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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1859

Page

4

Southern Democracy extract on slavery and politics from Apalachicola Advertiser

A Savannah era summary presents a fragment from a Florida Advertiser letter attacking Northern Democrats and urging slave trade expansion as a national policy. It argues the South rejects party labels yet supports a government that protects slave trade while condemning political pressures from rivals.

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Ohio carries concealed weapons law passes

The late Ohio General Assembly enacted a law punishing concealed weapon carrying. First offense: fine up to 200 dollars or up to 30 days in jail. Second offense: up to 590 dollars or up to three months, or both, as determined by the court. Provisions protect those using weapons in lawful business or for defense as judged prudent by a jury.

General Assembly of Ohio Second Avenue

Statewide law curbs swine tanning with nose rings or entanglements

The General Assembly passed a law to prevent swine tanning at large under a one dollar penalty per hog aged sixty days or more. Noses must be greented or rings inserted to prevent rooting. The act takes effect May 1 and aims to curb hog nuisance while likely meeting local support in some regions and opposition in others.

General Assembly State of Ohio Justice of the Peace William B. Woods House of Representatives Martin Welker Senate Pike’s Peak Leavenworth W. ©. Caore Blwood K. T W. S Isnwater Bushwater Su, Vrain’s Creek Boulder Creek Staees Edward S. Hamlins Lewistown Haritin Wight Persone Sumnit Beacon

Revival of the Slave Trade Rumors Stir Washington

Washington correspondent reports a vast southern network growing to stop foreign slave traffic. Thousands of Africans are said to be landed on Georgia coast, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Texas shores. Interior Department has not acted despite a formal alert and repeated pleas for intervention.

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Governor Chase Answers Senate on Finances and Fraud

Ohio Governor Chase replies to resolutions accusing him of concealment and fraud related to a Sandusky City Bank note scheme. He states no new information beyond William D. Collins report and rebukes the Senate for improper language in demanding details, maintaining respect for the people and the office.

A. P. Edgerton Gover Bresbury Endean Cleveland Herald Ealgerton Edgertory Treasury Eslgerton Morgan Chas. Bermetin Columbus Gazette Senator Selfleich Fairfield Medill School Senate Chase Lehleich Tehere Olio Hesentine Conembes Mare Totag Sineks Sinte Preanary Sandusky City Ohio W. D. Colling William D. Collins General Assembly Senate Journal SP. Chase

Federal court outrage in Ohio case sparks protests

Cleveland reporters recount a Cleveland Monday session where Simeon Bushnell was found guilty under the Fugitive Slave Act. Judge Wilson later orders the same jury to hear further cases, provoking fierce defense critiques as jurors pledge no bail or recognizance. Locals document the prisoners’ custody and a tense procession to the county jail amid public interest.

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Insurrectional Tremors in Jamaica Stir Neighbors Fear

A Kingston dispatch reports a Haitian inspired revolt in Jamaica near Westmoreland where a new tax provoked armed unrest. Colonel Whitefield's 500 troops clashed with armed locals in Savannah. a bystander Soulouque taunted whites amid violence.

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