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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1855
Page
2
The Standard announces Herschel W. Johnson of Baldwin for governor John H. Lumpkin of Floyd for congress Hawkins Price for senator Alfred M. Linn and G. Turner for representatives The note claims continued publication until November and urges circulation of the documents.
The letter from Leula Len will appear next week and the section Poetic Political and Satirical will have a place in the next issue. Correspondents note three nominees Price Linn and Turner having accepted legislature nominations but were late for this week’s publication.
The paper regrets an accident to the foreman last Friday that disabled one hand and forces curtailment of editorial and original matter. A chapter of the Three Golden Links must be rewritten, omitting continuation this number, with plans to resume full output in the next issue.
Rev. R. A. Milner is no longer a candidate for the Legislature on the prohibition ticket. He withdrew his name with the consent of the party on the first Tuesday in the month.
Captain E P Howell of Resacca was killed in Gordon on Saturday the seventh by Mathew Copeland. No further details are available yet.
The commencement sermon will be preached in the College Chapel on Sunday morning by Rev. James E. Evans. Other week exercises proceed as advertised, with the concert moved to Wednesday evening instead of Thursday.
In 1852 supporters of General Scott, once friends to foreigners, now mostly Know Nothings. They opposed General Pierce for a Catholic office ban, but within three years vow never to back a Catholic for any office. The shift cites religious toleration as a right of the Revolution, highlighting volatile party principles.
The Gordon Democratic Convention reports unity and strength as it nominates a powerful ticket for the October election. An informed correspondent says Gordon is right side up, fully aroused, and ready to battle with the whole armor on. Col. W H Dabney is named for the Senate, with David B Barrett and Henry Me listed for other seats.
The Know Nothing meeting at the lower Market House in Augusta listened to Hon. F H Cone explain Know Nothing aims. The crowd endorsed Philadelphia and Macon platforms and heard anti Know Nothing addresses after a short adjournment. Judge Gene on the stump differed from Cone. Gen Cass presided at Detroit Fourth celebration with a brief eloquent introduction.
Report from Cass County details a Friday meetup to ratify Toads Andrews nomination and back the Philadelphia and Macon platforms. Speakers included Col. Jas Milner, Col. Simpson Fouche, and Dr. H W M Miller, with mixed reception and partisan jollity noted as crowds fell short of expectations.
The Chattanooga Advertiser hosts a visit by Judge Lumpkin in Dade County during a Supreme Court session. The paper lauds Lumpkin as a reliable, energetic speaker with six years in Congress and notes broad support from Democrats and old line Whigs in Georgia's fifth district. Col. Tumlin is seen as Know Nothing candidate. Milner replies in Cass County and Lumpkin is urged to canvass with facts from the record.
The report notes Milner failed to refute Judge Lumpkin's propositions and faced a mocking but sharp counter from Judge Wright. Wright’s pleasantry and sarcasm portrayed the new order and its candidate unfavorably, eliciting strong audience reaction and praise for Wright as a speaker.
Gov Cobb replies to attacks by denying Tammany Society is a secret political group. He says Tammany is social by origin and never meddled in nominations or party pledges. He notes Democratic meetings in Tammany Hall are public and warns he would leave any society that tried to influence politics.
The Cedar Town Republican Union lauds Dr. John W. Lewis as the strongest liked candidate among Polk county Democrats. They praise his patriotism over personal gain, note his independent run and withdrawal, and argue his post defeat at Calhoun Convention proves steadfast principles.
The Cedar Town Republican scorns the Philadelphia Know Nothing platform calling it not national, not embraced by a real party, and stating only a small fraction supports it. Judge Lumpkin’s letter is praised as patriotic and honest though the Know Nothings in Louisiana reject the Catholic test and will admit American-born Catholics.
CALHOUN denounces a writer signing as Gens for slander against John Floyd and local business leaders. He recounts prior false reports about solvent debts and threats, pledging to defend truth while condemning the anonymous attack. He warns honest men to shun the alleged slanderer and offers redress if challenged.
A Gordon district meeting chaired by A. N. Hargrove endorses constitutional rights and opposes Know Nothings. G. J. Fain condemns the Know Nothing party, pledges support for Democratic platform, and resolves non affiliation with anti religious groups. Delegates to Calhoun Convention named and record ordered for Cassville Standard.
A Pasiding County reader declares he is not a Know Nothing or American party member, identifying as a Democrat and pledging support for the Democratic ticket. Also notes O'Sullivan, American Minister in Lisbon, has left Paris to proceed to his post.
The Democratic party of Paulding County invites Whigs and Union men to meet in Dallas on the first Tuesday in August to counsel on presenting candidates for the Senate and House in the next Legislature. The invitation urges unity on the Democratic and Constitutional platform adopted at the June Milledgeville gubernatorial convention and aims to unite patriotic men in defense of the day’s great principles. Come one, come all.
A letter from H D Teat of Cassville Ga dated June 3 1855 defends his Christian character against slander alleging involvement with Know Nothings. He emphasizes his Republican and religious convictions, pledges to live by the Bible, and calls for leaders who rule for God and country while keeping the Old Baptists free from ungodly institutions.
The Chronicle & Sentinel replies to charges that Gov Johnson created an unlawful office, defending Col Cowart as the constitutional commissioner overseeing Western and Atlantic Railroad claims. The piece rebuts Judge Jones and argues for unity under the Georgia Platform, Southern Rights, and Union support, citing Democratic solidarity and opposition to Know Nothing rhetoric. It also notes editorials from Spartanburg and Savannah papers and discusses race and politics in the era.
The piece argues for a northern democratic stance against sectionalism, praising Georgia Governor Cobb and Ex-Gov Orb for advocating peace and concord. It cites the Albany Argus and the New York National Democrat, urging national unity on a common platform to address slavery questions and keep the nation on a path to prosperity under democratic republican principles. It questions the Columbus movement and calls for loyalty to a united party platform.
New York July 11 1855 The U S Mail steamship Pacific arrived with later intelligence from Europe Liverpool dates to the 1st inst From turmoil of war The Crimea reports detail the recent Allied repulse and say the army remains in good spirit preparing for another assault Lord Raglan is dangerously ill and requests recall The Allies blame each other for the defeat Sebastopol will soon be invested The Allies hold Round Tower Cemetery and Mamelon Choleraes raged among French troops Allied crossing of Tehorhaya returned Austria disbands her army Lord Palmerston denies Raglan asked recall Varna dispatch says generals Brown Pennyther and Covington were sick Part of the foreign legion arrived from England The London Times notes the Czar is dangerously ill The King of Prussia is near death.
The article accuses Southern Know Nothings of concessions to abolitionists and outlines charges about the Missouri Compromise repeal, the Nebraska Kansas act, and proposals to restore the Missouri line. It cites the American Organ editor Vespasian Ellis and delegates like Kenneth Rayner, Ford, and Rayner’s testimony on these issues and discusses divisions within the National Council over slavery policy and constitutional interpretations.
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