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Camden.

Our friends from Camden, Col. J. B. Kcr
shaw, and w. Il. CASTOR, Esq, in the cours,
of their remarks the other evening ut the
Railroad meeting, stated, that although
Camden could not aid Lancaster in construc-
ting a railroad, believing by such course
Camden would be injured, still, that Cam
den had ever, and still does, take deep in
terest IN all that concerns Lancaster that
the trade from Lancaster had served to en-
rich Camden, and the citizens of that place
were not unmindful Of the interests nf Lam
caster : that the most amic:.blc relations had
ever existed between the two pl ccs. md it
was their desire that this should BE- the case.
We are glad to see this. &c: tcmen. We
have resided in Lancaster sufficiently long,
TO know what feelings are entertained TO-
wards Camden by her citizens. Railroad or
no Railroad, Lancaster will still love Cam
den. Like an older brother has Camden
been TO Lancaster. If the latter has been of
service to the former, Camden has also been
of benefit to Lancaster her banks are ever
open to us, her merchants kind, attentive and
Obliging, her citizens generally actuated to-
wards US by the most kindly feelings.
We repeat, Lancaster will always love
Camden.
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giving It, as my opinion, that he has been
sadly disappointed; for notwithstan ding the
MAJORS notions with regard to the Presidents
want OF knowledge Of human nature, my
own opinion Is, (were there nothing else to
guide him) he can see far enough into the
human mind, so as to reject certain materials
though they be shielded by those very fasci-
mating accompanyments. wealthy General,
and a South Carolina Union Editor.
will repeat, sir, that my own impression
is, the Major desired an appointment that he
finds the President better Judge of human
nature, and better acquainted with South
Carolina politics than he at first imagined
him to be; consequently he receives no ap-
pointment, he finds that several secessionists
have appointments, but none of the ioto do,on
Unionists can succeed, at this, the Major is
very much chagrined. he is very indignant
indeed now he does not say this in SO many
words, still am of the opinion it is so, it
seems that the best he can do under the cir
cumstanccs, to assuage the plain, is to cali
tho sccessionists, lunatics well, would al
most as soon be called lunatic, as to be, I'm
reality, monomaniac, or even n semi-convert
to that wonderful delusion, the spirit rap
pings of the north
have said more now, Mr.. Editor, than 7
intended when | commenced. / hope, how
ever, you will allow me, by way of conclu-
sion, to advise the Major as precautionary
measure, that the next time he thinks of vis-
iting Washington for the purpose Of seek
ing Office, it would be we'll enough to pro
cure n certain compound, which is suscepti-
ble of a two fold application, which if used
in strict accordance with directions, might re
move, or at least mitigate those political dis
eases with which he has been afflicted, 10
these many years. Verbal directions, per-
haps, may be obtained at the office Of the
spirit rappcrs, somewhere north; without
these precautionary measures, an deeply
impressed with the belief, that there is no
chance for the Major to succeed, while
"IOung America" rcigns, which will be,
perhaps, for the next eight years to come.
Now, Mr.. Editor, have done, and the
Major, if he Wishes can have the above adj
vice gratis, from one who has been called
A SECESSIONIST
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Objections to Capital Punishment.
The Penitentiary Syst,m.

