The Oath of Marion and the Preston Charge at Georgetown
In a chaotic street battle, assailants in uniform clash with royal troops. Preston leads a cavalry counteroffensive, sparking a turning moment as Kate witnesses the clangor and vows loyalty. The town falls to the assailants before evacuation. Campbell is captured and Kate accepts Preston as her husband after peril and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Marion
Old England
Fot
Fot & Muasout
Campbell
Kate
Preston
Maron
Mariot
Macdonald
Major Lindsay
Culonel Campbell
Lily
Mc. Mowbray
Jacob
Georgetown
Aelf
Legislature Ends Brief Session After Busy Four Days
The legislature adjourned after a four and a half day session with twenty hours in the chamber. Government organized, congressional votes from two districts taken, a New City charter granted, a bank charter issued, and numerous private petitions debated. Officials for the next year elected, and other varied acts passed amid lengthy committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Sura
Congress
City of Newgranted
Seaton
Rhode Island Officials Aim for Low Cost Local Representation
A Newport News summary notes Rhode Island residents favor minimal expense in government and prefer Representatives gathering near their homes to observe duties, claiming state government runs with lower cost than others yet remains wise and satisfactory despite aging customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Union
Newport News
Battle reports and war commentary from Sierra Gorda era clashes
A historical column argues the Mexican bishops and priests fund ongoing war despite defeats at Jalappa and Perate. It critiques clergy funding for violence, notes reliance on generalship, and cites sources like the Amerian Eagle from Vera Cruz. The piece also parodies text errors in prior issues and references ship captain Joux Frerener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Gorda
Jalappa
Perate
Mexico
Joux Frerener
Rhode Island
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
Funeral services for Mrs Saran E Deane in today at 3 PM
The notice states the funeral for Mrs Saran E Deane will be held at 3 o clock this afternoon from Rev Mr Shepard's residence. A separate warning cautions residents about garden flower thefts and mentions potential deputy sheriff intervention. The weather is described as blustery and cold with hope for nicer days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saran E. Deane
Shepard
Old Sol
Bristol Prosperity Defies Local Critics Amid Growth
The article asserts Bristol's strong economy with active shipyards mills and craftspeople, refuting Warren critics who claim decline. It notes new houses, full employment for carpenters, painters and blacksmiths, and thriving stores, factories, and printers. It also mentions a knife wound incident aboard the brig Emeline and upcoming vocal music classes by Mr Swift with Boston singers. It closes with election results: Jabez Gorham and Vincent Carr elected to the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Swift
Boston
Providence
Jabez Gorham
Vincent Carr
General Assembly
Hunter's Court Martial Sparked Public Debate Over Naval Punishment
The article recounts Lieut Hunter's raid on Alvarado and Flaco Talpan against orders, his arrest and court martial, and calls the sentence too harsh. It also reports Providence mayoral election results, Burgess winning, Temperance candidates losing, and a license-yes outcome amid rumors of rum influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Hunter
Alvarado
Flaco Talpan
Lieut. H
Com. Perry
Hunter
City of
Providence
Thomas M. Burgess
Baratow
Seamen's Prayer Meeting and Farewell Reflection
The monthly Concert of Prayer for Seamen will be at Congregational Hall Monday evening. Reflections on a friend's departure express grief, faith, and the vow not to hinder them as they journey toward the dawn of a heavenly rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamen’s Prayer Meeting
Jordan
Jesus
Important from Mexico and Santa Anna's Downfall Report
News from Vera Cruz to New Orleans through the 29th ultime describes Gen. Scott advancing toward the city of Mexico with little resistance after Jalapa and Perote fell. Santa Anna reportedly fled Sierra Gorda with 25 dragoons as 6000 men were said to be regrouping. American forces consider fortifying the capital and sending a messenger to Congress. A separate item notes Jonathan Lawton, 18, breaking his left arm at a wharf and being treated by Dr. Crary. Santa Anna pledges to fight on in a fiery dispatch datelined March 30.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Scott
Jalapa
Amadia
Worth
Perote
Puebla
Santa Anna
Sierra Gorda
Ana
General Scott
City of
Congress
Jonathan Lawton
Dr. Crary
Fall River News
Winfield Scott
P.S
Vera Crug, &c
W.S
Gen. Shields
Wa. Li
Manoy
Generals Taken Prisoners After Vera Cruz Clash
Vera Cruz advices recount heavy fighting from Cerro Gordo to Jalapa on the 17th and 18th. Gen Twiggs and Gen Scott led success as Mexican forces were routed with hundreds killed or wounded. Prisoners like Gen La Vega and five Mexican generals sent to the United States. Santa Anna escaped with his wooden leg left behind.
