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Business Notices.

See the advertisement headed "To Rent"
We feel satisfied that there is business
enough here for two public houses, and at
present, there is on'y one. The house ad-
vertised for rent by Capt. McKerna, has
been put in repair, and to an approved tenent
the terms will be very reasonable. This
Hotel is in the centre of our village, and
therefore calculated from its central locality,
to prove an equal competitor with any house
of the kind. 10 one desirous OF engaging
in this business, this is favorable opportun-
ity not often met with
Attention is also called to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. Ingram's Mill. Mr.. |. sssurcs
us that every despatch will be given to all
orders. See other new advertisements in
this paper. Messrs. Connors' stock of goods
cannot be excelled.
Notice the advertisements Of the Ordinary
and Com'r in this paper, and also the sdver.
tiscment Of c. p. Evans.
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Murder of q Slave.

just at this time the public scnsibility in
South Carolina is more easily aroused by
these words than any other in our criminal
code. So may it ever be.
For some days past the feelings of this
community have been thrilled with horror,
by the rumor, ofa shocking murder perpe-
trated on slave in this District The cir
cumstanccs as stated, being derived exclu-
sively from other slaves, seemed to reuder
it probable that any investigation of the
transaction would be fruitless. But we un-
derstand that by the indefatigable exertions
of the Coroner and Sheriff the body of the
murdered slave has been discovered and we
regret TO say that its appearance seems to
corrobornte all the most revolving features
with which rumor had invested the awful
tragedy. An Inquest was held and YER
diet rendered, imputing the act to young
gentleman of the highest respectability,
whose uniform genueness Of department
and amiable character, utterly irreconcileablc
with the commission of such a deed, in Il
normal state of mind. We understand that
it is not probable that any further judicial
inquiry at the instance Of the State, will be
practicable. 49,. ...... ......F
For obvious reasons We refrain from say
ing more and it is most painful to us to be
obliged, in the uncertainty which envelopes
the transaction, to give thus much Of public
ity to it. We most earnestly hope that the
individual charged with this murder will
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Money Crisis.

Charleston is experiencing at present the
pressure of Il severe pecuniary crisis. The
banks complain that they are forced to Il
course of exceeding strinsency, and individ-
ual enterprise is much affected. The banks
are generally blamed. 1t is thought that
they have sent too much of their capital 10
distant sections, to meet the wants Of the
home community; and it is charged that
they are pursuing career of selfish specu-
lation, with no regard to the obligations inn
piled in their charters from the Legislature
Of this State. This may be true; but we
doubt, however, whether, in the nature of
things, this very pressure was not inevitable.
That the community has been much extern
ded for somo time past and that this cxten-
sion would lead to a crisis in the end has
been koow to all. A deficiency in the n
mount of money, to have been expected
from the cotton crop, has brought the crisis
now which was surely coming, and we doubt
whether it would have been prudent in the
banks to have made the sacrifices necessary
Columbia is not a whit better off than
Charleston. Her banks discount sparngly
fiat all /; but this is owing perhaps to the fact
that the other banks of the State are cur
failing their discount line. Doubtless there
are other causes for the ,ightness of money
than the accommodating disposition of
the banks, but TO greedy rapacity to accu-
late immense profits for large dividends is
mainly 10 be attributed this condition of
things. To emit bills near home caus es
their sudden return, aud makes banking un-
profitable therefore modern iinanciering
avails of the cxped:ent of agencies, and
scatters bills ut far-of points, making their
return slow, and increasing profits.
We refer 10 the monthly statement of the
banks of the State on our outside page, and
particularly to the fact that u greater amount
Of money is invested in domestic exchange
than is loaned out on personal security n.
mong the people who chartered these insti.
tutions. This is grave matter, and we
shall recur to the subject at an early day
In the meantime we call attention to an ar.
tcle in another column from the Evening
News on our present monetary condition.
CdrOiinian
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Congressional FaYors.

Our delegation in Congress have been ve-
ry particularly attentive and kind, in furnish
ing the editor of this paper with public doc
umcnts. During the past week, we have re-
ceivcd such marks of favor from Hons But
ler Evans and Boyce. Senator Butler has
sent US very interesting and valuable work
viz: "Exploration of the valley of the Anna
zon. Part !, by Lieut.. Herndon." We a.
gain tender our thanks to the above named
gentlemen, and others, who have been thus
kind to U.S.
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Jefferson on Slavery.

