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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-11-22
NaEss HBrcBaam's Concert.

On Saturday night last, Mis- BHEN.
AN gave her first concert in old Sum
ter. 1t was an untavorablc night in
several respects the Court hal just
adjourned on Friday after y laborous
and tiresomc session of nearly two
weeks and every body who had been
in attendance upon it, from the coun.
try, were glad to be able to return TO
their homes and families and many Of
the more sober and Sss,bath loving do-
riad themselves tic pleasure III coming;
in to hear her through fear Of being
charmed off from their homes until at.
ter ttrelre, but notwithstanding all these
draw backs Miss b., had largo and
respectable audience, who, Judging
from the perfect silence which raigned
during each song, and the loud and
hearty applause which COL i, Y: Y q 3;}'
wc!l as from al! We hes5;3s;%aE u, u:
y \ a:,j vhAr,.c 81.
wHrhes Of " Carol tHs ~ y.F&
We hnvc heard Miss rap' .,4 t.,i
and have seen mos: All the cumlnriii,Sffh
of The Press uroI. her powers and sue
cess and we can truly sny in regard to
this her last performance that she fully
sustained her well earned ,cputat on
and mcritcd over again all the praises
which have been bestowed upon her.
Many have been the hopes expressed
that she will again visit old Sumter
and we feel warranted in saying that if
she does and will appoint some other
evening than Snturluy she will be
welcomed by even a much larger and
more enthusiastic meeting than the
last.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-11-22
50. CA.-SUNITER DIST.
By W. LEWIS, Esq, Ordinaryt for said

District.
Whereas, Moscs Moore hath applied to
INC Tor Letters Of Administration, OH all and
singular the goods and chatt!es, rights and
creditors of the late Penelope Kicks Of the
said District, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
sh all and singular. the kindred and
creditors of the said deceased, to be and
appear before inc al our next Ordinary's
Courl for the said District, to be holden at
Sumter Court House OH Friday the lst of
December next, to show cause. if any, why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal, the
Odd day OF November in the year
Il. s.. of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fifty y-lonr, and in the
10Th year Of American Indcpcn nd
cncc. w. LEWIS, O. 3. d.
Nov. %, 1854 5 u
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-11-22
Notice.

Application will be mnde TO the Com.
niIsslonerS OF Pensions for duplicate of
Land Warrant, No. 97.l5l for % acres
isSu,d under the Ac, September 2s, 1850
10 George Floyd, the original beng lost or
misicad, having never reached he War
ran'ee. JAMES TAYLOR,
Agent and Attorney o. George Floyd.
Sun,crvile, s. c., Nov. %, lS54-5-Gt
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09

several years from frequent biliary attacks, pa- tiently and uncomplainingly; while his consti- tuition was gradually undermined, and he final ly sank under le prostrating influence of this protracted disease.
 Unselfsh, and full of generous impulses, he was careless of his own fortune or wealth when he could serve others. His entire disregard of what his talents, sprightliness and gentlemanly department might have achieved, was perhaps the only fault for which he will be arraigned when he comes, as we all must, to be judged before the high court of Heaven. May it ap- pear that the recording Angel has dropped a tear upon this frailty and plotted it out forever; that his goodness of heart, the many virtues he possessed, his belief in the Divine law, has given him place among those who are bles- sed and are at rest
 A large concourse of friends who have known him long and intimately attended his funeral obsequies, and sadly and silently accompanied his remains to the sorrowful ceremonies of the grave. J. B. R.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09

