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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-09

yellow FLINT CoRN.-Many exped-
tents have been resorted to by our farmers
to prevent the injury or destruction Of their
corn during winter and spring by weevils;
all of which, so far as we can learn, have
failed. 1t is probably impossible TO pro
tect the common gourd seed, and other
soft kinds Of corn usually planted in this
country from The depredatious OF this de-
s,ructive insect. Then Why not plant a
kind that it is impossible tor them to in
jurel The yellow flint, of ten or twelve
rows, makes much better bread, is heavier,
comes to maturity earlier. vic.is as much,
is in every respect as profitable to culti-
vate as common kinds, and above all, it is
proof against the attacks of weevils. 1t
has been thoroughly tested in this county,
and the results have been invariably rs
above stated. Every farmer should try it
for himself. Texian Advocate.
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Judge Lorine

The Southern papers are out in one wild
loud burst of Indignation against the Leg
lslature Of Massachusetts for the removal
of Judge Loring. Soft, gentlemen Softly,
we say-don't abuse our NoLthern friends
Our gaIlent Northern Democratic allies
will soon bring it all right-if they don't
our Northern Conservative wing brethern
will, and If they fail there's no mistak
about the great Northesn American Know
Nothing party. They are according to
the showing Of their Southern adhereuts,
rs perfecly devoted to the south MS ever
was the gaIlent Nothern Democratic party
or the great National Conservative whig
party.
We have been Of late very little in the
habit Of noting or alluding to Northern
denominations against the South. We
have felt ashamed to be continually para
ding before the eyes of our people, the
rumored and contautly recurring evidences
Of their degradation.
ltit Was not so Lumiliatiug, it would
be ludicruosly ridiculous to watch the
course of Southern politicians, in reference
to the course of the North. Our papers
and politicians are always croaklng over
the outrages Of the North and ,reir deadly
enmity to US, and yet they are always
trying to hang on to them to get their aid,
TO enable them 10 get the advantage
over the their nighbors and brcthern ut
home. At each electition foI the Presden-
cy, the party out Of power promises the
people if they will oust the party in power,
all will go well-the rights Of TIE South
will be fully protected and all her interest
cared for, but with every change matters
grow worse, and still the people of the
South permit themselves TO be held OH
10 Northern party an their rights and
intereststs to be trampled upon.
Columbus (Ca.l Corner Stone.
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SHORTENING IN LIMA Bass Az

SHORTENING IN LIMA BEANS AND
SouAsnEs.-Clipping the shoots of Lima
beans, when about six feet high, produces
an abundant crop, the beans ripening SOON
er. Squashes, the vines Of which are nip
ped after two or three squashes had form
ed, are larger and ripened better. By
cutting out the early bearing branches a
succession ofsquaShes are obtained through
the summer. Tomatoes which grow on
an excessively rich piece of ground ara
benefited by shortening, new and NOR.
vigorous shoots successfully pushing out
in place Of those which are crippled.
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Can't do Without a Paper.

