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Lancaster" and "T. O. B."

We had intended to have permitted these
gentlemen to continue their controversy in
our paper, (and without alluding to it) as
long as they desired; and even now, they
are at liberty to do 30. So far as we care, they
can have corner Of our Office and fight il
out but We must say, we do not consider it
ereditable to either of them to push matters
so far. They have both departed from the
first subject Of dispute, ard have now en-
deayored to rival each other in personal
abuse. Knowing them as we do, to be gen.
tlemen, We are surprised that they should
condescend to use such abusive epithets, ns
eharaeterise their articles. We are sure our
readers cannot be edited by the controyer.
sy. 1t does not speak well for ths commu.
nifty to see the district paper flied with such
yituperative articles
We can stop this controversy when we
see proper, but IL the disputants are salts
fed to continue IL. regardless ofth opinions
Of sensible men, who say Il should never
have commenced, we are content. It surely
cannot affect rs. Some no doubt desire its
soutinuance, and some DO not but where
no benefit results. and indeed the most BIT
ter feelings are famed into existence, We
certainly consider il, to say the least Of il
foolish dispnte. Excuse our language
gentlemen, we number you both as friends
and IT, asgentlemen ofintelligence, yOu are
desirous Of pushing the matter to an sx.
treme, do 30. This is q free county, and
you can have afres fight
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Political.

The Hon. p. s. Brooks has given to his
constituents, an address on the political
questions of the day. Mr.. Boycc, in n let.
ter TO the Winnsboro' Register, has also
given his views on the Know Nothing ques-
tion. In our next paper, we will give the
opinions of these gentlemen.
We should like to hear W hat our imme-
diate Representative thinks Of the new
party, and his views generally. As other
Representatives are eniightening their con-
stituents, We are sure the citizens of the
First Congressional District would be pleas.
ed TO hear from their Representative.
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The State Agricultural Society.

through the kindness of Mr. James III
WitherspOon, who attended as a delegate
the Convention in Columbia, we are placed
in the possession of late Columbia papers
which enable us to give the proceedings Of
the Convention, found in another column
The Carolinian, speaking of the Convcn.
ton, says:
:" We give the proceedings Of yesterday
OF this highly dignitied, intelligent, and
earnest body of gentlemen, in tho impor.
TINT object of their deliberations The sue.
cess OF the Society, is certain. With sucl,
steady 'tenton to the great work rs the
deiega, exhibit, it must succeed. IN two
days, as much has been done to advance tho
Interests Of the State, as in any body that
has ever assembled to promote them. An
efficient organization has been adopted-a
Constitution has been formed and officers
elccted-and already have nearly one hun
dred names been enrolled rs life members
at S25. This is but an earnest of what we
may expect, and when the Proceedings are
made known,we look for very extensive
addition, both in names, money, and zeal in
the good cause.
" The sprit exhibited ut this meeting, will
tell with full force in every District in the
Stat5-and We trust there will be many,
dnin,iS opibUS9We par0t
We Lave only time to say, that the
Delegates were handsomely cnieitnincd Mt
din3er, by the City Council, and every thing
passed off with tho best feeling and re.
suits"
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Kings Mountain.

The citizens of Laurens, held meeting
on Monday last, and passed resolutions of
concurrence with the citizens of York, in
celebrating the anniversary of this glorious
battle. They appointed n Committee, of
which Col. J. ii. Irby is chairman, to re.
eeiye subscriptions for the object.
Do the citizens of Lancaster, intend TO
appoint delegates!
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GENERAL 1NTELIIoENcE.

There IS no change 10 report in the as
pcct Of affairs at the Seat Of War.
1t is reported tl,at Gen. Simpson and
Omar Pacha had resigned their respective
commands. The French continued their
approaches. Tie Russians were fortify-
ing cverywhere-even the unimportanr
points.
The English. had destroyed the bridge
ofboats at Genitch. The preparations
for acampaign on the Danube continued.
The Bashi Basouks at Constantinople had
revOlted, and there had been formidable
inSurrection Of the Arabs ut Tripoli. Tue
Russians near Kars had not invested that
place.
The news from the Baltic is unimpor
tant.
The Right Hon. Sir William. Moles.
worth, as anticipated, had been appointed
Colonial Secretary of Great Britain.
The French Loan had all been taken.
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Correction.

