Letter from J. M. Botts on National Improvements and Union
The letter, dated Tucson June 12 1947, from J M Botts addresses My Deak Sin and the Northwestern Harbor and River Convention in Chicago. It argues for federal support of river and lake navigation, condemns expansionist war aims, and urges equal attention to all regions while expressing intent to aid future efforts and forward the committee's interests.
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J. M. Botts
Tucson
My. Deak
Chicago
Thad
Mississippi
Lake Michigan
Atlantic
Congress
United States
Mexico
Destiny and Destiny in the Republic Debate
A reader critiques the Whig State Central Committee address as visionary and impractical, dismissing ideas of a universal political millennium. The piece questions “destiny” and progress, contrasting Fourth of July enthusiasm with sober forecasting and warning against utopian slogans.
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SpringGeld Republic
Whig State Central Committee
Dastin
Republic
Thal Mountebanks
Grase
Faint lines describe far Pacific voyage and fate
Fragments speak of distant headlands in the Pacific and a rough route of 64 degrees and 40 minutes. The text honors a group called the fellows to rule of destiny, mentioning Favenne Sto. with unclear context.
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Pacific
Uil of Destiny
Favenne Sto
Proclamation of Gen Kearney to Californians 1847
The proclamation from Monterey dated March 1 1847 establishes U S authority in California, promises protection of religious rights and property, urges peace and lawful conduct, and declares Californians citizens of the United States while outlining future self government and duties of public servants.
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Kearney
Orleana Picayune
el Nacional
Puébl
California
Tts
Santa Fe
United States
U. States
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Monterey
W. Klanney
U.S. A
Mr Buchanan Despatch to Mexican Government Letter
The Picayune Extra reports July 12 from Vera Cruz with steamer M’Kim arriving in New Orleans bearing papers to July 29. It quotes Secretary Buchanan on refusing to send commissioners until Mexican ports are raised and territory evacuated, arguing such conditions force continued war and would not secure peace.
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Buchanan
Picayune Extra
Tater
Vera Cruz
M'Kim
New Orleans
Vera Grog
City of Mexico
Toreign
Aguire
Mexican Congress
Risk
Buchanar
Colmanlarsene
Mexi_can
Jalapa
Otter Point
Tle
Tie
Great Britain
Ghent
Buchanan on Mexico War Peace Efforts and Vera Cruz Dispatches
President Buchanan seeks peace while Mexico refuses overtures and Trist is empowered to seal a definite treaty. Vera Cruz reports guerrilla acts, powder deliveries, and a dire yellow fever outbreak with rising death tolls in the city.
Four hundred Amenesa troops burned at Santa Fe trial
Four hundred Amenesa troops burned at Santa Fe since Wherry. Three regulars and one volunteer were whipped, shaved, and drummed out at Jolopa. Charles H. Watson of the first Artillery refused to perform a brutal act, was court-martialed, and fined two months pay and forty hours solitary confinement for disobedience.
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Amenesa
Santa Fe
Wherry
Jolopa
Charles H. Watson
Watson
Pitts
Gaz
Correspondence From Menico and Mexican News
From PATER FROM MENICO Priva July 21 10 P.M. Vera Cruz to June 7 letters from Mexico City and Major Gaines say 170 prisoners and trunks were released to Tampico while officers are retained. Gen Scott plans to move on the capital on the 20th. News via Galveston states Puebla awaited the American army by late June or early July with no defense details. rumors of peace terms and Texas independence surface. Santa Anna censured for a palace banquet. blockade by U S vessels continues. Privata July 22 9 par from Fredericksburg Wa reports Galveston arriving in New Orleans with Vera Cruz dates to July 18. a Council of War examined Gen Scott's termination deliberations.
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Pittsinz Gh Gazelle
Pater
Menico
Priva
Vera Cruz
City of Mexico
Major Gaines
New Orleans
Tampico
Gaines
Scalt
Thas
Mexico
Scott
Washington
Mobile
Puebla
England
Texas
United States
Sante Fe
New Mexico
Santa Anna
Fredericksburg
Galveston
Gan. Sentt
Overtures to Mexican Government and Pacific News Summary
July 23 dispatch from Paramarnta reports financing for Far Ag Rio Frio awaiting Mexican government action on Pence overtures. Palmetto arrives from Vera Cruz with cargo to July 6. No word from Gen Scott or Ist inst. Picayune doubts Mexico Capitol July 5 news as hoax. Avana do expedition near Parrebavuuta fails. Gen Guenta ordered no prisoners, incl. Americans. Palmetto voyage, Tampico and Brazos news scarce. three escaped convicts shot near Tampico. De Russy expedition a complete failure.
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Paramarnta
Palmetto
Vera Cruz
Antes
Tulu
Scott
New Orleans Picayune
Mexico
Alvanado
Parrebavuuta
Guenta
Santa Anna
Amergana
Pierre
Tampico
Brazos
N. Orleans
de Russy
Editorial Notes and Literary Notices in Elyria Courier
The Elyria Courier comments on editorial errors in a recent edition, notes on The Ohio Cultivator, and announces Prilemon Bliss and H L Klosmer as editorial replacements. It reviews Arthur’s new 124 page work, published by Baker & Scribner, and mentions Mr Botts and a Chicago Committee letter suppressed at a convention.
