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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1836
Page
2
The Ohio People's Press denounces Martin Van Buren as hard hearted and deceitful toward a Revolutionary War veteran. It cites recent articles from the Pennsylvania Intelligencer and Keeseville Argus accusing Van Buren of exploiting a poor veteran while Harrison supporters accuse him of corruption and wealth.
A dispatch from the Camp of San Jacinto dated 22 April directs the military Commandant at Goliad to release all prisoners captured at Copano and forward them to San Felipe de Austin. The orders aim to advance the stated objective.
War Department order from San Jacinto River dated April 26 1836 calls all troops marching from the East to assemble near Harrisburg reporting swiftly to extend the pursuit against retreating enemies. Houston’s victory is framed as securing liberty independence and peace for Texas. Thos J Rush secretary of war signs the copy.
General Samuel Houston reports at San Jacinto that Santa Anna and Cos have been captured and three generals killed. He notes 630 enemy killed, 570 prisoners taken, vastProperty seized, about 1500 stands of arms, swords and a 9 pound brass cannon. He urges friends to come and plant corn.
From Florida reports a major engagement 12 miles from Fort Brooke on April 27 pitted a Tuscaloosa volunteer regiment led by Col. T. B. Childers against about 400 Seminole warriors. About 200 Indians were killed or wounded. 3 volunteers killed and 24 wounded. Details awaited.
May 21 1836 dispatch reports orders for the disposable force of the Marine corps to move immediately to Fort Itchel under Colonel Henderson with Lieut Cols Miller and Freeman. The move follows volunteer tender by commandants and occurs amid a House committee of the whole debate on post office bills and franking reforms.
The article argues that Harrison and the Democratic ticket are gaining traction nationwide. It cites Cincinnati, Virginia counties, Connecticut, Pennsylvania contests, and New York City as proof, asserting oversize majorities for Harrison and denouncing Van Buren as a minority. It urges Union veterans and supporters to vote for Harrison.
A regional notice from the People’s Press argues that eastern land speculators from New York flood the Lima and Fort Wayne Land Districts, buying public domain by sections to curb western settlement. The piece accuses financiers tied to Van Buren of funding monopolies and draining public funds, urging readers to rally for their candidate Harrisburgh Intelligencer.
The New York Star argues Van Buren cannot win if opposition voters unite and cast ballots. It claims his strongest card is creating a belief that opposition is useless and his election is certain. The piece urges Southern states and the Jackson faction to vote against him and unite the Whigs in a strong campaign.
Our accounts from all parts of the Union are cheering as independent yeomanry rally to oppose the dominant party. Differences over minor issues fade and a firm, united effort rises to challenge office-holders, with confidence of a complete, decisive victory ahead.
The Northampton Silk Company near our village holds about three hundred acres with good water power and mills. They will stock about one hundred acres with engrafted trees this year and break up more for planting next year. They will install machinery in a current mill to manufacture raw silk, which has to be imported. All New England cocoons will have a ready market locally this year. They may build a new factory in autumn.
The Globe reports Mr Stevenson and his wife arrived by the last steamer from Norfolk and are staying with Mrs Latimer. He will remain a few days to receive instructions and depart June first for London aboard the packet ship Montreal after declining the tendered national ship.
The president announces Senate confirmations for Missouri and Illinois surveyor general Daniel Dunklin. Henry Dodge to govern Wisconsin Territory with John B Horner as secretary. Charles Dunn named chief justice, Wa C Frazier associate judge, W W Chapman attorney general, and Francis Gehon marshal.
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