"lRoN LUxURIEs. Not only is iron of more than ordinary utility in combining the useful with the ornamental, but also is it becoming in- dspensable as luxury Under this head we may include bedsteads that will not harbol bugs; also chairs, sofas, lounges, washstands tables, etc., etc., and the superb patent wover iron railing, manufactured by MT. John B Wickersham, of this city, to whose skill and enterprise we are indebted for the elegant and massive railing that encloses the outside of the crystal palace, as also to the various interior railing around the galleries; the light and grace. ful, yet strong, iron stairs of the same struc- ture; in fact, scarce foot of that magnificent pile fails to show the beauty of his handiwork From his large factory, where are employed over hundred and fifty workmen, was produc- ed the noted and elegant railing that encloses the public parks of Savannah, Charleston, and many other places in the South, as we'll as the verandahs, gardens, etc., of the private residen- ces of many of the wealthy citizens of this and other cities. MT. Wickersham is also the inventor of the most desirable plan for an ele- vated railroad, all of iron, on Broadway, which must eventually be adopted by the city. Iron must soon become almost the exclusive staple in all manufactures combining strength and or nament-N F. Daily Budget.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
From Havana.

Commodore Newton, chief of the home squadron, arrived at Washington yesterday, and it is said his refusal to salute the Spanish flag during the existing difficulty between Spain and this country, meets the unqualified approval of the government. The commodore will not proceed to sea until the reply of the Spanish government to the demands made upon it con corning the Black Warrior is received. He has informed the government of the important fact, derived from reliable authority, that the Captain General of Cuba holds a royal decree authorizing him to emancipate the slaves on the island whenever he shall deem it polite so to do. The Cubans of the " ever faithful Isle' regard the resolutions proposed in Congress by Mir. Dean, to suspend the treaties existing be- tween this country and Spain, as indicative of an approaching crisis, and the prospect of rup- ture has filled them with exultation, which ex- hibits itself on all occasions, notwithstanding the efforts of the Spanish officials to repress such manifestations. Nothing of importance relative to the proposed convention between Great Britain and the United States has yet reached the department of State.-N. r. He- r0M
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
G. w. HARKEY, Sec'y
Great and Disastrous Confagration
 at Jacksonville. Florida.

We are indebted to the Charleston Courier of the 0th inst, for the subjoined extra from the Jacksonville Republican, giving the details of most disastrous confagration that occurred in that town on the 5th The sufferers have our sincere sympathes:
 Yesterday at o'clock, P. M the alarm of fire was giyen in this town, and in four hours afterwards, all the business portion of the town was in ruins. The fire originated in s. N. Wll- liams' hay shed, on the wharf
 It extended with astonishing rapidity in every direction, spreading first along the block of stores on the south side of Bay-street, between New man and Ocean streets; thence communicating with the square opposite on the north, which was alll consumed; thence to A. M Reads store and the Bank Agency adjoining, on the west side of Ocean street-both destroyed, thence with the square east of Newman and fronting on Bay, which contained the large and hand some block known as Byne's building, nearly the whole square being consumed. Newman street was at once swept away.
 By this fire 70 buildings are entirely destroy ed. Of these 23 were stores.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
Easter Holiday Weather.

They had a charming coming in of Easter at the North. While we were enjoying the most delicious spring weather on that day, snow and sleet storm which, commencing on Good Friday afterooon, ragged until Saturday noon, and con- menced again tercely on Sunday afternoon, at New York. Such storm, so late in the sea- son, had not occurred since the President Har- rlson obsequies, fourteen years before. It is impossible to state the depth of snow that has fallen.
 The Boston Transcript, of Saturday, says that "one of its suburban neighbors came into the city that morning in his sleigh. The bells on the horse somewhat disturbed the medta- tons of the "man with a white hat" who ex- pressed his contempt for this climate, when a friend reminded him that he was rather "forc- ing the season.''
 Of course, our friend of the Boston Post is delighted with the holiday weather. Isn't it time,'' groans he, ito bring out the line about winters lingering in the lap of spring" The blows of spring, thus far, he says, have been of most unlovely character, and poets find their numbers dangling like sweet bells out of tune, or like the rattling of icicles, reminding one of the chattering of the teeth of melody. Blows" as far as they have got, rhyme with "snows," and froze," and the only semblance of a rose is the "poet's nose'
 The Post has the following among his "All Sorts'
 Mir. Zephyr had commenced "Sonnet to Apnl' yesterday, for the "Ecstacy,'' a weekly publication devoted to literature, art, etc., but was called to dinner at the completion of the second lme It lay open upon his desk, and old Roger entering at the moment, read April, sweet April on thy dewy hair
 A single snowdrop in its beauty sat- The old fellow took upthe pen and continued "An hour ago. while standing in Court square,
 snowdrop from above crushed in my hat "And it is true, too,'' he wrote; merit which the two former lines can hardly boast.''
 Mem-The thermometer standing on oul desk, as we write in our shirt-sleeves, with a pleasant breeze blowing in at our windows shows the meacury standing in the immediate neighborhood of "summer heat" Roses, car nations, violets, magnolia blossoms, orange buds strawberries, black berries green peas and fresh lemons and oranges, in any quantity.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
OBITU AIRY. INDExED

