The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-04
PR OSP ECTUS
OF THE
l. An CASTER LEDGER!

puoiished every Thursday Morning, at Lam
caster, c. H., s. C. This paper is neutral
in Politics; advocating the cacse ofno party;
bnt devoted to the propagation and advance
ment of all measures which will provo of
benefit to the District and State. The follow
ing extract from our Salutatory in our first
number will explain more fully our position:
"The LEDGER will be an independcni pa
per, devoted to NEWS, COMMERCE, LITERA-
TURE, &c; advocating all measures which
we conceive will be of benefit to the District;
disclaiming all connection with any party
or clique-hrmly and zeal ously devoting our
energies to those matters which serve to pro-
mote the welfare and happiness of our pco-
pie.
Several years ago, the two prominent poll
teal parties Of the State were Wing and DEM
ocrat-now Secessionists and Co-operation-
lists. The former advocating the separate
nationality of South Carolina; the latter, in
case OF n division of the Union, to have the
cooperation of all, or some of the slavc-hold-
ing States. Besides these two great parties,
we have in the State, although in the minor
NY, the Union party, who arc opposed to
Secession under any circumstances, belicv-
ing our wrongs arc exaggerated, that we
have no cause to complain of the Federal
Government, and that we had better remain
as we are. Then, again, we have a party,
0hough, we are glad to say, their number is
SMALL who are rioLem SeceSSionisks; their
creed is Secession under any circumstances
they say they arc tired of the Union, and
never mind what concessions the General
Government might make, they would rather
be out of the Union than in it-that once
South Carolina becomes n separate and in
dependent government, at once commences
her prosperity, her greatness, and her power.
A beautiful lawofPolitcal Economy Is, that
according to the supply of an article, SO will
be the dcmaud; and according to the labor
so will be the cost: thus, by nice dstribu-
ton, each one who labors, never mind what
his labor may be applied to, so will be his
remuneration; directly rs the remuneration
is not sufficient for the labor, the laborcr
seeks some other branch of industry to ap-
ply his labor to.
1t is impossible for man TO regulate the
price to be paid for the labor of blacksmith,
a carpenter, or n field hund---it is also ab-
sured that any man can say what the price
OF corn VIII be next year. No monopoly
can place fixed price upon the productions
Of the earth. Now, VIC are inclined TO think
that 80 much that is said in relation to the
withdrawing of South Carolina from the
Union, and rice rcrSa, does but little good,
and is productive Of much harm. We are
an eXcitablc people an hereditary gift derived,
from our Anglo-Saxon ancestors; and in
matters involving so much rs this does.
should be left to the calm, sober, rejecting
mind, unaided by the cxcitablc nnathemas
of hot-headcd politicians. Our people
know if they arc wrongcd - if they
feel that they are-scck redress, and if salts
faction is not given, then consider well the
next step. But this running blndly into any
course winch party spirit would induce others
to lead you into, is worse than foolish, and
such impetuosity is always attended with
irrrparablc injury. Patience is not submis-
sion; enthusiasm is not patriotism.
Ii is but right and proper that the people
should have all the information which can be
given in relation to our national matters
this we will do. All the light we can give,
shall be given. Nothing will be withheld
which can in any way instruct our people in
political aflairs. Prejudiced in favor Of nei-
thcr party, We will carefully lay before our
readers all matters pertaining to our Federal
grievances, and let them judge for them
selves. Ifthey believe it bottcr to remain as
We are, fearing VIC may make bad worse, SO
be it: if, on the other hand, they find we
should scccdc from the Union, then Let them
so decide.
Although the agitation which has existed
for the past year between the two parties
has now subsided, and although it is the gcn-
eral opinion that the forthcoming Convention
will not recommend secession in direct oppo-
sition TO the declared voice Of the people In
October last, when the election for members
to the Southern Congress was held denounc-
ing secession still, il is not our purpose to
advocate the policy of either party, and we
mention this that in case the Convention docs
recommend Secession, we do not mean to
dictate to the people what course they had
better adopt, but merely recommend them to
be calm and wGtchful. These party strifes
ALLEVIATE friend from friend, brother from
brother, and father from son, and so far we
see nothing ii has accomplished towards Sc
cession. We have much to do besides en-
gaging in political strifcs, the elevation of
that which leads to our social, physical and
moral advancement, should be our chief
thought, end let us cxcmplify by our actions
that firmncss which is the base Of patriotism.
Although the Ledger has but just COM
menced its career we arc rapidly obtaining
subscribers from all parts not only in diff
fcrent sections of our own State, but in
Georgia, Alabama, mississippi, Florida, Tex
as, &c. Thus affording to advertisements
in its columns, an extensive circulation in
many Of the Southern States.
No paper will be sent out of the limits of
the State unless the price of subscription is
paid first or some person here takes the res
possibility upon himself.
Although we are anxious to get as many
subscribers us we can, still the publishing of
ancwspapcr requires no little outlay md these
terms will be strictly observed in every case.