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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1875
Page
6
The Messenger reports on legislative frictions, Adams Express 49g increase, Brunner’s Irish lineage note, Sharkey’s Havana arrest, Senate audience for Johnson, and Beecher Tilton trial testimony highlighting Tilton’s advances and Beecher’s innocence debate.
In a Cincinnati exchange Hon. Ben J. F. Butler argues that barbering is a private trade not covered by the Civil Rights Bill. He says barbers may choose customers freely, likening it to jewelers and blacksmiths, and asserts it is not a public employment regulated by law.
John Mitchell, noted Irish exile, died in Ireland after returning from the United States where he had lived since escaping a penal colony in New South Wales in 1349. His pro slavery plantation views undermined his liberty image and his later Parliament bid failed due to lack of formal pardon by Britain.
The Pope condemns Protestant churches in Rome as a grievous evil and corruption of youth, warning pastors to combat Protestant schools and the spread of heresy. He links Protestantism to rebellion against Heaven and laments the loss of religious liberty, praising nonconformist churches as bulwarks of liberty.
The piece analyzes Republican opposition to Louisiana policy and the Force Bill, noting Southern Democratic leaders in Congress and the influence of figures like Lamar and Gordon. It argues the party’s Southern wing drives policy while Northern Democrats align, warning a 1576 return could restore the old Southern-led party and affect peace and equal rights.
A satirical column recalls the King of Burmah planning a newspaper and threats against non subscribers. It lauds Judge E Rockwood Hoar of Massachusetts as the era’s top debater and notes Archbishop M Clo skey could wear scarlet, symbolizing readiness to shed blood for the Church. It recounts Chief Justice Waite balking at counsel in an overcoat and the court allowing only proper attire for arguments.
Clark Mills, the sculptor, visited Baltimore to take a plaster cast of Bishop Ames's head using a new patented process. The article notes Ames's Ohio roots, birth on May 20, 1806, and a long career in the Methodist Episcopal Church, including his 1852 bishops' ordination and ties to Athens County.
The United States Senate approved a resolution sustaining the administration's Louisiana policy on Tuesday by a 34 to 25 vote. The measure defends the President's actions to protect the Louisiana government and enforce the laws amid Democratic opposition and ongoing state tensions.
Under the March 3 1875 Act the rate for transient mail matter shifts to one cent per ounce or fraction, with two cents for a messenger to any point in the U S or Canada. Papers abroad unchanged. Domestic unsigned mail subject to double postage collected from addressee. Newspapers from offices or newsdealers to subscribers remain unchanged.
A St Patrick's Day disturbance in New Straitsville ended in a violent riot between black miners and Union supporters. McClung of the Troy mine fled to Logan after fierce fighting. the Troy company store burned. Roberta the Union leader was wounded. Sheriff Porter and the Perry mayor helped end the rioting. some miners returned to work while others stayed away.
Severe weather causes damage to fruit trees nationwide. Charlies A. Sheldon promotes his Athens area nursery with transplant varieties at lower prices than distant agents. Sheltons & Sons Grocery in Athens also serves as a contact point for interested buyers.
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