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

mate, and the experience of the past, prom
ises all that could be hoped for, in the inn
portant consideration of health. In this
particular, Bradford Springs has already
secured reputation that can bear compari-
sot, with any portion Of the Union. Situa-
led on the range of the High Hills of San
Tee, 80 celebrated, not only for their free
dom from all disease, but for the beauty
of1fe surrounding scenery, they can claim
ter thcir establishment the promise of all
those local advantages which have ever
rendered residence in the vicinity Of the
Springs in, every way desirable. An easy
access IS afforded by the branch of the
Cnmdea Rail Road, which runs within a
lew miles while the Wilmington e. Man
chester Rail Road, now in rapid progress
TO completion opcns to the Eastern section
oi tue State, convenient and rapid mode
ofrcaching it. IN The well established
reputation OF tho Principal for high literary
attainnents aud moral worth, ihcY have
the guarantee that his supervision must
impatt to every one associated with him in
his Work, as well as to the pupils under his
charge, the beneficial influence. of his
learning and his piety> Strict aud parent
al attention will he raid 10 the manners
and morals nfthe young lades,s
There will he public examination be .
tore a committee appointed by the Board
of Trustees on the last Friday in Novcm.
Der next, aud at the close OF the examina
lion, an Address will lie delivered to the
young ladies and friends, by Rev, A. w.
LELAND, d. D. Of Columbia. The Rev.
HENRY ID. GREEN is the President Of the
Hoard of Trustees, SAMUEL +. WrLsoS,
wee President, and y. B. AIcLAuRlN,
Secretary and Treaurcr. The Trustees
state, that the great object they desire TO
5acc9mpisi,, is TO secure at ,sru moderate
atosls the opportunity Of finished education
80 gone Tho officers Of the Institute are,
Rev EpMIN Ca IIfi affi Lady, prinui.
pals,
Teachers.
Mrs. E. IirMMEL, Principal Teacher of
Music and French
Miss a. SMITH, LIST Assistant Teach
er of Music.
Miss E. NJ. McASALLY. 2nd Assistant
Teacher Of Music, and Teacher of Orna-
mental Branches.
Mr.. NJ D. JESKtSs and Lady, in the
-s1ursar's Department. Temperance Adro.
The New Orleans True Delta OF .he 9th
inst says: "Circlcs OF the town were
thrown into terrible state of excitement
yesterday, by the announcement OF an
elopnment on Wednesday night last The
fair one, Miss, is a budding beauty
OF scarcely seventeen summers, and an
helress, and thcgay Lotl,ario, Mr.. H----n,
who bore her off triumph, is prominent
member Of the New Orleans bar. The pa,
rents Of The young lady are of course in
aignant--tlc mamma particularly-and a
VIII dIsinleritipg the disobedient and per-
verse beauty, has, we understand, already
passed through the notafial formula"
.tais HOMESTEAD .sESEMPTroN.--The July
number OF Hunts Magazine contains the
slatne OF New York York, exempting from
sale, ON execution, the homestead OF a fami-
w. The act is very clearly drawn, and ad.
mrably 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 perma-
nent industry OF the people, such law AZ
thls should be passed in South Carolina.
Let II not be said that, it is bad faith to
creditors; or an encouragement Of dishon-
est debtors. 1t ought not, of course, to op-
crate on past contracts; but would do good
lot the future, by placing credit where it
ought to rest--on the diligence and integri
~ OF men. But the system mas no refer.
ence 10 the convenience of debtor mere
". The object is to aid the wife in raising
me family. I'M the comfort the wife, and
inc education of the children, society has a
great deal at stake; and if it sells out the
homestead, these objects will be defeated.
IL IL much better by a few precautionary
measures like these, to protect a family,
than 10 save the expenses of pauperism and
tho penalties of crime.
we trust our next Legislature will enact
this New York law; and also abolish that
miserable remnant Of barbarsm, mprison.
mcnt for debt. t.-Erening Ncws.
a GOLD PLACER ON THE ARKANSAS
RIvEB.--The Van Buren, Intelliyenccr dc.
clarcs that gold has been recently discover
ed in various places for a 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.
cramento. party of men of Washington
county, Ark, have been already at work at
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 a
party Of Chcrokees on the 10Th
"Whydoyou not admire my daughtcrs!"
said proud mother to gentleman. "De-
cause" replied he. II am no Judge Of pain
fngs." "Bnt surely" she replied, not in
the least disconnected by this rude refec-
Ton, "yon never saw an angel that was not