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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23
The Ellis and McRae difficulty.

Wilmington paper gives tho annexed
account the recent Gsti.culf encounter be-
tween Mcssrs Ellis and McRne. the rival
candidates for Governor Of North Carolina,
which occurred at political meeting:
Tie discussion was conducted for the
most part in the same manner as on previ-
Gus occasions. Judge Ellis became excited
and turning 10 Mr.. McRac, told him that if
he was successful next August, his election
would be looked upon at the North as a
Black Republican triumph.
Mr.. McRae.--Who SAYS so !
Jucgc EI!is.-i say so.
Mr.. McRae Then it is false.
licIe Judge Ellis rushed on Mr.. McRac,
and struck him u blow, and they grappicd
each other, but were separated by fiends
before any serious damage was donc-and
the matter ended
IT is stated that the affair was subsequent.
Iy adjusted and the parties are now upon
good terms. A correspondent of the Pc.
ter.burg ErPress thinks there is no doubt
OF The latter fact, for says he: II saw them
drink together not an hour ago--good evi.
dcnce Of friendly social relations, isn't it
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23
'For the Lancaster Ledget1

Our little Village has been so RELY and re.
peaiedly of late afflicted by tn e visita,ions
OF the Ruthless Destroyer, who is no re,
| srccter of persons and who ubiges alike
the king and the peasant to low TO his in
. flexible dccrccs. How often within the last
few weeks have our citizens been called TO.
! grther by the toll of the Chnrch bell-that
melancholy peal that finds its WAY to the
inmost recesscs Of the hearts of the living
rs each repeated stroke adnIonishcs us of
the shortneSs of life aud of the final doom
| OF m"n-to pay the last sid rites 10 a de-
parted relative, friend, or acquaintance =
! Many in our lit;le community have doubt.
| less asked themselves the question, why
! death has visited ~ so frequently of late
/ whether through the spe cial interpos:icn
Of Prov idcnce or in the regular order Of na-
turc. His ravs we cannot iathom but il
IL believed by all christian communities that
affections are of'en Dispensed for purpose
and To effect ultimate good.
The remarkable religious feeling that
pvrvadrd our whole country "A short while
since, reaching To neig hboring Districts,
fell short of our little pl Irc and no unusual
sentiment has htcn man!f here ~ in eth
rr Localities. Why /, this? Are We less
s"-c"r;ibic of Divin" Impressions aud can
Our h""r's only he reached through the
christening arm "f Jehovah
The tear Of death ia the most powerful
q Il and thc young, the suffering and the
happy. those whose .ori,I positions are
such that every hour briD..~ to them glad
ness and renewed worlGi, cuj"I ment, and
those whom disease have rackcd and De-
formed, whcm poverty has smiltrn ard the
w"rlG has east all ali he shrink from death
- the con- uInnatinn of human horrors
An all wise Crcator,knowin. Rams natural
rrpugnancc To death. makes it means, 10y
repeated warnings Of its approach. OF jrins-
ing him TO repentance. Human jurspru.
deEcr reckons death the greatest penal
threat for keeping the terrible passions in
awe, and in the Divine administrations, is
not the restraining power Of the fear Of
death regarded ns second only In its innu>
cncc to :he spirit of indwelIing grace -
The sentence of death hanging over man is
one of the means provided for securing his
final repentance and redemption. The aiilc.
tions Of Providence wo.kcih good for those
who will heed its admonitions it teaches
Us that God is to be feared and that his
anger burns not only ae uinst the open and
defiant transgrcssor. IL is not only the
overt acts of man that arc most offensive in
his sight; our heart idniaters; our con-
tempt for that law which ls holy, just and
! good; our rejection of Sayiour's blood !;
all our unnumbered and by us unnoticcd
sins, justly incur His diSpleasure. Trihe
not with His admoritions noW is the day
of grace "Seek the Lord while tie may
be found, call ye upon Him while He is
near" NJ.
| Iancas'ervilIe. June %
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

IHE MOUNTAIN EcHo.--Wc are rcmiE-
ded that we had neglected to place this in
terest'ng little monthly upon our exchange
list, though it has been noticed in our ed.
iorial columns. The omission is now cor.
rectrd. Tie Mountain Echo is edited by
the Faculty and Students of the Spartan
burg Female College and is flied almos,
ea'irciy with original matter. The price
Of subscription bears no comparison to its
mcrts--only SO cents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23
Special Message to Lord Napier,

