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and every unfortunate canine found unmuz.
zlod in the streets, is liable to be dragged
these nolens rotens, and to be sternly knock
cd in the head unless redeemed before sun
set. A Apremium Of 90 cts per head is paid
IN all brought to the. pound and flourish
ing trade is thus opened to large body of
youngsters who not only lie In wait at the
corners for inspecting ours, but have actu-
ally taken to the raising Of pups for the
above market Notwithstanding this whole.
sale canine destruction, we do not manage
to keep entirely clear of hydrophobia. Sew
eral rabid dogs have been killed in our
streets and there Is general gallopado
all around" whenever even a cur or poodle
is seen with his tongue out and supera-
bundance of saliva about the eye-teeth.
The u. s. Mail Steamer Franklin went
ashore on the Long Island beach last Mon
day. She is lying in very critical position,
broadside on, with n list off-shore; the in
shore wheel Is nearly four feet ont Of water,
aud it is doubtful whether she can be got
of. as bar is forming outside Of her
The passengers and mail have been landed
in safety, and none Of tho cargo will be lost
unless bad weather comes on. t..
The Arctic, which has been undergoing
important repars and has had many i'm
provements introduced into her mac hiuery,
has resumed her place in the line. The
honorable emulation that has long subsist-
ed between the proprietors Of the Collins
and Cunard vessels, with respect to the
comparative speed of their respective steam
ships, has been excited in the highest de-
gree by recent events, and is likely to re-
suit in triumphs which the most sangune
naval architects have hardly ventured to
dream Of.
The Hard-Shell Democrats have taken
the initiative for this falls political cam
paign,. At Convention inst held at Sy-
racuse they have nominated for Governor.
Greene c. Bronson, lately appointed Collec-
tor of this Port, aud afterwards decapitated
by the executive anil the universal excite
ment Of all sections Of the Democracy.
BY his brethren in the faith Mr.. Bronson
has been regarded rs martyr, and hence
they have nominated him for the high Of
flee in qncstion-for which. it must be ad-
mittcd, his abilities and integrity eminsntly
qualify them. Our present incumbent, Gov.
Seymour. will probably receive the nomin.S-
ton from the other Section Of the Democ.
racy, rs well as the Anti.temporance Par
ty. The Wings and ..Know .nothinQs are
vet to be heard from.
Amid the general depr,,s;on of s,o,ks
In co,ssouenc.. of sn.c,,,,;o,. :, h;,h n,,,..
Il must be ns,ion.a that t;if, Ento,nr;..p
il inst now helm, mar Tho o,.rost;. ..,;o,
of tho ,ntbor;,;ea h,. am, w,,.rb.,,v pa,
ham. U,r, and other n,of.ssor. of that ;Ik
bors 4. coubo, their dr,w;no. ,,o M, ,ik,Iv
,o come m mpch before the G,.ek C..,.nds
II Won or vour readers have ,nv tickets.
don't count on the premium pianos vsrv
soon-dont excit,, the cbiIdren's honos mn.
ducly by promising them ,b,t thev .h,I,
learn music, unless YOU lu.y, some o,her
b,nL to a,,w On ,h,n ,ha a,,.,s,n,s ,,;o 80 80.
roc,,s p.,h.n .nd u.,, -. ,v,,;n e. H.,
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LANCAsTERvILLE, sc.
WEDNESDAY. JULY &C. 1854.

W As we were about to put our paper
to press, we received tho announcement of
the Hon. J. ID. WILSON us a candidate for
Congress.
We are requested to state he will visit
our District on the Ist Monday in next
month, when he will address our citi-
zens.
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W- In consequence of n good quantity
of original matter we have not prepared
much editorial matter this week. Our New
York letters &c. will be found interesting.
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NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.

