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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1886
Page
4
The Americus Recorder serves as the official organ for Webster County and Sumter County, issuing notices and public announcements for the city of Americus. Dated April 15, 1886, the paper records local government and county affairs for residents and officials.
The Chronicle reports for the week ending April 9 total cotton receipts reached 41,392 bales, down from prior weeks, with interior towns recording 26,061 bales. Plantations since Sept 1, 1885 total 5,195,888 bales, while imports at continental ports stood at 76,000 bales. The market shows volatility with a slight net rise and ongoing silver coinage debate highlighted by Washington dispatches. Judge Arthur Hood of Cuthbert dies.
A correspondent says Grand Master Powderly lives in a modest cottage with furniture valued under 500 dollars and earns 1500 dollars a year, not 5000 as claimed. If his fame grows he could move toward the White House within twelve years and has been proposed for Presidency or Congress, with ambition noted.
A traveler recalls a Sunday night departure from Americus for Brunswick. The party, diverse in profession and fortune, enjoys a brass band welcome, hotel stops, and scenic rambles. Sea air and a rough voyage spark sickness but end with warm farewells and plans to return.
The article states Congress will not change the silver Bland dollar laws this session. The majority opposes free coinage and would likely oppose suspending current coinage, ensuring at least two more years to test the Bland dollar’s effects from U.S. mints.
An energy packed portrait of Charles F. Crisp of the Third Georgia District as Speaker pro tempore in the 49th Congress. The article lauds his rapid parliamentary decisions, leadership in debate, and strong fitness for congressional duties. It notes his English birth and Georgia upbringing, his legal career, and a nomination for re election, with praise from Washington reporters.
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