We co"donsc 'hc following from tho
New Yo,k Herald, Of ihe 18Th:
The Syren brourb, as r,ss.rgcr I;e,
,euan, R,,b.rI.,r nr ~. y III Nn,
bearer Of Lasr,,ri,a. rr,,n ,ha Er,,;.h A,
mirni at Bermuda, Sir Houston S,nwnr,
to Lord Nap,,r iont Rrh,r,lsn, I.r,
bv ,h. G ,,'..l,.l. ,,.;., r,s, ,r.,; r
NN,.L,u-t,.r
Tine ry,ct nprnor, ~, J.o j.-,...l,...
erou.,b, nv ,hn :, rom ,n,IL ~, r,,."''
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

GoDY's IADY's BooK.-rhis popular
monthly for July has been received, m we
find it rs usual well stored with mat, srs of
taste and fashion, with elegant illustr nlions
OF The actualities Of real life. Cody is the
most successful caterer for the ladies' that
we know of; he instructs them in every
branch Of domestic duty, from the orna.
mental TO the culinary department, and
none who read his book regularly, can fail
to be proiited by it,
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Correspondence of the Lancaster Ledger.
ALBANY, GA, June Z, 1858.

ALBANY, Ga, June Z, 1858.
DEAR LEDGER Believing that few dot.
tings along the Rail Roads from your Vii.
lage to Southwestern Georgia, might prove
interesting to some Of your numerous rea-
ders, and more especially to those who are
engaged in agriculture.
left your quiet little village on the
evening of the 25th ult, and travelled the
Beaver Creek Road to Camden by private
conveyance, driving Charley aud Boney--
] had very good opportunity Of noticing
the Crops on the roads, as my power OF To-
comotion was not so great as IL was after
! left Camden.
The cora aud cotton crops on the way
through Lancaster and Kershaw Districts
look in a healthy and growing condition.
but are rather small for the season. The
oats are very inferior oweing to the coniip'
ued drouth. The whost has generally
grown up large enough TO promise good
yield, but there IL much complaint about
tue frost in April. and much Of that whisl,
escaped the frost has been injused by the
rust, so that nothing like full crop can be
expected.
left Camden the Mansion House, nf-
ter partaking Of a very excellent dinner,
the first beans | had met with this season
bu, the beans and good roast. beef were mol
so te..pting to my appetite( although sharp,)
"a some foe frssh Trout and Whiting,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23
Our Mormon DiRcultie S.

The President has sent message to
Congress congraluiatirg ii un tie au>r-
cl0us tcrminrtion Of our Mormon War;
lie says ihere viii trro occasion for two
new volunteer regiments. lie adds:
" am the more gra,ifeL = this salts
factory Intelligence from Ctalr, hccau>r
i Will aided some reUct To the treasury
at time dcmaujing from us the stric,e,,
e'pHoHyr ana WREN rte question wiIci,
now arises upon every appropriation /,
whether Il Ee Of = character 80 !mpoTtaui
and urgent rs to brook no delay. and to
justify and require loan, hhd most
probably a tax upon the people to raise
the money necessary Tor its pay memt."
We are glad 10 see his idea cf ccono
my put forward 50 prominently. There
Is II" DOUBT that many cau.rs have com.
bincd to make this administration, 50 far
most costly oac. Oar Kansas difficult
ties aggravated aud prolonged 10y section.
al--anim0sity-lhe MurmoA war-nnd
lastly, the threat Of war with Great Brit
ain, which has caused heavy naval ex
peuL.tures have sweird The di,hur>e
neml" 10 All cnOrm"uS amount. \ path
OF leare Is Row open, and wc nope 10 see
ncon"my ti.e .u,ns ,dc1.
We give IN another co.umn Interesting
news, concerning hyhr between tie
M"rmonN aud the Indians, and the cXpc
diipm, full Of trials and ,hardships, in
which Capt. FIckIin embarked in search
Of provisions aud cattle South Edy0E
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

DFFTcULTY WITH ENGLAND. Among the
late arrivals or news from England, but lit
tie mention is made of the search of Amer
lean vessels aud the consequent excitement
here relative to that matter. Enough, how
ever, is known to nlIay any apprehcnsons
Of hostile meaning on the part Of Eng
land and that she is ready to make any
apology and explanations that may he ask.
ed. The determination ovinced by Mr.
Buchanan had doubtless something 70 do
in lowering the tone of British arrogance,
and TO the same cause may be ascribed the
satisfactory tern ination of the difficulties
With the Hormons
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

