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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1850
Page
1
A compact wartime style poem expresses resolve to defend freedom and the republic. It contrasts destruction with resilience, invoking the divine arm sustaining the nation. The poem praises Bogie as a steadfast beacon, undaunted by storms, moving toward its goal.
Eva Lincoln narrates a central city seminary tale where Alla Linden, crowned May Queen, dies after a carriage accident. Fanny Hastings and Annette share grief, friendships form and fade, and the spring campus blooms contrast with Alla’s final sorrow as the school moves on.
Athens Messenger reports the Ohio General Assembly's day long session with petitions, bills on homestead exemptions and sheep protection, a sine die adjournment debate, and the governor’s forthcoming oath. Members clash over printing contracts, and the Senate debates concise publication of Constitutional Convention debates while confirming election returns for Governor Reuben Wood and Board of Public Works.
Washington December 5 1850 Friends Van Vorhes note the Senate organization with President pro tem William R King and Chaplain Dr Butler. They praise Ewing as the ablest senator and urge Ohio to reelect him or nominate Samuel F Vinton. They discuss other figures like Cass Davis Seward Hale and a cautious postwar agenda including postage reform and press free exchange.
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