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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1843
Page
2
Hugh faces lifelong lameness after an accident as his mother guides him through fear and future challenges. She explains patience, acceptance, and perseverance, noting that honest sorrow strengthens character and faith while eventual adaptation may bring greater study, resilience, and respect from others.
Market prices show sixteen pounds of New Orleans sugar cost one dollar with a two cent per pound duty. The tariff grants a local monopoly to South sugar growers while nails and iron rise in cost. nails, once cheap, now sell for high keg and hundred weight prices, yet nail duties remain prohibitive. Prices drop for domestic nails due to local production, but tariff limits persist.
The item portrays a heated tariff debate with criticized tariffs harming national prosperity. It condemns President Van Buren for seeking Southern votes at the country’s expense and calls for opposition to tariff policies.
The text extols law as a blessing that stimulates national progress. It urges not to spurn the opportunity it presents and to accept stability, keeping the spirit of the phrase well enough as it is.
The Boxton Atlas argues for keeping the current tariff and opposing a commercial treaty with England. It praises three quarters of operation as admirable, warns against England's reciprocity, and urges a permanent, open policy free from entangling foreign deals, safeguarding domestic industry and prosperity.
Advices from Texas report a planned Santa Fe expedition led by Col Shively to raise 300 volunteers from frontier counties for a spring descent on Santa Fe to seize Armijo and Lewis and punish those who harmed a trading expedition. The effort lists 500 to 800 men, rendezvousing at Coffee's Station on April 15, with routes south of the Red River to operate in Texas and Mexico. Also noted is a presidential proclamation denouncing Commodore Moore for mutiny and disobedience, sanctioning seizure of his vessels, with Moore asserting Morgan’s support and vowing action against the Mexican squadron to aid Texas. The Texas indemnity loan of two and a half million pesos is being pursued to pay U.S. citizens. A humorous anecdote about a lazy boy ends the column.
The tragedy of Mrs Betsey Lawther wife of Alexander Lawther of Wakeman Township is reported as a probable murder. Her body was found in a well with signs of strangulation and a bucket submerged. her husband was arrested as inquiries continue. The item also notes political shifts as Tyler era officials are replaced by Locofocos amid broader party tensions.
Ten of the men who killed Cha vis, a Sante Fe trader, are in prison at St Louis. Five more were captured and await confinement. A Tribune correspondent notes the wood is growing ready for their execution. Prefontaine, once a lecturer on infidelity, is among the murderers.
The distinguished Noah Webster died in New Haven Conn on Saturday the 28th ult in his 85th year His life is praised for eminent piety and usefulness The piece also includes official letters from 1843 detailing accusations of hostility to the President and political maneuvering by Post Office officials with Norwich and Princeton letters noting removals and requests for explanations
Indiana voters will choose governor, U S representatives, and state legislators in August. A spirited campaign runs across the state with Whigs optimistic about one district and having equal chances in the others.
The Secretary forms a commission of regular service officers to examine West Point Academy instead of the usual militia board. A Louisville theater was burned to the ground, suspected incendiary work. The report notes Ne inearance as part of the brief.
A Cleveland Herald notice notes a flock of pelicans seen in Cuys hoga county with six killed. An eight foot wingspan measurement is cited as a sign of the times, a suggestion for editors of the Midnight Cry.
The article analyzes the forthcoming Senate and House compositions with Whigs likely to hold the next Senate, Locofocos pressing for a majority, and several states yet to elect House members. It notes vacacies in Tennessee and Maryland and cites fluctuating party control through the Fifteenth Congress era.
The Virginia share of federal patronage is huge with 92 offices held by Virginians and annual salaries totaling 158 950 dollars, highlighting long service by Virginians in national offices. Also covered are a St Louis court ruling on free negro residence, and Connecticut watchmakers shifting from wooden clocks to gold lever watches.
Historic notices recall General Wavy Jackson era service and heroism, then condemn the removal as unpatriotic. A Cincinnati lyric laments the veteran and John Tyler faces Locofoco criticism. Canada exile escape story and census anecdote round out the piece.
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