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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-12-11
COMMISSIONER In EQUITY
NOTICE,

To Guardians, Trustees anil Rccciucrs.
All guardians, trustees, receivers and
others who arc bound to accoun: to the
Commissioner in Equity, for Sumter Dis
lric;, arc hereby required to be and appear
before said Commissioners ut his sofficc a,
Sumter Court House, on tile second
Tuesday of January, and the Tuesdays in
January and February next, TO make re-
turns Of the estates in their hands, pos.
session or management, setting forth on
oath, the particulars aud value of such cs.
tate, and al account of all money received
and paid for said estates, and TO suhstanli.
ate the same by proper and sufficient vouch.
crs; also, to produce oil bonds, notes, Ger.
,~ificatcs Of stock and other evidence of
chooses in action, which are specified in
said returns; and, also all title deeds. bills
OF sale and other muninnc..ts of title of
property purchased by himo or her, or them.
lor his, her or their ward or ccstui qui trust.
Those who fail. rules will be immediately
issued against them.
JOHN b. MILLER,
Com. Ej'y. Sumke, U,s'Ia.
Sumter Court House, 9Th dav OF .N;,:.
iS!bU.
NV - 1850 Ats.
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aAE NENN
'y.loar dollars a monil,, lor,hr y@carrounI.
| Inc estimates, form a document OF 225
pagcs, and in looking att. aud tho EXPLAIN
TONS accompanying zone is struck With;;l.e
.ecl, that IN almost every branal, of tim SER
vice and expenditures, there is a prospcct
OF increasing demands on the 'rrensurv.
How the expenditures arc to he met wi,hou,
u resort TO loans, or an essential change al
Tue tarilt, remains to be seen. 49,. .s.
The Kentucky and Mississippi Senators
are not yet here. Neither OF the South
Corailna Senators were in attendance.
Nearly all the reports ol'tlc heads Of de-
Partmcnts are IN priut. The rcportruf the
Secretary OF the Treasury will not lie ready
TIL the end OF the week. Itis to be a very
VolumInous document, embracing many
Statements and arguments in favor Of the
Iefying tu'ies on home valuations, or OF re-
sorting to specific duties.
In hnc, Inc Message and documents will
make work enough for one short session.
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80 SNMNRMNNNRS,

Proposals will be received by either of
the undersigned at their Post Offices ur-
I'll the last Friday in the month, for paint
ing the main building of the Bradford
Springs Female Institute. Contractors to
furnish ma!erials-tLrce coats of paint; all
PLAIN but tho front doors--they to be oak
col"red. The building 1875 feet in length,
SO wide, and 30 Rooms. For further par
%ticulars apply to Rev. Edwin Cater ut the
Springs. S. +. WILSON,
Mount Clio u. O.
Rev. &. =. ELLIOT,
Manchester u. O.
Rev. y. GRAHAM,
Sumtcrville p. o.
Dee. llil, 1850 7 81
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The State Of South Carolina

John l.. Dickson who is in the custody
Of The SErri! Of arlington ID strict. by viz
tue OF 4 WRIT of tapias al SatiSfacicluhum
n tho suit Of Wilicc Guolson, having filed
III my otiirc together, with a schedule on
oath, OF his estate and effects. his petition
.olhc CuMrt OF Common Pleas, p%rayinr
that he may be admitted tn The benefit OF
The Acts Of The General Assembly, made
lor The relief Of lnSnlvrnt Debtors. /, is
ordered, thai The said WiIice GonlSon, and
~ other the creditors 10 whom Tic said
.'ohn l." Dickson is III any wise indebted.
be, and they are hereby summoned and have
n"iicc !" appear before The said Court at
Darlington Court House on MONDAY the
seventeenth day Of March next, 10 shcw
cause il any they can. why the PRAYER nf
The petition aforesaid should not be granted.
T. b. BkUNSDN, c. {. =. u. Il.
o'iirc OF Common Pleas, :.
Darlington District, ). &. " ON
Nov. 27tl, 800.
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Notice.

