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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-10-05


TnG MISSIONARY SALAnY.-While
Row. Mr.. W Worcester was lahorinp a.
M"ng the Chcrokces III Georgia, a
sccPtic wishing to'fnd occasion of ac-
cnsation against the missionaries. Wis
tcd the station and began to catechize
Mrs. Worcester rs to their employ.
nrnts among the Indians. After re-
c"lvlrg answers which impressed him
with the idea that their labor was ar
tluoHs and sclflcnying, lie said, NV ell.
! suppose your husband gets a very
high salaries for such q scrvice!" go
yes, she replied. "FIow much does
he get, n.a,lam-Gyc hundred dol
lara:' "Oh, more than that!' One
thousand dollars2" ooh. more than
that!' One thousand five hundred dol
!ars?' ooh, much more than that!''
Yes, hundred fold in this present
time, and in the world to come, lite cv.
crlasting!' 'Poh it was money
meant" said he. Gas to that, SIR
She replied, "'hc property here is own
ed by the mission, and we have the
promise of such living as yon sec,
while we are able to render such SER
vices rs | have spoken Off
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-10-05

Nonsense-to think to cure disposi.
tion for telling white lies by eating
blackberries::
Our rnost learned men in Amesi
CO and Enropes are Printers.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-10-05

the sudden beginning of the angui, h
Inconccivablc ofanothcr word.-Thc
paralysis of her limbs, though com
plctc for a while yielded ultimately to
medical treatment. and she is likely to
regain the use of them, partially at
least; though the nervous system is
doubtless shattered beyond remedy.
How difficult it must be, through the
tears ofsuch suffering and sorrow as
are crowded together by an event like
this, to see where those rccompcnses
arc which philosophers tell us, make
human allotmcnts equal.
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COOP TEMPER IS GoLD.-If people
generally knew what an advantage to
them it was to be cheerful, there would
be fewer sour faces in the world, and
infinitely less i'll temper. A man new
CT gains anything by exhibiting his au-
n"yance in his face, much less by burst
ing into passion. AS it is neither
manly nor wise to yield, like a child. J..
pcttlshly to every cross, SO it is alike
foolish and absurd to allow feelings of
anger to deprive us Of self CONTROL
lhcrc never was man in any contro
versy who lost his temper that did not
come near losing his cause in conse-
Gucncc. If ever a person plays the
game OF his enemies, it is when he is
in passion. Acquaintanccs shun men
OF provcrbially i'll tc, per; friends drop
away from them; even wives and chill
drcn lean to fear them more than to
love. Thousands Of men owe their
want Of success in life to ncglectinu
The control ofthcir temper. Nor have
the" the excuse that it is All inlirmitv
which cannot be restrained, for wash.
Ington, though naturally of most pas.
slonata disposition, disciplined him.
self anil he passed for person utter
~ impassivc. No man who ncgIccts
his temper can be happy, any more
than he can make those happy around.
Good temper is gold, is health, is every
thing. Bad temper is curse to the
posscssor. and to society.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
The Depth Of Sorrow.

The deep and heart-cruShing sorrow in which
Gen. Pierce and his lady have been plunged
by the sudden and horrible death Of an only
child and son, can only be appreciated By other
parents whose hearts have been wrung with
anguish at similar bereavements. The sorrow
seems to be universal. Everybody, shudders
at the recital. and it is truly said the nation
sympathizes in the affective dispensa,ion. But
there is cause for thankfulness thar in the ex-
tremily Of danger and ruin. he who has just re-
ceiyed the testimonial of nations regard and
confidence, has been preserved.
Gen. Pierce received no serious personal in
jury. and in the trying and appalling crisis,
manifested that courage and self possession for
which on all occasions Of excitement and dam
ger he has been distinguished. But what to a
sueh a loss. Aud to estimate the depth OF in
tensty Of the mothers sorrow, is beyond the
power Of language 70 describe. We copy the
following touching description Of the mother
and son, in life and hesIth, from the Boston
Atlas -
There is no, a person in The Union who
will moi deeply aympathizs with the presi-
dent elect and his lady, in the irreparabIe
loss which Elns befallen them, in the death
Of their 500 yes,er,Iny-an only chiid-by
the accident on the Boston and Maine Rail
road. Their boy was abont Ii years Of age
IA bright little follow, Gnd, of course, the
darling of his parents. We met them, two
years since, Oh q journey, in Vermont. The
lad was the indispensable companion Of his
doting mother, and no one could see them
together withou, noticing and being affect
ed by the touching aud affectionate attach
ment they each manifested for the other. -
Poor mother! Thy loi ID Indeed a sad one,
to see the throbbng Of TINT young, guileless,
| and warm heart, thus early Hllled in death,
and TO miss forever from Thy side that trust
ing, loving companion! The nation will
hear with grief, Of her bereavement, and
sympathize in The nfilicring dispensaiion.-
We hope hat her trust in Him who giveih
and taketh awoy, may sustain her in her
crushing bereavement.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
Later from California.
ARRIVAL OF FTHE.DANIEL WEBSTER
AND TIE NORTHERN LIGHT.

