Benton Speech at Home Seeks Peace Over Texas War
Col Benton spoke to a large St Louis audience detailing his stance on the Oregon and Texas questions. He defended 49 as the boundary with Britain, criticized the Texas treaty, and urged peace over war while reflecting on administrations from Jackson to Tyler and the Mexico conflict. He argued for prudent negotiation and warned of politics undermining republican harmony.
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Benton
St. Louis
Suselium
Washington
Rene Kadl
Oregon
England
Sly
America
Hitself
Great Britain
Texas
Clay
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
John Quincy Adams
San Jacinto
Adam
Tyler
Mexico
France
Col B
Greece
Egypt
Italy
Col. Benton
Cerro Gordo
Col. B
United Kates
United States
Reyne
Senate
Matera
Ofice
Taylor
Buena Vista
Scott
Controversy Over Oregon Slavery Policy and Union Threats
The speech denounces extending slavery to Oregon as a constitutional violation and argues that opposing it defines loyalty to the Union. Calhoun is referenced indirectly, with the speaker condemning both northern abolitionism and southern intolerance. The crisis moment prompts a broad, inclusive appeal to discuss general interests and party subjects.
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Oregon
Calhoun
Col. B
Abolition Moves Across Europe and Americas
Denmark begins steps toward ending slavery in West Indian colonies. A resolution in Hedinslatuae calls for a law to emancipate all slaves. Petitions pour into French Chambers for immediate abolition. Paris plans a periodical to support total emancipation. The Sultan of Turkey and Mehemit AU of Egypt abolish slavery. Bohemia frees those tied to state church and secular matters. The British Reporter calls this the start of a northern Europe movement toward universal emancipation.
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Denmark
West India
Catonies
Inhedentslatuae
Paris
Turkey
Mehemit AU
Egypt
Bohemia
Europe
War aims and California gains in early Mexican conflict
Washington correspondent asserts the administration sought California via war with Mexico. Taylor’s march to the Rio Grande, Slidell’s presence, and negotiations were viewed as pressuring Mexico for cession in exchange for indemnities. In 1846 the hope was treaty leverage without full invasion.
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Washington
N. York Herald
Mexico
California
Taylor
Rio Grande
Slidell
Maramoras
United States
Father Ritchie
Razard
Anp Weekly Summary From Tetitions and Mexico News
The week’s news compiles items from the Baltimore Sun and New Orleans reports. It notes Gen. Patterson and officers wounded at Cerro Gordo, Confederate volunteers returning from Vera Cruz, and depots bound for Puebla and Mexico City. Santa Anna’s movements remain uncertain with rumors of a push on Vera Cruz.
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Thie Avory
Pusburgh Gazette
Baltimore
Telitwig
Special Express
N. Orleans
New Orleans
Fink Steuher
Cap. Ivy
Vera Orezvia
Tanpico
Delta
Mexico
Julapa
Patterson
Cero Gordo
Moore
Pickens
Coleman
Alabama Volunteers
Cerro Gordo
Vera Cruz
Vanrin
Allas
Picayune
Worth
Puebly
Dutapay Perote
Puebla
Scott
New Mexico and its Value in 1847 Opinion
Santa Fe March 20 1847 sickness and deaths afflict the army. Dr McKinney notes scurvy, difficult vegetable food, and harsh climate. Troops favor returning to the States. About 1200 soldiers needed to hold the conquest, with costs around $2,000,000 annually. Trade goods and routes point south to Chihuahua and Durango. Cor. St Louis Rep.
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New Mexico
Santa Fx
Dw. G. McKinney
Santa Fe
United States
Chihuahua
Durangue
St. Louis
Rep
Inquest Finds Death by Violence in Mrs Wood Case
A coroner's inquest into the death of Mrs Wood in Brooklyn township near Walworth Run returned a verdict of death by violence. The evidence pointed to her husband, a known temperance problem drinker, as likely assailant. Witnesses described his abuse and a dissolute dwelling, with the husband cited for repeated beatings including with a hammer. A physician linked the fatal injuries to events within twenty four hours of death. Wood remained unarrested by last evening, likely secured shortly after. The report notes broader woes from alcohol as a cause of crime and misery. An accompanying remark from Mr Donaldson, United States chargé d affaires in Texas, claims Corpus Christi as the westernmost Texas post at that time.
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Conoxrn
Warnayes
Wood
Brooklyn Township
Walworth Run
Later from Mexico and Vera Cruz reports
News from Vera Cruz dated May 1st notes martial law with leading families moving inland and few cholera cases. A party of 16 or 11 Dragoons surprised by Ladrones near Santa Fe left seven dead and three wounded with one taken prisoner. Captain Walker pursued the deserters eight miles from Vera Cruz. Seven Illinois volunteers to be discharged at New Orleans. From New York May 28 32 later Mexican dates bring skirmishes with four Mexicans killed and Walker still in pursuit. Clay Borland and Bowers at large in Mexico City. English medicine refused. some stores captured near Vera Cruz. Com.
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Mexico
Slausaren
Vera Cruz
Santa Fe
Miopt
Ladrones
Walker
Vera Crizz
Scott
New Orleans
Santa Anna
New Youk
Matanoras
Clay
Borland
Bowers
Executions in Santa Fe Spark Mexican Rebellion Fears
Report from Santa Fe notes executions in Taos and widespread unrest as insurgents are tried or punished. Li eutenant Talbot and party return from Santiago with intelligence while local leaders and Alcalde oppose the uprising. Indians attack Perk s escort, stirring tension as rebels seek support.
