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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1834
Page
2
The writer argues against calomel and opium favoring brisk purges with oil spirit of turpentine and crotonal to restore liver tone and blood circulation. He suggests dosing calomel with laudanum when whitish watery discharges appear and using emetic wine or tar tal emetic early, while ordering a physician’s messenger.
An account from Mobile discusses a deadly Baldwin county clash over enslaved people involving Robert Singleton and David English sen. Two brothers the singletons and the English party exchanged gunfire resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The report also cites Maysville Eagle on Mormonites and letters from Missouri about Jackson county tensions and armed preparations.
Fragments describe dispersing the opposite party and arresting many Black people sent home. A man walked a half mile to his horse and rode six to eight miles. Combined, the events may prove fatal, though his physician thinks he will recover soon.
A witness recalls threats from opposing forces near a river frontier. He notes plans to march soon without quarter and the potential to kill many if they crossed. The Mor mons are told temple building can wait 50 to 100 years while relocations proceed. many are reportedly preparing to leave.
Reports from General Leavenworth’s headquarters reveal a summoned campaign on the Arkansas front with 300 miles crossed since May and possible peace only under force. A tragic incident near Quebec details a 10 year old girl drowned and saved by a courageous Indian youth, while a New Jersey church controversy sparks public strife over marriage remarks.
A Taunton Massachusetts paper reports a Boston chemical firm owner has discovered a tar and water blend producing intense heat. The claim: this fuel can power steamers Providence to New York for five dollars and enable safe Atlantic passage. Proponents say it could double steam engine value and remove railroad obstacles.
The column reflects a mood of national fatigue over Washington politics and notes the imminent British slave abolition act of August 1 1834. It also reports local misfortunes including a fatal accident at a Whitesborough Presbyterian building site and a deadly heat incident, plus a hunger driven theft case and a carpenter’s safety caution.
A string of deaths and collapses follows extreme heat. Victims include McCall 54 and Solin Shey 64 Mulberry who died within minutes after drinking cold water, Graham a blacksmith near Lyceum who fainted after water, and an Irishman dying at 96 William Street after similar illness. A fruit seller Mary Slaver 105 Anthony Street collapsed in Chatham Street. a Dutch laborer Toff at Third Street and Avenue C fractured a thigh after a scaffold fall. Thermometers show noon shade reading 99 and sunlit 140 at Warren Street. Rushton Aspinwall's readings reach 95.5 at 6 PM.
News from England reports cabinet reshuffles with the Duke of Richmond resigning as Postmaster General and Lord Conyngham succeeding. Irish disturbances amid a potato scarcity echo in debates over the Irish coercion act as Earl Grey proposes renewal. Don Carlos arrives at Spithead with family. Don Miguel sails for Genoa as Portugal convulses under new decrees abolishing friars and monastic revenues.
Fragmentary notes describe Portugal moving toward a self rule under Regent Pedro as a figurehead for his daughter. Reports mention tensions between Russia and Turkey over border battles and Russian advances beyond treaty lines. Rumors also speak of possible war between Russia and Persia, shaping a tense diplomatic landscape.
The Whig Electors of Norwalk township are requested to meet at the Courthouse on Saturday the 16th inst. at o'clock P. M to choose eight defeats to represent said township in the Coast Convension to be held on the 19th inst Norwalk Sug 13 1834 The Sandusky Clarion of the 2d inst announces William J Winter Esq as a candidate for Representative to the next Congress Also the name of Joseph M Root Esq as a candidate for Representative to the State Legislature.
At a meeting of Whig Electors in Huron County Norwalk Aug 9 1834 a delegate committee was formed to elect county and congressional delegates. The county convention is set for Aug 19 at noon at Norwalk Court House to nominate Representatives and county officers and to choose delegates for a district congressional convention. Listed signatories include Julius House ASA Jacobs George Sheffield Moors Farwell Henry W Jenkins Daniel Hassilton Joseph M Root.
A convention address appeals to Whig delegates to select a candidate for the 24th United States Congress. It stresses the trust placed in them, the gravity of their duty, and the need for harmony to ensure the nominee’s success in the upcoming election.
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