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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1836
Page
3
A Norwalk crowd gathers as Mr Hunter and Mr McLaughlin race for the 14th Congressional District seat. Accusations fly over Ohio Michigan issues and Surplus money with affidavits, oaths, and secret handbills raising voter distrust and calls to defeat the party.
A harsh letter claims Van Aren leaders warned faithful to counter a Great Democrat meeting to curb a Thames day celebration. The writer laments no visible gathering, praising a supposed abandonment of Van Burenism as a sinking political ship.
At a Ridgefield gathering on Thursday the 6th, Gen Harrison supporters elected Thomas Hhernsorrom as chairman and Dharves H. Beers as secretary. A committee reported that a recent Experiment newspaper resolution accusing John K. Campbell of peaceful conduct was a vile forged slander, with the committee denying knowledge or consent.
A Norwalk reader cautions residents against William H Hunter and allies using lawyerly tactics to divert attention from the Surplus Revenue distribution issue. He argues the public should focus on the ballot question, noting the law's designation as the Deposit bill and dismissing attempts to reframe it as a loan or distribution.
A polemic argues for distributing Surplus Revenue to fund roads and education, criticizing Hunter for opposing distribution and alleging political manipulation by prosecuting attorneys and officials. The writer urges voting for Gen Harrison and Judge Wright to restore public funds.
James M Bride testifies in Sandusky that William H Hunter said he would support Michigan if forced to choose in the dispute over Ohio Michigan during Gov Lucas call. This statement was sworn in Huron County on September 23, 1836 before Mayor Alpheus Sheffield.
A Richland County residents’ affidavit rebuts an Experiment claim that Wm H Hunter endorsed a Michigan Ohio fight and that M Bride’s affidavit was unauthorized. The document, dated October 5 1836 at Sandusky Mansion House and Norwalk, asserts Hunter denied any publication and pledged to clear Bride after the election.
Sworn statements dated October 5 1836 certify testimonies about Col William H Hunter mocking Ohio troops to Toledo and siding with Michigan in the boundary dispute. W. ie Mills confirms the testimony under oath.
Augustus P Towar testifies he heard Col William H Hunter side with Michigan against Ohio over the boundary in 1835 and mock Toledo troops. He adds Hunter said he spoke with James McBride Jr of Richland County and relayed statements echoed in an affidavit in the Huron Reflector. Sworn Oct 5, 1836.
Deputies A P Towar and John Sloan swear Col W H Hunter opposed distributing surplus revenue and land sale proceeds, favoring government control to regulate currency. Wheeler affirms Hunter urged election on those grounds, Beecher corroborates. Occurred in Huron County Ohio October 3, 1836 before Judge Moors Farwell.
Letters from Norwalk and Huron reveal the era's debate on distributing surplus federal revenue. Harrison candidate Jabez Wright replies that the surplus should be distributed, aligning with the measure, while public figures and citizens express opinions amid political tension and attributions about public character.
The query asks what position Martin Van Buren held in relation to General Jackson, seeking a specific official or unofficial rank or title in the Jackson administration or circle.
A local notice cautions voters about deceptive tickets circulating with Tarrison and Van Buren names. It urges supporters to scrutinize election materials and report suspicious items.
Friends of Gen. Harrison are requested to meet at Obadiah Jenney's on Monday evening the 10th instant. A general attendance is requested. Harrison friends in the county townships should hold meetings in their respective townships on Monday evening prior to the election.
A dated political open letter urges the recipient to back the Democratic candidate John B. Wilbour for County Auditor. It suggests the writer’s group will back Wilbour and hints the recipient may relocate to Norwalk to take the office, aiming to avert domestic strife and asking a visit to the court house.
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