The Darlington flag (Lydia, SC) 1851-1852, May 07, 1851, Image 3

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* peranc#,/*nd tried by a jury ns a va> grant He was convicted, and the judg'tffentcnced him to be sold at public auction, for the term of four months. The sale actually took place* . 0^7“ We take the following Marrage from the Wilmington, N. C., Journal, of the ^Linstant: Marrtetl, in Duplin county in March last, by Gibson Sloan, Esq., Mr. Ran dolph Gboves, to Miss Emmy Ritty Anne Eliza Motthnino Retukah Mary Elizabeth Julia Anne Caro line Pastieub Lina Puckett, daugh- ter of Rev. J. Puckett The Washington Telegraph of Mon day says;— “The Cuban Expedition now on foot is said to be headed by Gen. Mirabeau B. Lamar, of Georgia and a Senor Gonzales of Havana. It is said, also that Gov. Towns, of Georgia, is iden tified with the enterprise, which has for its object the conferring of liberty upon the Cubans.” MT Mr. Editor: Please announce J. K. K1UVCX, as a candidate for re-election to themffice of Tax Collector, for Darlington District, and oblige Many Voters. M.ay 7 10 tf |^gr We are authorised to announce JAMES W. WARD, as a Can didate for Tax Collector of Dailington District at the ensuing election. We are authorized- to announce RICHARD D. F. ROLLINGS, a candidate for Tax Collector, for Dar lington District, at the ensuing election. April 16 7 tf Just Received. A variety of ready made CI/)THING —also Gentlemen’s tine Panama HATS, Boys’ Palmleaf HATS. For sale by A. W. SEXTON. May 7 tf 10 Boots and Shoes. THE Subscriber lias just received a fresh and well assorted stock of BOOTS and SHOES—Miss’s Boys’s and Children’s do. For sale by A. W. SEXTON. May 7 tf 10 iL RECEIPTS. The following persons have paid for the Flag for one year: Rev. W. Brearly, C. A. Kirven, D. C. Milling, Miss Henrietta Cannon, A. M. Woods, W. H. Heron, S. O. Me- Cown, Dr. J. O. Hale, Miss M. J. God- bold, Mrs. S. A. Hunter. BUSXK1SS GARBS. J. E. MUSE, SURGEON DENTIST, OFFICE IN THE BEAR OF THE COURT HOUSE, DARLINOTON, 8. C. MILL practice DENTIS TRY, in Darlington and thei surrounding Districts. April 30 9 ly T. W. BACOT, SdRCtKON [ST 1STJ OFFICE AT DARLINGTON, C. IT. WILL practice Dentistry in all its departments, in Darlington and the ad joining Districts. April 16 7 tf wT jT KENNEDY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, DARLINGTON, S. C. WILL Practice in the Courts of Dar- linton, Marion, Horry and Malborough. March 12 2 tf T. R. & L. "L, FRASER, Attorneys at Law. Will Practice in the Courts of Sumter Darlington, Kershaw and Richland. OFFICE A T SUMTER VILLE, S. C. Just Received. SUGAR COFFEE, MOLASSES and RICE. For sale by A. W. SEXTON. May 7 tf 10 Look Here. 10.000 lbs. Bacon, 600 Bushels Corn, for sale by A. W. SEXTON. May 7 tf 10 20,000 fine Spanish Cigars, 20,000 “ American Cigars, for sale by A. W. SEXTON. May 7 tf 10 Cutlery. Scythe Blades, Straw Blades, Steel Hoes, Socket Spades, Scrub Hoes, long handled Forks, Long handled Shovels, Collins’s Axes, Drawing Knives. Jack Planes. Ac, For sale by A. W. SEXTON, May 7 tf 10 Land for Sale. The subscriber offers for sale her plan-! tation situated six miles south of Darling- ■ ton C. H., on the waters of Beaver Dam, 1 containing Two Hundred and sixty-four { acres, about One Hundred and twenty of which is cleared and in a high state of i cultivation. There is an excellent Dwell ing House, Gin House and screw, and all other necessary out buildings to make a home comfortable, with a never failing well of water. For further information apply to the subscriber on the premises. Terms will be made to suit purchasers. SARAH A. MOVE, i May 7 If 1q DARLINGTON CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY. THE undersigned, thankful for the very liberal patronage they have receivei take this method, to “ keep it before