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IHE SHfiT11IIli.I\N I. J.S. RICH A RDSON, J. EDITORS. JOHN R. LOG A N, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 5, 1854. Q7 Persons wishinir to see us upon bueiin'ss connected with the Paper or Law, ean findi us at any hour during the day, except from four to five in the afternoon, at our office, just back of Sot.oMoss' New Store. All husiness connected with the par;er nost he Iranctte with WILLIAM LEWIS. JOHN S. RtCITinn-os, jr.. or R. C. Ig:AN. Mr. R. C. .O;AN, the Foreman of Banner Oflice, is our only nuthorised Agent to receive money and give re-eipts for the gaine, and nay always be found at the Banner Office. All letters addressed to the Banner must be pre-paid to insure attention. Notice. 'rhe Vigi'ant Society of Sumterville. will take notice that Riand No. 8, will turn out from Monday the 10th of April, for the usual ten. L. V. I.OltNG, ('res't. J. II. DINGLE, Sec'ty. April 5th, 1854. COTTON MARKET. Cu11tnt.s'roN, Arnit. 4. The sales cn Saturday were confined to 200 bales at roum 8 1-2 to 9 1.2 c. Corn is selling at 75 and 80 cents per bushel. Strayed. A Comet may be seen in a North-wes. tern point at 7 o'clock in the evening. It is a rapid traveller, whose coming seems to have beenun expected. Acknowledlgemaents. We are indebted to the Ilon. Messrs. BUTLER, EVANS, KFITT, BovCE anti Baooas, for valuable documents. for which they will please accept our thankr. Agr'icuiltura I. On first page will be found and inter esting comnunication to the Sumter Ag. ricuiltural Association, on renovating the soil. by a Green Swamp l'lanter. 'r ise Watcluanas. We see by th' last issue of the Black Ricer Wachmar., that Major T. B. FA SER has withdrawn from the editorial de partncut and Mr. JON R. lIlANsWoatTru has been engaged as As-ocinto Editor. Both of these Gentlemen have our hest wishes for their future success and pros perity. Advertisenciuts. Our terchants are just receiving their Spring and Summer Goods, and buyers would do well to look over their advertisemcnts. Sec PEniy Mo .8ES,.L B. IANts', A. ANDERSON'S, R. C. \VYnn & Co., and BUTI.ER &*NEW BERY. Messrs. VHIi'rE & IIAVNSWEiTrt, at the old stand of itows, LEE & Co.. have also re:cived a New Stock of Goods, to which they would call atten tionl. Oase of Oitc Peope. We' have given tihe coummuniCationl of "One , f the People" a place on our firNt page-beore doing so, however, we hove exercised our tight. (a right, which wec wish distinctly understood, is always reserved to ourselvcs) to erase ia few lines of a personal natture, which added nuothiung to the inerits uof the article. W e (annout refraiun, t oo, f'romn exptressing otur regret that, in ant article written with so mutch taste and juudgenment, auny all usin si lil he made to "the late secessiion party." WVe had hoped that this controtvresy. which fhr so lung a tinme agitated our whole State, wvas buried never to be disinter ed--and we still hope and1( believe that it will nti Ie nmade one of' the princiles upon wvhich after elections are tot turin. "Uy-g~tones e re by gones"' and iet them ho so, until there aret ntewt resn to reviv t( Ihem. MtIllI' Houe. We visited Charleston latst wecek and did intend to say soimethiung in ouri last issue, to the public, about this splended establishment and 'ts pros ent pol.1it e, attentive and gentlemanly host Tiuios. S. Nicicns' s, buat, by a pres of' other matter, the ar tiele was utnavoidlably crowded (tit. WVe will not, however, eveni at this late day, refrain from sayinig to our' readers antd friends visitinig Charilestoni, that it'f they wantt to hatve a hiost as a host ougihit to be, anud to see tie limest kept and(1 most mnagtnifket estalishmnit in the Sutth calupo rTuos. S. NioxEnusoN at the Mills Houise, corner of Meeting and Queen streets. Mri. Blerer's Danciang Sectool. We have been requeidsted to call atten. tion to Mr. Banoor~'s advertisement on an 'ther comn. Mr. B. is anxious to get uip a tchuool in Sunterville and is desirous to comnmence with it about the first of May. In a place where Mr. BE.oER has taught anid where lhe is so well known, wve take it to be useless to say anty thing in recommen dation of his qualities as a teacher. 