War opposition document on Texas annexation and slavery policy
The text records a 1847 political statement opposing the Mexican War and Texas annexation, criticizing the slave power and urging restraint. It laments war costs, debt, and loss, calls for peaceful settlement, warns against expansion of slavery, and defends religious freedom while challenging administration policy. It also includes a memorial list of signatories and a Rochester tragedy notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shila
Atlantic
Artificia Taybors
Jim
Texas
Mexico
Bosusville
Missoni
Baltimore
Europe
Amman
Farewell at Station Ends Visit with Evangelical Leader
To the railway station we exchanged our farewell words of mutual infection. This marked the end of my visit with one of the most famous evangelical men in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliho Everett
Diam
Barrett
Criistian Citizen
Dr. Dick
Perth
Dundee
Broughty Ferry
Dy. Dick
Sud
Avensteed Mon
Wintye
Thomas Wier
Fleaven
Jesus Christ
West
Wayship Couneere
Enghand
Scotland
Ponce
League
Liverpool
Ritchie
Kinuargh
Broughty
Ile
Jay Kee
America
Mrs. Dick
Thos
President sails to Boston as Lord Lieutenancy post eyed
The Buffalo Express notes the President travels by steamboat to Boston via New Haven and Springfield. It reports a vacancy in the Irish Lord Lieutenant post worth £26,000 per minute, tied to the death of the Earl of Vesa borough, with Morpeth named as successor. Also covered are the new telescope for the National Observatory, slave abductions off Virginia by a Richmond voyage, a notorious wedding party overthrow, and political peerage moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
New York
Boston
New Traven
Springfield
Mercury
Andrew Michagi
Mover Ca
Legislaure
Ireland
Hurl
Vesaborough
Cutie
Issuid
Leen
Morpeth
Mexican unrest and U S military moves reported
Dispatches from Vera Cruz and Tampico describe rebel activity near Rio Frio, Mexican forces clashing at Tampico and Puebla, plus Union ships delivering volunteers. Gen Scott and Worth reportedly marched toward Mexico City, with peace propositions rejected. Santa Anna’s resignation as president again sent to Congress without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Mexico
Frederickshargh
Altcenaun
Way
New Orleans
Vera Cua
Vera Cruz
Fampico
Land Brazos
Clutton
Yampica
Mecieval Lancers
Puase
Wood
Jes. L. Day
Scott
Worth
Rio Vrio
Ip Wous
Scott Befree
Rio Frio
Treas
Alimonte
New Orleana
City of
Cadwallader
National Bridge
Puebla
Cypera
U.S
Santa Fe
Dupera
Mexican Congress
Santa Anna
Congress
Mexico City Strife and Military Moves Cause Disarray
The fragment describes unrest in Mexico City with poorly armed forces and scarce provisions. It notes disputes over leadership, Bustamante supplanting a proclamation by a capital faction, and Santa Anna’s defense. Jalapa’s garrison seized by Gen. Scott, and stores moved to Perote Castle while communications falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Bustamente
Gamex Ferrius
Santa Anna
Jalappa Ling Beau
Scott
Perote Castle
Seothlins
Verate
Trepan
Tates Journals on Bocuments Receiver at Clerk's Office
Mr Elverson offers a free lecture this evening at the cor house about Vitivan's phonousipie writing system. Attendance is expected, with belief this familiar method will yield success and widespread interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elverson
Cor House
Vitivan
Bingley
Unclear Editorial Snippet From Monday Page
Fragmentary editorial notes mention a missing item or names but lack clear facts or entities. The text references a thief and a newspaper, implying a plea for honesty, but no concrete events, dates, or persons are identifiable for a fuller summary.
