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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1850
Page
5
A partisan plea urges Karl Bill and De Morris Pratt as Whig candidates for governor and congress, attacking Democratic policy, defending the Whig tax law and home currency, and calling voters to rally, monitor polls, and resist fraud. It extols Watson’s defense by Wa Jonasyon, notes anti slavery stance, and urges broad worker support.
A fragmentary 19th century account rails against Locofoco power in Ohio from 1838 to 1850, condemning bank charters and hard money advocacy. It cites Gov. Wilson Shannon in 1842 urging well guarded banks and quotes party resolutions endorsing reform while opposing destructive banking policies.
A 1840s era political appeal urges Worcester voters to support a full Whig ticket. It warns against Locofoco pressure to split ballots, defends taxation of banks, and condemnsDemocrats for backing repeal of bank taxes and charter protections while praising Whig candidates Earl Bill and De Morris Pratt.
A call to voters to choose which party will govern the state, urging that suffrages reflect the parties' actions and promising rewards based on conduct as the election nears on Tuesday.
The Baker Family vocalists will perform in our columns notice next Friday with a note on heating at the venue. The text recalls 1830s tax debates where Bank of Massillon and others faced taxes under Locofoco and Whig shifts, detailing dividends and profit taxes.
The first case under the Fugitive Slave Law occurred in New York City. An agent for a Baltimore slaveholder presented testimony proving property, and the U.S. Marshal conveyed Hamlet back to Baltimore bandcuffed and in irons. The piece blames the Locofoco party and notes resignations by the Whig candidate Earl Bill who had served as U.S. Commissioner, calling for volunteers to enforce the law.
A political pamphlet-era critique laments hard money policy in 1840s Ohio and Pennsylvania. It recalls 1842 currency crises, shinplaster inflation, and bank reform laws, urging a Home Currency and Whig support while noting Giddings faced a Loco candidate withdrawal in Cayahexa District.
The Toledo Norwalk and Cleveland Rail Road Company asks Huron County voters to approve a stock subscription of 100000 dollars. County bonds may be issued at par and must mature in ten years with interest payable after two years. The statement notes dividends and equal rights for the county as a stockholder. D E Merrill and C S Stark commissioners. September 30, 1850.
The article details Whig conventions in New York supporting Fillmore and Seward, contrasting Graynger Stance, and noting Seward's anti Slavery votes. It cites a Genesee Wyoming Congressional Convention resolution praising Seward and Taylor era principles while criticizing Locofoco papers. It also reviews currency issues and bank notes comparing Rhode Island Massachusetts and Ohio trade health and the impact on commerce.
A letter from Hem S. T. Worcester of Norwalk responds to a candidate about repealing the Fugitive Slave Law and prohibiting slavery in territories and DC. He supports abolition in DC and territories, opposes new slave states, and favors limited public land sales to settlers funding education and local improvements.
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