Vivid Portraits of Natives and Daily Life in Far Lands
The writer describes native agriculture and tools much behind modern methods. Plows resemble shovels, seeds are planted by machete holes, and soils yield rich crops. It notes abundant fruits, flowers for funerals, cassava, cassava and yuca parapant, and extensive lakes with large fish. Travel hardships, legal practices, and high steamboat fares are recounted with contrast to rail systems.
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United States
Mdamon
Despatches From Vera Cruz March 1847
From the Army official reports the U S forces land at Vera Cruz on March 9 with Worth Patterson and Trigg brigades, seize the beach, invest the city, and suffer few casualties while facing steep sand hills and scarce transport. Scott notes supply delays, continued heavy norther, and plans to extend the siege with limited wagons and mules. A Spanish consular safeguard is issued to protect Spanish subjects and property in Vera Cruz during operations.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Sra
United States
Worth
United States Volunteers
Patterson
Trigg
Conners
Tampico
The
Brazos
Arburtis
U. S. 2d Infantry
Florida
Dickenson
South Carolina
Pillow
Quitman
Bath
Connor
Jean
Edson
Weneteld Scott
L. Marcy
Teanguamrens
Ara
General Scott
Senor
D. Allass G. de Escalants
Spain
Von
House of Consuls
Wixpitld Scott
D. Afinac
Ton
A. Gloux
Scott
Sra Cruz
Army of
Army of the United States
Winfield Scott
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Capture of Vera Cruz Official Account 1847
Field reports detail the bombardment and siege of Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa by U S forces under Gen. Winfield Scott and naval support from Commodores Perry and Connor. Mortars, Paixhan guns, and naval guns pounded the city while negotiation papers and capitulation terms were prepared. The attack claimed few casualties and aimed to compel surrender, with memorials from foreign consuls urging a humanitarian truce for civilians.
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Vera Cruz
San Juan Utloa
Puestos de Horsos
American Forces Occupy Vera Cruz and San Juán de Ulloa
A report from March 29 states U S garrisons have occupied Vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan de Ulloa. Detachments from army and navy with the flotilla moved at dawn, American colors hoisted on city forts by noon with a broadside salute from squadron ships. The author notes flags already on two forts and expected to fly over the castle next.
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Unite States
Estoera
Vera Cruz
Juan Morales
Sear
United States
W. J. Worth
G. J. Pilton
J. G. Tocten
Scott
Jose Gutieriz de Villanueva
Manuel Robies
Pedro de Herrera
Don Jose Duan Lindero
San Juan de Ulla
U.states
Hardwaler
Santiago
Conception
San Juan de Clloa
U. S
San Juan de Ulloa Ane
Mexico
Perce
GID
J Pillow
Jose Totten
Col
Chi Enp’r
Jose Gutierez
Villanulva
Pedro Manuel Herrera
Manuel Robles
Aulick
Perry
Navy
Bereto
J. H. Aulick
U.8.n
Army of the United States of America
Camp Washington
Beeore
Wintfield Scott
MC. Terry
Gulf Lech
Vena Cruz
Manzo
Jose Juan DE Landero
E. P. Scambion
San Juno de Ullon
Army
Thes Caulle
San Juann de Ulloa
M. C. Perry
New Orleans Tropic
Alvarado
Chihuahua
Mexjco
Santa Anna
San Luis
Buena Vista
el Paso
St. Louis
Col. Doniphan
Chihuahu
Brazos
Tampico
Anto 1 Bioy Lizardo
San Juan a'Villea
Brazos Sentiago
Myiemoras
Spirits Arout Us and Editor Absent in Elyria
The Elyria Courier longs for regular paper delivery and urges readers to report missed issues to rectify delivery. It reflects on death, memory, and spiritual presence among family members, then notes local news from Gesaga county nominating Thomas Corwin for President and discusses views on Gen. Taylor and civil government versus military control.
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Gladdan
Earth
Angela
Gesaga County
Clinton
Sines
Taos. Corwin
Gen. Taylor
Aa Civil Representative Republic
Complete Whig victories in New York and beyond
The Whigs sweep polls in New York City, Brooklyn, and other cities with mayoral wins and solid council majorities. Reports note Whig dominance in Columbus, Steubenville, and New Orleans as Loco Focos falter. Also covered are Mexican–American War updates, Alvarado and Chihuahua actions, and a Dupont powder mill explosion killing seventeen.
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New York
Common Council
Board OF Aldermen
Whigs
Locofoces
Brooklyn
N-Y
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Acquisition of Territory in the War Era
The W. Courier argues peace remains distant and a treaty to gain territory for slave labor cannot pass the Senate without excluding slavery. Webster warns that a cession requires a treaty and a two thirds Senate vote. The piece cautions against rushing into peril and urges providence and public awake.
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Courier and Enquirer
Mexico
Webster
United States Senate
Senate
Perile
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John KR. ‘Vinton
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San Juan d’Utlon
Ulloa
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LaYonsiahon
Republic of Mexico
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Landera
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Beevet
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Totten
Engineer Bureau
W. L. Marcy
M.C. Perry
Alan
John Y. Mason
Secretary of the Navy
Washington, D.C
Elyria
Puilemon Bliss, Biter
Clara
Milton Horton
Alilan Township
Evie Co
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Samuel Medary
Ohio Statesman
Columbus
Jacob Medary
Zacnann TayLox
Congress
Board OF Assistants
Brady Brownel
Taylor
Leonard
Love
Alex. Patton
Strumesvilne
Steubenville
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