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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-11-23


Dear me! how erpensive 1t is 10 6e !,
poor. Every time 60 out, my best.biba
and tucker has to 60 oil. lfsZabedees
was worth a million might wear ( a )
coal-hod on my head, it L choose, with,
perfect impunity. There was that old !.
nabob's wife at lecture, the other mimi.
in dress that nigh, have been made {
for Noah's great grandmother. She
can afford IL Now if trains knives AID nd.
forks, | must sport forty.shillinessi
bonnet, a ten-pound dress, and atwentys q
guinea shawl, just to let "Atrs. Tomniss
Dick, and Harry" see that ,aa afford
it; Then it go shopping, to b,iisssa
paper of needles, ] have to get Il liftlaS
chap to bring then, home, because @it /
wouldn't answc for ne to l1eissaeaii, 6
carrying parcel through the streets.
Then if G" to the sea. side, ia sums
mer,.l can't take my cnlnt;i,rt as f,ch
people do, in ginghsm dresses loose
shoes, and cambrlc seabenhsts isl y5s
senses! no! have to$bei screwed slp bysl
ten, O'Clock, in a Swiss muslin dressS
q French cap, and the cuntents I'M
entire jewelers. shop showessd soyer,ss
my person. declare 1t S. aboasaa5lp
expensive. Idon't believe rieh psopis
have the least idea how much iit costs
poor people TO live 55' 4
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A DUTCH CURE

A DUTCH CURE. sS33 !.
Ven lays myself down on my lonely
ped room,
And dries for to shleep very sound,
De treams, oh, how into my het dey wifi )
come,
Till wish vas under de ground. .&
Sometimes, ven eats one pig supper.
treams %S
Dat mine chtomak ish filtffull of
sthones,
Und out in my shleep, like tergtivel, |
schrcams,
Und kicks off de ped-clothes and
groans.
Den dere, a.h lays, NIT de ped. clothes
all off, Z
| kits myself oil over froze: 4.
In dc morning wakes nit de het:acheg
und kof, 81
und Pm chick from my het to mine
toes.
Oh, vat shalt pc tun for a boor man !.
like me-
Vat for do | leat such life (? S.2
Some shays dere's n cure for dis drou.t
bic of me-
Dinks I'll drhy it, und kitgine a.. :
WIFE. Z
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
lust RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY


SD of FALL GOODS, at JOHN L. CARTERs.
The undersigned has now ready for the inspec-
ton of purchasers, the largest, cheapest and most
beautiful assortment Of Fall and Winter goods,
direct from New York and Philadelphia ever be-
fore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found super English and French cloths twilled
and plain French doe skin and other cassimers,
all prices ladies dress goods! rich figured and
plain silks. new style; rainbow lustres, beautiful
high colors Jenny Lind poplins, something new
for dresses Lupn's black bombazines and apacas; I;
French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap
mousseline de lanes, fine and low priced; rich
black Italian silks; fine assortment OF shawls /;
Scotch and English ginghams chlntzes and cali
Goes from four cents up; white and colored Han
ncs all prices !; real Welch ldnnel; Irish linens and
diapers bleached and brown shirtings and sheet
ings men and women's hosiery, OF every descrip.
ton and price. Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse; ; heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and
cheapcassinets; gloves, suspendcrs, aud umbrellas
silk and linen cambric hankkerchiefs; fancy era
watts, stocks, and collars, &c. Together with
large and general assortment of Canton fannels,
lnseys paids, tckings, checks, and every descrip-
tion Of goods for servants wear.
The undersigned calls the special attention Of
farmers as well as town dealers, TO his present
stock, which is now complete in all its departments,
and 10 keep up the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first OF
January next.
If YOU want cheap, desirable, and fresh goods,
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign JOHN E. CARTER'S,
Cheap cash store, Georgetown, ID. G.
Oct, Is -2w2aw ~
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
New York Markets.

