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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1865-12-30
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District Judge.

Hon. George McC. Withcrspoon has been
elected by the Legislature, District Judge for
Lancaster Mr.. w. was formerly connected
with the Bar, aud il regarded as being well
InaIlhed Tor this res ponsolc position.
Ihere seems to be uncertainty as to when
the District Court will sit and more uncertain
still as to when they will obtain jurisdiction of
the principal business for which they were or,
ganizcd.
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THE CHRISTIAN INDEX.

RY the First OF October, or as soon as
- the mails are re-e ahlished, | will re-
new the publication cf the "CHRISTIAN
INDEX" and the "CHILD'S INDEX" I
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nlcatiens may be addressed.
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SOUTH CAROLlNA-Lancaster District.
RY ID. A. WILLIAMS, Esquire, Ordina.
- ry for said District.
WHEREAS, J. NJ. Sadler has applied to
me for Letters of Administration on all and
singular the goods and chattels, rights and
credits Of J II. Witherspoon, SEN, of the
District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admon.
ish all and singular, the kindred and credi.
tors of the said deceased, to be and appear
before me at our next Ordinary's Court for
the said District, to be holden at Lancaster
Cour. House on the 9th day of January.
next, to show cause, il any, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
GIVEN under my hand and seal, this ooh
day of December, in the year Of our
Lord 1865, and in tho 89lh year of
the independence Of the u. 8. OF
America
ID. A. WILLIAMS, OLD.
Dec IS, 1865. lprIntrrs fee 81.
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ICoNuUNIcArRD.l

MgssRs. FOIToRs In tho absence Of mali
facilities much difficulty will doubtless be ex.
perienced by tho people in obtaining correct
Information concerning the action of the re.
cent Legislature Oh the various important mat
tiers with which that body has had to DIAL
An account, therefore, in less authentic form,
OF some Of the more prominent measures pass
ed into laws viii be received by the readers OF
the LEpOER With some degree OF in teIest !
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The Lepisla,ure.

ms body adjourned on Friday of last week. An
interesting resume Of results is given in a commu
hIcation in this paper. In addition to what i,
there stated, we learn that an appropria ton Of
one thousand dollars was made for the build
ing OF log jail lor this Distri.t. This will h.
oe'te than no Jail at all, and will answer until
the State can afford better.
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Dr. j. ~. SVitherspOOn

respectfully offers his professional services to
the people of Lancasieryille and surrounding
country. He can be found at his Office oppo.
Sit the residence of j. A. Hasseltine, or at
the residence OF his father Col j. III. Wither-
spoon.
September ., ls65.-tf
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: THE LANCASTER LEDGER.
SATURDAY MORNING, Docc'bcr 8 9th, 1865.

.S- The time for when many of our sub
scri6ers have paid will soon expire. We give
them this warning that they may renew,
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We believe the usual order has been obscrv.
cd In our streets during the present week. The
freedmen have dcportcd themselves very well.
and we have heard of no diStm bancc in anv
portion OF the District. The business of ma,
king contracts betw cen the whites and co,orcd
Tor The ensuing year has commenced in this
vicinity
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Fer Sale.

On A HOUSE AND LOT on Main
Lii Street; suited either for a dwelling
or for business /; or for both. Apply to w.
NJ. Connors, EsQr.
NJ. NJ. NORTHROP.
Dec. %, 1865 lT-3t.
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The Tact OF the present week being Christ
mas viii account for the scarcity of reading
matter IN this paper. 1t has been our custom,
to suspend publication during the holidays but
owing TO the requirements of advertisers we
have found 1t necessary to issue this sheet
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JOB WORK.

We are now prepared to execute all kinds OF
Job Work, with neatness and dispatch, and
on accommodating terms.
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The Southern Guardian.

PROPOSE to revive the public alton Of
l. this journal, at Columbia, ). C., ns soon
rs mail communications have been restored
and the necessary arrangements can be
made. CHARLES p, PELHAM.
November %, 1865.
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Notice.

DERSONS knowing themselves indeb
l. ted to me for Lumber are hereby no.
tilted and requested to settle the same with
my Attorney at Lancaster G. H., w. NJ
Connors, Esq, in whose hands the papers
have been left for settlement. Those in.
deb,ed by account will please settle BY cash
or note. "Greenbacks" will he received at
par for either notes or accounts due me on
said claims, If rendered at an early day.
JAMES NJ. INGRAM.
December 2, 1865. I3-tf
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HYMENEAL.

