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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1843
Page
2
The speaker argues that North America prospered under a free constitution and civil liberty, unlike the Spanish colonies. He credits religious and political liberty as the roots of America’s strength and predicts the cloud over America will pass, returning it to a proud station among British-descended nations.
A critical look at recurring public follies from Mesmerism to phrenology notes how belief in astrology and the moon drives rural farming and superstition. The piece also reports on the Van Buren caucus in Albany, its silence on tariffs, and the Massachusetts bankrupt estate distribution led by George Morey.
The piece attacks a Philadelphia publication named The United States Horoscope which claims daily star based life advice. It quotes a paid nativity service offering five dollars for a birth chart answers and one dollar for other questions to Thomas Hague. The writer links the magazine to pro Jackson politics and to a harsh view of constitutional issues and a questionable Presidency deal.
The article argues that Locofoco banking laws fail to create new banks and keep money idle in Norwalk and other state banks. It criticizes policy, praises Whig tariff effects, and notes rising Ohio stock prices and general prosperity tied to Whig governance. It contrasts Whig and Locofoco positions with emphasis on finance and banking reforms.
A discussion notes that Americano fabrica is now widely produced and exported, reaching Great Britain, the center of manufacturing wealth. The text questions what new objection will arise from this intensified regime of high prices.
A Washington buyer plans to convert the Deacon Giles Distillery into a humane factory. Rev. Mr Cheever once aided temperance efforts and faced punishment for libel. A Salem celebration described flags dancers and music with whiskey scented walls, as Cheever did not attend. Ham, Cheever, and Deacon Giles reportedly became Washingtonians.
The Cincinnati Gazette touts increased dimensions and new dress, calling itself a valuable commercial paper at a key Ohio valley market. It highlights money articles, produce and exchange tables for merchants and asserts it remains a faithful Whig journal edited with spirit and firmness.
The Anglo American launches in New York printed on double duodecima paper with brevier type. It showcases a drawing of a new serial steam carriage and offers subscriptions at three dollars annually paid in advance. Agents and postmasters are offered terms including free copies for new subscribers.
The publication announces near completion a superb Aguatinta engraving of King Louis Philippe and a full length Washington portrait. Both plates use line stipple and mezzotint for softness. The Washington piece measures twenty four by sixteen inches and will be offered to subscribers who pay one year in advance.
Opinion piece criticizing Locos and Bank Reform bills for harming Ohio banks and keeping a home currency. Cites three Michigan banks with control of circulating currency and states Ohio pays 300,000 in interest to other states. Warns of foreign capital withdrawal and humbug politics. Also mentions self paying tobacco vending machine in Albany and Providence and a pious mother and son exchange about Jonah.
Sol Van Rensselaer of Albany denounces John Tyler after recounting his Harrisburg Convention nomination and claiming Tyler betrayed the party. The letter dated May 6 1848 asserts Tyler deceived the nation and cost the Whig cause, urging repentance.
The Philadelphia U S Gazette reports secretary of the treasury notes from New Orleans to Washington July last show no cancellation marks and questions whether notes were ever redeemed. The Philadelphia Inquirer and N S Tribune discuss repudiation fears and a Pearl Street brokerage case, urging caution toward Spencer and the note package.
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