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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-08-16

The following very appropriate remarks
we take from the Carolinian. This chang.
ing our members to Congress we think very
undesirable. IL stands TO common reason,
the longer they remain in Congress the
more influence will they possess.
At no time, since the first meeting of the
national Congress, has South Carolina been
represented by more efficient delegation.
It Is very true, whoever aspires to the hon.
or OF seat In Congress, has as equal right
to try his chance as the incumbent and,
these remarks are not made TO prejudice ihe
public mind against the claims of the Hon.
]. ID. Wilson, who opposes Genr. Mcqueen |;
bat, there is an old saying, /" what 10 t. well =
let peH alone" Gen1 McQueen is an at
tentive member. II is true, he was absent
from Washington during the discussion on
the Nebraska question, but, should he have
neglected. his family, when severe indispo.
sition demanded his attention. We think
not. South Carolina peculiar may be in this
respect, has always kept her public SER
wants In Office so long as they were content
10 hold their situations; We should like her
TO hold to the old rule.
CaAses NOT DssIRABLs. Our Ssate, and
the South generally. has. among other mat
iers, been eminentiy conservative with se-
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For the Ledger.

Mr.. EDrroR
In the last Ledger see the Candidates for
the Legislature are called on to answer the
following interrogatories:
Are you,-or are you not, in favor Of
notice in the Ledger, to make judicial lis
triet Of the Indian Land, Gf you can under
stand it, for can't
Are you, or are you not, in favor of tho
Bill passed the present Legislature, to amend
the Constitution of this State. y
8 Are you,or are you not, in favor Of the
report and Ordinance, of the late Convention
of the State Of South Carolina'
ASswER.-I am opposed to the FIRST, ani
in favor of the second and third interroga-
tories. Ny reason will give at any public
gathering Of the people during the canvass,
if desired. DIXON BARNES.
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sB- Attention is directed to the adver-
tsement of :he Camden Hotel. We are
told Mr.. Watson keeps frat rate house
A good table, clean rooms and attentive SER
wants. We trust he may meet with the pat.
ronage which such attention deserves.
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A BooT NoTrcE.-It is great luxury TO
have easy fitting boots. Now, Messrs Floyd
g. Son are up to their business, and can
give as good fit rs any boot-makers in the
country, they have good materials. and are
as reasonable in their prices as any reasona-
bic man can expect. See their advertise
ment
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A CASE OF NEGRO STEALING. G.-Jesse Glib
son and Eldridge Tippen, of this district,
and Robert Donaldson, of Augusta Georgia,
were committed to Jail at this place on Mon
day evening last, on the charge of being en-
gagged in enticing away from their masters
two negro fellows, Adam, who says he be-
longs to Mr.. Strobar, and james, to Mr..
Britt, each of Augusta Georgia. The Ne.
groes were also committed TO jail The sus-
pected persons were arrested under suspi-
cious circumstances, about 4 miles above
Andersonvile, in this district They will
be brought before Judge Whitner at an
early day, and the legality of their continu-
ed Imprisonment determined upon.
Unlike some of our cotemporaries, we
can boast of a well-6lled Jail, but this may
be owing to the supe ior vigilance Of our
citizens and public officers, rather than TO
any ascendancy in crime over those districts
whose jails ere empty.--S. X. Advocate.
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THE CRoPs-The late rains have brought
out the crops wonderfully. On Mon lay
last We had another refreshing shower OF
rain and hail. The weather. at the time we
write this, though, is excessively hot.
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s5Y- Gen. Mcqueen, will visit Lancaster
on Tuesday next (the day of the general
mystery at which time he expects to nd.
dress the citizens.
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Col. ]. L. ORR.-It is said Col. Orr will
be the Democratic nominee for the Vice
Presidency.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE
-
ATLANTIC.
Revolution in Ital '.

