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Newspaper

Wilson Ledger

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1861

Page

2

Advertising notice for Wise Lepaen newspaper reach

Advertisers are urged to consider Wise Lepaen as the region’s largest subscription medium. The paper reaches most post offices in Wilson Edgecombe Nash Martin and circulates widely in Pitt Greene Wayne and Johnston with statewide presence. Subscriptions books available for inspection.

Feastern North Carolina Wilson Edgecombe Nadh Martin Pitt, Greene, Wayne Johnston

The Causes of Our Republic's Fate and Demagogue Threats

The essay argues against the belief in an enduring Union, blaming demagogues and office seekers for national corruption. It urges citizens to read, think, and elect responsible leaders while proposing a focus on whether states stay equal under the constitution amid a sectional president.

Wemifude Pagys Old Rowe Massachusetts New England Paul Alexander

Rightful courage and resolve in South Carolina address

The piece argues governments rest on moral force not mere coercion and declares the South’s actions are guided by right. It cites Mr. Benjamin of Louisiana in a December Senate speech endorsing resistance to Republican policies, warning against subjugation and predicting strong popular cheers for steadfastness.

South Carolina South Times Benjamin Douisana Decemer U. S. Senate Mr. Bb Tenjamin

Pulpit clash over abolitionism and politics in sermons

A tirade condemns ministers who mix religion and politics calling abolitionists fiery and fanatical. The piece attacks pulpit preachers who use sermons to push partisan aims and accuse them of stirring brawling rhetoric rather than peacekeeping.

Slavery Question Stated as Racial Relation Theory

The New York Day Book argues that in the South the negro is not enslaved but is the inferior partner to a white superior. It claims racial differences prevent amalgamation and that mixed progeny become sterile by generation. The paper says the issue can be settled if readers accept this premise and notes further discussion in a later column.

Hrribnas Weary Ward Beecher Sharp Billingsgate South Garibaldi Europe Atlanta New York Herald Lincoln

Editor’s Response Sparks Southern Rights Debate in Wilson Ledger

The Daily Rough Notes from Goldsboro excerpts quote editor Robinson arguing against demagoguery and urging readers to judge South rights themselves. The piece notes the Ledger’s stance on secession and states where the Ledger offices are located with staff details, including Gorman and Tucker.

Rough Notes Goldsboro N. C Robinson Times Hin Wilson Ledger South Maine Texas Tacke & Gorman Gorman The Ledger Mr. Robinson Southern Rights Party Olno

Editorial Change in Goldsboro Firm Ends Robinson Era

Wm Robinson Esq has disposed of the Rough Notes establishment at Goldsboro to Dr J J Lawrence and R L H Blount, new local residents and former editor proprietors of the Star of Erecsdom. The Rough Notes will be published anew by Lawrence editor.

Wm. Robinson Rough Notes Goldsboro J. J. Lawrénce R. L H. Blount Star of Erecsdom Pr. Lawrence

Strong minded women in a changing Neapolitan vote

A Napolitan woman Donna Marianna described as La Giovannara becomes a public political figure aiding Liberal support among the lazzaroni. Garibaldi and authorities note her influence while she attends inter- views, carries revolvers, and votes alongside other Neapolitan politicians in a rare exception allowing women to vote.

Naples Donna Marianna La 3 Tam Garibaldi Giovannara Cgeerta Ife S. Giovannara Turr Bixio Puerto, Spaventa Cappelli Vallavicini

Lane Warns Republicans Could Break Up the Union

In Senate remarks Joseph Lane of Oregon rebukes the Republican party for conditions he says threaten the Union. He argues the North bears responsibility for any dissolution, insisting the South did not seek disunion and that the “glorious union” should be preserved.

Republican Party

Coercion Debate Divides House Over Union Policy

In the House Mr Pryor of Virginia proposed a resolution condemning force to preserve the Union with the Confederacy. Mr Stanton of Ohio moved to table. On Vallandigham of Ohio being called out he opposed coercion, and the resolution was tabled by 68 to 55 with Vance among the yeas. the speaker notes the turn of events.

House of Representatives Pryor Virginia Confederacy Stanton Ohio Vallindigham

Meeting of Wilson County Citizens on Volunteer Corps

Citizens of Wilson County are called to a 1 PM meeting at the Court House in Wilson on the coming Saturday the 12th to conduct business related to the locally organized Volunteer Corps. Attendance is requested to discuss organizational matters and actions.

Wilson Hotel Gorman Tucke Ledger Court House Middle Room East Side Wilson County Citiizens Wilson

Excitement Over Fort Sumter Occupation Grips Charleston

The Charleston press reports a city-wide uproar as Fort Sumter is occupied by United States forces while Fort Moultrie lies abandoned. Citizens, officials, and local militias mobilize amid rumors, with crews moving to protect key posts and await official confirmation.

