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[Correspondence of the T-dmeaster Ledger.] New York, Sept. 3, 1859. Here bo I, room 205, Fifth Avenue Hotel en route for home. My last communication was front New llnven. Then I had only partially looked at tho place. The next morning Mr. Hatchkiss, a friend ol Mr. Gale of N. Y., with whom I had become acquainted, called with hia carriage, to ride us around the city and go through some of the manufactories, Mr. H. was a member of theindia Rubber Factory. He showed usrth? entire process, from the cutting up of the guut to the complete shoe, boot ana ciotti. About too bands were engaged. The gutn now commands 61 cents per lb. -When he commenced the business it was worth only 15 cents. Oni of his partners is also engaged in a Globt Factory and kindred matters. We ncx visited the (Mock Factory and saw the tim< piece in all its various parts; how each par was made and the whole put together.? The smallest size without the case sold fo 35 cents,?with the case 75 cents. By far the largest and most extensive is the Shirt Factory of Winchester & Davis I wrote you a few items about It. Forty eight shirts are cut at one time, or rathei 48 parts of a shirt; for there is 48 folds ol cloth cut through at one lick. Six hundred hands mostly women and girls, and over 200 sewing machines. Wilson &. Whee ler's patent ate engaged in the shirt bus'. ness. The proprietor assured me the average was 150 dozep, or 1800 shirts pel Aav I nrrrn .jl/UC. ! ?.v . duuibiuiio am uuw 111 prugresi and he informed me that for the future lu intended to double the number now made There is a great deal of wealth In and a round New Haven. Large fortunes hav? been made by the Oyster trade and business Oysters are nearly manufactured here. Th< iPragon River,divides Fair Haven and Ens Haven. Both are parts of New Haven ii buildings, but sepeiate corporations. Tlx oysters are brought from Chesapeake Ba; and planted on the oyster farms in the rive nr,d bay, and when large enough are takei up and sold and sont to various parts am plutcs. I was told by a gentleman whc was well .posted in the oyster trade, tha 10.000 bushels in the shell were opener per day during the oyster season. The streets of Fair and East Haven art "shell roads." Now the shells being n< longer required for the streets, they an converted into lime. The private residence! are all good?on air of neatness surroum them. Many, very many, are magniticeu buildings with beautiful grounds. Nev Kavon is termed the'Elm city,"and very ap propriately. In many of the streets th Elm Trees j?t? Inn on.l ?..n ?J 1 * Mi.u i?44ii anu CUIIJ JJIl'lC ly shade the grounds, both pavement am .street. The largest was planted over j century ago. Many of the trees were plan ted by a Mr. Ilillhousc, the ancestor of th< poet of that name. A street of handsotni .residences and shady trees now bears hit came. In the drive the Cemetery was ngati .passed. I will not attempt to describe it beauty aqd loveliness. It must be seen t be appreciated. Hero rephso the remain of many distinguished in the literary, sci entrfw, religious and political world. Hen too are the graves of many whoso industry enterprise and indefatigable energy, acquir ed for themselves handsome fortunes am secured for their nnmcs costly and impo sing monuments. Judge Blackman, whom I mentioned ii a former letter, resides in New Ilaven. Ai soon as he heard I was in the city, he call ed with his carriage to show me around, .was then out enjoying the ride with Messrs H. and G., but had the pleasure of spend jog an hour with him before leaving. H is a staunch democrat and an able advocat and suDDortor of ilm ?r n? e?,L 4r ?. ?,?v VI lliu OUUlll J alluded in my last to a fight on lh< cars. It has beeto adjusted satisfactorily.? The correspondence was shown to me 1>; the gentleman from New Orleans, since mi arrival in New York. 4 was delighted to meet on n>y arriva (here, with Messrs. Hasseltine, Mayer, N. H Craig, Jones Crockett and Jos. Dunlnp, o our Village and District. They posted mi up of Lancaster affairs. I was more thai delighted to learn that the crops had im proved and promised a good yield. A grea many merchants are now in the city. Cam dep, Chester and York are well represented Hugh Wilson, Esq., of Union, is also here I have also met with Mr. Ketchen, o Winnsboro, a son of the late good and ss tlinable Rev. Thos. Ketchen. Also Cap! Uaraes, nou' of Blshopville, but formerly o Lancaster. Thos. Faulkner, jr., of Ala. aoi of Thos. Faulkner, sen., of our District waa also hero buying goods, but I regret did not see him. I waa glad to see ou liancHstrinns locking ao well, and appear ing to be so much ut home and gratified t< Jear/i that they wore ranked among the I^et ter A's. I have spent aoveral hours in the Poliei (Court and heard a number of coses tried" Mostly assault and buttery. The cases an dispatched very rapidly, i heard Severn fined. As soon as the case is heard, thi Judge announces the sentence This Couri is composed of three Judges. About one half the cases were defended by lawyers, The other half the defendents theinaelvei questioned the w itnesses. I was shown al through the ''Toombs" the great prisot house of the city. It is a much more com , fortsble place than I expected to see. I occupies a square, with a eerits of build ings. The Police Court is held in one part fi is a massive atone structure in the Kgyp tian style and contains about 150 cells. 