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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1841
Page
5
The passage laments attacks on a revered American patriot and denounces Lincolnism, claiming continuity with Whig unity. It urges unity, action, and resilience to restore the nation, recalling Whig rallying cries and the need to defend republican virtue against factional foes.
The Whig Convention at Norwalk organized under Lemuel Morse as chair and secretaries Wirisa M Lapp and Andrew McMurnaux. Delegates from townships were seated, new nominees for county representation named, and officers for sheriff treasurer prosecuting attorney and commissioners approved. Resolutions praise Henry Clay, criticize President Tyler, urge Whig unity, and call for a Whig gathering on Thames victory anniversary.
Fellow citizens are urged to vote with the Whigs in the coming elections. The letter defends Harrison era policies, criticizes opponents, and praises congressional acts like restoration of a national bank. It warns of danger from rival factions, urges unity, and mentions the German Bank of Wooster suspending note redemption as context for banking reform.
An exhortation urges Whigs across every township to meet and organize for the forthcoming election. It calls for appointing Committees of Vigilance and planning to mobilize Whig voters to the polls, warning against complacency seen by Indiana Whigs in the last election.
A resolution urges holding a Whig Young Men's Convention at the Court House in the village on the 5th of October near. The meeting is expected to be addressed by several individuals and a general turnout of Tippecanoe supporters is hoped for from Huron and surrounding counties.
The piece reports heated accusations of proscription by Locos against Wh—Proscrip tiem, recounts a town meeting led by T. B. Sturges and E. M. Stone. It details attacks on the current administration, debates on post office appointments, taxes on tea and coffee, and calls for vigilant party loyalty amid harsh rhetoric.
The piece critiques a political speech era noting Whigs and Van Buren contrasts over a national bank and treasury versus a bank bill. It highlights accusations of inconsistency and bias, with references to Stone and Surges in a prosecuting attorney context, and ends with the convention adjourning sine die.
Public notice calls Bronson township Whigs to meet at the school house at the center on Saturday at 1 PM for complete party organization and to transact other business. Signed by Many Waites dated September 11.
Proprietor S J Nichols announces a combined equestrian and gymnastic show in Norwalk with a troupe led by H Needham including Le Tort. The Boston Brass Band will play, and ladies accompany the exhibition. Doors open 1:30 PM and performances begin at 2 PM with box seats 50 cents and pit 25 cents.
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