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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-02-10
HARnWARE ESTABLISHMENT.

NEXT DOOR TO THE POST OFFICE.
The subscriber confines his business to Hard
ware Of every description, including Tools, Files
Fence-wire and whatever else appertains to the
business w. II. HILDRETH.
Da,e,nort Feb. Sd, 1853 22-iy
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-02-10

This sweet little poem is from the pen oil
ALICE CAREY. II is one of those gems which
We find strayng in The, cha acter Of waits on the
great sea Of periodical Literature:
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-02-10
CASH! CASH! CASH!
WANTEII, NTED.. WANTED!

On i,llA BUSHELS Wheat;
SV)UUU 10000 do Oats;
5000 do Barley;
For which the highest Market price Will be
gwen in Gold.
RENWICK & SON,
BAZAAR BUILDING.
DlNenport, Sept. 10Th, lsJ2. ~
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-03

ATASON'S PATENT PURIFIED SPERM
1f1 OIL.--This Oil, for hrilIancy, durability,
and purity as a light, and for lubrieating porpo-
see, whether applied to the delicate works of a
watch or the most ponderous machiners, surpasses
any oil now known sh
g 1t is warranted not 10 gum, being entirely de-
prived OF that substance, which 80 seriously inn
pedes the rapid movement OF all kinds of Tnachine-
ry; and for burning it is cheaper and better
than any oleaginous substance now in use.
While it affords light superior to gas or cam
phene, it is also free from the dangerous explosive
quality of the. latter, being solely sperm OIL
purified.
So pure 10 this oil that ii will not freeze at any
degree of cold known within the limits OF the
United States; having thereby in this, rs in every
other particular, advantage over the best sperm
oil as now used.
After devoting many years m experimenting
with the various oils, for the purpose of overcoms
ing their impurities at present fabricated the
undersigned assures the public that he has sue
ceeded in producing the "ne plus ultra of oils.
He offers it as superior TO any known Gil in the
world for the purposes OF burning and lubricating
and invokes the scientific of all countries 10 test
1t and pronounce their opinion, satisfied that all
Will agree that it is the finest oil ever offered for
sale. WILLIAM D.. TOWNSEND, Phia.
For sale by A. HATCH. ir., in the rear OF Browns
Hotel; and also by wholesale at The corner OF 18th
and streets by
Dee 9--3meod r. d. WALBkfDGE.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-03

SPLENDID BOOKS FOR NEW YEAR, and Ju
~ veniie Books in great profusion, at
TAYLOR & MaURS'S
Dec 81 BOOKSTORE, sat 9,h 81.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
5traps & earts,
DR.. Hines

On last Monday the citizens of Girard
waited upon man Of the above name,
and gave him notice to leave the town
within one hour Every citizen supposed
him connected, in some way with the in
cendiaries that were attempting to burn up
Columbus, therefore waited on the hero, of
many villainies, at his quarters, Moore's
hotel and gave him inducements to retire.
He protested, but finally, prudence forced
him to leave for Columbus. The citizens
of that place followed suit with Girard,
and he was summarily expelled. Late on
the evening we met this distinguished
gentleman few miles below Girard, but
at first not recognizing, we were on the
eve of passing, when our horse became
fractious before the carriage containing
the renegade, and both parties were stop
ped. We held conversation with DR..
H., in which we could ascertain little in
regard to Eis future plans, he endeavoring
to erade many questions. We parted,
yet could not imagine how or where he
made shift to obtain the carriage he was
then riding in. A couple of gentlemen
started in pursuit of the gentleman, but
only ascertained that he had connved
with anegro of Mr.. Bemas, of Fort Gaines,
for a scat to the latter place. We learn
that DIR. Hines is quite i'll in Barbour coun-
ty, witn but little hope of recovery.
We hope this is the last time that Mr..
Moore will admit such men to his bed and
board, as they need watching, and should
not receive the countenance Of any body,
much less Hotel keepers, because, no man
takes pleasure in notifying the customers
of any House to leave but when the pub
lie safety demands, and the Landlord fails
to dismiss said lodger, an incensed people
have to adopt means Of self preservation.
This notorious man is second only to
Murrell. and as a literary man, far superb
or to the great land pirate. Few men
possess as fine talents rs the swindlcr in
question, which in many instances places
him beyond suspicion, and furnishes him
capital to operate upon when in tight
place. When we hear from him again.
we hope that he will employ his talent in
a profitable wav.-EdSt 1ia6d,nian.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

