Scrapbook, 1849-1850.

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Scrapbook, 1849-1850.

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Scrapbook of editorials published in the Camden Journal newspaper, written during the tenure of editor W. Thurlow Caston. Topics covered include antebellum national and state politics and social events. Topics discussed include the presidential inauguration of Mexican War hero, Zachary Taylor, referred to as the "Hero of Bueno Vista" (15 Mar. 1849); scientific developments and news of interest to farmers and planters, such as invention of a "rice pounding machine"; names of local residents who attended a temperance convetion; approval of plans to establish a state penitentiary in South Carolina; detailed account of graduation ceremonies, Dec. 8th, for the Class of 1849 at South Carolina College, which merited comment as the largest class of graduates yet matriculated from the institution (published 12 Dec. 1849); commemoration of the 50th anniversary of George Washington's death; the California gold rush and appeals to South Carolinians; the death of former president James K. Polk; Native American insurrection in Florida. In his scrapbook, Caston included the published versions of both his introductory and farewell essays written as editor.

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