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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25
UNDERGROUND Rail Road Extension aDl
Elevation.

friend in Indiana, sends in his first install.
mont on the stock proposed at our last anniycrs.
ary' with the following suggestions: - s.
FRIeNDs; Enclosed I send you 50. You
VIII please set me down as stakeholder of the
underground rail road company. 1 wish this
small investment to be appropriated towards
elevating the track a6ove ground. 1 think
such an arrangement would ensure far more
travel Under present arrangements the under.
ground track conducts passengers thro' much
the safest; but should the plan of the company
be bro't to bear on the people, efFectually, a
moro elevated track would be preferable in ey. !.
cry respect. Would suggest that the old found
alton be used-rock-for the new track. for /,
Will eventually be adopted by the nation, and
hnaily by the world as the track on which to
travel and transact all of our domestic, social
political religious, and pecuniary affairs. And
with little extension and elevation, might reach
to the City of the New Jerusalem, and land us
safely after pleasant and profitable Journey,
into higher sphore of human existence. fitted
for the high and holy duties that will doyolve
on us there. .....,-
Yours for elepation, .s...
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

the marriages Of her three million vlleins of
African extraction is--simply aud blunuy
that they hrue no eriStsnce. American Re-
vOl canism in general does not much lean
towards Communism; but here is Aihestic
communism forced on three millions Of people.
This cannot endure or Modern Civilian
ton itself, at its hearts core, inust be Atheist
nnd Communist. A dilemma worth ponder
ing, and pregnant of some consequences,
which time will not fail to deyelopc."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

FnANcE.-The empire has been established
with all due formality, and Napoleon has made
his public entry into Paris as Emperor.
The French have established themselves on
the Peninsula of SANTANA, in the Domican Re-
public on the Island of Heyti. This with the
proclamation of the French Count, annexing
Sonora in Mexico, to France, somewhat disturbs
southern annexationsts, who would like to
have the first and last grab at uayti and Mex
leo.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

HIrTY LANE.-We are glad Mrs. Lane has
found time to write us another letter. 1t has
been so long since we heard from her, we were
afraid the Bible Convention, or some other
things, had so scared her about our infdelity,
that she would never write to the Bugle again.
We intend to send her letter to Senator Cush-
ing, so that if he has not thought of what a
missionary work he is doing, ho may find it
out lie is whole missionary society himself,
and more too.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

MOST TRUE" A negative policy is weak one,
slavery and its ally hunkerism have achieved
their recent successes by being positive" So
says the National Era Most truo. THENCE let
all aooli'onists learn that their only true policy
is aggressive. Slaveholding will always remain
in the ascendancy, so long as its opponents con-
tent themselves with acting on the defensive.
War; aggressive and exterminating we wage
upon the internal system.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

JoHS p. HALE, It is said will be a candidate
for congress at the next election, in Mr.. Tuck's
District We suspect this is only rumor. 1t
is rather long way ahead. for such an an
nouncement.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

Squire Anderson, OF Marietta, who com
mited him for trial. During the examination
several respectable persons testified that the
hoy was free born, and that they had known
his mother for many years.-Lancdsier Wh'g
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

TRUE WEsLErAN.-After this date tho T,.o
Wesleyan will be published at Syracuse instead
Of New York City. s7ss 1a 'srg'r-,'' -
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

The New York Independent is next year to
be edited anonymously. r-
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-12-25

SAMARIA, Dec, 1862.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

EvADrXG THE MAINE LIQUoR LIQUOR LAW.
Some genius devices are adopted in Maine to
cvadc the stringent liquor law of that State.
A few days ago coffin, at first supposed to
contain the remains of some deceased person
was carried through the streets in Portland
but the suspicious Of the police being excl
ted, it was opened, and 10! it was found TO
be full of bottles Of whiskcy, which were
Immediately conliscatcd. 1t is said wag
who saw the operation remarked that, cor
trary to the usual course of things, the cof-
fin contained not the botly but the spirit.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

