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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
Unfavorable Nature of the Season to
Health.

One OF the late numbers of the New
York Herafd, alluding to the peculiarities
OF the present season, almost unprecedent.
ed for its freshets, storms, versatile and nm
seasonable temperature, says:
The singular weather that we have had
has been productive of great amount of
sickness, especially among the Youngest
portion OF the community. That scOuroe
OF modern times, and which seems to have
taken up the terrors along ago laid down
oy the small pox at the command of
science, scarletina, has been, and is fright
fully raging in and about this city. In
one small town, not ten miles from the
city, over one hundred cases are mention
ed and eighty deaths, and probably the
numbers are larger. In some families all
the children have been swept away, to the
number of three and four in some instan-
ces. This disease appears to be the most
severe the nearer places are to the sea;
and IN country towns, not above twenty
miles from here, not a case has occurred.
Whether this is law of this peculiar
form of pestilence, is point upon which
we do rot profess any ability to speak,
Probably 1t is not, and the disease is cap
rlcIous. Besides this, we have colds in
all their infinite variety, and vast powers
of annoyance. Influenza prevails almost
every where. Fevers are common as sin.
The foundations of consumption, and 9TH
ers of the grisly family Of disease, are
laid most abundantly. Many ruined
constitution will date its fall from the ire
markable winter" of 1928. When peo-
pie talk of "fne weather." they ought to
recollect these things, and then they will
not improbably come to the rational con-
clusion that warm weather in December
is as bad as snow would be in June. 1t
is fine only for doctors and sections.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
The Functions Of the Press---Personal
Matters, &c.

THE heading Of this article, will no doubt
indicate to the reader, the particular subject
we have special reference to. Before we
proceed to speak of the communication Of
DIR. Galluchat's in this paper, we intend to
say word or two, in reference to the le-
gitimate functions of the Press or, in 9TH
er words, what, in our opinion, should be
the proper limits to which the Press should
be restricted
A newspaper in District, is most certain
ly a vehicle, by which the citizens are made
conversant with the news Of the day but
we conceive that when any particular citizen
is aggricved, and when justice has been de-
MED him; in order to place himselfi in prop
er light before his people, the newspaper Of
his District, should give him the opportuni-
ty to defend himself, at the same time TO en-
tend To his aggressors, the same privilege to
contradict or deny, any assertion which
should be made, which is not the truth, in
the fullest sense Of the word.
As is well known to the people Of this
District, fcud has existed for some time be-
tween DR.. Wylie ard DR.. Galluchat. The
latter gentleman believes, that by the action
of the former, he has been placed in a wrong
position, not only before the citizens Of this
District. but before many abroad. The OBJ
jcct Of his communication is then, to give
hisyersion Of the case, and leaves the issue
to be decided by a discerning public.
No one regrets more than we do, that
such communications should appear in our
paper 1t is certainly more 10 our interest to
give news items, and at the same time run
no risk ofeiyng offence Bat according to
our standard Of right and wrong, we see no
other plan 10 adopt, but TO letDr. Galluchat
have a hearing.
A company obllgate themselves 10 Dispatch
any certain kind Of business---they fsil 10
fulfil their obligations there il NO kesitatioa
on the part Ola publisher, to give place TO
an Article eensuring then, for snch conduct.
If the company are To blame, they begin
reform on tho other hand, If they be inno-
cent, they at once assert y, aud In unmeas-
ured terms, contradict the censurer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
Sea Island Cotton.

