Fragments of a 19th century poem and school notes in Wilson
The page blends a lyrical fragment about a mother and child with a classroom lecture on work, body and mind. It includes a teacher’s reflection on Dr. Lambert and a call for physical exercise, governance by love, and the push for a town library reading room in Wilson.
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Mary
É. W. Af
D. S. Nichardson
A. M
State Teachers Association of North Carolina
Ledger
Solomon
Idlenes
Tamday
S. Chester
Library and reading room plan urged for Wilson town
The Wilson Weekly Ledger prints a call for a town library and reading room to energize and educate the community. It argues such an institution would light latent intellect and improve social relations, noting rising demand and the value of public access.
Anticipated reforms urged to curb self aggrandizement in editors
A letter criticizes editors for pursuing personal success over public duty and calls for respect for government authority and adherence to fundamental liberty principles. It argues true reform lies in moderation by leaders, vigilance by writers, and a patriotic commitment to national unity.
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Messrs
Eprrons
Peice Outpore
Rseit
Wasutterton
Union
Benton
Houston
Douglass
Wise
Wasu-Ington
Fragmentary quotation on tobacco costs and human greatness
The text notes that annual global tobacco costs could fund two million ministers and teachers at over two hundred dollars each. It then quotes Hamlet's famous lines, praising human reason and wondrous faculties.
Hog packing totals rise with weight gain in the West
The Cincinnati Price Current reports this season's hogs packed at 2,130,778, up from 1,852,479 last season, an increase of 278,299. Weight gain is about 8,854,758 pounds, or 101,211 tons, totaling 379,510 more hogs by both count and weight. A congressional motion seeks to adjourn on the first Monday in June.
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Wilson. Ledger
Euruonera
Messrs
Nan
Sud
New Jersey
Bart
Messrs. Editors
Cincinnati
West
Monthly Examination Of Wilson School Impresses Local Readers
The Wilson School monthly examination drew a large audience despite a heavy storm. Students and teachers performed well, with health and study habits praised. The number of pupils is 130 and the general examination is set for April 14. Local notes report the former president’s dinner meeting antics and a humorous take on political ambitions.
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Wilkan
Eswal
Ciclit
Wilson
Principia
Tau
Wilson election names officers for 4th Company NC Militia
The Wilson election on the 19th ult selected officers for the 4th Company of the 20th Regiment NC Militia led by Col. B. Stith. Captain L Hi More and Lieutenants F. W. Taylor and J. Page were chosen, with Ensign H. Lancaster also elected. Physicians were conferred the Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania commencement with 143 graduates, including James W. Armstrong and Wm. J. Bullock of Wilson, James H. Hines of Martoro, and David Ne Sills of Belford. Medical class totals for Philadelphia colleges reached 7,286 matriculants.
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Hell
Wilson
Col. B. Stith
20Th Regiment of
N. C
University of I’a
James W. Armstrong
Wm. J. Bullock
James H. Hines
Martoro
Enurrowaray
Were
David Ne Sills
Belford
Philadelphia
South Carolina Medical College Graduate List Names State Residents
Among the graduates at South Carolina Medical College in Charleston last week are W. H. Battle Jr. Walter Daily W L Ledbetter J A McDougald and A M McKay from this state.
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South Carolina Medical College
Charleston
S. C
W. H. Battle
Walter Daily W, L. Ledbetter
J. A McDougald
A. M. McKay
David S. Reid Returns from Richmond
Honorable David S. Reid is reported well and back from a return leave in Richmond. He plans to leave his home briefly while resuming duties.
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David S. Reid
Richmond
Thomas H Benton Confined by Stomach Cancer
Local report states Justice Thomas H Benton is confined to his room due to stomach cancer from which recovery is deemed impossible. The notice references a separate article on tobacco trends and a related new habit note.
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Thomas H. Benton
Planter and Ledger Rally for Education and Independence
A fragment from a 19th century North Carolina publication praises the North Carolina Planter and Ledger for promoting education and self reliance. It urges readers to support the Planter with subscriptions, and to fund a school and public improvements.
UTA Preparations and Bank Resumption Notes
Preparations continue in Utah as forces plan resistance against U S troops. Nebraska reports caravan of 2 000 wagons with 16 000 head of cattle and 2 000 ox drivers. Augusta banks aim to resume specie payments June 1 if Savannah and S C banks follow. New York banks liquidating. North Carolina banks blamed for delays and questions about incoming specie from California.
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United States
Utah
Bogham Aoun
Ovens Anguilioa
Stern
The
Nebraska News
Diferse
Augusta
Savannah
South Carolina
New York
North Carotina
California
North Carolina
Wayne County Court Hears State Extortion Case
The Superior Court of Law for Wayne County held last week at Goldsboro with Judge Callwell presiding. The State extortion case against the defendant concluded with a verdict favoring the State, drawing many spectators though supporters of the defendant showed marked disappointment. The trial stemmed from a shooting incident in which William T. Piorteh allegedly shot Robinson, editor of the Tribune, about two years prior.
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Superior Court of Law
Wayne County
Goldsboro
Callwell
Friends of ‘Orth
Lawyto Wm. T. Piorteh
Robinson
the Tribune
Tae Great Revival Continues Across Several States
The revival proceeds with strong interest in Wilmington Fayetteville Raleigh New Bern Charlotte and surrounding areas as religious sentiment rises in multiple states across the Union.
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States of the Union
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Raleigh
Newbern
Charlotte, &c
Student Collins Fatally Stabs Teacher Near Berlin Alabama
A pupil named Collins about twelve years old fatally stabbed teacher Brawmer near Berlin Alabama on the 15th of November in an apparent assault. The incident occurred during school activity and authorities investigate the motive and circumstances.
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Kriep
Brawmer
Berlin
Ala
Alt
Collins
Horse and man hurt in North Carolina incidents
The house and effects of Mr. Ruffin Batman of Wilson County were destroyed by fire on the third. Mr. Ink Biucher was thrown from his horse at Rocky Mount last Saturday and his life was in danger.
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Ruffin Batman
Wilson County
Mr. Inc
Biucher
Rocky Mt
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Richarson
Wikzon
Fleta
Tate
Heevenly
Aedie
Plorinus
Eell
Lambert
Sehoo
pAleeers
Dr. Lambert
Webster
Pr. L
Leer
Hinrary Ke
Ngcas
Wilson Weekly Ledger
McGregor
India
Opel 2
Congress
the Ledger
Wilson, N.C
Cen Kenntrix
Audi
Cahoomer
Garden of Paradise
L. Hi. More
F. W. Taylor
J. Page
Th. Lancaster
8. H. Lancaster
A. M. Gorman
Esc
Practical Agriculturalist
Ice
Apri
Oarselt
Mr. Plait
Tle
Bois Farrur
Howard
Itah
Mr. D
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