-OF- GEORGIA. THE COUNTRY THE PEOPLE. THE PRODUCTIONS. PART I-OUTLINE VIEW. By J. T. HENDERSON, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. ATLANTA, GEORGIA: JAS. P. HARRISON & CO., STATE PRINTERS. 1884. UKIVERSITY JUL 2 6 1950 PJR THE COMMONWEALTH OF GEORGIA. CHAPTER I. GENERAL CHARACTER OF GEORGIA. THE elements which enter into the composition of a State are so numerous that, in order to understand its character as a whole, some short cut is needed. Perhaps no better compendious method is to be found than, dealing with a State as with an individual, to inquire into its general character and reputation among those who already know it. Judged by this standard, which is obviously fair, the character of Georgia among her sister States stands confessedly high. She is favorably known among her neighbors, and favorably regarded abroad. She has no inconsiderable influence in the councils of the nation, and very great influence in the councils of the South, the section of which she is a member. Among these especially her views and opinions in matters of Federal and State policy, are respected, and her example largely followed. Indeed, she has by general consent acquired the title of the Empire State of the South; a title, however, which may perhaps hereafter need to be transferred to Texas. On this subject the Encyclopedia Britannica closes its article with the remark: "Texas possibly excepted, no Southern State has a greater future than Georgia." The opinions thus formed could be put in evidence in a court of justice. They are the resultant of many factors and the conclusions of many observers. Georgia being the youngest daughter of England among the colonies, is also among the younger States west of her a Mother State, and so she visits much, and in turn is much visited; even as Atlanta is a Gate city, so is Georgia largely a Gate |