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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1850

Page

5

Corwin’s Panama Conflation Sparks Presidential Inquiry

Americans reside at Panama greater than any predecessor. Conflate on Corwin by Gen Paylor without solicitation. He was a favorite of the old Hero, with twelve months in Mexico. He served in the 1st Mississippi Rifles at Buena Vista, wounded but stayed till battle’s end. He received commendations from Col Jefferson Davis and a note in his report. The charges prompted a presidential cabinet investigation strengthening confidence in the government.

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State finances and progress under free institutions in 1851

A state address extols constitutional governance and improvements in health, agriculture, and industry. It details receipts and expenditures, debt reduction, and surplus funds, notes public schools and benevolent institutions, and urges a comprehensive revision of school laws and expansion of lunatic asylum facilities.

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Pardons Applications Filed By Officials In County

The text notes that pardon petitions are not signed only by friends but often by judges, jurors, sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys and other county officials. It emphasizes the official involvement in the pardon process and the broad support shown by local authorities.

President's and Governor Ford’s Messages Praised by Press

The Athens Messenger prints President Fillmore's annual message with praise for its candor and diction. It also publishes Governor Ford's annual message, lauding its calm, patriotic tone, financial health, and consolidation of public debt. The paper notes Whig support and anticipates a steady national and state outlook.

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Whig Free Soil Coalition Rumors Stir Athens Meigs Politicking

An Athens paper disputes claims of Whig concessions to Free Soilers during the House setup. It reports alleged talks for a Williamson Speaker and clerk positions, notes Morse accused of bribery, and hints at a looming U S Senate vacancy, state offices, and further coalition talks amid local political wiring.

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