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Newspaper

Huron Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1840

Page

2

Ohio Governor Election and House Senate Committees Formed

A report details the Senate and House forming numerous standing committees led by members such as Mensis Carpenter King Johnson Aten Hamilton and others. The Legislature appointed committees to inform Governor elect Thomas Corwin and set up judiciary, finance and public works panels, while the Governor’s inauguration date and orders were arranged.

House Senate Thomas Corwin Ohio Mensis Carpenter King, Johnson Cuyahoga Aten Hamilton Mesera Welch Messrs Allen, Hockingberry Wheeler Cochran Young Messrs Morris Allen, Vincent McGugin Toland Messrs Hamilton, Johnson Monroe Kaylor Dunham Ward Messrs Bell, Hamilton Smith Stark Scott Crawford Moms Messra Jenkins Stinson Spindler Messrrs Wey, Jenkins, Hinkle Raffensparger Brown Messrs Marsh, King, Lawrence Bressrs Hawking Bartley Perkins Thamas Corwin Messrs Spangler Vance Daniel Kerr Committee On the Judiciary Harlan Standing Committee On the Judiciary Messra Bliss Nye Hawkins House of Representatives Worthington Bell Public Works Board of Public Worker Black Fork Reynolds General Assembly Ohw Treasury Cooke Judiciary Lake Ottawa Spangter Committee On Conference Haseltine Board of Bank Commissioners Thomas Supreme Court Johnson Kelley’s Island Ottawa County Eyre County Perickins Summit Auditor of State Clarke Committee On Shannon Bhes Griswold Spangler Faran Bank of Norwalk Committee On Public Printing Jr Wheeler House of Representatves 12Th Judicial District Clark County Montgomerty County Judac 10Th Judicial District Thursiday McFaran Chartered Banks of

Man and Mr Garman Insured by Stark County Mutual

Ohio Rep reports a loss of about $1000 after a fire or incident affecting the Stark County Mutual Insurance company. The notice notes insured parties man and Mr Garman and the insurer's exposure.

Man Garman Stark County Mutual Insurance Company Ohio Rep

Winter doings in Columbus and court notes

Wolwath December 29 1846 Columbus Correspondence reports ongoing Bank Court activity and pending cases. Eminent lawyers attend the U S Circuit Court led by figures like Ewing Vinton Whittlesey Hamer Wright Scot Creighton Fox Stanbury Leonard Worthington. Grand Jury foreman Hig z ims praised. A grand party hosted by Mr Neil, a grand event in Columbus. Legislature wary of divorce bills with Senator Root arguing divorces are a judicial power not legislative. Governor Corwin praised for bank reform proposals amid reforming mood. Banks and safe institutions favored by farmers mechanics and businessmen of Ohio.

Columbus Lie U.S. Circuit Court Messrs. Ewing Vinton Whittlesey Hamer Wright Scot Creighton Fox Stanbury Leonard Worthington Higzims General Assembly Gov. Corin Locofoco Corwin Ohio Senate Root Nash Galia

Debates Over National Debt in President's Annual Message

The article assesses the Presidents annual message arguing against a national debt while critiquing his policy. It notes a supposed rise in yearly spending beyond revenue, questions the link to a US Bank, and contrasts the Van Buren era with the Sub Treasury plan. It cites Revolutionary War expenditures and historical Bank conduct.

United States Bank Tsi United States’ Bank Gen Jackson van Buren Sub-Treasury

Expenditures of the General Government

In his last message Mr Van Buren claims government virtue, arguing debt is unwound and economy prevails. Critics allege the distribution act reserved 6 million, the fourth surplus installment of 37,000,000 was withheld, bonds in the Bank of the United States rose to 8,800,000, and 3,000,000 in Treasury Notes remain outstanding.

van Buren United States Bank of the United States Treasury Noves Ounstandimg Npmd

President’s Expenditure Critique Cites Van Buren

A dated critique claims Van Buren has spent 27 million dollars beyond ordinary revenue since taking office, exceeding annual government income by about 7 million pounds and over 20 million dollars yearly. The author lauds prudence and economy in contrast to prior administrations.

van Buren

Senators Re elected by State Legislatures in 1840s

Unanimous re election of John C. Caishoun to a six year Senate term by South Carolina legislature. Levi Woodbury chosen by New Hampshire legislature for six years. John McPherson Berrien elected by Georgia legislature to the same term. Wm Fulton re elected by Arkansas legislature. J J Crainden re elected from Kentucky for six years. vote 100 to 29 for Cravenden vs Guthrie.

John C. Caishoun United States South Carolina Levi Woodbury Treasury New Hampshire John McPherson Berrien Georgia Wilson Lumpkin Locofoco Wm . Fulton Arkanas J.j.craienden Senate of the United States Kentucky Crivenden Guthrie

Retreat of the Xenophons and Texian Victory at Saltillo

A Texas correspondent in Matamoros reports from Saltillo that Texian defenders under Col. Jordan repelled Mexican attackers after a prolonged siege. The Texans captured artillery, sustained only four killed and one died of disease, and then marched home victorious, with victims among the Mexican forces estimated at over four hundred.

Mexico Matamoros Saltillo Texas New York Ed. Dwyer San Antonio Mouston Col. Jordan Dwyer V. O. Bulletin

Texas News on Federalist Defeat and Texan Trials

From Texas arrival reports surface about the Federalist defeat in Northern Mexico. American volunteers, many escaped Centralist pursuit, with a detachment retreating from Victoria toward the Rio Grande. Colonel Jourdan rumored to have reached Laredo, while Centralists probed Aubry's Rancho for tobacco smuggling but gave no trouble.

Texas Galveston Mexico Victoria Rio Grande Houston Jourdan Laredo Lopez Aubry

Texian Papers Describe Indian Raids and Trade Hints

Reports from Ave stin describe Indian depredations west of the Rio Grande as Major Howard's troops survey fertile, timbered land. News of an unknown vessel off the Galveston coast prompts fear of a Mexican warship or slaver. Congress shows no major action, Lamar travels for health, and emigration to Texas rises with about ten thousand slaves imported last year. The Republic advances amid hopeful prospects.

Beapen Howard Avestin San Antonio Rio Grande Guyveston Galveson Liverpool Congress Lamar de Lahigny Texas Republic V. O. Com Baby Deel

Europe and Asia News From the December Dispatches

The latest cables report continued peace in Europe with the French Chamber backing pacific policy and Egyptian operations under Mehemet Ali making headway. Dispatches from India warn of disastrous outcomes after retreat from Scinde and Afghanistan, while Syria and Alexandria see shifting control as Allied forces press on Acre and nearby ports.

Europe Paris London Liverpool Chamber of Deputies China India Morning Post Scinde Afghanistan Bombay Caboul London Morning Post Alexandria Syria Isf Ibrahim Pacha Acre Emir Beschi Malta Toulon Mehemet Ali Egypt Ledian Mail Suez

Acadia Arrives with Liverpool Dates and Eastern Question Update

From the Ohio State Journal via the New York Evening Dispatch we learn the steamer Acadia reached Boston on Sunday with Liverpool dates to the 4th. The dispatch notes St Jean d here has fallen, the Pacha’s submission confirmed, and the Eastern Question appears most likely settled as a Peace Ministry in France gains strength.

England Ohio State Journal New York Evening Depress Acadia Boston Liverpool St. Jean France

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