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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-12-07
Dangers of Hsrandy DrirkaIpsg,

DshhAbeHS Oh ASfamdy Nrfllk iHlgs
In the last number of the Irish
Quarterly Review, the weakness of
poor Maginn is thus alluded TO: j
Ilc now turned for his comfort and !;
inspiration to the foul fiend, Brandy,
which has been tho cause ofs misc iniissers rs
and death To SO many men of genius.
We regret the errors of Addison and
Steele, We sigh at the recollection Of
poor Moreland, the painter, working
at his last picture, with the brush in
one hand, and glass of brandy ih the
other, for he had then arrived at the
terrible condition in which reason could
only visit him through intuxication,
and Maginn, although not SO fallen as J
this, sunk deeply. The weary hours
OF lonely Watching brought no resource,
but that which copious drafts of the
liquor could supply. Health was fa.s
ding away, the brightest years of life
were passed for ever, and as the dim
future lowered, lie gazcd upon 1t. under
the influence of tfnt demon which eli,
th'allcd the brilliant souls of Addison,
of Sheridan, Of Charles Lamb, and
which sent the once stalwart firm 6f
Theodore Hook, miserable, wfetched
skeleton, TO the grave.
Magnn, we know, felt his position,
lie was neglected by his own parity
he was forgotten by many of his forsn,5
er friends, and as I'VE looked upon him:
in his pitiahlc condition, and compared, !
what we then saw in him with what he
might have, and as we hoped would
have been, we often recalled the fear-
fnl passage of Charles Lamb; "When
you find n ticklish relish upon Your
tongue, disposing you to h Witty sort
Of conversation, especially you find.
a prcternatural flow Of ideas setting iii
upon you at the sight of a bottle and
fresh glasses, avoid giving way to it as
you would fly your grentest destruc-
ton. you cannot crush the power,
of fancy, or that within you whi,h you
mistake for such, divert it, give it some
other play. Write an essay, pen a
character of dcscription-but not as [
do now, with tears trickling down my
checks. To be ah object of compass.
sion to friends, of derision to foes to.
be suspected by strangers, to be stared
at by fools; to be esteemed dull when
you cannot be witty, to be applaudcd
for witty Wien you know that you
have been dull, to be called upon for
the cNtcmporaneous exercise of that
faculty which no Prcmcditation can
give; to be set OH TO provoke mirthl
which proc,res the procrircr hatred; TO
give pleasure and be paid with squint-ss
ing malice; to swallow drafts of life.
destroying wine, which are to be dis
titled into airy breath to tickle vain
auditors; to mortgage miserable NOR
rows for nights of madness; to wasts
whole seas of time upon those who pay
it back in liltle inconsidcrate drops Of.
grudging applausc--are the Wages Of
bulloonry and death"
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New IRoN PRoJEcT.--It is stated
that Shoenbcrger, the Oldest iron mas
ker in Pennsylvania, Rhey, Matthews.
s. CO., Of Pi,tsburg, and a number OF
entcrprising capitalists in New York,
Boston, aud Philadelphia, are organ
izing company, with 81 ,OG0, 900 cap
ital, to embark very extensively in
the manufacture of'iron rails at Jolins-
town, Cambria county, Pa,
, 1852-12-11

means afforded the Immigrant for reaching
our borders, is BY miserable, and in some
seasons Of the year, impracilcable trail for
their siock-trusting their families, baggage,
&c, to the mercy of canoes for passage up
a rapid and perilous stream. These are tn
ONLY means Of access at present into nor
thern Oregon. Does not the safety Of our
citizens from foreign or Indian aggression
the regard which is due American citizens
in enabling them to become possessors OF an
enheritace which their government have
donated to them-the expediency of gov
eminent consulting its own CONVENIENCE, in
providing a way, if Necessary, 10 reinforce
the military station already on this coast, all
dictate the propriety of congress taking the
necessary measures in making adequate aP-
propriaiions for the immediate construction
of military road at least ACROSS THE
CASCADE MOUNTAINS?
Aside from the two great projects alluded
TO, northern Oregon requires the speedy
erection of the lighthouses, the sites of
which have been designated at Cape Flatte-
ry and New Dungeness. The endowment
of an institution of learning from territorial
lands, should also receive due consideration
from congress at its present session. AZ,
The " GRIEVANCES of northern Oregon
may easily be made manifest, and it is un-
necessary 10 multiply words in reference
thereto; and when we say she has been al
most totally neglected heretofore by all de-
partments of government, we presume con-
gress will agree that we have said enough
to induce that body 10 endeavor TO do some
thing for her.
The "INTEREsTs Of our people most
peremptorily demand a separation of the
"territory of Oregon" and the establish
ment of an independent jurisdiction north
of the Columbia river at as early day as
practicable. A legislative assembly and gov
ernmentofficers secured, in conjunction with
consummation of the measures above re-
ferred to by congress, and the territory Of
"Columbia," will be able to take care ol
herself in territorial capacity. Her most
pressing wants will then have been secured
-her most crying grievances redressed, ant
she will lhenceforward and forever be re.
lieved of all fears with regard 10 her inter.
ests being looked after and attended 10.
, 1852-12-11
Election for Councilman.