1 noticed as many as four persona in one ceil some awaiting trial and others undergoing sentence. I^iis for smajle, offences. Foi capital offences there are difls/ejQt cells, containing on)y qjju person. The names ol each person in each cell is written on a slate over U)e ?Joor. The men and women have separate apartments. On the basement are Court rooms or cell's which will hold 50 persona. This was filled with per* tons convicted of the smaller offences. ?uf* I was attended through the Toombs by tii one of the Police. Me was very polite and c; communicative. I made him promise be- vi > fore going in, lie would not lock me in there. He was a "Masou" not of the Mor- | id gnn order and conducted mc out again. I J ei ' invited him to "Rift," whether or not we i I rifted is not now gcrmain to the subject.? j ti Ho then proposed to show me through the j i "live points." 1 am glad 1 went, and sorry j e too. The five points are not more than six j hundred yards from Broadwav and in the ' * heart of the city. No stranger dare pass through it without a I'olicouinn. The buil> dings are old and dilapidated, small and fil1 thy?ninny live underground. The streets ' are narrow and crooked. The houses are ^ filled from the ground to the attic?many m 3 different families in one small building?j > Children in the street in rags and filth.? j ! Women barefooted, with unwashed faces, | 3 uncombed and dishevelled hair, with ragged t and dirty clothes. The men no better.? ri * I told the policeman another half hour in ^ r that place would give mo yellow fever or small pox and we left. > The price of curing corns on the toes is $1 per corn New Foundland puppies $1 J. White poodle dogs from $6 to ?10. Hot corn cooked in the street 5 cents per ear. , f Uceds 25 cents per Bunch. A Rift the same old price. "LONG GRABS." * I'iunceton, N. J. Sept. 8, 1859. ^ My last letter was from New York. Afr tcr uiy return to that place one week was ^ consumed in circulating about and through J that great city. Most of tlic time was spent in Broadway?the busy thoroughfare, and the street, the great street of the city. 3 From 7 o'clock in the morning until loo'- r clock at night and sometimes later, Broad- 1 3 way is in motion. The stieet is filled with ' t omnibuses, carts, drays, carriages and othet k i vehicles in rapid motion. The pavements 11 0 with crowds of men, women and children. c )' Some taking it leisurely looking at the atr tractions in the windows and the curiosities " along the stiects. While others are going 1 d with a 2.40 speed, as if a moment was im- ^ ' portant to their pursuits and business. ' t One afternoon was occupied in a visit to e 1 the steamer Adriatic. It is 3G5 feet long, 1 was built about three years since at a cost '' e of ?1,200,000. It is snid to be the largest H > steamer iD the world, next to the great Eas- " ? tern. v;apt. rearson who commands her, ' s wus exceedingly polite and communicative 1 j to the large party visiting' the vessel. The t Adriatic, together with the Haltie and Pa- r v citie were heretofore the "Collin's" line of H i. Ocean steamers to Kurope. They have re- c 0 cently Seen sold and hereafter will be in the California line and trade. These ves- ^ j sels are undergoing repairs and modihca- s n tions to suit that trade and business. The 1 . Adriatic will be able to accommodate 1.500 ' B passengers. 9 Harper's Printing a:ul Hook establishs ment was also visited. It is au immense 1 concern, but unfortunately the operatives c s were at dinner and thereby a great deal of c 0 the curiosities of the concern was lost.? a s On the Adriatic I met with a reporter of the r 1 "Tribune" who invited me to visit that office r b and establishment. I said to him, 'we have | no intercourse with the Tribune, but wns s w obliged for the courtesy. The weekly Tri- r 1 bune is issued every Thursday?180,000 f - numbers. Had it been coiiveiiiunt I would t have gone in n few moments to witness the t j operations of such an immense concern, j The Central Park contains eight hundred . acres?is one of the largest parks in the I world. It is now rather out of the city, 1 j mean so far as the buildings are concerned. e But it is supposed at no very distant day it B B will be in the center. A great many hands ^ 0 arc at work. It is u pictuiesquepark?pond ^ hills, rocks, plains, slopes, streams, lake and j # soforth. It will be a delightful place when t _ finished. The cost of lay ing it out, accordy ing to the plan of the commissioners, will j. y be one million and a half. Bands of music ^ play in the grounds in the afternoon and ^ 1 thousands visit it for pure nir and exercise. f Jones' Wood, is the great resort of the p j. German population in the evening and es- ^ pecially in the afternoon of Sunday?to ex- ( ercise, frolic and drink Lager Beer. .My H visit was brief for my fair compauion did . . I ^ not admire the scenery, _?