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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07
The Carolina Tribute to Calhoun

Our readers have already been notified
that book with the above title is soon 10
be published, being the work Of individual
enterprise in this State. The design of the
volume will doubtless meet with the cordial
appreciation of all who cherish proper
sentiment in memory of him, who when
living, Carolina delighted to honor And
now when dead, what more betting me-
mento of his greatness, than book which
will contain the spceches--the Involuntary
Outbursts of his distinguished compatriots
in politics-the oulogics and sermons from
eminent statesmen and divnes, upon the
event. which filed Il nation with gloom and
sSrOuded the Palmetto in mourning. 1t
will be 4 work which this generation NAV
revert TO with interest, and which pOsterily
will cherish with reverence and affection.
a prospectus Of the forthcoming book
has been left at the Post Office at this place,
where those wishing to subscribe, may en-
ter their names. 1t is expected that the
book will make its appearance about the
first Of December next. As limited num-
Der viii! be printed, persons had better sub.
scribe for it beforehand.
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Russells Magazine.

The October number has reached uG. Il
is admitted "Pon all sides that this Maga-
zine has been rising higher and higher since
its first appearance, and it now occupies no
inconsidcrable place in the literary world
This may be observed in the critical notices
of it, both at the North and Al the south
II is n work that every one could enjoy-a
medium between the British Reviews and
the lighter Magazines of this country; such
as Graham's, Godey's, etc. The number
before US presents IN attractive table of
contents.
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Notice to Teachers.

The attention of Teachers throughout
the District is especially directed to the fol.
loving REPORTS and Resolutions, 1855. "A
embodied IN the recent compilation of IN,
Acts and Resolutions 10 relation to the Free
Schools
REPORTS ASB RESOLUTIONS, 1855.
Resolved, That each board of Commi.-
S'oners OF free school, shall appoint annual.
ly'h they deem il expedient, ihree trustees
Tor each school within lAcir respective Dis.
T'cts, to be nominated by the commission.
erS, to whom such school shall be assigned;
6ui none Of these trustees shall be entitled
TO receive any benefit from the fund thus
appropriated.
Resolved, That il shall be the duty of the
trustees OF each school so appointed to make
return annually to the board Of commis-
sooers for the District In which they re-
side, embracing the following items, 10 wit:
The names Of persons whose children
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are proposed as beneiiciariss of the school
funds.
The value of real estate, if any, owned by
such.
The value Of their personal estate.
The number of children dependent for
education.
The number actually sent
The number Of days taught in the priina-
ry department.
The number Of days taught in the higher
branrhcs
The whole number Of day $ taught in each
school.
The rate per scholar.
The amou..t due for primary department,
and the amount due Ior higher branches.
That the said report shall be accompanied
by the following certificate, signed by ,he
said trustees, to wit.
awe, the undersigned. trustees OF -
school, certify that the above list of names,
with the assessment Of the val ne of proPer-
ty, is fair and correct, to the best of our
knowledge and belief" And, also, by the
following affidavit, to be made by the teach
er of each school, to wit:
"Personally came before me, -
and being duly sworn, saith that The mum.
Der of days returned above rs being taught
with the prices pei scholar, is true and cor
rect.
The teachers nre hereby changed 10 ap-
point trustees over their respective schools,
whose duty it will DO TO submit these re-
ports 10 the board of commissioners Of Free
Schools nj their next regular meeting at the
Court House on the last Monday in this
month Oct ipst.
The board Of free schools desire the teach.
ers to be punctual in appointing trustees,
aud they also hope the trustees appointed
will be punctual in submitting their reports
to the board
Without strict compliance with the a.
bove requests, il will greatly embarrass the
board in making on, their report TO the Leg
islLture.
BY order of the Board
NJ. u. CRAWFORD,
Treasurer.
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The SAVED AND LosT.--Tne exact mum.
brr Of the saved aud lost of the steamer
Central America, (says the n. Y Journal of
Conmerce) will probably never be known
in this world. II is generally agreed that
she had on board, on leaving Havana, near
ly six hundred souls and the lists of the
saved vary from 100 TO 1872 In all o. these
lists, rcpell;iOns and other inaccuracies are
apparent. Probably 10 is not far from the
truth.
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President Buchanan

