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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-03-14
SUFFERING AND DEATH ON THE p.

SUFFERING AND DEATH ON THE PRAI.
RIEs. An account reached Laiay ett..,
(lndi.) during the last week, Of the
sufferi"gs of two emigrant families on
the prairies, description Of which is
really heart sicke,ing.
IL seems that on the 2Ist January
last, violent storm happened, and
that OH the Saturday preceding two
tamI'cs, consisting of ten persons,
were i'll the act of moving from South-
ern Indiana to N, rthern Illinois,
They arrived at Oxford, the county
seat Of Benton county, (Ind.) about
forty miles northwest ui Lafayette,
with iwo OK teams, and well provided
with nccessaries for the ro.d. They
remained there through the storm, and
OH Monday morning resumed their
journey. Last Tuesday morning o
man passing over q praisie, only about
live miles from Oxford, came upon u
sight which filled him with horror.
The cnrcuscs Of two oxen, from
which the visccrn had been removed,
lay upon the ground. Inside of one
of them were the frozen b, dies of TO r.
children, and in the other the frozen
corpse of the mother, with nursing
infant ut her breast. Under the snow
Was u heap ot ashes, in winch the iron
of the wagons Shove that the party
had broken them up, and burned cv.
cry thing they had in them, in the effort
TO save their lives. Not ier from this
spot, was found the body of the other
woman OF the party, partly concealed
IN Il snow DRIFT: aud near her one OF the
men. Tie two other men had not been
found.
It's probable thlt the party became
ineXtIIca0Iy involved in the snow
drifts OH the prairie, and lost their
prcscnce of ln:nd. Alter burning up
their Wagons it would seem that the
men had killed two OF the oxen for u
shelter to :hosc found i'm them. and
then, accompanied by one woman,
vaInIy cndeavered TO reach the town
they had lett, aud procure aid to res
cue their companions. Tho TWO other
oxen had wandered uii, There was
nothing about the persons to Indicate
who they were, and noth:,g more is
Known abolt them than was ucciden.
tally communicated Dy them during
tiic.r h::a: stay iit Oxford.
--sN.<>.S
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
I . under the United States Hotel, would re.
specially inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths.
Cassinercs, and Vestings, of the latest import,,
ton, and is prepared 10 have them made rp n,
the shortest notice, in the most Fashionable. mar
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements to 90 into m.
"Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing TO purchase a stock Of Coihinr.
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made up nj
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own ests blishment and made
by our own needy citizens in thi. dull season. Al
low rates of prices. He is enabled, therefore. 10.
compete with northern work in point OF prices
and as TO quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call 10 Judge.
Ho can sell whole suits, Coat, Pasts and Vest
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of. SIS
Dress and Frock Coats, from. ....... $40 10 son
Over-coats of different styles from. .sl2 10 SOS
Black and fancy Pantaocns, from. D.. SO SOTO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .,..... SO so 10 $40
This stock Of Clothing is OF a superior quality.
and has been made up since he received The fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment
Of fancy artcles-such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scots Report a
Fashions in this city.
Sept i4--n
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Death Of Remarkable Fire Doc.

Died. in Charlestown, Mass, recently, "Jack
Ham," large and valuable dog belonging to
engine No. 2, of that city. The history Of this
dog is very interesting and worthy of note. He
was one OF four dogs owned by gentleman
some years since, who was accustomed to har
ness them to a little wagon, constructed for the
purpose, in which they drew him about the
country a la horse. By some means, about
four years ago, he was induced to dispose Of
this dog to Mr.. Ham, living near the No 2 en-
CINE house. In the family of Mr.. Ham he
made himself useful in variety of ways, rock
ing the cradle, taking the baby out in little
wagon for an airing in pleasant days, &c. The
hremen of No. 2 became very fond Of him.
and won his confidence by feeding him in the
engine house and at their tables, till at length
he Joined the company" assisted by his well
known bark, in spreading the alarm in cases Of
fire.
The engine house was his home, and he was
always the first to sieze the rope and assist in
dragging the machine to the fire. He attended
all the celebrations of the company, dressed
in uniform which the company had made for
him; eating crackers and cheese and drinking
coffee with as much apparent relish as the best
OF them. AT one time he was, by accident,
locked up in a building near the engine house,
and an alarm of fire being given in the night
Jack sprang through the window with his well
known bark, and took his place at the ropes
with the rest Of them.
He was favorite with the whole neighbor-
hood, and always recognized his friends in the
street, saluting them with good-natured bark
and wag of the tail. The company have his
daguerreotype, besides having him painted on
canvass, and will have his skin stuffed and
placed in their engine house. His disease was
old age, though it is not known exactly how
old he was.-American Patriot
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stellanfous Glraniaqs
THE LIFE GAUGE.
BY ABBy ALLIS.