the people,” that they are prepared at all times to make or 'repair Carriages, Buggies, Wagon*, Carts, Ac., with neatness and despatch, on reasonable terms. All new Work Warranted. On Hand, Coach I-aces, Cloths, Dam asks, Eolienne, Black, Blue, and Drab Enamel, Top, Dash, Flap, Skirt, Bridle and Harness LEATHER. Pateql Can vass, (Jjl Carpet, Axels, Springs, Bands, Dash-frames, Extra Boxes, To wrenches, and other Castings; Carriage Bolts, ex tra Pad-Hooks and Territts, Lamps, Harness, Collars, Whips, Grass Mats Ac. Funerals furnished at any hour of the day or night. HUNTER A McEACHERN. Darlington, March 19th, 1851. 3 tf Musical Instruments. Violins, from §1,50 a 45 Dollars, also a variety of Accordeons for Sale by R. A R. M. ROLIJNS. April 9. 6. tf. THE STEAM IS UP. Now is tbe Time, Cheap! Cheaper ! Cheapest! THE subscribers have just opened, and are now still receiving, the most splendid stock of Spring and Summer Goods which they have ever had the pleasure of offering to their numerous friends and customers. We are sincerely thankful for the most flattering encouragement heretofore bestowed, and are determined at least to merit a continuance of the same. We are prepared to supply any and eve ry tiling that they may wish, and at pri ces which will, at least, favorably com pare with those of any other establish ment in the place. It would be entirely superfluous to en ter into an enumeration of the various descriptions and qualities of good things which we are prepared to deal out. suffi cient to say, they embrace every style and hue. Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, in the greatest abundance, and of every cut and size. Groceries, a well selected stock and of the best. Crockery, Hardware. <fc. <fr. dfc. tf-c. But we have said enough—come up to the Captain’s Office and see for yourselves and if we don’t suit you. we will a'most. McROY A JONES. Sumterville, April 2. 6. Wanted Immediately, A COOK, for which liberal wages will be given. Apply to W. S. MURPHY. April 16 7 tf JAMES M. BROWN, DRAPER in Fruit, Sugars and Confec tionary, opposite M. W. Hunter’s, Dar lington, C. H., S. C., having added a complete and fresh assortment of articles in his line, is now prepared to furnish every thing usually found in a well fur nished establishment. The finest steam refined Candies Fresh and preserved Fruits, English Sauces and Ketchups, Salmon, Lobsters and Sardines, Fresh Garden Seeds, fine Segars and Tobacco of Various Brands, Wines, Cordials, I-on- don Porter, Champagne Cider and Du rands celebrated french Bitters, will al ways be found ready for those who may dome them. He request a share of the public patronage. Marcli 19 If Millinery and M&ntna, Making. * MRS. MARY A. MURPHY. RESPECTFTn.LY tenders her servi ces, in her line of business, to the citizens of Darlington and vicinity. All orders with which she may be favored, will be punctually attended to, and executed in the most fashionable style. She will keep constantly on hand, a large variety of Fancy Goods, embracing Ladies’ Dresses, Bonnets of the latest and most approved Styles, Ribbons, Trim mings of every description, Ac., A. The public are respectfully solicited to call and judge for themselves. W. S. Murphy is authorized to attend to my business. March 19 3 tf Just Received, J^MS assorted, Durand’s French Bit ters, Wine, Porter, Champaign. Also Toys, for sale by R. A R. McWOl-LlNS March 12 2 tf SADDLE AND HARNESS MAKING. THE undersigned having, located themselves in this] place, for the purpose of car rying on the above business at the old stand ofC. Takrh, i are prepared to do anything in that line. They will se,ll work Cheap for Cash. J3?" REPAIRING done w : th neatness and dispatch. THOMAS A TARRH. March 5 1 tf W. H. STANLEY. DRAPER AND TAILOR, RESPECTFULLY notifies his friends COTTON GIN MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber begs leave to infrom the public, that he has located himself at Darlington, C. H., and is now prepared to execute work, in a neat and workman like manner, and at the shortest notice, in the above line of business, both new work and repairing. He thinks it unne cessary to say anything concerning his ability, as to whether he can compete with any other Manufacturers in the above named business or not, as he never in one single instance, failed to give satisfaction to those who purchased new gins of him. He would respectfully solicit the attention of all whom it may concern, to give him a call when in need of Gins, or a gin, and try his before purchasing elsewhere, and if he fails to give satisfacton.no harm done, he will receive them hack again. He would respectfully say to those who have heretofore so liberally patronized him, that he is indeed thankful for past and customers and the public generally, favors, and hopes by his industry, prorhpt- that he has removed to the shop nealy I nCFS a nd persona! a'ttention to business, to opposite the old Post office, where he is prepared to carry on the Tailoring Busi ness in all its departments. Black and Fancy Cassimers Vestings, and Trim mings of all kinds kept constantly on hand. 23?” He lias just received the Spring and Summer reports of Fashions from London, Paris and Philadelphia for 1851. merit a continuance of their patronage. J3?" All work warranted to give satis faction. R. DICKINSON. Darlington, C. H„ March 26. 4 1 y March 12 ly The State of South Carolina. DARLINGTON DISTRICT. In Um* Common l*l«-as. A. VV.'MOYE, who is the custody oi the (beritf of Darlingtiou District, by vir tue of a writ of capias ad satisfaciendum at the suit of James Bell, .having filed in my office, together with a schedule on oath, of his estate and effects, his petition to the Qpirt of Common Plam, praying that he mav be admitted to the benefit of the Acts of tlie General Assembly made for the re lief of insolvent debtors. It is ordered that the said .Ia#Ua^J}fll and all other, the cre ditors to whomthe said A. W. Moye is in anywise indebted, be and they are hereby summoned, and have notice to appear be fore the said Court at Darlington Court House on the third day of July next to show cause why the prayer of the petition aforesaid should not be granted. E. B. BRUNSON, c. c. r. Office of common Pleas Darlington \ District, 2d day of April, 1851. y The State of South Carolina. DARLINGTON DISTRICT. In Common Pirns. Geo. W. Dargan, J Declaration in Foreign vs. > Attachment, tn .4 s- Wm. Y. Layton. ) sumpsit. THE Plaintiff in the above stated case having this day, filed his Declaration in my office, and the Defendant (a* it appears,) is absent from and without the limits of the State aforesaid, and hav ing neither wife, nor attorney, residing within the same, upon whom a copy of this Declaration could be served, on mo tion of J. A. A C. A. Dargan Plaintiff's Attorneys; It is ordered that the said Defendant do Plead, or demur to the said Declaration within a year and a day-from the publication of this order; and in default thereof, final and absolute judgment will given, and awarded against said Defen dant. It is also ordered, that a copy of this order be published twice, every three months, for the space of a year and a day, from the date of this order, in the Darling ton Flag. Clerksoffice at Darlington Court House, South Carolina, the 18th day of March, Anno Domini 1851. (Signed) E. B. BRUNSON, c. c. r. March 19 3 32m THOMAS B0NNELL, Factor and Commission mer chant. No. 13 EXCHANGE STREET, (back of the post office.) CHARLESTON, S. C. Will also Kttend to Receiving and For ward ing Goods, and Executing all orders for Planters. March 1 tf Look at This. Anti Cholera SyiuPi Nerve Powder Tooth