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Diplomatic Note.

The following is said to be the reply
expected from the Emperor of Japan to
President Fillmore's recent letter to that
tunctionary:
|eddo,m Japan, Palace Of fMeMost Hiqh,
lo,ooOth year of the Great Red Dragon.
Herr Fillmore, Governor of the U. S.
Province: My Grand Secretary, Gowit-
Duites, has just translated your scroll. and
dictate the following, fro II the abun-
dance OF my heavenly wisdom, in reply:
Your officer of hig gh rank amuses me
very much. [ and my six thousand wives
have been laughing all the morning at his
queer bob-tailed coat his stove-pipe hat.
and awkward looking boots and. more
than all, a strange and mysterious thing
winch he calls shirt collar, and which
keeps his head as stiff as one of our native
rninocerosses. We have taken pity on
his heathenish condition, and have e.
quipped him in our royal suit-a turban
and pair OF spurs. You say that he
Is mo missionary of religion" | shall
make Christian of him, and send him
oack to his own country as missionary.
was grleved to see his besotted ignor-
ance. He knows nothing of Xeae, or
Amlda, or Dabio. He had never heard
OF the precious book of Snickisnackv. nor
bathed in the forgiving stream of Gbum-
dow-Chum. | am glad there is a country
10 the east of me so large as yours, and I
shall take measures Immediately TO BRING
you to the true faith. / send bv the
bearer bundle of Colporteurs pamphlets
and tracts, which / should like distributed
at once. | hope you will not oppose nv
establishing temples in your land. Your
people IS not one-half as large as mine.
out yours are worth saving. Although
outcasts, there is still hope for YOU. As
for trading with me, why do you bother
yourselves with worldly ambitions9 We
spend our time in religious ceremonies
and prayers. But am willing to open
communication with you, SO that Won
may not object to my seeking to bring
you over to the true religion. Kiss ali
your wives for me. All, you have only
one. Poor d., have six thousand
Pray accept this bottle of rum as a token
OF my high consideration.
TwANG TwANGKY,
Emperor of the Faithful.
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ness of this man Of renown, especially after
having heard an epitome of his history
from his own mouth. From himself he
learned that Mr.. White graduated at the
University Of Virginia, and at the Law
School at Campbridge; that he had been
in London. and associated intimately with
the late Sir Robert Peal, the "Iron Duke"
CT nd onns genus, that he had traversed
the Sandy Plains, from Alexandria to the
Holy City-hsd found some good society
there that he had been in jerusalem
had stood upon the top of Mount ZION
poured out his associations in the garden
of Gethsemane"-travelled over the Sa-
cred hills'of Palestine, and there found
the key to unlock the mysteries of Divine
Revelation; that he mad written a work
of four hundred pages % which is quoted
by all the Literati of England, Scotland,
and Ireland, and has been translated into
German and French; and the writer adds
that it has in all probability, ere this, found
its way to the Court of Russia, Mira6Le
Dictu! No wonder that he occasion
ally "swells out big enough to burst the
buttons off his waistcoat."
Mr.. White appears to have admirers
wherever he goes, and to them we say,
"de gusd6us non est disputdndum." The
tastes Of men will differ, and it is well that
1t is 80. We have-no quarrel with those
who look upon him as thu beau ideal of
gentleman, but in all candor we must
confess, we have but little respect for the
man who deals in ISLANDER, the foulest
whelp of Sin." TRUTH. /,
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Communications.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
SALISBURY, May %, 1852

SALISBURY, May %, 1852.
Dear Ledger AS have been honored
with place il your columns, am so flat
tered that l shall try and find place near
your editorial correspondence once more
The Supreme Court for this County was in
session last week.-Mrs. Honor Judge Bailey
presiding. The Sessions Docket occupied
the entire week, and the Eivil Docket was
continued. One of the most important
cases tried was 4 case of alleged murder
Rufus and Judy, negroes, were arraigned and
tried for the murder of slave called Ned,
belonging to Mr.. Gellespie. To Inc this
was indeed novel and interesting trial for
never saw negro trial before n Judge
and Jury before, on negro evidence, admit
ted in open Court. The testimony was
chiefly of this kind, and was astonished at
the quickness and intelligence displayed by
the witnesses. The case was ably arraigned
both pro. and con-, but the evidence being
wholly clrcumstantial, and very lame indeed,
the accused were acquitted.
