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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1852
Page
2
Long and spirited exchange between Judge Ledile and an editor over Dr. Olds alleged blasphemy and political accusations. The editor demands witnesses and cost details, defends the Dr. and criticizes the Judge, and laments printer shortages and possible holiday hiatus.
The writer hails John Welch as one of Congress's cleverest men noting he nearly won re election by about three thousand votes and that his franked papers have arrived for the district. They urge him to use the balance of his term for constituents' benefit.
A citizen letter condemns Mr. Cushing thin winter for misrepresenting Meigs County views on a black law while shielding Gallia and Vinton. It notes Meigs would vote two to one against it and urges Dr. Ackley to respond upon returning to the capital. Also praises Dr. A for active service and asks for Ohio weather reports from Cincinnati papers.
A long-read column discusses Christmas celebration critiques by a prominent Cincinnati theologian. It also recounts a river flotilla tale, river flooding near Front Street, and a Christmas morning bird rescue. The Paris press notes a decline in circulation and political commentary, with global news on Ireland, France, and the Americas.
Obituaries honor France England Spain and America with memorials for Marrast Wellington Clay Webster and others. Delaware convenes to revise the state constitution amid legality doubts. Ohio legislature faces clerkly retrenchment controversy and a heated party spat. A steam locomotive era opens with new rail ambitions. A Cincinnati artist and a Richmond seminary fire mark diverse national concerns.
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