AT the election for councilman on Mon
day last, the vote in Olympia precinct
stood-for Catlin, 30; for Denny, 80. We
have received no further returns, but it ap-
pears to be the general opinion here that
Seth Catlin, Esq, has been elected. Very
little interest appeared to be manifested in
this section Of country as TO the result, in
consequence Of which, it is extremely prob
able that poll-bOoks were not opened at all
in some of the precincts along the Sound.
1t is earnestly 10 be hoped, be the result as
it may, that the clerks of the election in the
different precincts will lose no time in for
warding the poll-books to the secretary of
state, in order that the councilman elect
may be Immediately qualified, and take
bis seat at as early a day as possible
There are many matter of interest pertain
ing 10 this district, which requires immedi-
ate legislative action, and unless the people
of northern Oregon are fully represented,
they cannot expect 10 have their wants at
tended to.
P. S. Since writing the above, we have
teen informed that the precinct of Stella
accom- cast its vote on Tuesday, the 9Th, as
indicated by the proclamation of the Gov
ernor-for Denny l3--all told. We should
moi be surprised if the remaining precincts
on the Sound-three in number-have also
held their election on Tuesday.
, 1852-12-11
Speech of Q. A. Brooks. ESQ.

The speech of Q. A. Brooks, ESQ. dc.
livered at the recent Monticello q New
Territory Convention " will be found pub.
lshed in our paper to-day, and we can as.
sure our readers that it we'll worthy of an
attentive perusal. 1t covers the whole
ground Of necessity for separate territorial
orGanization-correct in its premises, strong
and convincing in its argument, conclusive
in its deductions, and is exceedingly well
digested throughout. Mr. B. has brought
TO aid in his speech an array of facts and fp-
ures, which cannot fail 10 prove both inter.
esling and instructive, particularly 10 new
ly arrived immigrants, and our readers in
the states, with regard to the resources, ad.
vantages, and desirable character Of our new
country for future immigration. To the lat
ter, we would say, read it and hand the Ia
per TO such of your neighbors as design re-
moving to Oregon, that they may know
'ohere to come; that they may be assured
northern Oregon Possesses room and Verne
enough" for all who may wish 10 locate
here, at least during the coming year. No
provinder for stock need here be provided
for the winter, and labor of every descrip-
tion-in every branch Of business meets with
an ample aud sureIsward.
, 1852-12-11

JG The majority for Gen. Pierce in
California is about 5000. The democratic
party have elected both congressman, and
will have a majority in both branches Of
the legislature. We hope to be able to an
nouncc the result of the presidential cleo
lion, on the arrival of the next mail from the
states al farthest.
, 1852-12-11

Two Men DRowNED.-On Monday, No
vember 22d, two seamen, named James Da-
Wis and Richard Elliott, started from Port
Nesqually for Olympia, in a canoe, at which
place they arrived, and afler spending few
hours ashore, started on their return
When last heard of they were at Point
Moody, about eleven miles below Olympia,
which place they left about twelve O'Clock
at night. The night being very stormy,
and they having quantity of liquor aboard,
their fate may be readily conceived, altho'
they are reported to have been sober on
leaving the point referred 10. A cap, re-
cogni5ed as having belonged to Davis was
washed ashore near Steilacoom.
, 1852-12-11
EdifnrsI Tahla

psE- MR. JOHN EDGAR, is again on "our
table with half a dozen onions, that meas
we over pock-splendid specimens of nor
thern Oregon vegetables. Also, A. ]. Mo-
ses, with cheese.
, 1852-12-11

O. Late California papers just received,
announce the death of Hon. DANIEL WEB
sTER, at Marshfeld, Mass, on the morning
Of Oct. 25th. Hon. J. J. CRIrTENDEN has
been appointed to succeed him in the state
department.
, 1852-12-11

