The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-01-11

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,nt, every available inch being falled MI
Parsons at last made his appearance and
had the pleasure Of addressing Q larger au-
diencs taaa any other parson In the city. Al
those on the extemitiss Of theerowd were
totally unable 10 hear, variety Of temper
ance orators mounted empty barrels and
kopt the outskirts Ia good kamor. When
the enthusiastic porter had fsisAed, the
crowd quietly dispersed, without even SEM
blance Of a fght much to the disappoint-
meut Of divers worthy belligerepts who de-
light In knock.down arguments.
But though this occasion has fortunately
passed without any overs difficulty, tho peace
Of the city has received dangerous wound.
The bitterest feelings prevail In the minds
sons, Gavazsi and ether itinsrant enthusi-
asts are responsible. Why cannot men wos-
ship God their owR way without reviling
their neighbor because be worsbips difss-
emily! .. .s.''... aa.. ..'a.
Bennett, Of the Herald, continues ta maks
light Of the $4,000 verdict rendered against
him in tho Fry case. He feels Il, neverthe-
less, acutely, and has carried the case up to
n higher court. The venality ofthe Herald
can hardly DO questioned even by its most
ardent admirers. After abusing the ndvo-
cates Of tho Maine Law in the roundest
style and ridiculing them in every conceiva,
bic manner during the past year, this consist,
ent paper on Monday last contained a col-
umn Of strong arguments in. their favor.
Who footed the bill for this shifting of tho
wind! ... .. ....-S e "a
Another atorehouse Of Guano has been
discovered in an uninhabitcd island of the
Caribbean Sea, which will make the fortune
Of at least one Of our enterprising shipper
This treasure, 1t seems, was discovered somo
time aimee; the matter was kept profound
secret and feet Of six vessels properlv
equipped and supplied with means Of de-
fence in case they should encounter re.ist.
ancc, was despatched TO the island In aucs.
ton' Some Of these vessels have already
returned with full eargoes. ... .... .....
An extensive eoniiagraiion took place At
o'clock yesterday morning in BROOKLYN.
by which eight buildings and 0ioo. 900
worth Of property wero destroyed: Tn.
houses in question constituted what WIN cal.
led Coionnade Row. Standing on tho
hcis hts and overlooking the river, they wer,
the prominent objects seen by persons eros
sing the rivci; their uniformity Of style,
comfortable piazzas, and majestic pillars at
traetiEg general notice. ra. .a--.r
We were yesterday favored with the first
snow of the season-not sufficient for run.
ncrS. but just enough to freeze your feet and
ruin your Patont feathers. Our temperature
is now for the first time keen and wintsrlike
and mufis and overcosts are decidedly above
par. There was little melting yesterday;
save where an infinity Of wheels has annihi.
lated IL, the white mantle still hangs GRACE.
fully over the streets. We may yet have
the tinSIing Of sleigh.bolls. to ring. In our
New Year. ..... E. .. ,rss..-...
There has been little variation In thesm.r-
kets since my last Cotton displays no no.
vel feature. Flour is not very active. Good
State, Wesserns sad Canadian brands may
DO obtained at 81; Southern, stands nj az.
IL i'2. Wheat is scarce and in good de-
u'and at firm Prices prime Geaesee white
brinss Si,si; Z; choice Canadian, o. "a, Germ
Is on the. decline 1.-THE best qualities range
between 80 and. $40. Pork Il. dull and
heavy; mess .stands at 9i2,37i-a. New
Orleans MOlas'ss, soc. per gallon. ser.
-'. Xours, &C., .es
.'. '-. -. -----,e HUDSON.