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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1859

Page

4

The Flection To-Day Echoes in County Townships

As Tuesday afternoon reports election activity stays orderly. Voters race in rival tickets and trading is heavy across the county, threatening the Republican State ticket. The piece notes alleged Democratic deception over the Railroad Tax and praises Republicans backing Judge Prenex while a large Democratic shift forms against Alexandra Waite.

Etrife Paunen Lown Nunely Messrs Canrentre Stevenson Monagay God Kyontis Prenex Board of Equalization Democratic Central Committee Alexandra Waite Mr. Wahine Democratic Party Mariposa Gasette

County Returns Partial with Republican Lean in Governor Race

Officials report partial township results showing a Resat majority not less than 650 and a Republican edge in several county contests. Dennison leads Ranney for Governor with gains across Ames to Las, while mixed county totals reflect a divided electorate and smaller overall turnout.

Election returns show Democratic landslide margins nationwide

On October 12 at 5 PM Oimoinari reports returns enough to show the State carried by a substantial working majority. Democrats aided by disaffection in the Republican camp secured double digit to near twenty point margins in both legislative branches. Statewide Republican ticket majorities look to be around thirteen thousand, with many counties delivering ten to fifteen thousand more for the Democrats.

Legislatere Gaimea Dennison Gro. E Oimoinari Republicana Louisville Courier Ann Douglas Charleston New York Pennsylvania Hlingis York Virginia Amy Wheets Buch Lau Alexandria le W United States Church of Negland Rose Dover Calais Sheria Hico State Bank of G Jaen L. Currier Court of Common Press Rose County Alta Caan Gite Company Hocking Shehwins Jacobi, Carrier Nehemiah Warren State Bank of Olio Sad Wits Sai

Countywide Victory Signals Strong Support for Judge Preven

The county showed a sweeping Republican lead for Judge Preven after a Tuesday election. In towns like Ames, Dover, Canaan, Lodi, Alexander, Lee, Troy and Rome, only a few votes opposing him were recorded, with majorities ranging from 2 to 3900. The result reflects broad cross‑party backing and near unanimous support in several townships.

Phare Thie Democraty Athena York Armes Avex Warrk Faust Preven Hocking Fairfeld Ames Dover Canaan Lodi Alexander Lee Troy Rome Trimlie Tern

Republican lead grows with county results after night count

From Powrnoy dated October 12 at 8 P.M. Republicans report about 475 deaths and two townships yet to hear results. The Republican majority is at least 450 with Chase’s 1837 margin noted as 218.

Powrnoy Chase

Election Returns From Vinton County Townships Prompt Figures

Oct 12 voters in Vinton County heard from all but three townships. Republican majorities range from 159 to 200 in round figures. Payne leads with 285, Ranney carries 70, Phigley is Republican for Judge Common Pleas, 119 for Carleton Democrat for Senator 19 for Pearce Democrat for Representative 1 Lacey Republican for Prosecuting Attorney 22 Walker Republican for Commissioner 55 Tomlinson for Public Works 30.

Vinton County Payne

Indiana Returns Favor Republicans and Philadelphia Celebrations

The Cincinnati Commercial notes favorable returns from Indiana for the Republicans and similarly positive signs for the Opposition in Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia the Opposition celebrated their victory with processions, music, and torches.

Cincinnati Indiana Pennsylvania Philadelphia

California duelist kills senator in a San Francisco duel

Reports claim Hon. David Baenvenick, a U.S. Senator from California, was fatally shot by Chief Justice Terry after a political duel near San Francisco on the thirteenth. The combat stemmed from fierce Lecompton era disputes and independent stance against party leaders.

California Cincinnati Gazette David Baevenick U.S Lecompton Come of Baomrick Terry Supreme Court Bropenick San Francisco Tarry Mr. Dropkick New York Dotaias

Organization of Congress Leads Wa State Whig Chief

The Riehmona Wa Whig carries a lengthy lead on the plan for forming the next House of Representatives. The article closes by outlining the anticipated procedures and party positions shaping the new chamber.

Organization of Congress Riehmona House of Representatives

Messingam Bridge Opens Between Harmar and Marietta

The Muskingum mouth bridge links Harmar and Marietta with a three trestles chain design. Builders Liman Scorimeto and Caupin Bros oversaw the main span and approaches, the total length 901 feet and width 52 feet including two five foot sidewalks.

Messrs. Caupin & Bros Harmar Marietta

Ohio Conference Record and Emigration Notes Mixed

A fragment from the Ohio Conference Record lists preacher admissions and years traveled with mixed notes on clergy such as Rev. Stewart and Rev. Clarke, alongside industrial and demographic items. It reports coal production in the UK, potato crops in Hocking County, prison transfers, and rail and emigration news, plus local commentary on newspaper ownership and a giant hotel proposal in New York.

Stewart Jyoon Youne Colummbus Inez Carver HM. Taotie Ohio University J. W. Clarke Athens

Kansas Admission Dilemma Sparks Presidential Quiz

The Philadelphia Press questions how the President should handle Kansas after voters adopted the Wyandott Constitution and failed to census as required by the English bill. It asks whether to admit Kansas with conditions or oppose it, arguing either move would impact the Administration and the Democratic party.

Philadelphia Kansas Abe Wyandott Kanana

Negro Question Dominates Southern Political Debate

The Nashville Banner notes calls to drop the negro question and unite to expose corruption as Congress forms. It criticizes Southern Democrats for stirring slavery issues to gain votes and urges Republicans to resist a slave code while pushing fair territorial constitutions.

New York Herald Congress Nashville (Tenn Free States Douglas Missouri Kansas South

Brownsville Raid Echoes Fear After Guerilla Attack

Brownsville Texas faced an eight man guerrilla raid with five citizens killed. Jail was emptied, prisoners freed, and Mexicans from Matamoros aided the outlaws led by Cartinal. Gen. Carvajal persuaded the group to retreat as Matamoros troops garrison Fort Brown and a patrol formed locally.

Carvajal Matamoras Fort Brown Mexica Matamoros San Antonio Brownsville Point Isabel Arizona Cartillas

Duel Fateful in California Ends Senator Broderick Life

Overland mail reports a duel near San Francisco on the morning of the 13th. Senator Broderick died from a chest wound, after lingering until nine thirty this morning. Chief Justice Perry was uninjured. the community is deeply shocked.

Terry California New Carteans Siar San Francisco Tehuanspec John L. Stephens Orizaba Panama

Pillibusters Arrive in Custody in New Orleans

The Pillibusters have arrived in the city under United States Marshal guard. Captains Maury Fassaux Scott and Col. Anderson are held to bail at 3000 dollars to answer. Remaining men fled the Barracks with no pursuits.

New Orleans Maury Fassaux Scott Col. Anderson

Medial Skepticism Grows Over Patent Remedies Claims

The text attacks the rising public skepticism toward medicines like Radway’s Ready Relief and other patent cures. It cites failures and a shift away from “scientific” medicine while praising Hadway’s Remedies and a testimonial from Morris of Indiana praising Scandinavian Blood Purifier and Pills.

Mead Hadway Radway Qwity Stead Aoe Morris Judi Indan IGT de. C Ito

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