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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1836
Page
2
A political appeal urges Whigs to fight for reform and integrity in government. It warns of a 50 000 office holder faction and urges every true friend to vote for William Henry Harrison on November 4. The piece compares the struggle to Trafalgar and stresses duty over party.
Public sentiment shows Harrison supporters overtaking Van Buren in Ohio towns Newark and Zanesville with large Jacksonian turnouts. The Congress acts list covers Ohio Michigan Arkansas and Florida bounds fortifications pensions military and Indian affairs with multiple 1836 appropriations and regulatory measures.
The Ohio Republican notes a strong stance against Van Jacks this fall in old Muskingum asserting lessons from the Fourth. It claims four thousand Harrison men to one hundred fifty Van Burenites and predicts a triumphant ticket in the county and district.
The Zanesville Republican notes July 4 turnout of friends of Harrison who have shifted to the Harrison Banner alleging opposition to Van Buren and corruption. Authors predict more township shifts in upcoming elections and a broader rebuke of office holders.
Treasury instructions limit land payments to gold silver or Virginia land script after August 15 with a December 15 extension for certain settlers. Receivers must not accept drafts or deposits except as signed by the U S Treasurer. Policy aims to curb fraud and monopolies in public lands and curtail bank credit risks. Mexico Texas war notes discuss Santa Anna, possible revolution, and Texas defense.
Hon. R M Johnson of Kentucky defends Gen William Henry Harrison in a House speech regarding the relief bill for Harrison’s representatives. He notes Harrison’s westward career, wartime service, and lack of defeats, cites testimonies from Van Buren supporters, and criticizes Martin Van Buren and the New York convention on universal suffrage.
The piece mocks the expunge movement across states including Virginia Ohio and Missouri noting how the effort drew lengthy congressional attention but ended with the matter laid on the table. It cites figures like Tyler Leigh Southard Ewing and others while lampooning political tempers and public impact.
Miss Frances Wyatt sues Solomon Menken for six thousand dollars in a Court of Common Pleas case accusing a broken marriage promise. The girl, about sixteen, lived as his sister in law. Menken valued at twenty thousand. A new trial filed citing excessive damages.
The New Orleans Bee reports Gen. Austin has arrived in the city and resumes travel toward Texas. It notes his assumed charge of a proposed fifty percent tariff government touching the recognition matter.
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