16 Jan 1844
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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1844
Page
1
OCR fragment blends serialized ads about pricing and terms, a sentimental tale of Emily and a faithless lover with death, a farmer and beggar vignette, glassmaking notes, Mexican statistics and political commentary, plus a government seat relocation notice.
A stray spider claimed a corner inside a church, weaving a web across the contribution box as repeated disturbances forced it to relocate. The unusual intruder endures despite efforts to remove it.
The Madisonian reports the Senate has continued Upshur as Secretary of State, replacing Webster, and nominates Fair Nelson as Attorney General in place of Legare.
An 1840s auditor's report shows Ohio paid the State Printer over 78 930 25 for four years including 11 909 gypsia for folding and stitching. Critics urge abolition or contracting the office, accusing the printer of high profits and slanderous conduct while opposing retrenchment by Whigs and Locofocos.
The text quotes Me. Chay of the Jeffersonian Whig and President Jarinson in a fourth anneal message to Congress. It argues Whig principles of 98 and 43 support advancing agriculture, manufactures, and commerce through law. It contrasts Van Buren’s stance, criticizing limited fiscal policy and foreign competition. It cites the Buffalo Journal and notes 1,500,000 passed Thames Tunnel from March to October.
The Madisonian faces a rumor that Capt. Tyler deserted the Whigs for the Lacofoo party then may seek readmission. The Albany Journal and Richmond Enquirer urge the paper to publicly contradict the tale for public morals. Also noted are Alabama salary cuts, Texas annexation debates, Loudoun County banner pledges, and Gen. Waddy Thompson’s resignation from Mexico.
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