26 Jul 1850
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1850
Page
1
The paper lists yearly order terms with arrears and renewal rules. Ads not paid within four weeks may be discontinued after arrears are settled, and failure to notify editors of a dis ocean triggers a new engagement. Special rates apply for clubs and yearly advertisers with liberal deductions. Inserting candidate names costs 1.00, advance payment required, and ads must be received by Wednesday to run next issue.
The Athens Messenger reports Senator William R. King of Alabama chosen as presiding officer of the Senate, praised for experience and dignity. The Lewisburg Chronicle attacks Southern Congress members and the Southern Press, opposing a sectional paper at Washington. A note contemplates Senator Hale’s possible resignation to practice law in New York City. A California letter from Asa Conde describes placer mining on the Yuba River, detailing dam work, earnings, health, and plans to return home with success.
Gen Cass’s Senate remarks honor President Tavton amid a chorus of opponents praising his virtues. The piece contrasts Cass with Sam Medary and notes the mournful call to readiness and faith, urging collective reflection on mortality before a vast audience.
A solemn tribute notes the sudden death of a revered chief magistrate and war hero. It recalls his unwavering duty, celebrated military exploits, and enduring memory. The speaker hopes the loss promotes forbearance and unity to safeguard the republic and its self government.
A correspondent recounts a long Methodist tour through Ohio towns including Urbana Springfield Greenfield Salem Perry Washington Martinsburg and Logan. He describes stave factory progress religious activity rail growth and a dramatic natural wonder the Rock House near Logan with vivid details before concluding from Athens.
The nation mourns as President Zachary Taylor dies at Washington at 10 p.m. after a brief illness. The article lauds his plain manners, democratic spirit, military leadership, and steadfast patriotism, noting his Southern roots, family life, and the era he leaves behind.
A concise portrait tracing Millard Fillmore born January 7 1800 in Summer Hill New York through limited schooling to clerkship law study and early political rise. It covers his marriage Abigail Powers 1826, service in New York Assembly 1829, abolition of imprisonment for debt, returns to Buffalo, Congress terms, Ways and Means chairmanship and note of his anticipated White House role after General Taylors death.
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