District Electors and Alternates Listed
The Standard lists district electors for the 5th district including Jas L Seward of Thomas B Y Martin of Muscogee Nathan Bass of Bibb H Warner of Meriwether Jas W Harris of Cass J P Simmons of Gwinnett J P Hook of Richmond with alternates M Jackson of Whitfield and A Crawtonp of Gass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ies Gardner
Richmond
Saffold
Morgan
Jas. L. Seward
Thomas
B. Y. Martin
Muscogee
Nathan Bass
Bibb
H. Warner
Meriwether
Jas. W. Harris
Cass
J. P. Simmons
Gwinnett
J. P. Hook
Washington
J. Cumming
M. Jackson
Whitfield
A. Crawtonp
Gass
Democratic Convention at Milledgeville Chooses Georgia Electors
The Milledgeville convention met on the 14th to nominate Douglas and Johnson electors. Georgia’s National Democratic ticket is praised as patriotic and capable, with strong figures like Alexander H. Stephens and A. R. Wright. The article defends the convention against secessionist claims and warns against Breckinridge influences, noting districts and alternates for the electoral slate and honoring Herschel V. Wade as vice presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Douglas
Johnson
Mil- Wedgeville
Breckinridge
National Democracy of
Georgia
United States Senate
Alexander H. Stephens
A. R.wright
Seward
Congress
Martin
Nathan Bass
Warner
Gol
J. W. Harris
James P. Simmons
J. S. Hook
Cumming
Herschel V. Wane Eres Ee
Mearly
Georgia Speech and Bell and Everett Convention Report
A Georgia speaker extols Douglas amid a political crisis and defends squatter sovereignty. The Bell and Everett Convention at Milledgeville nominated William Law, B. H. Hill and alternates for presidential electors, with delegates from 87 counties. J. W. A. Sanford presided as A. R. Wright addressed Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell and Everett
Milledgeville
J. W. A. Sanford
B. H. Mill
R. P. Trippe
William Law
Chatham
B. H. Hill
Troup
Appointment of George N Lester as Supreme Court Reporter
The Reporter Supreme Court notes with pleasure the appointment of George N Lester to the position of Reporter of the Supreme Court. Col Lester rose through the bar by perseverance and industry and is praised for his character, integrity, and moral standing. The writer commends his qualifications and fitness for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Lester
Supreme Court
Col. Lester
Col. L
Kentucky Democratic Convention Nominates Full Electors
The Douglas Convention met in Louisville on the 11th and nominated Arch Dixon and J C Mason for state at large electors. Over 700 delegates attended. The National Democracy of Kentucky aims to win, with seceders likely to fall short in votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Wright
National Democracy
Atlanta
Judge J Wright
North-West
Georgia
Judge Wright
Kentucky
Louisville
Arch. Dixon
United States
Kansas
Missouri
J. C. Mason
Congress
National Democracy of
Seceders
Glenn praised as rallyer for Democratic nominees
The speaker lauds Hon L J Glenn as a capable leader and brother in law of Howell Cobb, noting his tenure as former Mayor of Atlanta and his suitability to mobilize Democratic support for their nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Johnson
Howell Cobb
Atlanta
Georgia
Glenn
The Wonder of the Age Cowcumber Inspires Crowd
A citizen grows a giant twenty eight inch cowcumber in his garden averaging two inches daily. Townsfolk flock daily to view the vegetable and speculate it could dampen presidential campaign excitement. Hon Robert Toombs is to address Cartersville on the 36th. ina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Toouibs
Cartersville
Ina
The Cherokee Cavalry in Uniform Parades at Cassville
