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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20
DEATH OF JAMES BOATWRIGHT
ESQ

This venerable citizen. (says the CGroii-
man of the liih inst who has long been
considered oOe of the patriarchal landmarks
of Columbia, has passed away. AT Il ripe
and mellow agc, exceeding four. score years,
he has been gathered 10 his ialhcr~-bear-
ing with him the respect ard esteem of the
whole community. long Identified with
the growing interests of Columbia, he has
lived 10 see her cXI ansion into . city Of
beautiful proportions and occupying | high
position. or every enterprise connected
with her advancement, he has been liberal
advocate, and in business he has ever been
ready to help the industrious who needed
assistance. \ mechanic of the first iulell.
genvc and mucl, skill, he early became pro-
minently known Ia the agricultural commu-
nifty by his valuable improvements on cot.
tom gins, and other necessary machinery for
their practical us". His experience aud
knowledge of men, early cnrullrd hin, as II
Bank Director in the Commercial Bank,
where he has, We believe, served efficiently
since the foundation Of that instituton.-
In all his relations he was much esteemed,
and bears 10 the grave the confdeucc OF
his fellow. citizens us an honorable and hon.
est man.
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J. w. WHITE.

BY the annexed items, it will be seen
that this consummatc swihdlcr, Sho has
been published as an impostcr and who so
successfully humbugcd the people in por-
tons of this State and in North Carolina,
carrying of large sums Of money under
the pretence OF collecting a;a Cor Kansas,
is now playing the same game in Virginia
For KANsAs.-Thc Floyd (Na.) Citizen
states that there are ahnnt one hundred
and seventy tive Young men and heads OF
families in Carroll county now preparing to
start for Kansas under the auspices OF Col.
White, who is acting us agent for the
Southern cmigrant compaoy.
A FLASH IN rHE PAN-Mr. J. w. White,
of Kansas, was hCic at oar last Cont, drum
ming up cmigrants for The far off territory
He raised n goodly number here, rs we'll
as at other places. who were to rendezvous
at Wythcyille the tir2t Of this week. They
assembled. but no Mir. Nhi.c appearing
they disbandcd on "Wednesday last Ading,
don Virg inidn.
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A Promising Colt.

We read in the late California papers,
of the birth Of foal under most singular
circumstances. 1t appears that fine
blooded race mate who was near her time
was feeding on the line Of railroad near
Patierson's rancho, when the morning
train from Folsom surprised hei on the
track and literally cut her in two. Strange
to say, that though the mare was thus ut.
terly crushed, her colt was thrown out to
the side OF the track entirely unharmed.
"The colt" says the Town Talk Of two
days afterwards, "was alive and on its feet
last evening. and there is every prospect
of its being raised. II has already learn
ed to drink milk, and appears to be doing
as well as if born under natural circum,
stances. An offer OF 500 was refused
for the steam born racer. This is the first
time, We believe, that locomotive has
played the parr OF midwife"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20
INFLUENCE OF NEWSPAPERS.

The Yorkvilc Enquirer, in II well writ
ten editorial upon newspapers and Educa-
ton, throws out the following suggestions,
whic is certainly worthy of consideration.
A similar measure was proposed before tho
Louisiana Legislature during its last Ses-
sion, and we think a few thousands might
bc very judiriously invested BY every State
in the Union in ihis way.
"lt would actually be good economy in
the State TO furnish n paper TO every family
or at least to every family whose proper
ty was less than hve hundred dollars in
value. 1t would tend greatly TO remove
that foolish prejudice against education.
Which pervades the lower classes, and pre-.
vents them from availing themselves of con-
venicnces for mental Improvement that al
ready surround Them"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20
THE CROPS.

