Tribute of Respect for Late W. Lasette in Augusta
Citizens of Augusta honored the memory of Gun Las sette with a march from United States Hotel to the Presbyterian Church. The procession included volunteers U S troops Masonic societies and local groups. Maj. John Kerr presided at services where a eulogy on the life and character of the deceased was delivered. Stores and banks remained open or closed as indicated by the day.
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Augusta
United States Hotel
Vulunt Corps
U.S
Fini Masonic Societies
Presbyterian Church
Jons Kerr, Marshall
Abolition Debates Roil Southern Press in July Weather Notice
The July 18 1894 report notes unrest subsiding after rioting and rumors. It cites a letter from Anhur Tappan and others urging abolitionist positions, arguing for free speech yet opposing slavery expansion, while warning of Independence and federal interference if abolition is opposed. Weather shifts from heat to chilly rain are mentioned.
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Anc
Anhur Tappan
United States
District of Columbia
South
Werease
Coloat
Southern News and Georgia Views From New York City
A Georgia commentator in New York laments climate complaints between North and South and notes heat deaths in Boston and Philadelphia. He highlights reading rooms at the American Hotel, advocates Southern newspaper subscriptions, and urges renewal of Col. Ragner's Examiner with action by State Rights associations to prevent discontinuation.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Southersere
New York
Park Square
Georgia
Vonsida
Southera
Mitrorn
Augusta
Cotier
Otter
Yous
South
Congress
Potomac
Gorgia
Judge Lamar
Col. Minapeau B. Laman
Hisheath
Ion
Col. Ragner
Examiner
Col. R
Greece
Rome
Racurr
Alumni of Franklin College consider forming an association
At a Franklin College alumni meeting on Saturday July 26 the chair was held by Hon A 3 Crayton. A committee was formed to draft a report on creating an Alumni Association. The group discussed aims and benefits, with a plan to reconvene on Tuesday in August at 3 PM in the College Chapel.
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Franklin College
A. 3. Crayton
W. E. Jungs Sky
Luc’y
W.L. Matourin
Drutia
Siade
Aluaui
Song
Ell. Newton
Angus
College Chapel
Fimkie Colge
BE. L. Newton
Clayton
W. E. Jones
Saagnon
Georgia Pemperance Society
Nizhi
Georgia Presbyterian Education Society
Demosthenian
Paessey
Southern Banner
Scriven Celebration Letters From State Rights Party
Letters to the Scriven County State Rights Party arrangement committee respond to invitations for the national anniversary celebration. One letter from Pr Thomas Cooper of Columbia, June 21, 1834, declines due to age and critiques the then current administration for waste, patronage, and perceived abuses of power.
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Arrangemen's
State Rights Party
Scriven County
Ite
Thos. Cooper
Columbia
United States
Rich
D. W. Habersham
State Rights Association
Savannah
Richard W. Habersnam
State Interposition and the call for a constitutional convention
Duff Green argues that federal power intrudes on states and slaveholding rights, urging a convention every 25 years to revise the Constitution. He denounces patronage, calls for state interposition, and warns that emancipation and northern labor forces threaten civil liberty.
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Congress
Washington
Don Brose
Thomas Cooper
Union
District of Columbia
Cain
Abel
Isbaro Cain
North
Bow
Europe
British West
India
Abo
Supremes Court
Supreme Court
Sore Y Att
Duff Green
Independence Anniversary Sentiment to State Rights Party
Judge Holt of Millville writes to Scriven’s State Rights party, sending a sentiment for the coming independence anniversary. He notes official engagements may delay celebration and recalls the 1776 Whigs pledge to a free sovereign United States.
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W. W. Holt
Mill Évceville
Thie Society
State Rights Party of
Scriven
iLife
Crime and Honor
United States
Vaio
State Rights Sentiments From Georgia Officials 1834
Letters from Wm. W. Holt D. Habersham Judge Longstreet to Scriven County celebrate State Rights and independence. Messages express support for liberty under constitutional limits and request the county’s lands and people be free from dormant claims and politics.
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Longstreet
Avcusta
Tregret
Scriven
A. B. Longstreet
Commencement Week Notes and Local Political Controversy
Charles J. Jenkins declines invitation and sends thanks to the State Rights organization. College events for commencement are listed, including sermons, exhibitions, and society meetings. Local commentary defends the American flag against alleged insults by Nullifiers, describing an incident in Gainesville with flag desecration and subsequent restoration.
Married on the shinet by Rev John Barry
Joseph Henry Guenebault of Paris and Adelaide Ser a of this city wed in a ceremony conducted by the Rev John Barry on the shinet platform of the church or theatre setting, with the officiant linking two families in marriage.
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John Barry
Joseph Henry Guenebault
Eng
Paris
Lj Ouadle Adelaide Sera
Deaths in the Palm ness family in 1831
A notice records the death on a Sunday of Richard Byne aged 21, youngest son of James Palmness, after a long illness. He resided at a local house and left a daughter and many friends to mourn him.
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Walk
Jame
Richard Byne
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Augus
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Bibb
Jsalom
Wasninewon
West Indies
Executive
Legislative
Wiel
Missouri
Casco
Butchard
Munyseilles
Suiv Vy
P.m.cohen & Co
Broad Street
Charleston
NEW Book Bindery
Estiles
Paving
Allens & Prodock
WM. W. Holt
Charles J. Jenkins
New Orleans
State Rights Sentinel
Eviorn
Hall
Gainesville
Jackson Union
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