'rThors who are land of the mlovemeints of the "light fantastic toe " will do wvell to read his notice. Rumnored Duel. ~eports of a duel, between Messrs Cut ting, of New York, and Breckenridge, of K(entucky, atnnumerous. They are huow. ever not reliable. The whole uffhir seems Cn hiivo heen honeurall arranned. Coumiercial ConivCItioni. At a District meeting held in the Court House on Monday, tho IIon. LEVI F. ilA.41E, was called to the chair and Dr. C. 11. RicAienson requested to act as secretary. Afier the adop tion ofsuitable resolutions, the follow. ing delegates wvere appointed to repre. sent the District at large in the Con. icrciail Convention to meet in Charles. tan on the 10th of A pril : LIST O' NAMES. Ilon. L. F. RI.t:, J. J. NELSON, Blows MANasIo, J. .1. KNOx, J. R. LOGAN, J. D. Asniaons, J. J. CONYEUIS, JT. S. IICInAInnsON, jr., M. M. 3ENIIOW, T. 1. lFIulEnsoN, Rev. II. D. GUEEN, J. B. WIIrrE, 1)r. R.. S. MII.LETT, 0. M1. CR.1\NE, J. P'. Ibect~nDsos, jr., G. W. BUnA DFOitw, J. F. Ii.Issa, WN'. E. MErJ.L.ETT, Dr. J. M. Pnt-s, Dr. J. C. IIAYNsWoinruI, Wam. A. Cor.cLorLon, D~r. W. G. L. Rice:, E. B. DRvms, P. 1. Nei.sos. .1. Muunow, Atcousrus SAUsEnCs, UI. Mr:cFADis DC-ANT, S. I. CiANDL.ER, )r. C. II. ien.ARnsoN, J. 0. ICnocK, C. R. I. 1oyn, J. B. TIiN D.A L. The Town Comei) of Suniterville have appointed the ibllowing delegates: Dr. J. 1. WrITIrERSIooN, Gen. S. 1. CHAnD.E, J No. lR 1 lAYNSWOnIi, J. N. Fau-:nSoN, 1. M. AND:.:ssos, WV1u. NETTLES, A. WiITE, sCn'r., .J1,Es E. EM IERinT, J o. Ii. MooRE, Jo. U. lIEi10-T. LaFa-r's Daguerraeotype .Ali. LaFan, whose arrival we an nounced in the Blanner, some time ago, has been pleasing many persons in Our community with the finest spne cinens of daguerrean art. We have frequently visited his room and exam ined his specimens, among whic-h, we found many of our acquaintances and friends and recognized them instantly. We have been fhvored with the oppor tunity of visiting many daguerrean galleries, and from the wor k we have seen come from Mr. LAF.tI's hands, we have no hesitancy in reconmnend ing him as one of the rery best opera tors in his line, we have ever seen - All who have tried him are pleased with his succes, and we understand he nevecr allows an inditferent picture to go out of his room. If not the inven tor. he is acquainted with and exercises a new method, which by giving a dif ferent and better background, enables the operator to take persons with light hair and eyes much more successfi ly than by the old method, the hair be. ing taken with its natural shade and the eye having all that sharpness and liveliness which it has in l ife and which heretofore was so dificult to be ob tained in daguerreotypes. Many per sons8, fromi the Counltry, will be visitingr our village during court, and we call attention to Mr. LAFAin's presence amlong us, that those, who have not often so) good a eblance to gratif'y their their families and friends with a fue sinille picture of thiemselvyes, may avail themrselves of the presenit one. We must all one dayv leave our friends, and the dear ones, we now so) much love, may onle dlay leaive us, but a p)iture wi'l exist almost forever and uisy at. ways be with us to, enliveni miemory, when thle grave has shut out froer- our view, the obijects of our love and grati t.mide. Mr. LAFML may bie touned at his roiomi, the first door to the right, up stairs, and next to lhe Banner Of lice. In looking over* some old papers a few dassinlce, we ebancwed upon two copies of lie Southern Whig published in Sumter ville in thme years above mient ionied. Th'le earlier numbfer is edited biy MAVNAr.D P. RmenARmoN, no(w dieCeaked, aid the other by oiur I (flow towinimn Maj. Wim.r.vi, IIAYNSWon-rnC. From those oldl diocuments we can gather sonie idlea of the improve mnents which have takeni place sinice that periodl in oiir town. In the advert ising' coh~i~mns is a noitice of a coipnrtnorhiip for the practice of law fby FUANiaui J. & M. MosEs, A. itl. RUFFIN, kept the principal hotel, aNI EnI & CHANE were carriatge manufactrris, TI. .J. C~onu.A the black and white smith, F.. Hov-r the watch and clock maker, HI. H IAysswon-rit Post Mas tcr and Mrs. FCAneCEs BoiwEN the Princi. Iple of the Sumnterv ille F'emale Academy. Union and! Niulli/ication wero the topics that enigaged the peni of lie editirs, who seemi to have had I heir hanids [fill. To some of our older citizens thoe items will recalhl assoiautions abnost fogotteni pierhapi~S and lead themi to mouse for a whdob upon events ini which they mingled mo~re than twenty years ago. A glanice at the im. monso differenco betwen the number of advertisemienis at that period andI the present dnay is the hest evidence of our increasod commercial prosperity and piroof of a mnore liberal and extonded trade. Teasaperanice it N. (0. \Ve see in the W ilmington Wee~kly Commercial of last week, a notice that an effort will be made in the next Legislature of the Old North State to pass a law prohi biting, as far as possi. bile, tho sale of intoxicating liquors. Tho samte paper also Conmtainis an ac count of a meeting held at WVilming ton on tihe 246th tilti nt wh:... ..