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?? i i ii PROSPECTUS OF THE LITERARY BULLETIN Charleston, S. C. IN offering to the patronage of tlio public, a new | literary paper, we are |>erfcctly aware that we axe but repeating an oft-lriod experiment. The resuit, however, wc would fain believe, will be different. We are, it is true, conscious of the possession of no talent or ability superior to that of our predecessors, but we rely, (perhaps.-indeed, with too ~C.l 1 f V ' v* me aiuur ui an uincriiDenu>J upon uic in* creasing taste of the ago of literature ; a taste, the evidence of which is before us in the number of periodicals, engaged solely in its cultivation?in the lyceums, the libraries and academics devoted to science and learning. Whilst the North and the West arc thus assidiously employed in the exemal plary task of mental improvement, wo will not suppose that the South intends longer to bear the weight of that heavy incumbus which heretofore has whelmed it in an iulellectual slumber more lasting and profound than that physical one which crcwhile enwrapped the seven sleepers of Ephesus. it is with a hope thus founded, and with an intention if wc cannot win success, at least to deserve it; that notwithstanding the uniform failure of those who have preceded us, we have ventured to claim the patronage and to labor for the applause of the public. The stake shall be played for; how tho fT/lmn i 9 I n oml 1 - * ' ? ^% v wuijr i^au uuitTiiiiuc. Our object wiH be to render the columns of the Bulletin both useful and amusing. For this purpose, while ono portion is devoted to original Essays, Tales and Poems, furnished from time to time by our correspondents and collaborators, another portion shall bo occupied by selected matter culled from everv spot of interest and instruolion, in tho vast field of literature. The productions of the press shall pass in leview before us, an I on every work which merits our notice an impartial criticism shall be bestowed.? To lig -t :i?crature and to learned science shall alike be meted their due portion of censure or of praise, and it shall not be our faults if our patrons do not know the intrinsic value of every hook, (at least in onr own opinion) before they begin to read. He, says Or. Franklin, who is good at excuses, is seldom good nt any thing else; and the same we opine may be said of promises; lest therefore our readeis coine to some such conclusion as this, we will, without further ado, make our bow, and leave them in future to judge from our labors whether we do OP In nnt dnonrwn llnoiv #,??? 1 ?. .w I.wvj MVWV I IV liUVII imHUIIU^U, fob. *3 40 flTAPRIL.a SPRING ^CHE^GS. Since the commencement of the present your our success in selling prizes has been so great as to warrant us in continuing the brilliant series of schemes which have hitherto given such universal satisfaction. We sincerely trust that good fortune may attend those who may have not yet experienced the haopy effects of sending to 130 Broadway. Our friends have now a fair opportunity of adventuring during the month of April, as we offer to them a prize of50,000 dollars, 3 of30,000 3 of 25,000 a id 3 of 30,000 To ensure u prize, send orders to |S. J. 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To be drawn at Alexandria, Va April 21. CAPITALS. i $50,000! 10,000 0,000 ! 5,000! 4,000 || 25 Prizes 11000 25 " 500 , 200 ? 200 | dec. dec. i Tickets for Ten Dollars. ( miRYLAND LOTTERY ! CLASS G. To be drawn at Baltimore Md. April 25 ; SCHEME. $20,000! 8,000 4,000 3.000 1 of 200 40 of 1000 Tickets 10 Dollars. Certificate of a package of 25 whole Tickets in this Magnificent Scheme may be had for 140 Doljars ?Packages of Halves and Quarters in proportion. 100 Prizes of 500 Dollars: SYLVESTER'S FAVORITE. Virginia State Lottery, Class 3. For the benefit of the Leesbnr# Academy To be drawn at Alexandria Vn. April 28 SCHEME. 