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Newspaper
Wilson Ledger
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1858
Page
2
A historical medical note discusses costiveness and its relation to conditions such as suppression and paralysis. It mentions sensations like deafness and partial blindness and references remedies or corrective actions as part of a broader therapeutic discussion.
A detailed advertisement outlines Selson Female Academy offerings with courses in English and classical studies. It lists staff including Professor Marshall and Mrs Lucy Hutchinson, mentions tuition from eight to thirty dollars per half session, board at nine dollars per month, and monthly public examinations.
Subscribers announce purchase of press and plan to publish the Wilson Weekly Ledger a weekly family newsprint starting March 1. It pledges broad coverage from domestic and foreign news to markets science agriculture literature and education and appeals to citizens of Wilson County and neighboring regions for support.
list describes wide assortment of dry goods including silk robes cashmeres merinoes calicoes and Bonnet ribbons with hosiery gloves straw goods hoop skirts and other millinery items offered by dealers in various styles and varieties.
The Standard announces new volumes for 1858 starting with issue WV 7 after January 1. The publication will launch a new annual cycle for both weekly and semi weekly editions, running January to January in the future.
The text asserts well known statewide Democratic principles as defined by national and state platforms. It vows to denounce any opposition seeking to disorganize the party and to uphold organization as essential next to principles, condemning departures from the party’s cardinal beliefs.
The article urges North Carolina Democrats to prepare for a major political battle in 1858 and highlights upcoming Congress actions including admissions of new states, Kansas issues, and the Mormon question. It notes the return of Mecklenburg as Washington correspondent and calls for wider circulation through club subscriptions and cash-only terms.
Wilson directory lists town officers including Mayor George Howard and Treasurer Thomas C Davis. Commissioners James D Garnes Jacob S Barnes Jessee H Adams. Court schedules show Wilson Superior Courts begin on the 4th Monday after March and September and Pleas and Quarter Sessions begin on the 4th Monday in January April July and October. Finance and wardens details and board of superintendents are included with meeting dates and officials.
Adopted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, the tariff lists commissions on foreign and domestic accounts, drawing bills, freight collection, insurance, and losses. It details percentages for purchases, shipments, sales, guaranties, ship disbursements, endorsements, consignments, cargoes in distress, and various receiving and forwarding charges including per bale and per barrel rates for key goods.
Henry Barnes of Wilson North Carolina advertises a patent improving double barrel guns by adding a single trigger. The claim emphasizes reliability, easier handling fewer misfires, and durable construction. Barnes invites inquiries by mail offering regional sales in counties or states.
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