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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1836
Page
3
A radical manifesto urges citizens to annihilate the bank and destroy its foundation. It claims support from the Democracy of Pennsylvania and calls for forcible action if peaceful methods fail.
The Senate reports first reading on incorporation bills for Fair field and Norwalk churches and local railroads. The House passes a public works board and a state road from Truxville to Milan. Debates continue on insurance restrictions and electronic notes with postponement votes and final passages.
A snippet records names including Muskingum Morrow Morris Patterson Reece Robbins Robinson Sprague Smith Stivers and Taylor from Guernsey-28, indicating a named group or roster fragment within the page.
In Wolwalk on March 1, 1836, the Fortification Bill's loss is noted and warrants careful reading. The piece suggests Mr. Wise, a Jacksonian or former administration supporter, will reveal errors and corruption regardless of party, urging vigilant scrutiny by partisans.
A Friday night blaze gutted the three story Seminary, destroying library and museum items valued at about 2500 dollars. The school will reopen tomorrow in the Methodist Church basement for the male department, while the main building is prepared for the female students, and trustees plan immediate rebuilding. The article condemns political manipulation and cites Ohio law as inadequate, urging reform and noting strong opinions from the author.
The Ohio State Convention held February 22 and 23 at Columbus unanimously nominated William Henry Harrison for President Francis Granger of New York for Vice President and Gen Joseph Vance for Governor. The Ohio State Journal notes attendance at 1034 with possible omissions and prints a vivid portrait of delegates from all walks of life.
The piece questions the representative’s stance on repealing the Chaplain law. It argues the chaplain’s value for prison order and productivity outweighs expenses, warning that removing the chaplain could require more guards and harsher confinement, condemning biased constitutional excuses.
The Pennsylvania Senate approved the bill to repeal the state tax and to continue state improvements by chartering the United States Bank. The vote shows 20 yeas and 12 nays with two absentees. Gov Ritner signed the bill authorizing the United States Bank of Pennsylvania, according to the National Intelligencer and the New York Transcript.
Washington reports a forthcoming message indicating official advice from Paris that the French government is prepared to pay the overdue instalments under the 1831 treaty. A Paris cabinet council reportedly authorized conveying France’s readiness to the U.S. via the Court of St James. The King is said to favor a prompt settlement.
The Paris talks produce a favorable effect on Franco American disputes and the French Government is ready to pay the indemnity when requested. All stocks and American securities are expected to benefit from the result. The statement notes the payment is contingent on application and signals broader financial gains.
A January 7 letter from Baron Rothschild to Messrs Cohens of Baltimore states the government will promptly execute the financial terms of the treaty. Despatches have been sent via the British Cabinet and they expect to receive instalments soon.
Correspondent reports the Judiciary Committee’s 5 to 2 decision favoring extending the southern states North West of the Ohio River. The line east west through Lake Michigan's southern point is not fixed, harming Michigan's claim while favoring Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Congress likely to confirm prior to adjournment.
Letter from N. M. Rothschild’s child in London dated January 6 remarks on the message of your President to Messrs J L and S Josephs & Co of New York. The brief note signals formal business correspondence between the houses.
A five story Mulberry street building housing the Methodist Book Concern printing and publishing rooms was consumed by flames on Thursday morning. The Christian Advocate and Journal weekly edition was lost along with large stock and presses. Mail books saved. 200 workers displaced. insured value under 100k, total loss over 250k.
Texas factions move troops and volunteers to the western frontier to block Cos and his forces and hostile Indians. The campaign under General Houston is slated to begin March first, with Santa Anna’s movement starting earlier. Reports reach from New Orleans via Brazoria to January 13 and San Felipe to January 9, dated Galveston Bay December 25 and Brazos December 31.
Report from Texas notes prosperity for Texians as Mexican General Sesma enters Cochahuila. One thousand five hundred Texians to Goliad for fortress defense and San Antonio de Bexar to be fortified with four months of provisions. Road conditions slow Selma's 600 mile march to Cochahuila to five or six miles per day. Texas government buys two steamboats for coast defense. Volunteers from the United States swell Texan ranks to about 3,000 riflemen by February 1, with forts and garrisons.
Married in Peru township on the 20th by Abel Tracy Esq Mr Aupen Apams to Miss Clarissa A Sutin of Oxford. Also in the township last Thursday by Eben Boalt Esq Mr Rust W Becx to Miss Amartuia Von.
The past week featured varied conditions with cloudy periods and light rain on several days. A violent snow storm hit on the 24th with snow totaling around 12 inches on the 27th, followed by clear and pleasant weather on the 28th and cooler days toward the start and end of the week.
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