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Newspaper

Cuthbert Appeal

Location

Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1871

Page

2

The Cuthbert Appeal Editors Names

The Cuthbert Appeal lists J P Sawtell and T J Perry as editors guiding the paper. The brief masthead credits these two figures, indicating the paper’s leadership and editorial direction in the local publication.

Cuthbert Notes on Currency and French War News

In Cuthbert dated January 27 1871 a notice states mutilated national currency is accepted for postage stamps under new post office orders. It also reports France nearing capitulation to Prussia with Trochu surrendering, Paris defended by the National Guard, and possible negotiations with Bismarck as action winds down.

Post Office Department France Paris Trochu National Guard Bismarck

Visit to Fort Gaines Shows Town Trade and Court House Plans

A brief visit to Fort Gaines notes light trade compared with past days when cotton sold higher. The piece praises local figures including Capt. J. B. Johnson, discusses Clay County’s new courthouse costing about 12 000 dollars, and describes the Chatto hoochee bridge and a wood two foot gauge railroad. The writer warns against over advertising and urges prudent economy amid hard times, stressing spend wisely or not spend at all.

Fort Gaines J. B. Johnson Clay County Randolph Villl Chattahoochee River Eufaula Peterson Kennon House

Bainbridge Cuthbert Columbus Railroad plans advance

From the Columbus Enquirer report a railroad meeting on January 21 reveals bright prospects for the Bainbridge Cuthbert and Columbus Railroad. The first 20 miles iron has been purchased and paid for, with general progress promising completion and stockholders urged to fulfill duties. Benj F Bruton and S B Cleghorn convey Florida connection hopes and early completion assurances. The Florida port link plan aims to join Cincinnati and St Marks by rail with work to start at the city limits and move southward.

Columbus Enquirer Columbus B. Cleghorn Col. Crews Tallahassee Florida Rome Cincinnati St. Marks Benj. F. Bruton Tabanasser Fun S. B. Cleghorn B. F. Bruton

Fertilizer Substitution for Labor in Planter Economy

A discussion advocates using chemical fertilizers to reduce field labor demand, arguing that it lowers labor competition, improves capital control over labor, and raises profits. It stresses two prerequisites: fertilizer quality and proper application guided by chemistry and experiment, noting not all planters can be chemists while urging collective knowledge sharing. It also reports Savannah’s Lee anniversary observances with a citywide halt in commerce and a eulogy by Gen. A. R. Lawton.

Lee Robert E. Lee Savannah A. R. Lawton Bay Street Broughton Congress Streets

Washington Correspondence on Senate actions in 1871

Washington correspondence discusses Senate early session confirming President's Missouri appointments amid Radicals' clashes with Schurz. It claims Schurz faced punishment, predicts party realignment, notes a special committee to probe the Southern states, and criticizes radicalism, bayonets, and carpetbaggers. It covers railroad and shipbill proposals, internal revenue tax debates, and Boutwell’s tax stance.

Washthcrox D. C Senate Missouri Schurz Drake Chronicle Democratic Party Cowan Dixon Doolittle Grant Holden Kirk Negro National Labor Convention Wramlin Congress Portland Maine Chicago

Political odds and Grant resistance in 1872 Senate moves

The piece notes Radical reflections on General Blair’s two year Senate term and hints at defeat of Senator Thayer by Hitchcock despite a Grant letter. It questions Presidential interference, mentions General Grant’s circle and E M McCook backing Colorado statehood to boost Radical power, and previews broader political maneuvers.

Boutwell General Blair Senate Grant Thayer Nebraska Hitchcock Grant Ring E. M. McCook Colorado

Tribute of Respect for Wilson Martin in Brooksville Lodge

The Brooksville Lover No 192 notes the death of Wilson Martin on August 23 near Wards Station after a brief illness. Born June 2 1816, he was a Baptist Church member, Mason and respected citizen. The lodge vote includes blank seat in the records, mourning attire for thirty days, and delivering copies to the family.

Wilson Martin Wards Station Martin Baptist Church Rehoboiu Celestial Lodge M. E. Tisoy L. G. Lane Ep. Fagax

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cuthbert J. P. Sawtell T J. Perry Tsae Bainbridge Cuthbert & Columbus Rairoad Senate Judiciary Committee Mr. Hill Miller Georgia Washington Correspondence Conkling Committee On Commerce Dawes Samuel Commissioner of Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury House Committee of Ways and Means Treasury England Brooksville F. M. Daniel E. G. Brown Dawson Lucinda G. McLester Dawson Journal Landredth Allison & Simpson Janet A. W. Gillespie LicuTyise MeruHop A. Grey P.O New York Eley Allison & Pson Randolph County Terrell County Duncan Jordan Tudge D. C Uth Pippins,” & ‘“Baldwin B. J. Jackson Family Supplies B. J Jackson RUE Genese A W. Gillespie Sminsats Vas Bertord Set David Dickson, Esq Oxford Amy Planter Mae Pee Uss Brea F. W. Sims & CO Savannah, Ga Cuthbert, Ga H. H. Jones Fort Gaines, Ga Sutlive & Graham Aay i Saas A. Foster J A. Foster Steintfeld M. Tacobson Sol Water Street M. Feast & CO State of Fulton Market Allison & Simpson’s Farmers’ Warehouse J. M. Redding & Co Samuel A MecNiel Commission J. M. Redding B. C. Mitchell J. Ms. Redding & CO Jake fauo-Ly J M. Redding & Co Eor Sale Shaker Garden A Tennessee A. A. Wilkin James Knox Knox & Gill Cotton Factors and General Commission Merchants Smith’s Wharf Baltimore Fire and Life Insurance Fire and Life Iisurance Co Ipess Life and Fire Companies Jake Davis Bly Mitchell & Varner
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