It becomes my very painful duty to give the mournful intelligence of the death of our high ly esteemed sister, MARY l.. CARLILE, consort of the Rev. Stephen Garlic of the Arkansas Annual Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, South.
 She was the daughter of Mordica and Mar garet Moore. She was born August l5, 1926, in Tioga county, Pennsylvania. They emi- grated to Arkansas in 1845, and in 1851 she was united with Rev. Stephen Garlic in holy wedlock This sad intelligence has produced painful sensation in the hearts of many. It is indeed a severe stroke on her family. Her husband at this time is in Columbus, Georgia, attending the session of the general con ference, as a delegate from the Arkansas conference Sister Garlic professed religion early in life, and joined the Methodist B. Church, of which she lived an exemplary member till she closed her eyes in death.
 She departed this life at her residence near this city on the 18th of April, 1854, in the tri- umph of "the faith once delivered to the saints" She died as none but the Christian dies: exclaiming "though he slay me yet will 1 trust him. The last testimony of her dying struggle was the virtue and powerof the cross. She passed through the "dark valley and sha- dow of death" shouting praise and triumph.
 Thus she passed away from the sorrows of this world, to the sun-lit hills of heaven. We mourn not as others that have no hope, but look anxiously to the time when the ransom ed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads' J We svmpathise, however, with the bereaved friends and sorrowing relations.
 "All at rest-all dust!-wave flows on wave,
 But the sea dries not! What to us the grave!
 It brings no real homily; we sigh, .,,
 Pause for while, and murmur, '' All must die"
 "Ah,it is sad when one thus link'd departs
 When Death, that mighty sev'rer of true hearts,
 Sweeps through the halls so lately loud with mirth, And leaves pale sorrow weeping by the hearth!'
 w. c. YOUNG.
 Little Rock, Ayk., May list, 1854
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
The Turf Trophy.

When Eclipse, the great champion of the Northern Turf, beat Henry the representative of the South, in the giant trial of speed and bottom, which came off on Long Island more than twenty years ago, the victorious horse was honored with a splendid saddle, the insignia of victory. The victory, which was thus reward ed, was gained in race in which the time, we believe, was 734. Long after when Fashion and Boston came together on the same course and the gallant mare achieved difficult victo- " over the then hero, Boston, this saddle was transferred to Fashion, in whose stable it now hangs. Fashions time was 1925.
 Invariable custom and justice now demand that this trophy shall be transferred to the win her in the great race of last Saturday-the in- comparable Lecompte, the greatest of living horses, and before whose renown even the glo- res of all his victorious predecessors must pale Leoompte's time stands out conspicuous above all previous achievements of the Turf To him belongs the symbolical saddle, which, is to stand for the laureled chaplet of the victor on the battlefield. Alexander left his crown to the most worthy, and old Eclipse's saddle must descend to him who has even surpassed the grandeur of the victory achieved by that fa- nous conquerer. In all ages such badges of excellence have been sanctioned and applaud ed. venus earned the Soluen apple uliuer tne rule of Palcherntn9 detur She retained it, too, because no one was ever found beautiful enough to dispute her right to it. The Scotch whistle, immortalised by Burns, was the pro- perty of him who could present stronger proofs of his capacity and endurance, in a certain sphere, than the holder thereof.
 Lecomte must have the saddle. Louisiana and the South claim it for him. We must make it State, a sectional question. Should the Ne braska compromise ever be evoked from the mass of bills under which it is now smothering, the South must include in her demands of the North concession of the race trophy-a peace able and courteous transfer of Eclipse's saddle to him who has nobly won and will noby wear it-N c. DeHa.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
GOVERNMENT CLERKS REJOICING. T

