07 May 1868
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1868
Page
1
A lament from a distant muse echoes loss and faith as a gifted writer reflects on the death of a youth. The verses speak of eternal peace, God’s home, and the hope of reunion, with imagery of soft winds, quiet mien, and loved ones grieving yet trusting in divine will. The fragmentary text conveys sorrow, tribute, and spiritual solace from a bereaved speaker.
A fragmentary dramatic meditation follows a dying daughter asking her infidel father whether her mother’s faith will save her. The daughter pleads for belief in a loving God beyond the tomb, while the mother recalls divine gentleness and patience, and a child asks if God ever scolds.
The text recalls famed authors and figures from England and abroad doomed by poverty or harsh times. Names appear with grim fates: Plautus, Terence, Cervantes, Milton, Dryden, and Raleigh among others, noting jail, debt, or hunger as their end.
The Montgomery Sentinel notes Sallie Samaon, 109, resident of Bibb County since 1817, born in Jasper County Georgia, is described as the oldest woman in Alabama. The article mentions her long life and a Cherokee reference to her years and activities. It also states that Brigham Young has lost five wives this winter to pneumonia, with a few more remaining.
An aged narrator recalls a lifelong devotion to Mary Moore from childhood through youth to old age. After separation, a reunion reveals Mary as the beloved, now his wife, with their shared life and enduring love hailed as the source of lasting happiness.
An excerpt on the enduring stereotype of women's loquacity from ancient and modern writers, recounting anecdotes about provocative speakers like Julien, and a humorous tale of nonstop chatter on a London to country train journey. It then shifts to a house cleaning note and a Paris White preparation for whitening walls, followed by Dr Hall advising fresh air and outdoor activity over medical cures.
The traveler recounts his journey to Fans on Africa’s west coast, describing King Dippo and ministers in ragged dress, cannibal practices, tattooed lips and teeth, and a society with feasts on enemies, polygamy, and skilled ironwork. He notes fear of spirits, a hilltop Fan village, and a brutal but vibrant culture amid danger and ritual.
A narrator recalls cannibal tribes marching toward the coast from inland areas, noting clashes with neighbors and encounters with the Fans and Oshibas. The piece contrasts perilous journeys with a letter praising dried sweet potatoes as a profitable staple, detailing drying methods, weight savings, and potential European demand. It cites a 1868 Baltimore letter by Paaxces H. Sutra on European war deaths and critiques rising prices affecting longevity.
A reflective piece urging careful meal planning and varied preparation to avoid mere consumption. It praises domestic skill, taste, and cheerful family dining, arguing that thoughtful cooking improves health, happiness, and refinement, with emphasis on the role of women in planning and executing meals.
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