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MISCBI.I/AN80US.
From the London Punch.
THE LAST HOrilS OP A SIS OLE GESTLE-
m.
'fhis morning, November 11, at half
past eleven o’clock precisely,aminforto-
nate young man, Mr. Edward Pinckney,
imderwent the extreme penalty of infat
uation, by expiating Ids attachment to
Mary Ann Gale, in front of the alter rail
ings of »St Mary’s Church, Islington.
It will be in the recollection of ail those
friends of the parties who were at Jones’s
party at Brixton, two years ago, that Mr.
i’inckney was then-, and then first intro-
<tnced to Mary (Anle, to whom he in-
Ht' itly began to direct particular atten-
timi —dancing with her no less than six
dui* evening, and handing her things
:it. supnsr in the most devoted manner.
1’r >iuthat[K‘riod commenced the intim
acy betv een them which tenninated in
this morning’s catastrophe.
Poor Pinckneyhad barely attained his
twenty-eight year; but there is no reason
to believe that but ibr reasons of a pecu
niary nature, his single life would have
couwr"earlier to an untimely end. A
change for the 1 tetter, however, having
occupied in his circumstances, the young
lady’s friends were induced to sanc
tion his address, and thus became acces
sories to the course for which he has
just suffered.
The unhappy man passed the lust
night of his bachelor existence in his
solitaiy chanilter.
From half-past eight to ten he was en
gaged in writing letters. Shortly after,
his younger brother, Henry, knocked at
the door, when the doomed youth told
him to come in. On being asked when
he meant to go to bed, he replied—‘Not
yet" The question was then put to him
now he thought he would sleep 1 to wltich
he answered, “1 don’t know.” He then
expressed his desire for a cigar and a
glass ofgrog. His brother, who sat down
and partook of the like refresements,
now demanded ifhe would take anything
more that night He said “nothing,” in
a firm voice. His affectionate brother
then rose to take leave, when the devoted
one considerately advised him to take
care of himself.
Precisely at a quarter of a minute to
seven the next morning, the victim of Cu
pid having been called, acconiing to his
desire, he rose and promptly dressed
him self. He had the self-control to shave
himself without the slightest injury; for
not even a scratch upon his chin appear
ed after the operation. It would seem
that he had devoted a longer time than
usual at his toilet.
The wretched man was attired in a
light blue dress coat with frosted buttons
« white vest and nankeen trowsors, with
patent leather boots. He wore around
hisjeck •varie K?i t n l ^ ooft j H( -‘;
om. In front of the scarf was inserted a
breastpin of conspicuons dimensions.
Having descended the staircase with
a quick step, he entered the apartment
where his brother and a few friends
awaited him. He then shook hands cor-
dially with all present; and on being ask
ed how he slept, answend—“Very well”
and to the further demand as to the state
of his mind, he said that he “felt happy.”
Orto of the party having hereupon sug.
gested that it would be as well to take
something before the melancholy cere
mony was gone through, he exclaimed
with some emphasis,‘decidedly.” Break
fast was accordingly served, when he ate
a French roll, a large round toast, two
sausages, ami three new laid eggs, which
he washed down with three great break-
last cups ot tea. In reply to an expres
sion of astonishment on the jrart of per
sons present, he declared that he had
never felt heartier in his life.
Having inquired the time and ascer
tained that it was ten minutes to eleven,
he remarked that it w ould soon be over.
Iii» brother then inquired if he could
do anything foe him; when he said he
SmiM like to have a glass of ale. Hav-
;!i" drank this, he appeared to Ik* satis
fied.
■ 'he fatal moment now approaching,
he devoted the remaining portion of his
tune to distributing among his friends *
those .little articles he would no longer
want. I'o one he gave his cigar case,
to another his tobacco stopper, and he
charged his brother Henry w itli his latch
key, with instructions to deliver it after
all was over, with due solemnity, to the
landlady.
The clock at length struck eleven and
at the same moment he was informed
El i/’KAID.
BY f- ». AETHUB.
"I’m afraid,” said a little boy turning
back, with a look of alarm, from a state
ly ox that stood in the path along which
his fathc and himself were walking.
“ Why are you afraid, Henry I” asked
Mr. Gray.
