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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31
New g. Fashionable Clothing,
GEORGE A. HYDE,

SUCCESSOR To HOUSTON & HYDE, 2S3 KING ST.
Opposite Merchants Hotel.
Manufacturer, Wholesale and Refill Dealer
in Clothing,
q. a. Ii. Respectfully invites the attention
of his friends and the public to his large as
sortmcnt of Fashionable and Elegant Cloth
ing now on hand, equal in every respect to
the best custom work, to which he is weekly
adding large supplies direct from his own
Manufactory in New York.
This Establishment is conducted entirely
on the Cash Principles both in purchase and
sales, giving him great advantage in his Sc
lcctions and enabling him to to sell at New
York rates. He is now offering this stock,
(Which is not excelled for raricty. style, bedu-
iB and durability of workmanship in the
Union, at such prices as to make It an induce
mcnt for purchasing TO call before making
their selections. A superior assortment OF
Fine Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Canes, SIC. sc.
constantly on hand.
With attentive and obiging salesmen.
gentlemen can depend upon having their
wants supplied Immediately. All garments
warranted to fit well and give satisfaction in
every respect.
UMr. JOHN T DARBY, long known in The
clothing line is now a. this establishment,
where he would be happy to see and serve
his friends.
GEO. A. HYDE,
Succcsior to Houston g. Hyde.
Charleston. May %. lS49. 80 "
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31
New Boot
A n. d.
SlLkE.gg DIE ssi 90 q Ia I,Rs I.ngso s

The subscriber having just returned from
Charleston with an assortment of BOOTS,
SHOES, Indies and Misses SLiPPEli RS,
III lES aud CATERS, of every kind what
ever, offers them TO the public on Getttrt tsT7is,
for Cash, than can be had elsewhere, and So
licits an early call at one door; east OF Miller
q Bossards Drug Store. Also, the New and
Fashionable slipper for Ladies called ,TAY-
,LOR TIES. y s. q 81
4 " AHrips sered mp oithouf charge.
B. FOLSOM.
SignJ ihc Book.
May %, 1910. 81 tf1t
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31
Beef! Beef
Sumter Bakery,

The subscriber respectfully informs the
public that lie continues Baking, at his old
stand in Broad street near Main. Bread and
all varieties OF Fancy Cake, Biscuits and
Crackers, constantly on hand.
Also-ReccWed daily a constant supply of
Smiths celebrated SODA WATER and a
supply Of Ice from Charleston.
ICE CREAM, every variety of Confec-
tonary, Fruit, Nativ" and Tropical, Nuts,
Fancy Articles, etc. etc, constantly on hand.
IL FLOUR, of the host brands for sale
IOlIN O'CONNOR
July Is, 1910 IS
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31
A CARD.

Tic subscriber, having taken, the corner
store, lknown as Mci-eane) would, most
respectfully, acquaint his old friends, and
INC Public at large, that he will at all tiracs
take pleasure TO accommodate them, in Cut
t,ng ana hiaklng up Garments, in The most
Fashionable and substantial manner.
Hey will keep constantly on hand IA. fresF,
ami seasonabc assortment, of Quitting. of
the latest and most approved Fashions, an
hopes, by punctuality and his desire To please
all, to merit continuance of Their Patron
age and confidence. KS
janis, 1910, IL If
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31
NEW DRUG STORE.

The subscriber would respectfully inform
his customers, friends, and the public gener-
ally Of Sumter, that he has, and will constant
ly keep on hand, a Fresh and well selected
stock OF Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stutls,
Window Glass and Putty; Fine Soaps and
Fancy Articles; all OF which will bc sold
cheap, by
r. SIDNEY MELLETT, H. ID.
One door meSf 0f McL,ean'S od stand.
+, s. Al!orders from the country prompt
attended to.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31
Groceries Gro cries!
"COhIPETITION is THE LIFE OF

