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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1840
Page
2
In a fragmentary note the speaker argues a one term limit and endorses Scott as the preferred candidate. The text suggests the incumbent will focus on official duties while voters decide the presidency later, leaving Scott as the front runner four years hence.
From Scioto Gazette Jan 8 1840 a large, enthusiastic Ross county meeting in Chillicothe pledged support for William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. Officers were named, a resolutions committee formed, and speeches praised Harrison, denounced Van Buren, and urged Ohio to form a Harrisburg ticket with delegates for a state convention.
Friday session details a vote to indefinitely postpone the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit bill. Debate centers on necessity versus delay with yeas and nays recorded, and an amendment proposing a Fifteenth Circuit in the eastern state. The bill moves to a third reading with mixed support.
A fragment references Bierksen and Liberty discussing the Constitution. It emphasizes due provision, integrity of public service, proper handling of public funds, and the general good of the people. The text hints at constitutional principles guiding governance and accountability.
The Friends of General Harrison in this county announce a convention at Norwaly on Thursday February 6. They urge a large turnout, noting wide enthusiasm in Ridgefield Turon Berlin and Lyme and urging broad township representation.
The Whig State Central Committee of Ohio urges a Harrison state convention in Columbus on February 21 and 22. A Huron County county convention is set for February 61 at one o'clock PM to appoint delegates and press for unity against Van Buren and his allies. The piece highlights organized Harrison support across Ashtabula, Ross, Chillicothe, Genesee, and Indiana New York, urging Huron county Harrison men to rally and form the lines for victory.
The Experimental notes Morse has not paid the full amount borrowed from the Fund Committee for war support last summer. If any county school districts miss their proportional share, the people may know where the fault lies. The past year’s Fund report shows the commissioners left the county treasury investment for Cura ten Schools totaling 2,229,290 and a fraction percent of surplus revenue from the state was not fully applied to school support.
The Steamboat Lexington, leaving New York for Stonington, caught fire two miles from Eaton's Neck while carrying about 150 passengers and a cotton cargo. Despite three boats, panic swamped lifeboats and the vessel sank around 3 am. Captain Chester Hilliard of Norwich survived on a cotton bale until rescue. two others died. Sloops Merchant and others attempted aid but ice and conditions hampered relief. Survivors uncertain beyond Hilliard. report notes incomplete details.
Captain Hilliard reports leaving Lexington Monday at 3 P M. and hearing a fire cry around 7 30 P M. The boat burned near the smoke pipe as boats filled with about 20 passengers each were lowered. Water flooded the vessel and likely no one in the boats survived. About 20 wearers in life preservers in the water perished from cold. Captain Hilliard escaped onto a bale of cotton then was taken by the sloop Merchant of Southport. The fire was seen from shore. a rescue failed when the sloop grounded, then moved away after high water. Captain Chester Hilliard, Mr Manchester, the pilot, and Charles Smith were saved. a fireman Mr Cox died overnight from exposure. The report includes further notes on state finances and legislative performance.
The Whigs of Ohio express high spirits and confidence as the approaching contest approaches. They claim momentum from statewide harmony and energy and urge rallying around a general who never lost a battle to restore prosperity, credit, and national confidence.
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