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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-05-07
IN DEBT AND OUT OF DEBT

or what hldcous progeny Of i'll is debt
the father! What mcanncss, what inra.
sion OF sclt:re>pect, what cares, what trou-
bic ! How in due season, it will carvo
the frank open face into wrinkles; how.
like knife, it will stab the honest heat
low 1t has been known to change g,a,l.
ly face into n mask of brass: how with
the doomed custom Of debt, las the
, man become the ca!lous trickster. \
freedom Of debt and what nourisA ag
sweetness may be found in cold water !,
what toothSomeness in dry crust; what
ambroslaI nourI>hmeut in n hard egg
lie Sure OF 1t, lie who dimes out of debt,
though his meal DC n buiscuit and an on
ion, dimes in ''the AppoIo." And then
for raiment-what warmth in n thrca,s.
bare coat, if the taylor's receipt be in your
! pocket what Tyrian purple in tho faded
walStcOat, the vest not owed for How
glossy the well worn hat, if it cover not
the aching debtor. Next the home sweets,
the out door recreation Of the free man.
he street door falls not n kncl on lis
heart; the foot on the staircase, though he
live on the third pair sends no spasms
through his anatomy at the rap Cf his
door he can crow forth, ," come in :" and
his pulse still beat beautifully, his heart
sink not III his bowels. See him abroad.
How lie returns look for look with any
passenger, how he saunters; how meeting
an acquaintance he stands and gossips ?
But then this man knows not debt that
casts drug into the richest wine; that
makes the food Of the GODS uuwholcsolne
nd'gcSh6Ie that sprinklcs the banquet If
a Luc"!,us with as:,cs, and drops SCOT into
the soup Of an Emperor: debt that like the
moth makes va!ueless turs and vclvets-
neIoHng the wcarer in fostering prison,
(ihc shirt Of Nessus was shirt no, paid
tor;) debt, that writes upon irescoOd va Iis
the handwrighting of the attorney that
puts a voice OF terror in tie kuochcr; that
makes the heart quake at the haunted
hr"Nidc; debt, that invisible dcamon that
"aI&S abroad with man. now quick cninp
his steps, now making him look on al!
sides like haunted beast, and now bring
ing to his face the hue Of death rs the un
conscious passenger looks gIancingy upon
Llm. Poverty is II bitter draught,yet NAV
and sometimes will be gulped down.
ihoaSh the dnnker make wry faces, there
may, after AL. hc n Wholesome bitterness
in tie cap, But debt, however cour,e-
ouSly Is he offered, is the cup of n svrcn
and the vine, spiccd and delicious though
1t be, is poison. The man out of del,
though with ftaW in his jerkin, crack
in his shoe leather and q hole in his hat
is still the soa of liberty, face rs the sing
ING lark above him; but the debtoH tlourh
clothed IN the utmost bravery, what is he
ont selt out upon holyday--a slave
to be reclaimed at any instant by his ow
n"r, the creditor? My son, If poor, SEQ
the wine running spring, let thy mouth.
water at least week. rool, think thread
bare coat the "only ware" and acknowl.
edge n white washed garret the finest
housing place for gentleman. DO this
and flee debt. So shall thy heart be at
peace. and the sheriff be confouuded.-
DOugias JcyrOld.
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LANCASTER H. SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY 1856