GOVERNMENT CLERKS REJOICING The Washington Union, of the 18th ult., says:
 The passage of the bill in the House of Re- presentatives, yesterday, for the relief of the clerks of the several deparments of the govern ment, produced quite sensation, and great re- joicing among the employees of the public last evening. A great many of them were at the different hotels of the city, receiving the hearty congratulations of their friends. It is a very pleasant thing at all times to see hagpy people, and it was really delightful last evening to be- hold so many familiar faces covered with smiles 50 many countenances lighted up with joy The bill passed as it came from the Senate, with the exception of a slight amendment.- By this bill clerks now receiving nine will here after receive twelve hundred dollars per annum; those now receiving twelve will receive four teen hundred; and those receiving fifteen will get sixteen hundred dollars per annum. The bill also enacts that the stamp and blank agent clerk of the post office department shall receive a salary of fourteen hundred dollars, and that twenty per centum shall be added to the sala- ries now received by the messengers, packers, watchmen, and laborers connected with the diff ferent executive offices. The salaries of each of the assistant postmasters general and the superintendent of the census bureau are also increased to three thousand dollars per annum.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
Later from Havana-Another Gross Outrage.

We find the following in the Havana corres- pondence of the Mobile Register of the 18th ut. "Whom the Gods will to destroy, they first make mad;'' and never was this apothegm more perfectly verified than in the case of Cuba It really seems, that the authorities there are using their utmost endeavors, and employing every occasion to provoke our government to lay violent hands upon their fair possession. It is very certain, that the conviction is becoming general and strong, that the only remedy for the gross and accommodating grievances to which we have long quietly submitted, is either to repeal the naturalization laws, or at once seize and hold possession of this Island:
 It seems that Col Wm w. Robertson. as usual, went on board of the steamer Black arllor, on her last trip, soon after her arrival for his despatch sacks, from the State depart ment and that on returning to the shore as soon as he left the wharf, he was assaulted by an officer, who seized him and his sacks, and at tempted to take him by force from him, c la Black Warrior. But he was not quite aware of the person he was dealing with, and was thrown back, with a slight etfortof the Colonel; whereupon gang of soldiers, ready in waiting, were called upon; and they rushed to the res cue. But itwas ofn use; they could not block the path of the honest old man.
 These repeated indignities were made in the presence ofmany people, lining the whole of Of ticio street. The outrage would not have been attempted without express instruction of the very highest authority Captain General Pezu- ela-and the object was surreptitiously to get possession of the correspondence, and have as an excuse to render, the ignorance of the officer in discharge of his duty.
 Short accounts make long friends, and we hope some of these things will be adjusted in time for we know not the eternity that fingers with Spanish "poco poco."
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
Public Meeting in Pope County.

At meeting held in the town of Russellvllle, onSaturday, 22d of April, Dr. D. F. ARMSTRONG was called to the chair, and CIV. HARKEY was appointed secretary.
 The chairman explained the object of the meeting to be-to express our disapprobation of the course pursued by certain individuals in re- ference to the Fort Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroads
 committee of the following gentlemen was then appointed to draft resolutions: N. D. Shinn, C. E. Toby, w. Williamson, B. D. R. Shinn, Alfred Patten, Wm. c. Hunt
 After a short absence the committee reported the following resolutions which were unani- mously adopted:
 Resolued, That we, and this community in general are true and genuine friends to railroad enterprise; and that whilst we have the great est confidence in the abilities and integrity of Capt Barney, the able and experienced engl- neeT, on the Fort Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, we have looked with mortlfl- cation and regret, on the course of a few scaena- ng individuals, who have wielded such an intiu- ence with the directors of said road, as to cause and force the survey the most circuitous and mountainous route, to the exclusion of all others, and contrary to what we understand to be the opinions of the ablest engineers.
 ResolUed, That the engineers should have been left free to choose the best and most prac- ncable route from Fort Smith by Van Buren, to Little Rcck without turning to theright or left -eVen for the especial purpose cf going by the town of Dover
 ResOIved, That we protest against our money oelng cast upon the mountains, as we do not expect to find it again, even after many days.
 ResotUed, That we are confident route exists, miles shorter than the one which Capt Barney has been compelled to survey, and over which, it would cost at least S25OOOO less to construct a road
 ReSoyved, That we enter our solemn protest a9alnst the aohOtesate squande,ng of public funds which has been practised in this county in pay. Ing the expenses of useless delegations, and 1T surveying impractcable routes, around and ove1 mountains.
 Resot0ed, That caucuses and conventions may make candidates on railroad surveys, but money alone can build the latter
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09

