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Washington sentinel., 1854-07-23

Uc tAtihBuisntut UT suTIenuelcu 10 q mere
agent, would have been an unparalleled polti-
cal suicide.
The old articles OF confederation did not
reach the dignity Of q constitution. They
were adopted in haste, and under pressure.
The Union under them was very imperfect.
They we're not strong enough to avail except
against an enemy, and were just weak enough
to be despised.
But in order to form more perfect union,
establish justice, insure domestic tranquility,
provide for the common defence, promote the
general welfare, and secure the blessings Of
liberty" it was by no means necessary to des.
troy State sovereignty. 1t may be remarked,
too that the framers Of the Constitution, who
stated so specifically all the objects and all the
designed effects OF the Constitution, omitted
NIL mention in that Constitution Of the extin.
guishment Of State sovereignty, either as an
object or an effect
The States were jealous Of their supremacy
from the first, and conferred upon the general
government only needful powers. They re.
tanned their names, their limits, their domestic
institutions. They provided that each State,
however small, should have two senators and
one representative in Congress. They retained
all the characteristics Of separate and sovereign
powers, except such rs we're necessary to ac.
compish the objects Of their union--those
enumerated in the preamble to the Constitution.
They did not surrender themselves and their
attributes to another and an existing power.
They simply formed partnership agreement
between themselves, which was expressed in
the Constitution.
The feud between the Federalists and the
Republicans, the advocates Of Central su.
premacy and State rights, has continued with
varying success from that day 10 this. With a
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The special order was called for, (the bill
introduced by Mr.. Tucker, for the improves
ment, &c. of the Common school System, }
and taken up by the House, in Committee
of the Whole, Mr.. McGowen in the chair.
Mr.. Middleton, advocated ably the adop-
ton of the amendments offered BY him when
the bill was last discussed.
He also stated his objections to several
sections contained in the original bill, as it
now stood.
His argument contained much sound ar
gument, and practical knowledge of the
history of the Free School System of this
State, which was very interesting
Mr.. Mcknight replied, and with an un-
usual degree of earnestness, advocated the
bill, and in conclusion, begged the Commit
tee to pass this or some other bill 10y which
the masses of our State might be educated.
Mr.. Sullivan obtained the floor, and in his
usual pleasing style and ability, objected to
the bill under consideration,
Mr.. Tucker replied, and met with much
candor and spirit all the arguments urged
against the bill, (the reply of Mr.. Tucker
will be published)
The House adjourned at a very late hour.
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STATE OF SOUTH.CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.


John G. Crowder, who is in the custody
Of the Sheriff of Lancaster District by virtua
Of writ of cdDias ad satisfaciendIm. Mt the
suit of George Alden, having filed 10 my
office, together with scedule. on 9th, "f
his whole estate and effects, his Petition to-
the Court Of Common Pleas, praying that
he may he admitted 20 the benefit Of the Act
Of the General Assembly made for the re-
lief Of insol"ent debtors, it is ordered that
the said George Alden, and all other the
creditors to whom the said John G. Crowder
is anywise indebted, b., and they are hereby,
summoned, and have notice to appear before
the said Court at Lancaster Court, on the
Monday the l9 day of March next, to shew
cause, IL any they can, why the prayer OF the
petition aforesaid should not BE- granted.
J. A. STEWMAN, Clerk.
Office Of Cnmmon Pleas r
Lancaster Dist, 10th Dec. 1854
Dec 20 44 3m pit. $40
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Our Trip to Columbia.

