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ANOTHER FIRE.-A second attempt was
made OH Friday morning last, between 3
and 4 o'clock, 10 burn the building in which
the Herald is published, but fortunately was
discovered by MIR. $. w. Anderson, who
was sleeping on the first floor, before the
fire mad obtained too great he..dway. II ap.
pears that tn incridiIry torch was placed
in the cellar, in three different places, but
two of them did not Like effect the other
was too well laid am"r z II lot Of waste pa-
per and dry goods boxes, which had been
accumulating for four or five years-pcr-
haps the most desirable materials that could
DC Obtained for such purpose. When
first discovered The cellar appeared to be
one sheet of bowling fame, while the whole
house was cnyeluped in u dense smoke, and
no hope was entertained that the building
or its contents could be saved, and tho
whole block must have shared tho same
i''e' Out The extraordinary rncrgy and good
management of many of our citiasnv mr.
rested the flames before they penetrated
the floor. Nearly all the goods in s. w.
Anderson g. Bros. store were damaged bv
TIE smoke, but it does not appear that any
attempt was made TO plundrr, es the store
had not been entered. Pusillanimous r..
vensc or cnmiiy alone seems To have promp.
ted the scoundrcIls s-LaursnsriiLe Herald
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Fire.

The alarm of fire was given yesterday
about hnlf-past IL o'clock, m, when it
was discovered that the Chapel of the South
Carolina College in the Camp, was on fire
in the cupola The wind w 5 blowing al
most gale, and the flames, although burn
ing slowly, soon destroyed the building to-
gethcr with the east wing, (RutIcdge Col.
legc) Every effort was made to save this
portion of tho block, but all proved unavail.
ing, from the want of water.
The Independent Fire Company, Hook
and Ladder Company, and town engines
were on the ground, bu. were rendered in
efficient by not having full supply of wa
ter. The Legislature Of South Carolina nt
its last session refused to make small ap-
preparation to give the town an increased
supply, and here in fc ! hours the proper
ty of the State to larger amount than the
appropriation askcd for was destroyed. We
hope this will serve rs n warning To such
very conservative and economical Lcgisla-
tors.
The fircmcn worked as well rs they could
and we were pleased to notice that the Pro.
fessors in the College appreciated their Ia
bors and cxcrtions by generously furnishing
them with an abundant supply of refresh.
ments.
The cause of the fire is universally at;ri
butcd 10 n spark from one Of the chimneys
lodging in the cupola Of the chapcl.-Cd
Gilman
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PROF. THOMAS HoLLowAY.-PrOf Hol-
lopay is the most extensive advertiser in
the world. lie advertises in 1900 papers
in the United States. 1t is said that his
reading room in London surplsses anything
of the kind in Europe. 1t contains papers
from all parts Of the world We know
nothing Of his medicines, but from the Ger.
tifcates Of those who have had occasion
to use them, we are LED to believe they are
efficient remedies for the complaints they
profess to cure. Prof Holloway writes us,
that he expcnds 800 900 year for adver-
tising. We have done business with no
one that We find more correct and honor
able in his dealings than Prof Holloway
We " sh him the success which his liberali.
ty deserves.
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under law passed some ten years since,
and if convicted, the punishment will be
imprisonment and the iuhiction Of heavy
fine. During the trial it was not only
shown that the public money was specula-
ted with in all manner of ways, but that II
large amount has not even yet been paid
into the State Treasury The defence con-
sisted not in denial Of these facts, but in
an attempt to throw the responsibility Who'll
ly upon his assistants and securities.
Our markets are quiet, and range about
as follows: Flour s9a 9.75, Rye Flour $3.50
Corn Meal S4.62, Wheat S2.O5 2.lS, Rye
SI.25, Germ s3, Cattle range from SO to IL.
Truly yours, ID.
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Hs:IaA ;I. 81 I'M

