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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-09-15
Camp Meeting.


the Camp Meeting which is still in progress
at New Salem, twelve miles below this viii
lagc. large number of persons have been
in attendance. On Sunday, we supposed
that two thousand or twenty-five hun
dred persons were present A good deal of
zeal was manifested, and il ia TO be hoped
much good will result from the pious labors
of the ministers officiating.
We listened to missionary sermon
preached on Monday morning, by the Rev.
Mr.. Martin, with much interest. A collcc-
ton was taken up for extending the Miss
ionary cause, and we believe Lancaster with
her characteristic liberality did notprove re-
Progressive on this occasion.
A few thoughts suggested themselves to
us, while attending the Camp meeting, which
at the risk of appearing egotistical we will
give to the reader
Every one that can, attends the Camp meet.
ing-the little infants of six months, snd the
old man OF eighty or one h. ncrcd, all alike
attend And strange to say, with what diff
We reccollcct verse written in a pew of
church in Charleston, which read as fol-
lows:
"Many come here to laugh and talk,
Many come here just for walk,
Many come here to sleep and nod,
But few come here to worship God"
We trust there would be no occasion to
apply the a-ove to any at New Salem, but
yet we are obliged to acknowledge, that not
few attend Camp meeting with motives per-
taining more to earthly agrandizement or
carnal pleasures than the occasion strictly
damands, viz: to worship God
One afternoon we gazed on that large as
semblage of persons, many with white locks
silvered by times relentless sway" and we
could not dispel the thought so mounful
and melancholy, that 10 certainty, some
would be taken before another Camp meet
ing. There were assembled beauty and
fashion--young men showing their gallantry
to young ladies, and young ladies' proud of
their importance, that such attentions should
be lavished upon them. But amid all, one
lady's department caused us n few moments
pleasant reflection. She was a young lady,
and where she sat, beside her lay beauti-
fully bound Bible. This young lady, thought
we, if she yet "seeks and has not found"
has brought the word of God-of Divine
truth, 70 aid her TO seek her Saviour If on
the other hand, she has experienced the
blessed hope of life beyond the grave, she
has brought this book 70 assist her In prais-
ing the God of her salvation.
Laurie Todd tells OF lady riding in the
coach where the passengers were generally
impious and profane, the driver was intoxica-
ted, and the horses Were rushing on madly
and ungoyerncd, threatening death at the
uext moment The young lady, while her
fellow passengers were in q state Of phrensy,
took from her basket n little red hook, which
she read for few moments, and was perfectly
calm and composed. That little red book
was the Bible. So was It with the Young
lady to whom we allude, she had her little
red book--it was her JOY ard her comfort
In there she found the constituents of hsppi-
ness here, and the peace Of God which, pass
9th knowledge, hereafter,
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e5Y" The Yellow Fever has broken out
in Charleston, but not to any fearful extent,
On Saturday the Ners reports only two
deaths for the last twcnty-four hours.
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We would direct particular attention to
the advertisement of Mr., John p. Baum
We can assure our friends that MIR. Baum
will spare no pains to satisfy them in every
particular, and will faithfully execute all or
ders which may be sent to him.
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Our friend and fellow townsman Capt. J.
Is. Cousart, has opened Daguerrean Room
in this place, and would be pleased to SEQ
his friends who desire correct Likenesses of
themselves. See Advertisement.
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eD- Those articles so necessary to the
farmer, viz: Rope, Twine and Bagging, it
will be seen by advertisement, can be pro-
cured at low figure for cash, from Messrs.
Curcton g. Massey.
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You cannot repent too soon. There is
no day like to day. Yesterday is gone,
tomorrow is Gods not your own. And
think how sad it will be to have your
evidences toseek when your cause is to
be tried; to have your oil to buy, when
you should have it 70 burn
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CRowp IN New YoRK.-The city of
New York is reported to be overflowed
with strangers. Tourists returning from
the watering places, merchants arriving to
make fall purchases, and politicians as
sembling to arrange the campaign, all
meet in that city, The hotels are said
never to have been fuller at this period of
the year. A stranger would imagine,
says the press, that perpetual mass-mee-
ting was going on.
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Governor Of Massachusetts,

The Democrats of Massachusetts, have
nominated Henry w. Bishop for Gov
crnOr.
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A New CTY.-A number of New York
capitalists have associated among whom
is Mr. George Law, for the purpose of car
rying out magnificent undertaking in
the founding Of a new city opposite New
York, on the west bank of the hudson,
on a tract Of land lying between and
comprising jersey City and Hoboken.
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eY- Mr. Jones Crockett has sent us po-
tatoe, which was raised on the farm of Mr..
George Cauthen, measuring forty inches in
length. Can any one beat this?
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The Vermont Election.

