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The palmetto herald (1864-1864)
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
|---|---|
| Temporal Coverage | 1864-1864 |
| Description | The Palmetto Herald, a Republican newspaper, emerged as a unique presence in Beaufort County, South Carolina, during the Civil War. Being the third occupation newspaper in the state, it catered to the Union Navy's control over the region, serving Northern missionaries and soldiers stationed there. Established by Samuel W. Mason, a former correspondent for the Boston Herald, in March 1864, it primarily focused on notable events in the Department of the South. Targeting soldiers and their families, the Herald featured dispatches from Union-occupied ports in Florida, alongside reports from distant newspapers and shipping news. In September 1864, the Palmetto Herald Store was advertised, offering various goods, indicating a diversification of its operations. However, Mason's involvement was short-lived, as he sold his share to Otis T. Simonds, Clifford Saville, and Orlando Leach in October. By December, Mason relocated to Savannah, Georgia, merging the Palmetto Herald with the Savannah Daily Morning News to create the Savannah Daily Herald. Consequently, the Palmetto Herald ceased publication on December 29, 1864, marking the end of its brief but notable existence in Port Royal, South Carolina. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1864 of this newspaper. |
| Online Computer Library Center | 2265650 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | sn84027012 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Jurisdiction | United States of America |
