Merchants' Bank of the city of Providence that if ignited in tho former city, it would have blown up the Hamilton Bank in Scituute with a tremendous explosion." Singular Taste.?There is a gentleman in Cincinnati who i? worth &100,000, or more, who boa.sU of never owning an "umbrella" or a "great coat," and never "having subscribed for a newHimnnr" r rw* AY ho enves him ? Rkcipf. to Cook Uiok.?A correspondent furnishes us wKn the following recipe : " Soak your Rico in salt and water for 7 hours* and then put it in fresh water and boil it?only 10 minutes after it bogins to boil?then empty it out in a culIcnder before the the until it <1 rains and dries, when you will Had n delicious dish, and every grain separated?answoring J tlin ' 1 , t-Hijjvsc ui ? iiirge munocr oi vegotaI bles, now laid aside as unfit for uso. I Hot.?At Tnrrylown, on Friday, tlioso who wcro engaged in laying down the track o > the line of the Hudson river rnilroad, were obliged to suspend labor becaxise the iron was so hot that thoy could not handle it.?- AW. Post. Coi.n.- -The editor of the Salem Gnzntto \vflK infrtrmiwl l?f ? r ? ?/jr < K'niiin irum the White Mountains, that on Monday Inst seven gentleman entertained themselves Of Mount Washington, by snowballing cnch other. A writer in the Journal of Commerce estimates that 75,000 Germans will arrive at New York alone this year, and ' that, on an average, each person will bring $40 in coin-making an aggregate of three ' millions of dollars. IIA M BUKO" MARK E T S 7~ (reported Fon tiie keowkk courier.) IIamburo, July 18, 1849. Our Cotton Market in quite firm since our ( la?t report. Quotat-ons of lust week have been fully sustained. Thou/rh from the ox ceedingly light stock on hand, transactions have been limited. Wo quote as lost week, Cotton 8 to 9 1-2. , Corn, . - C?2 1-2 a 70 per bu Meal, 76 a 80 Beeswax, 1ft p-or pound. Tallow, 10 " , Bacon, 6 " Butter, 15 to 20 " Yours, Ac., 11. 1 " MTRRIed7 " j On Thursday ovoning, 19th inst., by Rev. A. W. McGuffin. Mr a Adaik to Miss Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. James Ferguson, all of this District. 1 On the 22nd inst., by Wm. C. Lee, i Esq., Mr. Jons Davidson, of Anderson i District, to Miss Pkrmklia Golden, of t this District. Sons of 'IVinpei'aiice. The Celebration of Pickens Division of the Sons ot TcmpCrahce has been postponed from tlio 20th August next, until the 19th of September next. Wt H. Trimmier, r. , i\ d. s. t. July 28, 1840, 11 TEMPERANCE. The District Meeting will be held at j Pickens O, Hi on Wednesday tafore the , 3rd Lord's day in September next; instead of the 3rd Monday in August, as on that day many persons will be en8aged at a Camp-meeting aild drilling for [egimental Review. JOSEPH GIUHHAM. Pitwnbwrtt July 26, 184?. ll DR. J. W. Tendkrs his Professional Services to the citizens of Pickens Villnge and the District. Ho can always be found at his Office, or at the residence of Maj. W. L. 1/ %1 ? i\r,iTH, unless proiesxionaily engaged. He has received h fresh assortment of Drugs and Mcdicines, which he will sell low. Pickens C, H.> July 28, 1849. 11 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. July 11, 1849. ALL Communications addressed to His Excellency, Governor I3EA1JROOK, should be directed to Columbia, until the 1st October next;. B. T. WATTS, Executive Seo'ry. KHTRAV. J John Lukeroy. two miles Edst of i IU4<k* 4-11- i--* "? 1 V..VIIJ o unugc, ivnis UCIUIV HIV H l>l?y Mare, 10 or IT hands high, and supposed to be 10 or 20 yenrs old, dim star in forehead, wv brands perceivable, collar-' marked, right eye out, Appruiscd at fifteen dollars. J. B. E. r\RADINE, m;fr. t>. Pickens Dint., J ivTy 6th, 1840. 10 Regimental Order*. Ohdek No. ? Tho 2nd Regiment of S. C. M. -will parade at Hall s on Tuesday tho 21st of August next, by 10 o'clock, a. m., for j Review and Inspection. I Commissioned and non-commissioned Officers will assemble on tho day previous for ilt ill and exercise. Officers and Soldiers arc ordered to appear armed and equipped as the law directs. JUy order of Coi... A. Bnicr. K. M. KEITH, Adj't. 2nd llcg't. S. C. M. July 28, 1819. 