Married, on Thursday evening, December
2lst, By Joseph CLARK, Esqr.. Mr.. j, II. Har
per, TO Miss Ellen Kirk. all OF Lancaster Dist.
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For Sale.

A NO. DOUBLE BARREL SHOT
"A GUN. Enquire at this Office.
December 29tb, 1865. l7-2,,
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SThe PhGnix.,,
p UBL LlsHED AT COLUMBIA
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We direct special attention to the extensive
sales advertised in this paper.
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a LIS o

IA IL - ~
ON THE NEXT DAY, WEDNESDAY,
the 18th, will sell at the tIOUGH place,
Tour miles East OF lancaster On Gilrs
Creek, all the PERSONAL PROPERTY
on said place, belonging to the Estate, em
br"c'"g substantially the same description
Of articles.
eS- At the same time will be rented the
Plantation (tiough's) for the year 1866
This is also n valuable Plantation with n
good deal of fresh land.
Terms made known on dav &C sales.
NJ. N. CRAWFORD, Admir-.
Dec. Goth, 1866. l7-3t.
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JOB WORK

JOB WORK
Will be executed with neatn ess and dispatch
and on accommodating terms.
cB- THE CASH for Advertising and Job
Work will be required in all instances as soon
as the work is rendered. Written orders, to
secure attention, must be accompanied with
the cash.
Flour, Bacon, T:-A Sorghum, &C., will be
received in payment OF descriptions and ad-
vertisng at the market rates. Also clean cot.
ton and linen rags.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER,
Published every Saturday Morning.
BY
CONNOKS & CARTER.
EDITORS AND PROPRIEToRs.
W. ID. C0NNORS, d.. CARTER.

TERMS:
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For six months ,so
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tion price is paid.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

How THE INDIANS CAME TO JOIN
THE REBELs.-During h c recent
Indian Council at Fort Smith, the
Scnecas, Shawnes and Yapaws, thro
the chief of the Senecas, explained
how they were entrapped into the
support of the rebellion. The chief
said his people got messages through
their agent Dorm from other nations
to meet them i'll council, and when
thus assembled t III ey found them
selves surrounded.
"When we got there white man
was talking; white man said if you
don't do what we lay before you, we
can't say you shall live happy. The
chiefs had a private council among
themselves after they heard h e
white man, and they all said it is
pretty hard, and we don't know
what to do. We can'thelp ourselves.
We have treaty stipulations with the
United States to protect us, but now
none of them are here to protect us,
and the Indian feeling badly, just look
ed on, and the white man went to
work, got up a paper and said, Il
want you to sign that. Indian did
not want to, but white man compel
led him. You know yourself that
under such circumstances he would
do anything to save his own life"
Commissioner Parker-"W h a t.
was the name of that white man ?"
Answer-"Pike-Albert Pike"
The chicfdeclared that their hearts
were with the North all the time,
and that as soon as they could they
joined t h Union army.-Boston
Journal.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

How AND WHAT TO READ.-Read
much but not many works. For what
purpose, with what intent do you
read We read, not for the sake Of
reading, but we read to the end that we
may think. Reading is valuable only as
it may supply the materials which the
mind itself elaborates. As 1t is 10. the
largest quantity of any kind of food taken
into the stomach that conduces TO health
,bu. such a quantity of such kind as
can he digested so it is not the great
est complement of any kind of informa-
ton that improves the mind, but such a
quantity, of such kind as determines
the intellect to the most vigorous energy.
The only profitable kind Of reading Is
that in which we are compelled to think,
and think intensely whereas, that read
ing which serves only TO dissipate and di-
vert our thoughts, is either positively
hurtful, or useful only as an occasional
relaxation from severe action. But the
amount of vigorous thinking is usually
in the inverse ratio of multifarious read
ing. Multifarious reading is agreeable
but, as habit, ii is, in its way, as de-
struetive TO the mental, as ram-drinking
is to the bodily health. "Our age" says
Herder, 'is the reading ages" and he
adds, at would have been better, in
my opinion, for the world and for science
if, instead of the multitude of books which
now overlay us, we possessed but few
works, good and sterling, and which, as
few, would be therefore more diligently
and profoundly studied."-Sir lillian
Hamilton.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

