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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-18
SUPERIOR LINEN GOODs.

SUPERIOR LINEN GOODS.
oUsEKEEPERs are respectfully invited to an ex-
animation of fresh supply of Goods, consisting of
- and I2-4 Barnsley Linen Sheetings,
9-8, Sd and GA Pillow-case Linens,
Sd, 9-4 and Ia Table Damask
Table Damask Napkins,
Sd and lO-4 Brown Table Damask.
Bird Eye Russia and Huckaback Linen Dianers
Iowellings of all kinds,
Crash Russia Linens
80 pieces best make Irish Linens.
Sd, ga, lO-4, IA and "a Marselles Ou;ts
Table and Piano Covers of Cloth and w orsted
~, Furniture, Dimity and Curtain Muslins.
he a0oVe Goods of the best quality and will be
sold very low by lanes McKTMMnM ''
Raleigh, April 10th, 1853. "a
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Thou hast a charmed cup o Fame

Thou hast q CAafInSo cup ~ L oAAO'
"Iike to the Pontic sea
Whose icy current and compulsive course
Meier feels retiring ebb, but keeps due on
To the Propontick and the Hellespont,
e. the undying fame, bright the blaze of sunset
S,o ,cr the laurel brow ID 'deservedy accorded to
TRULY FORTUNATE & WELL KNOWN
EXCHANGE AND LOTTERY BROKERS,
Y'FER s. G. o.,
No. T. Light ST.. Baltimore, Md,
Will keep due on" until their popularity extends from
tho ;cv Capes of Labradcre, to the scorchng sands
of Nuba's Desert, and until the Hosannas OF Uni
verse exto their in prolonged shout that snail
frighten the reign OF chaos, ana StoTIe Sc@Te ec0
her curerncd Sleep
IN LAZY APATHY LET STOICS BOAST.
The grateful praise duly received from every section OF
tho Eountrv from those who have been snatched from
the brink of despair by the unrng efforts OF these far
famed and popular Lottery Agents, is the only reward
they covet for devoting their energies to the Puohc
service; TO them praises are "aSeS' iAe i"'''0''
amonnt of good that
PYFER, s. co.
Trnly Lucky and Far r-Fanaed Lottery agents,
No. 1, Light ST., Baltimore, Md.
Have ACCOMPLISHED by presenting to the public monthly
schedule of unsurpassed schemes OF
LeqaE and Responsible Lotteries,
In nresentinq to ou numerous correspondents through
out the Country our very brilliant and elegant schemes
for the month of May, enjon those whose exPecta
ton fully realized IN APRIL in the language OF
the Poet, to
"Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt:
Nothng's so hard but search will find 1t out
READ THE RESULT PERSEVERANCE!
In package of whole tickets, the Brilliant PrIze OF
S5O,2lO in Grand Consol. Lottery of Maryland, Ola
l. was per mail old correspondent in Virginia
$4,000 in package of halves sent to s. Carolina.
$4,000 in package of whole tickets sent to Penn
$1,000, in package of whole tickets sent to Georgia.
$S, 900, in package of halves sent to s. Carolina.
S29,OOO in package of quarters sent to Tennessee.
$4,000, in package of half tickets, sent to Ohio.
&c. OOO in package of quarters, sent to n Carolina.
SIS ,O0O in package of wholes, sent TO N Carolina.
" Be sure to address for a handsome Prize,
PYFER s. CO.,
No. L, Light ST., Baltimore
Splendid Schemes for May, 1853.
~ The Certificate Prices of packages of quarter tick
cts only, are given below.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT.

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE COUPLE HUN
| DRED DOLLARS, send on your orders for
Tuy11cntine Stills, caps, firms, and H'O1Dls:
Also, Brandy Stills, and any kind of Copper work,
Brass Machinery, &c.
The prices of St-caps, Arms, and Worms, are as
follows: By the pound 81 cents; or by contract,
barrel StiI-cap, Arms and Worms, SS4O0
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LACE GOODS.

