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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-08-28
From the Charleston Courier OF Monday tho
Goth inst fsr
The vyeathar

The Weather. rs
A Siorn.-Since we last noted the state
OF the weather. the same Oppressive heat
has continued, and yesterday the thermo,1l.
eter reached 81 deg. tl.s 5s.l,',,,.
On Saturday afternoon we had, for short
time, gale from the Southwest, which, at
one period, threatened TO do damage to the
shipping in port. II subsidized, however,
about shutdown, without doing am material
injury, that we can learn. except blowing
down fence IN Laurence street, which fell
on man passing by, and fractured his leu.
We did not ascertain his name
The steamer Gen. Ciinch, Capt. Dixon,
winch LETT for Sayannah on Saturday morn.
ing, returned the same afternoon, in conse-
quence OF the heavy blow She left again
al the usual hour OF Sunday morning.
we had no Wilmington steamer on Sat-
nrday or Sunday. and consequently there
Will be three mails from the North due this
morning. The Savannah steamer did moi
arrive yesterday.
The steam ship Osprey, for phlsdelphia,
was detained on Saturday, hy the blow, Aut
left a, 3 o'clock yesterday morning.
From the State Rights-Republican of the 26,h
inst.
The Weather.
On Slday evening, about 5 o'clock, our
town was visited with the heaviest fall of
ram that has been known here for many
years. DIR. A.Fitch, who pays great a,ten-
ton to such matters, has politely informed
us. that from The cornmenc ement OF The rain
at FIVE o'clock, until twelve the same night
there was fall of. four inches and seven.
eigths.
AZ about three o'clock on Saturday. the
wind blew with great violence, and abou,
SIN, regular tornado commenced, which
has played sad havoc with tho trees. which
are SO abundant in this town Ii is calcif.
lated that nearly five hundred have fallen
victims to it's Iemorseless fury, Some Of
tiie dwelling houses received considerable
damage, but we have not heard of any cas-
ualIt'es. a chimney on the western end of
the house OF Mr.. Adam Edgar was blown
down, and in its fall penetrated the roof.
much To tho CONSERVATION, but provdcn,ia,.
iy not 10 the injury OF the inmates The
TN roofing to the house OF Mr.. idrTres-
dale. on Richardson street, was also blown
osf but VIC have heard of no further damage
heIng done to the premises. The icie-
graphic wires Immediately in the vicinity OF
the office, are horS de conbdt, tree at this
moment lying PROSTATE over them. The
cotton warehouse near the s. G. Railroad
Depot, formerly occupied by A. Bradley,
ESD, was likewise blown down.--Rumors
OF other damages have reached US, but not
beng authenticated, we refrain from no.
ticing them.
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NEW NiEXIco,-Dr. Horny Connolly has
been elected Governor of New Mexico md
Emanuel Alvarez, Lieut.. Governor. Major
IL. II. Whteman, and Major 4. A. Gun
ningham, have been elected U. S. Senator's
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New Cotton

we learn, from the Black River JVatch-
man. 'hat bale of New Cotton. from the
plantation OF DR.. JouN E, DENNIS, was sold
IN h'shopV'ilc on Saturday the nth instant.
Price g cents
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STATUE OF JouN c. CALuouH.-At the
wreck OF the ship Elizabeth, on Fire Island,
the experienced wrecker, Capt, Wm.
Bioardman, and Mr. Ringgold have found
the position of the statue Of John g. Cal.
noun, tho recovery ofwhich had been de.
spared OF They expect TO save it unin-
lured and complete as soones the iirsi wes-
terlY winds sot IN strong.
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5,zi ne following letter from Gov SEA-.
BROOK accompanying the Transmission Of
the Medals prepared, by direction Of the
legislature, Tor the members of the Sumter
company OF tho Palmetto Regiment, hns
been politely furnished us for publication.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Charleston, May 81, 1850.
SR:-At the last session of the I,episln-
ture' the following resolutions were mani.
lnously adopted A'''
i: "Ihnt the Governor do cause Suitable
medals to be prepared, with proper devices
10 be presented to all tho Commissioned
oillcors OF tho Palmetto Regiment, andjfor
all the Non-Commissioned Officers and pri.
Yates. r.
2. "Thnt tho Executive DO communicate
the foregoing to tho Field and Staff Officers
o, tho Regiment, and to the Captains or
Commanders OF companies, with request
tiiat the same may DO communicated to tho
Officers and Soldiers who have been under
their command"
In execution oflhc wish of the Lecisla.
tnrc, have the honor herewith to transmit
70 medals for Company A of tho Palmetto
regiment. The gold medals in mahogany
boxes are designed for the Commissioned
oihcers ;and the silver medals in I,inhopany
boxes, Tor the NOn-Commisscnod Officers:
and the silver medals in leather bags, for tho
privnics.
