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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1859

Page

2

Promotion of Young Men in Palmetto State

A writer argues many promising young men leave home for the West or fall to dissipation, urging parental support and local incentives to develop minds and secure services. He cautions against dismissing youth and calls for measures to prevent future societal decline.

Mr. Epiron Tshail Yepiuts Eduental Anil Jadot Kalitor Jeek Oman Brent Stiller Yousu Mas

Contraband War Goods Debate Split by Nations

The Journal of Commerce notes US treaty stances on contraband during war, detailing which commodities may be seized or used as naval stores. It discusses Vattel's definition, timber for shipbuilding, arms, provisions, and the ambiguity of enforceable treaties with England, plus the stance on foodstuffs and beef, pork, and flour.

United States Journal of Commerce Europe England Vattel Law of Nations France Wogland

Grand Jury Reports in Florida and South Carolina

The Columbia Guardian cites a late Grand Jury report in Florida about Governor Perry described as Something Now under the Sap. It notes a similar report about President Nixon by a Grand Jury in Spartweburg Diewiet during the second term and a past Governor of this State in Kershaw District twelve or fifteen years ago.

Columbia Guardian Florida Perry Nekeon Spartweburg Diewiet Kershaw Charleston Courier

Northern Methodists in Texas Divided Over Slavery Conflict

The Galveston News cites a Texas split between Northern and Southern Methodists over slavery. It praises the South's churches for preserving rights and resisting abolitionist pressure, contrasting with politicians who pursued union through concessions. The piece urges imitation of the South’s stand.

Texas Christian Advocate Texas Clare Christian Advocate Methodist Church South Galveston News

Bible Society notice and St Louis breach of promise case

American Bible Society in Yorkville South Carolina urges all state Bible Societies to send delegates to the State Bible Convention on the early August date. Railroads offer one fare for delegates. clergymen passable at reduced rate. Also reports a breach of promise suit in St Louis where Miss Hille Carstang seeks 100,000 from Mr Shaw.

American Ible Society South Carolina Yorkville Yorkville Bible Society Bolles St. Lowiax Hille Carstang Shaw St. Louis King Lerresford Street Hubert Causse Telegraph Charleston Conyer

Remarkable Mature Cotton Bell From Texas Field

A mature cotton boll nearly ready to break was picked a week ago in Gonzales County Texas in Wesley Morrison’s five hundred acre field. Neighbors report similarly advanced crops proving Texas fertility and easy market access via cheaper transportation. The writer envisions Texas becoming a dominant Empire State of the South.

Wesley Morrison Gonzales County Texas Morrison Empire State of the South V. O. Delta

Cotton Shirks and Weather Woes Hit Lancasterville

In Lancasterville 8 C Fink Corros reports fine cotton shirks two feet long with squares from Master J S Cureton's Waxhaws plantation. The region suffers drought with dusty streets and wilting gardens as crops lag, oats down and wheat yields uncertain in parts of the district.

Fink Corros J. 8. Cureton Cureton Perry Waxhaws

Professor A. Ryan Delivers Noted Courthouse Entertainments

Attendees at the courthouse Monday evening praised Professor A. Ryan for a witty and instructive program. The show featured characters such as The Typochon diac Job Squash and Wood Chuck, with the grave Gamblers Wife and Say of the Madan drawing deep audience engagement. Two more performances are planned Monday and Wednesday at 25 cents per night.

A. Ryan

New American Encyclopedia Advertisement in Our Pages

Our readers are referred to an advertisement for the new American Encyclopedia, soon to be published by J Appleton & Co New York. Five volumes are ready in half Morocco binding, with plans to extend to fifteen. The work aims to be a comprehensive reference on science literature and art and notable individuals. The printer’s opinions are favorable and the public may consult the ad and visit the new workshop run by Kurne, idancock, and colleagues for orders.

Manton Douwbtleas Advertiverm Ig Terme Nepw Stor Mens, Kurne & Idancock

The Court of Equity and public opinion in Abbeville

The Independent Press argues the Court of Equity handles increasingly complex cases and, despite cost concerns, offers essential, effective remedies. It contends equity saves costs in long estates, curbs fraud, and upholds property rights under a better justice system, contrasting equity with common law.