LACE GOODS.
LNRENCH worked Collars
a do do Capes,
do do Chemezette's,
do do Undersleeves,
Honon Collars,
Muslin Bands,
Swiss and Cambrick Founcings,
do do Edgng and Inserting,
Falencieur do do do
Thread Thread and IN Lislo do do do
Black and white Lace Veis &C., &c
W. H. & r. TUCKER.
Raleigh, March 22d, 1853. 81
MamsiIRas and ShawIs.
DLAIN and Embroidered Silk Mantillas.
Il Black Silk Lace Mantillas, velvet trimmed,
do do do Points,
Figured do do MantilIas,
Plain and Embroidered Grape Shawls
w. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
Ribbons! RibbOns!!
pICH Bonnet, Neck, Sash and Taffeta Ribbons.
IL W. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
BOnRets.
ATEST styles for Ladies and Misses.
~ w. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
Kid and Silk Gloves.
az DOZEN pair Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves,
w II do DO do do Alexander Silk
Real twisted Silk Gloves for Ladies and Misses
W. H. & r. S. TUCKER.
ParasOIs and Umbrellas.
ID LACK and second mourning Silk Parasols,
sD Figured and solid colored do do
Black Silk and Gingham Umbrellas.
WI &R. S. TUCKER.
Hosiery.
T AIDES white and black Silk Hose,
" do Spun do do do do
do Bleached and unbIeachcd Cotton Hose,
do Black and lead colored do do
Misses and children's bleached, stripped and cloL
Hose, &
Gents Eng Striped Hose,
do half Hose all colors -
Boys do do striped and plain -
w. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
Raleigh, March 22d. 1853. s7-a
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Sale of Land for Taxes.

Sale of Land for Taxes.
WILL sell at the Court House doorin Pittsboroush
il the second Monday of May next, Tract of Land
containing 9s9 acles, less, the waters of
Deep River formerly owned by Thomas Parish, coal
feld) much thereof will satisfy the Taxes 1927
O6 2-3 due thereon and all cost.
ROBT. E. RIVES, Sheriff.
March 2stt, 1858. [Pr. adv. $2,75] 4O-td.
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NORTH Carolina, Wake COunfy---
IN Superior Court of Law, Spring Term, 1853
Ordered that special of tie Superior Court be
held for the County of Wake the Sd Monday of June
next and that the Sheriff summon 4s free holders to
9-s1 R. P. FINCH, Clerk.
ApriI1s, 1858. .45--4w.
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April 18th. 1858.

The undersigned will continue the Drug business
under the name of WILLIAMS & HAYwooD and keep
constantly hand large and general supply OF Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Paints Oils, Glassware Fancy
articles, Pefumery &c., which they will sell at the low
market rates. and which they invite the attention
of their friends and the public generally.
JOHN r. WILLIAMS,
F. HAYWOOD.
Raleigh April 18th, 1853. 43-
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DIS SOE FEON.

TE3HE partnership existing heretofore in the name CT
Williams Haywood & Co, was dissolved on the
Ist instant by mutual consent.
All persons indebted requested to forward
and make payment or close their accounts by note.
A. WILLIAMS,
F. HAY WOOD,
Ohm r. WILLIAMS.
April 18th, 1853. 43-
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Valuable City Property for Sal>.

IF not disposed of before Tuesday of May Court next
| privately, shall expose to public sale my HOUSE
and LOT, situated the Central Rail Road Depot
'The Dwelling House contains six and Pantry.
At the same time, will sell vacant Lot well en-
closed situated Immediately adjoining the Central Rail
Road Dept, beautifully located and well adapted for
bnding purposes-either for Private Residences,
Public Eating Boarding House.
Also several vacant Lots the Central Rail Road
Depot bordering the Town Corporation.
Terms OF SALE-One half cash, the balance In SIX
montbs-purchasers giving bond with approved security
With interest from date WIN. F. COLLINS.
April l9, 1852. 90 is.
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Umbrella and Par1sOIs.
X REEN and Black Silk and Cotton Umbrellas.
TEmbrd and Watered Parasols, all colors.
Black, Watered, Silk aid Linen Parasols.
Ladies Black Silk Summer Umbrellas.
For sale bys J. BROWN.
Raleigh, April 10, 1859 IL
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NEamt1IRas and shawIs,

nLAlN and Embroidered Silk Mantias
L Black Silk Lace Mantillas, velvet trimmed
do do do Points,
Figured do do MantilIas,
Plain and Embroidered Grape Shawls
w. H. & r. S. TUCKER.
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GARDEN SEEDS.

