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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12
Improved Cotton Gins.

Thankful for past larours the subscriber wish
cs 10 inform the public tina. he sill! msnufac-
lures Cotton Gins at his establishment in State.
burg. on the iaost improved and approved plan,
which he thinks that the cotton ginncd on ono
Of those gins ot The late Improvement il worth
NJ least u quarter OF cent more than the cot
ton eInned on thc ordinary gin. He also man
uiactnrcs Them on the Gosi finpi" construction,
of the finest finish and OF the best materials; to
w.t. Steel Saws and Steel Plated Ribs Case
hardened whic!! he will sell for 81 per Saw
He also repairs o!d gins AMI puts them in com.
plclc order NJ III: shortest notice All orders for
Gins will be promptly and pnnctualy attended
to. WILLIAM ELLISON.
S!a,ebnrg, Sumter Dist, >. &. April %, 26 IF
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DeKalb Factory.

Having taken the Agency of tho DE-
KALB FACTORY, we are prepared to sell
their YARNS and OSNABURGS for Cash
II, Factory prices.
" J. g. p. MOSES.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12
Gin Bands,

1000 Feet 4 inch Copper rive,ed Gin
Bands.
Brussels Carpcting, together with fu'
assortment OF Carriage Trimmings, Ors
Paints, Narnisli &c. For Sale by
a. J. g. p. MOSES.
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N office.
MNIAGe,
ROBERT LATTA.

LATE THE FIRM OF Dl CkSON Il EI.ATTA
public GENERALLY, thar he Is ncw receiving a ga.
riety Of Heavy and Fancy Groceriss, which ha
will sci! low fhs ;rsh--lTwo tooSs above the
rlan,crs' Hotel, and iinmedilieiy oaf i,e Jnnies
Dunlap's, esq sa
Camden, \. c, Dec 10Th, 1870
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Shoes! Shoes /!

Ladies black and colorci Caters.
Ia! and Morocco Slips aud Ties.
Gents al! Roy, SHOES.
NEGRO SHOES, &c. &c
- tSO--
Plan,a,!,n n leather. Tor sale low by
W. J. FRANCIS,
'n,ler tie Office OF the Sumter Banner.
lunClS
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12

DARK u0URs.-Thcrc are hours,
dark hours, that mark the history Of
the brightest year. For not whole
month in any Of the millions past,
perhaps, has the sun shonc brilliantly
all5the time. And there have been
collan stormy days in every year.
And yet tho mists and shadows Of the
darkest hours were dissipated, and
fitted hcedlessly away. The cru.
clest Of the ice letters have been bro
ken and dissolved, and the most furi-
ous storm loses its power to harm.
And what parable is all this OF
human life, Of our inside world, where
tho heart works at its destined labors.
Here too, We have the oycrshadow.
ingsof dark hours, anu many a cold
blast chill the heart to its core. Blu,
what matters it? Man is born a
hero and it is only by darkness and
storms that heroism gains its greatest
aud bestdeyelopment and illustration,
then it kindles tho black cloud into q
blaze Of glory, and the storm beara il
more rapidly to its destiny. Despair
! not, then. Never give up; while one
good poweris is yours, use it. Disap
polntment viii be realized. Mortlfy
l'laas ass sIl.l!se may attend this effort and
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12

The Snoscri5 is now :-ccI,iDI IL. SPRING
STOCK OF GOODS, which he oi!c-n 10 The
public AT rcsuc Il PRICE; Consisting IN part rs
follows
Pnn L. risi9. Ginei.Arns.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
PO EFT RY.
Fetching Wafer from the Wen.