The doubts indulged in by the South,
some time since, Of Mr.. Buchanan's sound.
ness upon the slavery question, engendered
through Walkers actinga n Kansas, togeth
er with the suppositiOn that he was only
an instrument OF the Administration, seem
10 have greatly 'subsidcd since the pubIicu-
ton Of his reply 10 the memorial of the d.
vines and Professors Of Yale College The
South could ask no more than he has con-
cedcd, and, with the exception of the disaf-
fcctcd few who are never tired of contend
Ing and only live through excitement and
a desire for change, she has confidence in
his administration, and that it will! ba con-
ducted with an eye single TO the equal priv
ileges of all sections.
The Richmond Enquirer, in speaking of
the President, says he went into office Meth.
er rs pro. slavery or anti-slavery man, but
as statesman and patriot, opposed alike to
the aggressiUns of the North and all pnrea.
Iionists of the South. The plain principles
Of the Constitution are the basis of his no.
Utica! faith, and Of the acts Of his Admnis-
tration. lie recognizes the Legitimacy Of
the institution Of slavery, the right of the
States within which it exists, and of the
people Of territories when they frame their
organic law, to regulate and control II, to
extend, circumscribe, or abolish it, lie de
nies any power on the part of the Federal
Government, to Interfere with it; and ac-
knowledges no other boundary linesto pre-
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[For the Lancaster Ledger.l
NEw YoRY Cry, N. Y, Sept. .:

wv
Dear Ledger-I left Baltimore on The
22d at 10 minutes after 8 o'clock, A. NJ,
on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad
for Philadelphia, and had but slight glance
of this never to be forgotten Quaker City
which is so indissoIubly connected with the
Independence OF the United States. Took
the Camden and Amboy route for New
York rnd arrived at the Metropolitan Hotel
by O'Clock p. NJ, and am now once more
a guest in Goth am, the great Metropolis Cf
the western world. Though much f.:igued
and hungry, thought it best to look after
oor room and was told it was in the 9th
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DEATH or NR. J. NJ. RoBERrsoS.-Wc
regret TO learn (says the Winnsboro' Regis
tcr) the death of Mr.. John Micklc Robert
son, of this District. He was gentleman
of public spirit and intelligence, and had
Won ty his conduct, both in the discharge
of his private and public duties, the esteem
and respect of his fellow citizens.
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The New York Money Market.

New York. Sept 20.
The feeling in the iinaacal crisis ot this
city is more cheerful, in consequence "f
the report hat the banks are considering
the expediency Of expanding TO the tx.
ten, ot several millions. No large ,ilur,s
are reported. Exchanges are very varia-
BILE, there icing no fixed rates.
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a DUEL PEEvENTED.--'rwo gentlemen
(says the SoUthcrn Light) from I.aurcns
District were in our City yesterday. making
according to the so-cnllcd code
of honor, for hostile meeting. Sheriff
Dent, however, quickly inrcrposcd his au>
thorty and the parties were duly bound
over to keep the peace
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The CHARLESTON BASHs.-The Courier
is authorised TO state TINT ut II conference
held on "Wednesday afternoon, by the Presi-
dents of all the Banks of this city, the res
olu,lon to continue specie payments was
unanimous.
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BANK OF R.--Notwiths,aoiin

BANK OF CHESTER. notwithstanding
the money panic at tho North and the va
que rumors Of one or two heavy failures
N charleston, The Bank of Chester keeps
on the even tenor Of its way. Dividend
No. 8. of Sl.25 per share for the last half
year has beer dccla,od. This is at the
handsome rate OF 10 per cen. per annum.--
SlanAard.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07

TIGHT TINES IN CHAKLEsToS In Illus
tration of the tightness of the times in
Charleston, the Mercury gives nm instance,
heard of in which gentleman of that City
paid fifteen dollars for the use of one hun
dred and fifty for single day. This is Mt
the rate of 300 per cent. per month.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07