FEARING that we were Obtruding on tie pa
marks on the subject of Capital Punishment
rather abruptly in our last paper, promising
in this number to give our reasons 10 adyo-
cacy of the Penetentiury System. Before
doing so, We have few words more TO say
in relation to the former subject, and We may
as well observe in this connection, thut al
though we apprehend there are many who
disagree with us in our views on the subject,
still, we speak the honest convictions Of our
mind, and whatever may be the opinions, of
others, so far as regards ourself, we feel
assured they will give us credit for one thing
our honesty. This is all we ask.
The end of punishment, is either to CON-
fort the party injured, or to secure him for
the future"--in this our day and generation,
when Religion has spread its hallowing in
tluenco over the minds Of all men, stimula-
ting them to deeds Of goodness, relinguish-
ing al. rcvcngfal and malicious feelings, The
dcati0of fellow being brings no comfort to
the human heart. Why should il!
The same Religion which engr.,fls into
man these good and eunobling impulses,
does even still more, it urges upon man the
extreme necessity of fulfilling the requisi.
tons Of the moral law, as given by God him.
self through his Son. "lf thy ncghbor hun.
ger, feed him, &c." If you are smitten OIL
one check, give the other also" Forgive
US our tresPasses Us we forgive those who
trespass against US"
This, feligioa enforccs upon as, but we
do not ask this much. Va do not say, let
the murderer be turned loosc upon the world.
thus giving no example 20 the world. and at
same time giving him the opportunity to se-
peat bis crime. MOI we do NOS say tI,;s.---
But We say Ies the injured party be comfort
'dby punching the otfosder And here let US
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DO you think | could call my adored Ma
~ Anne mother 2"
The idea served as a very beautiful climax
to the conversation we have noted down !;
30 the two, rs If by mutual consent, turned
their backs upon each other, and parted in
high dudgcon.
For whole week the father and son new
or exchanged even the morning compliments
with each other.
One day, fuwcver, old Iehn and Young
'ohE me- i'll the hall, and old John bowed
and smiled, and young John touched his hat
and extended his hand
"Your Mary Anne" began the elder.
Your Mary Anne" interrupted the youn-
ger, correcting him."
Very WELL" said the other, smiling, 1--WE
will have it our Mary Anne"
Just So"
"Iwas disappointed in her"
$50 was l."
"She is n coquette."
"She is, by Jupiter!"
"You have heard the news, them"
THAT she is married.
yes"
"I was told so this morning"
A rich joke !" laughed old John.
"A piece of deception" !" exclaimed the
other.
But I am glad, John that you was not
so rash as to make her your wife,"
"And am glad, father, you did not COM
nit such an indiscreton rs to make her
yours"
"Ha, ha!"
ale, her'
Thus offering each other mutual congrat-
ulations, the father and son said good morn
ing, and the important case in the court of
love, Smith VS.. Smith, was settled to the
satisfaction of all parties. Their Mary Anne
was no longer disputed property, she being
found to belong solely and entirely to ano.
| ther
MoRAL.--It is thus that cases in other
courts, as in the court of love, are usually
terminated. The parties have the satisiac.
ton of seeing the property in dispute pass
gradually and efiectually into the hands of O
third person.
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s-S" lT VAS our intention 10 say some
thing in relation to the procession vt the
Rcchabtcs, and also make "a few remarks in
relation to DR.. Galiuchat's able address, but
the fact is, We are very much wearicd today,
besides being partially indisposed, and also,
as it will be seen by advertisement, the order
will again have speech, &c, on the even
ing of the 7th of April. We are satisfied ii
will repay every one to attend. A band OF
music is expected to perform on the occa,
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FoR THE LEDGER.


Mr.. EDITOR: In the Ledger of the 23d
inst, you ask the following question -
"What will our Secession friends in Lancas.
ter think Of the following from Maj. Perry !
al was good deal amused at IN Incl.
dent which occurred yesterday in the Su-
preme Court room, whilst their Honors
were sitting on the bench. A man from
Cincinnati, Ohio, came into the room, and
in very authoritative tone of voice announ.
ced TO the Court that the Union was dissol-
we'd and the Federal Government at an end.
He .ela thsiF I.eaeEs 10 aispe.se, ss their
commissions had expired with the Union
But instead Of obeying this annunciation,
their Honors ordered the police in attend
ance to take the messenger to jsil.
had heard so much Of similar language
in South Carolina that was rather surpri-
sed tbs poor fellow should be hurried off 10
prison, under pretencc that he was crazy.---
Until informed that he was from Cincinnati,
l thought perhaps he was seccssionist from
the Palmetto State. was glad, however
to know that their Honors decided so prompt
~ that such language was perso evidence OF
insanity. If the Supreme Court had been
sitting in South Carolina two years ago,
they might under such a rule, have filed al!
the prisons and lunatic asylums In chisten-
DOM"
Now, sir, will not pretend to speak for
the Sccessionists, generally, in Lancaster
District, but will give you, in few words,
my opiuion, individually. I think, sir, the OBJ.
ject Of Maj Perry's visit to Washingt IN city
was, In part at least, TO seek nm Office. /
believe, farther, that he was so imprudent,
that he did not even attempt the preeaution
ofeleansing himself from the oxtrsmc oiFtn.
siyeness Of his Whiggism and his lo.o Union.
ism, and ! might say egotism too, 80, sir,
ne went there with the filth and slime Of all,
for in some Of his PATRIOTS stlasions 70 that
Patriot journal Of his be seems 10 pride him
self upon being Introduced 70 President
Pierce BY that once very wealthy whir Gen.
oral (who yesidcs not ihousand mllsa from
Grcensille) . ne Editor Of Union paper
n south Caroiina.
If am correct IN sapposing ,hat ihs
Maicf's object IN visiting Wsshinaion, was
10 part tcseek once. ] have no hesitation in
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| ~ AT temperance meeting held in
Alabama, about six years ago, Col. Lem.
anousky, who had been twenty-three
years in the armies of Napoleon, addressed
the meeting. He arose before the audience,
tall, erect, and vigorous, with q glow OF
health upon his cheek, and said-"You
see before you man seventy years old.
| have fought tOo hundred battles: have
fourteen wounds on my body; have lived
thirty days on horseHcsh, with the bark
OF trees for my bread, snow and ice for my
drink, the canopy OF heaven for my coy
ering, without stockings or shoes on my
feet, and only few rags of clothing. In
the deserts of Egypt, | have marched for
days with burning sun upon my naked
head; feet blistercd in the scorching sand,
and with eyes, nos;rils and mouth flied
with dust, and with thirst so torinentinV
that have opened the veins ef my arms
and sucked my own bloodl Do you ask
how survived all these borroral ! answer
that under the providence Of God owe my
pre- servation, my health and vigcr 20 this
fact that Inevtr droaka drop Of spiyituous
liquor IN my life; and" continued lie,
HBaron Laray, chief Of the medical staff
Of the French, ms siais,ii ss fsS. :.ss: ia:
the 5000 survivors Who safely returned
from Egypt, were all those men who
a5siained from ardent spirits"
- t----.--.>u.u. - -
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER.

