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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1845
Page
2
Correspondence from Washington details a Senate session amid fierce debates on annexing Texas. Criticism focuses on constitutional limits, calls to respect the framers, and the fight between Whigs and Locofocos over the treaty making power, with votes recorded and lists of supporters and opponents.
From the Ohio State Journal the record lists yeas and nays on the passage of the Texas Resolutions as amended by the Senate. It condemns those who betrayed the Constitution and supported slavery, praising advocates of liberty and equality while decrying the Confederate aims and Southern sovereignty.
A congressional joint resolution proposes creating the state of Tesag from Texas territory with a republican government. It outlines conditions for admission, boundary adjustments, and retention of debts, lands, and public property, and allows future new states from the territory south of 36 30 with or without slavery.
The article covers congressional and state reactions to Texas annexation, including amendments and votes on resolutions, a call for federal admission terms, and proposed cession of Texas territory. It reports discussions in the Cleveland Herald and New York Tribune, along with legislative activity in Ohio on congressional districts, voter registration, and state printing. The piece notes the constitutional controversy over annexation powers and cites editorials urging caution against expanding sovereignty through treaty or act of Congress.
The Legislature adjourned after a highly productive session and endorses a banking law as crucial. It praises reform of the Board of Public Works for saving money by dismissing corrupt members and awarding public printing to the lowest bidder. Amendments to the Congressional Districts bill are hailed as just and strengthening Whig representation, while signs point to reader interest in forthcoming laws and public notices.
On Tuesday last the Legislature chose Orax Fourirr of Columbus as Board of Public Works member for one year Jacun Brickissmar r acting member for two years and Saint Ferrar for three years. Wilrian H. Merwiss of Perrysburgh was elected Register of the Land Office there and Josrau Tracy Esq was elected Associate Judge replacing G W Choate who resigned.
The President sent into the Senate the cabinet selections including Janes Bucraxax of Pa for Secretary of State RJ Wacenn of Mise for Treasury Wx Le Manes of N Y for War Gro Baxcroft of Mass for Navy Carl Jouxsox of Tenn for PM General Jon Masox of Va for Attorney General all confirmed. The steamboat United States Capt Whita ker left Buffalo on the 10th, reached Cleveland the 12th, then Detroit. It faced ice and snow the night of the 10th, the first up from Buffalo this spring.
Mr Tyler signed the bill reducing postage rates, making it law to take effect on and after July 1. The newspaper will publish the correct copy of the law when available.
The Ohio Senate debated amending the Congressional Districting law with a scene of absquatulation and dramatic rhetoric. Members avoided speaking, authorized by rules to vote only when seated, and the bill passed the Senate after a comic yet tense display and resumed deliberation in the House awaiting its fate.
On the final session day Senator Berrien presented a Judiciary Committee report on frauds in naturalization during the late election. A motion to print 5000 copies was opposed by Locofocos who tried to table it but failed. The motion passed 24 to 52, with every Locofoco senator voting against suppression.
Washington reports detail an executive session after the Senate was called to order. Bancroft was confirmed as Secretary of the Navy without opposition after about an hour of expectations for a presidential communication. Committees were appointed for the extra session, with members named for Foreign Relations, Finance, Commerce, Manufactures, Public Lands, Claims, and the Post Office and Post Roads.
Gen Atmore the Mexican Minister writes to the Secretary of State protesting the Texas annexation as the greatest act of aggression in modern history, calling for his passports and departing for Mexico. The breach between the United States and Mexico is deeply deplored and may bring lasting consequences.
The two Houses met until near 3 am and all annual appropriation bills passed. A harbor and river improvement bill, plus Cumberland Road provisions, passed both houses and the President retained it without action. A veto over revenue cutters was overridden, marking a rare executive check. Many nominations died with the session, including Livercol consul. Nominations and thanks to leaders were noted. A cold remedy involved a turnip syrup with molasses.
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