return, with a competence sufficient for
the maintenance of himself aud BRIDE
Her disposition was extremely prorident,
and she was not willing to trust to such
iailaclous hopes. She WAS anxious to see
Josephine the wife Of Richard Hallum.
which event she imagined would amply
secure her from the chances Of want and
dependence. She, however, did not press
the point with her daughter; even after
they had heard Of the supposed death Of
Edward, she let the matter rest, bopng
that time, and the cheerful society Of
Richard, would ultimately accomplish the
desired end. But soon an event occurred.
which tended to hasten the consumma,ion
Of her wishes.
This event was tho death Of Henry
Edwards, the guardian and uncle of
young uallum, and her late husbands
brother. tie was attacked with apoplexy,
and Mrs. Edwards was summoned to his
bedside; but she did not arrive until af-
ter death had claimed iti victim; Richard.
alone, of his kindred, was with him. He
left large property, and there was also
Will. The reading of the will was n
| most important matter to Mrs. Edwards.
| She ieit, that that sealed instrument would
determine the fate Of herself and dauoh
ter, apd her anxiety could not he restrain.
ed doubt and expectation viLrated alter
nately. At length the dreaded, yet wish.
ed for day arrived, and tho will was read.
Mrs. Edwards was relieved! Josephine
had been provided for rchly-maguifi.
Gently; but there was a condition impos
ed still, Mrs. Edwards was hopeful; she
trusted TO her own powers Of persuasion,
and did not believe il possible that, unde,
such circumstances, Josephine could rrjec,
the condition.
The testator decreed that the bulk o.
his fortune should be given to his nephew
and niece, l'ropided the latter would con
sept to join their hand, in matrimonv
and in case of her refusal, Richard should
he possessed Of all. When this propo,i
ton was made to Josephine, it met with
an indignant refusal.
NO" said sue, ~ would rather toi
Tor my subsistence, or live on the crumb.
of charity, than to accept wealth upon
such conditions"
She had never been taught lesson o
the world-had never known the miser,
OF want. nor felt the blightlng sting of de
Pendance. Her mother, however, ha,
been schoolel in all these, and she repre-
scented to her the misery she migb, eRtai
upon them both, by persis,iny in her re
f"sal; she plead with her repeatedly anG
earnestly. and at length Jose phiue yielded
a reluctant consent. Richard, to do hin
justice, acted with modest fotbearancc
that WAS truly commendabie. That h,
loved her. there was no doubt, and h,
evinccd it by many little acts Of tender
ness, that eventually found their way ,c
Jos"phines heart.
TO he CoNrtNCEpl
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federal conucntion have strengthened and
cemented their union, by proper revisa
of the articles Of confederation, so as to be
really but ONE NATION, Britain will no
longer be able to maintain that rank and
consequence among the nations Of the
earth, which she has hitherto done.
Since the publication OF this expana
ton, the fIltillment Of the two last, has
become a part and portion Of our history.
That Nep,unc's back is red with the
stripes, and We may add stars, every child
knows, and the sickIy lion already hides
his head, not only beneath the folds of
our flag. but plays second fiddle to the
cock Of France.
The eighth is fully accomplished, and
&c, rs well as seven aud six, form pleas.
ing illustration of the prophecy, AS they
do one Of the most interesting incidents in
/ our history. Tie thirteen States-seven
and siX-havc multiplied nearly thrice
since the Declaration Of Independence
aud are now rs then, BIT ONE, and that
! one Il nation.
Walter Scott, speaking of Merlin. OF
| w. 'N''Sc, 'S Hc ""H C'llcu, says, lne
. nw,.-..tg spot in which he is buried i,
! stu sAr%n, and appears, from the follow
ing quotation, taken from description o
. Ewc"dda!", 1915, to have partakcn of hi
/ prophetic qualities;
! "Whcn Tweed and Pausayl meet
! At Mc:lim'S grave,
Scotland aud England shah ono
Monarh have"
For the same day that our King James
the Sixth, WAS crowned King Of England
the River Tweed, by All extraordinar,
flood, so lar ovcri,owed its banks that !
met and joined with the PAusayl, at tn
SAID grave, which was never before oL
scr> ed TO fall out"
The precise spo; pointed ont to travel
er> = situated near Drumclzier, villac
upon the Tweed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-05-07
DRESS IN THE OLDEN TIME,

We hear ofteD Of remarks bv cultivated
foreigners, on the wild CXirayapanCe Of
American ladies III the matter Of dress
HE wives and daughters Of merchants j.,
moderate circumstances, vie v lib t3e fam
u'es OF aoeies and mCnar,hs in EurcI &,
and Broadway and Washington street
suggest "reminiscences of gala dav at
court. Such eXtravagances is not on.v a
irlgh'tn! wrong mTou The hushqnd'S purse
1t Is violation no less of good taste and
mode~ty. 1T is we'll 10 lie rcmiEduI ocos-
sIonally Of the simplicity and economy Of
tn" early days Of our republic. A writer,
in P"t"am for February, saws Of the time
Of Washington:
CIothlng was very expensive and
though made matter of more conse.
4"ence than now, as marking the distinc-
tons Of rank, still So seduIouslv maintain
ed, 1t was often 6, Iiicult for prrsors Of
much rretension to keep up the outward,
appearance Of gentility. For this reason
aIl apparel MAS preserved With lauch care.
! have seen specimens Of mcnding, pierre
ing and darning, in garments belonging
to good oil fapilfes which wQud have.
commanded q, premium fron somo Of our
modern industrial societies. The raiment
purchased for q young woman's bridal
was worn 10y her. in old age; ard young
girls Of the household were glad 10 "a.
snme the faded relics Of eEandmqrhcr'a,
wardrobe. Sich dresses, in those DAYS.
were considered Of sufficient Importance
to be mentioned in wills sDd left AS sn ia.
herItancc, TO relatives or friends.-Er.
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A Liepteqaat in the service, by the
name Of RJopm, WAS advanced to Cap
taincy, and naturally enough liked to hear
himself addressed as Captain Broom,-
One Of his f,iePds persisted in calling him
plain Broom, asfh to his annoyance, and
one day, having done so for the fortieth
time, Broom said:
"You will please remember sir, that
haye handle r.. my name"
"Ah." said bis torBentor, $50 you have
we'll Broom handle, how are YET"
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Are you the porterf / am in the place
Of the regular porter, Mike Sherry, who
is dilils9. sir. Hes suffering a, deal OF
pain-and its not shgm, pan, either, sir,
and he may come to the bier. Hs had
good vie. SrS-but there was not very
eG1Sial, feeling between them, sir, and he
would Hck er. Poor woman, she died
a week ago; and I'm afraid he'll soon be
laid be 'ids 'y, and join her in tie spirit
land,
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IN ADVANCE
N U NJ B E r p.

