Cassville Female College Commencement Report
Cassville Georgia July 11 1800 reports the commencement exercises of Cassville Female College closed last Thursday July 5. The visiting committee praised the student examinations the graduating relays readings and President Kelsey Diploma delivery. A concert by the students and teacher Fraf Gayn drew a crowded house and earned high praise.
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Cassville‘ Female College
Fraf. Gayn
Kelsey
Jones
Rome
Oglethorpe Medical College Admits Georgia Students
The college announces a circular offering admission to as many morally sound, studious young men in Georgia as can pay the matriculation fee of five dollars and the dissecting ticket of nineteen dollars, with the option to receive the privileges of the college upon payment.
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Oglethorpe Medical College
Georgia
Oglethorpe
College President Given Cane by Young Ladies
During intermission at the Female College concert on the night of the 4th, the Young Ladies presented their President D Delsey with a gold headed cane engraved as a token of regard. Miss Jean F Revit delivered a touching address and the President responded briefly and movingly.
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D. Delsey
Jean F. Revit
Kentucky speakers weigh Breckinridge or Douglas path
The Mass Meeting of the Democracy of Philadelphia heard Hon. E. C. Marshall of Kentucky describe Kentucky as likely to choose between John Bell or Stephen A. Douglas. Reports note Virginia papers and politicians skewing toward Breckinridge while others back Douglas and Johnson.
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Kentucky
E. C. Marshall
Philadelphia
Douglas and Johnson
John C. Breckinridge
John Bell
Stephen A. Douglas
Wattagira
Lexington Star
Gov
Leicher
Douglas
Johnson
Rockingham Register
Valley Denherst
Staunben
Spirit of
Jefferson
Thecgantern
Star
Virginia
New York Wing of Democracy Group Reshapes Leadership
A New York based faction within the Democracy movement announces leadership changes. The group, known as Woodwing, introduces Dean Richmons as a new head while reshaping its regional structure and strategy amid ongoing party activity in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dongins
New-York
Dean Richmons
The Old Democrat Tone in Cass County Speaks for Unity
A Cass County speaker denounces seceders and Know Nothings, defending the Cincinnati platform and the non intervention doctrine. He warns against disunion, argues for preserving the Democratic Party, and calls Democrats to stand with the Union and old flag.
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Cass County
Leas
Chatham
Cass Aling
Btowah Cliffs
Sale
Democratic Party
Tisma
Cincinnati
America
Milledgeville
Ani
Kansas
Nebraska
Union
Congress
District of Columbia
Johnson
Commencement at Cassville Female College Honors Noted Graduates
The Cassville Female College concluded examinations and held a crowded commencement week. Graduates delivered essays and the Baccalaureate address praised by attendees. President Kelsey announced resignation. trustees plan to appoint a successor by August amid a healthy, moral community.
Democrats of Georgia Hold Baltimore Platform Meeting
A Georgia gathering elected a committee of ten to prepare business, endorsed the Baltimore Democratic platform supporting Breckenridge and Lane, and appointed delegates to a future convention. Speakers defended the national platform and condemned Douglas, with resolutions urging cordial support and urging publication of proceedings.
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Offhce
U.S
Wm. Anderson
W. T. Goldsmith
John F. Mithhellin
Sec
James G. Ryals
Committee of Ten
Joseph Neal
Adairsville di
P.H. Larey
Kansas
J. G. Ryall
South
Douglas
Bell and Everett
United States
Baltimore
Democratic States of the Union
Charleston
Constitutional Union Party
Milledgeville
Democracy of
Georgia
John C. Breckenridge
Joseph Lane
E. V. Johnson
Joseph L. Neal
Frederick Cooper
Henry M'Connell
H. W. Fite
Democratic Party of Georgia
Breckinridge
Lane
W. H. Stiles
Cass County Democrats Endorse National Platform in July Meeting
In Cassville on July 3 1860 a Cass county Democratic meeting elected Thos A Sullivan chair Rollin H Kirk secretary and named a five member committee Col St P Farrow Thos G Barron Inc McMurray Col E M Field Levi Branson. The committee reported support for the Charleston Baltimore platform and pledged hearty support to Stephen A Douglas and Herschel V Johnson as nominees. Delegates to the state convention were chosen.
