Turbulent Dispatches From The War News And Notable Local Incidents
A crowded column from the era reports on political maneuvering, military expectations, and public notices. It mentions dinners for Congressmen, potential Major Generalship debates, and ongoing exchanges about the Mexican War while noting local incidents in Augusta and New York. The piece highlights Taylor’s battlefield actions near Saltillo, casualties including Col Yell and Col Hardie, and the death of Colonel Clay, with editorial reflections on Zachary Taylor’s growing fame and the morale of the nation. It also records fire incidents, mayoral proclamations, and postal curiosities about initials on newspapers.
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Saltilla
Bante Anna
Tayto
Washington
Turse Viera
Salvitto
Twadaye
Santa Anna
Pers
Merion
Taylor
Pleneure
Bin
Minglal
Col Yell
Arkane
Col
Hardie
Hiinsie
Congress
Clay
Sun
Anid
Canradea
New Orleans
Zachary ‘Taylor
Ely
Motte
Palo Alto
Ricuiteu
Rhode
Ricroy
Stevens
Victoria
Monterey
Zach
Vera Crugauccum
San Juan de Ulloa
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
Besara de la Polina
Buena Vieja
Republic
P. M
Brown
Beautty Sulliewat
Charleston Evening News
Jones
Sark
Evening News
Informa
American Arms Triumphant in Buena Vista Fight
Reports from Matamoros and New Orleans recount General Taylor’s American forces repelling Santa Anna at Buena Vista. The Delta notes heavy Mexican losses, over 700 American casualties, and a Mexican retreat toward Agua Nueva, with Gen Morgan and Col. Curtis among officers active near Camargo. Early dispatches claim Santa Anna pressed to Agua Nueva. later accounts emphasize Taylor’s tactical stand and renewed American positions along the Rio Grande.
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Orleans Picayage
Delianel Mobile
Col
Wynn
New Ore
The
Picayune
Santo Aqua
Bianna
Farhenen
Wwe
Tila
Fern
Rio Grande
Deeda
Ahafi
Fie
Amerles
New Orleans
Telia
Statenenia
Taylor
Praia
Drs Pumer
Danvers
Matamoros
Monterey
de. Turner
Bu Enw Vista
Santa Ren
Washington
Buena Viet
Nuceva
Anil Ig
Salitia
Agua Nueva
Santa Anna
Tampico Sea
Gen
Camargo
Morgen
Olio
Cer
Hhis
Cervalvo
Curtis
Ohio
Hunter
U.S. Drigaons
Indiana
Virginia Regiment
S Ea. Urrea
Vera Cruz
San Juin de Ulua
John Bell
Noyes
Bragas
Palo Alto
Reeseca de la Palms
Haylor
Steve Tin
Taylir
Hitem
Wiguet Ceneral
Tinea
Besidsia
Thor
Rana Anna
Agua Nuevac
Saltilie
Sailla
Delin
Col Morgana
Santa Ape
Kaylee
Hadley
Tie Amer
Allivers
Gen Taylor
Taneul
He Geeral
Reeser
Sante Anon
Agua Nucea
Batt Aana
Vaan
Prestielly Srong
Laas
Henly
Col Morahall
Cassius M. Clay
Las
Wool
Taylor Cowauded
Cal Cris
Urea
Canargs
Cab Cortia
Col Doike
Canara
San Luis
Ran
Mexicana
Santa Anoa
San Las Pere
Canales
Buena Vista
Buran Vistas
Saltillo
Geo. Wool
Sauvo Anns
Mejia
Miflon
Torrejon
Ecide
Resaca de la Palma
Miron
Torrejan
Houbr
Loembardim
Guzman
Gonzales
Lombardani
Delta
Successful Landing of Forces at Vera Cruz
Reports from Vera Cruz recount a successful landing of American troops after reconnoitering the harbor. Transports and convoys moved in under cover of fire, with around 12 100 troops disembarking by late afternoon. The city and castle are described as completely surrounded as siege operations begin. Capt Alburtis is reported killed, Col Dien wounded, and several prisoners taken amid heavy shelling and counterfire.
