State Agricultural Convention Plans and May Meeting
The Columbia Pauent has been asked to note that delegates to the State Agricultural Convention will pass over all roads at fair. An important meeting of selectmen from township areas will be held on Saturday, May 8, to discuss plans for the year, focus on levying taxes and maintaining highways, and ensure full township representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Convention
Columbia
Glohe
Anderson County
Anderson C. H
Anerson
B. D. Dean
W.B. Reese
Serreliry
Offender Sullivan Noted by Asheville Paper
The Asheville Nes quotes a local informant on Joux Sullivan, an accused horse thief. It notes Sullivan’s history as a known offender in the region and implies a recent arrest may end his illicit exploits for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Nes
Joux Senlivan
Sullivan
Lenst
Taxed cotton debate and local editorial reply
The Augusta paper notes a dispute over cotton taxation referencing a Memphis Avalanche inquiry to the Treasury. It cites the 1866 act exempting all cotton grown after 1867 from internal tax, and contrasts this with a Dorax card from Valhalla on Grand Jury charges. The editorial defends its stance and declines further comment on individuals or the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
South
Memphis Avalanche
Secretary of the Treasury
Valhalla
0. M. Dorax
Oconco County
Nagleet
Dorn
Grand Jury
Dorse
Grand Jury of
Oronce
Oconee County
Land Commissioner Appointment Sparks Political Graft Suspicion
The Advisory Board in Columbia appointed Cuantes P. Lisutr of Barnwell as South Carolina Land Commissioner. The act under which the post is created authorizes 32,000,000 in state bonds to buy lands for sale on five year credit to actual settlers, with six percent interest and annual principal payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Cuantes P. Lisutr
Barowell
South Carolina
United States
Barnwell
Destin
Andrew Johnson Rally Draws Big Crowds in Tennessee
Immense crowds flocked to hear Andrew Johnson across Tennessee from Greenville to Memphis. He criticized Radical rule and defended the Constitution, urging the people to trust reason and restore their old form of government with his oratory noted as both eloquent and forceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tencesses
Greenville
Knox Ville
Teyor
Constitution
Radical Party
Nashvile
Memphis
Axer
Tennessee
Massoa
Han
Controversy Over Governor Scott Appointments
The Columbia Phanix criticizes Gov. Scott for census appointments as biased and unqualified. The paper argues one third are new, many unfit, and questions motives involving race and party loyalty. It cites local opposition, including a petition by colored citizens, and names T. J. Wann as a qualified alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Phant
Phanix
Horders
Henry Foote and Henry S Foore in Nashville tirade
A harsh critique targets Henry Foote and Henry S Foore accusing them of fanatical politics and ingratitude toward Johnson. The piece notes Foore’s long public life, alleges political connivance, and mocks Foore for urging acceptance of Congress legislation and Grant’s support while dismissing opposing views. Ending remarks mention many new ads delaying other matters.
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Iis
Eames
Henny S. Foorne
South
Nashville
Tenn
Johnson
Jowsson
Noahville
Huxsay
Jouxsox
Tennenage
Congress
Gen. Grant
Bem
Hang
Foors
Guam
Charleston Correspondence in 1869 Spring Outlook
Our Charleston Correspondence notes a bright April 1869 with warmth and birdsong, yet warns of drought and dusty streets. It contrasts bustling postwar prosperity in eight years of change with 1861 and 1865, describing investment, cotton trade, and new wealth while recalling devastation in Dew Town and displaced refugees from Gilmore’s guns and ruined stores.
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Charleston
Cuaunesrox
Dame Nature
Stodka
Bonds
Sorthore
Alindin
Goa
Gilmore
Strecia
Island City Reflections on War Aftermath and Trade
The piece surveys postwar changes in a Southern port city with abandoned wharves replaced by new infrastructure such as a city railway, banks, factories, and machine shops. It notes refugees, rising business activity, cotton speculation, and ongoing legal disputes, including a contested mayoral case and a future magazine project The Nineteenth Century. It also mentions spring goods, fresh produce, a bustling tourism scene, and census appointments in Anderson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed
Sea Islands
Judge Carpenter
Pillsbury Va
Wrough Corbin
Pillsbury
Clair
Peraonne
Fort Sumter
Carolina
W. W. Hicks
D.D
F. G. de Fontaine
New York
King Street
Charleston
Magnolia
Emporium of Fashion Advertises Ladies Millinery Goods
The Emporium of Fashion at Bo White's Block invites Anderson ladies to place orders for millinery, dress goods, and trimmings. Mrs. John A. Wier and Mrs. Maggie Smith oversee the millinery department and promise satisfaction and competitive prices. Orders for bonnets, ribbons, patterns, and related items will be filled with personal attention starting April 22, 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
John A. Wier
Maggie Smith
Wier
Charleston
Torma Cash
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Anderson Intelligencer
Andrew Johnson
Henry
Foote
Yours Truly
Aliy State
Scott
Samuel Jolson
Edgefield
Cushman
Shianpion
Daniel G. Kume
Chicago
Tul
Camp Darglass
P.O. Box
Lil
Copartnership
McCann & Davis
Thos. Wi
McGarn
Wt True
Arenas
T. H& BI
W. McCann
Equality
District Court of the United States
District of South Carolina
T. J. Pickens
W. J. Bimith
Yorkville
Te Mayle
Ges
Bryan
W. J. Clawson
Register
Master Ferdinand Carri
Executive Department
Sharpe & Fant
Jno‘onet
Nansook
Sharpe & Pant
Sharps & Fant
Share & Ant
Mens’ and Boys
Corusms
General Assembly
Abbeville
Chester
Chesterfield
Colleton
Darlington
Georgetown
Horry
Kershaw
Laurens
Lexington
Orangeburg
Oconee
Pickens
Richlard
Sumter
Union
York
Conmivaionern
A. Maenlot
Eee
Lord Just
Robert K. Scott
EL. Gaxnaro
Emporium OF Fashion
White's Block
Abbeyille
8. C
Wyre
Rove & LU
Baltimore
S&c
Crockery, &c
Barr & CO
Watson
Granite Row
Mozambique
Jane
Guaire Row
Watson & CO
Avurrons
Alon
John R. Cochran
State OF
W. W. Humphreys
John W. Daniel
Mary Cannon
Anid
Anderson Court House
Anne Domini
Internal Revenue Laws
Belton
W. M Davenport
James Davis
Internal Revenue
A. L.cobb
Dep. Cole
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