-oi. tions were passed, committecs appoint ed and all the necessary steps taken to nominate and run a temperance ticket. This all shows a proper state of feeling in our sister Carolina. "Rip Van Winkle" is indeed waking up. For the lBaniner. Messrs. Editors: Please allow another citizen to say one word in reply to the old citizen who signs his ane "' T. J. C." Ve have bud several intimate aequain. tenances who sign their names T. J., but we know but one individual in all this community who adds the C., and for him we have the very highest respect as a gen. tleman, and can not believe the good sense of the gentleman who signs his name " T. J. C." would ever presume to say to a District at large who shall be their Sena tor and who shall be their Representatives. As to the names of the gentlemen who Mr. "T. .. C." uses as proper persons for our Representatives, we have no doubt but they are gentlemen and very capable of discharging all the duties lie presumes to impose upon them, but we would say to Mr. " 'I'. J. C." that we have our Senator and we see no reason why we should change him. Ile is a faithful Representa tive, on industrious and honest man, and pray Mr. " T. J. C." what better person would we want than this. S:r, I hope you will put away your childi.h whims and womanish prejudices and he content with doing well, and throw away no more of your riper years in nonsense, taking upon yourself more thin is necessary, and more than you can well carry. Don't be as a nan I heard of once, who traveled thirty five years trying to find a place where tur keys wero found baked in the woods with a knife and fork sticking in their backs. Sir, be satisfied with doing well and be ad. vised by your friends to let Senators and Representatives alone. You have too much business on hand to attend to and control nattcrs that belong to the whole District. Wnr.a-r. For the Banner. jllesrs Editors: Iraving been allowed, through your columns, some time since, to address a few questions to the candidates for the Legislature, upon the principle to pics of interest to us, it is but reasonable to suppose that we looked to the forthcon ing of the next issue of your extensively circulated journal with some interest, ex pecting a reply to, at least some of our in. terrogatories; but instead thereoi w:."! a coimmonhetation from a correspondet, " Pro Bono l'ubbico," who desires " that none of the candidates of this (Claremont) County will answer any questions upon po litical topics (thereby admitting there are more questions than one) until the can vass fully opens in July next ; and with, as we think, a great deal of presumption, says to the people of this county, (if not in words we use, the tame in substance) you I have but one question to interest you which is that of giving you your "conist it u tional andti Abst ract "' right of volting for Electors of P'resident and Vice President to the people." What arrogance I s one individual to decl;are to the people what shall he the issue upon which a choice of the catndidlates to represent thetm shall tturn ? Whyi) Sirs, if the author was as much a Roman as the signature wh~ih lhe uses, we wouilid even thenm say thiat lie was arrogant. Anid gentle. mien, look to lie reasons which he as. signs for thme desire to close the mouths of otur candidates; first as to the titne, isi it not just anid right whien qutestionfs of importance are brought before us m lit we shoiuld have timne to dlisetnss them, to hear them discutss ed by others andi to maike up our miinds, moore especialIly when it or they are ini re ference to ch:mges of existinig customis or laws ? This certainly nlo onie can denay Thleni it becotmes time as son as questions of this kind aire brought into notice, to as. certain the views of those who are to rep resent tis in these questions ; and because lie wishies "' no side issues,"' " tno finesses for itidividual advantages,'' anad