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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-01-25
The Odd Fellows Celebration.

The Anniversary Of this Order was COM
memorated, as announced, this forenoon, by
public procession and an Grafton at the
Theatre. The display was most imposing
one. The ample accommodations of the
building were taxed to their utmost capaci-
ty, the ladies filling a brilliant place in the
picture, forming one of the most attractive
assemblages we have witnessed here for
some time. The stage and parquctte were
appropriated 10 the officers and members Of
the Order. After an impressive prayer BY
Rev. w. b. Yates, n well trained Choir of
Professors and amateurs unite in singing
an ode, entitled. "Faith, Hope and Charity"
written for the occasion, by n lady of Char
lesion. The orator, r. b. Boylston, p. G.
OF DeKalb Lodge, No. 6, WIS then introdu-
ced to the audience.
He commenced by sitting the basis upon
which he considered the claims OF the Oder
rs entitled to the sympathy and reepcct Of
every good citiZen-not so much upon the
antiquity Of the organization rs its practical
usctulness-its principles being founded On
the noblest impulses Of the human heart,
and carried out through the medium of as
sociation, dispensing benevolence and happi-
ness among all within the sphere Of its in.
fuence; promoting Friendship and Love
among brethren and enforcing the majesty
Of Truth, rs paramount to all considerations
Of selfinterest. He spoke Of the lcvelling
tendency Of the Order, there being no dis
tinctions recognized, other than in excelling
in doing good to the brethren. and carrying
out the true spirit of Friendship, Love and
Truth to ards each other. lie concluded
with beautiful address to Woman, rebuk.
ing the spirit Of curiosity and love of noto-
riety which have induced the sex in other
portions of the country to seek and obtain
admission into the secret councils of this
and other organizations, and to become con-
spicuOus as orators, at Woman's Rights con-
ventions, and contendcd that her true sphere
is the domestic circle, and the diffusion Of
happiness and comfort at home. We regret
that We are unable, ut this late hour, to give
more full report of Mr.. Boylston's beauti.
ful nni ehaste address, which was highly
creditable, both to his head aud heart, as was
attested by the loud and long continued ap-
plause which followed his concluding re-
marks. The whole celebration was admi-
rably conducted, and produced very favor
able impression npoE The vast throng Of spec
tators.--Euening Necs.
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Murder Of q South Carolina Volun.
teer

Mr.. Timothy Cahill, n member Of Chester
Company, Palmetto Regiment, was murder
ed on the Mississippi, near Rodney, about
the goth OF November last. The circum-
stances were as follows: MIR. Cahll left this
county about the 18th Of November, in CON.
pany with Mr. Geo. r. Vaughan, for Texas,
and at Rodney they fell in with man ma
med McCloud, who stated he would 90 to
Texas with them. At night they camped,
and Cahill and McCloud slept. The next
morning Cahill missed very fine gold satch
and probably accused Mr.. McCloud Of steal
ing IT,
The latter, exasperatcd, stated that he
also had missed five dolIars, and drawing
forth bowie knife and pistol swore he
would kill Cahill. Mr.. Vaughan immedi.
ately rode between them, to prevent their
coming together, and McCloud, under pro-
tence OF giving his pistol to Mr.. Vaughan,
came up TO within few feet of Cahill, rush.
ed under Mr., We horse, and stabbed Cahill
with bowie knife. Cahill fell, but recoy-
ering pursued McCloud about one hundred
yards, and fell dead. Mr.. Vaughan dischar-
gcd both barrels Of bis gun at MeCloud, but
without effect, and the murderer made his
escape. An inquest was held upon the BODY
Of Mr. Cahil, and verdict In accordance
with tie above circumstances was rendered.
Dallas Gazette.
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The Eighth at Washington.

The banquet at Washington on Monday,
in honor of the anniversary Of the battle of
New Orleans, was largely attended. The
first volunteer toast was in honor of South
Carolina, when
The Hon. Mr. Orr thanked the company
for the very cordial reception with which il
was met. The evening and the occasion in
duced him to respond to it with peculiar
pleasure in behalf of the State which he had
the honor in part to represent In looking
over the regular toasts, he said he saw the
names of two illustrious and gallant men,
natives of the same State which gave him
birth the one of tn, hero of New Orleans.
and the other Captain Ingraham. One has
passed from the scenes of earth and gone to
his final account. but tine other lives with n
halo of glory shed around him, in conse
quence of his noble conduct in the bay of
Smyrna. He trusted the American people
would yet know more of him.
Mr.. Orr stated, in this connection, that
although Captain Ingraham is now suffer-
ing with i'll health, he has from modesty re-
Trained from asking to be relieved from his
command in the Mediterranean, lest il might
be supposed that he was slicitous To return
to this country to receive the congratula.
tions of his friends. However, he, (Mr. Orr }
together with Mr.. Lyon. of the House Of
Representatives, had called on the Secretary
of the Navy, and on their representation
Nj. Dobbin has sent out release to Cant.
lngraham, to be accepted or not, at his OPP
ton.
He then eulogized the President and his
administration, and resumed his seat amid
long continued applause.
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Small Pox.