could not but think, as | looked upon
the prisoners at the bar, and saw what an
array of talent were engaged in this case,
what lesson it would teach those hellish
AbolitiOnists of the North who labor nces-
sanity for the abolition of slavery. Here in
slave State, were the ablest lawyers en-
gagged to prosecute and defend two negroes,
who were accused of n most attrocious muir
der. Negroes were put upon their oaths
and testified either for or against the accused,
and by their evidence, an intelligent Jury of
pure Uhite citizens declared that the accused
were not gully of the crime alleged. and
were acquitted at the highest tribunal of our
country How different this from the mis-
SCRABBLE farce lately enacted in tribunal of
Jnstice in Pennsylvania for the dreadful
murder of some unfortunate slave hunters.
Can we live any longer in peace with these
miserable fanatics, who say, "abolish slareru,
or 'oar 10 the knile!" If this be the doctrine
OF the North-and for one, believe that it
ls-then let toar come. But enough of this.
am happy TO hear that you have so MANY
friends in this Town, and you may rest as
sured that shall try and extend your nc. |
quaintancc
Your quandom friend,
GUERLLMo.
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Summary Of News.

Land Warrants in New York arc worth
Sl37 $l2s. When wanted for la2d en-
tries, the principal dealers sell at SI29 Si3O
for quarter section scrip.
Miss Julia Dean, the actress, has DUR.
chased mansion in New York, at a cost of
$4,000.
The stock for the building of the Crystal
Palace, New York, has been subscribed for,
(amount $2OO,OOO) The Palace will be
opened in May, 1853.
Ninety-six Delegates and as many alter
mates are appointed to the Democratic Con-
vention from Virginia.
The Mc:h.o<<::::s:: sssss.ssai ference, wh;e,,
Is 10 session at Boston, has elected the fol.
lowing Bishops Rev. DR.. L. Scott, Of New
York; Rev. DR.. NJ Simpson, of Cincinnati
Rev. p. c. Baker, Of New Hampshire Rev.
f. r. Ames, of ofIndiana.
During the year 1851, 524 children were
born on shipboard before reaching NewYork.
lll,000 land warrants have been issued--.
$1,000 for 100 acres, $1,000 for 90 aores,and
$1,000 for 40 acres. ... 81
tn the 9th nit, man by the name OF
Curran shot a Mr.. Connell, in Savannah
with slug ball from pistol. II is thought
Connell will die. No cause Is alleged
for the net.
One of Phillips Fire Annihilators W =
used with success at fire in Newark N. J..
lately, before water could be procured.
The Columbia States Right Republican
is informed that common maple bark, boiled
to strong deeoction, and applied frequent.
ly, will effectually cure sore eyes; and is a
good for beast as for man.
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The progress of ianatieism In the Easte,u
States has not been more strongly panrked
In any eff its phases, than by the working
and elects Of the. Maine Law. Riot and
bioodsiied have already attended its enforce
ment in various places, and like all other ex-
tra.ntringent enactusnts infringing upon in
dividual rights, such scenes must be freouent
and the recognized majesty Of law treated
with contemept.
But thisis notall A good exempIifcaiiop
OF the moral effects is found in tho Bangor
SMaine) papers Large quantities Of 6aS
liquor are sold at the agency at that city,-
Brandy Is sold for four dollars a csiion
which could be sold for one dollar. and tben
pay profit Of twenty-five cents n pallon-
Liquors are indiscriminately sold 10 ali Who
apply for them; all can obtain them In smell,
quantities as are desired, BY merely saving
that they are wanted for medicinal or me,
chanical purposes One man had a lnryc
sized jar filled, to be used for the meebani-
cal purposes Of raising barn and the hard
drinkers and Others suffer from sickness in
these days Of the Maine law beyond any-
thing ever experienced or ever, heard Of 6e-
iore. Several tayerns out Of the city where
liquors have been constantly retailcd, have
obtained their regular and only supplies
from the Bangor agency. The aeent IN,
such liquors as are purchased for him. and
Mt such prices as Others fix upon them. he
having salary. Atpresent they are bonoht
6y one OF the aldermen, whose plan In nm
derstood to be to make enough on the sale
OF the liquor to pay the pauper bills of the
city! What precious reform is the Maine
Liquor Laws. Cdrosinidn.