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New Orleans
Vera Crus
Scou
Santa Anna
Cerro Gordo
T'wigga
Twiggs
Jalappa
Scott
Baker
Kentucky
Tennessee
Shields
Summer
Haskell
Lieats
Derby
Dana
Davis
Lievts
Nelson
Gill
Memphis
Haskins
Naylor
Philadelphia Rangers
United States
Vera Cruz
Mason
McElwell
Lane
Patterson Stunds
Gen
Worth
Battle Report from Cerro Gordo and Xalapa Campaign
General Scott reports the Cerro Gordo assault and capture of the tower, with heavy losses on both sides and several generals killed or wounded. Taylor’s and Twiggs’s divisions advance toward Xalapa while Patterson moves with the advances. prisoners to be paroled. Santa Anna's forces retreat toward Xalapa as U S troops pursue. Weighty casualties include Brig. Gen. Shields wounded and several officers severely hurt. Paroling prisoners due to supply limits.
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Pias del Rio
Vera Cruz
Pinson
Jerrero
la Vega
Noriega
Obando
Vasquez
Shields
Wiggs
Col. Baker
Xalapa
Worth
Thither
Ewell
Rifles
Derby
Patten
United States Dragoons
Johnsson
Mason
Davis
Twiggs
Cerro Gordo
1St Artillery
Childs
3D Infantry
Alexander
7Th Infantry
Plymton
LATER FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO
Reports from Tampico and Vera Cruz bring papers up to April 9 showing Gen Morales and Gen Landeros arrest after Vera Cruz defense and capitulation. Santa Anna orders them to Guanajuato as civil order returns while vengeance toward the United States looms in clerical pledges and possible removal of the capital from Mexico City.
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Tampico
Vera Cruz
City of Mexico
Morales
Landero
Santa Anna
Guanajuato
Mexico
United States
City of
N. O
Picayune
House Opens for Election Following Morning Session
The General Assembly met at 10 o clock on May 6 with sundry accounts referred to the Accounts Committee. The Governor and Senate were invited to join the House to proceed with the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Committee On Accounts
Amen
Providence
Senate
Election of Justices and clerks in multiple counties
The Grand Committee met to proceed with the election. The following appointments were made: Theophilus Topham and Samuel Clark as Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for Newport County. Josiah Westcott and Daniel Howard for Providence. George D. Cross and Asa B. Waits for Washington. Samuel Gibbs and William S. Harns for Kent. Ephraim Gifford and Stephen Mason for Bristol. Clerks include William Gilpin for Newport Supreme Court. Walter Paine Jr. for Providence. Powell Helme for Washington. Joseph J. Tillinghast for Kent. William Throup for Bristol. Daniel C. Denham and John W. Smith for Newport Common Pleas. John G. Clarke for Providence. Measadore T. Bennett for Bristol. Stephen Johnston of Bristol County named Sheriff. Public Notaries re-elected. Pater Gladding named Justice of the Peace for Bristol. Inspectors General appointed and election postponement noted due to communication from the State Privy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophilus ‘Topham
Samuel Clark
Court of Common Pleas
Newarth
Josiah Westcott
Daniel Howard
Providence
George D. Cross
Asa B. Waits
Washington
Samuel Gibbs
William 8. Harns
Supreme Court
Bristol
Daniel C. Denham
Newport
John W. Smith
John G. Clarke
Measadore T. Bennett
Stephen Johnston
Pater Gladding
Hanson Arnold
Jesse Hutchinson
Kimbal
Joseph L. Barber
William Brapeh
Bayley
Ward S. Wilkinson
Providence i
Pawtucket
Yay
Somere
Eas
Priva
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Tine
Che Phenex
Funata
Geneva
Genessee
Althugh
Emeline
Matanzas
Edward Gladding
Harney
Loring Alexander
C. F. Sarith
Ras
Patterson
Pillow
Hie
Santa Ana
Canalizo
Almonte
Cerro Gordia
Cerro Cordo
Sam
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