New York, Aug. 7.
1t is telegraphed from Vienna, Sunday,
23d, that m insurreciion has broken out In
Parma, The inhabitants fired from the roofs
and windows. Austrian troops will, per-
haps, enter the Duchy, aud occupy the mill
tay posts.
A pamphlet of Nazzini's on Sandman af.
fairs, is at present circulating secretly in
Sardinia and Lombardy.
1t is stated in a letter from Naples, of Ju-
ly 18th, but surely cannot be true, that the
seals of official dispatches to the American
and English embassies are regularly temper
ed With, by the engonts of the Neapolitan
Government. The letter adds that they
are afraid to meddle with the letters of
France.
Through the medium of telcgraphic des-
patches to the Washington Union and Rich
mond Enquirer We learn that the Collins
steamship Atlantic arrived Mt New York A.
bout eight o'clock on Saturday evening, hav .
ing made the passage from Liverpool in ten
days and eighteen hours She sailed the
'a lungs iouT ulyS Niter auSlceS
from all parts of Europe. Commercial af-
fairs, il will be noticed, remained in much
the same condition as per last advices.
We CLEAN the following from the des.
patches in the Union and Enquirer:
Revolution in Spain.
The revolution was progressing rapidly.
and the rebels were everywhere triumph.
art.
Madrid is reported to have been in the
hands of the people on the 10Th and a new
provisional governmnt had been proclaime-
ed.
The appointment of Gen. San Miguel
as Minister of War WIS received with accla-
nation.
1t was rumored that the new Minister
Riveas had resigned, and that Queen Isabel
In had prevailed on Esparteto to adopt an
other form Of government.
Queen Christina is represented as having
fed from Madrid, but was arrested at San
Sebastian and incarcerated in the castle of
that'town. Her palace at Madrid had been
sacked and the people demanded her head.
a Carlist movement had broken out at
Navarro.
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LANCAsTERvILLE. S. C.
WEDNESDAY,. AUG. 16, 1851.

A. c. DUNLAP Esq, will accept our thanks
for his attention in furnishing us with late
Yew York papers.
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H- Mrs. Frazer will please accept our
thanks for the present of potatoes. Such
gifts are always very acceptiSle.
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L. DvnI' ini'u a"uuVr "a tuv treasury,
has been appointed Governor of Nebraska.
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TELEGRA APHIC.
FORTNIGHT LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE STAR GF THE
WEST AT NEW YORK.
New York, Aug. 7 1854.

New YORK, Aug. 1854.
= The steamship Star of the West has ar.
rived from Punta Arenas, the Tran sit Com
pany's depot near Greytown. Captain Tin.
kiepaugh denies the rumor that the place
was blockaded by the British. He states
that the British flag was floating over il, in
order to protect the property of the Transit
Company from the fury of the enraeed in.
habitants of Greytown.
The announcement of the destruction of
Greytown had caused intense excitement nj
Kingston, Jamaica, and report was current
that several English ships had started in pur-
suit OF the American sloop-of.war Cyane.
Tremendous ConHagration in Cali
fornia.
great fire occurred at San Francisco on
the nth Of July. II commenced in the Col.
den Gate hote;, consuming the whole block
bounded BY Jackson, Davis, Front, and Ore
gon streets, and half oftwo blocks bounded
by Jackson, Davis. Drummond and Wash
ingtcn streets. divided by Oregon street.
Also three buildings In block bounded by
Sfegon and the corner of Jackson str. cts,
between Front and Davis streets. The
whole number Of buildings burnt is 1877,
eighteen Of which were hotels or large
boarding houses. Total loss, eaoo, 900.
On tho 18th Of July, twelve blocks OF
Buildings In Sacramento city. were either
wholly or in part destroyed by Gre. The
burnt district Is bounded by Third and land
4th and K streets. About 400 buildings de-
stroyed, yslosd a: eio0o.0oo.
On the 10Th Of July. nearly the whole
town Of Columbia, In Calavsras county. was
destroyed BY Gre. The fames spread rap
Idly and communicated 10 that portion Of
the town bounded BY Broadway. Fuller,
stziss and Washipgtsn streets, except one
6fs-pfoof bsilding. The frs 4 attributed
p - inssadI4sy lcsa sbout $780, 600
5hs town Of Minnesota. n Nevada eoun-
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wAsHnoros, D. e., August 4, 1854.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-05-30
MADg5DEE SPRINGS.
Madison County, Geo.