1t is our duty to announce that four cases
OF Small Pox occurred in our town last
weck-three in the family Of Mr. Gamewell
and one negro belonging to Il. Cantey -
As proper measures have been taken to PIE
vent its spreading. VIC hope soon to announce
its disappearance from amorg us.
Our country friends need not be afraid 10
visit US The negro has been removed to a
distance from town, with proper watches to
prevent communication with other negroes,
and Us Mr.. GamewelTs residence is remote
from the business part of the town, il is be-
lieved, with the precaution now used, the
disease will be confined to its present local
ty. Should our hopes be disappointed,
however, and the disease spread, we shall
keep our readers duly advised of its pro-
Camden Journal.
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Death from Burning.

On Monday night last, most melancho.
ly occurrence happened in this place, caused
by the accidental brenking of n camphene
lamp.
The circumstances rs well rs we can IA.
certain we these: A daughter of Col
Hugh Miller let fall lamp filled with burn
ing tiuid, which broke and emptcd its con-
tents upon tie floor. The fluid of course
bIazed up immediately, and setting fire to
every thing it touched, ran in the direction
of IN iflictcd aunt when the little girl has
tened towards her with an attempt to rescue
her, but while in this magnanimous net her
own clothes caught fire and burned eve v
stitch off her body. From the severity of
the burning she died yesterda, about twelve
o'clock
We have not heard whether the afflicted
woman was injured.-W WinnsLCrough Reg
iStcr.
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Chaplain Of the House Of Representa-
tiy6s.

The Washin Iton Corr spondent Of the
New Orleans Delta has the following:
The solemn and remarkably pertinent
words uttered yesterday by Rev. Mr.. Mill
burn at the funeral In Washington, Of Hon.
Brookins Campbell, has cnused considerable
remark, The boldness of the preacher in
alluding so pointedly, In the presence ofhon-
orable J. gisators, to the temptations and sins
which beset them on every side and TO which
u is generally believed, too many Of them
are prone to turn greedy ear, is worthy Of
a!i praise. and fit 20 hold up rs pattern TO
some ofour soft-spoken clergymen. There
has been nothing like IL by the way Of cleri-
cal admonition TO persons in high places
since the days Of Bossuct. How the lobby
members, the spectators on the treasury,
the place seekers, and the railroad, steam
boat and maiI-contractors, as well as the.
well known confederates in either House and
among the Government officials, must have
quailed when the blind preacher uttered the
words OF truth and soberaess," contained
10 the following extract:
Is sid Of the lawyer that his profess
sion furnishes the meanest and darkest aide
OF human nature, and this may be said with
equal justice Of the Legislator. You are,
gentlemen, constantly surrounded by mean
@ePpstc"utob auu uEOuRUt u
sight OF contemplate and degraded men
who sell the consciousness of rectitude and
barter the uprightness Of their nature for
mere place and favor. and sue for personal
benefits in the attitude only due 10 God
You hold your places by popular favor.
Many n one who would stand unappalled in
presence Of the throned tyrant lieks the dust
In presence Of the million. Simply and
meaniy they bow before the masses, and
pronounce their wishes the very dictum Of
she Coda Ills hard for man 10 clear him
self the mist around him, and for those
10 your position TO hold and veuerate high
conceptions Of human character yet re-
member this is the time Of your probation,
ana That you are TO prcss your way TO vir-
fee, wisdom and piety under God. No liar,
cheat, sntriguer, OF truckIsc, or base minded
seward, can stand In Code presence un-
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M A R RRIAGE ES.

In Edgefeld District, on the goth ult., by Rev
ID ID Brunson, Capt SAMUEL &. EARLE, .Jr., Ed.
itor of the Anderson Gazette, to Kiss KATE p
tonnes, of Edgefcld District
lu York District on Thursday the 9Th inst, by
Rev 7 + Bishop, Maj j FELIX WALLER, Senior
Editor of the Yorkville Remedy and Miss ELIz-
ABErIr, daughter of Mrs Harriet Bratton.
On the Goth ultmo, in Greenville by Professor
Minis, Major III NORWOOD Editor of the
harrington Flag, OF Darlington, and Miss NARY
r., daughter of Captain wv Brooks of the for.
mer place
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Melancholy Accident.