1 prize of 30,000 D 1 8,000 I) 1 4,000 Dollars 1 3,000 Dollars 1 Tickets 10 Fresh f*ar<leii Seeds, JUST received and for sale v March 3 44 _ J. 11. M'KJUN. ...Jt vvjjr'* 1 * ? II PROSPECTUS | OF TUB LADIES' COl^ANION, (ESTABLISHED IN 1(34.) A popular and highly esteemed Magazine of Gene* val Literature anu the Fine Arts?embelishcd with gorgeous and costly Engravings, on Steol, Conppvr and Wood; and also with Fashionablo and Popular .vlusie, arranged for the Piano-Forte, Guitar aud Ilaep. ?oo? EDITORS, MRS. ANN S. Stephens. William \V. Snowobn. ! Assisted by many of the most popular writer*. Since the .publication of the May number, the demand for the Ladies' Companion, has been unprecedented and beyond the most sanguine anticipations. At tho commencement of the volume an additional number of copies were printed, which was considered at the time adequate to satisfy all the orders which m ight be received, and leave a considerable numbe ou hand fur subsequent calls- The publisher is more than graiifled in stating that the whole edition was nearly exhausted before the issuing of the seventh number of the volume; and at this time but very few complete sets remain on hand, to supply the numerous orders which arc dailv received from every section of the U. S. In consequence of this great untorseen increase of new subscribers, he has determined to double the number of impressions for the subsequent year; while he most gratefully appreciates the unprecedented encouragement extended to the Ladies' Companion, and at til" same time, he begs to assure the readers of the magazino and the public in general, that it is his ardent resolution to meet it with a correspondigg liberality on his part to merit its continuance. SPLENDID STEEL ENGRAVINGS by our best artists, ccompany each nuinncr?illustiated by Tales and spirited Sketches?which will, as heretofore, continue to be magnificent and far superior to ttiose published in any oilier magazine in America. The Ladies' Companion contains a larger quantity of reading than any other magazino issued in itii? country, and its subscription price is only three dollars a year, while the groat combination of talent scoured for the coming year will render it unequalled by any other periodical. ITS LITERARY CHARACTER! Will undergo considerable change, as the publisher of the Lucius' Companion, in order to show his ippreciation of the public favor already extended to liiin so liberally, has secured the aid of Mrs. Ann S. Stephens' iuto Editor of tho 'Portland Magazine," and author of a series of the most beautiful and jiopulnr tales ever presented to an American public. No lady possessing gre-tor vaiicty of talent, or better calculated to atu in conducting a ladies magazine, could have been selected from the galaxy of female geniut which is the glory of our country. In addition t the powerful talents of Mrs. Stephens, tlie proprietor ' has secured a list of contributors, which combined will render the Ladies' Companion one of the mos' interesting and talented magazines of the day. Mrs. L. H. Sigourncy, Greenville Mellen, " Jane E. Locke, N. C. Brooks, A. J\L '* Woodhull, <S. E. Becket, " Emma C. Embury, James Furbish, Miss A. D. Woodbridge, William Cutter, " II. L, Beasley, John* Neal, w Charlotte Cushman, Henry F. Harrington, " Mary Emily Jackson Isaec Pray^Jj- ?James E. Vail, J. N. MJilton, Edward Maturin, James Brooks, Jonas B. Phillips, Erastus Brooke. I E. Burke Fisher. Rev. J. II. Clinch, I R. Shelton Mackenzie Rev. A. A. Lipscomb. | L. L. D. With many others who will oocasioually contribute to the pages of the work, an<l every exertion will be made to render the Ladies' Companion, what a work devoted to the female portion of the community should t>e, interesting, useful and instructive. THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT Is under the supervision of Mr. J. Watson, whose qualifications for the task arc too well known to require our testimony. This department of the Ladies' C unpanion, has ever command d a large share of attention, and has been looked upon with no littlo interest by its readers, and nmre "specially the^Ladies, whom the publisher i < in rhe highest legrce anxious to please. It will co itinuelo be n subject of m ire than