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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1836
Page
2
A patriotic political commentary lauds General Harrison as the worthy candidate whose unbought honors and steadfast service inspire the public. It contrasts his integrity with Van Buren’s “purchased plaudits” and forecasts Ohio’s pivotal 1840 influence against corrupt press efforts to promote a government candidate.
The Hartford Review extols William H. Harrison as poor yet principled, contrasting him with wealthier rivals and publishing a persuasive 1829 letter to Simon Bolivar. It argues his honesty, patriotism, and devotion to the nation surpass monetary power, urging him to emulate Washington.
The Erie Observer reports a large stone, about 118 solid feet and weighing 900 pounds, found in Mercer county. It was dug from a bed directly on the Beaver and Ohio canal line, described as the purest kind and a standout specimen for the market.
An excerpt notes a remarkable inexhaustible article set near the canal corner, inviting curiosity. It predicts the canal’s completion will make this item prominent in local business and in demand along the lake shore.
Amid March sessions, Ohio Senate and House pass bills regulating judgments and common schools, incorporate railroads and silk firms, and extend road and banking provisions. Debates erupt over a Bank of the United States clause, with amendments on note circulation and penalties. A notable resolution asks for federal action on Black Rock dam effects and Erie shore protection.
In a brief exchange the House prepared to adjourn as a message from the Senate arrived. A motion from Mr Bentley led to adjournment without day, ending the session.
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