The rreat remedy for Rheumatism, Gout,
Pain in the Side, Hip, B.ck, Limbs and
Joints Scrofula, Kings Evil, White Swell.
ling, Hard Tumors, Stiif Joints, aud all fin
ed pains wh"trvcr.
Where this Plaster is applied pain cannot
exist.
II has been beneficial in cases of weak
ness, such ~ Pain and Weakness Ia the
Stomach, Weak Limbs, IamcncsS, Afit.-
ton Of the Lungs in their prm .ry stages
II destroys inflammation by pcrspirati"n.
James l.. Boyd, Pickcns District, South
Carolina, testifcs that, by its use alone he
was cured OF Rhcumstisn in both of his
knees, of several years standing.
The following was handed IA by sr'-
spectacle Phy in Georgir:
Messrs. SCpvII. & MEAD: -Grnts have
been using your Lvcrw"rt ami Tar Hebrew
Plaster very extensively in my practice for
three years past and it i, with p!e,sIrc thu
state my bsiisf in their superiority over
all other articles, with which ! am acqniin-
ted for the purpO 'cs for which they nrc re-
commended. The Hebrew Plaster, Is
pccially, Is an universal p an .cet for local
pains. have also 10 nd il most excel.
lent application for Sprtins and Bruises. 1t
gives universal satisfaction wherever used.
y ). OSllN, VI. ID.
Knoxville, Ga, March 4th, 1852.
Eg- A VOICE FR0h GEORGih .Ei
Read the following testimony from u
ply Sician.
G. ntlemen Your Hcbruw Plaster h,-
cured me of pains Of which have Suffered
for twelve years past During this period
labored under an nfiliction of my Ioins
and side, and tried IN lny rcincdies that M
own medical experience suggested, bit
without obtaining relief At length used
yonr Plaster AMI am now br it, COOL effect.
entirely cured. will rccJm mend the Jew
David or Hebrew Plaster To all who ars sui
fcring from contraction of the muscles, or
permanent pains in the side or buck
The people of Gc rgiL have bat tn ba.
come acquainted with its virtue. when they
will resort to its use. Yours. truly,
NJ. w. WALKER, NJ. d,
Forsythe, Monror County, Ga.
To McsSrs. Scuvil y Mead, New Orleans.
Ia.
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had plunged him, he undertook to right
himself but met with such severe repri.
mand from pair of COW hide boots, that
he did not repeat it. After long tramp
through mud and darkness, the cavalcade
arrived and halted at the magistrates Of
fice. An examination immediately took
place, when il was discovered that poor
Bob had fallen "a victim to circumstan-
ces." The Buffalo overcoat with which
he had robed himself had msled scout
mgparty Of "woiverines," who, having
heard of ''the great reward" had gone
forth TO make the same arrest that Bob
had embarked in. Whether the expla-
nation was satisfactory to the injured par
tv, we never could learn. All we know
is shat it was the last time Bob Smithers
appeared in disguise, or went thefhun-
ting.
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G III T. s L L L.
Carriage Factory.

o"X The undersigned Is now pre-.
ES3G6 pared to manufacture, at his
--N New tablishment in Chester
willie, all kinds ofCARRIAGE5 adapted
to our rough and BILLY country, and Of the
bes' Materials. He would suggest as al.
most eVeIy man in the up country Is more
or less ju ge of timber, before you buy
or order a Carriage, no matter where, look
around and see what sort of Lurnber the
builder has and In what condition il Is kept.
The Carriage Maker may Lac, Boesf or
Biuster as much ~ he picases, but the grand
secret Of carriage-making lies in the LUm.
BER.pile.
To buy cheap Negro, Horse or Car.
riage, is to verify the old adagv Penny
ioise and PonndtooiisI Give me fair price
for my work, and then if it 10 not made
right, hold ms responsible.
II IL were not for Paint. Putty and Glue,
What would we poor Carriage Makers do ?
6. \. HOIST.
Chester, Jan, 81, 1855. 40 R
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For he Lancaster Ledger.
Watch the Seducer.

] would caution the unsuspecting public
against a vie, black hearted, sedueer by the
name Of p. G. Harper, who absconded from
our ncighDorhood on the night of the lth
inst lie had been addressing very respec-
table young lady in the community, of re-
spectacle parentage and extensive family
connections, for considerable tinle--from
his outward department and general charac-
Ter being respectable, the unsuspecting pa
rents INDUCED his attentions to their daugh-
ter, believing him honorable in his purposes
and regarding him as their affianced son-in-
law.
Things passed of, in this way, smoothly,
until very recently when the poor girl was
forced to present her parents with the pain
ful consequences of this misplaced conf
dence. The wounded father appealed pa
thetically to the blace hearted villain for the
restitution Of his daughters honor and that
OF the family--but vainly did he plead! -
Finally he was arrested by the law to an
swer at the bar Of Justice for his hellish
eFims-iD.imidated by such consequences
he stated his Willingness to make full repa-
ration % his delaaed victim by suIGIling his
als fepeatsd promise of marriage-these
promises were not only made 10 the most
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solemn manner to the officer who held him
in custody, but renewed, in like solemn
manner, to The parents and the girl herself
have understood, since his flight, that
ours is not the only family whose hopes he
has bliGhtcd-that mine is not tho only
sister his filthy love has polluted | there
fore feel it my duty, in this public manner,
to give that warning to others which un-
fortunately did not receive in time myself
''Oh. for Il scourge in every honest hand,
To whip the rascal naked through the world
w, X. SHAVER.
Jan. l6, 1855.
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EDITORS TABLE.
PUTNAM's MONTHLY.