The New.lork Tribune produces evi.
dence to show that Mr.. jefferson objected
to the exclu>ion Of slavery from Ohio
The evide'yce consist Of the testimony of
Governor &orrov and Governor Worth
ington, who sIate that President Jeffer-
son expressed TO them the opinion that
the clause in the constitution OF Ohio pro-
hibiting slavery was inexpedient. II thus
appears that Jefferson saw reason to a.
bandon the principle Of The ordinance Of
'7s, and to modify his,earlicr views oil
the policy Of slavery extension. This de-
velopment accords with the opinion whicl,
we have always entertained, that the cor-
yictions Of Mr.. Jefferson, in regard TO the
justice and policy Of negro slavery, under
went, in latter life, an important modifica-
ton. The excitement OF our own strup
gle for freedom, and the contagion Of fan
aticism, engendercd by the French revo-
luton, inlamed his feelings and obscured
Lis judgment; but the lapse Of years and
n larger experience, tempered bis enthusi-
asm md his disposition to theories.
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in London or Paris, and ask him to devote
his time and columns TO your own ad-
vanccment or profit. Here this is done
every day, even by utter strangers.
Half an editors time-sometimes his
whole day, throwing over Lis proper work
into the nights given up to receiving
the calls, listening to the stories, and obey
ing the requests Of one good natured friend
after another, who drops in to try his
chance of getting ten times as valuable an
advertisement out him for nothing, as he
would be likely to get out Of the publisher
by regular paying. If lie fails he loses
nothing, for he has plenty of brass left ;
ifhe succeeds he has used his time to de-
cided advantage. AND thus is civility a.
bused-thus is good feeling imposed
upon.
Many an editor receives several letters
in day, requesting him to do this or to
do that to documents, for the benefit o
utter strangers or mere acquaintance, who
have no shadow of claim TO tax him.
". Y. Tribune.
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Marshfield property, SO as to leave the
Marshfield farm the unencumbered domain
OF Fletcher Webster-and, after her death,
tue capital subscribed is to be applied to
carrying out the other trusts Of Mr.. Web
ster's will. Besides doing this" he said,
!" they have subscribed $4,000 to build
a suitable monument to Mr.. Webster, at
Marshfeid," John Randolph was wont
to say, "Never had man such con-
stituents," well may Mr.. Webster have
said, "Never had man such friends!"
Let South Carolinians take lesson from
this noble and prompt liberality of New
England men, and show that they have
both hearts to devise and hands to do lib.
eral things, in gratitude for the services
and in honor to the memory Of their o,cn
Calhoun.
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Fanny Ferns Book

This book has met with demand al most
cqnal to the renowned, "Unclc Toms Cab
is no writer can WELD a pen to better ad-
vantage, than Fanny Fern. Every story,
and miscellaneous article, speaks to mans
best feelings, and to read this book is TO be
rome better and wiser, for wisdom is the
preface to morality. and virtue.
The publishers Mcssrs Miller, Orton g.
Mulligan, Auburn, N. Y. have furnished us
with our copy. Price $l25 for which a
copy will be sent, post paid by addressing
tho publishers. 1t is very handsomely got
ten up, and is cheap for the price.
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AT special meeting Of the 76 Associ.
alton held in Charleston, on the l tn inst,
resolution was adopted that the Assoc-
alton contribute $500 towards the Calhoun
Monument. Eloquent speeches were made
by Messrs. J. w. r. Pope, and Rich'd Yea.
don. The following extract is taken from
Mr.. Y's speech:
In relation to Mr.. Webster, he would
narrate All anecdote, or incident, illustra-
tive Of the liberal homage, done by the
citizens Of Massachusetts,, TO the memory
Of that great patriot and Statesman, to
whose Tomb, at Marsbfeld, he (Mr. W
had performed "A pilgrimage, the day after
the late pilgrim celebration at Plymouth,
and there played the part Of "Old Mortali.
ty," in decipheriDg the time worn inscrip-
tons, on the tomb stones in the cemetery
Of the old Pilgrim Church Of MarshfcId,
now left without yestige. save the ont
lines Of its foundation, and the memorials
of the dead. After going back to Boston,
he returned q call. with which he had been
honored by Mr.. Everett, (whose acquain.
tance he had made at Plymouth and
was received, by that gifted, wise and
high-soulcd Stateman, in his magnificent
oval library, enriched with literary treas.
ures and embellished with busts and sta
tuary. During the intersisw. the couyer-
sation turned on Mr.. Webster, and he
MIR. Y. romrked, "What an extraordi-
nary man was Mr.. Webster, and what
extraordinary friends he must have had
Heavily encountered, as he was with debt,
and limited in means, he had made the
most munificent dispositions in his will,
and stated therein that he depended on
bis friends to carry them out" aAnd," re.
Piled Mr.. Everett, "they have carried them
out! They have subscribed capital,
large enough to yield Mrs. Webster an
annuity, for life, Of some $4,000 or 10000,
In consideration Of which she relinquishss
q settlement Of $500 year foy lie, on the
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER.
and New York, in as short a period as is

