Texas Mexico and the Rio Grande boundary dispute analyzed
The piece argues that Texas has long claimed the Rio Grande boundary, while Mexican possession and authority persisted east of the river. It cites U S military occupation between the Nueces and the Rio del Norte as a trigger for war, noting Congressional actions and diplomatic offers related to the disputed territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Rio Grande
Texas
Washington
River Nueces
Rio del Norte
Philadelphia News
Nueces
United States
Mexico
Delaware
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Ee ‘Thioda
West Bank
The
Corpus Christi
Santa Ie
Shannon
Slidell
Cause of the War Refuted by Gen Houston Remark
A contemporary print attacks the whig view linking the war to Texas annexation. Gen Houston, Texas senator, argues war had existed for a decade between Mexico and Texas, with Mexico warning war and the United States assuming war by absorbing Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Calhoun
Mexico
Herselt
Biography of General Zacuany Tayor in the Texas occupation
The piece outlines General Zacuany Tayor as a veteran of the U.S. Army born about 1790, who joined in 1803 and rose to command during the Florida campaigns. It notes his brevet for Fort Harrison in 1812, service through the 1820s and 1830s, and a pivotal role at the Dec 1836 engagement on Alligator Creek. It portrays him as aging but respected, with praised courage and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guwenat Tarton
Army of Occupation
Texas
Zacuany Tayor
Washington
Hey
Goa
Taylor
Eto
Nashville
Fort Harrison
Madison
Florida
Dle
Sam Jones
Altha
Rei
Beeret
Baston Traveller
Dr. Sharps Plea for Peace in a War-Torn Era
The piece argues nations share a common bond beyond language and borders and condemns war as born of selfish motives and political calculations. It notes retaliatory cycles of violence, cruelty toward prisoners, and enduring hatreds that span generations, urging a peaceful path and condemning profiteering from conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet
Legion
Sharps
Jeans
Wan
A Wild Flower and a twin sisters love tragedy
An old annual fragment narrates Jessie and Louise two orphans sisters. Louise hides a secret love for a British officer while Jessie loves nature more, but the officer chooses Jessie. Louise, fragile and sensitive, bears sorrow as family tragedy unfolds and Jessie tries to comfort her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Louise
Old
Ireland
Earth
Heaven
Agatha
Lovieo
Jesse
Fianere
Shakeposte
Syeter
Echoes of a Sister’s Devotion and Tragic Farewell
A narrative split between a tender tale of Jessie and Louise, their departing beloved, and the fading health of Louise. Jessie’s loyal care, Louise’s fading strength, and a heavenly goodbye mark a somber, moral vignette. A separate reflection extols an honest life and warns against villainy for vain gain.
Sabbath Wrecks on Dunbar Coast Aided by Agnes Crawford
In autumn 1577 a Sabbath morning storm wrecked nearly two hundred boats off Dunbar as fishermen ignored minister Rev. Andrew Simpson’s warnings. Agnes Crawford saved her husband John Crawford and a drowning man by reaching a rock, while many perished. the tale ends with gratitude and moral reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donbar
Holland
Andrew Simpson
Dunbar
Kirk
Agnes Crawford
John Knox
John Crawford
Spittal
North Berwick
Ile
Viulanca
Jie
Agnes
John
Black Rock
Spea
Mer
Heapa
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Bayley
Heigh
Jessi
Blair
Wilson
John Crawfurd
Simpson
Keach
House of Prayer
Junius
Rowsers
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