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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1857

Page

4

Franksfort Commonwealth presses Dred Scott opinion dispute

The Lexington Statesman accuses Frankfort Commonwealth of publishing Judge McLray’s Dred Scott opinion. The Commonwealth editor replies he will publish what he pleases. Paris Ky Citizen calls the charges illiberal and notes the editor’s independence and political risks.

Frankfort Commonwealth Lexington Statesman Judge McLray Dred Scott Cormmionwealth Paris Statesman Francfort Curtis Cage Commonwealth Locofoco Porphict

Gale Strikes Lake Chicago Sails Desolate Crew Lost

The Chicago Democratic Press reports a violent gale driving vessels on the lake. The brig David Susart, Capt. Phelpa, ran ashore. eight crewmen died as rescuers battled waves and a capsized rescue boat.

Chicago Democratic Preas David Susart Phelpa Lind

Resignation of Grasy and Rosar J Waresr Appointment

The New York Tribune frames Grasy's resignation and Rosar J Waresr's appointment in few words. It notes Walker seeks unlimited power, including removing judges and extracting troops, mirroring Geary’s failure and criticizing Border Ruffians and Missouri Kansans Legislature. It asks if Walker will sustain usurped control, enforce bogus laws, and deem resistance rebellion.

New York Tribune Grasy Ros R J. Waresr Walker Geary The Tribune Kansas Cae

National Hotel poisoning cases sparkwide alarm in Washington

From the National Hotel in Washington reports spread of illness and deaths among guests linked to tainted water and other suspected causes. William W Bacon of New Haven and wife, touring via New Orleans and Havana, fell sick after arrival and reached Mobile. Mrs Bacon confined to bed at Battle House. The piece notes arsenic-like symptoms and disputes a rainwater source, while broader items discuss armory funding and the Dred Scott debate.

National Hotel Washington Buchanan Win. W Bacon New Haven Genn New Orleans Havana &E The National Bavon Thinsina Chas Ht Malcom Newport

Athens County Institute Report and Mourning Edict

Athenian Literary Society mourns Hanny Cray Bot drawer and adopts a resolution to drape the hall in mourning for 30 days. The Athens County Teachers Institute in Albany enjoys a robust session with Jno Ogden and others, praising McNeely Normal School and urging future attendance. A Philadelphia physician links the Washington illness to a possible poison plot at the National Hotel, noting dining room cases and a warning to President-elect Buchanan.

Omo Usmasty Athenian Literary Society H. C. Boru- Wall Hanny Cray Botrawer Athens and McArthur W. R. Williams J.G. McGuffey H. Gilliland Athens Messenger Athens County Teachers’ Institute Albany Tuesaday Athena County Jno. Ogden McNeely Normal School D. W. Proctor Messrs. Howard Davis Young Mower Ogden Prof. Young Philadelphia Washington National Hotel Bie Buchanan

Lawyers doubt murder verdict for Cunningham and Eckel

The New York Post reports counsel for Mrs Cunningham and Eckel are confident of acquittal in Dr Harvey Burdell murder. They claim to reveal the real killer and method. Ex judge Dean and Mr Cliaton represent Cunningham while Judge Graham represents Eckel.

N. Y. Post Lst Alt Cunningham Eckel Harvey Burdell Whiting Dean Cliaton Graham

Mysterious Affair Involving Crooks and Nickerson

Lancaster printer Crooks arrested Wi H Nickerson charging him as John Jones the murderer of Officer Beebe in Columbus Ohio. Nickerson, a New York shoemaker, denies Columbus links and says Crooks has funded his defense while Crooks is jailed. The case traces to Ohio Penitentiary where Crooks, the accuser, and Nickerson await further action.

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