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Newspaper
Augusta Evening Dispatch
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1859
Page
3
The Milledgeville Recorder laments Georgia’s numerous newly created counties. It mocks odd shapes and sizes shown on Mr. Butts' map, questions necessity, and cites the expense of 132 Senators plus staff. It accuses lawmakers of creating counties for selfish aims and warns of tax burdens.
The Journal of Commerce notes January imports at New York excluding specie surpassed any prior January. A ten year summary shows total imports reaching 19 447 962 in 1859, up from 8 305 719 the year before, with warehousing and specie figures detailed alongside. The piece also lists varied regional items and notices on auctions, a fire at Russell's bakery, and other brief items.
In a storm torn voyage a nurse hides a living infant under her shawl to save it from a villainous seizure. The infant, Capitola, is later linked to Eugene Greyson in a mystery of kidnapping, attempt at escape, and eventual rescue by a foreign crew. Old Hurricane probes the clues as Major Warfield and a healer arrange aid.
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