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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1860
Page
2
The July 18 1860 issue discusses the slavery question and internal party strife in Georgia. It urges unity among conservative forces, condemns secessionist tactics, notes the anti Douglas hangings in Macon, and calls for civil discourse. It previews three political conventions and reports a violent windstorm during commencement week and ongoing drought affecting crops.
The account covers Cherokee Baptist College commencement events, praising President Rambaut and faculty, noting crowded attendance, the Casaville Brass Band, and diplomas awarded to two graduates. It includes a long address by President Kel sey of Catsville Female College to the graduating class, urging lifelong study, moral culture, and pursuit of knowledge under divine guidance, with emphasis on education as preparation for life and eternity.
A Southern caller argues for a coordinated strategy to defeat Lincoln in the presidential race. Proposes a mutual electoral slate between Bell Everett and Douglas Johnson camps, delaying state conventions to August, and meeting to harmonize in Milledgeville. Emphasizes unity over partisan pride to preserve the Union.
A letter by The Hon. Fernando Wood appeals to all New York anti Republicans to unite behind Douglas as the sole path to defeat Lincoln. He notes Douglas’s strong Democratic support in New York and argues that a united ticket may carry the state, while third party candidates only aid the Republicans. He claims secession supporters will denounce him for aiding the South but asserts his loyalty to southern rights and to saving the country and Democratic party.
The Atlanta Confederacy publishes an extract from a private letter by Judge Warner, urging honesty over majority opinion and pledging to vote with Democratic nominees who uphold the territorial slavery principle. He argues for unwavering principle as the South’s duty. The notice also mentions Latimer’s advertisement for sale of Smarayepee and travel hotel notices.
A Oxford to Vicksburg Whig letter notes rising spirits in North Mississippi and suggests Douglas backing grows. Capt Delay the postmaster and lifetime Democrat is for Douglas, as is R W Phipps ex Mercury editor. Daniel B Wright may serve as Elector for the Douglas Johnson ticket. Bracken, Holly Springs postmaster, brother‑in‑law of John V Wright, also said to back Douglas.
The St Louis Republican reports Missouri Democrats in public meetings in Fayette backing Douglas and Johnson as the party nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Noell, candidate for Congress, also aligns. Most Missouri Congressmen support Douglas. Reports claim Missouri may yield a large Douglas majority. Also notes Democratic papers nationwide backing Douglas Johnson and repudiating Lane and Breckinridge. Washington reports Indiana leaning Lincoln, with Bright involved in party posts. Advertisement: Howard, Stokely & Co., Cartersville GA.
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