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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1841
Page
2
From Washington reports, July activities include the House approving a home Squadron provision in a broader bill and the Senate finishing amendments to the Bank bill before passage. Debates cover Bankrupt law scope, corporate and foreign ownership, and stock inspection rules as leaders push a final vote.
The session notes an equal vote of Year 25 with Nays 26. Mr Porter moved an amendment to require each of the ten stockholders to hold at least five shares. The amendment was accepted by the Opposition and carried without opposition. The committee amendment motion was lost by Yeas 24, Nays 6.
A regional survey of Ohio counties reveals parties preparing for fall elections. Whigs and opponents mobilize through meetings in Fayette Highland Clinton Washington Guernsey Jefferson Carroll Logan and more to discuss principles and counter arguments. The piece warns Locofoco strategic activity and urges Reformers to stay united, vigilant, and active to defend the state’s political direction.
Worscathk August 3 1841 reports a strong likelihood the bankrupt bill will pass this session after Senate approval. The House Judiciary Committee favored a bill but tabled its resolution as indecisive. Whigs mostly support the measure while Locofocos split, opposing due to fears of freeing debtors. Advocates frame the bill as humanitarian and just.
The Locofocos celebrate a circulating story about Mr Ewing restoring thirteen clerkships in the Treasury and Tyler’s meddling. A New York Tribune account refutes the claim, saying Judge Huntington removed one clerk and was asked to reinstate him, while the rest is fabrication by Whig libelers.
The article rebuts the Experiment piece claiming Whig disarray in Congress. It notes House passage of land proceeds distribution, a loan bill, a Fortification bill, a Home Squadron bill, and bankruptcy and revenue bills. It reports the Senate repealed the Sub-Treasury Law and discusses further major measures. It argues Whigs will do more for the country this session than the Locofoco party in twelve years.
The August issue is described with engravings lace work fashion plates and music. Costs $3 per year with bulk rates offered. advance payment required. Locofoco office-holders debate office retention and Whig proscription in response to removals and past administrations.
The LAWS and JOURNALS of the last session of the Legislature have been received at the Clerk's Office for this county. At the present session of the Supreme Court, Lucius B. Oris of Berlin Erie county Percy P. Hixt of Richland county and Darwin E. Ganower of Trumbull county were admitted Attorneys as Law and Solicitors in Chancery to practice in any Court of this State.
The Male Department is led by Mr. HN Bissen with E Curtis assisting while Miss Saran Wincut and Miss S L Sturrevant head the Female Department. The Classical and English departments total 150 students, with 67 ladies and 14 gentlemen in the English and Classical divisions. The term begins September 8 and examinations occur September 5.
A brief review endorses Goodrich's Pictorial Geography as valuable and useful, noting its 1000 pages and 1000 wood engravings. It lists price points and states Mr RB. S. Clarke as the agent for sale in this state. A Whig meeting in New York City honors Henry Cray of Kentucky and adopts a resolution praising his conduct. Revsex Hirencocn is named President Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit to replace the late Judge Willey.
Letter writers and gossips have spread stories of discontents in Washington. The cabinet is at war harmony, the ministers are on the best possible terms with the President, and there is not a shade of discontent among them.
Journal notes conflict over appeal to the Court of Errors in the McLeod case. It reports McLeod intends to be tried promptly, denies involvement in the alleged outrage, and notes a venue change to the current county with trial set for September. The section also covers Jeffersonian views on a National Bank and a US Bank act excerpt.
The letter urges prompt energed and united action to maintain gains from last fall, warn of complacency, and rally Whigs to oppose the locofocos. It emphasizes vigilance as the price of liberty and discusses Ohio's state currency, monetary reform, and election stakes. It notes England’s shift to Free Trade and urges protectionist American policy.
The Ohio came up from below the Castle yesterday and anchored above the Columbus. The ship, described as a splendid line of battle vessel in capital order, did not fire on Sunday but thundered with cannon this afternoon alongside the Columbus and the Revenue Cutter Hamilton.
The Ha gerstown Torchlight reports severe condemnation of the 25 000 appropriation for a late president’s widow, arguing critics are harsher on relief than on vast misappropriations elsewhere. It accuses demagogues and opposition leaders of attacking beneficiaries while ignoring larger thefts in government.
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