18 Sep 1855
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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1855
Page
1
Fragmented lines describe clouds as fickle bright beings moving through golden, silver, and roseate tones. The verse notes shifting forms and ethereal motion as clouds drift, glow, and fade across an evening sky.
A retold excerpt recounts General Samuel F Cary denying abolition linkages in Ohio gubernatorial hopes. It notes Cary's June return, a published declination, and a letter defending temperance and Union while criticizing abolitionism. The piece then shifts through various brief items and anecdotes from the era reflecting public sentiment.
Edgefield Advertiser notes two Congressmen debated a South Carolina stance on joining the Democractic fold. Colonel Orr urged joining the national party. Colonel Keitt urged restraint and silence, with public opinion leaning toward Kent. The article suggests Orr misreads South Carolina sentiment amid union and secession tensions.
The will of Robot Lawrence is published listing bequests totaling 180000. Lawrence Scientific School receives 50000 for building Model Lodging Houses in Boston. Horton Public Library gets 10000. Franklin Library in Lawrence receives 5000. American Bible Society 5000. American Tract Society 6000. Home Missionary Society 3000.
A fragmentary reminiscence features Dr John Owen on his deathbed offering a moral tale about scripture, a joke involving Mr Bodkin and an umbrella, and quips from Dr Parr on belief. It includes urban legends about Washington, a North Carolina man jailed for horse theft, and various maxims on temper, poverty, trust, and social conduct.
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