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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1831
Page
2
Reports describe Polish defenders’ brave stand near Pulawy and Léble amid broader European tensions. French leaders face criticism as ministers defend July revolution while Austria’s advance presses toward Bologna Rimini and Forli, with plans to reach Ancona and Rome.
Paris reports the Austrian corps in La Romagna numbers 15 000 to 18 000 men led by Baron Frimont. He states the invasion began after papal appeal to the emperor. By March 19 their forces reached Bologna’s gates at 46, as described in the proclamation.
The European scene shows Polish arms gaining ground in Lithuania Volhynia and Russia despite doubts about some reports. Insurrection spreads in Volhynia Courland and Lithuania while Finland’s disaffection grows. Italy’s revolt appears subdued with Austria restoring control and a papal legate treaty. Belgium prepares for war raising funds and foreign officers.
Telegraph lines from Paris relayed late Saturday news that Poland defeated Russia in a large scale attempt to cross the Vistula. General Sebastiani reportedly heard the report with evident joy as details trickled in from the long and bloody engagement.
The Berlin Gazette notes insurgents on the frontiers of the Prussian province near Augustow along the Nemen, with Wilna in insurrection behind the Russian line. Russian General Jermatov, replaced on the Persian front, has raised a Volga bank insurrection and called for a constitution for Russia.
The commander in chief learned Diebitsch split forces and executed a night move from Warsaw to strike at Geismar’s entrenched corps at Wawer. Rybinski’s division stormed the right, destroying a regiment, seizing cannon and standards, driving the enemy to Minsk. About 2000 killed, 6000 prisoners taken, twelve cannon captured. pursuit was halted by fatigue after twenty hours of action. The report anticipates further blows on Diebitsch’s dispersed cantonments and aims for decisive victory for liberty and independence.
The President of the National Government with Czartorski M Beczychowsky a government member and Count Malachowski foreign affairs minister accompanied the Commander-in-Chief from the start of the affair until nightfall. They shared dangers and witnessed the triumph that crowned the day.
The steamboat Washington, Captain Tomlinson, left the city for Providence and was struck near New Haven by the Chancellor Livingston. The Washington sank within twenty minutes. one second steward died, all passengers accounted for, and Captain Tomlinson praised for his conduct. Captain Comstock of the Chancellor Livingston is also commended. Reports note efforts to raise the wreck with two steamers and a diving apparatus. A second item reports the Georgia State Penitentiary at Milledgeville burned, leaving only walls, guards placed, and no escapes.
Daniel Delaney aged 14 was shot by storekeeper Mr Capron at a grocery near Sloop Lock while entering the window. Delaney lingered until afternoon and died. The youth had a prior arrest for breaking into Stark and Sage’s store and had just completed a jail term.
On Sunday the 8th inst the sloop Humbird of Conneaught coasted Cunningham's Island when the tow boat broke free. The main boom gibed and two men overboard were swept away. Henry Ellithorp was saved after grabbing rigging, while Col. John Brooks of Salem Ashtabula County Ohio disappeared attempting to reach Cunningham's Island.
The fragment notes the death of a very early settler from Ashtabula County. He left a wife and nine children to mourn his untimely end. The text mentions a search for a body and a purse of hav ing it to Salem for inter view.
Norwalk notes begin the Court of Common Pleas term with brief appeals for sympathy from readers. Local commentary references Burg events and foreign news items already received, mentioning support for the fight for liberty and promotions of periodicals and advertisements.
The Shale Trees of Nor walk Village beg mercy and support from learned gentlemen and local boys to allow a year or two of growth in a barren sand area. They mourn Old Hickory's demise and urge protection from knife damage while praying for favorable planting conditions. Names of petitioners listed. Gentlemen from out of town are asked to respect village posts and provide shelter instead of deterring horses.
A reader warns of clergy led efforts to muzzle the press for publishing discussions on religion. The letter defends free inquiry and argues against imposing religious tests on journalists and workers who engage with controversial ideas.
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