The large tomato sent us by friend Sor-
rell, was from the garden of Mr. r. C. Potts,
and not c. Pate, MS We had it. The fact is
we had mislaid Mr.. Sorrell's note, and for.
gotten the name. Send US. some more big
'oegita6les, and we will be more careful TO
have the name correct next time.
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TO Subscribers,

Subscribers are particularly requested to
notify us when their receipts for subscrip-
tions do not appear in our columns. More
than once have We lost by a subscriber who
assured US he paid for his paper to some
Post Master, or other person, when we
have never received it. Hereafter n printed
or 'oritten receipt must be produced, or we
will contend for the amount.
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Large Beet.

Mr. X. d. Montgomery has presented us
n beet which measures twenty-five inches
IN circumference, and when pulled weighed
nine pounds. Who can heat this! This we
consider large beet, although our foreman
insists that he knew of one to weigh II lbs.
He is a fruitful man, but-but-. Won
der if our friend of the Chester STANDARD
ever knew of one of n similar size!
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We have recently erased from our book,
number Of names Of subscribers who have
bad memories. Others who cannot remem.
Der that they are indebted for their paper,
need not be surprised if they fail to receive
1t. We arc rather tired of the business
working without pay.
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Death of Mai Dean.

We learn with. h.much regret the death Of
Maj. II. J. Dean, Of spartanburg, at WASH
ington City, Of disease of the hesrt.s
itewas gentleman Of high character,
greatly esteemed and mnch respected. lie
served the public in many capacities and
With mach efficiency.
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When I commenced, it was certain it
would do him no harm, for he was already
as bad as he could be; but I hoped il
might do some good-the community
say l was not mistaken.
LANCASTER.
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The Very Latest.

A sortie by the Russians on the oath
ult. has been repulsed by the Allies be.
fore Sebastopol.
1t was rumored that secret expedi.
ton is to force the harbor Of Sebastopol
while the Allies assault the City.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
[Fos the Ledger,


Mr.. Editor 1t was my intention to
discontinue this correspondence, but my
last communication done IT. 0. b." go
rnuch good, am constrained 10 follow up
the treatment. / brought him to his
knees--an attitude never before assumed
by him. At least, he utters the words OF
prayer,if he was not in the proper pos
ture. But, notwithstanding Thea pIa,,si
bic pretensions, he is such notorious ky-
pocrite, many good citizens will shske
their heads and exclsm in the languags
OF cautious old LAGOON -
"TimeO Danaos et dona ferentes."
lie seems 10 have the faith Of assu-
rance respecting Ills inture condition. But
after all, he may DO mistaken. A very
great change in him, is necessary From
certain Book, about which he knows
little, I underslAnd tiiepo is joy in the
celestial world when new inmate ar
rives; but there could be no Joy when he
would come, for the cisizans Of that bet.
ter country. knew be % 50 qusreIsome
and ovcrbearing, lie would kickap i,ss
before he would be there two weeks.
Strife and contention always follow IN his
wake. Where was he rearedi Was il
iD his fathers saluiiy' or, did. his med,
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LANCAsTERvILLE. SC.
WEDNESDAY. AUG. Is, 1856.
To Post Masters.

Post Masters arc in duty bound to inform
MS when our paper is not taken from their
office. We earnestly request them to do
so. We have lost no little by this negIi-
gence on their part
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FOREIGN News.

The steamer Baltic has arrived at New
York from Liverpool, but brings no news
OF any great interest. Cotton had de-
clined I'D.
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We know Of no better way Of fllpg this
column, than by stating the weather is as
hot as q usually ID at this season Of the
year.
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LEONARD SCOTT g. CO.,
Publishers, New York.

THIS EsCAPED NUH.-DcWitt g. Daven-
port, New York.-This new book, which is
another fling at the Catholic Church, has al.
ready been brought into notice, by litigation
and applications for injunction. AS every
book of the kind it reveals tale of horror
when describing the discipline and inner
life of converts. We consider q girl fool
who takes tho vail, and if she enter the con
vent when she must know it will subject her
to the strietest compliance with the forms
and ceremonies of the church, she must IL
bide by the consequences. We can hardly
suppose all can be true, which This book re-
veals; if so. we are free I'd aeknowIedge u
convent life must be very unenviabe one.
Our thanks to the publishers for copy.
ECLrcrIc MEDICAL JOURNAL. - August
number received. This is n very neatly
printed periodical, and contains n large n.
mount Of useful medical information. The
price is only two dollars n year. Published
monthly DR.. r. S. Newton, At Cincinnati, o.
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EDITORS TABLE.
WESTMINSTER REVIEW.

