Political propaganda and violence shadow 1868 Georgia Mississippi union rive
A cluttered column from 1868 discusses a political candidate, ongoing relief debates, and opposition to negro suffrage. It notes Judge Beall's stance against constitutions lacking relief clauses, mentions the murder of A William M Eatelle in Jackson, and references Loyal Georgians and Reconstruction figures. It ends with cotton price updates and local market quotes.
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Beall
Olauaen
New Georgia Democratic rally backs Gordon for governor
A Georgian Democratic meeting endorses Gordon as standard bearer after Irwin withdrawal, condemns ratification tactics by Republicans and foreign influence. It urges unity to elect Gordon, criticize Carpetbagger tactics, and preserve state honor, with resolutions and calls for loyal white support.
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Atlanta
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Joe Brown
Irwin
Macntimne
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Hone
Georgia
Bone
Saturday Proceedings and Radicalism in Randolph
A reporter notes a mass rally decrying radicalism and urging colored citizens to seek education and stable work, warning against manipulation by political factions. The piece also covers Rahburne's funeral procession in Macon, highlighting racial divisions and small turnout, with Ashburne’s influence fading. Connecticut election results praise Democratic gains and English reelection amid anti radical sentiment.
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Suppressive Military Decree Targets Union League Activities
District Commander issues a decree to suppress hostile gatherings and disarm a midnight union league. It orders arrests of propagators of inflammatory material, bans related newspaper printing, and directs civil and military officers to organize patrols, with penalties for violators and authority to arm loyal citizens for law and order. The measure targets perceived conspirators amid racial tensions and calls for unity within the community.
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Auc
Union League
J. L. Soloman
Bim‘wal
Jackson
Moe
Uhoe Eenaedin General
Audi
Jountion
Bayon
Perona
Judge Stephens Attacks Relief Ordinances and Treachery
Augusta Constitutionalist notes Judge Linton Stephens ridiculing relief measures and condemning those who aided treachery as akin to Judas. The piece argues U S Court will strike down conflicting ordinances, while creditors push bankruptcies. It cites Gen Meade and actions against the Ku Klux Klan, warning civic officials and nonofficeholders alike face exposure for ignorance.
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Augusta
Linton Stephens
Stephens
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Bank
Bullock
Hoe
Meade
Alabama
Shepherd
Ku Klux Klan
Star Chamber
Conditions of affairs in the piney woods and labor drift
Editorial correspondence from Malvern Georgia April 6 1868 surveys postwar ruin in Lee and surrounding counties. It details labor shortages as freedmen migrate homeward, women withdrawn from field work, and rising poverty. Crops lag while demand for food rises. farming must shift toward self sufficiency. A Newton convention seeks moderate candidates amid gloomy outlook, then a social scene at a local gathering ends with lively dancing and fiddling.
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Georgia
Newton
Collor
Fan
Jerry
H.H.J
Immaculate lawyer era sparks racist club threats
Eden declares a new protection club for freedmen, provoking violent harangue. Sheriff Cole present as Eden denounces opponents and stirs fears of arming supporters. Bradley boasts of marching into Savannah if election defeat occurs. Savannah Republican reports.
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Cole
Bradley
Savannah
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