National and local notes blend in August 1855 editorial roundup
Editorial notes from a 1855 issue cover requests for a Thanksgiving day in Marietta, mathematical queries on a governor’s bill, remarks on postwar governance and public scrutiny, Warrenton anecdotes about Colonel Tom Barney, and reports from northeast Georgia Holiness revivalism including a centenarian claim of Mary Scroggins with decades of holiness.
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Cleveland
Tom Barney
Macon Telegraph and Messenger
Warrenton
Georgia
Marietta
W. A. Dodge
Wm. Parks
M. D. Turner
Mt. Zion
Mary Scroggins
Methodist Church
Tax Bill Introduced by Senator Russell Aims at Tax Equalization
Senator Russell introduces a bill to compel honest and fair property tax returns and equalize taxation in the state. The piece notes slim chances of passage due to legislative idiosyncrasies and jokes about the assembly, while praising the senator for pushing a leading reform and inviting public suggestions.
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General Assembly
Russell
Lnst
Indignation over bachelor bill mocked by press
The Waycross Reporter jokes about Representative Connell of Decatur as a "huge joke" for backing a bachelor bill. Connell’s supporters reject such plans to organize indignation meetings or resolutions to pressure him home. The Reporter responds after a note from Larry Gaunt.
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Representative Connell
Decatur
Waycross
Connell
Larry Gaunt
Arbor Day in Georgia Proposed to Boost Forests and Wealth
The Macon Telegraph argues for Georgia to adopt an Arbor Day. A single governor proclamation could designate a November to March day for tree planting. The piece cites Nebraska's forestry growth and urges citizens to plant fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, and ornamentals to improve land, health, and future wealth.
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Georgia
Nebraska
Macon
Connell Defends Bachelor Bill in Georgia House
Atlanta Augusta dispatches report Hon. R. A. Connell of Decatur denouncing an article as thief liar and scoundrel while offering to pay the bill's cost. Rival mention of the Banner-Watchman provokes talks of a duel and calls for peace in Warsaw. Buck becomes Director General and Glenn Chief of Installation as exhibit space fills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Augusta
R. A. Connell
Decatur
Athens
Connell
Larry Gantt
House of Representatives
Larry
Warsaw
Mr. Connell
Samuel H. Buck
Burke
Col
John W. Glenn
New Exposition to Open November Under New Organization
Prominent citizens of New Orleans and the Mississippi Valley push to revive the World's Exposition by forming the North Central and South American Exposition. They have purchased the World’s Exposition buildings and will reopen on November 10 and run through April 1, 1886, with many exhibits from private, state, territorial and international participants retained for the relaunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Mexico
Wanderings in Florida and Southern reflections
A traveler describes lakes and river journeys through Florida including Tallahassee and Newport, Florida. He recalls fishing at St Marks with a judge and notes the town’s decay. The piece shifts to a Hartford Times excerpt on Southern colored youth, condemning young Negroes while praising older freedmen who own homes, and ends with remarks on Southern-Northern attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Newport Fla
Lizzie
Wallace S. Weeks
St. Marks
Connecticut
California
South
Hartford
Texas
North Carolina
Look Out For Low Prices Indicate Cotton Crop Boom
The Savannah Times reports the cotton belt faces a remarkably fine season with forecasts of at least seven million bales, possibly more. After two short crops and global market gluts, prices may not rise. speculation by bulls and farmers could occur, but supply and demand ultimately set the value.
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Savannah Times
Cthere
Cotton crops set to boost southern economy and cash flow
The article argues that rising cotton acreage will push yields above six million bales, with eight cents a pound seen as a top price. Farmers should focus on home supplies, turning cotton into a surplus, profitable crop that drives cash flow and keeps business active across the South.
Savannah and Western Bay Train Schedule 1885
Central meridian time runs 36 minutes behind Savannah time as Savannah schedules list multiple daily trains. The Brunswick, Macon, Atlanta, and Albany routes offer through sleepers, with connections at Jacksonville to St Johns River steamers and railroads. Ticket offices in Savannah offer through tickets and sleeper accommodations.
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Savannah
Officz
Jesup Express
Jesup
Albany Express
Waycross
Callahan
Jacksonville
Dupont
Live Oak
Gaimesville
Valdosta
Quitman
Thomasville
Florida Railway and Navigation Company
Florida Southern Railway
Madison
Monticello
Tallahassee
Middle Florida
People’s Line
St. Augustine
St. Juhn’s River
Eren
Bull Street
Companys
Liberty Street
Kh. G. Fleming
Jas. L. Taylor
Superintens
Gep
Pags
Ag’t
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the Weekly Democrat
F. Russell
Juco
M. Brown
Dnc
Waycross Reporter
Senator Russell
Arbor Day
Florida
the Southern Colored Youth
Hartford (Conn
Times
Galveston
J. E. Rocers
Boston
J. T. Cunrepter
M. D
Vernon, Ta. T. J. Minies
Chipley, Fla. Brasu & Co
Weedon & Dent
Eafaula
Ala
Bainbridge
Ad. A. Butts
Western
Brnily BR
Arri
Maéon
Brunswic
Bruswick
Fernandina
Waldo
Ocala
Leesburg
Gainesville
Cedar EK
Florida Railway Navigation Company
Borions Aim
Cove
St. Enterprise
Banford
St. John’s River
Pensacola
Mobile
Pullman
Central
Columbus
Apalachicola
Chattahoochee
Ksonville
Augustine
Palatka
Cy Callahan
Ilan
O “ Quitman
Thomasville “ “ Te 1:30 Pm Se “ Bainbridge « “ 3:30 Pm Chattahoochee‘ Oy
Kon Wyille
Chetbaachen
W. A. Davis
Proprie
J.a.but
Emporiue
Robert But
General Assembly of Georgia
Tlature
Miller County
Spring Creek
Miller
Sateen Ne Gaara
Georgis
G D Webb
Irvin
Whigham, Decatur Co
Gore Lee
Watson's
Butts
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