Tkc ssttlers' and miners convention was
in session at Sacramento, and resolutions in
viting the State officers and members of the
Legislature to seats had been laid on the ta-
BILE. 4
Ah affair of honor is referred to in the
Mrysyile Herald, as having recently come
off, the Ex-Governor being one of the prin-
ciples-
Business prospects in Marrysville were
good.
A piece of gold bearing quartz, weighing
about six pounds, has been taken from the
Kentucky Ridge, near New Town. 1t is
supposed to contain about $4,000 worth of
gold of the richest kind.
The papers contain Gov. Bigler's Inaugu-
raj Address, and Lieut. Gov. Vardy's address,
to the Senate. Gov. nigler contends that tie
mines should be as free as air.
The steamer Gold Hunter was to leave
for San Juan and Panama on the 18th Janu-
aryF
There were four deaths on board the
steamer lsthmus: VIM. Collins, of Mauch
Chuhk, Pa; Jacob Free, of Hull county,
Georgia; Joseph NJ. Ashurst, from Union
county, and John Orr, of Illinois.
The ship Helen A. Miller, from Baltimore,
arrived at San Francisco on the l4th of
January.
The clipper ship Comet arrived out in lOl
days.
The schr. Spray, from Chill, arrived Janu-
ary ll, reports that the ports of Valparaiso
and Coquimbo, were blockadcd by the Gov
ernmcnt forces.
Died at Los Angeles, DR.. J. Hereford, of
st. Louis.
The Alta Californian says that the late
Indian war in the Southern portion of the
State has Mt length terminated. The Exc
cutive of the State has issued an order to
General Gaines, commanding him to proceed
Immediately TO San Diego, and disband the
volunteer forces called in rcqusition by
Gen. Deans.
The Southnm mines are represented as
in flourishing condition, gold being found
in the whole range of country. The quartz
mines at Salt Springs are said to be the rich
est in the country.
Governor McDougal in his message, re-
commends the holding of convention for
amending the Constitution ofthc State.
The X. Q. Adams. previously referred to
as having been shot for scducing n Young
girl, was married TO her on Friday evening
and shortly afterwards expired from the ef.
fects of his wound
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

CHILD DEsERrED.--We learn that an in
fant white child, apparently about a week old
was found on Friday, night last about 7 o.
clock by negro man near the Poor House.
in Mazyek-st. 1t was wrapped up in flannel
and had on n few articles of clothing. to
'sslnisl. s'sss etieohsd ~ s-saSe-ksNed !. a. Mo-
thcr," which stated that necessity alone com
PEELED her TO adopt the course of abandoning
her offspring, and that she hoped it would
fall into the hands of some benevolent per-
sons, who would bring it up in proper
manner, and that to the care Of God and them
she consigned il. The negro took the child
TO the guard house, and related the circum-
stance to the captain who scut for the chair
man of the orphan house, who immediately
had the infant conveyed to thlt institution,
where il now rcmains---Chas. Cour.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19
Tnnrn5trr Irhgrr.
LANCAsTERVILLE.

Since our first visit here, which was ahont
sour ycarsS Ssincc,w-t hotice great chance
in the general appearance of the town. Our
citizens appear to have awakened from their
tcthargy, and seem determined to show that
Lancaster is not to be surpassed by any
other Of our up country towns.
Every store house that can be rented. is,
and still there is a demand for more. We
notice that our cnterprising townsman, Mr..
John Adams, has lumber ready, and will at
once proceed to put up store house next
to the one he occupies, which is TO be kent
as Drug Store. An establishment of the
kind is much needed here.
We have now in Lancaster nine drv goods
stoLcs, three grocery establishments. two
shoe shops, one harness maker, besides two
tailor shops, blacksmith shops, &c. These
stores are well kept, and goods can ba Dur
chased here as low at retail, as in Charles
ton. Some may think it strange that We
can make this declaration; but the fact is. II
as So Why, one can purchase goods at re-
tail, as cheap in Charleston as in New York
and Philadelphia. Why then might we not
apply the same rule in drawing the analogy
between Lancaster and Charleston?
In giving our citizens praise for what they
have done towards improving the town, we
do not wish them to understand they have
done enough. Byno means. There il still
much room for improvement. Our side
walks could be much mproved--fences on
the main street repaired, &c.
We would be doing injustice 10 our ener.
getic and public spirited citizen, Mr.. Hassel-
tine, TO omit the mention of his services in
this praisewsrthy movement towards the
Improvement of the town. The Hotel once
owned by Mr. Vilines, has been extensively
modified and improved, by the exercise of
good taste and energy possessed by Mr.. Has
scltine. In connection with the Catawba
House, is fine Hall, which is no Invaluable
acquisition to the place. The Catawba
House richly merits the enconiums it has
received IRON iiiess w,!.e have stepped
there.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

