The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-08

whose name WAS Fatty, being addressed
by Mr.. Cake, accepted him on condition
that he would change his name, declaring
that she would never consent to be called
"patty-cake." &. -.
RSr The mouth Of wise woman is
like money box which is seldom opened,
so that much treasures come forth from it.
~ Bargain--A ludcrious transac.
ton, in which each party thinks he has
cheated The other. .... .... ....
~ A poor fellow having got his skull
fractured, was told by the doctor that
the brain was visible, on which he re-.
marked
DO write and tell father, for he always
swore had none =.
~- They who drink away their es-
tates, drink the tears OF their widows and
the very blood Of their impoverished chill
dren. - -. ..... .. .
E1- Scandal, like kite. to fly well,
depends greatly on the length of the tale
it has to carry.
@ Dandies, to max" grea: show,
stuf their coats with plaits and putting.
But this is very appropos, for what is the
goose without the stuffing . .. ........
A Touch not, taste not, handle not
The will apply to great many articles :;
among the number are brandy, cocktails,
and paintel women. .I~ is =
EF States evidence--A wretch who
Is Pardoned for being baser than his com
rades. f '.-
re- Sampson was the greatest orator
of ancient times, because lie brought
down the house" with one effort.
re- Some one called Richard Steele
'vlest Of mankind. He retorte,l, with
proud humility, IL would be glorious
world if were.'
EI- To owe an obligation to a worthy
friend, is happiness, and can be no dis,
arrangement. .. .....-.s ...
G1 A bad features mans nose
when stuck into other peoples business.
RE- Young attorney--A useless mem.
ber Of society, who often goes where he
has no business to he, because he has no
business where he ought to be.
EH 1t is an excellent rue to be OBJ
served in all disputes, that men should
give soft words, and hard arguments that
they should strive so much to-vex, as to
convince each other. ~
ES- The grave-An ugly hole in the
ground, which lovers and poets wish they
were in, but take uncommon pains to
keep out of.
EE A Fact-There are some that
live without any design at all, and only
live in the world like straws on river !;
they do not 60, but are carried.
H Esquire-Everytody, ye, nobody;
equal to Colonel. ,al., ~ ID =.
Ep The more simple nature is sup
ported, the better and he who considers
water the best drink, is truly happy.
EH- Notwithstanding the provsrb that
poverty is no crime yet man without
money is invariably set down by the
world as one devoid Of principal
w Mrs. Swisshelm says, that fla
man wants his children 10 look like him,
the fewer jaunts he takes to California the
better
~A young lady whose intended
WIS named Kay, declared she never wen;
to ball without her bo-Kay.
Never listen TO loose or idle converse
ton.
Public abuse--The mud with which
every traveller is spattered on his road to
distinction. +tatG
Dunsby says the reason why the ladies
wear such small bonnets is just idea that
ladies have Of making nature and art cor
respond having nothing inside of their
heads, they have put rs near nothing as
possible on the outside. The brute
Marriages may be celebrated in bowers
as fair as those Of Eden, but they must
in the end be put to proof in the work
shops Of the world. R
Often from ur weakness our strongest
principles Of conduct are born; and from
the acorn which breeze has wafeJ
springs the oak which de6es the storm.
Il tell you, Susan that I will commit
suicide II you won't have me- well.
Thomas as soon as yon Lave given me
that proof OF your affection, / will believe
that you lore me-
Due allowance should always be made
tr first attempts and this precaution is
as necessary in poetry as in any other uni
ssFsai accomplishment Of the age. The
EDITOR wlsel received the following .Msssa.
cfe'of an Anteloye,' from beginner was
d6ubtless Of this opinjon !:
First isSael with his gnn he saos him,
lie laid u down and went away
Then lsaac with his Ak he chopped is,
Jnaii there wns 40 signs Of life rcmiini0c
as tbey could peFesIye.
What animal has rot the gyeatest aa,,.