FATAL RgvESGE-The st. Louis Revel.
lie of the 26th ultimo, contlns the follow
ing melancholy occurrence:
'On last Sunday morning, the Salvador
Hotel, in this city. was the scene Of trag-
edy, that will long be remembered by those
who were spectators of the awful scene
Ii appears that n young man from Illinois
named Wilson, arrived in this city on the
Saturday evening boat, on his way to Texas
whittier he was going for the improvement
of his health, which was very bad, having
been brought on by his plunging headlong
into dissipation, in consequences of n young
lady to whom he had been engaged discard
ing him. She had been prejudiced against
him by another female, in revenge for some
| fancied injury, but her falsehood WAS discoY-
| cred by the yonng lady, though too late, for
her lover had departed, leaving no intimaton
of his destination. This was in january
last, since which time he has been a broken
hearted wandercr. Asit happened the young
lady accompanied b. her brother, were at
the Salvador House at the time of Wilson's
arrival, and the three were under the same
| roof although they were not aware Of it.
On Sunday morning. Wilson recognized his
| former love, while 1t breakfast, and immed-
ately in fit of desperation drew dirk and
plunged it into his heart In the confusion
which ensued, the young lady recognized her
former lover, and understanding the whole
affair at glance, she rushed to his side, and
before she could be prevented, seized the
bloody knife, and gave herself three CHA silly
wounds in the breast, one of which Il is
thought will prove faai, although she was
still living on Sunday night. Wilson was
buried yesterday"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
LANCASTERvILLE, s. G.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. II, 1853

w- To carry on any business, one must
have money. Since we have been engaged
in the publishing business here, many seem
to have so thought, whilst we find nun,
Der care not whether they pay us or not
We dislike to dun, but it is impossible for US
to pay rent, pay printers, buy paper and ink,
then feed and cothc oursclf and family,
merely with promises 10 pay. A good many
little debts are owing to us for subscriptions,
advertising and job work. rleasc, gentle
men, step up TO the Captains Office and set
tie up-wc will then be enabled to pay our
own debts.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
Marrow Escape Of q Missionary.

Rev. John A. Butler, of Boston, a mis-.
sionary Of the American Board in South
America, had narrow escape from hor.
rible death a few months ago. 1t ap-
pears that he attempted to ford the river
Umkomazi, on horseback, and when
about two-thirds of the way across, his
horse suddenly kicked and plunged, as if
TO disengage himself from his rider. and
the next moment crocodile seized Mr..
Buffers thigh with his horrible Jaws
Mr.. Butler, when he felt the sharp teeth
OF the crocodile, clung to the name of his
horse with a death-hold, Instantly he
was dragged from the saddle, and both
he and the horse were flounderinp in wa
ter, often dragged entirely under, ana go
ing down the stream. At first the crocc-
dile drew them to the middle of the riv-
er; but at last the horse gained shallow
water and approached :he shore. AS soon
rs he was within reach, natives ran to his
assistance, and beat off the crocodile with
spears and clubs.
Mr.. Butler was pierced with five deep
gashes, and had lost much blood. He
left all his garments, except his shirt and
coat, on the opposite shore with native
who was to follow him; but when the
struggle commenced, the native returned
and burst not venture into the water
again. 1t was now dark; and without
garments, and weak from the loss of blood
he had SO en- miles to ride. lie borrowed
blanket of native, and after two hours
succeeded in reaching the station, more
dead than alive. His horse also was ter
ribly magled; foot square of flesh and
skin was torn from his fauks. For ten
days Mr.. Butler remained in dangerous
condition, being seized with fever and
threatened with lockjaw, but in April,
when last heard from, was recovering.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
THE NEWS,

WE know of nothing TO write about this
week, therefore, we trust our readers will
make all due allowance f,r the lack of Ed.
itorial.-Our paper however contains much
selected matter, which, we hope will prove
rs interesting as any thing we could write.
We arc promised nm Original Story by the
author of the Rival Foes. 1t will soon APP
pear-Ours will appear one of these days,
but we have had so much to do of Lite, we
could devote little or no attention to it.
Every thing will come right however. af.
ter while.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
The New JERSEY TEMPERANCE LAW

