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Sad Casualty.

We are panied TO learn that Daniel N
Grassland, Esq, Of Marlborough District
was instantly killed on Wednsday eve.
ming last, by stroke Of lightning. Hs
was in the aeld with his negroes, who were
planting potatoe draws, and Jus. as All
started for the house, he, with his bride
over his arm and surrounded by the ne.
groes, was strikep down. None of ,bs
negroes were injured but one, and he was
only shocked severely. Mr.. CrossIsnd
we understand, had his umbrella hois,ed
at the moment, and il may be that The
mstalic ferule on the top operated "A a
conductor for the electricity. His Lod,
was much bruised and bIacksned: M
watch was entieriy destroyed, except the
chain and his shoes were mach torn.
Mr. Grassland was highly e.,eemea
citizen, whose loss will be seriously fsIt--
He leaves bereaved widow and savesal
children, and large circle Of friepds 70
mourn their irFeparabls Ioss,--O OHsrass
O0ttt5s fsr #G n
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establishing an Episcopal Female Seminary
at that place. The price agreed upon is
$4,000, with reservation on the part of
the seller of the use of the water for his own
family and those who have heretofore pur-
chased lots from him. Caroiiaian.
w- AT Wilkesbarre, Pa, on the 4th, n bo-
dy of people assembled on the bridge which
crosses the Canal, near the landing, until
the mass became so great that one side of
the bridge gave way. precipitating the whole
body of people together, some fourteen feet
into the water. Among them were many
women and children, fortunately, however,
they all escaped without serious injury.
w" A grocer, corner Of Second and
Christian ST., Philadelphia, was pclted with
rotten eggs. a few evenings since, by party
of clerks. who became exasperated in consc-
quence of violation on the part of the gro
Ger of an arrangement entered into to close
his store nt eight O'Clock in the evening, dur.
ing the summer months. d..
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Lancaster Agricultural Society.

LAST Summer club was formed here
composed of a number of the planters of the
District This club was called the commit
tee, and their object was to visit each other,
plantations, inspect the crop, make sucpes.
tons relative to oplantation economy, and give
such advice, based upon experience, us NAV
prove mutually beneficial to each other
1t was our priveledgo and pleasure to b,
one of this committee on one or two occo
sions, and although we have but little knowl
edge of agricultural operations, we wer,
agrceabiy surprised Ia sec the result of III,
efforts Of the overseer and negroes in clean
heids, good fencing, &c. A friend observed
10 us on one occasion, that the Committee
made him at least $500 more. IL stimulated
the overseer-stimulated the negroes TO &C.
ton fearful that an unfavorable report NAV
be made. No efforts were left untried to
makethe "best showing
Last June an Agricultural Society was
formed here, the other was the Society in its
ncipicncy. Now we have regularly or
ganized Agricultural Society, OF which one
may become n member by paying twenty
five cents and signing the Constitution.
On Saturday last, an Grafton on the sub.
ject Of Agriculture, WAS delivered in tho
Court house before the Society, and mum.
Der of ladies and gentlemen, by G. NlcC.
Witherspoon, Esq. The effort was a very
happy one, and reflects much credit on the
orator, both in style and delivery.
After the Grafton, all r, paired to the Acad-
cmy Lot, where n most excellent pic mic
was served. Every one appeared not only
satisfied, but perfectly happy. No better
way TO quelI disturbance in hungry
crowd, than by feeding them. But there was
no disturbance there, if they wgre hungry.
After the pic mic, Committee appointed
for that purpose, examined specimens of
stock, ofwhich they made favorable report.
Next year, premiums will be awarded to
those presenting the finest specimtns.
So much for our young Agricultural So
ciety. We hope every farmer in Lancaster
District will join it, as it is calculated to inn
prove him, and can certainly do him no harm
-25 cents will not break him.
Mr.. Witherspoon's speech we believe will
be published. We trust it will be published
in pamphlet form, and copy given TO each
farmer in the District
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Interesting Statistics.