The first seed of the Sea Island long
staple Cotton was sent from the Bahamas
to Georgia in 1886, and the first expert
ments were made with it on the Sea Is.
lands, near the mouth Of the Savannah
river. The plants did not bear the first
year, but, the winter proving mild, the rat
toons bore fruit the year following, and
thus became acclimated. The original
seed came from Persia. The successful
growth of this worldwide famous kind OF
cotton is confined to string of islands,
stretching from Georgetown, in South
Carolina, to st. Mary's river, in Georgia, a
distance of nearly two hundred miles, in,
Guiding a belt of coast not over fifteen
miles wide. Its culture is now being in.
troduced into Florida.
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fondle and kiss it, and raise it as her o,cn
child. She would never think Of the smell,
but as she would smack its rubby lips, she
would praise the Lord for all his benefits, ard
pray that she might have profit by it, when
the Niger baby became niger man.
Cabinet stock is below par---all specula-
tion is at an end, and even Col. Forney, and
others who have returned from Concord,
shake their heads and look worderous wise.
The possible appointment of Jeff Davis, has
caused some " kicking up" but as the letter
writer's, ct cetera, have determined for Gen
eral Pierce, that his Cabinet will be mosaic,
then let the colors be as brilliant as possible.
The truth is,three fourths of the nominations
for Cabinet Officers are made by the letter
writer's, who are altogether as ignorant of
such matters as | am.
INDEX.
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was in the room of Mr. Atkins house,
dressed just as he had been at the moment
Of the calamity. The form which had
left the house but little more than an hour
before, full of life and happiness, with a
heart full ofhope and bright aspirations,
was born back to those who had parted
from him-that heart now hushed and
still-that form motionless, and the limbs.
last growing rigid under the icy touch of
death"
The Boston Traveller SAYS:
There is diticrance of opinion among
those who were present, us to the cause Of
this dreadful disaster. One of the pass
engers informs us that in his opinion it
was the breaking of a wheel, rather than
axle, that led to the occurrence. The train,
which consisted of the locomotive, tender,
and one passenger car only, was under
very rapid headway; and the coupling was
broken and the car thrown from the track
so suddenly, that the passengers had
scarcely warning of the destruction that
threatened them. The car was whirled
from the embankmcnt with great velocity,
and wrenched in two apparently before it
struck the ground at the foot Of the en-
bankment, which was covered with sharp
and rough stones. in the fall it was
literally shattered into pieces.
There was coal fire burning in a stove
in the car, and this aggravated the circum-
stances OF the accident, several PERSONS
one, mentioned above, scveraly-having
been burned by the scattered Goals. The
escape Of so many, with trifling or no in
jury, was almost miraculous. Mr.. Pierce
clasped his wife in his arms upon the in
slant that the overthrow of the car was
seen to be inevitable, and called to his son,
who was near, and who was approaching
him when the final catastrophe occurred,
by which he was cast into eternity. 1t is
not known how the lad was killed, but
his head was shockingly mangled, and
his death must have been instantaneous.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
Fatal Accident.

A son Of Maj. Ibson Cannon, Of Cabarrus.
aged about II years, was killed on the first
day of January, inst, by the accidental dis
charge Of gun in his own hands. He had
laid the gun down for moment, and in TAX
ing It up again took hold Of the muzzel and
was in the act of drawing it to him, when
the cock, hanging against something on the
ground was suddenly released, and exploded
the cap. The charged entered the left side
Just above the hip. He died in about fifteen
minutes. His father reached him in time
only to receive from his lips an account Of
the sad accident.
he was most promising yeung man, and
his sudden death has cast deep gloom over
the minds of his bereaved parents, and a
large circle of friends, by whom he was
much MISUNDERSTANDING (NC.) Watch
man.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
Oyster Disease, 60,

THIS Curious disease which has attacked
aeertain portion Of our population, particu.
larly the blacks, who are proverbially impru.
dent in their eating, has received the dcsig.
nation Of the Cholera, and with the prone
ness Of some to cxaggeration, has led 10 the
idea that a generally fatal form Of this dis
ease was prevailing in this city. These re.
ports have spread into the country, and al
though q correction Of this statement was
made, the rectifeation Of the mistake, as in
all such cases, followed slowly. We have
1t from the most perfectly reliable source,
that there never has prevailed what Is called
Asiatic Cholera In our city since It's imputed
prevalence. The cases were limited to those
who had eaten ofccrtain descriptions Of food
which are supposed to have been spoiled by
the late freshets, had which have been com.
mon to many parts ofthe Southern country.
We would state for the information Of
our country friends, that there is no epedem.
&c disease among US, with the title Of Ash
attic tholers, and even those cases which are
elassed as sporadic or scattering, have dis
appeared from our city. We would ask Of
the editorial brethren in Georgia, whether a
similar disease has noe prevailed all along the
coast Of that State, ariaIng from eating dis
eased oysters and spoiled rice.
CAas. Er. Ness.
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~ The Hartford Times has q

~ The Hartford Times has letter
from Washington, which says:-"Brick-
makers here ale making fortunes; and
why can they not, when bricks are selling,
as now, at seven TO nine dollars, and the
demand increasing? 1t is estimated that
10000, 900 moro win be required to finish
The Capitol extension. and about IL ,O0O,-
OoO more for the Patent Office, besides a
government hospital, an asylum, private
residences, DC. Abundance of wood,
timber and clay can still be obtained on
the Eastern Branch near the city, and a
good opportunity is presented to those
who understand the business.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
" Man, Know Thyself."