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S. Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Baker & Scribner, N
BI. C. Younglove
Cleveland
Impressive Elgriz Mansion House Impresses Locals
An 1830s-era review extols the Beebe block and hotel in Elyria, praising the 106 foot frontage, four stories, solid masonry, and near fireproof construction. The piece urges public inspection before occupancy to confirm the elegant finish and architectural merit of the town’s improvements.
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Elyria
Beebe
Prior
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Elgriz
Gilmore Concert and Greene General’s Career Review
A discussion praises Mr. Gilmore and his Cincinnati school effort advancing the colored population, while noting Oberlin Faculty’s stance. The piece also reviews Nathaniel Greene’s early life, schooling, and rise to major-general, with emphasis on his Quaker upbringing and self-taught intellect. It mentions a Ravenna meeting urging the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail Road to extend eastward, signaling funding and progress prospects.
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Ohio
Oberlin
Gilmore
Ravenna
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Hudson
Tosma
Wellsville
Marshal's Sale of Slaves Warned by Abolition Voice
Public notice details a DC District Court writs sale of two enslaved people named Elizabeth and Caroline, seized from Henry Miller to satisfy United States judgments. The writer denounces the sale as unconstitutional, arguing slaves are persons not property and criticizing federal seizure in a National Institution context.
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Circuit Court
District of Columbia
Washington
Caroline
Henry Miller
Bahsty Judicials
United States
Alexander Hunrrin
Congress
P. M
Polk pass to Santa Anna sparks partisan commentary
The Wisconsin Argus cites the Washington Union calling the Polk pass a federal humbug and questions whether Tenney and Ritchie intend to endorse the new light or merely tolerate the bold denial.
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The
Wisconsin Argus
Polk
Santa Anna
Washington Union
Tenney
Ritchie
Equal rights and riots at the Falls disturbs readers
The Plain Dealer editor advocates a belief in equal rights amid sharp questions of liberty and subjugation. Reports from Niagara Falls recount a clash where colored residents and local whites faced gunfire as slaves or freedpeople were involved. Contemporaneous notes warn of a Veracruz outbreak of fevers with high American deaths.
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The
Plain Dealer
Mexican Republic
Local notices and scattered events from old newspaper excerpt
A fragmented page notes a range of items including political statements, a celebrated author’s death, locust outbreaks in North Carolina, a legislative convening in Oregon, public debt and schooling calls, marriages and divorce notices, and a Canton miscreant’s alleged thefts and actions. The text reflects a chaotic late era with varied regional references and social issues.
Connecticut Namestead Law Exemption Text
The text summarizes a newly enacted Connecticut Namestead Exemption law declaring the homestead up to three hundred dollars value exempt from warrants and executions for debts. It covers structures reasonably necessary for the home, while nonessential additions may be liable. The act preserves existing exemptions and repeals conflicting acts.
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Connecticut
Protesant Episcopal Convention selects James B Britton
The Protestant Episcopal Convention of Minors elects Jas B Britton now serving as assistant bishop in Chillicothe Ohio by a newly unanimous vote. The report notes a Chicago Democrat count of state electors at the convention.
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Protestant Episcopal Convention of
Jas. B. Britton
Chillicothe
Ohio
Chicago Democrat
Charles Naylor
Congress
Philadelphia
Mexico
Tle
Connecticut
New Hampshire Elects Noted Orator to Congress
Gen Wilson hails the election of a distinguished orator to Congress. He criticizes the state’s former representation as a disgrace marked by servility and hostility to free principles, and urges a shift toward reform and fidelity to northern rights.
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Kew Hampshire
Gen. W
Wilson
Congress
Tumpshire
Fahd
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Jil
Heing
N. P. Trist
State Department
United Mexican States
Trist
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Gerona
Vowrio
Vera Cray
Mazavlan
Joneath
U.S
Cynne
Independence
Eliza
el Republicano
Pete Bean
Prilemon Bliss, Heiter
Ohio Cultivator
Torevo
H. L. Klosmer, Esq
Mr. Scott
J. T. Headly
Greene
Moultrie
Krox
Lincoln
Lee
Clinton
Sullian
St. Clair
Marion
Sterling
Lafayette
de Kalb
Thomas and
McDougall
Wooster, Lowe
Parsons
Paul Jones
Morgan
Universal Voice
Rightarc
Nathaniel Greene
Warwick
Thode Island
Hance
Jhn
Universal Brotherhood
Nathaniel
Euclid
Carolina
Georgia
Gates
Camilen
Middle States
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Carolinas
Baker & Scribner N
M. C. Younglave
Sandusky Clarion
Vial Col. Bradbury
Niagara Falls
Pittsburgh Gazette
N.Y
New York
Canada
Panier
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van Anna
W. TR College
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Alurmnj
A.T. Wopkins
Clorum
Erening
D. A. Grosvenor
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Ohio River
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Sylvanie
Oregon
Canton Mer Positary
Corwin
Takopos
Knave
Stark Rangers
Allen
Mani
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Atealing
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Lexico
Suez
Mississippi River
America
Mathew King
Bonner
Pope
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Parscorr
Ram Rorao
Royal Society of Literature
Bullam
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J. W. Beecher
Galt
Park St
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Owick
Rom
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Trxas
Houston Telegraph
Goténinant
Leanant Bacon
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