Fearful outlook in Grant era politics prompts calls for reform
The piece laments the entrenched corruption temptations under President Grant, recalling Andrew Jackson era prosecutions and urging hard line accountability. It cites Col. Whitley and Gen. Babcock amid a growing demand for honest governance and administrative reform as key to the next presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granfim
Grant
Andrew Jackson
Tobin Watkins
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Planting Advice Warns Against Cotton Dependence
A fragmented plea urges farmers to diversify beyond cotton, promoting corn and livestock for self-sufficiency and debt relief. It contrasts debts linked to cotton factors with a self-reliant plantation model, warning that reliance on cotton profits makes owners servants to merchants and agents. The piece cites a life insurance agent, a lightning strike incident in Macon, and notes the risk of pursuing debt and status through cotton money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithia
Scarppe
Han
Besnard
Isim
Barswin
Cutton
Sanericitte
Ga. Messenger
Macon
Portrait of Lasiusl W. Maurice Press Figure of South Carolina
Font the Abbeville presents a detailed biographical sketch of Lasiusl W. Maurice, a prominent South Carolina lawyer, editor, and Confederate veteran. Born in Williamsburg County in 183?, he rises from modest beginnings to a distinguished career in law, journalism, and state politics, highlighting his education, Civil War service, and postwar public influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasiusl W. Maurice
South Carolina
Williamsburg County
Ihee Aother
Steen
Orien
Maurie
Maurice
Meme
Die Saumure & Son, HA
Wilmot G
Charleston
Appeain
Ice
M. Rey
Kingatres
Williamaburg
Cam
Wilmot G. DeSanasure
DeSaus
John G. Preuly
Maxey Dé Sullivan
Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter
United States
Hebert Anderson
Bis Home
Mobile
Buckner
Smith
Fort Gaines
Gulf of Mexico
Mauries
Wil Allergma
Sullivan's
Ripley
B. M. Robertson
Green Pond
Adam's Run
Ers
Cierra
Flo
Inndv
Kingstree
Maurice Srat
Hey
Maurrice
Exirenay
Columbia
Baltimore
Enrige End Lane
Iyera
State Tax Union
State Executive Democratic Committee
Pewspaper
Carey
Kingeree
Lambin
Ior Bf
Kingstrester
Pole Jeter
Seat Peece
Aines
Bute Presa Association
Charlestop
Columbus
Stily
Marice
Tsovial
Espana Groupe
Canonir Anna
Editor Selection Test and Bedtime Lore
A humorous interview with a hopeful editorial applicant ends in comic failure, as questions test arithmetic and general knowledge, culminating in the youth storming out. A second piece reflects on beds and sleeping customs across cultures, from ancient couches to feather beds, with anecdotes on Russia, China, Egypt, and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
China
Japan
India
Esas
Amen
Ronwan
Gota
Elyin
Bons
England
Baltimore
Labor and virtue in honest toil amid changing times
An essay argues that work, though humble, is a divine duty and a path to character. It contrasts past scorn of labor with modern respect, urges self sacrifice and endurance, and notes a social shift toward valuing honest industry over wealth. It ends with reflections on fish markets and a centennial year shaping national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusarresnance
Gronaia
Lowndes
Lowndes Coomly
Athensend
Mapure
Grasay
Theother
Gray Pond
van Be
Valdantis
Montgomery Blair
Waasterom
Sth
Estes
Bon. Hill
Credit Mobiller
Jay Cooke
Pas
Prea
House of Representatives
Wick
Turner
Theviniruson
New
Tim Plain
Tilden
Didates
New York
West
Jackson
Tennessee
Jefferson
Virginia
Grant
Illinois
Nenibat & Republican
Jal
Itwlf
Tildee
Democratic Party
Teal
Baditor Freeman
Ay Anand Syorpesty
Migistrate
Mount Sinai
Eure Someous
Mt. Sinai
10 Mount
Praiss
Mr. Carlyle
Stock Exchange
Agin
Rabun Gap Road Convention Weighs Funding for Rail Link
The Rabun Gap to the sea railroad project gains steam as a four-state convention at Anderson South Carolina discusses funding and survey plans. Knoxville and Charleston interests push for a connecting route, with East Tennessee and Georgia also weighing in. Charleston and Tennessee stand to gain from cheaper freights and new markets, while Georgia eyeing broader access to coal, minerals, and agriculture. The effort faces political prompts and competing routes, but persistence persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byer
Keoxville
Rabun Gap
Anderson
South Carolina
Knoxville
Ihis
Charleston
Aromar
Jow
South Carolin
Tennewes
Rabow County
Alt Meesia
Cannes
Breckley
Duncan
K. A. Cangoe
Knoxville and Clintleaton
Tennessee
Engst
Firat
Axpa
East Tennesene
Iether
Georgie
Blue Ridge Road
Tenaveses
Clayton
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Washington, D. C
Geart
Washington
White ‘House
National Republican
Col. Whitley
Babcock
Ti la To Bei
Bere
McKeon
Wilmington
Generslly
Micon Nea Crain
Morton
Allen Bethwilig
Ruther‘rd
Indisas
Rutherforth
L's
Tudiana
Bouth
Wiklmington
Abeenterish IX
Conares
Congress
Hote Elen
Gebich
Ainge
House
Senate
Semator Morton
Tinchback
Thurmand
Bayard
Um Acquaintings
Sul
Cals
Ant
Sen- Forapit
Boutwell
Massachusetts
Font the
Abbeville
Samuel W. Maurice
Kentucky
Rae
Verdent
Dalould
America
Adam
Ebenezer Adam
Paradise
Tak
Sahure
Sanctum
Empgretar
Wesien
Marrim
Faye
Adler
Anid de Bo
Jersay
Moses
Detroit Sree
Pertheala
Ceesee
Cape
Globe
Cincinnati
Babuls Gap
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