Address of Col. Dessau sparks Georiga history talk
Washington Dessau of Macon delivered a landmark speech at the University chapel on a day of state pride. He traced Georgia’s early formation from colony to state, praising its citizens for laying a strong foundation amid limited resources and a steadfast agricultural economy.
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Macon
Georgia
Washington
Union
Savannah River
Mississippi
Alabama
United States
Washington Dessau
Dessan
Hill
Ths
State of
Pericles
Athena
Athena Antil
New Aethera
Georgia's steadfast growth through storms and war
The piece reflects on Georgia's enduring development from colonial days through the Civil War era. It praises pioneers, statesmen, and soldiers from Georgia, emphasizes loyal civic spirit, and argues that despite slavery and conflict the state’s core values and institutions remained strong and vital. It contrasts slow material growth with robust moral and educational progress and honors Georgia’s historical figures.
Pelvic Catarrh and Kept History of Georgia’s Rise
A fragmented medical note praises Peru na as a remedy for pelvic catarrh and notes personal improvements from its use. The piece then shifts to a long, high-minded address about Georgia’s history, Reconstruction, and civic virtue, emphasizing education, state pride, and the enduring spirit of the people, with reflections on wartime sacrifice and the prosperity of the present.
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State of
Georgia
Mathilde Richter
Doniphan Neb
Peru
Cuffenders
Gordon
Petersburg
Appomattox
Republic
Attite
Union
British Columbia
Jamea van Conver
Pacific
Presbytery Meeting in Montgomery on Davis Request
The East Alabama presbytery is called to meet in Montgomery at Central Presbyterian Church to discuss church matters including Rev. R. E. Davis request to sever Boston relations with Host Presbyterian church. The church declines to unite in the request.
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Montgomery
Montgommay
Ala
East Alabama
Central Presbyterian Church
RE. P. Davis
Boston
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Col. Dessau
Institution of Higher Learning
Great Britain
Atlantic
Bankers Hill
Lexington
Valley Forge
Delaware
Yorktown
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Georgis
Devcon
Sunter
Pinkham
Kertes Tomes
Pinkham WO
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Eva Guten
Iioaiaviner
Atill
Hayne
Foote
National Congress
Flo
Crowe
San Balvador
Arcticua
Edmund Hurke
Carolinas
Midds
Stata
Malvern Hill
Fredericksburg
Leo
Pickett
Mere Evissaeas Aw
Matt
Quisania
Ay Souseeem
Commonwealth of Gror
Allen
Cuantorm
N. C
Nancy Hollifield
Bostic
North Carolina
Ben
Aitsea
Henrietta Stilla
Jeorenson Orry
Stephens
E.C Dewitt &Co
Chicago
H.R. Palmer & Sone
Perry Davis
Pei Chichester
Parker
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