11-tdp [Conrad Zinck.] [II. Hi-oiies.] NFW FIRM. The subscribers have entered into Copa rtnerslun in the Cahixvt M *???.? n? _ ... *.?nnmVT UtO* | inkss; mui will keep constantly on hand i 51 variety of HlirenilN, $|debourdN, LadieH' Toillottrs, Tables, fancy or plain. Together with a {general assortment of J>lain Furniture, which they will sell low or CARII. Furniture of any description made to order with neatness and dispatch, with prices to suit the times. Repairing done at short notice. Z1NCK HUOIIES. ^ - - - - i icnvus Vy. ii., .IUl}r VI, 18'*??. 10 ~ flEAD QUARTOS. Charleston, June 18, 1849. ORDER NO. 5. The following Regiments will parade for Review and Drill, at the timos and places following: The 10th Regiment of Infantry at Richardson's on Tuesday the 81st of July next. The "i th Regiment at the Old Wells, on Tuesday the 2d of Alienist. The 2d Regiment of Cavalry, at Long Myers, on Thursday the Oth of August. Tho 8th Regiment of Infantry at Morrow's Old Field on Saturday tho lltli of August. The Oth Regiment at Lomax's, on Tuesday the 14th of August. The 4th Regiment near Varennes, on Thursday the 1 Oth of August. The 42d Regiment, at Mint oil's, on Saturday the 18th of August. The 2d Regiment, at Hall's, on Tuesday the 21st of August. The 5th Regiment, at Hunter's, on I nn 1 * * xnursday the 23d of August. The 1st Regiment of Cnvaliy, nt PicUcnsvillo, on Saturday the 26tli of August. The 3d Regimoni of Infantry, at Toney's old store, on Tuesday the 28th of August. The 1st Regiment at Breton's, on Friday the 31st of Aygustv The Commissioned and noncommissioned Offices, will assemble the day previous to the review of their several Ttorri . ~ o~ ments, on their respective parade grounds for drill and instruction* An inspection of Arms of every colnpany, will take place immediately after the review of each Regiment* 'fho Major General Will, with his staff, Attend the reviews, olso, the Hrigadier Generals, with their sUiffs, in their respective brigades, and are further charged with the extension of this order. Bv order of the Commander-in-chief I W. CANTEY, Adj. a In. Qen. Julie 27, 8 C om in i ioiier'? Sa lo. fearah Curtis ) vS. f Bill Air t?niThos. Boone, ahd others. j ^on ^ By Order of the Court of Equity in this case. I will sell at pubi' j out-crv at l inl/nnu . ii r? -* m *. ivnvifp vuun iiuubi', Qii ino nrst JYion(lay in August next, all the lloal Estate of yr.liicu Natlmh Boone, Esq., died seized and possessed, situate in Pickens District, on lvcowco River, below and running up to the Village, viz: No 1, or ilomc Tract, whereon the said Nathan Boone, Est],, lived up to the time of his death, situate on Kcowee River, adjoining Tracts No. 2 and 8, lands of Sam'.,>1 t?TiJ 1*-- ir ** ' - ' ?- - uui jlvviu, ?<3m{., xuat. w. Jj. Keith and ltcv. Joseph Grisham, containing as is supposed, Six Hundred Acres more or leay. t No. or Foster Tract, whereon Elijah Foster now resides, adjoining lands of P. Alexandor and K, M. Keith. Eoqrfe, the streets of the Village, and the other two tracts of said deceased* containing. as is supposed, One Hundred and Ninetyfive Acres more or less. No. 3, a Tract of Thirty Acres in the woods, adjoining both the tracts, and lands of Maj. W. L. Keith. Tracts No. 1 and 2 havo upon them Comfortable dirollinrm. wiili <VM out buildings, and farm? in a good statu of cultivation, and each contain n considerable quantity of river bottom. TERMS. -(V,.. ,.J . < A sufficiency to pay costa will be required in cash, and a credit of one and two years given for the remoinder. Purchasers being required to give Bot\d with rrnon iMiiirtu' u?'l '? O -f' J ?'