State Agricultural Convention urged for Abbeville
The Anderson Intelligencer reports a state agricultural convention movement led by Maj. Seanony, aiming to form the Abbeville Agricultural Society at an April 28 meeting. The article urges county participation, notes related court discussions, and discusses Southern politics and press views on postwar peace and Reconstruction.
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Weil
Maj
Seanony
Court House
Abbeville
Columbia
Anderson
Southam’s stance on outsiders and community decorum
The text recalls strong dislike for interlopers and renegades during a political campaign, noting bitter feelings and rare outrages or murders from dissent. It claims Southam residents have long valued civility toward strangers and prefer peaceful coexistence while focusing on local matters.
Railroads of South Carolina at Supreme Court Argument
The South Carolina Railroad and the Columbia and Augusta Railroad faced the Supreme Court in Columbia over land rights and property due process. The dispute centers on whether the Columbia and Augusta may build on SC Railroad land and the lack of prior judicial determination on each side’s rights.
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South Carolina Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Columbia
Coau
Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company
Columbia and
Adgaste Railroad Company
South Carolina Mailroad Company
Gan & Corporation
South Gurou Jlroad Company
Columbia and Avgasia Railroad
Vina
Leany
Calumbis
Augustn Reilroad
Augusta Railroad Company
South Carolina Reconstructions Measures Passed in Legislature
A crowded record of acts and resolutions from the South Carolina legislature notes adjournment on March 24 and passage of bills to organize the militia, provide for public schools, regulate contracts, and suspend writs of habeas corpus in several counties. It also covers amendments ratified, railroad measures, and ongoing debates over reconstruction and political rights.
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South Carolina
Circuit Courtu
Canes
United States
Laurens Railroad Company
Greenville
Buf
Senate
Sue
Supreme Court
New York
House
Manon
Leslie
Railroad
Port Roys
Spartanburg
Union
Hoare
Gvasion
Lourdis
Newberry
Edgefield
Abbeville
Hia Scie
Bennie
Railroad Committee
Port Royal
Memorial on Centreville Township road duties and tax disputes
Citizens of Anderson County petition South Carolina lawmakers noting burdens of old road work law, urging equal access for non taxpayers and questioning jurisdiction between Towns and Townships. They cite unpaid taxes, prior Anderson road tax, and potential double taxation if law altered. They cite Greenville papers and request County Surveyor provide boundary plan details.
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Senate
South Carolina
Anderson County
Anderson D. H
Anderson
Centreville
Varcones
Iax
Io Lime
Greenville
Wm. A. Hudson
Sur ‘Yey
Wil Tle
Editorials and notices from Edgefeld era items
The column surveys arrivals of German immigrants in Edgefeld and notes W Gilmore Simms drafting a leading piece for the New York Weekly. It reports Kentucky rejecting the Fifteenth Amendment, and local juries cutting old debts to sixty percent. Breckenridge returns to Lexington to practice law, and Theodors Munro becomes a magistrate under Gov. Stott. The Southern Cultivator cites Pendleton on using anoops. blacks may gain U.S. representation in Haytland San Domingo but shrinks from federal posts in the South. Horry Sentinel sold to Thomas W Beatty and P Dalton, to be issued as Horry News. Sumter Watchman enlarged. Willingham, from South Carolina, killed on a Georgia railroad en route to see his brother in Atlanta. Mr. Borie is praised as navy minister who understands rigging and shipbuilding. Ten years ago Boggs & Grant’s card appeared in St Louis papers. Grant is now president. Where’s Rogge? The cotton nap of South Carolina for 1868 is near 260000 bales, valued at about 26 million dollars at 100 per bale, the most valuable crop but short by 60000 bales.
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Edgefeld
W. Gilmore Simms
New York Weekly
Kentucky
Oconee County
Gen. Breckenridge
Lexington
Will Renams
Theodors Munro
Union, H
Navy
St. Louis
Boggs & Grant
Grant
United States
Rogge
South Carolina
J. P. Reed
W. D. Siarpson
Thomas L. Jones
Reed
Limuelf
Bimpoon
Old Commonwealth of South Carollina
Forty-first Congress of the
Union
Congress
Biga
National Democratic Party
Gerunen
Interview with South Carolinians on Grant reception
South Carolinians J P Reed and W D Siarpson visited President Grant. Reed read a paper praising restored Union status, civil institutions, and optimistic South Carolina prospects, urging uniform enforcement of laws and prosperity for all, regardless of race. Grant cited the sentiments as meeting the approbation of Union-loving citizens.
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Wustess
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O'Neal
Che Oller
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Womun
Ole Sanders
Beaton Post
Grand Army of the Republic
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Augusta
Port Royal Railroad
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Walarae and North Carolina Railroad Company
Laurens
Newherey
Chatham Railroad
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Senaté
Judiciary Committee
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Outragos
Murilere
Gonday
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Lauruna
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Aid
Whipper
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Oilers
Washington News
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Maxch
Sherman
Wan
Texas
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Reconstruction Committee
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Georgia
Hill
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Osborn
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Committee On the Judiciary
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Pocket Book
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James K. Catlett
G. B. Cooper
D. C. Cunningham
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Hannah Smith
Robert Smith
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W. W. Humphreys
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Mechanic's Row
Depot Street
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Shoeker Quality
M Heldmans, Om
Spring Goods
C. A. Reed
O & Retail
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C. A, Reed
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M. Lesser
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Hoxt Door
Blecking & Briss
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Southern Real Estate
Londa
Tarlior
York
Boston
Hartford
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Koel
ESE & McCuley
Endersco
Keewes
Stadt Hill
Vis
South Carolina Loan and Trust Company
TRE
Disesans
Galest
General Banking
Coopont
WC Boe
Bes & A
AB Johnston
Tohnston
Crews & Co
Robt Mure
Ee & Co
A Frost
Frost
Ltier & Go
Hwary Gourdis
Gourdiin
George L Buish
Elliot & Beta
CG Memminger
Memminger
Jervay & Plack
Ney
TU Kerr
TJ Keres & Co
Eee
Hikgs
John Canzoni
Faumpasm Oc Co
AP Caldwell
R& A
We Ryan
Welsman
O'Neill
Gregg
Grinitaville
Cameron
Thos. KR
Waring
Cashier
Towers & Bureiss
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