davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
EDI Z RS TAB BL E.

GoDEY's LADY's Book.
The Lady's Book was received some time
since. The July number 10 certainly supe.
rior to any preceding number. Cooley Ia
never behind the times. In this number we
find handsome engraving, "The first Tri.
butte" II represents mother holding her
little girl who is dropping piece of money
into the box in Church.
"a Summer House" andsr Rustic Pavil.
lion also possess beauty. Terms $500
per year. Address L. A. Cooley, Phila.
GRAHAMis MAGAZINE.
In consequence Of our absence we have
also been unable TO notice Graham before
The number for July is inferior to no one of
its predecessors. The Willing Captive"
a beautiful engraving, representa- young
Innocent looking lad, with dove with out
stretched'wings, resting on his hand, appa-
rentiy very willing 10 Be captive for time
81 least Grahsm's Mseszins ranks high
amongst the Magazines ofths country, which
u owing 70 air. Grahsm's antirfs6 sxsr.
lions to imp-:o. .Addresss Geo. b Gsa-
ham, bhiia a!l]t ~.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

its outlet is very deep and runs six miles
when it empties into the Ochlawaha Rv-
er. This River empties into the st. Johns
above Palatka and there is water enough
for Steamboat navigation but the River
is obstructed by RATS of logs, and where
these RATS are, the banks are low and
fiat, so that the River IS branched out
into great many streams, none of them
atfording water enough to float Steam
boat. l think if the logs were cut out
of the channel, and the Others stopped, it
would- become navigable stream for
steamboats,. Pole-boats 90 from Palatka
to the Silver Spring in four days.
The construction of Plank Road from
Ocala to Fort Gates, on the st. Johns,
distance Of twenty-five miles, has been
suggested. i think that opening the Och
lawaha for Steamboats, and running
Plank Road from the Silver Spring to-
Ocala, a distance Of six miles, would be
much cheaper, and more convenient. It
cost about two thousand dollars per mile
to make Plank Road but if the Plank
Road were built to Fort Gates that would
also become a place Of Importance
On Sunday night while / was at Ocaiss
the Methodists had a.rheeting in tI,<is
Church which did not break up until lfie
AS the Minister was returning home he
was passing by drinking establishment,
q am sorry to say these banes to all
morality are couutonanced in Florida, his
name was abruptly demanded by man
standing in the door; the Parson thinking
this was impertinent paid no attention to.
the demand and went on; the man stepped
out, cursed him, and tod him that il he
did not give his name he would shoot HIM
The Minister still disregardcd his threats,
so the man exploded cap at him; fortu-
nately the pistol did not 60 off, or there
would have been another murder laid TO.
his account. The Minister got out war
rant for him, but none could be found 18th
hardihood enough to arrest him. He
stayed at Ocala all Of the next day, but aE
night he was privately conveyed away by
some of his friends. Friends did say !
No, companions. Such have no friends.
Now was the Minister right in the course
he pursuedi think not; it is always
best to return courtesy and politeness for
discourtesy and ihcivility. Twas told that
this desperado was the younger Tobin, a
fugitive from justice from Bamwell Dis
trict. The slain man was very sober,
honest, industrious man, with family
dependent on him for;support; the mur-
der was committed in the presence of his
wife who recovered from the shock and
has since died. Thus there are five poor
helpless little children perfectly destitute,
lhrown upon this uncharitsble .world.v-
Tobin was passing under the. assumed
name of Livingston. ..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

GEMS OF TBoUoHr. - The human
heart is like a feather bed--it must be
rought handled, well shaken, and exposed
to variety Of turns, to prevent its be-
coming hard.
Use not evasions when called upon
to do a good thing, nor excuse when YOU
are reproached 'or doing a bad one.
Female eduction is generally gaudy
and tawdry setting, which cumbers and
almost hides the jewel it ought to bring
out.
If you sleep well be happy! Remem-
ber, man leds two lives, bis days and
his dreams; and IL you are safe as 70
the latter, accept the former as the best
that could be allotted you. II every man
wan in reality as bad as some persons at
some time thinks him, the world would be
much worse than II is: again, If every man
was really as good as he sometimes thinks
himself, the world would be much better
than it is.
Deep in the foundation ofhis character
like the immovable blocks whereon great
edifices repose, each man has to Law down
for himself certain thoughts, sooser or Ia
ter, Of passing consequence, got out of
secret and manifold commuuinos repardino.
the vast mysterie, Of here and hereafter.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
WEDNESDAY, JULY IA, 1852.
The Law of Newspapers.