^ ^ Mr. Blakuiiey, of Chesterfield, a student a I of Dr. Wylie, called to see me several times. lie is taking a summer course of j. medical instruction, fn company with him ^ and Mr. Richmond (of whom I have spoken j, heretofore,) 1 went to the Medical College t; ' and looked at the Anatomical Musevm, Chemicnl Labratory and aolorth. Both those young gentlemen are devoting them* ? I selves to their professions?hearing lecf tures. reading, desecting and practicing. I ? predict tor each a high distinction in the ^ 3 1 professions they have selected. ^ In company with several friends, under >j the escort of two officers of the Police, the 8 n five points was again visited, this was after 0 night. Destitution, filth, degredution and ti a obscenity in its most aggravated forms may c I be seen and witnessed there. No person 3 could couceive that such n population exis. (j t ted in the midst of the city. You soon turn a from it with disgust and nausea. 0 Lot us bid adieu to New York and next s i pay our respects to Princeton. It is about i c I half way between N. Y.nnd Philadelphia? f i baa a population of about three thousand? h - eight hundred of whom are blacks. Con* A t tains the college of New Jersey?the The- E . ological .Seminary and Edge Hill High IV . School, all of which are in a flourishing ? condition. Benj. Dunlap of our Village [ a student of the College?was loosing well/fyi , and in fine spirits. Aaron Barr, the fathlr a r of Cpl. Aaron Burr the vice President, was u| r the first President of the College, the rp- t| , roainr of botn lie in the cemetery, the son tii r being at the fopt of the father. In the n< grave yard pjaj be eepn in a row the graven N and monuments of nine of the Presidents at of the College. Dr. John Witherspoon, one in of the aignors of the declaration of indo- e< pendence, being tfio fifth. In Princeton I ei met some relatives from Alabama,who have si ken a temporary residence there for odu- I itionM purposes and conveniences. My I sit to Princeton was pleasant and agrees- i lo. I made the acquaintance of the Prostent, Dr. McLean, and found him altogothr agreeable. He is I believe, a Bachelor Jefacto, in addition to his other appellaons and degrees. Sweet potatoes $ 1 per bushel. Purchasrs insisting on a reduction in price. "la-'lv vliv.\!>0. 'l)p m LANCASTERVILLE, 8.C. WEDNESDAY MORN ISO, SHT 21, 1869. atnrday, the first day of October ext, is Return Day for this District. Sunday School Convention.?VVe are cqucsted to say that the Sunday School Convention, appointed to be held at this lace on the 27th and 28th instant, has iecn postponed to the 25th and 26th of Ocober. "Long Gkabs."?Our popular corresponlent has returned home, and we arc pleased o sec him in fine spirits and much improvd in health and appearance generally.? Although here in person, his corresponlence locates him at Princeton, N. J. It vill require a few more letters to complete (in utmln i?f ViSu (rni'olu Ao ? onrPttahnn* lent of the ledger, lie is still "circulating" nd will bo on hand again next week. Valuable Property eor Sale.?Our euders are referred to the advertisement in liia paper of negroes, land and other vul nude property for sale, by Co!. J. E. Cureton. ?uch property should not be allowed to re. uain long on hand for the laek of purh users. The Fall Trade.?Our merchants, we K-reeive, nre beginning to return from mar;et where they have been purchasing their "all and Winter supplies. Mr. Jones Crocktt. it will be seen, 'advertises in this paper hat he is receiving his stock, selected by limaclf in the Northern markets. The ooner the ladies and the public generally nake their cnlls, the greater will be the viiiety to select from A word to the wise, to. Mr. Ilasseltine and Mr. Mayer have also eturned. These gentlemen will doubtless oon advise the public through this medium if what they have been doing. Our friends at Pleasant Hill are nothing lehiud the Village. They too. it wil! be een by their advertisement, are receiving heir supplies and invite a call from their urge circle of customers. The next State Fair. Our Columbia exchanges publish the procodings of a public meeting held in that uy, iu uciisc measures lor increasing mc iccominodutions in anticipation of the large lumber of persons expected at the next anmal State Fair. Suitable resolutions were ins&ed looking to that object. This is as it hould be ; for without an assurance of iioro extended arrangements than weie aforded last year, many who would be pleased o attend the next Fair would be deer red from going. The McKenna Will Case We concluded our, remarks under this icad last week by stating the fact of the ixnminntion of two of the subscribing wit* lesses to the Will, before the Ordinary on Pucsday morning. These witnesses being (resent, the parties agreed upon taking their estimony and thus save Ihem from the rouble and inconvenience of coming up gain on the '27th inst., the day nppointcd or the next Court of Ordinary for the trial >f this cause. As many of our renders iave signified their desire to have this case eported through the Ledge?, we propose to ratify them as far as