We returned from Columbia last week
On account of the great length of the Presi-
dents Message-which by the by is an able
production, and We trust has been diligcnt-
ly read by our rcadcrs-we were unable TO
publish any Of our own writing.
Never hive We seen so many persons in
Columbia. Notwithstanding the great scar
city of money, the Capitol WIS filled to
overflowing. Hotels and private boarding
houses could scarcely accommodate tho vast
crowd.
This seems to be rather tame session,
Legislators but little inclined to make
speeches. We have given condensed re-
port of the proceedings, anl continue the
same in this paper. Gen. Adams was cleo
ted Governor by u large majority, this clec.
ton gives universal satisfaction, and it ful.
ly compensatrs for the defeat Of the Hon.
gentleman in the late Senatorial election
Gan. Adams is gentleman Of pure and ele-
waited principals, and we are well sltisGcd
TO sec him placed AT the helm of Stat. 1t
is true, the bribery and corruption resorted
to in the Senatorial election, does him no
credit, but when We consider that his oppo-
nent used ~ powerful weapon, that Rich
land has over all other districts sanctioned
such immoral practices on more than ono
occasion, we are inclined to pass it over, in
stead Of upbrai1ing him.
In our last, we gave an account of the
very destructive fire, which consumed al
most a whole square. It was the work of
an incendiary, and rumor says the ncen-
diary put an end to his own existence /; GER
tain it is, that man, n segar maker, placed
himself on the Rail Road track, pnd was
instantly killed. Before committing the
rash act, it is said he told negro that he
had sci fire to the town.
In Camden, we stopped at the Camden
Hotel, and found it quiet and orderly
house. Kingsville house ut The junction,
is decidedly the best Rail Road house we
have ever stopped at. In fact, the fare is
sumptuous; the servants very attentive, and
every comfort provided for the traveller,
spiritual as well as physical
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ties and Politics." The publishers promise
further improvements the coming year. In
spite of what Southern critics have said ~
bout this magazine, we must give even the
devil his due, and in justice to the Publish
crs must say some Of the most able articles
we have ever read have appeared In their
monthly. The price is 80 year, or with
the Ledger 80 Besides the above we have
received "The Eclectic Medical Journal"
"Thc Southern Medical md Surgical Jour-
nal" etc.
The Southern Cultivator published at
Augusta GH. by w. S. Jones nt 81 year
we must say n word in favor of. The pub
Usher promises many improvements the COM
ing year. The Cultirator is and excellent
agricultural journal, and sbnuld be patron
ised. If any farmer will take it, and not
realize more than 81 in year from its Pc
rusal, we will paw the subscription.
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of sectarian nature will ever be permitted
In its columns. Feeling the responsibility
resting upon those who assume the sacred
and important trust of guiding the minds
and morals ofa people, il will be the special
care of the proprietor to publish what is
chaste and pure MS the immaculate principle
of the mind nditself--nothing.i in fact, but what
is calculated l., elevate and refine, dignity
and ennoble
The Home Circle will be issned on the
first Of every month. We shall publish in
its columns portion Of one Of tire best sto-
ries, toles or romances We can possibly have
writ:en--the same to be continued every
month until il is completed.
SPECIAL NoTIcE.-To our friends, sub
scrbers, and readers. Any person or club
Of persons, who will send US (post.paid)
two dollars worth Of our books, we viii, in
return Cor their Kindness and trouble, send
to their address, (postage free) any tiity cent
b. * published BY ms.
Address, post paid, Garrett & Co. Pub
fishers, IS Ann street
Dec. 30 Att
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EDITORS TABLE.