hi ABLY Alsi-lN.
They err who measure life by years,
With false or thoughtless Tongue;
Some hearts grow old before their time;
Others are always young.
Tis not the number of the lines
Ga life's fast.flling page;
lis not the pulses added throbs,
Which constitute our age
some souls are serfs among the free,
While others molly strive;
They stand just where their fathers stood
Dead, even while they live!
Others, all spirit, heart and sense
Theirs the mysterious power
To live, in thrills OF JOY or woe,
A twelvemonth in an hour.
Seize, then, the minutes as they pass
The wool Of life is thought
Warm up the colors, let them glow,
by fire or fancy fraught.
Live 10 some purpose-make Thy life
gift OF use 10 thee
A Joy, good, golden hope,
A heavenly argosy,
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TTECKERs, FARINA, prepared e.-

HECK ERS' FARINA, prepared ex-
IL pressy for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one Of the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare.
tons ever brought 10 the table, eminenty CON-
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance Of the body.
Strictly speaking, Hcckers Farina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strcngen.
ing the digestive and absorbent system In dis
ordered bowels diarrAac, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers Farina cannot fail 10
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres.
ervation Of health or the prevention Of sickness
is at least as important the curing Of disea e.
People in health should therefore use Heckers'
Farina freely as common food, TO preserve the in
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles +. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingec a. Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear &c Co.
II Long Wharf, Boston and by the manulactu.
rers, Hecker a. Brother, at the Croton Mills. POI
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorchine i'm.
possible is exhibited daily at the Fair of The
metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S--2w.
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A story for the CreduIous-A Rock OF
.nId

The California Chronicle Of March 9th, gives
River, February IA:
al have discovered rock Of gold. i esti
mate its value at no less than $4,000, 900, or
$l0,000,000, it might even be Now, Bob,
don't laugh at me. | was desperately wild with
Joy. ], who had been dreamer and a poor
devil so long, was to be rich to be kingi 70
be able to carry into execution all the darling
schemes which have so often brought the rdi-
Guile Of the stick in-the muds upon me was
nj last TO be able to go home and claim Rosetta
under the hard conditions claimed by your
father.
Towards noon ! got hungry. i went up
the side Of the mountain to some pine trees, in
the sides of which the squirrels had placed
acorns in holes made by woodpeckers in search
Of worms. / dug out lot of acorns, carried
them down TO the creek, ate them with fine
pepper.grass growing alongside Of a spring. /
went back TO the rock and staid there till three
o'clock, studying what j should do | could not
resolve. then went 10 my camp about eight
miles of. The folks wanted to know what was
the matter. said bad wounded buck and
got lost in chasing him. The next morning I
found that my horse had been stolen. bought
some provisions, another revolver and a pick,
and shovel and pan, and went back. About
fifty yards from the rock was trail upon which
miners passed every day, and was afraid to
work in the day. At night went to work to
cut of a corner Of the rock, but soon broke
the pick so that it was useless could find no
chisel or hammer.
People got suspicious Of me- Several fol-
lowed me. One man found me sitting down
not 100 yards from the rock. got scared.
carried water 10 my bucket the whole two miles
from the stream and made mud with which
washed over the rock. In doing this had TO
get II buckets of water; and Just that lob
alone compelled me TO walk los miles. and
was whole week about it, doing greater Dor.
ton Of the work At night, and sleeping in the
day time.
am nearly starved out watching the rock.
! went TO mining at Joness camp for few
days, and now am waiting with the greatest
impotence for you TO come, with every prepa.
ration necessary for breaking up the boulder
After we get it into pieces, we can melt suffi-
cient in crncibes to pay all our expenses, and
buy the mules necessary for carrying off our
rock.
am in - till you come. The rock is
in sight from the trail Before | washed il
over, could stand on the trail and see the gold
glitter in the sunshine; now the dirty yellow
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FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore aud Ohio Raitroad-Improyed Ar
engagements for Travel. important
Changes OF ScheduIetI


The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail-
road, between Wheeling and Columbus. uniting,
as it does, by short and direct line, the Balli-
limore and Ohio Railroad with all portions of the
West (and North and Southwest gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
III that direction. On and aller Monday, Novem-
Der 81, 1854 the trains will be run as follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction.
Frst-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at a. m. instead of at s o'clock as hereto
fore, Except on Sunday and arriving at Wheeling
at 2 40 a. m..-Second-The EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. m, instead Of AT 7 p m, hereto
fore, and running through TO Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there at 10 IS a. IN. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Sykesvle,
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Fetterman, Pennington, Cameron and
Moundsvle only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection with the cars Of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit, indianapolis, Chicago ST. Louis, etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night, being kept but night on the route by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nection with the trains upon the Cleveland and
IItSDurS hdilTOdQ III ali times WncH tue OnlO ID
navgable for steamers between Wheeling and
Wesville, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byl7 am
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling fol-
lows The EXPRESS TRAIN at A 80 p. M
reaching Baltimore at $50 a. IN. The MAIL
TRAIN at Has p. IN. reaching Baltimore at Z
m
NJ Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage of water will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling AT IL As midnight, Cumberland at 1915
a m, and arrives at Baltimore at 7p.m
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places
will start at p M, daily, except Sunday0 ar
rlving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick al a, m. arriving al Baltimore AT IL 80,
noon.
THE ELLICOTTS MILLS ACCOMMODA
TION will be run daily, except Sundays,) as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at "a m. and 3 p m.
Leave Ellicotts Mills at 7.30 a. and SO p. m.
Dec Ia.
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GREAT WESTERN NAIL ROUTE.
JIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

GIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO
- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Miehi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch FIRST
class steamers running ON Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching al Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads at
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York 10
the Mississippi river. Niagara Captain Miller;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan, A. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, !. I
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays
One Of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al 8
o'clock, p. m, every day, except Sundays and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, IN
IA hours where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct TO Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line of low
pressure steamboats, to all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale, and there connect with Illi-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be-
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route 10
st. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buf-
fao and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time to Chicago, SO
hours; to ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line can enter the lists as com
pettors
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege OF stopping over al any point the
route, and resumng seats at leisure either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line ofSeamboats,
Hudson River or Harlem and New Yorl, Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office No. 1913
Broadway, corner of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
l.. P. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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CLOTHING.
A Complimentary Card and Invitation TO
the Public.

A mplim en tary Card and Invitation 10
the Public.
SvN HEN | HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, / will trade on one hundred dollars
and when | have earned one thousand dollars
| will trade upon thousand dollars and
so increase my business and capital in proper
tion.p | will never take credit give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. Twill keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, U. S. A., U. S. NJ, Tailor,
and fInventeur DIES Modes, 10 progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, 10 be the present
sole proprietor OF the store rs feet front by l05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32i BROAD
WAY
II is also equally true that with money cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases al
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE yESTINGs,
CASSIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money any price or loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, IA ID. 1S34)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell.
ing the most fashionable OF Custom, Pattern and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings &c, &C. and
is determined not TO be outdone in liberality Of
dealing, nor undcrsold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined
TO the best OF his ability, 10 employ meritorious
aboring class Of Journeymen Taors and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date until The beginning of the year 1885, the
resources OF his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free Of profit on the cost of ell his goods
combined with his own gratuitous services 10 his
friends and the public, TO be considered as a sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
erampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers OF the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants TO employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, felow-citizens, representing one Of
the links Of Commerce,) yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
. United States Leader of Fashions
!. Headqnarters, No. 32l Broadrcay,
g lis. GEORGE p. FOX.
- - Dec 49,
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In Samuel w. Taylor ~ Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue, next 10
Mcssrs Geo, ~ I. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale ofLadies, Gentemen's, Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is 10 be-
come popular by keeping good articles nj very low
prices.
~ Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively 10 our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants Of those
who viii favor us with call, we hope TO merit
their future confidence and patronage
s. w. TAYLOR a. Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
Aug 29-1w
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NOTWITHSTANDING works.

friends and the public that he has increased his
stock of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintels, steps, and plat.
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
stone, calcined plaster, ~ IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brow
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention o.
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavoi
10 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him W u
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD. !,
On Il ST., bet. 18th and l3n
Oct. 9--6m. (m)
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WANTED--A situation as Teacher

"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher Of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudments of Greek, II desired. All OF which viii
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references.
both in regard TO character and ability
None but liberal salary need be offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec SIT Piushsld, Massachusetts.
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wash may attract attention. What gives me
the most pain is, that miners make short cut
by passing within ten feet of the rock, and save
an ugly gully which starts just before it. ]
must stay near the rock and L have no money
and no provisions. have no heart to work,
and when | want to mine can get no good dig
gings, though other people are making plenty
of money. am very glad that the report Of
rich diggings higher up the river is taking near
ly every body away from this neighborhood.
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BooKs--Is-

NJ W AND IMPORTANT BOOkS.-Is-
IN racl and the Gentes, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paey's Evidences Of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines OF the Church Of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev w II
Hewitson, 2 vols
The Works Of the Rev. Edward Bickerseth, l6
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, OF Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John
Pync Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE
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FINDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
~ soD.-The largest and best assortment of all
qualities. will be found nj
WALL 81 STEVENS,
392, Penn avenue, next door to Iren Nall
Isn5 News
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LIME JEWELRY.-I have just received
II new supply Of the latest styles of Jewery
and have just finished fnc LOT OF pure silver
ware, such Tea Sets, Gobles, Cups, Spoons
Forks, Ladies', Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c., &c. All OF which will sell
nj much lower prices than is usually asked forthe
same quality Of goods at other establishment. in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
scented at time Of sale. II. o. HOOD,
as Penn. avenue, between AZ and 9th streets.