Turmoil in Mexico as factions clash amid war news
Dispatches describe consternation as departments favor different sides in the conflict. Santa Anna’s forces at San Luis face supply strains while volunteers guard the city and troops march toward Tampico. Washington dispatch notes uncertainty about the outcome.
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Mexico
Sol Coestad
Res
Tegepee
United
San Luis
Cnty
Santa Anna
Tampico
Washingtonton
Military Movements Reported in Texas and Tamaulipas
From the Army dispatches dated January 22 a late evening update notes Gen Scott’s troops still advancing from Brazos while Gen Taylor camped at Monte Rey and Gen Worth held the Rio Grande mouth. A rumor claims a regiment officer and escort were killed. Santa Anna’s movements are unclear and a rumor of his assassination circulates with uncertain dates. Nearby Tampico arrivals reach New Orleans via the Delta and Picayune reports a Kentucky Cavalry escort interrupted a lieutenant’s assassination near Villa Grande with General Taylor detaining the alcalde afterward.
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Washineron
Sobr Sinas
Brazos
Scott
Taylor
Monterey
Worth
Rio Grande
Utmont
Santa Anna
Picayune
Vera Cruz
Congress
Anton Lizardo
New Orleans
Tampico
la. Ritchie
4Th Infantry
Villa Grande
Victoria
Kentucky
Military rumors and incidents from Tampico area sparked by Mexican conflict
Reports from Tampico dated February 6 and 24 recount losses and holds of Pennsylvania Volunteers aboard the Ondinka and Undine. Troops reached shore. captain may have remained aboard. Rumors of enemy cavalry, dispersals, and a possible engagement circulate, with fever cases blamed on fruit. Captain Pitman returns to form new company for Fort Columbus.
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Waelington
Tampico
New Orleans
Ondiaka
Pennsylvania Volunteera
Ooder Gol. de Rossy
Bite
Ondinka
Undine
Mexicana
Kearney
Col. Price
Pitman
Washington
Fort Columbus
New York Harbor
Pitan
New England
Thie City
Prov
Journal
Extensive 1847 maritime losses and racing notices
Shipping totals by nation list 439 vessels with 97 ships for England and 74 brigs for the United States, plus other craft. Havana and Matamoras add 58 vessels, bringing the total to 1490. Known deaths number 505 with 97 vessels still missing. Reports recount rail saboteurs Terry and Robinson, a fatal accident at Randolph station, cargo ships clearing Boston for Ireland, and temperance meetings in Boston. Also noted are Providence bank notes, European arrivals, and weathered grain and livestock market updates.
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United States
England
France
Spain
Shipal
Sweeden
Holland
Sardinia
Havana
Matamoras
Garkness
Sailor's Magazine
New Bedford Oil Market Report for Week Ending Feb 29
Sperin in Westport sold 75 bbl at 103 cents per gallon with part extra at 110. Fairhaven saw 200 bbl at 106 and Warren 270 bbls at 106 as the district stock. Only crude Sperm Oil remaining is 100 bbls dark here. A sale of 900 bbls at 400 is noted. Whalebone shows no transactions.
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New Bedford
NEW Bedford Oil Mart
Sperin
Westport
Fairhaven
Warren
Dandelion and Tomato Panacea Advertised for Blood Ailments
An old advertisement touts a Dandelion and Tomato Panacea claimed to cleanse the blood and cure chronic complaints. It invites testimonials and notes the product is for sale by J B Munro.
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Publi.” Pty Alii
Public Lecture to be Delivered at Court House
The 19th Lecture of the Course will be delivered at the Court House on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock by Florence Weneren of Boston. Doors open at 7. Lecture begins at 7 30. Tickets for sale at John B. Munro’s store.
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Court House
Fusrence Weneren
Eeq
Boston
John B. Munro
Wistar
Hia Apecien
L. W. Briggs
Coe
Union Emma
Lucy Wardwell
George Coggeshall
Union Street
James Douglass
WM. Barker
Prudence
Freemen's Bank
Fort Hill
Tanner
L. C. Richmond
W. H
Joseph B. Fish
Bayley
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Dorrance
Rhodes
Josish
Providence Journal
Devawane
House of Representatives
Delaware
Lexington and West Cambridge
Charlestown
Asa Spaulding
Lincoln
East Cambridge
Milk Row
Spaulding
Spauldl' Ing
Ed Benton
Boston Daily Adv
Long Leland
Terry
Robinson
Long Ialand
N.¥. Cour & Eng
Rais
Hitchevek
Middleboro
Kenni Won
Randolph Station
Beng
Hitchcock
Boston Journal
Edward Koppish
Ireland
Hushela
Siamboul
Odd Fellows
N. Y. City
Commercial Bank
Providence
Europe
Jour. of Commerce
Faneuil Hall
Hartford
Alleghany Mountains
Cotton
San Juan de Uloa
Reveille
Parras
Wool
New York
Boston Daily Advertiser
Brighton
Worm
J.B. Munro
F. Brown
Mr. F. Brown
Marbresa
Mr. Shepard
Thomas G. Holmes
Elizabeth C
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
J. Allyn
Amos Mrandall
Bank of Bristol
Allyn
Avery
M. Johnson
Sayer
Apothecary
Allyn's
Bristol
Ech
Wm. A. Usher
Fall River
Jules Hauel
Beda
No. 1 Arcade
Hamilton
J. Allyn's
Gothic Hall
Samuel Sheldon Fitch
A. M
Broadway
Saleratus
C. Easterbrooks
Sally Fales
Douglass
St Cost
F. A .Burgess
Pearse & D'Wolf
APS
New Style Boys
F.A. Burgess
F. A. Burgess
Benjamin Weat
Aes Ieee
Children of God
Watertown
Jefferson Co
Nathaniel P. Wardwell
Jefferson County
Democratic Union
N. P. Wanowelb
Jefferson
Wardwell
Nathanielardwell
Ellsburgh
Daniel Wardwell
Florida
West Point
Wanowets
Aurrow
Newport
Martha Redwood
Christopher G. Champlain
Louisa Barber
Peleg S. Barber
Westerly
Sylvester Gavet
Marine Journal
Port OF
Schr Barron
Winslow
Philadelphia
Schr Cypress
Dyer
Wilmington, N
Mobile
Weeden
Jeaton
Canton
Uyepee
Alpha
Morrill
Algiers
Empress
Bennett
Palermo
Leghorn
Aquethart
Mosher
Bordeaux
Francis Lord
Riley
Charleston
Sid
Cordova
Ingraham
Cardenan
Emline Smith
Booke
Skelat
Ken
Bel Osage
Lon
Coggeshall
Thamen Street
Royal Aes Dion
Hope
High Streets
Wood Street
Benjamin Tilley
James O' Wolf
Lanyard
Srintol
Francis Arnold
Nath
Clee
George M. Elisabeth Hazard
J. Moore
Munro
G. H. Reynolds
Hope Farm
Walla
Marah
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