“ I’m afraid of his horns. He’s going
to hook me!”
“ No, he won’t hurt yon. Here, take
this stick and go and drive him off
the path.”
“Ono—no. I’m afraid.” And the
child clung to his father’s side.
Mr. Gray was a thoughtful man, and
a man of sense. He under stood well
the influence of early state and impres
sion on the mind and moral feelings
in after life.
He knew that the character of a child
needed great care in guiding it to a
right developement. He knew that
temperance fortitude, and courage, were
cardinal virtues in the man, ami that
the seeds of these must be sown in the
young mind, if the germs were not
already there.
“ Did an ox ever hurt you, Henry;"
he calmly asked.
“No sir.”
“Then what makes you afraid of him*
“ He looks as if he would hook me.”
“ But I know that he will not do it
Here, take my stick and drive him away.
Henry had been taught obedience.
By the manner in which his father now
spoke he knew that he was really in
earnest.
“ Indeed, papa, I’m afraid,” urged the
timid boy, looking up with a quivering
eye.
“Afraid! My little boy afraid!”
Mr. Gray spoke as if he were greately
surprised,
he afraid.”
“But I am afraid, papa. 1 know he
will hurt me with his horns. See! how
he shakes his head. There, he is coming”
and he clung closer to his father’s side,
ns the ox took one or two steps forward.
“My. little boy is a coward. This
was said by Mr. Gray in a voice expres
sive of sorrow and displeasure, mingled
with something of contempt Its im
pression was all he desired. The fear
of his father’s displeasure and contempt
(this last word is rather too strong;
but it best expresses the idea wished
to be conveyed,) became more active
than mere bodily fear.
“No, Pm not a ooward,” he said,
drawing himself up/somewhat proudly,
and taking one step from his father’s
side.
“ Then take my cane and drive that
ox away from our path.” He spoke with
some sternness..
Henry was still afraid .bntmoral fpsr
>.us more active than physical terror.
He hesitated only for a moment; then
taking his father’s cane, and lifting it in
the air, he moved towards the stately
beast The ox seemed disposed, at first,
to disregard the threatening attitude of
“I don’t want iny Henry to
second proof of his superiority over
dnmh animals.
“ Didn’t I make the big ox run? Didn’t
I father?” he shouted in great glee.
After that he would go up to < n ox
o ra cow without fear.
Tliis was Mr. Gray’s first lesson in
courage to his boy. He saw that he
was naturally timid, and felt that it was
all important that this weakness should
be counteracted, and bravely encourag
ed. He well knew, that, to pass safely
and usefully through the world, cour
age was essential. Courage to brave
any moral consequences in doing right,
or any physical danger' when duty
called. And he wished his children to
have those characteristics of mind
which would make them useful in all
the varied positions in life that they
might be called upon to occupy.
Henry was only four years old, when
this first lesson was given, but the effect
upon his character was indelible. It
enabled Mr. Gray to follow up, suc-
eessfully his desire that his boy should
become fearless of danger, where duty
called with an imperative voice. At the
age of eight years, Henry had gained
so much over his natural weakness,
that on one occasion, he promptly
sprung into the w ater, when a compan
ion had fallen in and saved his life at
the risk of his own.
Of mere recklessness, he was never
guilty, for he still had remains en
ough of natural timidity, and dread of
bodily pain to hold him back from dan
gers, if these were no call for him to
expose himself. But so judiciously
had his father cultivated his higher la-
eulties, that the calls of limnanity or
duty were always impervative. This
makes the finest character when well
developed. A man whose firmness,
decision, perserverance, courage are
not mere natural qualities, but spring
from a deep moral sense, is the noblest
and the most useful of men. He is nev
er urged on by blind impulse, or mere
recklessness of danger. He acts with
firmness, decision and courage, just
at the right time, in the best manner,
and at the true crisis. Such a man was
Henry Gray, on reaching the year* of
maturity.
At the age of twenty-three he mar
ried, and moved to a distance from
his native place. His new home stood
near the bank of a large river. He
lived there for ten years, and had four
children, who were springing up round
him, and giving light to his household.