SpecuintlOUs--sS2.3OO Mlssng-lia-
billy of the Compnnv-Character and
History of Robert Sehuyler-Cause of
his Fraudulent operutions-Strangc DO.
mestic Develop ments-Spicer vs. Schuy-
ler-Deprecintion of Railroad Stocks
Alarm Of apitalists--Seven Million dol.
lars plid over to the Mexican Minister
Our New U. s. District Attorney-Quick.
est Passage on Record across the Allan
tic-Barnum Driven from The field-Thc
Crystal Palac to close in October.
New York, July la. 1854
The stupendous fraud just discovered at
the date Of my last letter and alluded to
therein, continues to be the absorbing theme
Of discussion not only in Wall Street circles
but in the community generally. A thor
ough examination OF the books Of the New
York and New Haven Railroad Company
has been had; and the result proves that
the original rumors were by no means ex-
oggerated. Robert Schuyler, the late Pres.
ident Of the Company and transfer agent in
this city, has within the last few months
made an unauthorized and fraudulent isue Of
shares to the amount Of 81 900, 900 he is
likewise defaultcr to the Harlem Railroad
Company for 100000 and has succeeded
in aPpropriating about three times that A.
mount by the conversion into cash Of large
quantity Of Railroad iron purchased by him
in behalf of various companies with which
he was connected. The total amount of
his defacation, therefore, does not fall short
Of $500, ,o0o--a snug, part of which is no
doubt safely invested for the future support
Of some princely establishment in Europe,
though the greater has been sunk In the un-
fortunate speeulations which have led to
this Wholesale dishonesty. AS the stock HIS
been duly ISSUED by the proper officers, the
company are of course bound to assume il /;
and will no doubt do so, especially as there
seems to be no legal kink by which they
can evade responsibility. The stock fairly
issued is Of course immensely deprecated /;
and the loss will fall heavily On number Of
innocent parties, who, regarding the road rs
above all suspicion, bought It's stock as a
permanent investment.
No man b,. eve, bsld f,;,., .h,,,,,o,
in the community than Robert S,hnyls,
The grandson Of Gen Schuyler, of Reyolu-
tionary memory. and the pepbew Of Al.x.n.
der Hamilton ba ws. no ,s.s ,..nao,,.d on
account Of bis family connections ,hon ror
the per.onalintegrity which wa. invisible
attributed to him. His sbrewdne,, and
clear.siRhtedness in monetary matter, wer.
proverbial, and procured him the Presidency
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wLEDGEMENr.--Our thanks TO
Hons. A. p. Butler, Thos. J. Rusk, John
Mcqueen and ". W. Boyce for congress
sional documents.
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Shell Nomination" Gin Enterprises
below Par-s'reet afiray between distin-
8, ,RrooLirnW.a,ha, een' a.. ''"'''
'" 'o'A' 'u'y ~ 1903
MR.. EpiroR:
Oppressive warmth and the increase Of
cholera in the city is driving away all not
detained here by inevitable necessity; even
those who had determined TO forego their
usual summer travel. There is no conceal
ing the fact that the epidemic Is spreading
fatally among us. The Inspectors report
for !ast week shows lat deaths from this
disease, an increase of 40 on the preceding
week. Our next report will no doubt show
still more decidcd advance at Last II we
may Judge from the returns of the Hospi-
'"' 'h r1a"k'h street ne NUMBER OF ca
seS received NJ 'n,s 'ns'''o',on yesterday
were 'wIce 'hose OF the day before, while
'"e 'e"'"S were increased 'n nearly three-
,''u Pr'po''''h many are se'zed suddenly
:" ''e ''oe'S' frequently "i'er some mPu-
ae". 'nuu'ee"ee' ooy IN washington
.""Ae' VINO "au gfa''nod MS aPPet'te for
gree" apP'eS ana raw 'o""'"eS 70 an inora'-
n"'o extent was su""en'y a''"eSea yes'er.