The New JERSEY TEMPERANCE LAW
The first case which has occurred in New
Jersey, under the law relative 10 habitual
drunkards, passed at the last session of the
Legislature, took place at Princeton on the
22d ult., and is mentioned in the Wing
The Chancellor issued q commission to
three gentlemen who proceeded to try be.
fore jury an ipqusition into the halitual
drunkenness of Charles Skillman, and bis
incapaeity to take care of his property
The jury gave verdict that such was the
case, and according to law the Orphans
court, on application, must appoint guar
dian over him. He is divested of ali con.
troll ofhis property, which will be restored
on his reformation all liquor sellers, un,
der penalty, are forbidden to sell to him
and legally, he is to be treated as luna.
tic.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
The South Carolinian.

IT gives us much pleasure to notice the
recent improvement in this paper. The ca
rolinian has very justly deserved the enco-
miums passed upon it by the Press of our
State, and we trust an endorsement Of these
favorable notices will show to the Propric-
tors, DR.. r. w. Gibbcs g. Co., our apprccir-
ton Of the South Carolinian.
The Daily is SO per year: Tri-Weekly
So; Weekly, (Banner) 81.
In this connection We are pleased to no.
tice the very improved appearance of the
Winnsboro Register. Brtton, my friend
you must be making money !--ha
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
CARLOS.

SSAKE SToRY.--A correspondent Of the
Delaware Gazette states that a woman living
in house belonging to Dir. Burton, q short
distance from New Castle, went into u neigh
boring meadow few days ago for the pur-
pose OF gathering grapes, when black snake
which had lay concealed in the grass fasten-
ed itself around her leg, She tainted FROM
fright, but how long she lay in an uDcon-
scious state Is not known. On coming to,
however, she found that the snake still kept
her company. She mastered courage and
ran tor the house. But In her haste, she lost
the key Of the door, which she had locked,
before leaving. She then returned to the
meadow, (the snake still occupying its posi-
tion,) and after finding the key, the thought
struck her to 20 to a neirhborinR stream
and drown the varmint She approached
the water, when his snakeship deliberately
nncoiled himself, and glided OF among the
bushes.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

The effect Of the Maine liquor law has
been to increase the drinking of ardent
spirits in Maine. John Neal, Of Portland
says: ...
"At this moment-and it has been
growing worse every day since the first
three months were blinded by its rash
ness; there is more intemperanoe and
more drinking in this city and nsighbor-
hood, and probably throughout the whole
State Of Maine, with here and there a
doubtful exception, than there has been
at any other time for twenty years"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
Washington Monument.

WE have received from Geo. Watterston,
Esq, Secretary of the Washington National
At----"..snt sUs'~.yra vrrouIhr, aniHinng tho
request that contributions would be received
by the managers of elections in this State ir
aid of the Monument, and for that purpose
requests us to publish il.
We would do so with much pleasure, bu
as there will be no elections held in thi,
State this year, consider it unnecessary.
The Monument is now l4O feet high.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

....In Baltimore, on Wednesday after.
noon, W hen the sun was shining brightly, and
no appearance Of rain, the wires of tho Morse
Magnetic Telegraph line, extending into the
Sun Iron Building, were unexpectedly struck
by lightning. A storm IL appears was rag.
ing between Baltimore and Philadelphia si
the time, and hence this unlocked for occur
renee. The shock was quite severe one
and the effect the instant melting Of two
magnets, with considerable shaking of the
operators, who were at the Instruments
The report Of the explosion of the fuid was
quite loud.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

The DAILY GLOBE is the title of a hand
somely printed paper We have received
from Portsmouth, Va. The editor is
Laurence Badger, writer of some note,
and favorably known as the editor Of the
Hornets Nest which was published in
Charlotte, N. c.
The September number of those very ex-
cellent Agricultural journals have been
received, The Soil Of the South--Colum-
bus Ga. by Lomax g. Ellis-The Agri-
rultunst Laurensvile by X. NJ. Stokes and
The Farmer g. Planter Pendleton, by
Seaborn g. Gilmore.
The prices Of each is 9I.00 per year.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
fJT- We learn, suys the Memphis Whio.

e=D- We learn, svys the Memphis Wing,
from reliable source, that as married
couple were travelling on Steamboat from
New Orleans to an up stream port. the man
sickened and died. When tho boat touched
at Memphis, the bereayed a.d distressed wild
dow landed there with the corpse. When
about TO take leave OF the body, the dead
valeseent under good treatment, and went
on his way rejoicing with his widow.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

sV- WE inadvertently neglected to call
attention last week, to the advertisement
Of Messrs. Fullings, Anderson & Co, Char
lesion. One of these gentlemen, (hlr Full
llngsO has been known to us long time,
and from knowledge of his experience in
the Clothing Business, we speak confidently
in saying it will be to the advantage of Coun-
try Merchants to call on them when they Wis.,
it Charleston this Fal.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
Newspaper Changes.

