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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1871
Page
2
Philadelphia obituary notes the death of Rev Avbert Barnes a renowned Presbyterian minister and author of Bible Commentaries and works including A Life of St Paul and Evidences of Christianity His humorous writings and widely read religious works contributed to a world wide reputation for the pastor
The section urges citizens to unite for qualified candidates in the county election tied to the new Public School Law. It notes the law’s one million dollar annual cost and stresses electing capable men to implement the system. Also reports quiet city election results and updates on Georgia Senate claims.
A list of Democratic nominees fills the ballots for multiple districts including Rufus E. Lester JC Nichols M Kirkland Reuben Jones TC Hoyle RC Black Columbus Heard Devaux Sir Anderson Dr WP Mathews Col E Steadman W M Reese WS Erwin M Van Estes Geo Hillyer and Dr G W Peddy Col R Brown J A Jarvis LWN Trammell. The closing quip warns against listening to loud talkers, noting mewing cats rarely catch mice.
The editor ends a four year term at the Cotsorv Appeal and urges readers to continue support under new editors Sawtell and Perry. The note praises Sawtell others, appeals for nonmalicious support, and thanks loyal friends as H. UW. Jones signs off.
The 1871 salutatory introduces the Arpra editors and proprietors as they seek reader indulgence and criticism. It notes four years under Col. H. H. Jones, asserts Democratic alignment, promises moral, refined content, and opposition to radicalism, ending with New Year wishes.
A retrospective on 1860 to 1870 describing the Civil War onset and upheaval in the United States and abroad. It notes war’s human cost, social disruption, and sweeping political change, followed by references to Mexican conflict, Cuban and European actions, and notable 19th century inventions.
A collage of late 19th century items notes the destruction of Henry Clay’s birthplace by fire, church pew rents in Columbus, political margins in Georgia, Atlanta police arrests, railroad leadership changes, and county events. It mixs satire and commentary on Florida politics, court appointments, and local social happenings across Macon, Savannah, Bainbridge, and Dalton.
In Labor Economy No. 3 the writer argues that Yankee industry gains from machinery and urges adopting every labor saving device to offset scarce labor. Machinery reduces costs, increases output, and raises net profits, even when labor is abundant, backed by practical demonstration and the idea that production should exceed consumption.
The Savannah News reports on Bullock and allies pressing Congress to overturn Georgia election results amid claims of fraud and partisan manipulation. It cites editorials from Atlanta New Era and Washington Patriot, notes on Republican tactics, and reports from New York Post. Also reports the death of Ex-Governor Wilson and other European notes.
The Brunswick Appeal warns of a planned general co ordinated wage push by colored workers along the coast and rice plantations to demand one dollar and a half per day. An arrestee ringleader is feared, with authorities aiming to suppress the movement. The piece argues such wage dictates threaten planter ruin and worker rights, urging careful consideration of consequences. The Post Moscow note adds that belief in a US Russia alliance in case of war is growing.
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