The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-07-24
Bradford Springs Female Institute.


either North or South, is more ably con-
uucted, and we rejoice to perceive that the
oplnion we expressed when It was first es-
tablshed, has been verified. We believe
that scarce two years have elapsed since
this highly favored Seminary was institu-
Tod, and its catalogue already exhibits the
NAMES of Eighty.six pupils.
The Trustees say: For the location
OF their establishment, they have selected
spot, which, from the salubrity Of its cli-
mate, and the experience of the past, prom
ises all that could be hoped for, in the i'm
portamt consideration Of health In this
particular, Bradford Springs has already
secured reputation that can bear compari-
son with any portion Of the Union. Situa-
A..sed on the range Of the High Hills of San
Tee, - celebrated, not only for their free.
dom from all disease, but for the beauty
ofrhe surrounding scenery, they can claim
for their establishment the promise Of all
those local advantages which have ever
rendered a resi'tencc in the vicinity Of the
Springs in every way desirable. An easy
access Is afforded by the branch Of the
Camden Rail Road, which runs within a
few miles, while the Wilmington &. Man
chester Rail Road, now in rapid progress
TO completion npcns 10 the Eastern section
oi tue state, convenient and rapid n,ode
OF Reaching it. In the well established
reputation OF The Principal FOR high literary
attainments and moral worth, they have
The guarantee that his supervision must
impact to every one associated with him in
his work, rs well MS to the pupils under his
charge, the beneficial influence of his
learning and his picty> Strict and parent
al attention will be paid to the manners
and morals of the young lades,'
There will be a public examination be-
tore committee appointed by the Board
ot Trustees on the last Friday in Novem.
Der next and at The close Of tho examna-
lion, an Address will lie delivered to the
young ladies and friends, by Rev, A. W.
LELAND, ID. ID. Of Columbia. The Rev.
HENRY ID. GREEN is the President of the
hoard of Trustees, SAMUEL T.. WILsoS,
Hice President, and u. Il. McLAuRIS.
Secretary and Treaurcr, The Trustees
state, that the great object they desire to
accomplish, is to secure at a ,cry moderate
cosh the oppnrtuRity Of finished education
Rev. Epwry 0WVee'S :" si', tae 1s ,"s,''ure are,
pals.
. ~ Mr.. J. w. smr!' onl Lady Assistant
Mrs f: llrMMEr, r'inS:ph Teacher of
Music and French.
Miss a. SMITH, lst Assistant Teach.
cr of Music.
Miss E. NJ. McASAL,.r. 2nd Assistan,
Teacher of Music, and Teacher OF Orna-
mental Branches.
Mr.. M. d. JENKINS and Lady, in the
-SR9nrsar's Dcpartmcnt.-Te temperance Adro.
The New Orleans True Delta Of the 9th
inst says: "Circlcs OF tho town were
thrown into terrible state of cxci,cmen,
yesterday, by the announcement Of an
elopcment IN Wednesday night last. The
ialr one, Nliss--, is budding beauty
OF scarcely seventeen summers, and an
he'ress, and thcgay LotIlariu, Mr.. H--n,
who bore her off in triumph is a prominent
member of the New Orleans bar. The pa
rents of the young lady arc Of course in
uignant-thc mamma particularly
will disinhcriting the dsobedcnt and per-
verse beauty, has, we understand, already
passed through the no,arial formula"
s. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION July
number OF Hunts Magazine contains the
statue of New York York, excmpting from
safe, on execution, the homestead of fami-
~. The act is very clearly drawn, and ad.
mIrably guarded against violation: and, in
our Judgment, involves principle of very
great Importance to the social state. Ii the
Legislative authority wish to stop the tide
OF emigration, and encourage the pcrna-
ncnt industry of the people, such law az
th's should be passed in South Carolina.
Let II not be said that, it is bad faith to
creuitnrs; or an encouragement of dishon-
est debtors. 1t ought not, OF course, to op-
n sf h,,t II
for the future, by placing credit where it
ought to rest-on the diligence and integri.
ty of men. But the system has no refer.
ence TO the convenience of debtor mere.
]y. The object is TO aid the wife in raising
the family. Inthe comfort oftAc wife, and
the education of the children, society has a
great deal at stake; and if it sells out the
homestead, these objects will be defeated
1t IS much better by few precautionary
measures like these, to protect n family,
than TO save the expenses Of paupcrism and
the penalties of crime.
We trust our next Legislature will enact
this New York law; and also abolish that
miserable remnant Of barbarisIn, imprison-
mcnt for debt.-Erening Nc,os.
GOLD PLACER on THE ARKANSAS
AlN an ituI Gil (lc-
clarcs that gold has been recently discover
cd in various places for distance Of about,
seventy miles along the Arkansas river; be-
ginning at the point about 200 miles above
Fort Gibson. 1t is also found ON the Little
Arkansas and on Cottonwood creek. 1t is
found in the beds of these streams, and is
obtained by washing the sand, as in the Sa-
cramenio. A party Of men Of Washington
county. Ark, have been already at work a,
these placers; but having no machinery,
they merely took enough Of the gold to taste
It's value. Another party is to start from
Cane Hill on the 18th Of August, and
party OF Chcrokccs on the 10Th.
"Why do you not admire my daughtcrs!"
said proud mother to a gentleman. "Be-
cause" replied he, 81 am no Judge Of pain
tngs" "But surely she replied, not in
hc least Disconnected by this rude rchcc.
ton, "you never saw an angel that was not