we are able. Our pace wiii nui auow us to itirmsn in? lesimony in detail. We will furnish an nbtrnct of so much of the testimony of the wo witnesses examined on Tuesday as bear irectly upon the execution of the Will nd Codicil. Alexander A. Alleinong, the first witness worn, is by profession a lawyer and a co artner of C. II. Northrop, Esq., one of the Ixecutors of the Will. About the time of he execution of the Will, Mr. McKenna rns in attendance upon the Secession Con- ! eotion in Charleston, as a delegate from ..monster District. This Contention met rt May 1851. For several days prior to he execution of the Will, McKennn hud ?en frequently in the office of Northrop & illemong consulting about the same.? These consultations were entirely with the enior partner?Northrop. After several f these conferences, Northrop handed to he witness a draft of the Will ; witness opied it and the instrument in question is is copy. The first draft he thinks was estroyed. When McKennn came in no^t fter the Will was prepared, it was rem! ver to him in witness' presence. lie aid it wus satisfactory and wished it exeuted. Witness then left the offics to look nr a-iinAAiiAit ^tn*it rnil r.iinnntliKr nt ti/Kmui istnnce he did ho. The office of Northrop i Allemong was on Broad street, No. 17. lelow on the drat floor, was the Store of lesara. Dawson & Blacknion. Witness rent down into this store, saw Joseph Daw>n and James Michael Tyrrell in converition and asked them to go up and wjtnesa Wil). They assented and the three went p together. Pound MeKeuna nnd Norirop in the room with this paper before iein. Thp two last, with the three witgases, were the only persons in the room, orthrop In the presence of all read the .testation clause to the Will, and witnoae' opression is that McKenna then oeknowliged his signature?is certain that he eith- j 'acknowledged or signed. His impret- , on ie thst he acknowledged his signature, | laving signed during hia (witness') absence from the room. The witnesses then subscribed their names in the presence of McKenna, one nl'ler the other?first Dawson, then Tyrrell and lastly Allemong. Tyrrell is dead?witness saw liini laid out. Recognizes his (Tyrrell's) signature?saw him make it. Witness had known MeKenna almost from childhood; the latter was always a silent man, but a man of strong mind. Saw nothing peculiar about him on the day of the execution of the Will. The Will when executed, was left with Northrop. Mr. Allemong was also a subscribing witness to the Codicil, which was executed in 185ft. Witness states that in that year McKenna came down to Charleston, and under his instructions witness drew the Codicil. Northrop was perhaps absent. Witness at the instance of McKentia took the Will from the iron safe in the oflico where it had been deposited, and the latter pointed out to him the clauses which lie wished revoked. These clauses were in favor of the children of J. F. G. Mittag. MeKenna stated to witness that he had desired to provide for the education of said children, but now having already so provided, he desired the clauses in their favor revoked.? Witness promised to take the Codicil, when prepared, to the Planter's Hotel, whore MeKennn was staying. He did so, and found MeKenna in the public sitting room on the first floor of tho Hotel, conversing with P. C. Griniball. As witness approached. Grimball withdrew, and he then read the Codicil to MeKenna. The latter said it was what he wanted, and directed witnesses to be eniicu?saiu iniu lie wisnea virimuun 10 uo culled for one, he having known Grimball in the Legislature. Witness then culled (Jriinbull nnd Win. L). Ellis, w ho went with him to the room where McKennu was. Witness then re.id the nttestation clause in presence of McKennu and the other two persons.? McKennu signed and sealed the Codicil in presence of nil tho witnesses and the hitter then subscribed their names in his presence: tirst Grimball, next Ellis nnd lastly A liemong. Witness jays that McKennu, at the time of the execution was perfectly in his senses, but seemed feebler, bodily, than when the Will was executed. He was accompanied in his visits to the Office of Northrop & Allemong, on both occasions, by no one except his negro servant. Witness is a Roman Catholic. Joseph Dawson, on being sworn recognized his signature to the paper b< fore him. He occupied rooms below the office of Northrop & Alleiuong, and they had called upon him frequently to witness papers. Upon the occasion in question lie was n^ked up by Mr. Allemong to witness a will. He, Tyrrell and Allemong went up together.? They found in the oflicc, Mr. Northrop and an old gentleman who answered totheiinine of McK enna. The latter was sitting in an arm chair near an oblong table. Thinks he was introduced to him, but is not sure? was so impressed because it was usual for \l......-i V-.