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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1855
Page
2
In Cassville on October 11 1855 Thomas A Word announces his candidacy for re election to the office of Ordinary. He asks voters to support him at the election scheduled for the first Monday in January next.
The Stanparp reflects on editorial independence and resisting public pressure. It recounts the fable of the old man and the donkey, defends fighting for principles, and introduces new owners Bennuxy and Smuru-b, promising continued prosperity and usefulness.
A political address asserts the Democratic Party’s duty as the nation’s mouthpiece to advocate for and defend party interests against enemies, recalling Revolutionary examples and vowing vigilance as campaigns renew. It emphasizes unity, sobriety, and readiness amid political battles in the Empire State of the South.
The piece proclaims commitment to the Democratic platform and urges readers to back the party through the 1866 election. It notes Capt. Wm. T. Wofford will continue his services and pledges to defend Democratic doctrines, seeking patronage for the Standard newspaper.
Subscribers who joined during the campaign are informed their term has expired and must notify if they wish to continue the paper. otherwise service will be discontinued.
For readers stirred by last week’s election, we republish on the first page the Grand Jury Presentments of the Cass Superior Court’s first week and on the third page the second week’s presentments, hoping for calm scrutiny.
Official and reported returns from 101 of 112 counties show Governor Johnson leading by about 2 500 votes. From 94 counties, Democrats and anti Know Nothing tally 138 representatives to 80 for Know Nothings, predicting a Democratic majority in the next Legislature. congressional districts incomplete but reports favor Democrats.
The piece outlines four New York organizations with tickets for the upcoming November election. Hard Democrats favor Nebraska Kansas but oppose the administration. Self-styled Republicans mix Sewardites and Soft Democrats. Know Nothings are the weak third party. The question ponders Know Nothing Georgia's presidential choice and potential harm to Southern rights.
Washington correspondent reports speculative discussion of future presidents. Buchanan’s moves via Havana and New Orleans are paused. Dallas of Philadelphia is praised as a pure man and potential South-friendly choice. Douglas factions push for terms and alliances. Virginia or Pennsylvania loyalties may sway. Hunter faces objections. Wise is favored for his genial qualities.
Fragmentary notes suggest Dallas men favor Jefferson Davis for Vice President. The vague text hints at political maneuvering and White House speculation, with early references to a possible ticket and rivalries shaping the era.
The list of local voters and party affiliations appears, with Know Nothing candidates and anti Know Nothing sentiment discussed. A correspondent cites Gilmer County results showing the Democratic candidate receiving 887 votes out of 1072, suggesting Gilbert’s Banner Senate standing and political leanings amid Know Nothing activity.
Excerpted prose celebrates Dream Land as childhood’s Eden and expands to a Christian vision. It contrasts childish wonder with adult faith, tracing dreamlike landscapes from fairy tales to prophetic hills, Calvary, and the heavenly city, urging solace in a heavenly portion.
A religious reflection urges readers to envision heaven as the brightest image in human sight. It describes the Lamb and hallelujah as central symbols and asks the mortal veil to be lifted for a clearer spiritual view.
A lengthy telegraphic despatch describes the fall of Sebastopol to Allied forces after intense bombardment. It notes the southern city’s destruction, Russian evacuations, and the northern fortifications’ strategic implications. British and French leaders hail the victory while warning on the Russians’ remaining peril in the Crimea.
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