The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-03-09
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Piace IN Aprli next III tne royal hOuSehOld
the eighth. There are now sevcn-three
princes and four princesses. The Oldest Is
eleven years Of age. Her majesty Is in her
33d year has been married between twelve
and thirteen years, and seems patriotically
resolved TO dc what is in her power to save
her country, when she shall cease to reign
over il, from that worst of national calamities
disputed succession.
DISTRESSING OccuRREYcE.-We learn that
on Tuesday night last. the house of Mr..
Stogner, living in Richmond county, N. c.,
was consumed by fire, together with Mr..
StOgner, his wife and their two children
The house was log cabbin, with two doors,
and when discovered was falling in. The
remains of the unfortunate family were
found together after the house was consum-
ed.-Cherd,o Gazette.
Drunkenness and crime, it is asserted,
have grately increased in Boston, compared
with last year, notwithstanding the operation
of the liquor law.
| CHARLESTON ARTEsIAN WELL,-The
Courier says: 1--WE visited yesterday the
Artcsian Well and were gratifed to learn
from Major Weldon, the active and jealous
superintendent Of the work, that his pros
poets for success look brighter than ever
A day or two since, at depth Of 900 feet,
he struck water, which rose ten feet above
the surface. There was, certainly, not any
considerable quantity, but sufficient to lead
TO the hope that there is more in the vicinity.
Major Weldon has penetrated to the depth
OF l,Ol2 feet, and encounters there nothing
but sand; short time, therefore, will be
sufficient to demonstrate whether there il
any chance of our citizens being supplied
with water from that source"
FATAL ArFRAY.-We regret to learn that
serious difficulty occurred near this place
on Thursday night last, between rcspccta-
bic citizen Of our ncigbborhood, Mr.. Carson
Warren, and some up country wagoncrs, in
which one Of the latter was killed by Mr..
Warren. Upon the most reliable informa-
ton, we arc enabled to state that Mr.. w.
will surrender himself in a few days, having
determined to undergo his trial at the com
ing term of Court. We arc informed that
his surrender would have been made before
this, but for the severity of the wounds
received on the night of the unfortunate oc-
currcncc. OF the circumstances Of the ease
| up fnF Ia. n IN hn, ,,rin lao
to the public view in few wccks.-Edge-
field Advertiser. 60.
RETURN OF JENNY LIND TO THE USiTED
SJAFkstiTT5Tdhs New s York Commercial learns
schmidt Cformerly Jenny lind,) has sgnificd
her determination TO pay another profession
al visit to the United States. She will .ing
ut various places in Germany during the
present year, and the following season will
appear at Opera in London. Aftcrward she
vii lcomc to the United States, and give OPP
ora in all the principal cities, remaining here
probably two or three years. 49,,
ATTORNEY General Crittendcn was mar.
ricd in Washington On Sunday eveeing TO
tlc widow Of Gen. Ashley of st. Louis. The
wealthy and charming bride was given away
by Secretary Everett.
AN Artcsian well is being bored at st
Louis. On the 2lst ult., 1909 feet had been
penetrated, and the operators were passing
through sand, of very fair and fine quality.
They had also strnck water in sufficient.
Quantity to force itselfto the top of the well.
Ills OF sulphurous, gaseous taste and smell,
but quite clear. Itis to be analysed
Arrangements are being made to light up
the streets Of Charlotte, N. c., with gas.
eV- The Charleston Mercury says.
VALUABLE NEGRoEs.-Messrs. Capers
and Hayward sold yesterday at public auc-
ton family Of slaves censisting Of man,
who is superior mechanic, his wife and
their infant, for s3.7o5.
New RAILROAD ESrEurRIsE.-Among
the enterprises now on foot in New Orleans
is railroad to run from that city, across the
Rigolets, to Mobile. '..
Mr.. r. NJ. Sands, accused of embez,lino
the Post-office funds at Mobile, has been
liberated and relieved from tho charge.
The Wings of Ashland distinct, in Ken
tucky, have nominated the Hon. James Har.
Ian for Congress.
in San Francisco, ,eai estate IL rapidiiy
advancing In value, with increased de-
mands.
G. v. Brooke. the tragedian, is lying dan.
gerously III in st. Louis.
An American pianist, Mr.. w. Mason, has
been much applauded in London.
The hank Of England employs 800 clerks
and the salaries rise from ESQ TO EaOOo a
year. ~