Georgia Convention votes to move Mercer University site to Macon
The Georgia Baptist Convention voted 71 to 6 to relocate Mercer University to Macon after a heated debate. Separately, Bainbridge and Columbus Railroad stockholders re-elected the old board and President Bruton, urging unity and progress toward extending the line to Kingston and connecting with the State Road.
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Mercer University
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Bainbridge Arzus
Bainbridge, Cuthbert& Columbus Railroad
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Bruton
B. C. & ©. Railroad Company
Kingston
Casa County
Oppressed Florida Church Faces Northern Assembly action
A Jacksonville Presbyterian congregation, led by Rev. J. L. DeVeaux, laments Northern Assembly actions after secession and persecution during the Civil War. The piece praises Southern purse and faith, urges aid to restore their worship space, and criticizes Reconstruction era politics and Georgia taxation. It cites figures on Radical leaders and state finances.
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Presbyterian Church
Jackson
Florida
Jacksonville
Mr. Little
Mitchell
Northern Assembly
Mr. DeVeaus
Elsders Baker
Gilchrist
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Presbytery of
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Perain
Forney
Ephrim
Conley
Georgia
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Sesson
Chronicle
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Buronam
Washington
New York Herald Thos
House
Reconstruction Committee
General Assembly
Congress
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Cessna
Pennsylvania
Adissio
Virginia
Mississippi
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Morton
Sherman
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New York Times
Senate
House Reconstruction Committee
Train wreck near Jesup leaves many injured
A night freight train with three coaches and three box cars derailed about sixteen miles from the city, sinking into a swamp after a five foot trestle collapse. Passengers were crushed. wreckage tore track. No physician aboard. locals aided the wounded. Killed include C. W Knowles and Parker. serious injuries to several, with many others lightly hurt. Nearby towns and railroad workers provided care at Jesup.
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Valdosta
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T. L. Stockland
W. L. Cole
D. B Patternuon
Blackshear
Mra. M. Knowles
A.S. Cannet
Savannah
Sucpanah Republican
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