18 Aug 1866
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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1866
Page
1
Poetic lines describe a climb toward the Golden Gate as mist thickens around a cloudy stair. The imagery centers on a heavenly gate with kneeling spirits awaiting the opening of the Golden Gate and the radiance of its portals.
Alphabetically arranged stamp act details all duties on documents and goods from bonds and bills to leases and insurance. Includes exemptions for government papers and receipts, penalties for noncompliance, and provisions for private cosmetic and proprietary products.
The piece recounts a New Orleans riot tied to a Confederate era power struggle. It blames a small, self serving faction for inciting violence to regain offices, while asserting most white citizens opposed the unrest and police and military eventually restored order. It notes large arrests, numerous injuries, and about forty deaths amid chaos surrounding Mechanics Institute.
A damaged OCR passage condemns partisan bias in Congressional reports and electioneering. The speaker rails against inflammatory tactics, noting jurists should uphold dignity, yet accusing many of revealing partiality. The text includes garbled quoted phrases and uncertain names and events.
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