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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-12-04

A Pleasing Ineident--Any facts ipdi.
eating religious interest amongst our sol,
disrs, are exceedingly gratifying to all
right.minded persons. We are informed
that in the Sumter Troop, Captain
Walsh, eucsmped near this city, prayer
meetings are Of frequent occurrence. A.
one Of those meetings member Of the
Troop was recently awakened and turned
to the Lord with full purpose Of heart.--
DESTROYS at once Of enlisting in the ser
vice OF Jesus Christ, and putting on the
uniform Of Soldier Of the Cross, he
was baptised las. Thursday, evening in
the Citadel Square Church, in the pres.
ence Of a considerable number Of his
eomradss.--CAayieston Cepyiy.
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From the Georgia Coast.

SAVANNAH, Nov. 26.
Commodore Tatnall, with three small
steamers and one gun boat. attacked the
enemys fleet at Cockspur Roads, yester-
day; the battle lasted one hour. Forty
five or fif,y shots were exchanged. No.
body hurt on our side. The effect on the
enemy is unknown, failing to draw the
fleet under the guns Of the Fort, Tatuall
withdrew.
Six large vessels are now inside Of the
Bar. One large friga.s was towed over
this afternoon.
The enemy hiss pickets oil around Ty.
bee Island, as far as Kings landing.
1t is reported the Yankees have taken
possession Of Warsaw Island and it is be.
lieved they are preparing to attack Pu.
laski.
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Later from Manassas.

RICHMOND, November 90.
At Manassas the Federal and Confede
rate camps indicate an engagement in
day or two.
The Baltimore Sun Of the 23d receiv-
ed here, reports several Federal reviews
and sham battles, to accustom the Fede'
rails to action, which is early to take place;
the said sham battles are in the highest
degree credi,able 10 the discipline and eff
fciency Jf the army.
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Al for Looe.-A ,oom.an cuts off tvo
Of her Husbands Fingers, to keep hin,
from going to the Wars.-Friday nigh,
OF last week there was = meeting, and
speeches made, at Maskells school house,
in the southwestern part Of Sslinac town.
ship, in this county, all with reference 10
raising recruits for Captain Hucking's
company, now rapidly filling up for the
war, Captain Huckiugs himself being
present. A: tho close Of the meeting, an
opportunity was given for any tbs,
would, to 60 to the war, when several,
mostly young men, came forward and
signed the muster roll, among tie resi-,
Samuel Dickinson, we'll known here
Dickinson is married man. Saturday
sigh', after he retired, his wife got his
hand out upon the bed rail, and placing
a very cu'I, broken shaving knife, OF
"sbingle shave" upon the two FRS, 6n.
gers OF the right hand, between the frs,
and second joints, with blows from a bill.
let Of wood, severed them from the hand,
She bad in readiness patches for doing
up the wound, also a preparation for
stopping the blood. All arrangements
seemed to have been made for doing W
the job " we'll as it was possible for a
woman to do with instruments as dull as
a meat are. Il is reported ,ha, be after.
wards 'aie he had brouah. j, upon him.
sell, and could not blame HE wif..-
Saiiea MieA.) .Iaeksoaian.
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Tho Fort Royal Expedit,on-Its Eff.
fsots on Commercial affairs ut tho
North.


"lon,' the we'll known special Wash.
ington correspondent, Of the Sun, under
date of the l4,h, rays:
The success Of the naval expedition
and the probability of the speedy open.
ing OF two or more cotton ports on the
Southern coast. had had an electrical ef.
'ect upon financial and political affairs a,
the North. Confidence il government
securities and in future business opera.
uon' has been greatly increased. The
Government will be thus enabled to Oh.
tain loans for the supper. Of the war,
and fresh impulse will be given to re.
erui.ing for the Federal army.
Accounts from the Northern cities
show that the war is not much fel, there:
that many are making fortunes ou, Of il.
and that the people, AZ mass, would
not consent to peace, except upon the
conditions alluded to by Gen. Scot, in bis
recent address 10 public bodies in New
York, to wit : the triumph Of the Union
arms and an honorable adjustment Of ma.
tional difficulties. The belief, prsvaleu,
in the South, that there will be such q
speedy reaction Northern sentiment, upon
the suhjec. /" will force a peace, is svi
dently erroneous.
tis understood that gres, efforts viii
be made by the Government, with tb.
appreciation Of Congress, TO aug ment ,h,
naval establishment, to render the block
ade Of the Southern coast effective. snt
to send expeditions against impor.su
and asssilable points.
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Of regiments for permission to form a part
Of Tue reinforcemeDis or new EXPEDITIONS
to be sent Southwark. The mild climate
and luxuriant savaLnahs Of South Caro-.
lima and Louisiana are much more invir
ting for winter quarters for our soldiers
than the bleak hills and desolate fields OF
Virginia.
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY cQWARDIN & HANMRRsLEY.
RICHMOND, VA.
DAILY SEaI.WsESLY AND WEEKLY.
TERxS--Cash in Advance.

