Athens Messenger Rates and Advertising Terms
The Athens Messenger offers annual subscriptions at 1.50 with four weeks grace, 2.00 after. Advertising rates: thirteen lines or less three insertions one dollar, each additional insertion twenty five cents. Yearly ads receive liberal deductions. Candidates’ notices charged one dollar. Ads due by Wednesday morning for next issue.
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OCP
Congress
Uemas
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Texas
Mr. Polk
Fillmore
Polk
Mexico
Mealoo
Pew
Legal Help Wanted in 1850s Athens Directory
A compact entry listing attorneys and counsellors at law with their offices and notices. Includes A G and H T Brown in Ohio near a bank, W Reed Golden in Athens, Ss Knowles practicing in the 8th Judicial Circuit, W Brown Notary Public and land agent, A Van Vorhes in Minnesota Territory, J D Johnson and solicitor in chancery near Eagle Hotel, L R Jarvis rifle maker on College Street.
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A. G
H. T. Brown
Bank
Ss. S. Knowles
Chancery
8Th Judicial Circuit
Court House
W. Brown
Athens
South End Court St
A. van Vorhes
Minnesota
Bullwater
J. D. Johnson
Eagle
L. R. Jarvis
College Street
J. Brown
Whig Exposition of Government Expenditures and War Costs
The Athens newspaper argues that Whig figures show total government outlays decreased under Fillmore compared with Polk, after deducting war costs. It cites Treasury reports detailing 1845–52 expenditures, war liabilities, and new territories, claiming substantial economy and a large future reduction, while attacking opponents for exaggeration and partisan misrepresentation.
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Locofoco
Fillmore
Polk
National Intelligencer
Treasury
Polkencetvecces
Pacific
Congress
Texas
New Mexico
War Department
Pacific Station
California
Mr. Polk
Remember the Legislature and the Whig pledge
The text recalls a legislative session tripling expenses, raising salaries, and passing an uneven tax law aimed at banks. It condemns the State printing misuses, criticizes Lo cofocos, urges voters to rebuke them in October, and to support the Whig ticket and Scott. It calls every friend of Scott to be at the polls on election day.
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Cleveland Road
Board of Public Works
Alex. P. Mitten
Geonor W. Mangrenny
J.B. Steepman
Steedman
Ohio
Cnbmit
Coney
Locofoco
Locofoco Board
Locofocos
Whig
Peale
Scott
Whig Strategy in New Hampshire Catholic Test Vote
The Enquirer argues the Democracy failed to repeal the Catholic Test due to Whig tactics. It notes Whigs were minority yet blocked abolition, while Democrats favored repeal where their voters were strongest. The piece questions if two-thirds were required and hints at near unanimity against the test. It cites Cin. Gazette and urges readers to face the music.
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the Enquirer
New Hampshire
Cin. Gazette
British gold seeks U S elections and a Free Trade push
A Western scandal sheet warns Whigs to beware of British money behind Pierce and King and the Free Trade push affecting American elections. It notes capital interests in Britain and the need to avoid electoral corruption. The piece recalls a Havana court martial and remarks on Gen. Houston and Gen. Scott over Mount Vernon praise.
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Socrocos
Pierce
King
Franklin Pierce
Chil. Gazette
Gen. Houston
Mount Vernon
Timon
Free Soil
Gen
Scott
Bunker Hill
Cass Speech Sparks Dispute Over River and Harbor Support
In ClevelandGen Lewis Cass faced a heated exchange with Geo Witherell a Scott Democrat recounting his stance on River and Harbor Improvements Cass admitted voting against all such measures while representing New Hampshire The article argues the opposition came from the party not the state noting New Hampshire Whigs and Free Soilers backed the projects Franklin Pierce and allies opposed them
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Ohio
Board of Public Works
Yonrzes
Muiaes
Locofoco Party
Lewis Cass
Cleveland
Geo. Witherell
Case
New Hampshire
Cass
Free Soil
Congress
Locofoco
Emments
Franklin Pierce & Co
Gen. Casa
Douglass Speech in City Urges Cuba Annexation
The Y Tribune criticizes Douglass for advocating Cuba annexation during a Tammany Hall rally, arguing it taints the rights of free citizens by supporting an plan to expand slaveholding and raise slave values. The editorial condemns his actions as brazen and insulting to free Americans, suggesting he join the slave trade instead.
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Douglass
Tammany Hall
Cuba
Y. Tribune
Monroes praise silences Locofoco slander of Scott
A 1816 Washington letter from President Monroe praises Major General Scott for his government service abroad. It notes settlement of his government account to prevent losses from depreciation and unfavorable exchange. The message emphasizes zeal and judgment in using information gathered from high rank sources for the country’s advantage.
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America
General Scott
Fec
Washington
Linz
Sey
Department of War
Europe
James Monrof
Scorrt
Whig State Convention in New York Endorses Hunt Nomination
The Whigs celebrate the New York State Convention for renominating Governor Hunt by acclamation and pledging unity under General Scott. Reports accuse the Statesman of overpaying for printing to reward a partisan, urging Ohio voters to note costs and flag alleged misconduct. Irish emigration trends show 7000 weekly leaving the country with no relief in sight.
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New York
York
Scott
Journal
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Athens Messenger
N. H
A. J. van Vorhes
Court St
FTO
Somerset Yuesday
Wednes
Thursd
Athens Post Office
Chillicothe
Adelphi
Lancaster and
Pomeroy
Marietta
Amesville
Saturda
Daily
Business Directory
W. Reed Golden
Athens Co
D. M. Clayton
Hardware &E
W. P. Johnson & CO
E. Alan
Pace
John Perkins
EALER
Bullard & Sons
N. E
Court Street
College Square
Athena
A. W. Jonson
Harper Ferry
Call and Purchase
Smlph & Wheeler
Webster
R. A. Constable
Pickering & Carley
Inidas Jewett
A. & J. L. Keasinger
Stewart
The
Joan Quincy Aprams
General Jackson
Mr. van Buren
Democratic Party
Fittaore
Wicai
Ocean Steam Mail
Navy Department
Post Office
Indian Department
Territories
Washington, &c
Ocean Mail Service
Véesgenss
Gen. Scott
Secretary Walker
Lea Ceee
Condoy
Ohio State Journal
Board of Public Works, &c
Ovince Beano
Coumens
A. G. Lawrence
Sec'y Board of Public Works
Senrexcen
Ak Ganotep
Havana
Juan Bellido Juan
Andres Bourier
Edwardo Faccolo
Voice of the People
United States
Ourter
James Monroe
Statesman
Toree
Ture
Partizan
Wood
Colo
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