In presenting to you, Sir, and through
yon, to those recently under your Leadership,
these tokens OF the gratitude Of South Caro-.
Ina Tor the galan,ry Of her sous, who, in
foreign land, so nobly sustained her honor,
appreciate very highly the distinction
which has been conferred upon me. That
no tody Of citizon soldicry could have dis.
charged the high obligations incident to ac.
tual service in the field, with more signal
rcnown, than the Palmetto Regiment, tho
fullest evidence exists; indeed the military
traits OF character which opportunity tended
TO disclose i'll that corps, rendered il SO use
ful and efficient, that il largely shared in the
glory OF the most important victories achoy-
cd by General Scott. While it is true. ,hat
the progress Of the American arms was nm.
checked by a solitary reverse, it is equally
certain, that Tor this unbrokcn current of
success, to no portion of the army was the.
country more indebted than TO the elcycn
companies from this State. In no octiondid
'!icy iaitrr for moment; always ready, and
strictly obcdicnt to orders, they rushed into
action, vlcIng for place in the van, or in
cEnmphhcallon OF the power of discipline,
received, while maintaining their position as
a pivot, the destructive fire Of the enemy for
an hour, knowing their inability. to return ii.
In tile name, Sir, OF South Carolina. ten
der TO you and your associates in arms.
commanded by you, her grateful ncknowl-
cdgnonts for the distinguished services rem
dcrcd by officers md priya,es in the Mexi-
can war, and to,assure you of her hope and
oc,c'' INA, ihc achievements Of the Palmct-
TO Regiment viii continue for endless uoes.
to be chcrishedaas one of tho most brilliant
pages in her history.
With my best wishes for your. and ind;.
pidaaiiy, their, prosperity and happiness.
Foniain, very respectfully.
Your Obedicn Servant.
WlIiTEMAnSH b. SEABROOK.
Cart. FRANCIS SUMTER.
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s=9 q GiAST.-The Ciacianai GaEeue
says, that tho thigh and collar bones of a
human being, who must have been IL or
lS feet high, were recently taken from The
Rolling Fork near Elzabeth.Town, Ey.
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G93 The attention of our renders is chill
edlo the advertisements of Messrs. C. g. E.
/" kERRIsoS q Go. in another column of
our paper.
GB a Kentucky Infant, fifteen years of
age, and weighing 537 pounds, was lately OK.
hibi,ed in Utica, New York.
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CAMDEN, AuG 18th, 1850.
fe'aIen.cn-l have had the honor to re-
cc'vc your communication of the 12th inst.
inviting me, ns one Of the Delegates to the
Nashville Convention, TO meet nv fellow.
citizens at Sumtcrvillc, on the first Monday
III September next. accept the invitation
with great pleasure and will be present with
you on tho day indicated.
Most respectfully,
Your ob't servant.
JAMES CHESTNUT.
10 Mcssrs. ]. b. n. HAMMEr, +. SuMrrr
and others of the Committee.
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s4" 10 the Hon. ii. A. HARALsoH, of
Georgia, wc arc indebted for copy of his
Speech on the Territorial Question.
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AID TO Professor WEBsrER's FAM.
LA paper has been circulated, during
lne past week, among the more wealthy
OF our citizens, to raise the sum OF $40
OJO, TO be given to the wife and children
Oh Professor Webster, to provide for them,
ana place them above want during life
lhe paper is headed by Mrs. George P;. rk-
man, w!ie 81 the murdered man, with the
sum ,in OF 5000. The subscriptions have
already nearly, if not quite, reached the
proposed amount. MIR. Andrews, the Jail
or, says that DIR. Webster, in his opinion.
VIII hoid out firm to the last--tlat he has
not eaten SO heartily for some time past
llls ialn'ly visited him during last week,
and remained with him until six o'clock
iHey are not aware of the exact time OF
tho execution, but know the day TO be fix
ea. no persons are allowed 10 visit him,
except his family, and ccrgymen, for spir
hual Purposes.-Boston Mail, Aug. 10.
