This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1846
Page
2
A biographical sketch portrays William Bebb, his rise from Kentucky to Ohio law practice, his Whig politics, anti slavery stance, and reputation as a powerful orator. It notes his integrity, dedication to education and reform, and his long public service despite electoral defeats.
The piece argues the Revenue Law faces opposition mainly from urban residents with luxury lifestyles and from those who evade taxes. It claims rural taxpayers benefit from the law’s aim to equalize burdens, while wealthy urbanites resist. The narrative attacks locofoco critics and anchors its critique in January conventions and bank debt disputes.
The Buffalo and Sandusky Line connects Buffalo to Sandusky via Cleveland and Erie with daily departures at 9:00 A.M. except Sundays. Sandusky departures begin at 8:00 A.M. except Sundays. A cannon accident in Sandusky killed two men and injured another during a celebration for the Chesapeake arrival, with mangled injuries and fatalities affecting families.
Alfred Kelley replies in the Ohio Statesman to editorials alleging mismanagement of canal funds. He argues the board acted within law, that borrowing terms were not restricted by rate, and that paying interest kept state debts intact. Locos accuse Kelley. supporters say he deserves praise for carrying out the law.
The piece notes subscriptions for May magazines including Graham's Magazine The Columbian Magazine The Ladies National Magazine Godey's Magazine and Lady's Book The Farmer's Library and Monthly Journal of Agriculture The latter dedicated to agriculture argues farmers should patronize it The tone critiques Locofoco claims about a law and claims the magazines are elegantly illustrated and worth the price
New York state election yields 50 Whigs 10 Old Hunkers and 38 Barnburners for the Convention. Senate results give Democrats a majority of eight. In the House of Delegates 67 Democrats 56 Whigs elected. if fall results align as forecast, Democratic majority could reach 14 in the House and 22 on joint ballot.
The Cambria arrived eight days after the Great Western report, ashore off Truro near Cape Cod in fog and rough seas. Passengers landed at Halifax and Boston. two rode to Plymouth for an express engine. News notes varied commerce and Ireland distress with famine, and reports of the French king assassination attempt at Fontainebleau.
A public lecture will be delivered before the Young People’s Temperance Society at the Court House next Saturday evening by J R Osborn Esq. The event is announced in a condensed notice from the period’s local meetings.
The notice warns the public against counterfeit Buinckerholk Health Restorative and identifies 10 J. M. Guosnr as the sole authorized agent in Haron County. The author also announces a fresh supply arriving at the Book Store.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.