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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1866
Page
2
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Bill Arp faces a Reconstruction Committee hearing with garbled crossfire on statehood, allegiance, and race. He defends Southern sentiments, recalls war era views, and predicts political upheaval, boosterism for secession, and possible reprisals if terms to reunify are imposed.
Fragmented transcription of a meeting with distress over labor, distribution, and potential starvation. Posts colorfully contest Southern traitors, labor claims, and local authority actions. Mentions talk of court, board funds, and private agents. includes references to northern water attractions and a World report on travel costs.
The report details a court convening in Kershes District with Chancellor Oird presiding. It notes a light docket, mentions Mr Davis’s ongoing imprisonment, and references delays and potential habeas corpus actions. Despatches from Richmond discuss postponement of Mr Davis’s trial to October and possible parole or bail. The piece also covers related remarks by officials and a resignation letter from Major Sonwoos and a series of government communications on duties and salaries.
A private letter published in the Charleston Cinrirot complains of tardy action by the Seth Cox olina Railroad and the Camden branch, urging faster relay to Ratgaty Creek. It notes Wilmington freight costs favor shipper with lower rates, impacting Charleston merchants and planters who face higher freights, commissions, and drayage.
The June 2 issue notes a rare corn sale in South Carolina with 1090 bushels advertised for auction selling last Thursday. Bids reached high figures with sixteen lots sold publicly, including hundreds of bushels per lot. The sale is cited as reflecting scarce corn, tight money, and rising railroad freight rates. The News of Charlotte comments this portends distress for many residents if trends continue.
A New York Times correspondent reports Columbia as the most desolate city south of Maison and Dixon's line. He notes 500 buildings burned, ruins in the business district, and widespread hatred toward the North. The piece mentions balloon inventor Dr. Andrews and ascent details, plus a Connecticut wedding at Peck's Sandy Fair field. Tobacco prices at Richmully are listed as 218 1/2 per pound.
Kirkland and Wim Knight are among the notable names in the local notice. Furbey Kelly, P Koopain, and Mye Wm Knight also appear in the readable portion of the page segment, indicating a community roster or event listing.
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