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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1866
Page
2
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The piece presents Seward and other officials weighing Reconstruction. It argues the President aims to safeguard constitutional rights, preserve union unity, and resist radical shifts. Stanton and Speed are praised for loyalty. Johnson’s policy seeks limited federal overreach and voter qualifications aligned with states rights. Congress and the President are depicted as diverging.
A Washington correspondent reports that the Internal Revenue will begin assessment in the upper South Carolina in May 1808 with districts established then. Taxes on incomes for 1861 will be collected. other subjects of taxation start after May 1808. modifications to the oath for Southern officers are discussed to aid appointment and payment procedures.
The New York Herald reports vehement opposition to the Cixi Rights Bill with fiery rhetoric questioning mixed marriages, political advancement for Black Americans, and white labor subservience. Contention over negro status in navy, Parliament, and the presidency fuels a national controversy. separate dispatch notes riots and emigres avoiding French colonies.
Fragmented notice states authorized agents for city newspaper duties in Charleston and Columbia. Mentions T Warner and Thomas P. Eien as authorized figures. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to city, weeks, and advertising authority.
A brief item notes that an individual Miss As Cotedoy may call at the Pier Office to address an heirship matter, with intent unclear. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Mr J McGavin Post Master warns citizens no snail mail will be delivered in future to recipients when orders are questioned or seed for parcels is withheld. The notice requests cooperation to avoid further delays and to comply with postal directives locally.
President Jonesos vetoes the Civil Rights Bill, a move that follows its passage in the United States Senate. The column notes the veto amid political debate and public reaction.
By reference to advertisement it will be seen that Mrs. M. A. Kessear proposes accommodating a few boarders. Persons desirous of securing good fare would do well to call on the lady.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Levy Drucker and merchants visiting. References a genie alert system, stock of dope and fancy goods, and a call to end and examine, with a garbled New York street address line.
A newspaper note describes Shermin's army sweeping carriages in Georgia and the adtivs now visiting in carts. They still extort de riniter and console themselves thinking they are in the leighth of fashion.
Fraud alert over lithograph drafts circulating in Pittsburgh Pa from a Westunder misprint. Officials warn there is no such trust and many similar notes are in circulation. One unsigned note bears signature J Towsnv a local banker. About a thousand impressions printed.
A fragmentary editorial discusses impeachment talk amid political maneuvering. It references Mr Jomssex, Mr Jouxsex, and Mr Wesnece, noting vetoes and rumored charges. The piece urges supporting a bill of impeachment as a test of President Jausson’s legitimacy.
The proclamation outlines martial authority during the Civil War period, suspending habeas corpus and restricting certain states including South Carolina Virginia Georgia Mississippi Alabama Texas Arkansas and others. It cites acts of Congress and executive power to maintain union and suppress insurgents.
A Civil War era proclamation outlines insurrection in Southern states and lists Confederate states including Virginia and Texas, with counties subdivided as Went Virginia. It cites a July 1861 House resolution supporting federal authority and Union restoration, urging loyal allegiance and dismissal of secessionist actions.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses suspending the writ of habeas corpus, limits on civil liberties, and presidential authority under Andrew Johnson. Mentions several states and the Emancipation context, with references to government policy and official acts.
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