-il..,,.. X, All ... - i usvoaio ii"? ?iii v* .llMimru^ III 11111 O U 11 CC hint to the purlieu when they ended upon <iiin to attest papers. Does not renicniher to have Keen Mckenna sign the pnper,or of hearing him acknowlede the name upon it to l>e his signature ; tint i< certain that his name would not have been placed to the paper as a witucsa, had it not been either signed or acknowledged in his presence.? lie hud acted in this rapacity before nnd knew how the paper should be executed.? There w as a name to the paper w hen he signed it,and he has no doubt it Wax the name that now appears on it. lie hail never seen Mekenna's signature before. Mr. Northrop asked him, in the presence of McKennn, to witness the Will, lie sal down near the latter when ho did so. Tho other wi In eases signed in regular order, lie recognized the signature of Tyrrell below his own, ntid re members to have seen him make it. lie had never seen McKennn before, nor has he seen him since to his knowUdge. Could form no opinion as to his capacity?had no conversation with him. \Vitn*ws is n member of the Protestant Kpiscopnl Church. The motion before the Ordinary, submitted by the Counsel for the Will, which we noticed last week, being for a commission to examine sueh of the subscribing witness es to the Will wlio may bo beyond the limit* of the District, one hundred mile* from the Court House or who may be too infirm to attend personally,ha* been decided adversely to the p>|rt^kii).iliinf it ^->q the grounds that this A^^f lH<,-> sJB^trning the office and dutie* of ' irdinar^^pytM the latter power to grant such a commission , tygu tliat tin' Will, h:i\injr I,eon admitted l^Ml bate in common form, wa* thereby eoVK tutcd n record of the Office, and a* Much, tho Ordinary had no power to autfer it to leave his custody. Whereupon the counsel for the will applied before his Honor Judge Withers at Chambers, for a writ of mandamus to compel tho Ordinary to issue thu commission as moved for. The application wa* presented on Saturday last, by Mr. Kershaw for tho motion and Mr. J. Williams contra.? The motion w;*T refused, his Honor seeming to signify that the proper remedy was hy an appeal to the Court of Common IMcas. Thn Ci'ktih Moncmknt.-W? take the annexed article frotn the Charleston Courier. We are glad to learn that it is highly probable that the monument which it is proposed to erect tp the memory of the Ihto l>r. 1 homes Curtis, by hut former pupils will be located at Limestone Springs. It will b6 seen that the loaction will be decided by the general wish of t/iose who contribute to this noble undertaking. As the former residence of \Jr. Curtis, and the scene of bis labors as instructor of those who desire to erect the proposed monument as a memorial of tueir love and affection, Limestone Springs is cor* tainly the most appropriate place that can be selected, and we fell sure that its location there will be in accordance with the feelings and wishes at least of a majority of his former pupile. The attention of those intorosted is invited to the appeal.? Spartanburg Ksrprru. I " . For the Lancaster ledger. Mil. Kpitor.?I notice in the Inst number of your paper, that soino kind friends have \ nominated mc na a candidate for Sheriff of j this District at tho next election. I feel in- . deed grateful, not only for the manifestation j of kindness hereby shown me, but also for | many solicitations that 1 have had from ! friends in different portions of the District | ill reference to this matter. Hut there are several considerations, which constrain ine, pnrtieulurly at this time, to decline to run. Some of which 1 feel it my duty to act forth through the columns of your paper. I am Vet young, comparatively sponking, and it ! might he asking too much of the people to desire their suffrages now, in as much as , there are already two other candidates pub1 lidy announced, who (I feel) have higher | claims upon the District. Men too, who, ] at the call of their country, severed the tics that hound them to families and friends,and inarched off in defence of the honor und right j of their country, to meet the enemy on foreign soil. Both the gentlemen, to whom I have allusion were Volunteers in the Mexican war, and both rendered efficient services amid the perils and dangers of that bloody campaign. And now when they ask a favor of their country, it is not congenial with my feelings at this time, after due reflection, to make an}' opposition. I must, however, return my thanks and acknowledgments for the polite announcement, inudo in your paper, and also for the ! encouragement so generally given me by my friends in different parU ?f the District. II. J. HANCOCK. Sept. 20th 1852. For the Lancaster Ledger. Mr. KniToit.? Permit me, by way of ammundment to my article of last week, to offer the following, which was read by tho worthy President of our Agricultural Society at the late exhibition at his house, and published by resolution of the Society : S. H. M. (ifnti.rMAN : Since you have rode over my farm, examined my crop and inspected the implements by which it was cultivated, together with the situation of my mules that plow cd it. I beg leave to make the following report. Hut before I proceed 1 will innke a few preliminary remarks It might he presumed that I sun fund of making an exhibition of what little I have rc? conipli?hed in the art of husbandry. Hut I hope you will pardon me. when I tell you, notwithstanding I