Shiloh meeting plans and state political notes from 1838
Local Lincoln era items report Shiloh meetings organizing to visit New Orleans for alliance membership perks. News items include Kentucky Senator Beck third-term note, Longino nomination as U S District Attorney, Mississippi political chatter, Republican convention in Jackson, and editor claims in Vicksburg and Jackson papers.
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Beck
Kentucky
Senate
Till
Mary
U.S. Senate
A. H. Longino
United States
J. L. Ramsey
Copial
Missippian
Aberdeen
I. H. Henry
BN. Hateh
Oayka
Crystal Springs
W. J. Smith & Co
Tippath County
Beauregard
Hezlehurst
Plac
Legislative actions and amendments pass in state sessions
A long list of bills and measures move through the legislature including tax, education, and legal reforms. Highlights: repeal of the gelding tax, raising grand larceny standard, elective state printer, county auditors, and teacher literacy requirements, with various bills postponed or referred. Governor signs Drummer tax law. adjournment set for February 20.
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Whitworth College
Brookhaven
Cal Roberts
Tishin Hecone
Madison
Senate
Circuit Courts of
Lincoln
Holmes
Simpson
Amite
Wayne
Lincoln County
Ro H L. Henry
J. L. Doss
Kemp
Mel Kinney
Love
Williamson
Horse
Missing Links in a Lincoln Biography Critique
A critic argues a Clarion Ledger biographer omits key facts about Col. John Botts, including earlier public offices, Yazoo county treasurer losses, and his political shifts from Whig to Democrat. The piece accuses mislabeling him as a Democrat and urges fuller, precise historical portrayal with attention to Ames era and Mississippi Republicanism.
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Clarion Ledger
Lincoln
Col
John Botts
Yazoo County
Biog Rapher
Ames
Mississippi
Clarion-Ledger
Jackson
WAL Rts Pikson and Wirx
Harman
Lincoln Chancery Court
Hartman
Jad
Thenderson
Mareu
Ald
Chancery Court
Conn
R R. HH
Tuom M Paox
Harton
The Hamilton Case Trial Prospects and Public Duty
In this note the writer previews the Hamilton case trial, noting national interest and expected early proceedings. It argues the prosecution is prepared, Hamilton may be convicted, and public sentiment favors justice, with strong critique of political corruption and calls for continued prayer and legal integrity.
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Hamilton
Rankie Cominy
Etrikers
Vity
Delain
Anil Ton
Supreme Mint
Thamilton
Belhaven
Wicholness
Gatill
J. D. Garabrell
Southern Baptist Record
Elective Judiciary Onward Despite Opposition and Reunion Call
The paper opposes elective judges but concedes victory near as press and public favor shift. It notes a desired change via convention or amendment and reports a Confederate cavalry reunion plan in New Orleans for February 13 to unite survivors and others in the South section.
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Dudges
Cavalry Division
Geo. Wu. II Lanka
West
New Orleans
South
Biographical sketches of legislators from nearby counties
A series of biographical sketches from the Clarion-Ledger profiles legislators from Amite, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lawrence, Marion, Pike, and other counties. Entries cover birthplaces, education, occupations, military service, religious affiliation, party, marital status, and listed addresses, with notes on prior public service and county ties.
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Clarion-Ledger
Prohibition Mass Meeting Planned in Magnolia
Pike County Prohibitionist leader Mr CC Gibson calls a mass meeting in Magnolia on February 18 to boost anti liquor sentiment. The Magnolia Gazette notes strong local Prohibition support and promises an asth unit convention with invited speakers baskets of food and free entertainment. John Anderson leaves the Star of Kosciusko and M G Campbell assumes the editorial chair.
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Pike County
CC. Gibson
Prohibition Executive Committee
Magnolia
Magnolia Gazette
Asth
John Anderson
Star of Kosciusko
M. G. Campbell
Avant
Mississippi News Mixes Towns People and Politics
A Jackson dispatch summarizes a wide crop of Mississippi notes from court and church to farms and railroads. It highlights local marriages, business openings, and public meetings, with mentions of Yazoo, Hazlehurst, Canton, Meridian, and Natchez. The report covers governance, education, jails, insane asylums, and reform bills, noting varied local happenings.
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Jackson
Meridian Asylum
Report on TL and C shows student labor funds and rents
The Chickasaw Messenger notes that 188 girls work to cover expenses and 380 earn up to per month while $611.46 is the total paid for students' labor from October 1885 to November 1887. The secretary's statement adds more money was spent on pensions and rent for a president’s residence, including grounds and outbuildings, costing over $7,000 to the state.
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Chickasaw Messenger
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D.C. Wright
Linccoln County
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Cow'roy
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Joan Barnow
Lawrence Counry
Thankful A. Barnett
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John Sumrall
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