War debate on Texas borders and Mexican claim
The piece argues the war with Mexico was not necessary and questions President Polk's justification. It contends that the Nueces River, not the Rio Grande, marked border displacement and cites Senator Benton's and Silas Wright's critiques of territorial seizure. It references historical boundary opinions and a Texas annexation debate outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jef Bank
The
Rio Grande
Tejas
Nexico
New Mexico
Chiluahas
Coahuily
Tamaulipga
United States
Silas Wright
Watnetown
Tusas
Sis
Ireland's rent crisis stirs British Parliament debate
In a London hearing on Ireland's distress, MPs and peers clash over famine risks and rent burdens. Crowds of landlords and tenants discuss relief, with O Connell, Stanley, and Palmerston quoted on taxes, armed force, and the need to curb unrest as famine and emigration loom amid scandalous rent arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Leishene
Ireland
Drufaml
Hoebe
Veilal
Evry
Treiunl
Weil Justlee
Rovke
Jan O' Connell
Dl Grattian
Tipperary
Clare
King’s County
Roscoe
Linenck
Pitas
Palmerston
Pitewilliam
Lansdowne
Tretam
LB. File
Gaimala
Maurice O'Connell
Stanley
Lrekuid
Trelaml
Trelaned
Iewan
Lad Dekudl
Anhelbur
Lov Stanley
Timnent
Bin
Tha Uitie
Tie
Tie Sas
Earl of Budlen
Tin Limerick
Lipperary
Eutlumen
Detiils
Sael
Thoryland Joy
Impyder
Lourives
Brant
Debated crop figures and Irish unrest amid 1846 47 crisis
Fragmented excerpts show Tywag citing a potite crop of 1,400,000 and remaining 5,600,000 people, with remarks on public crime and state of affairs. Sir Gronce Gray and Sir Robert Peel back anti-Treland measures amid opposition from Fergus O Connell, outlining a volatile Irish debate and recent robberies of arms and break-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tywag
Thave
Thas
Wen
Gronce Gray
Treland
Tom O'Connell
Mmany
Robert Peel
Ay. D. Israeli
Fergus O'Connoe
G Gary
Maedersey Ag Adonipes
Fremont War Commentary and Military Affairs from 1847
A Washington letter reprinted from the Cleveland Plain Dealer outlines Col. Fremont’s California campaign during the Mexican war. It notes Fremont resisting Stockton’s orders, joining Captain Brookton, and subduing parts of the Northwest coast while Kearny arrives to assume command. The piece touches on policies about Mexican governance, military pay, and a Virginia legislature proposal to remove free Blacks, arguing race as a constraint on civic rights and noting President Polk’s broader wartime directives.
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Fremont
Wistington
Washington
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Col
Frenne
California
Engineer Department
Caifornians
Stockton
Jnlurior
Provines
Cel
Fie
Lun
Brockton’s
United States
Capt
Brookton
Lida Brisadiar Geneera
Civ
Net
Premont
Tatter
Kerney
Kearney
Cape
Mr. Santa
Col. Fremant
Fragmented policy discussion on free negro stance
A fragment discusses a policy toward free negroes, noting not sending them from the state but retaining them within, and questioning why opinions differ on this approach. It mentions the consequence of degradation under the policy and hints at historical accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Ohio Senate Report Condemns War and Endorses Corwin
In the Senate on the fourth, Backus and the Judiciary Committee produced a majority report urging a war critique, praising Thomas Corwin’s loyalty and statesmanship. The session also considered local bills and a proposal to study a docket and jury fee system to ease county finances, with an early adjournment anticipated.
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Senate
Backus
Judiciary Committee
Techland County
Thoma Corwin
Union
Olio
Congress
Lewis
Congressional War Debates and Funding in December 1847
December 1847 reports note a death in Congress and multiple communications as Congress weighs a bill authorizing up to twenty thousand volunteers for up to three years or less after a treaty. The bill, tied to current war aims, is expected to trigger heated debate with factions opposing expansion. A Senate-approved one million dollars funds war deficits, part of nearly four million needed for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassuxcox
Congress
Edward Bradley
Michigan
Revass
Committee On Military Affairs
Sane Committee
Ed. Cour
Ponce
Lune
James Sk. Polk
Exccntisé
Macbeth
War Department
Senate
Debate on Twenty New Regiments in Senate War Bill
Washington discord fills the Senate as a motion to take up the bill for twenty new regiments prompts vigorous debate. Calhoun and Tate clash over war policy while Gallounian rhetoric frames the war as aimed at preserving slavery, with calls to halt bloodshed until peace is secured.
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Washuaton
Dee
Bensic
Senate
Galhoun
Tate
New Stampshire
Calhoun
Mae
Tews
Ini
EU Ithewx
Tor Iatl
Senate Debates Over Mexican War And Slavery Petitions
The report notes sharp exchanges between Mr. Ciss and others over war policy and militia strength, with the Senate evenly split on motions. It mentions petitions for Ponce and anti-slavery pleas, and Calhoun’s push to withdraw troops, citing debt and risk to free institutions in a tense Washington scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Unlhoun
Calhoun
Polk
Mexico
Ile
Fnally
Eare J
Ten Regiment Bill Debate Divides Senate In Washington
Washington sessions focused on the Ten Regiment Bill with Mr. Crittenden proposing 90,000 volunteers to be at the President's disposal while defense of the plan divided. Jefferson Davis supported reinforcements but urged regulars. Calhoun opposed both the original and substitute proposals as votes fell.
