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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1841
Page
2
Fearful luxury harms the user creating pallid faces and wasted bodies, with grim scenes in opium dens. The piece critiques secreted laws in Ohio and calls for earlier, publicized legislation and distribution of laws. It cites temperance data and notes Wax Beres returning to Kinderhook amid political drift.
A fragmented quotation urges careful reading of personal writings. The speaker cites Benjamin Franklin on print accounts as a useful index of character and promises to review their books for insight.
James Brooks recounts presenting the Tippecanoe flag to the President, from May 1, 1841, detailing the flag’s journey from Tippecanoe battle ground to New York. He urges the President to deposit it among national trophies, praising its symbolic roar for the Republic and liberty.
President John Tyler acknowledges the flag carried from the Tippecanoe battlefield by officers and soldiers. He notes its preservation as a national memorial and honors the brave Ensign who survived the night’s peril. The letter commends Brooks and asserts the flag’s place in the Capitol as a symbol of valor and sacrifice.
The bearer of the flag at Tippecanoe is recalled as Ensign Tipton born in Tennessee who left home with only an ax as patrimony and rose to the U S Senate, becoming a prominent Indiana figure. The anecdote about him reflects his notable early ascent and standing in Congress.
In a public journal account General Harrison is shown riding into the heat of battle asking about the captain and officers. Tipton stands at the flag amid dirt and blood. Harrison stays moment to reinforce and leads Captain Robb’s company as many of Captain Spencer’s seventy five men are killed or wounded. only ten to twelve remain.
May 25 Worwath Wil Alexander McLeod concerns the New York indictment for murder tied to the Caroline incident. Judges of the Supreme Court have not yet ruled on jurisdiction. the paper predicts the case will go to a jury. If proven linked to the Caroline destruction and a citizen’s murder, he faces murder verdict.
The Niagara county habeas corpus case on McLeod moves toward ruling as counsel Bradley and Spencer urge discharge under superior orders defending McLeod. The State counters that indictment, legality of detention, and actions connected to the Caroline affair justify continued restraint. Court delays further hearing to allow more papers, with New York proceedings noted and a fire at a Seneca county court-house reported.
A reader ridicules the Bank Reform movement and Gov. Shannon in a verbose critique. The letter argues the reform scheme produced no benefits, accuses leaders of vanity, and mocks the public’s belief while urging renewed propaganda. It references the Mad River and Lake Erie Rail Road and calls for a reexamination of the term itself.
Reading from the Baltimore American, results show the Whig ticket winning two seats in the 4th District covering Baltimore Annapolis and Anne Arundel. Baltimore city votes 6413 Kennedy 6443 Randall 6464 Murray. Whigs gain two seats overall with 12,909 total city ballots. Also reports Tennessee and other notices on commissions and political shifts.
In Indiana the congressional election results show the chosen representatives as George E. Profil Richard W. Thompson Joseph L. White James H. Cravens David H. Wallace Henry S Lane all Whigs and Andrew Kennedy from Lecomore.
The National Intelligencer summarizes measures likely to arise in the coming session. Proceeds from public lands divided among states, import duties revised, Sub Treasury repeal, central fiscal agent, and temporary Treasury loan are proposed to restore prosperity. Supporters say these steps would revive vigor. opponents accuse them of aiding locofoco interests and political ruin for the Van Buren faction.
A letter from March 26 1841 from W H Harrison endorses Thomas Tucker for emigration to North Bend. Additional notes report Mr Curtis appointing Tucker as customs inspector, and Ohio silk culture progress with Fords of Massillon producing 543 pounds at 1 50 per pound. Michigan City port freights to Buffalo and a Vermont cow yielding 12 quarts daily, net profit 152 50 after costs.
The latest intelligence from Tampico and Matamoros says a plan is on foot to create a separate government led by Arieta in the Northern States of Mexico. Support from abroad and European capitalists is rumored to back troops and land concessions, potentially reshaping the region into a powerful nation.
A Philadelphia physician promotes a soot and hog fat salve for scalds. He advises rubbing fine chimney soot into hog lard or fresh grease and applying on linen or muslin to cover the burned area. In extensive burns tear the cloth to wrap the wound and keep applying fresh soot until recovery.
Neatly dated Texas papers report quiet conditions aside from a border skirmish and an Indian chant. Colorado river corn sells at 23 cents a bushel and emigrants may borrow against future harvests. Prospects brighten for crops of cork and calash while discussion grows of an extra Congress session on European loans and Texas loans due May, usable July. General Hamilton plans to travel to Texas with a November visit after meeting in New York.
In the Keystone State the count urges Congress grant to Gen Harrison's personal representatives the full salary for his elected term. He asks Hon James Cooper to present a preamble and resolution in the House after its organization. Cincinnati Representative notes align with the request.
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