do., I-obelia Seed, Tincture Lobelia Essence Ginger, Cavenne, Peppermint, Bay Berry, Bone-set, Pennyroyal. C’ompo- ; sition, Gum Myrrh, Thomson’s No. 6, I Gum Camphor, Chamomile Flowers, j Cologne of all kinds, Balm cf Columbia, ■ for sale by R. A R. M. ROLLINS^ Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. THE subscriber informs the citizens of Darlington District, that he keeps con stantly oh hand a general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries and Hardware, which he will sell 1ow t for cash. S. D. HALLFORD. Camden, March 19 3 tf TAILORING. THE Subscriber respect fully informs the citizens of Darlington village, and the surrounding country, that he has located himself in this place, for the purpose of carrying on the TAILOR ING BUSINESS. Persons, wishing work done on short notice can be accommodated. He warrants his work to give entire satisfaction. J. F. JONES. March 12 2 tf Saddles, Harness, &c. THE subscriber continues to carry on the above business at his renidence near St. Pauls Church, Darlington District, and respectfully solicits a share of public pat- j ~ ronage. His motto is “let the work show The State of South Carolina, for itself,” he expects to keep constantly i DARLINGTON DISTRICT. v on hapd, Ready made Harness of Ins j William G. Lane,'' own manufacture. 23?“ Repairing done with neatness and dispaten. JAMES NEWBERY. March 26 4 ly IN LAW AND EQUITY. Thk undersigned have formea a Co-part nership, for the practice ofLaw and Equity I Sauc __ ’ r;‘.... in Darlington District Their Office m ’ hardinRP ’ hauce8 ’ tlU:u on Pearl street, one door above R. A R. M. Roll in’s Store. W. W. HARLLEE, J. H. NORWOOD. March 5 1 t l Valuable Plantation for SALE. THE subscriber offers his plantation Variety’s the Spice of Life. for Sale, containing about 700 acres, with r>Aviw vr . .1 , about 210 acres of cleared, lying on the », ? AND ’ » UttI ^ pTE?% BraZ > road leading to &rndcn from Darlington Pekm and Butter Nuts, Pickles Brandy j C . H.,situated on Jeffries Creek, a distance Cherries, Tobacco, Spanish and American froin the Court IIouse ofnine mileBi with Cigars, Maccaboy Snuff, Table Salt, Pep-! a Comfortable Dwelling House, and other necessary buildings, for further informa- ,, | tion, apply to the subscriber at his resi- strops^ Percussion, dence 1 WM p ARR0TT . Lobsters, | April 16 7 tf Wanted. Several loads of Fodder immediately, apply at this office. The cash is ready. April 2 5 tf Landreth’s WARRANTED Garden Seed, new crop, for sale bv H A R. M. ROLLINS. March 6 1 tf Nail Brushes, Razor Caps, Steel Pens, Lamp Oil, a Jelly, Sugar, Butter, Soda and Lemon Crackers and j Soap of all kinds, for sale by R. A R. M. ROLLINS. March 5 1 tf ’I |3?" The friends of Samuel J. WILSON, beg leave to announce him a candidate for the Office of Ordinary for Darlington District. THE CHARLESTON SUN. IS PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI WEEKLY, AT CHARLESTON, S. CL BY SILL. Sc DARK. Receives by^fatlegraph and Express, the Latest news From oR Parts of the World. Political, Commercial and Miscellaneous. Tekjis:—Daily Paper, - $4 per annum. “ Tri-Weekly, - 3 “ “ Payable half yearly m ad' Wholesale Umbrella, Parasol and Walking Cane Manu factory, 133 meeting street, UP STAIRS.—The subscribers would inform dealers and jobbers that theyjcan be supplied with any quantity of the above goods at as low prices as they can be bought tor in any other city in the Union. We also import direct fine WATCHES, English, French, and German Fancy Goods, which we are dertermined. shall be sold at as low prices as they cSn be bought from any other importer in New York or elsewhere. All of the above Goods will be sold on accommodating terms. ROBERT LECKIE A Co. Charleston, S. C., March 5, 1 3m Constantly on Hand FRESH Soda Water and Lemon yrup, by March 5 R. A R. M. ROLIJNS. 