Per steamer Daniel Webster, at Ne,U Orleans. l
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. v. The steamer
Daniel Webster has arrived, having left San
Francisco on the 18th December.
Heavy rains were flooding the interior.
A large portion OF The city of Shasta had
been destroyed by fire on the 28th of Nov
Loss $100 600.
There was but little doing al the mines in
consequence of the foods.
Produce was higher Ht San FFaneigeo.-
Flour $40. Rye Flour $35. MoIasses Csc.
HUNS 22e. Brandes had declined cents.
Per steamer No' ther7t Light at NetO York;
NEW York, jan o. The steamship North
erD Lighr with $50 passengers, arrived ut 8
o'clock ibis morning, and reporrs than the
steamer Pacific arrived az San Juan del Sud
from California Oh fhe 9Th uIl., with 300
passengers aud dates from San Francisco to
rhe 18th December.
Tie BroTher Jonathan arrived at San
francisco on The 8rh; the NortherneY on tho
9th; the New Orleans Oh the 18th.
The steamer Isthmus sailed on the I4th
for Panama
Great complaints were uttered apuinsI GER
tain pnrties in San Francisco, who had mo-
nopoliZed important articles of consumption.
and demand for them exoFbiIanr prices. In
dignation meetings had been held in several
OF the mining towns, and threats were made.
The emigration TO California and Oregon
The pasr year amouut5 10 10000, OF which
65. 600 was overland. The amounl Of live
stock driven over the plains was 100000
Vast herds were iuxuriatinG in the rich val
leys of the interior.
The fire at Shasta was not IN the business
part Of the eity. Consequently the amosnG
of goods destroyed was small
Disastrous hoods were occurring through
ou, the country, and the plnins and valleys
were tast filling With water. MarysvIle and
Yuba CiIy were inundated, and suffered
much damage.
The mining news is generally very favoro-
Die.
Immense preparations were made for put
ting down the price OF wheat, corn, rye, &s.,
The coming season.
later account from Los Angeles slntes
that one of the murderers of Gen. Bean,
named Reyuz FeIuz. was hung by the peo-
pie on the 29th Of November. He con-
essed his guil'.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
Later from Europe.

HALIFAX, Jan. 9. The mail steamship
America reached this port at half past II ),
this A. Nj. She arrived at Liverpool on the
2Oth ult.
ENGLAND. Respecting The new English
ministry, all that is known at present is, that
Lord Aberdeen is now the head Of the Gov
ernment, with The entire concurrence OF
Lord LansdowDe, and Of Lord John Russell.
The latter Of whom IL is said prefers to hold
seat in the cabinet, without the emoIumentn
and IaIlors of department. Some accounts
state tina, il is expected that Lord John Rus.
sell will consent 10 take charge OF the for
eign affairs. and Lord Palmerston that of the
home department. This, however. seems
improbable.
The proceedings in Parliament have refer.
ence solely 70 the transition or the Ministry.
Both Houses of Parliament mel on the 2Oth,
when the Earl of Derby officially announced
in the House Of Lords the resignation of the
Ministry, and entered into lengthy state
meDt Of the causes that had led to thai re-
suit
Mr.. Disraeli, 10 the House OF Commons.
made similar announcement. Both Houses
then adjourned until Thursday tbe 23d.
FRANCE. Pnrisian news relates wholly "a
the Imperial movements. TX IL duly chroui-
cied that bis Majesty reviewed the iroopp,
and attended Divine Service, aud took e1er,
else 10 the forest of Compeigne with nu-
merous reiinue.
Napoleon does moi disguise bis want O,
able men, Or the hostility 70 his government
OF ell the statesmen Of emiueuce.
The Senate has ventUFed on small show
Of Independence by hesifating 70 affirm ths
EmPeror's proposed modification ar The Con
sIitut'on OF the l4th Of July. 1852 Theil
Commlttee used every eFgument to dissuadt
me Emperor nom his determination, but IN
onfy answer was that the Senate wanted |
coolies tor toEm's sake. The Senate anreel
% an amendment, giving the Emperor III
initiative ~ FeGiodeling the tariff, on ank I'M
the adviss Of the fOsmeP. E
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

