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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1843
Page
2
A Cleveland Herald reprints a political tract praising Henry Clay amid a bitter Ohio districting dispute. It argues the redistricting bill favors Locofoco interests, yields unequal districts, and harms the popular will, urging citizens to oppose the measure and demand repeal.
The Gacrasey Times criticizes the Bank of Chillicothe for a capital of 30000 dollars and the Bank of Eaton in Preble county for 25000 dollars, labeling them small neighborhood outfits lacking specie. It notes the Chillicothe bank’s capital shortfall against payments to legislators and accuses Eaton’s stock of failing to meet Medary’s appetite during a session.
The Albany Evening Journal reports James D. Wasson appointed Post-Master replacing Salomon Van Rensselaer amid Whig opposition. The New York Commercial questions the firing, citing Salomon Van Rensselaer as a Miami War hero and criticizes the firing as a national betrayal. Also noted is the death of Senator Sammel McRoberts from Illinois, and reports of cattle dying from severe winter fodder shortage in Meadville.
The article lauds a Whig Congress for cutting official sinecures and reducing the national debt from about thirty seven million dollars to around sixteen million. It criticizes Van Buren and Tyler allies while defending strict retrenchment and delayed lake harbor improvements as prudent for national credit.
The Tyler party of New York dissolves as reported in late papers. A committee under Water Noah, appointed to oversee party interests, has passed a resolution to save themselves from responsibility.
The letter criticizes editors for misnaming the Ashburton Treaty and argues the treaty was favorable to the United States. It defends President Tyler and Secretary Webster, contrasting with Jackson and British ally labels, and notes editors overstated claims about British influence and territorial concessions.
The writer argues the tariff proves its supporters correct by reducing exchange costs and boosting American goods. It cites Great Western and Columbus as examples of large monetary movements and claims American fabrics now dominate eastern markets in quality and price. The piece suggests ongoing protection for farmers and manufacturers while criticizing opponents of tariff reforms.
A fragmented report notes Henry Clay's unannounced trip to the southern United States for private business in New Orleans. He was greeted warmly by southern citizens, described as more conqueror than disgraced, with local feuds and partisan tensions hinted at but not detailed.
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