last of all "the field wll tie tilled with additional as pi rantts,"' it mtust nieds he put oft' Now in your correspondets objecttis, is there one that has aity .stubstance in it I lli Iirst object ion a's to thle time has been e!readye set asid e biy the caindi dates themselves who have becen meetintg thme pele ait several public places a nd gaihieriigs, anid are, as we uni ritandl, do0 ing their itory utmaosl each Cf. himiself. Andt as to his "J inesse.s for indiridual ad vamtage,'' we thinik his piece clearly shows that lie himiself was tinesuing for mthat puir. pose when lie pubh.lihed his desiro as to the time when the candidates should com. mente givinig their opinions to the people, at tile saimie time statinig toi us, what u-e the people were to have as thme quest ion for them to answer, else why did the idea of finessing strike him so enirly, uni:less of tthe itijury it mi ght do tio some culabates. In re. ferenice to his 'asido issues" and main qutes tions, we do not think lhe tmanus that the people of t his coty sould not bo alloweid to make what, and as manjy, qutestionas as they see proper, the teut questions in aii election ; no. not.' ithistand ing his pro sumption ; bitt, as onie resemtblinig a fence. man, (fishtermani, frienad Vulcan would say) lie wanted time to ascertain the state of afihirs in behalf of his owna individual, and if the opinions lie should entertain upon the topics alluded to in one of yotir foriier issues, were acceptable to the voers, if so, possibly lie would not objoe~t to them being answorod. All pretty good finossing, btut no go this time Bonn. As we have done before, wo contond, that it is our right, as a people, living uin der the present orgatnized governtment, to know the opintions of any or all of theo can dia bare Us upon any q..e..:o. ,t... interests us ; and that any such question whatever it may be is as much the issue with us as the * Constitutional Abstract Right," which so much interests '- Pro Bono Publico " in behalf his individual; and under the influence of these opinions we again call upon the candidates for their opinins upon the following questions (which is but a repetition of our former re inest.) It. Upon the present military organization of the militia system in this State ; is any change necessary, and if so, in what particular ? 2d. As to popular education ? And 3rd. As to the electoral cuestion ? We mould furthermore ask of the candidates if the opinions they may give, have always been the dictates of their judgment, and if not, what circumstances or reasons induced a change ? Respectfully, &c. Port:tr. tor the Banner. ITOLLOW- Loo, April 1, 1854. Merssns EoIrons : In these piping times of peace, when little else seems to occupy the public mirnI, than the pretentions of a:wpirants for District honors, and every mnm must gratify himself by inditing a "communication, " permit an old soldier to dip his linger in the pie before it gets too hot, albeit he is unused to the scrib. bling mood farther than manufacturing a pass which by-the-by the " Vigilant Asso. ciation " have made no easy task. A wri ter in your paper of the 2'd ult., calls upon the candidates fur an expression of opinion npon several leading topics of the day ; so far so good ; but in your last issue appears an objection to the number of querries pro pounded, and this same objection signed Pro Bono Publico," would narrow down the discussion to one subject, a piece of cruelty to the candidates which as a be nevolent man I cannot sileatly submit to; surely they ought to be allowed a chance to spread themselvcs;and with this benevo lent object in view lin questions for aswe t stump gatheBring. Is the " Oreoson " suited to the soil and climate of Sumter District ? Hlow would the " striped pig " grow if tratnsplanted into Sumterville, and would the egg trade be thereby increased 1 Is " retail " not wholesale ? and last but not least, for the agricultural community de serve a goo share of the benefits to be thus derived ; which is the best means of get ting young lambs early ? If this last should prove a poser I rocommend, that the candidates open a correspondence with Sir Charles Napier, who is pledged to enlighten all engirists upon the subject. hIumbly submitted by Pr.ow EUs. For the Banner. Bitss;s E-nI)ts : Permit me to say in reply to "any Voters" in your paper of the 29th tilt., that since the withdrawal of Mr. John F. Jime, from the