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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1866
Page
2
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From Washington May 1866 the House approved by 128 to 37 the Reconstruction Amendment to the Constitution. It bars states from denying equal protection, but restricts representation and voting rights by age and Confederate allegiance until 1870. Also notes on Senate actions, appointments, and bank affairs in Washington and Charleston.
From San Francisco May 8 1866 intelligence from Los Angeles reports Fort Goodwin in Arizona seized by about two thousand Indians. The garrison of one hundred twenty men was massacred except for one survivor who witnessed the fight from a distance. Major James P Muller was shot and killed at Cottonwood Springs by Apaches. Rich gold mines discovered on Clemons Creek cause great excitement. United States soldiers at Fort Colville deserted to join the diggings taking arms with them.
Colonel John Mosby visited Leesburg on professional business last Monday. A Federal captain tried to arrest him over a cape bearing Massachusetts arms. Mosby escaped with four troopers, while a volley from sixty guns greeted his retreat and the crowd cheered. Warrenton notes the episode as a curious clash of loyalty and treason signals.
A Black owned journal in New Orleans carries a critical correspondent who condemns the Bureau as harmful to Black freedmen and urges its removal. The writer argues the Bureau betrays rights and inflames bitterness, aligning with white objections and printed dissent. Richmond Keaminer
The document notes 22 000 Confederate graves around Richmond and a proposed May 10 visit by ladies to organize a project to decorate the graves of the soldiers. It mentions the Methodists and a present aggregate of 28 320.
The readable text names Caden Jounsat and W T Warren as agents linked to Camden weekly Jordan for Colmbin and Charleston, with vague references to advertising, credit limits, and possible civic or merchant roles. The fragmentary wording leaves key details unclear and points to a dry business notice in a historic Camden publication.
Refreshing Onn enterprising and gentlemanly Arnegists Hanosax and Dosvar present a notice anticipating the needs of cooking and lovers of refreshing beverages with a stock of live and regularly supplied superior soda water. Sev advertisement notes appear in another column.
Roinest Burke notes the firm Sethe elty of Charleston offers photographs of prominent Confederate generals at 24 cents each or five for one dollar. Mordlers will have the pictures promptly attended to. Address Borxust & Brixs, 69 Meeting Street, Charleston, Post Office Box 403.
A brutal murder described as fiendish stalks the town. A heavy built suspect near 80 years old pursued by the community after killing Zoier Kirktead, a colored man, and his wife. Police and vigilant citizens hunt the offender as details emerge.
Ata meeting of the above company Jel on Monday evening last, the following named gentlemen were elected as Officers to serve during the ensuing twelve months. Y. Wirsex Captain, WM. Dinanexus First Lieutenant, W. J. Anusara Secretary, RFdy Treasurer, TUL Guonara First Director. A. Z. Puerac Secor Director.
The piece quotes opinions on editing and journalism from the London Times and the Columbia Carolinian. It contrasts the skill of editors with the need for common sense and efficient use of time. It argues for writing to fit a paper’s purpose and critiques the cost of the Freedmen's Bureau, suggesting it hindered Southern progress.
The Nashville Union and American portrays Gov. Hamilton as a restless figure who began as a Alabama clerk, moved North to trade, vanished briefly, then reappeared as a Texas lawyer. It argues he gained a reputation as a pettifogger rather than jurist, and that his aim is to rule Texas or turn it into a field of perpetual activity.
The article contrasts Washington and Johnson, arguing both faced revolutionary versus rebellious crises after war. It notes Loyalist tensions, colonial relations, and the fragility of the new state, then asserts Andrew Johnson showed patriotism and foresight by issuing an amnesty proclamation after surrender.
Fragmented view of postwar policy discusses Provisional Governors, state conventions, and abolitionist acts. It argues Lincoln’s approach respected constitutional limits, asserts southern states never left the union, and urges loyalty and restoration under presidential policy while warning against treason and impeachment whispers.
The Charleston Courier notes uncertain intelligence from South America and questions whether Spain will renew bombardment of Chilean coast cities. The piece contends the war yields few decisive results, honors are vindicated, and blockades strain economies of Chile and Peru.
The Memphis editorial defends John C. Calhoun against Northern denouncements and Southern critics, denouncing calumny and malice while pledging to vindicate his memory against falsehoods from radicals and detractors on both sides.
Citizens in Washington plan a public meeting to document the burning of Columbia and defend Gen Sherman against charges. The piece cites Reverdy Johnson’s recent Senate letter and Hampton’s testimony, urging a full historical account and accountability before Congress.
A North Carolina Presbyterian correspondent urges vigilance over northern school books sold in the South. He argues wartime bias and inaccuracies tarnish history and urges Southern teachers to resist such materials. He warns that if teachers persist in using them, honorable Southern men should refuse patronage.
New York May 8 All parties in the Adams Express robbery in January have been arrested and most of the funds recovered except about forty thousand dollars The originator John Chad who was under indictment for murder attempted to escape the turnkey and was shot and died two hours later
May 11 1866 the Grand Jury returned a true bill against Jefferson Davis for treason and adjourned to meet in Richmond the first Tuesday in June Judge Underwood departed North with a copy of the indictment against Davis
Nashville banner quotes Brownlow declaring he would not endorse rivals except from a dung hill and urging introductions to influence the Radical faction. He also notes Kentucky might go to hell and asserts Johnson cannot win northern states, urging support to carry Kentucky to hell.
A fragmentary 1866 marriage notice reports Dr J A Sherrill marrying Miss Lizzie Milligan at twilight on Wednesday February 28 in Catawba County New York, at the bride's widowed mother's house after a brief courtship.
A recent match type staking race in Towa City between A. J. Kenny of the Prefand and C. B. Bollf of the Blu Nonpareil produced a remarkable showing. Each set four thousand oms solid bergenis in Gypos. The speed hailed as unprecedented.
A fragmented, archaic note shows Mrs Partington urging Congress to address counterfeit concerns. The misspelled plea hints at debates over how to deter fake currency and protect the public, reflecting tense legislative attention to economic integrity.
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