During our absence pile of books and
pamphlets have accumulated, that our table
almost groans under the weight Godey's
Lady's Book for January is most capital
number, decidedly the best that has ever
appeared. Every month we think there is
no room for further improvement, and the
very next number dazzles our vision by the
beauty and brightness of its plates and en-
cravings We commend the Lady's Book
to the notice of our fair friends. The price
is 50. With cur paper we will furnish il
for 81. SO that any one paying us o. will
receive both Ledger and Ladey's Book.
Blaekwood's Magazine for November We
have also received. The contents appear to
be interesting. We name q few articles
Turkey and Its Population, Civilization
The Census; The Secret Agent; Peace and
War &c.
We have so frequently spoken in praise
Of old Blackwood 1t would be supefiuous
10 say any thing more now. The price Z
% per year, with any one of the four reviews
s5. Full particulars will be found Ia tie
prospectus in another column,
The December number Of Putnan's Mag
azine we have merely had time TO glance AZ.
Il appears to us 70 be capital namber---
We find In Il "a scutherners views on Par.
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B" Mr.. r. b. Smith, Agent, is at pres
ent ON visi. to our district, for tie purpose
Of procuring subscribers to the new map OF
the State Of South Carolina. This map, MS
our readers rray be aware, WAS compiled by
Walker g. Johnson, under the authority OF
the Legislature. 1t is the most cOmprehen-
sive and correct map ever compiled of the
State Messrs. Walker g. Johnson cxhibi.
ted much care and industry in the prosecu-
ton of their work. The map is full and
compiete-every city, town, village, post of
flee is put down accurately, and we think
every family in the district should subscribe
for copy. All the completed rail roads
and those to be projected are likewise cor
rectly put down. Mr.. Smith desires also to
procure subscriptions for Colton's map of
the United States. This is decidedly the
haHdsomest map of the United States We
have ever seen. Its merit does not only con-
sist in beauty, we believe it to be the only
correct map ever published. 1t is of large
size, and would be an ornament to any
gentlcmans parlor. Mr.. Smith will call on
the citizens in the district. and we are salts.
fed an inspection of the maps will convince
them of the truthfulness of what we have
said
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we will then be compelled to make another,
and perhaps larger appropriation or lose
what this Bill may grant. ] think It dan
gerous thus to open Hoodgate for our
finances that will drain the Golfers of the
State and eventuate, perhaps. in direct tax
alton to replcnisb them. We should re-
member something of the folly Of the. State
in 1920, or there about, when she engaged
in internal Improvements, rem erIng navipa-
BILE the water courses ofthe State, especially
on the Catawba ariver-thousands were spent
to make it navigable-tens OF thousands 10
erecting canals; bright dreams of the un-
bounded wealth that would flow down. her
waters filled the imagination, and expecta-
tion built cities along her banks-what has
been the result! The canal has now crum-
bled to ruin and the toll of few boats not
enough to pay the keeper Of the locks, all
that was realized to repay the immense out
lay of the pubic money. May not this en-
terprise turn ont the same way! The same
hopes and expectations were entertained of
that which are now entertained Of this
There has been enough of expenditure.
Turn your eyes to the Capitol there is one
appropriation--to the Armories, their arms
snd equipments! there is another. The
truth is We have been too extravigant, and
stand in more need of retreuchment than
expenditure.
AS to the agra.'dizement Of Charleston,
no man would be more proud than to see
her realize her most extravigant expecta-
tons; but cannot consent to involve the
State in ruinous debt which in case of
failure of the enterprise, could be rcmedied
only by heavy direct taxes on the people,
large majority of whom, even if the enter.
prize prove successful, will b. but little, if
any, bcnetitted by it,
Such are few of my reasons for voting
against the Bill. ] should like to soc this
great enterprise succeed and when look at
the past history of appr ,priations by the
State for the completion Of such works
how much she has lost and how little she
has realized by them it ai:npnishes m
that the surcst way to kill any enterprise
Is Tor the State to become involved ia il, and
that the only way to insure its success is to
leave it TO the energy and good sense of
those who are 10 be Immediately benefited
by its success
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Mr.. HAMMOND's RRMAaKs

In reply to Mr.. Trenoim, Of Chadeston. on
the subject Of the Blne Ridge Railroad.
As expect TO record my vote against this
Bill, feel il my duty to assign some Of my
reasons for doing so.
My Honorable friend from Charleston,
has afforded Us an elaborate and full statis-
tical account of the probable expense In ac-
compIishing this enterprise
Six million, together with the present liza
bility of the State, must invosye ns in con-
siderable debt should have been happy
10 have heard the gentleman furnish Us
with the Indebtedness Of the State, and her
ability to discharge 'he same.
Again, have we any ssssranee that the
amount asked for in this Bill win accom-
pIish the great entcFphsef think not and
sboald We grant the present amount, | fear
that In few years there wiiI be Anothef
csII upon The ccflsfs Of che State apd that
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HoHordys Ointm M aud PHs.-An Extra.
ordinary Cure ofa Wound in the Foo..-E1-
tract ofa letter from Mr.. Thos. Roe, druggist,
OF Whithorn, dated September 2s, 1852 ITO
Professor Holloway, Sir Alexander MADDEN
son of u gamekeeper, residing in this town, had
scofulous sore in his foot for four or Eve years
with continual discharge. Almost everything
was tried in the hope OF healing il, but without
success and when he was brought to me re.
commended trial of your Ointment and Pills,
aud am happy to say they healed all the sores
and effected q perfect cure Of the foot. Both
father and son prepared to confirm this state.
ment.n
See advertisements
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M A r RE D.