GAS APPARATUS FOR PRIVATE DWELL
iNGs--A correspondent of the Builder
says: VI have an apparatus for lighting
my own premises, constructed on a very
small scale, consisting Of furnace, rc,ori,
Vcsse Tor purifying. and gasomc,cr, the
whole occupying space OF only five feet
square, The material used for making ras
IS Tie refuse of the kitchen, such as grcnsc
orsfat oil any description. it matters not how
difty, as the whole is burnt off in the re.
iort;i produces brilliant white light, far
surprising any gas made from coal.
nave had 1t constantly in use for eighteen
months, and no bad results have occurred.
although it is in a,hickly populated neigh.
borhood. The apparatus is not n, all ex.
penslVe: 1t consists of only three vessels,
and can be adapted to any number of burn.
efs Sufficient gas can be made in ono
hour to supply one burner for sitting
room for twelve hours, at cost Of three.
pence haifpenny."
The LAST PINcn.-A clergyman at
tended cnlprit on the scafiold, after the
usual prayers, he askes as matter OF
COURSE
And now, ere I bid you farewell,
Z @ie there any thing can do for you, my poor
soul
."sYcs, sir answered the spinioncd one
eagerly, you can be OF the greatest com
tort tome; just put your hand in my pock.
el, you VIII find paper Of snulf,-do open
lhsand give me pinch. can't help my
setlE7-tIlsd do as much for you ii you was in
my. y.sltaation, and sllal feel obliged to you
as long as live The good divine vexcd
not aparting soul by saying any thing about
The sin and folly oi snch request at such a
moment, nor the nnfitness Of the Office pro-
posed for ono Of his cloth. He administered
tlis last consolation, and as he retired,
heard the condemned sinner exclam--
Nov unhappy,
f ~, nftioiaant more, and, ne the newspapers
says, he waa ''launched into eternity
Frpiy ihe ruling passion is strong in death
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Extract of a Letter to the Editor from
h'ghiy respectabIctirm in Charleston
CnARLsroN, 2oh Aug. 1850.
Editor Of Sumter Banner:
S'n-Wc have % congratulate ourselves
on the health of llis City, which is pcrtoct-
" iroo from any dangerous, or malignant
disease. Our MHlical reports, which we
so'em'y assure yol are facts, will shcw shal
wo enjoy state o health, above that of onv
City in the Union
VerytospcctfuIly, &c.
~~~~c~~~~t 1. -<Sss-. .--s.~-,~-,--
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G-fs Nlessrs. A. WHITE g. Co., aro
Agents for the Banner in Sumtcrville.
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REMOVAL.

The Office of tho SUMTER BANNER has
been removed to tho new building (upstairs)
one door north of a.. ]. 81 p. Moses store
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s'@n'bIt NJ k>ih./ kthS. lDS 1Ct1t. .
~ have endeayored to collect as much in
formation relative to the state of the crops
as possible. ALI have heard and seen
tends TO show that the Cotton crop will be
evidently short, and not as large as last
years.
ROME, (Ga,) Aug. 13, 1850.
GENTLEMES: ] have travelled through
Epson, Harris, Muscogee, Talbot, Merri-
weather, Troup and part of Pike. by pri-
Vate conveyance, and had an opportunity of
seeing the crops and conversinr with the
planters generally, and am sorry to say the
prospect is very gloomy, both for corn and
cotton.
I" 1t is settled opinion with the planters
generally, that half crop cannot be reason
ably looked for.
The Cotton, especially on the sandy
land, has suffered very much within the
las, ten days from the drought. Owing to
the intense heat, which his characterized
ihe weather for the last two months, the
effects ofthe drought have been exceeding
~ inJnr'ous upon every species Of vcgation.
The cottona blooms, leaves and squares,
and even small bolis, are rapidly dropping
off, and unless we have rain very soon,
much Of the cotton OIL thirsty lands will
yield little or nothing --Greensborouph
(hha.) Beacon.
The CRoPs.-We take the following
from the Auburn, Gala. Herald of the 18th
inst. t.r
Ten days ago the cotton crops through
out this region were very promising, and our
farmers were wearing pleasant faces; but
the dry weather has injured them consider
ably; in facfsito such an extent that nothing
like a full crop can be made, az a great
many squares or forms have shielded.
We conversed with gentleman from
the Northern part Of Barbour county, who
represents the crops in that section to be
tolerah'e, in consequence Of partial slow.
ers that have visited. He is OF The ilnpres.
sion, however, that the crop in tho lower
part OF Macon and the upper part of Barbour
cannot be a full one. as the rains have been
light and partial and the weed much later
than usual.
SAVANNAH, AUG. 2a.
y The Crops, DC From snndFy reports
and letters, We afe persuaded that The col
ton crop III % 'Tast ri tho ias itti6
Macon is far inferior to TINT sontIiofsi AT
Griffin they have had but one copious rain
during the summer, and that very recently.
