Georgia Monopolies Debate on Railroads and Banking
The Georgia Senate debates state aid and monopoly power in the Central Railroad and Banking Company and the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. Speaker argues against a single transport monopoly, cites freight rates, potential abuses, and the need for competition to relieve farmers, with references to port access, cotton prices, and potential national impact.
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Sena_tor
Chatham
Liverpool
Manchester
Central Railroad
Sea Board
Savannah
Georgia
Macon
New York Board of Railroad Commissioners
Central R. R
Atlanta
Augusta
Charleston
Central Railroad Company
Macon & Western Railroad Company
Central Road
Seaboard
Tain
Gilmer
Re“ Gard
Lawtod
King
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
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The State Aid Bill debated by Senators Lawton and King
The newspaper presents speeches by Senators Lawton of Chatham and King of Glynn on the State Aid Bill, calling it the most important measure before the Legislature this session. The bill has passed the Senate, and Lawton and King are described as among the ablest men in the Senate.
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Lawton
Chatham
King
Glynn
Messrs
Senate
Veto of the Choice Bill Rejects Pardon for Murder
The Choice bill to pardon William A. Choice for the Calvin Webb murder passed the House by 71 to 68 but was vetoed by the Governor. The Senate failed to override. The veto message appears in another column, praising Gov Brown for vetoing and urging his reasons be heard for taking the responsible step.
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Wm. A. Choice
Calvin Webb
House
Yeas
Senate
Gov. Brown
Atlanta
Choice
New York
Webb
Col
Glenn
Old Brown in Charlestown Hanging Provokes Massachusetts Honors
The abolitionist raid figure John Brown was hanged at Charlestown Virginia on Friday. His body was taken to Harpers Ferry after thirty minutes of death, and his wife received it. Massachusetts lawmakers debated adjourning to honor the event while Boston’s Black community held meetings in memory and wore crape. Bells tolled and flags flew at half mast as supporters and critics voiced stark views on the reckoning with Brown.
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Harper's Ferry
Massachusetts
Boston
Brown
Old Brown
Hamilton
Everett
John Thor
Williams
Columbus Sun
Legislature adjourns as bills fail in Cherokee College aid fight
The bill to endow a professorship at Cherokee Baptist College failed with 101 nays and 42 yeas. A measure to aid Hon. Mark A. Cooper also failed, 65 yeas to 76 nays. Few bills of general interest pass both houses. lawmakers plan adjournment this Saturday unless session extends by two thirds.
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Cherokee Baptist College
Messrs
Hartridge
Chatham
Smith
Towns
Harris
Glynn
Tatum
Dade
Mark A. Cooper
Rogues About Stolen Buggies Prompt Alert
A buggy belonging to Mr W N McKelve y was stolen from Dr Williams residence and a second buggy from Mr Jonathan McDow with cushions and whip taken. Citizens urged to guard against thieves possibly linked to Old Browns gang of liberators. The Southern Cultivator December issue praised as best Georgia agricultural journal, edited by Rev C W Howard and published by Wm S Jones Augusta Ga. subscriptions. price one dollar.
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W. N. McKelvy
Dr. Williams
Jonathan McDow
Old Brown
Georgia
C. W. Howard
Wm.s. Jones
Augusta
Editorial Visit From Dr Goldsmith Of The Cartersville Express
Editorial note recounts a Tuesday call from Dr Goldsmith of the Cartersville Express. The writer praises the doctor as a gentleman of fine social qualities and a writer of notable ability. Readers are reminded of his contributions to the paper.
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Dr. Goldsmith
Cartersville Express
Speakers and Speakership crisis in Congress and Harper's Ferry inquiry
The Democratic caucus nominated Thomas Bocock for Speaker as Republicans and Americans split with multiple ballots. A House resolution denounces endorsing Helper's Impending Crisis as insurrectionary, barring supporters from Speaker candidacy. In the Senate, Mason and Trumbull seek probes into Harper's Ferry capture and Frankfort Arsenal, with editorials and notices omitted. An abolitionist death in Montgomery sparks commentary about punishment and abolitionists.
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Corig
Congress
Thomas
Bocock
Sherman
Ohio
Grow
Boteler
Clark
Missouri
Senate
Mason
United States
Harper's Ferry
Tar and Cotton in Savannah Prompts Public Reprimand
The Savannah exchange reports S. H. Fisk a boots and shoes dealer tarred and cottoned on the first for uttering abolition sentiments. He was stripped, hair trimmed close, and tar and cotton applied, a harsh public chastisement described as deserved. Cassville Female College advertises its faculty and advantages, urging Cherokee Georgia citizens to educate daughters locally with improved prospects and lower costs, predicting a strong next academic year.
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Savannah
S. H. Fisk
Georgia
Fine Jewelry and Monument Fund Drive in North Georgia Times
Local ad offers genuine gold jewelry at sale prices from Mr. Woodworth and repair services with a money back standard. The issue also notes Col. Glenn’s appointment to solicit for the Washington National Monument in the Fifth district, plus a crowd of assorted news items from Indiana, Georgia, and beyond including a murder case, a dawn of Indians in Washington, and railroading curiosities.
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Woodworth
Col. J. A. Glenn
Washington National Monument Society
Washington National Monument
Republic
Col G
North Georgia Times
Candidates for local clerk and tax collector posts
Authorized notices name Thomas A. Word for Clerk of the Superior Court. W C Gaines named for Clerk of the Inferior Court. John Loudermilk listed for Tax Collector. N Gilreath announced for Tax Collector. Elections set for January next, dates vary in 1859 notices.
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Thos. A. Word
Superior Court
John F. Milhollin
W. C. Gaines
Riley Milam
Dempsey F. Bishop
John Loudermilk
Tay
N. Gilreath
Morgerson
PE Rock
G. M
W. Gunter
P. F. Brock
John B. Chastain
J. E. Alsobrook
Sth
Fannin Superior Court
Thomas E. Trammell
W. E. Piercy
Cotton Market Report Anguata Dee’r Sales From 9 To 10
Cotton market in Anguata shows sales from 9 to 10 and a firm tone. Prices hold steady as buyers and sellers engage in steady demand.
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Anguata
Dee'r
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