IS T'EsADEys
s So say FRIERSON 81. .PRINGI.E who
take this method of introducing their modest
pretentions to the,notice of "tlle dear people"
of; Sumter District. a 'new broom sweeps
Clean" and for the purpose of making clean
sweep of OIL their Groceries, they have re-
soyel,to sell at such prices that will temu
all persons to bug who honor them with
call.
Eyory variety of Groceries for Cash or
SBarter-in part as follows:
,1Ss ~ Pieces Dundee Bagging (best) al in.
I IL cents.
GO Coils Rope, II cents.
100 Sacks Salt.
5000 lbs Bacon Sides.
1000 lbs. Best Hams.
$4,000 Segnrs.
Nails 6 Ia.
Sugar (brown,) 6 IA to 10 cts.
(white)
Double refined.
81 Sacks of Coffee, Cuba, Rio, java, 8 l.2
to l2 1-2.
Moasscs, Candies, Prunas, Pickels, Go
shel, Butter, Cheese and all "thnt's nice"
Please call at tho Grocery OF
FltIERSON g. PRINGI.E.
Opposite Wndhnm's Hotel
SumterrWc, S. @ y
Sept 25 45 If
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20
A COLLEGE LARK.

The following capital story is told by zone
who knows" Of Doctor Maxcey, and cannot
fail to amuse our readers. On one occasion,
several of the students of South Carolina
College resolved to drag the doctors carriage
into the woods, and fixed upon night for
the performance OF the exploit. One OF
their number, however, was troubled with
some compunctious visitings, and MANAGED
TO convey to the worthy President hint, that
it would be well for him to secure the door
of his carriage house. Instead of paying any
heed to his suggestion, the doctor proceeded,
on the appointed night, to the carriage house,
and ensconced his por,ly person inside the
vehicle. In less than an hour some half a
dozen young gentlemen came to his retreat,
and cautiously withdrew the carriage into the
road. When they were fairly out of the
College precincts, they began to joke freely
with each other by name.
One of them complained Of the weight OF
the carriage, and another replied BY swearing
that it was heavy enough TO have the old fel-
low himself in it. For nearly mile they
proceeded along the highway, and then struck
into the woods, to a cover which they con-
cuded would efec,ually conceal the vehicle,
Making themselves infinitely merry at the
doctors expense, and conjecturug how and
when he Would find his carriage, they at
length reached the spo, where they had re-
:, b,, a
to depart--having once more agreed that
that "the carriage was heavy enough TO have
the old doctor and all his tribe in it'-they
were startled by the sudden dropping of one
of the glass panels, and the well known voice
of the doctor himself thus addressed them;
"So, SO, young gentlemen, you are going
10 leave me in the woods, are you9 Surely,
as you have brought me hi,her for your own
qualification, you will not refuse TO take me
back for mine Come Messrs. -, and -
and -, buckle to, and let us return; it's
getting late ~
There was no appeal for the window was
raised, and the doctor resumed his seat. AL
most without a word, the discomfitted young
gentlemen took their places at the pole, at
the back of the vehicle, and quite as expe-
ditiously, if with less ndise, did they retrace
their course. In silence they dragged the
carriage into its won,ed place, and then re.
treated precipitately to their rooms 10 dream
of the accoun, they must render on the NOR
row. When they had gone, the doctor quiet
y vacated the carriage and went TO his house
where related he the story to his family with
much glee. He never called the heroes of
that nocturnal expedition to an account: nor
was the carriage ever afterwards dragged at
night into the woods,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20
Beur Gap, lsl9.

An IScIpESr-tn passing up broadway,
day before yesterday afternoon, our attention
was attracted to well dressed female sit
ting on a door step near the market, She
had resting on her knees what we took at
distance to be baby, and thinking the Sim
FAINT loveliness" had become resiive, she was
obliged to sit down to pacify it
Her dress was the neatest and most reeher-
che pattern, hel bonnet was the same, and
veil of gossamer texture and virgin purity,
iioated from her bonnet, aud half shrouded
her form, like priestess of the ancient ma
gil.
When opposite her, our doubts were re-
solved as to the cause of her selecting such a
lonely seat .i.i....s a.- .....
For as we stood awhile and gaz'd,
Her veil was lifted by the breeze, .,
And 10! We saints, her pearl-like teeth
Were hard at work on bread and cheese !!
Cincinnati Commercial. 7" +"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

CouRrsHIP "A lover should be trea', -
with the same gentleness as a new glove.
The young lady should pull him on with the
utmost tenderness at first, only making the
smallest advance at time, till she gradually
gains upon him, and twists him ultimately
round her little finger; whereas the young
lady who !, hasty and in too great a hurry
will never get lover to take her hand, but
he left with nothing bu, her witsas her fingers
l .IH Puneh
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20
Original.
THE SUMNER DAYS HAVE COME AMI
GONE,
TO ROSE ATHERTON.

