Mexico War Demands Peace or Conquest Policy
The document argues for Mexico's territorial indemnity and a peace treaty, urging the United States to press military action if negotiations fail. It outlines fear Mexico could cede territories to a foreign power and supports occupying New Mexico and California as a boundary solution if no peace is reached.
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Mexica
Texas
Mexico
Elaine
U.S
Trowo
Rio Grande
United States
New Mexico
Upper California
Loyar
Calfurnia
Ali
Paths First Uiegorge
Coutiaan
Menico
Ler
Ppiguog
Californias
Friends of Grace
Battle narrative from Mexican War diary at Contreras and Monastery
A diary entry from September 1847 describes Gen. Worth’s division assaulting Mexican positions at Contreras and the Monastery, routing defenders, heavy casualties, and vivid combat scenes. The author notes napalm like artillery fire, close calls, and a retreat toward Meson City eight miles from the capital.
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Benja
Pochla
Twige
Contreras
Anillesy
Mesion
Jesuit Oath Debate Sparks Religious Controversy
The passage recalls a heated discussion aboard a steamer about Jesuit oaths and Catholic practices, linking anti Catholic rhetoric to historic political religious conflicts. It reflects on cant in public life and questions of church authority, guilt by association, and the role of priests across orders.
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Bavtter
Suime
Vilages Oy
Ohio
Nayley
Timoat
Pennnot
Cowper
Weill
Bayley
Jesuua
Phenix
Oates
Dangerfield
Elizabeth
Charles 1
Suojept
Mio
Unclear Section on Charity and Catholic Figures in Public Debate
A fragmented 19th century letter argues for Catholic sisters and priests performing charitable work amid pestilence, contrasting devotion with accusations of idolatry. The writer touches on oaths, persecution, and religious definitions, noting publication delay for next week.
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Thas
UF Chewmetayoes
The Death of Tom Paine and His Opposing Fate
In 1809 a lone, dying Paine is described amid flames of mental agony and isolation. The piece contrasts his life of service to the country with the ingratitude and neglect he faced in America and laments the lack of a dignified death or a lasting tombstone. Washington’s memory is praised as a counterpoint to Paine’s lonely end.
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America
Tom Paine
Washington
EU Busely
Lum Paine
Hapde
Ido
Budely
Paine
Money pressures and bank liquidity in the week
The Inot week saw money pressure similar to the prior cycle. The usury law sharpens scrutiny of street offers and restricts capitalists from using funds beyond legal interest. Banks hold about eight million in specie with roughly half a million exported by the December packet. Export of silver to Prange has ceased.
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En. Y. Jour
Acciount of Railroad Wagon Crash In Pawtucket
On Tuesday evening Bradford Bishop a Cumberland butcher left his horse and wagon in the street. The horse bolted toward the Providence and Worcester railroad crossing on Switched Street as a passenger train arrived. The engine wrecked the wagon and severely injured the horse which the owner then killed. No one aboard was harmed.
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Rawneap
Bradford Bishop
Cumberland
Providence and
Woreoeleer
Swithfeld Street
Pipe Lane
Pawtucket
Mexico News Mixed With Battles and Revolt Reports
Dispatches describe Mexican gun battles near Puebla and Tepeaca with Gen Lowe routing rebels. Reports claim Congress moved to Morelia and Vera Cruz received Butler while Army numbers grew. Teeming with rumors of captures, uprisings, and church faction clashes across Mexico City and surrounding regions.
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Mexico
Crus
Lerrere
Ailisev
Orgaha
Tehuscay
Lowe
Rea
Pucula
Abacco
Puebla
San Martin
Lave
Tepeyaca
Vera Crug
Arcp
Tria
Mexican Congress
Morelis
Valladolid
Butler
Vera Cruz
Seon
Alandia
Genius of Liberty
Guadalajara
Purves
Ampudia
Church
Paredes
Tus
Jiiearchy
Muzeday
Queretaro
Morelia
Canales
America
Arrival of the Britannia at East Boston after 18 days
The steamship Britannia capt Harrison arrived at East Boston on Wednesday afternoon after a 18 day voyage from Europe. She brought 50 passengers from Liverpool and 9 from Halifax leaving 10 at Halifax. The report notes improved mercantile conditions and a relief in money market pressures with various market movements and a London corn stagnation. A wreck of the Stephen Whitney is described with 28 dead and 18 survivors.
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Britannia
Harrison
East Boston
Liverpool
Halifax
Liver Pool
Cambria
London
England
Rob Roy
Lull
St. Petersburgh
London and Laverpool
Stephen Whitney
Popham
Cape Clear
New York
II Ip
Cork
West Calf Island
Skull
Cape Clear Island
Cape
Rock Island
Old Head
Moscow
Waldas
Ovogerad
Turbulent Opening of the Thirtieth Congress
The text describes the joint opening of the Thirtieth Congress with oath actions for Senators and Representatives, a vote to elect Robert C. Winthrop as Senate president, swearing in, committee appointments, and arrangements for daily sessions and printing of messages. It notes Clerk elections, reception of the President’s Message, and adjournment with procedural motions and seating ballots.
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Bberut
Keldom
Clayton
Pearce
Calhoun
Bertien
Colquitt
Lewis
Dealer
Bell
Benton
Yulee
Breese
House of
House of Writlatives
Leealy
Adams
Winthrop
Mass
Linn Boyd
Kentucky
Ae McClerland
Ll. A
Rob M' Clelland
Michigan
Vie Rober CY. Winthrop
Robert M'Clelland
Hd Scattering
Robert CY Winthrop
Ne Linn Boyd
M Clelland
Meyers
Vinton
Meiley
Heving
Senate
House
Freveh
Tu'oluwk
M. L-Morrow
Enornio
Levin
Campbell
French
Frewell
Henly
Discovery of a Second Neptune Satellite at Cambridge Observations
The Cambridge Observatory records observations on Lassel's Neptune satellite with notes by W C Bond. Strong evidence by Bond suggests a second, fainter satellite preceding Neptune. measurements include declination parallels, position angles, and distances using a 23 foot refractor.
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Neptune
Cambridge
Lassel
Messre
Bond
Cambridge Observatory
Wade
W.C. Bond
Kivenerr
Port au Prince Earthquakes and Disaster at Sea
Port au Prince reports detail two crises. An October quake rattled the capital for 16 seconds with no loss of life. In November a naval explosion from a vessel’s magazine near the bay killed many aboard, including women and children, prompting a court martial for Col Michel and his lieutenant as investigators seek cause.
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Hayti
Port Au Prince
Willy Thei
Theapital
Bay
Buater
Michel
Comainsd
IV. V Journal of Commeres
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Vrenex
Crandall
Sprague
Wessie
Mann & Hallett
Prowidenge
Br Gao
Taxon and Suite
Bow
Monmouth
Santiago
Newpura
Quit
Shields
Alabama
Montreal
St. Louis
Sisters of Charity
Angela l
Sisters of
Per Dhe Phenis
Europa
Ixpiaye
Messrs
Niles
Brewse
Allen
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