Greeley and Constitutionalism Debate in Georgia Editorials
In the weekly, editorials by Mr. Stephens critique Horace Greeley and his constitutionalism stance, comparing The Sun's federal view with Greeley’s centralist platform. The piece questions Greeley’s postwar record, denounces his federal interference in state matters, and warns Georgia Democrats about aligning with radicalism.
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Atlanta
Greeley
Taz Amanta Sys
Mr. Greeley
New York Tribune
Washington
Eulogist
Enulogist
Warren Hastings
Horace Greetex
John Wilkes
Lord Thurlow
Sir Henry Brougham
Thurlow
Wilkes
Dr. Miller
Sun
Lux
The
United States
Georgia
Horace Greeley
Ple
Gen. Grant
The Jackdaw Gets his Peacock Plumes Plucked from Him
A readers’ letter tensioning Greeley era politics critiques the Constitution newspaper for favoritism toward Col. Avery Col. Clarke and other figures while praising parties in Georgia and expressing frustration at editorial practices and perceived bias. The correspondence argues for sharper independence from party machines and questions authorship of favorable articles and editorials.
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Stephens
Greeley
Jackdaw
Daily Sun
Grant
Col. Avery
Gratz Brown
E. Y. Clarke
Clarke
Avery
Constitution
Old Horace
Congress
Sandersville Herald
Herald
Azzanta Sun
Gol. Clarke
Eos
Sth
Clayton Times
Griffin News
Col
Andsworth
Col. W. Avery Acaon
Griffin
Constituion
Boston Orca Care
Legisla' 3
I. W. Avery
Gallan
Georgia
Col. I. W. Avery
Bostwick
Atlanta
Times
The
Independent
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Fulton County Representatives
Association of Rochdale
Colorado
North Georgia
John S. Whitaker
Douglasville
Douglas County
P. F. Smith
Newnan
H. K. Shackleford
Shackleford
Rencontre
Geo. P. Burnett
Mr. Fitch
Star
Fitch
Burnett
Greeley Brood
L. W. Avery
the Public Library OF
Keentucky
Public Library of Kentucky
Louisville
Redwine & Fox
Atlanta, GA
Hon. Hom
Er W. M. Miller, M. D
Greeley Organ
Columbus
Dorinda M. "Moffett
Marcus A. Bell
Grevicy
Pike
Larg
Sumner, Banks, Swayze & Co
Thad Stevens
Greeley Democratic
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Johnson
Aresley
Griffin Star
Bullock
Gov. Smith
Cincinnati
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Jenkins
America
O’conor
Lumpkin Telegraph
Camilla Herald
J. A. Wood
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Early County
Augusta
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Swayze
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