Georgia News Roundup and Local Notices
A late 1875 Georgia roundup reports on Dr. C G Harrington’s Atlanta death from pneumonia and jokes about Phil Sheridan. It notes the Georgia Legislature adjournment sine die, a Macon chartered bank bill, and sheep farming growth. It covers wheat yields in upper Georgia, patent office decisions, and horse sales in Albany. It mentions hotels in Alexandria canceling licenses due to civil rights concerns, rail traffic in New York, and a flood disaster in North Georgia and East Tennessee. The Clarke county farmers shift to grain, while Randolph's farmers are urged to follow. It cites the grand jury’s role on county extra pay for an ordinary and defends the rejected legislative approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. GC. Harrington
Atlanta
Phil. Sheridan
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Georgia Grange & Banking Co
Macon
Georgia
Senate
House
Houston Home Journal
Alexandria
Baltimore
Boston Post
Freedmen’s Saving Bank
Clarke County
Randolph
New York
Jersy City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Georgia Legislature Moves Against Treasurer in Bond Scandal
The Georgia General Assembly censures the State Treasurer for alleged mismanagement of funds. It authorizes suits to recover mispaid bonds, orders destruction of paid bonds, and appoints an aide to overhaul bookkeeping. Also praises Rep. Wm Harrison of Quitman and notes a foreign doctor’s claim on coffee benefiting sight while railing against the Macon and Brunswick railroad sale.
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Finance Committee
General Assembly
Georgia
Joint Finance Committee
Sub Committee of Finance
Treasury
C. C. Kispgs
Senate
W. D. Anderson
House
Wm. Harrison
Quitman County
House of Representatives
Atlanta Herald
Calls to shrink Georgia Legislature and redefine Senate role
A Savannah News correspondent urges cutting Georgia’s legislature to about 100 in the House and 34 in the Senate. He argues local bills should be confined to counties, and the Senate should be a revisory, non proposing body that vets House measures for cautious, general legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
New York
Georgia
Gen
Lawton
Chatham
Virginia
Lien Law Passed to Aid Small Farmers in Georgia
The General Assembly of Georgia adopts an act amending Code 1873 to make landlord liens arise by law from landlord tenant relations as well as by contract. Liens created by contract may be assigned and enforced by landlords or assignees. The piece also notes Paris consumption of wine and spirits and quotes Dudley W. Adams on exporting raw materials and industrial prosperity.
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General Assembly
State of Georgia
Dudley W. Adams
National Grange
Clay
Randolph
Terrell
Quitman
Early
Miller
Calhoun
Baker
Henry County
Alabama
Supreme Court of Georgia
U. S
Baker and Mitchell
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Macon
Philadelphia
A. D
David Holman
Cuthbert
Arthur Hood
Wise Parker
A. M. W. H. Smyth
U.S. Marshal
The Civil Rights Law and Sumner's Legacy Debate
A Confederate era critique dismisses the Civil Rights Law as empty promises and urges restraint to avoid provocation. It argues higher natural laws protect society and ridicules integration. a rail line anecdote from Jim Dease portrays segregation on a Southwestern railroad in humorous terms.
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Sumner
Nexro
Jim Dease
Southwestern Railroad
Darkey
Jim
Senate
Columbus Times
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Albany
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Jones
Macon and
Brunswick
The
Savannah News
Paris
Bethel Female College
G. Hillyer, Jr
Attorneys At Law
Fort Gaines, Ga
Neorgia
Rasvdotrx Coenrr
Court of Ordinary
W.H. Brooks
L. A. Smith
Adm
de Bonis
Regulator
Sallamand
T.8
Powell
Randolph Sheriff Sales
Thbert
Said
James Crapps
Randolph Supenor Court
Patrick Gormley
George Crappa
Said County
George Crapps
Randolph Superior Court
Patrick A James Crapps
Samuel Crapps
Randolph Superior
Pisintff
Abraham Joiner
John McK. Gunn
M. I. Atkins
Sth
John Williams
John Williama
Andrewville
T. C. Byars
T.C. Byars
Exet
Public Square
Jacob Davis
I. W. Ansley
Levy
G. W. Dozier
B. F. Rhodes
Ith
Sarah Mitchiner
W.C. Dods
Theroperty
S.R. Christie
W. C. Turner
Isaac Collins
W.G. Price
I. R Kergason
J. E Newberry
Said Coune
W.M Eler
J. H. Hancock
Charity Cobb
L. B. Miller
Wiley Miller
T. J. Barney
Said Coventy
W. J. Maddox
L. A Smith
Wheeler & Wilson
W. Ellis
Eieadquarters
Hardware and Groceries
Earthgow
Granger
Averys
Haman
Universal
Blount & Haman
U. Ss. Sacot
Powell, Denguet
T. S. Powell
Georgia Home Insurance Company
Columbus, Ga
Wera
Droggist
New Orleans Insurance Company
Baldwin & Varner
Standley Building
Confectioneries
My Restaurant
B.S Jackson
A. W. Gillespie
John H
Sunny South
T. 8. Pofell
J. McK. Gunn
Abner T. Smith
Attorney At Law
Neers
G. J.ews
Robs. Gamble
T. A Barry
Tt. Coleman
Aowra
T. Clarke
Warehore
Redding & Price
Epee
Knowles
Powell’s
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