" "ARRANTED fresh and genuine, and of the crop
w of 1882 for sale at the Drugstore of
WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD & Co.
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All work will be warranted for IL MONTHS fire and
burning excepted His work will also be delivered within
fifty miles of Raleigh at the shortest notice. and if fail
to deliver Stills in the time agreed upon will forfeit 5
for each day lost, to the purchaser.
JOSEPH WOLTERING.
Raleigh, Sept. IL, 1851. 9O-y.
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ParasoIs and UmbreIIas.

ID LACK and second mourning Silk Parasols
sD Figured and solid colored do do
Black Silk and Gngham Umbrellas.
w. H. &c R. S. TUCKER.
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Ribbons! RibbOns!!
ROnFRets

DICH Bonnet, Neck, Sash and Taffeta Ribbons.
~ W. H. & r. S. TUCKER.
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az DOZEN pair Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves,
w II do DO do do Alexander Silk
Gloves.
Real twisted Silk Gloves for Ladies and Misses
w. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
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Kid and SIR GOv,

I ATEST styles for Ladies and Misses
~ w. H. & r. S. TUCKER.
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w. H. & r. TUCKER.
Raleigh, March 22d, 1853. 81
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1853-02-23
So O.
"wednesday. February %.
MIR. GIimer's speech. :

MIR. GIImer's speech. : We publish
today the sPcsrhAof Nj. Gilmer, Delivered IA the
seu.,e a Ibis state in DecemheF izss. on The
subject Of appropriations fOr works q Internal
Improvement II Is an interesting speech. and
pesrnis in striking light the henefriai results
Of liberal system Of improvements. and lhe CO.
pabiIi,y Of The State 10 accomplish them.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1853-02-23

eiiiy = Rsisish on Ihsfs'sY lie islk -. an
de ,nsrlhsu wsss - s,lfpaapes. Us ell.ans
sppsln,n.<uls usls n.>.< = 1l.s noissnSf "a
couarif 70 Vi. csIsin cf.sr.t.f cssssa. id
Thspss Brsss, q Nosihzns -! ~ hDix,s.f ~.
Internal Improvement Bead, ana A,.d,se 4.
chssssp, q ws,hineqa c61nsy. sna And
Jonss ard william w. HoIien. q Wake coen.
y ..sns,nlsss q sie' IiieIaEy Beard.
wiss MLissksr. = Wsks, s..s iohn D. ssalr,
q conisfIsnd. ssss spPei1sed csnmls.ioner.
q he l.pnaiic As, lon. ia place Of DIS. Waissn
and Cameron. deceased.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1853-02-23

TnE NEW CABINET AS is generally
the ease an The approach ora newsAd-
minislralinn. The papers have laI wee Is
past termed with rumors and predictions
concerning The composition ~ President
Piercr's Cabinet. As ihrse reports are
known 10 he for HE mos, part merely
coujecinral. and sent ofr 10 gIaiily The ap-A
peuie for political gossip. they are seld"m
noticed by The Washington pIess. But
as the time draws nigh for The curtain Of
The new Administrator Ia rise, The astuhr
Of The caterers 81 news may be supposed
TO discern with some silsuncinsss who are
10 compose The dramalis persona: and. as
our distant readers might Ike g. know the
the latest on dif, or cabinri.vard. of The
most rela'lr ni tie leiier-wriIers, we
snhjnin il. We incline To think the wi.
Ter has hii The nail nn Tie hradsas 10 the
tilst named. il noi some of The others;
hui shall soon see how neat lie is 10 tie
mark:
Caleb Cushing. Of Massachusetts, Sc.
cle,ary of Sale.
A. q. Elagg. of New York, Secretary
ofaihe Treasury.
Robert F. Stockton, Of New jersey,
Secretary Of The Navy.
jefferson Davis, oI Mississippi, Secc.
lary of War. 49,
James &. Dobhn, of Nsnh Csrolina,
Secretary nf ne Interim.
Il. McClrllalnl, Of Michigan, Posimas-
Ter General.
James Campbell, Of Pennsylvania. Al,
inrney General. Nat Lnfti.
Washington, Feb. l6, 1853.
Senators Cass aud Gum are sirIvlg
h2nl to save john Wilson. Esq. ON.
& ...-.I Oli,..a
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1853-02-23