George. small boy, belonging to DR.. ].
b. Patrick, was killed few days since bv
tao accidental discharge of a gun, at the res
idenre of DIR. p. on Charleston Neck. It
appears that while engaged in playing with
one of the Doctors children, he was apply
ing his mouth to the muzzle of the gun, en-
dcavoring to cxtinguish a lighted candle
placed at the nipple, supposing that the gun
was not loaded, when it was suddenly dis
charged. and the boy was shot through the
head and instantly killed. He was prom
ising lad, eight years Of age. and we sincere
ly sympathisc with the worthy owner in his
loss. This occurrence should be warning
to youths who are in the habit of using fire
arms iessly.-Erening Ne,cs.
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South Carolina,
Lancaster District,
J In the Court Of Ordi
nary, in the matter of
J Mary Small's Will.

WHEREAS, John B. Small has notified me, that
he requires the paper purporting to be the will
of Mary Small late Of said district deceased to
be proved i'll due and solemn form of law. And,
whereas, Alexander Franklin Nisbet, admiuistfa.
tor, with the will annexed of the said Mary Small,
has flied his petition with similar prayer and it
appearing that James Hood, Reuben Hood, John
Lomons and Margaret, his wife, Mary Balm, Wm
Townsend and Sarah, his wife, Jane Balm, Eliza
beth Balm, Samuel Balm and Jane, his wife, John
Hood, Deborah Glass and the children of Robert
Hood, decd, names unknown; most of whom
are lcgatecs under the will and all of whom would
have been entitled to a distributive share of the
Estate, if the deceased had died intcstate reside
without the limits of this State. These are there
fore to notify, require, cite and admonish the
the said James Hood, Reuben Hood John Lem.
ons and wife, Margaret Mary Balm, VIM. Town.
send, Jane Ban Elizabeth Balm, Samuel Balm and
Jane his wife, John Hood, ID. Glass, and the chill
dren Of Robt Hood, together with John b. Small
Thos. Mellow, and Jane +. his wife, Alex. +.
Ncsbit and the first Presbytery Of the associate
reformed synod of the South, or therepresentivc
Of that body.
Lcgatees of the said Mary Small deed, and
also distributes if she had died intcstate TO be
and appear before me on Monday the 10th day
Of April 1851, in the Court Of Ordinary to be
holden at Lancaster Court House, then and there
to shew cause, II any, why the said viii should
or should not be proved and established in due
form Of Law, or for what cause the same should
be set aside or established, and to make such
other and further showing and proof as YOU or
either Of you the said parties may deem neces.
sary proper and advantageous for your respective
rights and interests in the premises.
{ ~ Givon under my hand and seal OF
L. s. Office at Lancaster Count House thi.
(~r- 24th December 1853
J. II. wITHERSPoON, o. l.. d.
47-Sm prs fee $40.
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TO CONTRACTORS,

The Subscriber is desrous of having large
HOUSE BUILT on the lot known as the Perry
Lot in this village The house to contain eight
rooms, 20 feet square, with 4 basement story of
brick. The Contractor to furnish all materials
so that the subscriber will have nothing to do
in the matter but to pay for it when completed.
1t Is particularly desired that the same should be
completed by the 1st January, 1855.
For all necessary information Contractors will
apply to me personally, or by letter directed to
Lancaster Court House.
DANIEL w. BROWN.
Jan. Is, 40 At
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GovEEsnsNT a ovFRT.s, UsPGoFITABLr
The Boston Daily Times, which has for eight
yeHrs successfully claimed the post office ad
yertising, on the ground of its having III.
largest circulation of any paper in that city,
now surrcndcrs the privilege Us not paying
its expenses. II says:
Z" AT the rate now paid Of one cent per
letter, we have for 1000 letters, SI6--cost
OF putting, in type, SI2-ballncc, the enor-
mons sum of four dollars, TO pay for three
columns of the finest printed matter! In
year, we therefore i've iilty-two insertions
o! this large amount of matter for only
$500. We should charge to all other nd.
yertisers for the same amount of space, $50
for each Insertion. Deduct from this sI6,
all that th" government allows and we are
out OF pocket by the operation Just $44 per
week, amounting TO two thousand two hum
died and lightweight dollass pcE siiHn:E.
To this should be added from two to five
hundred dollars annual expense for defend
ing our rights under the law, and thus We
find ourselves a net loser each year ofnearly
thrccthoasand dollars for the privilege of
advertising this list of letisrsl"
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WORMSl WORMSIl

