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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1857

Page

3

Cameron Wins Pennsylvania Senate Seat Over Forney

Reports from Cincinnati note Simon Cameron elected U S Senator from Pennsylvania, over John W Forney, upsetting Buchanan's expected legislative support. Missouri Legislature chose Atchison's successor Garey, described as a nullifier. Benton trails in the race to succeed Geyer.

Cincinnati Simon Cameron John W. Forney U. States Pennsylvania Buchanan Atchison Senate Missouri Garey Benton Geyer Forney

Fire destroys Kessinger & Boyles machine shop and saw-mill

Fire broke out Friday afternoon in the machine shop attached to the saw-mill of Messrs. Kessinger and Boyles on the east side of the village. The shop and upper part of the saw-mill burned rapidly, with prevention aided by wind and calm air. Loss estimated at 1000 to 1200 dollars, including two stave-dressing machines. Buildings owned by Kessinger & Boyles. J.2 Dudrey occupied the shop.

Messrs. Kessinger & Boyles Messrs. Kessinger J. 2 Dudrey Kessinger & Boyles

Almanac ads and rail progress in 1857 Tribune issue

The paper promotes the Tribune Almanac 1857 with price tiers and bulk deals. It notes Northwestern Virginia Railroad reaching Parkersburg with daily Baltimore service and reports a Kansas Methodist Conference with eleven members. An amusing item mocks hoop culture by Miss Marry Moss in Ory Items.

IPA Kansas Marry Moss Ory

Calhoun’s Kansas Surveyor-General Removal Sought

JPA Kansas correspondent reports Gov Geary seeks Gen Calhoun’s removal as Surveyor General of Kansas. He is accused of pro slavery bias and mismanagement after firing a Free State clerk. Washington officer to review affairs. Also notes Patent Office data for 1855 showing 2024 patents issued and 4435 applications.

JPA Kansas Cincinnati Gazette Calhoun Geary Washington North R.L. Ream Patent Office

Select Committee Acts on Wary Measures and Territory Gaps

Washington reports the House Select Committee adopts a rule to curb premature disclosures and seeks expanded subpoena powers. They also consider a large Kansas force response over Shawnee lands and note high House spending. The Territories committee opposes Carson Valley annexation to California and backs a bigamy bill, while proposing a southern Arizona district, land grants, and New Mexico representation. Hall of Iowa seat contest advances.

Washington Select Committee of the House House Kansas Missouri Westport Prussia Committee On Territories Carson Valley Utah Territory California Utah Committee On ‘Territories Arazonia Gadsden Purchase Gila New Mexico House Committee On Elections Hall Iowa Curtis

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