'"' '' ''o "y'nP'o,nS OF tue ep'aen'c nno
.o".eyeu "o',e VIZ" MI 'pe''- no 'u',-
'"'y rom o"e' u'.e"Se'' ''so' Is "nsu"''y
s'e"' ~ '"'' o''y '"e aea'ns '""' Week AL
"ou " o'o' ooo' eno'eA 'n
o'' "'s' " '"'''''h ''''y-
"s v" ~
"'..e 'ae'''' 10" ',ca," 70 ue ep''
y" 'y " "o ""u "'eu '"o
o.o ' .o"e y'"s
" "e"y u ,o %''sS
A'1 '."o'' '''a' 10 was 'a.'eS ep'-
P'oytu W 'ae '%'oas oa"A' A. '"e, e'ea'-
"a''-"'''' ''' '''0 '''ee''o" " p'eH-p0'h-
Gus
We have lately been unfortunate in losing
several other public Personagcs. A few
days since, the Hon. II. +. Tallmadge, late
U. ,. Marshall Tor this district, was called
away. Shortly after i'"on Javelli followed,
member OF the popular Ravel family
None OF our losses. however, will be 30
deeply felt as Tint OF Nathaniel b. Blunt
our late able and upright District Attorney.
His death took place at Lebanon Springs,
WHITTIER he went with his family to recruit
his strength, Immediately after the tedious
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Jass1'1s Khms-lsa7 gallons whisky, Z
gallons Jamaica ram, ounce tineture Of
kiHee epnees spirits Of uitre. Stand a
~
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HUDSON
Yours truly,

Increase ofthe Cholera-Averngc oftwcnty-
one eaths n Day-lmpudence in matters
Of Diet-Gensral Mortality-Death of
Ex-Justic Mcrrett by the Epidemic-De-
cease Of the late u. 8. Marshnll-Death
of Leon Jnvilla-Loss of N. b. Blunt, late
District Attorney-Opening OF the Dog
Pound-Hydrophobia-The Steamship
Franklin Ashore-Emulaiion between
the Collins Line and the Cunarders---Hard
Shell Nomination." Gin Enterprises
below par-Street afiray between distin-
guishcd Parties--Ex-prcs Fillmore
at Brooklyn--Weather, &c.
------- Nav Ynrk Inlu 70 lakA
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ful to return.l The total disappearance of
the disease, would produce happy change.
In overy respect. 1t is to be hoped, we will
have heavy frost anterior to the 10Th prox.
at which time the fair is advertised to CON-
mence. II the fever continues TO prevail
with US, 1t will be necessary to postpone
the opening Of the fair.
The affair mentioned of Col. Cunning
ham and writer in the Mercury, has been
adjusted. The writer was WIN. Pocher
Miles, and his reply to Col. C's. article, has
satisfied the latter.
SATURDAY, Oct. %
There was no death { ON any cause in
the city yesterday.
Cotton yesterday averaged from 1T to 9s
cents.
notice that the Hon. r. +. w. Aston is
nominated in the Georgetown Times ms a
candidate for Governor. In haste.
Yours,
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agiin & Who can walk forth in thu bfac;ng
air of an autumn's declining day, in the yell
low wood, or golden fields, or by the mar
gin Of the murm'ring brook. but yesterday
filtering its siagnani waters through rank
weeds and Shiny grass, and now, dancing
along from rock to rock in cool, clear,
sparkling stream, as if il, could feel and
know that the autumn days are come. and
sigh for the sultry days OF the summer time!
Oh glorious. golden, gorgeous autumn, how
I love thee! love thee for thy scar and
yeilo,o leaf love thee for thy cool bracing
atmosphere. lcve thee, for thou bringes.
in thy train, glad faces and happy hearts,
and plenty and health ). and love thee for
thy manly sports. love thee good, sweet,
bounseous autumn, love thee! l love thee !!
love thee
And yet, the summer was not without its
merits, but tits gone and with our rejoicing
in the present we mingle sigh for the sea-
son past.