sSS~ There is no disease more common among
children, and yet none which so frequently bal-
hes the skill of the physician, as worms. They
are highly detrimental to the constitution and
their presence should be carefully guarded a.
gainst by parents. On the first mantcstatio of
symptoms, every means should be used to cxpel
them promptly and thoroughly. MIane's Yer.
mif,ISe is well established as the most certain,
safe and speedy remedy ever offered for this
troublesome and dangerous maady and all who
have the management Of childron should keep
this Invaluable medicine at hand in addition
to its perfect safety, it never fails to produce the
desired effect
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Gn0Ds AT COST

THE Subscriber Oh and after this date. will
offer his entire Stock of Goods at Cost. He
would especially invite the attention of Merchants
and the people generally 10 call and make pul-
chases as another opportunity Of this kind may
not present itself again soon. am willing 10
sell my goods to good and punctual customers
on time, as am determined to cease business
here j. 4. CURETON.
N. B.-Your accounts are made cut, and l
want all to come forward and close their ac-
counts by Note or Cash the latter ] would
prefer.
Jan IL AZ If
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WAXHAW TENT, I. O, O. F,

THE members of the above Tent are inform
cd that the next regular meeting ION Saturday
evening next )wil be held at the ODD Eel
LOWS HALL,
An Address will be delivered on the occasion
by Bro. Il. S. BAILEY, P. c. r.
full attention is requested
BY Order j. GALLUCHAT. C.R.
f. A. FUNDERBURK, r S
n, B.-At the close of the Present Quarter
(now near at handy the roll will be called, and
the Rule" in reference to nominating, default
ing members will be enforced
Brethren will please take notice and govern
themselves accordingly JIG.
Jan is 40 II
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LEWISvILLE FEMALE SEMINARY,
TEN MILES EAST OF CHDSTERyIIIp.

Rev. L Mcdonald, Superintendent,
Mrs A S Wylie, Principal
The Sholastic year will be divided into two
sessions Of five months each, the ninth term
commencing on the 18Th. of january.
Terms for Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Lights
and Tuition, never 10 exceed 500 forone aession.
Music and all Ornamental branches extra, at
most reasonable rates.
Al accounts must Je paid at The end n s4sk
Session.
In sickness residelt pupils are attended Zee
of charge.
For Circular containing fun particulars, ad-
dress Mrs. Wylie LeNisyille, p. o., chcster Dis
trict, sc.
Whele timely Lotice Is givSnla csflisge vIll
meet any one coming as Rras LtNis' Tnn Out,
on the Charlotte snd 3, G. Rsiroad
ExEEREScxs
Ex-Governor J.. II. Means, Ex.GoYernor J. II
Richardson, General y. w Cahtsy. Rf.lsns.
Thomas y. Davis, Protestant Episcopal Bisfsop
Rev. William Mertip, Cnmdens Or. Thosnas A.
EIiott OrapgeDusg; Hon r . Hoses. Sumter;
Henry a Williams. Charlotte, n @; Messss Kos.
ser q Warren, Central Hhaff Cha,lssios; and
the patrons ofthe School generaily.
1any 4 1854 47--et
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p. McLARNON,
BRlCkLAYER AND PLASTERER

WOULD inform the citizens of Lancaster Dis
trict that he would be happy to receive orders
nom any one wishing work done in his line of
business. 1t is not always that an opportunity
OF having work done in a neat and good style
offers itseit. Therefore all persons wishing to
get work done WELL, would do well to try him
for his work is warranted, and all of his work
that docs not prove to be good will be done
over again free of charge
Lancaster, Jan. IL. lS54-is-3t
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GEORGIA HOME GAZETTE;
A SOUTHERN,
LITERARY AND FAMILY
JOU r n AL.
PUBLISHED AT AUGUSTA, GA.
-=sSt.-L-.SstSz-
JAS. NJ. SMYTHE, r
R0BT A. WIIYTE, Euitors

