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OUR PAPER.

On account OF the non.arrival Of our printing pa
per from Gadsden, which place it reached on Wed
nesday the 18th, We were compelled 10 print this
number on inferior paper hastily procured from
Camden, to supply tho deficiency and emergency Of
the case.
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COMMUNICATIONS

All communications addressed to "The Banner, /"
whether OF marriages or other matter, must have
The name OF some responsible person attached to
them. They must also be postpaid 10 meet atlcn.
ton.
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REMOVAL,

The Office Of "TBE BANNER" is removed TO
the new building nextto tho lot Of MIR. JAMES H.
VAUoHAN, on the Stateburg Road.
gJAny business connected with the office will be
attended to at the Office lately occupied by Mr.. Jas
D. BLANDlNu.
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The price OF this article in the Charleston Market
for the week ending Friday the l9th varied from
Sd to II l.2 and IL cents per pound.
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"Curc for consumption, as The landlad.
snid when she sprinkcd snuff OH the vic.
,lulg Of her boarders.
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LETTER FROM AN OFFICER OF
TIE SUMTER VOLUNTEERS. Il

The following is the letter referred 10
in our las. number. Of n date previous to
The one then published, though sill Of
some interest TO the inhabitants Of The
district.
Sur OREGON. Feb. 8, 1S47.
Gulf nf Mexico,
Lat. "a dc. 23 NJ. Lon. 95 dg.3m.
Mr.. Edifoy:-Hn,ing jus, learned the
destination Of our Regiment, and NOT
knowing whether another opportunity may
offer so favorable 10 write you Of our pro.
grcss, begin this letter in The mids. Of the
wide waste Of waters" with the promise
OF closing i, on share, when VIC reach il,
ifpossible. have dotted down for my
own amusement and information, each day,
such things as deemed worthy OF note,
and, from these "pencillings," giye you
u succinct history ofonr tour from Mobile
10 this place, (if place il may be called.)
On "Wednesday, the 9th ult, the Sumter.
AbbeyiIle and Lancaster Com panies, a, E.
and ], Of the Palmetto Regiment, So. Ca.
Volunteers, under command uf Ii. Col.
Dickinson, left Mobile on boa d the steam.
er "Creole" for The Trans port nbore numed.
That evening we embarked on her, whilst.
she was III anchor in the BAY OF Mobile,
some thirty miles below the city. Here VIC
were detained from various causes ill SAT-.
nrday The 3Oth uIt. The Kershaw, Edge
field, Charleston and Richland Companies.
(c"mpan,es G, d, r aud Fl, Palmetto Re.
giment,) under Col. Butler in person en-
barked the same day on board the shin
"Aihambra." within halfa mile of us. Ma
jor iGla,l.len. with the Chester, Fairfield
aud Barnwell companies (B. 6 and KY
sailed the Tuesday preceding. All things
ready, sails were umfurled, and friendly.
breeze soon droveus from our native shores.
This was on the 30,h Jan. ~. lnlcavine.
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II HE IB a MNIERs 3
sUMTERvILLE, S. c.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH "a, ls47.

AGENTS FOR THE BANNER.
MEssRs. DELoRslE &.WH,rE, sumterville, S. G.
T. w. PEours, ESQ, Camden, S. e.
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SENATOR BENTON.

Senator BENTON, on being appointed by
the President Major General in the army,
and on being informed byf,he same that
his powers as such were inferior 10 those
Of the presen, senior Major Generals, so
that he could not take the chief command
Of the army now in he field, declined 10
accept the appointment. which had also
been honorably confirmed by Tile Sc
nate. II remains 10 be seen whether he
will be appointed 10 attend the army, with
ambassad"rial powers 10 make a treaty
with Mexico.
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island on The 25th, in ,imeto join lhe regi-
ment before their departure. .h
Char. Cour.
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PERIODICALS