RV@ We neglected last week to notice the
fact of having sefnamongst the mail routes
established for Oregon by the late Congress,
one leading from Grey's Harbor to Olym-
pia. Not having seen the law, we cannot
vouch for the faet,that such route has been
provided for, but hope it may prove true.
, 1852-12-11

G- We have engaged the services of a
practical and experienced correspondent, to
report regularly for the Columbian" the
proceedings Of the legislative assembly at
Salem. Our readers can rely on faithful
and impartial transcript of the dOings of
that body, during the winter.
, 1852-12-11

~ Fires in California appear to be ia.
tally contagious since the burning up Ol
Sacramento City. Since the reduction Of
that once fOurishing city to an ash-heap,
San Francisco has been visited with FIRE
in the central portion of the city, destroy
ing nearly a whole square of commercial
buildings-the estimated loss being in the
neighborhoOd of 100000. Another Sc
we're conAagration occurred at Marysville,
November 9th, consuming an entire square
on Maiden Lane, on which was six hotels,
and number of extensive mechanic shops,
stables, restaurants, sc. Loss estimated at
$4,000.
, 1852-12-11

&c In consequence Of the frequent ap-
Plications from this years immigration for
copies of the Oregon Land Law, we have
thought proper to give it a reprint through
the " Columbian ;" it will accordingly be
found on the first page of to-day's paper.
, 1852-12-11

bzS- Several articles Of correspondence,
&c, have been crowded out this week, TO
make room for the doings and sayings of
the New Territory Convention"
, 1852-12-11

GT The brig " Jane" Captain Porter
sailed from the port of Olympia, on Tues
day last, for San Francisco, with 5000 feet
piles, 200 hid. salmon, 140 m. shingles,
and 30 cords wood.
, 1852-12-11

H1y~ On Thursday last we were visited
by slight snow Storm-the first of the sea-
son, The weather continues pleasant.
, 1852-12-11

Gzy- Extra copies Of the " Columbian +"
in wrappers, ready for mailing, can at all
times be procured
, 1852-12-11

RD- We learn from the Orcgonian that
the gamblers are again infesiing Portland
THAT new steamer is soon 10 be
placed on the route between that city and
Astoria. Tint Simon B. Mayre, Esq
has been elected mayor of that city, vice
A. c. Bonnoll, resigned; C. B. Pillow, re.
corder, vice s. s. Slater, and P. A. Mar
guam, alderman, vice A. G. Trip, also re
signed.
, 1852-12-11

20 This is the fourth week hat we have
been compelled 10 goto press without receiv-
ing any papers from the mail from the states.
We would beg leave to amend the sugges-
lion of the " Statesman " that the depart
ment have recourse to sailing vessels, for The
speedy transmission of The mails from the
states to San Francisco), by suggesting that
government take into consideration the pro.
prieiy of chartering line of canoes, to be
manned with Indians and Kanakas, to con-
meet with said sailing vessels at that point,
for the conveyance of the Oregon mail mat
ter.
, 1852-12-11
Postal Matters.

We copy the following communication Of
the postmaster general to the postal agent
for Oregon, from the last number of the
StGtssnaH. We take pleasure in giving it
place in our paper; and, as the postal
agent observes in his accompanying note
" it may be useful to persons desirous of in
creased mail facilities 10 know the power of
the special agent on the subject, and the
proper course to pursue. He is governed
BY the following instructions:"
"Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
August 18th, 1851.
STR:-On account Of the claims for mail
service in Oregon and California, many of
them at large amounts, which are presented
Tor allowance on the ground that the service
was ordered or authorized by former Spe-
cial Agents in those sections, and for ihe
purpose of avoiding difficulty in future, !
deem it proper to remind you that. before
any route in Oregon or any other additional
service on any route beyond that required
by contract, is put in operation, the order
for the same must be made here at the d =
Partment. am, respectfully,
Your obdient servant,
n. K. HALL, p. H. General
n. Coz, Esq, Sp1. Agr. T. O Dept,
Astoria Oregon,
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Ecool n otttcs,
stephen Sharn,s g3stasc,

