The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-04-01
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CHARLESTON, s. c., March 2e.

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Il will afford me much pleasure, Mr..
Editor to comply with your request, and
give you from time to time, q brief history
ofsome of the Charleston residents.
was in a reflective mood while walk
ing on Bay street this morning, thinking
who would be the first hero of m story,
when upon turning the corner of Broad
Street met one coming out Of the South
Carolina Bank, whose history may possess
interest to the readers of the Ledger.
Mr., came to this county when
boy, from Ireland. He was poor, and the
only means offered by which his industry
could be made available for his support,
was to drive dray. For several years he
could have been seen driving his draw and
then a cart along our principle Streets
But suddenly he was missing. He had
managed by strict economy to amass a
little sum, which he invested in profta-
BILE business, and by losing none of indus
trlous habits, but rather being more perse-
vering, he met with that success ALWAYS
the reward Of judicious management and
persevering efforts. Mr. now lives
IN one OF the finest houses in the city, be-
sides he owns n number of others. He
has a wife and number of children. He
has given n good education to all of his
children, and is considered one of our frs,
citizens. A man respected and loved BY
all who know him.
1t is warm this morning, 1 will 90 owe,
to Dauson & Blackman's and get a glass
OF Soda water. "Good morning Mr.. B
how are you to-day" This man once WI
the envy of his fellows. Fortune smiled
upon him and the lavish manner in which
she showered her gifts at tho same tim,
dampened and chilled that ardour of mind
OF which he was originally possessed
when young man, knowing the wealth
ne Possessed-doated upon by two aged
parents, Is. went where he chose, and did
as ne pleased. When he was about TWEEN.
ty-three or four, his father died and b;s
large possessions came into his hands
de thought as did his pareuts that it was
worse than folly that he should learn anv
trade or profession, therefore, B was mere.
~ the gentleman, the man of the world.
AT twenty-six he married beautiful
and respected young lady. She brought
hef husband some property, though not a
great deal, still he had an abundance O,
his own. Things went on swimmipelv
TOR a whilc-but soon "a change came
over the spirit of that young wife's dream ="
D. from having nothing to do, got into
loose vicious habits, lottery tickets, bill
hards, cards, &c., possessed attractions for
him.
Twelve years have elapsed since that
'ime-'B. IS poor man, he is sorry for
past Tut that does not bring his fortune
oack. Owing to the little property his
wife possessed being made over to her, he
is enabled to find a support.
y cogltatons have brought me tc
hing Street before was aware Oft.
Accompany me in imagination and le,
US take glance at the beauty and fashion
0i this great city. Sec yonder store, the
proprietor of that house can draw Fify
Thousand from the Bank eight years age
ne was poor young man, he luckily pro.
cured situation with an upright, respect.
able tradesman and he made a man q
him.
GOOD morning, Miss" Door girl
how detected she looks! She has n bum
die under her arms, she is carrying to the
o"ner-some sewing she is paid to do.
len years ago when she had just entered
yer teens, heard her say it was vulgar to
associate with woRxMAs's daughter. We
MY it is map of busy life. Next week
will introduce you to some of nv friends
up King street and the weather be not
too warm will take you up and down CAL
noun street. Should this be the case I
will take you to the battery where might
probably find something to interest the
readers of the Ledger.
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