davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
Samuel Gary,

who departed this life in Union county, N.
c. on the 9th February last.
Death, at oil times and under all circum-
stances, is an event solemn and momcntous:
but to die by the hand of the assassin--to
be Unexpectedly ushered in m instant Of
time, from the busy, active, scenes of life,
into the presence of the "most high" and to
the bar Of memorable justice, is calculated TO
fill the soul Of the most giddy and thought
less with emotions as painful as they are an
Palling.
The writer Of these lines was favored
with an intimate knowledge of those traits
of character and qualities of heart, which
when possessed reflect brilliant lustre over
fallen humanity and which clustered in all
their purity about the person, and were ex-
hibited In beautified harmony in tho daily
life Of the unfortunate deceased.
He was emphatically an honest man
devoted friend--a true patriot-a brave
soldier, and as a soldier we would now sneak
of him.
wen, 40 zoe recoiiect when South Caroli-
m called upon her sons to ascertain who
would be willing 10 exchange home, family
and friends for the psivations, toll and dan
gers Of the camp and battle field, the zeal
with which he answered that call, and the
alacrity with which he rushed to join the
band who were gathering under the folds Of
our own Palmetto. In every engagement
fought upon the plains Of Mexico, from the
bombardment ofVera Cruz to the surren.
der of her capital, Samuel A. Gary was a
zealons and efficient participant, and nobly
did he act his part" Especially did he dis
tinguish himself at the charge Of Chapulte.
pee, at that ever memorable and bloody dra.
ma, when his Hcutenant-the commander Of
Company G, at that timc--the noble wills
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
tcoMMUSIcATED.1
PHILIP 8. WHITE.

Mr.. Editor The undersigned Commit
tee Of Lancaster Division Sons of TEMPER
ance beg leave, through your paper, respect
fully to inform the citizens of the district,
that the distinguished advocate of Temper
ancc our Past Most Worthy Patriarch, Phil
ip s. White, will be in our Village and de-
liver temperance addresses, on the evenings
of Tuesday Wednesday (3Oth and 3lst inst)
On these occasions the Lancaster Division
will turn out in full rcgalia. The different
Divisions of this and the adjoining districts
are respectfully invited to be present to Join
the procession.
w. w. MOBLEY,) '.'
4. J. BeLTI BELDEN' COMMITTEES
Lancastcrville, s. c., March 8, 1852.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11

eY" With some degree of pride, we pre-
sent this number of the Ledger. We have
been promising long enongh, and as actions
speak louder than words, we leave our rea-
dcrs to judge if our paper is worthy Of their
patronage. There will be no rctropadinp
with us. We will endeavor to do still bet
ter. But this will be seem We feel CRATE
ful, rery grateful, to those persons who have
so far assisted us in procuring subscribers.
Messrs. Witherspoon, Hasscltinc. Evans, and
Col. Hewy have each contributed no little
by their untring excrtions to help us in the
cause. We have now, more than three times
as many subscribers as when we commen-
ced one month ago. Still Lancaster can
give us great many more. If we mistake
not, there were about eleven hundred votes
given at the election in October can we get
half of this number! Il is true, our object
is to make money; but independent of this,
our aim is to make the Press in this District
a public good to the District. and if the peo.
pie do not aid us, who must we look TO .
we trust our efforts will be appreciated, and
manifested by great accession to our list.
Ii our friends will exert themselves, we are
confident this will be the case.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11

COLLEGE OF CHAKLEsToS.--The Senior
Examination was held in this College during
the present week, and was highly creditable
TO the young gentlemen composing the class.
The following appointments have been
made by the Faculty for the Annual Com
mencement:
First Honorwith the valedictory OratIons.
John A. Bowie.
Second Honor, with salutatory Address
es. Robert Thurston.
First orator--Joseph a. Winthrop.
Second do.--Dayid vcnning.
Third do.--Prsncis c. Black.
Fourth doe-James II. Mhckoy.
Fifth do.--Kinscy Burden.
Sixth do.--Gabriel ManigHult.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
Acknowled edgments.

