The student's history of GeorgiaFrom the earliest discoveries and settlements to the end of the year 1883Adapted for general reading and the use of schools . g measure was the adoption of the Great Seal of the State which had been the subject of discussion \ / for some time. The following seal was adopted: A circular disc of several inches in diameter; on one side a view of the sea-shore, with a ship bearing the flag of the United States riding at anchor near a wharf receiving on board hogsheads of tobacco and bales of cotton, emblematic of the exports of the State; at a little distance a boat
The student's history of GeorgiaFrom the earliest discoveries and settlements to the end of the year 1883Adapted for general reading and the use of schools . g measure was the adoption of the Great Seal of the State which had been the subject of discussion \ / for some time. The following seal was adopted: A circular disc of several inches in diameter; on one side a view of the sea-shore, with a ship bearing the flag of the United States riding at anchor near a wharf receiving on board hogsheads of tobacco and bales of cotton, emblematic of the exports of the State; at a little distance a boat landing from the interior of the State with hogsheads, boxes, etc., representing internal traffic; in the background a man in the act of plowing, and a flock of sheep shaded by a flourish- (117) 118 STUDENTS HISTORY OF GEORGIA. [1799. ing tree; the motto on this side, Agriculture and Com-merce, 1799. On the other side three pillars supportingan arch, with the word *Constitution engraved on it asthe emblem of the Constitution sustained by the three de-partments of the government. The words Wisdom, Jus-tice, Moderation, were engraved on a wreath around. Seal of State. these pillars, one word on each pillar, and near the left handpillar a man with a drawn sword represented the militarydefense of the State. The inscription on this side, Stateof Georgia, 1799. This Great Seal of Georgia was adoptedOctober 8th, and when made it was deposited in the officeof the secretary of state to be attached to all official papersof the government. The old seal was formally broken inthe presence of the governor. 4. The judiciary system of the State was revised at thissession of the legislature. To improve the judiciary system,the State was divided into three judicial circuits. The coun-ties of Camden, Glynn, Mcintosh, Liberty, Bryan, Chatham,Effingham, and Bullock composed one district, called the East-ern Circuit. The counties of Scriven, Burke, Montgomery, 1799 • ] AD MINIS TRA TION OF J A CK
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