Lancaster Ledger Ad Rates And Terms
The Lancaster Ledger lists subscription prices of two dollars per year paid in advance, two fifty for six months, or three dollars if paid at year end. Ad rates are seventy five cents per twelve lines for the first insertion and thirty seven and a half cents for each subsequent insertion. A single insertion costs one dollar. repeated insertions must be ordered in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Ledger
Llamestead
S Ray
Gery
Editorial on Usury and Homestead Law Exemption Debate
The Lancaster Ledger reprints an extended critique arguing for exemptions to debtor obligations, invoking Hebrew law and moral duty. It critiques harsh credit systems, defends Homestead protections, and urges humane safeguards while noting economic fears and practical effects on credit and the poor.
Court sentences Starnes and Hayes after drunken frolic trial
Trial records reveal Benson cleared of murder while Hayes and Starnes face felony and manslaughter verdicts. Judge condemns drunken excess, orders Starnes jailed and Hayes discharged with bond, both marked with the letter M on the left thumb, amid a shocked courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Hayes
Starnes
Bemsom Starnes
Goss
Thors
Benson
Osborne
Btarnes
Ward
Mr. Lander
Clewry
Dan Plyler
Jon. B. Starnes
Inwa
Henry Hayes
Samuel Gary
North Carolina
Jon
Costa
Mary Gary
Sarah Baker
Wm. Griffin
J. B. Starnes
Portishead
Osama
Avery
Mason
An Exciting Goome Yeateniny Afternoon Scene on Charles Street
A dramatic incident on Charles street near Monument occurred as a penniless young gentleman returning from California to woo a wealthy fiancée discovers a two year old child resembling her. He is startled by the scene, then leaves in distress after the child’s cries reveal shocking truth and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Pear Monument
California
New York
Aneiong
Tetthead
Charios Street
Monument Street
Death of Mr Clay and his dying injunctions
Washington correspondent reports that Henry Clay died after a prolonged illness. He remained cheerful and calm, fully aware of his condition and without regret. Clay intended to speak in the Senate on intervention but was denied. He left injunctions urging countrymen against foreign entanglements and domestic dissension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Plyler
Gary
Plyler
Sam
Treat
Henry Hayes
Hayes
Bam
Sarsh Baker
Griffin
Plyber
Hays
Mra
Dee
Benson Starnes
Mra. Qary
Win
Griffis
Benson
Mrs. Gary
Plyfer
Benton
Willaam
Washington
Th Journal of Commerce
Jackson
Philadel
Ben Lowe
Clay
Senate
Hartford Cloth Early American Garment Claim
Bar Rev Mr Luthejohn of New Haven told the Arta Union that the first cloth made in the United States came from Hartford Connecticut in 1790 by Jeremiah Wadsworth and that Gen Washington wore a suit made from this cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthejohn
New Haven
Arta Union
United States
Hartford
Conn
Jeremiah Wadsworth
Gen. Weahington
Trial Abstract of Joseph B. Starnes at Monroe
An abstract of the trial of Joseph B. Starnes for the murder of Samuel A. Gary at Monroe during the May Term of the Union County Superior Court. Prosecution and defense teams are named, jurors were sworn, and witnesses for the State are listed amid scenes of the February 6 1859 confrontation at Samuel A. Gary’s house with several men present and alcohol involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Starnes
Henry Hayes
Saml
A. Gary
Monroe
Union County
Fon
J. L. Bailey
Col. D. Coleman
L. Thompson
Lincoln
Union
J. W. Osborne
North Carolina
Mary Gary
Sarah Barker
War Griffin
Ramuel A. Gary
Dan’l Plyler
Gary
Beary Belk
Benson Giarme
Goodwin Hart
Caswall Biarnes
George Richardeon
Béscon
Hayen
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Volume
THE
Lancaster Ledger
Bailey
Bailey Keg
Tucker
Spartan
Bilsinvt
Spartan Also Mnexca
Yorkville
London
England
Great Britain
Ireland
Aris
Antonio
Satoru
Hye
Jroy
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