WE perceive by the last Newbcrry Scnti-
mel that Messrs. Johnston, and James NJ
Crosscn, have purchased that journal from
the former proprietor, James II. Giles, Esq.
We wish the latter gentleman peace and
prosperity in his retirement, and every sue
coss to the new proprietors.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

EW- A MARRIAGE solcmnized in South
Carolina, is indesoluable, either by the con-
sent of the parties, or by the judgment Of
any foreign tribunal or statute of any for
eign Legislature. No judicial tribunal il.
South Carolina, has any suthority to declare
n divorce, and no divorce has ever been gran
ted by the Legislature of South Carolina.-
Bad State for unhappy couples TO reside in
A divorce obtained by change of residence,
is good while the parties remain out of the
State, but void on their reLurn.-N Y. Sun.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
~ A man xl,o n,or,io. NV, -,

E1- A man, who marries now a,days,
marries great deal. lie not only.awsds
himself TO a woman, but n laboratory of
prepared chalk, a quintal OF wlmlebone,
eight coffee bags, four baskets of novels,
one poodle dog, and lot of weak nerves
that will keep four servant-yirls and three
doctors around the house the whole time.
Whether the fun pays for the powder is
matter of debate.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
6 hitur' 9 blf.

THE September number of that very excel
lent periodical we had neglected to notice
we allude to ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE.
This is an excellent number, containing a
handsome steel plate "Maternal lnstruc-
tion," besides several good wood cuts
The reading matter in Arthurs Home
Magazine is al,oays good. Price 81 por
year. Address,
T. s ARTHUR g. CO.,
Philadelpia.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

EU- The Boston Traveller, Of Wednes-
day, says, 1--WE received letter from Prince
town this morning, stating that q letter had
been received there from Capt. Soper, that
he, (who with five men, was In one Of the
boats that lost the vessel while In pursuit of
the whale,) found he ship IN twelve hours
after parting with the mate, and thus escap-
ed the terrible suffering experienced ~ those
IN the mates boat.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

tu- Rosa, as Il appears from recent
census, contains population Of $4,000, di-
vided into 81 parishes, and amongst them
tweaty nine bishops, one thousand two hun
drsd and eighty priests, two thousand and
ninety-two monks, and members ofreligious
orders, one thousand six hundred and nine
ty-eight nuns, and Eve hundred aud thirty
seven ecclesiastical pupils
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
BY FRIDAYS MAIL.

....O....
FIRE IN NEw.YoRK.-A fire occurred in
Ncw-York on Monday morning, which de-
stroyed three houses. Two men perished
in the flames. slegstr
EXTENSIVE DEFALcATIoS IN New YoRK.-
Mr. Gutman, n Custom House Broker in
New-York, has absconded from that ci-
ty. He is said to b. = dcf.ultcr for oycr
100000. $50,
LATER FROM Rio JASEIRo-The Barque
Maryland has arrived at New-York from
Rio Janciro, with advices to the oath Of Ju.
ly, which state that Coffee had advanced
from 400 to 900 reals , ~
PROGRESS OF THE EPIDEMIc AT NEw-OR.
LEANS AND MoBLE.-The interments in
New-orleans on Sunday were ITO, of whkh
96 were victims Of the epidemic on Monday
there were only 90, of which ~ were from
the epidemic.
In Mobile on Monday there were 80 deaths
from yellow fever.
LATER FROM TExAsy-Adyices from Ca.
weston, Texas, TO the I'd inst state that tie
yellow fever had appeared in mild form in
that city, and that two deaths had occurred
the previous week.
The elections have resulted, il is believed
In PEAK having been elected as Governor,
Dickson as Lieutenant Goyerner, and Bell
rs Representative to Congress. The amend
nIents to the Constitution have been adopt
ed The River Bill was defeated BY over
whelming h,ajorities.
The crops we're in u very favorable condi-
ton. $50 na
Departure ov THE FALcoS.--The u. g..
Mail Steam Ship Falcon sailed on Wcdnes-
day. Col warl, the new Consul to Pn.
mama, was amongst her passengers.
SIcKsEss ALONG THE MIsSIssRPi RWER.---
Considerable fever prevails along the Mis- 4
sissippi. Vicksburg, Natehez, Grand Gulf.
Port Gibson and Baton Rouge are afflicted
with IL.
NEw-YoRK NARKET.--In New-York on
Monday Cotton was dull. The Coffee mar.
ket was firm with an upward tendency. and
10000 bags Of Rio we're disposed ofat 40
cents per Ib.
NEw-oRLEAEs MAKEETs.--0ue hundred
bales Of Cotton were disposed Of in New
Orleans on Monday at fuilphees. Rice was
quoted at from 5ia5s cents per ID. -
49,
One hundred bales Of Cotton changed
hands on Tuesday. New MiddIing wss sold
at from loa I 4 cents. coFyEE had ad-
vaneed. Rio was worth IOs cents per 10.
--~---.-~~1p - snee----~~@- ~ n
Up jumped our devil IN rage,
And set two lines 70 diI ibis page. 80
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14
Singular Escape.