SIRA(ED rom Capt. Lawrence II.
Bc!Scr's on "Wednesday nigh, the eth No
v%cniher, a large bay horse about seven
years GA, and PAGES remarkably we'll
o'c OF his hInl 'cct is white just above the
hool. and has a scar on the lei, arm near
The body, which has the appearance of hay
m" been burned. A reasonable reward
will be paid for his delivery to the subscr.-
Der n, Wr'gllt's Bluff. or for any inior,na-
ton that may lead 10 his recovery.
J. RUFUS FIELDER.
Dec. 1lth, 1850 AZ
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Hotel for Sale or to Rent

That wcI;-known stand on the
lnltta corner Of Broad and Dekalb streets.
f@EssEa AT present occupied ny Mr. Boone.
and known as the Temperance Hotel. The
stand is surpassed by none in the place,
hci"g in the centre oT the business pnrl of
the town and convenient 10 Tho Kali Road
Depot. 1t will he sold or rented with the
furniture attached In II, possession given ON
the lSt ni February next ar sooner If dcsir-
abe. For particulars or terms apply to the
suhscrlhcr, WILLIAM McKAI.N.
Dec. llti. lSI0 81
IL The Hornets Nesf will please copy
the above anti the Est Of January and send
bill To this Office.
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Election Notice
Carolina Dist

Whereas a vacancy is about 10 occur In
Office Of Clerk Of the Cont Of Common Pleas
and General Sessions for said Distrief, by expir-
alton OF the term of the incumbent.
4 John u. Jcnes, Clerk Of the Court for said
District IN pursuance Of the provisions of nn
nct, entitled San net prescribing HE mode %
eieciing Clerks, Slerifs and Drdinaries :. do
Of the Court of Common Pleas and General
Sessions for Sumter District, will bc held oi,
Monday the thirteenth day Of January next.
J. d. JONES, q.
oi san.er I coar. Ho oasas Nov q. 1850 2 lot
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D A G. u r r E
NHEGEIN AISSES.

The undersigned having taken rooms at
thlna's llotc', would respectfully an
nounce I" tho citizens of Sumtervillc and
vicinity, that they are prepared to take
Dagucrrcotyrc Pictures in the best style
OF the art.
Being in the possession Of the latest i'm
rrnvcmrn's, and using a newly discovered
Chemical, we are enabled to produce n
picture, which for durability, mcl!owness,
81 tone, and beauty Of finish cannot be
surpassed.
Oar Pictures arc neatly put Up in all va
rctrS ct Cases, from the common To the
delicate i'ap;rr Machc.
Fer Miniatures VIC have a good assert
men, of i.ucke,s, To which the attention of
the la'lics is invited.
Al.N0RD g. TALMADGE.
Dec. lI!l, 1880 7 #
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SALE.

By permission Of john r. Joy, Es,lr. Or
dinlrv or kcrshaw District, ! VIII sci. at
pibi'u uu.cry. on M"uday and TUESDAY, Me
9;h and lOth days OF Dccclahcr next, IN the
toxin ri Camden, at The late residence Of
AIRS. Martha F.. Wilson, deed, her PER
SONAl. ESTATE nn the prem,scS, con
s'sti!lg OF Household and kitchen Furn!-
'urc, oac Carriage one Gig, Two Wagons,
Harness &c. And on "Wednesday follow
I"g, Al The Court House. al her NEGROES
iiity two IN number. among whom arc val
nnb,c house servants anL Held hands. And
on Thursday following, (l2ll,, a, her
plantation in Sumter District, about II
miles below Camden, the stock OF Horses.
Mules, Hogs, Cattic. Shcci, &c, and the
plluiat."n Wagons, Carts, and Tools.
IrAMS-A!l sums ri and under fly
dollars cash. over fly, and nu, exceeding
iwo h%un'icc! dollars, a credit of twelve
months. b. no'rs with good security, bclr-
l!g In'crcs; lro;n The day OF sale. ana ,or
All sums ovcr two hundred dollars, a rrci,
OF one ,ni two years. hy bonds with appro.
'cd personal security. and murtguMc q.
The property, bearing interest from The day
o! sale. payable annually. Purchasers 10
pay Tor all necessary papcrS.
\. B--Ihn sale Will commence on cacl.
day NJ ! | o'clock.
PAUL +. VilL.ErlGuE, Admir-.
Nov. rs /,
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Notice,