DR.. s. +. Dickinson closed his Anatomic-
n! Lectures, ut this place, on Thursday even
ing last. That our citizens were gratificd,
we have not heard dissenting voice.
In this age of lIumbugs and humbuggery,
we arc disposed to look upon every public
lecturer, as belonging to the same old class.
Although this may have been the precon-
ceiyed opinion of many Of our citizens at
first, yet the first lecture of Dr.. D., at
once removed this impression; and as his
lectures progressed, the particular attention
paid by the ladies, the old men and the
young men, was sufficient to show that the
declaration Of the psalmist - Man, know
thyself!" was uppermost in their minds
DR. d. illustrates the subject on which he
lectures, by model Of man, or a manikin.
This manikin is made Of paper machie, and
can be so dssected, that each organ Of the
body can be laid bare, and by the aid Of DR..
D's eruditc and entertaining lectures, the par
ticular functions-the particular abuses TO
which those organs are liable, &c, are made
clear and comprehensive.
In our intercourse with DR.. ID. we found
him perfect gentleman, and take pleasure
in recommending him TO t favorable cen
sideration of our friends on the other side Of
the river.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
A Rich Man Begging.

THERE has been a well dressed man
riding over our parish for the last week
on rather fine-looking horse, who pleads
the most abject poverty, and who has been
something aims from our community. He
calls himself Squire James, and SAYS he
nVes, when at home, in the parish Of Liv-
lngston. Our. attention was attracted by
communication written from the parish
OF Livingston to the editor of the Baton
kouge Advocate, published in late num-
Der oil that paper which gives detailed
history of Squire James. 1t states that
he has respectable property in Living
ston, consisting of land, negroes horses,
cattle, DC, and is comfortably off. The
communication further states that he is
IN the habit Of representing himself as a
man In destitute circumstances, and tray-
els around the country soliciting aims. lie
generally travels on horseback, visits the
towns and plantations on the coast, and
asks for reliof in any shape the generous
donor may choose to extend a helping
hand to one SO very needy. He never re,
fuses an old horse, or a barrel of refuse
sugar, or sour molasses. An old coat is
Godsend, and goes far to alleviate his dis
tress. lie, in short, represents himself as
one pining in poverty, abiect and grinding,
and an object worthy Of profound COM
misunderstanding, we have no doubt,
from those who are less able to bestow
aims than himself.
Such is the man who has been the
recipient of our peoples charity. Truly
the nineteenth century has been pregnant
with wonderful events. Not only has
there been great advancements in the arts
and sciences, but the peculiar character
istics Of the human mind have had a
genial atmosphere for their rdtvelopement.
Squire James must certainly be laboring
under some mental halucination. But
we have been informed that he presents
his claims upon the charity of the world,
with considerable feeling and pathos; and
that, notwithstanding his general contour
would indicate one far above the cravings
of want, still he seldom fails to extract
from his victim q small moiety of Charity
to aid in satiating his rapacious craving
after the goods of this world.-St Francis,
vile Ia.) Chronicle.
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Communications.
For THE LEDGER.
To the Public.

SOME Of the hands in the "Icdgcr" Office
being at this time indisposed; and, upon en-
tering upon the undertaking of giving a
full statement of the tyranical action of
" Lancaster Division" in my case, finding
a much greater amount ofmaicrial than had
anticipated and likewise, being unwilling
to subject my statement to the frequent di-
visions which it must necessarily undergo, il
published in the weekly Ledger, have con-
cluded to place the whole matter, connected
and entire, in pamphlet form, before my fell
low citizens. This shall be done as soon as
circumstances will permit. cannot close
this brief notice, without expressing to Mr..
Bailey, my grateful acknowledgements for
the manly firmncss, so generously displayed
in granting to me, under he circumstances,
the use of his paper for my defence. Such
IN instance of bold independence and impair
tial devotion to justice, is, alas too rarely to
be met with, in his our day.
Respectfully,
J. GALLUCIIAT.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
New Hotels.