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Taylor
Crinenden
Col. Morgan
Ohio Volunteers
Mt Morin
Uder
Col. Geldings
Dauighee
Ileingh Melonard
Notrelcome
Alve
Monterey
Rietely
Mina
Col Gartis
Hantal
Volunicera
Hunter
Cerralyn
China
Mirra
Terry
Mayeraer
Gan
Alburtiv
Rogery
Portia
Powell
Vern Crow
Tih
Perrity
Aninn I Lizordo
Mainelaundy
Vixen
Spitfier
Punta de Hornna
Pant de Harhaw
Nnane
Redleuhia
Alburtia
Apt
Alburtie
Ted
Frederiksborg
Col Dien
Mursket
Colin
Eny
Ely
Vera Crag
Dornos
la Caria
Vers Cruz
Ciry
Picayune
Sacamvichs
Crus
Landieg
Worls
Wandill
Apeves
Livi
Prilow
Ant
Worth
Divin
Goo
Teigee
Kiva
Patterson’s
Barverana
Magnaing
Albartis
Geom. Bean
Acton Fizanto
Vera Crus
Sem
Camel
Derant
Vinton
Alvirus
Alan Hen
Amerece
Armen
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FHE Enquirer
Tee
Golumbus
Georgia
Marcel
Donen
Ma. Kivo
Prigreesing
Cave
Tae Camser
Erwrin
Philadelphis Inquirer
Henten
Johnson
Atovery
Chiari
Bachenan
Mason
Walker
Marey
Blameway
Berton
de Hood
Augusta
A. Burt
Edgefield Guriat
Lambang
Aril Iain Costly
Ave Four Three
James M. Hughes
Win
Brinks
Geo
Gallen
Slughes
Measra, Pita & Hatcher
Haa
Athans Hauner
Robert Meahote
New Orleana
New York Sun
Ginaotie Savas
Mr. Clay
Allens
Buiieledt
Thoma R. Ludian
City of
New York
Biweif
Nue
Juhan
Navy
Gees
Alpheus Feleb
United States
Lough
Michigan
Grewaly
Senate
Baltimore Sun
Santa Anonip
Manne
Low
Douglass
Liverynd
Apalachicula
Poup
Macon
Isih Nat
Archibald Harlow
Columbus
Kelley
Cox
Liverpool
Enquirer
Keira
Seiardey
Hiratus St. Jade
Curia
Huena Vieja
Maj Townes
Thie Place
Alen
Keo
Santa Ana
Camarge
Tajiar
Aldamos
Asouth
Ra Renpeedfilly
P.taylon
A.C.G
Tamples Sentinel
Burne Viet
Harper
Mona Anna
Agia New
Arknawley
Hayle
Aries
Bern
Star
Kittle Daet Agit
Gow Liemetoy
Neet Adj
Atta Letty
Teneat
Laeat Beyang Tupugeapheal Bugimeere
Atig Alps Let Drag
Capt B. Syren
Eevoretyy Conpormy Hs Oe
Aenilbury
Reed Company
Ty Ath
Aender
Fennede MeNuler
Deffermon Davie
Herm Waly
Tay
Wiicky Cavaley
Bom Vanenen
Tyo
Arhunens Cavaley
Ed Meek
Andrew i. Porter
Cot
Toney Chey
Wathawn
Willem
Bilitien
Willan Walker
Pheine Te Bare
Stigh Aoi Chater
Horny
Wensramartey
Hest Myvrere
Jon Epper Slightly
Het
Jeighty
Dames
Pape Weihiite
Stey
Wye
3. M. Blees
Nebel
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Hite
Mimi
Cayanettent
Weeden
Mle Hegehins Evans
Shritt Megiment
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Taeute
Brantras
Preteber Bergeon
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Rolly
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Atherton
Wut
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Taker
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Steet
Wert
Wiiteside
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Laonhard
Copia Conner
Delia
Maasle
Holt Yiast
Seamer
Mockney
Poepolse
Sehr
Boutn
Heeler
Teirel
Liew
Shaw Torplen
Perry Nomata
Minchesioyitain Merry
Pinel S Uaph Ene
Spitfire
Tarmnall Vicen
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Howard Umon
Cape
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Allegiinn
Hunter Homer
Lieat
McLaughlin Pruna
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Bigelow
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Lieut
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Heel
Elect Mariner
Forward
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Eton
Strombott
G. J. van Braat
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Linss
Prince de Joneille
Leon
Democrat
France
Peru
Denmark
Dette
Lave
Detroit
Common Council
Noah
Sawlay
Noat
Michigan Legibene
Enya
Imo
Wisconsin
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Dexcat L. Corsee
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Bogan
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