We are glad to hear favorable reports Of
the stands of both corn and cotton, from
various sections of the surrounding country,
and with the warm and seasonabie weather
that we now have, the consequent back
wardness of The crops from an unusually
late Spring, may De in great measure, if
not entirely overcome. A great deal of
rain has fallen lattcrly, too much, very like
Iy, for the young crops, but they having been
planted, and came up partly, through snow,
frost and ice, it is presumed that they are
in n condition to stand anything-even the
Comet, should it not come Too near. We
devoutly hope that n good crop year is
before us, and that any who may be holding
their corn back with the expectation of
getting an eXhorbitant price for it, will DC
most egregiouslv disappointed
MAY loth.-On Sunday afternoon and
also at night, we were visited with heavy
rains, oper;iowing the water courses and we
understand, doing considerable damage to
the crops and lands in various sections 0 I
the District The weather has since been
quite cool-cnough so 10 render fires cons
Portable.
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Refreshing

1t is perfectly refreshing at this time to
have a good joke. When the Freshet
has done its work, the peach crop failed,
all the "BuIace" vines pulled down to
make hoops, and no prospect Of corn, a
good joke is perfectly reIished. Some
few days ago as the train on the Cheraw
and Darlington Rail Road was coming up
and making time in 240 style, an old
negro was seen on the track waving his
hands as il in great distress. The oblig-
ing conductor put down the brakes, !urn-
e | off the steam,and stopped the, train;''he
passengers were on the alert, the engi-
neers and fremen the personifcatio on of Gu.
riosity, when the old negro walked up
with an air as il he had done the Road a
n great favor, and with sell gratified look
said Nh dStcr don't yos WOnt 10 Juy a
cooter. Passengers, Conductor Engineers
all let off steaT, and rot word was said
from there to Cheraw, ifyou want to get
fight on your bands go to the Depot
and say Scooter. Pee Dee Times.
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TRIAL OF MRS. CUNNtNGHAM.

This Interesting case, the trial of Mrs.
Emma Cunningham for the murder of Dr.
Burdcl, has Just concluded in New York,
resulting in her acquittal. The man Eckle,
supposed to be her confederate, was relcas
cd on his own recognizance. This case
was explained to our readers some two
months ago, shortly after the murder was
committed. 1t excited deep and almost
universal interest, being one of the most
diuboicn and, as it seems, cIeverly devised
crimes on record; and although this woman
is acquitted, yet there are but few, we pre-
sumo, Who have heard, or who have read
the fearful array eff testimony against her,
though mainly circumsancial, that can full
! ly believe IN her innocence. The jury, it
seems, had doubt. though slight it must
havr been, and she has had the benefit of il.
, We append holice of the closing scene
! upon the trial
| "The Jury retired precisely ut 7 o'clock
! All ewes we're directed after them as they
dcficd behind the Judges chair ON their
way to the jnry room.
| For a few minutes there was some slight
departure from the wonicd qsiet stiffness
and order Of the Court. There were efforts
on the part of the ladies To get a nearer view
of the now celebrated woman whose fate
was at this moment hanging so awfully in
! the balance. But she avoided as well rs
possible, this impcrtinent, though natural
curiosity. Resting her head upon her hand
and looking downward, silent, and il may
be prayerful, the daughters persisted in
| keeping their wells down so that the curiosi-
| ty of pryIng eyes was not gratiet.
! At twenty five minutes tO 8 o'clock the
! buz went round that the jury had agreed
[ and were entering the court. 1T proved 10
4, be correct. The jury entered and took
their seats on the box. All eyes were turn
ed toward them. A painful profound still
ness reigncd throughout the court. The
Clerk (Mr Henry Wander, oorD took his
position on the witness chair, TO call over
! the names of the jurors and TO put the usual
! formal questions TO them.
Before this was done, however, as n preI
caution against probable manifestation OF
feeling on the rendition Of the vedict, the
folding doors between the principal Court
and the Marine Court were drawn together
and tho immense audience in the latter
Court thus shut out from Witnessing the
last deeply exciting scene.
Mr.. VAspERVooRT-G Gentlemen of the
jury, have you agreed TO your verdict !
THE FoREsAN--We have.
Here Mrs Cunningham, deeply affected
and much agitated was caused TO stand up
and look towards the jurors.
MIR. VAEDERvOoRT--JuTors lCok upon
the prisoner prisoner, look upon the Jurors
How say you gentlemen, do you find En-.
ma Augusta Cunningham, otherwise called
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JUDGE BUTLER.