With thanks we acknowledge the receipt
of the following subscriptions to this date:
John Adams, Lancaster. 50
Steven Williams, ...........,
Samuel CASTOR, Philadelphia. a..........4
James N. Houson, Woolfsville, n. c.. %
A. F. Nisbit, Jacksonham. ........l
DIR. r. s. Mellow, Liberty Hill. .......3
Jno. ID. Gibbens, Mount Moriah. .......2
Peter w. Twitty, Pleasant Hill. ......3
Whenever mistakes occur in receipts, or
any omission is made, the subscribers inter-
ested will please inform us, so that proper
corrections can be made.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11

MzDIcAL CoLLReE Of Georgiss-.L We
learn from the Augusta GhYoaiclslG SEN
t.ael that the annual commenceueut of
the Medical Colledge Of Geossia, was held
on Thursday the I'd inst, at che Mssonic
Hall, in that city. There were, II stu.
dents from this State in sttAndence upon
the course Of lectures just terminated,
seven Of whom having o6mplied with all
the requirements of the College, and hav-
ing undergone satisfactory examinat;ons.
were psessntod by the Faculty stortke
Trustees. "a suitable candidates Cor tlcir
degraeA Their nsmes are, X. n. ID. Rsn-
sel, r. J. Gilliland, ]. ~. Glenn, 4 ]. A. F.
vans, p. G. Watt DIN. Laffitfe, II. w.
Qnarless-~Chas, Cour. rcs6i 9iresa ~
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11

sS3 We direct attention to the
nication in another column, announci Az
intended visit of p. S. White, the Temper.
ance Lecturer, to this place.
Some of our readers may not be aware,
that charge was brought by Mr.. Jones,
oi Edgcheld District, accusing this gentleman
of being actuated by principles adverse to
our interest, ]. G., abolition principles. A
great many of our papers copied this letter
of Mr.. Jones. The fact is, too many of our
papers, before they learn the facts of the case
give it to the people frequently making in
common parlance, " a mountain out of mole
hill" For our part, we thought the storm
would soon blow over, and Mr.. White would
clearly rcpcl these accusations. This he
has done, and perfectly satisfactorily. In
this connection we would say, it is clear and
plain to every one. that whilst our people
are so very sensitive on this abolition sub
Jcct that the principles of stranger-a
stranger about to lecture amongst us would
DO clearly ascertained before he was invited.
This was done by the committee of invita-.
ton, and they were perfectly satisfied with
regard TO the opinions of Mr.. White. II
Mr.. White had been invited to further and
advance some sectional project or enterprise,
than we may have had doubts, but he was
invited to advance principles for the public
good. Nonsense,this crying Fire when there
is notevcn smoke.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
Tanraster IrAgtr.
Lnncastervillc, 8. G.
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1852.
To Correspondents.
X. G. b.

CoRREsPoSpENTs.-O Observer, we will look
over your piece carefully this week, and if it
is worthy of an insertion it will see the
light. We could not have put it in this
number, had it been most acceptable.
Attention is directed TO our Corrcspon-
dence from Washington, New York, and
Charleston; we have effected such arrange
ments that we will be certain to give letters
from these cities every week.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11

eD" We regretted to learn from the
Post Master here, that our package for
Flint Ridge was sent too late to the Office
TO be mailed last Thursday morning. This
we promise will never occur again. Our
paper will be sent to the Post Office on
Wednesday night, so that our subscribers at
Flint Ridge will receive the Ledger the next
day, Thursday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
tFor the Lcdger.l
Tribute Of Respect.

Mr.. EDITOR Being unwilling that a
brave soldier and sterling patriot should de-
scend to his grave from our midst "unhon-
ored and unsung" am induced to offeI the
following feeble and imperfect tribute to the
Memory of
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
EDITORS TABLE.

ILLusTRETED FAMILY FRIEND: BY s. A.
Goldman and J. J. Lyons Columbia.
This paper deserves the patronage of our
people. 1t is an excellent family newspa-
per, well filled with original and selected
matter. It is published in our own State.
and certainly should be supported by the ci-
tzens Of the State. Terms 50 90 per year
payable in advance.
ARTHUR's HOME GAZETTE, Phila; T. s. Ar
thur Editor
Large packages Of papers come to this Of
flee, but we notice few Literary Papers. The
Home Gazette Is an excellent one II should
be taken by the head Of every family and our
word for it, that although it is published in
Northern city, yet nothing will be ever
found which can cast any reflections upon
the justice of our private institutions. Terms
Two Dollars per year in advance.
OLIVE BRANCH. Boston.
This is good Literary paper 1t comes
from a rank abolition State, but We have
seen nothing in its columns but good whole
some Literary matter. Every one has a
right to put what construction they please
upon the principles we profess but we are not
such fool to refuse good things let them
come from the North or South. 1t is no
reason that should lay oYa,Two Dollars in
New Orleans for a paper Aprobably
so cts per year, when for j nt can
get full value in Boston. 1'cfpPyfwo Dol.
lars in advance.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-03-11
a Fashionable Party in Washington

