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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1846
Page
2
The piece argues against rapid State House expense increases, suggesting 360 thousand dollars would suffice for completion and condemning convict labor use in construction. It cites a Kalida Venture defense of Penitentiary labor and critiques tax inequalities under the new system, noting a sharp rise in merchant capital and personal property valuations.
The Springfield Republic urges Whig voters in Ohio to rally for the upcoming election. It notes past Whig majorities and warns against complacency, urging individuals to organize, mobilize, and bring out the vote to prevent Democratic influence and safeguard the state's banks and public works.
From the U S Journal a sharp critique of tax increases under the new law. Perry county faces high assessing costs while Athens county shows far lower figures, sparking anger and claims of fraud by local officials including assessor Potts. Also reports Nauvoo unrest and Mormon emigrant distress as winter approaches.
The piece calls on Whigs to vote next Tuesday the 13th in Old Huron to protect the state’s prosperity and banking system. It asks supporters to counter lies and rallies faith in a jubilant victory if every Whig does their duty at the polls.
A regional appeal warns Huron County voters about the Locofoco push for a metallic currency. It cites Whig era bank vitality, rising bank stock, and growing gold and silver circulation as evidence of safe, reliable paper money and urges Democrats to resist hard money plans tied to David Tod and a Locofoco majority.
The author argues hard money would ruin the state citing wheat prices and taxes, claiming gold and silver as sole payment would drive debtor ruin. He warns banks could be disbanded, foreign paper would flood in, and Locofoco policies threaten solvent currency and state prosperity.
The piece defends the jury appointment process, rebuking the editor of The Experiment for a critical article targeting Ridgefield and Richmond. It explains state procedures for juror lists, the sheriff’s limited role, and notes disparities in Norwalk and Ridgefield juror draws. A call invites Whig supporters to collect tickets at the paper.
The paper argues the Experiment misleads about tax changes, presenting county figures that show overall tax gains in commercial towns and reductions for farmers. It urges voters to back supporters of current measures and oppose the Locofocos while promoting Andrew W. Young’s Civil Government for families and schools.
By state law district clerks must enumerate all youths aged 4 to 21 in their district by October 20 each year and report to the township clerk before November 1 to receive their share of public funds. Clerks are urged to complete reports in time as required.
A reader asks why it takes four to six days to convey a lever from Norwalk to Sandusky though a daily mail runs between the two towns. The writer seeks the Post Office department’s explanation or a remedy for the delay.
A Stark county Democratic gathering criticized David Tod as a traitor to the country and attacked hard money demagogues. Judge Dean of Wooster condemned party editors as corrupters and predicted defeat unless followers abandon folly. He urged young men to judge the folly.
Report from the Camargo mail states Amudin has arrived at Monterey with about 41010,000 men and ten artillery pieces. He proclaims he will shoot any Mexican aiding Americans. Taylor's HQ were at Seralva between Camargo and Monterex. Desperate resistance expected at the stronghold. campaign now in earnest.
The army of the West under Gen. Kearny enters Santa Fe on August 12, takes a de facto governorship, and displaces Mexican rule without fighting. Armijo flees with a small guard as mutiny and apathy weaken opposing forces. A diary of Santa Fe events accompanies the report, noting captured cannons and tentative administrative plans.
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