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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1843
Page
2
The text denounces Van Buren as evasive on duties and home industry while accusing him of indire ct anti protection stances. It mocks his stance on veto power and executive patronage, and notes his pledge to defer to a proposed National Convention for the presidential candidate.
The Detroit Daily Advertiser discusses Mr. Clay's views on the tariff and the Compromise Act with quotes from his 1842 Senate speech. It explains his interpretation of the act's principles, contrasts them with Calhoun and Free Press, and argues Whigs support retrenchment. It also compares 27th Congress expenditures to Van Buren's admin and notes political reactions.
The Free Press opposes protection and favors British free trade while supporting no tariff. Thim argues for a moderate tariff to protect American industry. Calhoun backs protection, but Clay and the Northern Whigs oppose it.
The Whig Convention at this place showed broad township representation and orderly deliberation. Delegates expect unity and strong support for chief magistrate choice. Aysry Cray named as a tower of strength amid renewed zeal for the fall contest. The piece also argues for tariff protection on farming, citing census figures and the impact on Massachusetts and Ohio manufacturers and farmers. LOWTHER DEAD Myron J. Tilden, Whig candidate for Congress in Toledo district.
Delegates met at Norwalk Court House led by LEMGEL MORSE with W. AM. Lapp and H. Jf. Brown secretaries. Edward E. Husted won Sheriff, Henry H. Brown Treasurer, Rouse Bly County Commissioner, and John Br. Osborn Prosecuting Attorney after multiple ballots. Delegates also named for district conventions and urged unity with Henry Cray as presidential candidate if nominated.
A Whig convention in Erie county urged delegates to meet with Huron county at Norwalk on August 26 to choose a state representative. Due to late notice, organizers propose postponing the convention to September 30 at Milan in Erie county at 1 o clock to reunite delegates and proceed with the selection.
The Central Committee recommends a brief postponement and relocation of the District Convention to nominate a Representative. Delays arise from late Erie county delegate notices and publication timing of Sandusky Clarion, the sole Whig paper there. It is suggested Milan replace Norwalk as site per local custom.
The village and surrounding area are urged to enroll in a thorough penmanship course offered by Ainsworth and Morgan. Promoters claim strong results and reasonable terms. Note also a Vermont to Iowa comparison on sheep costs and a Dowden trial ending in acquittal in the U S Circuit Court for abstracting Treasury notes.
The Whigs gain majorities and multiple Congressional seats in several states. In Tennessee and North Carolina Whigs extend influence, defeating Locofoco candidates and shaping the balance on joint ballots. Kentucky and Ohio show mixed results with divisions aiding Locofocos, while Tennessee and North Carolina report substantial Whig gains and gerrymander adjustments.
The Nashville Whig reports a Whig Governor elected by a margin over 1,000 and a Whig majority of eight on joint ballot in the Legislature, with three Whigs in the Senate and five in the House. The piece credits Whig principles, union, and organization for victory, noting large turnout and lost hopes of the opposition. It recalls prior Whig ascendency and emphasizes truth, principle, and a free, honest majority.
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