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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1868
Page
6
In a broad wartime style the piece celebrates Grant and national peace and justice, urging readers to renew loyalty to the Republic. It speaks of fidelity to sacred duties, warns against rebel terrorism, and invites support from old and new friends for the cause and the newspaper. The annual price remains two dollars.
The Ohio State Journal argues that uniting the twenty or so colleges in the state would strengthen education. It laments underfunded faculties, inadequate salaries, and scattered resources, urging consolidation to support better professors and sustained academic work.
A critique argues against pushing boys from common schools into colleges too early. It cites local cases where few High School graduates continue education, noting many students attend college yet gain little from it. The piece advocates strengthening the common school system to educate the masses before advancing to college or university studies.
The piece attacks Minister to England Reverdy Johnson for excess socializing and pro English behavior. It accuses him of neglecting American interests, hobnobbing with British aristocrats, and insulting Americans, urging recall and calling his conduct disgraceful.
The editor speculates on Caleb Cushing's whereabouts as Secretary Seward seeks more land for the United States. Cuba or the Cannibal Islands are floated, with St Thomas cited as overextended after prior efforts. Cushing may be seeking Cuba while Spain is preoccupied, or searching for Sir John Franklin, with news expected by cable.
An In dianoola correspondent denounces the Texas cattle plague claim as a plot to depress beef prices. He argues Texas climate and soil favor cattle, predicts continued beef exports and packing growth, and notes 8,000,000 cattle with 4,000,000 calves branded yearly.
The Poncianuti Gazette attacks a scheme to return to gold payments as theft and demagoguery. It calls for redeeming legal tender at market value and for debts to be paid in gold, asserting the plan would require government action and court rulings.
A Sheridan letter from December 3 reports Cheyennes Kiowas and Arrapahoes encamped along the Washita with 37 lodges, and 70 more lodges nearby. War parties went out toward Fort Larved and Fort Lyon. one party returned with three scalps. Black Kettle’s camp yielded prisoners at Fort Cobb. Thirteen Cheyennes, two Sioux, and one Arrapaho chief were killed.
A call to robust advertising explains that major firms succeed by frequent public communications. An old agent notes that advertisers who maintain heavy, timely ads settle accounts promptly, while those who cut back struggle with small dues. Observations attributed to Cincinnati Chronicle editor S. H. Panvin.
A excerpted reflection contrasts the chivalry of the Southron with Yankee outsiders. It lampoons provincial biases, noting smug pride in birthplace and region, with a planter recounting his hierarchical self view from Greenville to the United States. The piece cites De Fonvive in Harpers Magazine.
Do not let children go to school with cold wet feet. Get a pair of Rubbers or Arctic Overs at Davis Bros. in any size for protection and warmth.
In Philadelphia at a banquet on Saturday night Speaker Colfax praised the incoming administration. He urged retrenchment honesty efficiency and high character in public service and called for a rigid treasury guardianship and a financial policy to maintain currency and restore specie payments.
The Parkersburg Gazette reports B and O Railroad Co. crews employ about fifty men raising river piers with some sections rising above winter water. Another fifty work on the Court Street wharf filling. The orchard below Belore will shrink as the wharf nears completion, likely filling the space toward Neal Street.
A Cin. Gaz item urges farmers to sell hogs immediately as market prices soar. Hog prices top 1200 per 100 pounds net while a few weeks ago 800 net was advised. Packing houses expected to ship three million hogs, about 69 million dollars, boosting five states and helping pay debts.
The Marietta Register reports a murder five miles east of town on the Little Muskingum. Thos A T Jett, a bachelor living alone, was found with fatal head injuries and robbed of about 400 to 500 dollars and tobacco. Simeon M Devol and Lafayette Lagrange were arrested and jailed. examination to be held before F A Wheeler Esq.
The Ohio Penitentiary posted total receipts of 171 037.45 and general expenditures of 141 794 with enlargements and repairs at 21 953. A year end balance shows 29 242.50 over general expenses and 7 209.49 over all disbursements, yielding a 729.49 surplus under Warden General Walcutt. Five large shops and other permanent improvements were completed.
The shop promotes new type for the Presencer and a large assortment of meat and fancy card styles. It claims readiness to handle all job printing with neat, complete results and invites customers to call.
The poem depicts bells and cherubs from belfries and spires as they welcome a bright Christmas day. Cherubs hear chanting choirs and mellow bells flood the air with wild tunes. Incense, organ, and anthem fill the lanes and aisles as Heaven breathes to lift the soul.
The modest Gen George H Thomas opposed a Chicago resolution to place his statue among Lincoln monument figures. The next day he insisted the measure be expunged from the record, showing restraint despite his revered status.
The Times denounces President Johnson's repudiation proposition and approves Senate and House actions. Gladstone Bright and Lowe, reelected to Parliament, speak on ballots and India policy. Other items note parliamentary reelections, eastern questions, and war mood. a Chicago Friends paper, Herald of Peace, promotes religious reform at $1.50 yearly.
A Harper's Magazine excerpt recounts Rossini born to a touring horn player and a singing mother. At seventeen he wished to compose, but his father forbade, fearing music would breed daubers. The tale highlights parental doubt delaying a future genius and Rossini’s stubborn pursuit of music.
The Washington Chronicle reports Chief Justice Chase remarks that no Justice hints at their stance on the constitutionality of the legal tender act. The court’s ruling may not be announced for a month or two.
The jury in the trial of Mrs. Clem for the murder of Young reportedly stood eleven for acquittal and one for conviction. Observers note eleven jurors were stubborn in the box.
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