05 Jul 1850
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1850
Page
1
The Athens Messenger lists subscription terms with advance rates of 1.50 yearly and 2.00 after four weeks if unpaid, a discontinuiton policy, and arrearage settlement rules. It notes liberal yearlong deductions for clubs, ad rates for one square, and 1.00 per candidate name with advance payment, plus deadline for Wednesday morning insertion.
The verse set contrasts seasonal visions with dreams of a golden galley and an Egyptian queen, followed by a wandering Indian maiden and spring fertility. It closes with moral reflections on crime staining the soul and the inevitability of downfall, dated May 20, 1850, Davrimore.
A narrator writes to Gooey about childhood, parenthood, and the need for patience with children. He recalls kite-making joys, a doll injury, and a Boston family tale of a father learning too late that a child's misdeeds may hide a noble impulse. He urges gentler discipline and empathy.
The article argues children should stay busy with useful work and be taught self sufficiency. It emphasizes avoiding idleness, disciplining and encouraging them to perform small tasks, manage their dress and possessions, and fetch what they need, fostering independence across ranks.
Ohio faces rapid railroad growth with plans for extensive trunk lines connecting northern and southern routes. Key lines include Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati, Columbus and Lake Erie, and Little Miami and Mad River, totaling over 700 miles plus many branches. Officials project 2,500 miles in operation or under construction across the state, with private subscriptions aiding progress and debates on sourcing iron.
A fragmentary column blends comic letters from California with odd spellings and digger hardships. The writer laments missed fortune, poor fare, and shoddy mining hopes while lampooning local customs. Also included are quirky inscriptions and political quips from a Nashville Banner excerpt on constitutional queries.
In a Tribune column the author argues that distrust of politicians rests on widespread political neglect. Clergy and lay citizens are urged to vote, participate in primaries, and support the best measures and leaders for the country, state, and nation. The piece condemns abstention as moral treason and emphasizes duty over party allegiance.
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