Early a sunny morning, while the lark was sing
ing sweet
Came bevond the ancient arm-house, sounds oi
lightly tripping feet.
Twas aloyely cottage nlnden going, why, let young
hearts tel,
With her homely pitcher laden, fetching water from
the well.
Shadows lay athwars the pathway, all along the qu
And the breezes OF the morning moved them to and
fro again.
Ger the sunshine DER the shadow, passed the mai
den Of the farm,
With charmed heart within her, thinking of no III
nor harm.
Pleasant, surely, her musings for the nodding
leaves in vain,
Sought to press their bright ming imnge her even
busy brain.
Leaves and Joyous birds went by her, Ike a dim
half waking dream,
And her soul only conscious of lifc's gladdesi
summer CLEAN.
AT the old lines shady turning, lay well Of water
bright,
Singing, soft, its halelujnhs to the gracious
ing light.
Fern leaves, broad and green beat DER it where it.
silvery droplets fell,
And the fairies dwclt beside it, ia the spotted fox
glove bell.
Back she bent the shady fern leaves, dipt the pitch
er in the tide
Drew it, with the dripping waters flowing DER it:
glazed side.
But before her arm could place it on her shining
wavy hair,
By her side youth sranding-Love rejoiced
to see the pair.
Tones of trcmulous emotion trailed upon the morn
ing breeze,
Gentle words of heart-deyotion whispered 'neatl
the ancient trees.
But the holy blessed secrets it beseems me not t,
tel,
Life had met another Misunderstanding water from
the well
Down the rural lane they sauntered. He the bur
den-ptcher bore;
She, with dewy eyes, down-looking, grew NOR,
beauteous than before.
When they neared the silent homestead, up he rails
ed the pitcher light;
Like fitting he placed it on her hair o
wavelets bright;
Embems of the coming burdens that for love o
him she'd bear,
Calling every burden blessed if his love but Lighted
there
Then, still waving bencdctons further-furthcl
of he drew,
While his shadow seemed glory that across tn,
pathway grew.
Now about her household duties silently the maider
went,
And an ever-radiant halo with her daily life wa.
blent.
Little knew the aged matron her feet Ike music
fcll,
What abundant treasure found she, fetching water
from the well.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08

him they were to keep the dollar, and if
he threw them, they were to vote for him.
AT first glance, to throw such a STRIPPING
seemed but boys play, but second look
at his compact sinews induced them to
turn out more worthy adversary than
they had at first intended. After SEEM
ingly well-contested effort, he measured
his length upon the turf; and John Dobips
the best wrestler in the country, the one
who had never met his match, was pittcd
against the ''youngster = but science pre-
vailed over brute force, and he too, soon
had his heels in the air. Whereupon it was
unanimously resolved that whoever could
throw John Dobins would make good
laws, and they would vote for him to a
man.-Gredt Western.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
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New England Railroads

The Cincinnati Gazette says, that, from
some valuablereports, recently made to the
Legislature of Massachusetts, relating to
the railroads of that State; and those run
mng into adjoining States, the following
leading facts and figures are obtained:
There are now thirty-four railroads in
operation in Massachusetts, and running
into adjoining States, which cost $50, 1885,
800, ana their aggregate length is about
1,500 miles. The progress Of these roads
will appear from the figures following: In
1S4S the gross receipts were S5,90S,144;
in 1S49 $6.421 ,967; in 1850 $6,903, ,32S.-
In 1913 the running expenses were SO
leg ,2i7; in 1S49 S3,306,547; in 1850 49,
422,9S1. In 1S4S the net earnings were
$2,7S0,S97; in 1S49 S3,115,420; in 1850
S3,4S0,347. In 1850 the dividends on the
Western roads were Sper cent; on Boston
and Worcester &c; on Boston and Maine
81 on the Eastern s; and on the Fitchburg
s.
The number of passengers carried in
1s4s was 1885, $40; in 1S49 it was $685.
230; and in 1850 it was S,972,6S1.
During the last three ears, the deaths of
l52 persons have been reported by the
several corporations, by accidents on the
roads, viz; % passengers, 64 employees,
and sc other persons not connected with
the roads. OF the passengers killed, 10
met with death in consequence oftheir own
carelessness, IN attempting to get upon or
jump from thetrains wilhelm motion. Eigh-
teen employees were killed by coming in
contactwith bridges. Forty persons were
killed while walking or sleeping on the
track; twenty-five million FIVE hundred and
nincty-four thousand passengers have been
carried over the roads during the three
years.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
Dca.E, of Hon. Edward Cosston.

Fiom he Marias6iog Go-ctie IF -ip,H %.
1t becomes our painful duty toannounce
that Col Edward Colston, of this county,
is 10 more. He was suddenly stricken
down by the hand of death, at Honcywood,
his late residence, on the evening of the
23d Instant, In the sixty fourth year of his
age. Up to the hour Of his death, he was
apparently in the full enjoyment of health
and strength. He had just closed con-
versation with member of his family,
when he fell tromhis chair and instantly ex-
pred. Ills excellent lady and two elder
children, upon whom the sad news of their
loss has fallen with blighting effect, were
absent from home at the time Of their sud-
den bereavement.
1t is seldom that community is called
on to lament the loss ofso valuable and es-
tecmed a citizen as was the subject of this
notice; and we feel sure there is not heart
among the acquaintance Of Col. Colston
that will not throb with pain at the intelIi-
gencc of his death. He was eminently
useful in every relation Of life, public and
private. His death is a great loss to the
church, Of which he had long been zeal
Gus and consistent memberand loss to his
country. He had faithfully performed the
duties Of many responsible public posts;
had represented this district in the Con
gress Of the United States; had frequently
represented this county in the Legislature
of this State; and had served long time
as one of the magistrates of the county, a
part Of the time in the capacity Of High
Sheriff
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
MOULD. WHEAT