canivass, I have been a;'plied to by mn ofl (myl frienlds andl( have consent edl to become a candidate, ir the ofiree of Sheriff of Stumt er District. WXhat ammount of sat isthet ion I may have gi v en whzen udisebarging the duties of the otihce as deputy, is kn own to others, not to myself: But this much 1 can proisei5 thnt ifekected. I salil discharge the duties of the ofliee to the best of whatever abilities I may possess, and I trust with idelity to those whose in terests may bie conhided to my care. WV. A. COLCLOUGUI. A pril 5, 1851. For the Banner. Mardh 2-2, 185-4. Messrs~ Ediorsflof the late num hers ot your paper contained an allusion to the immiense size or a Rutabaga Turnip which was reported as weighing fifteen potunid. This may be something great for your section of the count, y, and worthy of b~ragdamig about, but I can tell you of so:ne. Ibing which heads that,--having a day or two since seen one of thme same description weighing twenty-one pounds. Beat ihiat if you can. Ents-ro IsLANo. For the lianner. Tihe Ger-man's Moonu. Whlile being seated a few evenings since with our German friend, somec of thle youtng bucks of onr village, for their own amnu-e .ment, raised a balloon, about the apparent size of the moon, and as it assended front a dlistanit part of tile village, our friend dis covered it ill rapid assent and all astonish. mont, soddenly oxclaimed " Mine Cot der moon ho fast rico dis nmght." Cnoti Kmos Ma !--This is the name that. shoulId be given to the fashiona le mnodern hon net, whlichu lightly rest ing on thme hack of the head, nil1,rd4 no protection to a pretty fhee--but on the contra ry, increases ot her ati tations wvhich, tinder anyi) cirecumstances, Invite tihe stamp of kindness and affectioin ! How diffeurent, from tihe odious "puke lotilt," tised live and twenty yoars ago, whmich fhrmed a projecting line of circum vallation around bewitching feta turos--a chei'auxs.defrisc which the most ardent anld presump:.uouis adimirer of beauty would hardly attempt to) pass-when even To tundertako the pleasing process, Reqtirud an olophat.t's iroboseis. DostIon Jougrnz,1. TuI IIRmILtt/s12 Gurr -rO urtSo. An infidel Physicin, as his son w~as ibotit to leave him for college, procure-t For him a pocket 13ible, frankly stating :o a frietnd that heo knew of nothing so ikoly to prieserve him from Lljj seduc. ive inifluience of Vici(1t1s associateos, From an Occasional Correspondent. ORANoEDURo, C. II., S. C. March, 29, 1854. The inhabitants of our village and vicinity, who are remarkab!e for their quiet and peaceful deportment, (save when the Federal Government leaps the bounds of its lawful province) have beed recently startled by two events as grave in their nature and consequen ces as they were malicious, wanton and cruel in their conception and exe cution. On the morning of the 21st Feb. ruary last, onr citizens were aroused from their slumbers to behold a large portion of their beautiful village burnt to the ground. The fi e was discov. ered about two o'clock in the morn ing, and in spite of the strenuous ef forts of our citizens, (particuly the laboring portion, who are generally the best stand-by in ,oes of trial,) some eighteen building were consumed by the break of day ; many of them were the largest and finest looking stores in the place. The loss was heavy to many, bu' fortunately the havi est loosers were most able to bear it. The hand of some vile incendiary, glo rying in -,must have yielded to its wanton avariciousness, and well did it play the game on that occasion, no doubt made its Jack. On the 4th March, inst., a most bar barous murder was cammitted on a negro slave by her master I C. Iot tenburry. On the 13th inst., her body was found in the Edisto river oppo site this village. A jury was immedi ately sumnmoned, commenced its ex amination about the 4th. The said Rot tenberry was known to beat said black girl upwards of two hours with sticks. This was done in his kitchen. Find ing he had beaten her nearly to death, he made her go into his dwelling house, on the w ay she was seen to stagger and could scarcely drag herself up the steps by the assistance of the banister railing. He made her go into one of the rooms of his dwelling, and there kept her, until (as it was suipposodl the next morning when she was missing, and I., said she had runaway &c. On 13th she was found as abojve -ia ted, discmboweled, her ears and nose cut oiland her