Obituary and political notes from mid 19th century issue
The record notes the death of Judge of the County Court at Haw hineville and tributes to Col. Merdrith I. Gentry who served in Congress for fifteen years. It mentions President's Thanksgiving timing and a foreboding impeachment talk in New York Tribune. Reports from Jon luna parish on cotton prospects and local political candidates Broxton Springs and Phillips among surveyors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanene Oly
Mylit
Broxton Springe
Iyetween
Cola
Goan
Phillips
Goa
Uillips
New York Tribune
Per von. Merdrith
Gentry
Mary Ann Tegett
Nastvilla
Col
Congress of the United States
Echoes from Euphrion Court and Local Deliberations
A Monday session at Euphrion Court in Rat dulph county featured Judge Chirko delivering a thorough Grand Jury charge on freedmen rights and duties. The report notes varied local attendees, limited criminal matters, and discussion of Stay Law, County Court relief, and legislative activity alongside editorials on debt repudiation and restoring public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratdulph
Tindenen
John Z. Chirko
Lark
Crimos
Prujuddice
Worrell Winkly
Beall
Btowart
Hines
Albany
Miller
Marion
Wouten
Toe Yell
Munroe
Calhoun
Walker
Election Returns Show Republicans Sweep Numerous Districts
Fragmented returns indicate Republicans gain control with multiple district wins across states including Missouri Wisconsin Maryland and New York. Full results show Republicans securing congressional seats while several state legislatures elect Conservative or Republican majorities amid varying margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Payne
Harry
Brown
Dem
Congress
Hldridge
Conn
Maryland
Frank Thomas
Washington
Baltimore
New York
the Tribune
Land
Dodge
Darling
Humplites
van Wyehr
Robertson
Connell
Buitel
Mlinois
Georgian Murder, Trials and Political Rhetoric Mixed In Ga
A lengthy Georgia news summary reports a murder case in Gordon County with two assailants from Pennsylvania who killed a local man and fled. arrests followed and bail discussions emerge. It also covers court actions, appeals to the President, and political chatter about a potential 1860-era war, with regional notices on newspapers and editorial opinions amid broader civic tension.
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Gordon County
Pennessus
Duff
King
Tang
Calfoun
Jong
Mr. King
Despate
Bey Oval
Calhoun
A.B. Keliol
Kohfolx
Long
Kohuls
Clark
Aia Nol
Hill
Dull
Court of US
West Superior Court
Milledgeville
Knoxville Whig
Caron Brownlow
Lruke
Bradley Bounty
North Georgia
Seawelves
Dad
Tennessee
Perle
Georgia
Len
Dylton
Hix
Roe
Debtors and Merchants Clash Over Confederate Money Settlements
A Georgia county letter argues that merchants like Randolph and Holpiets should settle debts on Confederate terms, accusing local creditors of hypocrisy while praising merchants for aiding to keep enslaved people from freedom. The writer claims a convention is unnecessary if creditors and merchants align on fair settlements, urging repayment in Confederate money or equivalent.
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Augusta
Lin
Hin
Rig
Dave
Sidor
Whylock
New York
Mandolph
Mr. George &. Nobideon
Thie Place
Nates
Les Wince
Handalph County
Anse Elglina
Noboy
Cuthbert
Mowrs
Mandolph & Co
Ope
Handelph
Hell
Muhners
Ceram
Gene Homan Randolph
Meller
Remdolph
Big Rebetites
Handolph
Georgia
Wigan Wis Pune
MLK
Fort Valley Ledger notes appeals and conventions
A fragmented Fort Valley Ledger excerpt discusses the new Volume 1 of the Appeal at Cuthbert, editors Denis W. Bowlly and Dr. G.T. Wilburn, and compares it to the Tennessee Conservative. It references the Tennessee State Convention, political stances on the Philadelphia Convention, and various limericks and anecdotes about bakers, suitors, and a catip tilgwer with historical misprints.
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Nord
Cuthbert
Christian & Sawtell
All” Hamilton
tHlerbert Pieter
Reg
Theo
Hh Finith
Iter -Eiseeds
Fort Valley Weekly Ledger
Denis W. PD Bowlly
G.T. Wilburn
Ledger
Tennessee
Philadelphia
Johnson
Cere
New York City Green evokes open air theatre at Central Park
A fragmentary editorial from New York describes Central Park as a grand resort for denizens and visitors alike. It paints the grounds as improved and filled with natural attractions, a bustling promenade where families stroll and ladies exhibit fashion, while crowds gather to enjoy the public space as a relief from daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Gilleon
Net York
New York
Atford
Andersonville Prisoners Exchange Letter Clarifies Ould’s Offer
In a Oct 6, 1866 letter from Robert Ould to Ferward A. Pollard, Ould affirms the Confederate offer in 1864 to exchange sick and wounded prisoners without Confederate equipment and asserts U S action at Savannah proves the point. The note suggests the Andersonville outrages might have been prevented had the exchange been accepted.
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Andersonville
Ferward A. Pollard
Ton
Robert Ould
Dellard
Mr. Ould
Toxn
EA. Pallaris
Fay
Dam
United States
Savannah River
Priven
Blanton
Gomimissioner Ould
Fire damages Roark’s Corner stores and occupants
A large fire at Roark’s Corner Saturday morning destroyed Mer Jackson’s small grocery and nearby shops including Brotherton’s stock, Riley’s fruit store, and adjacent buildings on Mitchell Street. Five upstairs rooms were occupied by women workers who escaped with help from Lookout Ladder Company. Incendiary suspicions focused on Jackson, who was arrested and later reportedly acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asoriina Fink
Artanra
Novath
Roark
Mer. Jackson
Brotherton
Riley
Tadder Company
Jackson
Adoota
Mr. Jackson
Savannah firm spends 80000 on job work and ads this year
A Savannah firm, described as composed of sensible men, reports paying out 80000 for job work and advertising over the past twelve months. The text also mentions a person named Sovohn Anderson Raifieal and a reference to Tennessee and Eoin caiaty with garbled context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Sovohn Anderson
Raifieal
Tenenespou
Eoin Caiaty
Thy Glee
von Waster
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RMITH
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Geneva
United States Army
New Orleana
Jon ‘Luna
Euphrion Court
Scott
Ulliver
Jno
Gunn
Randolph
Sk” Worlip
Macon Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Culbert Appeal
Randolph County
Eochim Christian
James Dy Sawtell
All. Thamilton
D. D
Herbert Kickler
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Tyeston
Fuller
Dea Patel
Hogan
Love
Massachusetts
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Uhird
Delawara
News Ite
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Duloa
Gya
Mort Erie
Seward
High Court of Appeal
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Bill Arp
Tan
Stith
Fatforman Bociety
University of Virginia
Spearpel
Thin State
Hos
Potenta Frument
Tha Etay Ban
Tom Anderson
Atlanta
AT. Ross
Rome
Eupesor Court
Hoyd County
Tle
A.M. Stephens
Clayton Banner
John Post
Clayton
Alo
Cuthbert Appeal
Messrs
Christian
Danville
Pat
Dennis
Pega Ege
San Antonio
Parker
Stanton
Pope
Liverpool
Liverpont
Dullians
Sovran Seevaeres
Tim Nowra
York
South
Tina
Paul
Jonn Morrissey
The
Chicago Times
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Yates
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Ingersoll
Grignell
Galena Washburn
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Charles
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