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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-09-12

pausin,, Mrs. Roland with an air of en-
pressnsent, presented to the company
The gifted poetess, 'Geneyra."
There was deathlike stiffness for Z
moment, and then murmm of admira
ton went up, low, deep and fervent, and
the crowd gathered around 10 offer HON
age to the gifted unknown who had SC
long been the objct ofso much soul-wor.
ship. And "Geneyra" was the name
upon every lip, and Geneyra was the
star before which all hearts bowed that
night. Aud us her embarrassment wore
away, aud her face lighted up with the
inspiration of feeling they forgot she was
not beautiful, and remembered only the
splrit-tones with which her gifted soul had
thrilled them.
"And What shall we say of Genevrs,
said the celebrated Mrs. S, "tbat she
fulfills to us the bright idea that her cx-
quisite strains had fashioned for herr"
NAY. more, madam; that che is the
embodiment Of the richest soul strains, that
have ever gushed from her Ange-guided
pen, answered Ernest Leveret pc, to whom
the question had beer asked; and he
turned away and leaning against pillar
gazed long and earnestly upon her as
upon some beautiful vision that he feared
might fade away before his eyes; then
approaching Mrs. Roland, he asked to be
presented.
A bright burning blush stole over the
face Of the lovely girl as his name sound
ed in her ear, and be bent his head and
said, earnestly:
"Gencvra, my souPs-sister, my spirit
bride, how has my heart yearned for this
great pleasure
And she murmured, any souls friend
have had many spirit tryst with thee.
ere now," but she did not call him broth.
er, the deed soul.worship in her heart par
took nothing of that form Of feeling.
For long hours they SAT side by side,
and talked, he the great master spirit,
whose voice had echoed through the
earth, and she, the beautiful sensitive
gifted one e,whose rich soul tremulous with
feeling. had crept into other spirits, and
caused them to vibrate with power un
in9Xn }S before. The sublu d crowd sa,
4 '"''N 'osShods"z.E. - --' .
When he joined with aer in music
and their voices blended together as tht
their very souls had met and mingled. in
to one,'and were breathing forth in thei
united voice one long, loud peal Of ap
plause went up from the enraptured au
dience.
A few months later, when he said /,
her, "Genevra- Oracle, when first me
you long ago, called you my spirit-brid,
and you did not Glide me. Will yor
not be my earth bride too, and tighten
with the ralienee Of your spirit, nv path
way through its dim dreary wilderness!
Will you not let me transplant the beau.
tifLl wild-llower to my own hearts soill
she answered.
Ernest, my soul has long dwelt with.
in yours! Ifthe humble wild flower car
shade anght Of joy or fragrance around
your life-path, it is yours. have nc
other hope. no other joy in life.
She was "the unknown no longer
But henceforth the world basked in the
light Of her smile, and bowed to the powe,
ofher truthfulness, and glorious soul.beau
ty even rs it swayed to the tones Of her
silent music.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-09-12

NEWSPAPER BoRRowERs.---There is too
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-09-12
The Wild Flower.
BY JEANNE.

a simple flower just raised its head,
Above its tangled forest bed, .
And as the zephyrs loated by,
Its petals opened lovingly.
Its fragrance minSlng with the breeze
Was waited far o'c: earth and seas.
Aud so that simple flower became
A thing of proved and world wide fame.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

what 10 nppessa 10 b Ne sxistng puhts ssnsi-
nent Of Virginia. Thas, Historically, and for nearly
N practical purposes, hs compilation Il nearly uss-
less. Nobody cares what ars Professor Washington's
motions q public Affairs, bat II y frequently Of the
utmost Importance to know what were Mr.. Jsner.
soma Professor Warrington DOES mot approve the
sentiments disclosed in Mr.. JefFerson's celebrated
letter to Governor Coles on slavery, and therefore
omits it from his Complete Works" When we
have occasion TO refer 70 II W are unwilling to wade
through q hle Of the National Intsligencsr or some
other Journal to ind It, especially after the govern
ment has paid . most extravagant price for editing
and printing al the works Of Mr.. Jefferson. Bat
besides this, an examination Of these volumes for
some twenty minutes revealed the following blum
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05
Perilous Situation OF q Ferry Boat, with Two
Hundred Persons on Board.

