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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-04-05
THE LANCASTER LEDGER.

dence of the master, and the elevating in
fiuences of his association with them. 10y
al to their owner, and proud Of their rela-
ton to him. they are jealous Of a substi-
tute. When in mental resources, imita-
tive by nature, and conscious of natu-
raj inferiority and dependence upon
a superior race, when left to themselves
they become the prey of the widest super
stitions, and removed from the example
Of their superiors, they descend in the scale
of creation.
But on the other hand, where lands are
abundant they are also cheap. The poor
man, when provided with home, next
looks around for something upon which
he shall expend his successive annual gains,
and which will bring the greatest amount
Of comfort and convenience to his family
and himself. should his money be inves-
ted in q negro, he introduces it into his
family circle. The same hand that prepares
the daily food Of the mater, prepares that
also Of the slave. They labor in the same
field, drink from the same spring Of water
and worship at the same alter. The ne
gro is enlightened and ennobled by the
association, and an experienced southern
eye can tell at glance, by the shining face,
the more athletic from, and the jaunty air,
that his home is upon a small farm, and
that the white man is the companion of
his daily toll.
Were Free Soilcrs permitted to carry
out their plans Of estricting slavery to its
present limits, the first effect in the South
would be to cxpel our poor white popuIa-
who could not resist the temptation
of high prices for their Ian Is; and the
second woul'l be still lower 10 degrade the
negro, and more thoughtly to cnslavc him.
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The Cadet Encampment.

In n conversation had recently with one
of the Professors of the Citadel Academy,
we were informed that It was the intention
of Gen. Jones. Chairman Of the Board Of
Visitors, instead VI cficnnrping the Cadets
on the green as hercioforc, to send them OF
Il tour in the upcountry during the approach
ing Military Session, which will commence
about the ooh of April, and continue TO
lst of June. aa
The object Of this visit is for military IN
struciions entirely. The present plan of OPP
crations is for the 'itadcl Cadets to be trans
fcrrcd by railroad from here to Columbia
there they will be- joined b. the Arsen !
Cadcts--two Companies viii then br form, d
from the combination, to be under the CON-
maad of Prof. Capcrs. of the Citadel rs Ma
jor; Professor Tcw, Of the Citadel. and
White of the Arsenal, us Captain and Lieu
teaInt t first Company; End Professors
Stevens, or the Citadel, and Thomas, of
the Arsenal, MS Captain and Lieutenant of
thr S,cuLd Company. After spending n few
days 1T The capital, they will take up their
line of march for Winnsboro', and in turn
visit Chesicrvilc, forkvillc, Spartanburg,
Gn cavily, Anderson, Abbc,illr, Edgefeld
and Hamburg. From the latter place they
will b. passed by the railroad to their res
pccti,c stations at the Citad..l and Arsenal
Academies.
This is just What h.s been long wished
for 10y the lends OF these institutions. THIS
was the rlas that give 10 West Point its
military reputation in great measure, and
We pTrdie, will do more service for these
Ac denies than all the cncampmcnts on tho
green that have ever had existence since
the organization.
Am jorityof our country frisnds as yet
know bn. lille. mpsrati,ely, of esq ~ du
c r, or our Cadets. Let ih,m but have
al opportunity TO judge for themselves as
70 their discipline and general department,
and VIC have no fer but these young men
WI Win golden opinions for themselves
and institutions = Charleston Courir.
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Brutal Murder.