What, do without paper? no,
I've tried it to my sorrow,
So, to subscribe for one I'll go,
Nor wait until tomorrow.
Should lovers drown or hang themselves
Or other foolish capcr,
never get to hear Of it,
do not take the paper.
Why, there's my neighbor lothian Stout
lie always hears the news,
And having news to talk about
lie never gets the blues.
While others yawn in ennui,
His mind is light rs vapor;
The cause is plain to halfa an eye,
He always takes the paper.
While Stvnt hears all the news,
And knows each current price,
And always minds his P's and Q's,
BY taking good advice;
cannot tell the price of calves,
Or poultry, coffee, tape, or
Any kind of merchandise,
Because | take no paper.
Though | have studies which require
Mush time and mental labor,
Yet can spare little time,
As we'll as Stout my noighbor.
Though time be precious can use
A longer midnight tapur.
And thus take time to read the news
Therefore I'll take a paper.
But now which one shall select,
So many greet my vision;
One stubborn fact which detect
--'-- Shall influence my decision.
The cheapest paper and the best,
Should be the one for me,
And when bring it to test,
The Press is the one see!
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES OF OUR Saw.
ouR.-Jesus Christ is described 10y Lentulus,
a cOtemporary, as Il tall, well proportioned
man, straight ia stature, Of nearly six feet
III height. His hair was OF the color ofnew
wine from the roots TO the ears, aud from
thence TO the shoulders il curled, and fell
down to the lowest part OF them upon the
crown Of his head it parted in two. after
the manner Of tie Nazarenes. His fore
head was fat and .air; his eyes gray,
large, and extremely lively; aud his nose
and mouth well proportioned. His face
was neither round nor sharp, bnt resem-
bleh his mothers, and WAS adorned with
a graceful vermilion. Ills beard was thick
and forked, and Of the color Of his hair,
which he wore long, the scissors having
never been used upon his head, nor had
the hand of any one touched hin, except
that of his mother, when be was O child.
His neck was not stiff, nor bis carriage
proud, but he stopped = little with his.
head. Ills hand, were large and spreading,
and his arms were very beautiful. There
was an air Of serenity in bis counsenance
Of all beholdsrs. In bis rtproofs he was
terrible, but IN his exhoftatons amiable
and courteous. lie was never seen 10
laugh, but often observed to weep. Gsayi-
ty, prudence, Fmeekness, and clemcney
were strongly depicted 10 ,,is couafonancs,
and he was considered the hsndson1est
man iu enstencs.
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THE MOTHER AT HoME.-It has been
eloquently and truly said, that if Chris
tisnity were compelled to flee from man
sions Of the great, the academies of phil
osophers, the halls Of Legislators, or the
throngs of busy men, we should find her
last retreat with women at her fireside.-
Her last audience would be the children
gathering around the knee of a mother;
the secret prayer, escaping in silence,
from her lips, and heard, perhaps, only
AT the throne of God.
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Just take magnifying glass, duck,
and see it there's any young hairs a-sprout-
ing. I've just finished the seventh bottle
of the restorative, and worn out three hair
brushes rubbing it in"
"Goodness, gracious, Nicodemus," re-
piled his wife, 'there amt no more hair
on your head than there is on the cover
Of our old copper tea-kettIe! !"
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IN ADVANCE
MUM BER IS
DEATH OF p. S. VANDIvrp-We ar,

DEATH OF p. S. VANDIvER.-We are
panied to announce the death Of this gen
tIeman, which occurred in Anderson dis
trict, on the 18th inst. Mr.. Vandiver
was = self made man, a lawyer alike dis
tinguished for his legal knowledge and
success at the bar, and man of good
sense and more than ordinary sagacty.
lie died OF consumption, after lingering
illness. Peace TO his ashes
Pickens Courier.
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SCRAPS

Sam, didyou ever double the Cape Of
Good lIope:"
Il expect have"
Whcn 2"
LAST night, when | put my arm around
the cape that belongs to the dress of u
young lady that have good hopes Of
making Mrs. Dusenberry."
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A writer has compared worldly friend
ships to our shadows, and better COM
parison was never made, for while we
walk in the sunshine it sticks to us, but
the moment we enter the shade it desei Is
uS
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"John, what is a gentleman Z"

"Stub toe boots, long tail coat, and a
high shirt collar"
What is the chief end Of man n
p ITO borrow money, to eat large dinners
TO attend the opera, and to petition for an
Office"
"What is a gentleman's first duty to.
wards himself7r
"ro buy a apair Of plaid pantaloons; and
to raise huge pair Of whiskers."
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Perseverance is failing nineteen times
and succeeding the twentieth; but when
you do succeed, good gracious me! how
the applause does come down!
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Children are none the worsc for being
told that Of every action God is The wit
ness; men would be all the better if they
never forgot such instruction.
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Preserve your conscience always soft
and sensitive. II fbut one sin force its way
into that ten Ter part Of the soul and dwell
easy there, the road is paved for ;hous
and iniquities."
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PEAYER.-ln the morning the prayer
is the key that opens to us The treasury
Of Gods mercics and blessings--in the
evening, it is the key that sluts us up un-
der his protection and safeguard.
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A little boy being asked what rneekness
was, replied
"Meekness gives smooth anwers to
rough questions ....
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II man don't stoop to notice an insult
or an affected, cold slight, he conquers.
For his silent dignity cuts the deepest.
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Indolence is the rust Of the mind and
the inlet Of every vice.
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Why is dead duck like dead doc
tort Because they have both ceased to
quack.
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IL person Is continually complaining
Of the town III which he lives, it only proves
that he is not fit to live in il.
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The idle should not be classeL among
the living; they are sort of dead men
who can't be buried.
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There Is no harm in desiring to be
thought wise by others, but a, great deal
In mans thinking himself So,
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What is most wanted in this worldl-
Selfrestraint, says philosopher.
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Integrity, however rough, is better than
smooth dissimuIation.
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Wsvering faith and wayering resolu-
tons give great advantage to tie temper.
--IIExax.
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ROTHWELL'S HOUSE FURNISHING.
464H STORE.
Seventh Street, next TO Odd Fellows Hall.