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Cassville
Cass County
Court House
Thos. A. Sullivan
Rollin H. Kirk
H. P. Farrow
Liiz
St. P. Farrow
Thos
Charleston
Baltimore
National Democratic Party
Stephen A- Doug‘Yas
Hingis
Herschel V. Johnson
Georgia
Milledgeville Democratic Nominating Delegates Named
In Milledgeville on the 24th Set, a meeting nominated delegates for the regular Democratic ticket. Named delegates: J. W. Harris E M Fields John A. Crawford TJ Wofford H P Farrow M McMurray F S Stephens John L Rowland S G Hamilton A M Penn. Delegates may appoint substitutes. Report adopted and adjourned sine die. Secretary Rots H. Kms. Chairman Tox, AL Srinivax.
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Milledgeville
J. W. Harris
E M Fields
John A. Crawford
TJ. Wofford
H. P. Farrow
M- McMurray
F. S. Stephens
John L. Rowland
S. G. Hamilton
A- M. Penn
Cassville Standard
Arrival of the Great Eastern Stuns Savannah City
The Great Eastern reached Sandy Hook at 7:30 after eleven days voyage amid cheers. Crowds crowded the Battery as the ship docked at Hammond street. The vessel will stay about six weeks while hull cleaning and visitor interest surge, with Captain Hall praised for steadiness.
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Savannah
Great Eastern
New York
Sandy Hook
John V. Hall
Fort Hamilton
Hammond Street
Arrival of the Overland Mail at Springfield and Related News
The Overland California mail of the 8th reached Springfield Missouri with telegraphic advices of the 9th. Reports say no Pony Express route restoration yet. Indians have fled Carson Valley. Capt Steuart notes hostile tribes likely gone beyond troops reach. San Francisco contributed 4000 dollars for Col Hays troops. Eighty Indians killed in Carson Valley. Judge Terry seeks venue change in Broderick murder case. Four ships arrived from China with 1500 passengers. Oregon returns trickle in. Jackson county shows Shiel 830 to Logan 463 for Congress. Entire Democratic Legislative ticket elected. Logan gains in Josephine county. Possible two Republican Senators from Legislature. San Blas reports two English men‑of‑war seized coast crews, aiding Liberal opposition. English officer granted authority to ship Mexican schooner for silver smuggling. Twenty armed men departed San Francisco for Carson Valley escorting Pony Express. plan to meet expresses en route. Indians fled Pyramid Lake. volunteers to punish them to be disbanded. National Democratic ratification meeting announced for New York City on Monday night. Speakers expected include James Gardner, John Forsyth, and E C Marshall. Shelbyville True American endorses Douglas.
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Overland Mail
Overland California Mail
Springfield
Pony Express
Col. Hays
Steuart
Carson Valley
San Francisco
Terry
Broderick
China
Oregon
Jackson County
Shiel
Congress
Logan
Josephine County
Josephine
Tastear
Major
San Blas
Mexico
Reech
Pyramid Lake
Bid to Accept Democratic Nomination Cites Union Preservation
A letter from an unnamed Democratic figure accepts the party's nomination, citing adherence to core principles from Charleston to Baltimore and urging non intervention in slavery in the territories. The document warns against federal interference and stresses preserving the Union and constitutional order amid sectional tension. The piece also reports a separate Battle of Pyramid Lake skirmish with Indian losses and casualties among U S forces.
Bank Swindle Revealed in Apalachicola Fraud Case
A bank agent from Apalachicola, Mr. Maclay, is exposed as a defaulter, having diverted funds from the agency for private cotton speculations for two years. Losses reach about 103000 with assets turned over to the bank. expected clearance around 75000. The scheme was hidden by “turns” during the period of malfeasance.
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Sevannah Republican
Peetesk
Apalachacola
Maclay
Columbus
Baltimore explosion seals Lincoln win amid party splits
The Baltimore blast cited by New York papers as sealing Lincoln’s victory, while defenses of Breckinridge and pro-Douglas calls stir debates in Tennessee and Georgia. Reports detail crop ruin across southern counties, and political maneuvering around Crittenden, Douglas, and the Charleston Baltimore secession conspiracy.
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Messrs. Carroll and
Watterson
Tennessee
Baltimore
Charleston
Yancey
Douglas
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Tan-Heet Democrat
Cassville Female College
W. H. Porter
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Jutta F. Brvnt
Satur E. Berono
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Tox
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National Democrats
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Augusta
John Forsyth
Mobile
E. C. Marshal
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Shelbyville
True American
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House of Congress
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Belknap
Dennis Murphy
Gov. Seward
Chicago
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South Carolina
Fannin County
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