l. 1IRESHTNG MACHfNE, AND AGRE
cni'urd Implement Maagf1c,ory; Maa, STREET, Ga
tesr doors befo~ he Franklin HoieD, Lyachbug,
Iirgiaia--Tbe subscribers have entered into "A
copar,nershp under tlr style and firm of ofCONANT
& WALDRON. Tor the purpose Of Manufacturing,
in this place. 7o6deco Mouiis Thcn, Thtcshipg
Machines, aud all kinds of dgreai'ard implements.
upon the most approved plnns. Their facilities for
getting up every thing in the above business is
surpassed in this section of th country, having in
their employment experienced workmen, and using
nothing but the very best material, together with
the fact that they practical worAncn themselves.
and superintcnd in person. all work put up in their
shop; they therefore can, with confidence, war
rant al work done by them, NOT TO be surpassed in
durability, ncatncss, and exact performance by any
other establishment Of the Kind in this section of
country. All orders thankfully received aud
promptly attended to. Charges reasonable. All
in want, pleusc give call.
A. W. CONANT,
np7-3n WM. WAIDRON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
AnAmerican Grace Darling.

The n. Y. Sunday Messenger notices a
young, intelligent and interesting woman,
residing within sixty miles Of New York,
who has, with the assistance Of an aged
and inGrm father, saved twcnty-onc lives
within the last fifteen years. The following
particulars are given
"Kate Moore is the daughter of Can't.
Moore, who keeps the Light House VI
Fairweather Island, situated midway be-
tween the harbors of Black Rock and
Bridgeport, (Conn.) The Island contains
FIVE acres Of land, andis about half "a mile
from the shore. Many disasters, it is
known, have occurred to vessels driven
round in Montauk Point in a storm, and
sometimes in the Sound to homeward bound,
and this lady's ear is so accurate, 1t is said
she can distinguish the shrieks of the
drowning mariner, and direct her barque
in the darkest night. She can trim boat,
and manage it as well as any man, and
seems to make up in tact, what she lacks in
strength and never refuses to turn out in
the darkest night to the relief Of the suffer
ers. Ourinformant adds that she is ahighly
accomplished and literary lady, perfectly
feminine in her manners, and that, although
she occasionally visits New York, and other
places in that vicinity, and has large and
most respectable acquaintance, many Of
whom know of these facts, they have never
come to the knowledge Of the public be-
fore The late 1amented Major Noah,wh
was remarkable for collecting the most in
teresting facts, by some means became ac-
quainted with them. We also understand
that Capt Moore and his worthy help-mate
have resided upon the Island over twenty
years, and brought up family of FIVE
children, upon a salary of three hundred
dollars year, all Of whom have an ex-
cellent education, and that they entertain a
great many persons who visit the Island,
with true, old fashioned hospitality.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
"a VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

l.sii.:. IN LYNCHBURG, FOR SALE.--I will
offer at private SALE until Monday the I'd June next,
that desirable property known kyle's Corr
ncr, situated on Main Street ia the most business
part Of town. fit is not disposed Of by that time,
it will on that day be offered at public auction on
the premises. ltis scarcely necessary to give de-
scnptlon OF this property, as it combines excellent
Store Rooms, boarding House, Offices, &c. The
buildings have just been erected, and are of good
workmanship and finished throughout in the very
best manner for the purposes for which they were
erected. further description is deemed unne-
ccssary, all who may be disposed to purchase,
will examine the premises.
TERMS-A credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months, negotiable paper satisfactorily endorsed,
and the title retained as a further security until the
whole be paid. GEO. &. CURLE.
ma J-i9die TRcuublicap tds1
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08


