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re-" The Charleston Courier of the
30th ult., says:
Understanding that various rumors are
being circulated in the interior that the
Cholera and Yellow Fever are prevailing
in this city, we most cheerfully state, and
we do so on the highest authority, that
there IS not, nor has there been, a single
case of either of these diseases in the city
this season. In fact, as the weekly state
ment Of deaths clearly indicate, Charles
ton at this moment presents as clean bill
of health as any city Of the same popula-
ton in the Union. Our country friends
therefore need labor under no apprehen-
sion, but may visit our City with the most
perfect impunity ms far as any epidemic is
concerned, and we assure them that should
unfortunately any occur, as public Joun-
alists, we should feel il to be an impera-
tive duty we owed to our fellow citizens
throughout the Union, as promptly and
distinctly to make the fact known, as we
now contradict the existence of any con-
tagious disease in our midst.
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The Rail Road Meeting.

We have not time to write about the Rail
Road Meeting on Monday, andit is only by
squeeze W.T. can got in this paper the official
proceedings.
While present at the rueeting, we heard
two very good speeches from p. T. Ham,
mond, Esq, and DR.. Galuchat
We understand that our worthy and es-
teemed citizen, NJ. Clinton, ESQ.,, made some
remarks rather prejudicial to the enterprise
and introduced resolution which would
have the effect to throw cold water on the
whole affair; but on motion, his resolution
was laid on the table. The people talk con-
siderably about the Road, and appear to be
anxious for it; but we trust they will be
willing to give something more substantial
than words.
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EDITORS TABL E.

BLAoxwooD's MAGAZINE, IroR July, VIZ
have received from the Publishers, Messrs
Leonard Scott g. Co., New York. Contents
Our National Defences.
Kate Stewart.
American Politics.
Ny Novel, part xxi.
Alphonse Karr.
Nepaul.
The Celestials at Home and Abroad.
The General Elections.
We have not had sufficient leisure time
as yet to peruse all the articles in this mum.
Der. The first article exposes the weakness.
of England, or in other words, her inability
from lack Of necessary material, to comba,
with other nations, where provision Is made
to guardin all times against invasion. We
may notice this number more fully.
Price Of Blackwood's Magazine S9 90
Blackwood's and the four Reviews $40 90
See advertisement on outside page.
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Congress.

In the U. s. Senate, on Thursday, 2eth
inst, bill was taken up directing that a
reconnaissance should be made of rhe Chi
na Sea, Behring's Straits, and the route
pursued by vessels engaged in the whaling
service.
Mr.. Seward, of New York, addressed
the Senate in support of the bill, and then
submitted an amendment. The further
consideration of the bill was postponded.
The Senate took up the bill from the
House Representatives, as reported back
with amendments by the Committee On
Finance, making appropriation for the
current and contingent expense Of the In
dian Department, for fulfilling treaty stip-
ulations with various Indian tribes, for the
year ending June 30,1s53. ... .a.
In the Honse ofRepresentatives, the bill
granting to the State ofMichigan portion
Of the public lands and the right Of way,in
aid of the construction Of the Oakland
and Ottaway railroad was again taken
up and laid on the table. A motion to
reconsider was then made, but pending
the queating on this motion, the morning
hour having expired, on motion the rules
were SUSPENDED, and the House then
went into Committee Of the Whole on
the state Of the Union, and resumed the
consideration of the bill making appropria-
tons for the improvement of certain mar
bors and rivers. Much debate ensued, but
without coming to a final vote, the COM
mittee rose, reported progress, and the
House adjourned. ,...
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PAY YOUR PosrAGE.-Of all the out
rdgeous bores that human forbearance is
required to contend with, nothing can be
more aggravating than to have to pay
postage on dirty-looking, square-toed, un-
important contemplate letters on other
mems business. We have been worried
enough with them, and we now give no
tice to all persons concerned, in general,
and to "a school teacher away up in Cor
don county," who has been making us the
recipient Of some of his senseless doggrel,
in particular, that hereafter all letters ad-
dressed to this Office on business must be
post paid, or they will meet with no at.
tcntion.-Cdssviite Standard.
re- You express our sentiments exact,
ly, friend Burke.
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~ We attributed the blame to the
Publishers of the Winnsboro Register, in
consequence of not receiving that paper
regularly. This Is The Registers reply:
The Winnsboro Register comes very ir-
regularly. AS we neper receive some num-
bers, we apprehend it must be the fault
of the Publishers.-Lancaster Ledger.
Not so friend BAILEY. The fault does
not attach to this establishment. Our
Senior, Mr. BRrTToN, discharges the duty
of mailing, and he is certain that the Req
lister is daily and promptly deposited in
the Post Office addressed Lancaster Led
ger, DC.
Until Post Masters can be induced TO
discharge the duties of their respective
Offices with fidelity to the public, failures
to receive our papers either by Subscribers
or Exchanges, (resulting from want Of
attention on the part Of Post Masters or
their Clerks) must be anticipated.
We embrace this opportunity to say a
word or two, respecting the diligence and
attention Of our Post Master at this place.
From our own observation, and the
knowledge that our letters have been
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(FoR THE LEDGER.

