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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1833
Page
2
In the Mechanics' Magazine excerpt Mr Kitchen is described developing a clock-work movement to run a machine that can keep register of its own work, acting as a check against waste and idle time when the employer or overseer is away. The text notes a single man could oversee printing when speed or heavy work is required, contrasted with a fly boy system.
The article lists tall figures from history and legend including Thyrne eight feet two inches, Cornelius Hogarth seven feet eight, Ledsfard Malone seven seven, and Daniel Cardanug the Swedish giant. It cites Dr Chelsedco on a Roman skeleton near St Alban’s and an urn for Marcus Antonius. It notes Goliah six cubits and a span and Maximus nine feet tall. It reports an electric plant claim of lightning killing two men and four horses near Fishkill Mook with a leg blown off.
The indemnity of 85 million dollars due to the United States under treaty faced strong opposition in the French Chamber of Deputies and was postponed to the next session. A prison escape plot at Ohio Penitentiary was uncovered amid cholera fatigue and guards kept watch. A severe thunderstorm near Norfolk and Winchester caused fires as lightning struck barns and trees. a fatal lightning strike killed three at New Hampshire's instution. A mail robbery in New York exposed forged drafts tied to canal work and bank transfers, prompting police inquiries.
A family in Warmington Massachusetts reports the death of a nine year old son and six year old daughter after consuming new honey. A boy aged fifteen and a mother died in a separate event where a woman’s clothes burned and were extinguished by her son. Experts warn honey from certain plants can contain poisonous agents like prussic acid and emphasize caution with seasonal honey consumption.
A man escapes during police visit while a mail theft warrant leads to Peter Morgan’s arrest for larceny and robbery. Morgan admitted to flinging the mail bag with an accomplice at the wharf. A curious tale follows of a silver nose graft worn to disguise a face, tied to Reuben Peale’s famed museum. The piece ends with a wool market update from Boston and New York showing rising wool prices and strong demand in England and Germany.
The report states Marshall Allen Johnson are reelected in Kentucky. Amos Davis likely wins in Daniels’ seat. Uncertain whether Crittenden or Pope. latest says Pope ahead by nine votes. White or Lane may win in Madison district over Col. Smith. Moore appears to defeat Letcher by a small margin. Bardstown district Hardin probably reelected. R M Johnson Pope and Moore are Jackson anti Bank men. In Indiana Lane McCarty Carr Rinard elected as anti Bank Jackson men. other three districts not heard. Next Congress could pass Bank bill over President’s veto.
In this Buffalo Journal excerpt a national debate on protectionism is described as spreading across the land. The piece argues that party discipline cannot suppress protection support, notes Atlantic importing interests push for it, and predicts the South will pursue manufacturing to aid agriculture by creating a market for surplus farm products through domestic industry.
From Europe the London and Liverpool papers reach New York, noting July discussions in the House of Lords on the East India charter and in the Commons on the Irish Church Temporalities bill. West Indies slavery bill moves to second reading. Portuguese news reports 3000 constitutional troops landing at Lagos under Duke of Terceira, signaling support for the constitutional cause.
The text discusses splitting forces near Oporto and the risk that a reduced force could not continue the siege. It also mentions possible adhesions to Don p dropping, making the cause more formidable.
Local items include a notice from John B. Wilbor asking removal of his name from county race coverage, a reply by Obadiah Jenney defending candidacy, and advertisements for new volumes of Lavy's Book, Navansi Magazine, and Corwennre Printer periodical offerings with prices and publication cadence.
An Austrian officer is sentenced to three years confinement in a fortress and dismissal from the army for acting as second to a trier in a deer fight. Col Jacob Brinker of Butler Pa reports land and wheat yields, while Tennessee endures drought with parched fields.
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