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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1855
Page
2
An obituary note from The Standard records the death of William T. Wofford and cites Thomas A. Burke as principal party. Details indicate a local service announcement and affiliated funeral arrangements.
The Aug 9 1855 issue outlines Herschel V. Johnson of Baldwin for Governor and names candidates for Congress in multiple districts including Seward, Crawford, James M. Smirth, Warner, Lumkin, Tower Cobb, Linton Stephens, and others across Georgia counties.
An 1850s political broadside denounces the Know-Nothing party of Georgia and nationally. It accuses them of slander against Governor Joybason and Congress candidate Tumpkin, cites Macon and Philadelphia conventions, and claims Catholic exclusion and abolitionist ties while praising religious liberty and constitutional bounds.
Democratic and anti administration leaders invite the people of Fifth District to a mass meeting in Cartersville Georgia on August 20. Speakers include Johnson of Georgia Lumpkin Wise Kerr Stephens and others to discuss political topics. Reduced fare and banded trains will assist attendees. Committees announce arrangements.
Circulate the documents and advertise the very low price of ly cents for the Standard until November first.
Judge Lumpkin schedules appointments in Cedar Town Polk county on Saturday August 18 and Cave Spring Lloyd county on Monday August 20. The notice lists locations and dates for official duties.
Three unusually shaped Irish potatoes measure 15, 14, and 17 inches in circumference. They came from the garden of Mrs James Milner and are credited to her, with thanks to the observer.
The Calhoun barbecue attracted about 1500 attendees with speeches by Judge Lampkin Col Gartrill Col Howard of Atlanta and Judge Wright of Rome. Organizers reported unity and strong Democracy support across Gordon County.
Reported turnout of about three hundred people for a Canton mass Know Nothing meeting. Speakers included Gel Fouche TL P Bell Col James Milner and Gol E D Chisolm. Observers say the secret order is losing ground in Cherokee, with expected democracy victory by a large margin.
The article reports that rumors claim Col Chastain opposed Judge Lumpkin's nomination. It cites Col Chastain as a principled Democrat with strong support from his constituents. The piece promises today's issue will reveal the truth and includes a March letter illustrating Col Chastain’s convention stance.
Editorial defends Gov. Johnson against Know Nothing attacks over State Road policy. It cites 1852 legislative instruction to aid iron and coal trade and explains freight reductions benefiting Maj. Mark A. Cooper while defending Johnson from malice and false charges.
The article defends current wheat transportation discounts as non discriminatory, arguing all millers on the line receive the same advantage and that lower transport costs raise market prices for producers and buyers. It notes Governor directed discrimination be clarified and promises further illumination to counter opponents' misrepresentations.
Readers are urged to attend a mass meeting at Cartersville on Thursday the 30th inst. Leaders of the democracy and anti know-nothings pledge frank discussion of pressing political questions by national speakers. Neighbors from railroad counties urged to travel by train and bring others, with emphasis on patriotism and constitutional fidelity.
Report summarizes Democratic wins in Alabama Tennessee and North Carolina as a rebuke to the Know-Nothing movement. It notes Alabama Democrats with a ten to fifteen thousand majority, Tennessee Governor Johnson elected by one to two thousand, and North Carolina Democrats winning five of eight congressional seats. The piece praises religious toleration and the Constitution, condemns the Know-Nothing order, and calls for Liberty supporters to celebrate the ballot box verdict.
An Adairsville gathering of Cass County Democrats attracted a solid turnout despite a nearby Free Barbecue at Calhoun. Hon. John S. Lumpkin spoke for over an hour defending Southern interests and urging voters to back anti abolitionist candidates aligned with the 4th Georgia Platform.
The report describes Col. T. C. Howard of Atlanta delivering a sharp, humorous speech that swayed attendees toward constitutional and anti-slavery positions. It notes strong applause, renewed civic engagement, and hopes for increased participation before October elections, with editors Cory Tlorrard and Myers of Rome Southerner present in good health.
North Carolina elects five Democrats Thomas Rufin W Winslow L QB Branch B Craige and T L Clingman. Know Nothings win three R T Paine E G Reed R C Puryear. Alabama chooses five Democrats and two Know Nothings Dowdell Shorter Houston Harris Cobb Smith Walker Kentuckey reports six seats with three Democrats. one district doubtful.
A Cassville Standard report describes Judge Lumpkin's two hour address opposing Know Nothings and Col. Chastain's equally forceful defense of Democratic positions. The piece notes large crowds, strong support for Johnson, Lumpkin, and Brown, and predicts majorities in Pickens and surrounding counties.
The Tennessee results show a Democratic victory seen as noble and decisive, surpassing Virginia where Wise won by a large majority. Johnson overcame opposition and private attack to secure a governor re election by a wide margin, with Tennessee voters firmly loyal to the Constitution.
B W Chastain asserts support for Judge Lumpkin in the Fifth District race, denies Know Nothing sympathy, and urges voters to back the Democratic platform. He defends democracy, condemns secrecy and oaths, and calls for unity under the June Mill edgeville platform endorsing the 1855 Georgia platform to protect Southern rights and the Union.
A correspondent criticizes a Know Nothing meeting in Morganton Fannin County accusing the event of deception and misrepresentation. The letter notes the crowd’s hesitancy, references Col I W Chastain and Sam, and predicts political impact on the first Monday in October in nearby counties.
The Mor ganton Know Nothing meeting ends with a patriot shout as audience grows restless and leaves in good humor. Report notes several join/withdraw from orders and hints at secrecy surrounding Morganton events. Names may be provided if needed.
Hon. EB W Chastain writes to Epirons SGrawnAnn urging unity for a forthcoming Democratic convention and fall elections. He argues national growth stems from Democratic policy, cites acquisitions like Louisiana and California, and vows to stand with party members whether as standard bearer or private. He warns opponents favor concentrated power and stresses fidelity to party principles.
E WY Chastain endorses Convention to hear opinions on the tariff dispute. The Chronicle Sentinel cites a new American Discipline paper attacking Gov. M V Johnson and Hon. Mark A Cooper over freight tariffs, questioning why Johnson papers in Georgia fail to defend the deal. It questions the Chronicle editor’s reading.
The Federal Union reports a Cass county meeting calling for investigation of Governor Johnson's use of the Western & Atlantic Railroad for political ends. It cites appointments to the Road attorney Cowart, freight rate changes at Etowah, and alleged corruption while denying improper intent, defending Cowart and Cooper as respected figures and urging focus on broader election questions.
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