TiiE DAILY DISPATCH is served 10
j subscribers At siS AsD ouARrEs cEsrs
WEEK, payable 10 the Carrier weekly
Price for mailing, ~ year, or oa50 for
six months in advance.
THE SEMl-WEEKLY DISPATCH is
issued every Tuesday and Friday ct % IN
advance.
THE WEEKLY pyspATCH i.,ps4
every Friday. and mailed 10 subscribsrs a5
81 per anaam.
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From Pensacola.

RICHMOND, Nov. 81.
A Message received from Gen. Bragg
last night, says all was quiet-that the
enemy's vessels were at a safe distance
and that he was ready for any attack.
Maj. z. A. Banks has been ordered to
relieve Maj. Julius Hesse at Mobile, and
will leave tomorrow.
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ment was composed Of l,4oo free coli
ored men. 1t is said to be the grandest
affair ever witnessed on this ContiIen,.--
One company displayed black flag
with the motto, I'VE give nor take no
auarter"
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duplication from Officers 10 Join TIE
sauMers ExpeditioH-A Northern pa.
per says - Within the last few days
there has been rush Of applications q,
the War peP#tmsot from commaudsu
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From Louisville.

LoUnyILLH, Nov. 2l.
Andy johnson has arrived en- route
for Eastern Kentucky.
Ion says that the Federal Congress will
hold it's session till summer, ,and intimates
that the cotton the Federals obtained at
the South ty force will be small.
George Peabody and Mr.. Bates write
from London that Great Britain will not
recognize the Southern Coniederacy, nor
will she raise the blockade.
Stocks is declining 10 New York, Phil.
sdelphia and Baltimore. in consequence
Of fears Of war with England growing
out Of the Mason and Slidell affair.
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Grand Military Review.

New ORLEASs, November 23.--Over
$4,000 troops were reviewed today by
Governor Moore, Major General Lowell
and Brigadiep General Ruggles. The
line extended over seven miles. One rsai.
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LONG GRABS,
Late from Coiumabus.-Late INTEL

Late from Cotunbus.-Late intel!i-
gence from Columbus, by the Kentucky
last night represents that an attack is con.
fidently and almost momentarily expec.
ted. The Fedeials have boasted that
they would have it IL il cost them IOQ,-
600 men. Thus far, .hey have only 6O,-
900 men at Cairo. They are receiving
additions daily. Last Saturday nine reg.
iments from Illinois and the Western
States reached Cairo. and otters are rep.
resented as pouring into that camp. Our
forces are ready and waiting, and feel as
confident now as ever OF a brilliant vic.
tory.-Nemphis { (Tsnn) Aualaneks.
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Important from W ash lnStop.

"hshnRtoHs NOV. lU
via Nashville, Nov. 20.
Lord Lyons has not behaved like Di.
plomatist since the receipt Of the news OF
the capture Of Mason and Slidell. Unof.
fcially. hs is almost impertinent in con
versation and assumes that the United
States must yield the point in controvsr.
sy. disavow the act Of Capt. Wilkes and
return Mason and Slidell to England.
The Spanish Minister has openly de,
clared that il Mason and Slidell had been
taken from Spanish ship be would have
immediately demanded his Passports.
Lord Lyons Is said to have assumed q
menacing tone aud declares that Mason
and Slidell must be given up and ample
official repara,ion be made to the British
Crown. Nothing Of this has been official
ly intimated, but in ordinary intercourse
these expressions Of disapprobation. and
hostility have been ungardedly made.
The Toronto &C.. wy Globe and the
Leader, have published several articles on
the seizure Of Maspn and Slidell. The
Globe says it will add strength and dig,
nifty to the American Government IL they
libera,e the captives without the remon.
strancs Of Great Britain. The Leader
says the insult is such that the meauest
Government on earth would not submit
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T,oo Hundred thousand more me,

Itoo Hundred thousand more men,
n New York Paper says:
4 President Lincoln will soon issue
Reclamation calling upon tie Governors
of the different States to furnish 100000
additional men before ln Of January.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07

ID u II ID +.