Mr.. Editor: As voters of Lancaster Dis
trict, we would take this method Of respect
fully calling upon the candidates for the
Legislature now before the people to give
US their respective views on two or three
subjects, in our opinion, Of great importance.
and in which every voter ought to. and cer-
tainly does, feel deep interest. We allrde,
In the first place, TO the Presidential Elec-
ton; secondly, the Free Schoal System
aud lastly, the Bank question. We trust
our candidates will take the earliest oppor.
tunity to give US their views on the above
questions, and oblige
MANY VOTERS.
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KrNo's MoUSTArN RAIl ROAD.-we
learn from the Yorkyille 8. c., Remedy that
at meeting ofthe Directors of this Road
held on the 9th inst, the following officers
were elected for the term Of one year,
with the salaries annexed:
J.C. Phillips, Agent $500, Jas. JEFF
terys, Book-keeper, $500; Robt FMClure,
Conductor, $3.50.
We learn also that from and after
Monday next the mail viii be brought
from Chester in the carss which will then
run at regular house.
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Presidential Election.

The Fairfield Herald, of the 29th ult, con.
tains an article of some length on the above
named subject. We differ in opinion with
the Herald. 1t is perfectly clear the peo.
pie have n right to take these elections into
their own hands,"-then we say let them ex
ercise the right. The Herald COMPLAINS o.
bribery and corruption" used at elections
and therefore, to judge from the tenor of the
article, we are almost inclined to think IL is
formally opposed to all elections by the peo-
pie. The State of South Carolina has been
under rule Of government, differing essen
TALLY from many of the other States of the
Union, and we have prospered,-so have
the other States,-therefore we are not "a
Jump to the conclusion that South Carolina
is right. The Roman government existed in
corrupt state for years and prospered, still
ltwas imperfect. Adhering to this policy
for so long time, every movement which
bears the impress of n course in opposition
to this rule, is looked upon as departure
from the acquisitions established by the
South Carolina creed of State laws.
The incongruity arising from the time Of
election of electors for President and Vice
President, and the assemblage of the Legis-
lature, could in no better way be obviated
than by giving the election to the people. 1t
is right they are entitled to under Re-
publican form of government; and if we live
under such n form ofgovemment, we are for
carrying it out 10 the letter. According 10
the present arrangement, we all admit it will
not answer. Calling on extra session mere
ly to cast the vote Of the State for President.
is attended with great expense to the peo-
pie, which we are wholly opposed to. 'Tis
true, to let the election remain TO the Lepis-
lature, by altering the time of the session to
suit the election, may probably obviate this
difficulty but we contend that for .ao Leg.g
lature to elect the Electors, cannot be con-
sidered as the voice of the people.
The Herald goes on to say: "Or give the
election of electors to the people, with this
qualification, that the elections of Sheriff.
Tax Collector, Clerk of the Court, and Or
dinary, all to be taken from the people and
made by the Legislature"
This is absolutely absurd. We need only
relate little circumstance TO show the fall
lacy Of such reasoning. An esteemed friend
told us one day in conversation, that when
the election Of Tax Collector was confined
to the Legislature, should either candidate
be cripple, he would most certainly be
elccted--he may be worthy, or he may be
unworthy.
In all sense aud reason, Is il even probable
to suppose, that the Legislature would en-
quire into the capabilities Of the candidate
for Sheriff or Tax Collector! And even
admitting they do, would the members of
Greenville or Pickens District care who was
elected Sheriff or Tax Collector in Lancas-
teri And who are bettor able to Judge of
the qualifications of the candidates than the
people Of their own District!
The idea advanced by the Herald is indeed
absurd.
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"Yet once more, saith the fool, yet once, e,and
is it not little one?
Spare me this folly yet an hour, for what
is one among so many?
And he blindeth his conscience with lies,and
stupefieth his heart with doubts?
Whom shall harm in this matter, and a
little i'll breedeth much good;
My thoughts are they not mine own? and
they leave no mark behind them;
And if God so pardeneth crime, how should
these petty sins offend him?
So he trangeresseth yet again, and falleth by
little and little
Till the ground crumble beneath him, and
he sinketh into the gulf despairing."
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To the Citizens of Lancaster District.