of the United States, complete linguistic
Thesarus of Indian languages; and this
deserves the more grateful acknowledge.
ment, as most of these tribes, in spite Of
the renewing power of Christianity, will
soon become entirely extinct"
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A woman's tongue has been found c.,
pab!e, on actual experiment, TO move
a2O times a mi mute Thivk Of ,l,a, n.iI
weep.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-05-07

ihe. Wiisr here, seems To incline TO the
opinion Of Addison, that a "lion wouIJ NO,
harm true maid IL this was the onIy ohio.
ton to the truth Of the prophecy, nature and
philosophy would do away With Il immcda /"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-05-07

Eme is like verb that can cnl, re ar
use in the Irc'e ,'pse
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NH VT1BIIllll SluGN
s-, Written Expressly the Lancaster Leiqer
SENATOR AND SON;
OR,
THE BELLE OF THE HUDSON
BY w. N. CONNORS.
[Continued from, No. 81
Written Expressly for the Lancaster Ledger.

OF his income. He engaged boarding
with Mrs. Flemming, an elderly widsw
lady, who was evidently delighted to Sc
cure so handsome boarder. She also
had single daughter, lively rosy cheek
eel lass Of about sixteen, whose piquant
and spicy conversations, served on many
an occasion, to enliven Edwards droopinp
spirits.
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Chnin'd to NO Party's arbitrary sway
We clenve to truth whcrcer she lead sI,c w,y
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A CALL TO PAY UP.

TO DE CoSTtNCED.|
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-11-28

or more cordial than the manner in which be
received me-, although the motive Of my visit
was more q personal than a political one.
Hr IS exceedingly fortunate in possessing SO
much bon hommis OF manner, for ! assure you
il is severely put TO the test. He is best by
hosts of vis,ters of all conditions, some Of them
queer samples OF humanity. 0riy think Of an
enthusiastic female phrrroiogist mating long
journey TO take a cast Of hIs head MIR. Bu-
ehanan received his lady visiier with the great
est politeness, invited her to dinner, and told
her she was welcome to examine anything she
pleased about the premises, with the exception
Of his bumps You can imagine the mortifica-
ton Of this ardent votary Of science at being
compelled TO leave without accomplishing the
object of her journey.
"The only familiar face which encountered
during my brief visit to WhpalIand was that Of
Mr.. Brady, Of Broadway, the well-known pho
tographst. He came there 10 take views of
the house and surrounding scenery, and / be-
Iirre has succeeded in obtaining reprpsenta-
tions of every object of interest about the
premises. These pictures will form an interps-
ting feature in thr fine historical gallery which
this rntrrprising artist has succeeded in collect
ing together at 50 much expense. ln the event
OF Mr.. Buchanan's election they Will probably
be engraved for general circulation.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-11-28
NEW FAIL and WINTER GOODS
At CHEAP SIDE sToRE

