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

spect OF Letters; South Carolina will stand
plumed in preeminence, and as the fruit
of her labor, characters will rise who from
their proficiency in the accomplishments
of Arts, Science and Literature will win
for their state name that above all earth
ly treasures is the dearest, that of--Wis-
dom.
/ have noticed in our journals the call
OF meetings under the initials of J.E. A.
a., which has been found out to be an
organization calling themselves the Irish
kmigrant Aid Association for the pur-
pose of aiding Ireland to throw of the
English yoke. Their movements in dis
course and council are secret, and no
doubt the blow Gf it should ever come to
that will be struck upon sudden, and
our transatlantic Bull will be taken una
wares by his liegemen of the verdant
isle.
The Court Of Common Pleas for this
District is in session; Judge Glover pre-
siding; there is a great accumulation of
business on tho various dockets,the crim-
nal docket is very large, among which
there is at present on trial Patrick Mcneil,
who is arraigned for numbering Francois,
by fracturing his skull with an iron pin;
the evidence in behalf Of the state is very
conclusive, but If the Jury will allow them
selves to be affected by the diverting plead
ing Of the attorney, he may escape the
penalty Of the law. His wife and child
were present in the Court, for the pur-
pose l believe of arousing the tender pity
or moving the hearts Of the Jury. In my
opinion such cases should be treated, with
the utmost severity, for if this manner Of
slaughtering human beings is tolerated by
allowing the interpostion of executive
clemency, or other equivocal influence to
bear; there is no telling what will become
Of US in living under snch depravity, cor
ruption and moral anarchy.
The Charleston Theatre has been re-
opened, under the auspices of Mr.. John
Sloan, who has brought out good stock
company. Under this genteman's man
agement think they will present such
performances as will justify the attend
snce Of respectable audiences. Not being
play going subject myself am unable
to give the minutiace Of the personal abili-
ty or talent Of the actors and. stars
The Election is now fast drawing to a
focus, what the issue will be am not pre-.
pared to say, but the different parties are
working each to attain success. 1t is for
municipal officers, the Candidates for
Mayor are +. ID. Richardson, Know No
thing, w. p. Miles anti Know Nothing
or Southern Right and DIR. II. V. Toom.
er lndependant l have not heard much
Of the independent Candidate and think
therefore the rub will be between the
other two. The Election takes place on
wednesday the 7th inst.
It has been talked Of to abolish the pre-
sent City Court, and petition TO the Leg
islature has been drawn up for to estab-
lish Social State Court of a jurisdiction
coequal with the common Pleas and
General Sessions but TO be peculiar 10
this district. believe the object is to
have a more frequent access to the seats
OF justice and to give clients the benefit OF
a more ready disposition of their claims.
| see from the accounts Of the last Steam.
er that the Russians are strengthening
their power on the north side of Sebas-
topol, so that they nave still one leg on
the fort. am afraid that unless the
allied forces are very much on the watch
they will loose the foot hold they have
so far gained.
The Regatta comes off some time this
month believe,many Of tie boat owners
are making arrangements for great time;
in the art Of rowing, there are to be four
different races for the different classes OF
the boats, and it is to be hoped that the
sea shore boys Of Carolina will not allow
any more Of the sweet water chaps to car
ry off the prize.
Business has somewhat slackened off.
The Money marketi is yet very tight, and
some of the Stocks are below par
The health ofthe City is unusually good.
The Rail Road fever has again subsidized
and politics may be said to be In its glory
by way Of remark / think It one Of the
most Improbable Of all occupations.
admire your zeal in urging the Dis
trict Of Lancaster towards forming con-
nectioh with Chester, You want one Rail
Road at least, aud until you build it,your
march Of Improvement will be rather slow.
Yours AUGUSTUS.