We Ae sfat'sfd 70 ifafn thsf NE sfock IN the
Rail Road from fsyesiesiiIs 20 The Coal fieIds.
$500 .ooo. has eli l.ern subscribed. The sob
scripiions in FsseiiusiIle had rssl.ed sss 400.
when gentleman from wsB<sreei, New YOrk.
(undersisOd 10 Re one Of company interested
in The Coal and Copper lands, arrived there and
subscribed s4o6. 600. making Tie eniite amount
Of capital At present suihorized by ,he charter.
A general meeting Of the Stockholders has lsen
calIed on Monday The i4ih q narh. for The
purpose q orsanizi. 9 he conf any. Il may Le
presumed. therefore. that carly ansns snenls will
he made inr constructing The Road.
----~-~-~~>- 49,
Specmdions IN Coal Lands IN NORTH
Caroiina.-The Fayetteville IN. CT
Observer, of the 10Th, states that spe~
culations to the amount Of several
hundred thousand dollars have taken
place in the Deep River Coal mines,
within the last ten days. A firm in
New York have purchased for $50, COO
an interest Of one>haIftin the TAYLOR
lands owned by Hon. Hugh. Waddell,
Judge Nash, John A. Gilmcr, Esq, DIR.
4 McClenahan, and others. l.. ]. Haugh-
ton. Esq, has also sold the right to get
coal on his lands for 10, 900 in cash, and
50 cts. for every ton mined. with a con-
dition that at least as much shall be
taken annually as to produce him $40.
600 year for twenty years A copper
mine in Guilford county has likewise
been purchased by New Yorker. for
5000. The owner, at FIRST, only ask
ed |. 500, but seeing the anxiety Of the
purchasserto secure it, he refused to
sell at less than 1900, and assthat
amount was promptly rendered, he de-
handed 5000, and SO ON until he got
up to 5000. On the next day, anoth.
er SPECTATOR offered him 1000.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-16

the entire assemblage in the Senate, started in
procession to the eastern front of the Capitol,
where all immense staging was erected sufficiently
large to accommodate all.
At half past one O'Clock, all being arranged, the
oath of office was administered to General Pierce
by the Chief Justice, as follows:
az do solomnly affirm that will faithfully exc
cute the office Of President of the United States,
and will, to the best of my ability preserve, pro-
tect and defend the Constitution of the United
States.''
1t will be remarked that Gen. Pierce, in taking
the oath, did not, as has been ordinarily the GUS
tom, say, ' l solemnly swear" but, solemnly
affirm; and instead of kissing the book in South
ern fashion, he raised his right hand and held it
aloft until the pledge was read. The whole OF
the ceremony was admirably carried out. Passing
through the Senate chamber, Mr.. Fillmore, turn
ing off towards a side door, was momentarily
separated from Gen. Pierce, when the latter said,
''this way-let us right fn;'' and in they went
When Gen. Pierce took the oath, with head un-
covered, and raising one hand to Heaven, while
he laid the other on the Holy Book, the spectators
also uncovered, even in the snow that was falling
at that time, and many of them lifted up their
heads as if in an act of the most fervent devotion.
It was an impressive solemn scene.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-16

