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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1852
Page
2
A Meigs county Whig mass meeting was announced for next Friday at 1 p.m. in the court-room at Pomeroy. Speakers Hon W B Finck and Hon W N Dennison Jr will address Whigs, Democrats, Free Democrats, and citizens.
The column outlines Whig county convention proceedings and presents the county ticket. It urges Whigs to vote, warns of possible bolters and Democratic gains, and links local turnout to statewide and presidential outcomes. It mentions Ohio and Old Meiga as factors and calls for a handsome Whig majority.
A fragment from a 19th century political pamphlet criticizes abolitionists and the slavery issue as the dominant topic, arguing agitation remains in Republican governance. It contrasts Whig and Democratic stances, mocks the Progression of the Democratic party, and includes anecdotes about party banners, speakers, and reader reactions.
A State Central Committee notice sets Thursday September 30 for addresses to Meigs County by COL. David Todd and Lieut. Gov. Me Dill. The meeting will be at Rock Spring near the fair to avoid disrupting the county fair. The Dem Central Committee aims to enlighten attendees with a strong Democratic speech.
Fire destroyed three dwellings near the Balt Works on Tuesday night the loss estimated around 1800 dollars mostly covered by insurance. The burned buildings were old dry frame homes saved only by patrons of nearby walls and coal yards. Citizens urge caution to prevent future fires and editors to publish safety notices. The report also notes political notes from Gallia and Athens counties with local meetings and nominations.
A new act reduces postage on newspapers and printed matter from September. It lowers rates for papers under three ounces and adds small charges for extra ounces, with half-rate for prepaid or state-printed deliveries. The law also covers books and bulky mail, sets conditions for wrappers, and outlines enforcement and postmaster procedures.
The article details a broad safety bill for steamboats, detailing licensing, hull and boiler inspections, fire precautions, lifeboats and life preservers, and penalties for violations. It outlines required pumps, pounds, and gear, plus inspector duties and certificate requirements. A second item covers 1862 Whig party nominations and district convention arrangements in Meigs County with officers named.
Statistical notes on the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Ohio with lodge counts and finances, plus political charges against Corwin and a population table. It also reports Havana news, tax warrants, a river steamship incident, and a murder confession context.
The text outlines penalties and procedures for vessel inspections, including power to summon witnesses, mandatory aid from pilots and mates, and limits on boiler pressures. It details inspection duties, certificate display, penalties for violations, salary provisions for supervising inspectors, and rules for vessel operations and passenger safety under the act.
The Portsmouth Tribune reports strong whig gains in state politics with Washburn Farley and Berson likely elected as Whigs, McDonald a Democrat, and Puller probably victorious. It notes a Democratic House majority uncertain, and six Whig Senate seats. The piece highlights Prosperity visible in Front and Market streets as brick blocks rise, depots progress, and railroad ties fortify Portsmouth’s growth.
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