16 Oct 1855
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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1855
Page
1
A fragmented poem titled Our Baby. It mourns a lost child with archaic phrasing and religious imagery. The speaker alternates between tender affection and sorrow as they recall the infant’s beauty and innocence. Verses reference dawn, flowers, angels, and a journey to Zion.
Washington Baird defends Presbyterians amid political church clashes in 1855. He argues Southern churches remain united, oppose abolitionist influence, and recounts Assembly history, cross‑regional harmony, and publishing strength to counter Northern schemes. He cites sermons, delegates, and notable clergy to bolster a case for continued reform and unity within the Old School Presbyterian body.
A Dickinson era collage shows a letter from Lawrence M Beitt II Sept 18 1850 defending Presbyterian views amid abolitionist agitation. It cites Mr Calhoun’s speech and asks for testimony on church unity. Also included are Nassau Naples rumor notes about Lucien Murat and a Butler lecture exchange on slavery with Senator Latimer referencing Calhoun and Southern perspectives.
A draft letter from August 1 1895 discusses a Boston lecture on slavery to be delivered in Massachusetts. It praises balanced inquiry while urging firmness, noting attendees from Conservatives and anti slavery camps. The document also recounts a string of unrelated notices about a swindling son grief and other society items, including a warning against sympathy seekers and an old recipe for candles and farming tips.
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