The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-11-07
COMMUNICATIONS.

DEAR LEDGER:
Every thing around is wearing a pleas
ant and contented smile--and while ma
ture in its own genial humour is gaily
rejoicing in the temperate and mild
zone OF an indian SUMNER cannot for.
bear making the essay to trace the out
line of the prospect. Jark frost, the
bleak and unwelcome visitor of tropical
CLINE presented his card, yet his debut
having been deemed unpropitious by the
glorious King Of day. he was requested
to pay his respects at future day. How
ever, the autumnal winds are busy dives
ting the trees oftheir foliage, and remov-
ing the verdant carpet of terra iyma.-
The swallow flittering in its homeward
course has chirped its last note, and the
gIee of the p'ainy family has yielded to
the trumpet echoing from the aerial
magazine. The charm is one that would
require the copious flow of Thomson in
his seasons 10 paint.
Fashion, is the reigning queen, the ru-
ling topic and the general amount of all
prattle, that is agitating the souls Of the
milder sex. No matter 4 the hard work
ing mechanic is toi!ing under the sweat
OF his brow, his better half flourshes in
the promenade of vanity, and while in
many cases scanty table is served with
in, rich and costly silks, expensive laces
and paper stuffed purses are sported with
out. 1t is matter worthy of observa-
ton to behold the air of affectation that
in many cases is practiced, and what the
powers of endurance will tolerate. Rath-
er !han torego the exquisite delight of a
tight laced corset or buckled waist, many
will s'crifice every sensation Of comfort;
some would dare to breath, lest in 80
doing fellow pedestrian might be main.
ed by the fragments Of whalebone, pins
and other appendages of dress. Then our
fast young men or alphabetically young
aeAerica' with their shanghai suits, coats
having waist within fraction Of being
on their shoulders, and pants fitted hike
linen wound around candle, coupled
with the idea of Hat and all walking in
boots and gsiters so light AMI pinching,
that whenever they can make the corner
Of an untrequented lane. they are content
to ease their pain, by having an oppor-
tunity of limping little. So much at
this time will suffice upon the great theme
ofprde and vanity.
The Reverend DR.. Basil Manly has been
called to the pastoral charge ofthe Wenth-
worth Street Baptist Church, be was the
President Of the Alabama University; he
was the pastor Of the First Baptist Church
in this city some Is years ago, and now
returns to his flock with undiminished Wig
our Of mind. The church has made
great acquisition in this venerable eclesi-
astic, and under his ministry the fold will
be added unto. He is believe without
exception the most deep yet interesting
divine that has ever graced the pulpit.
The First Baptist Church is erecting
new house of worship in Meeting street
opposite the Citadel Academy, and is to
be called the Citadel Square Baptist
Church. The Rev., Mr.. Hendrick is pas.
tor The main structure is so far crm-
pleted, the whole building to be some 100
feet in height inclnding the spire.
The Orphan House is now completed,
and believe one of the handsomest edi-
fees of the kind in the union. Being
spaciously built its accommodation and ca
pacity is ample, the sits eligible and agre-
able, the matrons and nurses attentive,
and with all desirable comforts at hand,
the Orphan will find under its roof home
upon which the smile Of heaven beams
with benevolent radiance.
The Common school system is also
boon to our state, for nothing insures bet.
ter government society or morals than
the enlightenment ofits people with knowl-
edge, through an early education. The
Commissioners Of the Free Schools, are
erecting large school houses in every ward
Of the City, SO that the children of power.
ty or even those who under the limited
circumstances Of their parents are barred
Of this benefit, viii be afforded the oppor.
tunity oflaying at any rate the founda-
ton, upon which in after time a mighty
structure may be raised. In the truthful
langdage Of the Immortal Washington.
Nor am less persuaded that you will
agree with me in opinion, that there is
nothing that can better deserve your pat
ronage, than the promotion Of Arts Sci
ence and Literature. For knowledge is
in every country the surest basis Of pub
lie happiness With the Colleges, Uni
versities, Military Academies, Seminaries
and the many sources Of instruction to-
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