A worthy deacon in Connecticut hired
a journeyman farmer from n neighboring
town for the summer, and induced him
although he was unaccustomed TO church
goiDg-to accompany the family to church
on the first Sabbath of his stay. Upon
their return to tile dcacon's house he ask
cd the hired man how lie liked the preach
ing. He said that he didn't Ike to hear
any minister preach politics."
81 am very sure you heard no polilics
to-day" said the deacon.
u am sure that did," said the man.
"Mcntion the passagcs,' said the dca-
con.
81 VIII" he said: "ff the democrats
scarcely be saved, where will the federal
lists appearp'
"Ah," said the deacon. "you mistake
these were the words--If tie righteous
scarcely be saved, how viii the ungodly
and wicked appearl"
"Oh, ycs!" said the man, "be might
have used those words, but knew duIi-
ed well what he meant n
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08

NOEICE-Thc subscribers would respectful
1 ly return their sincere thanks their friends
for the very liberal patronage bestowed them
during the pas, year. and asks continuance of the
samc for the present at the Machine Shop former
ly owned by Diuguid & Snapp, miles North of
Spout Springs, AppoinattoS county. Threshing
Machines of the best material and workmanship,
anl can be had the most reasonable terms.
Threshcrsf for stationary and portable horse power.
They would suggest their friends the prepriety OF
bringing in their old Machines for repairs during
tho winter months. Fan Mills and Corn Shelters,
made on the best and most approved plan. Hav-
ing had experience of ten years in the business
they are confident they give satisfaction in both
workmanship and price. Give us u call before
purchasing elsewhere. PHILIP SNAPP.
npl3-3m FRED. NJ. MEEkS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
THRUST SALE OF VALUABLE

II NEGROES--By yIftue Of deed Of trust
executed the 23d day of December, 1918, by
Nelson Tinsley, for the purpose of securing debt
therein mentioned to Bepiamin e. Scruggs and du-
ly recorded in the Clerks Offices Of the county
courts ofthc counties Of Bedford and Rockbrdgc, |,
the trustee named in said deed, viii on Saturday
the 26th day of April next, at the Market House in
the town Of Lynchburg sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash, Nne Valuable Negroes,
consisting OF one man, woman four boys and
three girls, all of whom said to be very likely
and very vaunhle. Persons desiring to purchase
such property, wonld do well to attend said sale.
The title to the above negroes is believed to be
unqnestonable, but acting US trustee, shall con-
vey only such title as is vested in me by said deed
oftrust.
mar 20-wt2GA CREED T. WILLS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08

VALUE OF MOUNTAIN LAND.-We learn
that some spectators from the North have
purchased some mountain land in this
county, near Paddytown, for one hundred
dollars per acre. This is but one instance
of the benefits of railroads. The mineral
resources of Western Virginia lie hid in
the bowels Of her mountains and rugged
hills; and naught but internal improve
ncnt viii be the means Of bringing them
to light. Lands, now considered entirely
worthless, may, at some future day, be-
come more valuable than the rich, fertile
bottoms along her beautiful rivers and en-
lcing streams. If the people would be-
come awake to their own interests, the la
tent treasures of the Old Dominion would
soon be developed, and her mountains be
as proverbial for their internal richness as
those Of ancient Lebanon ever were for
,l.ciT beautiful cedars.-Romaey Argns.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08

Good Nems Jor Horses.-T. M. Cole
man has filed a caveat for an Improvement
in India-Iubber horse-collars aud saddles,
which are inflated with air, instead Of be-
ing stuffed, as is now the case. 1.-THE air
can be retained al the very point Of pres
sure, this will prevent chafing. and be a
great relief 10 the noblcst Of domestic ami
mals--the horse. We shall then expect to
sec this invention in general use, as human
ity demands that even 10 the creature "tho
back should be suited to the burden"
Harrisburg { Pa. Journal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
TIME FOR FAsHlONs.-THE

~ subscriber has Just received the spring style OF
gcntlcncns IIATs for 1851 being the latest and most
approved New York and Philadelphia style ofHArs,
towhch he invites his old friends and customers and
the public generally to his large and desirable stock
OF HATS, as they really good and beautiful
All those that are in want of the above articles will
please give him call as he s determined to sell us
cheap us the cheapest, and upon the most accom-
nodating terms. lie devotcs his whole attention to
the Manufacturing department Of fIlatting-and from
his long experience and close attention business
hchores merit good share Of the public patron
age. All orders thankfully received and prompt
ly attended to. WAL SITTER.
Eeh o7-ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
FORDFOR SALE.--Pu