The RICHEST MINE.-The manure applied to
the soil of England amounts to three hundred
the whole of its foreign commerce; yet the CRATE
full soil yields back with interest all that is thus
lavished upon it. And so it would Go here if we
would only trust the soil with any portion of our
capital. But this we rarely do A farmer who
has made any money, spends it not in his bust
ness, but in some other occupation. He buys
more land when he ought to buy more manure; or
he puts out his money in some joint stock COM
pany, to convert sunshine into moonshine-or he
buys shares in some gold or lead mine. Rely up
on it. our richest mine is the barnyard, and what
ever temptations stocks or shares may offer, the
best investment for farmer is live stock and
plowshares.-Agricultor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-16
WHOLE NO. Z4o2. w

used to eseribe il wholly to her husband. but could
it be possible that it existed as much. perhaps
more, in herself. EGA -
Mrs. Jones took council of none, save her own
heart and her own conscience, but in the end they
guided her Alright; though painful indeed were the
efforts made to follow their dictates, and much it
cost her to sacrifice even in part the habits which
had grown upon her until they almost seemed
portion of herself. But time and good intentions
on both sides brought back the peace and happi-
ness which seemed to have deserted their dwelling:
and at length the faces within it grew as bright
as the tables which were ready to mirror them;
for the best cottage in Bell Air became one Of the
most cheerful and best loved homes Il
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-16

Public men of high reputation are like lions in
menagerie, continually stirred up, that the crowd
NAV see their size and hear their roar.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-16

JOHN QUINCY ADAMs-1825-
The inaugural address of Mr.. Adams was deliy-
cred IN the Capitol, on the 4th Of March, 1926
The President elect, il aplain suit Of black, as
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-12-14
Dutch English

Jacob EuIZrr rnlUuiT- -:rrrr,,r ,,r-,,,.
oc Tcutonic oyiuin. his anporcI well ipcrus.
ted with dry mud, and hi, hat LOOKING
like co,larscI ,tc,mLo,. rvI;rJor vi,L
the tom blown off, wa, bryuyh, nm on com.
plaiut Of a dry.gools man for stealing a
piece Of corduroy. valued IT seven JuI.
lar:.
The Mavora~k,I jcLe understood Er.
sDi,h.
"law. | ia..~ bin f,o,. ya,,."
"Ipo you know what steal n.ans:'
"law, hin j. iron, va, i,h made harI."
"Ycs, that j. one kind Of steel. bu, no,
the one mean. DO vuu understand
this; how cane YOU 20 steal this corLu-
roy :"
"Pccausc mine prccchcs vas nicht root
to 60 to church,"
docs ii take thlr,, ward, to make you
u pair of lr,cchcs =
"l'aw, ter schneider must have s2mc
for cabbage, and fodder vats left might
do for mine vrow when gets married. It
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-12-14
5tlrrtf1 GaltG i.
MADAM RAWF0RD;
OR,
AN INCIDENT Of the REVOLUTION.
ny L. q. RIGGS.

An old rcd farmhouse surrounded by
fields Of waving croin and corn. in the
autumn time and oycrLuup By the bran.
ches of various frui, trees. golden with
their fullne.s Of lime is a SIGHT of pie,u.
resous character in a rich valley, especial.
" ;f a fine old mountain looms M in the
back ground or a drove Of fores, trees
stretches awav in the clear mellow atmos.
pherc bcyond.
snoh =, on. stood - ,,,o v.,,., orpo
,,,onn,..L 800 .o.on,. uo,~. 49,. =.
-. L. ~..a.boa y;,s . zinc ,ho,oon
-, .l,,s,o,. =, ~. ,,v,,.;o,,. IA ,..,,o
- :. ,.;nIo,.. =, 60 ..;,, a. ~; 81 -,
.,rnsl;n half c,r,.in. aoa,;0n w;,I, : d,oa'
mo unanla,;no ,no,;on % d. .,s,,;n,,
h,..,o wnh;n n;.no o,.no, ..nGas
80 sa,,.,, h,,,,, - -, po, -, e'
- - - IA - ~ -. s,N,' - s'se
=. a." -, -, -
s - ~ Oo,''e '"0
/, ,osncyaIIy occun;.a The old armchair
,sLose s,ubborn hack and saat wonla
! bring tears to the eve, Of fashionable
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-12-14
IS IL. WlTHERSPOON,
Commissioner in E0uit,
Lumber and Cotton
LANDS.