W EsTMlNISTEE REVIEW.
The following are the contents of the
July number: Spinoza; International In
morality; SclfEducation The Physiologi-
cal Errors of Tcctotalism The Decline of
Party Government; The Earth and Man
The Foreign Policy of the United States
Contemporary Literature.
Terms SO year. Two of the Quar-
tcrlies, So; one Quarterly ard Blackwood's S
Magazine, one year, S5-all four Quartcrlcs
and Black~ood, $40.
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From cslifornis and Central America.

From Cslifornis and Central Amsrica.
The steamer Star Of the West from San
Juan, arrived at New York on Wednesday
evening, bringing California dates to the 5th
instant. - =, y a a e.
The news from California (being Of the same
date a those received BY tie Dsnisl Webster
at New Orlsans) is unimportant.
A severe gale occurred al San francisco On
the seth uIt., doing considerable damage to
the piers and the small craft in the harbor.
- A still ut the distillery of Messrs. Barrett 4
Ashheld, San Francisco, exploded few days
prior to the 9Th instant, manning and scalding
dosen tnsn and setting Are to the premises,
which were entirely destroyed. The loss sis
estimated at S250,000.
Business at San Francisco daring the fort
night had not been very active, but was i'm
proving at the close. eiTe
The specie shipped per steamer Sonora
amounted to nearly $500 900. -
OREGON. ssrss ts.i-t
From Oregon the ravsges Of the Indians are
reported to be assuming serious complexion.
From Puget Sound to Shasta the savages have
made simultaneous attack upon the whites
and massaored q large number. Volunteers
were turning out in all directions, and the
United States troops under Major Fitzgerald
were also in pursuit of the Indians. Nearly
all the tribes north of the Columbia river
have confedetated together and sworn 70 ex-
terminate the Americans. A band Of fifteen
hundred Indians attacked small force of
United States troops at Puget Sound under
Major Halter and forced them to retreat, but
the latter had been reinforced by nine oomps-
MES Of volunteers, called out by Governor
Currey, and supplied with ammunition by the
sloop-of.war Decatur, and cutter Jefferson Da-
Wis, and were about to assume the offensive.
THE ISTHMUS.
Col. Walker was in full possession Of Nicar-
aqua, and Col. Wheeler, the American Min
lister, has publicly acknowledged, on the part
of the United States, the Independence and
sovereignty Of the new Republic; and had
assured the government Of the kind regards
and we'll wishes entertained by the Chief
Magistrate Of the United States towards it.
General Coral having been detected in trea.
sonable correspondence with some Of the OFF,
GERS of the late government, was tried by
Court Martial, convicted and shot in the Plaza
OF Granada on the 7th inst, eight hours after
his arrest. The Court Martial was composed
entirely Of Americans. Other arrests had
been made but no names were given. The
death of Coral was aequiesced in by Rizas,
the newly chosen President. A duty Of 20
per cent. od cdiorsns has beeh declared by
the Nicaragua government upon ell foreign
imports, to be paid in coin.
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM A SHE'LL AT BosroN.
At about III o'clock on Monday morning
(says the Boston Journal,) the workmen en-
ployed in Mr.. Donald McKay's ship yard at
East Boston, were startled by the whissing of
. cannon ball over their heads, and upon
looking round saw the ball bury itself
in the earth a few feet from the blacksmiths'
shop, scattering the mud in all directions, and
narrowly missing several men. 1t passed
within few feet of Mr.. McKsy's brother,
and, considering the large number of persons
standing near in different directions, 1t is won
derful that none were killed Upon examin-
ing the ball, it proved to be six pound shell,
filled with powder. nails and other destruc-
tive materials. 1t struck upon hard clayey
soil. and was found buried nine inches below
the surface, making a nearly perpendicular
hole. 1t is not known from what quarter the
she'll came.
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PERSONAL.

