Keowee courier. (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, September 22, 1849, Image 2
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. ?