Congressional battle over army land and pay reforms
The Senate and House debate war policies and soldier support amid proposals to raise duties, expand volunteer regiments, and tighten land grants. Speeches by Benton, Corwin, and others defend soldiers and criticize concessionary plans, as Congress adjourns amid stalled amendments and naval budget measures.
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Ohio State Journal
Senate
Niles
Oregon
Benton
Allen
Crittenden
Badger
J. M. Clayton
Hannegar
Sorcons
Severa Sesatora
Corwin
House
Payne
Ala
Philadelphia
Ile
Missouri
United States
Cass
Busk
Genflenian
Bimmons
Rede Irland
Kannesin
Ir. Droomgole
Cuian
Sims
South Carolina
Rio Praude
Pole
Burt
Free States
Henley
Indiana
Joeman
Minos
Ben
Taylor
de Fetter
Legislative Update From The Ohio Senate And House
A Cleveland Era article outlines tense maneuvers in the Ohio Senate and House. Key topics include reconsideration of last night’s appropriation bill, railroad charters and state restrictions, and protests from Mercer county delegates about black lands and emigration debates.
Senate Deliberations Drift In Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a late session of the Senate with discussion described as delicate and meandering. The text records a speaker nicknamed Mini Shaw continuing to press a point until about seven o'clock, ending with an unresolved question.
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Senate
Mini Shaw
Railroads Pass and Protests Mark Senate Session
Correspondence from the Cleveland Herald outlines railroad incorporation bills approved in the Senate on Wednesday February 3, including subscriptions by counties to multiple railroad stocks and amendments to several acts. The report notes legislative maneuvering, the printing of Washington’s Farewell Address for school districts, and ongoing debates over the appropriation bill with Medlay’s supporters resisting.
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Cleveland Ieralil
Susate Caras
Satnediy
Jon
Vonlers
Arg
Wlatuss Howe
Senate
Louis
Martin
Payelis
Edgerton
Focaloco
Goridind
Little
Miami
Alexander
Great Western Railroad Company
Mercer
Allen
van Wort
Amd
Congress
Committee On Finance
Santas
Shaw
Cleveland Herald
Capitol
Sexxate Cramer
Licking
Clark County
Tertin
Green County
Columbus and Nenia
Ryder
Central Ohio Railroad Company
Franklin
Columbus
Cleveland and Columbus
Columbus and Xenia
Dayton
Tramilon
Cincinnati
Coddard
Lebanon, Deerfield and Dayton Railroad Company
Engerton
Godsdard
Washington
General Assembly
Madison County
Enix and
Rev Blew
Justice of the Peace
Medlay
Treasury
Treusent
Federal Treasury
Fragmented foreign letters on politics famine and war
A mixed dispatch reports that the Tope does not pursue reforms, denounces philosophy, and laments Papal infallibility while famine looms in Ireland and Scotland. Cholera rages in Persia with 10 000 dead between October 11 and 27. News from Trebizonde and Tiflis hints at Russian defeats. Skibbereen amid Cork suffers extreme hunger. a magistrate notes dire conditions and pawned belongings.
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Rowe
Dee
Iis
Sind
Chistendom
Tulireaz
Persia
Trebizonde
Tiflis
Shhamyl
Vatrus
Grim famine in Skibbereen Frontlines Describe Cannibal Despair
Eyewitness accounts from Skibbereen and Monaghan detail famine haunted scenes with delirious survivors packed into filthy rooms, frozen corpses, and women holding infants. Police scenes reveal hovels with seven immobile wrecks and reports of widespread destitution where able bodied laborers fail and costs rise.
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Skibbereen
Dean Eiad
Wan
Finnine
Jonze
From the Seat of War and Ohio Politics Clash
Reports from New Orleans and Tampico up to January 1847 describe Union advances near Victoria and Morale sustains as Gen Quitman takes Victoria while Mexicans retreat. Indiana Regiment positions guard river mouths. Col Drake praised for leadership. In Ohio, factional strife delays appropriation and printing contracts, risking government wheels and public institutions. A Pittsburg railroad push spurs Cleveland interest.
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New Orleans
Wilcox
O. Taimnoud
Sotto Washington
Seote
Brazos
Wuuerson
Taylus
Fietovia
Indiana
1St
Tada
Drake
Reacher Hure
Camero
Ohio
Scott
Indiana Regiment
Wilson
Zyan
Lua Lely
Ghike
Ee Omderer
Ling
Patterson
Haynes
Onnessee
San Fernando
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Victoria
Ecident
Tampico
Quitman
Senate
Locos
Sam Medary
Wilford
Warne
Cox
Newman
Statesman
Wiford
Han
Phillips
Lowes
Medary
Key
Treasry
Partizarr
Mexican Army Retrenches as Forces Mass at Saltillo
Mexican force estimated at 59,000 with 30,000 maneuvering toward Saltillo. Allied generals Batley Worth and Wool hold 80 to 90 men near Saltillo while Taylor Patterson base 6,000 at Victoria. Scott at Tampico with 1,900. Shirldy moves toward Alliana. Bureau note reports a boiler explosion aboard the tow boat Phas nix killing 20 and scalding others.
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Col. May
Saltllo
Mgenerals Batley
Worth
Wool
Saltillo
Taylor
Patterson
Victoria
Scott
Tampico
Shirldy
Alliana
Taylos
Victoria Thera
Bulise
Phasnix
Railroads urged to match times and politics in state
The article notes plans for a 40 mile Cleveland and Columbus road, arguing railroads are needed for progress. It discusses a legislative pay fix, partisan support for freedom and anti slavery resolutions, and critiques executive power and inflationary fiscal moves. Military casualty figures and treasury policy are cited, including tax and Sub Treasury debates and war funding estimates.
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Cleveland and
Columbus
Cleveland
Times
Senate
House
State Tax and Canal Tolls Debate on Public Accounts
The Cincinnati Chron reports a January debate on public debt taxes and canal tolls. It cites figures for repairs and administration costs, net public works proceeds, and the levy needed to pay interest. A contrast is drawn between tax burdens and public benefits, with critique of wealthier property paying higher taxes. A later House discussion features Mel Dowell, Tranmanson, and Wick, who criticizes the ruling party and criticizes divisions and local questions.
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Cincinnati
Mel Dowell
Olio
Tranmanson
Wick
Indiana
Phillipsc
Asi
Fragmented War Talk and Slavery Debates in Political Row
A historical extract shows heated exchanges over Mexico war policy, administration authority, and opposition staging. Wick attacks Whig leaders on war support while declaring intent to push administration-recommended actions. The piece also notes slave emancipation debates and New Orleans reports on Mexican relations, highlighting factional tensions and long-standing partisan divides.
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Guy
Mexico
Taylor
Mr. Wick
Ae. Wick
Rio Grande
Wick
Senatorial Black Laws Debate Sparks Ohio Slavery Critique
A flowing critique rails at Ohio Black Laws and firings of emancipation, denouncing legislators for protecting cruel statutes while praising a Supreme Court nomination. It cites South Carolina slave murder rules and contrasts West Indian emancipation with continued oppression, noting black self-organization through cooperative land purchases as a progressive example.
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