gf We wish 10 cail the attention OF thnsc who
desire to erect memorial to The departed, TO Mr..
HuNrEn's advertiser ment in to days paper.
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we extract the following from the Col
umbia correspo udence Of tho Charleston
Courier, of March IL, in relation 10 Judge
WnRDLAw. and The trials Of WnlTEcoTToN
and WRlonT for muder. Judge WARD
LAW, we believe, will preside. for the first
time, at our coming Court Of next week.
Judge WARDLAw, who has presided, is,
asyou well know, one of the ablest Of our
Judges. dignitiesi in department, quick Of
perception and thoroughly versrd in The
learning Of The law; he only needs little
more nrbaniiy nf manner IL engase the es-
lcrm as well us The admiration uf The bar
and c"mmunily, whom his apparent auste-
rity "ftrn nf1rnls. But however much his
manner mny offend, no one eau fail being
struck with the rare ability aud impar.iali-
~ with wiici' he fills his high station.
The trial Of George Wlitecoi,on for tho
murder Of a slave resulted in his acauiltaI.
the evidence being entirely circumstaniial
and insufficient 10 fix the fact upon him.
The prosecution wns conducted with grea.
fairness by the Solicitor. assisted by Mr..
MYERS for Tie prosecution, ~ I,o made an
ingenious speech: lie was defended by
Messrs. DESAussuRE and TuApEwELL, in
speeches averaging upwards Of two hours
each; that of the latter was n very a,lroi,
aud skilfu defence. The other case was
that Of WRIcur fnr the murder Of Raw
| LINsoN, which ulso resulted in an acauiltal,
, The evidence CLEARLY showing it. to have
been an nc, perpcirn,cd in self defence
against desperate and reckless man. The
array Of ialen, on his side seemed to slim
ulute The Solicitor, who made on, n very
strong case fur the State, and displayed
much ability. He WAS met will, equal
ability on The other sidrI by Messrs. BLACK
and TRADEwELL, who, however. were.very
hricf, leaving The brunt Of tho battle 10 be
borne by Mr.. Moses, Of Sumter, who had
been specially retained for this case. andi
; no did justice L" his high reputation by
the manner in which he sustained the
cause Of his clien,. Since the day when
PRE>T"N was won. 10 clcc,rify the Court
House by his dazzling aud malchlcss elo-
quence, more sustained and pow wcrful ef-
fort has no. been listened 10 within its walls
than that made by M-. NJ. in The case Of
WRIGHT. and which could moi fail rf its
due effect upon the jury. a very: n,elligen,
one. as juries 60.
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Late letters rrceive! in this i.!ace inform us of
The death Of Mr. Scarborough Drake, one Of The
Sumter Volunteers Of the Palmetto Regiment Of So
Ca. Volunteers.
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rvE undersigned have associated for the purpose oil trans
Il acting business general agents. in the city OF Wash
ington, - q, under the firm and style OF RICHARD :.
CONE Il co.
They viii attend the purchase and sale OF real
generally IN all parts of the United States;
To the iortnnton Of companies here in Europe for
Tie purchase disposal Of lands in all parts of the United
STATES;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
tniic States Tor lands money before the executive de-
Esrnrnts OF Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties and forfeit
nrrs er alleged violation of the other aws
To Ne settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury,
War. Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before any boards of com
uissiolcrs now existing hereafter to be provided
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge Of
bssiness qualify the undersigned perform any of the
tvrgoiug descriptions OF business which may be conhed
10 trr An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and onner high officers of the government and
enes Of either house OF Congress, renders particuln
r~icfv unnecessary
Letters ~ inquiry merely viii be answered free of charge
but IA all communications addressed the firm
be Pos, paid
Charges win be reasonable.
Oiiicc Twelfth street, between F. and streets.
RICHARD s. CONE,
ROGER G. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
Hs.rV n L.
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CHUBB e sCHENCK.
stock and E1rhangr Brokers, Washington. ID. O.,

