12 Jan 1866
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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1866
Page
1
Reports detail counterfeit fifty dollar notes and tainted currency from the U S Treasury. The piece also notes banks marked broken or chartered, with names and a Richmond editor’s corrections, plus a vivid scene of freedmen gathering and government orders read by Captain Fiske.
The article notes alias Touse in Charleston has been repaired and refurnished under town management. Proprieter Josere Prarsts is described as an experienced host with years catering to discerning travelers and patrons, earning praise from admirers. The piece also lists numerous national banks reported insolvent, with two articles promised for a second column.
The Charteston Daily News reports an enlarged edition at the New Orleans Crescent site with a wider readership. It boasts a diverse readership, education, and intelligence, praising Southern gentlemen while noting the paper’s republican undertones. Subscription is $10 per year, with Carycastle, McMusss & Moras listed as publishers at No 18 Hoyes Street.
By reference to advertisement it will be seen that D Cure etc have opened at their old stand on Brad street Charlestown. They offer a large and varied stock of carpets window shades and tiling materials and other articles much needed by up country merchants ready for sale.
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