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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1852
Page
1
The Athens Messenger notes its office location on Court Street opposite the Public Buildings. The item identifies the paper as a weekly publication and provides its office site for readers and correspondents.
The notice outlines yearly advance payments and arrearage rules for the paper, with four weeks grace before discontinuance and new engagement if not paid. It notes liberal deductions for clubs and year-long ads, specifies 13-line ads at $1 for three insertions plus 5 cents for each extra insertion, and requires advance payment and Wednesday morning submission to ensure next issue inclusion. It also states candidate ads are charged $1.00 and that casual advertisers must pay in advance.
A. G. and H. T. Brown announce their law office at UF, located opposite the Bank in the room recently used by the Post Office, with dates noting February 9, 1852 to 1866.
The Nashville Republican Banner analyzes Gen. Pierce’s minor votes in the House, tracing his opposition to pension expansions for Revolutionary War officers, soldiers, widows, and Indian fighters. It cites specific roll calls from 1833 to 1841, noting Pierce’s negative positions alongside other prominent lawmakers and detailing the evolution of pension legislation.
The passage questions General Franklin Pierce and his appealing to taxpayers against the remaining veterans who bought liberty with their blood and the widows and children of those who died. It asks readers to consider the liberality and patriotism of his actions and ends with a call for reply.
A Lebanon Star opinion argues General Scott will carry Ohio, citing past Whig votes for Baylor and Van Buren, neutralized voters, German and Irish support, and Democratic defections. It predicts a Scott majority of ten to twenty thousand and urges all Scott supporters to vote in November. It also notes the New Postage Law and Irish sentiment toward England.
The Senate final passage vote on the river and harbor bill splits Democrats and Whigs, with 25 yeas and 23 nays. The piece notes two Whigs opposed, most Whigs for, and remarks on political alignments and veto potential by Pierce or Fillmore, plus related editorial commentary and local opinions.
The plan for the New York World's Fair building shows a Greek cross layout with a central dome. Diameters measure 365 feet by 146 feet, dome height 130 feet, ground floor space 111000 square feet and 62000 square feet on the upper floor, estimated cost 195000 dollars, iron and glass construction, opening May 2, 1863. Directors praise the choice amid other elegant plans. New Hampshire faces two presidential candidates Hale and Pierce, potential party split affecting votes for Scott. Prentice comments on anticipated support.
A Sevier County letter from Lieut Shields praises Gen Scott, recounting Mexican War service, hospital care, and leadership. He condemns opponents, pledges Whig support in November, and recalls Scott’s actions at Vera Cruz Cerro Gordo and the attack on Mexico City. Includes a naturalization law excerpt and Iowa election notes.
The article cites Gen Andrew Jacksons 1824 1828 letters urging American tariff protection and national defense, arguing for a shift from British to American policy and a domestic market for farmers. It compares views to free trade advocates, critiques Locofoco leaders, and notes editorials on political alignments and party majorities. It also mentions labor, mail office workload, and military actions at Molino del Rey with Pierce Worth Santa Anna context.
A political warning urges Whigs to mobilize, exposing prophesied illegal votes in Pierce districts, urging publication of records, and steadfast organizing to turn out legal voters. It calls for restraint, dismisses anti-Whig smears, and likens opponents to a Chinese warfare foe, urging timely action before November.
Directors of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railway and Hillsborough line discussed uniting their networks with termini at Marietta and Parkersburg. Negotiations failed. both firms push toward coal-region lines, hoping for faster transport and fuel price relief amid competitive energy. Amos Tuck and Parson Brownlow figures referenced in political notes amid a broader Irish crop and slave trade roundup.
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