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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1833
Page
2
The speaker contrasts his unworthiness with Washingtons lasting influence and calls for reverence of his character and principles. He recalls public life, private virtue, and the hope that a Washingtonlike guide may arise in future crises to preserve the republic. He urges devotion to the Nation and to the memory of the Mother of Washington.
From London via the Sovereign, reports reach New York of Irish unrest and the enforcement act's reach. The Dublin Gazette presents a proclamation by the Marquis of Anglesey expanding the act to Kilkenny, banning Volunteers Conservatives and Trades Unions meetings as authorities seek to quell disturbance.
The proclamation declares Kilkenny county and city in a state of disturbance requiring Act provisions. It bans seditious assemblies and orders inhabitants to remain indoors from sunset to sunrise starting April 10, with notices to Justices of the Peace and peace officers.
In Portugal at Oporto the contending brothers push affairs. Don Pedro secures a settlement with Admiral Sartorius, keeping him in service and commanding a naval force stronger than Don Miguel's.
A notice reports Selvey Blodgett of Monroe Ohio vanished after leaving home last September. He traveled to Buffalo and New York then sold pork and sent money home. suspicions point to murder while in Buffalo with Mr Kelsey named as a possible party. He was 22, 5 feet 2 inches, light complexion with blue eyes. Any information requested for justice and humanity.
A Waterford garden hosts a giant butternut tree with a 60 foot diameter globe-like canopy and 15 bushels of nuts in 1532. Nearby reports mention smallpox fears in Jamestown, sects blamed for spread, a banknote caution, horse feed boiling practice, and a bizarre seven and a half foot Aut Eater exhibit with an egg and milk diet.
The article notes Webster’s announced extensive tour of the Western states. It states departure from the city last Wednesday, arrival in New York on Thursday, and plans to travel up the North River to Albany then toward Niagara. The route suggests continuing toward Ohio and other western states, possibly extending to Now York.
The Boston Centinel notes anticipated visits by Mr Clay and the President to New England, the South, and the West. It expects cordial receptions and benedictions from northern people, with hopes these exchanges will cement union among the states during the summer.
In Norwalk on a Sunday, thirteen emigrant wagons with families and belongings halted at O Jenney's Hotel. The writer notes an immense tide of movement eastward, comparing the scene to biblical Abraham seeking a better country.
Mr Bronson lectured on a novel Evocation and Music system called the Seffigaeucht Reader, Oratory, and Singer. The chart format aims to cure articulation impediments and speed up learning, asserting it can save years of schooling and link reading, speaking, and singing. Mr Bronson is to lecture again at the Court House this evening by candlelight.
Seen AM NEW STAM SAW-MILL we congratulate Bacon and Wagner on completing a new mill at the west end of our village. The establishment is much needed and will help the town grow by supplying lumber of all descriptions. The shingle machine is operating, the builder claims it can make three thousand shingles in one hour.
The Hon. Jon Randolpie of Roanoke, famed for his abilities, died at noon of consumption in the city. In his 60th year he remained alert until shortly before death. He was traveling to Europe with plans to sail soon.
The Girard Trust fund commits two million dollars to erect a new college modeled after the Bank and the Old United States Bank. Architect estimates place total cost at 900 000 with 700 000 on the main building and 200 000 on the oath, to be completed in six years. The committee expects interest earnings to cover most costs without tapping the fund’s principal.
The Port of Huron reports arrivals on May 26 to June 1 including the Albetross from Detroit with pine lumber and fish, Lowsa Jenkins from Sandusky with pig iron oats and ashes, Buffalo with goods to Standart Wilbur Co, and steamboats S Thompson and New York with Detroit Buffalo passages. Cleared ships include Albetross for Detroit, Lowsa Jenkins for Buffalo, and several steamboats for Detroit or Buffalo. Revenue Cutter Marie O Conner sails for the Islands and Detroit, while Dewitt Clinton sails to Cleveland ballast.
A past week weather summary reports multiple days with cloudy skies and showers. Pleasant days appear with clear conditions and mild temperatures, while periods of rain and light showers are noted on several dates.
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