Greene County GaArchives News.....Dr. Janes Resigns September 23 1879
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The Daily Constitution, Atlanta, GA
The Daily Constitution, Atlanta, GA., September 23, 1879
Dr. Janes Resigns.  In the Constitution several days ago it was briefly stated 
that Dr. Thomas P. Janes, commissioner of agriculture, would resign his 
office.  This statement was denied promptly in a city paper upon the alleged 
authority of Dr. Janes himself, but the latest official event of yesterday 
proves that we were correct, nevertheless.

At a late hour yesterday, upon the return of Governor Colquitt from Decatur, 
whither he had been upon some part of the state’s business in the DeKalb 
superior court, the resignation of Dr. Janes was handed in at the executive 
office.  We have not a copy of the document and cannot say what reasons are 
given for the step by the commissioner.  We were informed early in the morning 
of the coming event but did not undertake any inquiry into whatever private 
reasons might have caused the resignation.  The governor received the tender 
of resignation, but has reserved his action upon it, probably until to-day.  

It is of course known to the public that a special committee of the house is 
at work investigating the affairs of the department.  They have taken 
considerable testimony, and Mr. J. Henly Smith is now engaged in thoroughly 
looking into the books of the office for the committee.  Mr. Livingston, of 
the committee, stated yesterday that the date for making up their report had 
not yet been fixed.  It is claimed publicly by parties professing to know that 
facts have been discovered that would have compelled the removal of the 
commissioner.  It is claimed, per contra, that as he is an officer of the same 
status as Col. Nelms, that he has tendered his resignation principally to 
relieve the governor of the necessity of passing upon his case, but that 
nevertheless he has and will make a thorough defense to any and all charges 
that may be brought against him.

As to his successor there is already a great deal of speculation.  There are 
candidates also.  Mr. J. S. Newman, one of the clerks in the department, is an 
applicant for the succession to his late chief and is backed by quite an array 
of advocates.  Dr. Henderson, of Newton county, a former candidate, is again 
in the field and arrived in the city on yesterday afternoon’s train, from 
Covington.  We have heard one or two other names mentioned, but whether by 
authority or not, we do not know.

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