UNITED STATES SENaroR.-Ilon. W. W.
B"yce, who was lately nominated for the
United States Senate through the Edge.
held Adrertiser, declines the nomination,
and states That his name is before his con.
si''uen's for reelection TO ;he post which
hs has filled for the last several years.
A correspondent of the Char 'eslon bier-
curry nominates Chancellor } Johnston 20
succeed Senator Evans.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23
LANCASTERVILLE, sc.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE "a, 1855

10 CoRRE>PoNDEET J. I.-We think
the Cc!"m0w Banner vii! suit Won il is
one OF the best wrckiics that we know Of
ana contains large amount of general
matter for the price vhirh.s So. Thanks
Tor your kirdy expressions and palpablc
interest in our behalf; we will cndeavor to
orS'ry" both. You are credited to March,
1859
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

GEN QUITmAY's Administration Omit.
mans address delivered before the Palmetto
Association (Which our correspondent no.
'iccS at length clScwhr." in this papcr,) Jean
be obtained f-om Mr. Il. l.. Bryan, Colum
bin, who is alone authorized to sell th.m.--
Inc iow pric" (25 cts.) PAGES it within the
reach OF every one.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

was not forgstful of the common soldier
The Address of Gov. Allsion and that also
OF Capt. Stanley together with II list Of the
attendant survivors are all printed in neat
pamphlet of 35 pages, and soon will be rea-
dy for .sale.
lthink every true patriot will not hesitate
to lay up one in his library, both as a com-
pmenrto the great man, and rs remem.
brancer of the Palmetioes.
ChSTON
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DVERTlSEMENTS

VIII be inserted at the following low rates
One square tof Ii lines or less, one insertion
81; or, il continued, IS cents for the first ill.,
sertlon, and ~ cents Tor each subsequent inscr.
ion. ~ See FoUrth Page for deductions in
yor OF standing advertisements.
The number of insertions must be written on
each adEcrtiSement or they will he inserted till
ordered 1"t and charged accordingly.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

SToHMs.-This has been spring Of
storms and rain Along tie whole val.
ley Of tie Missssippi River, including nj!
its tributaries, and along the most Of the
Atlantic States, The floods have ragpG
with terrific fury. We copy in another
column !ong extract from an accouu',
occupying near five columns of tie Bau
more Sua, Of destructive ircshet, in that
city, on Saturday evening last. The nc
count follows the storm street by street,
and states the immense loss Of property
that has taken place from houses wash
I'd away, Others damaged, and the ircal
culab!e injury done TO stores Of every
description, 10y filling cellars and foodjus
the first ilnors to the depth OF four feet
in many instances. .SOdh CarOiinion.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-06-23

Wheat Is selling in Knoxville at 60 and
65 centsper bushel; bacon, hog round,
nj 2 2 cents per pound corn nj 80 and
40 ceRts per bushel. aud oats ~ 90 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
MARYLAND Coal Trade.

The Cumberland Telegraph says The coal
trade this wear will be very small. Already II
shows a decrease as compared even win the
small shipments of the corresponding period OF
last year, of sixty thousand IONS This conclu-
sion is the more 10 be believed from the TACT
that. contrary TO public expectation, the boat
men on the canal show no disposition to recede
from their demands Tor an increase OF ireight
on coal from this port TO Alexandra; nor do the
companies manifest any intention TO accede to
that demand. Persistence i'll this respect by the
two interests will hardly terminate IN compro-
mise That is evident; and yet neither OF them
seem disposed to yield. This is to be deplored,
not only by consumers, but by all parties di-
rec,ly or indirectly interested in the mining
business.
Taking this view of the ground we are con-
WINGED that IN. trade this year cannot much ex-
coed six hundred thousand tons, and the main
mart of this must seek market by the Balt-
more and Ohio Railroad, that Company having
reduced the freight on coal fifty cents on the
ton since last year between this place and Balti
more.
There IS at present. but little coal going TO
market, and but lew orders coming in. AS
consequence all branches OF business here are
more or less seriously affected Business is
very dull Indeed, we may say II is In great
measure Frustrated. We are wholly depen-
dent OF the mining operations within the coun.
". and whatever affects them injuriousy pro.
duces a corresponding effect upon other branches
Of trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
Erom Warrington.