** j' ,1*"* ,v" titles, which are to be executed but not delivered until the payment of tho entire purchane money, Possession to be given the 1st January next. MILES if. NORTON, c. b, p. p. CommisbioncrVOffice,) juhc25, *840. j 8~ida lictterM. Remaining iii the Tost Office at 1'ukcun C H., Quarter ending SOth June, 1840, which if not taken out within three mouths will be Kent to the Poxt Oifiec Dejnirtinent ft*, dead letters. Daniel D. Alexander, .Jeremiah Moody, Sani'l. Albert-oii, Hoy. A. A. Moi*e, 3 M. Chandler, James Morgan, Daniel Alexander, Jr., Stephen Nicholnon, Joseph Huriw, Wm. Newton, McKKra M lli?ml......l ? ' *T 1 ?_,?.vxiivuua VHUIVn item; Nicholas Bacon, Ginens Nix, Watson Collin*, Jesse Oglesby, Ja.?. E. Calhoun, John Owens, Leonard Cain-hart, Mrs. Mary Stephens, James Doth), Mis# Harriet Bpillor, I j. A. Edge, Col. M. O. Tali nan, Win. Gusawny, 2 Charles Thompson, Ja?. W. Grnv, Alexander White, Mrs. (fc Wm. Howard, J. K. tl* R. Williams, D. H. Kennomore, Hubert Wilson, Jacob Lewis, Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Hiram L. Whilworth. ! 1'. ALEXANDER, 1'. M. I July *1, ie49 ___ I W - Vk * uusi jfceccivcd I i A large and. well selected assortment of j Book* and Stationary, consisting of Histories, Family and Pocket Bibles, School and other Cooks. ?ALSO? A Lot of Iron, Nails, Castings, &c? <fcc? at the Store of BENSON & TAYLOR. Pickcns C. 11., July 7, 1849. CI1EA1* GOODS. licap as the Cheapest! Tim subscriber rospectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he is receiving at short intervals a HANDSOME SELECTION OF D A J wun? ftKOCKRIEN, IlardivniT & Cutlery, 1 CROCKERY AND GLASS WAKK, ' Drugs and Mcdicines, ? &c. Arc. <fcc. All selected expressly for this mnrkot and j 1 will be sold positively as cheap as the 1 cheapest for cash. I S. U. MoFALL. 1 Pickens C. H., S. C. ) 1 X*..-. in iiiuj 10, ioiy. ) 1 tf JLast Arrival! JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA A FINE ASSORTMENT OF UMBRELLAS, which wo will soli low for Cash. P. & E. E. ALEXANDER. Juno 00, 1840. 7-tf aininuajl. fair \ Op'the SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE, } , ? rt ? ?" ' For the Promotion of Arts, < Mechanical Ingenuity l trnd Industrie ^ ^ J I ISie l^isnr Annual t'ain of the above Institute will beheld in Charleston, commencing on Wednesday-, iVth October nnvf ' V?V) UIIU UUIIUIIUO upvu UlHIIlg Uir WCCK? Specimens of Art, Ingknuitv, Mf.oIianical Skiix and Industry- of every u dcscripiion, is solicited for the Exhiln- e tion from all the Southern States, and t*RKMit'M8 will be awarded to thoso pre-- h sentlhg the best specimens^ As this is the first effort made in the Southern States to advance the Mechanic ArU, by means of annual Pairs similui to those that proved so beneficial to the . Northern Mechanics, the Board of Malingers earnestly solicit the co-operation of all who feel an interest in the prosperity of . the South, and appeal to every Mechanic, Manufacturer, ana all ]>ersons engaged j in pursuits of skill nnd indusfrv of wlmi. ever description, to solid some specimen 1 to this Exhibition, mul they hope that every district in this State and. of our sister States will be represented at the Fair. All those who intend sending articles for exhibition, will * pleaso give notice to L. M. Hatch Chairman Commitieee of | T arrangements^ at as early a clay as pOssible, and every specimen sent win be carefully attended to and returned after tlifc Exhibition. OFFICERS OF TilE INSTITUTE. Wm. Orego, President. Wm. KiRKWoot), 1st Vice President. 4ir. ** r - ? * yvm. al. ijawtop, va vtcc 1'resulont. * E. C. Jones, Secretary. . II. S. Qrioos, Trensuror pro teirl. birkctowh. .Toscph Walker, O. N. Reynolds, .Tt\, 1II. toylor, B. W. Edgerton, W. G. Be 1 Saussure, L. M. Hatch, C. D? Cnrr, it. . 