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Washington, Jan
Senate
Crittenden
Ife
Mexico
Scott
Mr. C
Jhoun
Jefferson Davis
Dave 2d
Mr. Calhoun
Corruption in High Places Proscription in the Post Office
A Cleveland Plain Dealer editor’s letter details alleged corruption in the Post Office Department. It recounts Mr Gray’s applications for advertising and political connections, and a visit to the Postmaster General regarding the paper’s treatment, revealing party disputes over the Witmot Proviso and enforcement.
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Post Office
Gray
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Washington
Ohio
Congress
Gcho
Ana
Plain Dealer
Quein Teriting
Putan Fle
Cho
Press and political control in the North challenged
A speaker denounces the administration for attempted coercion and suppression of opinion. He insists the press serves the people, not officials, and condemns provisions forcing loyalties. He asserts John son, a southern slaveholder, lacks authority to regulate political discourse or determine orthodoxy.
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Ynyar
Ueagnon
Cave Johnson
Ile
Panleqmon Bliss at Elyria Courier January 1848
The Elyria Courier notes Panleqmon Bliss and mentions a January 1848 date. It refers to the 1848 presidential contest with Thomas Corwin and a Mexican War era almanac for 1843. The ad states the almanac may be had at eight dollars per hundred from Young Americans Office in New York and urges thorough perusal of the article on page one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Aameries
New York
Proviso and Slavery Clash in Congress and States
A Georgia era piece denounces the Proviso as doomed in Congress while urging unity for freedom. It criticizes Dickinson Gee and pro-slavery allies, notes local support in Richland County and Columbus, and warns that Polk and his circle would spread slavery to Mexican territories unless anti-slavery candidates prevail. It urges rallying behind a law enforcing free principles, while keeping the Proviso alive as part of essential funding.
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Liberia
Congress
Cass
Dickenson
Senate
Dickinson
Case
Buchanan
Woodbury
Mouss
Richland
Bartley
United States
Atttorney
Samuel Mudary
Avery
Free States
Mexico
Friends of Freedom
Wec
Polk
Pacific
Corvin
McLean
Colored Pittsburgh graduate denied bar admission in Pennsylvania
George B. Valuon, an accomplished colored graduate from Oberlin, once top of his class, sought admission to the Pennsylvania bar but was refused for failing to complete the required study. The denial is attributed to race, not merit, as he planned to move to Haiti for opportunities.
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Glorge B. Valuon
Pittsburgh
Oberlin
Sincl
Pennsylvania
Mayti
Acoma
Virginia Whigs Back Zachary Taylor for Presidency
The Whig members of the Virginia General Assembly met last week and resolved in favor of a National Convention. They declare Zachary Taylor the most acceptable candidate to Virginians for the presidency and pledge zealous support to secure an electoral vote, urging party members to rally behind him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awembly
Virginia
Zacnany Taylor
Painless surgery breakthrough reported in 19th century prose
A new inhalation agent named Chlorofarm is described as a safer, faster, and more economical alternative to ether for painless operations. It is credited with less required quantity, quicker effect, reduced odor, and fewer complications, with experiments noted and claims of safety observed in early trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Simpson
Edings Burge University
Whig County Convention in Lorain Shapes Platform
A Lorain County Whig convention met at the Court House on the 7th. Joseph Swift was named chairman and Orrin Cowres secretary. Delegates were chosen to the state convention at Columbus, with a pledge to back Columbus Delano for governor and Thomas Corwin for president if nominated. Resolutions endorsed nonextension of slavery and urged support for The Ecurea Courier, with publication ordered in the village.
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Fortia Elyria Comeiar
Wig County
Lorain County
Cours
Jnst
Josemm Swift
Crutis Cownrs
P. Bliss
N. B. Gates
D. McBride
Columbus
Columbus Delano
Thomas Corwin
Mexico
Joseph Swift
Bradstreet Stevens
B. de Witt
Enoch Clark
Samuel Marsh
George Collins
Johnathan P. Sinnat
Heman Ely, Jr
W. F. Lockwood
S. H. Darling
N. P. Johnson
Elah Park
Clark Eldesd
Dr. Steele
Azel Washburn
David McBride
Joseph Barnard
Orie Briggs
Calvin Wilcox
S.C. Boynton
Elyria Courier
Orrin Cowres
New Revelation discussed in Elyria Garr piece
Mr Epiron notes in the Elyria Garr letter that readers show interest in the Slur in the West revelations of Andrew Jackson Davis. The writer criticizes the dispersion lectures by Mr Harris of New York and questions the source of the author’s ideas while defending certain philosophical flaws and copies of the work.
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Mr. Epiron
Andrew Jackson Davis
Wee
Harris
New York
Jeriter
Mitton
Stienée
Ioother
Davis
Eptrica
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United Stase
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New
Micsico
Chimuedea
Cuuiuite
Jumeuynts
Benton
Juaja
Tronsnion
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Canala
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Thas Vein
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Sabine
Foreign Wes
Col. Fremont
Campico
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Ohio Legislature
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Pittsburgh G Gazette
Telate
Ciss
Thule
CheSapte
Messrs
Calhoun and Cutler
S. C
Yeulue
Warista
Wale
Tyers
Johnson
Louisiana
Casy
Gavan
Sunace
Tlulson
Massachusetts
Fuller
Elyria
Panleqmon Bliss, Bat
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