usual care to him. and to the Professor under whose supervision it is pla-'od, to make tint portion of the magazine al.otted to music, more than evei doscr?'inn of the countenance of every lover of uristc. It h.i? { ever Iveu and will continue lo be thu desire to have all pieces of music printed correctly and flruofrom errors. THE WORK IN QENER \L. Over every department an equally careful super vision will bo strictly exercised bv the Editors, and all appropriate expenditures will be liberally bestowed as it is the design oflhe publisher, with the aid of his contributors and the advico of his friends to make tho Ladies' Companion distinguished for the beauty ami accuracy of its typography?the variety and high tone of its literary articles?the quality and value of its music?and the unequalled splendor of its pictorial cmlielishnicnts. It is the determination of the publisher lo use every means (o maintain the superiority which the Ladies' Companion lias obtained. For four vears lie lias steadily pursued a course ot improvement, and ho flatters himself that his present ficililies arc such I is to give the Ladies' Companion eminent advantages jvcrall other publications of its character. From the foregoing it will ho perceived that the i Ladies' Companion embraces every department within the range of Belles-Lett res and tho Fine Arts;, and no exertions or expense will lie denied too great lo render the work equal to any other extant. Tlic , flattering and general testimonials of nearly every rontempararyjour.ini in th" United States, and in fact, many 011 the other side of the Atlantic, have Urongly asserted the Undeniable claims of tho Lalies' Companion to the support of the public general- ; ly. There is no work that gives its read rs such a jreat return for their subscripti m. Tito Prize Articles will all he published during the year. These articles will com irise the successful candidates for the premiums of one thousand dollars awarded by a committee of literary gentlemen in August last. Tf.rms?Three Dollars a year in advance^ or four dollars during the year. , No subscription received for less than one year. Loiters must he addrcased to the proprietor, at No. 107 Fulton-St. New York, (|H?stpuid.) WILLIAM W. SNOWDEN. Proprietor. WHITE, LEE & Co., Sumterville, South Carolina, agents for Coster Coxe original SOUTHERN TONIC. Certificates of the gfficacy and virtue of this medicine are in their possession June 3 5 tf HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. The house and lot now occupied by James Jenkins as a store, and formerly by J. D Lemiere, is offered fbi sale The terms will be accommodating to the purchaser and reasonable in price, which may be more fully learned by application to Aug. 12 15 WM. M WILLIE. flOR SALE 'OR RENT.?The House . lecently occupied by JUr.U onney Apply to March 10 45 tf C.J.SHANNON. <** 'fr.^rr ^ * - , ^At.: ??..,"vJONES' patehi corrom uin. , riOUS tiin can be made doubl*. or single. If < jl made double, they reduce labor, and gin just i double, the quantity oi cotton over the single cylinder Gin, no other knd having been in use prevous J to this patent; and whether single or double, they I are found to improve the quality of the cotton, by I more perfectly cleaning it. They can be made to contain from 20 to 160 saws in a stand, and whether small or large, one hand will be sufficient to attend them. The Gins have mechanical feeders and hoppers attached to them, which free the cotton from leave^ trash, dirt, &c. before it can reach the saws, and by the thorough hackling operation it receives from the feeders, which uiake two revolutions to one of the saws, it is almost in a half gined state, before it descends to the saw. By a very simple arrangement of a screw to each set of gaates, on which the hoppers rest, and through which the teeth of the feeders pass, they can oe made to teed slow or fast to suit the condition of the cotton at the time. When made double, the saws are placed on two sets of cylinders and turn upon each other in opposite directions, and are