Mail Irregularities and Oblique Public Debate
Fragmented，但 readable items note mail irregularities affecting delivery to Cleveland and Elyria through unclear Postal Service practices. The piece discusses publication offers, a lengthy address by Dr Bainbridge on Mechanics Protection, and a Kentucky writer’s reflection on slavery. It references Moses S. Terant, Canvlen, Oberlin, and political figures urging open discussion and gradual social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elechanics Protection Institute
Elyria
de. Bainbridge
Millivania Coss
Addres
Fragmentary letter hints at leadership in reform work
The fragment mentions emplacing strong empathy for an enterprise and a reader’s praise of Mr Vaughan's talents and prudence. It asserts belief and rejoicing that he becomes a leader in the disenthoall mene work, with references to True American and Kelly in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Kelly
Whig views on Gen Lewis Cass and 1844 presidency
The piece discusses Whig stance on General Cass as a presidential candidate, noting uncertainty about party convention nomination, possible independent runs, and the need for Whigs to align with principles on slavery and national policy. It mentions Polk’s treatment of Cass and predicts shifts in party alliances over the next 18 months. It cites figures like Antonia Lape de Santa Ana and Gideon Pitlaw, and references Vicksburg Whig and Cleveland Herald commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Wisdon
Texas
Free State
Iona
Rio Grande
Congress
Fathers
Republic
Taying
Yenan
Ma. Polk
Caihoun
Birney
Wright
Geymans
Post Office Law Punctuation Sparks Partisan Debate
The text discusses interpretation of the 13th section of the new Post Office law and how punctuation affects meaning. It notes the official copy aligning with the Express, granting pre-paid or free postage in different forms, and compares two opposing readings as both flawed. It also mentions prospects for peace and comments from various sources on Mexican policy and funding, with critical views on Polk and war profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Express
P. O Department
Congress
Mexico and the war spy and policy debate amid occupation
The piece critiques a spy's view on Mexican territory and population, arguing the U S should seize inhabited regions to protect American liberty, and condemns Gen Scott's plan to move the capital for treaty talks. It also recounts a violent Matamoros incident showing brutality by volunteers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tures
Mexico
Congress
Scott
Triat
Cave Congress
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Joseph Ridgway
Joseph Sullivant
Lanson Curtis
Lewis Heye
John B. Thompson
State Central Committee
Wats
Rochester
John Burns
James Ball
David Malacky
Franklin and
Miln Elreets
Alexander's Tavern
Thomas Missin
Hin Lis S
Andi
Hisma
Burns
Balf
Etratin
Franti T
Jonroe Democrat
Len Preis
Geo. I Green
Houston Telegraph
de Lawartine
Hfistoris Des Girondins
Mo. Gorerson
W. I. Galdsborough
Dorchester Co
Clinton, Onuila Co
Aprian Ceayz
Middlebury College
Me A. Jr
Rex
Congregational Church of
Westereland, N.Y
England
Ald
Hankal Mans
THE
Thilemon Glies
Hiernias
P.O
Cleveland
Cleveland T. MM
Pistebieis
Moses
Terant
Canvlen
Oberlin
Ted Banning
Costin
Lonigville
Virginia
North Carolinas
Kentucky
Santi Carolina
M. P. Casby
Louisville
Artion
Winnrast Gaston
North Carolina
Unpurnonn
Bowroen
Ibis
Tsp
Lovatoen
Clinarien
Polk
Herald
Washington
Courier & Enquirer
Foluntser
Matamoros
1St Intinas
Indianapolis
Unon
Stip
Sme
Gen. Cushing
M. Weylie
Extra
Jie
Crane
Times
Iilyria
Rebeses
N. Stanton
Napoleon
Readies
Mountane de Gysham
Gardenia
Neibuhr
Redington
R. W. Bomensoy
W. BR. Vhurnings
Mrs. Child
N. York
Ware
Terrey
Burleigh
Ballow
Maced
Rory Dington
Olcont
Wil Te-Oak
B. Angensoiz Old Pens
Witteal
Navine Exter
Ofc Lax
Kes
Ey Agra Tate Haase
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