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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1868
Page
2
The paper explains strict adherence to the coach and cash subscription plan. Red cross marks indicate paid or expiring papers, with a February deadline to renew or face removal. The editors urge advance payments, citing poverty and the need to cover all costs.
A lengthy editorial voices alarm at the Reconstruction Committee proposals seen as revolutionary. It argues Congress may strip the Constitution, depose the President, and place the South under military rule backed by black majorities, urging Northern resolve and presidential action to protect liberties.
The article details a called 80 member convention in Charleston consisting of African Americans and Macalumags, noting only two nonpervitive members Miss Frey of Anderson and Dr Johnson of Pickens. It cites a Columbian Sun paragraph describing delegate C C Bowen as a cautionary example of the convention’s alleged rogues and graft.
A partisan critique targets Radical leaders in the South, accusing figures such as Bruen, Logan, Browston, Hoxie and others of betrayal and corruption. The piece asserts former Confederates and supposed Southern patriots now assist the Reconstruction regime, with varied mentions of Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, and South Carolina figures, and warns readers against alleged infidelity and manipulation by these politicians. It also notes a separate local burglary at Mrs Way-Diver’s premises and mentions an accompanying article by Ariel.
A reflective list surveys notable losses across literature, science, politics, and the arts. Col. Arthur B. Hayne, Willie, Henry Lee, Isaac T. Tolmos, Charles Browne, George W. Randolph, and many others are named with ages and places. The record also notes ex-governors, philosophers, and artists who died in 1845 2. The piece mentions various international figures and scientists, reflecting on a year of bereavement.
From Washington January 11 reports the Senate considering rentoration of San Francisco property seized by military authorities and petitions from Georgians for voting rights. A bill on reconstruction states no civil government in late rebellious states and enforces federal power. penalties up to 9000 dollars fine and two years in prison for obstructing orders. Stevens opposed May 17, arguing it was folly to elect Grant.
A garbled 19th century print cites multiple local businesses touting stock clearances at New York cost and announces dissolutions and new firm premises. It lists Crank, Waleve & Chater selling entire stock, ts. A, Ryn & Donaixs and dons A, Berta & Co dissolving, and xen & Ruwytes moving to Brick Range corner. It notes Pendulum Factory yarn orders, cooking stoves with “assorted” prices, a watchmaker rate cut, and notices for debtors, town taxes, and the clerk’s advertisement on fiscal ordinances.
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