23 Jan 1879
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1879
Page
1
An OCR damaged notice outlines charges for private communications and society advertisements. It mentions subscription rates, insertion fees, and penalties for missing messages. The text references personal communications, announcements, and revenue measures in a cryptic, period-tinged style.
In a coastal region interview, Governor Hampton shares portraits of Andrew Jackson era democracy and current state finances. He discusses election irregularities, the bottom line for reform, and the need for a steady, principled path toward national recovery amid Republican advantage.
A joint committee report analyzes Greenville and Columbia Railroad bonds. It notes State endorsement limits, existing liabilities, and the need to substitute bonds under the 1860 act, with figures on $900,000 state guarantee and $296,000 remaining on the first mortgage, plus missing bonds and requests for further legal action.
Gen Grant addresses a Dublin banquet at the Dianajoa House, praising American prosperity after the Civil War. He warns against extravagance and foreign debt while urging prudent spending and national unity, and hints at political ambitions in Dublin. A Nashville correspondent notes whiskey distillery activity and rural poverty in Tennessee and Kentucky.
A historic ice bridge forms across Niagara River from American Park to the Canadian shore, tearing ice and rocks from banks. Massive hummocks and boulders ride the torrent as the bridge buckles and giant ice blocks surge downstream, while observers note its shaky safety and scope.
Waspixotos January 9 report discusses Senator Butler's bid and rival maneuvers to control the Senate seat. It outlines votes, possible outcomes, and pressure from Democratic and Republican factions surrounding Butler, Corbin, Patterson, and Conover amid ongoing South Carolina and Florida political exchanges.
The notice states legal advertising costs for executors and administrators and notes charges will apply when the court’s orders are in effect. It lists inserted charges and references a specific reference to a person named Murray with amounts 800 and 350. The text emphasizes that the publication does not reflect the author’s views.
A Washington Gulf conference quote cites Grant as the likely 1880 Republican nominee. It argues Grant’s broad support from wealthily aligned blocs and business interests would ease victory, while Blaine or Conkling risk lukewarm backing. Democratic strategy hinges on currency policy and selecting a safe candidate like Thurman or Hendricks to deter a Grant surge.
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