FELLow-CTIzENs.-I regret exceeding
ly that | find myself surrounded by cir
cumstances, which impose upon me the
unpleasant duty,.in justice to myself and
to those who are dependant upon me, OF
appearing before you in this public man.
ner. Providence having cast my lot in
your midst, the highest point to which my
ambition soars, is, that 1 may be permit
ted humbly and quietly to pass the re-
mainder Of my days among you, in the
enjoyment Of that retirement, so soothing
to the feelings and so congenial to the
chafed spirit of one, who has experienced
his full share Of the missortunes and ad-
versities Of life. 1t, however, appears that
this privilege, though small, is to be de-
MED me, and am to be dragged "nolens
volens" before you, and inundated upon
the altar Of public opinion;-because-
forsooth-Idored to aid (by simply grant
ing the use of my name as security n
poor, weak and friendless youth, in seek
ing that protection of the laws of his
country, which is guaranteed to the slave
himself; and which glorious popularity of
american institutions, renders these Uni
ted States emphatically the home of the
stranger, and the asylum of tie oppressed
Of eUery nation. For the effectual prepar
alton Of the victim for the sacrifice (noble!
magnanimous object!D the grossest mis-
representations and misstatements have
been freely circulated among you. Adopt.
ing, then, the language of one of old, I
would say, strike 7" but hear. In plac-
ing before you true and concise
statement Of the facts, SO far, and only 50
far rs 4 am concerned, | shall endeavor to
be as brief as the nature Of the case will
admit; and shall, If I know NV heart
nothing extenuate, nor set down aughs
| in malice"
On Sabbath afternoon, July 18th. I
was informed, that DR.. Richard Z. Wylie
had, few moments before ! met my in
formant, severely chastiSed with q eoap-
hide young man who has resided for
some few months past in our village, and
who, so far rs know or can learn. has
conducted himself with decorum and pro.
pr'ety. Being shocked both at the nature
OF tho punishment and the place and dav
OF Its ina'c ton, naturally enquired for
the offence, which could justify saeh an as
sauIt at such a time. was told that the
Doctor had heard that he had made use
OF some disrespectful expression in refe..
enee TO member of his household.
Having learned, who his author was. and
in consideration Of his (the DoctoIs) high
and influential position, necessarily result
ing from the professional relation he has
so long sustained to this communitV. 7
did then, and have since freely expressed
my astonishmcnt at and my eondemna.
ton OF such redress upon such authority.
On the afternoon Of the day after (Mon-,
day. entered the Office Of John Wiz
liams Bsqr, (tor az puyposs Of accompany.
ing him tony house, he being uader an
engagements TO spsnd the evening with me,
where i found the young man above al
luded TO, who had previously made his
complaint 70 Mr.. Williams, upon which
complaint the necessary legal course had
been already entered upon, and he WIS
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always safely received by our cor
respondents, and also, hearing no COM
plant from our subscribers concerning the
prompt receipt of the Ledger; we feel in
duty bound to say that the Post Office at
Lancaster G. ii. is conducted in manner
highly creditable to our worthy friend, the
Post Master.
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cW We observe in the last Greenville
Mountaineer that Col. Campbell has dis
posed of his interest in that paper to Mr..
Gosset, one of the former proprietors. The
editorial management will be under Mai. 8.
A. Towns, one of the former editors.
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The Crops.
EDGEFIELp, s. G. Ju

