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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1840
Page
2
Brig. Gen. Armistead states that once militia are mustered a portion of regular troops will be withdrawn from Middle Florida to establish the War Department directed lines. He aims to push enemy forces from settlements and repay injuries to U.S. forces.
The piece attacks Kendall and the Democrats with bold charges and calls for aggressive defense of their positions. It praises a July 4 celebration in a village with a parade, oration by Rev. Hicks, and a communal meal, followed by toasts honoring Washington, liberty, and the Union, with Col. Jexney in charge.
A fragmentary antiquated verse line hints at a Civil War era martial mood. The call speaks of a decisive charge along a line and the spoils being carried by retreating, routed forces, reflecting the era’s propaganda tone and battlefield imagery.
A dated list enumerates presidential electors and senatorial electors by county, naming individuals such as WM. R. Putnam in Washington and Bealin Beall in Warne, with district electors including Alex Rr Mallew Hamilton and Henry Larter Preble. The roll spans multiple counties and names numerous streetspecific locales and voters.
A Norwalk public celebration features speakers and toasts emphasizing national unity over party politics. James Williams presides and honors revolutionary forebears, urging equal rights, freedom from sectarian strife, and loyalty to the Republic. Distinct speakers praise the American Press, Navy, tree of liberty, and local bands.
A Wheeling Times price comparison shows wheat at 31.25, butter, tea, and coffee costs, and a farmer’s 100 bushel wheat sale in 1837 versus today. The piece argues domestic production yields less value, with a $85 loss when buying the same goods abroad. It questions voters' support for rulers responsible for the decline.
A reader excerpt critiques claims of a universal thirty eight year consent for Associate Judges north of Ohio. The piece debunks Lucas county and Erie county appointment anecdotes, argues the 1835 Lucas act and 1837-8 Erie actions were misrepresented, and defends judicial history against political speculation.
The article mirrors Tory papermaking from Auditor Brough’s Ohio Eagle, arguing bank reform reduced circulation from $8.31 million to about $4.19 million in a year and accusing Locofoco-linked leaders of steering banks to withhold money. It cites openings in bank charters due to expirations and warns many banks may be forced to wind up, noting liabilities and deposits of the Franklin and Cincinnati banks as of April 1839.
A terse critique of bank reform measures is presented as a public view, labeling the reforms as humbuggery and questioning their efficacy and motives. The text reflects skepticism toward political and financial overhaul.
The piece denounces Auditor Brough as a writer who fabricates and exaggerates. It cites speeches in Cobey and Denton alleging pro British views and manipulation of franks, with responses from Mr Clay and Mr Graves denying the claims. Editors urge vigilance against partisan abuses by officeholders and the Extra Globe distribution.
A forged letter purportedly from William C. Calhoun to his Mass district, claiming Daniel Harrison joined abolitionists, led to convictions of five Locofoco congressmen Lynn Boyd John Jamison Lupi L Turney Lewis Steenrod and Jane Absman who later confessed Calhoun did not write the letter. The scandal underscored alleged desperation falsehood and fraud within the party.
The State Man denounces a book about Martin Van Buren as a forged work by a supposed friend. Authors critique Van Buren’s property and negro suffrage votes while detractors label Federalist leanings as a result. Politician E M Stone and Sturges attack Locofocos, chastising temperance and federalism stance.
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