The elections in Vermont lave gone
largely for the Wings. Two Wing Con-
greSsmcn have been elected. In one Dis
trict there was no choice.
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eY- We are requested to call attention
to the Medical Card of Drs. Morrison g.
Galluchat.
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cY- Notice the advertisement of Mr.. Phi
fer in another column.
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eW We are indebted to the Hon. ID.
Wallace, and to the Hon. ]. S. Caskie of
Va, for public documents.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. is, 1852.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

A lad about Is years of age, as an ap
prentice to the Printing business. Apply
at this office.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-25

charges can be fired in nine seconds. and II
takes but little time &c Hare Few charges ia
the wheel The rife has been suLi,r.ird t..
severe scrutiny. and our best military Officers.
among whom are Maj. Gen -Sroft aid Brir.
Gen larncy, have given il their rl,,,.i,ictI aI.
rF0rai. The legislature of Tennessee pass
Ell resolutions recommending it 10 the aitrs-
ton of Congress. We understand from Cul
Loonev. that they arr now being manufarfrr-
ed in Taunton, in this State, though none
have yet been offered :or sale. as III, invent
or wishes to make smrr of his patent ri"',i -
the old world. htfnrr he offers fh-.,n ,..s
fateEts have alr,4.iy hrcn ssrErcd Ia Il
land and Frame. We have .o ioa.t tha.
tins invention of Col porirrs will ,.n,i,:.lY
superse'le the Use rt' tl.e old rir.e, r<,,r.i,i,
As weapon To b. s~r:i in war The i...-
prorement can be applied, We should iud-,..
to muskers ard I,Istols as well as the rifle
Boston .ifas.
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Gel; Porter's New Rife.

We had the pleasure of visit, YESTERDAY
from Col. David Looncy, of Memphis. Ten
nessee, who showed Us a new rifle. invented
hy Col. Porter. of Tennessee II is one C..
the most effective weapons ever put into the
hands ofa soltlier This rife has a srork and
barrel similar to the one now IN common use
The great Improvement on the old rifle. how
ever. is marked and unmistakeable The
charges. nine in number. are put IN small
wheel, whish is placed at the hreerh, and 10y
touching spring the wheel revoives, so as
to bring new charge into the barrel. which
is done without taking the weapon from its
position at the shoulder With this rife nine
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-25