Farewell old summer, thy race is run and
thy days are numbered. When first you
were ushered into existence, you donned
the gay habiliments of the retiring spring !;
and beauty certainly was thine. Flowers
thou hadst in rich profusion, but long ere
thy course had half been run, they had be-
come less beautiful and most had faded aud
died. When you commenced life, summer,
rich and gaudy were the colors you wore,
but they were false colors, and faded: but
yet rich ripe fruits for all living creatures,
thou hast left behind. AS il was with thee
in thy beauty, so is It oft with mm. Atthe
dawn and early morn of existence. pleasure
presents herself scductively Ia him, in colors
rich MS thine were dead summer, and lures
him on from folly to folly, forgetful of the
realities of life, as il he were butterfly,
born to live with the summer sun and die
when autumn's winds first sgh the summer
gone. Twas thy destiny, rs the 'jarring
world" roiled on to begin life mid flowers
most rare" aud see them give place TO coars-
er things--the fruits Of the earth. But why
should man, who has "line upon line, pre-
ccpt upon prcccpt, here little and there n
little" born to nobler lhings-lvc and die
like the butterfly.
Grant it. almighty father, that heuccforth, i,
he shall not inter~eave into the warp and
woof Of his life, the false and fading eOlors,
which pleasure presents /; but touching thcm
spariDgly in the spring and sunmer time of
his days, so improve the talent given him.
that in has autumn, he shall yield rich har'
vest Of good works, and at last the sun of his
existence, like the autumn sun, sink to rest
in halo Of glory. j.
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CORRESPONDENCE,
CHARLEsToN coRREspoNDENcE.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 81, 1854.
To The E,iaor Of The Ledger:

IHARLEsroS, Oct. -, 1904.
To The E,iIor Of The Ledger:
Since my last, many one full Of life, and
anticipating with plensurable delight, the en-
joyment of being reunited with absent reia
tives and friends, who had lcft the city to
escape the fever, has been summoned to a
world to meet those who he'd left, long, long
ago, on much longer journey. Jt is with
pain inform you of the death of the Rev.
C. II. Tnggart, whose death occurred on
Sunday evening last. Mr.. Taggart was but
thirty eight years of age. He was the as
sistant Pastor of the IJnitari Church in
this city, and although only with US but a
bout year, had already won the confidence
and love of many friends. by his christian
department. That fatal scourge the yell
low Fever, has thus deprived US Of another
excellent man, and useful ci citizep. The number
Of deaths from yellow fever average about
twelve day. The Augusta papers say
that the disease is moro yio.ent, and the ca
ses Of more maiiguant nature in that city,
than has been the caso since its appearance
there. There were ere deaths from the f..
ver there on Tuesday last. In Beaufort the
disease is fast disappearing. There were
nine de.ths there from the 9th to the 23d
from the fever.
The papers have advised absentees to pro-
long their stay from the city. The physi.
clans think II highly improper to return un-
Ill we have heavy black frost. Men inva-
riably fear death. but we incline TO think
many of our citizens will return before long,
frost or no frost.
Our play actors at all events, viii not wait
the visit Of old Jack. for the steamer Nash
vile on Tuesday last brought US Mr. Dof.
field, and his professional ,ropp The the
atre has been renovated throughort, the pit
removed, snd will DO opened on Monday the
30th. DR. John Sloan Is the stage manager
Mr. s. B. Duffield tho actiay managcr, Mr.
w. J. Roberts who for three years was the
leader Of the Orchestra IN the Broadway the
atrc, Is the leader hero. During the season
many brilliant stars will appear on the Char
le-ton boards. Among Others, Miss Julia
Dean, a great fayorite here, and the lady
who saptivated so many old bachelors two
years ago, Miss Eliza Logan, Miss Agnes
Robertson, Mrs Chas Howard, Mrs. Noah,
Mr.. George Jamison, Miss Annette Inco &c.
II Is really sad to think what disastrous
effect Tho fever has produced here. Most
Of our merchants ase away anxious but fear-
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Matters and Things about Town.

~~~~
We seldom take ramble about town, but
on Sunday last, strolled around to see what
changes had taken place since our last jaunt-
We were asrecably surprised to note some i'm
provements among others, we noticed that
Mr.. L. d. KENNEDY, one of our townsmen. hail
erected comfortable little dwelling near the
Presbyterian Church.
