Testimony of a Democrat in Brownson's Review July 1847
The piece argues the Mexican War is politic unjust and uncalled for. It cites Brownson and Brownton as critics who dismantle Polk era justifications, calling for Congress to decide on war while condemning the President for overstating grounds. It concludes with a call for constitutional process and clearer statements from the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownson
Quarterly Review
Mexico
Brownton
Agno Mea
Democraic Review
Polk
Strazelle
Congress
Act of Mexico
Rio Grande
United States
President faces war issue over Congress and Mexico
The piece argues the President avoided a true war declaration by claiming Mexico caused conflict. It accuses him of bypassing Congress, setting a dangerous precedent, and trampling the Constitution. The writers express feeble, stern protest and national honor concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mexico
Congtess
Union
Military Encampment Reflections Near the River
Gen Bentham presided over a militia encampment east of the river praising zeal and discipline while urging full support for a sustained militia system. The visit notes comfortable tents and meals at the General’s Quarters, with Col Mason’s staff depicted as faring well amidst camp duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Mason
Silas Wright Dies Noted Politician Passes Away
Silas Wright, a distinguished figure in politics, is reported dead. No further particulars are provided in the fragment, leaving the exact date and circumstances unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Wright
Taylor's noncommittal pledge to the people
Gen Taylor issues a June letter to Edward Delaney declining to answer bank and tariff questions until he can study them. He says his pledges aim to serve the people honestly under the Constitution and would ascend to the White House only through the people, not his own consulting. The piece criticizes noncommittal rhetoric seen in southern constitutional views.
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Taylor
Edward Delaney
White House
Tor
Elysix
Ton
Elyria
Gip Yun Winkle
Tsun
Gakee Hauulatiaa
Chat Square
Howe
Europe
Terry Parker
Black Hawk
Lenny
Enly
Teaenot
Corporation
Elyvia
Mexican Occupation And Reforms Debate In Era Notes
The article critiques a Mexican policy piece urging peace by ceding territory and joining the United States, arguing such annexation violates constitutional powers and would threaten the union. It contrasts conquest vs diplomacy, condemns territorial greed, and urges justice and public faith over expansionist aims.
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Bailey
Mexico
Emgr
Texas
Taraulipas
Coahuila
Chilushua
New Mexico
California
Friends of Peace
Charles X
Africa
France
Dr. B
Friends of the War
Tiltle
Jess
South Carolina
Gret
Friends of Justice and Fair Dealing
Mex
Abolition Debate and Slave Policy Reflections
A Courier reader argues about Mr. Gilmore and his school, labeling Swedenburghism as near Malomedanism and warning of its influence on slaves. The letter contrasts abolitionist prayers for slaves with masters, cites E. W. Sartell, and discusses law, mobs, and the Nisgare case, suggesting cautious action and promising to publish further letters.
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Mn. Eprtor
Saint Paul
Gilmore
Swedenburgh
Pathe Pal
Onesimus
Tifeel
Siny
South
E. W. ‘Sartell
Mr. Gilmore
My. Gilmore
Nisgare
Professorship Offered in Agricultural Chemistry at Western Reserve College
From the Hudson Observer comes news that Mr Forest Ster Henb has accepted appointment as professor of Agricultural Chemistry and Economic Geology at Western Reserve College. He will begin duties as soon as possible after next winter. Mr Suernenp generously funds the professorship, easing the college’s burden.
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Awudson
W. Bs College
the Western Reserve College
Foraest Ster Henb
Board of ‘Trustees
Suernenp
Shepherds letter seeks specimens for agricultural college work
In July 1847 Hudson, Ohio, Forseth Shepherd proposes to join Western Reserve College as Professor of Agricultural Chemistry and Economic Geology. He asks for volunteers to collect eggs of predatory insects, insect specimens, plant samples, building stones, and other natural items to develop resources and aid in education. The Board of Trustees approves his appointment and plans to publish the acceptance and cooperate in collecting cabinets for his department.
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Mit
Shepherd
Tax Trustnes
Westexn
Algo
Ohio
Nukes
Ohio River
W. R. College
Orrest Shepuerd
Hudson
Board of Trustees
Hudsett
Pernisy Shepaerd
Sucenirn
Foreign Gleanings From the European Times 4th inst.
The European Times report notes Parliament prorogation on the 23d and a heated debate on American food donations with remarks by Lord Morpeth. It covers election results, Liberal gains, notable returns like Cardwell and Muntz, and critiques of sectarian voting affecting figures such as Macaulay. Also mentions Times' election forecast and British-Chinese tensions over Canton island sites.
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Winer & Smith
Cambsia
England
United States
Messrs. Brotherton
Brown
Lord Palmerston
Lord Horpeth
America
Tronm
New York
Boston
Union
New Orleans
Ireland
Heny
Hear
the Times
Thair Park
London
John Russell
Guildhall
Pattison
Baron Rothschild
Tricord
Bt. Masterman
Hay Tong
George Larpant
Manteunin
George Larpent
Liuwyph
Jiverpool
Cardwell Wood
Thomas Birch
Colalen
Stockport
Liberal Party
Lambeth
Thuse of Commons
Hawes
Roebuckate
Has
John Hobhouse
General Fox
Grown
Dalarter
Westminnster
Finsbury
Marylebone
Southwark
Goulburn
B Echequer
Cambridge University
John Lefevre
Gladstone
Oxford
Captain Gladstone
Ipswiel
Edward Lytton Bulwer
Nottingham
Tower Hamlets
Lawwicketh
Ay. Sheil
Saint Dengarvinn
PSPS
Nolsat
Scotland
Mecaulay
Edinburgh
Jus Bean
Englaxp
Carxa
Honan
Canton
Lonan
Great Britain
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Maxico
THE
Philemon Bliss, Buiter
Lorain County
Court House
Tyna
Severn
Sullivan
Troy
Ashland County
ZIAS_LONG
G.mt Benham
Cautrot P. Wehoberts
Geo Sibley
Elyria Township
Dynio
Cleveland Herald
Gen. Teylor
Islu
Ico
George ‘Thompson
New
Anti-Slavery League
Messrs
Garrison
Douglass
London Morning Chronical
House of Commons
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