California War Ends As Castro Flees To Mexico
Correspondence from Moxverey notes the war in California concluded with Gen. Castro and followers disbanding and returning home. A civil government is being formed as press activity begins, and Stockton pursues measures for public tranquility and justice. A New Orleans Picayune extract covers Santa Anna and American prisoners, with details on movements, parole, and conditions in Santa Luis Potosi. Captain Arnold reports from Saltillo, describing prisoner exchanges, morale, and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Moxverey
Upper Corey
Alessis
California
Castro
Mexico
Coltin
Navy
Semple
U. S
Colton
Montecy
Stockton
Caplace
Saltillo
Ampuka
Jana
New Orleans Picayune
Sarriiro
San Luis Potosi
United States
Sth
Duncan
Dragoons
Phenix
Santa Anna
Sabine
Asort
San Louis Potes
Taylor
Lyon
Monterey
San Luis
Sains Anna
City of
Gen Ampu- Gin
Arista
Ifdl
San Louis
Javal
Worth
Blanchard
Ulcalde
General Wool
Monclova
Arnold
Express
Clothes debate in Congress stirs reform calls
Congress discusses reconsidering a vote on clothing for volunteers. Mr Starkweather criticizes officers handling cloth supplies and pay, while military bills seek pay, subsistence, and support for volunteers. A president’s message urges rapid war measures and improved army organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr Iuralson
Bint
Haralson
MM. Bure
Guion
Movement Aims at Joint Mexican Campaigns and Recapture Efforts
The report outlines strategic plans involving Gen Scott moving from Camargo toward Tarapoa to join with Gen Taylor’s army, form a 20,000-strong force to seize Potosi, and pressure Santa Anna toward peace. It mentions Washington dispatches to Santa Fe, recall of Gen Kearney from California, and reallocation of troops to support Taylor and Paylor. An additional note covers Tampico’s latest actions, including Mexican cavalry attacks, fortified garrisons, and shifts in command as U S forces respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Potosi
Tittburgh Gazette
Philadelphan
Scott
Brnzos Santiago
Camargo
Tarapi
Eajler
St. Louis Republican
Express
Washington City
Santa Fe
Titzpatrick
Kearney
California
Paylor
Tampico
Parvas
Gena
Tamms
MM. Johnson
Alabama
Volantes
Artilery
Patterson
Tom Mannymoraz
Thomas
Tennessee
Shiels
Lanpico
Military bill debates in Congress reverse draft across war effort
The 1846 Congress discusses appointing a general officer for wartime service and proceeds with the Army expansion bill adding ten regiments. Debates include opposition to slave trade stipulations, treasury duties, and mineral land matters as Polk and Cameron navigate committees and motions across House and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
James K, Polk
Washington
McGaughey
Gwen
Hamblin
Senate
Cameron
Secretary of the Treasury
Michigan
Editor Notes and Missouri Slave Law Debate
The Elyria Courier reports on political controversy around Garrett Davis and a Missouri slave law, criticizing constitutional violations and mob mentality. It discusses public sentiment, the impact of the Union, and calls for legal consistency amid wartime tensions.
The Flood Desolation Continues Across Affected Areas
A report details ongoing flood damage as communities grapple with ruined homes and disrupted lives, noting rescue efforts, shelter needs, and the slow pace of recovery across multiple towns. Local officials urge preparedness and long term aid to rebuild infrastructure and housing.
Flood Devastates Brownhelm Bridges and Mills
J Swift reports widespread flood damage across Brownhelm and surrounding areas. Bridges on North Ridge road are swept away, embankments fail, and the Pleasant Valley Woolen Factory lane loses earth. Walker’s mill dam on the West Branch partly fails, fences and logs carried downstream, and fields suffer via uprooted or buried crops.
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J. Swift
Brownhelm
North Ridge Road
Warn & Unwley
Pleasant Valley Woolen Factory
Walker's Mill
Florence
Boston
Suanchisco
Boston Land Company
Olive Statesman
Franklin
Mian
Seioto
Delaware
Luport
Iso
Worthington
Bellport
Delaware County
Dublin
Shenahana
Us City
Franklinton
Rairoad
Minor
Chedar
Columbus
Dayton Flood Devours Levee and Town as Waters Raze Old Dayton
Immense destruction follows a Miami River flood that swept away embankments and bridges, flooding Dayton and nearby towns. Residents alert, many lose homes while rescuers work amid swift currents and wreckage from mills, houses, and public works. The catastrophe leaves numerous families displaced and roads damaged across the valley.