Lancastcrville, s. c., March 8, 1852.
The daily union., 1852-08-15

the necessity only seen, and the emedy adopted
through the ssgaey, the iaI-steing wisdom, and the
exalted patriotism Of such men Gentry, Williams,
Marshall. and CabeL Then abuse them not ys short
sighted decsysrs OF yourselves until you possess mind
enough and soul enough 10 know and to appreciate
the labor that these wings have done and the results that
hey have pshed and which In doing they
had 10 run the rk OF sacrificing themselves upon he altar
OF their party and bury for the time their prospects Win
the masses who might be msed deluded, and deceived
by busy gang eksles who, IN order TO advance their
own base selfish and unhaowed ends, wonld labor IN
cssssny through every device Of demagogulsm 10 pu.
down these worthy and dstng wings IL required
NERVE 10 ACT well INCLINATION fthey are TO be
sacrificed bndy upon the OF their party through the
influence Of these tools of other schemng and designing
politicians whose mushroom fame springs up like bubbles
and like bubbles will sink down again they are 10
fall the kands OF this candestne band OF uggers and
party jackas the honest and patriotic be de-
luded and deceived into acting part In such an unhoy
crusade by unprncpled demagogues against hgh-mnd.
ed, honorable, and patriotic wings, OF whom any party
might justly bo proud point to and erclaim, Ihese are
my Jewels" Condemn them not until you look well TO
the consequences, Let us hear more oft.
The daily union., 1852-08-15
ard Questions.

The Hartford Times puts the following pregnant ques
tons to its contemporary, the Federal Courant To them
append some excerpts of the Couran that vvdIy
mind US Of the aid and comfort" rendered the Mexi-
cans by the whg press nerving their arms and firing
their hearts TO welcome our sodiey with bloody hands
and 10 hospabe graves:
How the editor Of the Courant advocate the cleo
tion OF to the presidency who was foremost la
fighting the battles OF which could be ron
dsred popularr which wsged ol sche-
ming ambiton' and gfasPing spirit 7 the promise Of
any advantage from which 'deusive the dreams
Of dresmsr How do you reconcile yopr conduci, ign
Dor In supporting the chief soldier war in which
having ,ny 'sefrespect would be engaged 4
which was to call down the Judgment OF the world its
actors and uphoIders The Couraut once invoked the
Judgment Of Heaven on those engaged in The Mexican
war; u now supports for President the who was
foremost Of all others in carrying that war;
From the Courant Ist7.
The never be rendered popular. Its obisct was
too sectional and aggrandzlng lis beginning the OF
bungng and ~ advised and the promise Of any possible
advanase yet to come out Of deusye the dreams
Of dresmers
From The courant, lss7.
. As,l The time was when we did not dream Of calling
s,pns .prt /, not with bs
west Of The Mississippi, and must be sadeted with the sod
while since, have forgotten our own seEesp,ct and
IN, Judgment Of the world, and the judgment Of Him who
pleased TO call manifest destiny
From the Courapt, lsf7
THE wAR.-Mr Benton charges the Mr. Calhoun
Mr.. Calhoun the President the President Mexico
Nobody viii own the paternity OF it nobody the
auels and yet those who oppose " called traitors 80
the world The locos welcome all the capital
they make out Of At
The Courant, about Tho time the above was pub
lished, copied approvingy long speech OF Mr.. Root
wing Of Ohio. delivered in Congress. Il contained such
sentiments as the folowngi
Prom Roots Speech.
They 1.-THE Mercansl living there, where they aud
their iahers, and their grandfatbers before them had
been born and buried In their own undisputed sncient
homes Ard there, In the midst Of them and the farms
marshsed army erected fort disturbed their
sessions and caused the shedding Of blood and then we
aud asserted that the from their own act OF
Invasion the American soil
We all knew that when great battle had been fought
everybody was talking about the glory and the Of The
victorious general went from mouth mouth wpich.
word OF the national honor but who talked tbouVnt
the poor fellows who flied nameless grave We did NOT
hear Of them They did bat each the list OF
kued and buried Bat somebody was settle Tor all these.
sonebody was 10 square up-npst foot the bill II the
widows and the orphans could not, God will send the bill
10 you And dodge then. You say,
did not get the leter Mr. Marcy did send in
time No, no, that won't do tbereyou square up.
The daily union., 1852-08-15
Hope IN Despair.