One day, about this time, a mostterrific
storm arose. The bosom of the broad
river, that had, for hours, been sleeping
in the bright sunbeams, was lashed
into wild fury by the hurricane that
swept over it
w, ■raue, said u:- ~k.,
suddenly, as they stood looking out of
a window, “isn’t that a sloop coming
round the point opposite? Yes, it is:
and the wind is driving her madly along.
If the helmsman is not careful, she will
shook it violently'. Henry trembled,
and looked back into the face of his
father, but that face had* not relaxed a
muscle. He took one more step for-
ward, brandishing the cane. The ox
still remained firm; but it was only for
a moment longer—quickly raising his
head, fct> started from the path, and ran
off to % distance.
Delated to see so large and strong
a beast tub from him, Henry laughed
and shouted aloud.
“Didn’t I make him go father?” he
cried, as he handed backUie cane. “Am
I a coward?”
“No, not now. You are my brave
little boy,” said Mr. Gray with an en
couraging smile.
“ I A drive all the oxen wherever I
please now, shan’t 1 ?”
“You can always drive them away
when they are in wrong places. But it
would be cruel to drive them about and
worry them when they are in the fields.”
After walking along lor a short dis
tance, another ox was seen standing in
the jiath. He was black, and had, to
the eye of Henry, an angry, threaten
ing look. His fears returned, and he
was about shrinking Itehind his father
when the thought of being called a
coward, re-inspired him.
“ Here, my son, drive that beast aw ay.
The boy could no longer hesitate.—
He took the cane held out by his fath-
er, and brandishing it in the air, ran to-
r > ,„<r„ wards the oat. The animal aid not soeni
that a cab was at die door. He merely •“•fried to move, hut dropped
the boy. He dropped his head, and on to that reef of rocks, when
said “ I am read v,” and allowed himself
to he conducted to the vehicle, into
which he got with his brother, his friends
following on behind in others.
Arrived at the tragical spot, a short,
but anxious delay of some seconds took
place; after which Uiey were joined by
the lady with her friends. Litde was
said on either side, but Mias Gale, w ith
customary decorum, shed tears. Finck-
ney endeavored to preserve deeftrum,
but a slight twisting in bis mouth and
oye-brows, proclaimed his inward agi
tation.
AM necessary preliminaries having
now been settled, and prescribed melan
choly formalities gone through the usual
question was put—“Wilt thou have this
woman to be thy wife ?” To which the
rash youth replied in a distinct voice," I
will.’’
Don’t be afraid,” urg-
his head, and shook «t angrily. Henry
started back, and looked around at hit
father.
“Try again
•d Mr. Gray.
HenrJ* made another effort, but with
no better success.
“ He won’t move, father ”
“ A es he will. Go up close to him,
and strike him witli the cane, if he
does not move. *
“ I’m sure he will hook me.”
“Keep away from his horns, but
strike him. He won’t hart you.”
Thus urged, the little fellow ran
forward, with a shout, and made an at
tempt to strike the ox; but the stubborn
animal had no iutention of permitting
matters to go so far as that He wheel
ed around, quickly, and darted off be
fore Henry’s blow could fall.
“ That's my brave
iu such a storm, she will be dashed to
pieces, and all on board lost.”
TV eye of his wife turned to the point
mentioned by her husband, and shud
dered to see a vessel under bare poles,
careering along under the power of the
rushing winds swifter than if all her
canvass had been spread to a strong
breeze. She was driving direct to
wards a sunken reef on which several
sloops had been lost within a few
years.
“ By my life, Jane, they will be dash
ed to pieces 1” Gray ejaculated, as
he saw the unfortunate vessel rapidlv
approachng the rocks.
As ho spoke he turned from the
window, and took three or four strides
across the room towards the door.
“ Henry! What are you going to
do V exclaimed Mrs. Gray, springing
to his side, and taking fast hold of his
ami.
“i am going to prepare to save, if
possible, some of the unfortunate peo
ple on board that sloop, if she should
strike the reef,” w as his calm but reso
lute reply.
“ No—no,Henry. You must not put
your life in danger! I will not let you go”
This was spoken mildly, and with a
countenance suddenly pale with fear.
“Jane,” said Gray, looking steadily
into his wife’s face, “when the cry of
humanity comes to our ear, r.nd there
is a clear probability of giving relief, we
cannot hesitate on grounds of personal
danger. When duty calls, let us fear-
lessly obey. The great sustainer and
breserver, will sustain and preserve us.