and New York, in as short period as is
accomplished OF the Rail Road, and. NOT
unfrequently in much less time. Instead Of
a citizen of Lancaster going to Camden,
from thence TO Wilmington, then to Peters
burg, Washington &c. he would 90 aboard
the boat at Charleston, and jim the space of
30 odd hours arrive inyigorated and refresh
ed in New York City.
1t is really astonishing, what horror
some persons have of the sea. Perhaps we
should have said, hare had, for this repup-
nance to the salt water, we do not believe
to be as great now, as it was formerly. The
Southerner Marion &c, which Steamers
compose the scmi-weekly line at present,
have not rs yet, as we know of, met with
single accident since the line was estab-
lshed, which has endangered the life of any
person. The ocean steamers, between the
United States and Europe, have been emf
nently successful, and with the exception
OF the mysterious disappearance Of the i'll
fated President, we know not of single in
stance of an accident, involving the loss of
human soul. There was period, some
years ag o-when the Home, Palaski and
many others from their slight constitution
were wrecked or blown up-that but little
confidence was placed in steam boats, but
that confidence is now revived from the in.
stances given.
Take the last year for instance, and we
are sure, more accidents causing the loss
of human life, have occurred on land by Rail
Roads, than on the sea.
Let the daily line between Charleston
and New York be- the pioneer line. Have
we'll constructed boats, like the Union Mar
rion and Southerner, and at certain hour
every day, leta steamer be despatched si-
multaneously from each port-our word for
it that it would pay. 1t is obliged to pay.
Had we 100000 we would not fear to ir-
vest every dollar in the project. If this be
found successful, then project daily lines to
Philadelphia and Baltimore. Charleston
is able, even without the assistance of those
other cities, to establish these lines, but
there is no doubt, that the cities named,
would gladly cooperation with her. In
stead then, of any i'll feelings of jealousy to.
wards the Manche ster Rail Road, our be-
loved city would be rcaping the reward of
the lessons which Political Economy teaches
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SPRING TRApE.---We are truly grati6ed
to perceive that the spring business of our
city has opened with unusual activity, and
that our merchants generally have NO reason
to complain of the aspect Of their CONNER
cial prospects. The city also is thronged
with visitors, and our hotels consequently
well filed. The weather is perfectly sum-
merlkc, and the health of the city excellent;
we consequently expect a succession of ar
rivals for some weeks to como, and we can
assure our country friends that our merchants
were never better prepared to rocieve them
both in the variety and quality Of their stock
than they arc at present Chdriston Courier
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Charleston and her trade.

