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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1874
Page
2
In Cuthbert the committee will meet Saturday to nominate five candidates for county offices. The meeting aims to set the slate for the January election as chaired by W. L. Barnwr, the county party chairman.
A chaotic column lists notices and local tidbits including appeals for subscribers to settle accounts, political remarks about Stewart county victories, a Griffin mayor’s death, prison population figures, a controversial divorce formula, and various local political and legal items from the era with scattered names and places.
The Randolph County Democratic meeting at the court house aimed to unite all peace loving whites to heal the party rift after Whiteley's late victory. A new Executive Committee was installed to curb innovations and protect party interests, while pledging loyalty to the party and opposing Radical rule. The piece notes a forthcoming December 12 nomination and hints that Whiteley may challenge Col. Smith, with Atlanta’s Herald planning an evening paper under John Hicks Bass.
A severe storm near Tuscumbia caused widespread destruction with one third of homes ruined and twelve dead. The Memphis and Charleston line bridge over Spring Creek collapsed after the collision of a southbound train, with three train crew members injured but later expected to recover.
The piece critiques President Grant for meddling in Louisiana government, supporting Kellogg while he was defeated, and acting as umpire between Baxter and Brooks. It argues his interference fueled Radical losses in the November election, cites Northern fatigue with Southern persecution, and notes Garland’s eventual hold on Louisiana governance as Smith’s claims falter.
Report of a mass meeting held Saturday in Cuthbert to reorganize Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee after resignations. Names proposed for committee posts, a preamble asserting party control, and a call for editor publication. Local commentary and unrelated items conclude the page.
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