Decatur County political musings and local antics
Long, vivid column recounts rival factions and gossip across Decatur and Sumter counties. It notes candidates like Maj. R. J. Bacon, William Hours, and Dr. F. S. Wones, reports on Democratic and Green party alignments, a Bainbridge incident, and local court figures. Describes hunting trips, literary society chatter, and community happenings in a period-accurate, mosaic style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Dr. Ff
Wones
State Senate
Maj
R. J. Bacon
Mitchell
Sumter County
T. D. Speer
J. B. Scott
Genl
Hil. Cook
W- A. Hawkings
W. J. Reesé
H. D. Randall Fot J. Oh.ddison
the Republicaréayo
Ureeley
Peulige Strozer
Americas
Ravenad
Birmingham Emerges From Cotton Field Into Booming Town
A description of Birmingham Alabama’s rapid rise along the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad. From a single cotton field seven months earlier to a thriving community with 300+ buildings, 80 stores, 40 brick stores, mills, factories, a cotton factory, markets, two newspapers and an incorporated city led by Mayor Gol Be Healy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Powell
Parkker
Miter
Gol B BH
Healy
the Sun
Sam Arene
Aso
Ficlorica
Editorial clash over Davis and republic values
A defiant reply letter from Robert Toombs era editor rails at opponents, denouncing civil conflict politics and defending Reconstruction era ideals. He cautions against silencing dissent, vows to fight, and argues for enfranchisement and unity, citing loyalty to soldiers and federal authority. The piece reflects postwar tensions and press freedom debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Henry Olsy
Davie
Greeley
Jefferson Davis
Svores
Jen
Richmond
ANT
Olli
Republic
Paonia
Roracs
Gaunizr
The Radical Platform Declares Republican Faith and Reform
A fragmentary 1872 platform praises Republican governance, pledges emancipation, universal suffrage, loyal citizen respect for law, and policies on land and public debt. It condemns disorder and favors fair taxation and adjusted state legislation while promising wise administration and reserved Indian policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Pacific Railroad
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Gor Smith Hensiny
Alfred H. Golgnii
Weston
Teri
Liberal Coalition
Ma Wootha
Good ‘Templar
Tlt
Bainbridge
Decatur
Russell
Olison
Sun
Johnson
Asti
Lucas Spring
Aurora
Sweet
Huff
William
Macon
Mail
Staig
Aniff
Ae Ig
Cas
Jadigggf
Brother Woods
Peper
Hawkinsville
Irm da Dowkinsville
Planters
Opinna
Ashi
Pbs Dispatch
Haad
Terel
Read
A. H. Hansell
Dr. Wilton
Quitman Banner
Greeley Alliance
Tori
The
South Georgia Times
Echols County
Baltimore
Savannah
Arnold
C BR. R. Co
Chatham Superior Court
Gov. Smith
Columbus
North & South
Col. McDougal
Lee Literary Society of Columbus
Meetin
Sun and Enterprise
Macon Yocwis
Newnan Herald
Newnany
Newnan
G. M. & M. Railroad
Griffin
Coxington
Oglethorpe County
Gave Johnson
Jefferson
Jackson County
Byington House
Byington Hotel
Gainaville Eagle
Bob Toombs
Atlanta
G Gainaville
Elberton Gazette
Patterson
Elbert
Craft
Hail
Greenshare’ Herald
J. B. Moora
Augusta
Greensboro
Willingham
Beth
Charley
Allegianse
Theobek
Idbor
Republican Party
Congress
America
Grant
Jetter
Naxsuville, Tetin
Tune's
Georgia
Association
Nashville
Nasdvinum
Union
Craw
Georgia Press Association
Liscy
Georgia Press.,Association
Aca
Patsete
Inz
Aid
Giorgis Press
Sla Ons
Daorved
Beled
Georgia Association
Eadin
Georgini Presa
Gom
McBrroz
Nashville Typographical Union
Anit
Shail
Jas
Mooke
Algo
Retugea 15
Isues
Nashville Union
Ovrernes
New Jersey
the Radical Platform
Granve Serge
Feleben
Diechters
Rape County
Maenaws
Uly
Augustasd
Wacom
Gan Wages
Monroe Advertiser
James P Harrison
Tae
Correa
Ase Jones and
Ganetook
Natal
Maze
State of
Genta
Ab Home
Hiss
Tered
Pravel
Seece Organization
South
Cotton States
Magill
Atlanta, GA
WM. B.ighsson
WM. 8. Holt
EOSS
OFBAR
John W. Burke
Geneval
J. Mercer Green
Albany
Mayo
Fowrney Lab
J. S&s
Bkeb's
Pili
Wright
LAW
Sleary, GA
Lyon & Irvin
Attorneys At Law
Macon, Georgia
Seh Adawi
Goiton Avenue
Over
Mich Ee
Lyon
Uni
Savanah
Rhonson Sealine
Samuel D.tevin
Thomas Willingham
Ae “al
Albany, Gay
Waraee
E. Ely
Warren & Ely
Rex
Albary
L. P. de Warren
E. N. Ely
Taw
Sod Calmous
Dowhere
Water Jones
Thos. R. Lyon
Attorney AT Law
Albany, GA
Basta
Stephen G. Debruhl
Astorney AT Law and Solicitor Inquity
Brunswick, GA
Drs. Hilsman & Strozer
Strozer & Hilsman‘s Drug Store
Hismars
Listrozer
Dr. Benj. M. Cromwell
Giller
Welch's Drug
John
Town’s
Queneil
Gears House
Babella
Worth County
Osselxrteen
Istelia
van Johnston
Goethe
ReMmee
Changh
Atlantic & Gulf Railroad
Sinead Sormaniringo Iy
AOR kBene
Ous
Paks Passivore
Ornare F
Tasca
J.P
Omar
Trane Lees
Mindy
Walleaiay
Fearg
Tobeauville
Tossiay
Vassiay Siden
Spivestnessraene
Valdosta
Liretay
Baturbay
Ces
Seesese Tascierce—Oee
Ecovnsanrntad
Gomsacar Sete
Tadisda Aid Sale
Sage’ Bhaacvn ‘Ray
Thang “and Baterdty
Mtas Ena
Hasan
Ana
Ae Peale
Bankers Ees
Mabon Ciicsccinseatccmceesti Bedies
Nans
Sanrisseine Eete
Neste
Tere
Eel
Eghars
Gheany Sal Tran
Mendes Eee
Toutulaydad
Citicoaeacarent
Casashsea
Powers
Euvinéer Nad Suezyutn
Hscom Ana Wasters
Risteoda
Tetas Carrearenen
Sevteeegeenaeaensnanan Geeesnees
Eta Ae Athaies
Peseta Grebeete
Beny
Nsverntatpeont
Geo. EL
Florida
Amlaramah
Flep
New York
Smitaville, GA
Joe Bennett
Aifur
Cece Pepe
Arival
Trnes
Gigat
Adoyve
Mas
Inter
Wivine
Tases
Spotswood Hotel
Ghorgia
Peieh
Ays
Tery Ry
Peip
Ananis
Ca Ae
Poractic Gallery
Portiollo
Tor
Rigas
Aprica
Smevaviutgles
Treles
Ipoor Fut
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