If iu my power to save, by a timely
and well directed effort, a single indi
vidual of that boat’s crew, do you not
think me bound to makethe attempt I”
Mrs. Gray 4id not reply. But she
still clung to his arm.
“ Suppose your own brother were iu
that vessel I”
Hie grasp of Mrs. Gray’s fingers
slightly relaxed.
“Wc
ould you say to
me, ‘Make no
effort to save him f”
Her hand fell to her side.’
“ J‘Jie,”—Mr. Gray spoke earnestly
“ I will never risk my life wantonly.—
Do not fear that, I know nothing of the
feeling called ‘fool hardiness. If I go
into danger, it will be to save others,
and whoever is in the earnest effort to
save others from destruction, is himself,
Few, very few,
unselfishly
boy,” Mr. Gray'! wonderij/Jly protected.
o ox j lose tbeir lives,t when
one op
while ©then rnl]
fellow creature from «
[require aareml.
Mrs. Gray understood her husband,
and she no longer opposed him. To do
so, she was weli aw..re would have been
useless. But her heart sunk Vavilv,
and beat wfith a trouble 1 motion. -She
turned to the window, as he left the
house, while the storm was raging with
unabated fury. Casting her eye to-
wards the most dangerous point in the
river, where just beneath the foaming
surface, lay a broad reef of rocks.—
TTiere were not five minutes between
that sloop and destraction. Next she
perceived her husband running at full
speed towards the shore, where lay
tossing on the agitated waters a little
boat in which she knew, too well, that
he would trust himself, to the great
peril of his life. And he did thus,
without an instant's hesitation, trust
liimself upon the bosom of the tossing
billows. She saw him hurriedly unfas
ten the boat, and, springing into it, as
he drove it far from the shore witli a
muscular ann, seize the oar and pull
courageously out from land. The
heart of the wife sunk within her, as
she stood fixed to the spot, and saw
the frail craft rising now upon a foaming
wave, and now diving down as if it
would sink in the waters, while her
husbands ami seemed feeble as a child’s
as he plied eagerly the oars, struggling
to reach a point in the river nearly a
quarter of a mile distant.
The wind seemed to sweep along
with'redouhled violence—the rain fell in
a deluge of water, and the broad
sheets of lightning spread themselves
out in rapid succession on the quiver
ing air, and were quickly followed by
tremendous and almost incessant crash
ing peals of thunder.
Every moment the distance between
the tiny boat and the shore increas
ed; but the strained eye of Mr. Gray
could still distinguish the form of her
brave husband, steadily bending to his
oars. But long before he could reach
the spot he feared would prove fatal
to the sloop, she had mshed madly upon
the rocks, and was almost instantly
dashed in pieces. Mrs. Gray saw this,
and could not restrain a cry of anguish,
even amid her fears for her husband.
Henry Gray labored now with al
most superhuman strength; aided hv
the wind, that was driving against the
stem of his light craft, he almost flow
over the surface of the water, leaping
from wave top to top, like a sea
bird on the wing. But long before
he could reach the fatal pot, six of those
who trod that vessel’s deck, were sleep
ing their last long sleep far dow’n the
rocky depths of the river. Three men,
who were clinging to fragments of
wqo<L he saved, and with this precious
freight turned away from the fatal ao-.i
——t r nii»rl me shore.
The darkness of night was falling
gloomily around when Gray, his duty
done, commenced his return to land.
The men he hadpicked up, from fear
or exhaustion, reclined passively in his
boat and appeared incapable of afford
ing him any assistance. But he asked
none, his arm was still strong, and his
courage unabated. Manfully he strug-
gled against the fierce driving tempest,
and slowly but surely made headway
against it Night soon shut in and hid
the shore from view. But there was
one there who could not forget him nor
his need. His wife had watched him
until she could no longer distinguish
his form in the boat, and then by the
aid of a glass, she still followed, anxi-
ously, all his motions. She saw the
lesscl dashed to pieces and saw her
husband reach the spot, and rescue
several men who were floating about.