cleansed by two sets of brushes tliut have tourrevo. lutions to one of twe saw. The two cylinders can be detached so as to enable tht olanter to run one or both at pleasure, although embraced with feeders, &c. in one stand. The whole is put in operation with a drum and band, as in the ordinary Gin, and , may be propelled by horse, steam, or water powe.r. It may also be propelled by iron running gear. The force required to work it, is about the same as ! that ueceasary to move an equal number of saws in J the common Gin. This Gin lias been put in , operation in New Orleans for two or three weeks, and its success tested in the presence of a large number < f planters, merchants and others, and received iheir general approbation Several gentlemen have been so kind as to give the Patentee their written opinion lespecting the merits of the Gin. A number of others could be added, but the following are deemed sulKcienl: > From his Excellency Gov. White of Louisiana. . New Orleans, Feb. S>7, 1837. Dr. A. Jones?Sir, In reply to your enquiry, what I think of your improved Cotton Gin, 1 huve to say, that I saw it work on Saturday thegolh inst. 1 and was very much pleased with its performance. ' The mere fact of its self-feeding, seems to inc to bo a very valuable improvement; and besides, the ' quality of the cotton, as it comes out of the process, appeared to me to be better and cleaner than from the common Gins in use, and that it saves ' considerably in labor. Respectfully, A c. i E. L). WHITE. ' From Mr J. Compton, a wealthy planter, resident in the Parish of Rapide, Louisiana. Dr. Jones?Dear Sir, I have examined your Pa tent Cotton Gin, with feeders, &c. And have -.eon it in operation, and approve of it so highly, that i have taken the liberty of ordering one for inv plantation in time for the next crop. Yours respectfully. J COMPTON. New rleans, Fi l>. tlS, 1837. From Mr. A. Longer, an experienced and eminent Cotton linker ol e\v Orleans. New Orleans, l?eb. *28,1837. Dr. Jones Dear Sir, in answer to your note of this morning, I will state, that I have carefully examined your new I'atent Cotton Gin. and have tound it far superior to those generally used in this State it cleans the cotton much better, ami gives it a much better appearance. 1 hope, for the good of the country, it may become duly appreciated. Yours sincerely, A. LONGKIL From Messrs. Forestall, High ?.V Co. Commission Merchants. Dr. A. Jones?Dear Sir, we have examined the i sample ol cotton lcft with us, cleansed by your Patent Cotton Gin. and also the cotton in its uncleansed state, and pronounce the same greatly superior to the average samples which have come under our observation ibis or preceding seasons. Verv respectfully, yourob't servants, KOftiSTALL, HIGH cV Co. New Orleans, March I, 1837, From Col. Harris Smith Evans, a planter of Wil i i*n v nnnnf u cuvnorl oIoa l\it 1 ^ I > t .1 I IV 1 ? vn v^'uin r } oi^nvu uiou uy 1/1 . iy<i v iu J nii'ilii?, , a planter of Green county, and Mr- Win. C. Clifton, u planter ol Dallas county, all of Ala. | Dr. Jones?Dear Sir, In reply to your inquiry concerning: your inquiry concerning: your new Pa- j tent Cotton Gin, we deem it no less a pleasure ] than a duly to say to you, emphati ally, that we . consider it a most decided and valuable improve- , meat. We have examined it carefully and seen it , in successful opera'ion. and we feel no hesitntancy in recommending: it to the attention of planters generally. Most respectfully yours, &c. < tIAKKIS SMITH KVANS, D WID J. M KAN'S, WiM C CLIFTON. New Orleans, March ?, ltd!? P S.?As a i irtiiei testimony of my confidence in the nuccoss >f y.uir Gin, \ou will please order ^ two Double Girts of cd saws in n stand each, for 1 rny plantation, and oblige yours ttuly, r U.S. Evans. ! As a further proof of iny confidence in your Gin, ! you will please order 1111* a Double Gin, of the ~ I same size, for my plantation and oblige yours re- i spectfully, I"). J. Means. Mr. Clifton also stated, that if he bad not just ? betore bought two new Common Gins, thai he would likewise