lEECa IL LOuthNtki S0n. u
The Jeaersonville ferry boat started out from the
wharf early yesterday morning, with between 200 and
500 passengers for the Jacksonville trains, their bag
gage, and the omnibus and horses connected with the
road. The boat worked about an hour In a~ttemptipg TO
pass through the Ice some distance above, but was
finally compelled 10 drop back. The force Of tbs loo
drove her on 10 the falls, and she lodged on the rocks .
few hundred yards from the Indiana shore, and nearly
opposite Smith 4 ~sniyser's mills. The boat was and still
10 In imminent danger, as the ice has commenced pihng
up against her side. and, as the report spread through
the city, 1t produced ivtenre excitement, and the wharf
was crowded With hundreds Of people. Life boats, skida,
yawls, and barges were Immediately started TO the boat,
TO the islands near this shore.
Their progress proved, however, too slow, and in this
emergency DR.. Crittenden, of the firm Of Gill, Smith q
Co., placed at the disposal OF those who would venture to
20 to the relief Of the persons on board the ferry two
large and empty hatboats belonging to the hrm. One q
them was readily manned by Captain James Hamilton,
falls pilot; Mr.. VIM. Steel, clerk Of Glib, Smith 3 %. Mr..
A. 4 Camp, clerk Of Stewart h Son; and Mr.. p. Marble,
and at the risk Of their own lives they won't alongside Of
the ferry with the hat, took on beard over seventy per-
sons, among them Bishep McIlvaine, and than went over
the falls, landing them safely at Shippingsport. The
boat rubbed pretty hard in going over the FIRST reef.
/. But few persons besides the crew were en- board Ut
noon. The baggage Of the passengers and the omnibuses
and horses are all yet on the ferry. The boat, owing TO
the ice, is In q very critical situation, lying with hr
bows UP stream. Captain Hamilton and assistants are
entitled to the highest praise for their heroic conduct.
ferry with . fatboat, and took of all remaining on her
with the exception Of the Grew. The horses and omni-
buses viii be taken of to day.
Capt. shnllcross informs us that the boat Is not in any
danger whatever, but she cannot be got OF tin the river
rises.
We learn also that the boat did not leak, but she was
hcmmed In q msss Of floating ice, which forced her down
stream.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

aes. ~. There 10 q hroe suantity Of msdiun On hard,
and . further decline u hksly. On-Rsoen large arriv.
ais have caused . decline 70 b. Cd. Pork-ksss dan q
sArkst Of Bengal ct lss. Sd. . les. 3D.; Patna is worth
23s- Rum -. "A . A.. d. for expectation. A lot OF
WY superior old (3o puns.l commanded g. %. Tor
. has been sold ct sos- sait-LArge sales have been
made at 70. Sd. . 81. per sack; Sc. Cd. has besn obtained
for some 70 arrive. Coarse saltis scarce, and worth los.
. lis. Soap u very dull. Tobacco-Csvendish 10 ct I'd.
and halan af ga
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

The San Antonio Ledger extra, of the 18th inst fur
q Rangers ana a party Of Camanche and Me1icans, st
the crossing Of the Pecos, In which six Indians and one
Mexican we're killed, and several we're csptured--..
CAMP ON PEcos River, Jan. 2, 1865.
The command Of Major simonson, consisting a ride
men and Texas mounted volunteers, enesmped on the
night OF the 9th At Oak Creek, and on yesterday morning
the advance guard (riHemsn) fell in with an armed party
OF Camapche Indians and Mexicans, at the crossing Of the
Pecos, and succeeded in killing six Indians, capturing
the balance, with a considerable number OF mules and
ponies. Capt. Travis's company participated In the az
lair, while that OF Capt. Henry's went In pursuit Of In
dams that esca ped by the way ofa ravine.
From the esptursa party II was ssse,tained that nine.
head Of mules. Captain Walksr's company was des-
patched In pursuit, and have returned without success.
senee, and made a forced travel 70 efec. escape. Yesterday
was an exciting day. After the affair OF the morning,
We marched to this peint, Ave miles from the scene Of
action, and spent the balance OF the day In ropipg In
dian horses and mules, q number Of WHICH we're found
In the mountains near by. The captive Eexicans, altar
being disarmed Of their bows and arrows, we're released.
They all bad on moccasins, and were armed Ike In
dians, snc their packs contained buffalo robes and Mexi-
can blanhet', and II Is supposed thai hey we're Mexican
indian traces. Resting AZ this point one day, We viii
scenes. From APPEARANCES, and what has been ascer-
tanned much service 10 the fighting line may ret be the
if o. the Command although they have 80 .hort |. time
70 serve. The health Of The troops Ia generally good, aad
Tie condition OF teer animals ~hrstfate.
DEBApfvL ACCIDENT AT TolEDo, 0HIo.-A sad
and hsartrending calamity occurred AZ Toledo, on Wed.
nesdsy, the 3ist ult. II appears that ice Rad 40 umu-
lated abou, the wheels o. DE ferry steamer Ottawa, 20
men were sent into The wheel houses 70 cut on the ice.
while thus engages, by some unaccornsable misundsr-
standing or csrslssinsss, an order was given TO start the
engine, which being done, the men were precipitated
into the ice and water Of the river, crovnlng two Of
them, Mr.. Lyon ard Hr. Egan, and breaking the limbs %
another who's. name We did not ascertain. Ths prompt
assistance 81 those about the dock and boat. saved The
hves Ok ibree, ~ipelnding the psrsop wboss LEG vss
broken
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

