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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1855

Page

8

Telegraphic Agents and Offices Listed

Inquiries indicate agents and offices for notices and advertisements. G S Walsh and V B Palmer are detailed as agents with Philadelphia and New York addresses, plus listings in Boston Baltimore and Cincinnati.

Ities V. B. Palmer Receive Philadelphia N. W Esener Chestetee New York Tribune Park Boston State Baltimore FaveRe North Aleo Parvin Fearth St Cincinnat

School Examiners to Hold Special Session in SEMOva IL

Ly Piet Maeesinche Orrice is moved to Tierys Brick Building west of Court Street second story entrance in depot. Board of School Examiners will conduct a special examination for teachers this Saturday in their room. Infant daughter of Jacos T. Statist Esq. died after coffee pot accident, eleven months old, causing deep sorrow to bereaved parents.

Tiery Ot Court Street Jacos T. Stativt

The Malls News on Delayed Mail Deliveries

The writer complains about ongoing derangement between this place and Lancaster causing long delays. Saturday to Tuesday quiet, then Thursday morning news arrives after the paper is set, leaving citizens frustrated and calling for a private mail route independent of officials and their subordinates.

Lancaster Columbus Freak Pierce

Congress Meets Next Mepday and Speaker Contention

The article notes Congress convenes on the next meeting day and the President's Message will be delivered if an organization is appointed with ideological support. It suggests a prolonged contest for the Speakership may delay the document and weeks may pass before release.

Congress Esti D.gicalty Pence United States

War rumors and lively markets described in domestic notes

Foreign news from Canada suggests war rumors between the US and England, while American minister Buchannan cites improving relations. Cosmopolitan Associations promote subscriptions with magazines and art drawings. Local markets report steady prices, cash needs, and a Republican tilt in Wisconsin.

Canada Anesher Coluin Engiands Metiang Buchaxan America London Mathey

Convention Report on North South Differences and Missouri Compromise Repeal

A Rhode Island Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Michigan gathering presided by Lt. Gov Tuomas H OK v of Ohio reports 52 delegates with 104 electoral votes. The Select Committee approves resolutions urging repeal of the Missouri Compromise and restoration of pledged national faith, urging Congress to block admission of any slaveholding state from former free territory, and calls for a National Council meeting in Philadelphia February 19.

Iin Somighe E Nei Arty Neinnde Judiaya Ais Phont Rhode Iland Pennsylvania Massachusetts Michigan Tuomas Hok v Ohio National Council Philadelphia Congress Union Smy

Indiana University Recieves Books From Cincinnati Publisher

J W Percy a Cincinnati bookseller presented Indiana University Bloomington with fifteen hundred dollars worth of books due to the fire wrecking the library. The faculty gratefully acknowledged the gift and the incident spurred renewed attention to cataloging and preservation.

J. W. Percy Cincinnati Indiana University Bloomington Gro. M. Darras United States West Indies Scotland Washington

Supreme Court Judge Long and Short Term List

A fragmentary listing shows court officials with names Jacob Brinkerhof William Kennon Charlies C Convers Robert B Warden and references to long and short term terms, a majority for Conover, and scattered numeric identifiers. The text resembles docket or appointment notes from a historical court record.

Supreme Court Jacob Brinkerhof William Kennon strneMe Courtupox Charlies C. Convers Robert B. Warden

Population figures show Irish and German shares by year

The document lists monthly and yearly totals for 1855 and earlier years, detailing counts of Germans and Irish residents. It presents figures by month for several years, with totals and comparisons of Irish versus German populations.

Geesie

Minnesota Province Notes on St Anthony and Growth

A correspondent extols Minnesota territory from St Anthony to St Paul, praising timber, soil, crops, and waterways. He notes rapid growth, seven to eight sawmills, rising population, and plans to unite St Anthony and St Paul into a major city with vast lumber and water power. He describes climate as bracing, soil rich, and agriculture highly productive, urging readers to visit and decide for themselves.

Snelling Ménepin Minneapolis Water St. Anthony Hennepin St Anthony Minnesota Mississippi St Croix Lake Superior Atlantic Cottage Grove Prairie Lake St. Croix Ohio St. Paul

Prairie lands and political sparks across Iowa Missouri and Nebraska

The writer praises northern Iowa Illinois and Missouri soils notes vast Nebraska prairie and buffalo hunting. He predicts Iowa's Republican vote in 1856 and comments on England France anti US actions and potential war risks while vowing to return from Mexicana news.