Then she saw him turn homeward;
hut the darkness soon hid him from
her view, thoughtful and prompt
to act, as the wife of such a man
should be, she had a large fire built
upon the shore, and stood by it herself,
though the storm was unabated, and
with her own hands kept up the blaze
that w as to be the beacon light of her
husband amid darkness and tenqiest.
Nearly half an hour was passed in
the anguish of suspense. Then her
quick ear detected, in pauses of the
storm, the faint sound of oars. She
knew it was from her husband’s boat,
and her heart bounded with joy, pride
and gra'itude to God. Soon the sounds
grew more and more distinct, coming
direct towards her beacon fire. \t
length the boat touched the shore,
and Gray bounded out, and drew it
high up, and beyond the power of the
strong current he had struggled against
so manfully.
“ ^ H enr y ! Thank God that vou
are safe!” J
Exclaimed Mrs. Gray, seizing his
arm w ith both hands clinging to him
with a nervous grasp.
“Yes, fetus thank Him, Jane, for
w hat he has done. And for this guid-
mg fire let me thank yon. Without it,
I must, I .oar, have been lost”
“Henry! Janer exclaimed in fanii-
UJ 0ne ^ ,nen . who
had till now remained seated, in a half
stupified state of mind in the boat
stepping out quickly as he spoke, and
throwing his arms around hia preserver
and his wife.
“Oh, my boy? hit to you that I
owe my life ?
“ My father!" ejaculated Gray, with
a quick start, turning, and disengaging
himself from his arms—“h k indeed
my father!”
A es, my child. Your noble cour
age has saved ynnr father’s life. |
visk you, but did not
inciting ”
we need not cr.rry
own imagination w ill
'••Ya: not the
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Southern Kighta Association.
At a raeetin" cf the S.ai h n Mlirhfs
was coming to
dream of such a
Beyond tin's,
the reader. 11 i
till up all t 1- ‘
father right ::i r ' ay to be
courageous! Who v.11 answer—nay!
Why is it better ... u be burnt at the
stake than to have your bend cut of at
the block! Because a hot ste 1 i- bet-
tea than a cold chop.
Bottled Porter.—Ar. Ohio paper
states that a Miss Porter, in that State,
married a man by the name of Bottle.
The editor says, it is not oidy a good
match, but it proves that there are
more wavs than one to lioft/r Porfer.
tor! Di‘
inhtl .ym
i fellow-
Of the Commissioret Ojfirer* of the 29/h
Regiment S. ('. Militia.
FIELD
Col. Thos. C. Law, Lieut. Col. J. E. Kir-
ven, Major S. II. Wilds.
STAFF.
Adjutant J. H. Norwood, Judge Advocate
C. A. Dargan, Quarter Master J. H. Paw
ley, Pay-Master, S. J. Wilson, Surgeon Dr.
K. L Hart, Ass’t. Surgoon Dr. W. E.
Dargan, Serg’t. Major B. F. Williamson,
Quarter Master Serg’t. J. P. Wilson,
Chaplain Rev. J. O. B. Dargan.
Beat No. 1 Upper Battalion, Capt. W.
II. Evans, 1st Lieut. R. A. Rouse, 2d Lieut.
H. G. Campbell, Ensign W. A. Culpeper.
Beat No. 2.—Capt. J. L. Hart, 1st Lieut.
J. A. Williams, 2d J. G. Fraser, Ensign
John Taylor.
Beat No. 3.—Capt. J. A. Rogers, let Lieut
W. I). Adams, 2d Lieut. John Mason, En
sign W. Melton.
Beat No. 4.—Cant. W. II. Thomas. 1st
Lieut. J. G. M. McKiuzie, 2d Lieut. Benj.
Skinner, Ensign Henry Loyd.
Beat No. 1., Lower Battalion.—Capt. T.
B. Haynsworth, 1st Lieut. F. W. Cooper,
2d, Lieut. P. A. Brunson, Ensign J. II. Nor
wood.
Beat No. 2.—Cant. Geo. McClenaghan.
1st Lieut. Simeon Morris, 2d Lieut. J. B.
Stewart, Ensign Hartwell Mott
Beat No. 3.—Capt. J. W. Ward, 1st Lieut.
Ellas Hill, 2d Lieut. M. R. Hill, Ensign
Ezekiel Brown.
