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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1857
Page
2
A Republican call outlines the 1867 Ohio State Convention plan with delegates elected by county, meeting August 12 in Columbus to nominate a governor and other state officers. It notes delegate assignment by county votes from 1856 and lists Meigs County with four delegates, signed by Dennison Stone and Van Slyke.
County Republican calls meet at the Pomery Courthouse on Saturday August 8 at 10 AM to elect delegates to the State Convention in Columbus on August 12. A separate county delegate convention will be held August 22 to nominate the county ticket for October election, with delegates from townships elected August 20 at 3 PM and a representation basis of one delegate per fifty votes and one for every twenty five votes over.
From Washington July 11 the Administration seeks to crush the Mormons with strong military plans and treason trials against Brigham Young and others. Congress errs on Utah governance, with protracted struggles over occupancy, territorial law, and preemption, while Col. Jack Hayg is moved to Surveyor General of California.
A fragmentary 19th century plea from deserters of Walker thanking Costa Rican citizens, led by supporters in San Jose, for kindness after their withdrawal. The letter notes language barriers and their desire to make sentiments known to the Costa Rican government and people.
The London Times warns of poison in Chinese tea endangering Britain and the United States, urging caution as tea shipments head to American ports. The report blends sensational risk with market notes on commodities, agriculture, and local political chatter across states and cities.
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