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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1876
Page
5
A brief ad fragment lists terms of subscription at 62 68 a year in advance and promotes Rutherford B. Hayes for President, identifying Ohio as the associated locale.
Admiral Strangham dies in Brooklyn at 75 as January debt drops by 1 599 156. The lower House passes the Bankrupt Law repeal bill. Secretary Bristow denies conflict with the President. Gen Babcock trial begins in St Louis whisky case. Politicians in Ohio and Texas rail against reforms amid party tensions.
A scathing critique targets the Messenger and Southern rebels, denouncing their politics and loyalties. A deadly crush at Robinson’s Opera House in Cincinnati leaves nine dead as a fire scare triggers a fatal rush.
The piece argues that some Northern Unionists align with Ben Hill Democrats demanding submission to Southern dictates. It cites Robert Toombs speech as revealing Southern leaders’ anger at Reconstruction acts and notes personal attacks by Wabbl ing Jones against the author tied to Henry T. Brown and Athens county tax payer indexing bill criticism.
A commentary argues that belief in better times sparks real improvement as confidence fuels action. It warns against slander and notes a poem by W W Story describing a falsehood driven editor The Athens Journal is targeted for its spread of new scandals.
Across quarters reports indicate improving business outlooks and renewed optimism after three years of stagnation. The mood shifts toward activity and a hoped for era of prosperity nationwide.
Governor Hayes stood well with Military Academy graduates in the army, despite not being educated at West Point, and earned respect from those who had attended the academy before joining the regular service.
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