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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1838
Page
2
The speaker notes the kind temper of Halifax Whigs toward his efforts, saying their approval will spur greater exertion for the common cause of the Whigs and the Constitution. The passage reflects a political appeal and a call to continued unity among supporters.
The Newark Gazette reports a dismal Shanwing Convention in Ohio with far fewer delegates than expected. Banks dominate the discourse as Petticoat Allan, Gov. Vance supporters, and other speakers condemn banks while praising reform.
A fragment notes that Mr Duncan never gave the anticipated speech, a detail reported by the Albany Gazette. The remark frames the affair as a vanished or unspoken moment within the event coverage.
The Locofoco press attacks a Whig Central Committee circular urging funding for pamphlets and printing. The piece defends Whig support of press costs as a public benefit and condemns executive patronage and alleged corruption in the administration.
The piece reports a Convention address by Conservatives of Duchesa County New York critiquing Van Buren. It notes Tallmadge, US Senator from New York, participated and that Conservatives and Whigs allied in the last New York election to oppose Van Buren and his currency policy.
The passage proclaims a total revolution in New York politics. It cites last election proof of Conservative and Whig energy and unity. It predicts a glorious fall victory to crush Van Buren and his Sub-Treasury plan.
At the Locofoco Convention in Attica on the 31st, a Crawford county man, Swiney or Swinney, was nominated for Congress. Balloting ran from dinner to midnight with several aspirants. One candidate pledged to support the party decision if not nominated, receiving one vote on the first ballot and none after.
Fragmentary note attacks Woodbury Toney M Kinley Buchanan Mub Iaed Wall and other Federalists for allegedly sinking the country. It accuses Mr Cook of hoarding Whig funds and urges action against Lytle Hawthina Stevenson and other defaulters. A Van Zuren paper rumor mentions Bond seeking a lie patent, claimed against Francis P. Blair.
A notice from the Whig State Central Committee states the Young Men's State Convention has been postponed until Thursday the 20th instant, as published in another edition.
The St Louis Republican tallies state legislature split with 58 Locos and 39 Whigs in the House, 20 Locos and 13 Whigs in the Senate. Whigs lead in several districts while gubernatorial results remain uncertain with Edwards and Dodge mentioned. North Carolina returns cover all 65 counties except three.
Norwalk township Whigs vote to back Gen Joseph Vaxen for governor with a full slate of Whig candidates. Committees named to draft resolutions, recruit vigilance groups, and organize township meetings to ensure Whig majorities and a Sub Treasury stance.
The Commercial Advertiser states the Luron Reflector will publish the proceedings of the meeting. D JENNY is identified as Chair, with a secretary noted as D Constmixe. Information appears to be an official notice of organizational actions.
A Whig meeting in Portland township at the Portland House Sandusky August 30 1838 appointed delegates A M Porter and Timothy J er to Congress convention duties in New Haven September 5 and endorsed Whig nominees for Erie County and New Haven reform efforts. A vigilance committee of ten was named plus plans for a September 13 youth convention in Sandusky and a September 20 state gathering.
The Franklin Whigs plan a convention with Kathy proposing John W. Andrews at Col. J. Kilbourne for the House of Representatives nomination, as the scene outlines this political move and its key figures.
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