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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1838
Page
2
A letter from George Catlin describes a restless, passionate man broken by confinement. He smiles in public but rages in private, his grief deepening into a stoic Vengeance as a statue in agony. Catlin warns such a spirit may destroy its own tenement soon, predicting limited strength to endure months of agony. More anon.
Fragmentary prose reflects political sentiment with references to Cincinnati Columbus and gun control rison and Tippecanoe hero. author critiques movement as premature while acknowledging some support for their cause and leaders.
The passage expresses strong Whig support for Union and victory, favoring Dan Harrison or Webster as candidates. It extols a firm, patriotic Whig bloc and asserts these sentiments reflect those of Montgomery County and the broader Reserve.
The Senate debated a resolution by Mr Robinson Indiana urging the Finance Committee to study admitting all railroad iron free of duties for state purposes. Mr Perry Smith Connecticut defended the Sub-Treasury Bill as beneficial to the people, while Mr Benton and Mr Crittenden spoke on war reports and western troops. The resolution on Col Taylor’s report was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr Patton the petitions were laid on the table. Mr Adams then sat as colleagues presented hundreds of petitions on slavery from New England and Free States. New York and Pennsylvania sent large numbers as delays in other business had postponed petitions for four days.
The Ohio Legislature debates acts on fiduciary care for mentally infirm persons and toll-bridge incorporation. House committees discuss small bills and state loans to rail and turnpike companies. Senate amends Texas resolutions and rebuts Webster Globe controversy involving the Bank of Boston.
The Court of Common Pleas begins its term in this village on Monday with Judge Bowen presiding. The note adds a wry line about delinquents and enlarging the paper in the spring, suggesting a cautious approach.
The Whig Central Committee for this county finds it inexpedient to call a county convention now. When the State Convention time in Columbus is fixed, notice will be given to Whigs to assemble and choose delegates.
The Monroe Gazette reports that Patriots under Gen McLeoud landed at Fighting Island near Sandwich on Saturday afternoon. Estimated force ranges from 400 to 500 men and is said to be increasing. The dispatch came from yesterday morning at 2 o'clock. A medical note mentions Lar-Ache-Cotton with sweet oil and paregoric easing a toothache.
The Chief Clerk in the Auditor's office reports bank returns show conditions more favorable than expected. He says banks are entirely solvent and can resume specie payments any day after eastern banks do so. The article notes Auditor Bryan is expected to share this cautious optimism.
Tennessee Senator Judge White requests information from the Secretary of War on how Indians were paid their dues in 1837. He questions whether payments were made in cast goods. The inquiry aims to clarify the method of settlement in that year.
From Florida dispatches the latest intelligence says a battle on the Loche Hatchee on the 2d reported Indian defeat with nine American dead and many wounded. General Jesup wounded in the face, enemy losses not fully known, cattle and other spoil taken by troops. Indians seen near Volusia and Fort Taylor expected in three days.
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