1). Wnlkct, V. J. Porcher. D. ft. ffitosh, C. Y. Richardson, Wm. Lobby. jar Tho following Is a list of Pnnmilmh to be awarded, For the best Snfceimen a Silver Mrd?1 and for the next est a Diploma. ! For tfyw Inventions a Gold Medal, at . the discretion of the Committee. Articles of ntt kinds not primed heTotv . will be'received, arid premiums'awarded < for the same. . Architectural Drawing, 1Design for Diploma for the S, C. Institute, Painting in Oil, < Pointing in Water Colours 1 Miniature Painting, Pen Drawing, Pencil Drawing, V ray oh Drawing, Sculpturc, Penmanship, Best mode of constructing Wharves*, Best Press for Packing Cotton, Best Biye Thrashing Machine, IJest Cotton Gin* host Refrigerator, Best Plough, Churn, Washing Machine, Stone Mason's Work, Carving, iu Wood, Carpenter's Work r?y hand, I Carpenter's Work l>v MnnUnnn, Model of a Ship?spcclmons of Boat Builders Work, Ship Jolnors Work, Pump and Blook Making, Mill-Wrights Work, Coopers Work, Four Wheel Cni finge, Bugglv, (Jig or Sulkey, Cart or Dray, Steam Engine, Fire Engine, Turning in Brass, Iron or Wood, Blacksmith's Work, t..? ? r> s...U..Hg 111 JIUII KJl JL>Ii|t>3, Iron Railing, Fence or Gate Work, ]3rnss or Copper "Work, Locksmiths work* Bell Hanging rind Gunsmiths Work, Instrument Makers Work, Lamp-makers and Jewelers Work, Silversmith Work, Silver Plating; Die Sinking, Lithography, Engraving on Steel, Copper or Wood, Mechanical Dentistry, Cutlery, Clock and Watch making. Ornamental House Paintintr. Ornamental Sign Pointing, Cabinet Work, Fancy Printing, Book Printing, Fancy Binding, Ruled and Bound Ledger, Paper, Side of Sole- Leather, Side of Harness Lcathor, Calf Skin, dressed fov boots, Carriage Harness, Buggio or Sulkcy Harness, Cart or Dray Harness, Biding Saddle, Beaver or Silk Hat, Cloth Cap, Military or Firemans Cap, Pair of Boots, pair of Shoes, Pair of Laidies Gaiters. Pair of Ladies Slippers, r?iloring, Umbrella or Parasol, Hair Dressers Work, Gilding, Stucco Worlfr Modeling in Plaster, Tin Work, Plumbing, Basket or Wicker Work, Wooden Wore, Eyeing in Wool, Silk or Cotton, Jpholsters Work, Mantau Making, liJdinory, Shirt Making, Quilt, Embroidery in Gold or Silver, Embroidery in Silk or Worsted, iVrtificigJ Flowers, Jrnamental llnir Work, Raw Silk, not less than 1-2 lb. Manufactured Silk, iVcaving, Hand Loom, ?Vonvii ^ Power Loom, Specimen of Cotton Yam, ?air Knitted Stockings, Socks or Olovos, jimp. Fringe nnd Ornamental Weaving, 2oach Lace, Confectionary, defined Loaf Sugar, Pottery, Glass, iYrcught Nails, Gray Bricks, ^ress Bricks, Fire Bricks, fallow. Rnnrm wwnv soda Water, Cake Making, Starch, Flour, Cheese, Jutler, for winter use, riot less than 10 lbs. Cur^entine, manufactured, Soup, Manufactured Iron, Cut Noils* June 30, 1840. 7-4t E. M: KEITH, jKIIUIUCj' Ul JUltW* Will continue to practice in the Courts f Law nnd Equity for the Western Cir-' ult. Business entrusted to his caro will aeet with prompt attention. Okfick at Pickens Court House, 8. C. May 25, 1849. 2-tf Br. J. N. liawrcncc. Will attend punctually to all calls in he line of his profession. Unless absent ih p' ofosslnnal business, he may be found t his Office, or his private residence in ho Village. lie also, bus on hand a foneral assortment of mcdieines which i0 Will furbish to customers at reduced trices. Pickens C. H., 8. a ) Mny 18,1849. \ 1. tf TORSAT7E7 hV OntJEU OF THR COURT OF KQt'ITY, I OFFER fovsnlc 8000 Acres of Ferllo lahd, lying on both sides of Twclvo tfile River, and on the road leading from '^cndleton Village to Pickens Court House ; being part, of an Estate selected vhen tbo whole country w as vacant , cmjracing the most desirable portion of it. 'JTiese Lands are well timbered, and iut 18 miles from the terminus of the Railroad now being constructed. Application to be made to John T. 91onn, Pendleton Villago. ' If 1 r riAT tTAtTW in. x?i". vAJijuuun. "Laurensvillc Herald" will please opy ancl forward account to this Office. June 30. ' 1 tf. jmr RVcmvEn~i~~ A Fresh Lot of dent's Hoots and Shoes, Boya' do., Ladies and Misses Slippers and Ties; 6/ent'f "nd Ladies' $a(f\ dies, Bridles, Whips, ci'c^ Iron, Castinys and Nails, ehegpfor cash. Together with a full supply of Pr D. Ta^ qes' Family Modicine-S 6r, Kogcre* Compound Syrup of Liverwort and Taj-; Jew David^ llohrcvr Plastor or Pain Killer, ifee . Ate... As an ipducc^cn/, to the buyer tbo nubsv.tfbrr Avlll take in pxchnnge for Hoods, BecfcXvax, Tnllrw, Raw Hides, &c. *, ?- K- W<*ALL. Pic^csift 0, H.,: July 14, 1810. ' p #3