some work for his State. What is the re-
suit, the probability is, the State would de-
rive revenue; even if it did not, an amount
would be annually saved the State, which
could judiciously be added to the present
Free School Fund, which is now paid to
keep criminals in our different jals. We
could say more cn the subject, but are rather
more desirous to see if our views meet with
any favor from others.
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Communications.
For THE LEDGER.
r. NJ. STOKES,
IAnrensyillc. =. G..

An adjourned meeting of the citizens Of
this place, having for its object the further
ing Of the Railroad project, was held in the
Court House, on "Wednesday evening the %,
S. B Massey Esq. in the chair. Addresses
were delivered by several gentlemen, urging
in strong terms the construction of the road
not only from motives ofintercst, but Of Dis
trict pride. The advantages which would
result from direct communication with the
great emporium of the State, were clearly
and ably set forth, and on motion Of p T..
Hammond, Esq, it was resolved that Mass
Meeting be held in Lancaster village, on the
4th day Of April, and that the citizens of this
and the adjoining Districts be invited to at
tend. AT the suggestion Of J. Williams, Esq.
It was also resolved that a meeting be held
on the 7th, the day on which the books are
to be closed, that all may have an opportu-
nifty of coming up and subscribing
.... J. G. SECREST,
A. AUSTIN, ''ee' eS
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FoR THE LEDGER.
Agriculture.


nGS'cuLTURE Is the tilage Of the earth,
anu Is one OF the most honorable. useful,
"n' "e"''ny OF al occupations. Ii Is the
, o', "o"o'"o'c' because It Is 2 sacred com-
n""'' as VIC arc commanded to get our liv-.
"s W "o swear OF our brow. 1t is tho
"'o'. uSOiu'' Deeause' u eSeelis all other oc--
supu.onS "a giving unto people sustcnaneo
.o' '"e anu u ~ INC most healthy, becaEso
II gives serenity to the mind strength TO tho
U'uy' ana good appetite for relishing our
Sal: Sa,y ., food. l., Farmers should bo called the
"'"' class OF people, and should be held In
ne "'snoS' estimation because, they are the
pone ana sinew Of the country. They up-
tSs nO,a dao' a o'nsr occupations The merchant
Tue uoc'or' the mechanic, and all ranks, sorts,
rua = s'' sues 80 Of the the people depend upon the
farmers Tor Their support. They are the
S'an oi 'he country; and yet, the farmers
are. arc held 10 10 very low estimation BY some
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s%- ATTENTION is called to the ADVERTISE
mcnt of Z. J. DELAY. Druggist, Camden, 5.
c. Mr. DELAY is said to be n business
man, and judging from his experience in the
Drug business, we can confidently advise
our friends to give him their patronage, not
doubling that both parties will be alike ben
afitted
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g hitur's 9 d d blr.

THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW, for February
has come to hand. The contents are.
I. The Prospects of France and the Dan
gers of England.
2. Scottish Philosophy.
3. Sunday in the Nineteenth Century.
4. European Navigators in Early Times.
8. Litton on the Church.
6. Progressive Aspects Of Literature: Re-
cent Essays.
7. The Universe and its Laws.
s. The Government of the East India
Company.
Q. The Legal Profession and the County
Courts.
LEONARD SCOTT, g. CO.,
New York.
GoDEy's LADY's Book. Tho April number
we have received.
There is always some new feature in the
Lady's Book; the present number contains
colored plates of patterns of Ladies Bonnets
flower mats, besides the usual quantity of
steel engravings. The Lady's Book is about
the Oldest Magazine we have, and the atten
ton which has ever been bestowed upon IL.
by its energetic proprietor, and editor, l.. A.
Cooley, Esqr., should be sufficient, of itself,
to entitlc It to the patronage of the public
but the choice and varied literary matter
each number contains, Mt once gives to the
subscriber the full worth Of his subscription.
Price % per year-with the Ledger 81.
l. A. Cooley, Phila.
THE New York SAcHEM is an excellent Ii
terary paper. A copy can be seen at our
Office at any time. Price 81 per year.
THOS. PICTON, n. Y.
THE TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE. Mr.. Warren
has certainly made the Advocate an excel
lent paper The Typography reflects much
credit upon the publisher. IL the Advo-
cate does not pay now, il never will pay,
for we feel sure that there is no room for
additional improvement. See that il sue
cceds, Temperance men. Price 81.
Il. J. WARREN, Camden.
PUTSAM's MONTHLY. This excellent month
ly for April we have have received. II
still occupies rs high position as the
first number indicated. The fact is, no
Magazine in Europe or America is supc-
rior to Putnam's. 1t contains the very
choicest literary productions. Besides an
interesting article in this number from the
Rev. Mr.. Hanson, on "The Bourbon
Question" in which there is letter from
Prime De Jourville in reference to Mr.
Williams the rcputed Louis XVII, we
find several other articles which we feel
certain must possess interest
Price of putnam's SO 90 per year, and
cheap at S5.
G.P. PUTNAM, g. Co,
New York.
n. B. The Publishers will confer great
favor by sending us the March numocr
which failed TO reach US.
THE SOUTHERN AGEIcULTURIsr. Friend
Stokes makes an excellent book. The
Southern Agricultural for March is before
us, and from hnsty glance, we find it well
filled with articles relating to agriculture
&c. The work merits patronage, and the
patroniser would also be rewarded by ta
king the Agricultural. ------- g.,
r. NJ. STOKES,
IAurensvillc, s. G.
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LANCASTERv-LLE, s. C.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 1853.

az THE Hon. w. f. Colcock having
been appointed collector of the Port of
Charleston, which renders his seat in Con-
gress as Representative from the Sd Con-
gressional District vacant, Col. w. A. Ow-
ems, Jas. A Strobbart, Esq, and Col. Law
renee NJ Keit, are nominated for the office.
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B WE have been requested to say that
a Railroad Mass Meeting will be held here
on the 4th of April. We are also requested
to remind subscribers to the Road that the
first instalments on thcir shares, will be re-
quired TN April 7th, at which time a meeting
is called and final effort made in behalf of
the Rail Road.
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FOR THE LEDGER.
CHESTER, &. H., March, 1853.

CHESTER, c. H., March, 1853.
Mr.. EDIToR.-The melancholy occasion
of conveying the remains of friend to his
desired place of burial, gave us an opportu-
nifty OF paying your neat and improving little
town first visit The appearance of which
afforded us agreeable surprise, both it's pres
ent condition and its capability of improve
mcnt, and as the best mark of gratitude
which we can exhibit to its hospitabe in
habitants is an acknowledgment without
which, We would deem ourselves unjust
we hope il may be received as sincere, and
as things arc the better judged by compari-
s""' nc revI VuTscrrcs cuPsUre-or Iutip,p,..
having liyed in several other pla.cs obseryent
OF their pcculiarties; but never have we met
n. more kind hospitable and sober people.
nor do we know place where true merit
seems to be more observed or appreciated
equally beneath the cottage roof and splcn.
did mansion, where virtue and honesty seem
10 constitute responsibility and not wealth
alone. And as to the Ladies, We hone that
our humble acknowledgment of their mcr;,
may not be offensive, our sincere hope is
that their excellence may be fully apprecia-
ted by the other SEX that the succeeding
generations instructed by such mothers must
prove blessing TO themselves to those
around them and TO their country, cultivating
ana preserving the true and happy principles
OF democrocy which the father and founder
OF this great republic conceived to be the
most >expedlent system ensuring uniformity
OF good to his country.
Most Respectfully Yours,
GEORGE ID. FERGUSON,
ii. McCEESKER,
WIN. COLEMAN,
p. s. MURRY,
ID. Carroll.
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Fire in Munroe.