We learn tlat Mrs. Fleming, favorably
know as the landlady of one of our best
private boarding houses, with hef, son,
Mr.. James T. Fleming have purchased
1anney's American Hotel, and intend to
recorganize it, to render it even more
worthy of the patronage of the public
Mr.. Fiemings energy and active habits
with Mrs. Flemings experience and careful
attention to the interests of her guests,
will entitle her to large share Of the Gus
tom OF the travelling community. And
while we chronicle Mrs. Fleming's assump-
ton OF Mr.. Janney's position at the Amer
ican, We understand that he and his we'll
known assistant, Mr.. A. ID. Goodwin, have
become the proprietors of the Congaree
House, the management of which, for the
tuture, will be in the hands Of the two
former gentlemen. They are too we'll
known TO require us to do more than say,
that they will do their duty satisfactorily.
With two such Hotels as the American
and the Copgaree, assisted by our old
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Welook upon this in the same way. DIR
Galiuchat asserts that justice has not been
done him-that the Grand Division Of the
Sons Of Temperance have condemned hi m,
before giving him a hearing, and now, he as
serts that there is no other tribunal left him
TO carry his case before, he must bring il be.
for g his people, and the only mode by which
the object can be consummated, by publish.
ing his statement in his District paper Un.
der these circumstances, we cannot in JUS
tice to the axiom we profess to follow, an AK
ION Of truth and justice of favor and affec.
ton to one more than another, deny DIR. Gal.
luchat this privilege
We now drop the subject
Ia Since the above has bee set M in
type, one ofour compositors having been ta-
ken sick, and tho article of DR.. Galuchat's
being so lengthy, we found that we would
be unable to publish his article in this paper;
and although part is in type, DR.. G. is un-
willing that it should be disjointed he has
therefore concluded as will be seen by his
card, to publish his article entire, in pamphlet
form.
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friend the United States, there certainly
can be no cause of complaint that we are
not ready to accommodate comfortably all
those who may visit our capital. We
hope, however, soon to need additional ac-
commodations for the crow that we hear
are coming to settle amongst us.
We congratulate our worthy friend,
Col. Maybin, on his retirement to enjoy
the "otium cum dignitdte" to which his
long public service fairly entities him.
His Legislative and aldcrmanic functions
will give him enough to occupy him plea
surcaIly and protitably to his fellow citi-
zens.-Columbia Banner.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
Hon. John S. Preston.

We learn, with much pleasure, that
this gentleman has accepted the appoint,
mcnt of orator for the 76th Association OF
this city, for 4th July next.
Mr.. Prcston's reputation for eloqucnce
already high, was much elevated, by his
late brilliant performance before the Mer-
camille Library Association. And now on
a theme, and in scene so inspiring as
that upon which he has promised his eff,
forts, we venture little in predicting that
he will add still brighter laurcs to his well
earned fame Charleston Mercury.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19

HEAVY ExPoRTs OF CorroN.-Tbe
clearance OF cotton at the New Orleans
Custom House on Friday amounted h
So,b6o bales, OF which 24,40s were for
Liverpool, 2o57 for Trieste, lle9 for
Barcelona, and 2s3l coastwise. This 4
believed to be the largest quantity ever
cleared from any port in the United States
~ one day. The exports 20 Liverpool dur
ing The preceding three days amounted 10
4s,4oo bales, and the entire exports for
Tho same period 10 50,4le bales.
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Congressional Documents

AGAIs are We under obligations to the
Hon J. 4. Woodward, for his attention. He
will accept our thanks for the congressional
Documents sent US.
To the Hon. Jno. Mcqueen are we in
dcbtcd for n copy Of Mr.. Woodward's speech
on the Tariff.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-01-19
Health Of Charleston.