On the ID Of March at midnight. JAMES
BUCHANAN, Ell President of the United States
His disease was complicated, but supposed to be
want Of back bone and moral courage. Remote
causes which are supposed to have indsced the
malignant form Of this disease are-complicity
with traitors and robbers ana a willing submis
sion to every INSCRIPTIONS demand OF Slavery
proPagandsts. During the few last years Of
his mortal life he vas a successful practitioner,
having killed his arch enemy, Stephen A. Doug
las, and by the diffusion Of some kind of dis
temper he so scattered and divided his party that
he was left 10 breathe his last within the camp
Of his enemies. A monument will be erected
over his lonely grave to warn all passers by of
his dreadful end. As the Treasury under his
Administration became bankrupt. suggest
tina, the inscription 20 his memory be short and
after this wise:
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TIME TABLE
CHURCH INB LODGE DIRECTOR,

J. w WILLIAMSON, AGEST.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07

FOR CHILDREN TEETHlNG. which greatly facilitates
the process of Ieethng, by sOfiening the gums redu
cling all infammation-wI allay all pain and spasmod-
ie action. and Is SURE REGULATE BOWELS. be-
pend upon IL, mothers. il will give rest Yourselves
and RELIEF AND HEALTH To your infants.
We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years, and can say in confidence and truth of it, what
We have never been able to of any other med
never has failed, in single instance, TO effect cure
when timely used. Never did We know an instance
OF dissatisfaction by any one who used it, On the
contrary all delighted with its operations and
speak in terms Of highest commentator its magic
al effects and medical virtues. We speak in this mat
ter"what We do KNOW after ten years experience
and pledge reputation for the fulfllmen of what
we here declare. In almost every instance whore an
viii be found in fifteen or twenty minutes after the
~ is administered.
This valuable preparation is he prescription Of one
ofthe most experienced and skili.ul nurses New En-
gland. aud has been used with never failing success
in thousands Gf eases,
1t not only relieves the child from pain but nvgor
ates the stomach and bowels acdy and gives
tone and energy the whole system. 1t will almost
instantly relieve Gripping in the Bowels and wind Col
&c. and overcome commissions which, il speedily
remedicd, end in death We bclieVcit the best and
snrest remed IN the world, in all Of Dysentery
and Darhea In ehi,dren, whether il arises from teeth
ing or fro IN any otEer cause. WCwou,l to every
mother who has child suffering from any OF the fore
going complaints. do not let your prejudiccs nor the
preludces of others, stand between your suffering
child and the relief that will be surey absolutely
sure-to follow the use Ofhs medicine. il timely used
Fal directions for using will accompany each bottle
None genuine unless the fac-simile OF CUBTlS IL
PERKINS, New York is on the outside wrappe,
Sold by Druggists through out the world. Principal
onice, No Is Cedar Street, New York. Price o5 els
a bottle. Sold in Winchester by
w u. PIERCE and II. Z. kIZER. rn3lv
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The following Is an extract from letter written by
the Rev j. =. iomc. Pastor Of tho Picrcpon, street
Baptist Church, BROOKLYN, New York 10 the "Journal
and Messenger, Cincinnati, Ohio, aud speaks volumes
favor Of that world. renowned medicine, Mrs. WINS.
Low's SoOTutSa SYRrP ron CnltpRts Tsgrnisa:
We see an advertisement In your columns % Mrs.
Winsiow = Soothing Syrup. Now never said word
Va favor Of patent medicin" before In our life, but
feel compelled 10 say 10 your readers that this Is
hnmbug--wS nssr TRisp IT. AND KNOW ~ 10 ma Att ~
CLAIMS. It's pfobab, one NJ the most successful med.
cines % the day bccarsc II u OF tho best, And
those Of our readers wno have babies can't do better
than 10 lay In supply. INA 81
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07

