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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1870
Page
2
The weekly issue returns with editor Jefire at his post after a short leave. It urges teachers to renew subscriptions and support the paper. Col Herbert Fielder provides a comprehensive report on Andrew College commencement exercises, praised by editors for timely, readable commentary.
A partisan broadside condemns Radical administration in Georgia, accusing officials of habeas corpus suspension, corruption, bulky taxation, and demoralization. It calls for a ballot-box overthrow of the ruling party and praises a rising wave of reaction aimed at restoring true governance.
A 1870 Fourth of July diary details Freedmen celebrations, chaotic rail car scenes, and rough fare as crowds boarded in Forsyth and Smithville. A separate note recounts six men sailing from Isle of Hope, facing thirst and a wrecked boat before rescue. General Lee declines a college annuity. trustees press adherence to plan.
The writer recounts a Forsyth to Macon trip by stagecoach, praising the scenery, hospitality at the McIntosh House, and the medicinal value of the springs. He notes the lively town mood, the recent examinations, and hints at future details about the fount and surroundings. The letter ends with praise for hotel hosts and a teaser of a forthcoming description.
A Louisville picnic tale reveals Asher Butler an ex Confederate soldier found by his long lost daughter who had believed him dead. After multiple wars, captures, and separations, they embrace while her mother’s subsequent remarriage remains unsettled.
Letters from 1870 discuss whether railroad trustees receive compensation for labor and responsibilities tied to state bond issues. The responses describe typical practice in mortgage and bond arrangements, noting labor value, possible agency fees, and varied compensation as a matter of contract.
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