TNHANKFUL for the liberal patronage extended to
l. my SPRING, and feeling my entire ineapacity for
their management, have arranged with AARON
GAGE, Esq, of Mobile, Alabama, the popular host of
the "EUTAW HOUSE." to take on interest in them.
The Hotel will be under his management during
the approaching season. Mr.. Cages high reputation
as Hotel Keeper, connected with the fact that he
intends making Georgia his future home is sure
guarantee that nothing will he wanting under his
management to give entire satisfaction
The reputation of this Watering Place for health,
salubrity of climate variety and efficacy of its waters
the comfort and beauty of its improvements, with fine
rides, agreeable walks and distant mountain views,
make it a popular resort during the Summer months,
end always insures ior it the finest society.
The Hotel will be kept in the best STYLE and with
the aid of the fine market which the country contigu
furnishes the table will be second to none in the
country Ample arrangements exist for the accom-
mediation OF families.
The fine German Band from Charleston, whose Mu
sic was so much admired last season, are engaged
again. One member of the Band will give lessons in
Dancing, and another in Music.
The Springs are twenty-five miles from Athens,
Georgia. where two lines Of Stages are always IN read
mess to convey passengers. Persons leaving Angus
ia Atlanta by the morning train can sleep at the
Springs.
Rates of Board will be the Of four months,
800 per month three months, $25 per month; under
three months, $50 per month per day. Sl.50. Chill.
dren and servants halfprice. Applications for Board
can be made to the undersigned, per mail, at the
Springs or to Mr.. Aaron Gage, Mobile, Ala.
J. D. WATKINS.
Madison Springs, Geo.. March, 1854. lo-tf.
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Arrival of the Steamer America.
New YORK, May 25, 1854.

The steamer America has arrived at Halifax.
Milligan's circular quotes the sales of cot
ton for the week at $4,000 bales Fair Or
leans at 6 l.2-midding 3S; fair uplands
l.4-middling S l.s. There was fair de-
mand, but at decline Of l-S.
Wright & Candy quote cotton declined l.S
in consequence of the rate Of interest being
advanced l.2 per cent. by the Bank of Eng
land. Spectators took 5000 and exporters
5000 bales.
The trade of the manufacturing districts had
slightly declined. Flour advanced Is.
Gardner's circular quotes beef active, and
prices sitter. Pork and bacon in moderate
request. Lard slightly declined.
The rate of interest fixed by the Bank of
England is S 5 2 per cent The transac-
tions in American securities are small.
The sugar duties have been increased so per
cent.
The Arctic arrived out on Wednesday eve.
ming.
HAvRE MARKEr-The sales Of the week
were 1000 bales. Orleans "a 100.
War news unimportant.
The America was due at Boston at 6 o'clock
on Thursday evening.
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The Chincha Islands.

A correspondent of the New York Courier,
writing from Huacho, Peru, under date of
April 10th, says:-
We sailed from Callao for the Chincha Islands
March 24th. There we found one hundred and
sixteen sail of ships and barks loading with
guauo. OF this number eighty were Ameri.
can; and the St. Mary's is the first United
States man.ofwar that has visited these Islands,
Several complaints had been made at Callao of
the insolence and abuse with whit h American
ship masters at the Chincha Islands were treat.
ed, and when we arrived there we found thst
the complaints had been very much exaggera.
ted, so much so indeed, that among, all the
American vessels lying there, our Captain
could not get one written complaint Of the
insult with which American ship masters were
said to he treated, whenever they landed on
the Islands. One merchant Capt from Bos.
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Executive Department.