Independent Press Abbeville D. C Court of Equity China Tnonll Sulew Syle Watlord

President Joins Commencement at Chapel Hill

The President attended the annual commencement at the North Carolina University, receiving a warm welcome from President Swain. He lauded the Pennsylvania North Carolina bond from William Penn to present day, praised the university and K. Polk’s memory, and urged unity. At Chapel Hill the Doctor of Laws was conferred on Hon. Jason Boehanan, President of the United States, Hon. Mitchell King of Charleston, and the Rt. Rev. Bishop Otley of Tennessee.

North Carolina Farmah Doperta Bachan North Carolina University Swain Pennsylvania Willian Penn K. Polk le Mans Chapel Hill Jason Boehanan United States Hlon. Mitchell King Charlinton 8. C Bishop Otley Tennessee

Evans & Co Gift Book Establishment Ad

Evans & Co. advertiser in this issue promotes the Gift Book Establishment at 677 Broadway New York City. The firm claims oldest, most extensive trade and a reputation for integrity and impartiality. Orders for books filed punctually at canal prices with gratis gifts offered to customers.

Evans & Co D. W. Evans & Co Broadway New York City

Frost and storm report from York District and local casualty

Frost was observed near Bethel killing cotton, while a hail storm left traces at Bullock's Creek. A fatal bolt struck a group near Limestone Springs, killing Master Wirtias Nerr and injuring others. The York District insured fire payout for 1858 reached 319175.54 dollars. John Osborne, discoverer with Daniel Boone of Mammoth Cave, died at age 60 near Louisiana.

Gaffney Limestone Springs Wirtias Nerr Mamonorm John Osborne Daniel Boone Mirammoth Kentocks Louisiana

Kerowrrn Pairing Fails in Cotton Trade Listings

The New York Journal of Conuneres reports the failure of Honske of Jobin Praser and Co based in Charles ton, linked with Trenholm, Dros, and C of New York, Prager, Trontolur ce n, Liverpool in the cotton trade network.

New York Journal of Conuneres Honske Jobin Praser & Co Charleston Trenholm, Dros, & C New York Sudh Prager Trontolur Ce Liverpool

Secretarial Note on Naturalization and French Military Service

The secretary states naturalization does not shield French natives from compulsory military service. The French government considers natives within the United States as potential recruits. Spartanburg gears up for August 9 commemorations of the Battle of Musgrove Mills with a subscriptions drive led by a district committee.

Casa United States France Troma Pranve Ite Phre Dietton Matai Spartanburg Maine Musgrove Mills Colleet

Prisoner Convicted of Robbery in Pittsbury Court

A defendant named Couvierre or Royusco ain Mane from Sotmerset county Pay woe was found guilty of robbing nails in a United States court in Pittsbury Best week. The arrest was made by General James K. Magiine, a special agent of the Moxtotlion Department.

Couvierre Royusco Ain Lavi Long Measant

Ravages of the Cettan Lee Hit Local Cottton Fields

Local farmers report severe crop damage from cettan lee ravages and heavy rain last Saturday. Oldest oil farmers note declines in elects and nominees, with cotton reduced to a stump in some areas and rust spreading across fields.

Cioran

STIALING Shaved inno Arnica Navy dispatches report slave trade raids

The Navy Department has released dispatches from the coast of Africa dated proto prava maybe detailing the raiding of slave ships by yachts and traders. A British frigate Cumberland notes methods used to evade capture and suggests using smaller vessels to penetrate rivers and bays to intercept slavers. A Chicago trial reveals a gang linked to murders, arson, and rail obstruction, with letters between associates in Buffalo, Chicago, and Cleveland outlining their plans. Charleston Courier

Navy Department Afcion Vic Cumberlandt Lava Stonll Stautling John McLaughlin Chicago Galena Kunffalo Cleveland Buffalo Eudot Poiona Ana Charleston Courier

Arrival of the City of Washington and Italian theater of war

The City of Washington arrives from Liverpool with May 26 dates as capt. Vetrie reports off Cape Race. News from Lombardy describes the Montebello action on May 21 with Austrian and French Sardinian forces. 2000 Austrians captured, casualties reported, while Sardinian movements and new political unrest populate the Adriatic coast.