Several attempts Cand somo successfully
have been recently made in Charleston to
dupe the merchants. Forged orders were
written, purporting to be from such credit
ors who dealt with the merchants. The or
ders were always presented by negroes en-
ployed for the purpose, so that no clue has
yet been found to arrest the forgers These
orders called for mackcrci, smoked tongues,
cheese, brandy, port wine, and other good
things.
An attempt was made on two of the
Banks to obtain money by forged checks ;
but these money keepers are hard to catch,
and thus far, they have detected the forgery
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

about it with a coolness quito extraordinary.
She put on her petticoat, envcloped herself
in the blanket, and then making fast one
end of rope to some part of the bulwarks
of the ship, and securing the other end to
one of her arms, she threw herself over
board with the intention of getting into one
of the boats, but, if unsuccessful in this en-
deavor, to remain suspended as long as she
could, and then to drop into the sea, pre-
ferring death by drowning, to the horrible
alternative of perishing by fire. The flames
were rapidly approaching the part of the YES
sci from which she was suspended, when
Miss Smith, observing favorable opportu-
nifty, threw herself into one of the boats that
happened to pass near her, and which was
getting away from the blazing wreck; she
fell heavily on one of the seats or thwarts
of the boat, and one of the scamen fell upon
her, hes chest being thereby severely bruised.
She was, however, snatched from immediate
death, but only to encounter the horrors
and uncertainties of stormy sea and fu.
rious gale.
In all the trying scenes which followed,
her firmness and courage never deserted her,
in fact, on several occasions she took her
place at the oars, and helped manfully by
her bodily cXertions to propcl the boat. SO
destitute of clothing were the crew of the
boat in which this young lady was fellow
sufferer, and such an entire absence was
there of anything with which to make sig
nal, that she was obliged to take off her pet
ticoat, in order that it might be attached to
an oar and hoistcd as an emblem of distress
to invite the attention of passing vessels.
a volume would have to be written to
chronicle the Incidents attending this appal-
ling calamity, and the personal experience
and observation of each survivor. To most
eff them it appeared as the operation of
frightfnl dreum, but events passed before
their minds, and impressions were formed
with horrible distinctncss and rapidity,
which a lifetime will not oblitcratc.
The most conflicting statements are given,
and the most contradictory opinions formed
and advanced by the survivors, not only with
reference to the primary cause Of the conila-
grafton on board the Amazon, but also in re-
lation to several other points connected with
the discipline of the ship, the efforts that
were made to subdue the flames, and many
other matters To none of these statements
do we feel at liberty TO give publicity, more
than to state that all accounts unite in bear
ing testimony to the gallant and sclf-sacrific-
ing bravery of the unfortunate Captain Sy
mons, whose orders, if implicitly oboycd by
the crew, there is reason to think would have
provided for the safety of Il far greater num-
ber than those whose names arc given as
having actually survived,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

A Coop OSE.--Thc Washington cores.
pondcnt Of the Baltimore Sun relates the
following story:
"Thc freshest story Of the season runs
thus: Last night as the passengers from
the ears were rushing into one of our prip.
cplc hotels, man attired as a traveller, nm
uouneod himself as newly elected member
Of Congress from some Of the far off State,
lie was soon surrounded by the friends of a
certain candidate for the clerkship, and hi.
vote solicited. The stranger intimated that
"he thought pretty well Of that gentleman
from what he had heard of him, but as he
had just arrived, could not say anything pos
tive until he had changed his dress and re.
frcshed HIMSELF Besides, his funds were
out, and as he could not draw his mileage I'M.
til tomorrow, he must seek some friend to
help him, and that $50 would answer for the
present The arrangement was quickly made
TO put the member into funds, and $50 were
handed TO him--but on the following day.
behold! the assumed member was amongst
the missing, and has not been heard of sincc.r
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

Judge Carpenter of Rome, has invented
a means of.preyenting railroad trains from
running off the track. This invention con-
sists Of q middle rail, placed in the centre of
and raised considerably above the two outer
rails, and fastened to the same cross-tics. A
saddle is attached to the engines and cars at
both ends, which sets over the middle rail,
with friction rollers to play on both sides of
it, thereby preventing the ears from rocking
or running of. Whenever there is a tendcn-
cy to run of, these friction rollers play n
gainst the middle rail, and bring them back
to their place again. II costs $500 mile
and an adoption Of il could be made to as
sist trains in ascending elevated planes.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19
For the Lancaster Ledger.


