10 Nov 1852
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1852
Page
1
The Lancaster Ledger lists annual subscription rates and ad rates. Editors B S Bailey set prices for prepaid and late payments, with two dollars yearly, seventy-five cents per twelve lines for first insertions, and lower fees for subsequent insertions. Advertisements may run until canceled and counted by squares.
Long narrative follows Everard Blakesley known as Old Blaylock, accused of barn arson in a small town. The tale recounts his mother’s grief, the court trial, shifting public opinion, a wrongful conviction, and eventual retribution including another fire and a strange ending about a hermit’s fate.
The text outlines statutes on mis-subscribers and continuation of service until arrears are paid, rules for neglecting to collect papers from offices, and a court view on refusing to take or move a periodical. It notes that publishers may continue seating until dues are paid and that subscribers are not responsible until papers are seated.
Two friends staying at a Gulf watering place recount a fishing expedition aided by a carpenter’s cart and a stout champagne basket. A large dog guarding the cart foiled their return, forcing them to abandon gear and seek alternative escape routes as the dog defended the cart and booty.
A likely black laborer belonging to Mr. John E. Brown was instantly killed on the 27th while packing cotton at his plantation near town. While adjusting the platform, the screw rose and the follower detached, striking his head and causing immediate death. The Black River Watchman cautions planters to improve safety to prevent similar deaths.
An excerpt debating ethics and gender with pointed aphorisms on money, politeness, ambition, sunshine, motherhood, temperament, and speech. It contrasts tyranny of wealth with servant roles and critiques insincerity, urging sweetness of temper and measured discourse.
A humorous Victorian style Q and A mocks accounting terms with quips about double entry and bankers. It includes a tongue in cheek dialogue on book keeping and reflections on a social promenade where a youth is accosted by a porter as a thimble is dropped.
A garbled religious verse reflects on death and eternity with mentions of God, the grave, and souls awaiting life beyond. It evokes wartime imagery and religious consolation, noting divine brightness and eternal reign amid mortal fears and memories.
A lone Indian family on Fox Hill Hoboken mourns their chief who died after two months in a western slope tent. Thieves rifled the dwelling and carried away beads baskets and trinkets while compassionate locals urged respect for the dying stranger. The elder’s death and the fate of his people reflect a vanished era and lost homeland.
Fragmentary historical text extols intellect as eternal, surpassing wealth. It credits minds from Romer Sherman to Hastings and Jefferson, praising the intellect guiding discovery and law. The piece lauds the mind of man as the source of American greatness and civilization.
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