Take Notice

 The Ohio Gazette and Virginia Herald, March 27, 1809

Those persons who belong to the Religious Meetinghouse Society, and the second religious society in Marietta, are respectfully requested to meet at the house of Levi Munsel, innkeeper in said town, on Wednesday the 29th of March instant, at six o'Clock in the evening, to transact very important business relative to the Brick Meeting House, now erecting in this town: And all other persons, who are, or who may wish to become, interested in said house and the promotion of so laudable an object, are also desired to attend at said meeting.

Building Committee:

Jeremiah Dare

William Green

Edwin Putnam

Marietta, March 15th, 1809.

Lower Muskingum Ferry

 Marietta Gazette, July 24, 1841

Sealed proposals will be received at the Mayor's Office in Harmar until the 29th inst. for leasing, for the term of two years, from the 1st day of August next, the Lower Muskingum Ferry; the lessee to be governed by the provisions of the Ordinance regulating the Lower Muskingum Ferry, passed July 20, 1841, and to give security for the payment of the rent semi-annually. The Council reserve the right to reject all offers, if not satisfactory.

James Whitney, Mayor

Harmar, July 24, 1841.

An Ordinance,

Regulating the Lower Muskingum Ferry.

Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Trustees of the Town of Harmar, that the Town Council may lease the Ferry across the Muskingum river, below the dam, upon such conditions and for such length of time as the said Council shall prescribe.

Sec. 2. That the lessee or lessees of said Ferry shall provide and keep in complete repair, good and sufficient boats for the safe and speedy conveyance of persons and property, and shall, at all time, when the river is passable, give due attendance, with a sufficient number of hands to work and manage said boats, from sunrise in the morning until nine o'clock in the evening; and for a failure or neglect to perform the duty herein enjoined, the said lessee or lessees shall forfeit and pay, for every such offence, a sum not exceeding five dollars to be recovered, on complaint, before the Mayor, in the name of the town, with cost of suit.

Sec 3. That the sum to be charged any inhabitant of the Town of Marietta or Harmar, who may choose to be ferried by the year, shall not exceed the following rates: For any single person crossing on foot, not exceeding two dollars per year. For any family crossing on foot, no exceeding four dollars per year. For any family crossing on foot, and with horse or horses and carriages, not exceeding six dollars per year.

Sec. 4. That when any such inhabitants of the Town of Marietta or Harmar, and the lessee of said Ferry cannot agree as to the sum to be paid by the year, or when any person resident as aforesaid, may wish to contract to cross the Ferry with teams, and cannot agree as to the sum to be paid, the matter shall be referred to the Mayor and Recorder of the Town of Harmar, whose decision shall be final.

Sec. 5 That in fixing the amount to be paid for crossing the Ferry by the year, due regard shall be had to the amount of crossing, so as to preserve a proper and just proportion between different individuals.

Sec. 6. This ordinance shall be in force from and after the first day of August next. 

Passed July 20, 1841.

James Whitney, Mayor.

Attest, Douglas Putnam, Rec. pro tem.

The Gazette

Marietta Gazette, August 13, 1836

We appeal to the good feelings of our patrons and the public in relation to the imperfections of the present and of late numbers of the Gazette. We hope shortly to be freed from the embarrassments which have beset the press for some weeks and to go on our way as journalists in such manner as to give general satisfaction.

We ask the public to suspend their judgment in relation to any rumors which may have been afloat as to the course intended to be pursued. We do not propose any change - we intend to advocate the cause of the Whigs - to make our paper a repository of news and of articles conducive to instruction and improvement. The history of events - of interesting events - so far as may be, shall be placed before our readers; no injury shall knowingly be done, or justice withheld from, any man, or any class of men.

Rumors, it is understood, have gone abroad that this paper was to become the organ of Abolitionism. This is entirely incorrect. Even if we agreed altogether with the Abolitionists, which is by no means the case, we should deem it a departure from our engagements thus to change the character of the paper.

But in consequence of mobs and rumors of mobs and threatening of mobs, the printers of this paper have become too much alarmed to print, on their responsibility, even the history, as detailed today, of the late transactions at Cincinnati. They are now freed from that responsibility. There is surely something wrong in the moral atmosphere, when peaceable citizens - printers especially - dread to state things as they are. We feel confident, however, that no such fears need here be apprehended. We surely are not so far degenerated from the spirit of our ancestors as tamely to surrender the freedom of speech and of the press.