New YORK, Oct. 1s.-Flour-the market opened
dull with declining tendency-saes of l3 600 bar.
rels were made at So 6s "a So 81, in both State
and Gennesse, being decline of l2a cts. per bar
rel on Yesterdays prices. Southern -four is easier,
with sales Of 400 barrels at So 81 a. $40 Ct for
mixed to straight brands. Wheat was active at
decline of to S cts. per bushel, lower qualities
having declined most. Sales OF l35,000 bushels at
l55 for western white, and l57 for Genessee.
Corn is dull at decline Of 2 cts, with sales Of
10000 bushels at So for mixed, and SO for white.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

- October II, 1883.
The subjoined precautions against the chol.
era, published by order of the British board of
health in ls4s, have recently been officially
communicated to this department. with sug.
gestion that they be published in this country.
They are accordingly recommended for publi-
cation, especially in the newspapers Of the
principal maritime cities.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST THE CHOLERA.
By order of the General Board Of Health III Eng.
Aaad-To Captains Of Merchant Ships, Steamers,
and Golfers.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

NEW YORK, May 2. lS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No 40
William street, (Merchants' Exchange,) for the
transaction Of a general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State and city securities bought and sold,
Promssory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 2l--du EMANUEL. B. HART.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
Philadelphia Items.

NAVY YARD, Oct. l5.-The sloop ofwar Cyane
has been taken into the dry dock without acci-
dent under the supervision of engineer Root.
She was taken up with her armament and com.
pment on board
The San Jacinto will be taken up on the marine
railway in short time for repairs.
The ST. Marys cleared for the Pacific this
morning.
FRANKLIN INsT1TuTE-The annual exhibition OF
the Franklin Institute commences on tomorrow.
Very extensive preparations have been made for
the exhibition, and we doubt not that it will be
every way worthy our mechanics and manufac-
turers. The saloons are now in the rapid course
OF preparation the depostors are sending in their
goods and the doors will certainly be thrown open
to vsitcrs on Tuesday.-Pemnsylrania Oct. II.
ARREST OF A TnIEF.--A Frenchman named
John Peter Monier, was arrested on Saturday, at-
ter he had driven of the horse and carriage of DR..
Elwood Wilson, from Third street and Fetter
Lane. Monier, few days since, acted so
strangely at the Washington House as to attract
the notice of the proprietor, and the police were
asked 10 keep watch upon him. He was lost
sight of until arrested yesterday, as above stated.
If he is mad there is certainly a method in his
madness.-lbtd.
FoNp OF THE WoMEN.-A man named George
Frecth was before AID Clark on Saturday, on the
charge of having three wives. He was committed
i'm default Of 81 900 bail to answer at court, but
while on the way to the lookup, succeeded in es-
Gaping from constable Burns, who had him in
custody.
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPoNs.--Yesterday,J J.
Monteith was held in $500 bail by Mayor Howell,
for carrying heavily loaded double barrelled
pistol.
A MONUMENT TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN-A meet
ing will be held at the county court house on the
1st of November, to devise means 10 erect suit
able monument TO the memory of Ben. Franklin
The New MARSHALL OF PoLIcE-The newly
elected marshal Of police, John X Murphy was
duly qualified on Saturday morning, and imnledi.
ately entered upon the discharge Of the duties of
his office. ... .t" :.5 p, *...,
MYSTERIOUS sAFFAIR.-Mention has been made
several times OF the fact, that the family Of Mr.
Jarden, in the western part Of Flbert street, have
been annoyed by the strange conduct Of man
who frequently visited the house, and by his singu-
lar conduct alarmed the female members of the
family. On several occasions he secreted himself
in the house and remained there for some time
Threatening notes were also received by Mrs. Jar.
den during the time the family was subjected to
those annoyances. On Saturday morning a man
named Daniel Mclaughlin was taken before
Mayor Gilpin, upon the charge of being the in
truder. The defendant was confronted with the
servant girl who swore positively to his identity.
Mclaughlin, who appears to be respectable me-
chanic protests his entire innocence Of the charge
against him, and says he has not been away from
his work. He was held in $500 fora further hear
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
Governor Bigler--Thanksgiving.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. lS.-Governor Bigler and
lady will arrive here this afternoon from Harris
burg, on their way to New York, to view the Crys-
tai Palace.
Governor Bgler has issued his proclamation,
naming the fourth Thursday OF November for
Thanksgiving Day.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