Like 'looker on in Verona we have no.
ticed the rather bitter feelings which seem
to exist between the citizens Of Charleston,
and those more intimately interested in the
success Of The Wilmington and Manchester
Rail Road. At least, taking the Press
as correct exponent of public opinion, such
has been our impression.
As n citizen Of South Carolina, and more
over, native Of the metrop, lis, we natural.
ly take much interest in all matters " hich
concerns her welfare, and arc now free To
say, that We cannot 500 much injury done to
Charleston, by the construction of this road,
provided, the citizens direct their attention
to those necdful public enterprises of which
we are about to speak, and the utility q ID
success Of which, cannot for moment be
doubted.
The prosperity Of tho statc, is the pros
perily Of the City of Charleston, and rice
Sersa. and to see Charleston occupying that
commercial position, which can be accom-
plishcd, and for very little, would bp a source
Of graduation and pride, to every citizen of
the Palmetto State, The enterprise we have
in view, is tho cstablishmcpeo of daily limos
Of steamers between CiIarleston and other
large seaport cities. Paramount amongst the
rest, we would name NJ. York and Balti-
more, Of New York and Philadelphia. 4
The traveller going north, well knows
the incoareniences and fatigue, attending
the Rail Road rout The trip could be
made, and 10 now n,tde, between Chsrleston
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ANOTHER SwINpLE.-The sharp prac-
tice which has been going on in this city
for week past, continues with unabated
success. A Mr.. Smart, of South Carolina,
was tled yesterday to the tune of 500
under the following circumstances. lie
had put up on Thursday night, at a res
pectable boarding house, on Rrough,on.st
and rising early yesterday morning, he
eame out on the stoop of his boarding
where he found two men engaged in con.
rersation. Presently the twain began to
guess at the weight Of box which Law
near and finally one offered to let the
other 800 on the correctness of his guess.
lie, however, had no money, but turning
to Mr.. Smart, procured the loan of 500
rendering him as security, a check for S.
90, on one of the City Banks, which Mr..
s. readily accepted until the bank should
be opened. On some pretence the two
then got off, and have not since been
heard Of. The check was ofcourse worth
less, and Mr.. Smart is minus his money!
Savannah Republican.
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Editors, and what Is expected Of them
without Charge.

There is many journalist now lam
gushing in poverty, while dozens TO whose
FIRST success in life he gave The first inn
pulse, roll by him in tieir carriages, aud
have forgotten his very existence. There
is no country, save ours, in the world,
where Journalists are expected TO do so
much work for the special benefit Of 9TH
ers without recompense. Generally, out
Of this country, editors are inaccessible, il
not anonymous; they may let you know
what they think, but not who thinks Il.
You cannot walk into an editors room
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EDITORS TABLE,

Soil OF THE SoUTH.-The March number
received and first rate number too. This
agricultural monthly we believe is more
quoted from than any of the same character.
This shows the value attached to its articles.
Price $l.0o per year.
LoMAx g. ELLIS.
Columbus Ga.
The LoNboN QUARTERLY REvIEw.-Con-
tents Of January number.
! Life and works of Gray.
. Humbolt's Cosmos-Siderial Astrono-
my.
3 The Missions Polynesia.
NJ. Guizot.
8 Religion Of the Chinese Rebels.
6 Cartron's Travels among the Laps.
7 Memories of King, Joseph.
8 Turkey and Russia.
l.. SCoTT g. CO.,
New York
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The Homestaad R;ll

Nebraska in the Senate his been a. r.c,iIp
50 much oftlc public attention Of at, that
many may probably overlook what 10 goint
on in the House Of Representatives. A
scheme Of plumber and wrong has been con.
cocted and carried through that body, rs {
were by stealth, which is one Of the roul.st
wrongs yet attempted to bo pcrpctrated, on
the States Of the Union; anl as usu.l th.
deepest injury is to b, sustained by tho p,o
pie of the Southern St.to
The public lands, the com non properf, :.
all the States, by this measurs :fJ bS
donated to an amount which cant 81 L S<> n
calculated in fact. it is nos H;ht |'f \
less than an act Of lcgalized ~
look with confidence t" the Sae;,,-. - h
monstrous fraud shall not bs ceo 4. H
We subjoin brief abstract q .'t s >..y ision
Of the BILL and arc happy sssts ) 30 tie
South Carolina delegation voted sgainst tho
measure. .---CarUlnian. ~ -
The first section provs,estifat any FREQ
white person, the head Of family, OF twenty
one years Of age, who Is a citixen Of the
United States, or shall have ilIei = deeIatas
tion ofhis iatention 10 become si,ciS Ssc5.l
shall be entitled TO enter, free Of eoss. ono
auarteT section Of any vacant or unappropri,
ated public lands, which would have ben
otherwise subject TO private entry at govern, +
ment rates.
The second section specifies the mode OF
application, sa9 PEoyiacs cha. .h;. Land N
entered shall be in the actual occupancy and
use OF the patonisc five years before the
warrant shall be iss1ed Il also provides
for the descent and Inheritance of the land
in case of death.
=. The third section protects tho land 90 no.
quired from liability for debts incurred BY
the occupant before his entry.
The fourth section defines what shall bo
a forfeture--to wit an abandonment FOE
six monihs--in which event II reyey,s tothe
government.
The 6fth section extends the benefits Of
bill to Foreigners designing to become
citizens.
The sixth section llmits the privilege to
single entry, regulates the fees OF tho land
officers, and dcaigaates alternate qu ,rSer soc
TONS so far as practicable, as intended TO be
appropriated under.the bill; and prov ldes
further, thai the provisions Of shls act
shall be 50 construed as TO authorize the
class Of persons provided for, who may not
own ono hundred ard sixty aeres of land. 10
enscr free ofsost any pablic lands adjoining
bis or her farm subject 10 private snityai
t'o minln'ium price 10 quantity, when added
to what be or she now own, eau, 10 ono
hundred and sixty acres, provided hs hall
ealtivats the whoIe o. part { ere n
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Commercial Convention.