The following says the North Carolina
Wig. is an cXtr"ct from letter tn u gen
icmJm in this plcr, d..tcd ASIe County,
Mnrrh IL, 1854.
There w&s foul M, r'rr committed in
this Vicinity on the 2d instant: the palt,cu-
l.rS Of " h'rh are ~ follows: During the all-
srnrc "f Will, m Mitchell from home, Ne
gr" hoy whom hc had hired. and another Ne
go bel, usig 10 Miss rLirps of the nvigh-
b"rh"od entered Alitrhc!Is house during ,ha
night, dragged Mrs Mitchell OFT of Der bed,
aud after committing The most aityociuIIs
acts of N!".cnce mpon her person. s;rgnglcd
her mn IL lie " $ extinct, then pl ced her
body in he'd agnn whence they had dragged
her from hc, two small and hrIple.s chill.
dr"n !! Next morning the hired hoy saii
that Mrs. Mitchell had L.krm i'll during tho
ajght and had died. The nvighburs werc
soon collected, and found, from the marks
OF violence upon her person, that she had
been touly murdered. Suspicion immedi.
atr.r rc-tcd upon I! is hired boy. hc was
arrested, and after being severely dealt with,
he acknowledged his guilt and stated tho
eircumstanrcsas related. Both negroes arc
"a Jail awaiting their trial
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Probable Homacide---A mothers re.
Ynnpa ------- u !

Considerable excitement was created In
the vicinity OF the ST. Charles Hotel, about
IL o'clock yesterday, by the cnactinR of a
tragic scene in the Billiard Room attached
10 the hotel. The ruinOr ran that n youn
grill had been seduced by the game keeper
of the saloon, and that the mother of the
girl had slain the scduccr of her child,
With considerable difficulty we finally asccr-
taincd the following facts in regard TO this
rctrbutive tragedy
John hiizelbergor is the gamc keeper At
the billiard saloon the saloon is closed gene
rally ut n very late hour in the night, and he
was in the habit Of employing Bridget Quinn
young Irish servant girl, TO wash ont tho
TooMs. John would Fe!nai.. !a .ha aa!aan
TO take care oft, while the girl was perform.
ing this duty, and for the purpose of closing
IT up after she had accomplished this task.
under these circumstances, IL appears that,
during these nightly visits, HE poor girl,
who seems To be very simple minded crea.
turc. was seduccd from Tho paths Of virtue
by John: she sinned aud fell.
Thing went on this wa, till Yesterday
morning, when, for some reason, Bridget re,
vealcd 10 her mother, (whose name Is Bird
get MurphyD the secret Of her Illicit inter-
course with the amorous game-ketper. The
mother is apparently, very intelligent and
high spirited woma one who, il subse,
quently appears, was not willing 10 suffer
insult with impunity or allow her wrongs TO
pass unrsyenged. She Immediately pur.
chased small knife, and bidding her daaeh-
Ter accompany her 10 point out the seducer,
she repaired 10 the billiard room. She sent
the daughter into The saloon to call the game
keeper out; ho obcyed the sumn,ons, and
made bis Appearance on the bauquettc, only
10 b. confronted with the upbradings Of "a
enrdged mother, eager 10 be revenged apon
the bctFayer and ssduccF Of her simplchenr-
It'd aud tao eoniiding child. tits impossible
To say what was the nnterc ofihe .onysssa-
ton which took PLACES between them.
The spectators say they spoke for some
timc together in sn angry manner; ard per,
haps The mother was drsnanding repsFaiion
for her daughirfs wrongs which the yoan1
mas r+'lyt e sliiss 81 = Z n 4 Plg .abel
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Cold Weather

About ten days ago we had frost which
our garden shows the effects of; beans,
corn, and other Vegetable plants have been
killed. On Monday last the weather was
much colder. We had Il severe frost on that
night as well ms the preceding. What fruit
blooms escaped the first, must be completely
destroyed by this latter spell Some OF our
farmers have planted corn, and in the upper
part of Kcrshaw, about Flat Rock, many
had planted cotton, none, MS we know of
though, have commenced 10 this district.
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Quel.

