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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1862

Page

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South Carolina Senate Debates Bank Bills and Aid to Soldiers

The South Carolina Senate discusses bills authorizing banks to issue small bills and amending aid for soldiers families. Amendments propose funding from the public treasury and distribution by white population, with debate continuing after adjournment. Additional resolutions opposing foreign government representatives within Confederate states are considered.

Senate Boyre Moses Punih Confederacy Maxwell Pendheton Agriculural Society Thi Leeesne WB. Dingle Charleston Judiciary Committee Hope Publi Treasuery Dustricia Wilson J. T. Sloan A. P. Adich Reynalde Youwnae South Carolina Confederate States of America

Confederate House Debates Military Clothing and Slavery Tax Proposals

Debates in the Confederate House focus on supplying military clothing for state troops, schemes to aid families of soldiers, and proposed taxes and exemptions for slave owners and plantations. Lincoln’s message to Congress outlines union preservation, constitutional amendments, and emancipation plans with compensation.

Confederate Congress Committee On Confederate Relations O'Connor Committee On Commerce and Agriculture Committee On Commerce and Manufactures State Quartermaster's Department Pinckney Executive Council Megrath Uluet Thompson Messrs. Dawkins Mullins BF. Perry Campbell DeSaussure Allemong Mikell Mr. Allemong DeSmussure Dawkins Cedar Springs Asylum Nurwood Couper Lincoln Yankee Congress Martiae United States Great Interior Congress Union Earth

Proposals of the Emperor of France Divide Opinion

The Times notes French proposals yield clear European opinions and hint Russia opposes the policy. The Morning Herald denounces English government actions as cruel and betraying duty, while The Day News argues France’s proposal benefits the South and ignores the North.

London Times France Europe Beieve Russa AL Wahington Morning Herald Leagan Lord Russell Lincoln Osab

Northern and Military Dispatches From Washington to Fredericksburg

Reports from Aquin Creek indicate no retrograde Rebel movement toward Kuh tond while Union command concerns grow over Burnside and Fredericksburg readiness. The Bank Exhibition dispatch suggests a Thursday departure and Senate papers on Delaware arrests draw chatter. Democratic discipline and constitutional stance frame Washington talk amid harsh winter conditions.

Aquin Creek Towand Kuh Hurnside Toker Burnside Believd LD Wcker Washington Saulisbury Senate Citzens Delaware Severnl Presidenta

Federal forces occupy Winchester reoccupy after standoff

Advices from Virginia dated December 8 report a Federal commander sending a note demanding surrender at Winchester. Confederates deny presence, while Union troops advance into Winchester with cavalry and artillery, then withdraw toward Ox Ferry as Confederate horsemen loom nearby. The action appears tied to protecting the Baltimore & Ohio railroad corridor. Winchester likely remains under threat of reoccupation.

Winchester Am Lowe Ox Ferry Baltimore & Cok

Confederate Forces Retake Strategic Position

Report states troops have regained control and the area is back in Confederate possession after renewed engagement. Details on location and date not provided in the fragment.

Grenada rumor and Confederate patrols spark alarms

Dispatches from Grenada report enemy forces within four miles of the town as evacuations and stores are hurriedly moved. Confederate efforts to recover stores proceed while blockade running and contraband seizures draw attention, with reports of raids around Suickeraville and Jackson’s cavalry at nearby lines.

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Ussery et al Declare Va Against Samuel Spence

State court record from Lancaster District in Common Pleas notes Dudley M. Ussery and others filed a declaration against Samuel Spence in December 1861. Spence was absent, not within the state, without wife or known location, and ordered to appear and plead by December 3, 1862, else final judgment by default. Judge H. J. Hancock dated December 4, 1861.

Common Pleas Dudley M. Ussery Declara Va Samuel Spence Bin H. J Hancock

Notice to heirs in Horton probate Lancaster 1862

In Ordinary for Lancaster District South Carolina probate of Michael Horton deceased Andrew Johnson executor filed to prove swearing and witnesses. The next of kin including Jonah Moore N Horton Martha Jane Horton Sanford Horton and others are cited to appear at the Ordinary's Court Lancaster Court House on Thursday the day of November next.

L’robate South Carol Jonnah Moore Pa N. Horton Nurciser Horton Dee Martha Jane Horton Sanford H Ton Lancaster Court House District of Lancaster Uammond

Richmond Examiner Subscription Rates and Terms

A historical notice outlines subscription prices and delivery terms for various Richmond Examiner editions. It lists weekly and semi weekly rates, advance payments, and mail options, emphasizing prepayment and carrier delivery.

Vance Wrexey Examiner

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