We hail with pleasure tho advent of the
Lancaster Ledger. II comes to us from no
party or clique, prom:sing to devote its cner-
gics firmly and zcalously "to those matters
which serve to promote the happiness and
welfare of our people" For this purpose
we can all cooperate, and in thus doing, we
do not make ourselves less "Carolinian," /"
nor do we assume to be the STANDARD" for
others.
In expressing our devotion to the welfare
and happiness of our people, we do not for
get our allegiance to tho State, and our duty
as a citizen thereof; but it is u principle of
human nature that what comes near home
affects us mostly; and it is this, which our
lNmcnted Calhoun, in his essay on Govern
mcnt, justly observes, makes the necessity for
government.
APrcss within our midst, properly con-
Quoted and judiciously managed, must ncces-
sarily contribute to our convenience to the
development of our mental resources; TO the
representation Alright of the District, and will
assist materially in calling forth the energies
of our people in every department of the
business of life.
We have sometimes felt the want of n
paper willing and ready TO do justice to our
District. When unjustly provoked we have
been denied justice. We can now say -
"Shakc not your goary locks at u.s."
To sustain such paper, it is our duty to
place our shoulders to the wheel, and, in the
language of Tank, put in our wild horses,
CTwo Dollar bills) and give n substantial
evidence of support. McC.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

ANOTHER GOLD ExcrrEMExr.---The St
Louis Republican contains n dcsnatch from
Parkvillc, Mo-, which states that the town
was thrown into great excitement by the ar-
rival OF n band Of Delaware Indians from
hunting expedition, They brought with
them quantity of gold dust, which has pro-
we'd to be finer than California gold. The
Indian from whom tho dust was procured
says that it was obtained OH this side of the
mountains, about 700 miles from Parkvile.
He refused thousand dollars from one of
the citizens TO show him the place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH. We take
the following remarks from the Albany (Geol
Patriot, whose editor recently paid visit TO
these cities:
"The business of Charleston is increasing
as may be seen by the receipts of her rail.
road for the past year, and by the increase of
her foreign importations. The Charleston
and Hamburg railroad is now one of the best
roads in the Southern States. It's receipts
the past year exceeded million Of dollars.
and after pUyiDg dividend of 7 per cent on
its stock, and the interest on its liabilities
$ls3,0OO were carried to the rcsurvcd fund
"The comparative prosperity of Savannah
is even greater than Charleston, as Is shown
by her increasc of trade and capital, and the
increased value Of real estate in and around
the city.
Charleston ard Savannah, though rival
cities in trade, are mutual benefit 10 eacl,
to extend the facilities for trade, and render
their markets attractive to the people Of the
interior and tho west, and thus they secure
trade which would otherwise find a more
northern market. These cities have but re.
cRily commenced q career of prosperity to
which, if they shall wisely continue their ef.
forts, we can sec no reason for limit The
trade OF the vast west is just opening upon
them, and they may secure its advantages
" A brighter day We trust is opening upon
the South, which we see evidenced, not on.
ly In our principle cities, but In every part
OF the interior, and in every department ofip.
dustry."
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

CANINE REvESGE.--About ten days ago,
Mr.. J. Cooper, young farmer in tho neigh
borhood of Brechin, by some means offend
cd his dog and on his entering his bedroom
in the evening, he was rather surprised to
find his dog there, where he had never seen
him before. He went up 10 him in Il friend
ly manner, and patted him, but received
no friendly acknowledgment in return. He
thought little of it, however; but on turning
his back, the brute sprang on him with fury
seizing him by the thigh. Mr.. Cooper hav-
ing no weapon, his only mode of defence
was to attempt TO suflocate his opponent by
forcing his hands down his throat. BY this
means he eventually succeeded in gaining
the mastery, but at the expense of both
hands being much injured. The savage
brute paid the penalty with his life, and Mr.
Cooper is doing well, although it must be
some time before he regains the use of his
hands.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

q INDIAN CESsUs.---E Efforts inve been made
for year or two past, by the Government.
10 obtain census of the Indian population
now inhabiting the United States. BY the
accounts received from tho census agents
and information derived from other sources,
1t Is aseertaincd that the entire number OF
Indians mhabiting all parts Of cur eountay
amounts to 4Ss,Ooo, OF this number. %
600 Is tho estimated number Of those lnhsh.
h'n2 t''e nnexplor"d territories aiioo ars
the Indians of Texas 90, ,Iso belongs 10 il.S
tribes living in New MexAo; s9,2sl are q
California; 22,7ss are In orcseRt ed
in Utah. Many of the New Mexieaa Indians
are civilized, and have fixed habifs,iens and
towns
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-19

We promised in our last paper that the
Ledger would be printed on Wednesday
night, so that we could supply those mails
which left on Thursday morning. This we
have tried to do, but were unable. We had
every reason to believe we would have re-
ceived more assistance before now, and there
fore made the promise. There is no doubt
Of our having another hand by Saturday; so
we trust our friends will not be disappointed
again. -.
Bear with us a little at first, and we prom
Use you, If we do not make the Ledger a
paper worthy of old Lancaster, IL viii not
result from a lack Of perseverance and ener-
gy on our part.