All speculatinns abont the entire cotton
crop are necessarily ce:;jecturai, but with
present prospects from all quarters. inpar.
,ial thinkers do not calculate ON more than
two million bales
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The Crops.
Extract Of a letter dated

MARIETTA, (Ga) Aug. 1s, 1850.
~ have cndeayored to collect as much in
formation relative to the state Of the crops
as possible. ALI have heard and seen
tends to show that the Cotton crop will be
evidently short, and not as large as last
years.
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10 Mcssrs. J. b. n. HAMMEr, and others OF
the Committee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03
DIR. BUSHNELL'S LETTER TO THE POPE.

A circular issued by the Tuscan Min ister of the interior against all Protest ant works, and published in the Nasio". ole of Oct. 5th, says:
 "For some time tkere have been in- troduced into Tuscany from abroad, and imprudently sold in the public streets, and in other ways. by sectarians and abettels of Protestantism, certain, Li6- ercoli, (little books) which tepd. evidently to attack Catholicism. hf host re- markable among these is 'e15H from the American, Horace HAzbAsl to his Holiness Plus TX, which ilhii last few days, has been circt sI ract bearing date, Italy, ls46. lhif apkee letter seems to be trdHss0ne dccu- ment to the Tuscan GoveiHHenf For "the Minister" continues t||e tlfgN|eh "feels it necessary to call tlls Alsen!IaH of prefects to this abuse. \ QoF des. pois,, your troubles have only jusf h7gun|
 iEUt, <.] + q ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03

8. That the selsctmen of the towns 10 this county be requested co nnthoEise q number of xistualIing Houses in their respective towns, accOrl ling to Statute page 596. sections 8 and 9, and that the friends of temperance be urged to use their influence in favor of the establish ment of such houses to the full exteHt needful for the public accommodation.
 4. That all violations of existing laws restricting the sale of spirituous liquors should be enforced by informing officers, and the friends of temperance be rcques- ted to give due information of all such violations whenever there is the requisite nroof of the offences. and, if needful, to appoint vigilance. and prosecuting com mittees. E
 5. That the civil authorities and Be- lectmen of the respective towns be ear. nestly requested to discharge their duty 1 in inspecting the conduct of their tavern, 1 keepers. and in every case of violation oi the statute, to admonish them, and Ii admonition does not secure retormatlon' 
 that they revoke their license.
 6. That the civil authority in each town be requested faithfully to admonlsh all who are incorporate. andreducing them selves and families to want and peremp- torily forbid all taverners and victualler' selling to such individuals.
 '. That the friends of temperance be urged to notify the civil authorities and selectmen of all violations of the statute \ which require their attention.
 \ Voted, That the President, togethe
 with the Secretaries. be authorized t' employ some person to labor as a Col.
 porteur and Lecturer in this county, hl
 services to be rendered in these Socletle
 who wish them, and will furnish mean . for defraying the expense.
 Meeting adjourned to New Milford , the 4th Tuesday in January.
 K. GOODWIN, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03
Y For Me Emq;urer.
MUSIC.

Wha, range of thought comes asso-
 ciated with the simple word music.
 Where i. the sphere that isnot swayed
 by its magic influence. or. the. heart not
 fired or melted, as it's tones come steal ling in defiance of you into your very soul.
 You may close your. ears against 1t, yet the very air you. D eath is freighted with it's harmony, and, like an invisible spirit. it transforms the. heart into its likeness
 It is formed at the altar, end the visions of the future are rendered brighter by the witchery it throws around the pass ing moments, for then it tells of hope, and peace, and years to come. full of unalloyed happiness. But the scene changes, and the, s>.rrewing spirit still
 vents its grief in the same opiaie, and
 whiles away its cares in. the melancholy
 song. Oh music! thou hast a note for
 every season, and never came there
 time to mortal man but thy pleasant ca
 dences might find a ready welcome. To
 the warrior thou hast a. harm,. that
 nerves him on, to deeds of blood. yet to
 his victim thou givest song of victory.