The summer days have come and gone,
And summer nights are o'er,
The bright green leaves are fading
The flowers bloom no more;
The gorgeous hus of Autumn mock
The sombre shades that throw
A cloud around my stricken heart,
And shadow it in Woe
For summer days have come aud gone
Thou, too, with them hast fled,
And robbed life of the sweetness
That thy presence round it she'd
The fields will soon be clothed
In their robes of virgin snow,
The pines, like white haired patriachs,
Beneath its weight bow low;
lce-pendants, from thousand rocks,
will hang like Jewels bright,
And mirro,like, the frozen streams
Reflect the full moons light;
But lonely alas must gaze
On this resplendent scene,
And treasure but the memories
OF hours that have been.
The storms and cloud of darkest hours
The brighter sunshine bring,
The widest days of winter end
Oft in the birth Of spring;
Thus, in the grief of absence
From thy loved smiles, must learn
To look but Oh the joys that wait
The moments of return;
For summer days will come again
And summer nights more dear,
Oh hasten gentle summer
For there's JOY when thou art here.
Rem Gan. lS49
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20
A PHYSICIANS APOLOGY.

A medical practitioner not quite SO celebra-
ted as Galen, undertook TO cure person OF
deafness, with which he was sadly afflicted
One lotion after another had been prescribed
but still the patient was shut out from hear.
ing his fellow man. 'l've come once more
to We, DOCTOR to see if ye canno, gle John
something better, for the last bottle you gave
me did nae good at a." "Dear me-" said
the doctor, "did it nota I'm surprised a,
that; but il matters little, for there's nothing
going on worth hearing just now"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20
THE SENTIMENTAL NOVELS.
FROM THE LITERARY WORLD.

If we may Judge from certain disclosures
in late criminal trials which have forced
themselves on the public attention, we may
find an infinite power of mischief in ridicu-
lous mawkish sentimentalism. The revela-
tions of an investigation in Missouri, in the
correspondence of a married woman with a
miserable person who was killed by the hus-
band, show the great danger of the cutiva-
ton of certain powers of the mind at the ex-
pense of cthers. A woman, not wanting in
ability, but apparently of this exclusively
sentimental culture, is led into crimnality
through series of absurdiies which one
grain of wit or humor would have blown to
the winds. Had her mind been trained in a
vigorous course of reading she could never
have been so ready a dupe of herself, and of
the ridiculous letters which were sent to her
This restriction of the female mind to what
is called "ladies reading" may be expected
to lead TO these melancholy results. Vanity
is fed at the same time with passion; there
is a great deal of talk about t'genius," and
other silly mystifcations. In this "Pamyra
Tragedy" as it is called, the lady took the
name of Heloise Walensein, and the gentle
man wrote himself Byron Harold. His letters
are very shabby, patry assumptions of the
character; hers are evidently sincere in their
shallow earnestness He talks of his prefer
ence for a passage oUer him of all the Mrican
Art'ilery sooner than part from her; which
must be allowed, time and place considered,
to be very strong figure, and he effects to
to admire her favorite passages in Mrs. He
mans! The lady poetizes natural scenery
and the feelings in passagesli like these, which
combine the two.
"Do you think of me often, dearest! How
often do wander through the haunts of the
wild woods, where the sparkling dew sheds
its tender charm DER the wild flowers deli
cate hue, and the sunbeam paints its rainbow
tints upon the dashing spray of the murmur-
ing Fabins, as it wildly roams through the
forests dep,hs-now hiding its CLASSY surface
beneath the dropping lily's shade, or kissing
the blushing wild rose asst stoops to lave lis
glistening petals in its sparkling waters. How
many bouquets of lovely wild flowers do |
gather for you in my morning rides, and pre-
sent them to you inmy imagination, and how
sweelly do see you smile in return; some
times fancy you hinging them as far as you
can send them, and again do see their Pc
tails resting on the snowy surface of your new
vest, all sparkling with buttons, and viewing
with them in brilliancy."
Would reader of Miss Austin, or Mrs,
Kirkland, or Miss Leslie, or any of the ster.
ling English humorous writer's, ever have
been deluded into this literal and moral
pathos!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