We learn by telegraph that the debate
of which we give an abstract this m, rning
accustomed duel between NIessrs. Cutting
and Breckinridge, which was fought at Bla.
densburg, on Wednesday morning last
Mr.. Brcckinridgc was wounded in the neck.
The district attorney and marshal left the
court room on Wednesday to arrest the
proceeding, but were too late. There was
great excitement in the House on learning
of the fight, and the New York Hards say
that the matter must be fought out either
by Cutting or some one else who may take
his place.
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CouSTERFErTs.-A friend exhibited to us
yesterday two counterfeit $40 bills on the
Bank of the State of South Carolina. The
bills are tolerably executed. the paper poor.
They are made payable to James Fenton
and signed NJ. A. Moat Cashier, r. N. Lood-
wyn President. One bill is dated May
1852, and the other the fourth of the same
month. People should be on the look out.
-Caroiiaian.
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The New York Pick,

This paper is, at this time peculiarly in
teresting to Carolinians. The accomplished
Editor, Joseph A. Scoville, Esq, who " ns
Mr. Calhoun's Secretary, pu' fishes. in every
number, "reminiscences of that great states
man. Candidly and earnestly We do not
know where dollar could be more profia-
bly, expended than for a copy of the Pick.
We will forward any subscription for the
paper
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Commercial Convention.

Great preparations are being made In
Charleston 10 havo grand time during the
sitting Of the Convention. The Moultrie
House will be opened, dinner given to the
members, and grand Ball. No doubt amuse.
ments Of every variety win be offered those
who attend. The Railroads and Steam.
boats have all reduced their fare one half
and in some instances a free passage is Offer
ed
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A Commet.

On Saturday evening last we observed in
North.westerly part Of the sky acommet,
or something having every appearance Of
being one. On Sunday and Monday night.
lastwe observed the same heavenly body :,
which, although astronomers have not been
advised Of its appearance at this time, must
certainly be a Commet.
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WEDNESDAY, 4ERReA#5o,' 4ERA# 1851.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

We are ngnin under obligations to Sena-
tors Butler and Evans, and Hons. w. w.
Royce, John Mcqueen, and J. l.. Orr, Of the
House Of Representatives, for Public Docu.
mcnts sent US.
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sW VIII Fowler who killed Wise LoI-
ly on the I'd Of November last, was on Fri
day found guilty Of murder at Banwcll
Court House
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U Among the passengers brought from
California to New Orleans by the United
states,is Thomas +. Ncsghcr, the Irish
patriot
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S.R' Our friend MagiIl. who has just re-
turned from Charleston informs us thai he
has purchased vcry complete Stock
of all kinds of Goods s-See the advertise.
ment of Mngill & Heath in this paper.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
CONSTABLE SALE.
Justice Court.

Justice Court.
By virtue of an Execution, issued out
Of the Court of Joseph Carly, Justice
of the Peace, in and for Township No.
l, Tuolumne Co., Cal, to me directed
dated June l4th, day, 1854, whereas
Judgment was rendered against G. v.
Gowen, for the sum Of 1888 IL cts debt
& cost I have this day levied and ia
ken on execution, the following de-
scribed property to wit: One half Of a
Carpenter shop, and Lot situated on Full
tea street, on the north side, joining the
Saddler's shop known as the Gowen &
Wardell shop, and one lot on the north
west corner Of jackson & Main street
opposite Aiberdeen's store, in the village
Of Columbia, all his right and title and
interest in the above described proper.
lty. I will expose At public sale As the
law directs to the highest bidder on the
| Sd day Of July 1854, between thu
hours prescribed BY law, front Of thu
above named property, to satisfy the >
bove Judgment b accruing cost
Terms Cash.
J. L. CONNER,
| Constable.
Columbia, June 18th lss4-S4-3v
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
STEAM SAW MILL!
LUMBER! LUMBERu

