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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1885
Page
2
The Georgia season article surveys national events and figures including Grover Cleveland, T. C. Crenshaw, and Jefferson Davis. It notes Grant's illness and evolving health, ministerial appointments, and party dynamics. Odd bits cover Col. Howell and Grant’s guarded prognosis with a dream vignette and public receptions.
The Atlanta Constitution notes early chatter on Georgia’s 1876 race with A O Bacon Thos J Simmons and others named in connection to the governorship. It argues McDaniel cannot seek a third term under the state constitution while predicting political activity will rise as the next campaign begins.
The piece describes galley slavery in detail with benches aligned on a vessel. Slaves are chained at ankle bands and overseen by the boatswain and driver. Whips, wine-soaked morsels, and brutal punishment are used to force long hours of rowing. Those collapsing are whipped and cast overboard or into the hold.
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