have ordered one or two of the Patent < tins for his plantation From Mr. if. F. M iientia, of the house of Bran- n der. M'Kenna \ ' right, of New Orleans. I Dr A.Jones?Dear Sir, in reply to your note, q accompanied by a tieeiu en of the cotton, ginned N; by your Patent Gni I beg leave to observe, that it exhibits a. dee.id* d Improvement on the usual process of einninrr ; delivering the staple uninjured and free troin nap or trash, clean and of good co? lor ; thereby civin? the article an additional value. ?. These favorable impressions of the advantages of your Patent Gin. have been confirmed by subsequently witnessing it in operation. The utility of the double cylinders and saving of labor, will he J readily perceived and properly ap; reciated by the intelligent planter f Feeling a deep interest in the success of nil improvements tending t<? benefit the important staples'-d of our country, I trust that yours will meet with J the encouragement it justly merits. j Very respectfully, your oh t serv't, II. F. M'KENNA. a New Orleans, March C, 1837. E From Mr. G. Senior, a Machinist of NewOrleanp. Dr. A Joi es?Dear Sir, in nnswet tcvourinqui- '? ry of my opinion of your Patent Cotton Gin, 1 beg leave to state, that 1 was fifteen years enga- c ged in the cotton factories of Manchester, Eng- ^ land, and during four years of that time, 1 was .. foreman in the house of Messrs. Lewis, Williams He Co., and near five years spinner in the house of M essrs. Sandford He Greene. I have seen your | Cotton Gin in operation, and have examined the cotton ginned by it, and pronounce it better cleansed, and the staple less injured, than any cotton that ever cam? under my observation. It. is completely ready tor the breaker without the aid r.fthe ?. idower, and would therefore, save the first process I in manilfnctlirinrr tlin nrlir?ln I " ? _ i ? ?fimn > _e cleansed by your Gin, would command from one cl to two cents on the pound more than the overage ti crops brought into the Manchester market, and rc cleansed by common Gins Yours, very resp'ly. w N. Orleans, March 0, GEORGE SENIOR. is Dr. Jones?Dear S:r, in answer to your inquiry I' respecting my opinion of your Patent Cotton Gin w I have to stale, that I have been engaged in put? t ting up the Carver Gins for planters on Red River, *?r nnd that I have seen your Gin in operation, and w have examined the quality of the cotton produced lo by it; 1 consider it equal if not superior to the Cor- re ver Gins: in addition to which, 1 think your fed- sn ers a decided improvement, and by the aid of bt which, the quality of the cotton cleansed appears much improved, over that produced by the common Gins. Yours &c. S. BENNETT. New Orleans, March 10, 1637. In addition to the above, the Patentee will refer ' ilanlers to the following gentlemen, who have either seen the Gin in operation, or huve examined samples cleansed by it: Messrs. N. & J. Dick Thomas Barrett & Co., llagan, Niven & Co.,' Lainbeth & Thompson, Martin, Pleasants &. Co., Hermann, Briggs & Co., Wm. L. Flower; Bullitt, Ship & Co. ORDERS RECEIVED FOR J ouch' Patent t otlon j By the Patentee, JVo. 53 Magazine st. JVeio-Orleans^ To be manuiactured in New York, by Robert Hoe, &. Co. SCALE OF PRICES. ! DOUBLE GINS. For a Double Gin of 60 saws or more on each cylinder, making ICO saws in the stand, with feeders, bands, &c.at$C per saw, or $0G0 00 For a Double Gin of CO saws on a cylinder, or 120saws in the stand, feeders,&c. at $0 per saw, or 720 00 For do, of 40 saws on do, or 60 saws in a stand, at $C 25 per saw, or 500 00 For do. ot 20 saws on do. or 40 saws in a stand, at SC 50 per saw, or 200 00 SINGLE GINS. For a Single Gin of 60 saws or more, with one bci oi leedcrs, bands, &c.at $0 per saw, 480,00 For do. of GO saws, with feeders, &c. at $G GO per saw, 390,00 For do. of 40 saws, with feeders, &c. at $G 75 per saw, 300,00; For do. of 20 saws, with feeders, ?&c. at t7 50 per saw, 150 000 xtra teeth where desired, for feeders, supplied i at 40 cents each; the number of teeth being about equal to the number of 6aws. One set of feeders, | it is considered however, will wear out two or three . 