In pendleton, on "Wednesday, 9Th instant,
by Rev. Thomas J. Earle, THOMAS J. WAR
Rem, Editor Of the Camden Journal. and
MARIA LOUISA, daughter Of Robert A. Max
well, Esq, Of the former place.
At the residence OF DIR. T. I. Johnson on
Thursday the 18th inst, by NJ. C. Heath,
Esq, Mr. RoBERT Perry to Miss JASE
LAsIRR all of Lancaster District
Married on the 18th inst. by the Rev. w.
+. Brasington, MIR HIRAM +. BALLARD OF
this District, TO Miss SARAH N. TwIrTy OF
Kershaw District.
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PARTICULAR NoTTCE.--Again and again
have We called on our friends to pay us
what they justly owe us. Some have
promptly come forward and settled, whilst
number have not. It is absolutely impos-
sible for us to continue business, unless our
debtors will settle for their subscriptions.
We have large amount owing us for
advertising and job work we will have the
accounts all made out by the lst of Janu-
ary, and we earnestly request those persons
who know themsel- es indebted TO co nc for
ward and settle. Money we must have, and
We most earnestly request those indebted
to US, to call at our Office and settle, and 'hus
save us farther trouble.
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JON s Q N
FEMALE UNIVERSITY.
Anderson, =. q.
Members Of the Faculty.

Rev. w. 3. JoNsoS, d. d., Chancellor.
Rev. j. Scorr MURRY,
Mrs MARY +. DANIEL,
Miss ELIZABETH +. EDWARDS,
Mrs CAssANDER BoRsTELL, Instructrcss in
Vocal and Instrumental Music.
WILLIAM WAGsTAFF, ~ p u,l
JAMES BACON, 'ou 70 " '''''''
Miss SARAH Z. OvERBY, Assistant Instruc.
tress IN Drawing in the AcadeinicaI
Department
Miss CYNTHIA &. FISHER. Tutore$s.
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Terms of the Ledger.
LAWS OF NEWSPAPERS.

/. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary, are considered rs
wishing to continue their subscriptions.
9. II subscribers order the discontnuance
of their papers the publisher can continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their papers from the office to which they
are directed they are held responsible until
they settle their bill, and order the paper
discontinued.
4. If any subscriber remove to another
place without informing the publisher, and
the paper is sent to the former direction,
they are held responsible.
5. The Courts lave decided that refusing
to take newspaper from the office, or re.
moving and leaving il uncalled for, is prriha
faCea evidence of intentional fraud.
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ew Look Out. @