Beat No. 4.—Capt H. S. Rogers, 1st
Lieut. J. L. Rollings, 2d J. N. Sansburv,
Ensign E. J. Fields.
Kcgulafions
Of the Board of Free Schools for Darlington
District.
For the information of any who may
be interested in knowing, the regulations
of the Board of Free Schools for Darling
ton; you will please publish the following
By-Laws, of the Board.
“This Board shall meet quarterly on
the 4th Monday in January, April, July
and October.”
“The District shall be divided into as
many Divisions as there are Commission
ers, and one Division assigned to each
Commissioner, u ho shall exercise a social
pilIAPrviwi^** tilt; riff? OeiAoul a retail
in said Division, both in regard to Teach
ers and Scholars.”
“All Teachers who have under their
charge Free School Scholars, must make
a quarterly return of the same, to the
Commissioner of the Division, where he
teaches, or to the Board at its quarterly
meetings. The return should embrace
the name of the scholar and that of the
parent, the number of days such scholar
has actually been taught, and what studies
he is pursuing. And likewise teach
ers are requested to state how many scho
lars not of this class, are under their
charge, so that the number of scholars in
the District may be known by the Board.”
“Each Commissioner is authorized if
he has^any doubt, as to the qualification
of any Teacher, who has under his charge
Free School Scholars in his Division, to
require such Teacher to be examined by
some one competent to the task, before he
agrees to pay the tuiaou of such.”
“Any person propo-nia ! * !■ -’h Free
School Scholars, can preseio h n-eli to
the Board for ajjagnination at enn of its
meetings and if meh examiir^: is sus
tained, a certificate may be gin if by the
chairman to such applicant, which will
authorize him to teach in any Division of
the District”
“ All accounts must be made out by Tea
chers for the actual numlter of days, each
Free School Scholar has attended his
school, and he sworn to before some Ma-
jestrate or one of the Commissioners of
\osoeiation cf Dui
the first Mo :u.i> in Februat
ing Resolution was adopt*
i'liatasa meaiisof.iiilu . > ■_
mation more generally, among (be pt or 1 :;
of the District, that the Vigilant L’onuutt-
tees of the respective Beat Companies'cf
the District, be requested to exert their
iuPuence, to obtain subscribers to “ The
Southern Press," and “ The Darlington
Flag." The names of those Composing
the Vigilant Committees, are herewith
subjoined.
Beat No. 1.—Upper Battalion, Dr. Thos.
Smith, James P. Wilson, R. G. Euwardsy
Darius Gandy, and J. E. Kirvin.
Beat No. 2.—T. C. Law, Joseph Nor
wood, Blaney Me Neese, Christopher Flinn,
II. W. McIntosh and Asa Garland.
Beat No. 3.—Robb Rogers, P. S. Bacot^
B. F. Williamson, J. B. Nettles and Moses
S. McCall.
Beat No. 4.—Thos. Atkinson, W. II.
Thomas, C. II. Nettles, Benj. Clements and
O. D. Lee.
Beat No. 1—Lower Battalion, T. B.
Haynsworth, James Green, G. J. W. Mc
Call, J. W. P. McKagen and W. J. Floyd.
Beat No. 2.—J. A. Pettigrew, E. S.
Burch, W. E. Dargan, James McOtwn and
J. M. Timmons.
Beat No. 3.—II. M. Courtney, J. Salis
bury, Jesse Ki iih, J. E. Byrd and W. 11.
Langston.
Beat No. 4.—Dew itt Fields, Nelson Stu
ckey, I^»wis Rollings, Jas. J. Carter and
Ralph Large.
THOS. C. LAW’, Sec’ry,
A List
Of Civil Officers in Darlington Dist
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas,
B. Brunson.
Ordinary, D. S. Law.
Commissioner iu Equity. T. C. Evan
Sheriff, J. II. Huggins.
MAO 1STRATES.
Upper Bat., Beat No. 1—Charles B. Fo
W U U i» .J ______
“ “ “ “ 3-Asa Garland,
« « „ « -l—Thos. Atkinsoi
I/nver Bat., Beat No. 1
“ “ “ « 2 «
“ “ “ “ 3—J. D. Satsbur*
“ “ “ “ 4—David La-ge.f,
For Darlington Court House, S. wi
DuBose. James II. Norwood.