''ine iohoWinS members OF Congress ar
rived yesterday: and are stopping at the hotels
designated
WIZARDS Hotei.-Hon. Messrs. E. B. Nor
gan, Benz PriDgle, and j. 8. L. Stranahan, of
New York; Hon. R. b Hall, of Mass; and
dred, of Pa.
DeTtsr's Hotel.-Hon Msssrs. J. NJ. Harris
and }. B. Ricsud, of Maryland; Hon. q. W.
Peek, Of Michigan Hon. B. B. Thurston, of
Rhode Island; and Hon. John Wheeler, of New
York.
National Rofei.-Hon. Messrs. j. Broom,
John X Edie, and Lemuel Todd, of Pennsyl.
vsnia; Hon. Messrs. Howell Cobb, A H.
stephens, and Y. G.. Foster, of Georgia; Hon.
, W. Harris, of Alsbama; Hon. Messrs III C.
Burnett and A g. Talbot Of Kentucky; Hon
ID. IL. Nichols, Of Ohio; Hon. James Buffng-
tor, Of Massachusetts; Hon. Messrs. ]. &.
Hughston and E. Dodd, of New York; and
Missouri =.
Bro,css' Hotel.-Hon. E. G. Reade, of N
Z; Hon: E. Etheridgs, of Tenn: Hon. P. III.
BELL, ct Texas; Hon. Nessrs. B. Z. Letter and
j. Sherman of Ohio; Hon. A Rust, of Arkan.
sas: and Hon. z. McMull0n, of Va.
h.rkroo1 HoHSs.-Hon. 7. J. D. Fuller.
Tmited States HOtel.-HOn. W. B. Archer.
IF Illinois ''i'
80. Bishop Hubbard II. Kavanaugh. of
Kentucky, at present presiding over the Mem.
PMS Methodist Conference, now in session.
was formerly printer. It has been thirty
started on his frat circuit Zone of one bundreS
miles, with only seven shilIings in his rocket.
80. Ex-President Fillmore was literally
ana handsomely entertained by Hon. Auguste
DSLmo1t' american Minister at the Hague, a,
whose mouse ne stopped for few days.
80. The trial Of Louis Baker at New York,
charged with the homicide of Poole, is now
exciting the highest interest in the courts and
among the community at large. The jury
was Completed and two witnesses for the nros.
eeut.cn examined on Tuesday.
'.,Nadamo Rachel, the world-renowned
tragedienne, is In Baltimore. Her attendant
physician says that she has a pulmonary dis.
ease, which IN mIlder climate or moro genial
season, would have proved Of but slight con-
sequence. but In a frame rs delicate a Ra-
cnei 5, and In view of the approach of our in
clement winter, ii was deemed the safest poIi.
q to hurry her departure to tropical china be
should she recover her health, che will proba.
bly, return about next April.
P.S.-She arrived in this city last night. me-.
SomPanied by her brother and two sisters. and
'eIt 6y the southern boat this morning for
TS,harieston, where they take the steamer for
Havana ~,
'''.Mrs. Robinson, the yelled murderess. ia
sald to be employed at present in working
upon straw hats. IL is stated that whilst en-
engaged at her labor, she will burst out into
an uncomfortable fit of laughter; at other times
isssd and Responding.
'.''Niss Catharine Hayes, it is said, has re
aLzed fortune, by singing, Of 500, 1000. She
has visited California. Australia, China and
Hindostan.
IA few evenings ago, Mrs SweetIand, of
Medina, n \. sent for dose of morphine to
uIug store III that village. BY some means
stryehEine was sent in mistake. which the
lady took, and died in less than an hour.
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JOHN III. GIBBS,S
HAIR-DREssING FURNISHING ROOM,

