Life Insurance as a Deposit to Family Benefit
The article explains life insurance as a compound interest deposit for a family, using a 30 year old purchaser paying to a company. It compares to a savings bank, noting payments grow with age and mortality tables determine expected duration. It cites example figures and argues life insurance secures a family whether the man dies early or lives long, contrasting with other investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnishaud
Billy
Europe
The New Postage Bill Passed the House
The bill restructures postage by distance and weight, outlining three cent rates for under three thousand miles and ten cents for longer distances, with sea and international rates set at five and ten cents. It requires prepayment by stamps from 1855 and imposes penalties for stamp overcharges and uncalled mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Post Office
South Carolina Life Insurance Plan Aimed at Charleston
An effort to establish a South Carolina Life Insurance Company in Columbia gains support from businessmen and citizens. The plan seeks 200 to 300 subscribers ready to take policies of four to five thousand dollars to fund a local insurer, avoiding Northern firms and keeping premiums within the state. Subscriptions are being gathered at the Standard, the Evening News offices, and Mr. C A Desaussure at 80 East Bay Street in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Insurance Company
South Carolin Life Insurance Company
Columbia
Kysto
Bamie
Wwnuthy
Wxbra Preasiaius
New York
Boston
Anong Ux
Eltmena
Eggistatate
Wa Mutyil Tesurance Company
Charleston
Oss Ves
Standard the Evening News
Mr. CA
Desaussure’s
East Bay Street
Qiarleatan Standard
Conflict Flares Over Territorial Bills and Union Threats
Rival factions in the Confederacy edge toward disunion as Nebraska and Kansas Territorial Bills spark renewed hostility. Southern papers warn of extreme measures while Northern leaders push compromise failings. Military and Navy action are discussed alongside a new coastal route study by Chief Engineer McRea.
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Confederacy
Nebraska
Kansas
New Orleans Commercial Bulletin
Synth Ag
Moore Sinil
Engefield Advertisers
Gen Adams Responses to Public Questions in Mesan Paper
Gen Adams answers a series of state questions on charter renewals for a bank, tariff stance, education funding, taxation plans, private rail and public duties. He defends free schools, favors targeted taxes on luxury goods, opposes broad tax hikes until a clear system is proposed, and rejects Maine Liquor Law while supporting temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Tan
Maine
Dr Thornwell on Temperance in the Baptist Church Address
The Carolina Times reports Dr Thornwell spoke on temperance in the Baptist church, arguing public virtue relies on lawmaking to curb drunkenness, punish habitual intoxication, and raise moral standards while stopping short of total prohibition. The paper notes the talk was imperfect and a rushed transcription restrained full coverage. It also records New York Customs receipts for the past fiscal year totaling 42,166,780.15 with a $3,428,152.36 rise from the previous year.
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Dr. Thornwell
Thornwell
South Carolina
Baptist Church
Cimelasion
Liorreetly
Carolina Times
New York
Executive Department notice from Camden July 1854
CuRRENDOS July 8 1854 announces that Governor directs state of Executive Office due to illness. Upon his restoration the business will be promptly dispatched. Signed Beaufort T. Watts Private Secretary July 1.
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Beaufort T. Watts
The Electorial Question Stirring Statewide Interest
The piece argues that interest grows in the electors' selection method for president and vice president. It urges caution against abrupt changes, warning that mob rule and demagogy could undermine conservative principles and state stability. warns against rushing reforms and stresses careful consideration of constitutional impacts.
Turpentine prospects and regional notes in the south
The article discusses growing interest in turpentine production near Camptiden and nearby areas, noting large potential yields and profitable investment. It mentions a North Carolina company and experiments with potential $500 per hand, urging local planters to consider citrus and related cultivation. Also covers temperance news from Lexington and editorial moves at the Gazette and references to Wm. Roye’s speech. A separate item reports that Algaroes on Mr Rico Didin’s plantation near Newberry were struck by lightning, killing two and injuring one.
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Carolina
Camtiden
Mutora
Turpov
Temperance Staxpann
Lexington
Mewira
Caughman
Standard
Asperraon Gaterré
Samuel G. Earle
Tag Hoa
John. V. Maaye
Kay
Gazette
Earle
Rico Didin
Vague Fragment on Governance and Proxy Election Feels Incoherent
The fragment questions proxy elections and the legitimacy of elected officials, arguing the current system works well and should continue. It shows doubt about change, referencing governors and judges and a seated majority, but lacks clear events, names, or places.
Southern Quarterly Review Subscription Plea
The piece announces continued management by Pablivier Mortimer Lag and urges Southern patrons to support the publication. Subscriptions are accepted at the office, with the editor ready to provide information about the Review.
Death of Thomas E Cureton Eeg
The notice reports the sudden death of Mr. Cureton in Lancanter district. He was a prominent local figure, a member of the Italy Legislature, and a candidate for re election. The obituary laments the loss and reflects on the fragility of life and the family left mourning.
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Thomas E Cureton
Cureton
Lancanter
Italy
Weather and Crops Highlight Warm Week and Recent Rain
Another week of unusually warm weather with a few storms. Thermometer near 91, nights mild, lightning and thunder caused brief discomfort. Heavy rain fell in the river basin helping crops recover after weeks of heat and drought, followed by a widespread shower yesterday.
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Courtest
Stop My Paper Controversy Spars with Editor Rights
A Baltimore American fragment argues subscribers may discontinue a paper without stigma, urging editors to honor reader choices. It notes the right to stop, paired with timely, courteous handling, and cautions against threats or denouncement in subscription cancellations.
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Baltimore
Hiei Tatus
Clive
V. O. Bee
Aid Ack Ak
Chlinder
Rendora
Remembering the Bank's late leaders at Camden
The Board mourns President Fox and Senior Director Major Jans Cantery, praising their decades of service, wisdom, and generous judgments. It salutes their guiding hand in Camden's Bank of the State, notes the loss to the community, and orders mourning badges for thirty days, with notices to families and the mother Bank in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brarca Daun Ae
I'fox
Sonp Eoq
Joms Canter
Saxmann
Bank of the State of South Caring
Camden
Bak
Gannunn
Jenve
Joan Canvey
Uiis Bank
Tony
Satwoxp
Jans Gasxrev
Charleston
Camden Journal
Wa. Kennedy
Public Meeting in Camden on Death of Mr Trostas Sanatoso
Citizens of Camden convened at 126 Slack M Court House under Judge Warners call to discuss the heavy calamity befalling the town and state. W R Taxian and W H R Worxson were appointed secretaries as the meeting opened with brief remarks from the chair.
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Camden
Lhegepiin
Trostas Sanatoso
Slack
W. R Taxian
W. H.R. Worxson
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Che Hse
Me Buevel
Gen
Adams
Mesans
Borrons
Laball
Lange
Minutta
Tam
Eltigwilf Diery
the Camden Weekly Journal
Tho. J. Warren
Histor
Executive Department
Judea
Jenryou
Pauce
Boyce
W. W. Roycw
Southern Quarterly Review
Sona of Temperance
Wateree Division
Dettuy
W. P
Julian T. Ballard
WW. Morin
W. A. Duncan Shearn
A.C. y.Horses
B.S. Keith
Moffat
Tlyborn
Moore
Th. Artanie
D.R Kennedy
J.P
Fisher
Baller
Butler
Patenta
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