The Notes and Accounts of J. d. Nc
ILWAIN g. Co., have been placed in my
hands Gc- eallee!ion. All persons knowing
themselves indebted, In any wise, TO said
finn, will please call and settle forthwith, as
after the first of February they will bo
placed in the hands Of an Officer for collec.
tion. THOS. H. MAGlLL.
Dec. 20 A. G.
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The above lstitution has been in opera
ton for seven years; Tor the first FIVE as
Seminary and for the last two as Uni
veesity, established unler q Legislative
Charter granted in 1852. since il li,s
been in operation, each Successive year has
brought an increased number OF pupils,
and one hundred and tlirty-fve have ben
enrolled the pr .sent session. is progress
IN the confidence Of the Public, both in
this and in other southern States, ha,
been gradual hut continued, aud the Board
OF Trustees aud the present Faculty Of In
structions who have been identified with
It for years, are determined that it shall
continue To merit All increased patronage.
Its locality, prUverbial for morality, +,
health and frugafitv, recommends il
TO the parents aud Guardians a. The place
for the education OF their daughters and
wards. Out Of seven hundred pupils who
have been taught in the Institution not
one death has occurred anl although
the present year has been noted for lle
prevalence Of disease ,hr"uy hout the roun-
try, there has not been among the pupils
n single case ofserious inli>p ,irion..
THIS institution. organiIed an'i con'luc.
ted on the University plan, dies not pre-
scribe routine Of studies. hue e',rlr Young
lady is assigned such as are suiicl T., her
mind, AMI placed in suti, Glasses as her
requirements entitle her.
The course Of instruction pur>ue.l is sys-
tematic, anil extends from the Inwest class
e. in the Primary to the hjg,pst in the
Collegiate Department, upon the coIni'le.
ton .f which diplomas are granted.
Through the whole course, from the
lowest TO the highest classes, instruction
in drawing IS daily given without extra
charge; the course cx.enrliny from the
Rulnnents Of Linear and Perspective
Drawing.
The Scolastic year consiits Of one St.s-
sion which begins on the First Wednes
day in February, and terminates the 5ih
November. There is no vacation during
the Session.
II is earncsily recommended that young
ladies should enter at the beginning OF
the session and continue TO its elise, so
that they may have the advantages Of u
thorough course OF instruction.
Pupils will be received ut any timc dur
ing The Session. anl. except within a
month from the commencement, charged
rom Tue u'ne OF enIerance TO the close o'
tue Session. ~,
y" PuP,' wiz o' received 'n'o tue 'ns'''
.u.o" 'o' w 'Sss han . h'n SESSION. un,eSS
second s"iIs half Session. Session. =, !, ,.,. :.
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T HE LANCASTER LEDGRR,

New ADvERTisEaENTs.-W would re-
fer the reader to the advertisement of John
son Female University, which will be found
in another column. Anderson is one of the
most healthy places in the State, and the
S.hool we have heard most favorable men,
ton made Of
"The Home Circle" the prospectus OF
which will he found in another column, is
an excellent family newspaper We have
seen several numbers, and confident of its
merit we recommend it.
Messrs. Miller, Orton & Mullignn, Au.
burn and Buffalo, N. Y, are styled the ten
tensive inland publishers" The books they
advertise, we have seen, and in recommend.
ing the advertisement to our friends, we are
doing them a favor, for we are confident
if they will purchase these books, they will
not regret it. The books will be found in
teresting and instructive.
See the advertisement of T. r. Magil
calling upon those indebted to ]. ID. Nell
vain g. Co., to settle up.
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SHOCKING ArFArR.-On Monday night last
an aifrny took place at the house of John
Sharpe, in Pro, idence settlement, between
himself and two OF his brothers, in which
he was morta'ly stabbed He lived but u
few hours after the occurrence. The two
brothers Immediately made their escape, and
up to last advices had not been takcn.-
Western Democrat.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SOUTH.CAROLINA,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.
By james III. Withrspoon, Esquire, Or

~ cN"ete 80 W VeeeSofUVfst SefUNc, VI
dinary for said District.
NTHEREAS Moses C. Heath has APP
w piled 70 me for Letters Of Admits
tration on all and singular the Goods Chat
tells, Rights and Credits Of John w. Jen.
rings late Of tho District aforesaid, de.
ceased,
These are, therefore, TO cite and admonish
oil and singular, ;be kindred and creditors
Of the said deceased, to be and appear before
me at our next OrdinHryis Court for the
said district, 10 be holden at Lancaster CoarI
House on the soth day Of December. inei.,
TO show cause, II any, why the said admin
istsatioB should not be granted.
OI Given under my hand and seal
Z LIS. Sthis i6th day OF Dec, In the
( - 1yeas Of our lord, one thousand
eight hundred and fiity four, and In ne sew
cuty ninth year Of American Independence
]. II. WtTHkR&PQ0E, o. Il D..
Dec. 20 4f;~S' pris sfeo -
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To CORRESPONDENTS was on account
Of our absence that the communication of
Old Field" did not appear. We pre-
sumo it is unnecessary to publish it noV. rs
it has appeared in another paper. We
would have been pleased to publish it, and
hope to hear from the intelligent writer
again.