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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1850

Page

3

Congress power to prohibit slavery in territories urged

The article argues Congress has authority to ban slavery in territories, referencing the 1804 act and 1808 acts against importation, and asserts Missouri Compromise implied such power. It contends free state representatives must resist extending slavery and cites Zanes.

Thomas Jefferson Congress United States Plains Missouri Free States McAlister

Tin pan Nominations and Trial Dates Revealed

The notice outlines nominations for mayor general H C Whitman and judge S Andrews with opposition and threats. It also notes the Boston Traveler reporting that Professor Webster’s murder trial of Dr Parkman is set for mid March with arraignment delayed.

Monfort H.C. Whitman S. Andrews Ros’v. Warren Cin Whitman State Journal Wensten Boston Webster Parkman

Clay’s Compromise Push Dominates Senate Action

The Senate debates Mr. Clay’s resolutions on Slavery and territorial questions, urging conciliation and possible compromise to preserve the Union. Discussion covers Texas boundary, Congress authority over slavery outside states, and potential war if constitutional limits are crossed. House notes deaths and memorials. further actions postponed to tomorrow.

Athens Messenger Senate Clay Congress South Mr. C California Texas House Morton Newman Wheeling Seward Foote N. York Chase Young Men's Lyceum Senate of the United States Henry Clay At. W. R. Golden Dartlett

Memorials seek arbitration and nations treaty for dispute settlement

Washington January 28 House members presented a memorial urging arbitration for all national disputes and a government treaty to form a Congress of nations to establish a settlement method. A large number of petitions were submitted. Several petitions request estication of Pub.

Wasamerow Hovsr Rudolphus Dickinson Ohio Washington Senate Douglas Chicago St. Lawrence House Tuck Congress of Nations

Market Report New York Flour and Grain Prices

New York on February 5 shows a steady flour market with common and ordinary at 4.81 per 500. Wheat unchanged, demand for corn weaker but holders firm. Provisions quiet, groceries show coffee easing yet prices unchanged. Rio Mde 14'gc. Linseed oil firm at Ye.

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Weather and market notes from Cincinnati on February fifth

Cold weather persists in Cincinnati with generally good business. Flour prices show some declines with 600 barrels sold at 4.50. Whiskey holds steady around 195 cents laid in, with prime in barrels at 50.54 cents and 6 cents in kegs. Pork movement limited as river falls three feet and thermometers read zero.

New York Hague Street Station House Cincinnati Fenevens Eny Athene E. D. Harper

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