Stock and Earhange Brokers, Washington, ID. O.,
Coffee opposite the Treasury DEPARTMENT.
CHECKS and drafts payable in any Of the principal cities
" bought sold and collected.
Orders for the purchase sale of stocks executed
promptly, the most favorable terms. Notes and draft
payable Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, col
ected and RENTED for promptly charge Of quarter
per cent Particular attention given claims against the
government
RKPEEEScEs:
Messrs. Corcoran Riggs; Hon John Y Mason, Score
tary of the Navy; VIM. Selden, esq, Treas. U. 81 J.
W McCulloh, esq., LIST. Comp Treasury, Washington.
Messrs J. W Clark, ~ Coz lIobrook, brothers. Boston.
Messrs r. W. Clark, Dodge 81 Co.: Greenways Henry Il
smith; Wolcott y Slade; r. II. Schenck, esq; l. II, ST
john ESQ., New York. Messrs. +. w. Clark Co.; Harris
" Co.; Ludlow, Beebee & CO.; Price Newlin 81 Co;
Mercer Brothers Co, Philadelphia Messrs Alex Brown
Sons sam Harris Sons c. G. Jamson, esq, cashier
Robert Mlckle esq cashier Josiah Lee esq: Isaac Mum
Roe esq BapoTS Nsss5, Daval & Purcell; Thos B.
Richmond. w. M. Martin, esq, Charleston Messrs
Whitaker & Sampson, Mobile Mes-rs Martha CO. New
Orleans. Mcssrs. IL. w. Clark a. Brothers 81 Louis
Messrs Ellis Morton, Cincinnati Aessrs j. r. Gurus
Il Co. Louisville. Messrs. Warrck Martin Co.. Plus
burg. Hon H. c. Schenck, Of Ohio,
Feb T-3taw3w
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PATRIOTIC BANK WASHINGTON, March 2 1877.
TTNIIE President Board OF Trustees OF this In

rTNIEG President and Board OF Trustees OF this In
sttution have been induced by various considerations
with this bank saving institution, upon the
useful and plan adopted in the northern Cities
where these Institutions Of the greatest importance,
pecaly the aboring classes of communities, for the
sae-keepin and accumulation of their earnings which,
without safe depository apt to be sqandered or 9th
erwise lost
The following are the which depostes will be
received:
First An sums remaining on deposite twelve months and
over shall be entitled TO interest the of per
per all sums remaining six months and over, but
less than twelve months, at the OF 81 per cent
all remaining deposite less than six months
shall be entitled interest al the OF
the interest to be calculated by calendar months, and
interest to be allowed fractional parts of month
Second No less than five dollars shall be received
on deposte.
Third No hundred dollars shall be with
drawn tiire without ten days previous notice.
shall any sum less than five dollars be withdrawn
Fourth The depostes and payments shall be regularly
entered in the hooks of the bank and every person deposit
ing shall be furnished with plicatc of his or her
account in which every deposte or payment su be reg
larry entered rs rs made.
Fifth casb-book aud ledger shall be kept the bank
in which the eposites OF money and payments shall be i'm
mediately entered.
S,tfh. book shall be kept the bank in which every
deposor shall be at liberty 10 designate the person per-
whom, in the event OF his or her death, the money
shall be paid, if not otherwise disposed of by will.
safe and unquestionabe securities.
BY order of the Board OF Trustees:
G. c. GRAMMER President
March S-2aw6W
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POTOMAC BRIDGE.


