Georgia News 1859 Baldwin County Democratic Meeting
Baldwin county Democrats meet at the court house to nominate delegates for a gubernatorial convention, praising Gov. Brown’s administration, calling for unity, and appointing delegates to reflect Baldwin’s support for a Brown-led ticket. The meeting endorses harmony and urges broader county participation in selecting the party’s governor candidate.
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Babdwin County
Rome “Southerner
Baldwin
Georgia
Brown
Israel
Fulton County
Atlanta
Fulton
Joe Brown
Democratic Party
Cobb
Cherokee
Fifth
Judicial Circuit
Superior Court
Milledgeville
Demorats
Lim
Baldwin Ee
Court House
L. H. Briscoe Bny
Col
D. C
Campbell
E. S. Candler
Maj. L. Hari
Sonia
Maj Harris
M. D. McComb
FuG.ee
W.A. Jarratt
D. 2. Brown
Baldwin County
D. C. Campbell
Chin
Canpter
Sec'y. Milledgeville
The Jackson Endorsement and a Bankers Trust
In 1838 or 39 a Tennessee gentleman sought money in Boston using Andrew Jackson’s name to secure loans. Bankers questioned the endorsement but trusted the Jackson signature, saying it could raise large sums. The Tennesseean notes Jackson’s character as honest, though politicians differed on him.
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Eugene
Tennesee
Boston
Tennessee
Gen. Jackson
Andrew Jackson
DeKalb County Citizens Meet Over County Suits
In Decatur Georgia on March 1 1859 a large DeKalb county meeting chaired by Col James W Crockett appointed a committee of twenty to report resolutions and actions after considering suits against citizens and taxpayers by itinerant intermeddlers. The group includes Rev W H Clark Milton A Candler and others. The proceedings were adjourned to the first Tuesday in April and ordered published in local papers.
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Decatur
DeKalb County
Court House
James W. Crockett
Joseph Walker
George K. Smith
Milton A. Candler
W. H. Clark
Berry Ragsden
Samuel Potts
J. M. Born
F. H. Gay
Kellies Brown
J. 5. Elliott
T. B. George
Charles Latimer
Simeon Smith
Daniel Johnston
Lodowick Tuggle
P. F Hoyle
John W. Fowler
Greenville Henderson
Wm. McElroy
J. B. Wilson
Independent Press
The
Atanta Intelligencer
National American
Repetition of Slendered Report Destroys Reputation
Judge Thomas rules that repeating a false slander to defend oneself does not shield the speaker. A false charge, repeated, harms the plaintiff’s reputation and cannot be excused as hearsay. Repetition gives slander currency and power to mischief, especially when bad men spread reports to avoid consequences.
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Sueh Fort
Thomas
Europe breathes freely after Napoleon speech
From Europe comes quiet after Napoleon declared in a Senate address that peace should not be disturbed. The speech reassures investors and citizens, reviving stocks as Europe resumes normal business and public mood in early 1859.
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Gestva
Europe
Napoleon
France
Austria
Atlantic
Tartary
Post Office Bill conference failure blocks revenue measure
The House and Senate could not reconcile differences on the Post Office Bill and the measure failed. The House insisted postage rate increases were a revenue issue and not Senate-originated. A new bill was blocked by Senate rule constraints, depriving the Post Office Department of appropriations as General Appropriation Bills passed.
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Ell S. Shorter
Eufaula Spirit of
South
Eii S. Shorter
Alabama
States Rights Party
Congress
Col. Shorter
Eufania
William H. Chambers
Jimes
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Post Office Department
President appeals to Congress to preserve public credit
Washington March 8 1859 the President transmits a special message urging Congress to save the country's credit. Treasury notes due and receipts insufficient threaten government payments. He warns of dishonor to the nation and urges immediate action to provide for the public treasury before adjournment.
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United States
Congress
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Union
Extra Session Opens as New Senators Are Sworn In
The Senate convened for an extra session with the Vice President in the chair. The President’s proclamation convening the session was read. New Senators sworn in include Robert Toombs, R. M. T. Hunter, H. Wilson, A. G. Brown, J. A. Grimes, R. S. Bingham, J. Chestnut, H. B. Anthony, J. P. Hale, W. H. Sebastian, W. P. Fesenden, S. A. Douglas, A. C. Nicholson, James Bragg, C. C. Clay, J. P. Hemphill. The President was to be informed. Bright and Collamer reported the President would send a message. The executive message was received and the Senate adjourned to 11 a.m. tomorrow.
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United States
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R. M. T. Hunter
H. Wilson
Mass
A. G. Brown
Miss
J. A. Grimes
Iowa
R.S. Bingham
Mich
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8. C
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R. I
J. P. Hale
N. H
W. H. Sebastian
Ark
W. P. Fesenden
S. A. Douglas
Tomorow
Senate to Close Extra Session as Postmaster General Named
The Washington City News reports the Senate will close its extra session tomorrow March 10 after confirmations. J Hour of Patents was confirmed as Postmaster General, Bartholomew Fuut er of North Carolina as fifth Auditor, Joan Pertrr of Indiana as Chief Justice of Kansas, and Grace W. Janes of Iowa as Minister to Bogota. The Executive Department and courts closed in memory of the late A. V. Brows, whose funeral is tomorrow.
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Iowa
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