MILL BIO sold Mt tile late residence Of
HC. G. Moody deceased; four miles
above Statesburg, On the 10Th December.
Horses, Cattle Hogs, Corn Fodder Peas;
also-Household and Kitchen Furniture;
Plantation Tools &c &c.
Terms made known on day Of SHE.
B. MOODY.
Erec'r.
Nov'r. 9Th. 1850. s.. 4t.
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Negroes for Sale,

VIII be sold Mt Public Auction. in Sum.
tervlllc,on tic frs; Monday in .IImrurv next.
TEN or TWELVE likely NNGKUnS.
Terms Of Salr-A credit Of ONE, TWO
md TIRE years, opal ins,aIn,cn,s, tho
purchasers giving b nis with approved SO.
curly, bearing interest lrnal lhe day ot sitlc.
MNiif w. MlElDNvNV.
NeT4G, $3.50 6 st
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South-C arolina Sumter Disf
IN EQUITY.

EXpartc.
Jas. l." liaynswor,h Petition for \ sale.
aud Vile.
VIII be sold 1T Sumter Cont IIousc ~,
nc nIs' Ainnhay IN January next, and il
sale days until sold.
10 wit: The following negroes, Milly
about ~ years old and her daughter Char
'o'tG about : years of age, and Fed a boy
nNont ~ years Oh. Terms OF sale ,,,c
cash. '''
Ky order of the Court,
! joliN Il. MILLER, Com'r.
Z Sun'crvillc, Doe. Ith, 6 :,
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1IGmGsGaaGSauo
NMARRlRD On Sunday night last by
.teY. n. Graham, Mr.. C. G. TIsDALE, TO
Miss FRANcls McKENEy, all of this Dis
rict.st!stFl Siit ,.#sia SitNk
oIho1RSn@~xD,

B DIEp-Athi his residence of Pneumonia,
the al inst, Capt. II. L.. JONES. in the
13l year Of his age. IIe has lcfta bcroaycd
family and many friends, TO lament his
loss. ItHtif'
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Is constantly receiving NJ his NEW STORE
No. 2li, BEND OF KING STREET.
NcW Fancy 0ssG Staple Dry
Goods

NO. III, BEND OF KING STREET.
New Fancy aslA Staple Dry
Goods
Adapted To Mc Season,
to which he respectfully invites the attention Of
those visiting Charleston. His stock, which
consists entirely of NEW GOODS, ordered by
himself or purchased from the Iatcs, importa-
lions will be iornI Ia embrace n very extensive
assortment ri The most desirable styles OF
New Figured and E'in:n Cord
Silks,
in Blacks and n great variety of colors.
Rbrc.n Goods,
Thibc,s and Casl,n"rs. French Nlcrinor. Satin
dc Chrmc cn!ored Alpacns, Plain and Printed
Nous DcI.aincs in new and beautiful styles at
The lowest prices.
Mourning Goods
Bomhaxinc, silk Warp Alpacns. Black Cl.al-
lys. Black Dclaincs "ca'! descriptions, 10 which
particular attention il pnil.
!s:rntyis
a large and full assortment, of lons nnI square
Cashmere, AMI T~crkircShnwls. Colorcd silk.
NisScis, Man.illas, rallilols and sacks, from
81 50 10 s'25.
EfoTrs and Hosiery
R.iisGaa Caln!srir and a4u.yu
EI!.'ta,
Imported direct for Ladies' md Gentlemen of
every price ami style together Will,
fSiasAfkc1S, EiGTaeyS, E'l:s.aHcIs,
EhoiarsssWil>, ho;,G Cloths,
Ciirii, G:,licOGs, Cotton <Ssa,;,-
DNr;yiiS. Sc. &.
Purchasers visiting the Citv, will find il fur
Their interest and 10 visit. when in pursuit of
Dry Goods, either OF Il Fancy or Staple cirnrac.
ter ut
lioWLAND'S WARE ROOMS.
2ll BcHh IF hing Street.
December Huh, 1850 IF
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Cotton Seed,