The following announcement Of the ILL
ness CT eur venerable Senator, which VIC
find in the Columbia Cdroiinj0m of Satur-
day last, wiiI convey pang OF regret and
apprehension to e"ery nook aud rornec of
our State:
ILLNESS DF JUpGE BrTLER.-By Il pri-
rate letter irom Edgehcld, we learn with
the deepest regret the serious illness of our
highly respected aud esteemed Senator,
Judge Butler. Since his return from Wash.
ingtcn, he has been an invalid, exhausted,
constantly sick, and daily growing worse,
and from our present accounts we much
fear that his useful life is drawing to Il
rlnsn.
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DR.. J. T. G. MITT&G.

We find the annexed notice Of our for
mcr fellow citizen, in the New York Daily
.NclcS Of May ll.h.
a NOTED pEiL0sorHER.-Dr. ;. +. 6
Mittag, The eminent South Carolina sch u,ar
and philosopher, has been in town for sew
cral days, stopping with his friend and Tor
mcr pupil, DR.. Sims of Madison Avenue.
DIR. Mitt0g is preparing profound wrrk
on the Natural Language of Form, for
which he has been laborous!y Ci!gagcd in
collecting materials for the last sixteen
years, during which time he has visited the
principal cities Of Europe, and made more
than twenty thousand sketches from oTigi-
nal modes. illustrative of his subject.
From his rcsearchcs, thus far, he has
succeeded in placing upon Il scientific basis
all the morbid indications o; the animal or.
gaazation, rs to be able Ia detect, with
certainty, all constitutional defects Though
the medium Of form. His Knowledge of
art is more minute ard critira! than we re-
member 10 have met in any other writer.
and ne has been the wise friend of many II
youtht,.l artist aud man Ct science strug-
CLING for position, Should tie learned Doc
tor remain in town during the approaching
exhibition Of the Academy of Design, we
shall look for some pointed showngs up
Of the annual crudites of art criticism,
with valuable practical suggestions which
our young artists will do we'll TO make n
note of.
DR. Aiit;ay is at present visiting various
institutions and objects of artistic and scicn-
tiiic interest in our city, in furtherancc ofhis
work, which from present appearances will
be ready for the press in abont two years.
Drs. Mott and Francis and Others of our
literary and scientific celebrities, have taken
Il warm interest In the Doctor and his work.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

FisE-Ou Wednesday night last, about
o'clock the citizens OF this village were
aroused by The alarm os fire. On repairing
10 the place, the store occupied by Mr..
Rcntz near OIdendorii~s Hotel was enyeloi :
cd in the devouring flames, which censam-
cd it and an adjoining Blacksmith shop
We are happy to state that must OF his
goods were saved without injury by the in
dcfn,igablc cNcrtions Of the Fircmen and
citizens. The buildings were not insured.
The origin Of the fire is not known, but is
supposed TO be the work Of an incendary.
-OronSeJHrg SOuthrOn.
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Hon. L. III. Keitt.

We were pleased, yesterday, to meet
our esteemed and talented representative,
Col. l.. M. Keitt, who is on a short yisit
TO his friends IN Columbia. -.
As soon as his arriva! was knows, on
Tuesday night, u, students OF the South
Carolina College showed him their re-
spect IN complimentary serenade. He re-
sponded TO their demonstration in n grace
ful aud eloquent address--the chief point
Of which was tho expression Of his views
against the University sysiem Of educa.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

The Carolina Times says that C"h Al'
phcus Baker who has been lccturing through
ihe State upon Kansas affairs, was in Col
umba on Friday. lie gives very cncoura-
ging reports of his succcs S in securing con-
tributions In Union District the sum of
$ 900 WAS subscribed, of whicn 5000 has
already been forwarded by Gen. Gadhcrry.
Grecu>iIle gave $500; Laurrns, $500; and
Winusboro' Si0O with a promise of $ll0O
more. The students Of Xion College gave
slO. 1t is especially gratifying TO state that
the students Of the Suuth Carolina College
have subscribed and paid in the handsome
sum OF Z 400.
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PHOTOGRAPHS and AMBRoTYPEs

From notice IN aAothc: column, it will
be seen that Mr.. y. l.. GLENY, is sojournng
FOR Il short time in our Village, a!tord;ng i
rare opportunity TO those dtsirorS of ob-
tanning good likcnesscs of themselves or
friends. Mr. q. has been practicnS the art
for eigh. gears and is up with al the late
improvements in his profession in proof of
which, i, is only necessary to STATE, that he
has taken the premium at the South Caro-
lima Institute Fax Tor the last several Years
Persons who may avail themselves Of this
opportunity, mry confidently expect to have
!ikcncsscs taken in the latcs; and most i'm
proved style Of the art.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

