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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1867
Page
2
A detailed critique denounces the radical party and military control over civil government, arguing military men govern via a sham constitution, with Grant degraded to a subordinate role. The piece laments Rump Congress power, praises the president, and recalls recent travels and obituary notes.
The Charleston Courier excerpts urging a convention to pursue reconstruction while opposing Radical measures. It argues for conservative unity against disenfranchisement and Thade Stevens’ agenda, warning that failure strengthens radicals and weakens white governance. It emphasizes maintaining control over black labor and opposing Radical autonomy, citing Confederate origins and wartime devastation. The passage critiques Northern sympathy and condemns postwar aid to sufferers as misapplied.
A congressional debate denounces the Declaratory Act and the law extending military authority over ten seceded states. It argues the act imposes universal military rule, replacing civil governments with military appointees, eroding constitutional protections and transforming soldiers into civil officials. The piece critiques the legality and practicality of sustaining illegal state governments via federal officers.
A senator questions the bill granting military leaders power to remove and appoint civil officers in ten states. He argues it violates the constitutional separation of powers, elevates military authority over executive duties, and risks undermining state governments and federal judicial roles. He cites Supreme Court precedent on limits of Congress to vest executive or judicial power in military officers and calls for deliberate congressional judgment.
Aspnet J Johnson argues against congressional power to appoint military officers and the danger of military despotism. He warns that transferring presidential powers to subordinate or military officials undermines the Constitution, urging the people to vote to restore constitutional authority and curb military rule. Washington July 19, 1867.
Supreme Court of Georgia upholds foreclosure of a plantation mortgage tied to slave purchases. Tucker failed to pay bond for slaves bought from Toomer, slaves emancipated by federal act, mortgage foreclosed. Court affirms: mortgage security remains for debt, loss borne by purchaser.
General Orders warn boards of registration to enforce reconstruction laws. Civil officers must not deter participation in state government reestablishment. reports required on any infractions. Commanded by Brevet Major General Pope. Captain G K Saxwenson signs for the Alabama district.
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