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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1844
Page
2
Betsey and Mary Barker, two women of opposite temperaments, navigate society, invitation politics, and a party in the city. James Gaston struggles with love, duty, and honesty as Mary's heart and intentions unfold, leading to a heartfelt confession and marriage vow.
A letter-like fragment condemns remonstrances opposing Teras annexation as audacious hypocrisy. It questions signatories, noting women and children would not endorse them, and derides Whigs for hypocrisy before labeling the remonstrances as serving annexation advocates in a patent democracy.
The piece argues that the presidential result signals broad support for immediate Texas annexation, with Polk favored and Clay opposed. It notes Whig and Locofoco alignments, warns southern Whigs support annexation on just terms, and condemns nativist delays while predicting congressional action on annexation. It ends by criticizing Dems and calling out alleged partisan deceit in the campaign.
The Huron Reflector reports electoral vote prospects for the 1844 race. It lists Clay and Polk with state tallies, notes uncertainty for Tennessee and Louisiana, cites alleged frauds in Plaquemines, and blames abolitionists in New York for steering the result amid a Polk majority in electors.
Delaware votes Whig for Governor and Congress, and Whig majority in both state houses, signaling a Whig U S Senator and possible Senate majority unless Iowa statehood shifts ties. Vermont supports Clay. Louisiana faces alleged ballot fraud with illegal voters shipped by steamboats to Plaquemines Parish. Polk leads Clay in final counts despite fraud concerns. Thomas Corwin praised as likely U S Senator. Whigs nationwide rally behind his election. Corwin reportedly to accept Senate seat.
A county politician and pork dealer publicly admitted that he would have supported different pork pricing if Clay had won, denouncing the tariff as oppressive. He criticized Polk supporters and urged Democratic farmers in Ohio to remember the alleged perfidy shaping the election.
Last Saturday night Myron Rode and a man named Edwin Burke were arrested in the village on a charge of breaking into Mr. Cook's Bellevue store Wednesday night and stealing goods valued at 3200 or 3300. The goods were identified by marks and the owner. They were examined before Justice Jones and committed to jail for trial at the next term of the Court of Common Pleas for this county due to lack of bail.
Notice to buyers that alternate sections adjoining the Mian Extension Canal will be offered for sale at Upper Sandusky on January 6. Lands lie within five miles of the canal and are said to be highly valuable. Minimum price is $250 per acre. The source also includes political commentary about James K. Polk and references to Tennessee politics.
A historical party pamphlet urges Ohio Whigs to stand firm for American interests against foreign power and the Slave South. It defends protection for all and condemns alliances with Nativeism and otherism while rallying young men and leaders to uphold constitutional principles and state integrity.
A young man, Asahel Philo, was killed near town in a clash with a mulitte named Guildchrist, with conflicting reports about self defense and attack. The coroner's inquest heard the men left town around 10 or 11 pm, a confrontation occurred, and Philo was found stabbed in three places, one in the heart. John son attacked the father and clubbed him, then Guildchrist fled, was pursued, and shot. Johnson surrendered. Guildchrist was shot after escape attempts. Ne negroes claim the assault began at their dwelling and say Philo attacked them. the living residents dispute that claim. A Baltimore-style newspaper note from Sandashy Clarion notes the house had been attacked, while survivors deny their involvement.
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