OFFICE COMMISSIONER PuBLIc BUiIDrNes
March 30 1917.
PROPOSALS VIII be received al ths Office, until O'Clock
the 10Th day of April next for repairing the Long
Bridge the Potomac river, agreeable to the plans and
specifications in this office
The proposals will be in divisions first for remov ng
the timber pen, pier, from its present position and fixing
securely and substantially north of the sunken pier.
Second, for repairing, putting together and raising the
present fra of the bridge the of the
llntellJ Mar 30--dtlJA
ATEW Choice Goods for Spring--Walter Harper a. Co
IN Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets,
have store, received by the latest arrivals, full and
plete assortment Of
Rich spring silks, style French beregc lawns, and
ginghams Fouard and silk nusns
Rich embroidered dresses
Lace, silk, and light Cashmere shawls
Embroidered lace capes, collars, and handkercefs, ia
great variety
Irish linen, 10i and 12i sheetngs, diaper and napkins
Linen cambria and silk handkerchefs
With general assortment of house- furnishing articles,
all of which win be offered at the lowest market price
Our friends and purchasers generally respectfully
ved to call and examine stock before making their
lectons. March 25-eo}tif
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n TEADOWS'S New Grammar OF the Spanish Lam
ltl guagc London, 1916.
Del Mars New Guide Spanish and English Converse
on London, 1886
Decionaro FranoesEspanol Espanol-Frances, par M.
Nunez de Tnboado, vols, Paris.
Ncuinan's Spanish and English Dictionary, vols.
Cubi's Spanish and English Dictionary, vols.
Neuman and Barcts Spanish and English Dictionary,
vol
Cnbi's Spanish Grammar.
losses Spanish Grammar, improved by Sales
Cubi's Spanish Translator.
Duiefs Nature, displayed in hermodc of teaching Span
sh 2 vols.
And other works of instruction and practice in that Ian
guae for advertisement and few of the
esteemed Spanish authors in history and fiction,
ported from London and Paris, by +. TAYLOR; OF
them just opened. Feb "a
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NEW MUSIC, this day recesveJ--WM. FISCHER
IN Pennsylvania avenue, doors of 18th street
has this day received tie following music, which win be
sold ~ a reduced prcci
One word with thee music by Hodson
Sequel 10 Fanny Gray; music by Mrs. Wyde
I'm merry, yet I'm sad music by Z. White
OH sing more that saddening strain; by Mrs ack-
wood
They bid me forget thee music by Mrs. Blackwood
The Only Child music by Jos. u. Knight
Old Willow Brook music by j. A. Fay
Speak Gently music by L.. II. tohnszewtz
The Little Maid music by the Huichinsons
TereDce's farewell 20 Kathleen music by patro
Happy Home OF my Childhood by Geo. Hood
Oh weep not music by ii. Russell
Sally in Alley; by Templeion
None remember thee ; by Mrs. Norton
Oh sing that song again Schubert
oh come with music by Burgmuler
In the g brentwood Free music by Richard.
The Angels Watch music BY Ies-endou
And must they part; music 10y Wegl
Old Year, fare thee well music by j. Long
The Dream Is DER music by Geo. Lindley
Happy heart could thy beating be by Lafenn
Wake my Love; music by Loder
cannot ilaucr IL would; 10y Loder
With thee now win weep by Lnrenn
My Forest Harp music'by p. Strong
March ~
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WI VALLEY, IL discovery aud settlement by Spain,
France, and Great Britain and It's subsequent history up
the year 1886 volumes ociavo Life and Voyages of Co
umbus by Washington Irving, abridged by himself vol
une; Tales of Women's Trials, by Mrs. s c. Hail VOL
An Exposition OF the apocalypse by David Lord vol
Letters, Conversations, and Recolectons of 5. T. Cole
RIDGE yo 25 cents; Education and knowledge, by Ed
ward Everett vol The Life of Christ, the words of the
Eyangelist, complete harmony of the Gospel History
the Saviour, vol. with many illustrations.
March 10 f. TAYLOR.
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Apra 9-lY


NdAUbES DE sELDlNG, Notary Public, Conveyancer,
~ and General Agent No. III, Todd's Buildings Pennsy.
wanna ayrhue, Washington d. c. offers his for
persecution VI claims before Congress any OF the
i've departments, bcioe any board OF
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoatons,
coucnF pfvrie claims and renis procuring pensions,
whether revouton any other services bounty lands for
ru anes ~ those arising under contracts, treaiie
osaerwi-ei bnying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid To the settlement Of
dtsbarsng officers who find give
glrlf personal attendance.
Having been commissioned n notary public he pre-
pared 10 ianish legazed copies OF any document other
paper that may be- required
Charges VIII b. moderate, and regulated by the
claimed and the extent OF service required.
Communications (Posi paid) viii receiveimncdate
traiiou.
lie has the honor refer the Navy Department and
tc several bureaus connected with H. coinpoIlers and
titoFs offices OF the Treasury Department.. and the senior
captains and puser n the nayy and also Dr. John Ho-
mans. Boston; barnard Henry, esd, Phadclphia; Rev.
- timus Iusfn. chap ain of the Senate, Washngon; Hon
Henry J.. Ellsworth, Fayete, Indiana; Thomas NJ Bount,
es Pensacola Florida; Hon. G. b. Penrose, Lancaster,
Pa; Judge T. Harley Crawford, Washington; VIM Ag-
new, co., New fofk y. Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md
~ rs keanon esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodridge,
New Haven, Conni NJ lndson esq, New Orleans; Hon.
Il. H. Poster Nashville, Tenn.
MAY lS-Iy
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IL Rockville turnpike, within mile OF the George
corporation line, aud north OF land OF Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for buiing well
wooded and watered Ii viii be sold ogeihcs, ayidei
to suit purchasers
Also Is acres the road being the meeting houae
lot, and which will be divided, n necessary into parts
Also 80 of excellent land adjoining rennalY Town.
and Immediately north OF Mrs. Syess farm, well wsiefe
The above lands most convenient 10 the markets %
the and Georgetown; and In order close the sale Of
tem they viii be disposed OF very reduced prices. and
on accommodating terms Apply either 70 Richard smith,
or TO Charles J. Nourse. Oct 3-Iswu
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GENERAL AGENCY.

