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Camden Weekly Journal

Location

Camden, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1853

Page

2

Arctic Expedition Plans and Preparations Described

An extended report outlines Sir John Franklin’s projected voyage to Arctic waters, detailing ship duties, provisioning, Esquimaux assistance, sledges and dogs, and the involvement of Kane and Kane’s party. It notes scientific collaboration, letters from Humboldt and Beaufort, and preparations for a dangerous march across icy seas toward the north.

John Franklin Kine Navy Department Jusin Franklin Koma Bali Greenland Severnl Esquimaux India Bennnett Stanton Lifee Dream Land Johm Leppnreach Drg IC Greenlands Wallant Crin Bea Che Resperti Sheindia Fropepildina Wathy Grinnell Tir Tir. Kane Honey Brooks Rewne Morton Iny Esquimans Kane Baron von Humboldt Francis Beaufort Col Sabine Greenwich Observatory Edward Parry

The Vice Presidency Crisis and Early Election Law

The article discusses the 1792 act outlining succession after death or removal of the President and Vice President, detailing the President pro tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House as interim leaders, and notes vacancies require interim arrangements. It also profiles Jul Ericsson, Swedish inventor born 1808, highlighting his life, engineering feats, and pioneering engines.

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Missing Local Notice From Our District Heads South

A fragmentary plea seeks information about the whereabouts of A. M. White who left the district eighteen months ago. The notice asks readers to report any details to the editors, who will publish the information in the next issue for friends and relatives.

A. M. White Sumter Disnier

Colored Seamer case argued before U S Circuit Court

The South Carolina case of Reuben Roberts versus Sheriff Jeremiah D Yates tests whether colored seamen may be admitted to ports under existing laws and treaties. The defense cites pre treaty statutes and a 1800 act restructuring enforcement, while the plaintiff argues constitutional conflict with treaty of 1815 and reciprocity proclamations. The jury verdict favored the Sheriff and awaits Supreme Court review.

Reuben Roberts Jeremiah D. Yates Charleston U.S. Cireuit Gilchrist South Curelif West Indies Great Britain A.D Congress Putigru Gener Petigru Supreme Court of the United States Petigra South Carolina Supreme Court of Washington National Era

Santa Anna Proclaims Union to Mexicans in Crisis

An English translation of Santa Anna's Veracruz proclamation urges Mexicans to unite, repair past errors, and join in a collective effort for national salvation. He appeals to citizens, soldiers, and elites to labor together under a sacred standard, promising decisive action against internal division and external threats.

Duryea Siajal

Santa Anna Letter Calls for Mexican Unity 1858

The message urges restoration of the noble profession and national honor, pledging to prove bravery in face of the world. It calls for reunification around the national standard and cheers to independence, signed by L. de Santa Anna and dated April 2, 1858.

L. DE Santa Anna

Camden Weekly Journal Note on Society Benefit and Train Service

The Ladies Benevolent Society received proceeds from a fair at Spring Court amounting to ten dollars and forty cents. A passenger train from Camden to Columbia will run directly through on Sunday morning for the convenience of the Bench and Bar.

Ladies Benevolent Society Jury No. 2 Columbia Camden

Death of the Vice President at Cas bawha Alu

The Vice President of the United States King died at Cas bawha Alabama at age sixty eight on Monday evening after arriving the prior morning. He was buried on Wednesday and was a longtime faithful and able Democratic party member representing in the State and in the Council of the nation.

Ft. King United Bintos Cas Bawha Alu Jnst King Adiatin Ilishei Democratic Party Fwd Long Council of the Nation

Proposal for a Female College in South Carolina

The committee of the South Carolina Conference urges establishing a female college within the state. Camdon and Kirkwood are proposed sites near the center and near a wealthy town. The article calls for civic support and notes forthcoming communications on the issue.

Carolina Varina Camdon Kirkwood Teavill Ieuge Canary

Camden Citizens Debate Lancaster Road Subscriptions

Ben J C Evans reports on a local dispute over funding for the Lancaster Road project. Citizens of Camden allegedly pledged eight thousand dollars, claimed to come from a Ledger dated 204 inst, but the editor’s source remains unclear and no council action has occurred yet.

Lancaster Camden Rose Teall Itar T Hat Town Lancaster Road

Directors Elected at Exchange Bank Meeting

The Carolinian reports that at a Stocklolberg meeting held on the 20th inst., directors elected include James V. Lyles Juin Cabell Edward J. Arthur James H. Adtaina Jacob C. Lyons Henry Davin Jesse Drafin Jag Cationrt J TL Rinahil Robert Stewart Tamex Powan Charles Smith Z P Merndon. E. V. Tylor was elected president.

Editorial Convention in Georgia Brethren Gather

A garbled account notes a Georgia editorial convention with references to the Mutfiell Lovats and the South Caroline Pres Asso ciation mend Allegates. It mentions Governor Fyolsy and a proposed five-representation section for November districts, plus edifying notes on weekly publications and liquor consumption statistics.

Georgia Mutfiell Lovats South Caroline Pres Association Maven Thins Fyolsy Mlashaippi Congress Cho Mills Gener Wekot

Reverend Dr Sames Latwfies Dies In Worthington

The obituary notes Rev. Dr Sames Latwfies who founded a Presbyterian mission in Worthington dies at fifty-one. The text mentions naval discharge figures, New York merchants adjusting terms, and Robert J Walker’s earlier Treasury duties, all in a garbled report without clear coherence.

Sames Worthington Menitiy

Female College Proposed for Camden by Church Aid

Camden residents hear a plan to establish a high toned Female College under the Methodist Church with Glenn Springs and Barhamville sites discussed. Backed by a 15 000 to 25 000 donation plan, the project could spur local commerce, housing, and rail travel, drawing 150 pupils yearly and invigorating Camden’s economy and society.

Camden Bie Barhanville Institute Bradford's Springs Glenn Springs Columbia Moreland Commercial W. M. Wightman Glen Springs Guardi Art Fordud Biome Cinden Woral Caio

Porlive to Lancaster Ledger and Boger dispute over charges

In a contentious exchange, N. D. Baxley accuses Boger and Reese of misrepresenting shipments and Charleston charges. He defends a bill from John Rosser, disputes Villepigne’s role, and cites detailed freight and postage items. The letter touches rail and town real estate impacts and reports broader violent crime and social issues elsewhere.

Juursol Warren Lancaster Ledger Ad & Communication M. Bogery Boger & Bear Salisbury Watchman Hager Baslaitelphis Parchiavs P.T. Villepigne Charlestoig W. W. Fultus Charleston Doger Mr. Villepizue Villy Boer & Reese John Rosser Suger Messie Boger & Reese South Carolina Rail Road Co Bill Lading Tom Rhindelpht Phil W.w.fulon Sturage Camden

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