N.ow New York City of Washington Vetrie Liverpool Cape Race France Gan. Str Tion Baraguay D'Killiare Ginn Poray Montebello Viedmont Alessandria Napoleons Marshal Santos Duke de Montebello Bes Lombardy Bone Nogpies Pras Atlases Cotyparny

Turbulent Cotton Market and War News From Europe

The report notes cotton trends in New York with speculators buying 1400 bales and exporters 5000 as prices firm. It describes a Sardinia Parma outbreak with Austrian casualties and hints at political resignations in France and a war mood in Southern Germany. Genoa awaits Louis Kossuth amid Hungarian revolt plans.

New Yorks Alin Virien Captain Shannon Livnevons Corgos Marae Owe Liverjwasl Myer Amont Sardinia Parma Montwhella Ion Hwefrtos France Gortichakol Rua Kan Maris Bourse Germany Louis Kossuth Genoa Hungary Louis Napoleon Nis

Virginia Election Official Returns in 107 Counties

Official returns from 107 counties show Lerenen with a 4696 vote majority. Analysts estimate the total majority will climb to about 6090 votes.

Rieusonp Juna Lerenen

Remarkable Petrified Thigh Bone and Ancient Vertebra Exhibit

Physicians are invited to view two curiosities from Alachua county near Gainesville. A gigantic petrified thigh bone suggests a person nine to ten feet tall with a shortened neck and flattened shaft. The vertebra is claimed to be antediluvian in origin, found with the bone on Judge Andrew Robb’s plantation.

Sangtua Andrew Robb Gainesville Alachua County

Chester District Agricultural Society Formed

A large meeting at the Court House established the Chester District Agricultural, Horticultural and Penological Society with a proper constitution. Samuel McAshley was elected President and urged improved agriculture as the society’s goal, viewing it as a fixed district institution and a blessing to all involved.

Samuel McAshley

Wheat crop prospers as heat follows cool nights

Crora and associates report cool nights for a week and hot sunny days with hail storms nationwide. Wheat crops appear much better than expected and planting friends note unprecedented yields. With corn promising, the editors suggest lowering corn prices.

Crora, Wratten, &c Carolina Spartan

Chester White Population and Tax Total Report

The Standard notes that Cheater town's white population is TAT and that the district tax for the year 1858 totaled SiR 127,40.

Chester Cheater

Obituary Notices From Mississippi and South Carolina

Departed life at W L Munderburk residence Marshall County Mississippi December 1858 infant Jacob Punderburk aged 2 years 8 months misspelled ages and dates. Monterson NapoleonFPunder Tak died November 1850s in Dal-lester District South Carolina aged 16 years tenths. Win U Green 27 years old died ult. Susan M Winchester sister of Thomas D Whieheater age 8 years.

W. L. Munderburk Marshall County Miss Jacob Pisteher Punderburk Monterson Napoleon ISOS Dalleaster South Carolina da Suwree Susan M. Winchester Thomas D Id

Market News From Cuannivros June 10

Quiet market with 241 bales sold yesterday at listed prices. Reported sales include 105.50 for some bales and 156 bales at a higher price. New Orleans June 1 notes 700 bales Middling, weekly totals 19 250 bales. Market buoyant, 1000 bales at Middling Me. Flour declines, Wheat heavy, Corn dull. Naval Stores firm and rising.

Cuannivros Plge New Oureasa Middlinga Ile

Lottery Ad Bids in Augusta and Wilmington Firms

A Sunday Leader notice touts the Georgia Lottery, urging readers to invest sums from 10 to 250 dollars in Wood Eddy & Co. of Augusta and Wilmington for a chance at the capital prize. The ad frames the venture as a path to fortune with Shakespearean flourish.

Juwr Drorrep Georgia Lottery Shakespore Dan Avon Wood, Eddy & CO Augusta, Geo Wilmington Delaware Augusta Ueorgia Sunday Leader

Advertisement for Dr Sanford Liver Invigorator

In a distant column an ad promotes Dr Sanford a liver invigorator product. It touts health benefits and urges readers to try the remedy advertised in the page layout.

Dr. Sanforda

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