We are in receipt of the February num-
Der. In this number We have the portrait
of the author of "Cubl."
Putnam's Monthly occupies a prominent
position among the magazines, not only of
America. but of the world. 1t is excelled
by no other. The present number we con-
slider superior to any formcr one and would
not hesitate to pronounce il superior to any
number Of any magazine ever subjected to
our notice. Among the articles are the fol-
lowing Diplomacy and C.,nnrn Balls !;
Living in the Country; National Defence {;
Nature in Motion Two Little Stars The
old woman who dried up and Blew Away,
&c. Price So year.
G.P. PUTNAM g. Co,
N,w York
GRAuAM's PRESENTATION PLATE.
Our thanks to Messrs H. H. See & Co e,
publishers of GrIham's Magazine for very
handsome plate of fourteen Presidents OF
the United States. The following notice
is from the PhiIadclphia Ledger:
GRAHAM's MAGAzIYE.-Wc have been
shown large and handsome engraving is
sued by the entcrPrisng publishers of this
old established Magazine. 1t is about -
by lS inches, and contains fourteen well en-
ecuted line and s,ipplc busts of all the
Presidents of the United States, down to
the present time, and will be sent t, each
subscriber Of clubs OF five, and upwards -
1t is really an elegant atflir, and argues well
fer the libcrAlity of Mcssrs. See g. Co, the
publishers.
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G. W. M'MINN.
Henicrsonvil;., n. e, Aug. 10, 1850.
9 i 9 9 g

Beware of countcrf,,its and base irniil-
tions
-. The genuine will in future have tie
signature at T.. Taylor on the steel pl,ie
engraved label on The top of sv,eh box.
Purchasers arc advised that ms.1n com
tcrfeit of this article Is in existence
The gent ne Is said only 10y ~, and by
our agent, appointed thrunghout the Spuih
--dHd NJ pcfaar is aLotcci 10 sell H. Deal.
ers and purchasers generally are cautioned
against buying ofany but our regnlar agents,
otherwise they will be imposed upon with u
worthless article.
SCOVIL& 4 MEAD,
lib Chartres street, N. Orleans, Sole Gene.
raj Agents for the Southern States to
whom all order, must invaiIbly b. ad-
dressed.
Jan 81 40 6m
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purpose of marrying gentleman and lady this
evening. lie was the second clergyman who
had been engaged to perform the ceremony.
The Rev. A. s. WATTS, who had been engaged
for the same purpose, died on the day appoint.
ed for the wedding, and was buried yesterday.
DR.. johnson will be buried tomorrow. Col,u,.
6id Iinus.
The couple have since been united by the Rev
Mr.. WHITE, of York.-ED LEDGER.
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H"llo'cay's PRsd m,a Excellent Remedy
for n Disordered Liver, and General DE-.
rangcmcnt Of the Systcm-.Mrs. Eliza
Davies, of Pontybcrcm, near Carmarthcn,
was troubled for years with n disordcred
liver which so derangcd her system that il
produced severe attacks Of ngue, and he
became so susceptible Of colds that she was
seldom or ever free from them. She tried
various remedies without deriving relief
but ultimately was persuaded to take Hol.
loway's Pids, which in few days greatly
benefited her. and finally restored her to
perfect health. Mr. Trcharnc, druggist
C"rmar;hen, can certify TO the truth OF this
statement.
See advertisement
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JEW DAViDS OR HEBREW PI.iS.
TER IN NORTH Carolina

