08 May 1879
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1879
Page
1
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A lengthy address by Professor Charles J. Shepard Jr before the U S B Association examined global phosphate sources. He discussed guano beds from Spain and the West Indies, Russian deposits, Canadian apatitic pockets, and the potential exhaustion of major beds, warning of rising prices and the need for diversified sources to sustain agriculture.
In a North Georgia mountain county, Judge Lester held court and ordered a dramatic show of force against concealed weapons. A running spectacle unfolded as nineteen pistols and eighteen dollars were laid on the stand before the judge offered a final chance to comply, prompting two men to surrender their arms and money. The judge then lectured on the cowardly habit and vowed strict enforcement to end concealed carry in the county.
A letter from March 10, 1872 discusses the numbers and history of African slavery in the United States. It references the transatlantic trade, the Cotton Gin's impact, and legal changes from the Constitution to 1808, noting limited enforcement and the ongoing domestic traffic. It also includes broader commentary on agriculture and timing of returns.
In Lexington during summer 1861 Andrew Johnson spoke against secession to a packed Opera House crowd. Col Tom Buford interrupted, urging Johnson to proceed as the audience split between Unionists and secessionists. Johnson defended the Union, cited Clay, and urged harmony, drawing strong applause as he asserted the Union’s preservation and Kentucky’s pivotal role.
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