04 Oct 1850
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1850
Page
1
A historical notice outlines ad formatting rules including a thirteen line square, three insertions per extra insertion, and that liberal deductions apply to yearly advertising. It states ads without marked insertions continue until forbidden and are charged accordingly, with $1.00 for listing candidates. Ads must be in by Wednesday morning with advance payment required for casual advertisers.
The Athens Messenger reprints a Whig appeal urging immediate action to defeat Democrats in Ohio. It warns of a shift toward hard money and bank abolition, cites alleged statements by James Wallace and James Tappan about lowering wages, and urges union, organization, and mass turnout to secure victory.
The steamship Pacific arrived in New York at 6 40 P M after leaving Liverpool on Wednesday at 2 P M completing the voyage in ten days four hours forty five minutes. 67 passengers aboard. Reports also cover European political gossip, cholera absence on the Turkish frontier, a naval review at Cherbourg, and local farm news including a calf sale in Ames Township.
Reported riot in Sacramento between squatters and settlers under Sutter titles. Many killed or wounded. Officials imposed martial law, enrolled citizens, and deployed troops from Benicia and San Francisco. Navy and public debt debates proceed in Congress as California and Oregon issues surface.
Athens County advocates urge voters to support county subscription to the Belpre and Cincinnati Rail Road. They tout regional growth, higher land values, and projected dividends, arguing the line will link the Ohio River to Cincinnati and boost markets, timber, coal, and iron ore industries.
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