8etsofsaw8 Extra saws supplied ut80c -ntscach. j The Gins ordered will be delivered to the agents, of planters in any of the 6ea port towns of the cotton planting Slates, at the above prices, the agents paying the freight on the same from Nejv York, and becoming responsible for !he ainountof the Gin. It is desirable, when plantersgive orders for Gins, they should accompany them with their views iii regard to the arrangement of saws, breasts, brush- j es, &c. It is found they differ in opinion. Some 1 desire saws of larger diameter than others. The J most common size is 9 or 10 inches ; but some wish I them 12 inches. Some wish 5 or G rows of brushes : on an axle, while others do not want more than 4 at most. Some wish saws with 8 or 9 teeth to the ineh. while others want 10 or 11. With so much | discrepancy, we prefer they should, at the tiinc of : giving orders, furnish a statement, of their wishes, and the manufncturcrcrs can fulfil them in every particular. Where it is left to our discretion, we shall make them on the most modern and approved plan An order can be executed, from the time it is received, in the space of eight or nine weeks I and i lie Gin in that time placed in the hands of the factor To be in time for the next crop, all orders on2lit 10 ue in tlie linnds ot 1 lie manufacturers by the first or middle of May; except for plantations where they arc late in commencing to pick or gin cotton. N. B.?The Patent Right, for any one of the cotton g row ing States, will he sold onreasonahle terms. May (? 1 tt Z~ AI?I>'PhesVihscritn i offers $?_jt for sale his plantation, situated on llio \Vntoree liver, 8 miles below Camden. '1 lie said i plantation, in point of fertility and productiveness is believed to be equal to any in the State; it contains in the whole, about 4,000 acres, ti,000 ot i swamp, and ii,()00 of upland; efthe swamp there is ! cleared about 900 acres, and of the upland about! 100. More than one half of the cultivated land is , fresh, having been clared in the last 7 years. The j uplands are entirely healthy and are situated so as j to afford healthy settlements, at a convenient distance from the swamp lands. There are on the plantation, n grist mi 1 and two cotton gins, propelled by water, and near the centre of the plantation I'here are also on the plantation, a stock of cattle and hogs, ami 4 or .r>,0C0 bushels of corn, which might be purchased, if desired, with the !; plantation I J The terms of payment would be made easy to j a purchase Any further information may be had tiy application to the subscriber,in Camden. l'os- 1 session would be given either the present season. <o soon as the crop is gathered, or the next, as ' might best suit the purchaser I JanO Iff. tf W. M'WILI.IE. 03" The Columbia Times and Telescope, and! Charleston Mercury and Courier will insert the ! ( iboye until directed to discontinue, and forward heir accounts to the subscriber for payment. < NOTICE ?All I ersona indebted to James I,. ' j .'w Brasinrrtnn ami nlcn ii>? c-? -e i? < r- , ..... ...o.. iv. mi. IUIV 111 III U1 IMilll" y '? Brusington, are requested to call and make pa}'- t nont to James R. M'Kain, who is authorized to i eccive the same. SAM. SHIY1CK, jr. , Jan G 30 tf J. P SH1YEII, Assignees of J L R OTK'E.?The copartnership, heretofore ex ! r L\| isting between the subscribers under tbe firm f M:Donald Brasington, was dissolved on the 0th of Dec. last, by mutual consent. O A. M'DONALD, Jan 0 3G tr J. R. BRASINGTON. \h OTI IS.?All persons indebted to the late J 1 concern of M'Oonald & Brasington, are re- j uested to call and settle with James R. M'Kain, j" idio is authorised to receive the same. C- A M'DONALD SAM L SHIVER, Jr. } Assignees <1 J. P. SlllVKR, JofJ.L. B. Jan G 3G tf in j Lancaster District. ^ uhn Ii Kingsbury, "J ?s j harlrs JWCullovgh, I ? Ilrxan.hr Bile, J.O?r<i',o?,?' . f antra Bnrkiry, | r* n amen Wcstbrook, | . n ml Lawrence Kingsbury. J J ? [T appearing to the satisfaction of the Commia- j, sinner, that the