THE CRY CoUYLIL or MEMrIts COMING
TO CHARLEsroY.--ln In response to an invita-
tion from the City CounciI OF our city, the
City Counui' OF Memphis have fixed upon
the 9th Of May as the time for visiting
Charleston. We are pleased, (says the
Courier TO notice this prompt resolution to
give our city the opportunity of reciproca-
ting the kindness and hospitality Of the Peo-
pie of Memphis, and assure all concerned
that the reception of our Memphis friends
will be CORDIAL one, not only on the part
of our municipal authorities, but or tn c part
Of the citizens generally.
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APPLETeN's RAILWAY GUIDE

We have received from the publishers,
this useful book for May, which appears
monthly, giving the Railway routes in the
United States. with al necessary inrorma-
ton in regard to dime, rates, &c. The pres
ent number is accompanied by Il map which
points out the different routes and roads in
operation, or soon 10 be. This is valua-
bic to travellers.
Address d. Appleton & Co, 346 and s4s
Broadway, New York. Price 25c a mum
| bcr.
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Man. AGESr FOR THE SobtH.-Maj. East
man, of Nashville, Tennessee, one of the
prominent editors Of the Union and Amcri-
can, has been appointed Gcncrsi Mail Agent
for the South and Southwest. No one
(says the Columbia Carolinian) codh have
been selected better qualified by business
habits, energy nnd knowledge of the neees
sity of vigorous reform in the transporta.
ton OF the Southern mails. We now have
hopes that there will be something done
TO remove the distractions TO oar receiving
our mails in shedu,e time.
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Burdell, guilty OF not guilty ?
THE FoREMAN-Not guilty.

Burdell, guilty OF not guilty
The FoREMAN-Not guilty.
lSome manifestations of appiause.l
Mrs. Cunningham was so Ogitated that
she heard not the words that the foreman
uttered, and did not know what the verdict
was till her counsel whispered it to her /;
then she sunk back overpowered by her
tcclisgs.
MR. NANDEIvooRT-Geu Of. the
Jury, YOU say that you find Emma Augusta
Cunningham, otherwise called Burdcll. not
guilty Of the murder and felony of which
she stnnds indicted. 80 say you all
The jLrors nodded assent.
Mrs. Cunningham and her daughters
were then conducted out of the Court into
ore of the Judges chambers, and there for
some time received the cungratrlutinn OF
their friends on the happy termination of
the prosecution. We understand hat they
returned to the fatal house in Bond street.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

Eight hundred millions Of dollars have
been invested in Railroads in the United
States II is moderate estimate to make
of their iUcs,imablc value, to say they have
quadrupled the land through which they
run-makng whct was worth $500 Op0 600,
without Railroad communication worth
S3,2OO,OOO, 900.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

Arrests continue 10 be made In France, Of
persons charged Nith conspifary against
the Empcror's life but the details which
leak out are so few, thai It is not impossi.
bic 70 form Il clear idea Of the extent ofthc
danger involved in the affair Enough is
known, however, to show that n wide
spread conspiracy exists throughout the en-
pirc, which, if not closely watched, and rig
idly restrained, may Ut any moment over
turn the thrones
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

SouTH CAROLINA CoLr6c Eve are
pleased, says yhe South Caroini0n, to learn
that, on Friday: last, at = meeting OF the
Trustees of the South Carolips College,
Mr. James Farrow, of Spartanburg, IVES
elected Trustee, in place of the Hon. Mr..
Wnhcrspoon resigned. ;T,his& deserved
ecmpli,ncnv 10 Mr.. Farrow, for the noble
stand he took, last summer, in dcicuce of
;hc College,, when it wrs assaled in the
Legislative cah,ass IN several of the upper
districts.
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GEN. WALKER.