NEWS FROM LIBERIA.--We have recaived our
files Of Monrovia papers to the 18th of November.
We perceive that Liberia is making due progress in
at least one OF the arts Of civilization. The Monrovia
Herald informs us that at no period in the history Of
the colony has there been manifested 80 strong a ten.
dency among the people to discuss politics, and to form
party computations, as at the present time. An oppo.
sition has been raised to the reelection OF President
Roberts, who is o whigi but the opposition party seem
TO have assumed no definite form or name, and to have
laid down no distinctive platform Of principles. II Is in
timated that President Roberts viii not 30 a candidate
for q fifth re election.
The corner stone of a new Episcopal church, to be
called 'sTrinity, " was laid at honrovia on the Goth Of
October, by Rev. Alexander U~rummell, b. s. The er-
address Of Rev. Mr.. Crummell as being able and impress
sive. The church is to be Of stone, 10l by 90 feet, and
larger than any other church in the republic.
The last advices from the Gold Coast were that
Accre was in n state Of revolt, and that the ma
tlves had made an attack upon Christenburg
Fort, "a portion OF the coast purchased from the
Danes by the English government some years ago.)
They were repulsed with great loss, the town having
been completely DESTROYED BY the guns Of the fortress
the coast. The town of Abadie, to the lsevsrd, was
also reduced to ashes by rockets from the ssourss.
The Liberia Herald urges legislative action TO suppress
the trafRc in liquor in that republic. and TO check the In.
PRODUCTION into that community Of this prolific source Of
poverty, misery and crime.
The schooner 7. L. Randall, 80 tons, the elsrrest and
anest vessel ever built In Liberia, y was launched at
Monrovia on the seth Of October, in presence Of . lanxs
gathering Of people Of both sexes. She belongs 10 Hon.
d. II Warner, who gave q splendid entertainment on
board, after the launch, to ffty invited guests. The
Liberia Herald says--
eve have seldom witnessed = more interesting spec.
t.cls in Liberia; here vs'a R.ip.sls ard pleasing syi.
snecess Of Mr.. Warner win stimulate our citisens
generally TO perform, In their respective spheres, noble
rchievesents. And IL n not too much 20 EXPECT that
long ~ shall witness the launch Of . vessel Of suna-
rient dimensions 10 bear the Productions Of our country,
apdsr the wavs and protection OF the lone starred ban.
Athwsrt the Atlantic 70 the Western world. "--Bos-
on Traveller, no. 4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

MARkkf5.
KINGSTON, ia, Jan 1s.- Butter-200 kegs American
sold at Id; Halifax 10 worth 13d. Beef Is held at 62s.
Rread-2bo barrels Watson's crackers sold at 32s., and
1874 bbls. pilot bread at 3os. A small lot OF New York
bread has been moved alta tribe under. Cornmeal-IAte
arrivals to the extent Of 400 bbls. have gone of readily
at 27s. Candles-Al the recent receipts 70 the extent Of
nearly 200 boxes, have been placed ~ II Nd. Halss pa
tent pperm commands IL. I'D. Corn lis. 70 lis. Cd. per
bag. Codfsh-Prces have receded In consequence Of
numerous arrivals. Heroes have changed hands NJ It's.
and boxee at lss. There are now on sale equal 10 SIX
cargoes, one OF which Is from Newfoundland. Cheese
moves slowly at lid. Flcur-A parcel Of 2eo bbls.
brought, on arrival, sos: 500 bbls. realized at auction
Ias. and q lot Of ], 100 Howard street and City Mills, has
been sold at . price not 10 tr-snspire-euppose ass Cd.
Henings-Thc very large arrivals have caused q decline
in price, which may nov be quoted 81 21s. and there are
In tbe hands OF c~onslgnccs some $500 bbis. unsold.
Hams-le0 American prime were taken At 8kd- . Cd.
Lard--ssveral hundred kegs have been sold at Sd, Cd,
but the latter figure IN not now procurabls. Stock large
Lumber-w p. 10 at % los 70 "a for good. Large W.
c. shingles ct ~. r. o. and w. o. slaves Ella . iii re-
spectivsly. Maeherel-The stock IL excessive, and prices
have fallen In consequence. 30s. has been accepted for
medium in cargo. Two small lots Of large No. 8 sold at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