The Commerci Il Convention assemblies in
Charleston on the 9th of April. The Com
mittec appointed for that purpose, have
kindly sent us an invitation.
We notice several districts in the State
appointing delegates, and also the municipal
authorities Of the different villages.
Are re to act in the matter' Let meet
ing Of the citizens be cali. ;, or other wise let
the council Of Lancasterville appoint dele
gates?
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She dead. Ominous clouds hung in the
dark horizon, tie clouds were the words
Of duphcity from lips Of q fratricide. Con-
template the sccne. Three young men
about 10 start on visit to CRAFTY one,
whose insatiate desire and intention was
70 take the hearts blood ofhis own BROTH
ef. Before we raise the curtain we will
close this chapter. so, while rejecting
upon what we have written, you may be
induced to implant those cardinal virtues
in your breast. The command of God:
I" Honor thy father and thy mother, that
thy days may be long in the land which
the Lord, thy God, givcth thee" Be
assured the dutiful child makes the low
ing sister, the affectionate brother, the
kind neighbor, the true friend.
TO DE CONTINUED
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Court.

The Court Of Common Please commend
ed its session here on Monday l. st Judge
Whitncr presiding. We learn that although
there are no cases of any considerable im-
portancc, there is enough on the docket to
occupy the Court the entire week.
Among the Lawyers in attendance we no.
tice Col. Kcrshaw and Mr.. CASTOR of Cam.
den, Messrs Wi'hcrspoon and Moore of
York, MIR. McAlilly of Chester, and Austin
of Chesterfield.
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Convicted of Murder.

Augustus b. Prior, tried during the pres
ent Term Of our Court, for the murder Of
Mathew Pstton,of Hamburgc, has been found
guilty. Prior il Printer. Patton was cot
ton was cotton buyer In Hamburge. The
case was consider plain ore by bis Honor
Judge Munro. His charge was emphatic and
decided. We understand there viii be no ap-
pOal. ible speeches wese made by the coun-
sci on both sids, aud u may be concluded
that justice has been meted ont in the matter
We sympathize with the unfortunate con-
demned, who Is friendless stranger amongst
us and hope for him reconciliation with
Heaven before the dread hour Of his exeeu-
ton. -. EsQefeld Advertiser.
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HABIr.-I trust everything, under God,
TO habit, upon which, in oil ages, the law.
giver Ms well ne the schoolmaster has main.
iy placed his reliance; habit which makes ~.
erything easy, casts all difficulties upon do.
Walton from wonted course. Make sobrisly
habit and intemperance will be hateful
make prudence habit, and reckless profligs.
cy will be as contrary 10 the child, grown or
adult AZ The most attrocious crims "a 10
any of your Lordships. Give a child the
habit Of regarding truth; ofcarefully respect.
ing the propeity Of Others; Of scrapulcusiv
abstaining from. all acts Of improyidencs
which involve him In distress and ne will
just as likely think Of rushlng into An sle.
ment IN which he cannot breathe, AZ or living
OF cheating, or stealing Lord Broug6am.