23 Dec 1870
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Newspaper
Georgia Albany News
Location
Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1870
Page
1
A group of county planters suggests an early meeting to discuss labor issues and the adoption of agricultural independence and self reliance measures. A preliminary response is invited at the office tomorrow at 4 PM. All city planters are invited to attend.
In December 1870 the rector Rev Guozag Macaulsy signals resignation, vestry to fill vacancy, congregation may want his return. Welch Mitchell advertise stock sales. Tax election in Southwestern Georgia reported as quiet amid radical intimidation and insolence.
A Confederate era alarm declaration denounces widespread ballot fraud across Georgia counties tied to the Akerman bill. It claims thousands of black votes, ages misrepresented, and demands white rule, warning no compromise and pledging consolidation to preserve a white government. Reports from multiple counties follow.
A circular from State School Commissioner J R Lewis urges election of responsible men for school offices in every militia district town ward and city. The County School Commissioner will wield broad influence over county schools and needs honest competent zealous leaders. Citizens are urged to participate for the good of all.
The report notes cheering signals from Miller, Baker, Mitchell, and Worth counties. Page, the current Radical Representative from Lee county, appears likely to be defeated by a Radios candidate described as a negro.
Telegraph & Messenger reports that in Macon the Radicals won on Wednesday only because black voters from Baldwin, Jones, and Houston counties were allowed to participate. By Thursday, arrivals say Democrats surged to victory, overturning the earlier black vote advantage.
The Holy Royal Arch 57D Chapter No 15 Balm will hold its lab meeting for present May 5. Secretary Carey W Styles H P and B Daniel, Secretary, are to receive reports in writing.
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