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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1844
Page
3
The article reports on political maneuvering including postponement votes for a county bill, anticipated cabinet appointments for Webster and others, and ongoing negotiation suspensions. It also covers a fatal buggy accident near Fitchville, the House rule debate over the 21st rule and abolition, and local political tracts and meetings related to tariffs and free trade.
The Whigs win the mayor position by 1000 plus votes, securing mayoralty 2991 to 1002 for Ketchum and 1389 for Steele. They take most alderman seats across wards, with two in 2nd Ward and one in 4th, plus two in 5th. Justice Grosvenor gains 1620 to Mack's 1857 for Loco. Local press notes unusually quiet voting and emphasizes Whig organization through Clay Clubs as key.
In Wilmington on February 24 1844 a Dover convention failed to nominate or send delegates to the Baltimore Loco convention. The party signals favor Cass but sent Van Buren aligned delegates, prompting many honest members to switch to Clay. A leading figure defected and offered the Clay Club the large American Eagle once atop the Loco-Foco standard. Cor Philud Forum.
Legislative report notes a bill to abolish public executions ordered engrossed by a 48 to 10 vote. Conference committee settles an Apportionment bill. editors voice mixed optimism about its political effect. House balance and district contests discussed, with analysis of Whig strategy and potential majorities.
The Kanawha Republican describes natural gas at Satino Springs in the Kanawha Valley powering salt manufacture. A gas column raises water from 1000 feet to 50 feet, boiling it to crystallize salt. One cistern used, producing 250 bushels daily with no other fuel. A second cistern is to be completed, enabling full water use and 70–80 barrels of salt daily without coal or sun.
A mangled, phrasal obituary fragment speaks of a life drained of spirit and struggle. It recalls a devout heart and a final surrender to God as the body rests in dust, with the name List appearing in a devotional context.
Nicholas Biddle Esquire died yesterday morning at his country residence in Andalusia on the Delaware after a sickness marked by excessive pain. He was a citizen of Philadelphia known for literature public service and finance work with Monroes mission in England and Armstrongs in Paris. He edited the Port Folio and served in the Pennsylvania Legislature promoting public schools. He became United States Bank President after Cheves resignation and faced criticism over the banks charter and national finance. The article notes cotton exports to Europe and broader economic speculation affecting Western capital and prosperity.
Marriages recorded in the village and surrounding areas include Jown Pt Waddle wed Walnut Ann Palmer by Rev. Webster, and James Ford wed Mary Ann Rowcliffe, both of Lyme, with further nuptials noted in Richmond and Monroeville involving Jacob Upp to Susan Croninger and Cyrus Livermore to Anna Prindle, as reported by local notices.
In Sandusky City on the morning of the 26th, after a lingering illness, aged 70, David Carswell a revolutionary veteran and former postmaster is mourned. The week’s weather records show variable skies with mild to cool temperatures, periods of clear and cloudy conditions, and a light snow thaw.
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