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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1866
Page
2
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General Sherman replies to a Columbia resident petition seeking indemnity for losses from the 1865 fire. He denies orders to burn the city, cites efforts to extinguish fires, and blames cotton burning by others and military actions by Wade Hampton. He declines endorsement of a costly remedy and expresses sympathy while refusing the requested liability.
Conan South Carolina June 16 1865 letter to New York Day Book defends Wade Hampton against Sherman report accusing the Confederate rear guard of burning Columbia. Hampton disputes the portrayal, asserts fires were confined, and claims grand-scale destruction by Union forces rather than his men.
Lieutenant General Wade Hampton asserts Sherman gave no order to fire Columbia and that none of his troops set fires or looted. He recounts fires, pillage, and terror by Union soldiers, charging Sherman with responsibility for the destruction and urging the public to doubt the general's disclaimer while defending Southern honor.
Camden market brief notes Watres as sole agent for Camden weekly Journal of Columbia and Sten as agent for Camden Journal Charleston. Mentions Cotton and Gold in New York with best cotton sale on the 23rd at 23 cents and gold at 27 1 2.
See advertisement in snolbar column of Mira Winsox's stock of military and dress goods. Her alock embrace a 9 rich and handsome as sortment of all kinds and styled of goods wsually kept in a dress establishment, and lagites the attention of the Ladies.
The New York Tribune declares that national, state, and municipal taxes total nearly $20 per person per year for the entire United States. It argues that this burden is heavier than borne by any other population of thirty million.
The Postmaster at this place, Mr. J. M-Gari2, is the authorised agent for this daily northern journal and will receive and forward subscriptions. He is the agent for Godey's Lady's Book Peterson's Lady’s Magazine Bow's Review and The Ladies' Friend.
Merchants and visitors to Charleston are told the Pavillion Motel offers handsome furnishings and substantial table provisions with a wide variety of luxuries. The ad notes moderate prices and mentions an item called the Joaat, with Burrensie named as presiding officer. See card in another column.
A local advertisement states Baum Brot Co and an Austrian firm receive daily a wide range of goods including clothing and gentlemen's furnishings. The shop invites women to inspect a spring stock chosen with care to please trade.
A burglary occurred Thursday night with many goods stolen from Afr's store. Early Friday Captain Scumarg questioned witnesses, leading to the arrest of a suspect. the thief is believed to have fled with a portion of the money. A drawer with some dollars was left untouched. The punishment for the crime is death under state law. The thief who marked Mr Boxshawn's store escaped and remains at large.
An old southern editorial voice decries wartime losses from the Potomac to the Rio Grande, urging unity under President Johnson. It laments poverty and grief, condemns Northern punitive cries, and asserts civil loyalty while vowing faith in the United States and a united people despite past divisions.
The notice promotes the upcoming Camden town election for town officers on Monday next. It urges voters to consider capable, intelligent candidates and to avoid prejudice, praising the qualities of the municipal leaders and expressing pride in the City Fathers.
A terse Washington dispatch notes unusual activity among members of Egrest to rally support for or against a civil rights bill. The report suggests opposition or veto threats from the Eodidont faction on the civil rights issue.
A large blaze struck Cincinnati this morning at Crveanwatt destroying Dike's Opera House the Enquirer office and several major outlets. Loss estimated at about $200 000 with extensive property damage and urgent rescue operations underway.
The New York reports the steamship Rapinwall Lines arrived from Panama with South American dates to the 15th inst. Two Spanish frigates were repulsed in an attack on Chilean fortifications. Bolivia formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Chile and Peru. Vera plans to take a full part in the conflict. The Colombian Congress Iaw agraey Ix proposition to declare war against Spain.
In a Varin letter to the New York News Sulim Michel cites belief in cautious rapprochement among France the United States and Mexico. The piece notes French unease over American frontier adventurism and the avoided risk of war as tensions ease and trust grows among nations.
The Neo Fork Price Current and Commercial Lint reports shippers in New Orleans hesitate to load cotton for New York due to high charges, storage, and insurance costs plus theft fears. Sailors and crews report pilfering by women, with laborers often turning a blind eye, prompting calls for trusted overseers at cotton facilities to curb losses.
The Northeastern Railroad reports a severe fire Sunday morning destroying a large portion of Durlington Village business district. Durlington Sudharter and New Era offices were burned. In Marion, about six buildings were consumed that same day, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause.
The piece condemns E A Pollard editor of the Richmond Examiner, accusing him of venomous attacks on Civil War leaders and stirring New England hatred. It claims Pollard sought extermination, praises Confederate figures, and likens him to enemies of the Lost Cause. The narration portrays Pollard as disloyal to Southern memory and honors.
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