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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1843
Page
2
The article rails against the Locofoco currency movement, arguing metallic currency would ruin debtors and enrich creditors. It warns debtors would pay double the contracted amounts, claims leaders Benton Van Buren Calhoun and Jackson support gold and silver, and urges readers to recognize the looming disaster before it is too late.
Demas Adams, former U S Marshal of the District of Ohio, criticizes Secretary of State Danton Webster in a public letter dated Nov 26 1942. Adams questions his removal, accuses officials of favoritism and public favoritism toward executive power, cites Senatorial speech condemning patronage, and seeks vindication through the press.
Feran reports Medary warns the legislature has stalled, fearing a voter reckoning. He alleges Whigs obstruct the currency debate, but defenders say Whig members have stayed silent to avoid hindering the majority, maintaining calm during the session.
A public notice decries the fifth escape of Thompson since recent Monday, criticizing police neglect. The writer condemns slow pursuit of a cold blooded murderer and contrasts with swift action if a slave escapes. Catharine Hamilt’s death is cited to urge accountability by officials and sympathy for the victim’s family. A clergyman faces satire over strict attire advice to parishioners.
The Huron Reflector discusses New York money lifting state stocks, praises Kelley as Fund Commissioner, and defends Ohio’s financial handling. It questions why Locofoco legislators fail to appoint permanent fund officials and argues current pro tem appointees meet duties with prudence and discretion.
Washingtonians AHOY. The Ohio Senate passed a bill conferring the power to license the sale of ardent spirits on Newark in Licking County, a privilege no other town possesses. Nineteen votes for the bill included Clark Artis Hazeltine Johnson Jones Koch Lahm Latham London Miller Mitchell McAnelly MceCutchin Parker Ridgway Ritchie Robbing Wolcott and Speaker. The piece laments the temperance reform and notes Columbus failed to regain the license.
Among the renowned nineteen the steady refusal to graft Hendersons’s proposal to refer licenses to electors at the polls was evident. Fuller and all Reserve members except Hastis voted against the bill while Bartley backed away at the final tally. Temperance supporters are urged to instruct their Senators and Representatives as Washingtonians caution about upcoming breakers.
Opinionated tirade praises a four bill reform pushing Norwalk Sandusky Wooster and other banks under Humbug law with individual liability for directors and stockholders. It predicts punishment for directors based on fiduciary duties and argues creditors may sue stockholders to reclaim funds, mockingly celebrating expanded enforcement.
Senate committee reports amendments to repeal the Bankrupt law, abolishing voluntary clauses and requiring a creditors majority to discharge. Editorials defend the law as protecting honest debtors and restraining speculation, while opposing the new appraisement law as oppressive, unpopular, and damaging to the poor by hindering debt collection and discrediting the people.
The House, Saturday, January 28, reports a discharge resolution on Ohio land petitions in Oregon and moves to a select committee. The Jackson fine is debated with Payne speaking for restoring it, then the body heads to private bills and adjourns after passing about fifty. The Senate begins the week with a bill on private express employment, pauses, then turns to the Oregon Question with Archer opposing and Young supporting. In the House, J R Ingersoll reports on Wm Cost Johnson’s plan for stock distribution to states, finding it inexpedient. Pickena counters urging unconstitutionality and danger to national unity. Printing reports causes delay. the house shifts to army appropriation with West Point debates and amendments, including abolishing the board of visitors and its funding. The Senate resumes discussion on a resolution on Tuesday January 31.
The record covers Feb 1 to Feb 3 debates in the Senate and House. Topics include army appropriation and amendments, Oregon Territory settlement, private expresses, Des Moines Rapids improvement funding, Wisconsin Legislature pay, and Monterey capture resolutions. Speeches by Calhoun, Linn, Benton, Rives, Choate, and other members appear amid lengthy proceedings.
The Ohio Senate and House debate divorce measures and liquor licensing. Key actions include a Newark liquor-license exemption bill advancing on third reading by a 19 to 15 vote, and a House vote to postpone a foreign-banks bill. Petitions call for restoring coffee-house licenses and punishing seduction, with further bills on canal completion and lunatic asylum funding debated.
The report covers legislative activity across the Ohio Senate and House with focus on banking law revisions, creation of townships Shannon and Wyandot, and proposals to abolish the Canal Food Commissioners. Debates touch on extending banking provisions, seizing 19th sections, and advancing or postponing various resolutions and bills amid adjournments and fire alarms.
Reports from Matamoras recount the December 15 engagement near Mier where Colonels Fisher and Green led Texans across the river. After an 17 hour battle, Texans surrendered on honorable terms, with Mexicans claiming 420 killed and 130 wounded versus 11 killed and 19 wounded for Texans. General Ampudia returned to Matamoros January 7 with 212 Texans as prisoners.
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