that class of sailors are becoming somewhat
obsolete-and their place is being filled by a
class of men better educated, and better adapt
ed to the times and the business Of the country.
Yet there is much wanting in this particular ~
and which must be supplied by some such In
stitution as they have in Amsterdam, where
there are two, one for the education Of officers
for their navy, and another, ! think, on char
table foundation, for the education of officers
for the Merchant service. There the whole
discipline is Nautical, and in a manner similar
to our West Point Military Academy. All
the rigging of Dutch Ship is observed in the
school--they are provisioned much as at sea-
have their beer, instead Of tea and coffee, sleep
in hammocks, that are daily slowed upon the
quarter nenings Of platform ship. 10 the
school yard and where all the evolutions, that
may occur at sea, are practised. Everything
is taught that will make good sailor-and
above all-tbey endeavor TO give the pupils, a
Mercantile education suitable to the service for
which they are intended. VAToR.
Jan. 10th, 1858.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
The Tripartite Treaty.

The letter Of Mr.. Everett, Secretary of
State, to the French minister declining to en-
ter into tripartite connection with France and
England, for the purpose Of disclaiming any
Intention of ever acquiring possession of Cuba,
is subject of general remark. The proposal
for this convention was made to Mr.. Webster,
ard is alluded to in the Presidents Message
| The i'll health and subsequent death of Mr..
Webster, prevented his replying to the propo-
| sition. Il is inferred, however, that Mr.. Web
ster and the President were both in favor of
Spain retaining Cuba, though objecting to the
| proposed convention.
Mr.. Everett, on assuming the duties Of Sec
retary of State, took up the proposition, anS
| the result is the letter to which we alluded
liz Is an able document, national in tone and
manly in sentiment, and is decidedly the most
democratic paper that has emanaied from the
present administration. His reasons for de-
clining the proposition are strong and conelu-
siye, and agree with what Mr.. Buchanan has
said about Cuba Tie letter is in marked
more, and comes well up to the Monroe doc
trine, and the progressive ideas Of Young
America. He boldly says American develop
ment must go on, and it is Of no use for Eng
land and France TO expect 70 arrest ''the laws
Of American growth and progress" by parch-
ment conventions. That is the idea of pro-
gressive democrat. But be also says that the
"recent past" affords no assurance that in
twenty years, France or England will even
wish that Spain should retain Cuba" That
is sonnd common sense. But Mr.. Everett has
an alluson 10 Texas annexation worthy Of at
tention He says of that annexation, ''as a
question Of public law, there never was an er-
tension afterr1tory more naturally or jusiifd-
big made" This does not very well agree
with whig opinion on that subject few years
ago, when Texas annexation was assailed with
all the bitterness Of ancient federalism. And
when it is remembered how England threat
ened about Texas, it is refreshing to hear an
American Secretary of State hold up in the
face of the old Lion so strong and indisputable
fact But the Secretary farther says sit
would seem impossible for any one who re-
fleets upon the events glanced at in this note,
10 mistake The laOs Of American grO,cth and
progress, or think it can be ultimately arrested
by convention like that proposed"
We like this letter of Mr.. Everett. Il has
the spice Of democracy in it, and comes up TO
what is meant by manifest destiny" Il
agrees with American progress and expansion,
and makes great falling out With the old sell
fish, contracted and centralizug ideas of the
conservative whig party. The wonder is that
such document should come from the whig
party-she party Of backward policy and ex-
ploded theories. And we rejoice that such
ideas Of American progress are not only gain
ing ground at home, but are 10 be sounded in
the ears Of monarchists Of Europe when this
letter crosses the Atlantic.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

Tho Palace, it is said, goes on brilliantly
Mr.. Everett, Secretary Of State, has given as
surances Of the interest and assistance Of the
Government in carrying forward the objects
and perfecting the plans Of the originators Of
the exhibition. correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Fosi says the Secretary is one Of the most
agreeable Of business men; and applications
from every side-from England, France, Rus
sia, Austria, Prussia. Italy, Switzerland, Swe-
den, China, Belgium. Canada and the States.
We shall undoubtedly have magnificent
charaeter and anecdots 10 pick up among the
thousands of foreigners who are now packing
up their trunks for the I'd Of May
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
Written for the Eastern Times.
Nautical and Mercantile Edu'
cation.
Jan. 10Th, 1853

|, is matter Of astonishment, that people
that possesses more tonnage than any other ma
tiou, with only one exception, should have
paid So little attention to the suitable education
Of those who, in the process of time, must be
the commanders or officers Of our ships
With the exception Of echools 10 the various
Sea Ports of the United States, for the teach
ing Of Navigation, and some for intsructing
in Bookkeeping-a 10 them there is gener-
ally little more than superficial knowledge Of
the arts taught-there is not in the country
school where a thorough education can be had,
that shall ct man for the various duties, which
masters and officers are called upon 10 dis
charge during their voyages.
The build Of onr vessels, the modern i'm
provements in their rigging, and equipments,
renders the mere MarIin-spike sailor Of much
less consequence than formerly,in point Of fact
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