TIC subscriber has been cultivaliur for
l!c lust tour Years HE RIO CCgTQN. anl
r1n -st-!e!y fa.-iarae.a ivtu nag subiiC
Thu Rio Cotton is az least ,l,rea nr r,rr
weeks nnrly than Tho pert;gutf. and will
yield from -. i 10 4 70 more int per acre
staple cGnaily rs nuod il no, better. Ii will
yield from 3S 10 81 lbs of lint to 100 lbs. Of
seed cotton; the seed are considerably small
or than the rci.itGu.f. Isis wuiiormin bear.
ing; il limb, wal! aui Joints short. Seed
can b" hal Of The su1scriaar in Lower 81.
hnn' Hnm'"rb I-tric,, at fifty cents pcr bush
81, or NY VIII be delivered in Surn,crviilc
or hl0gairor at "cVcnw-iva ccnls. Those
wan,ing had b.;irr make application Oh or
before Isl January ncx;.
y. =. WORSHAM.
Nov 30, 1850 6 #
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Sons OF Temperance,

Black River Division No. 10, ofthis order
will hold n pubic meeting on Friday the
18th day of Dscembernext ensuing, at Now
Zion Church in Lower! Salem, commencing
about ii o'clock Of the forenoon; at which
limo public addresses will DO delivered: the
public generally arc invited.
Nov. 9th, 1850 8 IT,
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nv 81 NMEM4 aKMRR.,

The Subscriber respectfully informs his
friends andthe public generally, that he Is
now receiving and opening a general as
sortne1t Of DRYGOODS and Groceries,
which he will sellat a yer, moderate nd.
vance on first cost-all5 he asks is q CALL.
Linen Cambria Hankerchiefs of all quail
ities-some very fine. Also Linen Hk,s
and Lawn by the yard. Silk do. Silk and
Cotton Gloves. Inserting, various pat
terms Flounces, Embroidered Scollaps,
&c. &c.
Cigars and Tobacco
OF the following Observation-Disclosures
Cnstillo-Regalia Observation-Disclosures.
pe'o-Palmelto Gold Leaf-Gen. Taylor,
Observation-Disclosures Cigars-lW in a
~bunch-Rough and Ready Tobacco. Viz
ginia Gold [ eaf. Colorado, Nectar, &c. &c.
for sale low for Cash.
w. j. FRANCIS
Under the Office of the Sumter Banner,
and I'd door above A. J. e. p Noses Store.
Oct 2. 1880 40
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Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting Of the Stockholders
Of The Bradford Springs Female Institute
Company, will take place in Sumteryille, on
the first Monday in January next.
Stockholders will rncollcct that proxies
must he given under their hands and Seals.
d. b. McLAURlN, Sec'ty d. TIER.
Dec. 4, 1850. 6 4t
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MERCHANTS HOTEL,
Ghas.EesfORn. s.. DC,

THOMAS STEEN, PROPRIETOR.
rfS;i,a83aar The Subscriber having renewed his
ltiiEa Lease Of above Establishment respect
ll.sEsa fully informs his friends md the travel.
ling public, that considerable alterations and
improvements have been made, and that no eff
fort will be left untricd, 60 give satisfaction 10
all who risit his Hotel.
Ger. = 1870. 40 y& ar
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CLOTHING.

y imsl n. sor!mcnt of Mems an Youtll's Cloth.
ing, Hardware nni Carpenters Tools, Hnrsv
springs ana ANles, Carriage Trimmings Malca-
SAWS, etc. 100 Kegs nails, GUS, Gun Locks,
etc. ctc.
SADDLERY.
Brass an! Japan Wagon Harness, Snlk,y md
Gig ito. Carriage do. Fine F.n,lish :Saidl,s.
etc. etc. \ good assortment Of hats and Cans.
GROCERIES,
Goshen Butter, Cheese. Snrdinc. and Iob.,,r
20 boNc. Of Sirrm Adnman,im and I'aIln,y
candies, Soap. Starch etc.
y large stock of shoes and Boou. Porter and
Ne The best article imported. aIrd,lru and
PORT Wine. Sugar and Coffee, Iacon etc. ~
the lowest market prices by
Nov. G., 1850 > ~
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AS>N EhA4A aQ01s,
nj !, ~

