Convention debates Texas western boundary and Nueces river
The Texas Convention asserts that Texas ends at the Nueces River, not the Rio Grande, with districts and boundaries shown by the delegates. A petition to the Mexican Congress argues for separation from Coahuila, citing wilderness as a defense barrier and the Nueces as the western limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Prune
Texas
Bexar
San Patria
Refugio
Goliad
Victoria
Gonzales
Bastrop
Alfred
Lovies
Matigorda
Santianna
Bolivar
San Felipe
Magnolia
San Incicto
Pracinis
San Tavinta
East Sitle
Liberty
la Buyau
Ayish
Snow
Trishaw
Sabine
Coahuila
Coahouils
Couluils
Eras
Rio Grande
Nueces
Lexus
Province of
Tuat
Political polemic on Mexican War and policy shift
David Hale and The War argues against expansion by conquest urging immediate end to hostilities. It condemns annexation by force, warns of wrecking national integrity, and calls for recalling troops and halting further appropriations while favoring peaceful settlement with Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Commerce
Polk
Tennessee
Yale
Mexico
Lowisiana
Lexus
Hinzard
Jo Grande
Pacific
United States
Rocu
Let the People Speak Against War and Oppose Abandonment
A patriotic editorials argues that opposing the war and voting supplies without endorsing abandonment equates to backing the Administration. It urges the people to demand peace, asserting rulers misread public morality and that bold, loud action is needed to end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
West Superior Canal Debate and Local Crime Report
Letters describe federal policy blocking a ship canal at the Sault and hindering Lake Superior emigration, while a New Ohio case details a murder for fortune telling involving Tyler and Heckerthorn, with arrests and jail transfer awaiting court action. Also notes property auction of the late Jose Antonio Boxspante estate and a political quote on war and civil power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Tali
U.S
Moxe
Lieut. Wilkins
U. S
Michigan
Washington
Sault
Wade
U. States
P. S. Jung
Point Koewenaw
Neaiise
Aventlus
Copper Tharbor
Eagle Harbor
Basle River
Julia Palmer
Copper Harbor
Kage River
Copper
Hess
Thy
Lake
Superi
Feder
Saat
Murder of Child Shocks West Unity Community
An outraged murder case unfolds near West Unity Ohio where a five year old boy from Mr Schamp’s family vanished during a Sunday outing. Local rumor links the crime to Andrew F Tyler a fortune teller who arrived recently and began business there, as residents search widely for the missing child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Heckerthorn
Aelod
Goroner
Andrew F. ‘Tyler
Tyler
Vecasure
Maumee
Pulaski
Wm's Co
Ohio
Heckershorn
Willapty
Heckirihorn
Heckerthorn
Gorones
Heevkerthorn
Morgan County
Court of Common Pleas
Williams County
Schump
West Unity
Williams Co
Seae
Mirwmee River Times
Dean Smz
Schamp
Guerrella War Rumors Rise in Mexico City Siege
Pittsburgh Gazette reports Cadwalader engaging guerilla bands near Jalapa with 80 enemy killed, while Gen Willow’s convoy attacked at Caltera. Mexico City defense under Gutierrez Goana Martinez Palomino grows with 17,000 to 20,000 troops. guerilla code promotes desertion, fugitives, and traitors to join raids.
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Vena Cruz
Scott
Rio Frio
Mexico
Scotb
Ile
Uadwallader
Jalapa
Willow
Vera Cruz
Caltera
Cadwalader
San Luis Potosi
Irregularities in Mail Service and Editorial Notes
The Elyria Courier discusses delays in Pittsburgh and Cleveland mail delivery, calling for proper post office arrangements to avoid stoppages. It notes Toledo Blade editor changes and jokes about army morals, with a volunteer letter for Thomas Corwin and remarks on political loyalties after campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licking Herald
Ohio Regiment
Thomas Corwin
Dissatisfied Beliefs About New Things Stir Debate
The text argues that new inventions are not all humbugs and that belief in progress remains cautious. It mentions Dr. Robinson and an unseen tooth extraction as examples, and notes recent snow, questioning what is “cracked up” to be true about novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylla
Casar
Dr. Robinson
Murder Account in Maumee River Times
A Maumee River Times column recounts a brutal murder, described as one of the most atrocious cases yet and treated with caution about possible sensationalism, while defending the paper from alleged outrage on public feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee River Times
Times
Native riot fears and emigration debate ignite Boston
The piece denounces revival of rowdyism targeting immigrants and public buildings. It contrasts Boston’s restrained response with Philadelphia’s past clashes, notes calls to transport poor Europeans to Wisconsin, and cites local views on land settlement and emigration in LaPorte to Grafton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
St Fort Hill
Wright
Wisconsin
Europe
New York
Ovie
Loraio Co
Blood and immigration in a colonial era debate
A controversial article argues against fears of foreign corruption from immigrants while praising the Emigrant for national strength. It dismisses native alarm about the land taking and calls for enlightened instruction to immigrants to prevent gambling politics, asserting inher ent nobility in America’s future through hardiness and sound constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thhose
America
Jengland
Gunnymede
Charles Vie
Drogheda
Virginia
Botany Bay
Bostonales
England
Proceedings of the Harbor and River Convention 1847
Delegates meeting at the Harbor and River Convention adopt a framework for governing the body. Officers are named, including President Edward Bates of Missouri, with a long list of vice presidents and secretaries from multiple states. Propositions on representation, voting, and a memorial to Congress are discussed as the convention adjourns for the day. The second day begins with letters of absence and committee appointments. The convention debates resolutions on commercial regulation and federal vs state powers, postponing some items and adjourning for further consideration.