Messrs. SCovIL IL MEAD:I have been
troubled with tho chronic rhrum ,tism for
the last twelve years On the lst Of July,
lS49, ] was 81 bad that ] could not turn
| had not slept wink for six days. At
this time my attrndin. physician prescribed
the "iIcbrew Plaster aud il acted like
charm the pain left ms, AMI slept rorc
than half Of the night, and in three days I
was able Ia ride out | consider the "IE.-
brew Plaster" thr best remedy for all sorts
of pains now in use.
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WHAT WE NEED IN LANCA>TER.-Wc are
certain good Matchmaker, one who un.
derstands his business, could do good bus
mess here. A large amount of jcwclry
could also be sold.
We have thought IL drug store would also
take well. 1t is true, we can obtain good
medicines from Mr.. DELAY in Camden.-
We have ever found his medicines to be of
the rery best quality, but sometimes par
ticular medicine, is wanted at particular
moment, when if we had apothccary cstab-
li>hment here, it could be procured without
delay.
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Death of two clergymen.

CaAaLorrE, N. O., Jan. -.
The Rev. CYRUs JoHSsoS, d. d., Of this town,
died very suddenly of apoploxy, this morning
in an omnibus while going TO the Railroad De
pot lie was on bis way to Fort Mills Tor the
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Take Nokice.

The Notes and Books 81 Aeeonnta ~
JAMES u. CURETON. are IN ms hands
Tor collection and have isslfaeiIans 50
sue on all claims not paid by the 18th dav
of FcLEpary next Take wlrnia2 or yoa
viii Hsys costs 10 pay.
Jn.i7 ~ 40 b. {.
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Final Notice.

THE Subscriber would inform all persons in.
debted to w. N. q A. j. Commons that no
longer indulgence will be given than the goth
day Of February next After that time every
demand win be put in suit, aud any who may
expect to be favored will most certainly, be dis
appointed.
w. NJ. CoNNoRs.
Jan. 81 80 at
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Some Of our valiant policemen were ter
ribly frightened the other night. In their
travels thronght the streets, they encounter
ed verita5Ic Black Bear, now tho painted
limitation of that animal swinging high mp
IN the air as tavern sign had often afforded
them especial pleasure and satisfaction, rs a
sweet token Of their proximity to favorite
haunt where bitters diluted with brandy
could be had for a"wink," but as the spirit
OF Davy Crockett BY no mci.ns reigns su-
preme (though different spirit often does)
in Philadelphia policeman's breast, the
sight of a verit'bl shaggy bsar, was more
than they could bear with equanimity.-
Bruin beng OF a sociable disposition rapidly
pursued the two legged "stars" Of the pare,
who are only awake when they Smell bran
dy or scent danger, and run from the Ilttcr
with the same alacity as they stand up to
the former. One Of the stars in his desper-
ate haste to get out Of harms way, and no
doubt wishing to have more light on the
subj ct, with moro agility thau he had ever
credit for b:fore, climbed up lamp post.
Bruin, who no doubt has an idea of apply.
ing to Mayor Corrnd for "star" quickly
followed, thus reversing the western mode
OF managing such matters, for instead Of
the policeman "treeing the bear,r the bear
"lamp-posted" the policeman, and commenc-
ed vigorous attack In the rear" which las
ted until particular part Of the policemans
unmentionables gave way. Brnin who was
no judge Of cheap cashmere dropped the
piece and made tracks for the other side of
Jordan. leaving the policeman screaming at
the Top ofhis voice for help. He fired his
revolver though the lamp, alarming maid.
en- lady living near, who raised her window
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As an error occurred in the following ar
ticle last week, by request, we rcpublish it
in correct form.
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Governors of South Carolina.

The following are the Governors who
have served the State since its founding.
UNDER THE PROPRIETARY GOVERNMENT.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Philadelphia Correspondence.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 9Th 1855

PmLADELPuA, JAN. 9th 1855.
Our Valiant Policemen rs A Tame Bear
Trouble among The Volunteers and "iico
Richmoads in The .Gsld"-New Railroad
arrangement connecting as wih Michigan
in tcenty:to"r and 81. Louis in forty eight
hours-Precociiy Of" Young American
Actiriiy in our Nary Yard Prevalence of
DestitutioH - Criminal prosecution against
dtauAing TreasUrer-The Mrkei.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
IRISH POTATOES.

