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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1866
Page
2
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The President endorses Treasury and Postmaster General recommendations to modify the oath for revenue officials in the Southern States. The aim is to appoint loyal officers who can administer taxes and postal laws amid Reconstruction, with Congress urged to approve a partial oaths change for those previously unable to take the full oath. The note explains the urgency to restore federal authority and civil government after the rebellion, and cites operational needs over expedient loyalty concerns.
A cabinet letter criticizes partial restoration of Southern postal services and urges oath modification to widen eligibility for postmasters and contractors. It details names of oath-taking officers, delays in reopening routes and offices, and argues uniform restoration would aid national unity and civil liberty.
The Camden weekly Journal for Columbia and Charleston names T Warren of Durpec Watchkn as the only authorized agent for the journal, with Warren based at Wishowne in Charleston and authorized to handle credit and job ads in Camden.
Personal item states that Misa Ann Courson will call at the Post Office and hear of something of interest to her. The note records a planned visit and potential local information.
Barach announces that the gentleman named above has returned to Camden and resumed his professional practice. See card in another column.
A translation of La Sombia notes from Mexico City reports French Mexican engagements in 1864. From June to December there were 122 actions with 1 300 wounded and 3 877 killed. In 1806 total engagements and casualties were higher, totaling 8 951 killed and 9 579 wounded across the year.
A Washington dispatch reports Judge Underwood of Alexandria Virginia ruled the presidents peace proclamation does not mention Texas thus implying the rebellion persists. The writer doubts the legal logic and argues the proclamation terminated the rebellion in all states named and cannot imply continued existence elsewhere.
A witness from Georgia, Mr. Szeruzys, testifies that Georgia citizens show strong loyalty, aid to Black people, and desire Union restoration, yet the Reconstruction Committee and Congress refuse Southern representation, including Georgia, in the current Congress.
Friends place Admiral Bursazn Seuues in nomination for probate judge. His election is anticipated. Secretary Seward notifies J W Forney to discontinue the Chronicle to the State Department for Legations. This notice accompanies a two column leader in the Chromeleot dated recently.
The text describes Mrs Davis, wife of a prominent wartime figure, traveling from Georgia to Canada with her youngest child and two elder children, avoiding public demonstrations. It notes she has not visited Washington and could not secure permission to see Mr. Davis, while telegraph and letter writers shaped various impressions. Her stay is with family in Canada as the public honors the wife of the imprisoned leader.
A Northern paper questions the Presidents proclamation on reconstruction and habit as corpus, arguing it adds little to Southern status. It suggests Radical Republicans and General Grant may seek to retain troops and thwart policy, while Southerners should not expect major changes.
A dramatic fragment recounts a man gazing at a sleeping woman, torn between fear and desire. The speaker, Miles O'Reilly, contemplates forbidden longing as he notices her beauty and the danger of awakening her. He prays for angelic restraint and retreats with a conflicted conscience.
On Saturday General Grant was cited for fast driving on the street after officers Bailey and Crown pursued him in a sharp raid. He offered to pay the usual fine, contested the officers authority, and drove off. The incident was referred to Superintendent Richards as the street becomes a nightly speed ground with many arrests for speeding daily.
From Washington today interviews with the President and Secretary of State praised Mr Stephens for his Georgia rapport and anticipated benefits from his influence. Senate debate on the civil rights bill featured Trumbull’s lengthy reply, with Johnson and Reverdy Johnson opposing. Varying reports on New Jersey loyalties and possible return of Stockton circulated. The Brooks Dodge contest and Farnsworth speech signaled solid Republican backing for Brooks. habeas corpus and military authority issues under the President’s proclamation were noted. Cor. New York News.
A Georgia Supreme Court case, Boxtey v. Wilson, questioned bondage rights after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. The jury was told damages depended on Wilsons negligence for an 1862 hire of a slave girl who died from a fire. The proclamation did not free slaves in the state. abolition was declared by a November convention.
The piece discusses the Civil Rights Bill forcing federal oversight of violations between whites and blacks, and the potential for federal cognizance over crimes formerly handled by state courts. It notes Chinese witnesses in California swearing oaths written in Chinese characters, with penalties imagined for false testimony.
New York April 9 The steamer New York from Australia brings news of a large frontier. One hundred and fifty men attempted a revolution at Panama on the 24th ultimo. They were driven back by troops with many killed and wounded. A Chilean steamer Paquet de Mauls with 250 troops was seized by the Spanish. Bolivia and Chile prepared to repel the common enemy. A Cobimbur Wisconsin note mentions four marriages and complex lives among several spouses. F. F. Gerald, a Freedmen's Bureau teacher, was arrested for horse theft in Mobile, and Anfix Dane, tried and sentenced to five years hard labor.
Friends of Captain J J Yrakeford announce his candidacy for Tax Collector in Kerahiawe District with election approaching. Fragmentary text also mentions Capte Bich and M Cantey as candidates and lists many friends.
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