EDGEFlELD, .. ~. july 20.
SEAsoNABLE.-The clouds have been
blessing us with the most plenteous show
ers for the last week and as consequence
the corn crop may be safely said to be a
large one From all parts of our district
we hear good tidings on this point. Our
farmers have generally "laid by" every
thing except cotton which will require q
little more light plowing and hoeing in
certain grassy sections.
1t is delightful to anticipate the plenti-
fulness Of the approaching Fall. Cribs
that have been long unaccustomed to
heaps Of fine large, sound, home made
ears Of corn, may be safely put in order
now for the reception of bushel upon bush
el, load upon load and barns that have been
lately occupied by "airy nothing" and fam
ished rats, may be swept out in prepara-
ton for being stuffed to overflowing with
oats, fodder, hay, cow-peas dc.
If with the almost certain prospect
ahead, our farmers will determine TO exer-
else moderate forethought and economy.
we will have corn-bread, hogmeat, hoe
cake, fine beef, fat horses, sleek mules and
many other things that all good farmers
ought to have:from this time out-or at
least. until our people again run crazy
with the cotton fewer advertiser.
MARION G. II. July 27.
From observation and information it
may be truly said that the crops Of cotton
and corn in this District are surprisingly
good. From the quantity planted, the
yield will probably much exceed that Of
any previous year. The rains have been
abundant, and in some localities have done
injury, but generally planters have reason
to be thankful for a good crop year. The
treasures Of many will be increased by the
introduction and use of guano. Some Of
our enterprising citizens, it is said will
make 5000 pounds Of seed cotton to the
acre, on highland fields, by improved till
age and the aid Of this foreign manure.
Star.
ABUNDANT CRoPs IN MIssIssIPpI-A
letter from Holly Springs, Miss, says:-
ave some weeks since harvested the larp-
est wheat, rye and oats crop ever grown
in this section # the country. More
wheat was sown than ever before, and
the yield has been much larger. So
abundant is it that wheat is fed to our
mules and hogs. Should the present IA
vorable season continue, corn will be al
most without value, except for use, and
our cotton crop equal, If it does not ex.
ceed, any former year"
TIE Pace OF CoRE.-The fine rains
we have lately had, and fine prospect of
the wheat crop, together with an abund-
ant oats and wheat crop, have reduced the
price Of corn in Greenville from $l25 per
bushel to 10 cents, and it is still fallingl
Greenvilie Patriot.
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H A poor fellow was brought before
police Justice, charged with the crime Of
beng intoxicated. The justice interogat-
cd him, "Weli what did you get drunk
and come here in this condition fosiD
"See here" was the reply, uttered in
the hiccup and accent q drunken man,
what do you give license forr
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PLEASE CRcULATE.-Ifo one Mr. Brooks,
Printer, formerly Of Raleigh, N. c., who
recently worked in tn Printing Office at
Cassviile, Ga, will address letter to j.
Marsh, CdssvilIe, Ga. he viii hear Of some
thing Of importance TO himself
SPapers in North and South Carolina
will oblige by giving the above q few
insertions.-C Cdssviiie Standard.
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W To the Hon. J. A. Woodward, We
teuder our thanks for a copy of the Hon. NJ.
p. Gentry's speech.
Early Cotton.

Mr.. II. J. Stevens informs us that on Sum-
day last, the lst inst, he observed two open
pods Of Cotton on his plantation. This is
certainly early, and the first we have heard
of in this section.
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From the Rqleish Star.
On. Peisroe on the Fugitive Slave Law.
IMPORTANT DrscLosuRrill

It will be seen from the Sbllowing tina
Gen. Pierce is charged, athome, with hav
ing said,
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MERCHANDISE,
NEIy Ann spIpNDID GoODs


AN found at j. f. IEGNAuLrS Su Main street, anu near.
~ opposite the Banks large AID beautiful ao' m" r
Fresco. Oak, Plain and Common Paper iinngnes;
screens and Cura Paper Curtain Cons shades Lounges CuIc
Hair and Shuck Mattresses Floor Table on CLOTHS aos 10
and lew pieces of superior quality Ma.rs' " ~
connected with the Upholstery and Paper itasns. ,,, -
The subscriber conducting the a' a, M %
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superior uplo!strr aTa afI +, a, rom new
mediate attention. asks cuinuihc m MAJ patronage 80
NUM-! s'e"" w '"e '"' JOHN r. REGNAULT.
NB-Coun,y merchants will Lni ~ to Thar advantage to give
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EsTEn's ELEGANT PIANO FORTEs.
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iJN.A'E BANNER d MoRRis) SOLE AGENT,
.hos'r AID Henrco, will be in receipt OF further sup
eisean: lanos, and those who have been waiting
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: NEW NOTICES OF THE PRESS
,.rr, a. ~ l. Courier aud Enquirer OF JAN Ah, 1852
fs,, IiASos-The constantly increasing reputation OF
aiactured by Worcester, authorisee our remind.
i ,'Its ""rrcser'o Instruments are beautiful and
rsJ afc admitted TO be unsurp .Ssed in their more es.
rr e' " Musical excellence.
! s Inn 'he New York Commercial AdvertIssrl
sa Of which very truly yours speaks came
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=. Wocesters Pianos As have moro than
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|s,a, ees, and most perfectly harmonious and meio
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|, ,1ti ZION The New York Evening Mirror
in W. lew days since very magnificent looking
vsr elegant drawing room Of the Union Place Hotel,
fon 1anhaon Of its inter- r, pleased to find
.t,nn we mandatory Of our friend Worcester Mr.
Of the hotel, informed us that in the last
a. many dozen Piano Fortes Of Mr.. Wor.
iaa,r S a friends, and that all had given tho most par
'.u,h nave often ssid, and take pleasure in
"a WA. Worcssters instruments are made upon hon.
FN, amy In the world
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