1 tf FOR SALE. A superior one Horse ROCKAWAY CARRIAGE, with Harness. Also, a se cond hand GIG, at the low price of §25. HUNTER A McEACHERN, April 23 8 tf A. M. & R. KENNEDY, CAMDEN, S. C. WOULD inform their friends and Cus tomers in Darlington, that they have re ceived their usual supply of SPRING GOODS, anda re prepared to sell every thing in their line as low as they can be pur chased elsewhere. The stock is complete in all its branches. April 23 8 6t ,nce. POST OFFICE ARRANGEMENT. Wanted Immediately. A good JOURNEYMAN TAIIXJR—to whom liberal wages will lie given. Ap ply to J. F. JONES, Darlington C. H. April 30 _ 9 tf Af DARLINGTON, a H., S. C. Northern and Western mail which ces, Columbia, Camden and Cheraw. Due three times a week, Monday, Wed nesday and Friday—at 3 o’clock, P. M., closes same night at 9 o’clock, P. M. The mail from Charleston, via: George town, China Grove, Black Mingo, Johnson- ville, l^'nchffc Creek, Flintville, Jeffries are Bluff and Merchants Bluff, esday and Thursday and Satur- t 8 o’clock, A. M., and closes at 1 o’cwek, P. M., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The mail from Pineville.via: Kingstree, Camp Bidge and Effingham, Due on Thursday, 9 o’clock, P. M., closes on Sun day at 9 o’clock, P. M. The mad from Sumterville, via: Lodibar, Mount Clio, Willow Grove, Cartersville unicLZaeZ “' e ^ < ^^ e "^ h8tdaayt ^ 0 ciock, m. :ce. COMMISSIONERS of the poor will hold their next meeting at Darlington, C. H., on the FIRST MONDAY in July next. Paupers will receive their money on that day. J. E. BYRD, T. ATKINSON, C. COKER. , R. HUGGINS, P. CARTER. 9 Com missioners of the Poor. April 30 2t THE regular weekly meeting of this Lodge, will be held at Odd Fellow’s Hall on Monday next, at 8 o’clock, P. M. By order WM. R. HUNTER, Seetry. MARTIN & BRYAN, FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. CHARLESTON S T. VvlLL make advances on cotton and MESlVART! throu jamesHartin. April 28 BK VAN. iy STANLY’S HOTEL, {Sign of dm Palmetto^ DARLINGTON, C. H., k C. M. B. STANLY, Proprietor, le grateful for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuance. March 19 r 3 tf 4 The mail from Sumterville, via: Me- chanicsville, Mill Grove, Bishopville, Gum Branch, Hartsville, Mount Elon and Swift Creek, Due Sunday at 5 o’clock, P. and close same night at 9 o’clock, P. M. N. B.—All Transient newuapera not sent, immediately from the WW of publi cation to wifcecribers, must be prepaid, otherwise they will not be sent in the mad. M. A. HUGGINS, P. M. Darlington, C. H., April 9th, 1851. tf Darlington Carriage Manu factory. WANTED immediately at the above establishment, Two white BOYS, as ap prentices, those from the country pre- fered. HUNTER & McEACHEN, April 23 8 Darlington Hotel. DARLINGTON COURT-HOUSE. THE above House having been purchased and fitted up anew by John Doten, is again opened for the accommodation Public. Strict attention to tlie wants and comforts of guests will be giv en, and no effort, calculated to merit patronage of all who may favor the estab lishment with a visit, shall be spared. All that the market and surrounding country alibrd will be found upon the table. ' Comfortable rooms, for families or in dividuals, are prepared. The Stables w ill be attended bycare- ftil and attentive hostlers. D/oves can be well accommodated, as any number of horses and mules can be kept in the stables and lots expressly pre pared for them. March 12,1851. ly 1 DRUGS AND MEDICINES In Crnnden, 8. C. THE subscriber takes this method of informing his friends, and the inhabitants generally, of ; Darlington, that he still coiitin- ues at his bid stand, too doors above Messrs. A. M. & R. Kennedy, where he keeps constantly on hand a large and se- ; lect stock of ^ Drugs, Chemicals and Patent Medicines, 1 Paints,Oils, Varnish and Window Glasses, .Soaps, Brushes and Perfumery, Spices and Fancy Articles, j Dental and Surgical Instruments, Thomsonian Medicines, I GARDEN SEEDS, &c., &c. Keeping hpt limited quantities, and or dering frequently his Medicines may be relied on as being Fresh and New. He therefore solicits the attention of those 1 visiting the Town for the purchase of ar ticles in his line, to his Stork and Prices, i Z. J. DkIIAY. | Camden, April 2, 1851. 