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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1867
Page
2
A jumble of 19th century notices and commentary covers trials, advertisement renewals, and political debate. Mentions Col. Jas. Miardneryfir, Rev. KA Holland, and debates on reconstruction and military governance, with references to Sherman’s policies, state constitutions, and pending Senate decisions.
Governor Orr pledged a school tax plan to fund common schools for whites and blacks in South Carolina Charlestion. He defended protections for Black life, liberty, and property, claiming the state has low violence compared with others and vows to enforce laws against oppressors. He praised racial reconciliation while noting Radical oppression in some states and cited a Black mayoral nomination in Washington.
The piece reviews Mr Peabody’s charitable gifts to Yale, Kenyon, and the Maryland Historical Society, noting large sums and unseen family gratuities. It discusses wealth estimates from 1850 wills and suggests his current fortune surpasses one hundred million pounds sterling, reflecting his status as a cautious banker and major patron.
Samuel Clark condemned for murdering his father in law Daniel Kirbo. Judge Alex M. Speer sentences him to be hanged on March 22, 1867. The court orders Clark taken from jail to a public place within a mile of the courthouse for execution between 10 AM and 2 PM with Sheriff to provide necessary medical aid.
J. Q. C. Lamar formerly of this state is elected Professor of Government and Law at Mississippi State University in Jackson. Genee D. called to chair of native philosophy as storms on the English coast prompt safety actions. one hundred and two lives saved by National Lifeboat Institution crews.
An early evening gathering crowded with Savannah’s prominent citizens featured Bishop Elliott praised for virtue, authority, and charity, with orator Henry R. Tacknon delivering a flowing tribute tied to the Georgia Historical Society and Southern civilization. The event framed Elliott as selfless and emblematic of public service.
Marriage notice records Ty Bilasile and Umbekle's father witnessed by the Rev GW Weekley. The ceremony occurred on the 11th, with Mr Jan I. Suaw of Cuthbert Gay and Mlew grits Mowrady noted as farmer relations.
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