NO. us Penna. avenue. Winard's Hotel,
Is NOW REPLETE WITH EVERY RE-
quirement, having been enlarged and reftted,
so as to vie with almost any establishment q the
kind In the country. His stock consists OF oil the
hest styles Of FURNISHING AND TOILET
GOODS, such as
Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Neck Ties
Gloves. SEpendcrs. Socks, HandkG
Canes, Umbrellas, Mirrors
Penknives, Nail Do. Scissors, &c
Hair Brushes, Nail and Tooth Do
Paris Perfumeries, Extracts
Hair Oils, Dentifrices, Cold Cream
Lip Salve, Soaps
Germsn Cologne, in short long ard wicker bottles
Dressing and fne Con- bs, &c.
In the Hair Dressing, Shaving, Hair Dyeing
ana wig departments the arrangements Will be
found very complete, as none but thoroughly com
petent hands are employed I'm either branch
Inc attention CT gentlemen requiring WIGS,
IouPEES OF SCAlPS is particularly objected
10 GiBBS'S SALOON, as especial care Is given
TO their manufactJ re, and perfect and natural
appearance guaranteed. nov 2s-3as
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The IUtelligencer, approving of the declen-
sion Of Hon. d. S. Dickinson of the invitation
of the Anti-Slavery Society of Boston to lee
turo before them on the subject of slavery,
says -
We submit, then, with Difference, that no
benefit viii accrue from the proposed lectures.
As an abstract subject Of inquiry, the system
OF Southern slavery, In all its forms and de-
grees, has been fully elucidsted, and those
who wish for light can readily find 1t. As to
the idea of labored defence and illustration
of this topic before Boston audience for any
real practical object, it would be enough to
say that the institution lies beyond the line of
any tangible interference. Let slavery be an
evil however great, they cannot remedy it.
All they can do, in a matter which concerns
them constitutionaliy no more than does serf.
dom in Russia, Is to injure and retard the
cause which they profess to have at heart,
and which multitudes among them doubtless
have at heart most sincerely"
The Union announces, on the authority OF
the Hon. Mr.. McMullen, of Virginia, who
very recently passed through Terre Haute.
Ind, on his return from tour in the great
West, that when in that Iown he was informed
ny gentleman just from the chamber of Sen.
ator Douglas, that he wasTapidly recovering.
The ORs0H has also similar very late informa-
t'cn from some other gentlemen. As these
accounts are subsequent to the letter of the
invalid Senator's physician referred to In the
Star yesterday, they will rejoice Mr.. D s
many friends among US.
The Usioa also announces that the usual
caucus Of the Democratic members of the
House preliminary to the organization of the
new Congress, will be held in the House Hall,
or Saturday evening next, at tn. m.
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ExPLosIoE.-Ths Richmond Dispatch has
the particulars of terrible 6rs-damp expIo-
400, which occurred on Monday night at the
Black Heath coal pits. in Chesterfield county,
Sy which four men lost their lives, and three
others injured. The scene at the pit on Tues
day morning is represented as being most dis
trsSsing The sight of the bodies of the dead
and the sufferings Of the WOO nded were of the
most painful nature. The melancholy scene
was hsightened by the lamentations of the
I4milies Ut the dead, all Of which were ex-
ceeding helpless
Inc victims were John Marshall, killed
ne mad MS head dreadfully crushed. lie
leaves wife and seven children, all yery
young Charles Thompson, killed; leaves a
wife Nicholas Luke, killed; leaves a wife
snd one child. Joseph Burton, killed. Iearas
wife and three children. George cottoO
aged 20, had q leg broken and crushed
eoiored boy, named William Wright, bruised
and burned seriously.
Fourteen others who were below ut the tim.
Oh the explosion were not injured, and came
out safely.
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DIR. JOHN GREGSON,

MEMBER OF The ROYAL COLLEGE
WI Of Veterinary Surgeons, and Fellow ~
Of the Veterinary Medical Association, 10y
London, respectfully announces to the public Of
taken the Metropolis Stables, No 2s3 street, be-
tween lax and 18th streets, where be purposes
esta blishing a HOSPITAL FOR SICK AND
LAME HORSES, DOGS &c. Having had en-
tensive practice, both In this country and Europe
he doubts not Of giving satisfaction TO those per-
sons who shall entrust their animals to his care
He may be consulted daily from TO 10 a. m, and
from 20 D. No, nov 2s-iw
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FAsrIDIoUs.-A wealthy St. Domingo coffee
dealer, whose skin was rather dark, essayed
to dine last week at one Of the Boston restau-
rants, when the waiter informed him that it
was against the rules to entertain colored per-
sons. A row enstied, which required the
interference Of the police; but it appears that
the gentleman did not succeed in getting his
dinner. Boston folks are full Of notions
Sometimes black appears to be their favorite
color; at other times they manifest the greatest
repugnance to it,
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REMOVED.

We moved his once 10 his old stand, Ward 9
new building, Penna. avenue, between 9th and
Ith street. DR.. Daily continues TO practise his
Profession In Its various branches He IL also pre
pard TO insert Artificial Teeth, on the new snd
highly approved principle Of Or. Slsyton, viz: on
q Gutta Percha base
FOR RENT-A Frame House, Containing ak
looms, NO j In the row, ON east Capitol street,
between 4th ana 9th streets. For terms apply 10
o "A. DALEY, Dentist, Wards new building,
IA avenue, between oh and eth streets.
nov T-a
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GUTTA PERCHA TEETH.

VNHB UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN
Il the habit Of sending our patrons TO Dr. Oosby
Tor Dental operations for a number OF wears and
take pleasure in recommending him 20 the citi-
zens Of Washington as the best tooth extractor
and dental operator that we have ever met with
He inserts teeth upon every plan that Is practised
In the United States
Geo. r. Ho oman. NJ. ID. Bw Towles NJ D.
A. v. Payne n d, DDS John r. Miller A. D.
Jsnes Bryant d g. r. Chamherin NJ ID ms
G. H harris, N. d. Samuel r Brown M nj
wythe Tfpsiey, ND D. M Frsnc,co N
Once over Ford Brs ., No 100, corner Of
ilth street and Ps avenue. nov s7-ems