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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1834
Page
4
The author argues that American culture will soon rival ancient Greece and Rome in literary achievement. A future Homer may arise in the west to celebrate the nation, while urging perseverance against tyranny and ignorance and foretelling the enduring rise of science and learning in America.
A letter argues that dogs will be essential for hunting in a rugged region while noting the profitable importation of cattle and stock from England. The writer cites large numbers of dogs seen in Montreal and suggests American breeders miss the value of these herds. The piece calls for publication of more details on English cattle and their husbandry to aid farmers nationwide.
A mob attacked the Ursuline Convent and Seminary at Mount Benedict near Charlestown burning the nunnery, chapel, bishop’s lodge, stables and more. Fifty to sixty children displaced as nuns fled, fears of murder, and property losses estimated at up to a hundred thousand dollars. Boston and Charlestown committees seek justice with rewards. insurance unclear.
The Commercial Advertiser reports a 1634 proposal from Genesee area readers urging an Ohio standard for imported cattle and urging a statewide effort to form associations to bring in 20 head of English cattle and Southdown sheep. The piece criticizes farmers for ignoring livestock improvement and highlights proposals for a Albany cattle pair event and cross-state collaboration.
The notes were signed by John Bartlett as President and C Mickling as Cashier. No suspicion or information has emerged about the thief, but authorities expect swift discovery as investigations continue.
A rural notice warns that cholera is spreading in nearby villages and towns impacting many citizens. Authorities urge caution and awareness as the illness moves through communities.
A citizen reports Judge Davin Urauiss was riding in a one horse wagon from Marion to Delaware when a wheel screw failed and poleage struck the horse. The judge leapt free as the wagon careened, breaking his leg with bone protruding. He was attended for injury and expected to recover. Also noted is a Democratic convention at Mountville where William Pattison was nominated for Representative in the 24th Congress. The Cleveland Whig newspaper debuts under L L Rien.
A Democratic Republican convention in Norwalk, Ohio, elected delegates to the Monroeville Congressional Convention on September 5, naming William Gamble, John Lyon, Joel Blish, and others. A committee proposed candidates for state representative, county auditor, a commissioner, and a coroner. The proceedings were published in the Norwalk Reflector.
Delegates from Turon Seneca and Sandusky counties met at Uf Griffin s Inn Monroeville on November 5 to nominate a candidate for the state Senate. John L Rule chaired the convention which names Charles Lindsay as the unanimous choice and directs publication in the Turon Reflector and other papers.
Letters disclose Asher A. Davis alleged lying and removal from a church after July 22 1834, with signer Abis Hal Hoisington distancing from other certificates. The second item reports Salem Gazette on foreign entries to Salem port from 1789 to 1834, detailing duties, officials, and yearly vessel counts.
The Ohio Annual Conference ends its session with Presiding Bishop Sous in attendance. Reports show the health and admission actions, including class promotions and superannuations, and lists stations across Cincinnati, Lebanon, Urbana, Chillicothe, Amaswifa, Zanesville, Columbus, and Wooster districts with several ministers named or to be supplied. Annual statistics reflect income and missions collections.
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