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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1846
Page
2
Fragmentary remarks describe a missed plan and a rushed attempt to navigate away. The speaker recalls mounting a horse and riding toward North Carolina, urging Brooks not to blame him for the decision amid confusion and haste.
From the Morgan Herald an excerpt details a sweeping indictment of Yontz and Mulrine over inflated and forged receipts tied to National Road work. It accuses lifelike thefts totaling thousands, forgery, and misused state funds, urging public memory and reform.
The Morgan community is urged to endure until a partial view of State plunder by canal employees emerges. The paper emphasizes voting in the polls and recalls prior warnings about frauds on the project.
A Union report details the defeat of the bill authorizing a $2,000,000 peace fund with Mexico. Senator Davis of Massachusetts opposed time limits, as Southern and slaveholding interests maneuvered to block anti slavery protections. The piece contrasts Union charges with Senate actions and cites New York Tribune commentary.
The article describes a clandestine plan within Ohio’s Locofoco factions and their allies to unite the party, silence dissent, and guide campaign actions. It accuses leaders and editors of orchestrating secret ploys to influence the ballot, with emphasis on avoiding public speeches and controlling county candidates while preparing a disciplined, nationwide push. The piece signals urging Whigs to organize and resist these covert efforts to secure political victory.
The Ohio Statesman condemns the Presidents veto as weak and deceitful. It decries cabinet split with Congress and demands consistency in policy, arguing for unity of executive and party aims. It notes political hypocrisy and warns Democrats to oppose treachery in power. The New York correspondent reports an abundant peach season with Stevens' NJ orchard selling 40,000 baskets at 50 cents each, grossing $40,000.
A Northern pamphlet laments Southern political ascendancy and warns that only concerted Northern and Western action can halt slave expansion. It cites the Harbor bill veto, tariff politics, and a Southern-friendly presidency, urging decisive anti-slavery coalition to prevent future concessions. The piece predicts 1848 as a tipping point for Union fate and urges immediate action.
A 1645 Ohio Legislature and SEAG credit a stronger banking system lowering state debt and widening the tax base by taxing luxuries and nonessential moneyed assets. They report public-fund reforms, fraud detection, fair contracts, prompt wage payments, and court reforms. A presidential message seeking two million to tempt Mexico is critiqued as costly and expansionist. Daniel Webster’s insistence that employment yields happiness is lauded as a universal political economic principle.
William M Price, ex district attorney under the Van Buren era, killed himself this morning at 11 in Otguon's Gymnasium on Canal Street by firing a pistol into his head. Embarrassed by loss of clients and despondent over two years of scant work, he arranged a pistol charged for the bull’s eye, paid 12 1/2 cents, and turned to shoot. Also notes Sugar Interest in Louisiana: New Orleans Tropic claims 1846 tariff destroys sugar industry, urging political sacrifice at next election.
The Whig County Convention held in the village on Saturday represented all townships and approved a ticket headed by Daniel A. Baker for County Auditor and Justus Grown for Commissioner. Joan R. Osborn was nominated for Prosecuting Attorney, William W. Parker for Coroner, with Hon. J. M. Roe signaling support for continued Locofoco critique. The piece urges full Whig organization for the October election and emphasizes Baker’s proven record and Osborn’s prior service.
Whigs announce Joseph I. Root as their candidate for the first district. Delegates report near unanimous support, Root winning all three counties and part of a fourth. Medina delegates favored a local candidate only by proximity. sentiment favors Root for his voting record against the current war posture.
Mr Root present among constituents delivered a bold eloquent exposition of reading measures. The discourse drew cordial response and widespread enthusiasm at adjournment. Vowed that every county in the district will yield a handsome majority for Mr Root.
The paper announces Duartes B. Saguine for Senator and Jo serh C. Curriss for Representative. It praises Saguine's Whig advocacy and Curriss as a long time county commissioner and merchant. Osborn and Summers declined re nomination, urging support for the new ticket and return to private life.
In a lengthy editorial critique the editor of the Experiment denounces repudiation of state debt, attacks the Locofoco boards for selling bonds below par and misusing funds, and defends the Whigs for timely interest payments. The piece urges readers to oppose repudiation and contemplates related federal policy shifts and Mexico era issues. It also notes mail matters to Matamoras, and reports on Santa Anna's Mexico movements and the death of Col. A. Fanning, with details of his long service and injuries.
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