The whole number of languages spoken
in the world amount to 3O64, viz F.: 5s7 in
Europe, 937 in Asia, 276 in Africa, and ] 2
81 in America. The inhabitants of our
globe profess more than 1000 different re-
ligions. The number OF men is about equal
to the number of women The average of
human life is about 33 years. One fourth
die previous to the age of seven years, one
hnlf before reaching II years Of age, and
those who pass that age enjoy felicity %
refused to one-half The human species. To
every l,COO persons only one reaches 100
years ofage; to every 100, only six reach
the age of 66, and not more than one in 800
lives to 80 years Of age.
There are on the earth 900 OOO, 900 in
habitants, and of these 333,333,332 die eve.
ry year, 81 1874 every day, 1880 every hour
TO every minute, or one every second
These losses are about balanced by an equal
number Of births. The married are longer
lived than the single, and, above all, those
who observe sober and industrious con.
duet Tall men live longer than short ones
Women have more chances of life in theiI
fIvor previous to being 80 years of age than
mon, but fewer ft.rw RS
The number of marriages ia in proportion
offs to every 1000 individuals. Marriages
are more frequent afLer the equinoxes--
Is, during the months Of June and Decem.
Der.
Those born in the spring are generally
more robust than others. Births and deaths
are more frequent by night than by day
The number Of men capable of working OF
bearing arms isbeAlculated at one fourth Of
the population.
Some Of these statements are rather sin.
gular, and yet many Of them are susceptible
OF an easy solution. That marriages takes
place more frequently in June and Decem-
bor than otner months Of the yenr was Just
what we have always suspected was the
case. Those who marry in June do 80 be-
cause they cant help Il; while those who
eonnubialize in December do so doubtless
to guard against the chilly pillows which
distinguish the Frost bitten months ofwinser.
The matches which come of in June are
commonly love-masches. and are brought
shout BY green delds, and the contagious
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Death Of a. II. Little.

1t becomes our painful duty to record
the death of the gentleman whose name
heads this article. He died yesterday
morning at II minutes past IL, and was
buried yesterday evening at o'clock by
the SPartanburg Volunteer Company,
with the honors of war. The funeral ser.
mon WAS preached yesterday at 3 o'clock
A. NJ, by the Rev. J. G.. Landrum.
MIR. Little came to our town few weeks
since, feeble and emaciated in search Of
health. He remained at the Martin
Springs for fortnight, and finding nc
relief was removed hither by his faithful
friend, I. Jarman Elford, ESQ.,, who pro.
cured for him seperior medical aid, and
the constant attentions ola valuable and
attentive servant. Mr.. Little was stran-
ger to every one except Mr.. Elford, who
Qtwill be gratifying to his friends to know)
did everything in his power to relieve his
suffering, and render comfortable his last
moments. Of his history we have learn
ell the following particulars. At the age
OF l6or II, he applied to join the Pal
metto Regiment as it was about departing
for Mexico. His application was prompt,
y rejected on account of his youthfulness.
Determined not to be disappointed in the
promptings Of his gallant spirit he enter
ed the'cars with the Regiment for Mexico
Thence he was forcibly elected for the
same reason-his extreme youth.
With soldierly determination and a
spirit undamped by the discouragements
ne had received, he applied to the New
perry Company-was a1mitted-repaired
to the battlefelds of Mexico and there
won Tor himself imperishable honor and
glory as private. During the engage.
ment at the gate Of the CITY he lost his
right arm. An eyewitness tells us that
ne displayed gallantry and bravery
through the war that provoked the praises
OF all and secured him high and enyia-
Die character. So distinguished was he,
that on big arrival home he was dispatch.
ed to the Citadel at Charleston at the ex-
pense OF the State to acquire an education
Up to this time he was utterly ;ll;teyate
beng neither able to read nor write. An
preciating the facilities afforded him for
the requirement of an education he con.
centrafed all his energies to the improve
ment OF mis- mind aud tho mastery of his
studies. So successful was he that In three
years and a half he was able to perform
the duties of assistant to one of the pro-
fessors and in four years graduated with
the honors Of his class. Such is the brief
but Interesting history Of this young man.
Spaytan.
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Cullllllualratlull.
For TIE LEDGER.

