Political Rhetoric and Reconstruction Debates in Early Georgia Press
The article surveys inflammatory editorials denouncing the South and Georgia for the Civil War, criticizing radical reconstruction and libelous attacks on freedmen voting. It notes clashes with radicals, calls for conservative restraint, and reports the May Episcopal convention in Macon appointing Rev. Beckwith as bishop. It also mentions new textile manufactories opening across Michigan, Wisconsin, and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macri
John W. Beckwith
Trinity Church
New Orleans
Georgia
Stephen Elliott
Scott
Oregon
A Member of the Bar and Our Rejoinder Spark a Wry Legal Tiff
In a caustic despatch the author mocks lawyers and courtroom ritual, laments the tedium of juries and judges, and promises to spare sharper satire. The piece notes the burden of jury duty, defends honest counsel, and ends with a courteous bow to the bar as it closes with reverent farewells.
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Timothy Higgins
Sociara
Sculpely
Nostrunts
Southern Internal Revenue Taxes Sparks Northern Conservatism
The piece from the New York Mercantile Journal praises a conservative Northern element and predicts aid for the South if it stays true to itself. It notes substantial gratuitous provisions for starving Southerners and welcomes the Jefferson Gazette of Monticello Florida for its educational focus to the exchange table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mercantile Journal
Union
Jefferson Gazette
Monticello
Florida
Radical Stamp Orators Contrast With Southern Unionists
A Southern newspaper piece denounces Radical orators and the celebration for Senator Wilson in Atlanta as disgraceful. It lauds Governor Jenkins and Judge Sharkey for pro Union fidelity, urges patience and resilience, and calls for unity with enfranchised Black citizens. It quotes The New York Independent on Thaddeus Stevens and reports hopeful grain and crop news from the South and West.
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Wilean
Avlanta
Brown
Massachusetts
South
Wilson
Supreme Court
Temple of Liberty
Therm
Luton
New York Independent
Thadeus Stevens
Judicial Arguments and Political Turmoil Reverberate
The report details court critiques of jurisdiction in a Georgia Mississippi case, with Radical Congress criticism and tribunes predicting a despotism. It notes Supreme Court dismissal of the Georgia injunction plea, optimism in a reformist bloc, and a General Order appointing Col. Melline as General Inspector of Registration in the Third Military District.
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Sharkey
Congress
Telegraph
Supreme Court
Block
Snd
Poe
gofCol
Melline
Hoson
Georgia
Meg
Hulbert
Strtp
Duaily Opmon
Trial of Mr Davis in Norfolk Rumors and Bail Confusion
May 12 in Richmond crowds filled the court room for the Norfolk indictment of Mr Davis. Bail was set at one hundred thousand dollars with Virginia residents signing as sureties including Horace Greeley and leading Virginians. The case moved toward a June trial as defense and prosecution debated conditions, Davis appeared calm, and supporters hailed his release as a relief.
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Aod
Hin
L Barton
Norfolk
O'Connor
Ifm
Horace Greenyausseats
Sebell
New York
Aele
Gen'l Jackman
Ladelphia
Davia Cha Onburs
Win
Philadelphia
Byartay
New Y
J. Chandler
Washington
David
Richmud
States
Alan
Davia
Gaurton
Gervan
Davis
Burton'sen
Davioa
Virginia
Davigie
Roe
Hye
Canada
Leflurson Davis
Uorace Greelyagnatus Sehell
Jackman
John de Botts
Richmond
Vaderwood
Warrings
Bengal Greeley
Libby
Revengatour
L Burton
Cooper
Minnggerode
Fragmentary report on race laws in Carolina
A partial OCR note states that African Americans in Carolina face laws regressing to antebellum conditions. It cites a New York Times correspondent noting that the gravest concerns are held by thoughtful people about the future status of Black residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
New York Times
May 1867 Rudolph County Presentments from Grand Jurors
Grand jurors submit general presentments for Rudolph County May term. They report finances in satisfactory condition with nearly extinguished public debt, note small bridge arrears and minor cash balances. They urge preservation of Confederate funds, careful highway upkeep, and improved public buildings and jail site, while praising Treasurer Coleman and noting duties of inferior court and per diem for jurors.
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Cyrmment
Clark
Rudolph
Bemre
W.P. Newberry
Fundy
Bie
Col Coleman
Albany
Howe
Superior
Fife
Gouaty
Sabout Het
Judes
Pervic
Solicitor Parker
White
M. Chastatn
Foreman
Jene
Gronux
Kiva
Jamey
Tinastos
Dormance
Jas
Pastore
Davin S Haows
Nenmier J Mon
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Conley
ASKIN
Georgetown
W. P Jordan
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Phelps
Otto
Savannah
Anguntale
Daily
New England
South Carolina
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Mississippi
Equity
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New York Herald
Miles
Ireland
United States
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Mobile
Alabama
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Horace Greeley Beffirat
Aes
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BJ. Johnston
CD. Hreeler & Wilson
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BJ. Johnston &Co
Mulberry
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NEW Firm
O. P. Healt & Sam
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A. W. Gillespie
ICE Cream
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Goons
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