TIE Contracts for Stationary for the lnte-
rior and War Departments Tor the year begin-
ming on the lst lost, have been awarded to
Blanchard l. Mohup, they being the lowest
bidders.
A similar contract for the supply of the
Treasury Department for one year has been
awarded to Franklin Philip, bookseller and
stationer Of this city, he being the lowest
bidder. -.
The Navy Department is in receipt Of dis.
patches from Commodore Tatnall. dated on
board the steamer San Jacinto, at Hong Kong,
April, l2;h. They contain no further news,
however, than what has been already pub
liShed.
A private letter, dated May lat at Singa-
pore, says the u. Steamer Powhatan had ar
rived at that port q few days before, after
prosperous voyage, and expected TO sail with
in nine or ten days tor Hong Kong. All
we'll on board.
The U. 5. steamer Savannah, now at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, is reported ready for
service in the waters of the West Indies and
Cult Of Mexico, whittier she was ordered
some weeks ago Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
New York Cattle Market. July 1.

The beef cattle market was again depressed
Yesterday The heavy decline OF last week, of
one and half cents, was succeeded yesterday
by reduction Of over hall cent ID. A
number of drovers say there has not been such
depression in the cattle trade within the last
seven or ten years. The price for the finest Sc.
lections was hardly cts, while the average OF
all sales would not exceed 73G7ic. Some OF
the inferior grades brought only 646s4c. At
the decline there was &c general disposition to
buy, and feeling OF depression universally pre-,
vailed The quality was inferior 10 last week s
stock, there being more OF the common grades.
Sheep and Lambs were fully IS cts. y head
lower, and a supply unusually large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
COMMERCIAL.
M 0Aetary.

The money market continues quiet, and with
out noticeable change. The supply is very limi-
ted; and but for the light demand the pressure
would be severely felt. Street rates are still
high, and the Banks are doing very little. The
New York and Baltimore money markets are
quoted inactive, on account OF the great album
dance OF capital.
Stocks are very dull, sales unimportant, and
quotations nominal Virginia is in New York
have declined since our last report, and are no"
quoted at 92s Eastern Exchange is dull, al b
Oh New York.
The Bank OF the Old Dominion has declared
a semi annual dividend OF per CT. nett and the
Alexandria Water Company semi,annual diVi-
dend OF per CT.
Land Warrants are quoted in New York, as
follows 40 acres ll2Gll5c; SOS ssG92c
l2O's 799s2c.; 1905 s9G92c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
B.,,imor. cattle Market, July 1.

CArrLS-The supply of Beef Cattle at mar
ket to-day was quite large, some 100 head be-
iny offered al the scales OF this number $50
were sent to Philadelphia, $50 were lef. over UNI
sold, and the remaining 500 head were taken by
Baltimore butchers at prices ranging from $S
to $3.50 on the hoof equal to $6GSs net, and
averaging Sd gross. The supply to-day con-
siderably exceeded the demand, and such lots as
were sold were forced off,
Hoes-For Hogs prices still range at from
$3.50 10 $3.50 y 100 lbs. net The market for
them is, however, dull.
SHKKp-Sheep are sill quoted at sass p
100 lbs, gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
Oh ed.

At Culpsper Court House, Oh Saturday, the
Goth nit, JOHNSON. infant child of Henry II.
and Lucy a. Norris, aged two months and TWEEN
ty.;wo days
Al CuIpepnr Court House on the 2sth alt OF
congestion OF the liver, tne infant daughter o.!
Mary +. and p. VI. Rixey, aged two weeks and
five days.
In Georgetown, on the afternoon Of Wednes-
day. the 3Oth OF June last, Mrs. ELEANOR
MARIA FORREST, relict of the late George
7. Forrest.
In New Orleans, On the 18th ultmo, Mrs
ELIZABETH MASSlE. widow OF the late
VIM. J. B. Massic, of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
Ds,.nt,on of an Ocean steamer.

HALIFAX, July 2--The Indian Empire
(late the United States, which left for Lv-
erpool Oh the 10Th ult, touched off this port
last night, and then proceeded to New York.
Her detention was caused by breaking her
port piston when few days out. She made
the balance Of the voyage with only one en-
CINE. She reports having seen nothing Of
the Telegraphic fleet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
the Markets.