THE HONE GAZETTE is devoted to Literature,
Art Science, Agriculture, General intelligence,
and Southern interests. The aim of the Editors
IL 20 make a useful and interesting paper; to
blend the Instructive and the entaining together.
IN such way as to secure a high degree of in
tcrcSt, and yet at the same time elevate both
the Intellect and the Affections,
The columns Of the paper contain historical
and domestic Romances, Pictures OF Social Life
Sketches of Biography, Choice Poetry, Enter
tanning Anecdotes, Scientific Memoranda, Agri-
cultural and Industrial Articles, the General
News Of the day, and ali Political Intelligence
Of any importance. Besides great variety of
articles on all these subjects the Gazette will be
particularly adapted for FAMILY READING
Ii Is published for the Home Circle, and Tn,
Editors feel that they have fully redeemed their
plcdge--to make il a home newspaper should be
entirely free from political bias and heightened
in character
Grateful for the liberal encouragement which
has been extended to our efforts TO build up at
the South, LITERARY AND FAMILY Journal of
high character, we shall increase our exertions
TO justify thispublic confidence, aud to make the
Gazette still more worthy of general patronage.
TERMS.
s. Single coy, lyear, always in advance, 50 90
Five Oo
Ten l5 OO
EB To any person making up club Of
Five, we will send copy gratis for one year.
SMYTHE & WHYTE,
Editors Home Gazette,
Augusta, Ga
January, 0, 1854, 4s
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Columbia Market

On Saturday the weather was so severe that
no outdoor business could be done, we close the
transactions of the week with sales of $50 bales;
and we now quote: Inferior I l-2 to I rs; Ordi.
nary to l-2; Kidding l-2 to O.; Good
Niddlmg l-s to 0 l-2; Fair 81 to 9 81; /;
and we would remark that a very choice article
might command a fraction over our highest fr.
ures
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NEW FIRM.

T.. MAGILL 4 J. NJ. HEATH having FORM
cd partnership for the transaction of general
Mercantile business, solicits share of public
patronage, which they hope to merit by strict
attention 10 business and the wants Of their Pa
irons, they will ell as ioc as the Loees for cash
or TO approved customers
THIS r. MAGILL.
JAS. N. HEATH.
Jan. III IS 81
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N OTI G. f

ALL Persons indebted to HASSELTINE g.
HAGlNS, or j. A. S. HASSELTINE, will please
take notice, that all notes and accounts not paid
by the first of March, will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection without any distinction
Money we must have to pay our debts with.
Jan. IL 48 Ct
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A SUPERIoR KIND OF CorToN.-The
Rev. John X. Mcintosh who besides the
successful magement Of that large and
flourishing Female Institution. Floral
College, finds time to cultivate the earth
likewise, has exhibited TO us a sample of
Cotton Of the finest qualify ever brought
to this market. II is the product Of single
seed, brought by Mr.. Mcintosh from
Texas. lie plated this seed in 1852 and
from the stalk ofihat year he carefully pre-.
served the seed which lac planted this
year The produce was $50 pounds Of
seed cotton, and 80 ponnds Of clean cot
ton, with seed sufficient 10 plant eight or
ton acres of land besides being so
much finer than the cotton usually cult.
vated in this State--and the staple Is so
long that none of the Cotton factories here
can work tits production is far greater.
Whist the ordinary cotton on Nj. McIn-
tosh's plantation yielded about 1900
pounds Of seed cotton 10 the acre, this
Texas cotton yielded at the rate Of 5000
pounds--and increase Of 06 per cents Of
yicld.-- Fayetteville Observer,
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ST @ L E N

FROM the Stables of DANIEL JOYNER.
near Ridgcway, in Fairfield district, on the 26th
December, Black Horse, about Is hands high,
with very small face upon the forehead.
$40 Reward will be paid for the apprehension
of the thief and his Judgement in any jail A
liberal reward will be given for any information
that will lead to the recovery of the horse
Address Daniel Joyncr, Ridgeway, Fairfield
district or j. NJ. Joyner, Dry Creek, Lancaster
district.
Jan. Is 40 3t
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THE IANcASTR LEDGER.

Dr. Gardner comes out in communica-
ton denying that he had any agency in the
abstraction of the missing papers, and saving
that he regards their loss as a great misfor-
tune to his cause.
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On Friday, the 9th inst. Stroud, convicted
of the murder of Samuel Gentry, suffered
the extreme penalty OF the law in Spartan.
burg District. From the Spartan, We learn
that he went to the gallows without the least
shadow ofemotion or dread. His confession
while upon the galows, differed in many
points widely from the testimony given upon
the trial.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

THE DIVISION ROOM near JOSEPH CAR
TERS will be sold at public outcry to the high
est bidder, on Saturday the 18th of Freb. uary,
at O'Clock, p. NJ by mutual consent of the
members of the Division
Terms made known on day of safe
WIN. E. BELL, Adv'r.
Jan. 18th 1854 so D-3t