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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1845
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment laments party rhetoric and electioneering. The text ridicules perceived crumbs of power and mocks individualism, referencing a so called Democritic temple and Jesse Americans. The passage resembles a political gossip column with unclear names.
An old editorial argues tariff opponents misstate wool market trends citing Cincinnati Gazette figures for May and June prices from 1843 to 1845. It lists extreme quality ranges and specific grades from common at 20 cents to full blood around 30 cents, noting recent sales and a Springfield Republic claim of wool selling at 18 to 20 cents.
A political letter critiques The Statesman for suppressing truth about Ohio actions on Oregon during 1839-40. It cites Fisher’s 1839 preamble and resolutions urging U S claims, then notes their rejection by the Senate with a Locofoco majority. The piece condemns partisan spin and calls for a corrected Oregon record.
The item reproduces a Locofoco letter accusing Col. Polk of a political Mephistopheles hold over the President, mentions calls for his removal of associates, and cites counterpoints about James G. Birney’s oath stance. It also includes a brief note on an operatives account from Lowell mills, two young women owners, and a subscription for a new mill. A Connecticut comet report notes the second great comet of 1845 seen at Philadelphia and predictions of two more.
The discussion contrasts the State Printer office with bank charters. A bank is not a contract but the State Printer office is. The columnist argues charters may be repealed yet office creation remains, while noting the printer seeks damages after potential abolition. The piece critiques lawmakers and public funds.
The Charleston Patriot notes Santa Anna’s banishment for ten years with his family, money, and health spared amid Mexican war weariness. Havana reports confirm reduced war talk, with Bustamante en route to Mexico and a French diplomat insult incident. Iron and tariff talk in Pennsylvania alongside a whale capture tale wrap the late Mexico dispatch.
The report notes a whale 41 feet long with a rope through its blubbered body yielding about twenty five barrels of oil and as much blubber. It also references Archbold a Loco member defending a new tax law in St Clairsville and Coshocton Democrat opposition to anti tariff stance. The piece touches South factory plans using slave and free labor and a Baltimore electricity claim. It ends with Treve Caurci spire height and Upjohn design praise.
An item describes a home remedy for the summer complaint using rhubarb powder, magnesia, water, and brandy with a sugar sweetening. It also mentions a flour-based food preparation for feeding a young child. The text then shifts to a claimed cancer cure involving a salt and grasa salve used on cancer lesions, citing two reported American successes and a Louisiana example, attributed to the Southern Reformer.
Huron Reflector announces the next issue will print on July first and be distributed free of postage within thirty miles to offices in Huron and Erie counties and nearby towns. The paper offers fifty-two cent annual rates for new subscribers and urges Whig neighbors in Huron and adjacent counties to subscribe for one year.
At the last term of the Court of Common Pleas the court granted licenses to several applicants to keep taverns at their residences for the ensuing year. Each signer must pledge not to sell or allow intoxicating drinks in or near their homes and must obtain a license within 30 days from the rising of the court or the applications will be dismissed with costs.
The Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Detroit has been shut by an injunction served on it, halting all business. A Detroit broker Lyell sought the injunction amid doubts of solvency, but he denies intent to force redemption denial. Bank notes trade at about 50 percent in Cleveland, though revival is hoped. St Clair money valued at 37.4 cents on the dollar. Michigan Insurance Co River Raisin and Oakland County Bank notes still tradable at par locally.
The Ex State Printer sold the Ohio Statesman to Hazewell of the Concord Mass Freeman to settle private affairs. Critics doubt he can match the paper's past political falsehoods. Crops improved by recent rains with two thirds average wheat yield expected. corn backward but possible. grass late and light due to drought. Mr. Farr still has an interest in the paper, with Locofocos unwilling to dispense his services before the election.
A Washington letter reports a rumour that Lews McLane of Baltimore may be offered a special mission to England over the Oregon question. McLane previously served in England, and Polk may gain comfort from such a trusted choice. The McNulty case before the Circuit Court adjourned for a ruling next week. Emigration to Canada from Europe is high with 7000 arriving at Quebec by June 1 and 55000 having contracted for passage. 130000 expected for America, with Canadians settling on the Canada Company lands described as industrious and prepared.
President James K. Polk proclaims national mourning for Andrew Jackson. The executive departments including State Treasury War Navy Post Office Attorney General and Executive Mansion to be closed for one day, honoring the deceased as the nation mourns his loss. Washington February 16, 1845.
Andrew Jackson died at the Hermitage on Sunday the 7th at 6 o clock in the afternoon. He retained his faculties to the end, died quietly and with resignation, surrounded by family and a few intimate friends. The funeral was simple and large crowds gathered to honor the former president and general. The New York papers recall his life, birthplace near Camden South Carolina on March 15 1767, his Revolutionary War service, and rise through law and politics to the U S Senate and presidency.
A historical sketch recalls George Jackson’s praise of Andrew Jackson, noting his command during the Creek conflict, the New Orleans victory, roles as Florida governor and Mexico envoy, and his presidency beginning in 1829 with the Hermitage farm near Nashville. It mentions his son Andrew Jackson Donelson as a minister to Texas.
At a late commissioners meeting additional certificates were filed, increasing the number of organized branches to eight. The Board of Control will be organized and banks will go into full operation. meeting adjourned to July 3. New certificates were issued for Chillicothe, Delaware, and Cincinnati. A New York census is to be taken next July.
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