STEALING SEAMEN-All sorts of plans are resorted to, at the present time in New York it is said, to get men to man the various ships outward bound. The sum of forty five dollars is paid for the trip to Liverpool, which is an average pay of three dollars per day. This price, and high advance, fails to supply the demand, and a system of sailor stealing has been established by men who are we'll paid boarding every foreign vessel that arrives, and inducing the men to ship with them, and be- fore the captains are aware of it, they have sailed out of port.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09

CoUNTERFEITED NATIoNALITY.-It appears by communication in the New Yo1k Courier that ships are leaving that port with American registers and under the American flag, but really owned and commanded by Englishmen, all the steps taken toward citizenship being the decla- ration of intention of becoming citizen made by the captain. As this is an abuse of our pri- vlleges which is likely to involve our govern ment in trouble, the practice will no doubt be speedily put stop to.-PhiZa. Leclqer.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
There's no use iii Talking. I told you how
 'TWou!d bel!

THE subscriber has just received, per steamer Ala 1 bama. the finest lot of Cloths all coors, Cassi meres suitable for summer, superior Linen for Coats Nestings: Stock and Neck Ties black Kid and Lisle Thread Gloves gents half hose, plain figured worst ed and cotton together with the finest lot of Shirts ever brought to this market, plain and fancy.
 His stock, comprising many other articles not emu merated, is of the best quality, and New Orleans styles, and win be sold for cash bargains never be- fore offered here.
 Call before it's too late and examine whether you buy not.
 this side of Paris. II. E. HEZEKIAH
 April 9 1854 If
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09
NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS,

THE undersigned, having just returned from making ] his spring purchases, would call the attention of the public to his large and well selected stock of Dry Goods, now in store embracing every. thing in that cy Goods consisting of
 Muslins, Lawns, Cambrics, Bareges, Ginghams, Silks embroidered Shemisetts Underseeves and Cuffs Jaconet and Muslin Bands, Jaconet edgngs and in sertions, white watered Silk white ivory Silk, white silk Fringe black silk Fringe, black silk Netting for vistes and mantas, black silk Lace, wide; pie nic mtts twisted silk mitts black and coored velet Trim mngs Parasols ladies Umbrellas, corded shrts black silk Hose and figured Jaconet Robes Call and exam inc his stock A. J. HUTT. MaV9
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09

Resolued, That the true and proper object of railroads, is not to benefit any smaU town or towns, or any particular locality-but the whole country at large.
 Reso1ved, That copy of these resolutions be sent for publication to the Little Rock papers and the Van Buren Intelligencer, and other pa- pers be requested to copy
 No other business appearing, the meeting ad- journed.
 D. F. ARMSTRONG, CAm. C. w HARKEy Coc,,,
The true Democrat., 1854-05-09

AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL.-We believe this to be an excellent preparation, and shall there. fore not hesitate to recommend it to our req. ders. It has been tested in numerous instan. ces in this city, and in several which have come under our own observation, it has accomplished what other popular medicines and some of ou, most skillful physicians had failed to accom- plish-a perfect cure in cases of (apparently) confirmed consumption. It is the only medi- cine for this disease which we can heartily re- commend. Temperance Advocate, Pro. <. L