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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1855
Page
2
The slate lists Governor candidate Hershel W. Johnson of Baldwin, Congressman John H. Lumpkin of Floyd, and Senator Hawkins F. Price. The document promotes circulating the Standard paper through November first at fifty cents.
A dated list of court or official appointments spreads through multiple towns in July and August 1855. Circuits or jurisdictions include Ringgold Catoosa County Spring Place Murray Ellijay Gilmer Dalton Whitfield Adairsville Cass Dallas Paulding Villa Rica Carrollton Cedar Town Polk Cave Spring Floyd and surrounding counties.
Executors of the late Col Harpix announce valuable lands for sale. The Etowah river farm is described as one of the most desirable properties in the county, inviting prompt attention to the advertisement and opportunity.
The speaker notes corn crops in the county and Cherokee look better than ever, with cotton promising well. Observations from a recent county journey describe widespread vigorous growth and high prospects for the harvest.
The Medical College of Georgia is one of the oldest and best medical schools in the Union. We offer copies of their Annual Announcement in pamphlet form to interested readers who wish to view it.
Commencement week at Cassville Female College featured a Sunday chapel sermon by Rev. Janus E. Evans of Augusta and three days of class examinations. Wednesday night included a concert and the Junior and Graduating Classes will read compositions with an address by Rev. C. A. Fouwoop of Rome. An inviting party for visitors closes the program.
Judge Lumpkin and Col. Underwood spoke at Jasper on Tuesday the 17th, addressing a large Pickens county audience. The speeches credit the speakers and bolster the party, predicting Guy Johnson’s majority of two to three hundred, with Know Nothing influence fading beyond the railroad counties.
In Canton adjourned Court last week Judge Lumpkin spoke to a large audience on national political questions. He deferred on Tuesday for Mr. Overby, spoke next day, then Cal Lester of Forsyth county rebutted as a Know Nothing ally. Lester, once a Southern rights Democrat, is now a Know Nothing delegate and temperance convention attendee. Col Underwood followed briefly before the Judge reentered to open Court.
The following gentlemen of the University of Georgia are elected Editors of the Georgia University Magazine for one year. W. M Chase of Athens B H Crawford of Columbus W O Fleming of Savannah John L Hardee W N Mattox of Elberton. Congratulations on their succession to Editorial management.
A fragment from a periodical ridicules the Know Nothing party in Virginia for predicting a twenty thousand majority. It notes the Democrats won by over ten thousand votes, mocking their math and boasting. The piece suggests October outcomes may surprise them and calls bragging a poor game for them.
The piece argues Know Nothings impose binding oaths and tyrannical discipline on members, contrasting with the Democratic Party’s freedom and trust in the people. It claims Know Nothings compel obedience to party candidates, while Democrats vote for principles, not forced pledges, questioning who grants the Know Nothings such power over conscience.
In East Tennessee supporters tilt toward Andrew Johnson with Kingston Gazette endorsing him on the 14th. The paper predicts Johnson could win next August by five to seven thousand votes if current Middle Western Tennessee gains hold. Also notes Know Nothing councils dissolving in Pulaski and Dougherty counties, with Democrats remaining firm in Dooly and Worth.
The Louisville Times mocks Know Nothing advocates by twisting the text of Hon. K. Rayner to question native American religion. It ridicules placing American as a religious prefix and even suggests renaming the country Somalia to mock immigrant and Catholic origins, calling for reform through satire.
Federal Union denounces Griffin Georgia Fourth of July reading where John J Floyd did not read a passage accusing Britain’s king of obstructing naturalization laws. The miss read raises questions about partisan edits to the Magna Charter of American Liberty and the nation’s future under partisan rule.
A July 1855 GEO. piece depicts a lone, pale figure before a crowded chapel as the Golden Links bind her youth to a future beyond the helm. The narrator recalls schooldays under guiding hands, Eureka moments, and lasting memory of teacher, parents, and friends guiding her through life’s waters.
A series of 1855 Cass County Democratic nominations are conveyed to candidates for the Georgia General Assembly. Committees inform H F Price-Dean and others of unanimous nomination for the upper and lower houses, with acceptances expressing gratitude and readiness to serve Cass County. Nominations also note Know Nothing tensions and Congress candidate news from Macon.