STATE OF VEP MONT, 7rhc Probate Count Tor
District OF Chttendrn, 50 the Dlstrrt aforesaid !;
TO all persons Interested IN the Estate IT stephen
Sharp late oil Colchester in said District deceased,
tGlETING
whereas, the administrators OF the estate Of said
deceased, proposes to render account ol their adj
mlnstralion OF sad Estate, aud present their account
AGAINST the sauie Tor examination aud allowance Ivy
said court, aud The SAID Court having assigned Tor
that pupos', the It'll day OF August A. D. 1892 at
the office OF Rxlold r. Adams in Burlington, IN said
District and ordered that you be- uotlrd by publish
M the time and place assigned as aforesaid, three
weeks successfully in the Burlington Frtc Press, n
newspaper printed at sad Darlington, the last Of
which publications to be previous to the Ray fixed Tor
hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
lore said Couit at the time aud place aforesaid and
show ii any you have why the SAID account
should not be allowed
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
tllCt this list DAY {" jluv 4. D. l~53
BRADFORD, RIXFORD,
wiw3 Rrustcr.
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CnILsoN's ptTENT Iior-AIK
FURN CES.
\ GREAT IHpRON THE
VI AIMING AND NENTiLATING OF
HIJIBINf.S

Fare happy to inform the public that
~ our long desired object is now fully accomplish
ed, in being abe 10 olrr variety u SIZES OF these
Furnaces, both brick and portable, which haze been
brought, alter yrars oi uuCcasuu labor and great
rAprur", to "A degree ct perfection uncquniIri by
any other mode ol heating buildings in the world
We would most respectfully invite the attention
"I scientific ychttnru "a AN examination Of these
Improvements IN Dwellings, Churches, Schulz
Houses. Court ll"u-o- Hospitals, Stores &c. tlmo'
out the Country. which have proved 10 he the most
perfect mode 81 warming and vcu'Ialu@ buildings
III the world, Til" actual working operation ol tins
appararu, IN -"vcn! hundred hudmes, both IubIic
aud private, throughout thr Country, together with
the several prutcd reports Of the different Public
Committees unanimously adopting them. viii tcSii-
iy. We are permitted tu refer 10 upwards 81 cuht
idGdrrd gentlemen who have used this appafatus,
many OF whom are professional gentlemen, whose
sclrutliC H.talnHtuts on thrSc matters are we'll
known. IH" arrangement oi this mmare (Which
M"niilrB Inherent from any common heaters is
such That 1t NaIlnS without destroying the e OF
IHf-' volume o fresh air fill. the apartments warm
ed with fresh, lca.thtul, nviLorating, atmcs here
and crrnt"s constant circulation OF fresh air thro'-
| out the house.
At"ur establishment may always be- found every
variety OF warming and vcntIiHtiuT apparatus M
Guiding Registers, llut-Air Crates Veniilalors Sc
Also every description OF Cooking Stoves Cooking
Ranges, &c. Personal attention given to WARMING
and vcntilatn@ buildings IN any part OF the country.
X. BRONSON.
! Burlington MAY 81 dt
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Hr,ivc.n I,j.n.Imrrb a. -
MAI, IRAN pUWN "
Connects ut Rouse. Point with the Mail Train
OF the Vermont Central Il Il Tor Boston and tor
Nrw York, VIA Connecticut valley Rail Roads ;
also with the Rutland a. Darlington K K al Bur.
lnglou, Tor Troy, Albany and New York via llud
son River and lnriacm a. Roads; cunn"cls also,
win the PassuupsiG Hiyy"rRIt, and the ChanpIun
'''' we ',,,,,,,,,,, ~, ~. W.
FNfhf'So TRAIN DpW IN,
Connects as above. Alter the opening "i M vlGa
ton, VIII connect win bostoh ana New folk, by
the LAX Chanlplan Steam Boats, wa. Burlington
and whitehall Steam Boats wii leave lhc RalI
Road Wharf on the arrival Ut ne Express Tram Ia
Ro1sc's loht. a. o'clcrk !; N
MAIL TRAIN W,
Connects with the Lake Ontario Express line Ut
STEAMBOATS, (on the otcuin. Of uayGlrionj witch
"ayn u&d'nsbrgh at +. VI. and army" at Niaaa-
wpL Inc. ii Irralncr. Which touch at ali the ports
on the British shore oi Lake Ontario.
BY tbs route, passengers rlYug Montreal IN the
'ario ''ramboq';nt, III" Railroad Woarl, at "s,
E .,, at b same rn " Torna, '' anI a
ton, the next day.
HNPEfS5 TRAM ",
connects win l.r n'1hi h'lu' ON Lake Ontario
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DR.. UPHAM's VEGETABLE ELEcTuARy OR

