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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1855
Page
2
A reflective letter laments parting from schoolmates and teachers, praising the principal and institution. It blends memories of study and recreation with warnings about Know Nothing politics, urging citizens to uphold the Constitution against sectarian strife and calls for unity amid looming civil conflict.
A set of questions naming Garnett Andrews as the speaker of various political claims. The passage contends Andrews is tied to Union over states, opposes Catholic or foreign officeholding, and questions his fitness for Georgia governorship. It cites oath politics and stumping activity, referencing opposition to the Kansas Nebraska bill.
In Westminster Maryland the Democracy of Carroll county adopted a resolution declaring that a Know Nothing cannot be a Democrat while in the secret order, and denouncing Know Nothings as hostile to the Democratic party. The group urged members who joined to leave the Lodge and rejoin the Democrats.
A New York and Philadelphia Rail Road crash on the Burlington line killed 20 people and wounded 60 when a reversing locomotive struck a horse carriage crossing the tracks. The incident occurred as trains approached each other, prompting emergency braking and a derailment.
Prominent Cassville items include notices for William T. Wofford and Thomas A. Burke with posts at morning service. The text records church or parish listings dated Thursday morning September 6 1855.
A list of candidates reads as follows for Governor Herschel V. Johnson of Baldwin and for Congress James L. Seward of Thomas, M. J. Crawford of Muscogee, James M. Smith of Upson, II. Warner of Meriwether, Joan HW Lumkin of Floyd, Nowell Cobb of Clarke, Linton Stephens of Hancock, A H Stephens of Taliaferro.
A critical defense against Know Nothingism arguing it harms social order and morality. It cites broken marriages, church rifts, desecration of female seminaries, poll intimidation, and violence in Cincinnati and Louisville. It urges citizens to investigate the order and reject its principles and influence.
Citizens thronged Cartersville for a Grand Mass Meeting and Feast of the People amid polarized crowds. A Chattanooga train brought thousands, with Judge Lampkin addressing the audience for about two hours while observers noted party loyalties among attendees.
A southern crowd heard Col. Gartrell attack the Know Nothing order with forceful analysis and drew applause as many pledged to leave the sinking ship. Alfred Colquitt spoke to wake the audience, while Col. Underwood closed with a strong Floyd county address. The event ended in harmony with no fights or drunkenness observed.
Rineston August 29 1855 Capt Worromp publishes Judge Summers letter denying Gen Johnson procured Algerine documents against Mr Jenkins. Letter asserts no truth to the charge, recounts discussion at the Choice House Rome and asserts printing of hand bills by Southerner and Standard funded by supporters.
Census figures list the Methodist Church at 4,554,101. Baptist 3,248,580. Presbyterian 2,119,514. Catholic 675,721, making Catholics the fourth largest denomination. The piece critiques a Know Nothing claim that Catholics outnumber all others and questions the fear of Catholic dominance.
The group aims to place civil government in Papal hands, operating in Louisiana and South Carolina under the guise of religious membership. Their true objective is votes, and on election day they would welcome Catholic or Methodist support with equal gratitude.
We have no room to do more than call attention to the letters of Hon Henry A Wie of Virginia Hon Alexander H Stephens of Georgia and Hon T J Clingman of North Carolina in answer to invitations to attend the Mass Meeting at Cartersville.
The Cassville Female College began its fall term on Monday the 3rd with a larger pupil body than last session. Officials report strong enrollment and anticipate a notable increase over the previous term as the term progresses.
Reports from various regions indicate strong corn and cotton yields with farmers busy gathering fodder. Expectations are high for ample supplies for both people and livestock, suggesting a bountiful season ahead.
Hon Henry A Wise writes from Accomack Va Aug 22 1855 praising Virginia Democrats and urging unity against abolitionism and foreign influence. He rails at secret political machines, defends state rights and the Union, and warns that abolition and free soil pressure must not be imposed on Virginia or dissolved sectional ties. He urges mass meeting at Cartersville Georgia and calls for concerted action to defend constitutional rights.
The writer condemns traitors within the South aided by Northern allies and demagogues who threaten state and individual rights. They warn of religious sects seizing political power, undermining morality, education, and property, and threaten to impose moral laws via liquor statutes. Virginia should lead toward liberty, law, and unity, with strong counsel and arms if needed, to preserve religious freedom and order.
Hon A H Stephens writes from Cretersville Georgia in 1855 to decline a visit due to engagements and weak health while urging support for the constitutional cause. He warns of a national council proposing central power to tax and govern, calling it a political monster and revolutionary danger to the United States.
Hon T L Clingman writes from Asheville on August 18 1845 to Georgia activists opposing the American party or Know Nothings. He cannot attend the mass meeting but sends a sentiment urging Georgia to stand for constitutional government and moral principles, praising Georgia for enterprise and urging Southern unity.
A clipped item notes a Georgia General Assembly act directing a statewide vote at the next general election on removing the state capital. Voters would choose Removal or No Removal with ballots indicating preferred relocation sites. The governor would receive the tally.
A critical examination asserts the American party deceives voters by appealing to passions and prejudice, changing platforms across states, and pursuing power. It condemns Catholics and foreigners, honors anti democratic aims, and argues the party serves only its leaders while harming Southern rights and constitutional order. The author portrays the party as chameleon like, unsteady, and ultimately destructive to liberty.
The Athinta Intelligencer reports a speech at the Atheneum by Mr Underwood in Rome. The speaker mocks the Know Nothing platform, lampoons a Dr Millers and notes the Doctor’s pills and political aims. The rhetoric ridicules Catholics foreigners and the Cuba issue, ending with a jibe about the patient having no nose.
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