looked up. Beside me stood the
tall, dark man | had seen in the grave
yard. When | turned he removed
his hat, and / saw the face of Willie
Haslet. A face altered and aged,
bronzed and sad, but his, with love
in it.
"Hannah," he said,
And |, as though / spoke in a
dream murmured,
ale has come back again p
aYes Hannah, back again" said
the low, sweet voice that had been
in my memory SO many years. "Her
letter brought me back. She was
my sister aud is dead. Hauu,lh, you
know all ?"
"All," | said.
He looked at me, | felt that, though
| dared not look at him. We were
silent for a moment. Then he spake,
"I have not crossed that threshold.
1t rests with you whether | ever
shall. l will not be master of the
Hall unless you will be my wife and
its mistress" :"
"The Hall, the HALL p | cried.-
'Did the Hall WOO me? Did Hove
the Hall? You speak of it first as
all do. Oh, Will Haslet, if you had
been poor farmers son all might
have been so differentl | never
thought of anything but your love. "
a forgot" he said, otis not young
viii Haslet now. My hair is gray,
the time for wooing is past"
"And | am ALSO" | said. "This is
not Hannah Fanthorn. | sometimes
think, but another woman with her
name"
"There is no change in you," he
said. "Oh, Hannah, must | go ~
He opened his arms. l took one
step forward. and my head was
against his breast, as it had been
ten years before, and was his again
Thirty years ago, but remember
How the bells rang when we were
wed and how the people crowded tc
the church to see! And who SC
proud as mother? for her girl was
the Squire's lady, and mistress o.
the Hall, where they sat by the fire
many a long day, and died in peace
and hope almost together at last.
So may we die-Will and |; for
we love each other still, though both
our heads are white as snow to day.
But amidst the changes that have
come in all these years we have never
changed to each other.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

HEATING THE PoKER.- The un~
reasonable expectation Of English capi-
talists, that the United States should to a
certain extent be responsible for the Con-
federate bonds, reminds US Of DR.. Frank
Inns story of the Frenchman and the po'
ker.r
After, with much trouble, heating The
poker red hot, the Frenchman said to q
gentleman
"Sare, will you let me run this poker
six inches into your body p
"No, sir-certainly not"
"Tree inches, den ?"
"No, sir"
"One leetel bit p
mo, sir"
"Den, sare, of course you will pay m,
for de trouble and expense of heating
de poker"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

HosTILITY TO UNIoNIsTs IN MIS-
sIssIPPI-A Chicago paper says the
following letter is from a prominent
citizen of New Orleans, who has re-
sided in Louisiana for fifteen years ::
"The action Of the president in
sustaining Sharkey against Gen. Slo--
cum is most untoward. No Union
man, that is to say, no man appro-
wing the war for the salvation of the
country, is safe iu that State. 1 had
occasion, a few days ago, to send an
officer to Port Gibson, where at the
time there were no troops. While
he was there, man who, through all
the rebellion, had refused to aid it
in any way, was set upon by a crowd
of returned rebel soldiers, and it was
with difficulty he escaped by rushing
through house and into the woods.
He was a blacksmith. Ny officer
got away as soon as he could, leav-
ing his business untouched. The
negroes are shot down wantonly ev~
cry day in all parts of Mississippi,
and no one is punished or even ar
rested for it."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20
Sabbath Morning.
by WILLIAM H. BURLEIGH.