FoRTH COMING NARRATIvE.-FrOm note
of Mir. w. ID. Wilkes. in the Anderson True
Carolnian, we learn that that gentleman
proposes to publish series Of articles a.
hont Kansas. giving the result of personal
knowledge and experience.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07

TIE FARMERS BANK OF NORTH CARO-
LIMA SUsPENDED.-We have intelligence
VIA Norfolk of the suspension of the Far
mcr's Bank Of Elizabeth City. In Norfolk
the brokers are taking its notes at so per
cent. discount - Wilmington Nerda
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07

The LAST FINANCIAL PAXIC.--The last
great financial r.vulsion was begun, in 1897,
with the suspension of the United State
Bank and all the State Banks, and ended in
1910, the very one that begun the war
Within those years 10000 houses broke,
and took the benefit of the bankrupt law of
1871. Their debts amounted to S4OO,OOO,-
OOO--ther assets to almost nothing.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07

NoRTH-EAsTERN RALRoAD.-Thc peo-
pie OF the Pee Dee section is congratuIating
themselves upon the completion of this
road, which connects with the Wilmington
e. Manchester Road at Florence, and also
with the Cheraw and Darlington road.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07
Early Frost.

On Wednesday and Thursday mornings
of !aSt week, considerable frost was seen in
these parts. The crops, however, we be-
hrvc, have not been effected Ly it, The
weather, rs We GO TO press, is pleasantly
cool.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07
Valuable Lands For Sale.

The Commissioner, ii will be seen, ad-
vcrtiscs some choice Lands for sale on I<,
Monday in November. They are rated rs
thing said on Monday last about them be-
ing worth $50, per acre, rs proportionaie TO
the present rate for land in this section.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07

The Mobile Mercury cautions the public
in regard to feeding stock with the Chinese
Sugar Cane-says the blades and stalks are
iirst-rate forage. but the seeds poisonous.-
A fine horse died near that city few
days ago from eating them.
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Sales6ay.

Very little Of public interest tranSpired
about The Court House on Monday last
The lanes which have been advertised by
the commissioner were sold and brought,
what we believe was considered, very fair
prices. No sales were made by the Sheriff
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Return DaY.

Saturday last w"s return day for this Dis.
iriet and we find i'sat one hundred and clev-
EN- eases have been entered upon the Sher-
IFS books. This is exclusive of acceptan-
ccs, which last will probably swell the
number to near one hundred and fifty.
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ANOTHER DEFALcATIoy-From n special
despatch to the Carolina Times, it appears
that J. Il. f.. Coulter, second Teller of the
Bank of Charleston, is dcfaulter to the
extent of $4,000.
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ard we have no doubt will be for cen
turv TO come.
Will lhe editors Of those newspapers
fore the public for this disposition Of our
children at school, have manIinest enough
to publish this our defoace to their iniict.
meut. We ask it Of them, and have moth
ing more to say on the subject.
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Hymeneal.

Married, on the 2slh ult, by Rev. u.
Spain, Mr.. JOHN ID. KENNEDY and Miss ELL
ZABETH, daughter OF the late Joseph Gun
ningham, Esq. All of Camden.
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The Cdrolini0n states that the reelected
Professors of the South Carolina College
have all accepted, and tho College exercises
will be resumed on Monday, 9Th October
with excellent prospects.
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The Great Race over the Fashion
Course.

New York, Sept. %.
Charleston WAS Withdrawn from tie
race, which took place over the Fash,@n
Course, on Long Island to-day. N,cho-
las won the race easily in two heats
over Engineer. Time: 7.47-s49.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07
Trouble with the Mormons.

Washington, September 80.
Alvices received al this city from Utah
sta that 500 kegs OF powder have been
captured from Mormon train, aud that
the Murmons threaten To- cut of lhe arms
supplies cn route Tor Utah.
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THE MARKETS.
Columbia. Oct. 2.

Columbia. Oct, 2.
The Cotton market opened this morning
at decline 81 4c., on yesterdays quota
lions, viz lS4 for fair, in the evening, how
ever, prices were still lower, and iIf was
about as much as the best article would
bring.
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Jrlr9rupJlr.
The Philadelphia Banks.