am only un I adopted son of Lancaster District, that I am more than anxious to see uiy fellow eitizens by ^ bom I am adopted, progressing in the I march of improvement, amj I shall always feel ready in connection with others, to lend what little ingenuity, the great g< d of nature has bestowed upon me. as an axil upon which the wheels of progression may turn onward. I will now proceed with my report : I have cultivated in this crop within a very small fraction of twenty acres to the hand, of cotton, corn, sugar cane, potatoes Are. I (\ mi-.ar. to iai.ti n..r? V t?..I Iiuil sowed about six acres in small grain, to tlu* lianci. My own hands cradled the whole of the grain themselves, and I never paid out one cent in the cultivation of my crop. I would furthei state, that twro of oiy own hands, (who were included in the number that worked the crop.) Old a great ileal of my black smith work ; and one of the hands did the whole of the carpenter work shout I the farming implements. I would not have ventured to have plant ud this crop with the expectation of plow* ing it every three weeks, and sometimes oftener if required to keep it pretty elear of I grass, had it not been for the labor saving implements used in its cultivation, and also the different modes of planting and plow ing to w hat I have been accustomed heretofore. For I tell you, I have a \cry dithcull land to work. It taken n number one negro fellow to hoe his acre the year round, or in 1 cotton hoeing lime under the old system. I did as much, if not more, to iu> corn than I did to iny cotton with the hoes,according to the number of acres. I would further state that nearly two.thirds of tkfs crop ' was cotton. Another idea I want to convey to your minds, that this crop has not ( been worked by brute force, nor with any injury to iny negroes and mules. For I look upon it that tho property wo may have ncI Cumulated, or may have under our controb j Is only loaned to us by an Ailwise Frovi| deuce, and to him we are responsible for ijthu management of it- I have always connplered mat every man should manage ins wroperty in such a way as to mnko the rrnost he could out of it writh tho least depreciation in value of his capital, and also | lor it to last a* long as nature intendod it to Inst with proper tars and attention.? Therefore we hare three duties to perform to fill tho nbove requirements: First, our duty to (iod. Second, our duty to human. ; ity. And the third one in consideration of , our own eeonouiy. I would add in this report, that in work. , ing this crop, the hands very seldom went i to work much before sun-riso. When they | were hoeing, they, pretty generally speak. big, gained from half an hour by sun to I four boura. The plow hands every Sntur. ' /t?o ?---I ' ?--<? v .v ? ? wcic muj'jn u iruin UIIO fin?I lilt , hour to two hour* by sun, and aooietimen got the half of Saturday. Only one negro had to b? corrected about working. All of which ia respectfully submitted. JOS. A. CUNNINGHAM. Tfi* Cotto* Crop.?The New York ' Shipping list report* the cotlon crop of 1859-59 *t 4,017,000 bale*, tho receipt* at all the port* being 3,851,480 bale*, and the eaport 3,025.050 bale*. The Oharleatoq Oomier of yesterday ha* an annual etntament prepared for it* ! column*, that makea the total Crop of the United State* 8,850,392, being an in* creaae over that of la*t year of 733,490 and over that of 1857, 906,587 bale*.? i Southern Guardian, I I Hew Publications. ' ~ THE LIFE OF , COL. I)4V ID CROCKETT. i WHITTKN UT lllUSKLr. t Comprising his early life, Hunting Adven- ( tures, Daring Deeds in Bolder and Indian War- ( fare, Service under General Jackson in the , Creek war, Electioneering Speeches, Career in Congress, Triumphal Tour in the Northern States, and Struggle in the Texan War of In* \ dependence, together with an Account oi his i Glorious Death at the Alamo. i Iii one 12mo. volume. Handsomely bound, t Price f 1.00. We copy the following from tho Philadelphia North American :? Colonel Crockett was a character. His autobiography lias been long out of print ; his reputation for eccentricity lias been presumed upon in the publication of all sorts of outra1 geous and obscene nonsense, In coarse nhna; lines, and other vehicles for low humor. This volume is a republication of the genuine work, with necessary additions ; and will be new to I tho present generation of readers. It is us marked and characteristic as the subject was ; his portrait faithfully drawn, and none the less so j that it is without effort, and perfectly native i and sincere. We well remember the amiable ' origina' in his northern tour, and recall many of the incidents to which his book alludes. We never have looked upon his like since ; and re joicc in this republication as an act of justice ; to retrieve an honest man from vulgar misrep| rcscntatiou A copy of the Hook,and a handsome present will be sent by mail, post-paid, upon receipt of ( $1.00 for the book, and 21 cents for postage. t A new Classified Catalogue of Hooks and ! Ulft- will. ln.lllA.ni.,!.. t ... III |v>IIff, ??!