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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1844
Page
2
The Lindenwold pamphlet reprints Van Buren’s 1840 criticisms of fraud and calls for a fair 1844 contest. It argues that sobriety and virtue must guide the republic, condemns Whig tactics, and urges the Locofocos to nominate Van Buren again amid party rancor, with broader reflections on public trust and national character.
A March 6 1841 letter to a Missouri legislator quotes Martin Van Buren declaring no one should stay in office forever while noting he has served thirty years and now pushes a nomination through caucus amid a breach of promise claim.
A Albany Journal editorial denounces the party for yielding to a “rapacious demand,” claiming it betrays public sentiment and risks the party’s defeat. The piece frames the situation as a conflict between leadership and popular will.
A newspaper critique brands Van Buren supporters as reviving Jackson jubilees to boost the 1844 effort. The piece mocks the tactic as borrowed glory and predicts Van Buren must win on his own merits without old Jacksonian hype.
The piece discusses Free Erick Lawrence of Norfolk publishing a Recantation of Locofocoism and notes Lawrence, once a Locofoco candidate, has joined the Whigs supporting protection and American industry under Henry Crary. It highlights a shift as fifteen townsfolk switch allegiance, signaling waning Locofoco fortunes and rising patriotism and integrity.
A fragmentary political reflection argues that the people remain virtuous and will fulfill their duty even if it requires destroying and repudiating Locofocoism, reflecting party leader discourse from a historical journal.
Albany Journal rebuts the Washington Plebeian claim that Martin Van Buren is destined to win reelection and that Henry Clay must never be president. It argues the people choose Congress to make laws and reserve the right to elect the president, predicting Henry Coax’s November election to the Presidency countering caucus decrees.
The Lowell manufacturing capital totals 11.2 million dollars, employing over 9,000 men and women. Average weekly wages exceed board costs. female workers earn about 1.75 beyond board and males about 4.20. Cash payments reach 150,000 monthly. The piece defends female factory labor, cites high literacy, moral conduct, and strong church involvement, noting hours of work about 12 per day and the better health and prosperity linked to manufactories.
A fragment from a report on the Toco Foco Congressional caucus describes Mr. Van Buren being “resolved” into the presidency for four years and hints at funds raised to sway public opinion on tariff questions. The informant warns the men against further reliance on money.
In 1840 the party in control of the public treasury faced a bribe attempt that was rejected by the people. The Albany Journal notes that money cannot secure Mr. Van Buren’s re election, predicting a repeat in November.
An Albany paper attacks Martin Van Buren's role during the War of 1812. It accuses him of allying with the Peace Party to defeat Madison, claims he betrayed Republican values, and says he later rejoined the Republicans while skirting true service. The piece notes alleged financial impropriety as judge advocate in Hull’s trial.
The Indiana State Journal asks which party serves farmers by raising prices for market access, protects mechanics from pauper European competition, and secures fair wages for labor. It urges Farmers Mechanics Laborers to vote for the Democratic Whigs as aligned with their interests.
In a U S Senate speech Mr Hantington of Connecticut opposes Mr M Dashi e s tariff resolutions. He argues Britain’s free trade harms American workers and cites 1838–1840 duties and 1841 rates. The Baltimore American notes Britain taxes U S cotton and tobacco while the U S revenue from British imports lags behind.
The Globe ridicules the Whigs for choosing Mr. Clay and says they will sing and dance with pride to be merry as well as wise. It contrasts this with scolding, fretting, and harsh names, advising merrier conduct.
Chicago report states Garret has a majority for mayor while Conner opposes him. Illegal votes have been found that could defeat Garret and favor Whig candidate Mr. Dole.
The Whigs announce a meeting at the School House near Jacobs Mills in this township on Saturday at 6 o clock. An address may be expected and a good turnout is hoped.
The President appoints Hon. Jonas C. Catnous as Secretary of State and the Senate unanimously confirms the nomination. Wilson Suannon is named as Minister to Mexico pending Senate action. No Navy secretary chosen yet though John Y. Mason of Virginia is expected if Calhoun declines the post.
The Ohio Senate reports back a bill to amend bank charters with one amendment striking sight drafts provisions. A joint select committee reports a representation apportionment bill, unanimously recommended, and adopted by the Senate and House. Adjournment set for March 13. various committee actions and reconsiderations follow on militia regulation and public printing.
The record details a joint ballot in the Ohio legislature with votes on a Wooster Bank bill and related amendments. It notes directors and land office appointments, retrenchment on public printing, and a sheriff’s pay bill passage. It also reports Williamsburg attorney Wruram Baser being admitted as counsel in Columbiana County courts.
Gen Cass leads at the ham burg Locofoco convention with 91 votes for Van Buren and 1 for Cass for president while Johnson and Q M share modest tallies. Col Johnco received the vice presidential support from the Harrisburg Locofoco gathering.
The Rochester vote elected Whig May to office by a narrow margin. Monroe County elected 16 Whig and 8 Loco supervisors. Cattaraugus County reported 16 Whig and 7 Loco supervisors. Troy chose the Whig mayor and 11 of 12 councilmen by by about 400 overall. Utica went Loco by 2 votes amid imported Locos to defeat a Whig candidate.
Senator Merrick of the Post Office Committee reports amendments to the postage bill including two cent drop letter rate and added charges for advertised letters. Newspapers increase in standard size and free mailing under 30 miles, free exchanges restored, circulars taxed two cents, packages limited to under three pounds. Congress urged to pass the bill promptly.
Jo Smith, described as a Mormon Prophet, announces his candidacy for President of the United States. He says he must run because he cannot support likely nominees, refusing to back Clay as too Federalist and Van Buren as worse than Clay.
The Zanesville Aurora accuses Bartley of Federalist ties and questions his democracy while charging him with past false oath advice. The Louisville Journal backs Van Buren withdrawal and mocks Locofoco leaders. A Piqua Register note questions a speaker’s Tariff rhetoric and learning.
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