Georgia's Union Dilemma and Columbus Movement Debate
In a lengthy keynote, Herseuen Johnson argues Georgia should maintain party ties with Northern Democrats while resisting calls for a separate Southern movement. He argues the 4th Georgia Platform binds them to cooperation with Baltimore Democrats, warns against dissolving alliances, and questions the Columbus Movement as a tool to fracture unity. He urges adherence to existing platforms, emphasizes constitutional rights, and cautions against Know Nothingism and divisive sectionalism.
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Georgia
Democratic Party
North
Temperance Hall
New States
Union
Free States
Kansas Nebraska
Kansas
Southern Rights Party
Congress
South
Columbus
Ain
Democratic Party of
National Democratic
Baltimore
Party of Progress
Columbus Movement
National Party
Friends of the Columbus Movement
Democratic County Convention Called for July 3 in Cassville
The Standard notes the Democratic County Convention to nominate candidates for the Legislature meets in Cassville on Tuesday next, July 3, with expectations of a large and harmonious gathering. Herschel W. Johnson for governor and John H. Lumpkin for congress are named as notable figures in the slate.
County Convention urged attendees to bring aid
A note to subscribers who plan to attend the County Convention next Tuesday urging those in debt to come prepared to contribute material aid, hoping this help will advance the gathering.
Republican Union Moves To Support Johnson Lumpkin Democracy
The paper announces it has passed into the editorial care of M A Higgs and Herbert Fielder and will wage a gallant battle in favor of Johnson, Lumpkin, and the Democracy. The editors extend best wishes and godspeed for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Union
Mess. M. A. Higgs
Herbert Fielder
Johnson, Lumpkin
Democracy
Independence Day Parade With Local Sabbath Schools
The Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath Schools here plan a Fourth of July celebration. A joint procession forms at 10 a.m. and proceeds to the College Chapel where President Rogers reads the Declaration of Independence and Rev. R. A. Minner delivers the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Presbyterian
United Schools
College Chapel
Rogers
R. A. Minner
The Standard for Fifty Cents Proposes Campaign Circulation
The Standard offers to furnish the Standard for fifty cents as part of a campaign extending to about early November, with payment sometimes in advance. It calls on the Democracy of the fifth district to help extend circulation and asserts that light reveals truth and voters will choose the right side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District
Earnest plank on reforming Congress questioned
The ninth Know Nothing platform pledges reform of the National Legislature by electing men of higher qualifications purer morals and unselfish patriotism. The author questions whether the party will act on these words in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know Nothing Platform
Gov Cobb Speech in Cumming Impacts Forsyth
A report of Gov Cobb's speech in Cumming on Wednesday the 20th. The piece notes the speech was powerful and its effects will show at the October polls. It claims a heavy blow to Know-Nothings in Forsyth and predicts Gov Johnson will increase his Sixth District majority by at least five hundred from the last canvass.
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Gov. Cobb
Cumming
Forsyth
Gov. Johnson
Amerique
Washintong
le Catholique Nevare
Lessane
Leetle Gareon
la Fayette
Kosciusko
Hamilton
DeKalb
Pulaski
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Napoleon
Jean
Jean LA Rue
Farmers, House Your Wheat Now
Farmers urged to thresh and house wheat promptly to prevent loss from delays and potential rain in July. The article stresses nationwide wheat crops and warns that neglect could destroy large yields if shocks remain exposed.
Richmond Enquirer Seeks Wider Circulation in Georgia
The Richmond Enquirer is praised as an able dignified Democratic journal, one of the oldest well conducted papers in the Union, and the notice urges expanding its circulation in Georgia through advertising.
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Richmond Enquirer
The
Enquirer
Union
Georgia
Know Nothings Split Over Slavery in Union Convention
A historical analysis argues two thirds of delegates from Philadelphia prove the Know Nothing party cannot be national. Northern Know Nothings pledge to oppose slavery expansion, while Southern members insist on backing Southern constitutional rights, urging Southern allies to abandon the party to avoid aiding abolitionists.
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Philadelphia
Know Nothing Party
Popu
Know Nothings
United States
South
Free Soilers
Svecy
Agra
Kansas
Nebraska
Know Nothing Platform Assessed by Northern Split
The Know Nothings claim a national scope but two thirds of Northern members seceded over a slavery stance. Southern resolutions seem sound on slavery, yet Catholics and foreigners face unjust attacks. The critique questions faithfulness to constitutional principles and fears deceptive promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know Nothings
Philadelphia
United States
The Democratic Creed from Milledgeville Platform
A reprint of the Democratic creed as issued in Georgia calling for equal justice, liberty, and unity. It outlines twelve principles including universal rights, non entangling peace, states’ rights, majority rule, fiscal restraint, free press, opposition to secret societies, religious liberty, non bigotry, protection of naturalization and public domain, opposition to monopolies, and common brotherhood.