fullest justice. We understand that Mr.. Lawrence
has consented TO read q paper on the life, labors
and character OF Mr.. Wheaton ct the next meeting
Of the New York Historic,l Society.
The first and tenth volumes OF 7Hs Works Of
John adams, completing the series, are In press,
and win be issued together during the spring. Mr..
Charles Francis Adams, by whom they are editei,
hes thus far executed his duties In the mos. admit
rake manner, 30 that We cannot help feeling some
regret that he has decided not 70 procsed imme
diAtsly with the preparation for the press Of the
yoluminous writings OF his father, John Qalncy
Adams, which viii never be sought attsr
With % much avidity or have rs powerful an infu
ence az n published nov, while so many Of his con-
temporaries are living, aud tie controversies In
which he mingled still agitate The pubic mind.
The danger OF leaving such Important duties TO
be performed By incompetent persons Is shown Ia
the manner In which me Works Of Wtrson have
Just been editsd BY q Professor Washington, Of vir-
Enis. Prof W. secured the job Of editing the various
Lgd extensive correspondence and other writings OF
ne founder OF the democratic party, and received
rom the Department OF State ell his MSS, amount.
ING 10 between forty and fifty thousand papers,
written By him OF Addressed TO him, from which, In
he opinion o. Mr.. Webster, who had examined
henl, 90 many ss would mAke twenty octave 70.
iumes we're wcrthyof publication. Professor Wash.
rgton selected, with the ak volumes previously
p~ubished, comprising Randolph's edition OF the
SneepondeBce, and the Notes on Virginia, y and
"rhe s~saternar'a Manual enough for alns volumes,
Jsaring out everything by M. jefferson that did mot
protaely asrce wftb BILE W peculiar notions, or
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THIRD YEAR. VOL. NO 80. !
AMERICAN ARTISTS, UNIONl!

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with view of enabling every family te become pos
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By THE FIRST ARTISTS OF TIE AGE,
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Elch purchaser Of One Dollar Engraving, there
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WE PUBLISH THIS DAY, DECEMBER IL, 1854.
FANNY FERNS
NOVEL s8 tata
r u T III III A LII; @'
A TALE OF DOMESTIC LIFE.
400 PIP. limo, Cloth. Price, $I.25.

Every body knows FANNY FERN; every body has
laughed and cried over her sparkling dashing, truth
ful, genial writings; every body will wish to read
tins, her first novel and every who does read 10
will pronounce il her greatest work. Says an able
critic who has read the proof sheets, "RUTH HAIL
: q work which not only exceeds any thing which
FANNY FERN has before written, but which in many
respects surpasses any other work whatever. For in
tense and sustained interest Of narrative, for origi-
naiity OF conception and treatment, for scorching
sarcasm and whitening rebuke Of pretcnsons and
hypocrisy for elevation Of moral tone and winsome-
ness OF religious ncucations, for vgor freshness,
simplicity, directness and fascination Of STYLE We
have never seen its equal
The story takes possession Of our heart at one; vc
follow "RuTno through her trials with as much in
tercst as though she own sister she breathes
not sigh, she suffers not sorrow, which the reader
does not feel as acutey though the first came from
his own heart, and the second were one of his own
sad experiences The characters are such as we are
constantly meeting in every daylife and how bold
ly and skilfully they drawn how powerfully the
story is told, how touching its pathos, how spark
ling its wit, how irresistible its humor how severe
its satire and how true its moral no adequate idea
can be gained except by reading it,
RUTH HALL will be for sale by booksellers gener.
ally. To any one sending us the retail price, we will
send a copy Of the work by mail, postpaid.
Published by MASON BROTHERS.
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