Tribute to a Distinguished Georgian Benefactor
A tribute of respect was paid yesterday to the memory of a generous benefactor of our country. A procession formed in front of the United States Hotel with volunteer corps U S troops and Masonic societies. The funeral proceeded to the Presbyterian Church where Maj J Kerr led the eulogy and lifelong character praise. Stores and banks remained closed for the day.
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Augusta
United States Hotel
Vulunt Corps
U.S
Fini Masonic Societies
Presbyterian Church
Jons Kerr, Marshall
Abolition Debates and Riots Stir Public Speech
July 18 1894 letter review discusses riots subsiding and rumors fading. Abrahamic era foes warn of enforced abolition and constitutional limits while Southerners fear anti slavery struggles. Weather note reports hot spell, rain, then chilly morning.
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Anc
Anhur Tappan
United States
District of Columbia
South
Werease
Coloat
Southern letters on climate, politics, and the Examiner
The writer contrasts Northern heat with Southern climate, notes Georgia and Southern readers in New York, and commends Col. Lamar and Col. Raffner’s Examiner. He urges Southern State Rights papers to renew subscriptions, warns of the Examiner’s possible discontinuance, and calls delegates to organize renewals and solicit new subscribers promptly.
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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 ponder a future association
At a July gathering of Franklin College alumni the chair called by Hon A J Crayton, a committee was formed to draft a report on forming an Alumni Association. The group planned to reconvene on a Sunday in August at 3 PM in the College Chapel and invite alumni to attend.
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Jigary
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
Scriven Celebration Letter Appeals to State Rights Party
A letter from 1834 by Pr Thomas Cooper from Columbia South Carolina declines attending the Scriven County Ite National Anniversary celebration. He laments growing executive misuse and corruption while criticizing national leadership and the accumulation of power, patronage, and sinecures. The text reflects heated party critique of the era.
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Arrangemen's
State Rights Party
Scriven County
Ite
Thos. Cooper
Columbia
United States
Debates on State Interposition and Constitutional Power
Duff Green argues for State interposition to curb federal authority amid disputes over slavery, tariffs, and patronage. He denounces federal overreach, calls for a constitutional convention every 25 years, and warns of disunion unless the states reclaim reserved powers.
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Union
Congress
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 From 1776 Whigs
Judge W W Holt of Mill Evceville cites ideals from 1776 Whigs and urges Scriven State Rights party to join in a sentiment honoring independence. He notes official duties may delay celebration and stresses the pledge of free sovereign 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 Savannah and Scriven County
A set of 1834 letters and sentiments from William W. Holt Richard W. Habersham and A B Longstreet expressing support for state rights and opposition to centralized power. Messages pledge loyalty to supporters, extend regrets about attendance at a celebration, and offer local sentiments about Scriven County’s lands and politics.
Commencement Week Happenings and Public Notices
Char les J Jenkins declines invitation and sends regards to Gen Jackson. College exercises begin with sermons, exhibitions, and society meetings scheduled through Thursday. A Gainesville flag incident is debunked as a fabrication, with details of the flag removal and restoration.
Marriage of Gueneault and Adelaide Sera in this city
Joseph Henry Gueneault engineer of Paris and Adelaide Sera of this city wed by Reverend John Barry on the shinet.
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John Barry
Joseph Henry Guenebault
Eng
Paris
Lj Ouadle Adelaide Sera
Richard Byne Dies After Long Illness In Old Home Parish
Died Sunday morning in the third year of the wye joined walk age, Richard Byne youngest son of James Many Palmness. On Sunday the 20th of June 1831 at his residence after a long and painful affliction borne with patience and resignation. He left a daughter and a large circle of friends mourn his loss.
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Walk
Jame
Richard Byne
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Jsalom
Washington
Don Brose
Thomas Cooper
Wasninewon
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Missouri
Casco
Butchard
Munyseilles
Suiv Vy
P.m.cohen & Co
Broad Street
Charleston
NEW Book Bindery
Estiles
Paving
Allens & Prodock
WM. W. Holt
Rich
D. W. Habersham
State Rights Association
Savannah
Richard W. Habersnam
Longstreet
Avcusta
Tregret
A. B. Longstreet
Charles J. Jenkins
New Orleans
Saagnon
Georgia Pemperance Society
Nizhi
Georgia Presbyterian Education Society
Demosthenian
Paessey
Southern Banner
State Rights Sentinel
Eviorn
Hall
Gainesville
Jackson Union
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