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Editorial
August 4, 1870
The Charleston Daily News
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial refutes claims by the Scott Organ that South Carolina state taxes under the 'Ring' are reasonable and decreasing, highlighting 1869 tax total of $1,835,104, land sales in Fairfield and Williamsburg Counties for unpaid taxes, and a $300,000 increase in state expenses.
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Pall Falsehood.
The Scott Organ, writing in the Whittemore vein, protests that the State taxation, under the Ring, "has been reasonable and is being reduced."
What a whopper!
The total tax for the year 1869 was $1,835,104.
Whether this is "reasonable," is shown by two prominent examples. One-tenth of the whole area of Fairfield County, and one-sixth of the whole area of Williamsburg County, are advertised to be sold for unpaid State and County taxes. And as the current expenses of the State were increased, by the Ring, $300,000 in one year, what hope is there of taxes "being reduced?"
The Scott Organ, writing in the Whittemore vein, protests that the State taxation, under the Ring, "has been reasonable and is being reduced."
What a whopper!
The total tax for the year 1869 was $1,835,104.
Whether this is "reasonable," is shown by two prominent examples. One-tenth of the whole area of Fairfield County, and one-sixth of the whole area of Williamsburg County, are advertised to be sold for unpaid State and County taxes. And as the current expenses of the State were increased, by the Ring, $300,000 in one year, what hope is there of taxes "being reduced?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
State Taxation
Ring
Taxes
Fairfield County
Williamsburg County
Tax Sales
Government Expenses
What entities or persons were involved?
Scott Organ
Whittemore
The Ring
Fairfield County
Williamsburg County
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of State Taxation Under The Ring
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Taxation Claims
Key Figures
Scott Organ
Whittemore
The Ring
Fairfield County
Williamsburg County
Key Arguments
State Taxation Under The Ring Has Been Unreasonably High
Taxes Are Not Being Reduced Despite Protests
Total Tax For 1869 Was $1,835,104
One Tenth Of Fairfield County Area Advertised For Sale For Unpaid Taxes
One Sixth Of Williamsburg County Area Advertised For Sale For Unpaid Taxes
State Current Expenses Increased By $300,000 In One Year By The Ring