To those wings who affect TO believe that the guber-
material election IN North Carolina is no indication OF
what will be the presidential result we would say that
whg newspapers that zeaousy supported Kerr have
come out against Scott We believe there is another
but certain OF the OF the Wilmington Com
mercial which upthe OF Mr. Webster, and that
OF the Ashville News which supports Pierce and King
This secession OF whg presses cannot be got over nor
got around This simple fact outweighs with sensible
men all idle predictions Of Scott victory in November
Immediately after the gubernatorial election, and be-
fore the result could have been known the Wilmington
Commercial out with long and able article against
Scott, from which extract the following:
At the request OF many of felowci,izens who are
opposed the election Of Scott hoist the flag of Web
the constitution to rally in the presidential contest We
take this step the request of those wings who believe
there should be manhood in mankind, adherence polit-
ica principles and the love OF country and the fear OF
God in the discharge of their public duties They do but
sentiment greatly pervading the southern mind and
heart the present. and almost universal in North Caro-
lima previously the nomination They regret that they
cannot with their political brethren but believe that
they have taken the only ground upon which the rights
the South be vindcated her institutions sustained
and the Union of the States preserved. If they to
fall, they will be crushed by the falling pillars of the
stituton, to which they will cling the last"
The daily union., 1852-08-15
Scott in New Jersey.

Under the caption of Wbg abuse of former wings"
the Newark Eagle has the following interesting revela
ton touching Scofs prospects in New Jersey
''It is generally known that aumber OF distinguished
in this Stae who in other days prominent
bes of the whg party, have recently announced their
lberate intention to and vote in future with the demo
cratic party. They gentlemen Of worth and lhuence,
and hence 1t Is that the whg papers have rvaed each
other in aspersing their motives Many of the attacks
which refer have been OF personal character,
and in this disgraceu to the papers in which they
have appeared.
II the writers of these assaults have hoped deter
others from following suit, they win find themselves
egregiously mistaken. They have in fact already had
contrary effect Men seldom if ever, disposed
rate abuse of with whom they have been politically
associated for years especially when they know those
sailed TO be men OF integrity That large number OF the
wings of New Jersey will for Pierce King is not
questioned by any sensible Scott man. We could name
over TWO HUNDRED wings in this city alone who for
best known TO themselves, will not under any circum-
stances, Tor Scott.
"Now, why should one be abused than other Z
Why should certain be singled for defamation
persecuonf II IL be the intention of the whg papers
attack psrsonaLy whig suspected ofdoy Scot
thy pH haze saoush TO keep them bssy until the day of %
tioH. We shall say this subject another
The daily union., 1852-08-15
From tbs Augusta Age.
Letter from capt. calender, U. ). A.

The annexed letter OF Bevet Captain Calender United
States army commandanl OF the United States arsenal
al this place. who served with distinction n the Mexican
war under General Pierce, (caed forth by inquiries ad
dressed to him BY gentleman in this city in relation
General Pietces conduct as officer in the Mexican
campaign and particularly in respect TO the truth fall
sity Of whg representations touching his bearing in the
battles OF Conreras and Churubusco 10 the former OF
which he injured by the fall OF his horse, and in the
latter oil which he partially disabled from duty in
consequence OF those uures) has been handed to by
the person TO whom il was addressed for publication Ii
will be read with interest
The daily union., 1852-08-15
Home and Foreign Agency for Patents.
Osice r areet, Opposite the Patent

themselves
for inyenofs paeutees
and, offering the public confidently
their will under unusually
favorable They have all been for Officially connected
United Office. Professor Page held
principal years past; Mr. Geenough
merry the the drawings lost
burning Oce Fieischmann
Patent oce for several IN the restoration OF lost
devoted his
GrernOugh acted
for of eleven years. aud Mr. Fleisch
labors Ia agriculture had
civil engnee possesses extensive knowledge Of foreign
has been resident Ia Europe
official United States These advantages together
with fe general experience in all Of invention and
aud its applications and their extensive foreign
correspondence and agencies win insure inventors and
extraordinary facilities the Of defence
rights, expedition In the transaction Of business.
Prof CHARLES q. PAGE NJ. H.,
Late Chief Esa samnsr Of Patents.
J. J. GREENOUGH, NJ. T..
&, l.. fLEIsCHMANN, O. r..
wasntNoroS, August IL, 1851.
Aug I5-3law3m
The daily union., 1852-08-15