Lordl Thou hast given us one day in seven,
That to our souls Sabbath it may be,
Predictve of the holier rest of Heaven,
And of nearer intercourse with Thee.
Thanks for the boon! and give us grace, we pray
BY thought of Thee to sanctify the day.
Help us to cast the cares of earth aside,
Shake off its dust, forget lis toll and din,
And sweetly walk with Him. the Crucifed,
Strong in love that triumphs over sin.
SO shall these hours the golden ladder be
BY which. through prayer, our souls may clint
to Thee.
For all the joy this holy morning brings
For all its beauty, in the earth and sky,
Its clouds, its sunshine, and the rushing wings
fthe free birds, and waters leaping by,
And flowers that bloom in fragrant thankful
ness
Our hearts adore Thee and Thy goodness bless
oh not alone in temples made with hands,
Where, on their velvet cushions, thousands
kneel,
And the stooled priest before heal;ar stands,
While the air trembles with the organ-peal,
May we find God, and feel his presence dear,
Clasping our spirits like an atmosphere.
But in old groves as well, and where the streams
Flash through the wales, and by the Oceans
edge,
When the spent wave creeps up the sand, and
seems
To whisper some strange legend to the sedge
Or with majestic impulse filings afar
Its biiowy anthem till the firm rocks jar.
Ard on the breezy hills, from which the eye
Can see wide reaches of the level plain
Stretching afar beneath the summer sky,
with biossoming orchards and with fields Of
grain,
And here aud there, to brighten more the scene
A farm m-house peeping from its bower Of green.
Oh! sweet 20 worship with The throng
Who 10 Thy holy temples, Lord, repair;
And sweet it Is, the woods and fields among,
To hear the untaught singers ofthc air,
And read in budding leaf and opening flower,
The record of Thy GODDESS and Thy power
So would we hallow all he Sacred day
Not with dull rites, nor in monastic gloom,
That drives the sunlight from our souls away,
And turns our worship 10 a martyrdom-
But with glad hearts and spirits unafraid
To drink delight from all that Thou hast made.
Nor let the bieot deem his hours msspent
Bv genial converse, or the quiet stroll
Through rneade-vs whore 'ha ihiisS PTaa"h ""H-
teut,
And breathe their dewy fragrance through
the soul;
In field or church, his sabbaths are not lost
Who keeps with God holy Pentac0t.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

A lawyer, who prided himself up
on his skill in cross examining wit
ness, had once an odd looking genius
upon whom TO operate. "You say,
sir, that the prisoner is a thief?"-
ayes, sir, because she confessed it"
"And you swear that she bound
shoes for you subsequent to the con-
fession ?" "I do, sir" "Then," "
(giving a sagacious look to the
Court are we to understand that
you employ dishonest people to
work for you, even after their ras-
calities are known ?" "Of course /;
how else, pray, could / get any as
sistance from a lawyer ?" The wit
ness was peremptorily ordered to
"stand down"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

The usual predictions of very
cold winter have begun. The birds
have hurried off to the South.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

You owe US s2,OO-better pay it, too.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-10-20

Send us the $500 you owe US.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25
keHnedy'S Rheumatic Linimpnt,

The attention ofthe public i called 10 tai, most ,I
eeent OF all Lnments perfect and speedy cure Of
all be aches and pains that A'sh is heir TO-
RHEUMATISM is caused by ,tagpaton OF IN. fluid.
arising from checked perspiraOn-are cured By A few
DO ttesof kennedy's Rheumatic Lniment
NEURALGIA the king Of all pain, il caused an
Inflammation Of the nerves ~ instantly cured by few
applications OF Kennedy, Rheumatic Liniment
SPhAlNS are caused by an overex extension and a sud
contraction Of the muscles cured by few bottles
OF kennedy's Rheumatic Lniment, equally good ior
man and beast,
PLEURlsY, /, an inflammation OF the lining. Of IN
rib'-s cured by few bottles OF Kennedyt Rheumati,
Liniment.
BRUISES are cau'.d by sudden pressure Of the
flesh aud smashing Of the tissues are instantly relieved
by kennedy, Rheumatic Eminent
GRANT "A a contraction OF the muscles caused By
sudden stopping or the netvous fluid which prevent,
animal LIE having free law is cured by few app,i.
| osiion' Of kenn,dys Rheumatic Liniment
SoRE THROAT AND uOARSENEsS nre tsu,ed hy
an unatural dryness of the glands wet pece OF tan.
mel with kenn,dys Rheumatic Lin ment, ,rply {, on
going TO bed, and you will he well In the morning
HEADACHEAN AND THRoBslEa or ruE TEMPLES h.
caused by pressure Rom rNnsihle preparation ia cur
ed by few applications Of kenneays Rheumatic Lin
nenL
WEAKNESS OF TUE BACK follow the direction,
IA Tie circular around each bottle.
FOR AN u tEHArED SORE THROAT YOU will
IKE ne easpocnfu OF IA, iniment and four ,,uopu
ius % water, Fsrr, IN the thfost twice da, pn
dollar 10 YOU
fok BRONCHl Is and an iun,nm,li, n OF the ihro.t
tonsis and pslste with a dry hacking cou.h soa will
dilute the nilnent with four five times is bulk OF
water "a gle he throat aud swallow the moisture This
never iaiS nj good Tor ttoth,ehe cfaehe. swelcd
ace, Inflammation ef evefy kind Every family ,h,nld
have full rupplT fCr the winter.
Manufactured by DONALD KENNEDY, Rexlurv
mss frice on cents, orfalc by all druggists.