cHILLS AND FEVER. CHILi.S AND FEVEK-
One OF the greatest remedies that ever been laid
before the public for Fever and Ague, and which haYe
received the highest cncomiums the Ircss and
the people, is DIR. j. HOSTEITER'S CELEBRATED
BITEERS. Who would endure the tortuses arising
from this terrible disease, when II be easily
cu.ed? Who would endure slceplss. nights, burning
fcyers and icy chlls. alternately, when remedy
be obtained for trifer And vet how many fam.
lilies linger out painful existence under this deadly
blight, aud do nothing but gup down quinine until il
becomes common their daily meals and Yet they
not relieved. None bat the weak and foolish would
hesitate to procure thcsr valuable Bitters, aud
themselves intense agony. Sold by druggists AMI
dealers generally every where. See advertisement.
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DirD or latter Du DEMOCRACY.
llousehnld JonInnl.

We have received the February number of
this excellent magazine. IL Is published by Alex
Harlhill Co., No. 20. North William Street,
New York City. It. published in Weekly mum.
bers--priee cents, and In Monthly numbers
price ~ cents. IL Is mailed 10 single subscri
bers at 4 80 year. Liberal deductions made
TO clubs. One interesting feature Of the House.
hold Journal Is the publication Of lectures made
by distinguished men. Three or four lectures
are In the number before vs.. including that of
Bayard Taylor on "Msn and Climate"
1.-THE number before us Il n fair sample we
hope Il may fnd ,s way 10 our Office regularly.
"a March, eapricious as ever, Is with US.
She babe US welcome, attired in sunshine, and
delighted us with "A soft. balry atmosphere.
Her choir Of singers was complete, and the air
was filled with melody-the opening chorus of
Springs birds. The bursting bud reoiccd and
the sleeping flowers awoke to life. Friend met
friend with more cheerful greeting, and every
thing aud every body held meetings Of rcjoicings.
But ere her fourth morn had risen upon US, We
were duly notified that We must bes. patiently
with her whms and caprices. But SIZE promises
ere long to give Us season of sunshine and
gladness, Of growth and beauty. We who would
sii down in her hall of delights must prepare to
receive her, aud extend TO her n cordial wei.
come
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07

MEssRs EDIToRs;--Please correct nn omission
IA the report of the Kansas relief committee of
Pleasant Ridge in the Journal of Feb. 18th.
Some donations were omitted from some cause
know not what. Walter Starbuck 81 90, VIM. L.
Harris 81 90, WIN. w. Botkin % cts, George
Crouch two bushels OF corn. Mrs. r. Brooks one
lot of garden seeds. would further say that the
grain was gotten in good faith that we could
send IL to Kansas free of charge, from the no
tice in the Journal Of the 9th Of January, but
wher sc cook il to Winchester, they refused to
take u, and by the consent and advice of = mum
Der Of the donors We concluded TO sell the grain
and send the money, which we have done by pay
inc the express in advance TO ST. Lcnis. Tie
clothing. garden seeds. dried apples. etc, were
sent 10y common railroad freight paid to ST
Louis. JoHN JENKINS,
('h1irrnar Of %
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07
CHRONIC CATARRH, OR BRON.
CHITIS.

BosroS, June 7, 1855.
For several years | have suffered from a
Catarrhal 1ftcfion consequent upon Bronchitis.
| tried various remedies without relief The sys-
TEN appeared failing under repeated attacks. 4
made trial Of the PERUVIAN SYRUP, and soon
foupd decided improvement Ii n now six
months since had any attack, and am no doubt
adding nv experience to that of others that the
PERUVIAN SYRUP produced this favorable
change. FRANCIS DANA, VI. ID.
n6-4w
PERUVIAN SYBUP Is a SoLrrIos ey PR0ToxiDo
oy fpor a new discovery in medicine and strikes at
he Il disease by producing BLOOD, the
source Of all vitality In the human organism.r For
sale by W. b. Pierce.
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Al the Akcr House,
WINCHESTER, Tuesday, April I'd.
1T the DNriS House,
MTNCIC- T,dn,sdou tD,.iI I'd
Cures Warranted Examination Free.
Monthly Visits.

