12 Jun 1879
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1879
Page
1
An advertisement rate card outlines pricing and terms for space in the newspaper. It mentions one dollar per line and a free space offer for new advertisers. The notice also references standard contract terms and channels for placement and renewal.
A dispatch from Washington notes South Carolina representatives debating the army appropriation and civil power control at the polls. Richardson Tillman and others argue for or against military involvement in elections, urging restraint and constitutional balance while outlining political stakes for the Democratic and Republican parties.
An excavation near the Tiber revealed mosaic floors and Bacchic frescoes that will be relocated to the Museo Recheriano in Rome. The walls show end of republic to early empire artistry with carved chords resembling ancient lutes and 2000 year old melodies anticipated from inscriptions.
In a Senate session the bill repealing Sections 601 620 and 821 of the Rewind Statutes is debated. Senator Hampton argues against army funding cuts and for constitutional limits on federal troop use while Bayard criticizes executive overreach and defends impartial jury reforms. The debate emphasizes preserving national harmony and resisting partisan manipulation as the bill advances.
The Democratic State Convention meets with Sun and others ratified as sample chairman. Nominees include Por Governor Thomas Ewleg, Lieutenant Governor A V Rice, Treasurer Anthony Howells, and judges Gilmore Spillars. The platform calls for election reform and repeal of federal interference with state elections. The Greenback convention follows with Pratt and Prior as nominees and a reform platform backing fiat currency and abolition of the national banking system.
The Democratic House and Senate caucus agreed on a three bill package governing Army, judicial, and legislative appropriations. It excludes funding for a political police force, retains vetoed reforms, and directs a supplemental bill to cover judicial expenses while barring unrelated salaries. Thurman and other leaders defended the plan against charges of capitulation.
A Charleston audience hears Gen AFARION praise for Francis Marion, hero of the American Revolution. The speech extols Marion as a citizen soldier who embodied liberty, courage, and devotion to the common good, linking his memory to the Marion Artillery and South Carolina's wartime resilience.
An 18th century notice in the Riverew Intelligencer sets terms for advertising, noting approved costs, manuscript handling, and related fees. The item outlines submission procedures, payment expectations, and dates for acceptance, with references to specific officials and channels.
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