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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1850

Page

3

Whig Candidates Elected in Jefferson Harrison Belmont

Bates and Josiah Scott win seats in Jefferson and Harrison while Daniel Peck secures Belmont as Whig party gains in three districts. Election results highlight Whig strength in 19th century Jefferson County areas with Scott carrying Jefferson and Harrison and Peck winning Belmont.

Messenger Bates Jefferson Josiah Scott Harrison Daniel Peck Belmont

Local election tallies and party majorities reported

Columbus reports Franklin with a majority of 85 and Stanbery at 150. Mon TroMMERY is doubtful, under five votes. Lickusa shows two Democrats, Lorain and Medina three Democrats including Townshend. Cuyaroga two Whigs. Lucas and Hexny one Democrat. Cosnocton Johnson as Independent. Cosnocton and Guernsey Cordat Whig with 220 majority. Highland and Fayerte two Whigs. Gazette.

Columbus Franklin Graham Stanbery Mon Trommery Lickusa Lorain Medina Townshend Cuyaroga Lucas Hexny Cosnocton Johnson Guernsey Cordat Highland & Fayerte Gaz

Death of Hon John C Calhoun on Capitol Hill

April 1 report states John C Calhoun died at his Capitol Hill residence near 10 pm. He remained conscious to the end, with last words “I am resting now very eaily.” A grandson of family presence and friends witnessed his final moments. Funeral planned for tomorrow with burial in the Congressional vault alongside two of his children per Mrs Calhoun’s wishes.

Washinetox John C. Calhoun Capitol Hill Messrs. Orr and Wallace South Carolina Mr. Calhoun Congressional Burying Ground Calhoun Lancaster Roberts Wistar Balam Wil Cherry Saxroro& Park—Genta Asa Ter Sone Chicaga Leame Mich Rusavius, Brown Co. O Messrs Sanford & Perk Nazareth Winchester Adams County Ohio Lambert Newland L. Newland Sam O J.D. Park Sanford Parky Fourth Walnut Streets Cincinnati John Perkin Athene T. Anderson Jr. & Co Chauncey, Rame & Lord Coalville Poston Neldonville Rider & Co Leagan

Webster’s Trial Deepens with Financial Revelations

Boston reports on March 25 to 28 1850 detailing Webster’s trial as investigators expose alleged false deposits and money transfers. The deposit of 90 dollars after claimed payments to Dr Parkman shocks the courtroom. Clergyman Rev Parkman and Officer Clap recounts trigger sensational moments, and Webster’s supporters cling to charisma while prosecutors hammer the alleged funds. Two daughters Mary and Catharine testify to their father’s home presence on the day of Parkman’s disappearance, displaying calm resolve under probing questions.

Boston Webster Rostox Mary Catharine Parksman

St Louis Election Results Point to Whig Victory

Full returns not yet in but Kennet of the Whig party appears to beat Boston and Anti-Benton by over 500 votes and Whigs win the council. Reports from Jackson Mississippi note 28 legislators protest against electing delegates to the Nashville Convention.

Messenger Ewart Cutler Morcux Morgan County Clawkins Loco May Sherwood St. Louis St. Loui Kennet Boston Anti-Benton United Council Jackson Mass Mississippi Anion Dele Nashville Amos Soates Meeed Hinds County

Senate adjourns after session and committee action

After a brief executive session the Senate adjourned while Mr Winthrop chaired at Speaker Cobby’s request. Mr Holmes secured leave for the Committee of Investigation formed yesterday on Mr King’s charge of journal mutilation during the session. the House moved to reconsider the vote on extending Wood's patent.

Senate House Winthrop Cobby Holmes King Nanale Ashman Everett California Thomas Butler King

Worth's Phining Machine Referred to Committee

In the session the bill was referred to the Committees of the Whole and then taken up for adoption. The bill was read on the table, and the House proceeded to committee on the California matter.

Ninetos Marche Buiter Ohio State Journal Senate Worth Bell Hungary Turkey Bradbury Mr. Foote J. Dafton California Mexico House Philadelphia Tripoli Thomas

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