Fort Sumter Fort Moultrie South Carolina Sumter United States State Convention Washington Washington Light Infantry LL Simonton Carolina Light Infantry BG. Hinckney Meagher Guards Ed McCready,Jr Regiment of Rifles Cold. J. Pettigrew Ellison Capers Marion Artillery Jd. Pope W. 3. Elliott Custom House Republic of Anderson Sulivan’s

Interior Department Probes Indian Trust Bond Abstraction

Wartisetos December report details a scheme involving Wm H Russell Majors Co and Goddard Bailey. War Department acceptances were used to hypothecate bonds in New York. Bailey supplied bonds to cover losses as bankers demanded more security. Bailey arrested for bail set at 300000. Russell likely to be detained. investigation confirms facts.

Wartisetos Wm. H. Rassell Majors Goddard Bailee Indian Trust Lunds New York War Department Bailey Secretary of the Interior North Carolina Messrs Russell Morris Illinois Conkling Bocock Virginia Harris Maryland Case Indiana

Great Gin Man of the World Adelph Wolfe of Virginia

A biographical sketch celebrates Adelpho Wolfe of Richmond as the pioneering Virginian founder of Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. It covers his family, early moves to Kentucky and New York, rise in business, political interests, and lasting impact including distributing his book and copies to officials and libraries.

Adelphe Wolfe Richmond Benjamin Wolfe Joel Nat Wolfe Kentucky Henry Clay New York Joel Wolfe France Holland Wolfe Schiedam Adelpho Wolfe Scheid Am Schnapps Wise Norfolk Mobile Alabama South

Coercion Threats Faced by North and South in Civil War Debate

Conservative journals rebuke coercion threats from anti-Southern Republican voices. They compare Lincoln supporters and anti-Lincoln voters, arguing broad opposition to coercion across free and Southern states. Commodore Stockton warns civil war would reach the North.

South North Lincoln Union Free States New York Journal Commodore Stockton

Baltimore Jobless: Three Thousand In City Without Work

The city of Baltimore reports three thousand unemployed residents. One thousand lack subsistence and the other two thousand have meager means that will soon fail.

Baltimore

Destructive Fire Destroys Lonie Town Properties

A large blaze on Friday the 28th devastated Lonie, North Carolina, destroying extensive property including busy stores and homes. Among the losses were buildings owned by P. J. Brown & Son, Ballard & Harris, Shaw & White, T. N. Carlile, J. J. Minetree, Noah Walker, and James Dent. Insurance amounts are unknown, but the property loss is described as very great.

Loniebarg N. C Messrs P. J. Brown

Granville and Halifax men join drive to arm the State

A Granville gentleman will be one of a hundred contributing to a $1,000,000 fund to arm the State. A Halifax gentleman will contribute as one of a hundred or more toward a $41,000,000 fund for the same purpose. Raleiak f

Argwinc Granville Jalifax Raleiak

Cameron Tours Through Hannisaree to Washington

The report notes Hon. Mr. Cameron passed through Hannisaree on January 2 from Springfield en route to Washington and has accepted the appointment as Secretary of the Treasury under Mr. Lincoln.

Mr. Cameron the Treasury Mr. Lincolm Hannisaree Cameron Springfield Washington

Forces Ordered to Fort Mellenry from Leavenworth

All available forces in Leavenworth have been ordered by Gen. Scott to hold in readiness to move to Fort Mellenry at Baltimore on a moment's notice.

Lieut. Davis Nix Nina Leavesworth K. T Leavenworth Scott Fort Mellenry Baltimore

Alabama and Mississippi Delegations Urge Immediate Secession

In Wasuisotos on January 6 the Alabama and Mississippi congressional delegations held a caucus and telegraphed state conventions urging immediate secession, declaring no chance of reconciliation. They decided to stay in place and await their states' actions.

Wasuisotos Alabama Mississppi

Banks Urges Repeal of Personal Liberty Bill

Governor Banks, in his valedictory to the Legislature, calls for repeal of the Personal Liberty Bill. The message stresses reversing the statute and restoring broader protections.

Gov. Banks Bostos Banks

Matchless Misery To Have a Cigar and Nothing to Light

In a stark moment the headline frames a scene of need and irony as a person faces the paradox of possessing a cigar without a means to ignite it. The text suggests a concise, evocative vignette of hardship or neglect.

Banquet for Japanese Ambassadors in Batavia

The Niagara and Japanese Delegation were honored at Hotel des Indes Batavia with a lavish breakfast. Attendants drank 80 sun champagne, 115 claret, and other wines costing 3642 rupees, funded by Uncle Sam from the Japanese fund. The dinner featured French cuisine and extensive toasts as journalists described the occasion in vivid detail.

Niagara Batavia Duateh Hotel Des Indes D&ec Sam N. VY. Times

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