About year ago, subscription list was
handed about amongst our villagers, for the
purpose of raising funds to enclose the village
grave yard.
= Willis observing Mr.. Kennedy's dwelling,
commenting within ourself his cnterprising
spirit, our gaze was asdirected to the Church, from
thence TO the grave yard. Our village ceme.
terry is attached to this Church. How sad did
we feel, TO see white marble stones denoting the
last resting places Of many lost ones-those
who in life held prominent places in the affec-
tions of many Of this town--those, who when
the spirit first left them, loved ones on ea.th
to their memory--how sad, the graves lying
waste-not even rail fence to protect the last
homes Of the dead from the depradations Of
man and beast We doubt not but many
worshipcr in that Church, wearing in his or her
breast pin the last sad memento of some loved
onc-a strand of hair--takes no cognizance Of
the fact, that the body of the dear one lies but
few feet from the Church, with probably no
stone to mark his tomb, at all events with no
protection to guard his grave.
"Tread lightly Oh his grave" You have no
power though to cause pain or emotion TO thc
stiil. rifelcss frame beneath, but something says
"step lightly" A grave yard is sacred ground
mark how mournfully the leaves of thc trees
sing as IL were mournfal antlic,,, as they arc
disturbed by the gentle breeze. The birds even
are silently perched upon the boughs, sadly
bcholding the last Of mortal man. When pa
rent stauds by the grave Of dear son, how
quickly does memory bring to his mind the
child Of life. The father was accustomed then
TO take him by the hand, and his ambitious
spirit already fsncicd his son one Of the first I'm
the land. The mother ever proud Of her ouIy
boy, beheld with eyes sparkling with joy, the
antic fests aud spsightlincss Of her dear SOM
What ipimagcs Of glory, what future appears
70 her In tho anticipation Of her sons manhoodi
As she gazed upon him at night while he re.
posed in his cradle, did she see In her waking
dream, her boy, one who would become MAN,
one capable 70 perform any duty his country
mig impoec upon him. ~
ssiesp Image Of thy father, slccp my boy
No lingering hour Of sorrow shall bc thine,
And say, when summoned from the world and
thee,
Hay my head beneath tho willow tree,
Wilt thou, sweet inourncf at my stone ap-
pear,
And sooihs my parted spirit lingering ncargr
Tho eharp is dispsIled where there was jcy)
thcrc Is now mourning, shC son Of ford, loving
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COMMUNICATIONS.
For The Lancaster Ledyey.
THE AUTUMN.

Oh, be glad be glad The summer days
are gone and the autumn days ars come, and
he "pay Of The year has fallen into tae scar
and ysiloao Ieqf" yTis the time when the
year so full ofhippiaess 70 some and mise
ry TO others prosperity 10 few and adyer-
sity 70 many prolific in good deeds and bad;
is fniIing, and sinking into tho arlns OF lie
death winter. But who regrets The
ehangel RegTetm Look abroad upon tile
earth. teeming with ripe fruits that spring
from It's IN generous 5osoH--see al ami.
mated nature rejoicing in the bonnteous
store, and tell me, do you regrct The changei
WHO can contemplate the autann days and
DO sadi Who can witness an auiuma's
gorgeous sunset and wish The snmmer bsek
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Additional per Niagara.

Halifax, Oct IS.
In Liverpool on Saturday the l4th inst,
Cotton was unchanged, aud Breadstulls were
firm.
The Allied trenches were within sixteen
hundred yards of the walls Of Sebastopol.
and had fry guns mounted thereon. Pri-
vate dispatches state that the Allies had
made two breaches in the walls on the 9Th
inst. The Allied feet was useless. and the
marines had joined the troops. All the Re.
serves had also left Varna for the Crimea.
The balance Of the Russian Fleet in the har-
Dor Of Sepastopol was ready to be sunk,
and their crews had Joined the garrison.
Accounts from the Baltic render It GER
tain that the Allied fleets will undertake no
further operations this year.