defendants Charles McCullough ! w nd wife, Alexander Biles and wife, James Wcst-i rook and Lawrence Kingsbury, in the above sta'd case, are absent from, ami without the limits f the State?on motion of Wright Comp, sr., rdered that the said defendants doappcar within p| iree months from the publication of this tule, I Ir ud answer, plead, or demur to the Hill, or that1 c, ic same be taken pro confesso against them. j ! J. H. WlTMERSPOOiN, i Jj c. r.. i? d. j Rf 'omniissioners Office, ) (i March 9, 1BHS. $ | March 17 <1G 141 Pr's. fee $15. |]?liOI*<>NAIj$ will be received until the _ I 10th day of April next, for the removal and | earing out of the Wateree River, am. onsTurc-; "It ions to the navigation thereof, from the ledge of' 1. >eks below the ( amden Bridge, to the point at ! A hich the contract of lost year terminated," which j re at, or near the upper end of the Pently Cutoff*.] nr rimuiH nfsircus 01 malting contracts, would do A ell to attend at Camden on the 12th day of April, which time 1 will descend the river in a boat id point out particularly the work to be done, ? hieh will consist, generally, of the removal ot dh trom the bends of the river, cutting down and moving trees which overhang the stream, making in e cuts through narrow necks of land, and lting such timber as may be pointed out. it. G. MILLS, Pup't. Public Works. Camden, <i' ms0msssm Minutertille Academy. THE subscriber lias the satisfaction ol unnuun-' cingto thokpubIic that arrangements havo jecn made for extending his present number of pupils from 80 to 100. 1 ho next quarter will commence on Monday, tho 2d of April. Tho Classical and Mathematical deppnrtmcnt is under the immediate superintendence of the subscriber, who also takes a general supervision of the other departments. The English department is under the charge of Mr. W. J. O'Hara, assisted by Mr. W. Bronson. The Female department is under the charge of Miss H. O'Hara, assisted by Miss A. Jlolt. A Professor of Music and French, is soon expected, when it is believed the inducements offered by Sumtcrville Academy, will not be .second to any similar institution in tho State. A few boarders can be accommodated in the family ot tho Principal. Application lor admission may le mode either to the subscriber, or to l)r. J. Haynsworth, C. W. Miller. Alcstcr Garden, Wm. Ilaynsworth, J. S. P iotiiifilenn ?? I*1 T M ?? .........ucw.i, j.. . *. i'lUBi-H, li-en's., Trustees. March 10 45 tf JAS. M. FENN, Principal. Royal college of sir. OJUONS, Ij?IVI>OIY.?The original Hygoian Vegetable Medicine, prepared by W. Mis kin, Esq., Member of the Royal College of Surtjeons, Licentiate of Apothecary's Company, Felo\v of Dolt Court Society Surgeon to the Royal Union Pension Association, Lancaster Place, Waterloo Dridgc, and perpetual pupil of Cuy'e and St. Thomas's llospituls, London. This valuable medicine, the result of twenty yenrs' experience and unpnrralleied success in the extensive and highly respectable practice of the proprietor, patronised by the faculty and nobility, is now introduced to the notice ol the Atnriican public, ul the earnest solicitation of a tiuinlerof gentlemen of long and high standing in the piofession. It is hoped, as a preliminary step, to check the evils and fatal consequences arising from the use of tlie numcious deleterious nostrums foisted upon the public by the aid of fabricated proofs of miraculous cures, and other frauds, by a set of mercenary, unprincidled pretenders, so totally ignorant of medical science that it is impossible the monstrous delusion can any longer go down with the intelligent people of this country. These pills, mild and agreeable in their nature, should be kept in every family in cases of suddi n illness, for by their prompt administration, elude ra, cramps, spasms, levers, and other alarming complaints, which too often prove fatal, may be speedily cured or prevented, in fact, all these who value good health should never be without them. They arc sold in packets, at 50 cents, < !, and $.2 each, by every respectable druggist, bookseller,and vender