body tied up in a blan ket, her head and fitce bruised and broken in several places. It was shown that she died from her wounds on the night of the 4th, That before day Rottenberry made one of his ne gro men assist him ins carrying her to the river, about one nihe, on a pine pcole, traces of their tracks and the blood0( could be seen for- some time after. She was thr-own into the river, and R., on his return home, reported her as runaway. The jury wer-e seve ral days in the examination. Trhey closed perfectly satisfied as to the ideni tity of the girl and the purpetrator of the murder, and found her master, R. C. Rottenberry guilty thereof. A war-ant was issued fur his apprehen sion, but lhe had taken leg-bail for security. T he whole proceedings hav-e been communicated to our Governor, and no doubt he has or will take pro pe steps to have this monster of bra tality returned to justice. Trhat he should, is due to this community, the State and especially to this race of be ings, who look up to and deserve pro tection from the whites. Every feecl ing, every sentiment of h-imanity is enlisted in her favor and her blood cries to heaven for vengeance. This tragical occurrence is very much to be lamented, our citizens contemplate it with mingled feelings of horror andlindignat ion. There seemed to be no palliatinig circumstance at tending the deed, it, was a cold and bltxdy murder. C.41.TON. 2.j7" We find the following in the Keowee Courier. Look out for him: Peter Stein, a Dutchman, came to Penileton some four or five weeks ago, and held hi:nself out as a watch repairer and jeweler. After getting possession of several gold and silver watches, and other jewelry, eloped with them in his possession, and Is gone to parts unknown, lie is a thick set, vulgar lookm', man, of ordinary size; and had iih him a very small wsoman, wvith exceedingly diminutive features, whom lhe cnlled his wife, and who talks English very well, and acts as his muterpreter.-=hu protending not to be able tr. understarnd English, atnd probaiiy does not, lie wore whiskers uinder his chlin when he leR. is about 40 years ol<d, and 5 feet 10inehos high, by actual mneasu1rem1ena, Peter Stein Is a brother to a man by that name, now in Savannah, and who built the oleek in St. Mitehel's steeple, Charles ton, S, C, it is sqpposed lie went in the direction of Athens, Ga., on foot. Any infhbrmation of his whereabouts, lodged wvith ., D, Wright, at Pendle ton, will be thankfully received. LrZ- All papers in this State and Georgia will phlease copy or notice for the benefit of the public. Pendleton, S.,, March 14, 1854. TIhme annual Conferenco nf the Methodist Episcopal Church~ ytith comrnenced its aessicn at Stockton, Ca., on tire 22d p1. rebruary, Bitehel> Soul. nresidinra ' Origi nat octr . For the Bannner. SPRING. DY A JOURNEYMAN. 'Tis spring, 'tis spring, see, see the flowers, And hear the balmy zephyrs playing, Among the green and shady bowers, Where birds their mellow notes are singing. The sun sheds firth her genial ray, Worming up the frozen earth, Bidding the massy ice give way To things of richer, rarer worth. The gentle breeze comes loaded with Perfumes of many a flower, Bloomed to beautify the earth, But wither in an hour. See the daisy deck the green, And the leafets putting forth The lovely rose, acknowledged Queen, Among the many flowers of earth. How sweet it is to wander in, The forest's dark cool shades, To gain some lofty height, and then, ro view the distant glades. And listen to the mellow notes, Of some sweet nightongale, As on the breeze it gently flouts From hill to hill, from dade to dale. It brings to mind the happy days Of boyhoods sportive hours, When we engaged in chidish plays And roamed 'mid woodland howers. When with companions fondly loved, Who with ourselves took part, As hand in hand we onward moved With huoynnt, merry heart. But end reflection brings to mind, Companions loved and lst, That once to us were dear and kind, That numbers now with things that's past. SYLVANUS. The tllowing are the particulars of the homicide of A. M. Robinson, the Deputy Sheriff of Columbus, Ga., which we announced by telegraph. The account is from the Columbus Times, of the 1st instant : " It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of another eeizen by violence. Alexander Mark Rob. inson, was on the 27th inst., ahot down in the street of Columbus, while in the discharge of his duty as