Our private accounts as well as the re-
ports OF the Board of Health confirm the
pleasing intelligence that the cholera is
rapidly passing away. We think our
friends need be under no apprehcnsions of
visiting the city, bid.
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sP- WE arc requested to call tho atten
tion of the Commissioners of Roads and
Bridges, to the very prccarious condition of
the bridge over Big Cane Creek, on the riv-
or road,
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E WE generally prepay our postage,
and we wish those writing to us would do
so also. 1t is ridiculous that we should pay
five cents when subscriber wishes his pa
per changed from one office to another.
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Taurastrr Trh9rr,
LanCasterville, s. G.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. 10, 1858.
Election for Sheriff and Clerk.
LanCasterviIle, s. G.

AT the recent election for Sheriff and
Clerk of the Court for this District, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected
Sheriff.. ID. Halle ; Clerk. A. Stew
man.
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Acknowledgment.

WITH thanks, we acknowledge the fol-
owing amounts, in payment Of subscriptions
to the Ledger:
DR.. s. c. Morrison, Lancaster, 1880
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E SEVERAL sales are advertised in this
paper, to which the readers attention is di-
rected.
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J. GALLUCIIAT

Lancasterville, Jan. l8, 1853.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-03-16
UobenSack'S Liver Pills,
! am yours, &c.
B, BOWMAN.

No part Of The system is more liable to disease
Than the Liver. il serving flterer to purify he
blood or giving the proper secretion of the bile;
so that any wrong action Of the Liver effects the
other parts OF the system, and results variously,
Liver Complaint, Jaundice. Dyspepsia, SC. We
should therefore. watch every symptom that
might Indicate a wrong action OF the Liver.
These pills being composed of Roots and Plants
iurni he'd ny nature To heal the sick; namely lst,
An EXpectorant. which augmeIts the secretion
from the Pulmonary mucus membrane, or pro-
notes the discharge Of secreted matter. Cd, An
Alternative, which rhanges IN some inexplcabe
manner the certain morbid action Of the system.
Sd, Tonic, which gives tone aud strength to
the nervous system, renewing health and vigor 10
all parts of the body 4th, A Catbartic, which
acts in perfect harmony with the other ingredients,
aud operating on the Bowels, aud expeng the
whole mass Of corrupt and vitIated matter, and
purifying the blood, which destroys the disease
aud restores health.
Prepared at Hnbensack's Laboratory, Philadel-
phia, price 25 cents
FOR SALE BY
Martin Baker, Woodsfeld.
John Wisner, Beallsville. rs
]. Welsh & Co., "
Isaac Brown. jerusalem.
VIM. Buchanan, Lewisville.
William Steel, Stafford.
J. Ilowalt, Harretsville. ...
John NJ. Rownd, Summerfeld.
Jonathan Hall, Graysvile.
w. S. Woodall, Brownsville.
r. G. Anderson, Cochransvile.
B. Rhodes. Sardis.
Martin Vesiy, Baresvle.
Levi Baldwin,. Carng,on.
Mott, Fordyce & Co.. Calais.
]. E. Shankland, Mitonsburgh.
James Baker, Wholesale Agent in
Wheeling. ,.. Aug. a.
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Land for Sale.

in WASHINGTON COUNTY, OHIO. 4,sy.
n IN ACRES Of limestone ridge land, near
Il 1v the bank Of Little Muskingutn. nine
miles from Marietta, about 80 acres cleared; tim!
ber good About 100 apple trees, Of which 3Dsbe
bearing; or 6 kinds Of cherry and S kinds ef
plumb tress; quantity of peach trees, and soma
pears and grapes A good twostoiy hewed Iog
house, well of good water, smoke house. psiled
garden, &C. 5s f.rs ~ .saqa. Yig
ALSO {, !, s...I.t lits, yi
* Acres ofland on the Waterford road
Il l~ 4mie, from Marietta. so ofwhich srs
under lence aud in good state Of cultivation. 'Es
...-r ALSO 5l t,fs }9 Fg3Yj
Gk Acres on the Waterford road. s. .miles
Oe1 from Marietta, about rs acres cleared. and
will he sold low. -" ~. 3
..H ALSO Hf 9f :@Hs y
12n Acres on the Muskingnm River, "
lCV miles from Marietta, This tract rsi,
be so divided as to make very valuable and vesyl
desirable email farms. Well improved z sR
The above tracts will he sold at private sste -
For particulars inquire on the premises; orot ss
r. 0 BUCHANAN.
Harmar, o., Feb IL, 1852. llyl