Bainbridge Rail Road Stock Ratified by Citizens Vote
The Bainbridge papers report near unanimous approval of investing 886000 Atlantic and Gulf Railroad stock in the Bainbridge Cuthbert and Columbus road. The county navy notes a meeting on the railroad project and urges subscriptions while cautioning no fixed route yet decided.
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Tarontaxt
Bainbridge
Bainbridge, Cuthbert, and
Columbus
Tuk Raunoan Meerixa Iy Banyy Co
Earry County Navy
Bainbridge, Uathvert, and Columbus
Blakely
May 1 1868 dispatches and political notes
May 1 reports show Gen Lee's cordial invitation to the President with no national affairs discussion. Debts and coin disbursements are noted, plus storms destroying Light Keeper structures, and a gale injuring East Macon church. Rumors about Governor Bullock’s finances are dismissed as doubtful.
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Lee
Europe
Mason J
Barrick
Eee
Atlanta
Briday
Tus Provident
South Weat Lass
New Oreans
Alabama
John Bull
Macon
Methodist
East Macon
Newet City
Mourning apparel condemned as costly and ineffective
A public critique argues against mourning attire as an ostentatious burden harming health and finances. It favors natural modest dress reflecting sorrow and urges reform to spare the poor from humiliation while stressing genuine grief over outward display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spitl
Contested Legal Views on Jury Oaths and 1862 Act
A letter exchange defends and challenges judicial practice regarding jury oaths and the 1862 act disqualifications. The authors argue the act applies only when the United States is a party, cites amnesty removal, and urges courts to restore equal rights, while criticizing reliance on broader constitutional provisions. A separate notice criticizes Cuban theater warfare reports and urges confidence in Captain General over sensational rumors.
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Trenclad
Hersentine
Bueed
Piitor
Poth
Congress
Jindge Crelitnie
Enaete Iin
Ees
Ehulletge
Gram Wnt Petitior
United State
Erkine
Judes
United States
Virginia
Wal
Dietion
Bepkine
Juethoe Chaac
Ny Otter Peron
Braline
United Blutes
Vourthly
Jerheet
Gaba
Havana
Newa
Cuba
Dostixeo
Property Sale in Macon After Fifty Years
The Macon Messenger reports a local property sale in this city. A parcel once sold for 25 dollars fifty years ago was paid off in yearly installments, then last week sold for 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Messenger
Negro Office Rights Clash in Georgia Court Opinion
The piece attacks Judge Schley over a decision denying a Black man, Richard W. White, the Clerkship of the Superior Court in Chatham County. It mocks the ruling, cites Dred Scott and Fourteenth Amendment arguments, and condemns racial prejudice in Georgia and national politics while noting broader French-Canadian emigration.
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Eae Aeley
Ge Ley
Tribune
Jean
Chatham Superior
Georgia
Bobley
Ely
Bayernor Court
Ile
Richard W. White
Bratham County
Georit
Schley
William J. Clements
Mr. White
Schley Kimaelf
White
Justis Schley
Lehrey iv
Vulee
United States
Ince Schley
Dred Scott
Inga Schley
Congo
Schlag
Mourning for Leah More Beloved Taylor Society Member
Obituary notice mourns Leah More, praised as graceful, devout, and beloved by family and the Taylor Society. It recounts her kindness, laments her early passing near Ebfula Alabama, and notes a memorial service and condolences from friends and the society leadership.
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Leah
Mabama
Ajit
Beldom
Andrew Coy
Taylor Society
Modest Worth
Wwe
Sleter
Ea Bolge
Torwarted
Trev M. Writa
Tavita Ve
Marty Ajp
Dickuy
Audrita Hitoens
Com
Taylor Fo Tety
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Sawtell & Jones
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Bao Brower Asour
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Bullock
Conan
Cernext
Lown
Dupuet
Corres
Mo A. Mustin
Dominion
Puorseson Aggneia
Charleatan
Jowph Dooes
New Orleinon
Mary Jones
Lew
Chartoe O. Jonee
Liberty County
Genigha
Winfield Scott
Fan
Dr. Ts Lvlanoe
Lhotigs
Sandel
Andylea
Helayos
Aver
Bhallengerger
Gallhan's
Woatia
Magnet
Randolph Susriff
Cathburt
Dih
Wal County
J. Hichom
My Bay
J. O. Julius
Terant Natillod
Huchiasay
Randolph
Belory
Cathueet
BR. VY. C
Ain Warchewe
Melnwald & Ca
Carter
Pravut
Lety Mede
Shen
ER & Htooks
Rebuntine
Jas, Uuchanan
Sher
Ranaway
Freedman
Jem Gap Ah
Miller Jin
Saal Freedman
Teorgia
Raxcoren
Edward Mc Donald
Seprat
John Jones
Aid
Court of Antinary
Ees M. Gormley
Henjamin Thurmand
Vat bin HM
Baigher
Admr
T. R. Brown
Boot and
Near Appeal Office
Oudhlert, Ga
Kensie
CASH
Prisceis
Das
W. A. Huff
Bacon
Bulls
Corp
W. A. Tuffy
W. A. Hupp
Marlios
W. A. Thupp
Lippman
Sola Mapalseturer
Jacob Lippman
Savnssam
AYTON
Lipe
Aprazet
E. D. Smythe & CO
Crockery
China
Juliay Streeta
Savannah, Ga
Howe
Savannah
Dotinriog
Tee
J.J. McDonald's Drug Store
Wilbott
Peter
Cernaeet
J.J. McNows
Wilcott
Raner
Geo. W. Oliver
Randolph County
L. W. Hust
Lange
A. A. Wilkes
Dancas Jurdan
Maitet
D. Landreth & Son
T. S. Powell
Trustee
Febict Draggiet, Soukseller and Bistioner
K. A. Quarterman
Rome
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