THE Charlotte Wing, by a " careless over
sight" has made us say, DR.. J B. Twitty was
to blame for the fire in Munroe. We said
no such thing.
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D Honesty b the best police.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-10-08
HOUSTON CORRESPONDENCE.
IIousros, sept, 20, 1893.

Eiaor Teras Republican:
! suppose You conmI-efa'e our uniortu
rate condition much viewing ~ IA rapid,
falling victims to the y-llo~ fever. It IL
true, We have that disease among Us Since
III" 1t OF tho present month, about sixty
have fallen victims to lts ravages But
what OF that |, will soon be over, aud
our merchants will be cup to their eyes
in business Even now our wharves, ware
hou.cs, aud our side walks, are crowded
with boxes OF sundries, constantly arriving
from the North. Oar city Is last improving
We have seveut, miles OF the Galveston
Bay and Red RIVER (aha., Houston aud
Pacific Ralifoad.l made -afe by n contract
with rich northern company, to be finished
by the frs. day OF next August Tn. has,
impaired new confidence to the business
men and property holders of Houston
Rents are higher than Tor years The cot
ton and sugar crop in the ad lscent coun,ry
Is IN very prosperous condition. In the
ricanwhils our ncighbors OF Harrisburg,
only five miles distant, are going ahead
To them belongs the credit of having really
cars are now constantly running on this
road to the Btazos
Lands N the vicinity Of the Harrisburg
Railroad have rapidly improved in value,
Tho success of this Railroad ha. filed the
Who'll. of the adjacent, country with enlha-
sissm in relation to this species OF improve
ment Such will be the case IN your part
Of the State. ~ soon rs YOU make n com
mencement and complete the first section
OF railroad
The great thing 10 be aimed at now in
every part of the State is the attainment of
The Pacific Ra,lroad ihropgh 1etas Then
let each section of coantry construct such
branches as would compor with their con
venience and come within their ability.
We anticipate within the year, news
paper at Harrisburg and an additional one
nj Houston, 4 paper is also in eon,empla'
ton at Anderson, Grimes county
Our citizens are determined tha, some
thing shall be done the approaching session
OF the Legislature, to Sc, on foot common
school system Tor the State. We trust our
friends in the ens, aud especially III. edi,o
nal fraternity will cordially co>opcrate with
Us in ,his matter. win you give your views
on the subject About two hundred delc>
gates have been appointed in varins coun.
ties OF the West to the State Temperance
Convention at Austin, on the 23d OF No,
sember. Nha, are you Of the East doing
in relation TO ,his matter
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TQIAQ ON IN q !.

Thousands Of parents who Ncdmifure ronT as-p
of ,asor tai talun-l Sc are not aware that, while
they appear Ia heu.i, the pntirni thcl are actually
laying the foundations for nf Diseases such
salvation, loss Of sis I, weakness of imt~, Sc.
In another column viii br found the advertisement
Of lohrnsack's Medicines TO Which w. ask Va.
attention Of all directly Interested in their own ~ Well
their chdfen's krnh IN I.Ner CnmgianI. aud
all dl-oniers er-ing from those of hdlous ppc,
should make use n the only genuine medicine Iloin.
sack Liver Pills
H~ h not dctcrcd. bu, ask for lIol-n.aek'-
" ofm Syrup and Liver rill. and uhser,e that each
has the signature Of the proprietor ]. y IioBEN
SACK none else are Genuine
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VI Tdtori
The weather being good, and having
plenty Of Cation to PICK induced the to
Try what the hands uudet my charge could
do The result was as follows; Louisa
picked in sly days the following amount
September 20, $40, u. $40, ~, 100 :,
30, 100 30 sos, October i61 Total.
., iso
Robin picked in the same days: Sep.
TENDER 20, 500; 81. &c ~. $50; 30,
80; 30. $50; October !, 1871; Total,
= ,fl0
This was done IN daylight. and in dry
weather Who can boat it
J. t. SMITH
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Yellow Fever a. Shreveport :.

The number Of deaths, from the morn
sng Of the 9Th Of September to Tuesday
morning last. according to IN. Sections re
mort. was 10 Tho South " extern thinks
the d.eas. i. decreasing no doob, for the
wan, Of subjects.
The nport Of the Howard Association,
gor the week ending 10 O'Clock a. m, on
y eduesday, 9TH met, il as follows