Various 1875 News Tidbits From Georgia and Beyond
A July through August 1875 compilation covers diverse items: Tennessee’s presidential ashes, Thomas county worm reports, Virginia bird laws, Key West sponge prices, a rare double moon event, oyster shell finds near Sandersville, New York city debt, France railway seating, a massive squash, A M C Russell planning Buena Vista paper, Johnson estate value, and slack on wills. It notes planned meetings in Brunswick and Louisville, Georgia white and black youth counts, and education funding. It cites the Dalton Agricultural Society on dog taxation, president wives’ health, a slander suit against Rev Dr Watkin Hicks, emigrant sentiments toward Texas, drought-hit orange crops, and farm yields in Stewart and Upson counties. A humor anecdote about a Columbus lawyer and a Cobb County court decision on usury contracts complete the digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Thomas County
Virginia
Key West
Sandersville
New York
France
Rome
The Press and Georgia Politics in a Heated Year
A thoughtful essay discusses the press as public channel and watchdog during party competition. It notes misuses and praise for aspirants, warns against overzealous advocacy, and urges calm, unity, and patient reliance on the General Assembly to choose a Senator and Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
United States Senate
Sunny
South
Senate
General Assembly
Direct Trade and the English Deputation's Call for Economic Reform
The English deputation visiting our city urges direct trade with Britain to replace the artificial commerce system. They argue New York profits from southern production while the South loses, and urge importing and exporting from first hands with reciprocal interests. Also noted are Columbus Times proposals for a state phonographer in each district court and sixteen cotton buyers registered at Albany for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
New York
South
Columbus Times
the Times
Oneshalf
Albany
Tax collection rules and local scandal linked to unrest
The article outlines Comptroller Goldsmith instructions on tax collection including who receives poll taxes, commission rules, deadlines by December 15, and garnishment provisions. It notes a Washington county disturbance about an alleged black organization planning to massacre whites, with leaders arrested and hopes for peace. It also mentions rail traffic costs between Nashville and Louisville and includes advertisements for Dr Wilbott's Tonic and Green's August Flower with claims of cures and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith
Comptroller’s
Washington County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. P. Sawtell
Cuthbert
A. M. C. Russell
Albany Central City
Buena Vista
The
Richmond Enquirer
Andrew Johnson
English Channel
of Grisnex
Tolkertone
Brunswick
State Agricultural Society
Louisville
Grange
Edinburg
Stewart County
Johnson
Dalton
Polk
Fillmore
Tyler
Lincoln
Johnnson
Watkin Hicks
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Mobile
Galveston News
Texas
Jacksonville Herald
Thomaston Herald
Upson County
Columbus
Supreme Court
Shugart
Mays
Cobb
Nashville
District Court of the
U. S
Southern District of Ga
Jas. A. Foster
West Harris
J. A. Foster
Randolph
District Court
R. A. Quarterman
Randolph County
Superior Court
M. Gormley
T. 8
Powell
T. 8S
Athens
Agriculure
Telegraph & Messen
EGR
Poulabert Appeal
T. S. Powell
U.S
Southern District of
Thos. R. Stewart
T. R. Stewart
A. D
K. A. Quarterman
Cotton
W. C. Gunn
Hansh
Cotton Hill
Clay County
Southern Female College
LA Grange, GA
F. Cox
Pomeranian
Amber Globe
Spear’s
T. S. Powell Draggist
Grange Warehouse
Guthbert
Thos. A. Coleman
MO. M. Redding
General Commission Business
W.F. Davis
Chattahoochee Council of Grangers
B.C
New Orleans
Allison & Simpson’s
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Macon
Central Park Grounds
Horse Department
Ayreshire
Devon
Dirham
Poultry Department
Home Industry Department
Aees
Bse
Fine Art Department
Caeee
Cee
Oes
Wee
Lal
Eair
A. H. Colquitt
T G. Huliy
Malcolm Johnston
Hiay
Produce Merchant
Macon, GA
Calliing
Jeweler
Ane
A. Hoff
Patrona
J. Pratt
Allison & Sartor
Elsse Spawe
Marlbore
Equnty
Ohio
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