David Crozicr, In Equity, Lacnaster
IS District. Bill perfect
james Crozicr, title and for other pur-
and others, J poses.
By virtue of The decree of the Court Of
Equity, made in above case, will sell 10
the highest bidder at Lancaster C.. H., on
the lst Monday, the 2nd day of January,
1854, al that plantation or tract of land
originally granted to David CouSer, Aug. a,
1900, containing 6I0 acres, more or less, sit
uated in Lancaster District on both sides of
lIannahs Crcckat present bounded by lands
of Col. H. r. Price, H. r. Massey, ESQ. and
the stcam-mil tract Of S. B. Massey, Esq.
and others.
This tract offers two.fold consideration
TO the purchaser, on account of the great n.
bundanrc of pine timber so convenient 10
the steam mill Of $. B Massey. Esq. tho
same being all woodlands, and on account of
the virgin cotton grit Of tho land itself; the
sag"cious purchaser, looking 10 the great
demand for lumber for buildings and plank
railroad purposes, and The scarcity of virgin
cotton grit, will ut once sec that both are
moving and cash considerations.
TERMS.--A credit OF and years with
interest annually from day Of sale, (cxceut
as much cash rs will pay eosts,) the nnfeha.
scr giving bond and good security. and a
mortga~o of the promises
JAMES II. WITHERsPOoN.
Lancaster G. H.. Nov. IA, 1853 4I-yt,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-12-14
Dodging the Responsibility.

"S'ir," said Fieryfacias, the lawyer, to an
unwilling witness, 'do you say, upon
your oath, that BlimpIins is dishonest
man!'
Il didn't say he was over accused Of
being an homes. man, did -" said Pip.
kr<.
"Doc> the court understand You to say,
Mr.. j., that the plaintiffs reputation is
bad :" inquired the Judge, merely putting
the question to keep his eyes open.
Il didn't say it was good, reckon.''
Sir" said FicryGacias, "sir, upon your
oath, You say Bljmpkins is rogue, vii
lain, and 4 thief"
"(o" say so,' WAS Pip's reply.
"llav"n't you said so?"
"Why, You have said it," replied Pip
k"s; "wLats the use Of my repeating
it."
"S;-r!" thundcred FieryGacias, "sir, |
charge You, upon your solemn oath, do
YOU or do you not say that Blimpkins ev-
cr stole things!'
NO, sir" was the cautious reply Of
Pilkin>, 81 never said BIimpkins stole
things, but do say hes got great way
Of tiudimg things that robody lost"
Sir" said Fiery !aciaS, "you can retire;
and the court adjourned.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-12-14

An ATTEMPr AT MURDER.--Four ne.
groes, belonging to Col. Joseph A. L, Lee
Of this county, attempted to murder Mrs.
Leo few days since, in the absence o.
her husband. They had been administer
ing slow poison, but finding this inel.
fectual, they went to her room at night,
aud had nearly succeeded in smothering
her, when she had presence Of mind 10
arouse her little son by pinching him,
whose eutery alarmed some faithfnl ser
wants, who came to her rescue just in
time TO save her from brutal DEATH.
The negroes have confessed their crime
and are now II jail, awaiting their trial
They do not imputs their evil designs e
any unkind treatment on the part Of theiI
mistrcss.- Columbus Times f .Sentinel.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-12-14
For the Ledger.
For the
AN INVITATION.

When | survey "Thc Narrow Way"
That leads our spirits home;
How few see, its travellers he
And yet how great the room.
Great room there be, for you "nd me,
And room for thousands more;
The pass is free. none spurn'd shall be,
"Who come in at the door."
No gold is sought, life is not bought,
Salvation i given free.
Christ, when he wcpt, paid up the debt,
Stern Justice had 'g:iinst the.
Then sinner, why, oh tell me why,
Behold there yet is room,
h Why not. receive, when all is given,
Oh sinners why not come!
Should thousands more, from eatth's far
shore.
Take warning now and come;
sail there would be salvation free,
And still there would be room.
Yea. should the whole, cen very soul
OF carth's great family,
Return and come, there still would room,
And free salvation be.
Then come to-day, while yet you may;
fIo every sinner come;
Else Gospel Grace may quit your case,
And you no more find room.
r. VI. p.