TUX Tux LEDGER.
The Lancaster District Agrie ultural Soci.
ETY., held its first anniversary meeting on Sat-
urday the 9th inst. A procession was form
ed at ! l o'clock, under the command of Col.
II. r. Price, and Major j. d. Halle, headed
by the Lancast or Band, which, after march,
ing up and down Main Street, proceeded to
the Court House, where the orator of the day
G. Nee. Withcrspoon Esq, delivered an ell
oquent Grafton. After the address, and mu.
sic by the Band, the company adjourned to
the Adedemy grove, where fine dinner was
in waiting. After dinner was dispatched, the
Society adjourned to the lot cf J. II. With.
crspoon, to examine stock for exhibition.
The only Jack offered belongs to Messrs
Phifer & Hammond, he is large fine made
Spanish Jack.
NJ. p. Crawford offered three year old
heifcr-large, well made and in fine condi.
ton.
S. B. Massey offered two . year old mules
very fair specimens.
Stock hogs were exhibited by Mcssrs J.
H., and G. McC. Witherspoon and Crockett
some of which were in fine condition.
Quite number of colts were exhibited
belonging to Messrs. Faulkner, Small, Dun.
lap, McllwaiHe, Brown and Col. Price, som 4
ofwhich were hard to beat in any country.
After full examination OF the Stock, the
Society rcassembled at the Court House
where various topics on Agriculture were
discussed. On the subject of raising turnips
views were had from Messrs WIN. Reed, r
X. Terrell, s. B. Massey and others on the
utility of topping Cotton, Messrs. Barnes,
Faulkner, Craigc and Others gave their views.
On the SUBJECT of preventing rust in Cotton,
Mcssrs. Crawford, Stephens and Faulkner,
gave their views. Various other subjects
were discussed. On motion committee OF
three were appointed by tho President to
wait on the orator Of the day, to request a
copy of the address for publication.
NJ. p. Crawford, Esq. was elected for the
next anniversary orator.
All present seemed well pleased with the
exercises ofthc day. Many of the fair sex
were present at the Grafton and at .hc Dime,
table. The society adjourned to meet on
the lst Saturday in November next, when ar
Essay will be read by J. II. Witherspoo
Esq. ..
IA. HAssELTINE, Sec.
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Newspaper Bylaws.

WE find in one Of our exchanges the
following pithy code of newspaper By
Laws. They are the best we have seen
drawn up; and if newspaper writers will
pay strict attention to the rules here Ia id
down, vast deal Of trouble will be saved
TO the printer, and their etfusions much
more extensively read by the communitv:
l BE brief. This is the age of tele-
graphs and stenography.
Be pointed. Don't write all around a
subject without hitting it.
State facts, but don't stop to moral
ize. It's drowsy subject. Let the read
er do his own dreaming.
Eschew prefaces. Plunge at once
into your subject, like 4 swimmer into cold
water.
5 You have written a sentence that
you think particularly fine, draw your pen
through it. A pet child is always the
worst in the family.
6 Condense. Make sure that YOU re-
ally have an idea, and then record it in the
shortest possible terms. We wan:
thoughts in their quintescence.
When your article is completed
write out nine tenths of the adjectives.-
English is strong language, bat won't
bear much reducing"
8 Avoid all high flown language
The plaincst Anglo Saxon words are the
best. Never use stills when legs will do
as well.
Make your sentences short. Every
period is mile stone, at which the reader
may halt and rest himself
Write legibly. Don't let your man
uscrIpt look like the tracks ola spider hal
drowned in ink. We shan't mistake one
for a genius, though he write as crabidly
as Napoleon.
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WHOLESALE EXERCISE oFTnE PARpoS.
ING PowER.-Gov. Wood, of Ohio, before
rcsigning his governorship for the purpose
OF accepting diplomatic appointment.
granted pardons to some thirty notorious
offenders, among whom are said to b.
many of the worst in the penitentiary and
the least deserving of clemency. Tba
practice, which is becoming SO preya!eni,
among Governor, of signalling their re-
tiremcnt from office Of general Jail de-
livery, is one that should be severely re-
Probated as injurious to the community
and positively dishonorable to those who
thus exercise the pardoning power. In
almost every case these pardons arc tho
result of long importantly or Of political
influence. which the executive has not the
honor and manliness 10 withstand, and
yet the responsibility of which he seeks
to evade, by granting them at n moment
when he hopes the act will pass unobsryed.
or when his retirement to private life
renders him less amenable to inquiry and
condemnation. The evil is becoming one
altogether too general, and the correct
i've OF public displeasure should be ap-
Piled in every instance ofits occurrence.
Ball. american.
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TherSopth Carplipian. and the Colum.
sbse Hammer.

