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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1842
Page
2
The column meditates on autumn's symbolism and life's approaching end, urging preparation for aging. It also reports a Webster-Ewing national bank plan exchange, noting cabinet views and Tyler's omission, plus Albany Adver tiser's silk reeling machine exhibit near the fair.
The Ohio State Journal attacks Locofocoism and calls for renewed Whig unity after a contested election. It laments gerrymandering and the rise of a plurality legislature while urging perseverance, constitutional liberty, and a steadfast march toward victory under Whig principles. The piece calls for rallying behind the party banner and the watchwords Severance, Wirance, Farru, and Prr-Severance.
The New York Tribune reports a Lucerne County Pennsylvania race where Locofoco factions refused to back Koons the Dutchman for the Legislature. Brodhead replaced Koons, sparking anger among Koons supporters who backed Chester Bader a Whig as a stump candidate and helped his election despite no Whig nomination.
The Boston Atlas contends Ohio disorganization among Whigs and Abolitionists led to Republican losses in 1840 style conflicts. It blames abolitionist splits for aiding pro slavery factions, helping Allen’s Senate re election and gerrymandering. The piece praises Whig resignations to block minority outrages and stresses need for stronger organization and unity.
The Ohio vote shifts toward Locofocoism with German naturalized citizens, and the piece urges calm, education, and unity. It notes Germans favor Protection at home and criticizes Free Trade inclinations in Ohio Whigs. It claims Shannon as a Calhoun ally and predicts tariff disputes will dominate upcoming contests.
The speaker calls for patient and kind instruction to enlighten new voters about protection in all its bearings on their own and the public internet, hoping many will join in 1844. He urges restraint in this hour of disappointment, promising that all will yet be well.
The piece argues against broadizing blame to Germans and naturalized citizens after a county election. It urges fair treatment, adaptation of information in native languages, and recognition of German and other naturalized voters as loyal allies. It notes tensions with demagogues and emphasizes reaching Germans through German papers to inform them. It closes with a Texas update and a Portland fire report.
A Norwalk correspondent under the name Junius attacks county reform as a focus for the upcoming fall election. The article notes the Toc o party backing the issue while Junius denies such plans. It discusses county wood allotments for court house and jail and asserts officials may bear office expenses and fees within legal limits.
A long list shows senators and local representatives elected with Whig labels. It notes vacancies to fill, cites multiple counties and districts, and lists numerous named individuals and their affiliations. The piece also condemns a circulating claim that Gov. Corwin carried a live coon, calling it false, and closes with a Boston flour shipment update of over 11,000 barrels sent from Albany.
A writer using the signature Junius attacks county officers for high costs of wood and bedding in jail. he cites statutes to claim overcharges while defenders insist the lawful allowances cover necessary fuel, bedding, stationery, and sheriff services. The piece defends officials and criticizes Junius for political motives. Norwalk, Oct. 28, 1842.
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