Philadelphia, October /.
The banks OF this city are more larmo.
nious. and several are diScouuting TO Gus
toners. The bank of Pennsy yIvania will
probably be III the liiieto. morrow.
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NANTED.-At this office. an intclipent
lad OF IromI2 to 10 years of age, as au APP
prentice TO the printing busipess.
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South Carolina has contributed more 10
the Mt. Vernon Association than any other
Southern State. Alabama next.
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BANK DIyIDEND.-The Planters Bank of
Fairfield has declared dividend Of one dol
lar per share for the last slx months.
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A Journeyman Printer, of good hab-
its. may obtain situation in this Of
flee by applying soon.
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New Orleans. Oct, 2.

Cotton is steadier. with sales for the day
OF 2;ooo bales at from LIT l44 per ID for
Middiing. The sales for the wees a,e 10,
500 and The receipts 2s.430 bales. The
stock on hand comprises 60 900 bales.
New York, Oct. 2.
-, Cotton Is quiet. Flour has declined =
ihe sales for the day were $500 bbls.. at
from from $500 os0 for State, $50 $40
for Ohio, and so.ao a 6.4o for Southern,
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Cir i >r0l)rr.
LANCASTERVILLE. L SC
TO PRINTERS.

WEDNESDAY hoRAING, OCT, 9TH, 1857.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-28

Which aduleraed compo nds are intended to sell in
California az tinst my genuine article.
My object is to announce that have recently es
tabshed IA AGE CY IN SAN FRANCISCO for
supplying the State and Oregon with my Schnapps
and that hereafter viii always keep said agency
supplied with large stock; 50 that respectable drug
gi>is and liquor dealers throughout California
always supply themselves at Il regular price,
merely enough over the New York price to cover
cost of freight and charges thus avoiding compliant
as heretofore. of occasional scarcity and extreme
high price
Il "a now many years since first imported these
chnapps from the celebrated old dist,Iiery at Schei
dam, Holland, ia which | am Interested 1t IL now
conceded that no Gin was ever imported into this
country which has approached my Schnapps in re-
gard to PURITY, HEALrIIFUiNESS, and EN-
QUISIrE AROMA or flavor. This claim. and for
proof point their universal popularity and the i'm
mense and increasing consumption by all classes,
north and south, east and west. comprising the TEN
perance people, medical faculty, &C.. to such an ex-
tent that my establishment, packing the enormons
quantity of 5000 bottles per day. is barely able to fill
It's orders.
Also, the Wolfe's Schnapps have been analyzed
by the most celebrated Chemists, Drs. Most and
Deck, of New York, and Others who all testify that
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-28
SAN FRANCISCO ADV'TS.
j. Regan's Steam Refined
CANDY MANUFACT0RY .
No. 33 Montgomery Street. between Bush and
Sutter Sts., san Francisco.

Poets sing of the Spices in Indian Isles,
OF the citr)n the orange and lime,
They sing Of the fragrance So lavish difus'd,
By the breeze in dch tropical CLINE.
Let the epicure boast Of each havord dish,
The flavor Of wines or French brandy.
Yer none of the list named above can compare
With J. Regans "Seam Rein'd Candy"
Rich spices and fruits and sweet flowers may be sold
Or dishes for epicures dainty:
But the question in this will not debate,
Yet each have admirers in plenty.
Withal, there none of them half so well prz d.,
From the sweet prattling child to the dandy,
As that sweetest of sweets everywhere idnliZ'd-
mean Regan's ''Steam Refined Candy"
"Reganr was first upon the Pacific Coast,
Who made confectiOns-the fact is known WELL
Tho 'twas years since. he continues 1t still,
Aud sells by wholesale and retail.
He Is selling his stock AT such reduced rates,
That purchasers are always handy,
And they find each variety known to the trade,
Among J. Regan's "5team Refund Candy"
Hes an hrDdred varieties, that need not be namd
And being made by the new improved process;
He can sell his goods cheaper than any other man,
For parties, to families or grocers.
OF French Candies now his assortment is large,
And buyers will find It most handy.
To call or send for their holiday stock right away
Of Regan's steam Refund CANDY
~ Orders by Mail or Express promptly filed and
forwarded dS-3m
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-28
To the Citizens of California
C. a u = 10 "

