27 Sep 1842
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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1842
Page
1
Fragmentary speech fragment references John Tyler and political actions in the White House. The readable lines mention leaving the White House, urging action, and making the people happy. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible.
A fragmentary editorial satirizes political figures and tariffs, citing Silas Wright James Roosevelt Eastman and Locofoco voices. It depicts editors resisting endorsements and mocks candidate interviews about suffrage and policies while referencing Henry Clay and presidential speculation.
An editorial in a Democratic-Review anti Whig periodical extols Henry Clay as bold and fearless, likening him to a panache of Henry IV. The piece predicts his strong showing in political battles and asserts there will be no concealment of his true colors when examined by the country.
In a burst of partisan debate the Loco papers denounce Whigs for tariff support while praising Locos who voted for it. The conflicting coverage exposes the party’s struggle to reconcile tariff policy with labor interests and public desire for tariff protection. The irony underscores shifting loyalties and the uncertain stance of Silas Wright and others.
In Massillon and St Paul papers the Tin Pan conspirators face harsh judgment for the extra session gerrymander. Raffensperger is discharged after a doomed bid for Senator as the Locofocos rebuke the plan and shun his candidacy amid calls for integrity and people’s rights.
The public shows strong backing for Whigs who resigned earlier, as many have been renominated and re elected. Voters appear determined to send the so called Traitors back to Columbus with larger majorities. Local conspirators against the people’s rights receive rebukes. few are renominated.
A compilation of sharp attacks on Ohio senator Allen and remarks on political maneuvering. The piece quotes a Washington letter denouncing Congress and urging Ohio voters to replace him with a more capable Senator, contrasting him with Tappan. It also reports on a coordinated opposition movement and warnings of electoral fraud and intimidation from Whig and Democratic factions.
The piece attacks bank reform as ruinous to currency and wages, boosting taxes and widening misrule while predicting an Anti Bank anti taxtic Locofoco scare. It accuses reform advocates of draining state funds and promises a coming Poor House era for those backing reform.
The Ohio Atlas accuses Whig members of accepting pay only for time spent in Columbus while Locofoco members allegedly drew full session pay and two extra days. Auditor allowances gave ten days extra, totaling sixty members plus two clerks and two sergeants at arms, each at six dollars, amounting to three hundred six dollars beyond entitlement. The paper condemns the Treasury for this alleged pilferage and notes the silence on the matter.
The Locos oppose Mr Sillis bill claiming it mirrors Byington’s plan and is not drawn by a Whig nor supported by Whig lawmakers. They argue the bill violates Congress territory rules to create Loco districts, noting large fractions and population disparities. They concede the bill lacked Whig approval and would not have passed.
The Atlas contrasts Whig actions in 1832 with Locofocoism. It notes Whigs had power in the legislature and drew an apportionment that satisfied both parties, while Locos then sought to district to disenfranchise many voters. The piece labels Locofocoism a monster.
The Alton Telegraph reports rumors that the Bank of England plans agencies in New Orleans and other major markets as part of a claimed gold and silver currency scheme blamed on the Locus faction. The note labels the move as patriotically motivated by the Locus.
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