21 Aug 1867
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1867
Page
1
An unclear notice lists advertising rates for the Binderson Valeehhy Intelligneer by Hoyt and Walpees. It notes charges for initial and subsequent insertions, with one dollar per line and five dollars for yearly announcements. It mentions liberal deductions for yearly advertisers and a candidate announcement fee.
A condensed excerpt from Hon. George H. Pendleton's St Paul address argues that political issues are not finally settled. leaders must preserve faith in constitutional government, study history, and urge young men to pursue knowledge and virtue. The piece cites Napoleonic era examples and urges steadfast adherence to right, liberty, and national destiny.
The article urges humane action to educate freedmen, praising the American Freedmen's Union Commission and Chief Justice Chase. It argues Southern communities should offer houses and teachers to support schools for freedmen, with Northern and European aid, and stresses conciliation over politics to promote peace, order, and progress. It notes white Southern friendship with freedmen and calls for cooperative, nonpartisan effort despite regional tensions.
Registration returns from forty seven counties indicate about 60 000 voters with a black majority of 6 675. In districts where whites predominate 10 returns are still pending. Although many whites have not registered, it is believed that when remaining returns come in the white vote will still trail by about 12 000.
A Charleston era editorial warns of a deliberate push by agitators to trigger a race conflict between blacks and whites. It urges white restraint and cautions colored people against joining agitators, arguing social separation could preserve peace while equality could spark broader violence.
The narrative extols the South as the premier region for cotton culture and manufacturing. It argues Southern soils and climate enable cheaper living and higher profits, with abundant iron, leather goods, farming implements, and potential plants for diverse manufactures, urging capitalists to invest in Southern industry.
The Southern Recorder urges black voters to pay taxes and register, noting counties in Virginia show higher registration by those who have paid taxes. It calls on Georgia’s Black citizens to take pride, register, and vote, implying penalties for not complying and promising government benefits to contributors.
The article notes election boards may block voting from those who fail to register or pay taxes. In the county last year a poll tax of four dollars and fifty cents was charged, with expectations of a similar amount this year. Some African Americans say they will not vote over the tax, implying they paid dearly for the privilege.
Aug 12 Waserscros reports the President sends a communication to Stanton ordering his removal as Secretary of War and directing transfer of records to General Grant who is named interim secretary. Stanton protests but submits under protest as Grant assumes duty. Cabinet meeting held with Grant present.
The cotton crop accounts remain favorable in Alabama Florida Georgia and South Carolina. The caterpillar has appeared in some areas but caused no serious damage. Wheat and corn yields are the largest in years and this abundant harvest has saved thousands from starvation with no reports of suffering in previously wart-affected sections.
An exchange laments editors and correspondents attacking young people. It condemns critics for ridiculing youth, claiming they walk on tiptoes and face ungenerous, juvenile scorn. The letter notes the harsh tone leaves readers with a tainted view and mocks attempts to present a proper stance.
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