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sw" The fears we entertained about n
month since with respect to the productive
ness of our Corn and Cotton crops, has been
in a great measure removed by the very
favorable seasons we have since haG. FIRE.
quent rains have proved very beneficial
to the corn crop. 1t is said that the pros
pect is very good at present for an abundant
harvest. From what we can learn, Cotton
is not so forward. The rains, so necessary to
the growth of cultivated plants, have proved
equally beneficial to weeds, and the farmers
arc now busily employed to prevent the
grass and weeds from obtaining the mastery.
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SENATOR FROM GEoRGIA.-The Savan-
nah Georgian states that Gov. Cobb has
appointed the Hon. r. NJ. Charlton Of
that place, United States Senator to flI
the place vacated by the resignation Of
the Hon. J. NJ. Berrien. Judge Charlton
is gentleman Of talents and Of good
repute, and is doubtless well enough quail
flied for the place. But it is sad to SEQ
the Senate gradually shorn of the dignity
and strength which cloud Of great men
once gave TO it. Mr.. Berrien will leave
no superior b. hnd him in that body, and
very few who can pretend to be his equals.
BY the dignity Of his great ability, learn
ing and experience, he exerted control
ling influence in the Senate, and his with
drawal will leave void that will not
easily be filed.-Mercxry
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TORS Ia BL E.
GRAHAM's MAGAZINE.

GRAHAMs MAGAZINE.
We have received the June number
Graham tells us he has come out with new
type, but we have ever found the typopra.
ply of his magazine so excellent, we should
not have notice. it. The present number
contains an article, giving graphic deserip-
ton Of Hoes New York Machine works, be.
sides numerous original tales by James,
Herbert, Read, &c. The engraving, Isadore,
looks well enough. Terms, $500 per year;
five copies $40.
Two Dollars will procure Graham's Mnga-
zine and the Ledger for six months, or 81
one year.
BLAcKwooD's EDrSBURsH MAGAZINE.
The May number we have received from
the publishers, Messrs. Leonard Scott g. Co.
New York. Contcnts-Gold, its natural
aud civil history-Efe Of Niebuher-Tho's
Moore-My Novel, or Varieties in English
Life-OurIondon Commissioner-The Gold
Finder-The Vineyards of Bordcaux-The
Democratic Contederacy.
Persons desirous of seeing copies of the
re-published English periodicals of Mcssrs
Scott g. CO., are particularly invited to ex-
anime the numbers we have. The London
Quarterly, the Edinburgh Review, the
Westminster Review, the North British Re
view, and Blackwood's Magazine, (Which is
published montbly,)can be procured for g. o
per year, which places each publication at
only 81. As the South Cgolinan Justly
observes, no literary man should be without
these works. Address Leonard Scott g. Co.
New York.
The SOUTHERN CULTIvAToR FOR JUNE,
We notice in this number several articles
which must be interesting to the farmer
This periodical Is published monthly by
VIM. s. Jones, Augusta, Ga, at only 81, 90
per year. .as. .. ..
We continue to receive the PICK, an illus
trated comic paper, published in New York.
The Pick is au Jah of what it pretends to be-
THE DuTcHMAN also we rcceive--a large
welLflled, literary and witty paper, pub,
lished in New York, by Griffin and Farms.
worth, at S2,OO per year.
DAILY REGISTER, Winsboro, S. c.
Our thanks to you, friend Brtton, for send
ing us your daily-which, we must say, is a
neatly gotten up sheet.
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DEATH OF THE OLDEST Mryuo,,sx
PREAcER IN THE WoRLD--'Thc New YorL
Chrst'an AdUooate, contains the following
KEY. George Highfsld, Of the British
Wesleyan Conference, the Oldest Metoodi.t
Preacher in the World, ceased his Ienotb.
ened pilgrimage near Liverpool, ON ti,s
9th OF December. He was called into
the ministry by Mr.. Wesley in 1875. and
continued to travel until 1895, when the
state Of his health compelled him TO Be-
come supernumerary but he still IA
eoEsd n tbs P':lfiss saa Go S@=s..s.. ,=.,... ,.. !
until his strength entirely failed. During
the last four years in6rinities grew rapidlY
upon him: h;s memory failed 80 that
secular things were nearly literate,i fron
It, but he could always recall portions Of
Scripture and hymns which had long
ceen treasured there. The forenoon of
the day bctore ne aisS, msa he spent alone,
and was UNUSUALLY happy. He was
ninety-one years old and had been In the
ministry sixty seven years." H t.s
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For the Ledger.