From The following notice, we extract
from the Bonner, Of the 30th ultimo; il
will be seen that these two valuable Jour.
nails will hereafter be published togth-
er:
"At the instance Of mutual friends, II has
been determined to unite these two papers.
The Daily and Tri-Weekly Banner, from
this time, will be merged In the Daily and
Tn-Weekly South Carolinian, and the
Weekly Carolnian united with the Colum-
bia Banner | trust ihis nrrangemet will be
more b. n fetal to Columbia, whose interests
do not require continued effort to build mp
two daily papers, while one Is sufficient for
her wants. As my professional obligations
prevent my giving the necessary time TO the
editorial duies, It affords me pleasure TO In
form my friends that VIM. b. Johnston, Esq,
is now associated with me, and on him main
ly will the editorial duties 6eyolye.
Having no interests or feelings but what
are for the welfare Of South Carolina,
these journals, while advocating StateuS
rights Of the South. nothing win be spared
70 make THEM acceptable 70 The people Of
the State, IA tone, tenpsr, aud usefnlness.
~ ROBERT ". GfBBES, n. b. :
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nR. GUYSOTS's improved EXTRACT
~ OF IELLOWDOCK d SARSAPA.

X. GUYSOTS'S improved EyTR Avn
" OF YELLOW DOCK d SARS4PA.
JainL
Thousands Of individuals are curseC with
greyious complaints which they inherit from,
tneir parents. The use Of the Yslloss Doct
and Sdrsapariiia will prevent All this. md
save vast amount Of misery, and MANY vs,.
uable lives. for Il thoroughly erpeis from ne
srsfem the fatem isint which Il the seed ~
d,sease, and so takes OF the curse by which
the sins or misfortune Of the parents are ~
often visited upon the innocent Offspring.
Parents owe il 10 their children 10 g,,ara
then, against the affects Of maladies thst
may De communicated by descent, and ehil.
dren OF parents that have at any time been
affected with Consumption, ScroffuIn or
syphilis, owe u to themselves TO take Ore.
caution against tho disease being reyive3 s 8
them; Guysott's extnet Of Ysllow Desk
and SarsaParilla, Is sure antidote Il sueh
cases. - s.'''s
Sold by T. r. CIR. MAGuI. IN
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ADvIca TO GIRLs.-Somebodv oiyes
the following advice to girls. II Is worth
volumes OF fiction and sentimcntalism.-.
Men who are worth having want women
tor wives. A bundle Of gewgaws. bound
with string Of flats and quavcrs, sprink-
led with cologne, and set in carm;ne sau :
cer-this is no help for a man who cx.
poets to raise family Of bows on yer;t,bIo
bread and meat The piano and lace
frame are good in their places, and so ,rc
ribbons, trilIs, and tinsels; but vol, cannot
make a dinner of the former. nor n he'd
oIan kct of the latter--and awful ne such
an idcd may seem to you, both dinner and
oed blankets are necessary to domestic
happiness. Life has its realities. ne well
as fancies; but You make it all decorations
remembering the tassels and curtains bp.
forgetting the bedstead. Suppose a man
OF good sense, and, Of course, good pros.
poets, to be looking for a wife. what
chance have you to be closenl You NAV
cap him, or yon NAV trap him, or catcb
hum, but how much better 20 make !. an
object for him to catch Won. Render
yourself worth catching, and you will
need no shrcwd mother or brotle, 10
help youto find market"
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RAIS-CRoPs.--The rains for the past
week have been, we fear, superabundani.
We hear from some Of the Eastern dis
tr'cts that they are apprehensive Of the
results Of the late heavy rains in that
section Of the State.
we have every reason to believe, from
he ln'orma,ion we have received from
various quarters, that the provision crops
OF The State will be nucl better than WINS
anticipated 10y the most saug,,ine during
the drought. The seasons have been very
conducive to the growth and maturity 81
the lateNplantiug Of corn, peas, &c.GS.
CdrotiRion,
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i5Y- THE "Palmctto (Chester) Standa,dn
contains the foll,wing:
FATAL DUEL-After some days of pain
ful suspense, awaiting the result of an affair
of honor, pending between John Dunovant,
yr, Esq, of this place, and 1t. J. Davidson
l'egare, OF Charleston, the intelligence has
reached us that the parties met on the field,
near Charleston, on Tuesday morning last,
at o'clock, and that Mr. Legare fell Mt the
first fire, expiring instantly. Mr.. Dunovant
was unhuFt
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E8 y cuLvERT giving way on the S. C.
Railroad, on Thursday last, prevented us
from receiving any Charleston papers. From
this cause, our selections are not as we
would desire, but we have done our best
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LANCASTERVILLE, S. G.
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST1 10, 1853

DURING my absence from the State, J. w.
COOKE, Esq. will act as my Attorney. He
may be found at the Book Store, where he
will take p leasure in receipting for any
monies paid for subscriptions, Advertising
or Job Work. r. BAILEY
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COM NJ MERCIAL.
LATEST DATES
Charleston Markets.