Deputy Sheriff of the county of Museogee. On the night proceeding, David Wright of this city, and a man named Jack Boyd, of Macon, had committed a mmisdetnmeanor, and warrants were is sued for their arrest. About 8 o'clock on the evening of the 27th, Mr. Rob ris, accompanied by Messrs. Cleghorn, Morrell, and Gamnel, of the city po. lice, proceede 1 to execute the warrant. They find Wright and Boyd in front of the " Pleasant Hour," and Robin son advanced to theim and declared them his pristners, whereupon he was instantly shot down and died in th course of two hours, in the office of the Times & Sentinal, where he was re moved by his friends. The slug pene trated the right side just below the lower rib, and lodged in the wall of the abdtmen. David Wright was perstned antd arrested ; anid is now ini jail to await the judmnent oh his pe.ers. Boyd escaped the most active pursnit of the officers of thte law, and is still at large. Ilath Wright and Boyd have hitherto commititted homricides. They both fired at Robinison, but it is bo lieved that WVright's ball only tosiK ef'ect. Alexander M. Robinson w"as Deputy Sheriff of the coutnt) of Mus. cogee. lHe died! in the simple discharge of his duty. H~e was an amiable mani. an energetie ofnieer anid good citizen We can exclaimt int his own touchin. langnage as hie rolled froma.sidle to side in t he agony of deniab, " it is tw-o. brad." Yet while our heart swells with inidig nation and grief at thtis homnicide, we forbear to give expression to our feel ings; and leave his slavers int the hanids of the law ; and amy the Lord htave tmerey upon their souls. Immediately after the death of Mr. Robinson, a Coroner's Jury was sum monted by Coroner Hicks, who f'.und that the deceased eanme to htis death by a pistol shot wound infficted by David WVright. P. S.-A at use odo the nmornitng of the 28th inst., and ai. He ool no inthecustody of the law.-- Crolina'Times. PU3BLC MBETINcG. Suntier Division No. 12 So'ns of Temn peranee wvill bold a public mretng at their Hall on TJhursday the 13th inst. at 8 o'clock p. m. AU tu embers of other Divisions of the Ordor, the rmembers of the Washing. tontian Societ y, the members of Calhoun Lo~lge No. 1 knights tof Jericho, and the public are respectfully invited. 'rThe Rev. J. R.1 Pteurr, andI the Rev. F. A. MooD, and others wil auddress the rieeting. Broth era of the Order are requested to meet at their Ihall at 7 o'clock. Pnetual attetn. dance is pasrticulary requested. JAMblES BEIl,. )Comittee S. E. W. CI.ARLKSON, of J. RI. IIAYNSWORTH.j Arrarigm'Is. Mfar. 5, 18M4. 23 2 [73 WVatchmnan copy one time. Taxes, .A LtL who are liable to taxation within the incorporate limits of Sumte rville are informed , that d unne my absence, they w ill find their accouitts with W. J. N. HAM MET, m ydeputy, at R..C. WVE118 & Co.'s store, the first day of isa t the last day of grace, pay up and save W. S. IhUDSON, C. C. A pr, j. 1853- ___ 23 a Notice. SStrayed frnt thy, siubserihers Steam Mill n Olhsendon, on Saturday laist, tiyq onwe, onlp ithewn a dark bay, of medium sirze,. Wylih rarljs of' saddle ont his hack, te other is a sorrel, tnearly bhntd, any person taking u~p said burses, will he suitably rewarded. C. R, ~IARVf N. Mar, , 189. 23 4: HIou80 and Lot for Sale, In umtrvilcon-ainin 34sef' terin Cituc, wh all nacesegry buildings theregn. Ponditions, one-tiprdt cash, the ballance payable first jIonnary Aprt ', 18n5nat4. pl~etise e $25 Reward. RUNAWAY from the rubscriber on the 29th u. ni.,y i.egro WASAINGTONlIor WAHII. aid A boy is about 18 Or- 19 foars old, he is about G feet 3 or 4 inches high, he hee lighter thtan the generality of negroes ,7et he is not a mulatto ; his face is rather long. l:as a pimply :-nrl rough rp- eiranca, lie has been seen about Mayesville and Lyncl:burg, and eaid he was trying to make is way to North Carolina. He is certain to change his name as he is in the habit of doing so when caught by patrollers.. The above reward will be given for his apprehensin and lodgment in nry Jail, in the State, or to me near .Sumterville, J. G. FORT. EiDarlington Flag will please copy. 3 times, and forward bill to Sumterville to the subscriber. Apr. 5, 1853. 