13 May 1869
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1869
Page
1
A fragmented historical note describes arranged marriages across distant families, with brides chosen by parental consent, a formal betrothal, and two auspicious wedding days. The account details bride gifts, household provisions, and ceremonial wine pouring, ending with a vivid, though garbled, depiction of wedding rites and the veil.
A narrative describes a troop of comedre java ringtailed apes forming a living chain to suspend a bridge across a stream. Monkeys climb a tall tree trunk, link tails, and swing to create a bridge, enabling the rest to cross rapidly. The scene ends with the entire troop crossing and dispersing into the brush.
An overview recounts Georgia’s long service in the U S Cabinet and Supreme Court benches from early government days. It notes figures like Crawford, Forsyth, Cobb, Habersham, Berrien, Wayne, Baldwin, Milledge, and others, detailing offices held and years, with a view of Georgia’s prominence in Senate and House history.
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