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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1844
Page
2
The piece condemns a fiery Ohio figure amid a House clash with remarks like you lie and disgraceful conduct. It cites a drunken protester, supports Mr. Stewart’s defense, and calls for sober, lawful resolution and grave consideration by citizens.
January 30 1844 Senate speech by Mr Chambers opposes the apportionment bill as unjust and a float ing or rotary member scheme. He traces the history from 1824 through 1842, arguing the plan advantages Democratic districts and would entrench a perpetual party majority, urges separate county representation and equal four year terms, and warns of constitutional rights being denied.
A public notice invites Whigs of Norwalk township to gather at the Court House on the Friday in February to form a Norwalk Clay Club and conduct related business with a long list of signatories including Piatt Benedict, IT. P. Beston, John Oshorn, and many others.
The Whigs of Norwalk organize a Clay Club at the Court House in Wis village on Friday evening to mobilize voters for the next election. Invitees include Whigs of Uuron county to join on Jan 9 and begin a vigorous campaign with speeches anticipated.
The Locofoco Senate passes an apportionment bill introduced by Mr Koch claiming fairness while critics say it skews Senate and House seats against Whigs. Ohio Statesman notes likely House amendments and warns no fair measure may pass. Chambers’ remarks against the bill are promised in this week's paper.
Ohio Legislature records show a Senate committee of the whole debating a measure to fix and apportion General Assembly representation. Amid amendments, Chambers urges indefinite postponement citing unjust provisions. motion fails 16 to 20. Committees named Wolcott Disney Chambers Van Vorhes Parker. House reconsiders and refers Ellsworth bill, while other actions include county auditors duties and tax exemptions.
Deluzon Smith of Tyler announces candidacy for governor in the Dayton Miamian. He will visit every county to expose the Locofoco faction and predicts David Tod’s defeat by 30,000. He hints Gov Shannon will oppose him. party intrigues and names like Sam Stedary and Bill Allen are mentioned.
Johah Woollas announces a monthly Cincinnati publication titled The United States Register. The volume will cover Presidential Election results from 1789 to 1840, include the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution and amendments, with official election results as they occur. Subscription is two dollars per year in advance, payable at the office.
Angl o American notes the paper is irregular but offers a large full-length Portrait of Washington engraved by a leading artist. The portrait is claimed to be worth the yearly subscription of three dollars. Published by E L Garvin & Co at No 6 Ann Street New York.
The Senate refuses to set a time for elections to fill vacancies citing delays by the House over printing the Auditor’s Report. The dispute centers on retrenchment, with accusations of factionalism and obstruction by Locofoco influence, as critics urge action for relief and reform in Ohio.
A fragmentary notice condemns the January events tied to the New Orleans battle anniversary as a catalyst for tax land sales in the state. It accuses Medary & Co of posing as champions of the people while criticizing the Bank Reform party and Destructive measures hurting households. The piece evokes political outrage and calls for awareness of the homeowners facing loss.
A Summit Beacon correspondent reports on January scenes and cites Canal Commissioner Rudolphus Dickinson predicting Whig victory by 20,000, regardless of abolitionist influence. The piece notes Whigs’ resolve, Locos’ sorrow, and references Federalists resigning from the U.S. Senate and 1842 Whig legislators.
The piece surveys partisan skits and editorials from several papers. It notes Jolly O Coxson’s Irish alignment and renunciation of a party, a Richmond Enquirer jab at Mr Cli, and Charlestown Free Press mockery of Van Buren and his tactics. It cites the Rochester Advertiser on Whigs and Democrats in a broad Nineteenth Century political tone.
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