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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1859

Page

4

Trial reports and editorials on Brows case at Charlestown

Telegraphic notes recap Brown's trial with Goss worn and Cainton arguing for the prisoner. Hester closes for the prosecution while Grieworn attacks the indictment as misapplied treason. The piece criticizes the trial as burlesque and questions bias in local political commentary around Athens and Hocking counties.

Brown Messrs Gossworn Cleveland Cainton Washington City Hester Grieworn Charlestown Virginia Bauwn Guisworn Curitron Eays Nigat Jons Proson Cali Harper's Berry Pages Apenas

Annual session amendment defeated in state election

The annual session amendment to the state constitution was rejected by a wide margin. Voters favor annual sessions for the General Assembly but oppose tying this to annual elections, criticizing the late Democratic Legislature for fearing to grant both changes together.

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Virginia chivalry and Johnny Brown on hurried execution

The Cincinnati Gazette denounces expedited measures against Johnny Brown citing zeal of Virginia chivalry, calls for caution, warns that a rushed trial and possible death would inflame sectional tensions, and urges sanity amid peril. It notes a dispatch from Akron about hereditary insanity allegations while affirming Brown’s claimed sanity.

Cincinnati Gasette Virginia Jonny Brown Tues Cleveland Charlestown Akron Emony Brown Ohio Harper's Ferry

Ohio political ticket in Kanes shows major figures

O Samon Menany, a familiar figure to Ohio politicians, is the Democratic nominee for Governor in Kanes. Joax P. Stovan, expelled from the Ohio Legislature three years ago, runs as the Lt. Governor nominee on the same ticket.

O'Samon Menany Ohio Kanes Joax P. Stovan

Vicious accusation on negro votes in state politics

The piece notes Democratic journals and leaders alleged large use of negro votes two years ago and claim Republican gains now disprove the claim. It cites townships like Lee and Rome to question the charge, rebuking the Messenger editor and demanding a direct, factual reply.

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Trial of Brown and his Confederates at Charlestown Va

The Harper's Ferry insurrectionists began trial on the 25th in Charlestown. Brow described his inability to attend and pleaded for no mockery of a trial, asserting he would accept his fate and that he has no counsel or knowledge to defend himself.

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Harper’s Ferry lessons for the South from Col Forxey

The Col Forxey paper urges the South to discard extreme local factions and reject violent slave trade expeditions and filibustering. He argues Southerners should avoid persecuting opposing opinions and must distance themselves from abolitionist and ultra proslavery extremes to win Northern sympathy and uphold constitutional rights.

Forxey United States

Political contention over Harpers Ferry and party alignments

The piece disputes Republican claims about Satin and Bircaicu denying him GOP ties, notes Iowa Senate standings with Republicans ahead, reports Gov Crase appointing Amberen as judge, denies Emigrant Aid arms use at Harper's Ferry, and calls Democrats to state and congressional conventions in December and January.

The Cincinnati Gazette Iowa Senate

Williams Dominates Main Event At Local Meet

In a surprising showing, Williams claimed top honors in the featured race at the city track. The crowd watched as competitors from nearby clubs challenged his lead through the final lap.

Giddings Responds to Harper's Ferry Inquiry

In a Philadelphia letter dated October 24, 1859, J R Giddings denies ever consulting with John Brown about the Virginia expedition. He condemns opponents for insinuations while urging public focus on slavery and Kansas. He defends his own record and calls for addressing evils caused by party to expand slavery.

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