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Newspaper

Camden Weekly Journal

Location

Camden, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1853

Page

2

Rumor of British Plans to Open Cuba Ports and Emancipate Slaves

The Washington Union argues rumors claim Britain and Spain consider emancipating Cuba’s slaves and opening Cuban ports for African imports as apprentices. It warns such moves would threaten Cuban stability, provoke Haiti-like chaos, and challenge the Monroe Doctrine, urging US vigilance and a firm response.

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South Carolina Law Bans Small Banknotes Below Five Dollars

A new South Carolina law, effective July 1, prohibits paying out or circulating banknotes under five dollars issued by other states. Violation in state subjects the offender to debt recovery by the state, with penalties tied to the circulation of small bills. The piece notes the profitability of small notes for southern banks and cites issues across states including Virginia and Maryland.

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Fragmented Message From The Patriot News Brief

A garbled note from the Patriot News Brief references incomplete terms and unclear personnel. It hints at business disruption and a supply issue tied to unspecified parties in North Carolina, leaving the exact actions and entities uncertain.

Corroborating view on Mexican rights and Spanish policy

The article argues for cautious, conservative policy toward Mexico and disputes sensationalism. It emphasizes lawful international rights, the duties of states, and restraint from populist excesses, urging Spain to respect Mexico and avoid provoking conflict while balancing commerce and regional stability.

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Government Reserve Tapped Halting Large Vessels

Crament is paid readily in gold as the reserve chest appears tapped. All vessels of large tonnage are forbidden to leave the porte to avoid hindering government service.

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Lunatic Asylum funding debate and public sentiment

The article reviews a committee's recommendation on enlarging the Lunatic Asylum funded by the state legislature. It notes a cautious approach to site location, favoring public opinion and potential relocation to the countryside, with projected $40,000 readiness for a new site and emphasis on humane care rather than expansive growth. It also mentions related local historical notes and various political-allegory items in the region.

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Special Request for Settlement at Camden Weekly Journal

The Camden Weekly Journal notes demand for all debts for paper and work to be settled immediately with arrangements to require settlements soon. The author warns unfinished business will be placed with an attorney in the fall. Also advertises a Todkeyman Printer in a permanent position.

New Mail Route From Cymen to Monroe in North Carolina

A new mail route from Cymen to Monroe via Col J C Unile s Tryon and Dinkmin s store began operating Thursday. The service aims to serve a thickly settled region previously lacking mail facilities and will deliver every Friday at 12 o clock noon and close at 1 o clock PM.

Cymen Monroe N.C Col. J.C. Unile’s Tryon & Dinckmin

Zia's Soda Water Venture Supplies City Markets

Local citizen Tr. B. D. Zia runs extensive soda water manufacture. The operation, described with practical detail, covers gas generation to corking, supplying dealers in Columbia with cooling, delightful beverage at low terms, ready to meet any quantity from a single glass to a barrel.

B.D. Zia Zesr Tirat Columbia

Small Favors Amid Silent Acknowledgments

A brief note expresses intention to withhold acknowledgment until a later time and to offer engagements in a future moment. It mentions stepping back from apologies and delaying formal recognition while awaiting a diverging moment. The tone hints at ceremonial or social courtesy in a forthcoming setting.

Change of Schedule for Camden Passenger Train

Notices indicate the passenger train leaves Camden depot at four o clock in the morning to form a junction with the Wilmington and Manchester run.

Camden Wilmington Manchester

Female College Chosen Seat in Spartanburg

The Committee of the South Carolina Conferences appointed to Treat the Female College has selected Spartanburg as the seat of that Institution.

South Carolina Spartanburg

Camden Schools Praised For Education And Health

The Camden community extols its first rate schools for town youth and nearby residents. A separate male academy under Mr and Mrs McCausland offers guided instruction for boys, praised for strong teaching and moral cultivation. The piece notes many residents move to Camden yearly for healthy living and quality schooling, asserting Camden compares favorably with any town of its size in the southern country. The Camden society is described as good with ample religious privileges.

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Rail Road Meeting Protest Promotes Interchange of Opinion

A July meeting near Lancaster gathers leading figures to discuss a proposed Camden to Lancaster railroad. Participants aim to unify support for the project, discuss route, and outline investment prospects while skeptical voices urge caution and debate on potential routes and economic impact.

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Agricultural Address by Southern Apriondonist group

A garbled note outlines an agricultural address from a Southern organization associated with an arid regional group. The text references Hie University and a November event, with unclear names and details. Further readable fragments point to a formal address or lecture planned by local agrarian interests.

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Agricultural Exchanges and July Notices in Camden Journal

The July issue lists agricultural exchanges including Soutamas Acnrovirensi Laurens & C. Sourugas Crurivator Augusta Ga Asenicas Fatama Baltimore Md and notes a sample from Tarif at the Straits of Gilrales mouth as a Moorish stronghold. City officials in Camden met to elect an Ovator for July 4 1854 with R Tayvor elected and Ballard named secretary. arrangements for July 4 events were set by a committee of Kershaw Witherspoon and Moffat.

Soutamas Acnrovirensi Laurens, &. C. Sourugas Crurivator Augusta Geo Asenicas Fatama Baltimore Casmex Lorror Court House John Rose Ware L. W. Bollard Aller Llonur Tayvor J. Li Kershaw J. K. Witherspoon K. 5 Moffat Tuwas Unis Camden Journal A. M. Kennedy

Public Meeting on New Judicial District at Kershaw

Citizens from Kershaw Chesterfield Darlington and Sumter districts met at Tiller's Church Kershaw to consider creating a new judicial district from parts of existing districts A seven member committee drafted resolutions approved with a plan to appoint delegates to a convention at Tiller's Church on the second Monday in September New markets and Saurop Swamp were cited along with a proposed boundary line and future publication of proceedings by Camden Journal Cheraw Gazette and Darlington flags.

Chamden Journal Porstant Kershaw Chesterfield Darlington Suter Assemblevay Tiller’s Church Daylington Sumter Catt Wiley Kelly J. W. Baskin Enq Jor Shaw Lyneles Creek EE. Tiller Ben Johin B. Shaw Tiller J. D. Young G. W.,king Dr. B.S, Leas A. Setzer Dohn Kelley Das J Slaw Jan. Jowers Dd. Young Amtthors Koreshaw Uischang Kahaw Lancaster Lynehes Creek Mackiver Carter Sumter Divriet Cowpers Mills Kichl Lynehes Quek Dirlington Starrow Swamp Chesterfiehl Sumber Caelsverige Piller Camden Journal Sammter Tinuner Darkgion Flag Cheraw Gazette Kerstin Rasunt Oiler's Church Wik Kelly Clin Tasiias Vevehirys

Paralyzed Rev K Smyth Reported In Critical Condition

Distressed letters from this city detail Rev K Smyth on his return from the North being seized by paralysis. Family summoned, prognosis grave, and recovery of ministerial duties deemed unlikely. Local papers note contrasting hopes for partial improvement in health.

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Vestry Resolution on Maj. McClelland’s Death

Campey June 27 1853 meeting of Gra Chapoly Weh Vestry and Wardens adopted a resolution praising Maj. Jons Mexp late Chairan for faithful service and valued friendship. They expressed Christian sympathy, noted his spirit rests with Christ, ordered publication in the Cambert Journal and Southern Episcopalian, and sent a copy to the deceased’s family. THOS F DAVIS chairman and M DeSareseRe secretary signed.

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