Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-10-22
GREAT SALE OF MORUS Null
TICAULWS.

n probability not again occur in the South
ern States. The subscriber intending to de-
vote MS whole attention to professional duties,
viii dispose Of his entire stock of Morus Null
tlcaulis Trees, Preserving that portion already
engaged) many Of which are nine years old;
large portion two years old, and ABBOTT fifty
Of the present year.
Among these are trees ten feet IN height,
and large number of five and six feet. The
trees are growing IN a dry soil, at such distan-
ces, as with the aid Of hot sun, and extraor-
binary dry season, have impaired maturity and
hrmness wood. Most of the trees are plan
ted in chequers, IL feet apart, each way, COW
ering an area Of at least 20 acres.
All, therefore, interested in the culture Of
Silk, viii have an opportunity Of furnishing
themselves, on the most advantageous terms.
The object If the subscriber in offering his
trees at this time, is to afford the purchaser an
opportunity of seeing the trees as they are
growing, or as they have recently grown. The
sale viii therefore take place on the ground.
The trees will be sold in ois to suitthe humb-
lest purchaser, and on such conditions as viii
enable the poor man Notwithstanding the
sneers of certain editors among us,) to CON-
pete with the wealthy man, who can bring a
larger force into the field.
TERMS.
For one hundred or a less number OF Trees,
cash; over one hundred and less than five hum
dred, sixty days; over FIVE hundred and less
than one thousand, one hundred and twenty
days; over one thousand and less than five
thousand, six months; over five thousand and
less than ten thousand, one year, the purcha-
ser giving his bond with two approved secu-
rites, bearing interest from the time IF sale.
For all cash payments, over the amount of
of one hundred trees, discount allow ed at
the late of seven per cent per anpum.
Immediately after the above, will be offered
for sale, the establishment known as the
SOUTH CAROLINA FEMALE
INSTITUTE,
Situated about two miles from Columbia, the
Capital of South Carolina, IN a region of
country called the sand Hills. The grounds
comprehend between 500 & 600 acres. They
are well timbered, Chiefly pine and the sec
ond growth Of Oak.) About one half consists
Of what is termed bottoms, rendered perfectly
dry and tillable, by at least 5000 yards of ditch
ing, most of which measures 5 feet in width
by 3 in depth. There are now upwards of 20
acres of new ground completely cleared and
ditched, now ready to be broken up.
The Buildings are situated upon a high
ridge of Sand Hills, proverbial for health, inso-
much that the neIghborhood affords retreat
for many of the families of Columbia, during
the summer months. It was on this account
that the site was selected for the business, "a
Female Boarding SCHOOL, to which the build
ings have been dedicated. The water is ex-
cellent, supplied by two pumps; besides which
there are two excellent Springs.
The centre building is of wood, well plais-
tered, and neatly finished throughout, measu-
ring 81 feet square: three stories high; the
upper room or Attic Story, being Is feet in
height. Beneath this building is an excellent
| Cellar, above ground. The wings attached to
the centre building, are 100 feet each in length
| the one 81 and the other "a feet in width. The
Southern wing is of Brick, well plaistered,
two stories high, well finished throughout,
having an excellent cellar, above ground. The
northern wing, recently built, is of wood, ceilPd
throughout, Ii is three stories high, with an
attic story, equal IN area, and superior in
height to the three lower stories. The base
ment story to this wing is of brick From
the extremity Of the brick wing and at right
angles with it, proceeds building, the Acad-
emo edifice, l34 feet in length. by "a in width
two stories high, well ceiled throughout, and
having an excellent cellar above ground.
Besides fire places, Franklin Stoves &C.,
the whole establishment, with the exception
Of the Brick building is warmed by Air
Furnaces on the most improved plan
similar TO that by which Grace Church,
and many public and private e1ifces in
Philadelphia arc warmed, The area of all
the floors in these bull lings, is by mea.
surement, upwards Of 100000 square feet.
On the Institute buildings, IS an Insurance
Of $4,000. There are also, at a small
remove from the buildings, two Residences
Cottage built, neatly finished; the one
containing four, and the other two rooms
1t is unnecessary TO say, that the out build
ings Of the Institute, are ID every. respect
correspondent to the main buildings. Thc
Garden has been improved al a considera.
bic expense.
When the intrinsic value and resource.
Of the above establishment arc taken into
consideration, and when i; is rccollecie,
3 that Columbia will shorty be connecte,
S with Charleston by Rail Road, now in
vigorous slate Of progression; when it j
furthermore recollected that the Rail Roa'
is to connect The Sea Board with the grea
North West, it may be said, the propert,
COW offered for sale, presents indur ement
2 to companies or individuals DESTROYS c
/, emborkng extensively in The Silk bushes
unsurpassed by any thing afforded in thi
country.
During the autumn, winter and spring
Steam boats and other Craft, ply bctwee
Columbia and Charleston.
CONDlTIONS-One third Cash. Tn
remaining two third divided in six equ'
instaments, each instalmenl payable at
nualy, with interest on the whole mortg
age and securely, and Policy Of Insuranc
|, assigned.
! 6TAll letters directed to the subscribe
It must he postpaid,
) ELIAS MARKS, NJ D.
BarhamvilIe near Columbia. S. c. o.
: 8 6-3w
$ The Columbus Miss. Argus will publis
three times and forward bill to this oflic,
! Found.