III AN INFORMED that various liquor mixers of
4 New York, Boston and san Francisco, ARE exten.
svely engaged in putting in square bottles. under
various titles, cheap limitations OF my long established
and renowned
Wolfe's Scheidam Aromatic
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-28
Perfectly Pure Medical Tonic

Invaluable remedy against BAD WATER,
GRAVEL, INDIGESTION. DYSPEPSIA, DEBlll-
TY. sc They also certify that they tOlnd my
Schnapps to be free from Arnylic Alcohol or Fusll
Oil. an exceedingly hurtful ingredient. found in all
common Gin. which Dr. Mott describes as "teiid.
acrid. and asthmatca and producing irreparahle e-
iecs upon the nerves and stomach" The certificates
also prove my Schnapps perfectly clear ut The Sc
cnnd or heavier Essential oil OF Juniper also a dan
gerous component, produced by the over d5tillatiun
pructced TO increase the quantity in making ordinary
Gin "
These statements made with IA view To invite
comparison in Californiabetwecn the genuine Nv oc's
Schnapps and the various brands of bogus limitations,
mixed, doctored up, sweetened GIN; IN square,
black bottles Limitation of my style of bottes) under
different names and labels. whether marked london.
Germany, Holland Scheidam Schnapps, &c, in init
mite variety--conident that the trial will r-sul in
California just it has long since done in all the
older States in repudiaing all the bogus. unwhoo-
some limitations referred to,and the complete triumph
of my pure Scheidam Schnapps.
desire briefly Ia notice two facts Which have lately
added largely TO the of Wolfe's Scbnapps in the
City ot New York aud elsewhere 1T. Pure French
Brandy it Is now almost impossible to obain-neary
all the brandy imported from France being American
raw spirits sent there, made into handy. and shipped
back again. I'd. Man) people are abandoning the
use of American whiskey, brandy and gin, since 1t
has been discovered tnat STRYOHNINE, deadly
poison. l. ia use at the west In distin. thereby IN
creasiug the yield of Liquor about one-ihird.
In conclusion, will say tO all who desire whole
some agreeable tonic and simulent,giye !ar tralo
" o L y E s
ScIeiGam Aromatic Schnapps.
UDoLPHO WOLFE, Sole Importer.
a6-3m t@2 Beaver street, New York.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-28
Lost---$lO Reward !

% somewhere between Montgomery street and his
cabin at the foot of IIuntoon street, TWO GOLD
MEDALS one pr sented to him by the citizens OF
Sonora, Tuoiumne county, the Other in the shape OF
star, also present from the ctiZens of Columbia.
Any person finding the above can claim and receive
the above reward by leaving hem mt this office,
OroVille Dec 18Th.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-28
THE GOLDEN GATE
Mining Company.
Capital Stock srao,ooO-No. of shares 200

yByHE above Company's Claim is located In Main
n Feather Rleyr, commencing at the head of the
Cane Clam and extending thence twenty-nine hun
drsd feet up the river to the Nebraska Claim. Said
Company has been organized, and those desiring to
subscribe TO Stock can find the books at the law Office
of p ii. Harris, ESQ on Myers st.
NJ fER ORDkk 70 THE TRUSTEES.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-12-04

CHEER Uri-How many care worn faces do
we meet with every day; and the secret grief
which graves the lines upon the face no stran
ger can guess at We may, however, in most
such cases reasonably suspect that they are
| to be ascrbed TO narrow means. Who can be
happy when his purse is lowi Who can wear
smiling brow when his heart is heavy
and his pocket emptyi There are few such
philosophers in the world. 1t is on this &C
count that we naturally call in the aid Of the
goddess Fortune, whose prime ministers are
Messrs. s. Swan Il Co., Of Augusta, Ca, who
furnish to every applicant for ten, five or two
dollars and half, whole. half. or quarter
ticket in their authorized State lotteries, one
OF which draws every Saturday. Ifyou have
lost heart and hope, cheer up and try your
luck by an investment.--New York Sunday
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