The Subscriber, having leased tho
STEAM SAW MILL, situated about 4 miles
east of Columbia, belonging to the Tu-
olumne County Water Co, are now
preparing to supply LUMBER The su-
periority of the Lumber in the vicinity.
of this Mill, with thorough knowledge
of the business, will enable the subscriS-
er to furnish a very superior article to
all who may favor him with their pat
ronage. For further particulars enquire
Of the Secretary Of the Taommna
County Water Co. Columbia.
ROBERT SHAW
Columbia, June 8, iS54-62-t.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
4IEE's
n A T G S
DAILY NEW S EX P 4 L s /

On Wednesday May II, the subscri'
Der will cola4 Hence delivering the SaH
Francisco Daily papers throughout The
following mining cups, in the vicinity
of Columbia viz;
Jacksonville. Springfield, Gold Il Hill
French Gulch, Gold Spring :. Texas Fiat
Matelow Gulch, Mt. Wasthir1 Tton, >nm'
nit Pass, Knickerbocker Flat, ianken
Hill, Marines, Woods Greek, Ss"mn
Flat, Santiago.
Miners can have the San Francisco
Daily Herald, Alta, Sun, Chro.n icle or
the Daily Placer Times and Tran. crypt
left at their cabins promptly every day
at Sap Francisco City prices.
Only so cents per s0eek'
Also papers from any part of the
world person may desire, will be fur
nished regularly at the lowest rates.
o. Letters Papers and Small Pack
ages obtained and delivered or forwarded
by mail or express with the utmost care
and dispatch.
Office, at the Broadway Book Store.
A. j. HATCH.
Columbia May l3 lS54-79-l m
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01

LATER FROM SHANGHAI AND OF THE
CHINA REvoLurIoN.-The barque Sur
prise, which has arrived with dates from
Hong Kong, N. c., to the 29th April
brings the following item ofintelligence
The entrenched camp of the Imperi-
slists before Shanghas was stormed by
. combined force of Americans and Brit.
ish. The affair originated out of the
shooting Of two Imperial soldiers while
in tho act Of robbing a foreigners house
on the Sd of April
The affair did not occupy two hour.
sfactive fighting, and the object was 81.
tissactosily accomplished before si1
o'clock.
/. 1.-THE object Was to teach the Impe
rislists lesson.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
FRoM THE KERN RIVER MINES

FRoM THE kern RIVER MINES
TIE miners who have returned to the
San Joaquin for fresh supplies Of pro-
visions from the new diggings of Kern
River, bring very favorable reports of
the mines in that region. They say
that the aiggings ere as good as tlrose Of
the San joaquin, which is saying grea,
deal. AS yet the stream has not been
prospected ut all-the water being toe
high: but there is plenty of dirt abou,
the water, at It's present high stage,
which will pay from three to four cents
to the pan. The gold is coarse and
there is but little black sand mixed
With it. -
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01

49, State Street, opposite the Co.
! lumbia Exchange, have on hand
- general assortment Of
Preserved Oysters, HOLSTERS, CLANS,
Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Pick
les, assorted Pie Fruits,
Catsups, Jams, Jel-
lies, and Honey.
Also, assorted Candies, Fancy and COM
mon, Crackers of all kinds, Figs,
Dates, Nuts Of all kinds,
Lamps, Lamp Chimneys,
Oil, Candles, &c.
Also, an extensive and superior as
sortmcnt Of Wines, & L1oUoRs, Sc
CARS & ToBAcco, of the best brands in
the market, can be found at their estab-
lishment. Particular attention is called
to their assortment Of Segars; they are
A No. /, and no mistake. Call and
examine.
Also, syrups, Porter & Ale, Clocks,
Fancy Toys. &C., SC.
1@ We are receiving supplies of
fresh FRUITS, Of all kinds, every
week, from below.
o. P. DAVIS & CO.
Columbia, May 20, '54-SO-tf
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
PORTER HOUSE
AND
BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT

~, The undersigned begs to in-
|;;;;; form his friends and the public,
that he has re-opened his house,
at the old stand, Broadway and Wash
ington streets, where parties may de-
pend on being treated with every salts
faction. Having associated with him,
James Earngey Of Stockton. They win
do every thing in their power, to merit
share Of public patronage. In con-
nexion with the Boarding, they have
starteda Porter House, for the sale Of
the best Porter. Ale, & Cider, cool from
the cellar, which can be procured in
California. Liquors of every description,
alse cooling drinks to suit the season.
THOMAS HIGGINS,
Broadway 4 Washington sts.
Columbia, June l7,-s4-lm
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
MINERS PROCESSION.

