Ireland Famine Provokes Debate on Property Rights
A speech condemns hoarding and.property laWs amid famine. It defends the sacrality of life and conscience, argues for state duty to safeguard citizens, and praises Irish resilience, religion, and national spirit amid Ireland's distress. A later note reports the steamboat Clinton fire above Bonnet Carre Point with casualties.
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God
Ireland
England
Mer
New Orleans
Clinton
Bonnet Carre Point
Coast and Bayou Sara Mail Signal tragedy
In a stray nautical incident individuals tumbled into the water and were swept away by the current as boats were overturned and the coast guard searched the bayou for missing mail and lost cargo.
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Tost
Bayou Sara
Despatches From Gen Taylor on Buena Vista Battle
General Taylor reports the Buena Vista engagement against Santa Anna's forces, noting 5,400 American troops repelled an estimated 20,000 Mexicans, heavy casualties on both sides, and praise for Brig. General Weal. Translated exchanges show Santa Anna urging surrender with promises of humane treatment. Further notes confirm Mexican retreat and prisoner exchanges underway.
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Taylor
Wir
Washington
Lieut
Crittendan
Weaven
Pitis
Buena Vista
Saltillo
Agua Nueva
Santa Anna
Chu Simmons
Partines
Weal
Cecl
Bravery and Loss in Kentucky Infantry at Buena Vista
The Second Kentucky Infantry reports heavy losses with 41 killed or wounded across both regiments. Capt. Morse listed among dead. detailed rosters show multiple companies with numerous commissioned and enlisted men wounded or slain as Union forces defend Monterey area and retreat routes from Buena Vista.
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Kentucky
Buena Viste
Kentucky Cavalry
E. M. Vaughan
D. J. Lillard
Lewis Saunders
A. J Martin
Pride's
Jul. Miller
B Warren
Milam
Jounts Seston
John Sanders
John Ellingwood
Shawhau
Denes
D. DP
Rogera
W. McClintock
J. Primeroy
Beard’s
AG ‘Morgan
Crotws
Wmn
Vevarts
Ramsey
J B Carty
Wow Bales
Pennington
Major Giddings and the Ohio Boys Engage at Ceralvo
A Cincinnati News letter from Dr. Chamberlain, “Old Medicine,” details Major Giddings leading 200 wagon train, 4 companies, 2 artillery pieces, with 20 Arkansas mounted men. Mexican forces ambushed the convoy in the chaparral near Ceralvo. Infantry sprang from wagons, wagoners panicked, 40–50 teams fled, an ammunition wagon was seized and burned, causing Mexican casualties as Major Giddings defended the column.
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The
Cincinnati News
Chamberlain
Giddings
Urred
Morgan
Ceralvo
Chapparal
Henry Clay era aide and Polish officer noted for campaigns
The text mentions Captain Zabriskie of the same regiment recently living in Jacksonville Texas. A Pole by birth, he aided in Polish campaigns and later joined a revolt in Poland in 18un before coming to this country. He is known here as a lecturer on Napoleon and his wars. It also notes Cop Lincoln as the son of ex-Governor Lancalp of Worcester Massachusetts.
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Christendorm
Ireland
Tabernacle
Henry Clay
Zabriskie
Niga
Jacksonville
Teja
Savas
Poland
Napoleon
Lincoln
Lancalp
Worcester
Mass
News From Vera Cruz and Brazos Ledgered Dispatches
Telegraph reports from Vera Cruz describe five days of news after the Ewing's arrival, amid calls for capitulation opposed by the military and some civilian shootings for favoring surrender. Dragoons suffer wrecks, and Midshipman Rogers’ status is corrected. From Brazos, Santa Anna retreats toward Mathula as Castor gathers 1000 cavalry chasing Urrea toward Victoria. communications between Camargo and Monterey restored. Massachusetts Regiment to guard Matamoros.
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Philadelphia
Cutier Ewing
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Ewing
Vera Cri
Gus. Taylor
Scott Hing
Clee
Col
Tiarney
Dragoona
Uith
Antonio Lizardo
Rogers
Mississippi
Rom. Scott
Brazos
N. Orteang
Santa Anna
Mathula
Retreat of Santa Anna Forces Described With Taylor Notes
Despatches from Gen. Taylor describe March 2 retreat to Monterey as Santa Anna falls back to San Luis. Uprising among Mexican troops follows Urrea’s forces and a night explosion destroys Mexican wagon trains. Lieutenant Caiet Col. Curtis pursues toward Monterey while Americans claim victory fuelled by brave stand at Buena Vista. The narrative details scars of war and Mexican fears of Yankee tricks.
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Lantenna
Taylor
Encantada
Ant Lopez DE Santa Anna
Z Tartou
United States
Ant. Lopez DE Santa Anna
Z. Tylor
Uriuenilen
Neus
Meaivuns
Urrea
Tient. Crittenden
Goollspeed
Buena Vista
Santa -Anna
Anrrenlern
Aga Monatiin Uater
Buena Vistu
Monterey
Camargo
Santa Anna
San Luis
Hutte
Cazo
Caiet
Curtis
Obie
Virginia
Marin
Arres
Nessus
Forces rout enemy with whale train near Ceralvo
Report states troops pressed the foe quickly and drove them back, placing the whale train safely near Ceralvo except for a few above noted losses. The informant estimates 18 to 20 killed and about 2 wounded, with the enemy retreating and possibly rallying later at Ponta Condat, 12 miles distant. The enemy casualties are described as very large.
