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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1870
Page
2
Senator Hoyl of Terrell and remarks on the Armistice’s collapse, war outlook, and cotton rebound. The piece urges taxpayer attention to a Legislative expose on prodigality and venality in the General Assembly, noting few honest reformers amid prevailing party control.
A harsh editorial laments the murder of Col. Ames and urges swift, severe punishment for the killers. It recalls a previous similar crime and decries armed violence, calling for vigorous enforcement of law by Judge Farrell and strong penalties to deter future acts.
The Waynesboro Burke Co Expositor reports a large countywide gathering at the Court House where Adam Palmer urged voting for upright representatives in Congress, Legislature, and county offices. The piece condemns intimidation of black voters and calls for unity and protection for freedmen to cast ballots freely.
The Columbus and Augusta fairs draw praise for agricultural and manufacturing displays with a notable baby show. Seventeen infants wore wedding garments while a judge’s panel awarded premiums to Mrs. J. I. Bradford and to the Cook twins, plus a crippled child of Mrs. Pike received third prize.
The Columbus Enquirer reports the great event of the day at the Fair was Hon. Robert Toombs addressing the crowd. He spoke on labor, cotton versus grain, and urged provisioning crops to support families and laborers while criticizing cotton-centric policy as economically risky for the South.
The Statistical committee reports domestic cotton consumption for 1869 70 with 847 mills 7,114,000 spindles and 881,564 bales, up from 1868 69. Northern mills average 50.87 pounds per spindle. production of heavy fabrics remains low. Forecast: mills may enter a season of activity and profit due to rising population and potential export demand. Also notes crop totals around 3.2 million bales and European stock shifts. provides a brief European stock summary and a Nero line on prize.
In Richmond on November 4 a memorial gathering of ex Confederates focused on the Lee monument. Attendees included General Early General Gordon Colonel Marshall Col Wm Preston Johnson General Loring and other former officers. Jefferson Davis presided and recounted reminiscences praising Gen Lee despite public opposition.
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