28 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1868
Page
1
A memo letter to Congress from Thomas Grubb dated January 1 1868 appeals for heavy taxation on cotton, land, and plantation labor. It decries drought and ruin while urging punitive levies on gin houses, mules, seed, and even bees, claiming taxation will revive the South’s grain and grasses and secure relief for the petitioner.
Col J D Waddell rails against northern critics and pross secession backlash, recounting Manassas and Chickamauga, pledging to defend Georgia and the Union under the Constitution. He denounces rivals as traitors while vowing loyalty to Grant and warning Radicalism. The scene shows heated crossfire as delegates react with shock and scorn.
A 19th century editorial argues that labor defines democracy and social virtue. It condemns idleness as a threat to society, praising honest industry, self-reliance, and the dignity of work across trades, farming, and crafts while denouncing aristocratic disdain for labor. It cites the founders and Jewish law on learning a trade, urging parents to instill labor’s value in youth.
A persuasive exhortation argues that work is the natural law and the penalty for idleness. It warns that idleness leads to physical and mental starvation, stunted emotions, and ruined character, urging boys and girls to love work and avoid dodge or laziness.
A Georgia woman gave birth to a child with a frog like head and eyes after striking a frog with a hoe while weeding a garden last summer. The infant died within moments of birth and officials note the gash on the frog like head. The Petersburg Tribune reports the incident as observed in its area.
The piece urges South residents to shed pride and laziness and take up farming and mechanical work. It calls for energetic, educated farmers and mechanics, warns against idleness, praises Northern prairie development, and urges both men and women to work to rebuild prosperity as LaGrange Reporter notes.
The Cleve land Banner editor boasts of a new vote certificate and proclaims independence from Radicalism. He urges rallying support and public proclamation across all streets of Askalon with strong, provocative anti-Radical rhetoric.
Old Thad Stevens is said to be tired of waiting for the Impeachment Committee to charge the President and intends to take action himself. The country may expect rapid developments and a dramatic move.
Prentice notes a furious backlash among the aristocratic ranks at prosecutors who insist they must be born again. They fear that if compelled further, the next generation might claim white man status anew.
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