II w. BROW MING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
Iarged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, Of the newest and most elegant styles of
goods from the New York market. ,
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness. ....,.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold At much less
price than work made 10 order.
n. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District Il.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. Steer,
IN Washington Place, 7th street, is now open
ing a superior stock Of Gentlemen's Goods, which
il will give him great pleasure TO show to oil his
patrons and to the public. In addition to the usual
stock Of Merchant Tailor, special attention is in
vited to large stock Of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts
Of very superior fit and quality.
Also, Collars, Stocks, Neck-Ties, Cravats,
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods, generally.
Sep 21-3tawif2w (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
nREEN;s INK ERAsER and PAPER

TREEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
(J Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.--A new kind of eraser or rub
ber far superior TO any article for the same pur-
pose ever yet ntroduced; aside from lis superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, il removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface of the paper
unharmed . .a. ...
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE & CO.,
Branch Of Sationers' Hall, Nos. l74 and l76
Pearl street; 11th street, doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
Oct TT (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
Vermont Legislature.

MONTPELIER, Oct 17-Horatio Needham, free
soil democrat, was elected speaker to-day by
vote file to IS for Grandy, whig, and for Bing-
ham, democrat Davey, democrat, was unani-
mously elected clerk.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
The Cholera at Sea.

New YORK, Oct. 1s.-The ship Sagadahock, Of
Bath, Maine, from Gutenberg, for Boston, with
ribly with the cholera Fiffy-eight Of her passen-
gers had already died, and fourteen were still sick.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
TALL STYLES HATS AND CAPS

f Having enlarged and improved my store 10
accommodate the increase Of business, and laid
in a large and well-selected stock of Hats and
Caps Of the latest fall and winter patterns, would
cali the attention of those in want Of q good and
cheap Hat or Cap to give me call at my old
stand, on Pennsylvania avenue, two doors below
Al street, where | will take great pleasure in
serving them with all articles in my line got up
in the best manner, OF the latest style and finish,
and at the very lowest prices. Having engaged
the services OF competent workmen, am prepared
to make Hats to order at the shortest notice, war
rantcd to fit any shape of head. Thankful for
past patronage, would respectfully solicit con.
tinuance. MAGUlRE,
Fashionable Halter, Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Odeon Hall, 2doors below u st
Oct l2-6t (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
Gtlsgrapbie.
photographed expressly for the Washington sentnel
From Buenos Ayres.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l6.-By an arrival at this
port we have dates from Buenos Ayres to the 2Olh
of August. The country was quiet and produce
was scarce and high.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
DRY 4 BOTTLE OF THE CATALAN

Trcopherous."--It is warranted TO be an in
faible remedy for strengthening and restoring the
hair. Sold at rs cents bottle at Henry Setzs
Cigar store, corner Of Penn. avenue and Al
street, south side. Oct II
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

Gilman's Liquid Hair Dye is the only arti-
Gle now used in this city. Gentlemen who wear
whiskers or mustachios of gray or reddish hue,
wishing to attend ball or party, can appear in a
suit of black, by devotng one additional minute
at their toilet in using the very celebrated article
which heads this notice. Prepared by 2. d. Gill
MAN, Chemist Washington cty-Phn Ledger.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
TELs, IRON RAILINGs, AND

lN Spring Mattresses. The Mantes are new,
cheap, and beautiful article manufactured upon
stone, in imitation Of the richest Marbles, of the
mos, rare and desirable kinds In style and finish
they stand unequalled and are not injured by COAL
gas, smoke or acids. AT the north they are be-
coming extensively used and give perfect salts
faction. ....
Builders and others wishing TO purchase are re-
aues,ed 10 call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs 10 match the Mantels, Of the
same materials
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Raings.
Will be kept constantly on hand, variety of
patterns for which orders will be received and
promptly. executed.
Premi,fm Spring Mattresses, new article, far
superior TO anything of The kind now in use.
r. HASKINS, Agent, I.
Penn. avenue, south side, near 10th street.
Oct 19-lm (m) .,. .a
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

GEO. T. MASSEY & CO.,
REAL ESTATE BROKERS'.
GENERAL CLAIM AND INSURANCE AGENTS,
Opposite the Post Office, Hh street
Sep 2l*
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

