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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1845
Page
2
Fragmentary speech argues over funds and labor practices, condemning mismanagement and favoritism in the Board of Public Works. It traces historical political shifts, warns against nativeist and abolitionist forces, and urges Whigs to resist third-party alignments to preserve party vigor.
The piece compares 1842 and revised Ohio congressional districts, praising the recent act for compact, contiguous shapes and closer population parity. It notes eight of nine districts improved, calls out prior excesses, and cites Knox, Madison, and the 1812 distortions as evidence of reform. The analysis accompanies a rebuttal on abolitionist-era trials and a Vermont case.
The Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents summarizes agricultural output in 1844 with Ohio and New York as top corn producers and Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky strong in other crops. It notes vast hay and cotton values and hints at rising mineral wealth in the Upper Mississippi region, including near Galena and in Wisconsin mining districts with new finds at Edwardsville and Plattsville.
A description notes yearly lead production around 1814 and 1842 export shifts, with prices $2.90 at Gale bar and $18 per 1000 lbs for mineral. It warns future output uncertainty, mentions new discoveries on reserved lands, and high land sale bids from $100 to 1000 per acre. Government leases at 6 percent. Courier Enquirer report.
A large male elephant belonging to Hopkins and Co’s menagerie killed a keeper and attacked others near Baton Rouge while en route to Clinton. Shots and a field piece failed to stop the animal until a keeper wounded it with a spear and the caravan moved on. Also notes rumors of political purges and a retraction regarding a Sabbath card game accusation involving Mr Clay.
Mason and Torrie of New York are the only authorized agents for advertising in the Huron Reflector. A few copies of the Whig Almanac for 1845 are available at 224 cents. A benevolent auction in the Court House on the 6th is promoted to benefit the Sabbath School with proceeds to be used locally.
A satirical piece declares Mesmerism dominates daily life from barrooms to parlors. It mocks universal access to knowledge through Mesmeric trance and contrasts grand claims with a sharp dismissal, urging readers to proclaim Vive la Humbug.
Returns from most of the state indicate Steele wins as Locos back governor by about 600. Woodin Ty defeats Hale backers by roughly 1000, with Locos holding large majorities in both houses. Whigs abstain voters may have affected light turnout and future elections loom.
Thomas W. Bartley of Richland county named District A somer in place of Charles Anthony and D A Robertson named Marshal in place of John McTivaine. Both removals are viewed favorably by the Whigs. Peach trees have bloomed but recent cold weather may have ruined fruit and a severe snow squall affected the region yesterday.
Sailings note Louis Phillippe and Queen of the West arriving in New York with Paris and London dates in March. In London the income tax bill faced amendments and political shifts with Peel and Gladstone in play. Washington reports clerical reshuffles and Post Office changes as factions realign, while Philadelphia voters swing Whig in a spring election.
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