New Constitution Debate Narrows In Mississippi Conference
The Mississippi constitutional moment unfolds amid debate over reading qualifications for jurors and suffrage. Col. Ananias J. Frantzy and Ans. McLaurin back proposals to submit the document to the people, while critics warn of bloodshed risk in voter literacy disputes.
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Clinton Ledger
Frank Burkitt
Col
Ananias J. Frantzy
Ans. McLaurin
Mississippi
South Carolina
Obscure Constitutional Fight Flickers in Historic Convention
Fragmentary reading shows a debate on the constitutional convention with quotes from Oxford Globe and references to Judge Chrisman and Burkitt. Mention of electoral law, registration, and political process amid adjourning sessions and regional commentary.
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Christ
Jwige Chrisman
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Globe
Submission on Constitution Refertion Va tification Report
In a reported session Judge Marns presided over a dandary committee that referred the new Constitution to the people for ratification. The vote tabulation shows Yeas and Nays, with a motion to table the resolution prevailing. The election date set is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1801, with listed members voting on the measure.
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Potter
Paryear
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Retinson
Union
Notenberry
Simonton
Turner
Watson
Letter from Frank Murkitt on public sentiment and temperance
A fragmented letter to an editor discusses public opinion on temperance, praising or criticizing the stance of clergy and community leaders. It references Captain Pik Tekate, Mr Gambwell, and Mr Guimbrell, and notes a correction after publication, with complaints about misrepresentation and the role of ministers of the Gospel.
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Balereverdt
Rev
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Gillen
Iris Jetter
Guimbrell
Gambwell
Prask Borner
Mysterious Crime and Advertisements from a Historic Page
Fragmented OCR notes mention a warden named Walthall declining a list of preachers, plus two traveling show parades in Brookhaven with Selle Brothers and Tharnett. The page also includes medical ads for Shilohs Cure and Shelohs Catarre Remedy, praising health claims and urging purchases.
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J. A. Scarborough
Caring Brothers
Walthall
Sub Alliances Discuss Winter Finances and Trade Freedom
The Sub Alliances plan winter meetings to discuss tightening budgets and borrowing for essentials while urging members to save cash. They advocate economy and access to money lenders as a path to family survival and freer trade amid uncertain costs. Mississippi Clod Hopper notes constitutional debate on withdrawing from the Federal Union and the urgency to amend the understanding clause.
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Jon
Alliance
Mississippi
United States
Adimirable Exposion of Work by Mississippi Committee
The Memphis Appeal discusses a paper by Mr. R. L. Thompson from Lincoln County on the Committee on Legislation of the Mississippi Constitution. Though young, Thompson is praised as an able, honorable figure. The paper begins a series to be published by the Appeal with two to three committee leaders contributing on their appointed labors.
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Mississippi
R. 1. Thompson
Lincoln County
Thompson
Tim
Appeal Fron
Apapay S
Memphis
Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Meeting Actions
At a regular meeting in Lincoln County, Mississippi, the board appointed December term circuit court deputies, approved County Superintendent Edward Smith’s and County Treasurer Allen Smith’s reports, and authorized expense reimbursements. It also lists adopted text books for Lincoln County schools and notes publishing procedures and book prices.
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Pat Tyon
Knoxfeath Langue
Pest
Neon
Colonia
Pocbacn Riven
Edward Smith
Lincoln County
Miss
Salve promotion and notice from Lincoln County court
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Range
Stiss
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Ena Felix May
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