TyHIS Store occupies one of the largest buildings
u in the city, and containsa very large and varied
stock Of Furniture and House-furnishing Goods, Of
almost every description including China and Glass
Ware, Wood and Willow Ware Clocks, DC, which
will be sold as low US they be purchased else
where, viz:
Parlor Furniture, In sets, and in separate piec,s
Chamber Furniture of all kinds, including enan.
elled Cottage Sets
Dining Room Furniture, Extension Tables In
walnut and mahogany, Sideboards, DO.
Office Furniture, Desks and Writing Tables, l.
brary Cases. Chairs, &c. A
The Children's Department contains variety OF
articles Of utility and amusement
Baskets, fancy and common, in great variety
Oil Cloth and Carpeting, Door Mats, &c.
China Tea Sets Vases, Mantel Ornaments, DC.
Persons desirous to examine or to purchase aiy
articles in tho Furnishing line invited to call
see for themselves. A. ROTHWELL.
X dac T--eotff Ess@fHE ##ttEE8B s3E9Ee gUs
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supreme Court Of the United states.
FRIDAY, December %. 1855.

The case Of Guild and Lightner, and Others,
plaintiffs, %. Joseph Frontin, (No 30 on thu dock
et) was argued for the plaintiffs by Mr. Blair, and
submitted for the decision of the court on the
printed argument by the Hon. +. B. Cutting. OF
New York, Who appeared for the defendant.
The argument in the case Of Alfred Lavighac,
plaintiff, u.s. Abraham Garrison, mo. 81 on the
docket, was opened in favor of the plaintiff by S.
= Baxter, ESQ, of this city, who was followed by
Hon. 7. Ewing, who appeared in behalf Of the de-
PENDANT when
The court adjourned til II o'clock on Monday
next ~ ,ssS $3.50 !
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AMUSEMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.

:. <
sIl5 (Also o. the Baltimore Massuus) 4
Stage Manager. ...,,.. Mr. Jefferson.
t
Tho Manager begs leave TO announce, after having
spent some months in arranging preliminaries for
congregating together
THE FIRST ACTORS OF THE DAY.
That, having accomplished the object proposed, he
4 is prepared to present to the
II people, OF THE UNITED STATES
Through their representatives, the
MEMBERS OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS,
Sheridan's great Comedy Of
"THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDALps
In style hitherto uninterrupted with cast Of char
acters embracing the names Of the
AZ MOST DISTINGUISHED ARlISTES
of the age, who have been selected from the prnci-
pal cities in the Union, to present TO the public
Play chosen for its excellence AZ q literary
composition, and the advantage II pos
sesses for presenting host of tai
ent in any equal array of char
acter. each part being yus-
tanned by an acknowl-
edged great
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DRAMA
Mr.. JAMES E. MURDOCH,
Mr.. HENRY PLACIDE
Mr.. THOMAS PLACIDE,
Mr.. CHARLES BASS
MI. J. NJ DAWSON.
Mr.. EDWIN ADAMS,
Miss LIZZIE WESTON.
Mrs. BuGKLANR, lfSrmsrly Miss Kate Horn.)
viii appear in the piece.
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NEW STORE AND NEW GOODSy
HAT, CAP, AND GENTLEMEN'S FUR
NISHING ESTABLISHMENT.

