Benato Riot Report Sparks Heated Debate in State House
A partisan exchange over the Benato riot report dominates a state house session. Maj. Howard’s testimony is challenged as untrue while a minority and majority committee findings are debated. The governor’s evidence is deemed misrepresented, and calls arise to maintain peace without further military action. A political digression praises a senator and remarks on legal limits, ending with a harsh note on constitutional boundaries and property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla
Maj Howard
Wn Fair
Giereet
General Assembly
Handlen
Comanities
Alany
Murphy, Pierce & Os
Benato
Cornilla
Maj. Howard
Thin iv
Fudge Vasow
Chirkalan
Pierce
Hhe Aheriff
Georgia’s constitutional clash over negro rights and Congress
A Georgia newspaper columns argue Congress cannot void Georgia’s restored sovereignty, detailing radical Reconstruction critique, state legislative power, and the shift of Georgia from provisional rule to federal oversight, while recalling J Mayes and editor Hayes and urging reforms in civil administration and county governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mende Bins Boon
Neal
Georgia
Ohio
Massachusetts
Congress
Georgi
Oba
Indiana
Chicago
Rehievar Orgo
J. Mayes
Esa
Mayes
Union
Sherman
Savannah
Republican
Solomon Cohen
Gutrop
Anenasin
Hayes
Bovato
General Assembly
Legislativ
Camilla Florida Race Rant and Castor Bean Incident
A speech mix of white activist fury against African Americans in Florida is cited, calling for harsh suppression of alleged black influence and urging vigilance. The text also notes a Florida petition to Washington for security measures, and reports a castor bean poisoning incident affecting seventy children and adults, mistaken for peanuts.
Affray at Camilla and the following armed confrontation
On a Saturday in Camilla a mob led by Murphy and Pierce gathered armed Negroes to march through town with a political delegation. Sheriff and citizens blocked the procession, tensions rose, a volley fired near Maphi’s store, seven negros killed and many wounded. The white leaders escaped. citizens claim they acted to preserve peace and disavow intent to break laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Elzens
Mitchell County
Pieres
Murphy
Ford
Camilla
Geonaya
Moreen
Comery
J. E
Bry
Damher
A. Byrd
Wade. Cox
Beetra Berry
Mr. Shackelord
Gtatemort
Cuil
Fuluy Aturphy
Athunyy
Wen
Trobert Coghyan
Thomas Joy
Albany
Mieree
Procvasion
Pierce
Congress
Putney
James John
Colune
Maphi
Ryontin
Lierge
Phil Joiner
Constitution Reforms Legal System Amid War Time
The legislature passed a reform bill abolishing appeals and juries in certain criminal trials, shifting civil jury formation to the state’s courts, and authorizing juries for the Superior Court. It outlines jury composition, grand versus petit jurors, and transitional rules for counties with no prior Superior Court sessions. Approved August 27, 1808.
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Basligss
Petituries
Ecll
Thia
Senate
House of Representatives
Honeral
Ateien
Bey
Issoes
Odd Court
Samuenoo
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Cuthbert
Sawtell & Jones
Ae Vel
H. Jones
Kvinda
HOWAS
Permdent
Horatio Seymour
Francis P. Blair
Mewouki
Wah A
Vor
Romine
J.C
Nichols
Vierew
T. Goode
Suite
Barnum
United States
Supreme Court
Port Pulaski
Seowndem
Tad Stevens
Wendell Phillip
Sambo
Peither
Mulbert
Meade
Augusta
la Grange
Caldwell
Waleri
Dougherty
Aml
Ubi
Ify
Forest City
Toil
Laborioux
Faithfuly
Hopking
jHaip
South
Camitia
Permon
Florida
Authoritieco Washingtin
Erie
Grant
Shenfield
Wea Nibbles
Maine
Leon
Masaya Tetegrapte
I . Ody Re
United St Tower
Grnists
Mrrement
Jamer J. Baturday
Rhie
J Camille
Jared. Monnay
M. Caminos
Jens W. Prone
Superior Court
Omnes
Beward Caruthers
Siupeen
Mudinen
Lear
Rio Grande
Ranger Company
Walker
Niveaagua
Heing
Evdning Btur
Wml
Picayune
Rt Rea
Wewdly
Anydenenaa
I. Rn
She
Codboriai Ag Ecodesia
Macon, GA
Borneo
Tobagco
Waren
Chatriasttel
Piotacy
Gb Oaks
J. B. Ross & Son
Abitsistlators
Pune
Noah Wit
Sigenaal Ce
Seyndines
INO
Oguilford
Wcferran, Armstrong & CO
Ena
General Commission Merchants
Magnolia Stan
Main
Washington Sie
Louisville
Alabama
Karepaan
Americas
Piven
Uhrestuas
W. Amirsons Boss & CO
Uraptom
Artis
Bay Bites
Low
Dulaos Bro
Ee Frees
W. Tay Beer
Austin
Benassi
Gutlett’s Sc
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