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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1833
Page
2
A essay in Maelish magazine urges pride in the mind over flashy wealth, warning that elegant dress hides a coarse imagination. It argues the moral danger of vulgar entertainments and calls for valuing intellectual refinement and good ministration above gold ostentation. A separate Yankee enterprise tale follows a Portsmouth milliner who prospers after relocating to Florida, marrying a wealthy widower.
A Maine land sale attracted hundreds as Massachusetts townships were bid up to about four dollars an acre, with Ralph Huntington of Boston named as purchaser only to deny involvement. The piece then shifts to warning against tariff agitation, urging vigilance for protection of domestic industry and promising a public, calm discussion of the American System.
The writer questions who authored a harmful joke affecting land sales in Massachusetts. They urge land agent Mr Cofin to investigate, reveal secret authors, and defend public trust by publicly stating the site’s circumstances or proving any deception.
July 31 1833 Columbus reports a severe cholera panic with about a quarter of residents fled. Remaining citizens show little belief in contagion and assist the sick. physicians respond promptly. Penitentiary records 29 cases and deaths. seven town deaths since last report, excluding prison.
The property of Trinity Church in New York is estimated at 25 009 000 a figure reflecting a dominant and formidable monopoly in landholdings across the city. The assessment signals strong asset concentration and potential influence on local markets and development.
United States suit brought against the company for exceeding its chartered powers. The action likely to fail, as prior inquiries have. A few thousand dollars once shielded Burr’s interests. similar sums may quiet current investigators, notes the New Bedford Gaz.
The missing mail from New Brunswick New Jersey has arrived at the local post office via the southern mail. It had traveled from Cincinnati Ohio and should have reached on the sixth. The find clears several people of suspicion and reportedly saved a substantial sum, including a $700 letter and checks totaling over $2,000.
An intelligent correspondent argues that 1,000,000 children ages five to fifteen lack basic schooling and 300,000 adults cannot read. He urges removing ignorance through education, asking why society punishs the guilty while failing to correct the circumstances that cause ignorance and suggesting infant-mind improvement as a humane, cheaper path.
Jans Cowan, Commonwealth's Attorney for this Judicial District, killed himself Sunday evening with a dueling pistol. Recently married to a Frankfort woman, he was a respected lawyer whose death mourns all who knew him. The incident adds to a string of unexpected daily tragedies in the country. Lex ington Rep. July 3h.
Charles Martin Baker a city carpenter left on the UWth ult boat to Baltimore with companion Wilkins. Wilkins returned alone claiming no sight of Baker since Sunday the 9th. Baker paid a hotel bill and promised return by evening or on the Philadelphia boat next morning. Baker was said to carry about 200 dollars and fears arise he may have been murdered or harmed. Any information welcomed.
Most thankfully received by his distressed wife and friends at No 279 Market street Philadelphia Ali Baker a native of Marshfield Massachusetts Sey Post.
A handsome, only son of merchant Mr William Mills of the village died in a distressing manner after consuming a poisonous weed called Stemonium or James town weed. The plant infests farms and gardens nationwide, and the incident occurred on Sunday last prompting sorrow in the community.
A Virginia stage road accident report narrates Arnold a Wampshire tanner killed instantly by a lightning strike at a stable ten miles below Aldie Loudoun County. The stage driver was stunned, three horses perished, and Arnold’s silk handkerchief and hat crown show near separation while the driver bore minor injuries with no serious burns.
The sloop Capital arrived from near Cape Florida with a cargo of bananas plantains and Jamaica fruit for commercial purposes. The first Florida fruit shipment is showcased at the office with samples of bananas plantains and limes, all described as remarkably fine.
A 50 foot long 10 foot wide sea creature was towed from George's Bank to our harbor and being cut up for display at Eastern Point. Citizens, many first time seeing such a beast, are urged to view it. rumors claim Dr Scuddey killed it by torpedo mistaken for sea serpent. Ballston Springs popularity rises with large visitor turnout noted by Ballston Gazette.
Several families intend to build country seats there for their special accommodation, signaling plans for rural retreats or summer residences amid local development and growth.
Worwalk omits foreign items and concentrates on native transactions for readers this week. The note frames the issue as local and domestic, signaling a focus on regional matters and developments over international items.
In Greenwich on August 6 1533 letters urge readers to publish candidate names for county assessor sheriff treasurer treasurer and representative. Requests include Obadiah Jenney and Benjamin Jenney for assessor George Sheffield Ebenzer Merry Samuel Carpenter George W Cinforte and others for various posts.
Public lands sales totaled 210000 dollars for the quarter ending June. Albany Journal notes a political maneuver about seizing power. A New York criminal case Garie vs. Strozei awarded 2600 dollars damages. Vermont politics discuss veteran pay veto. Education notices advertise cheap multi-branch schooling. A deranged woman confined in Logan County spawns concerns. Reports from Meadville jail reference a murder and assaults. Anecdotes recount a Pogs-riding resident near Ansheelitz. Applications for new pension exceed 29000, with broader coverage expected.
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