J. W. Lewis explains his 1853 congressional bid in Georgia, detailing why he declined to aid Col. Tumlin, the role of conventions, and his aim to aid the Democratic cause. He defends his actions as prudent, noting he sought to prevent defeat and preserve party interests while accepting his own limits as a learner.
A Cassville letter criticizes Rev. Dr. H. W. M. Miller for political rhetoric at a Know Nothing ratification event. It asserts a false claim about a Democratic convention resolution on free soilers, notes the resolution was stricken, and urges fair speech. The letter also reports Know Nothing defeats in Oregon, plus local political updates and governor remarks.
Delegates gathered at the Court House in Calhoun on Monday the 16th to nominate candidates for the Legislature. Col. Wm. H. Dabney was unanimously chosen as Senator after three ballots, with David B. Barrett and Col. Henry McConnell named for the House. B. O. Crawford, G. J. Fain and A. N. Hargrove were selected to inform nominees and a committee to invite acceptance. Delegates to the R.R. Convention at Dalton on August 5 were named, and the proceedings ordered published in the Cassville Standard and Rome Southerner.
A dated fragment reports Know Nothing activity in Georgia collapsing. It notes denials from K N papers about steady growth for Sam, claims the party’s death is near, and cites a Tennessee notice of withdrawal by McGilbre Hathaway confirming Democratic loyalties and critiquing Know Nothing leaders. Local press tone remains caustic.
The Know Nothings face widespread Democratic withdrawals amid claims of Know Nothing strength. Democrats allegedly depart across the state and beyond, with Whigs migrating to their camp and politicians denying ties. Journal accounts note dispersal in Randolph county Alabama and related rumors, while other items report European travel, a Dunker evacuation, and unfounded fort Laramie attacks.
A dense 1855 dispatch debates the American Party, Know Nothings, and the Democratic stance across the North and South. It cites Stephens analysis of the Kansas Nebraska vote, lists yeas and nays with Southern and Northern factions, laments party labels over principles, notes Southern Whigs joining Know Nothings, and calls for a July 12 Crawfordville letter and a Temperance Hall meeting to decide the movement's future while naming Benj H Hill as a district candidate and Providence militia activity.
Folio extract from Henry Clay’s March 24 1818 House speech on emancipation of Spanish America argues that Catholicism and religion do not inherently threaten liberty. He notes prayers in temples to the same Redeemer and asserts religion, if separated from government, can be compatible with liberty. He expects progress toward toleration mirroring the United States.
Letter from LaGrange Georgia dated July 13 1855 endorses Johnson and Warner for southern Democrats. Writer cites R M T Hunter speech and argues northern Democrats who backed the Nebraska Bill deserve the Souths lasting respect and gratitude.
The British steamship Canada arrived at Halifax this morning with Liverpool dates to the 7th inst. It brings news three days later from Liverpool than the Arago, continuing the stream of recent transatlantic cargo and passenger movements.
The Avago arrives at Sandy Hook on Monday with July 4 dispatches from Livertoon. Cotton prices ease with 19 000 bales sold in three days. 6 000 to speculators and 2 000 to exporters. Crimea news mostly dull. Lord Raglan dead, Simpson succeeds him. Amphion runs aground while reconnoitering Sveaborg. Forts fire. Amphion blows up a Russian magazine. Reports claim Nyztadh destroyed, and Kertsch’s remainder burned. Telegraphed link between St Petersburg and Odessa completed. Belgian king visits Victoria. London Sundy Trading bill uproar causes Hyde Park disturbance. police assaulted, many arrested. Napoleon cites domestic and foreign strains limiting Crim. Fire at Cinisop destroys 3,000 houses. Russia unrest, potential Constantine revolt. Georgia Know Nothing opposition list in Federal Union and Democratic support against Know Nothings. Macon Know Nothing convention disclaims religious tests for office. Philadelphia platform echoed. Secret orders spread in Alabama and other regions. various towns report withdrawals. Column notes Garnett Andrews’ acceptance letter under study. Columbus Te m Sentinel.
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