Commissioners to approve public
curities, Jas. N. McCall. Dr. John P. 5.
merman, John W. lade, Win. James*
T. J. K. Dargan. * I,
Commissioner of locations, E. I). Lt
Coroner, David C. Milling.
A LIST OF POST OFFICES I\ DAHLIA’
DISTRICT. *
Darlington. C. II., Mount Elon,
I ,ea vens worth,
Hartsville,
I'leasam view,
Cartersville,
Merchants Bluff,
Swift Creek,
Efhni'hani.
Hociety Ilill.
Bran
Gum Branch.
I'lospectus
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THIS Journal, the first number of
appeared on the 3d November, 18,
since its commencement, steadily a
ted the principles then announced b
those which enouh
and the Proprietor
the best criterion
assertion. For the extensive -patrona
already accorded him, the proprietor tfe
deeply grateful and to rbosi ne w subs
bers who may U mduotd
with ’heir support, he can
no diligence, no eff ort, no expense consis
tent with his means, and fh" purpose of
his Jounial, will be spared in procuring
for it such matter as will be useful mid
entertaining.
The Palmetto State Banner aims to
be the exponent of true Democratic prin
ciples—Democratic according to the
strictest construction of the State-Rights
school: and for these reasons it is in Fede
ral polities for the Constitution of the Un
ited States, and against Free-soilism, So
cialism, Barnburning and Abolitionism;
and as decidedly, iu State Politics, against
the disorganizing notions that would up
root our good old Institutions; aftd especi-
I 1 1 J I VC* vr ‘ '-Fix* lltoiliu LiVJlJo ♦ (Lilli V oIMrC I"
ree Schoold before it will be paid by the i ally does it deprecate the destruction of
„ 011 r Banking system, whether of the Stite,
All accounts must be presented through | or the private Institutions; as mischievnue
some Commissioner, and ordered paid liy \ —nay, as ruinous to the industrial claw-os.
the Board, before the Treasurer is autho- inasmuch as the destruction of the D
nzed to pay the same.” of the State would tend to put the
“.Sixty school days shall be deemed a in the hands of the other Banks a
quarter, and Throe Dollars per quarter money-power, and on the other
me price allowed for scholars, taught spell- destruction of private Banks w
mg reading, writing and arethmetic. For turb the equilibrium ofthat good
the higher branches of English, and when ( long-tried system of cftfrency
iv® ra t e8 °f tuition are as high as Four made South Carolina the envy
Dollars per quarter, the Commissioner, if States: it advocates consequently
Ilf thinks the ran11ifts Ci ctAxrvn;in*,
ho
1 require it,
lered at
il Department,*
irted with him ft ‘i
serva.ion of all.
In the Editorial
scriber has associrted
ander Carroll, and pledgi
no exertion shall be wantin
Journal interesting in ev<y
As an evidence of his spi
the Proprietor intends prei
ders with a greatly enlarg
he thinks the circumstances _
may permit scholars^to !>. entered at that
price; but in no instance to exceed that
amount” The District i divided into
Fite school Divisions, No. 1 embraces
Horse Branch and Mechanicsville Beat
Companies.
No. 2.—All those portions of Black
Creek and Mount Elon Beats, which lie , ...... „
on the North side of the Darlington Road I ing them fully one additiod
leading to Skinners Bridge on Lynches esting reading matter, 6 * tlf.
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a, ^ M c 0 .V" , i!lT Be! *n ,h " J t . l ' eOD(heSo " ,h Sta,MR The Palmettu-State
sidte of the Darlmtoii Road leaHtng to Skin- ' is published at the office in C 0 lul
ners Bridge, together with,dptK S. Ro i ry Tuesday, in time for the mor
^Division No. 4. Th< Darlington Village _ ^Post^^TEij
Division No. 5.-*Embraces the Savan
nah, and Capt. tVards Beat, known as
Beats No. i an* 9, Lower Battalion.
The following persons compose the
Board.
Divi«io« No. i.—B. F. Williamson,
“ “ 2.-T. C. Uhv,
“ “ 3—Nelson Stuckey,
4 “ 4.—Win. Law,
“ “ 5.—Jas. McCowil
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