24 Mar 1840
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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1840
Page
1
A scanned fragment shows pricing for newspaper subscriptions and advertisements, noting two dollars per annum with advance payment and penalties for arrears, plus specific rates for various ad sizes and insertions. The remainder discusses political commentary on General Harrison, Ohio militia actions, and editorial rebuttals to Thomas Buchanan’s charges.
The text describes growing public backing for General William Henry Harrison after his nomination. It claims opponents falter as the People rally to him and charges against him fade. Administration leaders allegedly fear his momentum and the coming election will confirm the Voice of the People elevating Harrison to the presidency.
A Cadiz Organ letter from Levi Mallernee of Nottingham Sp. denounces being listed on the Nottingham Township Van Buren Committee of Vigilance. He opposes Van Buren policies, supports Old Tippecanoe, declines a collector post for Locofocos, and asks the Sentinel to strike his name. The piece also cites Hartford Patriot remarks on Locofoco leaders and comments on lawyers in politics.
Prentice recalls three years ago when Mr Calhoun called Mr Van Buren a fox and condemned it as miserable cowardly and sneaking. Now Calhoun fears becoming a mere dangler from the fox's tail as political fortunes shift.
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