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Pf, Maxwell
Don
James Curtis
Iby
Wm. B. Ogden
James L. Barton
Bufalo
A. B. Chambers
Hens Crocker
Wisconsin
Serretarica
Allen
Lisle Smith
Field
Byron Robinson
N.Y
Connecticut
John A. Rockwell
Florida
John G. Camp
Georgia
Thoms Butler King
Tagiana—s
Samper Tiiois—A. Lincoln
Towa
N. L. Stout
Maine
A. Clavndler
Massachusetts
Artenaa Lee
Amichigan
Joln Biddle
South Carolina
Dr. T. Vi. Cross
Aassauri
Albert Jackson
New Hampshire
F. S Fisk
New Jersey
Fon. L. Kirkpatrick
New York
Hon. J, OC
Spencer
Ohio
R. C. Schenk
Pennsylvania
G Ralston
Rhode Island
E. C. Graves
Tpisconsin
Marshall M. Strong
Tts
Dr. Allen
Thomas Corwin
John Biddle
Michigan
Iward Bates
Missouri
Coun
J. G. Gamp
Thoms B- King
B. OW. Li Wis
Lndiana
Woodbridge
Corniag
L. Kirkpatrick
Willem Bubb
A.W. Loomis
Huwilton Woppie
Rhode
Tweedy
Dutge Withkins
Iowa
Charles
Hempstead
Wincy
MM. A. Chandler
W. BP. Eustis
Schuyler Colfax
W. W. Edwards
Illinois
W. Peaso
A.B. Chambers
Aaron Hobert
Msssachusetts
David Noble
Peter M'Martin
N. W. Otis
Frederick L. Lowell
HH. W. Star
Charles King
Corwin Rose
Edward Bates
Robert C. Sthenck
United States
Leiter
Congress
Uke Sui Executive
Eich Sth
Silas Wright
Thomas H. Benton
van Buren
Gen Cass
Henry Clay
J. McClelland
Alpheus Felch
Bradford P. Wood
Onto
GC. Wright
J. W. Gray
Massachsetts
Georgs A. Kuhn
Aromas Len
Mirciican
Wm. Woodbridge
Briterai
Israaxa
David Mace
Andrew Osborn
Ihrw Yoru
J. C. Spencer
Alvan Broncon
U. States
Thue
Atlantic
Department
Canada
Liverpool
Euse Tom House
St. Lawrence
Hugbors
Ocean
Mong Bates
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Boxspante
Spain
Thomas Richards
Newark Advertiser
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Cadwallader and
Pillow
Gen. Scott
Sir Capitol
THE
Elyria
Fhulemon
Bit
Herald
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington City
P. O
Sam
Toledo Blade
J. W. Scott
Fairbanks
Massachu
J. D. Conk
P.M. Wight
J. T. Bingham
J. C. Marshall
Jursixais
J.B. Thomas
D. K. Baler
Wiscossis
N. P .Talmadge
JD. Kinsman
N. C. Kellogg
Jacl W. White
Maise
A. Chandler
F. G. Stackbridge
Groxgra—T. Bailer King
Wm B. Todson
Kextveny
Blackburn
T. T Crawford
Seagraves
Hampton Lopping
Jensey
R. J. Colt
King
Andrew Stewart
Dudley L. Field
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