Several Barrels Fine Virgin Blooms, just re-
c,ivcd and for sale by
J. B. CoUSART.
Jan. 81 40 o.
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During this year the Proprictory Govern
mcnt was overthrown. and temporary re-
public established until the pleasure of the
King should become known.
TEMPORARY REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
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lancaster c. H., Jan. ~, 1888

p. S.-Those that owe J. A. Hasseitine
individually, mnss pay up. or share the same
fate Ne those that owe tbs firm. This 10
positively she last notice that viii appear in
the Ledger. the next will be from an Attor-
ney.
Jan n Al IA 81
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LOCAL NEws-The Male Academy wHs
opened on Monday last, under the charge
of Mr.. SAMUEL Mccormick from Winns-
boro. We are glad to sec cur citizens are
not entirely Needless as to the education of
their children, as we had apprchendci.
A grand ball under the patronage of the
members Of the Bar of Lancaster comes off
tomorrow night at OLA Fellows Hall.
More than once have we been RECALLED by
p''''sinI mIsic IN the wee hours of
night, by conpan: of amateur musicians,
who occasionally screnade the young ladies'
in our neighborhood On the last occasion,
they made excellent music.
The times do not seem quite so tight as
few weeks ago. We are rejoiccd to hear
il so said, and earnestly hope when our
friends are settling Old scores, they will not
forget to visit the LsGlger Office. We are
grateful to those who have responded TO our
appeal.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRITT.s (,
By James H. Witherspoon, Esq. orH-
nary for said Dist let.

WHEREAS James +. CouSnr nus hpPiIgu 70
me for Letters of Administration on All anu
singular the Goods and Chattcls, Rights and
Credits of Samuel Cousar late of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and admonisl
all and singular, the kindred and creditors OF
said deceased, to be and appear before me ut our
next Ordinary's Conrt for the said district to be
holden at Lancaster Court House on the Sth
day of February next, to show cause, II any
why the said administration shall not be grant
cd
Given under my Hand and Seal this e5,h day
49, Of Jan. in the year of our Lord one
{, . ! thousand, eight hundred and ity-fve
H. !" and in the cightcth year of Ameri-
~ can Independence.
JAMES Ii. WITIIERSP0ON, o. L. d.
Jan %. Pr Fee 500 ~ ~
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DISOLUTION.

INHE FIRM OF HASSELTINE g. HA-
Il GINS Is this day dissolved, by mntuaI
consent, and all persons indebted either by
Note or Account will do well to call and
pay up, on or before the 20th Of February
next, as aftrr that day everything will bo
put In suit, as the firm must be settled up.
We must have money to pIy our debts Rlsh.
Nc longer indulgence will be given.
J. A. HASSEiTlNk.
w. y. HAGINS.
Lancaster c. H., Jan. ~, 1888
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SOUTH CAROLINA
LANCASTER DISTRICT
By James H. Witherspoon, Esq., ordl-
nary Of said District.

WHEREAS John B. Cousart has apPH.u '"
me for Letters of Administration on all and sin-
pular the Goods and Chattcls, Rights and Cred
its of Hugh Gray Mccormack, late OF tho Dis
t,ict aforesaid, deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors ot the
said deceased, to be and appear before me az
our next 0rdinary's Court Tor the saiu Disuie',
IN be holden at Lancaster Court House on the
Sth day of February next, to show cause, II any,
why the said administration should not be
granted. o,,.
Giveu under my Hand and Seal, this 2eth
~ day of january, in the year flour Loru c'r
{, ! one thousand eight hundred and nity-
L. . five, ard in the cightieth year OF a.
- mcrican Independence.
JAMES ii. WlTHERSPOON.
Com'r. Eq. u. ID,
Inn Al 1850 g 2t III. w
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LANCASTERVILLE, sc.
WEDNESDAY. JAM 81. 1855.
CONGRESSIONAL FAvoRs.-The Hon. J. J.
Evans, Hon. A. p. Butler and Hon. w. w.
Boyce will accept our thanks for their favors
OUR NEXT NUMBER.
Jan. l6, 1855.

OUR NEXT NUMBER.
In our next number we will give some cx-
cellcnt poetry. from n well known writer !;
also very interesting story from an English
paper, besides large amount OF interesting
matter
BUSINESS NoTICEs.--AtteRtion is directed
to the advertisement headed Chester Carriage
Factory. Mr.. Hoist promises to give good
work, and will warrant what he manufac-
lures to be rs represented.
See also the advertisement of w. VI. Con.
nors. Those Interested, had better comply
with his request aud "save cost"
Those in want If Irish Potatoes are re-
ferred to the advertisement of J. b. Cou-
sart.