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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1884
Page
4
Article surveys 1884 political scene with discussion of Readjuster and Repudiator factions, possible Blaine or Arthur nomination, Mahone’s influence, Benjamin’s death, and impact of Morrison tariff defeat on potential Democrat nominee Tilden. Western Union gains and rail fare cuts noted as economic context.
The Morrison tariff bill failed by 159 to 185 with 41 Democratic votes against the measure. The defeat sparks debate on revenue reform and party unity as commentators urge clear platforms for the Democratic party and the —presidential contest ahead.
A miscellany of notes reports small events across Georgia. Jesup plans a brace band for Augusta credits while Fifty New England editors will visit Georgie this month with routes yet to be mapped. Fort Valley reports vast fruit tree plantings and a proposed Second Georgia Battalion parade barbecue at Sparta. Other items note a fatal throat wound near Gum Creek, watermelon shipments to Perry and Macon, an old lady addicted to snuff, temperance row over drunkenness, and a horse insurance scheme. Gentle humor and local incidents fill the page.
The Morrison tariff bill was defeated today by a 159 to 155 vote to strike out its enacting clause. Democrats from Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, California and New Jersey led the opposition, while a minority of Republicans aided the defense. Morrison said the Ways and Means Committee made an honest effort and vowed to let the people judge at the presidential election.
Echo Dale county farmer C C Turlington told readers of his farming last year seeking to encourage others. He claims five bales of cotton at 500 pounds each, 400 bushels corn, 200 bushels sweet potatoes, plus groundpeas and chufas, and 2,500 pounds of meat from an unimproved Dale land without any commercial fertilizer.
Eighty years ago North Carolina shared parity with New York in congressional representation. Today North Carolina holds nine seats, fewer than New York which has thirty four.
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