l, All subscribers who do not give en-
press Notice to the contrary, are consid-
cred as wishing to continue their subcrip,
tons.
2. If subscribers order the discoutin-
uance of their papers, the publishers may
continue to send them until arrearagcs
are paid.
3. Ifsubscribers neglect or refuse TAX
ing their papers from the offices to which
they are sent, they are held responsible
till their bills are settled, and their papers
ordered to be discontinued.
4. The Courts have decided that refu-
sing to take a newspaper or periodical
from the office, or removing and leaving
it uncalled for, is prima tacie evidence of
INTENTIONAL FRAUD.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
The people of the United States have

The people of the United States have
scarcely yet recovered from the intense ex-
citement produced by the recent assembling
and proceedings Of the National Conventions
representing the two great political parties
into Which our country is divided. But
what littlcness does Death stamp upon n
these questions of day! We have been
much affected by the following extract from
letter by the Washington CORRESPONDENT of
The Presbyterian, dated 18th ult
Mr.. Clay is sinking so gradually that the
changes from week TO week are scarcely per.
ceptible. What contrast may be Witness
ed to-day in different apartments Of our Ma
tional Hotelv Its public saloons and draw
ing-rooms are crowded with the political
friends of the great sage of Ashland, on their
way to the great National Convention. The
intense excitement Of politics scarcely per-
mits them to remember that they are snder
the same roof with him, who. was by them,
only not adored,' but who Is now duinQ !;
and il an enquiry is now and then made
How Is Mr.. Clay to-dayp It subdues and
softens, but for moment, the hearts that
still revere him, but which are now apitated
by thoughts of other men, and other things
thai tsiekness, death, and eternity. In the
VI ehO oteatCStHdtyhu QuuSt,
peaceful and subdued. There lies the
emaciated form Of him who very lately was
the cynosure Of all eyes. For him, the world,
politics, Diplomacy, honours, pleasures, EARTH
ly aspirations, are all things Of the pdst. The
present and the eternal only are now Of i'm
portance TO him. One drop Of atoning blood
is to him far more valuable than proeiden-
tial or senatorial honors One whisper from
the Saviour, "Thy sins be forgiven thee !"
sweeter, moro Transporting far, than the
pIaudits Of the murmuring multitude What
contrast between the liTing politician, toss
ed upon he troubled sea Of popular excite
ment, driven before the gales of passion or
Of prejudce, and struggling amid the con-
hicting waves Of interest and policy, choak-
cd with their foam and soiled by their filth,
and the dying statesman, with all this tur-
MOL and noise hushed behind him, the calm.
ly awful soIemnities Of the death-bed around
him, and eternity just before himi "Oithat
they were wise, that they understood this,
that they would consider their latter end r"
--Bann<r Of As Cross
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

FALL ELEcrIoSs.-The Presidential e.
lection is to occur on the 2nd day Of No
vember next; and elections in advance
of the Presidential will occur in the follow
ing States at the time mentioned below.
at most of which members Of Congress
are to be elected:
Alabama, Ang. I'd; Kentucky, Aug. Cd;
Indiana. Aug. I'd; Illinois, Aug. I'd; Iowa,
Aug. I'd; Missouri, Aug. I'd; North Caro-
lima, Aug. 4th; tennessee, Aug. 9th; Yer
mont, Sept. 7th; Maine, Sept 18th: Geor-
gia, Oct. 4th; Arkansas, Oct 4th; Florida,
Oct. 4th; Maryland, Oct. 9th; South Car
olina, Oct lltb; Ohio, Oct. l2th Penn
sylyania. Oct 18th.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
n. p. GESTRY, Tenn.
c. II. WILLIAMS, Of Tenn.