The Cherokee Cavalry appear in full uniform on parade, praised for revived martial spirit across the South. The article urges local youth to pursue military drill, proposes encampment near the Agricultural Fair Grounds on September 25 26 and 27, and notes the cavalry lack colors, hoping Cassville area young ladies will present a flag and be duly honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassville
Cass County Tax Returns and Census Totals Noted
The issue records Cass County tax returns compiled by Clerk Inferior Court and notes census figures from Deputy Marshal Capt. W. W. Rich. It lists totals of polls, land, enslaved persons, real and personal property values, and other economic data, along with population and demographics across several districts. The article also discusses political fusion, editorials, and public commentary surrounding the 1860 campaigns and Breckinridge-Bell alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
John F. Mitcell
Clerk Inferior Court
A. F. Morrison
W. W. Rich
G. M
Democratic Georgia Convention Opens In Milledgeville
The Georgia Democratic State Convention met in Milledgeville with Col. N. Bass as temporary chairman. Delegates from numerous counties were seated, officers elected, and a permanent committee chosen to select state electors. Col. Lawson presided as president and speeches followed endorsing Union principles and the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnepreville
State of Georgia
House of Representatives
Milledgeville
Col. N. Bass
Bibb
Wm. H. Pritchard
Richmond
Martin J. Ford
Chatham
Baldwin
J. D. Fannin
C. V. Brown
B. B. DeGraffenreidh
L. Waitzfelder
T. M. Bradford
N. C. McGee
George W. Fort
Benjamin Sandford
J. W. Armstrong
Oliver Porter Sam
L. B. Hunter
Nathan Bass
H. J. Lamar
J- F. Barefield
George A. McIheny
W. K. DeGraffenreid
M. Meriwether
N. W. Stone
Coweta
Columbus D. Smith
Dougherty
A. J. Swinney
Elbert
E. P. Edwards
Fannin
A. R. Wright
Fayette
J. F. Johnson
Floyd
Augustus R. Wright
F. C
Shropshire
Fulton
John Neal
James A. Stewart
James P. Hambleton
Glasscock
F. P. Rains
David Curry
Jones
Leroy Singleton
Laurens
J. R. Cochran
Liberty
Wm. B. Goulden
Lincolna
James N. Hawes
Marion
Thaddeus Oliver
Joe F. Rushkin
Michael G. Brady
John Q. Spires
Meriwether
A. F. Hill
J. A. Bender
Mitchell
James Patillo
A. D. Puckett
Monroe
A. Cochran
S. W. Burney
Morgan
Thos
Safford
Isaac Welton
James S. Reid
Charles Allison
Thomas Hallings
Murray
John M. Jackson
Muscogee
B. Y. Martin
Wm. W. Garrard
J. J. Martin
Newton
A. H. Lee
F. Jones
Oglethorpe
J. Cunningham
Pike
R. S
James Mullin
Schley
H. L. French
Thos. J. Baisden
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J. R. Wiele
Cassville, Geo
National Democratic
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
Herschel V. Johnson
Taliaferro
D. Floyd
Jal T.1
Sale
Garnet Andrews
Wilkes
Hines Holt
S. B. Spencer
Marcellus Douglas
L. T. Doyal
W. F. Wright
J. R. Parrott
H. P. Bell
Ira E. Dupree
Lafayette Lamar
Alum Springs
Reporter Supreme Court
L. J. Glenn
Lor
Bell
New York
Lincoln
Douglas J
Bohannon
New York Times
Breckinridge National Committee
Staxpany
Enrrox
Breckinridge Party
Olid Hickory
Union
J. C. Breckinridge
Mr. Breck
Democratic Party
Yancey & Co
Yancey
Yancey Party
Friends of Mess
Old Buck
L. M. Keit
Messrs. A. G. Salley
W L. Yancey
J. A. Slaughter
Mr. Breckinridge
Peta
Lake Erie
Caperas
Tar Heel
Scriven
Olmstead, J. T Dell
Alexander Smith
F. Brantley James B. Davis
Wim. B. Gldet
T.italy
Wm. B. Gurry
Stain
Ter
Jas. P. Haseblaton
Ful
Fith
F. G. Shropshire
Clinttooga
Dekal Rayrullh
Waiton
Putnam
Hon
Lawson
Burke
Samuel Robin Son
Win- H- Pritchard
Messrs. Seward
Deshaffenwald
Cochrane
Comusil Tse
Col. Lawson
T. DeWolfe
Chattahoochee
Chattooga
Messrs
J. B. Wright
J. L. Seward
H. L. Taylor
A. A. Adams
N. Bass
W. Burney
James F. Johnsons
J. P. Hambleton
J. A. Crawford
John B. Davis
T. P. Safford
W. Warren
EA. Allen
L. D. Lalerstedt
Mr. Jones
Herschel
V. Johnson
Messre
Thomas Jones
Ke Gaulden
T. P. Saffeld
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