Interpreting Industry Voices at the White House
Representatives from iron, coal, and steel interests met President Johnson at the Executive Mansion to urge Congress to protect and foster domestic production against European competition. They argued Southern resource wealth, widespread poverty, and a path to national prosperity through restored government and currency stability, emphasizing manufacturing and mining growth.
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Willard’s
United States
Treasury
Was
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Congress
Johnson
Union
Sur Nervas
Paraiso
Baltimore meeting supports President's policy in Union push
Maryland representatives from Baltimore announce stout backing for the President's policy, praising his defense of the Constitution and union. They pledge unity and affirm the administration will follow the stated program, while warning against party fragmentation and urging national harmony.
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Akin IX Naltbiene
Baltimore
Cox
Mary-land
Recond
Maryland
Trix
Reconciliation Speech Signals Union Restoring Aim
The speaker asserts that consolidation and concentration threaten the government and calls for thorough reconciliation to restore the Union. Sean de Teun proclaims his ambition is to reunite the country, thanking supporters as the committee is presented to the President and withdraws.
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Ig Og
Sean Do Teun
Camden Weekly Journal Authorized Agents List
Camden, March 16. Warren of Dentey and Wanrsa is the sole authorized Camden Weekly Journal agent for Columbia. Eximen is the sole authorized agent for the city of Charleston. Agents can be found at Mills House. The dead and Navy forts guard 10,900 Confederate soldiers buried in Hollywood and Oakland Cemeteries near Richmond VA.
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SW. T. Warren
Dentey F& Wanrsa
Fietorage
Camden
Joursay
Colnmuin
Col.'Tios
P. Exinen
Camden Joursan Forjlevity
Charleston
Mills House
City
Navy
Holywood
Oakland
Richmond
Selling off at Cost by Me P HW Moone advertisement
The notice claims cost sale of dry goods boots and shoes with stock from the wholesale storehouse at 130 sapeling street Charleston South Carolina. It lists interstate deliveries and mentions seventeen novel engagements Stratss Vances Co. plus a March issue of The Southern Cultivator from Ath ens Ga teaching farm topics at 2 00 per year.
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Virginia
Unclear references to impeachment and rousing public support
The piece mentions Vitter & Co and Warrent sotonsier in Charleston with vague references to a house and freight transport from a Columbia location. It claims meetings nationwide show support for President Johnson and opposition to disunion factions, and notes Stevenson facing a political upheaval amid a Capitol disturbance.
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Goa
Wadesborn
Paagoxs
Mucmers
Jonson
Titan
Stevess
Daily Extent Facilities to be Discontinued at Sumter
Citizens of Camden and the district protest the withdrawal of the daily mail and passenger service from Sumter to Charleston and intermediate stations. Merchants fear disruption, urging subscription to keep the line. The British government reportedly employs young English ladies as information agents on travels in Britain.
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Sumter
Travetto
Charleston
Camden
Viduniky
Asia
Golup
Wenterntall
Toland
Stephens
Memoir review defends James Louis Patigre portrait
A reader critiques a memoir on James Louis Perine, praising Gaarsow for reverent tribute while faulting Grayson Grayson for weak anecdotes and incomplete capture of the subject. The piece defends South Carolina’s honor and the memoir’s aim to portray a man opposed to state policy yet deeply loved by his people.
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Louis
S. G. Counrzsay
Charlenton
James Louis Patigre
W.J. Guarsey
Mr. Peer
Pertony
South Carolina
Mr. Perene
Peerene
Gaargow
Perratu
Pericac
James L. Pericau
Gnarsox
Prvionv
Grave
Perioru
Grayson
Graysox
Congress
United States
Bure
Isoxson
Georgia
Macoxy
Old North
Mapisox
Virginia
Meo
Ajl
Iyave Leen
Cannoxd
Shale
Tuneswene
Umea
Against Nullification In The Teonsan Wise Union Paper 1832
A dissent respects the memoir of Mr Gaaxsox and questions the frame of its portrait. It argues that Psrreur’s elevation to favored state positions would not have occurred if his creed differed. The writer contrasts religious influence with merit while defending Gaaxsox’s stated views.
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Teonsan Wise Union
Gasysox
The
London Times
Peabody
London
the Times
Congressional Proceedings Highlight Civil Rights Debates
Reports from March 8 1860 and March 6 1866 reveal Senate resolutions asserting Congress as power to restore civil government in seceeded states and debates over black suffrage and citizenship. House discussions cover a reconstruction amendment and a bill granting civil rights regardless of color, with votes and state responses impacting postwar policy.
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Gmeaco
the Republic Deskeas
Cincinnati
Washington
Stanton
Steadman
Reece
Henderson
Missouri
Ife
Sumner
United States
Monae of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Maryland
Kentucky
Frankfort
Absinthe's Horrific Aftermath Reported in Paris Court
A correspondent recounts a Paris Court case showing the shocking effects of absinthe. The afflicted man, once a postoffice employee, aged about eighty, appeared as a gaunt, frightened figure, his eyes wandering and lips quivering as he confessed thefts. He kept stolen goods in his home, later found to fill hundreds of boxes. Also noted is General Joe Johnston employing Confederate veterans on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, living by entrenchments and labor.
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Paris
Lanet
Joe Tshnston
Orange and Mexandria
Reverend Blasphemer and the House Prayer Petition
The Washington correspondent reports on a chaplain’s prayers over two days, describing them as mild hints rather than direct quotations. Mr. Boyne is praised for “preaching politics” in prayer, with a petition to God claiming Congress stands on the right side and Thad Stephens as God’s prophet among radicals.
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Blasphemer
Washington
Cincinnati
Bornton
Phonos
Boyne
Gracey
Tenn
Congress
God
Thad
Stephens
Almighty
Stonewall Jackson's Daughter in Child Portrait
The Richmond Enquirer describes Stonewall Jackson's daughter as a bright three year old with blue eyes and fair hair. She wore a merino dress trimmed with black velvet and white edges, a light drab cloak with silk bands and buttons, a tusket of English straw with blue velvet trim, a fur tippet, and ermine. She sat in a nurse's arms, attended by a mourning widow, presenting a sunny, noble child portrait.
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Stonewall Jackson
The
Richmond Enquirer
Terbat
Lock
Sunshine
Eladev
General Howard circular on Freedmen marriage rules
General Howard issues a circular to Assistant Commissioners asking them to draft a uniform marriage rule acceptable to state authorities with governor's approval. The document outlines guidance for regulating the marriage of Freedmen in the postwar period.
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Howard
Wisarxotox
Moreh
The
Robbery of the Southern Express reported
Last Friday night wagons of the Southern Express Company on a route from Hlockville to Johnson's Turnout were attacked by white men at White Pond. Robbers stole mules belonging to H C Mosely and took wagon contents. Mules recovered, one robber arrested, another shot. The group is linked to General King's horses theft nearby months ago. Constitutionalist, 7th inst.
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Souther Express Company
Hlockville
Johnson
White Pond
H.C. Mosely
King
Petro
Interesting New Orleans items reveal postwar figures and plans
General Longstreet becomes President of the Great Southern and Western Insurance Company while General Dick Taylor leases a lake canal from the state for 730000. General Scott remains in New Orleans amid regional mobilizations and emigration debates. Peabody’s London gift reaches 250000 pounds.
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New Oxtensa
Longstreet
Great Southern and Western Avcixi Dent Insurance Company
Dick Taylor
New Orleans
Scott
Pensacola
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