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Georgia
Milledgeville
Richmond Enquirer
The
Enquirer
Common Brotherhood
Household of Faith
Columbus Movement Scrutinized in Governor Johnson Reply
The Columbus Failure surveys Maj Toward and others who propose disbanding old parties to form a sectional union. The piece argues the aim is to distract the Democratic Party and notes Governor Johnson’s fidelity to the national Democratic cause against a Know Nothing styled revolution at a Columbus Union meeting.
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John N. Howard
Muscogee
Columbus
Maj
Toward
Johnson
Whig
South
National Democratic Party
Georgia
Democratic Party
Georgii
Union Party
Dizon
Dixon, Esq
James Johnson
Amelie
Democrats warn against Know Nothing convention nomination
A May 26 meeting declares opposition to a Know Nothing Convention nominating a governor. The text urges true Democrats to resist perceived traps and asserts South loyal fidelity, likening opponents to Columbus heroes and calling the crusade against imagined enemies a windmill pursuit.
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South
Columbus
All aboard for Cassville Omnibus runs locally in Georgia
A Cassville notice touts a new Omnibus service between the Hotel and the railroad depot built by Wu. Braptry Esq. It promises superior water and hotel accommodations with friendly townsfolk and prompt conveyance to Rowland's Strings seven miles away, inviting residents to test the local enterprise and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire Lariver
Cassville
Georgia
Upper
Rowland
Hices
Wu. Braptry Esq
Slander dismissed against Pierce over foreign birth claims
The piece counters Know Nothing slander charging President Pierce with favoritism toward foreign-born citizens. It cites Washington Union findings showing 2567 native and 832 foreign-born employees across four departments, arguing the foreign-born share is not increased and labeling the charge a gross falsehood.
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Know Nothing Organization
Pierce
New England
Know Nothing Journal
Washington Union
Union
Post Office Department
Washington
Interior Department
State Department
Treasury Department
Coast Survey
The Quod Correspondence on American Rule and Dutch Trade
A 1555 letter from Monsieur Le Eiliter laments Dutch control of Holland and ponders who may claim rule of America. The writer rails against ingratitude toward revolutionary figures, praises liberty and equality, and contemplates national identity across regions from Mexico to Canada and beyond.
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Monsieur le Eiliter
Wis von Lectle Garcon
Holland
Amerique
Mexico
Texas
Canada
Japan
Cuba
Louisiana
Florida
Gar
Napoleon
le Grand
Louis
France
Roscusco
la Fayette
Mamilton
DeKalb
Pulaski
Republique
Nuscon
Mt. Vernon
Democratic Meeting at Adairsville in Cass County
A Cassville Standard notice reports a Democratic gathering at Adairsville to appoint delegates for a Cass county General Assembly contest. J L Neal chaired, with R J Bartholomew secretary and a three member committee naming delegates Robert Stanter John C Aycock B H C Bomar J L Neal BLF Shaw Wm C Johnson J G Manney S G Hamelton H Loveless D M Hood. Hood spoke briefly on Know Nothings. Crawford urged day issues. Delegates may fill vacancies. proceedings ordered published. adjourned sine die.
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Adairsville
Cassville
Cass County
J. L. Neal
R. J. Bartholomew
B. J. C. Bomar
E. Loveless
J. G. Shaw
D. M. Hood
B. H. €. Bomar
Robert Stanter
John C. Aycock
B. H. C. Bomar
Blf Shaw
Wm. C. Johnson
J. G.manney
G. Hamelton
H. Loveless
Mr. Hood
John A. Crawford
New Order
Know Nothings
B. H.C. Bomar
Cassville Standard
Neal
Oh'm
Lom
Theates Naikioge
Georgia
Hi‘Pam Warner
Merriwether
Congress
Pho Buffalo
Putnam County
Henry A. Wise
Wm. C. Richards
South Carolina
North
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Texas River Tour Describes Marble Falls and Settlements
A Texas correspondent recounts travel along the Colorado River from Chibtiel to Glen Ayr, praising Marble Falls and the river's three marble falls. He notes Mormon milling, rich bottomlands, rapid settlement, rising land prices, and a call for Georgians to move to Texas while outlining railroad prospects and political echoes.
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Whig Party
Know Hoijiogine
Ilall
Foies
Friends of the
Kothingism
Friends of
Mahomet
Herseuen V. Jounson
William T. Wofford, Thomas A. Burke
Editors
Cassville, Geo
Herschel W. Johnson
Baldwin
John H. Lumpkin
Floyd
Department of the Interior
House of Representatives
United States Mint
Smn
Slax
Ior County
Pusan
Mary
Colorado River
Falls
Colotady River
Colorado
Ilyilton
Glen Ayr
Burns
Floyd County
Etowah
Coosa
Hamilton's Creek
Sera
Egy Perarre
Marble Falls
Brain
Pieter
Tom
Bruin
Hudson River
Washington Monument
Tex
Oss County
Porte
Hay
Brazos River
Frogtier Co
Alf
Hooper
Mags
Pi Adelphia
New City
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