LARGE CorroN BoLL.-Mr. Andrew
Turner, ofthis District, las laid upon our
table a cotton boil which measures one
and half inches in length, and nearly
Tour inches in circumference.
1t must not be inferred from this speci-
ssen DOLL, that the cotton crop ia in state
Of forwardness and thrift. On the con-
trary, the accounts we received on Monay
last, sale-day, from almost every neigh.
borhooe in the District, represent this crop
as quite backward and unpromising. The
growth Of the weedwas checked by the
cool weather, that prevailed some three or
four weeks ago, plants became diseased,
and many ofthem died Outright The
stand Is, IN consequence, very bad. The
danger Is nov, since the dyys rnd nights
have become warm, that the plenteous
rains which have fallen during the last two
oE three weeks, and which are likely to
continue two or three weeks longer,
judging from present appearances, will
canse the plant N Ypp 10 weed with hut
little fruit on t. However, nothing like
an accurate estimate Of the yield can be
based upon It's present appearances; so
much depends upon the fall-season. But
judging from "the signs Of the time" we
report the prospects ofan abundant cot
ton crop as very unfavorabIe. az. aas
We rejoice that we still have most
cheering report to make Of the corn crop.
There have been abundant rains In almost
every section OF the District and the pros
V,oc4a s.f n ,>looS.<... L.-As - -
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

The PALMETTO STATE BAsrER.--we
congratulate the Publisher on the very neat
appearance of the Daily Banner. We never
did like q States Rights Republican" and
always thought it would save confusion to
have the daily and weekly of the same name.
The Daily Banner is phblishod in Columbia
every morning at S5 per year. I.C. Nor.
gan, Publisher, Jno. @. Bowman, Editor.
Britton. why do you not change tho Reg
lister 10 The Daily ffsrsld7
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

THE SOUTHERN pREss.-Mr Elwood Fish
er, the senior Editor of this paper, refuses to
support the nominees ofthe Democratic Con-
vention for the Presidency, in most empha-
tical manner; whilst Mr.. DeLeon is in
favor Of the nomination. This has raised a
breeze between theHskand Mr.. DeLeon de-
clares he will not responsible for the
course tfe Press pursues, although he still
continues his connection with IT,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
The Crops.

We should certainly be grateful people
for the great benefits we enjoy. There never
was such q prospect for an abendantcrop of
Corn before in this District. Old, worn out
fields in this neighborhood which do not ap-
pear to be worth any labor to be bestowed
on them, arc really producing abundant crops
of corn. There will be more corn made in
, this District than was ever before known.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

~- G. M. Heath, Esq, of this Dis
trict, aged 47 years, quit chewing tobac-
co on the goth of May. His weight at
that time was 13s-on the 25th June
he weighed l53-gain in five week Is
pounds. He also states that he has been
free from q nervous headache which
constantly attended him while in the habit
of chewing.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

The WESTERN DEMOCRAT is the title of
new paper, printed in a very neat style, we
have received from Charlotte, N. C.. Iii
devoted to the interests of the Democratic
party, and supports the nomination of Pierce
and King. R.P. Warning, Esq, is the Edi-
tor and Proprietor
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

The CAROLINA SPARTAN is the title now
adopted by the old Spartanburg Spartan. 1t
comes out in new dress, which improves
the appearance exceedingly, and its value is
still known and appreciated by being under
the management fits former editors Messrs.
Tucker and Wallace.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
The Democratic and Wing Candidates.

There is no doubt that. although some of
the States will cast the Electoral vote for
some independent candidate, yet the two
prominent leaders being Scott and Pierce,
one or the other will be elected. Webster,
we observe, refuses to be candidate, and Is
in favor of the Wing ticket. The Wing
press throughout the country. with few ex-
ceptions, support the nomination of Scott,
and are loud in the praise of his eminent ser
vices to the country.
Gen. Pierce, on the other hand, is support
cd by the Democratic press and even in
our State, number of papers have hoisted
the flag of Pierce and King. Not only have
the'Democratic press lauded Pierce, but eve
ry circumstance in Gen. SCOTS life which
can in any way throw calumny upon his
name, has been hunted up and made to
work against him. The Georgia Tele-
graph, strong Democratic, Pierce paper,
contains column correspondence between
Gen. Scott, Gen. Jackson, and De Witt Clin-
ton. 1t appears that in April, lS47, General
Jackson, the Commander of the Southern
Division, issued an order concerning the gov-
ernment of that division, .SThis order was
spoken of in highly insulting terms by Gen.
Scott, to brother officer with whom he was
on very intimate terms. Gen. Jackson was
informed by an anonymous letter from New
York, of the language used by Gen. Scott.
and he made formal call on the latter for
an explanation. Gen. Jackson therefore ad-
dresses letter to Gen. Scott, charging him
with his dishonorable conduct, and wound
up by saying, I" will barely remark, in con-
clusion, that if you .tSel yourself aggriered at
what is here said, any communication from
you will meet me safely at this place." (Nash-
ville.)
TO this Gen. Scott replies, that he regrets
he cannot accept the offered challenge, rs a
"sense of religious feeling, as well as patrio-
tic scruples," would keep him from levellina
his pistol at the breast of fellow man.
Gen. Scottthcn accused Dc Witt Clinton
of being the author Of TIE anonymous letter
and after Clinton was elected Governor OF
New York, and had unequivocally declared
nc would not be concerned, directly or indi-
rectly, in any duel, it appears by the Georgia
Telegraph, that Scott, after having refused
to engage in n duel with Gen. Jackson, on
account ofhis religious principles and pat
riotic scruples," challenges Clinton in a duel
when he knew Clinton had raised his voice
against duclling. 1t is also said Gen. Scott
is Free Soiler. We publish a card to
this effect in this paper, signed by Missis,
sippi, Georgia and Alabama members. So
much for General Scott.
Gen. Pierceis comparatively young man
but little known, and when the nomination
was declared the universal inquiry was, who
is Pierce? He has not been so much enga-
ged in puolic life as many others, that we
know not much that is good about him, nei
ther do we know much that ia bad Gen
Pierce Is from an Abolition State, and we
never place much confidence in a Northern
man protesting Southern principles. We
will speak on this subject again.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