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Stenbeky Cavarry
Anny
Exentry
Monterey
Fregret
Vilage
Marin
Morgan
Cerralvo
Graham Acm
Mnim
Buena Visti
Hull Opore
Saluilo
Ceralvo
Ponta
The April No. of this sterling Whig Magazine
The Elyria Courier notes the April issue of a Whig magazine with contents including Mr Slteil's Mission to Mexico and a range of essays and poems. It lists works such as On a Congress of Nations by Rev Orville Dewey and Italy in 1184s by G EF Secchi de Canoli, plus Mill's Logic and The Battle of Saratoga. The publication is issued in New York by George IL Colton at 418 Nassau Street.
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Sterling Whig
Mr. Slteil
Mexico
Orville Dewey
D.D
Italy
G. EF. Secchi de~Canoli
Philip Yorick
Major Andre
Gilfillan
R. IL. B
Mill
Saratoga
Elizia
Marsden
Mn. EB. F. Billet
Redwood Fisher
George IL. Colton
Nassau Streek
Charter Election Winners Named by Corporation
The Wednesday last charter election elected officers for the corporation. Mayor Hestay Exy Jr. Recorder M. F. Krerm. Councilmen include W. F. Locewoon, B. F. Romassos, A. Cucver, A. Wooren, ML Bessett.
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Wats
Hestay Exy, Jr
M. F. Krerm
W. F. Locewoon
B. F. Romassos
A. Cucver
A. Wooren
ML Bessett
Aurora Borealis Illuminates Sky Over Ohio Night
On Wednesday night a brilliant aurora displayed unusually far south, with a belt of light stretching east to west overhead. The observer compares it to a northern sky phenomenon, noting it stirred speculation about planetary or magnetic causes and inviting discussion at the Natural History Society.
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Sean
Ohio
Scott
Taylor
Ife
Natural History Society
Slavery and Mexican relations in early American policy
The piece argues slavery as the central national issue shaping U S relations with Mexico and internal policy. It links Texas settlement, Mexican policies, and slaveholder influence to broader struggles, citing historical examples from Greece Rome Poland England and Prussia to claim freedom and abolition as sources of national strength.
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Austin
Texas
Mexico
United States
Greece
Rome
Poland
England
Ireland
Indies
Prussia
New England
Lossom
Anne How
Texas and the South in a war for emancipation and power
The piece argues the South seeks political dominance and endless war to preserve slavery and southern influence. It contends emancipation would unify the nation, while expansion to new slave states threatens northern prosperity. It recounts Texas annexation, Mexican conflicts, and the role of U. S. officials in promoting abolitionist aims and slave power.
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Virginia
Shire Tabor
Free State
Thord
Mexico
Free States
Frence
Texas
Tex- 25
U. States
U.S
Cincinnati
Reed
Washington
Pexas
Tis
Gulf of Mexico
Tia Lordere
Tonienna
Buena Vista
Monterey
Miatamoras
Banta Fe
Teesert
Debates on War and Public Action in 1847 Politics
The piece critiques war policies and urges careful public action including possibilities of a state convention, citing Corinih's Specer as a persuasive alternative. It notes scrutiny of demagogues, remarks on counterfeit currency, and reports on elections and local incidents in Ohio and Connecticut.
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Columbus State Journal
Corinih
Fruits of War Delineated by a Traveling Friend
A correspondent who wintered in the South and Southwest reports that opposition to the War on Mexico is strong there. He notes Whig journals poorly reflect popular feeling, calling the war nearly unpopular and openly denounced by many in free states.
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Mexico
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Washinton, D.C
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John Walker
Spencer
DW Rosen
Thomas Senaulett
Conpany
Thomas Con
John Cluseman
Lemuel Evans
Joaco Murphy
Wm. Seradon
John Reddish
F Pierce
J C Goodloe
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Parker
Ot Yanhook
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Second Regiment OF
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Col. McKee
Henry Clay, Jr
Morse’s
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Crandovers
Chambers
Sera't IX Wolf
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AM Baker
M Booth
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John Mottit
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Lynee
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John M Dunlop
W Gilbert
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Turpin
Edwards
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Jas. Johnson
D Davis
A Shacker
D W Watson
Sora
AW Morse
Company A
ES Barker
M Davidson
WD. Purcell
Mortally
I. Bennett
J. d. Hardin
Ilinois
Sania
Jacke Eouville
Ohio Boys
Pitleburgh Journal
Gen. Taylor
Elyria
Americaw Reviow
South
Dartford
Farmer's & Morhanie's Bank of
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Erie
James Thompson
Widnot
Navy
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Bebb
Court of Common Pleas
Columbus Stags
Mount Vernon
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Pittsburgh Gazette
Old Connecticut
Covdroor
Congress
New York
WNIG
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Samuel D. Ilgebard
Jona. Rockwell
Troclan Smith
Pittsburgh Caretta
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New York Tribune
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