Il Il sulnt to DEGREES OF the county court of Frank
lin, in the case of Davis, &c. lpbson, &c, and
by consent othc parties interested. shall proceed on
the oath day Of May, 1851, the premises to sell
Mx to the highest bidder, at public auction, the
x. TRACT OF LAND in the said DEGREES men
toned. called ''Ilale's Ford" situate in the coun-
" of Franklin, the Rockymount Turnpike, near
Staunton river, containing about $50 Acres.
The improvements situate this land, consist ofa
O. FRAMED d ITELLLNG HOUSE, and 9TH
Ill er necessary out-houscs. large portion of
this Tract Of Land is cleared, liss well, and has
been in cultivation for many years. 1t origin
ally of the best quality, and is susceptible of the
highest state of improvement, and would be excee-
dinghy desirable to any person wishing to own a
good farm.
Terms Of Sdie.--So much cash as may be neces-
sary To pay the of the suit and the expenses of
sale, will be required in hand, and credit of one,
aud three years will be given for equal portions
of the residue ofthe purchase money, the purchaser
giving bonds with good personal security and the IL
tie of the land retained till the whole purchase mo-
ncy paid, subject resale in default payment.
Possession will be given to the purchaser Mt the
end Of the year. with the privilege of seeding the
usual time in the fall.
ma l-wto4ma c. A. WINGFIELD, Com'r.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08

The Free Soilers and Aboliticnists at the
North are huzzaing loudly at the election
ofSumner as the Massachusetts Senator.
Now, We venture to predict, when that
gentleman takes his scat in the Senate, he
will find it rather an unpleasant situation,
ifhe attempts to carry out any Of his doc
trines. The Senators from the different
states will meet next winter with a stern
resolve, not to permit the agitators any fur
ther to disturb the peace Of the country.
He will have men TO deal with ofa different
order from those he lately coa'esced with
Il, Rogton.-.ffcr. GG-.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08

ELoouENcE-"Feller cityzens," said a
country candidate on the stump for the Lee
gislature, Il am a candydate for the I-egis-
lator, and as all good republicans should
do, L will give my views OF matters and
things in gineral. The generality of man
kind in gineral, ginerally speaking, are
most ginerally in favor Of republicanism,
and so am |. | am also ID favor OF fexpro-
priation for the profane assilum. am al
so in favor of appropriation of money for
the gincral scattering of the scriptures.
Yes, ieller cityzens, these is my convictions,
and ifthere is no chick-in-a-re used in the
election, / am bound to be elected to the
Legislator
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
saucssiou for Debatiny societies.


Suppose FIVE men owned piece of
land, having a portion Of il SGT apart for
pasturagc in common, but each piece re-
served for lus own use to till. One man
owned a horse, another dog, another
lock Of geese, another two goats, and an
other had his piece Of land in meadow
The goats yolScd together were trcspass-
ing on the meadow. The horse was
standing in the common adjoining the mca-
dow, at the foot Of "A high bank on the top
of which Were the goats. The dog was
sitting on the road. The flock Of geese
were passing by with the gandcr at their
head and in order to drive away the dog,
TO make room for the Aock, hissed at him.
The dog mistaking it for human voice.
ran at the goats, who being frightened. i'm
ncdiately fled, and as they lcapod off the
bank, jumped one on each side of the horse
standing below, and there hung hy tIo
yoke. The horse taking fright, run away
with the goats on his back into d pond OF
water, and drowned both himself and the
goats. The owner ofthc horse sued the
owner Of the goats for riding his horse into
the pond Of water the owner of the goats
sued The owner Of the dog for frightening
his goats /; and the owner of' the dog sued
the owner Of the geese; and the owner Of
the goats sued the owner of the horse for
drowning his goats and the owner Of
the meadow sued the goats for trcspass.--
Who of the persons are entitled TO u yer
dict
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-08
REMOVAL subscriber, thank

REMOE AL.-Iho subscrDcr, thank-
"a ful for the liberal patronage heretofore cx-
49, tended to him, would respectfully inform
his ticnds and the public generally that he has
moved his Watch and Jewelry establishment to the
house one door above MIR. John kinnier's and OPP
posite Rumbough's Big Rcd Hat" where he has
on hand a neat and well selected assortment of
MATCHES AND JEH'ELRY Of the latest
syes. All in want of articles in his line are ear
ncstly requested to call and examine his stock, as
he is determined to sell the most reasonable
terms. A good assortment Silver Ware constant
" on hand. manufactured by Mr.. Henry Silver
thorn which will be sold as low cen be bought
elsewhere. EDW. W. VICTOR.
n. B. Watches, Clocks and Jewery repaired AT
the shortest notice, and On reasonable terms. The
highest price paid for old gold and silver.
! ap24-ts E,W.V.