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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1842
Page
2
A fervent exhortation to young Whigs to embrace bold leadership, reject Locofocoism, and rally in defense of Whig principles. It urges finding a proven patriot with a storied record to unite the party from the east, south, and west and push the campaign forward.
The Urbana Citizen reports a Locofoco meeting in Bellefontaine where Stanton of Logan and Hamilton of Champaign debated resignations by Whig members of the General Assembly to block the Districting Bill. Hamilton denounced the act as treason and warned of minority approval blocking future laws. The piece defends Whig resignations as saving the public from fraud and predicts a future fair apportionment bill and a stronger state system if Whigs gain control.
A report from the Humanton Intelligencer states Mr Lapham, a diligent Blacksmith, presided at a Whig meeting for the State and today is said to be turned off. The piece labels the act as Locofocofederelism and warns Whigs about slavery or proscription as a consequence.
The Chicago Gazette notes Sam Medary styling the Whi Young Men’s State Convention in Newark with the drunken Whig fandango. It recalls his 1840 attack on the Ross county delegation to Columbus calling them loafers, blackguards, and scoundrels and remarks his late illness did not cure all his bile.
The Whig Convention in Fairfield attracted about 800 delegates and attendees from nearly all townships except Richmond. Nominations were made with strong unity, promising a triumphant Whig victory if voters fulfill their duty. J M Root spoke on Locos attempting to deny Whigs their rights at the Ohio Legislature session, with cheers from the crowd. Resolutions are printed in today’s proceedings.
The Whigs of Huron and Evie counties urge delegates from every township in the district to attend the district convention to nominate candidates for the State Legislature, to be held in the place on Monday next the 19th inst.
The Huron County Whig Convention denounces extra sessions and Gerrymandering as anti democratic, endorses majority rule, and condemns locofoco moves to thrawt democracy. Delegates list by town and officers like Auditor Dan A. Bair, Recorder Woodward Todd, and Commissioner Joseph C. Curtiss are named, with resolutions praising Whig principles, Henry Clay, and Governor Tom Corwin, and calling for district-wide publication.
A partisan pamphlet argues the Whigs legally held the State in 1832 and 1842, warning readers against locofoco blindness. It calls for a choice between democracy and aristocracy and states the matter will be determined in October.
The State Journal notes a clash over Byington's Apportionment and criticizes Whig members as traitors for resigning power to electors. It urges discerning honest leaders and labels any proffered praise of the apportionment as rogue behavior by a Loco.
Henry Clay confirms attendance at a Dayton Barbecue for the Whigs of Kentucky on the 29th instant. He praises Dayton’s hospitality, notes strong Whig support, and mentions other political jabs about Locofocos and state legislative resignations.
A large meeting in Old Licking County denounces the Newark clique nominees Samuel English for Senator Andrew McMillen and Wait Wright for Representatives. They endorse no man tied to a packed convention and advocate tariffs and a well regulated banking system to protect agriculture and manufacturing.
The last Wittin Gazette invites Whigs of north western Ohio to meet in Tiffin on September 23. The patriotic Whigs plan one of the largest conventions in northern Ohio. Tom Corwin the Wagon Boy will attend. All who wish to hear his whip crack are invited. Tiffin Whigs will provide ample accommodations.
Norwalk District listings include ADAM POE Worwalk J M Mahan J M Cooper D M Conant M Allen Elyria E Gavet P Sharp Dover J Tibbets Brunswick H L Parish Brooklyn J Mitchel S B Giberson Medina E Mclure D Dodge Wellington M L Starr J L Ferris Plymouth T Dunn J Wilson Norwich W J Wells M T Ward Fitchville J Jones Ohio City Cyrus Sawyer Norwalk Seminary principal E Thomson Merchants urged to consider WrathEnny Co coffee ad in this week’s paper for better supplies locally.
The Baltimore Patriot denounces Mr Tyler for sending a protest to the House against its proceedings. It notes the mock heroic tone, rebukes his treachery to the Whig party, and asserts the people regard him as a political traitor while upholding the House’s dignity and independence. The piece emphasizes Tyler’s misreading of conscience and insists the public will not be misled.
At a Hamilton Whig gathering a procession passed a group of Locofocos who mocked Whig banners and the famed Coon. A Kentucky oak sapling bore a caricature of the “same old Coon” as the Whigs roared in triumph, the Locos crying out in dismay and retreat.
On Saturday a local orator delivered a pointed critique of certain workers and mechanics. His sneering remarks offended several industrious residents, provoking discussion about the rights and respect due to honest tradesmen and the impact on local industry.
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