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Newspaper

Meigs County Telegraph

Location

Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1853

Page

2

River floods threaten West Columbia and Pomeroy roads

The article notes the river rising to dangerous levels near West Columbia with roads washed and sections cut off. It calls for bank protection using stone, discusses salt well activity on the Virginia side, and mentions New Year greetings, subscriber notices, school reports, and state temperance convention updates. It also covers local crime concerns, riverfront improvements, and railroad debates affecting Meigs county.

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Western Bulletin Complains of Weekly Mail Service

The Western Bulletin, published at Wes Columbia, Va., complains about mail facilities with only one weekly mail from Pomeroy and Point Pleasant. It praises West Columbia as a thriving town in Ohio with enterprising business men and rapid growth, hoping for improved daily mail communication.

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The Martha Washington Case and Oregon Division Debate

The report covers the Martha Washington case with ongoing examination before Commissioner Wilcox in Columbus and details party nominations from an Enquirer list including Governor and Supreme Judge tickets. It also notes Ben Lane's Oregon division proposal to form a separate territory named Columbia, aiming to influence Pacific settlement and national strength.

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Excelsior Railroad proposed from Byeubenville to Athens

A new road named the Excelsior Railroad is planned from Byeubenville to Athens, linking Cambridge and McCopneleville with the line. The first railroad meeting occurred at McConnellville with broad public support, a company has been organized, T. W. Peacock of Cambridge elected president, and R. McLeod of the Conwal road contracted to join Pittsburgh and Steubenville with the Marlena and Cincinnati road at Athens, aiming to reach Southwest Ohio.

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