Herbert Fielder Lauded as People's Candidate for Governor
The issue discusses Col Herbert Fielder as a favorable choice for governor with praise from multiple statewide sections. It notes the Democratic committee's plan to nominate a candidate once an election bill passes and cites support for Fielder as a trustworthy, nonring candidate. It also references Emory College and Wesleyan Female College leadership changes and Brazilian emancipation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax State Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
Dawson Fair shows promise with Terrell County event
Report from the first annual Terrell County Agricultural and Industrial Association fair in Dawson describes a large Cuthbert delegation, Andrew Female College students, a welcoming brass band, and well arranged exhibits. Despite short prep time and constraints, the fairgrounds and exhibits impressed, with fine arts by Miss Lester and notable speeches by Hon. Thos Hardeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell County Agricultural and Industrial Association
Andrew Female College
Dasher
Dawson
Cuthbert
Floral Hall
Terrell
Thos. Hardeman
Legislative Synopsis of Bills and Actions in Nov Sessions
The record lists multiple bill introductions and actions from November 4 to November 6. Items include tax relief extensions, committee investigations, property recovery remedies, wage and interest rate reforms, and penalties for labor disputes. Also noted are election law changes, governor election proposals, and district court repeal movements with senate confirmations and tax collection extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Si “Candlen
Hillyer
Wellborn
Clinton
Reese
Smith
Welborn
House
Treasury
Long
Lincoln
Sirmon’s
Gwnnett
Hammond
Butts
Cumming
Nay. Kelly
Chatham
Atlanta
Senate
McMillan
Page
Lee
Sumter County
Conley Named Acting Governor of Georgia in 1871
The article traces Benjamin Conley’s rise from Augusta merchant to mayor and state senator. It notes his 1868 Senate presidency, 1870 reappointment, and October 1871 installation as Georgia governor after R. B. Bullock’s resignation, ending with mention of competing gubernatorial candidates C. B. Wooten M. A. Candler and J. M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Conley
Bullock
Senate
Benjamin Conkey
Newark
New Jersey
Augusta
Georgia
Sarah H. Semmes
Washington
South
Montgomery
Alabama
Conley
Pope
State Senate
Atlanta
Act of
House of Representatives
Brant “Bullock
Executive Department
Department OF State Atlasta
Benjamin Conley
R. B. Bullock
State of Georgia
R. A. Atkinson
Supreme
Superior Court
David G. Cotiling
Secretary of
Benjamin Couley
Capitol
Rufus B, Bullock
Georgia Governor Conleys Message to Legislature
Benjamin Conley delivers a comprehensive address urging peace and unity, tax relief, and strong law enforcement. He supports continued public education expansion, calls for a liberal endowment to the State University, and endorses separate but equal schooling while urging fiscal integrity and harmony across departments. He designates a Thanksgiving day proclamation for November 30.
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General Assembly
List of Letters Remaining in the Cuthbert Post Office
The list shows names and initials of individuals with letters awaiting pickup at Cuthbert post office, to be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for by December 1, 1871, with J. A. Hardaway as postmaster and advertized notice.
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Cuthbert
Frank Allen
Adams
D C Andrews
TH Andrews
WH Arnold
Russel Adams
BK Arthur
N Arthur
Arthur
S Amos
J M Adams
A Aling
Brown
H Bernstein
A. Brown
Daniel Brown
R J Brown
B F Brown
A M Bailey
Harvey Bright
P Bell
Perry Bruner
Jno
George Colleron
J ‘Criddle
H Crampton
H A Crittenden
Molley Cato
Carter & Surles
F M Coker
J H Conington
Dart
W F Davis
H H Davis
Elizabeth Davia
H P Day
IJ Daniel
WR Durham
TS Everett
J Ethridge
W A Ethridge
JF Ethridge
W A
Ethridge
J Everett
D Fergerson
L Fergerson
Martha Folk
A$ Fagan
Fackler
BR Fuller
Saille Fountain
John Griffin
Green Grant
B Grant
Mary E Glover
G C Grant
Dentis
A Gregory
J Grimes
Laura Hall
W Harder
Hoge
John Hodgs
W J Harris
T F Hawk
Franklin’ Hawk
C Harvey
J A Harris
A Hemip
A J Heard
Winkfield Harden
W L Hatcher
A A Hartley
W B Hall
M Jones
T J Jone
A Jordan
W Jordan
T Johnson
Jerks
Sam Jordan
W Jackson
Ings Jupes
W C Jenkins
Charley Knight
J M Knight
D Kenrick
Lawson & Shoes
Victoria Lanier
Joln Lestie
J. L. Loustord
Lovidia Lawson
Carrie Lee
J Lanier
Ford Mitchell
W A Morrison
B Minnor
M A Moody
W L Miller
M M Morse
Daniel Mayfield
J B Morgan
J A Mullen
Mays
Harret Mille
Green Mayo
H. F. Neely
Mass
Newton
O'Handlan
de — Aveorgia
Kaspoten Covstr
St J. Causey
Philip Cansey
Cunty
Sineuli
Philip Causey
le Wud
HJ. Causey
Noviaga
M. Gorwley
Georgia Proclaims State Takeover of Brunswick and Albany Railroad
Governor Rufus B. Bullock announces Georgia has seized the Brunswick and Albany Railroad, placing its assets under Col. Sam Screven of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. Bonds tied to the line will not be redeemed until labor claims and contractor debts are fully paid and properly evidenced.
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General Assembly
Georgia
Waerneas
Brunswick and Albany Railroad Company
Brunswick
Albany
Rufus B. Bullock
Sam Screven
Atlantic and Gulf Railroad Company
Clifford Anderson
Bibb County
Macon
Arthur Hood
Randelp
Cuthbert
Hines & Hub
Atlanta
United America
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Beni
J. P. Sawtell
Elam Christian
Randolph
Herbert Fielder
Tite Geborgian
New York
O. L. Smith
Emory College
E. H. Myers
Southern Christian Advocate
Wesleyan
Jes
Herpert Fie
Col. Fielder
Col
Fielder
Dawson Fair
C. B. Wooten
M. A. Candler
J. M. Smith
Union
Congress of the
United States
Legislative Department
Ant
Popular Education
RAL College
State University
State Agricultural Society
Congress of the United States
Milledgeville
Dahlonega
Atlanta University
University of the State
Chikbett
Moe Rich
E. A. Rich
B. Wooten
Macon, Novilly
Borgia
Rasneleu Gouxty
E. Ann Garener
M. Gormley
Borsa
Veorgia Rasporra
John Stewart
Novi
Kaxpotrn
John Bridges
Yeorgia
Raxnourm
Court of Ordinary
W. H. Brooks
C. 0. Brooks
Adm
R. Nord
W. AF. Brooks
De'e Ml
Ife
Tarrant
Said
Atlanta, Ga
Davin G. Corrise
A. W. Force
Whopesale
Boots and
Whitehall Street
Aretgryer Tis
Peter
Isaac Easley
Allison & Perry
P. T. Jackson
Atlanxta Ga
R I L. Arkixson
Bibb
H. C. Carson
Fulton
Lovernor
Aia State of
David G. Cotting
State
Grover
Said State
J. R. Holliday
Jackson Couny
Holliday
Ku Klux Klan
Spe
Sheri _ Jackson
United States America
Davin G. Cottina
Rufus B. Bulloci
John E Williama
Hall County
Um States of America
David G. Cortine
Secretary
Justin
Powell Excelsior Yeast
Barers
Rene Pile
Powells
Sauzay
Lester
Bria
Andrewey Female College
Persorm
Bagkard & Ca
Cincinnati
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