take vengeance on the murderers. No:
thank God, that task was left for me
II was taken to a station. | was nursed
and tended most kindly, but for weeks and
weeks fingered upon the brink of the grave.
! wished to die; was delirious not only with
pain and fever, but with grief and rage. Blu,
at length good treatment, and my own iron
constitution proved victorious. I recovered
my health and strength of body, but there
was a fever at my heart, which no time. no
medicine could cure. / came forth twenty
years older in feelings and appearance. Nv
ha'r was gray, and my face wriRkled as YOU
see them now. But my change of body was
nothing to my change Of soul /, who before
was too kind hearted to have harmed worm
was now tiger, thir,ting for human blood
thought of nothing, prayed for nothing but
revenge. sold my land and sworc never to
rest until all of that band had fallen beneath
my hand. have nearly fulfilled my VOW
though saw them but once, each of their
features was burned into nv brain. and
could not mistake or forget them. Dav and
night, summer aid winter, alone, and with
bands OF men. over rivers and mountains
through forests and morasses, in all shapes
and in all diSguises, | have tracked and fol-
lowed them. They made me demon and
the demon has turned again and rent them
In their tents at midnight, with their wives
around them, in the battle field, and alone
IN the dark forc>ts,I have met and slain them
One after another they have fallen, and still
one remains-the most subtle and fcror;o,s
"t them all and have followed him here
He leads band upon the Ohio side, and I
have watched and sought for him lav and
night They call him the Black Wolf Of the
Prairie: YOU have heard of him before. but
when we meet-you will not hear Of him A.
gain"
The hunter clenrhc,l his rife firrcelv and
was silent: His companion sat mute and mo-
tion!c>s
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nity Yet he seemed, as much as possible. to
avoid minglng with his fellows. He refused
to live in the stockadc fort, but built himself
a little hut upon the summit of hill about
three miles distant. where he passed most of
his time with no society save that of his trus-
ty dog.
But whenever the alarm was given that the
foe had crossed the river, he was seen at the
station, commanding, organizing and plan
ming: selfapponted dictator, to whom all
yielded implicit obedience In the pursuit
and conflict he was ever foremost. He sought
to make no prisoners; death to the enemy
was his watchword and his only object When
the fight was over, he was heard claiming no
booty, disputng with no man about his share
in the conflict; but silently and unnoticed he
stole back to his mountain hut to resume his
solitary mode of life Thus the woodsmcn
came to regard him with awe and almost SUI
perstitous reverence, and the inquiries con-
cerning his past life, checked by his stern
and austcre manner gradually died awav
There was one living being, beside his dog.
for whom he seemed to entertain any feelinn
otinterest or affection This was vounc
hunter living at the station. and who had
once, in an Indian battle. saved the old mans
life at the risk of his own. This bov he some
times suffered to JOIN him in his hunting cx-
peditions, and to share his frugal meals. But
even TO him he never spoke of his past history,
and the boy was toa discreet to allude 10 it.
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No Sl.-An act TO repeal section ten of chap
ter el.htv-two of the computed statutes.
1t is hcrrhv enarrv,i. *.
Sec. l. Section ten OF chapter eight,-,n.
OF the compiled statutes IS hereby Repeated
Sec. ,. This act shall TAXI ciic,t from i;s
passage.
Approved November %. 1892.
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No 39--An a't relating TO the duties Of
highway surveyors.
IL is her-bv enacted. &c.
Sec. /. 1t shall be the duty of the several
highway surveyors in their respective high
WAY districts III this stale. Ia keep the travel
led track through all covered bridges in Their
respective districts covered with SNOW .,lurlI.r
the season Of cighing
Sec, > This aci dali take eject from ITS
P:ts>a-p
Approved November %. 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
Warehouse at the Old Furnace.
HHEAT. CORN, Be-. WANrED


THE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
i Of Jefferson and Berkeley counties, Va, and
those Of Washington county, Md. that they have
erected large and commodious Brick Warehouse
al the Old Furnace, on the Potoma river. funder
the name and firm of LUCAS & MOORE
where they will at all times be prepared 10 furnish
transportation, in their superior line of Canal
Boats, for any and all freight. deslined for the
Markets of the District. Terms reasonable, and
such as will make il the interest Of all give them
a trial.
~ The highest market Cash price win be
paid for from i've 10 twenty thousand bushels Of
WHEAT--,o be delivered at such times as the
parties may agree, and in parcels to suit the con-
venience Of those interested. Also, the highest
market price viii be paid for CORN, OATS, and
Country Produce generally. ,Farmerseand others
will find il their interest 10 call before dspesing
Of their Grain or Produce, as our arrangements are
such as 10 offer inducements equal 10 that Of any
other House in the Valley.
PLASTER, FISH, SALT, DC,
Will be KEEP constantly on hand and disposed Of on
the most reasonable terms BY the cargo or smaller
quantity. ROBEkT LUCAS. "a,
SAMUEL. MOORE.
Old Furnace, Aug. 5, 1S52-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
rAYLOR's
FALL FASHIONS, 1852.

