10 Jun 1868
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1868
Page
1
Rates of advertising are set at one dollar per star per twelve lines for first insertions and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion. Liberal deductions offered to those who advertise by the year. Notices announcing candidates require five dollars in advance.
The telegraphic notice recalls the life of James Buchanan born April 18 1791 in Franklin County Pennsylvania educated at Dickinson College and a career spanning law politics and diplomacy. It covers his 1812 bar admission 1814 Pennsylvania House service 1820 Congress maiden speech 1824 cautions on Mexico and Cuba 1831 mission to Saint Petersburg 1850 presidency and his stance on slavery and Union, ending with reflections on his legacy and a call to individual judgment.
A fragmented tract denounces African self government, arguing for white superiority and political control. It invokes Lincoln and Northern radicals, calling for racial hierarchy and sustained military authority to enforce white dominance. Formal acceptance letters from Grant and Colfax accompany the piece, endorsing the Chicago Convention platform and urging peace, economy, and adherence to Republican principles.
Fort Lyon Colorado reports the death of Christopher Dergon known as Kit Curnon. He died May 2 from rupture of the artery in the neck. Born near Madisonnowity Semnuelky on November 24 1509 he left a complex life including military service and frontier exploits. He later settled in Missouri before pursuing a long rifle career and service in the U S Army meriting brevet rank.
Colfax reports satisfaction with the platform and resolutions from a patriotic convention presiding over by Hon. J Hawley. He praises the call for a judicious national policy, protection of naturalized citizens abroad, and unity of the republic, noting the need to readmit states and defend the Union. He commends the devotion of soldiers and the loyalty of immigrants, and affirms belief in public safety, justice, and national honor.
A fragment from a New Sick Revolution piece argues the Republican rise under Andrew Johnson harmed the nation. It accuses the party of disloyalty to constitutional aims, praises Democratic resistance, and denounces Reconstruction acts as imposing black suffrage and federal control while white leaders are replaced and northern readers are warned of impending tyranny.
The Intelligencer announces it will perform SDR WORK OF ALL KINDS to the nearest style nod on reasonable terms. Logs Blanks Till Heads Posters Guards Handtails Sempktets Latela and similar printing tasks offered. Cash required upon delivery. orders with payment will receive prompt attention.
A long Atlantic reflection on General Canby’s removal of thirteen Charleston aldermen and the appointment of seven African American members. The piece questions the policy shift from delaying the city election to a rapid restructuring, noting white officials’ removal amid public outrage while preserving calm city governance. It cites Washington influence and ponders political motives behind the abrupt change.
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