HAT, CAP, AND GENTLEMEN'S FUR--
NISHING ESTABLISHMENT.
TIME Undersigned having at great ex-
- pense fitted up in splendid style Store Nc.
$780, Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets north sdo have the honor to announce to tie
citizens of the District members of Congress- strt
gers, and the public generally, that they are ntw
opening, and have ready for inspection, superior
and fashionable stock Of such articles usually
found in first class Gcntlemen's Furnishing Estab.
lishment They enumerate in part
Leary's, Beebe's, Genin's and other fashionable
styles Of Dress Hats
Felt Hats, for men and boys, all sizes, shapes,
and prices
Navy, black, and fancy Cloth Caps, for men and
as boys st, le s4
gt UNDERSTANDS and Drawers, of silk, lambswoo,
Shaker flannel, Teviot and Scotch wool, Cash
mere, merino, net cotton, Canton flannel, dc.
(some extra large, Of all qualities and prices.)
Dress Shirts, of linen and cotton, with plain and
French wristbands
Gloves, Stocks, Ties, Cravats, Suspenders, He.
siery of all kinds
Pocket Handkerchief DC.
Dressing Robes, Smoking Goats and Caps
Gentlemen's Shawls, Mufaers, and Gauntlets
Canes, Umbrellas, Toilet Articles, &c.
All of which they respectfully solicit examina.
ton feeling confident that several years experience
in this business will enable them to present induce
ments to all who may favor them With a call
Fair dealing and moderate prices may be relied
GEO. H. b. WHITE a CO.'S,
No. sa2, Penn. av., bet 9th and 10th streets.
nov 30--codlmf
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AR C HITE CTURAL DRAWING.
SCHOOL. &iH
TN III X Undersigned would respectfully
IL inform Mechanics and others wishing to nc.
qure knowledge of this branch of the arts that he
will open School at his room, southeast corner Of
tober for the purpose of teaching Drawing in all its
branches, on Monday, "Wednesday, and Friday even
ings, from until 9d o'clock. Terms moderate.
w. s. WEST, Architect.
Southeast corner Of Eleventh and + streets
oct l6--eod3m Washington, ID. G.
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LOOK AT THISy
$4,000 worth OF Fancy Goods Just from
aFtgs New York; f

A Rare Chance for the CitiSens Of Washing
/ ton to purchase their Christmas Presents
n NALL at once and see for yourselves No hum
~ bug, as the stock must be run OIL by the LIST Of
January, regardless Of price, to close out the stock
which consists Of Ribbons, Embroideries, Gloves,
Hosiery. and Millinery Goods generally.
Also, large assortment Of Perfumeries, Of supe-
rior quality, Combs, land Hair Brushes, and other
articles too numerous to mention.
UHLHORN & CO.,
Washington Store,
Penn. avenue between 9Th and 9th streets.
dec ll-eod2w
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
PRESENTS.