HosTILITY OF LOUIS NAPOLEON TO The
UNITED STATEs.-The apprehension felt in
certain well informed circles concerning our
prospective relative relations with France,
is grounded, it appears by the Courier and
Enquirer of day or two since, on informa-
ton communicated by our late Minister, MIR.
Rush, who wrote to Mr.. CLAYTON as long
ago as May last, that the President of
the French Republic had declared, that if
France was to engage in war with any pow
er it would be the United States. The des-
patch in which this fact was stated bore date
Sd of May: and on the 10Th of May. M. Pous-
sin made the peremp,ory demand on MIR,
CLAYTON avowedly under instructions from
the French Minister for Foreign affairs, for
satisfaction for the insult offered to the French
flag by Commander CARPENTER The Cou-
rier adds
AN. Poussin distinctly claims TO have done
and said nothing more, in all this correspond
ence, than explicit ana Imperative instructions
| from his own Government obliged him to do
and TO say, These several facts viewed In
connection, are thought TO warrant the in
| ference that the French Government regards
the detention of the Edgene as an insult Of
fered to the French flag THAT satisfaction
for that insult was demanded, and refused
bv the Government of the United States -
and that setting the dismissal of his Minister
entirely ont of the question as an unimportant
incident, Louis Napoleon may deem it due
to the honor of the French nation to prose-
cute the demand even to the point of war.
And Mr. Rush's despatch is referred TO as
evidence that he intended 10 do so from the
very beginning.
1t cannot be denied that there is plausbili.
ty in these considerations, and that they JUS
tify far graver view of the whole matter
than portion of the public has been inclined
TO entertain.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

A PosER--An artist who had been EN-
ployed to construct an Angel for the spife Of
church in neighboring town; finished the
work with a good pair of shoes on. Some
one took occasion to point out the error to
him, and asked, "Nvho ever saw an angel
with brogans on!n The artist regarded the
work for a moment with an air of moltifca-
ton, but recovering himself, rejoined- "You
may be right but who ever saw one with
out %
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

LAWYERS. There are three hundred and
seventy lawyers in Boston, upon which tho
correspondent of the Daily advertiser says:
Three hundred and seventy lawyers h5rresi
co referens When Peter the Great visited
Westminster Hall, he asked who were all
them men in wigs and gowns. He was told
told that they were lawyers. care they all
lawyers 2" said he, "why, there are but two
lawyers in all my dominons, and l am 60
ing to hang one of them as soon as get
home.n Is there any unfortunate Peter
PEBBLES ready to exclaim-
Q that the present hour wonld lend
Another despot Of the kind
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

OREGON.

We gather the facts from letter in the
Galcna (lll,) Advertiser, dated Oregon City,
May
The products Of Oregon average, in valuS;
$500 for every adult individual. The ouan.
tity of saving timber is immense. Tie
great export, however, is lumber; the forests
are inexhaustible, the water power immense,
the market extensive and increasing. Ii is
how worth from $40 to sgb per thousand;
owing to the gold discoveries in California,
and will always be worth $40 for exporla-
ton to the Islands.
Then are 100000 of acres of fine timber
land unoccupied, some Immediately on ship
navigation.
The water power is stated to be abundant
Tor manufacturing purposes. Astoria, near the
the mouth of river, is destined to be the New
York OF Oregon, while Portland, on the Villa.
mette, is to be the Albany-the head of ship
navigation Thirty feet water from this
place TO the ocean can always be Obtained
except in two places, one at the mouth of the
willamette. and the other nine feet. The
tide affects it four or five feet, so that every
day vessel may come in drawing IL feet
water
Oregon City by nature; is equal in water:
power to what Rochester, New York, has
been made BY Art A river twice the size
OF Rock River, III pours down three different
channels, cut in solid rock, thirty or forty
feet Islands are formed between those
channels, on which machinery MAY be erect:
ed. Above the falls the valley widens ort
into extensive plains, the most productive in
wheat, the writer thinks of any on earth.
The steamship Massachusetts has just arri.
we'd with 10 troops.
Our Government had Purchased two large
saw-mils, at an expense of sss, 200, the ob.
Ject being the manufacture of lumber for
building fort, arsenal and lighthouse.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

FLoRIDA.-The Hon. Thomas Brown, the
new Wing Governor of Florida, has enter
ed upon the duties of his office. In an
Executive order dated on the 1st instant,
he directs the discharge of the volunteef
troops which his predecessor had called in
to service to operate against the Indians,
assigning as reason therefor that the Gem
eral Government has assumed the RESPONSE
bility of repressing the hostilities of the In
dams, and has ordered to the frontiers Q
military force fully adequate for the pur.
pose! ,...... I'D.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