COLUMBIA, Sd May, 1854.
WHEREAS information has reached this Depart
w ment that on the night of the 2Sth February
last, murder was committed in Darlington District,
upon the body Of slave named Peter the property OF
L. A. Williamson, by gun-shot wound inflicted by
VIM. l. Williamson, who has fled from jnstlce.
Now. to the intent that the said VIM L. WILLIAM
SON may be apprehended and brought to trial and
condign punishment, hereby offer reward Of TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for his delive-
ry into any of the ails of this State. The Said Viii.
Hanson is about fve feet eight inches in height, well
formed, sandy hair red complexion, gentlemanly in
department. and supposed to be thiry-our years old.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at
Columbia, this third day of May A. D. 1854.
JOHN L. MANNING.
BENZ. PERRY, Secretary Of State. May at.
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ton, made complaint of having been assault
ed by two natives, on one of the Islands, and
of being unable to obtain the punishment Of
the offenders at the hands of the Governor
Our commander wrote very spirited letter to
the Governor, demanding the punishment Of
the offenders, and received as an answer, that
the Government Of Peru did not allow its 10.
cal municipe authorities to interfere in ques-
tions of dispute between natives and foreigners
and that the case must be referred to the Min
lister of Foreign Relations at Lima. But as he
at the same time, assured the captain that the
two men had been whipped severely, the affair
was dropped.
Although the shipping is so numerous here
land it was said there were fewer vessels there
at our arrival than had been at any time du-
ring the past thee months,) the Chincha is
not port of entry, and vessels, after loading
have to 60 away up to Callao to clear.
This is running directly to leeward, as the
S. E. trades blow here from one years end to
another, aud this makes them lose week or
ten days, which is very precious in the eyes of
merchantmen. They are obliged to 60 to Cal
lao, before loading: to get their charter party.
Each vessel has so many clay days." that is
she is obliged to lay ten days for every hun
dred tons burthen that she is and for every day
over this time that she is detained at the Chin.
chas, she is paid $500 "demurrage.' This is
because they can by no means load vessels as
fast as they are ready to receive it. But in
stead of giving just proportion of guano to
each vessel, the agents accept pay from ship
masters to load their ships and let them off
quickly. This they can legally do, as no YES
sci can complain if she is not detained beyond
her clay days" The present Revolution in
Peru began from trouble with the Governor OF
the Chinchas. A monstrous game Of cheating
is carried on by the Government in the Guano
trade. The President and Cabinet pocket the
spos. When the present President came into
office, he was unable to get crodit for suit OF
clothes in Lima-that was in 1851; now he is
said to be worth thirty millions of dollars This
seems incredible, but the Government agent, in
command of the Middle Island. told me that
from his Island alone. during the lastye three
hundred and forty thousand tons of guano had
been shipped whereas the Government in their
official reports from the treasury, strte that on
ly sixtyfuur thousand tons were shipped from
both Islands. One can imagine what guano
must be worth, when the Peruvian Government
pays American ships $lS aud $40 per ton for
frti Iht
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Important from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, May 26.-The steamship
Orizaba has arrived from Vera Cruz with ad-
vices from the city of Mexico to the 18th inst.
SANTA ANNA, on the 10th instant, made a
triumphant entry into the city amid general re-
joicings, which had been ordered to continue
for three days on account of the victory over
Alvarez at Mount Peregrano, after Santa Anna
had abandoned the siege of Acapulco.
Accounts from Gen. Banco say that the
troops stormed Peregrano on one side and drove
the rebsls.down the other.
The accounts of this affair are all derived
from the Government Journals, and it is diff.
cult to ascertain the truth.
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CAMDEN BAZAAR.

WE would respectfully inform our friends in the
w town and country that we have received our
stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
embracing larger variety than we have ever before
offered them, consisting in part Of
RY-GOODS-Calicoes, Muslins, Ginghams. Barege,
Robes Mantillas, Jaconet, Swiss, Checked and Dot
ted MusIins, White and Figured, with every other
description of goods for ladies' dresses all of the
newest styles.
Bonnets. Of all descriptions
Ribbons, plain and figured, suitable for the season,
and Of the most fashionable style
Veis, Neede.worked Chemisettss, Collars, Under
sleeves, Mantillas, Gloves, &c. &c.
Hosiery in every variety, for ladies and gentlemen
Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel, such as Goats, Vests,
Pants, Shirts, Cravats, &c
Hats, Caps, Shoes, Boots, &c.
ALSO.
A great variety Of articles in the Saddlsry line.
Umbrellas Parasols Buggy Umbrellas, &c.
An assortment Of Crockery and Glassware, Hard
ware and Cutlery
Our stock of GROCERIES and PROVISIONS is
large and complete.
GS-SELLING AT CHARLESTON PRICES
Thanking the public for past .avors, they promise
to use every endeavor to merit continued confidence
and favor. NJ DRUCkER ca.
May II. 10 II
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TELEGRAPHIc MTELLI,nN nNCE.
Later from Europe.