INE undersigned, late doofkecper of the House of Rep
rcseniatives of the United States, and long clerk In
the departments al Washington, has resumed the business
general agen, Tor claimants upon the several departments
the United States, well applicants for relief from the
other business but that OF ngent, and therefore attend
his duties with promptness Having been OF tbs
successful agents AT the metropolis heretofore and being
generally known 10 claimants and gentlemen OF standing
in the various States, lac deems unnecessary put
logae OF names 10 his card Information IN relation
description OF claims communicated to applicants upon
er rcmittng retaining free Of five dollars and paving
postage reasonable charge win be made wher,.
large clulms are subsantiated aud collected.
N B. Titles real Ia the city examined and real
estate renied, exchanged, aud Sold FIR
Office directly opposite the Treasury OF the United States
Oct. 30 J. f.. DOW.
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The quantities of any all be increased or dmn-
sed, the service may hereafter require The contracts
will therefore be made not for specific quantities
such quantities as the service may require to be delivered
those navy-yards respectively.
Contractors moi residing the places where deliveries
delay may arise in furnishing what may be required; apd
when contractor fails promptly comply with requis
non, the navy agent at the where the article articles
are required TO be delivered Shall be authorized purchase
such article or articles and the shall be liable
any excess OF cost over the contract price.
Separate oilers must be made for each arfice each Of
the aforesaid navy-yads and bidders whose proposals
accepted (and none otler) will be forthwith notified anda
early as practicable contract and bond will be transmitted
returned to the bureau within five days exclusive of the
time required for the regular transmission OF the mail
Bonds with wonpproved sueties one-thr the esti-
mated amount OF the reseciv- contracts will be required
and ten per centu IN addition will be withheld from
amount OF all payments account thereof collateral
crty in addition to the bond given, perform
ance. and not in any event be paid until in all
spects complied with and ninety per centun OF the
amount OF all deliveries made will be paid by the navy
have been presented to him,
BLANK forms of proposals may be obtained on application
TO the Navy Agents AZ Portsmouth, New Hampshire
ton. New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Noe
folk, Pensacola, and at this Bureau
Every offer made must be accompanied las directed in
the act OF Congress making appropriations for
vice for 1851 approved 10th August 1856 by written
guaranty, signed by one responsible persons
the effect that e they undertake the bidder or bid
ders Will u his or their bid be accepted, ob
CATION within five days, with good and sufficient retes
furnish the supplies proposed No proposal will consd
cred unless accompanied b. such guaranty.
Mar l9--lawtAp@
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JOHN BRANNON, Attorney at Law,

UesfoH, I>etc,s county, tTgtnid,
vXJL practice the and inferior Of the
w counties of Lewis, Braxton, Gilmer, and Harrison.
Being thoroughly conversan with the theory, and having
been extensively engaged in the practice of surveying he
will be pleased to attend any business in that line lie
will also act as land agent.
REFERENCES.
His Excelency VIM. Smith, Governor of Virginia; Hon.
James NJ Mason Senate of the United States; Hon Henry
Bednger, House OF Representatives; James H. Piper, esq
Acting Comm ssioner OF the General Land Office Washng
ton city: W. G. Singleton, A. s. Tidbal and John Bruce
ter Virginia. Feb 25-l0tcps
DR. j. n. PIPER, Homeopathic Physicinn,i has
IL removed his Office 10 Pennsylvania avenue, north
side 10Th street, J. ii. Gibbs's fancy
DR.. Piper employs galvanism elecrromagnesn an
agent in the cure OF disease when necessary.
of ndancc Office for application of above,
from o'clock in the morning, and from to in the
afternoon. March 81