hHciHdE RcmeLy for the PHes
=, Prepared by a. lphnm, VI. b lgG Buwcry n
"A regularly educated Physician. who dryotcs his
attention almost entirely to this Disease
DR.. pham's Elrctuary ~ a certain cure for the
IHrs whether l'I'cdug OF Blind Piles Internal OF
External, aud also tor other Diseases which are ire-
in.nlly found il runluucion with Piles
L'iirr "i Cart G. w. Mclean, late of the T. S.
service, and member OF the New Jcrsy Legislature
Railway, n. ].
have been afflicted for years with thr piles, ANA
!inF" tired, without anything like permanent b.iirht
a,H"7l everything assuming the name 0i remedy
hhd ~ nllirr 81 course lost all confidence in med
lcln'. Under tins lrrug | was induced not without
rrIu"anc" | contrsS-to use "Ipham's Elrclunry :"
ANA having used it tor about three weeks accurdnr
to the directions laid down find to my utter ssrps,
discus" has eli me.
think it due alike to DR.. Upham and myself to
MIH' tni' statement. G.. W Mclean.
For sale in Darlington, by r. A. PEEK and A. c.
STAR, and by W. Is. HArCu, Wmooskl.
JluuaryDI' So WV
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SHOW BILLS md POSTERS.
safely pledge themselves 10 Lyccutirc utI-a,iiup
CARDS, NOTES, TICKETS, &C.
New Furniture StOrr.

No .2Erhmge GuihEg, CoHcgc AHcR
VNlE SUBSCRIBER HAVING JUST OPENED 4
a large Stock ct rich, medium and low priced
EiSHIO.N.IBLE FCR.NIIJ'RE,
invites Inc public 10 examine the same, and assures
lhcm that he Will supply them with every variety cot
Furniture, Gathers, Feather Beds, Hair, Palm Leaf
and lu-k Mattresses Pew Cushions, and aII liinl )
OF Upholstery goodsotas good qua Htyaud styles and
at as low prices as they san be obtained m Boston
or Ma York.
Ills ongeYpcrence "a 4 practical Cabinet Maker
aud dealer in Furniture and Upholstery Goods ,Iyrs
him advantages IN selecting ard purchasing loods
very seldom rquIcd; and ur doe, not hrsl,alc To
warrant every article iu,y equal 10 what he repre-
sculs.
individuals iu want ct tuuuur. VIII Io wal 10
Gallon Nj ALl.Y arlui, pu,.aa. a-r.-,,l,i..
$. ALIiN
Buln ';oa, Aprl II u o6,a.Iy
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Tobacco.

400 boxes superior brand Chewing
d wv Tohltyo. uow receiving, and iot sale AZ
less Than New loiA prices, by ........,
CURTIS 4 WALKER.
June TO- IlNt
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E!eircsigc a. Johnson,
Dealers in Land Warrants

ID u re II \ 5 Il for Cash, and pay
L Tor 100 acre warrants SllS.
~ : 81.
10 ) 81
The above prices will be charged as the Market
varies, aud no warrants wi hc purchased after the
passage ol the Homestead Law.
Warrants S'nt by maIl or AlIc-s, property assigned,
Will be promptly paid Tor 10y return mani or express.
fonns ct assignments SEM Whenever requested
Correspondence solicited
June %. v52wG-
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| ANiSG received the Agency or tic above ,il.
pcuor Patent Matches, We wuud caution th,.
Public against any infringement Of the Patent, by
Calling tl"ir attention to the following notice of
l'sal'. bYAM, GRUcE, PLARsoN, X Co, Of Boston,
the Put,nlees, viz
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Carpeling! Carpeting !!

JUST received 20 pieces Carpcling, and
will be sold at lower !prrccs than ever before OF
tered. Our Stock comprises all the various Grades,
oton and lotion and Wool, low priced all Wool
Fine, super Fin" aud extra super line two rly. In
grain and VruItlom Three Ply, Brrisses aud Ia
pestry ct various patterns. Also, STAR Calpetuu,
Hearth Rugs, Door Mats, &c ~
oil tloh ami .Srac .iattin~,
of curious widths and qualities, at
,,oo, NICHOLS,
ln' hnfrH - July l. dNWI
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4 Federated ksO~sO,a Patches

.SHMn Gross Boston Friction Matches.
Tor sale by NJ. MOVES x. co.
June ~ l5j2. dNwu
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shoot, shoot.

A. f \ u n T. English Twist Fowling
u pieces, single and double Darrell, with patent
hrteches aud front and back action Locks iu,t re-
ceved az U.V. HORTON A. cos
No. / Bank Block, June /. dSwff
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asr1pcry Muslin.

1 good assortment Of Drapcry Muslin
n may be- iourdat C.. +. STANIFOEDS.
&c Church Street. July g. dNwtt