22 Dec 1849
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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1849
Page
1
A fragment from the Purley Weekly Courier highlights a figure named Trimmer. The brief item references local news and a printer or press matter, outlining a small, period-appropriate note without further context.
A compact item lists individuals JW, Noni, Jn, OM, KEITH, repeating names and a stray fragment 1uitors suggesting suitors or entries in a local notice. The readable text outlines a names-only roster in a public notice context without clear events or dates.
The notice states one dollar and fifty cents for one year’s subscription with a two dollar payment option, subscriptions clearly limited and may continue indefinitely until all payments are made. Advertising costs begin at four cents per line for the first insertion and one to two cents for each continuation. reductions apply to repeated advertisers. all communications go to the publisher.
The 1849 legislature session reports from Lancaster County grand jury presentments and multiple bills on tithe abolition, slave regulation, deer hunting, and town charters. Trustees of South Carolina College election, asylum reports, and railroad and road bills prominent. Debates on bank policy and state indebtedness featured, with adjournment after motions and resolutions. House and Senate exchanged messages on college trustees and printed measures. Continuous committee reports from judiciary, finance, federal relations, and education noted, with adjournment to morrow.
The Senate reviewed petitions and a first reading of a bill to amend the law to prevent obstruction of Lynch's Creek, referred to the judiciary. It debated Bank of the State charges with the President and directors, called witnesses, and adjourned to resume today. The House opened with numerous petitions and reports on charters and municipal incorporated banks, while a separate note discusses gold depreciation fears in Europe and a lawyer’s public notice.
A historic bill proposes redividing South Carolina representation by election districts. It lists districts such as Abbeville and Greenville with specified numbers of representatives, marking a comprehensive apportionment plan for future legislatures. The document ends with corrupted text referencing a prior note and personal details of a former editor.
An ancient Charlemagne embassy tale unfolds at a distant eastern court. A dish touched by the ambassador triggers a death penalty under tyrant law, provoking outcry. The barbarian king pledges execution then grants a single favor before death, demanding the verify witness list to resolve the deed.
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