The Gazette will hereafter be published by C. & W. D. Emerson upon the principles of the Declaration of rights of the Constitution of Ohio:

"Sec. 1. That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain national, inherent and unalienable rights; amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety." * * *

"Sec. 6. That the printing presses shall be open and free to every citizen who wishes to examine the proceedings of any branch of government, or the conduct of any public officer; and no law shall ever restrain the right thereof. Every citizen has an indisputable right to speak, write or print, upon any subject, as he thinks proper, being liable for the abuse of that liberty."

[This article refers to the Pro-Slavery Riots in Cincinnati in 1836, during which the office and press of "The Philanthropist," an Abolitionist newspaper, were attacked. More information is available at: http://utc.iath.virginia.edu/abolitn/mobhp.html]

Francis Macmillen in Marietta

The Marietta Daily Times, January 29, 1912:

Francis M'Millen Visiting in City

Violinist arrives from Chicago with Hon. Charles Gates Dawes and party.

Hon. Charles G. Dawes, accompanied by Mrs. Dawes, Mrs. R. R. Dawes, and Francis McMillen, the violinist, arrived today from Chicago in Mr. Dawes' private car, "Saint Paul." Mr. Dawes will remain here until Tuesday morning, when he will leave for Cincinnati.

Francis McMillen will remain in this city with his mother, Mrs. M. McMillen, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Mills, who will entertain this evening in their honor.

The violinist told The Times today that his visit in Marietta this time would be of a week's duration after which he and his mother will sail for Europe, where he will remain for some time.

The Marietta Daily Times, February 10, 1912:

Many Hear MacMillen

Reception Given Violinist Falls but Little Short of Ovation

Hearers delighted by fine program player.

Great artist given splendid support by Miss Edwards, accomplished Chicago accompanist.

Francis MacMillen, the violinist, scored another distinct triumph Friday evening, when he again appeared in recital at the Auditorium. There was a big audience, composed largely of the friends and admirers of the great artist, who has developed wonderfully since he appeared in his home city about two years ago, and the reception given him on his first appearance fell little short of an ovation.

The recital was a most artistic success. Mr. MacMillen was at his best, and his accompanist, Miss Marie Edwards of Chicago, is a brilliant pianist, whose work left nothing to be desired. In addition to charming with her splendid accompaniments, Miss Edwards delighted the audience with several solos.

MacMillen won his hearers from the start. They received him enthusiastically and made a remarkable demonstration at the close of the program. Remaining seated when he had finished his last number, the audience burst into spontaneous and continued applause. Once more the violinist came before his hearers and he played, as only the great artist can play, "Old Kentucky Home," "Home, Sweet Home," and "America."

This was a farewell appearance, as Mr. Macmillen leaves soon for Europe, where he will remain for several years. His progress will be watched with interest, for it is predicted that some day this young artist will rank with the world's greatest violinists.

Friday evening's program was well chosen. The first and most difficult number, "A Spanish Symphony," was faultlessly executed. Of the second group, "Old Viennese Waltz," by Kreisler, and "Waltz Serenade," by Drigo, had to be repeated to satisfy the audience. The waltz serenade, a muted number, was particularly beautiful.

The final group was made up of four short numbers, the first composed by a former Marietta Man, Charles G. Dawes, of Chicago. The third was an appealing selection, "Causerie," by Francis MacMillen, and it never sounded more beautiful. This selection is truly a gen and it proves the ability of the violinist as a composer.

The last number on the program was the "Finale" from the Mendelssohn Concerto, but the audience would not have it thus and the artist was compelled to respond with several melodies that have long been popular and which gained in sweetness through his fine interpretation and delicate rendition. In the interpretation of such old, familiar selections asl "Home, Sweet Home" and "Old Kentucky Home" the soul of the artist is often revealed and in the hands of MacMillen the tones of the violin seemed almost divine.

Mr. MacMillen was fortunate in having the assistance of such an accompanist as Miss Edwards. Her ability as a pianist was most ably displayed in the brilliant rendition of severaly fine solos and she was heartily encored. in her accompaniments she afforded the violinist excellent support.

Mr. MacMillen and Miss Edwards first played violin and piano together a long time ago, when both of them were children. Each was one of those youngsters with inherent musical talent that early makes itself apparent; they were, in fact, "Infant prodigies." Each began a musical education early and it happened that they were students at the same institution in Chicago. When MacMillen was nine and Miss Edwards six, she first played the accompaniments while the young celebrity bowed his beloved violin.