of medicine in the United States and thcCanadas, with copious directions, together with testimonials of professional ability from the following eminent gentlemen; Sir Astley Cooper, J. Ahernclhy, Jas. Diundell, M. I).. \V. Dark, M. IT, J. Aston Key, A. Frnmpton, M, D otul numerous others. The originals may ho pern in possession of tlie general agent, hy whom tin- tne liiciiie is imported into this country, and to whom all applications for agencies must he made. J.NO. IfOhllKlN, 30 Wnvorley Place, N. York, Solo General Agent for the U. S. Ac. Sold hv J 11. M'KAiN, Camden, S. C. Oct. 21 25 tf V^0?rflT ?K??All persons having any demands against the estate of NVni. hlassey, dee'd. late of Lancaster District, arc required to present them legally attested, within the time prescribed hy law. Also; all persons indebted to the said Instate, are requested to make arrangements for immediate settlement and prevent cost. JVlurcIiU, 11 It G. L. AIASSEY, Adm'r JDc bonis tun. * OOli AT /THIS!?The suhscrilrr res . M-J pectlhlly informs the citizens of Camden and its vicinity, iliat they can have their clothes cut and made in first rate sit le, by cnllin-' his residence, in Itutledge Mr. 1.. W. lkillnrd's. IJis lc ^rius w ill in- i? . . All orders will ho thankfully received, and promptly attended to. .N. 11. Clothes effectually cleaned, g-rnfr ai d .tains removed without the slightest injury to the texture of the cloth. JOSEPH CH A RLESWORTIl taBHttScii CoiUBSierciafi C oHficn'. THE Establishment of the COMMERCIAL JOUltlEIt was rendered necessary by the inconvenience to which our citizens have been subjt eteil or the want of a public channel of c.oinmunicalioii vhichin a commercial community like Camden, is tssenlially necessary, and consequently the ('C)l*[tlEIt'S claim on the public is such as should future a liberal patronage. i in: uuui-rNiiruiMi nave oparen no iroulile or extense in obtaining the best workmen in order t<? endcr tlic I'aper all the advantages that .t will idmit of, and a Hording satisfaction to its patrons. In political matters the Courier will take no art: the design being to publish a I'aper adapted o the interest or ai t., which could not be effected y its entering into the arena of I'olitics?it will e confined principally to such matter as appertains o Commerce, Agriculture and Amusement. The COUltlKIl is published every Saturday norning at Three Dollars in advance, or F< r )ollars it not. paid until the expiration ot the year. Persons wishing to become subscribers must adress a letter (i osr rAin) to L. M. JON ES. Camden, 8. C. Mny, 1837. "south carolinaT SUMTKR DISTRICT. TX THE COMMON PLEAS. kiiox ?.V'. Spnnn for J. M. Niolon & Co. vs John D. lowen. John D. Bowen, who is in d?e custody f thn miArilV nf ooiil U" 1 - ...v. r^..v.li? VI ouau &/iOilKl, I'V > II ItlU ?J1 ?l writ f Capias a<l Satisfaciendum, at the suit of Knox ml Spnnn, having, in order to obtain the benefit f the Act of the General Assembly of said State, ntitled ' An Act for the more effectual relief of i insolvent Debtors," rendered in a schedule of his J 'hole estate and effects on oath, A NOTICE is hereby given to the said plaintiffs nd all other creditors of the said John D. Bowcn fl ) be and appear, either personally or by their at >rnev, in open Court, before the Associate Judges f the said State, at Sumter Court House, three lonts from the date hereof, then and there to shew itisc, if any they can, why the sa.d estalo and Herts should not be assigned, and the said John ?. Uowon liberated agrceablo to the Act aforelid. JOHN M. DARCAN, c. c. c. r. <3 'llico of Common i'leas, Sumter Dist. ) (ith January 1838. $ Jan. 20 38 lit l'r's fee ?12 Oct 28 20 If ? ^Toliee. Tlio firm of Johnson & Austin has vl this day been dissolved by mutual consent. 11 persons indebted either by noto or account, are qi csted to call and settle the same without delay i they intend to closo their business by tho first pril. LEWIS JOHNSON. EDWARD AUSTIN. Feb 24 43 JOB PRINTING, NEATLY EXECUTED T TIUS OFFICII ?BOOKS, 11 AND * RTLJi&t CJItfl r.ATtS, Sic. t