The Miners of Columbia and vicinity
will meet, on the 4th Of July, at Major
Farnsworth's Saloon, at 10 o'clock, A.
NJ, and will form a Procession under
escort Of the Columbia Brass Band,
which will be at their service during the
day.
1t is proper to be understood, that
the Columbia Brass Band is not en-
gagged by the Committee Of Arrange
ments who are commented with the sew
eral Associations and Societies, who
propose to celebrate at Columbia, on
the 4th, as was stated in their bills.
Published at request Of
SEVERAL MINERS,
And also at the request Of the Leader
OF the Columbia Brass Band,
JOHN w. WINDUS.
Columbia, July LIST, 1854.
MOTTO
All Odd Fellows in good standing,
are hereby invited to participate with
Tuolumne Lodge, No. 81, I. O. of o.
F. in celebrating the 4th Of July. The
Brothers will assemble at the Odd Eel
lows Hall, on Broadway, at 9 O'Clock
A. NJ.
SAML. IDEALLY, N. G.
.. BoNNEY, r. SEC.
Columbia, July LIST, 1854.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
PALACE SALOON.

Our friend JOHN, at the Palace, can
not be excelled, not only with regard to
comprising sundry comforts appertaining
to the inner man in "can't be beat
style" but in the quality Of his wines,
and Liquors. As we profess to know a
thing or two in regard to such matters,
we cheerfully recommend our friends
and readers to give him q call, and par
take Of some Of his Vouchers in the
way Of Punches, Npuntainers, Sherry
Cobblers, Mint '1aleps, Egg Noggs
Tom & Jerrys, Brandy Cocktails, Un'
ion Cocktails, Champaign, Cocktails.
~ Just received, a quantity o
LengwoytA's celebrated Catauba Wine
from Cincinnati.
Sonora April e., '54-76
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
INFORMATION WANTED

OF MARTIN CONNER, who was
heard from at Sonora in January last
He left the province of Lower Canada
about three years since, and is about
thirty-two years Of age. Any informa-
ton respecting him will be thankfully
received by has brother, addressed to
Redxoods PostoAce, Santa Clara Coun-
ty, or the Gazette Office, Columbia.
WILLIAM CONNER.
July, list, 1854.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
BROADWAY
BOOK AND MUSIC STORE
GENERAL News AGENCY,
And Free Reading Room =!


. And Free Reading Room :!
Where can be found Books and Sta
tionery, Sheet and Church Music, Port
folios, Blank Books, States, School
Books, Mining Views, &c.
Newspapers of all the different kinds
usually called for. Musical instruments
furnished to order. Employment found
for Miners, Cooks, Sc, gratis.
Attention paid to selling Water Stock,
Mining Claims, Houses and Lots, and
a General Intelligence Office Business.
Free Reading Room supplied with
all the principal papers.
shall also keep an assortment Of
Furniture, Mattresses, Carpeting, Mat
ting, Paper Hangings, Lamps, Paints
Brushes, &c.
Persons wishing anything in the above
line of business, can have their orders
promptly filed at small advance on
San Francisco retail prices, adding
freight.
shall send down orders, weekly.
N. B. Terms Cash on delivery.
J. HARRISON.
Columbia, May l3, '54-79-3m.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
lcoPY.l