% ? .uuuvtiiicn\a W il^uuu*, Will III' MTU* free, on application. Address, G. G. EVANS, Publisher, 439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Three ]>er cent a month or the I'erils of Fast Living ; A Warning to Young Men, by Char let Burdett. . Author of "Second Mnnioge," "ElliottFamily" , "Marion Desmond," "Never too Late," etc. j Due volume, 12mo? cloth. Price This Irook deserves to he singled out and noted as above the many novels which are pub' lished. Both in structure and style it is oiili[ tied to the name of nit. It is a Tale of Domestic Life, rehearsing the interwoven histories of u loiind of every day characters, and its aim is 1 to show the follies of the too many, so called, ' passions and pleasures of fushionahle life, I touching in 110 part upon ground thM properly belongs to the vast domain of romance. The lluchclor Millionaire Uncle George, is a character reminding us of the Brothers Cheery lde, and although he teaches the "sweet uses I o! Adversity" with severe discipline, it brings | out the true beauty of character, and shows | how few there uro who can go through the tri* < all of every-day life, and in the cinl prove their constancy. Copies of either of the above books with a ' handsome (Jilt worth from 5t> cents to $ 100, will ho sent to any person in the United States upon receipt ol $ I.no, and 21 cents to pay po.s< I tnge, by addressing the l'uhlisher. .1 nets niu/ C'/umiA'o/ Catalog*' of Hook* in every department of Literature, together with a list of tiilts, ami every information relative to the establishment ol ugeneica In the Gift Hook ' business will be mailed free to any one by QB0R0E <i EVANS. Publisher, and Originator ol the Gin Book Rusine*), No. 48V Chestnut Stieet, Philadelphia. Uouiirkv.?We w?-re shown on Satni- 1 iloy last, h box of valuable l>n (it?ods, at the Store of Messrs. A. M & K Kkxnk ' t?v, shipped at New York, via Charleston, for C iinden, front which over two linn dretl dollars worth hud been stolen. Signs of the U>x having been opened befote it reached its destination weie plainly visible. In the place of fine cloths and can ,1 m.. r- I.-.I ...I. ?... - KIIVI"! oiiivii nnu urru innm Ulll, t% quantity ?>f old floor matting, old cloths, <ve., were found. It is difficult to locate the roblasry, hut certainly a robbery has hceu committed, and Messrs. Kknnkdy must hold all the parlies reponsihe who have had anything to do in its convey a nee from New York hence.? Camden Journal. Hymeneal. Married on the 1st of September, by the Rev. J. O'Bear, at thu residence of Mr. Theodore S. i)n Ltose, nenr Wiunsboro, Dr. John liratton and Miss Klizabi-lli 1'., daughter of Mr. T. S. Duliose. In Greenville District, S. (T.. on thu 8th September, 185'J, by tin* Rev. Dr. Whitefuord Smith, the Rev. Andrew J. Stokes, of Rarnwell District, to Miss Margaret Shaod, .l...?i.i.? ,.r ii^, ik. ui ??v*. i/i. *t iiiiciuuru oiiauiit Obituary. Departed thi* life on tho 15th insl., Mr. W. M. VAUGHN, in the twenty-fourth vniir of hi* n^?*. after n long and protracted iiilios*. tie left a Wind and aiieCtiOuHtv wife and one child, together with a large connection and friend* to mourn their loaa. Another ndinonntory instance that in tha uiidsl of life we are in death, and the importance of attending to the solemn admonition of our bleated saviour, to he found "like the wise virgins with oil in our vu?sols" aud the ? faithful servant found Waiting for the coming of his 1-ord," and "w h^t I say unto you I say unto all?watch." Although he had novar made a public Erofession of hi* faith, yet he appeared to e willing to depart this life, but manifeaj ted a great concern for his wife and child, which wan perhaps, the last link of the chain which connected him to thla world, and a sick bed repentance may be unto eternal life, yet we think in perfect health Is the 111 oni |>ro|>iuoiiN uuiu lu attend lo tl)? conetm* of the name, while frbed from pain and the disordered state to which the mind is aubjected. A Frirnii. T11K MARKKIU New Vork, September 16.?The Cotton market ia quiet?sale* of 600 hales. Mid. dling Uplands are quoted at ll|e. Coi.t'mria, September 17.?The sale* of i cotton yesterday amounted to 81 bales?ex- I tremes 84 10|c. >?u? j-. mrnBmmBmrasFSBBmmmM 1 special notices. r Holiai way's Pills.?Wonderful Curs of? dieses*! Liver. K nil/ Burton, aged 94, a# Jyw>g Island, New York, wss tor long time in t very precarious stele of health, owing to her Hver being diseased ; the medical faculty prescribed for her in vain, sad every remedy ho thought likely to benefit her ehe made uee of with the like ill wqiw. About two months ago, she commenced using Hollo way's Pills, I anil complied with the printed directions, | vhich quickly produced a very pleading change, I n five weeks, the bloom of health was agaity 1 ? ipon her cheeks, being perfectly cured, to the 1 igreeable surprise of her friends. These Pills || ire also infallible in all diseases of the stomach uid bowels. I Physicians are generally loth to speak sord hi praise of what arc called "patent ine<l-^^^B cincs." Indeed, it is an article in the cod* of iicdical ethics, that a physician who sanctions ;he use of surh remedies cannot be considered t lneinher of the National Association, lint ;here are exceptions to the most stringent rules, tnd many of the disciples of Eaculapius have ictually been compelled, by the force of facts, K :o recommend the useof DIt. J. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH HITTERS, for those diseases which ire particularly prevalent during the summer uul fall. They nave ascertained that there ure 10 remedies In the phannacopia which can compare with this wonderful compound for lerangement of the system. Thousands of amilies residing along the low grounds of the i Western and Southern rivers, are now convin:ed that they linve found a medicine peculiar- tthj y adapted for their ailments, while in other portions of the country, during the summer flHl nonths, the demand for the article is equally argc. Sept. jW. Sold by druggists and dealers generally. ?^-See advertisement in another column. Announcements. J FOR SHERIFF. { Mr. Editor :?Please announce Mr. AMOS McMANUS, a candidate for thb Jflice of Sheriff for Lancaster District, for he ensuing term and oblige his Mary Friends. The friends of Cnpt. J. B. COU3ART, . mnounco him n 'candidate for Sheriff far 1 Lancaster District, nt the ensuing term. " FOR TAX COLLECTOR. -4 Mr. Editor.?Please announce Mr. Win. f Robertson, a Candidate for Tax Collector j it the ensuing election and oblige his friends. Waxhawh. i New Advertisements. NOTICE. ^ \LL PERSONS indebted to W-in. Jones deceased, nre requested to come foK ward and settle the same in.mediately, and ill having claims against the said Jones will please hand them in nt once, properly attes- i ted. J. K. CURE TON, Adnir. , Lancaster, Sept. '21, 1859. 32tf. Publio Einner! THE citizens of Kershaw District, and the State, nre respectfully invited to attend the DINNER, to !>e given in honor of the Hon. JAMES CIIESNUT. Jk ,on M'nhu-s. 1 hit/, the 28th instant, at Camden, S. C. J. W. CANTEY, 1 I. B. KBKSllAW. I J. B. CURKTON, J.M. DkSAUSSURB, I W. A. ANCRU.M, L Committee on Invitations. Sept. 31 ?It. ' FALL AND WINTElt (iOODS. I OIJB STUCK OK K.M.I. AND WIN- I TKK G<XH)S have just la-en received mid are now selling on tlie most favorable terms. We ean safely promise our custotners the chance of making their selections from one of the Largest and Best > Selected Stock of Goods, we have ever hud, i nml will sell nt prices that cannot fail to < (rite satisfaction. M JAMKS It. M.Mill.I.. J IMens int Ilill Sept. 21. 1859. 32tf. * NEW GOODS. ' TDK suhscriber is now occupying his nesv Store, one door North of J. A. Ilassclline's dwelling on main street, atul he is now receiving, oy Km own conveyance, hi* I FA 1.1. and WINTER Stock of Goods, selected in person with much core as to price, style and quality. LADIES DRESS GOODS \ Rich plain bl'k Silk, Itouncvd Silk Kobe* , Fancy Silk*, plaid nnd striped, Marcellne l Silk, French Deljiin Robes, Cashmere S? Robes, All-wool DeLaina, solid colors, l'laid Delaiins, Ladies Coverings, Ate. EMBROIDERY. Ficncli embroidered collars, underslcevea, jaconet and swiss edgoings and Inrertings I,. C. handkerchiefs, a full assortment, Ate. Shawls, blankets, kersevs nnd plains, cotton Osnabnrgs, whituand striped. Clothing, a very complete nasortmer.t. Hats, Roots and Shoes, a full assortiuent. Hardware, Crockery, Iron nnd Steel, all the kinds ueu- i ally required for plantation and other pur- ? poses. Ate.. The undersigned would embrace this op- g ' - - - - - - ??ivy ui returning iiianks to hU friends and cua turners for the liberal patronage he K has already reeeived at their disndt, and by slr'iot perwonul attention to business, would I respectfully invito a continuation of their S custom The above stock is complete in I all its vurioua department* and will be sold V love lor iVuiii, Of in protupi customers uii time. Call and examine Tor yourselves.? You may liod it to your interest to give mo a place in your "Memorandum." JONES CROCKETT. fl Sept. II, 185'J. 33?tf I Planters' Conventiou. I I.amar, Miss, June j". 1859. I Sir: Thu enelosed circular is sent lu I jrour address, satisfied that, as the Kxeca- V live of South Carolina, you take a deep in* | terest in every effort to promote the agri* cultural and mechanic*' intervals of the South. The first "Planters' Convention" will be held at Nashville, Tennessee, on the 10th of October next. At the eame time slid place, the "Stats Agricultural Bureau'* of Tennessee will hold ita annual Fair.? You will please Appoint a sufficient number of delegates to represent your State in said Convention. Very respectfully, THOa. J. HUDSON, Free. State Agricultural Bureau of Miss. f?ov. W. H. (JtsT. In compliance with Uhe above request, 1 hereby appoint the following gentlemen himmm to tha "flan tare' Convention," MfrM bo held at Nashville, Tenncaaae, on thf, , 10th of October next ; Col P Calhoun, 0 P Kliott, Esq, Hon A Hurt. Gen B B Pouter. Hod K U Palmer, Pr R Harilea. Hoa T i SeaMona, Parry Duncan, t?|, Hon 8 J Montgomery, Capt J D Adam*. Hon Donald K Baiioo, Col J K Rulledge. Col Darld W Jrbnaon, Tbomaa P Llde, Esq, Col A L Hearing, Dr T B Rutherford, By order o< the Governor. T. Y. SIMONS, Aid-de-Camp. TWINE?1,000 Hanka Three-ply, to aala at JOS. M. GAYLE. 4 I \ \