", DRUCKER 4 GO.
litf: NOW Just "w1i"g t!,cir large and new sup.
ply al scas"nahir g"ol-. consi,liIm il, ,ar, ..
I i"ii''. I asSimcr!,. >niiinrss. ~ycSIInr.. linrns,
i!0in and iiri"'J n)iiacc., .npn>r'in =, laincs,
'.inEtatl', WITH uilur gods !gr laa!.es Dresses.
- N.sp--
y splendid Variety ri ,u'ico.'s, ana the very hes,
AND cheapest hthachgi Az! brown Niu.iia
/" To- found IN ihc ;uun
Tie ai',yr Goods lavc hcel selected with ,h.
greatest care, and MI! be sold rs always, a, ,l.
Very nw"si prizes.
Der. ll1h. 1850 : -
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For Sale
MNENSS,

Mrs. J. BOWLING respectfully calls the at
ichiinn Of her friends and Kind PATRONS IL her
recent selection "f FANCY GOODS, consisting
of Muslin dc lnincs, Calicoes, Gimgltams, Rib.
hons, l.arcs, Ladies' Cups, Ne, and Il choice -.
lection of t;rnccTics Vfirh she will sell H. ci,cap
rs they can be purchased this side of Charles.
ton. She so!icils Il share Of puhlic patronage.
Oct. 30;ll, 1880 iii
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05
Delaware and Cobb,s Gap Rail r. oad

Our readers aware that the subject of Raj
Road through North Eastern Pennsylvania, open.
ing communi cation between that highly produc.
tive region and New York, or some other mart on
the sea board has been much mooied for the las,
few years. The feasibility OF the route, the per.
maneni and secure investment of capital in the
contemplated road, and the enhancement in the
valuation Of properly, has long been apparent to
The minds Of observers, from the fact that the vast
accumusrons OF Coal and Lumber and other sur.
plus of produce Of North Eastern Penns ylvsnia
would seek market through this channel. But
from the want Of sufficient amount of Capital
the enterprise had almost been forgotten.
We are happy to state, however, that recent
Steps have been taken in the matter, which reduces
it to a certainty that the enterprise, fraught with
So much interest 10 The people of this region of
country, will be promptly and vigorously pushed
forward 10 completion. Indeed, the present time
is remarkably auspcious as there is large amount
of capital in the country seeking profitable invest
ment. The Books for the subscription Of Stock
of said Road, were opened on the 2Sih OF Novem-
ber, al the American Hotel, in Stroudsburg. The
whole amount Of Stock was taken, being $4,000
shares, amounting to 100000, on which the sum
OF Five Dollars per share was paid-amounting to
$4,000. These are certainly gratifying preiimn-
aries Taking this as earnest, we may safely
predict what we, who have been shut up be-
hind the mountains for so many years. win soon
enjoy, as il were, existence.-that in the
course Of two years the rushing train will rumble
through our fertile valleys and awake The echo that
has slumbered for so many years in our deep noun
tain gorges.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05
Congress.
tain gorges.

This body ofthe collected wisdom met on Mon
day last The Presidents message reached this
place yesterday, and occupies about five columns
OF the ". Y Tribune.
The message is very able document decided
but conciatory in its tone; strongly conservative
in its character, and characterized by an earnest
devotion to the Union.
In reference to the Tariff, the President recon-
mends the substitution fspeciGc for the ad valorem
duties; and if this cannon be accomplished, that,
all events, home valuation shall be adopted. He
advises, also, the appointment of ambulatory ap-
praisers, to exercise general supervision, with a
view TO uniformity in the rates Of levyng duties,
well as to prevent frauds which under our pres.
ent system, operate to lessen the amount of reye-
nue., while, at the same time, they are of serious
injury TO the home manufacturer. The iron and
coal interests are specially considered and Inter-
nal Improvements, and other subjects of national
concern and importance, are fully and wisely dis
cussed.
The message viii appear in next weeks Repub-
lican.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05

The LoweH Offering furnishes an interesting
account of Miss Weber, young Belgian lady,
who stands pre-eminent among the advocates
Of woman's rights. Her practice is in accord
ance with her theory, and she wears male al
tire and carries on farm. She i- handsome,
only "a years old, dresses in the Partisan fash
ion of black dress coat and pants, with buff
vest. Her defense OF the practice is racy.-
The neither garment (she says) wa, first worn
in The bifurcared form by The women Of an
cienl Judea. The exclusive claim which man
so perienaciousIy maintains 10 the use of this
garment, is arbitrary, wi,hou, solitary argu-
ment TO support it, not even that Of prior usage.
Nature never intended that the sexes should
be distinguished by apparel The beard
which she assigned TO man is The natural token
of his sex. Miss Weber may no, only take
our hat, but pants also.) She claims in addi-
tion every civil, political, and ecclesiastical
right for women, and it sa id that her every
word, look and action is characterized with tho
most refined womanly delicacy
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05
The Brother Jonathan.

