29 Jun 1876
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1876
Page
1
A partial OCR read shows a chaotic note referencing a subscription issue and a dispute tied to a local mercantile matter. Names, dates, and clear actions are missing, leaving a fragmentary sketch of a legal or contractual dispute with references to individuals and possible agency or party names.
An unnamed narrator recalls a haunted summer in a valley with Miss Perry, a masquerade portrait and a failed pursuit. A return journey, meetings at a station, and a wedding reveal Jane Perry and Fred’s complicated ties, ending with a quiet embrace and a hinted engagement.
The piece argues Governor Hayes of Ohio and Mr Wheeler as a moderate, honest tandem for the Republican ticket. It lauds Hayes as stainless, sensible, and capable, while noting Wheeler’s legislative skill. It compares Hayes to Lincoln era leadership and predicts mixed reception among factions, yet suggests unity could prevail if reformers stay aligned.
The passage extols divine design, arguing creation’s harmony hinges on precise weight and measure. It cites atmospheric height, barometric pressure, land hardness, water density, and planetary size as interdependent factors that prevent ruin. Any deviation would make life impossible, underscoring a deliberate balance in nature.
A temperance lecture by Judge Quay features a parable about youth whiskey habits ending in abstinence or drunkenness. A moderator challenges the claim, a black man with bread and whiskey uses bread crumbs to lure fish, and laughter erupts at the moderation advocate’s expense, ending in chaos.
The excerpt notes Hayes tied to loyalty and leadership while Democratic factions in St Louis weigh a formidable candidate and a national victory risk. Cincinnati is referenced as setting high expectations, with the public unlikely to defeat Hayes solely for the Democrats’ nationwide success.
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