Battle tales swirl of Buena Vista and Taylor’s victory
Reported dispatches from American and Mexican sources recount the Battle of Buena Vista with Gen. Taylor defeating Santa Anna. Accounts describe heavy Mexican losses, American casualties, and reinforcements moving to Saltillo and Monterey while captains and generals are listed among the dead and wounded.
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Taylor
Washington
Santa Ana
Agua Nueva
Saltillo
Monterey
Santa Anna
Southern Mail
Olio
Phew Gnouty
Butte
Treas Costeaxy_ Rillek
Campbell
Leonard
Conner
Patria
Severa
W. C. Preston
Rio Grande
Sunita Anon
Stern Nueva
Santa Annatere
Jimagin
Buena Vista
Lombardini
Pacheco
Great Battle of Buena Vista Report Excerpts
The Mexican forces pressed our lines with boldness, yet our volunteers held firm, inflicting heavy losses. Santa Anna admitted American victory as Taylor's troops held ground amid fierce assaults and high casualties on both sides. Reports from Vera Cruz warned of rumors of surrender, awaiting confirmation of Gen. Scott's advance.
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N. C. Picayune
Buena Vista
Taylor
Santa Anma
Sante -Tnna
Yell
Melee
Hardin
Clay
Ether
John
Express
Santa Anna
Battle OF
J.J. C. Bit
Dr. Turner
Matamoros
Monterey
Saltillo
Agua Nueva
Santa Aona
Washington
Brace’s
Thomas
2D Deegeons
Arkansas and
Kentucky
Irthana
Mississippi
Texas Volunteers
Lincoln
U.S. A
Arkansas Navairs
Moore
Vaughan
Ky. Cavalry
Kenee
Henny Clay
Willis
2D Ey. Infantry
Cel
Corwin
Miss. Regt
Whiteside
Indiana
Morgan
Curis
Ohio
Hunters
U. S. Dragoons
Brazos
Rio Grande
The
Santiago
Fort Harry
Rough & Ready
Anna
Tampico
Doxa Vista
Santa
Vera Cruz
Scott
Missionary struggles and Indian affairs in 1847 letter
Extracted from the Baile Express letter by Mr Cusick a Tuscarora trader laments diseases, depopulation, and intemperance among Native peoples in Shawnee and western territories. He notes emigration, mortality among Six Nations and Ty Indians, liquor issues at the state line, missionary efforts, and temperance hopes. Mentions Indian affairs, legislature, and a plea for better conditions and education.
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Cusick
Judi
Fort Scott Mo
Snawsne County
Inv
Shawwnee Land
Indiste
Tsa
White Senna Little Johner Yy
Phomsan
William Slinks
William Jacked
Divil
Euter Printap
William Printip
Neap
Missaini
Minka Jans
James N. Custor
Tuscaroen
Fragmented Senate Speech on Texas Annexation Sparks Debate
A chaotic excerpt depicts a senator railing in eloquent but tangled terms about God, national enemies, and Mexico. The dialogue references a proposed provision on territory, shifting loyalties, and reactions from Gen Cameron and Gen Cass, noting changing vows and war wartime implications. The piece hints at Michigan’s concern over expansion and public sentiment.
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Gen
Cay
Mexico
Taever
Con
Chas
North
Cameron
Milley
Nydans
Cass Ladinken
Jerey
Senate
Ambher
Frazer's Magazine
Texas
Michigan
Elyria Courier Readers Note on Poetry and Letters
The Elyria Courier discusses reception of a verse piece with general quality yet some poetic flaws, praising occasional prose writers while noting readers prefer short communications. It mentions an address before the Rochester Teachers Association containing practical truths and urges writers to keep messages brief for reader engagement.
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Rochester Teachery Association
Magnetic Telegraph and the Detroit to Pittsburg Link
The article discusses rapid telegraph expansion to connect Buffalo and Pittsburg with Detroit using English steamship routes. It mentions Beta and Piltshimg facilities and a plan to subscribe 2000 dollars to the capital stock for the project. Citizens are urged to invest to gain a vote in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beta
Piltshimg
Detroit
Boston
Brlalo
Pitts Burgh
Amos
The Post Office Tax and Reform Critique
A letter criticizes recent Post Office law amendments as an overreach on common people. It argues cheap postage was hard won, then eroded by new taxes on newspapers and mail. The author denounces government officials benefiting while laborers pay more to re read or share notices and deaths.
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Winsor
Cass
Sorren Axp Vorn
Washington
New York ‘Tribune
Wilmot
Senate
Calhoun
Michigan
Ile
The
Dee
Enquirer
Gen. Cass
Soule
Mexico
Ife
Anges
Ing
Post Offier
Ponenta
Asimaning
Qhia
Lorain
Siety-Severn
Mora
Cvnyy
Wisconsin
S Argus
Madison
Texsry, Sucrm, & Horn
T. A. Renney
Union
Cost of the War and Its Burden on the Nation
A critical 19th century column questions the financial toll of the Mexican War, arguing the annual cost cannot be under 60 million dollars and that the bill will fall on posterity or current taxpayers, amid rhetoric on liberty and national duty.
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Mexico
Political fervor and antislavery shifts ripple through New Hampshire
The piece laments tax burdens on citizens while praising antislavery moves by Whigs and allies, noting New Hampshire leaders shift toward Liberty principles. It discusses Wilmot proviso support, party realignments, and the impact on democratic loyalty, with Wisconsin’s emergence as a settlement destination and a call for principled votes.