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Santa FR
Latur
Lient Peck
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Price
Beaven
Lieut Heal
Talbot
Santiago
Taos
Lieut
Perk
Weandeilotic
Chaos at California Front Amid Rebel Movements
Despatches report stolen horses and wounded troops as piles of misread names and units appear. Col Fremont, Col Cook, Col Singunsonts and Col Singunsonts New York Reg are mixed in a chaotic dispatch. California to Government despatches will be received by this arrival. Charles Burragy and Mr Ames of St Louis were killed by Indigenous forces.
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Fremont Vous
Cunad Des Angeles
Storkton
Kearney
Santiago
Cook
Constitutional Questions Spark Mortgage and Tariff Debate
Elyria Courier columns discuss how treaty power and imposts could affect protections for tobacco and imports. Notes involve President Taylor’s Southern Missionary ties, a bank charter rejection by the State Board of Control, and bank plans pending a future meeting with funds on hand to begin operations.
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Travens
Tragic Death Drowned Boy Found in Open Cis tern
A five or six year old boy, son of Mrs Dolman, drowned in a cistern near her Superior street residence. The lid had been left open and the child was discovered floating in the water shortly after being missed. Cleveland Herald reports.
Washington and His Generals by J T Headly review
A long critique praises Washington and his key commanders in Headly’s Washington and His Generals, noting the biography of Arnold offers stark treason insights. The piece compares Headly’s skill in group portraits to Napoleon and his Marshals, while warning the work aggregates material without deep digestion for casual readers.
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Wasainctox
Putas
Moyt-Gomery
Axnxoup
Srank
Scuryier
Garrs
Strupes
Warse
Conway & Mirruix
Warp
Headly
Sacred Mountains
Italy
Napoleon
Spark
Botta
Alurdy
Washington
Arnold
Tuw
Congress
Arnold's Treason and Washington's Moral Clash
The article argues Arnold's treason stained his career while Washington's moral standards and party hostility shaped public judgment. It notes the brutal court martial and the lasting glare of infamy, warning that faction and friendship risk justice. It previews a larger portrait of Revolutionary figures and battles.
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Mgr
Sparks
Congress
Hiss
Arnold
Washington
Tess
Stark
Aynold
Dese
Uint Washigton
Bin
Isis
Woner
Greene
Moultie
Aner
Sullivan
Lincole
Lee
Sterling
Michon
St. Clair
de Kath
Henry Lee
Morgan
Lafayette
Cowpens
Carolinas
Guilford Court
Molsick
Till
Ninety-Sis
Butaw
Fort Moultrie
Stono
Savannah
Charleston
Monmouth
Brandywine
Princeton
King's Mount
Sullivan's
St. Clai
Marton
Champs de Mars
Paris
Versailles
Barer & Seriven
Park Row
Nassau Street
New York
M. C. Yuune- Love
Cleveland
Ohio
ME HENTON S SPEECH REFERS TO TEXAS TREATY WAR
A column contains a summary of ME Henton s speech asserting it frames the Texas incorporation plan as aggression against Mexico. It accuses Tyler and Gulhon administrations, linking Walls, Park and Polk, and claims the War followed from executive actions without congressional authority.
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Tyler
Gul Hon
Rio del Norte
Rio Grande
Mexico
United States
Park
Polk
Congress
Election of Judges in New York and Ohio
The piece discusses a new constitution experiment in judge elections by the people in New York and Ohio, praising selection of competent judges, noting dangers of demagogues, and expressing cautious optimism about the reform's success. It also covers the Hanover treaty's provisions on duties, fisheries, tobacco, and transit, with editorial commentary. mentions New England whaling, and a Boston Transcript remark on Col Yell's son.
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Gur
Butfilo Express
Rekeerd
N.Y
Ohio
Washington Union
Unnover
Tobaceb
U. S
United States
tJanover
Honbver
Union
New England
South Seas
N. E
Wandolvercun Sthc
Political reform and votes over harbor improvements plan
The text laments officials who oppose constituents to defend personal power, calling for a united honest coalition to prevent government money from being misused. It urges a convention to resist servility, unite parties, and ensure proper funding for legitimate national objects, hoping Lorain County gains representation.
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Suyborting
Ieans
Lorain County
Anniversary teetings of various societies abridged
Proceedings of religious benevolent and movement society anniversaries are summarized due to the large number and varied details. Readers may consult religious papers for full in depth reports. Ms. Wuesten notes Mr. Webster will return to the North from Suvanau, Ga., and be seen in the West after recovering from warer illness.
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Ms. Wuesten
Webster
Suvnauu, Gu
Warer
Rome
Chicago Convention Aims at River and Harbor Improvements
The Chicago convention seeks public support for river and harbor improvements. Delegates from across the West attend as citizens issue an address inviting all to join, stressing the nonpartisan nature of the effort and opposing party politics in pursuing the project.
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Great West
Citizens of
Chicago
Satire on Mexican War and American conduct
A fragmentary critique questions U S actions in Mexico and the Canales proclamation. It denounces occupation, allegiance to a unitary power, and hangings of rebels as unchristian and doomed to retribution, warning against moral arrogance and historical forgetfulness.
Canales declares martial law in the Mexican war
A dated proclamation by Anfano Canales orders harsh measures including eight day arms disarmament, traitor penalties, and no quarters for invading Americans. It calls for nationwide publication, mobilization, and retaliatory violence, urging loyalty and immediate execution of the order.
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