5 ly ANDERSON W. SEXTON, GIVES notice to his friends and the public generally, that he keeps constantly on hand, Domestic Goods of all kinds. Groceries and Hardware, which he will sell upon accomnioolting terms. Commissioners’ Sale of Valu able Real Estate. Isabella Wingate, vs. Win. H. Wingate and Jno. F. Ervin, admin’torfi and others, heirs at law of Wm. Wingate. BY virtue of a decretal order of the Court of Equi ty, made in the above stated case, I will sell at Dar lington, C. H., on the first Monday in July next, the following Valuable Real Estate of the late Capt. William Wingate: 1st. A two-etory Dwelling House, with all necessary out buildings and ten acres of land attached, situated in Darlington Village, and at present occupied by Mrs. Isabella Wingate. 2d. A lot with a one-story Dwelling and out buildings, fronting on the public square, of Darlington Village, generally known as the Stanley lot, and now occu pied by Mrs. Sexton. 3d. A plantation containing (1050) one thousand and fiftv acres of land, on which is a comfortable dwelling, overaeer and negro houses, gin house Ac., lying about six miles north of Darlington Village, in upper Springville; bounded by lands of Dr. Thos. Smith, Jas. S. McCall, Robert Ozley, and John J. Cannon. 4th. A tract coining about two hun- dred acres, lying tft the lower part of the District, known as the Radford and Cox land, of which a more minufo description together with a plat will be given on the day of sale. 5th.—A Uut containing one hundred and thirty-®^ acres, at the junction of the Field’s midge and DuBose’s Bridge roads, one mile from Darlington village. Terms—Possession of the property to be given on the 1st of January next, one third of the purchase money to be paid at that time, one third on 1st January 1853, and one-third on 1st January 1864; the two deferred instalments to tear in terest from 1st January 1852, when pos session is given. Purchasers to give bond with approved personal security and a mortgage on the premises, and to pay for ail necessary papers. THOB. C. EVANS, c. t. D. ». April 30 9 tf NOTICE, To the friends of Southern luduKtry. THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Darlington, and the public generally, that he is now carrying on the Tailoring Business in Camden, S. C., where he is prepared to execute work in the latest style ot fashion, and in a work manlike manner. His prices are mode rate, and all orders intrusted to him will be punctually attended to, he hopes from his long experience and success in pleas ing to receive a share of patronage. c. a. McDonald. April 23 8 fit Bounty Land. THE Subscriber will act as the Agent and forward all applications for Bounty Land, for all persons entitled under the “Act of the 28th September, 1850. He will attend punctually to the whole busi ness connected with the application. All K rsons who served in the war declared the United States against Great Britain on the 18th June, 1812, or of any of the Indian wars since 1790, their survivng widows or minor children, are entitled to draw under the act.” Those who have lost their certificate of discharge need not fear to apply. S. WILDS DiBOSE, Darlington, March 12,1851. 