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Oli
Ace Daunts
Dayton
Miami
Dalomma Batra
Satarelay
Lei Ot Maud
Ats
Ourth Street
Vpurry
Tirst
Stull
Little
York
Mallarmpsburgh
McPhersonvile
Mich
West Alexandraa
Daton
Springfield
Miume
Tth
Destructive Flood Destroys Great Miami Bridges
Reports from the interior describe widespread inundation along the Great Miami river for about a hundred miles. The Brecount stage agent notes severe damage to the Idahe Works and extensive destruction elsewhere. The Middletown bridge over the Great Miami is reportedly washed away as rivers rise and roads become impassable.
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Ife
Vomse
Myer
Taditheer
Lee
Black River
Scioto
Ridgway
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Nus
Miami River
Brecount
Taunton
Middletown
Warren Democrat
ASB Mail
Abell
Lewis Abell
Baretta
Bavonsburg
Ile Wood
Wellesy Lle
Blond Ist
Mahoning
Litain
Benham
My Benham
Evers
Asha
Raft
Arlgate
Ben
George Johnson
Wheeling
Mr. Benham
Great Flood Ravages White Water Canal Area
The Union Reflector reports immense flooding from White Water River washing away the canal from Godings Sill to above Turinien, destroying locks, basins, towpaths, and bridges. Widespread damage to mills, fences, and private property follows, with reference to Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal impacts and notable drownings and a lost mail coach near Bavonsburg.
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Winte
Seaman
Whater
Whate
Goding's
Havison
Bunkuwnt
Tlirnien
Indiana
Avecon
War on quarters sparks price clash across cities
A debate over Mexican war currency highlights price gaps with coins valued at 24 and 4 cents in New York and city offices. The Morning Ex notes public concern over losses from currency, while the Walker tea and coffee tax fails 113 to 48, deemed a Southern measure shifting tax burden to Northern free laborers.
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Missouri
Uriterl
Anil
New York
Messrs
Livington and Wells
Chia Port
Walker
The
Plain Dealer
Scenes in the Capitol Senate Confrontation Journal Note
Correspondence from Cleveland Herold reports a session with senators weary of inactivity. It notes Eaton’s arrival, a reform resolution, and votes on state officials and public works, with debate among Whigs and Democrats and a sharp view of party splits. Also cites BaltimoreAmerican summaries on presidential war policy and Slidell's rejection, arguing premeditated moves on Texas and the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
J.B. Ingersoll
Society of Friends
Thompson
Friends
Lamlin
Cranston
Society of
Petit
Gueshun
Grinnell
Mas
Towa
King
Dallary
Ring
Sr Rallbun
New ‘York
Messr
Flastings
Leffler
Qreton
Teritores
Colamba
Texas
Cleveland
Capitol
Senate
Eatox
Cincinnati
Ewing
Board of Public Works
Reemelin
Granan
Suk
Living
Graham
Hogrth
Locofoco
Lottom Ough
Cen
Olus
Edgerton
Tbs
Loofeco Senate
Samu. Garrowar
Wincasr Jomssiex
Jacos Buicki Ssurryen
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TIM Army
Stathweather
Ohio
Baker
Apenses
Starkweather
Mr. Bort
Commiitee
Kirby
Mass
Society of Trends
New Bedford
Davis
Houston
Maxico
Des Etois
Caesar
Ace
Preston
Vin Ester
Uai
Misia
House of Representatives
Secretary of War
Servie
Ramage
Unis
Almonte
Tueston King
Ajong
Trouse
Johnson
Tenn
Th'tjarid
Nutt
Mar Tianiin
Rison
Polk
Marison
Elyria
OA Bliss
Barr
Senstmarrow
Buluinre
Journal of
Con Meted
Garrett Davis
Barsow
Wales
Ian Ting
Dlus
Pa and
Ohio Canal
Geauga Whig
Parkman
Ste
Milan
Luren
Union Reflector
Associatr
Baltimore
Rio Grande
Slidell
Buchanan
Gulf
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