GO VIM. w. Wilson, a celebrated Bank
note Engraver, was arrested il Boston, on
Wednesday Of last week, upon suspicion Of
being concerned in the issue Of counterfeit bills
and coin. In his shop were found variety Of
dies, and other articles, and upon Wilson's
person was found one American dollar, three
half dollars, two quarters, and one dime, all of
which are counterfeit.
In Mr.. Wilson's shop there were also found
and seized by the officers, four copper bank
bill plates in an unfinished state, four mouIds
for counterfeiting coin, two copper plates un-
finished, one blank steel plate, sight small steel
plates engraved. one large copper plate partly
engraved, and tweniy-nIne impressions Of bills
on various banks. Besides the counterfeit
coin found upon his person, there were also
taken from him $422 IN counterfeit bills on va
rious banks, two "tens," unsigned, one "twen-
ty" and one "ten" on the Cranston Bank. I'M
signed. He was ordered to find bail in the
sum of $4,000, for want Of which he was com
mitted
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

POWDER ExPLosIoN-THREE MEN KILLED.
We learn from Mr.. Cook, of Fiske u Rice's
Express, that the powder mill IN South Ac-
ton was totally destroyed by an explosion of
some $50 kegs Of powder, about 10 o'clock
Friday morning, instantly killing three men
employed 10 the mill. The explosion made
q tremendous report, which was distinctly
heard and felt ct distance of several miles
10 all directions. In Concord, the shock
Jared several buildings, the inmates Of some
of which were alarmed. The names OF the
three unfortunate men who lost their lives by
The explosion were T. Baleom, - Hanson
and - Hudson. The body Of one of them
was completely severed abons the middle
The head aod trunk being thrown several rods
10 one direction, The lover part in differ.
emf direction. The bodies Of the other two
men were shockiogly mutiiaied. The
cavse OF the explosion was not ascertained
Boston Journal. H HH FAiN
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

lNsTALLAT1oN.--Rev. John Wilde. formerly
of Falmouth, was installed over the Congrega-
tional Church in Topsham, on the 5th inst
Introductory prayer by Rev. Mr.. Barnard Of
Richmond, Sermon BY Rev. Mr.. Warren Of
Upton, Mass, Installing prayer by Rev. Mr.
Turner of Portland, Charge to the pastor BY
Rev. DR.. Ellingwood Of this city, Right hand
Of Fellowship by Rev. DR.. Adams of Bruins
wick, Address to the people by Rev. Mr.. Fiske
of this city, Closing Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Whit
tlesey of this city, Benediction BY the pastor.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

SINGULAR CASE OF SUFFERING. A young
man, apparently Freuchman, was discover
ed in the barn of Mr.. F. Sawyer, 10 West
brook, on Monday week, almost dead with
cold and hunger. He was entirely naked,
with the exception Of horse blanket, hang-
ing above his shoulders, which Mr.. Sawyer
missed some three or four weeks ago, and
there is reason TO believe he hnd concealed
himself in The barn for mouth or more. his
only food for the time, being pot Of soap
grease, and an occasional drink Of milk Ia
ken from the cow,-the pot being found with
nothing but little milk in il, 10 the hay
where be had slept. His feet were badly
frozen After furnishing him with some
warm victuals, &C., be WIS gwen I'D charge
of The overseers of the poor, and Is now we
learn, in the Westbrook poor bouse. He
seemed not to understand our language, aud
could give no inteIligible account Of himself
Portland Advertiser.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

SILvER.-American half dollars are now
quoted at lO3 lO3 IL; Spanish dollars lO7
a lOS; quarters lO2 1-2 a lO3; Mexican dol
lars I04 IO4 l-2; fye-francs 96 l-2 a 96 3-4
Carolus dollars LOT a 1O8. Something mus
be done by Congress to relieve the presen
scarcity Of silver. We notice the practice O
merchants issuing their cards or checks for 25
so and rs cents, is becoming common. we
believe it is contrary to the law of the State,
and it viii prove to be an evil if continued to
any great extent. But until Congress adopts
some course to keep silver in circulation, OF
passes the bill allowed TO sleep the last session,
merchants and retailers will be obliged to re-
sort to this course.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