2 tf COACH AND CABINET MAKING. TH® robecriber begs leave to inform the public that he has established a shop for carrying on the above business, at Bt fingMUn in Darlington District. He TO turns his thanks for past patronage ami desires to inform the citizens of the Dis trict, that be has received a fresh supply of Paints, Varnish, &c„ Ac., and is fclly prepared to do any work in the above line of business. Agy person favoring him with jobs will have their work done neatly and with as much dispatch as practicable. n. J. ANDREWS. P. S.—He also receives toll foiiCroes- ing Lawrfhce’a Bridge's, persow going over will please call at the sign and pay their ferriage. / IT J. A. April 2 5 tf W. 8. Murphy, Ca. Sa., Case. Win. H. Wingate, and W. J. Floyd., VV. S. MURPHY, who is in the custor- dy of the Sheriff of Darlington District, by virtue of a writ of capias ad satisfacien dum at the suit of Wm. G. Lane, having filed in my offiae, together with a schedule on oath of his estate and effects, his peti tion to the Court of Common Pleas, pray ing that he may be admitted to the benefit of the Acts of the General Assembly made for the relief of Inaolvant Debtors. It is ordered that the said Wm. G. Lane and all other the creditors, to whom the said W. S. Jfurphv is in anywise indebted be and they are hereby summoned and have notice lo appear before the said Court at Darlington Court House, on the first day of July next, to show cause if any they can why the prayer of the petitioner, aforesaid should not be granted. E. B. BRUNSON) c, c. r. Office of Common Plecs, Darlington ) District, 26 day of March, 185!. j March 26 4 t 3m Baltimore Piano Factory. PATENT Elastic Touch—J. J. Wise A Brother, Manufacturers ofGrnnd, Bou doir and Square Pianos, would respect fully iiiviU; the attention of l.ady Pianists, who would abridge the toil of practice, to a simple neat, and convenient method of adjusting the same instrument to any shade of touch tlie Pianist may require. Touch being the great means of reaching the qualities of the insrument, it is very plain it should bo according to the skill and power of the operator. The com mon piano be it delicate or indelicate, soft or hard touch, the same is not a like suita ble to the grave moments of the feeble pupil, and the rapid prestos of the finish ed artist. Call and see the improvement. March 5 5 3m EDUCATIONAL NOTICE The Bradford ftpring* FEMALE INSTITUTE, HAS opened its first session for the pres ent year under the most favorable auspi ces, and with a largely increased patro nage. This Seminary is situated on the range of the High Hill« of Santee, celebra ted for salubrity of climate, purity of water, and beauty of scenery. The company have spared neither labor nor expense in providing every thing necessary tor the comfort and progress of the pupils. They have had the good fortune to secure the services of able and competent teachers. In the well established reputatfcn of the Prin cipal, (the Rev. Edwin Caxer) for high literdry attainments and moral worth, they have the guarantee that his supervision must impart to every one associated with him in his work, as well as the pupils un der his charge, the beneficial influence of his piety and learning. Strict and paren tal attention paid to the manners and mo rals of the young ladies. Religious ser vice in connection with Sabbath School exercises, held every Sunday in the Chapel for the benefit of the pupils. We have an excellent and well selected Philosophi cal and Chemical apparatus and give a finished education at moderate charges. D. B. McLAURlN, Secretary and Treasurer. April 9 6 tf Bounty Land. THE subscriber will attend to forward ing to the proper Department the claims of persons, entitled to land undgfrthe late Act of Congress, granting BoUQRF Land to certain officers and soldiers, who have been engaged in the military service of the United States; all persons who served in the war of 1812, or in any of the Indian wan aince 1790, are entitled to Bounty Land. J. H. NO#WOODi n March % tf