Fire destroys Walbridge wholesale store and damages others
A late night blaze at 28 Main Street consumed the Walbridge & Co wholesale grocery in a rapid, wide spread fire. Losses include unsured stock in adjacent shops and extensive property damage across Nos. 46 and 52 Prime Street, with one employee perished trying to escape. Insurance covers much, but not all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Geo. Th. Walbridge. & Co
Main Street
Delaware Alutan
Buffalo Fire & Marine
Buffalo Mutual
J. T. Zinn
William Numan
Me. B. Liebenstien
Buffalo Five & Marine
Johny Drake
Denry TB
Tishop
Messra. Watbridge & Co
Calvin
Grm
P. Dirfee & Co
Isauerl
Armistice ends as Santa Anna refuses peace offer
From Monterey, Taylor demands release of American prisoners held at San Louis. Santa Anna replies that he can renew hostilities anytime and provides $70 to each prisoner for travel. He warns against peace while North Americans tread Mexican soil and cites a forthcoming Congress to decide the Union's honor and interest. A Mexican report claims Americans were nearly wiped out at Upper California, praises Flores’s troops, and notes captured Americans and killings.
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SasTa Axxa
Santa Anna
Gen. Taylor
Monterey
San Louis
Wiberty
Taylor
Santa Anne
Republi
Congress
Washington
Mazelln
Pacific
Sinaloa
Upper California
Flores
News Fragments on California Invasion and French Vessel
The report outlines American and Mexican tensions in Upper California with French naval arrivals. It notes massacres near Los Angeles, few defending soldiers in Monterey and San Francisco, and forces present at Manresa. The dispatch cites Count de Tau and claims of a Mexican occupation threat to Mazatlan.
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Yoour
Stone
Tuud
Jay Britlinty
Count de Busses
Los Angeles
Faselden
Francisco
Monterey
Upper
California
Indiana
Manteres
San Francisco
Politi Authorities
Count de Tau
Mazatlan
Arrival of Titanic Cambria at Boston Affects Markets
News from Abroad reports the Cambria reaching Boston at ten on Wednesday eve and outlines global and English market effects. It notes inflation fears in England, gun trade concerns, and price movements in grain, flour, and corn, with imports and tariffs under consideration amid political tensions.
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Boston
Crascow
England
Prange
Lahore
Simals
U.S
U. S
Great Britain
Liverpool
Dee
Wanarket
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Petropolis
John Russell
Downing Street
Portugal
Windssor Castle
Unclear historical dispatches on Europe and colonies
Fragmentary report notes unrest in France and Spain, with references to a queen, Carlists, and relief efforts in Egypt. Mentions the Bey of Tunis in Paris and debates on monarchy in Musico. Also notes Belgian provisions policy amid shortages and war weariness across regions.
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Ressia
Sebamed
France
Cunis
Paris
Loretin
Canada
Spain
Got
Saylor
England
U. States
Egypt
Liverpool
Ater
Landing of the Pilgrims and President’s Message Debate
A lengthy page features a vivid account of the Landing of the Pilgrims celebration with crowds and praise for past blessings. It includes a strong editorial on the President’s Mexican War message, urging constitutional checks and criticizing perceived executive overreach and calls for reasoned patriotism. The piece condemns blind approval and urges public remonstrance if the war lacks just cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Tergon
Levi
Saul
Fatidhl
War expenses expose deceit behind public debt and war burdens
A Virginia newspaper column argues war costs run far beyond official estimates and will burden future generations. It denounces Congress, private claims, and pension promises as hidden debt while urging fair hearings for detained individuals tied to border state actions.
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Gage
Congress
Texas
Bay i
Tn Royal
Meni
Igor
Bartley
Lanner
Bartley Couhbunt
Mugiaud
Amended Virginia charges spark distrust and calls for justice
Authorities in Virginia face questions as charges are dropped or delayed amid claims of insufficient evidence. A call circulates to honor the accused and seek restitution for wrongs, urging calm and lawful actions while defending a “virtuous and honorable” figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Vine Gini
Congress Debates Mexican War and Presidents War Authority
A long House debate surrounds the Presidents message on expanding the war into Mexico and extending slavery’s reach. Giddings and others attack executive power, defend antiwar sentiments, and cite constitutional rights while British reaction and regional loyalties color the discourse. The article notes party lines, parliamentary rhetoric, and references to Texas and potential territorial governance.
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Congress
Mexico
Texas
House
Mr. Davis
Clouse
Gin Gammitlee
Howe
Bayne
Amin
Jas. K
Tennessee
Mgr
Mevertith
Gentry
Donn
Gilding
Tie
Cheb Santa
Tejas de A
Palo Alto
Resta de Ta Palma
She
Aly
Ruvaces
Bry
Ohio
Suewy
Eaygehinel
Ruth Peluse
Ealionly
Anil
Americ Anil
Smauiber
Col. Dane
Fitin
House of Loves
America
Burke
Satan
Mr" Wilkes
Parderos
Lord Camden Peard
Lord Chatham
Duke of Richmond
Markley
Giddings
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Great Britain
Towa
Union
Ieing
Ter
Senate
Women and the sphere of labor in society debate
A 1840 discussion argues women should share intellectual and creative work beyond drudgery or mere ornament. It contends education and early discipline unlock a mind linked to cosmic truths, advocating a broader sphere for women including refined labor, companionship with men, and dissolution of old shackles, while noting current tensions between educated and working women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drudee
Tanat
Lowell
Oberlin
Ovinust Laboria Uinae
Ced
Private letter on printing bills and legislative delays
A fragment from a December 23, 1846 private letter discusses Senate printing woes, secretary of state paper shortages, and motions to authorize printers and auditors. It notes Jonathan Philips favors supporting bills to fund printing while expressing concern for a poor man harmed by expediency. The writer predicts a talking session with limited official business before March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Butss
Senate
Secretary of State
Medary
Jonathan Philips
Philips
Sam Murary
Treasuny
Ohio Legislature Described From Opening Week Turmoil
Columbus diary sketches the first days of Ohio’s General Assembly, detailing sworn-in ceremonies, committee appointments, and the grind of settings. It notes the exchange of bills, curiosity about future petitions, and the gradual emergence of seasoned members from a fledgling parliament.
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Lowe
Legislative Assembly
Ohio
Quardenhutcen
John Smith
Stumling
Efelas
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