HNAYLOR, OPposiTE BARNuMs would inyiie es-
i pecial attention 10 his Fan Fashions Tor the
ensuing season, which be will introduce on Wed
nesday, September Isl, being confident hat ii win
be found tie most graceful end truly superb IA r
ever presented. In commencing The Fall campaign
he would return thanks 10 his numerous friends and
customers TOR their generous support, and begs 10
assure Them that nolhing shall be wanting on his
part - merit a continuance of their tayoEs.1 In
view OF The vast accumulation Of small acceSnis as
accfuing under the old system Of Semi Annual col
lectiens, as well as exigencies growing ont Of the
change in onr State Constitutions has induced him
10 come before HIS customers with a new roat in
dother words, he has determined 70 change his man
ner Of doing business, ard which, he fatters him
SELF will meet their hearty approval. A per cent
age, ilseparable from the credit system, including
osses and collection, will By thisehange he secured
The customer; as instead OF booking them for the
smallsnm CT i / and So he will make an abae-
ment often per cent for cash payments thus Hat
of superior quality, the material and manufacture
alike being oil the highest class and which under
the credit system cannot be sold for less than S.
will now nett 81 so; an ARTICLE Of second quality
With in az points caaaot bs SURPASSED {t7s Aani5Rg
PntfRgS Of esEt4a 4calers ID the contrary nottra+
clear abatement of len. per cent, and the rule VIII
be applied without deviation TO every article in the
trade Beyond this, Is impossible; 70 pretend more,
is absurd
4 Tasecure his customers superior article he has
perfected arrangements by waich~he imports al his
raw material. and has established on his premises
manufacturing departments tie whole establish
fment being under the immediate spperyisionot his
own eve. ANA directed by his experience, the skill
and tact Of superior foremanship regulates ne de-
tails, and thus completes the whole arrangements
and insures 10 the customer HE faithful pertor
nance ofeyery part Of the contract,
TAYLOR,
Sent. o Il a52-en. Opposite Barnum's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
JEFFERSON MACHINE SHOP.
AND
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRY. |.

VIE subscribers beg leave 10 call the attention
otFarmers and the public generally, 10 their
very large and extensive assortment OF
4GRiCUL TURAL IMPLEMENTS.
now on hand, -aeluding their celebrated Patent
Thresher and Cleaner, which now stands witbont
rival; having as far eelipSed the old eaIIers as
Inc lsgiaph now docs The old news carrier stage
which they offer for The very low price OF $685. and
warrant il TO lhfesh from 2 10 hundred bushels
per day with six horses. As we deem certificates
oil no value, which could be had by any number
but have sufficient confidence in the Machine re-
commencing itself. They would respectfully call
the attention OF those persons who wish TO purchase
CLEANERS, 70 call and examine for themselves
They also manulaeigfe common T'HRESH-
ERS from Si5 TO SIS with Shakers co1fpiete.A-e
Also an improved WHEAT DRff.F.,sfusitS 4
seltaeiing spring beam. entirely avoiding the
trouble Of making Pins to be broke when he foot
comes in contact with Tueks slumps, &c. so thar
no time is lost By the scotsman ehabline. him.
seed one fourth more per day Fhe Spfipe.i ar
fanted not TO break BY seeding. Tha r., ~ will
chinery constantly hand al low prices M a.
Corn and Cot Crushers SIS: Field
and also The celebrated cast enter from IN r.,
all Iron; Straw CutteSS; Fodder Cutters co,r.
shelters and horse power cCofmick,s Prerni,,se
Wheat Reaper : eietiiiaaa
We are also Agents for g. H McCerm;ek "a
have number Of his superior Rea,sys =, 800
which took the FIRST Premium al the wnrtSs. Issia
Persons wanting would 20 we ii 10 cali :, 81,
maps they might be disappointed Price sIs5 =
Also al kinds Of Casting done 2ontbe sha,.-,-
notice, including Mill Castings; dressier Min
IRONS, Picks,6c. All repairs done al The s6e..Is,
loiiee and most durable manner.
:. June Z, ls52. ZfMMrnzf1A,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
New Goods, New Goods,

TIME undersigned has Just returned from ihe
east and is now opening the largest and best
selected stock Of
Eall and Winter Goods.
he has ever had The pleasure Of Offering consisting
in part of Cashmeres. Armenian Piaids, Nous de
Lains. from 121 to 2R cts Calicoes from 81 10 III
cts. Black and Brnwn Muslin Bay State Shawls.
MOURNING GOODS.
Very superior Silk Worp Alpaca Mons de Lains,
Black Italian Silks, Black and White Nous de
Lains Black and White Caicoes.
FOR. GENTLEMEN.
Blue, Black and Brown Cloths very superior
stock Of Cloths for Over-Coats, a very superior
Stock Of Cassimeres and Vestings.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND GAPS.
Qneensware, Cedar ware, and large stock Of
Groceries Ae respectfully invites his friends and
customers 10 cll and examine Iii stock feeling as
sured thai be can supply Them with goods as cheap
81 thesrhsapezt OHAS. C. CAMERON.
LSeiowA Va, October IA. 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
COSEUEZE HALL,
Csrweref Pratt strect and Centre Markst Space,
BA LTIM Or II.
SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING.