23 tf NEW & FASHIONABLE SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. The subscriber would respectfully call. attention to his large and well assorsed; stock of lDRES GOODE. Challiea and Berege DeInines, Plain cuo!red Bereges, pr.nted dp. Printed and plain Jaconet Muslins, Poplin and Linea Lustres, in dress patterns, Ginghams, Black and col'd Silks, Marcela in Silks Dotted & Plain Swiss Muslins, Mull M uslins, Fide Embroidered collars, Cheni. settes. Infants Waists &c. Alexander's Kid Gloves, Lisle Thread Gloves &.c. At low and uniform prices. L. B. HANKS. OSNABURGS, P:ain Striped Blue Dentis, 'Tickings &c. Bleached and Brown Shirting, 9 1-4, 10 1-4. and 111.4. Linen Table cloths, Diapers rc. Long Cloths of a ll qualites. Fronting Lint ns, Pi*w.case Linens. by L. B. HANKS. EATABLES, Figs, Prunes, Raisins, Preserves, Candies, Nuts &c &c. L. B. HANKS. Almost anything else to he called for' For sale by L. B HANKS. April b, 1854. 23 tf Just Received, A Fresh supay of SPRIN AN-SUMMER GOOS,. e ari anmy thing. and KMEI1t thig, sereted by the Subscriber. himself, whose long experience and knowledge of the Ropes, makes it no presumption in him to say, that some of them are cheaper goods than have ever been brought to-this market. Brown Hlomespuns 25 yards to the dllar. Centlemen's Hoskin G loves 75 cis. a -pair.. Beautiful colored Muslin at 12 1.2 cs, per. assortment of Fancy Goods that must andshul' be sold. Groeeries,.Crockery, Hardware, HIats, and. Bonnets,. Ladies, Gent., and Youths shoes and Gaiters, fine and common. To enumerate wouid be too tedious, but como and see and I. will warrant you satisfaction. both in style ani. prices PEfIIY- MOSS.. March 5th, 1854 23 tf PROVISIONS. Country Hlams, and Sbouldera- . Pickled Beef and Tonnes Goshen hut ter, Rice,Flurc Mixed Pickles, in pts, qas. and y-2'gafh. Olives, Cnpers &c Candiws,-Raieons &c liaisons 100 Boxes at a Dollar per Box: PERRY MOSES A pr., 5, 1854. 23 tf.. R:EW GOODS. Trhe subscribers are now in receipt of their SPRING A ND SUM MER STOCK, consist ing~ of every vari, ty of Gents' and Ladies' dress gioods. Groceries, Hard wasre &c., which they are prepared to sell as cheap as this market can afi'ord. Please call and examine for yourselims. It. C. WEBB & d'1. A pr., 5, 1854- 23. tf.. FAIR. The Ladies of the Mi. E. Church, at Sumnter rille, propose ihlding a Fair, commencing ont Tuessdan evening, 11th April. It will open at Mosras' Long Room, at 6. o'clock, P'. M1. to remain open three successive evenings. Ad miuantce 25 eta. Tickets to be had at the Door. The last evening the articlee remaining em, sold wilt he ofyered to the hightest bidder April 5th, 18BM 23 It. LET TERS Remaining in the Post Office in Surmterville,. So,. Ca. Quarter ending 3lth Mlarch, 184.. A.-X. Y. Anderson, B.-Aex. B. Drailsford, Mrs. E. D. Ballard.. John Ballard 2,. Mire. Brown, John H. Brown, R. Bell, Jotam Brown, Mrs. Eleanor ,aet W. HI. Burgesa,' Mrs. Mary Bitae. MaceyBan' field, F. B. Browu, John F. Bhilard, -ulgm Bradford, Bur heim andI Hodge, Lyman and. Belier, Mrs. IiIliam Belier. C.-Anthony Coldwelt, W. A. Cunningham;. J. M. Crosawell, Edward Carter, Mrs. Mr Attn Clark. Miss Hlarrick E. Cockril, Alburt ~ Carbeck, A. 3, Carson, John Cohin,VMrs. Cail,. -e lron Blark, Mrs. Tesekey Chritmat,. Mrs. R. R. Cooper. D.-E. M. Dority, Judge Dorris, blire Sallia English. F.-Robert Francis,T. ,1. Frierson. G.- John Grooms, W. C. Guerry, Mliss E~lma, beth Green,Thomas Gelser. H.-lB. J. Hlodge, A. Houk, Geo~ Hall, Joe, Hall, Comemers Hlassey, W. . rvin. J.-U. A. James, Henry D). Jetnings, James A.. Johnson, Mrs. Lydia L. Jones ,Jamnes A. Jh. son, G. Joseph, I. James. K.--Daniet Kenny, L.-Rev. Samuel Lotspiek, Albentti,kon..Dr.. G. HI. Livington, James Lane. M.--James Maee, James McCarley, W. Nt. Moore, T. K. Mayrant, Mrs. ElizaC Marchi. son , Georget McGee, Dr.-K. Moore Hardy Mion. Mrs;JneMc DavidE Medutcheon, W' 0.-Joseph Oneil. P.-Natalias Phillips, James E. Philipa, Joseph arker. R.-ohh RiadreoJohn N. RevalMg .. nah Rtachel, Albeat Rodgers,. hs Ma Rile Miss Harriet C. Ibow. 8.- win J, Shaw, Miss ArgsSo ~Smysir, Mis. 8, R., t es. Icy Charles H. Small HSabruh Geo. )I. Stokes & Co., iameb S8u r Vido Bearborough, Mliss Caroll.inek T.-.E. B. R.Tomas, Enrrel) C. Varga, M, - T. M1. Vaughatn Mliss Vermell Vaga. W..-R C. Wheler, Norman WllhaT. V. Walsh, B. D. Wilson, Mr. M. A. Wtweler. Miss Amanada White, Mrs. Charlotto W) nos HlENIIY HIAYNSWOIITI, P.. April 5, 1851. - 33 1it Adminintrawr'a &os. All piratsn. havmg dematdaaistth, requested) to handl 'hem lin prtpe4atte. ted ; and .il those mndebted to lh samp-~ will mke 'payifienti to the mubeibe b the first ut Nuvtnber nest. \Y. U. GEi