Ilinois Missouri Nebraska Iowa Illinois Platte Ohio England France London Times Morning Post United States Times and Post Post Mr. Bray America Johnny Bull Louis Drapeau Crimea

Ohio orders voids on senior officers under new constitution

The State Journal reports Gov Medill ordered all Ohio officers above Captain appointed since the new constitution to be voided. The Attorney General revokes prior election laws, the Legislature has not set a new method, and disbands senior officers. Arms are to be held by the Quartermaster and returned to the State Arsenal. bonds required for captains.

Statesman Gov. Medill W. Andrews Ohio State Journal

Ohio Cultivator Changes Ownership and Editor

The Ohio Cultivator announces a change in ownership with Hanais purchasing the paper from Bareham. Col Harris becomes chief editor, bringing travel insight and strong support from leading agriculturists. State Journal notes this marks a bright future for the frontier journal and Western agriculture.

Ghia Cultivator.— Co D. Hanais Col. Harris Ohio West State Journal

Conscience and the Public Treasury Note to Vermont Treasurer

A Vermont note imagines Conscience paying into the state treasury and contemplates wide effects on the public finances. The piece jokes that broad use of Conscience could swell revenue, raise stock prices, ease money supply, and lead to tax revenue sharing among states, with a political tone about better times.

Vermont Sam Hiosten Lreveder

Novel Amusements Reported In Covington Street Feat

Newport News notes describe a Covington wager event on Main Street where a woman walked one block and back naked, with an $20 prize if completed without defect. The stunt occurred between Fourth and Fifth streets after 10 15 p m amid a dark night, sparking curiosity and local chatter.

Newport News Covington Wrs Fourth Fifth Street

Breadstuffs Rise as Markets Try to Steady in Nov

Western Canal flour quoted 43 448, Philadelphia and Baltimore 44 45s, Ohio 45s. White corn 47d45s. Weather unfavourable, breadstuffs close active with high prices pressuring markets. Lard, beef, pork steady. bacon less active as buyers seek reductions. News from London and Sevastopol reports mixed war rumors and cautious stock sentiment.

Paurrax Washington Southampton Liverroot Western Canal Philadelphia Baltimore Ohio London American Virginia Maryland Illinois Central Ilinois England United States Perekop Sempherophol Persia Austria Bourguery Vienna Russia Prince Gortechakoff Warsaw France Silistria Sempheyopol Sevastopol Levaillent Savastopel Campbell Codrington Koglana Iench Kinburn Eupatoria Aevices Oddegan Nicelaiff Landers Kinbarn Khercon Cour St. Petersburg Odessa Crimea Asia Omer Preha Kara Omar Kutai St. Peterburg Nicolaieff Constantinope Furie

Recovered Fee Seen in Hamilton County Suit

The Cincinnati Gazette reports Cook and Co have recovered 45 495 from Hamilton County in a damages suit over contracts seized by the Lecufoco commissioner. The case is part of a string of actions aimed at taxpayers though voters again elect the men involved.

Cincinnati Gagette Cook and Co Hamilton Lecufoco The Marietta Republican Sarah M. Paces C. A Purellis Richards & Senenek Nasu Common Pleas

Martin Kozta Arrives in Galveston Proposes Texas Residency

Martin Kozta arrives in Galveston from Chicago on November 21 and announces plans to make Texas his future residence in New Orleans era notes.

Martin Kozta Texas New Oaleans Galveston Chicago

Private mail bag seized by U S mail agent in New York

A private mail bag was seized yesterday on the premises of the consignees by Col Hubbard U S mail agent. The bag held 800 letters addressed to merchants in New York and other cities. The government plans prosecutions of the offenders.

New York North Star Consignees Col. Hubbard U.S. Wail

Michigan Grand Jury Probes Needed Jail for Slaves

The U S District Court in Michigan has ordered a Grand Jury to assess whether a jail is needed for imprisoning slaves, following the state’s refusal to use its prisons for such cases.

Michigan United States U. S

Quakers Adapt Moral Creed Amid War Debate

In the Ae saintina majority a faction amended their moral creed with a proviso after the phrase it is sinful we fight except in Kangae. The change reflects wartime sentiment and allows limited conflict.

Aeshtina

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