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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1840
Page
2
A fiery speech attacks the postmaster general and administration for alleged misuse of clerical pay, cites Robinson and Washington cases, and urges a broad investigation into patronage, corruption, and inflated expenditures across Treasury and related offices. It argues for accountability and contrasts previous fiscal waste with current claims of retrenchment.
General Gaines toasts his brother General Harrison in New Orleans praising old soldiers and the Union. The piece extols principles that animated America’s founders and Washington, asserting Harrison should follow Washington’s path to lead the United States as a nonpartisan president.
The Louisville Journal notes twenty two late changes from the Administration to Harrison and one to Wickliffe in favor of the Administration. The Journal tracks Wickliffe's shift in support.
The excerpt laments Whigs losing a disappointed office seeker while Tories gain one, signaling a partisan shift and perceived underappreciation of a notable figure’s talents. It reflects magazine tone, focusing on party fortunes and individual impact.
A political piece critiques Secretary Poinsett's federal standing army proposal, detailing enrollments for ages 20 to 45, self-arming at personal cost, mounted dragoons, mass drafts, and repeat annual calls. It condemns fines and imprisonments for noncompliance and urges readers to study and oppose the administration’s policy.
In a Virginia article reprinted from the Lynch church Virginian the author compares Van Buren and Harrison, citing expenses at the White House and grounds including artificial flowers a French bedstead and chairs. The piece notes Albany versus Cincinnati voting patterns and mentions Southern papers shifting toward Harrison and Reform.
An incomplete 1840 Norwalk fragment argues public servants must safeguard public money and pursue the general good, mentioning terms like Mcfarrison Liberty and the Coalta tions in a broad pro bono style.
Historical OCR fragment lists presidential and senatorial electors by county and district. Includes names such as ALEX R MAHEW HARTER SPAPFORD COLLET and many others across numerous Ohio counties. The text reflects a formal slate of electors under William Henry Harrison and Joan Fyler with district and county attributions.
Fort Meigs will host a grand celebration with extensive preparations noted across surrounding counties. Whigs of Norwalk plan a village campout with self provided provisions during their attendance. Distinguishing guests include Gen Clarkson Mr Corwin Gov Shannon and many other prominent U S figures.
The Cleveland Herald describes a grand Fort Meigs celebration with lines of march by Maumee valley Harrisonians, Northwestern Ohio moccasin boys, Wolverines, Hloosher supporters, Mad River Trappers, Sandusky and Huron tribes, Lorain broom boys, Summit boys with White’s band, Lake victors, Rochester at Fairport, Ashtabula invincibles, Conneaut, Pennsylvania climbers, and Buffaloes amid recalling past fort honors.
Fort Meigs plans a 3 PM procession under General James Hedges with music, veterans, invited guests, and state contingents. The day features a sunrise national salute, prayer by Rev. Joseph Badger, an oration, odes and music, then a 3 PM procession and dinner. A separate note discusses Amos Kendall resigning as Postmaster General amid criticism and health concerns.
A political column argues the Extra Globe will push the Loveface party and Kendal to secure power. It accuses Kendal of evading truth and exploiting postmasters to boost subscriptions, promising reward from Van Buren if Briley falls. The piece portrays a plan to convert office influence into newspaper profits.
The piece decries a forged circular aimed at undermining the Whig Central Committee claiming to be from Alfred Kelley and signed by him. It warns that such jokes violate state law and could land the authors in prison while noting Samuel Medary defends the circular as genuine.
In Columbus 1840 authorities reveal a forger and confession surrounding a false May 19 1840 circular alleged to be from the Whig State Central Committee. Rufus B. Sage testifies the signature mix and printed layout point to the Bulletin office and a printer who admitted creating the deception for jest before altering to imitate Alfred Kelley.
The Detroit Advertiser analyzes which states will elect Whig senators as of March 1841 noting vacancies in Virginia and Delaware and estimating potential Whig gains in Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Delaware Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Kentucky Illinois Michigan Arkansas and more to form a likely Whig majority with 20 seats to be filled.
The record identifies Jann Q O Brayman as the named person. Mr. Sava confirmed the conversation and stated he belongs to the Administration party. Ellsworth of Licking county was named as the one who suggested Mr. Kelley’s name on the circular. Swayne and Swan note Medary Latham Kelley and Andrews were present during the examination.
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