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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1871
Page
3
Cuthbert Appeal notes a Jan 13 1871 fire incident and theft of pulpit lamps at a Methodist Church. It reports busy Friday trade and a claim that Cuthbert may become Southwest Georgia’s emporium. Also mentions local ads job office notices and a plan to rebuild Lebman’s forge after the fire.
An account recalls a Sabbath at Benevolence in Randolph with Rev. Blakely Smith delivering a fiery yet tender sermon condemning modern vices and urging honesty as a moral duty. The piece notes gracious hospitality, strong local citizens in attendance, and a hopeful sense of community renewal. The second item discusses labor, warning against Loyal Leagues and urging hiring of white workers from the Carolinas and East Tennessee to fill jobs, arguing for shared interests with loyal whites. It calls for practical migration to boost local labor and civic strength.
The Committee on the Judiciary reports that Georgia’s 1868 General Assembly had a constitutional quorum in electing Hill and Miller. Miller is unseated due to rebel service and oath rules. Farrow and Whiteley are deemed unseated. Majority backs Hill. minority favors Farrow and Whiteley and questions Georgia entitling representation.
The Macon Telegraph foresees a heavy drop in Georgia cotton this year due to policy of renting lands to negroes and predicts a loss of at least twenty five percent, hinting at overextended cotton schemes. The Columbus Enquirer doubts major reduction but agrees rental may lower output and food crop gains.
The writing laments hunger of planting interests and southern prosperity due to farmers not committing to a uniform practice. It urges county Agricultural Societies to enforce agreed principles, urging immediate focus on regulating crop choices and shared prosperity.
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