FATAL AccIDENr.-We regret to learn
that while the National Salute was being
fired at Castle Pinckney on Monday, one of
the guns was prematurcly discharged, by
which Private James Murphy, who was
engaged in ranming home the cartridges.
was blown to atoms, and Private Michael
Shanaghy so badly injured that no hopcs
are entertained Of his recovery.-Mercury.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

HERoIsM OF A LITTLE GIRL.-About
ten days since little girl aged or o, the
daughter OF Jas. Steele, near this town,
attacked rattlesnake and succeeded in
killing it, without any assistance. The
skin is now in our office, measuring s
feet in length and 10 inches in circumfer-
ance. The snake had ten rattles.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
A very large Beet.

DR.. WYLIE has presented us with large
beet which weighs five pounds and measures
174 inches in circumference. 1t is certainly
the largest we have ever seen. From the
specimen of potatoes kindly sent us BY DR..
W., we should say he was hard to beat in
gardening.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14
CoscoRp. N. Y. Jure ~ 1870

CONCORD, N. T., June II, 1852.
Gentlemen: have the honor to acknow.
ledge your personal kindness in presenting
to me this day your letter ofIiciciaIly inform.
ing me Of my nomination, by the Democrat.
ic National Convention, as candidate for
the Presidency Of the United States.
The surprise with which I received the
Intelligence Of the nomination was not un.
mingled with painful solicitude, and vet Il Is
proper for me to say that the manner in
which it was conferred was peculiarly graft
tying. The delegation from New Hamp-
shire, with all the gios Of State pride, and
all the warmth Of personal regard, would
not have submitted my name to the Conyen-
ton, nor would they have cast n vote for
me. under circumstances other than those
which occurred
l shall always cherish with pride and prat.
itude the recollection Of the fact that the
voice which FIRST announced me--and pro-
nounced alone-came from the mother of
States--a pride and gratitude riSing far above
any consequences that can betide me person.
ally
May not regard it as fact pointing to
the overthrow Of sectional .jealousics, and
looking 70 the perennial lifa and vieer of a
Union, cemented by the blood of those who
have passed 10 their rewards Union won.
derfui In its formation, boundless in is ho.s,s
amazing in its destiny accept the nom.
nation, relying upon an abiding devotion to
the interests, the honor, and the glory OF
our whole country, bat beyond and above
all, upon power superior to ell human
might-a Power which, from thes first gun
Of the revolution, In every crisis, through
which we have passed, In every hour Of ae-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

HoMIcrDE.-Isaiah Scott Of this District
was shot on. Wednesday lost by James.
Deas, Jr, and died in few hours. We
have not learnt the particulars. Deas
is now in Jail awaiting his trial.-!Sumter
viiie Bdner 6M Va
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

gY Any of our readers having friends
in Florida, and who may wish a paper from
that section, will find the Conservator,',
published at Ocala, which has improved ve-
ry much of late, worthy of their patronage.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

H" We have no agent at present for the
Ledger. Subscribers will pay us personally,
or remit their subscriptions by mail
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-14