TT III. COLE has removed from Nos 3ls and
lls 3lst Baltimore street, % e q ST UME
HALL, where will be found the largest and best
stock. If Ready MADE Clothing ever offered in Bal
iimore- Dress. Frock and Sack Goats, All eolors,
qualities and sizes, from 50 so 10 $3.50 and up.
wards. embracing all styles of fancy, plain and
plaid Cassimeres Vests ofeFery variety al cores
ponding prices. Also alarge assortment o. BOYS
Cioahing
Importing ouEsown Cloths direct tfem Europe,
and misunderstanding on ihe most extensive scale en-
abias us TO oier Inducements 70 purchasers not 70
be surpassed By any Clothing Establishment - ne
United STATES. The pEopfieiors are deierminediO
make The Wholesale Rooms the point q great az
traction, and have now made up more Than % U0O
Garments. from the finest quality q me lowest N
price.
II the Custom Dep1npsnt Eill always be found
The choicest selection IL Cloihs. Gassimeres and
Vestings, which will se made up q the shortest
notice, and III the lalesl Style ana ~ always
guaranteed.
f.Sr The one price system always adhered To-
kemembsr he name and place. Garner Of Pratt
sirscf and Cetfrz Mnnkst SP1css
Jan g, 1854 r. ~ GOAsE-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
INDIAN SUMMER.

y
) There IS tilne, just ere The frost
Prepares to pave old Winters way,
When Autumn; in reverie lost,
The mellow daytime dreams away.
When Sninmer eomesl in musing mind,
To gaze once more on hill and dell,
yomafk how many sheaycs they bind,
| And see Il all is ripenedwell.
with balmy breath she whispers low,
The dying flowerslook up and give
Their sweetest incense ere they 90,
For her who made their beauties live.
She enters meath the woodland shade,
Her xephyrs lift the lingering leaf,
And bear il gently where are laid
s The loved and lost ones Ct its grief.
She seeks the shore, old Ocean beascs,,
In gIa1ness huge his mighty breast,
Prisons his wild winds in the caves,
And basking in their smiles Is bless.>
And last old Autumn, rising takes
Again his sceptre and his throne,
With boist'rous hands the trees he shakes,
Intent on gathering all his own.
Sweet Summer, signing, flies the plain.
And waiting Winter, gaanI and grim,
See miscr Autumn hoard ms grain,
(. And smiles 10 think lis all for him,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-12-02
VARIETY.
SMILES AND KISSES; OR FRIEND-
SHIP AND LOVE.

Two ex1nisite jewels cf feeling
Arc set In the circle of Love.
Bright elimpsrs Of heayea, revealing
Ihejsys Of spirits above. 80
Ihogeh friendship shines first il the ring,
snlIe : The emblem Of Ibis,
} 81 which ever lies hid II a KS.
Whenever my spirit il weary,
And longs for rest from is strife,
When al Of the future Is dreary.
And dark Is The pathway Of life;
IffFiendship will smile, IL can cheer,
Asfcebiy struggle along,
But kiss from the lips thai are dear
Will render me ten times as strong.
y 'Ilse's duties ii changes 10 pleasure,
Iu trials can brayeiy be met,
Fer my heart IL itself has atreasure,
Since Love mid lis jewels was set;
My pathway is dotted with flowers,
Which seem at each slept nnclose.
For Love lends bis wings to the hours
And tints theTa with cosslfsu de rose.
Though friendshlp's an exquisite feeling,
A breath from an angel above,
Which over the spirit comes stealing
And wakes the first notes Of its love;
That lore Is a stronger emotion,
That stlrs all the depths Of the soul,
As the waters Of mighty old ocean
Are moved BY the rnoohhghi's control.
And IL ever % mortals i given
A feeling approaching the bliss
Which spirits experience IN heaven,
,,ris felt In the thrill IL kiss.
A smile may be given13 many,
sifia only of-friendship part,
But give not kiss unto any
Who has not the love Of your heart.