curious fact relative to the rapid and enor-
nous sale OF the Christmas and New Years Broth
er Jonathan has just been stated in some Of the
papers. 1t appears that two editions were first go
ready for sale, one Of 10000, and one Of 81 $50
copies 1t was less than ten days after the frs,
sheet came from the press, when every copy 81
these two first editions were exhausted! We
venture 10 say that demand like this was never
before know in newspaper annals. The Jonathan
this year is really the richest and most elegant
pictorial sheet we ever saw. Wilson & Co. New
York, are the publishers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05
To our Patrons.

We are preparing ourselves for Court, which
begins in Stroudsburg on Monday the 23d inst
by making out the bills of all our delinquent SUBJ
rcribers, so tina, if any of them should call upon
us. we will be able to settle with them. without
OBTAINING them scarcely moment. Many ol
our subscribers are largely in arrears, and some
OF them, have moi paid US penny since we com.
rnenced publishing the Jeffersonian. To such, in
particular, we make an earnest appeal, that they
viii do US Justice, and no longer detain from US
the tiAe which they owe, and which we are so
much in need OF This is the last time we can
ask them for ii. We have already waited too long;
and we do hope no one viii impose upon US the
unpleasant duty Of placing their accounts in the
hands of Justice of the Peace for collection.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-12-05
Singular Sect fn Paris.

The police has just arrested several men,
oers oil an Illicit society of an extraordinary
character. which was in the habit of meeting
a, No. 9 Rue de l'Orillon. |, vas a sort Of
religious sect styling itself Les Beguin.," or
"Anabaptistes," or "Muiipians :" the supreme
head of this sect, named Digonnei, and honor
ed by his adheren,s with the surname of +" Le
Bon Deu," had established The supreme seat
al ST. Jean de Bonnefonds Loire) A person
named G., had imported this pretended religion
into Paris, and succeeded in making a certain
number Of pfoselyles OF each sex. who had,
nevertheless, been on The decrease during The
last fe months, on account oil the vigilance Of
the police, " no had already driven the see,ari-
ans from one of their haunts al BelleSile. The
Beguins have creed which differs on many
points from the various persuasions generally
known. One of their ienels eDjoins them not
TO work and not 10 care about The morrow
marrige is allowed, but only on condition of
rigid observance Of chastity between man and
wife on the contrary, yonng girls are ,augh.
10 give way. without opposition, TO every temp
tation-such being the will Of lie Bon Dieu
Dlgonnet. Religious meetings take place sew
eral times a week, and on Saturday the secla-
Tians are bound TO repair TO the place Of meet
ing, when the high priest opens The proceedings
by communicating TO The believers me letters
he has received The president then breaches
sermon, in which he generally enjoins per-
feet faith in the God Digonne, after which
hymns are chanred, ending in genernl cry of
Light for ever Down with modesiy!" Al
that moment all The lights are suddenly pus
out, and the meeting remains in complete OBJ
scurliy for the space Of about twenty minutes.
AT the end of that time light is restored, and
the president recommends believers 10 give up
their superhuilies, not TO work, &c. Being
apprised that The police had its eve upon them,
their songs had Of late lost good deal Of their
intensity, and mattresses had been sci up against
the windows. Nevertheless, the police pene-
Irared, on the night Of the l2ln, into their place
of meeting. where they found 36 persons.
wearing the insignia of the sect, which consists,
in the Of women, Of caps trimmed with
red aud white Grape and for men of black
cord crownIhg their foreheads. There were
eight men present, Two boys, eleven women,
six gIrls, OF from ] 5 10 25 years Of age, one of
l3, and Two lIIIle girls of the age Of TO 9.
The house was searched and many papers,
pamphlets, insignia, &c, , were seizsd.-Gahs-
naniS MESSENGER