The great Sebastopol hoax has been trac-
ed to the Paris Bourse, and the Emperor
will order an investigation, and will severe
ly punish the offender, II he be detected.
Late adyices from Madrid state that tho
election Was progressing quietly, and that
the Progressitas had the advantage.
Shanghai on the 7th Of August was still
In possession of the rebels. Canton was
also bcsieged, and business was susp"n.
ded.--
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sB" A disconsolatc mother is anxious to
hear of her son, who LEFT her wagon whilst in
Camden week ago. The boy (Harvey Adams
by name,) suffered the wagon to leave him,
promising to overtake it in the outskirts Of the
town. The wagon waited for him, but Harvey
did not make his appearance. Upon inquiry,
it appears, he left Camden with another wagon.
Harvey is between nine and ten years Of age.
Any Information which will lead to his re-
covery, will be most thankfully received by his
mother, Mrs. Adams, whose address is Jack
sonham =. O., Lancaster District, s. c.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER.

parents Is co isigned to the grave. The parents
worship in the Church, the son sleeps but few
feet fom them. Does the parent appear at his
grave to soothe has spirit lingering near? Nay,
no stone perhaps marks the spot and no sign
save the Church and few scattered marble
slabs, denote the place asa resting one for the
dead. Sad il is TO think of il. In contributing
to our own comfort, let US rot forget those who
have gone before US. If not affection, ciriiizd-
tion imposes the necessity, the absolute neccs-
sity Of securing the homes Of the dead from
desecration.
We left the Church, and continued our stroll.
Near DIR. Crawford's residence, in lovely spot,
amid grove Of beautiful trees, VIC noticed an
uncouth, lnpsided building which we learn is
for the female academy. It is to be hoped,
when repaired and painted, it will make bet
spirit of those In afluence, who would roll an,
old worn out building to its present locality
when it would have taken but little more, very
little, to build anew one. We thiuk the present
building at the same time quite too small.
Our main street presents quite a decent ap-
pearancc; Capt. Cousart is repainting his dwell.
ling at the lower end of town. Mr.. Browns
house already presents the appearance of fine
edifice, and the neat white appearance of the
Messrs. Witherspoon's residences gives this end
Of Lancaster quito decent look. We arc
proud to see such a spirit infused into our pco.
pie. The visitor of Ave years ago, would
scarcely recognize this as the same old Lancas
ter.
Next Sunday we may visit the other end oi
town, and note what we deem Of consequence
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DIR. GUYsoTTs IMPROVED Ex-
TRACT OF YELLOW DOCK AND SAR-

: DIR. GUYsoTTS IMPROVED EX-
TRACT OF YELLOW DOCK AND SAR-
SAPARII.LA, pat up In the largest sized
bottles. contains more of the pure Hondu-
ras Sarsaparilla than any other preparation
extant, which is chemically combined with
the Extract Of yellow Dock and the Ex-
tract of Yellow Dock and the Extract OF
Wild Cherry. thus nlsking the remedy more
thoroughly eflisiept than any other Sarsa-
pariIla before the public Al the same time
Il - perfectly free from all mineral poisons,
which cannot be said of any other os she
Sarsaparilla compounds. The invalid shopld
beware Of poisons! Mercury, Iron. Qai-
ninc, Potash, Iodine, Sulphar, Arsenic, and
many other mineral aud metallic poisons,
enter isio and form the active basis of mast
ef the Safsaparilsas and Panaceas Of the
day. Grysoffs Compound Erfraet Of YET
iose DDck and SarsaparifIa dies noa contain
a particle Of these substances AZ any one
can aseertain by applying the norsssary
tests.
Let AL poisonous SaFsapaFilla prepara-
tions aiene, and use Gaysosts Improved
Extract or yellow Dock and Sars,parilia.
which is thoroughly efiieaeious. perfectly
harmless, and purely vegetable Al kiaks
Of disease Yield to its genial inilnepec.
80 See advertisement.
5pLp NJ
MA6iLI, s. iFEATH