Con SpaINcs, june 29th, 1854.
20 Messrs. Vaudeville, Calvin, Cook,
Quinn and Amyx.
Your position before the Democracy
8. tho present timS, calls for frank,
and opon expression Of your opinions
upon the various subjects interesting to
The people to whom you are to look for
your election; and in order to put some
OF these subjects at rest, We desire to
bs informed, if in the event of your e.
lection, a. members Of the next Legis-
la:ure, you will attend all caucuses of
The Democratic members of that Legis-
lAtars, and abide BY and sustain the de-
cision Of the majority, upon men and
measures, and, particularly will you at
tend and abide BY the decision Of tho
majority in caucus for the nomination
Of Z. 8. Senator.
Respectfully,
ISAAC A STEVENS,
j. W. COOMB
V. r. RAYMOND.
Late delegates to the Democratic
County Convention.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
NOTICE.

Lost, about the lst Of June, in Colum-
bia, Certificates of Deposit drawn on
James Mills & Co., in favor of T. D.
We'll, viz: Jan. l3, "a, No. 1886,
500. Jan. IA, '54, No. 1891, $50.
Jan. is, "a, No. 1895, $3.50. April
10, No. 1882, $50.
As the above certificates have been
paid they are Of no use to the finder,
who will confer favor by leaving them
at Mills & Co.'S Banking House.
June 24-85-3t T. d. WE'LL
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01

FoRErGN PosrAGE.-A letter sent
from she United States to any place in
France is invariably charged with doub-
lie postage when inclosed in an envel-
ope. This fact should be remembered
by those writing to their friends in that
country. In order to save postage, let
tiers should be written very close, on
good thin paper, and directed without
an envelope.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01

The Prize drama Of the "Mothcr' g
Trust, was performed by the Bate
E.sns on the 2Sth for the first time. It
IL said that Mr.. Bateman offers 500
for the best epilogue to the play to be
decided BY representatives from the San
Francisco press.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01

SnARr LAD.-A negro boy being
sent by his master to borrow q pound Of
lard from a neighbor, thus delivered
his message:
"Missus Thomas, massa sent me over
to borry or beg pound Of hog taller
he say he got de old SOW up in de pen,
fatten; he gwone to kill her day before
yesterday, and cum over week fore last,
and pay you all you owe u.s."
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
NO r I c. e +.

A young man, who speaks the Eng
lish, French, Spanish & German Ian
guages, wishes situation - Clerk, o.
Porter in . store.
Address Union Restaurant, corner Of
Broadway.
Columbia, April 8. l854-74
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01

FIRST OF THE OVERLAND EAIcRA-
TON OF 1S54.-The Placerville Demo
erat notices the arrival at that place Of
. small party from Iowa, by the way Of
the Plains. They came with pack mules,
and had little difficulty on the route.
It is the earliest advent as yet chroni-
cled in any year.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
LIVERY STABLE,

LIVERY STABLE,
situated on State Street, near Broadway,
where may be found good assortment
Of Saddles & Saddle Horses ready for
their Customers at all hours of the day
and night.
-" For Sale large American Mare,
sound and gentle, kline in harness, and
warranted every way and shape.
- Also Hay & Barley for sale as
low as the lowset.
BARTLETT & CLARK.
Columbia, May 20, l854-S0-H.
Columbia gazette., 1854-07-01
OLD JOE AGAIN IN TIE FIELD
at bis old stand
THE COLUMBO SALOON.
Beard Ten dollars per ,ceek!


a. The subscriber would re-
W. spcctfully inform his friends
and the public that he has returned to
his old stand, which he has fitted up in
fine style, and is now prepared to fur
nigh as good board as can be found in
the Southern Mines, as the tables will
be set with the best the market and
season. will afford. His brother has just
arrived with him from the States, and
is a tip-top cook Call and see
D@ Every kind of confectionery,
cake, pies, &C., will be kept on hand,
fixed up in Joe's best style, and no
pains will be spased to render perfect
satisfaction.
JOSEPH WHITMAN.
Columbia June, "a, 1854-S5-t f,