Although not the best mode OF max ng examinations,
DR.. H. WILL when desired, prescribe for diseases with
out asking questions.
Particular attention paid TO Diseases Of Women and
Children.
o mineral poisons used; various combinations Of
Barks Buds, Leaves, Roots, Gums etc obinincd from
the Oriental climcs and % the Indians only are pre-
scrbed;-a full supply OF which the Doctor always
carries.
DR.. Hartman treats all chronic or long standing dis
eases of the Lungs Liver. stomach, Bowels, Biadder
Kidneys, Brhiu, Heat. Nerves. Womb Spleen. Spine
Eyes, Ears, ste, Scroiula, Fits. Cancers Rheumatism
DrOpsy. skin Diseases. Fever Sores Catarrh. Seminal
Weakness, Neuralgia. Whites, Insanity, Dyspepsia.
Giddness. Heat OF Unne, syphilis, Sick Headache
Enlarged Tonsil3, etc. 4
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07
.ldAMiMiStrNfOr'S Sale.

THE undersigned will sell al public sale, at the
late residence Of John Horn. deceased on Friday, the
Is day OF March next, all the personal property
the decedrn- pot taken by the widow, consisting of
Horses, Cows, Hogs. Wagons, Corn, Farming Uten-
sils and other articles too tedious to epumsraie.
A credit OF nine months viii be given al sums ex
ceeding Three Dollars. the purchaser giving with
approved surety, waving valuation and apprasement
laws WILLIAM CANNAcK.
Feb. le, 1901. Admir-.
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l.nOd Hnffcr.

Why is it that We SO seldom find good article
of butter in this city, Ills positively the scarces
article person can hunt for. There is very
large amount of it bought by our merchants, but
se will venture the assertion that nine pounds
out Of every ten is not good butter. Can We not
have better articlel We will wait and see.
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Iiber College.

We have received the Seventh Annual Gaia
losue of the above institution. Young gentle
men and ladies of limited circumstances should
avail themselves Of the opportunity of receiving
a cheap, YET thorough, education at the above
school. IL was largely attended the past year.
Send to W. w. Montgomery. Ed. Torch Light,
Jay {. H., Jay Co., for Catalogue
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-03-07

We are requested 10 announce that Rev JOSH.
all Davis. minister Of the universaIist Church,
will preach in the Court House on Wednesday
evening the l3th Of March. His text will be the
las, verse Of the 18th chapter Of Matthew, which
reads az follows "And these shall go away
into everlasting punishment: but the righteous
into life eternal"
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF sn execution TO me directed from the
Randolph Common Pleas Court. will expose to sale
al the court house door in Winchester, Randolph
County, Indiana, on the
I'd day of March, 1861,
between the hours OF 10 o'clock, m, and O'Clock
p OF said day. the following real estate, situated
in Randolph County, Indiana. to-wit:
The undivided half OF part Of section eight town
ship eighteen. range fourteen east and bounded as
follows. 10 wit Commencing thirty north of The
north east corner of lot numeer six in the Of
Boomingsport. thence running north four rods thence
west ten rods te stake. thence south four rods 10
stake, thence east ten rods to the place OF beginning
Executed a. the property OF Mah.on Hockett at the
suit Of Jacob Blasbaugh. A. II. JENKINS.
February :, Is6i fee 80 Shf X. &.
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TO CONSUL PTIvEs

The Advertiser having been restored TO health in n
few weeks by very simple remedy, amer having sui.
Tered several years with severe lung afcciion and
that dread disease, Consumptpn-is anxious 10 make
known To his fellow sufferers the means OF cure.
To all who desire 10, he wilt send copy 81 the pre-
scrpton used (flee OF charged, with direction for
preparing aud using the same, which they will ind a
star orRE for CoSsrsrroS, AsTnaA. BsoScmNIs, &c.
The only object ofthe advertiser in seudiDg the Pre-
.crpton Is To benefit the afflicted aud spread norma-
ZION which he conscves 10 be pyaluablc aud he hopes
every sufferer will try hts remedy rs IL will cost
nothing, and many prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh King, County, New York.