The undersigned has just returnrd from the
eastern cities with large stock of FILL q
WINTER GOODS.
general assortment of LADIES' Dress
GOODS, which consists, in part, Of Black and
Fancy SiAss, Detataes, Madonna Cloth, Co
berg, Merino, &c. SC.
Also, great variety OF Cloths, Cassmeres,
Cassinetts, Jeans, sc. &c.
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps-Groc-ries,
Qoeensware, Hardware, Brooms, Buckets, Look
ing Glasses, sc. &c.
The above Stock consists Of every article usp-
ally kept in Store, ali Of which will be sold
Cheap for Cash or approved produce.
Thankful for past layors, he hopes, by fair
dealing and desire TO please, TO continue TO
merit and receive liberal share Of the public
patronage.
e. w. RUPP.
Oct. 8, 1856.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-11-28
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY u FARM
EOEa SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale his Mill Proper
ty, situate in Licking Greek Township, Fulton
county, one hali-miIe north Of the Turnpike
Road and SIX miles west of McConnelsburg.
The Mill is nearly new, is large, and well fin
ished, has overshot wheels, four run of stones,
three Of which are Burrs. metal gearing, and
ali necessary machinery for custom or Mer-
chant work, and is capable Of doing large bu-
siness.
The Mansion or Mill tract contains 2i4 acres
and allowance, patented land, 150 of which are
cleared, principally good bottom land, suitable
for meadow or plough land. The improve
ments are good Dwelling house, large Barn,
AiiIer's house, Stables, &C., all built within a
few years and in good repair.
Also one tract of timber land, adjoining the
above, containing 283 acres and allowance, a
considerable part OF which might be cleared,
being land of good quality.
Also small piece Of land adjoining the first
mentioned tract containing SIX acres, purchas-
ed for a water right.
As the subscriber resides over thirty miles
from the above property, he will sell if low and
on easy terms: considerable portion Of the pur-
chase money can remain on interest, if desired,
for number of Years.
Possession will be given 1st April next.
For further particulars address the subscriber,
Pattonsvile P o. Bedford County. Pa.
JOS. B. NOBLE.
July %, 1856
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-11-28

Mn EuiTof :-Thr following | find in a
communication published in the Ledger few
DAYS ago, and in which think is embodied the
true version, the Constitution and laws of the
Uninn-the subject Of slavery and its extension
into the Territories, which ! wish you to give
a place IN your paper, and which is as follows
That slavery cannot exist in any territory Of the
United States until il i made there by statute or
State law; hence, neither Congress aay other
power can put il there until such territory shall be
made State, and only then by having il incorpora-
ted into its constitution: and to say that Congress
cannot prohibit il in territory, is Just many
waste words, for Of course it cannot prohibit what
cannot exist there until the territory l. entirely be-
yond its control by being made State. The terri
tories are national property, and belong exclusively
20 the national constitution both property and as
political communities and Congress alone has the
power, long they territories, 10 make 'ruies
and regulations for their government Bu, sta-
very not recognized at all IN the constitution, Nor
0iiUdri 10 q MGffOHf fiSttfHtiOR. and It's
introduction aud legal recognition In Territory by
Congress would affect the interests Of the future
State which will then be sovereignty aud Of course
ont of the Jurisdiction Of Congress, il cannot and
does exist in any territory o. the United States
so long it remains territory. This view seems
70 10 be the only construction the constitute oa
will hear II gives 10 the settlers al any ter
TiloTY the right 10 make their laws when
they numerous enough 10 form state; II
does not allow Congress any other power 10 do
anything which will affect their future interests; il
entirely supercedeS The necessity OF all such uucon-
stitutlonal acts the Missouri compromise and The
Wmot proviso. and leaves he who'll matter 10 the
natural aud legitimate action Of those who may 20
there 10 settle. The declaration OF the Kansas Ne
braska BILL ''that i: the intention to eg;sate
slavery either into out OF the territory, is en-
trely useless for by the constitution It has not the
power 10 nedJe with it at all. The constitution
only allues 10 slavery existing in certain States
which choose it by their acts, not by any prlu-
cipe existing within itself. or any bargain that il
should extend when the Union was formed aud
the constitution made
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var. Buchanan aa Ezona.e.