BALTIMORE, July 2.-Flour is dull, but quiet;
Howard street and Ohio 81 81; fresh ground City
Mills $4.25. Wheat is steady; good to prime
red looGlO5c., fair 10 choice white lOsHl2Oc.
Corn is steady; white 74G75c, yellow 75@77c'
Provisions are dull and nominal, with down
ward tendency Whiskey steady at 22lS23c,
New YORK July 2.-Stocks are dull but
steady Cumberland Coal Co. Is. Missouri
&,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03

The market during the week has been very
quiet, with light receipts and very moderate !
demand, except for Corn. Flour has been du'i'
with a light city demand. We quote Union
.,r.., rom;nally at 1925. The receipts OF
Wheat have been very small-market unusually
quiet, and quotations altogether nominal Inc
demand Tor Corn is active and the offerings nave
been fair, with an advance in prices, the market
closing firm, at 73c. for white and mlSed-ho
yellow offering, which would bring Toe hye
and Oats have been very dull. Butter and Lard
are in fair supply, and pIices tending down
Eggs are in smaller supply, and prices tending
up. Provisions are improving, and business
during the week, among the Grocery merchants
ba, been active Guano and Plaster are un'
changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
Lumber.YsTd Burnt.

BUFFALO, July 1.-The lumber-yard OF Van
Week. Churchill i Parker, was destroyed by
fire asst night, consuming about 600, OUO It.
of pine boards. Loss $4,000, with an insuI-
ancn &c SIS 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03

IlLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL,
X The second session OF this School will be-
GIN on the hrst Wednesday OF October, 1898,
and close the third Wednesday OF July, 1853
The design OF The School Is thoroughly TO pre-
pare youths for the University OF Virginia -
The course OF study embraces everything ne
ceSsary 10 the degree OF A. VI. al our University.
The school Is located In the mountains o.!
Fauquier, 4 region well known for us neallhiu
climate and beautiful scenery II Is two miles
south OF Markham Station OIL the Manassas Gap
Railroad, and sixty miles from Alexandria
Terms 1925, semi-annually in advance, VIZ:
81 ~ 50 on the Isl of October, ard SIP 81 on
the lst OF March.
Modern Languages at extra charges
For further particulars, apply TO the Princi-
pal, at Markham Station, Fauquier County, Va.
REFERENCES:
Rev ] p MctIuire F.. H :. OF Va
Trustees OF Charlestown Academy, Jefferson
county, Va.
Professors Bledsoe, Harrison. Schele De We're,
McGutiie and Smith, OF the University OF Viz
gina K JAQUELlN AMBLER.
Fauquier county, ieb 4-eoll Principal.
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By MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
,,,.nD..,h of washtngtonIan.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2.-Edw. Matthews,
Of Washington city, died suddenly this morn
ing, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Of an affection
of the heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03

l.Inn REWARD-Ranaway from 'he
- ZOU subscriber, living near Middle
burg, Loudoun county, Va, OF Thursday, l7th
inst, negro man LEN aged about 70 years,
about 5. feet high, well butt, dark copper color
round broad face, and when spoken to has
downcast look He had OF suit OF light
clothes when he left but suppose he took 9th
er ana dark clothes with him. will give $500
tor his recovery, if taken out OF the State, OF
$3.50 If taken in the STATE and secured so that
J eer him again. SPENCER RECTOR.
Miidieburg. Loudoun Co Va, je l9-eor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03

ALEXANDRIA ITEMs.-The Alexandria cor
respondent of the Washington S.-T --y- -
cue tiro department committee, in coujunc-
ton with committee of the company, have
lust purchased in Baltimore, new hose car
riase for the Hydraulion FIRE Company
We learn it is a foe piece of apparatus. 1t
will arrive in this city, on Monday next.
Eleven hundred and twentJ-;hree free ne
srocs have been registered in this county
since July, lS47."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03

FATAL ACCIDEST.--On the night Of the
2Sth of June, Joseph Ager, hand on board
the schooner George Franklia, Jabez Tyler,
master, walked overheard when opposite
Matthias Point, in the Potomac river, aud
WAS lost, all efforts to save him being un-
availing. The schooner vas from Port De-
posite, Maryland, bound TO Georgetown.
The deceased was from Dorchester county,
and was unmarried Nat Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03

VALLEY FEMALE INSTITUTE, WI"
Y CHESTER VA-1he fourth annual session
OF this Institution will commence septemoa
l,t. 1857, and continue five months. The Board
OF instruction is complete, and superior ad"an'
tsg., are offered Tor a thorough and polite edu'
cation. For further information, send and get
, cataIogu. 5. P. YORK, A. NJ,
g. LA MONTE, A. B.,
Principals and Proprietors