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Patriob
Tlouse
Teis
Portauouth
Tina N. Mampshire
John P. Tle
Tusawa
New Yampshire
Wilmot
Congress
South Carolina
Givery
Selavery
Government letters and foreign news in 1847 issue
A compilation of letters and notices on politics in Washington and Ohio, libel suits in Cleveland, clashes near Kentucky, Mecca cholera deaths, religious missions for India, and Irish relief. Includes remarks on slavery in free territories, Mecca pilgrims, and a cryptic hieroglyphics note.
Wilmet Reform Debate Reflects on Deserter Charge
An old district account reviews a gapiruntis vote and critiques a general’s stance on slavery policies. It argues the general has long shown pro slavery leanings yet hints at a shift toward protecting free institutions amid rising dangers to democracy.
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Wilmet Praviro
Weenlwaya
Jn Lly
Playing Marbles and Manhood on the Sidewalk
A reflective piece compares boys playing marbles to rugged pioneer years. It urges physical play to build strength and discipline, linking sidewalk games to future work and study while warning against excessive idle business pursuits. The tone resembles a brisk, earnest editorial call to active childhood.
Senator Cassius Rewards Son With Army Major Commission
The letter questions Senator Cassius for securing his son a major’s commission, noting the son’s unknown record and suggesting the reward serves political gain. It argues a president elected to uphold slavery should not reward, but punish, such perceived treachery to liberty and humanity.
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Cassius
Cass
Firemen Stand Ready to Combat Any Blaze
The Fire boys were ready yesterday in full uniform to tackle any flames. They spent time delaying themselves, showering the streets, and swashing the liberty pole, prompting a caution about mistaken identity by a concerned citizen.
Curiosity Ad Highlight at Mayon and Dix On’s Line
A fragment mentions a hook at the end of Mayon and Dix on s line as a curiosity advertised, questioning if it is furnished by Northern doughfaces who have it in their mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Campbell
Sandusky Clarion
Tony
David Campbell
Sint
Ray
Mayon and Dixon’s
Cape Cod pastor plans to leave after Sunday sermon
A Cape Cod clergyman announced his intention to quit his ministry during the coming week after concerns among his flock. The notice sits amid a flood of other items, including notes on Ireland relief, a St. Louis-Reveille report of deaths on the Santa Fe route, and inventions in phrenology.
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Cape
Snxiowa
Thease
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Peace Meeting in Elyria Forms Local Peace Society
A March 1 Elyria gathering organized by W S J Ingersoll and Woolsey Wells adopted the Loria County Peace Society constitution to promote abolition of war. Officers elected include William Dawes as President and Norton S Townshend as Secretary. A committee in each township was created to advance the society’s aims.
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Daniel Eldvidee
Willian Dawes
N.S. Townshend
Loria County Peace Society
William Dawes
Fred's Tantin
Urish Thompson
Philemon Shephard
Rochester
Samuel Moffit
Amherst
Baldwin
Black River
Lewis Curtis Columbiz
N. H. Pinney
Levi Burynell
D. W. Lathrop
Lorenzo Warnur
Norton S. Townshend
Lee
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Reeerans
Kiled
Lingala
LP Stein
1St Dragoons
S.g.prench
Dis Artillery
J. O'Brien
Ais Antilerysistant Adyt
J. BP. Davis
J. M. Sharpe
Ana. Te
Posty
Siovktan
Kusteexy Cavarry- Kiilet
Adp
Sad Dee
Arkansas Cavarry
Kled
A. Yell
As Por
Vonhded
S. A. Reader
Istiaxa Bureapa
Lane
Resintent
Truisers Belgave
Det Regement
Kitlea—Cel
J. T. Ladin
Zabriskie
Taughton
le J. L. McConncil
Ad Regiment
St. Woodward
Brunton
Yuson
Rollins
Bartheon
Athnson
Price
Collee and Rikers
Lieut
Pickett
Eagleson, Steel and West
Adj. Whiteside
OY Magnetic Telegrapi
Pittsburgh
Cray RaLrica
Ram Atelier
Henry Clay
Raleigh
Interust
Plarcovur
Tee L'nile
Alain
United States
Toney
Good Fail
Jackice
Europe
Elyria
Falevgn Buss
Bis
Bnew Lampedirh Cloition
Tee Fress
Dudge Rorum
Jugs Gaither
Bairdstown
Tatter
Mecca
Spencer
Cleveland Post-Master
Guay
Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Gray
Ritchie
Medary
Wienne
England
Professor Morse
Peet
Aimarivan Board of Missions
India
Medina
Union Seminary
Kerr Ansniu
Learing
Nauvoo
Pottawatmure
Montrose
New Mesiva
van Dode Des Outs
Society of Friends
Afi
Awent
Ireland
SEM
OASS
PRE Company
Ter Oyer
Audiber
Hayti
Joan Baptiste Thicht
Gerrit Smith
Peterborough
Luig Country
Joseph Bonaparte
Bordentown
Am Nis
Lenith
Fon
Enos Stevens
Oregon City
Oregon
Aes
Tun New Praser
Pierce
Harvard University
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sears C. Walker
Washington Observatory
Leverrier
Rardin
Ocisin
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