Under date of November 1st, correspond
"nt Of New York paper, writing from Ian
caster, Pennsylvania, draws the following at
tracliye picture Of "Mr. Buchanan at Home y
"On approaching Wheatand the vistpr is
struck by the air Of comfort and trimnpss that
prrvadps the place. The mansion is plain
brick one, without any pTetension to archipctu-
raj beauty, but the site on which it is built COM
nandS some picturesque views, and is shaded by
line old trees. 1t is simple, substantial, re-
pubIican-looking dwelling, without any Of the
composite decorations with which our city mil
honairps are in the habit of ornamenting their
suburban villas. 1t has warm, genial, home
stead aspect, promising a hospitable welcome
and substantial cheer 10 those who may enter its
walls. Previous to lis purchase by MIR. Bn-
chanan, it belonged to Mr. w. NJ. Meredith,
late Secretary of the Treasury under General
Taylor, and was built, we believe, by a brother
'n-Iaw Of Robert Emmet.
"On entering the house | was shown into
'he library, where | found Mr.. Buchanan. with
about ten or dozen gentlemen who were all
unknown to me, but who, believe, were for
the most part leading politicians Of the neigh
horhood. The conversation appeared TO be an
imated, and turned, of course, on the subject Of
thr election. Mr.. Buchanan listened attentive
iiy TO the remarks made, bat took very little part
IN them. From his calm, inpassive manner,
one would have supposed him to be The party
least Interested of all the persons present on the
subject under discussion. II was many years
since had seen him, and was forcibly struck
oy the little alteration which time and the cares
OF Office had effected in his appearance. He
looked even younger, fresher, and stouter than
Wien We last met. Nothing could be kinder
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REMOVED.
Oct. 8, 1856.

The undersigned take this method Of inform
ing their former patrons, and The public in gen
erai, that they have removed their entire Stock
Of goods from the West end of Bedford 10 the
Cnlonade Store, lately occupied by Capt Jacob
Reed, where they will he pleased to See their
old customers, and all who will iavorthem with
call.
All kind Of produce taken in exchange for
goods at cash prices.
They hope by fair dealing and evincing
desire TO please, to continue 10 receive liberal
share of the public patronage.
J. &. J. n. SHOEMAKER.
July 25, 1856.
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Eaaac EEeengeg. W.,

has commenced to manufacture Chairs aud Cab
int Furniture 10 the shop recently occupied by
Joseph s. Reed, where he intends 10 keep on
hand and make 10 order general assortment Of
Chairs and Cabinet Furniture OF the newest and
most approved styles.
Sofas, Lounges, Ouomans, Spring Mattresses,
Spring Seat Parlor Chairs, French Rocking
Chairs, Cane Seat, Common and Fancy Wind
sor Chairs, Bureaus, Warlrobes, Secretary,
Desk, and Book Cases, and Cottage Furniture OF
all kinds.
Bedst-ads, Wash Stands, Dressing Tables,
aud, in fact, every article of furniture suitable
for housekrerers. The public are respectfully
requested to call and see him before purchasing
elsewhere
Ware Rooms one door South of Jno. G. Min
nick's Confrctonary on Juliana street.
n. B. Sofas and all other furniture repaired
on the shortest notice.
ISAAC MENGEL, JR.
Nov. 2s, 1856.
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NEBRASKA LANDS.

HAVING permanently established myself in
Omaka City, Nebraska Territory, an prepa-
red to give special attention to the selection aud
entry Of land by settlers, anl all others desi-
ring choice locations The Land Office will be-
opened early in the Spring Of 1857, when there
viii be offered a large quantity Of land comPri-
sing ,be Gost promising portion Of Nebraska,
embracing the Missouri River counties, aud ex-
tending from the Kansas Iinr TO the mouth Of
the Biz Sioux River. These lands are vet un-
culIed, and Offer extraordinary Inducements to
those desiring 10 invest money in lands.
Persons sending me land warrants to locate
for them, may rely upon having their business
promptly attended to, and the best selections OF
land made.
Al. ,Ln.rlr..c nrn ns { f,lln,us
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THE undersigned having entered iuto part
nership, respectfully announce 10 the public
generally, that they are now prepared TO fur
nish anything in their line at exceedingly low
rates We are now opening an elegant Stock
Of Hardware, Cutlery, House Furnishing Goods,
Tin Japann4d, Brass, French, and BIiiiania
Ware, Willow, Cedar, and Pine Ware, Nails.
Glass, Brushes, Putty, &c, SC. A large stock
Of TIN-WARE constaniiyon hand, Of our own
manufacture. Spoutne and other work done
to order, as usual STOVES of every descrip-
ton for wood or coal, Of which We are just re-
ceving some beautiful new patterns. Also Farm
implements in great variety, warranted as rep
resented, the best and latest Inventions Of the
day. And, as we are every week receiving
goods from Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Pitts
burg, we will always endravor to keep full
supply of everything in our line, or at least
furnish any article required al short no.
tice.
We are also prepared TO furnish all kinds Of
Lead Pipe, Water and Pump Fixtures, at low
rates. We cordially invite all to give US call,
aud especially the Ladies, as we have nearly
everything 10 make house keeping easy from
Needle 10 Cooking Stove.
GEO, BLYMIRE,
VIM HARTLEY