THE LEGISLATURE. The Argus, in an article
on the organization of the Legislature, says -
I" We trust that, nt the commencement Of
pressed with The importance of harmonious
action. The wings, through our own dis
sensions, have been made stronger than they
should be, aud their policy is TO increase our
difficulties and make bargains, by which
they are even hoping that Crosby may yet
be elected Governor! Of such result, how
ever, we cannot have anY apprehension. -
The good sense Of The democracy must pre-
vent such result"
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
U The Hallowell Cotton Manufacturing

U The Hallowell Cotton Manufacturing
Company has just declared a dividend of S.
per share on the earnings Of the last six months.
This is large mill, driven by steam power,
and is said to be one Of the best in the country,
nearly if not quite equal to the Newburyport
steam cotton mills. This is the first dividend,
however. The cloth manufactured is printing
which is quick in the market at good price.
The mill is now driven to its full capacity, and
under the management Of Mr.. Tilton, the pres
ent gentlemanly and efficient agent, will no
doubt soon enable the directors to declare other
and better dividends.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
Senator Bradbury.

Senator Bradbury has declined reelection
to the Senate. In Withdrawing his name at
the present time, Mr.. Bradbury acts in con-
formity to his general course, course having
its origin in sincere desire 10 harmonize the
party, and fairly distribute the emoluments Of
office. Mr.. B. might properly contend for a
reelection, and his present high position, at
tained by his own uniform and consistent ac-
ton in the Senate, would render him power
fnl competitor for the Office. But he con-
cludes TO retire from position lie has honora-
bly, filled. The following is his letter Of de-
clina,on, and it evnces spirit Of concession
and magnanimity worthy Of unqualified ap-
proyal:
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
LOsaKv,rY. The Gardner Fo,,uta;;, =, :,

LONGEVITY. The Gardner Fountain saws
There is a lady residing in this city, who has
seen her granddaughter's grandchildren; and
she has not forgotten her age either, which,
we believe, is 81 A correspondent, writing
from East Eddington, says There 10 now
living at East Eddington, widow Tamar Put
man, relict of Joseph Putnam, who served in
the Revolution. She is still active, and able
to make beds, knit, read, &c. A singular pc
culiarity of this case is, that all the progeny
are daughters.'
Eastern times., 1853-01-13
WAsHlxGroN, Dec. 26. 1852.

DEAR SIR;-As the Legislature is about 10
assemble, on whom will devoIve the election
OF U. s. ScGator for the term commencing
on the 4th Of March next, wish 10 make
known 10 the members, If they are not al
ready apprised Of the fact, tha arm not
candidate for reelection.
Ia doing this, by no means undervalue but
feel profoundly grateful for the high hoeor
have enjoyed and assure you. shall not
cease 10 cherish 10 the last hour Of my lie, a
lively recollection of that kindness and par
tiality which placed me in the Senate ai SO
interesting period in our nationnl history.
Ii has been 100, period OF greet difficulty
and responsibility and while have not the
presumption to clnim other than the most
imperfect discharge of my official duty,
,hink con say with confidence. that il has
been INV constant effort, shrinking from no
responsibility, to be governed in my action
upon every subject, by sense Of duty 70 my
constituents, 70 The Union, and The CoDs,i,u-
ton, regardless OF all consequences personal
TO myself
by making known my wishes on this sub
ject, you>wlA greatly oblige,
Yours, respectfully.
J. w. BRADBURY.
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

RAILROAD COLLISION. As the train Of cars
from Waterville was approaching the Greene
station, on the Androscoggin and Kennebec
Railroad, on Friday last, it came in collision
with car loaded with wood, which was run
ming down the grade at pretty full speed, with
out any person upon il. The ear was smashed,
as well as the forward part of the engine, par
ticularly the cow-catcher, lantern, &c. No
person was seriously injured
Eastern times., 1853-01-13

~ The Belfast Signal says ship building
in Maine viii be prosecuted more extensively
than ever the coming season. In that city sey-
eral large vessels will be constructed AT
Frankfort ship of 400 tons has just been
commenced. There are ten or twelve vessels
under contract in Thomaston. Every stream
and harbor on the coast will resound with the
sound of the axe. Labor must necessarily be
high, consequent upon the withdrawal Of SO
many of our young and energetic men to Cali
ifornia.