- The Publishers, MssssA johnson
d .csvis, Colambas. win accept our thanks
fof copy Of ne sJourasi Of Of TIE ssnse
OoayenaonP ~ F'E.l ].
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-01-30

formidable ohsnoel walled IN BY perpendi'n' ~
cliffs II impIC ghaOie altitude aac Tie laieS - -.e
cultivated anc fiG .i'tg country fev, wellAnc "a
dIc easily guard 90 every approach, ~ an ac1 =
mounted force When say these passes a's J
fIowp, mesI rs ne Indians and the ciizea re-
cents for COutt whether there IS ole nan n AZ
4 the military bureaus Who has ever netid o. S'si
asked about or ever rejected upon the make oil IN.
country OF the characteristic m'utafY eemehs o.
p KEY o. the Valley o. tie Bfsro. Il tne' hal
ihey would nc. have let j, without its most essen
ialyeed-hOIse and des'itle o. is most MA &c,
cessory-commulicsuo eith the ga board l.
l4cicious reconnaissance hai oeen made 10 Advapcs
Fort Duncan Itself could lot have been placed lls'
where Z IL, for rs prOoer site would have Stuck
fyefv heholder al glance but this IS % MINOR N
rolsuce since as /. IS II can be maze 10 serve Us
a ul. =,
The present necessity IL to connect Il with depot
on the seabOard which Depot. If chosen ron no
cher motives than me pu1hc good, "I also De the
cont Of direct supply 70 all the posts on the Upper
PYavo arc TIE Nueces. To connec. 1t with The post
10 tie Leona, and again that pos: WITH the Llano by
fluporafy encampUents and Dragon servi1e IS EVIL
,lItiy part Of Mr. Conrad's plan-slnoe, w!tnolt
tuca connection, what he has done and ls dong
would be incomplete and unavaillng. Neither viii
foGuire any serious addition to TIE military appro
prstioIs for this section Of the Union AFTER Tue nr'1
roerse CORA MoNTGONgRY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-01-30
&XXIya CONGRESS. First scs,iou
Conclusion IF Wednesdays Proessanss.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

WASHINGTON. "Wednesday, Jan. IS, 1852.
Mr. STUART expressed his surprise At she remarks
OF the gentleman. lie thought that the Executive
branch of THIS Government went vastly Io0tar ~nen
II Irocaimed that these men we're outlaws and fur
g. shed 10 Cuba and Spain ground for treai ng them
a. pirates and outside OF treaty slpulitOns, ana
hlice hat thef were not % be .ogAlLeO As AneT
l,.E clnZens An cl1 It come - tls. That cur fe-
iss. ciI2ens-un'ouurate, naEei, hungry as they
aIc are o. 20 ne brought - tlelt h mes ana the
e. rfacts Of tner frleIdS ana they to be thrust
OFT of the pale of humanity, even If the doctrines
a.os &c are 10 be earned Out.
Nr CANpuELL replied tnas he would 60 just as ar
a. he gentleman would, "a privl.s Individual but
p Atuif oppose auS proposition so take the money
OF ri the pucnc NessuIy.
afr STuART-I OILY re u Ispea. ne position as
srus0 py me gentleman.
Hr. IAMrBIIL WllLC5er his amendment.
Nr EvAss ontred tn amendment 10 me ehect mat
r. snip he seaI t. br.ee them 90 the United Sales
Ia sEu pc reur there l. wDp.i be deci 81 act of
Intervention the larr o. tn- lnf.ei ; yes. tbs
Is not cause o. Intervention therefore he htd voted
against Mr.. Cartter's amendment. II these men IN
ttryeIe IN the affairs OF SPAN, We, IN providing
MOI ey tn bllgg them home only intervene IN tnelr
h-h.lf, ard OF ~ the affairs o. Span lie advocated
the Appropriation On the ground OF humanity, AMI
because TIE 0fenCers were young and inexperienced
perSGDS, and had scarcely arrived az years oil DIS
crenon
Mr. SAVAGE thought that ship Of war ought 70 be
sent foT he m, not OILY on the score OF humanity,
bat We have precedent In sending nalOnal slp
Tor Kossuth ana MS companions. II this Govern
u,Lt had stood sffii ana not gwen counfenance
alaIst thts men, whO HtIe erdeavOrng 10 Hproot
tie y fanny OF Cv6a, IN all probability they would
have been taken piiS0ners
The smencneit Of M EVANS vas rejected, when
The Committee rose, and the question vas stated on
colcuuIRg lii M. tAKTTER's dme Ddment.
The yeas and ra,s were called on IL, pendlns
wri,h the House adjourned.