George McC. Witherspoon, ESQ.

PLEASANT HILL, s. C.
MR.. EDIroR-1n the last number of the
Ledger we noticed this name, with some
Others, spoken of as candidates for the State
senate We know ofno man more eminent
ly calculated to fill this honorable station
than MIR. Witherspoon, and whose aomina-
'oh would be received with more general
satisfaction by the people of this vicinitv.-
Ills course IN the House, few years since,
was marked with good sense and ability :;
and we hope that he will again serve us, but
IN position more worthy of his distinguish
ed merit. Avor,n
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New RAILROAD TO CHARLEsrox.-We
perceive by notice in the Carolnian, that
application will be made at the next ses.
sion OF the Legislature for charter for q
new railroad from Columbis to Charleston
Tins rs an important movement, and
when we remember that the existing road
is thirty miles longer than there was anv
necessity for--and that the present road
will not be able 10 do the business which
Will flow into it when the up-country roads
are completed, the new scheme seems 10
be at least plausible. We hope the enter
Prise will be prosecuted with vigor, and we
wishAf = Unionmle Journal.
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FIRE.-Our citizens were aroused fran,
their slumbers on last Thursday nomino-
about 3 o'clock, by the cry Of ire. Two
small wooden hn!!ddiip in rear If Rr;ct
R.::age, were discovered to be in flames.
The one, on Dr. Wcbb's lot, was entirely
consumed; the other, on Mr.. Rice's lot,
was saved. The former communicated with
wooden kitchen, in close proximity to
the main building, by plank fence. Had
it not been happily discovered in time, II
would have resulted in serious consequences.
There is no doubt it was the work of an in
cendiary, and the Town Council, with
praiseworthy desire to protect the property
and lives of our citizens, have offered q re-
ward of fire hundred dollars for proof that
will convict the iBccndiary. No esuse or
motive can be assigned for the fiendish act
Anderson Gazette. : "a L
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~ AS Prime Minister of the English
uosemment, ne suceessor.sssss g 81 g Rebc+.
Peel, the Fad Of Derby. seems to give uni
vsrsaisstisfaction % the Tory Party. There
is no doubt however opposed the liberal
party. may be to him, but Lord Derby is well
fitted for the high, difficult, and responsible
position in which he is placed. Though
anti-republican in principle, his Speeches
breathe an interest Of no limited bounds, for
the welfare of the entire mass of the people.
In his speech of the 9th February we
extract the following from BIackwood's
Magazine.
aMy Lords, T believe, and Irejoice to be.
lieve, that the feelings OF the community *
large-that the convictions Of all classes,
high and low, rich and poor, have now come
to this conclusion, that the greater amount
ofeducation which you are able to give, and
the more widely il is spread among all classes
ofthe community the greater prospect there is
Of the tranquility, the happiness and well be-
ing Of the community. But my Lords when
use the term education, let me not be mis-
understood. BY education, do not mean the
mere development of the mental faculties
the mere acquisition of temporal knowledge
the mere instruction--useful rs, no doubt,
that may be-which enables a man simply
to improve his condition in life, gives him
fresh tastes and fresh habits, and also the
means of gratifying such improved tastes
Valuable as that instruction may be, when
speak of education, speak of this, and of
this alone, an education involving culture of
the mind and culture Of THE SOUL; laying
the basis and foundation upon a knowledge
of the Scripture, and revealed religion" T
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Jenny Lind's Farewell to America.

The farewell concert of Madame Jenny
Lind Goldschmidt, in New York, on Mon
day evening, was attended by the largest and
finest audience ever assembled in that city.
The vast area of Castle Garden was crowded
to its utmost capacity, and thousands
thronged the passage ways-the covered
bridge leading from the Garden to the Bat
terry, and the walks into the street far be.
yond the outer gates. The programme was
the same Us that which introduced JENNY
Lind to America, with the exception that
Rayard Tayior's Greeting was exchanged for
Mr.. c. p. Cranch's pretty Fare,ueA, OF
course every part of the performance was
well done, and elected round upon round of
applause; and when the Farewell came IL is
said the excitement was almost frantic. The
following were the words, set TO music of a
stmrie and pensive character, Sy hi. Goi; Cold
schmidt: '. .~..' .