The Whiskey Bill was killed by the Board Of
Common Council, at late hour on Monday night !;
its further consideration having been indefinitely
postponed. So the present license laws, as they
are will remain in force
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
DR.. VAN PATTEN

Dr. VAN PATTEN,
SURG EON ID L N TIST
Penn. avenue, between sth and 7th sts., usxt 10
Todds Hat Store Sep 2l-+f
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

CHARLES T.. WEAVER, Attorney at
u Law and General Agent for the prosecution
of claims against the government, Washington,
y. G.. .&... Oct l9-lyd&cp
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

TNAMELLED PARLOR AND CHAM
ID ber Crates; circular, square and oval patterns,
of the latest styles and of the highest finish.
The above are just received and for sale by
r.. HASk1NS,
Pa. avenue, south side, bet. 9th and 10th sts.
Oct l9, I'm. lm) ---------
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

The FiGst Annual Ball Of the National Guard,
the latest military organization, will take place to-
night, at Jackson Hall, in celebration of the ami
versary of the battle of Yorktown; the committee
Of arrangements pledgng themselves that ''no
pains or expense will be spared to render it the
most agreeable of the season.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

Wyman, who delights and as,onishes immens'
audiences with his vcn,roquism and legerdemain
is again among us, selecting Odd Fellows Hall a
the locale Of his performances. His gentleman!
agent, Mr.. J. Toy accompanies him.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

The w ashington National Monument is now
one hundred and tortyour feet but, by the close OF
the season, it will be one hundred and ffty-two
feet in height.
The stone from the government of Rome 10 be
inserted in the column has arrived
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19

hostile encounter between the Russian and Tur-
kish troops must take place; after which an hon.
orabe and satisfactory arrangement will be possi-
BILE, but not before.
Adyices from Asia speak with certainty Of a
strong Russian army being concentrated in the
Caucasus; it is TO be composed of from 100, 900
to l20 900 men, and is posted on the frontier and
along the shores of the Euxine. Pamphlets are
being distributed among the Asiatic Armenians,
which are written in the Armenian language, and
headed with the following prophecy: In the year
1854 Constantine will take Constantnople. In
the year 1855 the Christians will be enabled to
make their pilgrimage to the holy shrines without
let or hindrance.
The KOszta Affair.-Somewhat contradictory
accounts relating to this affair have reached us. A
dispatch from Berlin, of the 30th says: :" The
Austrian government is busily engaged with the
Kosza affair, and receives warm support from
the representatives of the other powers note
has been forwarded to the government OF the
United States, to the effect that an admission OF
the claims Of Austria will be considered as s'me
qua non in reference to the maintenance OF inter-
national relations
On the other hand, letters from Constantinople
have brought intelligence that M. koszta had been
released from the interim custody Oh tne rench
consul This event has taken place with the con-
currence Of the Austrial lnternunclo, M dc bruck,
and of his government. On the 18th utmo Mr.
Brown, the United States Charge d'Afaires at Con.
tantnoplc left for Smyrna where he would see
M, koSZta put on DOaru dH nmSTiSdu MCrCuaHt-
man. which was TO sail for New York from Smyr-
ma in few days
France.-A rumor had gained ground in Paris,
on "wednesday, that the Russian ambassador had
demanded, or was about to demand his passports.
The Presse of Sunday evening announces that
NJ Francois Arago the astronomer, died yesterday
of the malady under which he has so long suffered,
II was, I believe, diabetes.
Spafn.--We find the following in letter from
Paris, which appears in second edition Of the
Times:
"The fact Of the approaching marriage Of the
eldest daughter Of Maria Christina and the Duke
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The President,s Contemplated Visit 70 Hew
York.

