Local civic moves mix in Brunswick and Montezuma
Montezuma proposes moving the county site from Oglethorpe to Montezuma with a 5000 dollar offer and a new courthouse site while Brunswick politics grow crowded with many ticket listings. A Georgia newspaper notes the retirement of Col. Geo Woods and reports on a push in Congress for a southern federal prison as prisoners face harsh northern winters.
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County Rite
Oglethorpe
Col. Geo. P. Woods
Hawkinsville
Stewart
Congress
Unite States
South
Georgis
Pris
Albany
Georgia
Scumter County
Whorena
H. D. Watts
Bt Brooks
Tuvime
Court of Ordinary
Buiter County
A.C. Speer
How to Size Him Up and Judge a Man
A compact saying notes judging by life outcomes rather than attire or family. It cites Cain’s normality and warns that honesty can hinder success. A quip about a man reacting to a newspaper request in a post office is included, plus a remark that he is “cut on a very small pattern.”
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Cain
Gilleaple County News
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
The Old Chief Dying Jefferson Davis in frail health
After two weeks of illness Jefferson Davis weakens further and is kept alive by beef tea. His family has little hope of recovery. Davis, age and will strong, is nearing death, a loss mourned by the South and many who loved the cause he represented.
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Jefferson Davis
Davis
South
Howell Cobb
John A. Cobb
Athens
Augusta News
Earth
Cobb
Jfferson Davis
Georgia
Corn and Hogs in Georgia
Georgia farmers show independence from western granaries with bumper corn and meat output across Houston and other counties. Widespread savings, improved credit, and rising self sufficiency mark a cheerful outlook for 1800, despite bagging trade concerns and calls for early action on cotton covering. Georgia farmers can control the next crop by concerted effort before planting begins.
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Georgia
W. J. Northern
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Macon
Perry
Houston County
Northen
Houston
West
Georgia Criby
South Georgia
Boston Commercial Bulletin
West Virginia
American Manufacturing Company
Springfield Republican
News and Courier
Farmers’ Alliance
South
Commissioner of Agriculture Endorsement Sparks Debate
The article notes incumbent Judge Henderson seeks endorsement for another term in the office of Commissioner of Agriculture. It highlights candidate Martin Calvin of Richmond and Wright Brady, also mentioned as a possible contender. Brady is praised for farming experience and state-wide recognition.
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Henderson
Judge Henderson
Martin Calvin
Richmond
Calvin
Wright Brady
Education statistics circular urges census cooperation nationwide
The RecoupER notes strong interest in the upcoming census and urges full cooperation to gather education data. Porter issues instructions for enumerators to capture school attendance by type, including private and parochial schools, and literacy among those ten years and older. The piece emphasizes aiding private schools and lists of private establishments as useful for the education statistics effort.
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Department OF the Interion
Cexses
WaAsathpton
D. C
Eorror
Americus
Bir
James H. Blodgett
A. M
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Robert P. Porter
Reed Wins Speakership Nominating Ballot in GOP Caucus
The Speakership contest ended quickly as Reed of Maine was nominated on the second GOP caucus ballot. Reed, an Eastern proponent of protection, signals no tariff cuts by this Congress. The outcome sharpens the tariff divide for the next presidential campaign, aiding Democrats.
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Reed
Maine
Congress
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