The latest intelligence from Gen. Walker
is the following, which We find published
as n teIegraphc despatch in our Columbia
and Charleston exchanges
"A private letter 10y the PromutcnS, da.
ted Havana, states that Walker had cvacua-
ted Rivas and sought refuge on board II
British War vessel on the Pacific Coast"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

SELLING Mas AT AUCTION IN ILLINOIS.
The Sheriff of ST. Clair county advertises
n negro man for sale at public auction. he
being guilty Of the "high misdemeanor" OF
having come into the State of Illinois and
remaining there for ten days, for which of
fence he was fined $50, as provided by the
Black law of 1853, and 10 defOut of pay.
ing which fine, the Sheriff of the county in
which he was found is directed 10 sell him
20 an nybody willing to pay the $50.
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For the Lancaster Ledger.
THE BACHELOR Is THE HAPPY
MAN

"Amicus Culibis," some time ayo.
Considered US in hopeless woe;
Soon rs the muse his song began,
These thoughts Into his verses run
"Man's born to love, and love he must,
Until his body turns TO dust.
Aul m-n Is like worthless drone
Without lriCe to share his hoIrc.'
What. though we have no wife to scold
Yet, we may have our love in god,
What though We have no child 10 cry
Yet we may have our love on high.
O! where's the man in all creation
So truly blrss'd in situation,
As he, who lives without wife
TO bless or curse his haPPy lie.
Since love is various and extends
To ncighbnrs nigh aud far of friends,
VIII "Amicus" prctcad to say
My love is bIunted every way'
That esteem myself alone,
And live and die as was born!
And will he solve this query for mc--
Is marriage iore teyDrd drsree
Is woman's lovely, lovely kiss
The true criterion OF earthly bliss
Love! l"ye to God and love TO man
Is ihe Almighty's glorious plan.
cant deny, but mnst confess
A woman is orn for ne, ! guess.
Happy the husband and the wife,
Who marry themselves in early life,
Anbrosail fruits TO pour along
Litcs sunny path, they travel OF,
And who their pledge Of love will keep
Until death shuts their eyes in sleep.
How, when these join ip love aud heart,
They mast perform Cody part
For, If they snap loves golden chain'
They set trip by which they're slain.
Yea, oiientimcs the world is moy'd,
BY marrying her you once approval
Where is the man that's richly paid
For marrying sweet aud beautiful maid -
Where's the woman does tot regret
Her union with man, who make her fret !
And where's the child does not regard
/ The cruel rod, which pets il hard
must then say, to wife and husband
~ Wv uSHSiFc lNuf OtcS "a rtpufn.
Ever since man's marrying begun,
Countless thousands Of children mourn.
While thousands suffer for want of bread.
Ten thousands more had better been dead.
May heaven restore the many losses.
Which OF arise from wedlock crosses!
Although you write "Ceibis Amicas"
fou will net fight the enemy Of US.
Thou art (it seetns) the very man
Tha. can point out ioishea for pLas,
To marry by and bless the lives,
| Of Bachelors who should take Them ,oires
May your instructions hence forth reach
To such as would thus have you preach
To men and women--young and old
For nee eGnnof be Of Thai fold
Because that you condemned the mode
OF millions, who have walk'd dis road.
.! follow the fashions of the day.
And live married iye We say
While love and sorrow is your plNn,
The BACHELOR is the happy MAN,
PHlLOS HUMENOS.
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APOLOGEIIC.

We dislike the habit of making excuses,
even when II good one is at hand but for
the benefit Of such Of our readers who
may be curious to know the reason for the
lack Of editorial in this paper, We will state
that the editor has for the past week been
minus the use of his right hand, besides
being lndsposcd generally.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

TIN Sei,de 6f Massachusetts, on Tuesday
rel, ctcd the we'll considered and able report
Of the Committee OF Foreign Relations,
adverse TO the removal of Judge loring,
and substituted therefor the report ur II
minority Of two members of the committee
favoring the fanatrul ideas Of the extreme
Republicans.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-05-20

The Raleigh papers says there il ao ia
tetesting revival of reGsicn in the Method.
i,t and Baptist Churches in Raleigh. The
Spirit Of the Age says 1emperancc is ad-
vancing again in this Stale and that char
tcrs have been issued foe number OF new
Divisions.
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NFmg nt tbr 1Bfgk.

We learn from the Pickeus Courier,
that mnn named Simon Turner killed War.
rem ID. Reed at beat company muster
ground on Saturday week, known as Row.
lands Old Store, in The upper part of Green.
vile District. Turner is now confined in
jail to await his trial.