Later from Europe.
Again has the mail anticipated the lightning
in bringing US foreign news. The Franklin
arrived at New York on Tuesday last, with
dates from Liverpool to the 10th instant:
LIVERPOOL, May l0.-The sales of cotton
for the last three days amounted to $4,000
bales. Baltimore -four has advanced ls; corn
has advanced Is.
Richardson's circular quotes Baltimore flour
at 39s. q 40s.. Corn 39s.
Hollingshead reports the cotton as dearer
and quite active, there being considerable de-
mand for export.
McMakins circular quotes Baltimore -four
at 37s. 37s. Sd.
The Manchester market was quiet.
The London money market was easier
The Arctic had not arrived when the Frank.
lin left.
The Hermann was off Cowes at midnight on
the 9Th. The American reached Liverpool on
the 9Th.
Consols have advanced to 80, in consequence
of declaration of the Chancellor of the FIX
chequer that no loan would be raised for war
purposes.
In Paris, the Bourse had risen on the report
that Denmark and Sweden had joined the
Western Powers in their plans against Russia.
Austria had presented fresh terms to Russia
for settlement of the differences between
Russia and Turkey. 1t is said if these terms
are rejected by Russia, Austria will then join
the Western Powers.
It is reported that the Russian fleet left Hell
singfors on the 5th May, when Admiral Napier
signalled the allied feet to prepare for sea i'm.
mediately.
Admiral Dundas' official report had not been
received.
An additional camp of $4,000 men had been
formed near Marseilles.
The Turks are about to blockade Greece.
The Shah of Persia had become hostile to
Russia, and was raising an army Of $4,000.
The Turks have advanced from Kalafat to
Krajova.
The India mail has arrived at Trieste, with
dates from Calcutta to April 6, and Hongkong
to March 81.
The Russian fleet had left Manila for Bata
via.
1t is understood that Lord Elgin has been
charged with a special communication from the
English government to the President Of tie
United States.
Nothing Of Importance has been received
from the Black Sea or the Danube.
A camp Of 100000 men is to be formed near
st. Omers, partly as demonstration against
Prussia and partly to throw troops from thence
into the Baltic, when necessary.
Fuller detaments of the bombardment of
Odessa have been received. The Russian ver
sion makes quite different affair of the battle
claiming it as brilliant feat on the part of
the Russians, and stating that decorations had
been bestowed on the officers engaged IN it.
They acknowledge four killed and sixty-four
wounded.
A late despatch to Southampton, from Rich
ardson and Brother, who received it the same
morning by telegraph from Cork, from the
Captain of the Baldour, reports that on the
2lst of March saw steamer with hull and
funnel black, paddle-boxes yellow, no person
on board, and no smoke issuing from her pipes.
A barque was alongside, supposed to be rem
dering assistance and it was thought possible
she might be the city Of Glasgow. They were
making for the Azores, and was about 400
miles distant.
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May 30
Information Wanted

TONCERNING young man of genteel appear
" ance who calls himself Wn Stanford, halls from
Virginia, II miles oil lialifax-his friends arc begin
ming to think he had better remained in Halifax. He
got fine saddle mare for eight days to look through
the country for the purpose purchasing land. Some
folks think he has slid with the celebrated Kitty a
light sorrel rather under size with black streak
down her back-he also took off fine saddle (olive
green with slides stirrnp feathers and steel stir
rups. Should any person the gentleman, please in
form him his friends anxious TO see his safe return
He was last heard from at Flat Rock. Left Camden
April 2lst 1854. W. Z. WORKMAN.
Camden MAY 30 %
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CAMDEN HOTEL

CAMDEN HOTEL
Is nosO open FIR the accommodation Of the Trav.
cling Public.
TT is an excelentand commodious building, new and
i we'll fitted up, and lately put ina state Of complete
repair. The Rooms are large open and airy; ne fam
lily parors we'll furnished The Table will be supplied
with every thing which an excellent country market
will afford, and attended by the best servants
The Bar will be supplied with the choicest Wines
and Liquors.
THE STABLES
Are we'll fitted up, attended by careful and experienc.
ed Ostlers, and well supplied with Provender.
ALSO
Lots prepared for the accommodation of Drovers with
excellent water conveniences.
There will at all times be an Omnibus in attendance
to convey passengers to and from the Depot
W. N. WATSON.
Camden, May 30, 1854. %
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Lands for Sale.

TNHE subscriber offers for sale the tract Of land
i whereon Lives containing 637 acres, situated on
the Camden and Chesterfield road, about 10 miles
from Camden. The buildings consist of a good dwell
ing and the necessary out houses. About 80 acres
cleared and under fence The balance is well timber
ed, and part of trstrate upland
ALSO.
The tract whereon Richard Nelson lives, containing
about 600 acres, with dwelling and out houses-about
fifty acres cleared Both tracts are we'll watered.-
Persons wishing to purchase invited to call and ex
anime the lands, as they will be sold on accommoda.
ting terms LAUCHLlN McKlNNON.
Mayl6 st 20