The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-02-21

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ments of the week. On the whole, ours
is musical community which is good
taste, for, as DIR. Martin Luther said,
"Music sets tho devil to fight"
The Annual Convention of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church Of South Carolina,
met at St. Philips Church, on the 18th
instant, the opening sermon being deliv-
cred by the Rev. J. B. Campbell OF ST.
Phillips, from the text, "Breathren, pray
for U.S." The Convention assembled tho
next day at 10 o'clock, when, after the
opening exercises, discourse in aid of the
Domestic Missions was delivered 10y the
Rev. Mr.. Van Klieck, the Agent.
The Brigade Review came oil on We'd
nesday, tie l4th instant, the day previ-
Gus indicated Indictment signs, but in due
time the scene changed, the day ushering
forth upon us with the glad sign of the
fairest and balmics, Spring. The Brigade,
in the appointed time az o'clock) arrow
ed at the parade ground, and were re-
viewed by Lis ExcelIency Governor Adams
who appeared to great advantage in his
richly adorned uniform, ably accompa-
MED by his highly honorcd suite. After
Review and the exercises on the field, the
whole brigade closed zen masse." The
Governor then rode up, aud in an elo-
quent and brief address, in modest man.
ner, gave uterance to the abundance of
his heart, congratulating the brigade on
their auspicIous display and also acknow!-
edging lis gratefulness for the response
ble trust to which he had been elected bv
their representatives. In the course of
his remarks. he also took occasion to man
itest his approval Of maintaining our pre-
sent Militia System, (it being attempted
at the last Session to abolish the same)
he said, in substance upon this point
is here no cloud ovcrshadowing our
sacred honest Are we sIumbcrinp in
such tranquility of peace that we need
not those means which, in emergency, we
can only depend upon Washington
said, In time Of peace prepare for war;"
Maj. Gen.SchneirIe, and other, officers fol-
lowed in complmen,ing the event of tie
day. After returning from the Wash
mgton Course, the Brigade marched to
their general rendezvous in regimental or.
der. The 9th Regiment, to which the
Rifle Battalion is attached, after being
formed into line, were addressed by their
gallant commander, Col.J Charles Blum,
in an eloquent and truly patriotic tone,
which is, on all occasions, characte, istic
Of this veteran Colonel, The resignation
- IL 's'.a'~' "Sne'"i o.~ickshank IL in
view, which may present prospects Of pro-
motion to the above honored gentleman.
After this, in the evening, followed
Catril.on Iartv, at the Mills House, yiven
By the host, for the benefit OF it's patrons,
which he intends holding during the sea-
son.
s. Valentines Day, no doubt stirred
the heart Of many maiden, the pleasing
OF such an innocent communication as
this, is virtuous right to establish its
custom for periods of trancendant dura-
ton. 1t tends to divert the common te-
dium Of the present. and associates with
many thrubb.ng heart the swee, and -
ient consolation of hope, love, and tilial
affection. Your humble correspondent
was waited upon by goodly compii-
ment of these ilatteying declarat. .ons Of
love, some, however, were of character.
istic that denied any alliance with Cupid.
May the fair readers Of Lancaster have
made good choices, and remain true to
Valentine VOWS.
Col. +. X. llIscr, who died on the l4lh
inst, was buried on yesterday, having
been accompanied to his last resting
place by large concourse Of mourning
relatives and friends. The Lafayette Ar
tiIery fired 75 Minute Guns during the
movement of the funeral. Col. Huger,
is the one who joined Dr. Eric Bolman
in the liberation Of Lafayette from the
dungeon Of Olmutz, which led to the long
incarscration Of the young patricis. His
father, Benjamin Iugcr, was killed be-
fore the lines Of Charleston in the Revo-
luton.
Our Merchants anticipate an early
Spring business. | hope that il may
bring about An easiness in the money
market, which at present is very stringent
1t is matter Of regret that the French
Spoilation Bill Should have met with any
detrimental opposition, the names Of those
who will have to bear uuder the veto
Of the president, may be said to be legion,
it is a document which should have re-
ccived unanimous support from the Exc
! cutice down.
The weather is o. continuous cold
| Temperature. and I beiieve We NAV oon-