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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1843
Page
2
A Needham field near Mr. G. W. Shaw used a mix of Edm. Salt ashes and coal ashes as mineral manure. After plowing and manuring, corn showed remarkable growth by July 20, with 2 to 4 ears per stalk and heights of 5 to 6 feet. The experiment compared soil depths, moisture, and a control, noting pumpkins and turnips also thriving.
A Vermont maple sugar sample from Watertown's Joek Woodsworth won a state show premium. The text then shifts to discuss maple cultivation and economic potential, followed by a long anecdote about a bribery case in Massachusetts politics involving Mr. Bell and Governor Morton, detailing lobby plots, promised rewards, and eventual political consequences.
The Norwalk crowd failed to assemble for Gen Cass as weather and distance dampened expectations. The piece attacks Massachusetts Locofoco leaders, accusing Governor Morton of bribery to influence elections and asserts Whig loyalties and betrayals amid political tensions.
The Locotoco papers condemn the use of foreign made carpets for Congress halls while noting the Whig Congress had dissolved in March and had no authority for such purchases. The piece shifts blame to John Tyler's administration and urges consistent censure of party actions rather than retroactive fault.
The report notes continuous snow on Saturday and an earlier, harsher winter season. Residents report plummeting temperatures and persistent snowfall reshaping daily life.
The aged statesman Adams arrived in Cleveland on Tuesday to a large crowd and hearty reception. He spoke warmly of Western New York growth, the Hudson and Mohawk valleys, and the nation’s prosperity, then departed for Hebron, with plans to reach Columbus next Saturday.
The Lecoloce papers push a spurious Bible to claim a popu lar vote majority in Maryland while the Baltimore Patriot denounces it as a false attempt. Gen Cass sends a health related note about an inability to visit. In equity court heirs of Trustees of an institution seek about $12,000 for services. assets exceed $30,000 including state stocks, with a dispute over selling assets to meet claims and dividends. No decision yet. documents laid before the court.
List of appointments for preachers across many districts and towns including Cleveland Herald note on German support for Whig cause and contrasted views on tariff and protection. Mentions naturalized citizens and local newspapers praising Whig alignment and economic policy outcomes.
The Rev. Charles Fitehsig will commence a series of sermons on Tuesday the 14th at the Baptist Church in Not Walk. The event marks the start of a religious program expected to run weekly.
In New Haven on the 26th by Elder J. Kelly, William D. Mann Jr. 10, wed Miss Phebe Ann Moore. Also in Port Defiance, by Rev Webster on the 2d, John M. Stilwill of Port Defiance to Mary A. Goodson of that place.
In this township on Saturday morning last after a lingering illness of several months Luke Keeler Esq Cornter of Haron County in the 7th year of his age and in New London on the 21st ult Harriet Buchanan aged 42 wife of Mr John Buchanan are recorded.
A fragmented weather diary lists days with sky conditions and temperatures. It records morning to evening ideas like cloudy rain and snow, cold spells, and cool conditions across several days with incomplete names and dates.
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