0sSEnAL FIERCE TWENTY YEARS Aao.-In 1885, Gen.
era Pierce, IN the Congress OF the United Saies said
"be would express his belief that there was sufficient a
trioIism and moral fmness in the sunny cline and on.
tnot,sm and hrmness enough among the snow bs
Of the North, to put down agators II they existed in
both sections Of The country and transmit an unbrokn
Union posterity, with all the rights and privileges
secured by the constitution, and happily enjoyed
under it,
The daily union., 1852-08-15
By ISRAEL & GREEN, Auot,onsers.
MAyor's OrrroK,
Washington, August z. ies

NAYoH'H OFr1cr,
Washington, August q lisa.
ny authority of Ioint resolution the Boad Of Alderman ana
ID Counci entitled joint resolution
corporation FISH wharf of IA,
west" approved 9d May 1852 and IT entitled An
Fish wharf" approved August 1870
will be offered highest bidder public auction ~
Tuesday 1859, O'Clock. on tho prem.es
a. is az ~ and 25 50a ana
the attached thereto.
property foot Of iKh west the
q Corporation Fnh Wharf,
Terms Of sef one balance IN three eona
payments "a the dsy OF
JOHN w. MAURY, Naror
ISRAEL GREEN,
Aug s-dd Aucuoneers.
The daily union., 1852-08-15
ny y. G. Nosu,nn. A,c,,o,..,

GALE OF VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY AT AUCTION
On Monday alernoon Angus, l6 O'Clock premises
shall srl that valuable
Tenth Streets fronting 90 feet on Tentb
naknR fne building with the
large frame caPenters shop and two small buildings
arranged admit of houses 70 be erected in
Also, frame dwriiiur Opposite
orner ower occnpedb by DR. Tyson
the lot sfaehed, running back New YORK
The nboyr offers opportunity Of securing Of the
properly IN washington,
Ters fourth residue in 9 and IL months
notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest. : .
Augs-d Aucuoneer
The daily union., 1852-08-15

STEPHEN ALIENS focKET .PrEcE--Among the victims
of the Henry Clay disaster was Stephen Allen esq, an
aged of the purest character, formerly mayor Of
New York, beloved and esteemed by all who knew him.
In his poeket-book found printed slip, apparently
cut from newspaper, of which the following is copy
keep good company or none. Never be idle If
your hands can't be useiully employed, attend TO the
cultivation OF your mind. Always speak the truth
Make few promises Live up TO your engagements
Keep your own secrets, if you have any When you
speak TO person, look him in The face Good company
and good conversation the very sinews of virtue
Good character is above all things else Your character
cannot be essentially injured except by yonr own acts
Ii any speaks evil Of you, lei your life be so that
will believe him. Drink no kind OF intoxicating
liquors Ever live misfortune exceptedl within
income When you retire TO bed, think over what you
have been dong during the day Make no haste to be
rich. il you would prosper small and steady gains give
competency with tranquility OF mind. Never play any
game OF chance. Avoid temptation through fear you
may not withstand it, Earn money before you spend It,
Never into Cebt, unless you way 10 get out
again Never borrow if you possibly avoid II
Do not marry until you are able to support wife
Never speak evil OF any Be just before you
generous. Keep yourself innocent If you would be
happy Save when You young 10 spend when you
are old Read over the above maxims at least once a
week"
The daily union., 1852-08-15

We pleased Of
ocessoned by the late ineemcut weather. which
from visiting Baynes Panorama during the week prope
tor hs consented to remain with week
therefore be open until Saturday the 9lrL THIS will be
for country friends who viii afforded oppo
Isoty fss.ing this enchanting picture
The daily union., 1852-08-15
By A. GREEN, Auct,onecr.

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY At AUCTIoN,-on Fri.
day the 9nth instant shall sell hs premises O'Clock
house and lot belonging the Of Shields a.
ceased north o. between 9th and 7h being west
part Of lot No n No. 4 having front Of IA
fet inches by 96 The frame contains egbt
aud good wood house the hack ofthe
Terms Que third cash balance, credit Of sir
the purchaser satisfactorily endnrsed heatn
from the OF sale Upon the full The
q sstlsfactoy deed viii be given. Title ndisputnbe
Aug l3-Gt&ds EE#. A. GREEN, Ancionoer