Georgia Campaign Notes and Election Echoes
A lengthy Republican and Democratic campaign summary covers October election events across Georgia including lists of town meetings in Dawson Quibbers Blakely Koiquitt Hainbridge Wille Valdouta Nashville and other places. It notes statewide returns showing a Democratic tilt, mentions yellow fever improvements in Savannah and Brunswick, and reports on local races in Taylor Macon and Dougherty counties with majorities for Democrats and defeats for radicals. It also references Gen. Gordon's Florida speeches and the status of various senatorial races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmpaign
Congressions
Dawson
Quibbers
Thureday
Blakely
Koiquitt
Hainbridge
Wille
Valdouta
Beth Mil Town
Nashville
Ile
Camille
Benton
RE. Kesnow
EPI
Col A. Hood
Gen. Colquitt
Democratic Party
Ovo Cdunty
Norcroks
Lee
Qulman County
Wm. Harrison
Clay
Terrell County
Colquitt
Marshall
Decatur
Milulell
Miller
Bush
Demt
Brimberry
Cal
Radicaliam
Georgia
Major Brimberry
Isaac A. Hush
Miller County
Senate
Webeter
Putnam
Dougherty
Norcross
Fulton
Political commentary on from New York and Democratic prospects
The excerpt discusses opinions among reformers on issues, referencing a September 30 letter about news from the North and a predicted Democratic victory. It notes Republican voices, Kilpatrick's calls for more money and the whiskey thief Mahcock urging action with Todiana, and Jimmie Blaine’s delay. It asserts Indiana and Ohio are seen as lost by Times and Tribune and predicts a brief, fading alarm by November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek Kiter
New York
Eduracia
Kilpatrick
Tngersoll
Todiana
Ico
Jimmie” Blaine
Philadelphia
Ohio
Times
Tribune
Indiana
Schars
Radical South campaigns expose Pierce vote bait in Congress race
The Montezuma Weekly reports Wm BP Pierce, a Republican hopeful opposing Hoo Phil Cook in the Third District, touring Macon County to organize freedmen into clubs for support. He allegedly promotes a plan to pay former slave owners three hundred dollars per person as a political lure, promising shared proceeds to freedmen if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma Weekly
Wm. BP. Pierce
Hoo
Phil Cook
Marcon County
Old Traveler
N’ Restchurch
Congress
Pierce
Reedman
Important Homestead Decision in Hill Bankruptcy Case
In the matter of Caleb F Hill the U S Court under Judge Erskine ruled on homestead matters after Hill’s bankruptcy. He said the assignee could not sell the land but could sell personal property if needed to pay debts, and noted the notes lacked two witnesses, with appeals expected to the circuit court. Creditors Willis & Son and Cabbage Ha dehart & Co. were represented by Junius L Brown and W O T Winn appeared for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb F. Hill
United States
Erskine
Yester
Ill
Illia and Son
Cabbage
Alehurt & Co
Hill
Willis & Son
Cabbage, Hadehart
Lawa
United States Court
Circuit Court
Junius L. Brown
Billiver & Bro
W. O T. Winn
Atlanta Constitution
Brunswick Fever Ravages City as Doctors Struggle to Help
A 19th century letter from Brunswick describes a deadly fever outbreak sweeping the city for weeks. Doctors report exhaustion, a lack of nurses, and mounting deaths as they beg for medical supplies, medicines, and reinforcements from distant physicians. Local Black residents assist with burials as relief arrivals lag.
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Bronswickis
Bovuswiex
Brunswick
Meyself
Jampton
Mobile
New Orleans
Masonic Circular Appeals Aid for Brunswick and Savannah Brethren
Sept 27 1876 Masons in Macon Ga urge Masters Wardens and Brothers to aid distressed brethren and families in Brunswick and Savannah. Remit small lodge sums to Ocean Lodge No 214 Brunswick and Bolomova Lodge Savannah. Attest to Grand Secretary and Governor Tilden to reveal tax reductions and other local political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
National Grand Lodge
Old Fellows
Oblothin
Macon
Brunswick
Savantab
Rome
T. KE. Davenart
Ocean Lodge
No. 214
Runewick
Georgia
J. H. Eatill
Bolomova Lodge
Wa. 1
Savannal
D. E. Burien
G. M. J. Bower
Buacksaear
G. L
Tribute to John W Ludbee and Gen. Baxtus Bancu
A eulogy recalling John W Ludbee admired for honor, generosity, and literary gifts who inspired loyalty during the rebellion. It notes his sunny temper and pen works in Morning News and Sauny South. Also reports the sudden street death in Galveston of Gen. Baxtos Bancu, a brave soldier respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John Ludbee Wall
Sauny
Baaxtos Bancu
Galveston
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Rawiere
J. Thoen
Thomas A. Hendeides
Tsdiara
Jim
W. E. Smith
Poucnentr
Democracy
Miaulasippi Opanitentiary
Pegross
Gen. Gordon
Florida
Mount ‘Washington
Taylor County
Supreme Court of Georgia
Fas Hayes
Muscoges
Congressional Campaign Commission
Garrald
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphis
laGrange
Qabhamed the
McDonald
Willian
Magee
Garan
J. J. Sealn
Port Royal Railroad
Millard
PhD
Radical Party
Io Monster Hisjarity
Maine
House of
Democrata
Joshua ‘Billies
Athens
Iodiaga
Chia
Sean
Mollie
J. A. Brain
Tilden
Disx
Oglethorpe County
Iedy Coulle
Tadiana
Millburn
Toledo
Wagoma
Korgia
Quitman County
D. W Bletivin
J. Methyin
Adm
A. Coleman
Coleman
Thomea
Ely
Cashlert
Randolph County
Said
Lowndes
George
Teldes
Oviark
Cuthbert
G. M
Ima
Lawre County
Chait Dickena
Pi Elst
TON & Bc
Pullubers
Allison & Simpson's
C. RB Bacon
R. Balk
Lest Leah
Liverpool
Bacon
Kentucky
Rumey’s
Alligand&Bimpson
Bes Tel
M. H. Pulaset&co
HOV
Srorr
Actg
M. H. Pulaski & Coe
Curubent, Ga
London
Befire
J, McK. Gunn
Cooper
Coli
Kge Street
Saci Ooo
C. Candreth & Sons
Ares
Fiat
Aberdeen
Hanover
Geygeege Een
Toni
Ste
Ayers
Musicaut
Virginia Coley
Pndirg Thes Goss
Aren
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