The Prcoldent'S C0ntompiaCo0 VntS 70 Now
York.
PREPARATIONS FOR Hl.S RECEPTION in bALTiAoxs'
BALTIMORE, July 8 1853
At the special session of 10 City Council To-Day, no.
solutions were adopted appoint ing COMMITTEES 70 MAJ
arrangements for the reception OF tne ffesoons ens
authorizing the Mayor to draw the ness'er i0r ~
funds necessary.
PREPARATIONS IN PHILAL tLPHiA.
PuuApnpn I, July 8, 1863.
The Committee or Arrsprsmeuts have scidsd to msst
tho President at Wilmington, with 1t. snooss' -
escort him TO the city landing at the Navy a"u, vnoo
he win be received BY tho military. General fAs'esse
has called out the whole division The Presd. st WI -
horseback.
The CITY CouncA have rendered Independence uan TO
the President, to hold . lsvee In.
Tho National Convention OF Colorcd NEW.
DEBATE ON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES "
COLOR, ETC.
RocHnn Err July 8, 1858.
The ColoYed Convention discussed the subject Of esis
nization, last e7snng upon report submitted BY Rev.
Dr. Pennington. Speeches made by Fred Dousiass
Remord and LAngon, and Gans Of OLA Q, all In decidsa
opposition to the echeme.
This morning the convention took up n sreport for
national council Of eolored men, and debaA 1t until ths
The point which chiefly tsntion Wa
the word 'colored" Many n favor q striking It
out 1t vas however, fcally retained.
Resolutions introduced awarding hi4A praise -
Mr. Garrison, as the 3rst and constant ID voca0 o.
emancipation. They were carried With ent1ua ssm
Resolutions were also passed endorsing Nee rauvue
people c1uld be educated.
The Committee on Literature were allowed urther
The conventisn decided to adjourn at II ocssa this
evening.
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TITLES Of Acts Continued.


466 To provide for the incorporation Of FIVE insurance
companies.
467 To provide for the licensing and government of
pilots in the port of New York.
46S To authorize the laying Of double railroad track
through certain streets in Brooklyn, williamsburg
400 To the general Law relative to the ncorpo
rstion Of insurance companies.
40 To authorize the erection of toll gate between
the village Of Ebrdge and Schenectady Junction.
All To amend act entitled act to provide for the
incorporation and regulation Of telegraph companies
472 To provide for building q bridge the Canaan.
daigua outlet at Manchester and for other purposes
473 10 repeal an act in relation to the enlargement
the Black river Genesee Valley canals [This is the
celebrated law of 1851
44 Further to amend act entitled an act to ncor
porate the village Of Palmyra passed March 20 1927
A75. To enable Claude Simouin and Msdelaine Simoun
70 hold real estate.
476 Authorizing Charter election in the village of
Carthage
AT. Authorizing the Mongsup Valley, Forestburg and
Port Jarvis llankroad Company TO borrow money.
478 To amend the act entitled act authorize the
supervisors of the county Of Wayne to levy tax upon
tho town Of Lyons - build bridge passed Apr g. 1S43
consolidate the several acts relating to the city OF Utica
PASSED March 81, 1870.
4so Giving jurisdiction the United States over lands
70 be occupied sites for lighthouses and keepers dwell
ngs within this State
4s1. To amend act entitled an act in relation to
plank roads, passed April 15, 1858.
iS2 To amend the act entitled act to authorize the
laying out and opening of public highway In Canaan
daisua
Soo. heih'iye 70 ibs hiOhuy Savings Dank
is4 To authorize the executors of Edmund Bussing,
deceased to become the purchasers of his real estate
$50. To provide for the relief Of Robert N. McFarren
4ee. Relating to high in the town of Barre Orleans
cosuty.
4s7. To amend chapter $40 Of laws of 1s4s, entitled
&C. for the Incorporation Of benevolent charitable scen
tito ana missionary societies, passed April L. lSaS
srs Tor the prseryaton and protection OF Evergreen
Cemetery in the village OF Pine Plains county Of Dutchess
ssv, In relation 70 the Utica Water Works Company.
AGO. To Authorez the trus,ees OF school district No. g.
town OF CAseton county Of Richmond to mortgage cer'
tain property.
4t1 In relation 10 recoveres against school officers.
se2. To amend act entitled act relative TO
savings banks psttutons for savings In the city and
county OF New York, and the county Of Kings passed
Apxil !, 1863.
as To authsrize the Board Of supervso Of the cox-
" OF Kings - borrow money to erect building for the
scconmoessso OF courts AOd the pub1s Offices u sAtd
cVvnS, &c,