 When his eye runs over the field of car
 mage, and he is ready to sink at the ruin
 he has made, or the dangers he has yet
 to encounter, and the better feelings of the soul are likely to gain dominion. over
 him, then myself has the power toplant
 again the demon in his bosom, and re.
 pardless of life or death, heaven or hell,
 he rushes on, falls, and in his dying ago nies raises his head to catch the sound of thy siren voice, exclaiming, Il di, satisfied" Nor to the warrior art thou wholly allied, but to the ear of the saint is waited the songs that angels sing, ion all thou hast an anthem, and he to whom thy best and oftenest visits are made, has the surest and dearest anticI pations of brighter glory. The dying christian, as he pnmes his wings for heaven, has the angel choir around his pillow. and his dreams of elysian are associated with the hymns of welcome from countless throngs of the redeemed, whose harmo- ny fills the farthest extent of paradise, and he drops his broken reed to. take a golden harp and strike noblef chord before the throne of God. Without thee, heaven it elf had less of happiness, or deity of glory. The charm of music pervades all nature, and the tinny bird l never hops from bough to bough but the song is ever present, nor the child revel in thoughtless innocence but it's to us immeaning sounds. are the first awakenings of the germ which expands till we are prepared to sing < higher song before the throne of harmony, purity, and unapproachable brightness. As ev- cry passion can be told by its presence, and every sentiment finds utterance by it's mysterious adaptation, so every circle is made purer f t is admitted in its ho- !
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03
TEMPERANC,E MEETING.
GEORGE SEYMOUR. Secretary.


 The Litch6eld; Co. Temperance Socie- sty held it's regular monthly meeting at sLitchfeld, on Tuesday, Dec. 25th. Del egates wersin attendance from Litchfeld, Milton. South Farms, Plymouth. Tor rington, N. Preston, Norfolk, and Wash ington. The meeting was called to or der by the President, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Mir. McKinstry, oi Torringlon.
 According to vote of the previous meeting, there were no reports made by the delegates present.,
 On motion, a committee of five was ap- pointed by the chair to bring business before inc meeting. The following gen tlemen composed said Committee. viz.' Rev. Messrs. Parmelee, Lyman and Vail, c. Adams, Esq. and Mr. Burnham.
 The meeting then adjourned to partake of a nice collation prepared by the hos pitable citizens of .Litchfeld, in the Hall of the Sons of. Temperance-to which the e"pass word' was freely given; and we trust ALI present were convinced that there mag be circumstances under which cooperation of the two Socie- ties is not dangerous.
 The afternoonsession was opened with prayer by the Rev. MT. Vaill. after which the Business Committee reported a series of Resolutions or propositions, which, after full and earnest discussion, were adepted-
 |. That it De recommended to our Auxiliary Societies. that all the families within their limits be visited by commits tees, one or two for district, with a view Of obtaining signatures tothe pledge, and especially of children over eleven years of age, with the consent of their parents or guardians and when, practi, cable, that one of the committee be from a neighboring town or Society, unless a colpc.telr beobtained who will act as one of said committee.
 3. That it berespectfnliy suggested to the ministers of the various denomina- tiOns whether an increased prominence should not be given on the Sabbath to the scri2tula. reasons. for entire abstin- epce from intoxicating liquors as a bev- craze.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03
NeaO Fork, Dec. 2s-7 P. M Large Dedication.

Gen. Prosper M. Wetmore, late Navy Agent at this port, is reported defaul- ter for over half q million dollars. The District Attorney received orders to-day to commence suit against him. MT. Wet more in a card announces that his &C., counts are still open for adjustment.--. Whatever balance there is due he says. he will promptly pay.
 Fridays Philadelphia North Ame- rican states that the amount of the de- falcation is 558,OO0. The surety in Mr. Wetmore's bond is only $s0,oOO. It is that the balances against him have been accumulating throughout the, entire term of the late administration
 CouraDt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03

fer influences, and every heart is nearer ftlsd to become the home of pure anu lof,y aspirntions, than f 1t was nos se.- cebtible of it's genial influence. To nim w'ho has cultivated this power God ha. given, though be may be a villain. still 6e is not wholly fallen, for this still keeps watch over the sepulcher of his soul' and if you can roll away the pollution from it's door, you will find there an al.- gel, though he may be weeping tor l's degradation. U.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-01-03
Bantam Division s. of T.

The following officers wore elected on Friday evening last. viz, Wm. Rogers w. P: c. o. BeIden, W. Az. Lewis Kilbousn, K. S.; James B. Peck, A, R. S.i Harris B. Gibbud, F. s.; Benjamin A Mccall, T.; John P. Trowbridge. Q. James Parks, A. C.; k. w. King, l. s. John Dawson, o. &.
 The EhirG Anniversary of the Division was celebrated on Saturday evening, in the Methodist church--oa which occa. sion prayer was offered by Rev. Isaac Jones, and an able and very excellent Address was delived by Rev. William B. Hoyt.