CURE FOX LAzINEss:-The Dutch have q
singular contrivance TO cure laziness. II a
pauper, who is able, refuses to work, they
put him into cistern, and let in sluice Of
water. 1t comes in just so fast that, by
briskly plying pump with which the cis-
tern is furnished, he keeps himself from
drowning.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20
STRAW BONNET
4, nan, nJzArJT drY'DpY

No. 80 North Second street, opposite the
Madison House. r...
vrlHE subscribers would call the attention Of
i Country Merchants and Millihers to their ex'
tensiye assortment of fashionable SPRING Ann
SUMMER BossErs AMI HATS Of the newest styles
Also, large and general assortment of French
and American Artificial Flowers, Ribbons, Crown
Innings, Oil Silk, Wire, Quings, Buckram, &c
which they offer at prices that defy competition
n. B.-Palm Leaf Hats by the case or dozen
w. NJ. e. ]. F.. MAUll,
Bonnet and Hat Manufacturers,
r..g 80 North I'd street.
.J.lph;a Juns q lSdQ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

I, seldom happens that anything particu-
larly beni6cial to doctors Is made public
We inform them with pleasure that the late
banker, Nj. do Remmer at Hamburgh, has
left LOG, 900 flames to be given to any person
who shall discover remedy for the cholera.
The Academy Of Medicine, a, Paris, is to de-
eide upon the femedy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

Importers of French, English and German
.as Fancy and Stabls stationery, b.
WAEERs. Sealing Wax. Ink, Draft and Back.
w Cannon Bosrds, Tape, Inkstands, Domi-
noss. Gillous and other Steel Pens, Ivory and
Bone Folders, Papeteries, Gold and Silver Pencil
Gases, Bistol Boards; Whatman's Drawing Pa.
psrs, Envelopes, Bonds and Amold's celebrated
Inks for making Linen, Portfolios, Dissocted Maps
and Games, Chessmsn, Cards, Gold Pens, &c.
Philadelphia, June 2, lsa9.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

RrApIsa.---lt will be found by observation
that persons who are fond of reading, who
have access to a small number of good books,
are much more intelligent than those who
read everything and digest nothing. The
truth is, we all read too many books. We
should know more, if we confined our read
ing TO a smaller number,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

ONE very common error misleads the
opinion of mankind, that, universally, au'
thority is pleasant, submission painful. In
the general course of human affairs, the
very reverse of this is nearer to the truth !:
command is anxiety, obedience ease. "a,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

COURTNEY, known as Oliver Cromwell,
from his having carried off the Canada
Speakers mace at the sack and burning OF
the Parliament House, lately died Of Chol'
era. He was under bail for the offence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

There are over 1000 Princes in Ger
many, who receive annually from the peo.
pie over two hundred millions of dollars,
while lahorer works eighteen hours out
eff twenty-four for seventyatwo cents per
week. t...,,. r.r...
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

Every thing useful or necessary is cheap
est. Walking is the most wholesome exer-
else; water the best driuki aud plain food
the most nourishing and healthy diet Even
in knowledge, the most useful is the easiest
acnnired.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

RoBBING THE DEAD.--In the month OF
Oct, 1913, the vault of the Van Rensselaer,
family, near Albany, was entered at hid:
night, by some sacriegious wretches the
coflins were br5ken open and the slvet
plates forci5ly wrenched from them The
ghouls then proceeded to rob the bodies Of
every article Of value, cruelty mutilating
them to obtain the rings, &c After having
completed lheir horrible work, they left the
vault, and, notwithstanding the most hnre-
mittiug search, no clue could be obtained by
the police of them. A stdrt time since; one
of their number. probably apprehending dan:
ger, or conscience-smitten, turned State evi.
dence and exposed the names of his asso.
cates in crime, but they got wind of It, and
made their escape from the city.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

TRADING IN THE FAR RNoRTH-WEs+:- The
Minnesota Pioneer notices the arrival In St:
Paul of another caravan of carts frotn the
Red River of the North. Each cart has a
buffalo skin over the top ef 1t, Among
great variety of merchandise which they
have engaged to take home with them is a
fine church bell, FROM which the Pioneer
inters that The Selkltkers are not altogether
lost to the glorious influence of the blessed
Ieligion of Christ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-10-20

Conscience is the rewareder Of virtue,
and avenger Of crime.