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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1866
Page
2
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The Nation laments widespread adoption of refined phrases replacing common terms. It notes dwindling houses and schools, scarce food like fowl and mutton, shift from storekeepers to merchants, and a rise of grandiloquent labels for ordinary people. It observes changes in titles, roles, and social terms, signaling a growing pretentiousness in language.
The Sumter Watchman reports a second fire in Darlington this week. The blaze, caused by Liquorine burning fluid igniting while unmolded, consumed about fifteen buildings and all the town’s mercantile houses. Neighbors mourn Darlington’s heavy losses and express sympathy.
The Marion Crescent reports disturbances by soldiers at Marion including arson fire on Kate Lewis’s house and the Freed people school building endangering the public square. Soldiers beat several freed people. Butler’s recall led to a rough welcome for General Banke. A boy was killed at Murfreesboro by two black soldiers amid claims of accidental shooting. the soldiers are under arrest.
The item lists Warren of Distoue and Tuos. P. Buiver as the only authorized agents for Opinden weekly JovaNAK for Columbia and Charleston, with references to Camden and Charleston. The crude notice mentions civic names and a local newspaper authority in early 19th century style.
A notice indicates that Miss Axx Conson should call at the Post Office to hear of something of interest to her. The message directs attention to a potential personal matter requiring her presence.
Easter Sunday fell on April 1 this year 1877. The event last occurred in 1854 and will occur only thrice more this century in 1877 and 1888. A public meeting is announced with intended coverage of its proceedings.
An election held for Intendagrid Wardens of Camden elected J. A. Yoone as Tutandant and Wardens Anmxaxner Sae Max A. A. Moore and R. J. Mes Cneiatrr.
Mr. T. 8 Marcus, well known to locals, engages in mercantile business in this district and has just received a choice lot of superior groceries for the larder. His store room is on Lelaw 8 and AnckeR at Mainstreet.
The store advertises a richly selected stock of gentlemen's furnishings dry goods boots shoes groceries and more priced to cash customers with the motto small profits and quick sales.
Captain N K Reea will visit Camden from the 6th to the 21st to adjust matters concerning local planters and freemen and to approve contests arising during his stay. He will meet with residents to address any issues and ensure smooth operations during the visit.
The Augusta Branch of the South Carolina Railroad will be complete by the tenth of the month with cars running from Branchville to Angweta. Officials foresee reconstruction of the Chunelen Branch to ease operations and employ displaced workers as soon as feasible.
The Baltimore community promotes a relief fair to fund aid for the suffering poor of the South. Funds from the event are expected to total two hundred fifty thousand to three hundred thousand dollars, supporting distressed families and unending poverty relief in the region.
A.B. Prous of the Augusta Daily All Fool's Day and Augusta Daily Press discusses April Fools origins. He notes many conflicting origin stories and invites readers to read the twenty‑first chapter, sixteenth verse of Ramael for clarity, urging skeptics to test the claim.
After the adjournment of the Court of Common Pleas a public meeting was held in Kerghan District to discuss Judge Avonien’s decision to not hold courts this term. Gen Kenanov chaired. remarks praised wartime service and loyalty to the Union while urging support for civilian courts and Civil Authority. The assembly adopted a preamble and resolutions condemning the suspension of civil judicial proceedings by military authorities.
A Camden meeting condemns military courts and urges restoration of civil justice. It defends constitutional jurisdiction, protests Judge Aldrich’s actions, and calls for reopening courts to uphold law, order, and public duty. The resolution urges unity among rulers magistrates and people to restore grace, law and order nationwide.
A reader recounts a private visit to Liberty Hill with notes on an impending private theatricals event. The piece describes stage effects, personnel, and a performance of Goldsmith’s Sha Stoop to Conquer featuring Tony Lumpkin and the Hardcastle pair. The author praises the staging and actors while hinting at broader sociable observations.
A detailed account of multiple performances and entertainments in a week, noting acts by Robin Roughhead and Misurlensthe, a tea party, the Dead Shot, and the Hunts at the Swan. Describes audience reactions, costume and acting notes, and support for Liberty Fund efforts amid a night of rain and praise for performers.
The document reports scattered political rumors and personal notes from Washington including references to Captain Jett and My Laughlin, a wall inscription linked to Colonel Davis Tangidge, and mentions of Attorney General Speed’s report to the President about Raphael J. Semmes. It also notes lectures by Frances Timper and remarks on British policy toward Ireland.
Fragmentary notes show Georgia lawmakers weighing a stay order related to the governor amid a law tightening horse stealing and burglary with death. The text hints at legislative action and possible corresponding measures.
A two year old girl fell into a thirty foot well while playing with her brother. The mother, instead of screaming, swung a bucket into the water and pulled the child aboard as she surfaced. The child called out repeatedly for its mother during the rescue.
Mrs Powell in Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn reported a dream to police after a thief entered her home and stole 500 dollars. Capt. Leiels found the money hidden inside a loaf of bread the next day, following the dream guidance.
A Georgia appointed assistant assessor swears he has never borne arms against the United States since citizenship, except as a Confederate soldier, and claims no aid to armed opponents. The printed form appears interlined and corrected to reflect the official’s status.
A South Carolina paper laments Stephens cannot emulate the President's virtues. It recalls his thirty years in Congress where he was a minor figure and mocks the current legislature as a group of giants. The piece questions national character as a godly people.
A rambling rural query from Weston Lewis County West Virginia engages with a perplexing question about a hen, its egg, and the mother figure, framed as a local discourse about ownership and kinship. The imperfect text hints at social and linguistic tensions in a small community.
The record shows receipts and expenditures of the Government for the year 19 with totals listed. A special report notes 219,317,080 in another column and mentions a correctional remark by DW Voorhees at the Democratic State Convention about expulsion from a society and his indulgence to discuss its company.
The New York Day Book records Senator Wade in the United States Senate declaring we have fought the good fight. He wishes others could say with St Paul that they had finished their course.
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