a 81 A CARD.
Nv take this opportunity TO return our
w sincere thanks TO our friends and the public
generally for the large and increasing patronage with
which we were favored during the past year. and hope
by fair dealing and strict attention to business, 10
merit continuation of the same
We would also say TO, those who have unsettled
accounts on our books, that the same will be made
out by the 2sth instant and they viii greatly oblige
us If they will call and settle them
Those not paid prior to the 3D. will be called upon
we wish TO close our books for the past year
HUTCHINSON d MUNRO,
No. $40. Penn. av, bet. 9th and 10th streets.
dec 4-d2tif
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RICH JEWELRY.
HAVE just received q large and rich
u assortment of Fine Jewelry for the Holidays
comprising
Rich Cameo Mosaic, and plain Pins and Ear
Rings of the latest style
Sleeve Buttons Studs, and variety Of other
Gold Jewery.
Also, fine collection of Silver Goblets, Cups, Nap
kin Rings, Spoons, DC.
Together with some superior time-keeping Watches
in gold and silver cases, which am selling, as usual
OF New York city prices, and no advance account
of the increasing demand for my goods
II. o. HOOD,
Sign Of the Large Eagle,
dec 22-dlwf Penn. avenue, No. Ais.
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UMPOnTANT TO PERSONS POSSESS
u ING Da&usTreotypes Of absent or deceased
friends.-Bya late invention and improvement in
the Photographic Art any Daguerreotype may be
msgnied TO cabinet life size and finished in pas
tell or oil oolors without losing the likeness in the
slightest Specimens OF the art may be seen ut White.
bursts Gallery, No. 4S4 Pennsy lysna Avenue where
they are made. At 4 very moderate price, and al =
short notics- They afe also made from life.
nov % --orn alala1s iass..,s - -. 80 \
E WashingtOn National Monument
Office, December rs, 1855.--A meeting OF the Board
Of Managers Of the Washington National Monument
Society will be held at their Office In the City Hail.
on Saturday 2sth instant at az o'clock The attend
ancc OF the members s respectfully requested, as
business of importance ID 10 be transacted s5
BY order: II. w. ECKL0FF, Clerk.
dec 2S--2t ese
Icy Sixth Presbyterian Church. The Rev
Mr. Myrick will, preach on Sabbath morning, Goth
instant at II A. NJ, and the Rev. Mr.. Rankin at 81
r. M. eg58 ~ dec 2S--lt
Icy Fourth Ward Americans, TO your
posts - Members Of this Council are informed that
the meeting night Of this Council will hereafter be
Tuesday, instead Of Monday.
The members are requested to turn out In full force
on next Tuesday evening to elect officers for the
suing term, md hear an address from member of
Congress.
Let every lover Of our cherished principles attend
this important meeting, preparatory TO the contest
for the new year! Let the enemies Of our glorious
cause see that the Old Fourth is still wide awake
By order Of the Council. dec 28-8t
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TAR. WILLIAM LANPHIER, Dentist,
- No. 40, Washington street. Alexandria, Vir-
ginia Twenty five years experience in his profession
will attend in Washington Mondays and Tuesdays.
Notice left at Berry's q Co, j. +. Bates's, F. S.
Walsh's Drug Store, Navy Yard, and Clark's Drug
Store, on the Island, will meet with prompt atten-
ton. dec 22-SaM 1Tu1m
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Nna,,,cial.

Financial.
New York, December 29.--Stocks are lower
Cleveland and Toledo, III ID; Erie Railroad, so ;
Illinois Central, 90 l-2; Michigan Southern 81 la
Reading Railroad, 90 "a; Virginia SIS, 90 l-2
Missouri 8's, 81 a.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
M M KKroKrxD ron THE n Tl7G
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.

Latest from Havana, Key West and Oaliforaia.
CHARLEsroS, December 2S.--The steamer Isa-
bel arrived here to-day, having left Havana on the
morning and Key West on the evening Of Tues
day The Star Of the West arrived at the latter
place on Monday from San Juan, with 100 passen,
ger sand 100000 In specie. She left the same
evening for New York.
California advices state that the mines were
yielding we'll The English, French, and Sardini-
residents Of San Francisco celebrated on
grand scale the fall Of Sebastopol, on the 2eth.
The festivities were broken up, and procession
proceeded to the Russian consulate, carrying the
American and Russian flags tied to the same staff
Indian troubles were apprehended in the SOUTH
ern part Of the State. A
Nicaragua affairs were quiet. Walker was daily
making additions to the army. The new admin
istration appears to give universal satisfaction to
the native population.
The news from China is unimportant. Piracies
In the Chinese Sea continue. The instruction at
Canton is believed to have been suppressed. The
insurgents around the city had fled.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
- nn xsNs UTnRX SALE OF spV Nv

I H458 BY A. GREEN, Aucfi0noer.
DEREMRTORY SALE OF SPLENDID
IL Engravings.--A. Green will sell at Auction,
at No.6OO, Pennsylvania avenue, Monday, the slst
instant at III A. NJ, and In the evening at 2, p. H.
large aud valuable collection OF new Line, Aquatni
account Of the propretors declining the business.
The attention ofconnoisseurs and artists 10 invited
to these superior works OF art comprising the choicest
bsst Ens,ish = sn1r e = ~ snsss lot
cravings ever offered.
Sale positive. Terms cash, III
Goods now on free exhibition ut 500 Pennsylvania
avenue, near Adamss Express Office.
II k13g A. GREEN Auctioneer.
N. Il, Parties unable TO attend the Auction can
buy at private sale till Monday next at fifty per cent
under the usual prices
dec 27--8t
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RENEw YOUR LIcEYsEs.--By reference to tho
advertisement Of the City Register it will be seen
tharall licenses expire on MONDAY next.