15 May 1865
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Newspaper
Journal And Confederate
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1865
Page
1
A fragmented OCR note hints at upcoming publication plans for a weekly issue with a price of 1000 and a single copy cost. The text references editors and a monthly arrangement, but specifics are unclear due to damage.
Advertisement pricing policy states first insertion rates for Squerton lines and lees on, with DOMLAR for first insertion and SHVENY FAVE CENTS for subsequent. It warns advertising exceeding one square is charged at advertised rates and requires payment in full, with no deductions except for regular patrons.
The address dated December 4, 175, to generals and officers declares devotion to Prussia, urges unconditional discipline, and vows to attack Prince Charles's Austrian forces to defend Silesia, promising victory or death and demanding unwavering obedience. The speech elevates courage, loyalty, and readiness to sacrifice.
Fragmentary text describes movement against an enemy, mentioning attention to foot soldiers and readiness to either engage or retreat. References unclear, with garbled phrases and likely historical military context. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the readable fragments.
Fragmented report notes an advertisement by J. Sumentasu altering supply to the public with residents in exerting. Soldier story references Colonel Davis arriving at the Savannah river, guard disbanded, payment in Confederate notes. Also reports a steamer wreck near Armington with around 300 aboard, twenty percent saved, Columbia residents among casualties.
Dasa of Toorii column reports Booth of Lincoln era killed after being captured in Virginia. Cavalry troops refused surrender and shot him. Harold Ayn named as captor. body found in Washington may yard. Inquest held. further details promised tomorrow.
A partisan raid by about two thousand men, including deserters, swept through Spartanburg Union and surrounding towns last Tuesday week. They captured a train, looted banks for about $30,000 in specie, and seized railroad officers and a postmaster before marching them to Ancor gon O I. The attackers claimed ignorance of the Gen. Jouxros and Snerias pact while aiming to intercept President Davis.
Reports from Charleston claim General Sherman visited the city on Thursday and may have headed to Washington soon. Word also says General Smith surrendered in the Trans Miss River district and ex-Gov. Aiken was arrested and sent to Washington. Newsroom notes starvation rumors and slave reorganization after alleged removals.
The Richmond press touts energetic Union efforts and public calls to resume normal life. A new Richmond Times by Pollard promises news notes without editorials. Loyal citizens enjoy privileges while security tightens at major residences. Negro rule is reported to prevail.
Following a city wide blaze that destroyed every bank and exchange office in Richmond lenders have formed the Dist National Bank of Richmond to restore cash storage and exchange facilities. Prominent local capitalists and longtime residents have taken stock and the bank will open for business as soon as possible under the National Banking Law.
An old transcription speaks on work, virtue, and fortune. It contrasts clerks apprentices and villagers, arguing success comes from thrift, integrity, and self control rather than luck, urging the young to pursue honest work for lasting honor and communal good.
Infant Mireel Peake, son of E. M. and E. T. Girnean, aged about one year and fifteen days, died Wednesday 20th after a long illness. The obituary reflects on death and faith, noting the child’s baptism and rest in the Good Shepherd. The bereaved family bears their grief while accepting the divine passage.
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