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Newspaper
Cassville Standard
Location
Cassville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1855
Page
3
The electorate in Cass County is urged to attend Gov. Johnson's address in Adairsville tomorrow. Officials note his prior Kingston and Calhoun appearances were strong and urged free and independent voters to hear him. A large turnout is hoped to give him a fair showing.
Gordon County Superior Court session opened with Judge Trippe presiding as speakers met prominent locals about the approaching election. The Anti Know Nothing ticket is seen as likely to triumph in Gordon, with broad support for Johnson and the Democratic slate. Governor Johnson’s Tuesday speech is hailed as a powerful and timely address.
Governor Johnson spoke two hours at Kingston while Rev. Charles Wallace Howard delivered an hour and a half address. Know Nothings planned a coup but failed, drawing sympathy for Howard despite political opposition and marking a glorious day for Cass Democracy.
The message urges vigilance during the canvass, warning that misrepresentations and false stories will flood the country. It calls Democrats and anti Nnow Nothing to stay alert, expose lies promptly, and keep friends of the country ready to counter slanders.
The Fair of the Southern Central Agricultural Society failed to meet expectations with lower attendance and contributions than usual. Cass county residents contributed heavily with Devons from Mr Peters stock and Berkshire and Essex swine. Cols Watts and Young supplied Durhams from notable herds, while Watts showcased Merino and Cotswold sheep. Mrs Rowland, of Rowland Springs, won many premiums for domestic fabrics, highlighting Carolina housewifely skill.
The notice urges voters to read all names on ballots and not split tickets. It attacks opposing Know Nothing principles and urges voting the full Know Nothing ticket for principle over personalities in the fifth district. It cautions against deception and stresses voting against those with differing principles.
The article promotes a cheap system to enjoy life and advises readers to buy vehicles from Nessrs Woodruff & Co. Carriage dealers. It notes the trusted area merchants and claims they tell the truth. It reports a fatal accident where Larkin Reynolds, about fifteen, was shot by an older brother who believed the gun was unloaded.
Citizens James 24. A. Collins and A. W. Patterson petition editors to announce their resignations from the Know Nothing council in Cassville and Cartersville. They state they attended Wolf Pen Council to seek discharge and refuse further membership before upcoming elections.
The Know Nothings attack Gov Johnson over a freight rate cut on the State Road claiming it benefits Maj. Mark A. Cooper. The writer notes Cooper did not seek exclusive privileges and that the legislature intended broad reduction so shipments could be made by him or others.
The specimen notes a new publication started in Montgomery and Atlanta by Samuel Swan, a broker and lottery manager. Printing by Hanleiter is praised. the 44 page semi monthly issue costs $2 yearly, with James Robertson as general agent in Atlanta, Ga.
D Teat of Cassville Missouri defends his Baptist standing and attacks Rev J P Woodson. He accuses Woodson of hypocrisy and questions his expulsion, while denouncing Know Nothing influence and Garnett Andrews’ proscription of Universalists and Catholics.
A Crerar Town letter from A Lily condemns Know Nothings and names Jim John the clown and J. H. R. Both sides debate Know Nothing stance with Polk County correspondence defending republican union and criticizing the Know Nothings as conspirators. The Fort Gibson Reveille notes overheard local chatter about Know Nothings as a Whig trick.
The text argues against Georgia accepting Kentucky style abolitionist influence. It asserts Georgia will not follow Kentucky’s example, claiming the state has long upheld law and order. It condemns forced declaration of equality and vows to preserve peaceful, lawful paths.
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