The Chenage Telegraph relates the
following;
Mr.. Dan B. Skinner, Of Sherburue
whose barn was struck by lightning and
burned in the afternoon, and whose house
was struck by lightning in the evening,
we mentioned last week. After the first
occurrence, Mr.. Skinner had occasion to
visit his pasture or woods, in which stood
very large maple tree, in the trunk OF
which was cavity of sufficient dimension
TO let in the body Of man, while it was
so protected by the branches of hemlock
as to efectually shield one from the storm
In this place Mr.. S. had often taken re-
fuge on such oecasons, and thinking that
he would be unable to reach his house
before the rain fell in torrents, he quickly
esconsed himself ia the shelter mentioned.
Sitting q few moments, and listining to
several sharp, terrific explosions, and
thinking over the events Of the day, and
feeling, naturally, little nervous, he
concluded he had rather risk q thorough
drenching than the danger he felt incur
red BY remaining in that position. He
lef, but had not proceeded eight rods
when thunder Dol. shivered the identical
tree in pieces During the shower, his
house was struck soon, we believe, after
he reached II. SO, rising above the con.
s;deration Of bis loss, which falls with no
little severity spon one of his pecuniary
means, must be the feeling Of thankfulness
with which he rejects upon the singular
pressrvsain1 Of his life.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

-. According TO the Cincinnati Rail
Road Record sixty millions bushels Of corn
are raised In Ohio every year. The average
crop 10 thirty-seyen bushels 10 an acre.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

THE total number Of deaths In New
Orleans from the 2ist Of May to the 9ist OF
August. wss 7.2t7. Of which 50s2 were
from Yellow Fever.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

LATER FROM RIO JASEIRo-The Barque
Maryland has arrived at New-York from
Rio 'Janciro, with advices to the oath Of Ju.
ly, which state that Coffee had advanced
from 400 to 600 reals. ,,a -
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

eW-It is stated fhsf Ia the New Orisan,
wcFkheuss, whsse thars are ovJr two hun,
drsd prisoners confined, thsss has not bssr
3 single case Of the yelIow fever this season
An he other city pzisans - sid 10 b,
eSusiiy szsmpt 6ss ~ 81 fe.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

EXTENSIVE DEFALcATIoS IN NEw- YORK.
Mr. Guiman, Custom House Broker in
New-York, has absconded from that c.
ty, He is said to b. . dcE.ulter for oycr
100000. SID,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

Up jsmped our devil in q rage,
And set two lines 70 iiil this page.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

One hundred bales Of Cotton changed
hands on Tuesday. New MiddIing wss sold
at from loa II cents. CoFyEE had ad-
vanesd. Rio was worth rOS cents per 10.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

FIRE IS NEw-YoRE.-A fire occurred in
New-York on Monday morning, which de-
stroyed three houses. Two men perished
in the flames. ssssstr
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-09-14

NEw-oRLEAEs MAKKErs.--0ne hundred
bales Of Cotton were disposed Of in New
Orleans on Monday at failpriees. Rice was
quoted at from 6ia5s cents per ID. 49,