SATURDAY MoRxma, August 8.
TIE sales Of cotton tbis morning smoun,.
ed to 500 bales, at II cents. Sales OF the
week $500. Market firm. Good middlinr
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ney judiciously expended We are most
happy to enter this paper on our exchange
list.
FoUTH Annual Announcement Of the Fe-
male Medical College of Philadelphia.
In this catalogue which has been sent as,
We iind that there are thirty-one students
for the session of 1928. In this list
we find the names of ladies' from Massa-
chusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode
Island, &c.-none from any of the South
erR States.
A lady doctor-how pleasant for a poor
sick man to be attended Upon by fond
woman.
THE SOUTHER MEDICAL AND SURGICAL Jour-
EAL.-One of the best medical journals
we are told, in the United States. A very
attractive table of contents in the August
number, which has been kindly sent us by
the publisher. Price $500 per annum.
JAMES McCAFFER1Y,
Augusta, Geo.
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@- An English paper states that the
first complete edition of the English Bible,
printed by Miles Coverdale, bearing date
l425, was accidentally discovered short
time since in the false bottom Of an old
oak chest, at Holkham Hall, Norfolk, the
seat of the earl of Leicester. There are
numerous imperfect copies of this Bible in
existence, two being in the library of the
British museum, one in the BodIcan IL
brary at Oxford, one in the Cambridge
University Library; in fact, most of the
great Libraries and public institutions in
England, as well as many private individ-
uals, possess q volume. The copy uow
brought to light is the most valuable s. &c
incn Of Miles Coveriale's labors hitherto
known, being in every respect perfect -
whereas, all the other known copies are
deficient of many leaves, both at the be-
ginning and at the en- The proprietor
at Holkham has had the book appropri-
ate'y bound, and enclosed in an oaien box;
and it now graces the shelves Of ITS mag
nihcent library. A London bookseller is
said to have Offered $500 for this biog
raplical treasure.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER

influence of boboinks and yellow-birds;
while those which happen in December are
brought about, in degree by mixing plain
mathematics with the market value of fan
mel under garments.-N. Y. Duchnan.
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G hitur' & blf.

The SOUTHERN CULTIvAToR for August,
published at Augusta, Geo. by VIM. s..
Jones, at $l.0) per year, has been re-
ceived. 1t appears TO be an attractive
number. s,.
THE SOIL or THE SoUTH-WeHsv ot, our
table the August number Tkis.is one of
the best agricultural periodicals. published
in the country. Price Sl.OO wear.
LOMAX a. ELLIS,
Columbus, Geo.
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JAMES C."-Your receipt is in Ledger
of June 8-to April 1854.
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sB u. r. H."-1'oo late for this pum-
ber-shail appear next week.
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MARRIAGES.,

I'LL Hymen tro't his love delighted hour.
There dweltno JOY In Eden's rosy bower
The world was sad,--fhe garden was a i I'd,
And man, the hermit, siehed--till woman
smiled m CempkrD
MARRIED, Near Grand Lake, Ark. jnlv
3, CORNELiUSC CAMPBELL, Esq, 70 aiiis
SARAH ANDERSON, eldest daughter az
John =. Anderson, Formerly Of Lexington
Also. on the a6lh Of Juno, by John B,.s,-
dy Esgs Samuel. c. LAREY. al ~ :, ,','.- w
bpER Digtrict, 8. C,to Miss NARY ,rx5%
loh hOfTiN, Of Claiborne Comfy. faal
siana - ~ S. ,i'x, $3.50
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~ Why was the first day Of Adsas
Iifb the longest epsr known
Hst<use Il had no Ere.
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AMERrcA's OwS.--T This is the title of n vsrv
excellent weekly paper published Ia New
YORK, at $500 per year. Il conaains
weekly, much useful and entertaining
reading matter.
Address the Editor, Edmnnd 3. Child, ,Esa
encloeing two dollars, and our word for Il,
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Columbus, Geo.

BLAcXwooD's MAeAz1sE.-Contents of the
July number
Weiss History Of the French Protestant
Refugees.
Legends Of the Madonna, by Mrs. Jane
s0n.
Lady Lees Widowhood, Part VII.
The Late Marquis of Londonderry.
Paris Theairicals.
The fine Arts and the Public Taste In '53.
a Chapter on Life Assurance.
Cold and Emigration: In threa Effects.
Social and Political.
LEONARD, SCOTT g. CO.,
New York.