Young la.d of ofhope--tair Western Star,
Whose liQht hailed from climes afar---
! leave the NOW Sut twine FOR thee
One parting wreath OF melody. .a
o take this offering OF the heart
From one who feels Ills sad TO part. -
And ifit be that strains of rhine ....
Have glided from my heart to thine, .....
My voice was but the breeze that swept
The spirit chords that in thee slept,
The music was not all my own
Thou gayest back the answering tone. ..
Farewell--when parted from thy shore,
Long absent scenes return once more:
Where'er the wanderers home may be,
SUI, still will memory turn 10 thee!
Bright Freedoms clime-I feel thy spell,
But j must say farewell--fareweli!
On retiring, Madame Goldschmidt was
loudly cheered, and, after Withdrawing, re-
turned to acknowledge the acclamations with
which she had been followed. No announce
ment has been made Of another concert, and
as she sails to-day from New-York in the
steamship Atlantic for Europe, 1t Ia possible
she has been heard for the last time in the
United states.--Chariestoa Cossisr, a96h.
H.N ga .-- --La .a.fs ra.
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Lancasterville, 8. C.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1852.

eB" 1t is suggested that a Public Meet
ing be held in the Court House on the first
Monday in July, (sale day0 for the purpose
of taking some action in relation to the pro-
posed Rail Road from this place to Chester
vile.
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% The Hon. John NJ. Clayton is
said TO be industriously cultivatipg his farm
three miles from Newcastle, Del; and
instead ofruninga race with competitors
in the political field, is endeavoring to
distance his overseer in agricultural pursuits.
Each h Is selected his field, and wager
lies between them which shall produce
the richest crop from his allotted portion.
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rY" Particular attention is directed to the
advertisement of Mr. Clark. Clark is said
to be an excellent workman, and such the
people of the District should encourage by
their patronage.
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EXTRAORDINARY LONGEVITY AND FEC
pSpIrY,-A Cando paper Teeords the death
OF Mr, Charles Bucher, Of BeYthier. at
the advanced ago of 100. lie was mar
red TO three wives, by whom he had 90
children. He leaves TO deplore his losa
4s children, 90 grandchildren, rs great
grand children, 2s nephews, 20 grand.
nephews and Is great grand-nep6ews.
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nY5n A new Post Office has been cstab-
lished in Chester District, on the route from
here to Chcstervilc, called Ia Grange, and
Jacob F. Straite appointed Post Master.
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~ II b said that every ssven minutes
achild is born in London, and every nine
minutes one dies. .rfe'7tsl
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REDUCTION or FARE.--It Is stated that
passengers are now carried from Cleveland
to Philadelphia, by the Ohio and Penn
sylysnis and Central Rail Roed, for eley-
en- dollars. This is caused by the compc-
tition with the Drmlirk route TO the Fast
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H The Boston Journal states that
money is "a excessive supply, and that at
five per cent els offered freely for the best
grades Of paper. ~ ~ >
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dered and evil snokan of ,,,;tl,o,,. ou,,-. .
Aqnin. Mr.. Whit said ,bera !" csuoe os''sel
not far from this Mac ,sIs.s 49, a. a cn'Ich I
tare,i sfor, ami ,rs,~s an; - ~ "e'a rec
osopbv1 nrevs;ls th.ssas~;ou I neaM .'r Nv mi
in the habit Of assenbl;nn ~, - ,snsal.l "n,on Is
days after The sabhs,bs - C,oru,s..'. ~ ae no.'-
attend TO eboych hus;nos. 'h'Sn III :" c 70
The ,";ns ttat had been Lft S,o,, q! ~" na,'.
,r,,:.,an..' 49, ~ "a. 80 Stom S me "oty
5ot II ,oo, f..m,,.,,,,', % ., Dp0,T. a., a"a =,
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likened 70 tho striking Of string which should
which, repentance, no matter how sincere, can
never obyiate. lie spoke Of the condition Of the
orphan as that, above all others, which should
touch the heart of man with pity. He begged them
topour in their contributions for the support Of tho
parentiess and frendess, and might the blessing
OF GOD still continue to smile upon them, and tho
blessing OF those ready to perish light up their path.
collection was then taken up in aid Of the
society A benediction was pronounced by DR..
TYING, and the congregation dispersed.