The Wilmot Proviso in Northern and Southern Eyes
An analysis of the Wilmot proviso as debated in Congress, contrasting Northern anti slavery logic with Southern fears. It quotes Bayly and Calhoun on labor shifts, emancipation risks, and potential emigration, arguing the proviso challenges state sovereignty and national balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Congress
Free States
South
Virginia
Bayly
Calhoun
Senate
Union
Rhode Island
United States
Capital
Tabor
Texas
Capture and escape testimonies from Gen Marden on Gaines Borland
A letter from Gen Marden recounts the capture near Encarnacion of Maj. Gaines and Maj. Borland with their men, the surrounding Mexican force, and the surrender after a bold stand. Capt. Henry, a Texan prisoner, escaped with details of the行动 and the fate of a Mexican guide. The prisoners were moved toward San Luis Potosi with guards, horses, and arms distributed, while Col Harding notes expectations of fair treatment.
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Marden Ol
Il Volenteora
Gaines
Daniel Drake Henry
Woal
Borland
Wool
Arkonsas Regiment of Cavalry
Palomos Pass
Saltille
Ghother
Capt. Clay
Palombés
Col. Gill
Jator Gaines
Capt
Clay
Cold Marshall
Kentucky Cavalry
San Luis
Encarnacion
Minon
Luis Road
Boslanil
Mexico
Maj. Gaines
Henry
Mter
Mier
San Luis Potosi
Najors Gaines
Danley
Gaines’ Ware
Alen
Heady
Harding
Mexican war updates from Vera Cruz and Tampico
From Mexco Pantapecrara dated March 13 1847 news reach Havana up to the 14th clergy resist seizure of church property Santa Anna unpopular urged repeal of law loans to clergy of 450000 per month to war end San Antonio seized silver from San Los used for public purposes duty and guarantee noted Vera Cruz operations ongoing distress in Santa Annas army proclamation calls soldiers to subsist by any means Gen Scott arrives Tampico March 19 sails for Lobos 2000 troops embarked
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Mexco
Pantapecrara
Havana
Santa Anna
Congress
Santi Arma Lod
San Los
Vera Cruz
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Tne
Jun
New Orleans
Tampico
Scott
Lobos
Louisana
Baltimore
Garrizon
Gates
Insurrection and battles loom near Santa Fe and Tampico
The report describes intense American force morale at Tampico with Brig. Worth's veteran troops expected from Brazos. It notes a large Mexican insurrection at Taos, attacks on Santa Fe, killings of officials and Americans, and looming moves by Doniphan and Wool. It cites casualties and heavy strain on relief efforts and wagon train disruptions for supplies.
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Tampico
Worth
Brazos
Parysuuien
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Taos
Gavernor Bent
Stephen Lee
Eliot Lee
Henry Seal
Stauos
Santi Fe
Col
Don Sohan
Snecor
Santi Tre
Deni
Phno
Chihuahua
Geo. Wool
Chihualme
New Mexico
Cal. Doniphan
el Passo del Norte
Chihuahus Station
Gen. Wool
Capitol
Col. Doniphan
Insurance Sees No Insolvency In Low Rates View
A critic argues Ohio Mutual Insurance cannot sustain itself at low premiums. The piece compares London firms’ higher rates, showing substantial profits after claims and expenses. It cites New York Mutual Life figures and explains cross-subsidized costs between fire and life operations.
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Courier
Fareno Briss
Ohio Mutual Insurance Company
London Tireé Assurance Companies
Equitable Life Assurance Company of London
E. India Co
Royal Exchange
The
West Whrister
the Pelican
the Globe
New York Mutual Life Insurance Co
Life Assurance Lessons From English Companies
A detailed defense of life insurance practices, outlining premium notes, surpluses, dividends, and loan provisions. The piece argues that policies funded by annual premiums, with notes equal to ten times the first year, are safe and profitable. It describes investment of funds, term policies, and benefits to insureds, including loans against policies and eventual premium reductions.
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Ne Sahel
Life Assurance
Life Assurance Company
England
Arentev
Duty to provide for dependents despite low salaries
The passage argues that men in modest means should set aside funds for dependents and future needs, noting wealthier people also face business risks. It cites high authority that providing for one’s household is essential to faith, quoting a line attributed to G. T. SMITIL about not denying the faith.
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G. T. Smitil
Whig Meeting and Memory Lessons In Elyria
The Whigs of Elyria township plan to nominate officers at a court house gathering on Tuesday evening. Miss Pilza Pilea lectures on memory improvement at the town, drawing a full class through demonstrations of rapid recall. The piece notes a new North American weekly Whig journal, and promotes the Elyria Natural History Society with weekly lectures in chemistry physiology and history.
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Elyria Township
Court House
Binemontos
Pilza
Pilea
Natural History Room
Philadelphia
Congress
Jarrae Quarte
Clise
Natural History Society
Elyria
Relief for Ireland fund drives strong in Ohio towns
Report notes J F Master and Judge Lea collecting 120 and 84 dollars respectively for Ireland. Individuals send aid to friends in Ireland, while towns like South Amherst pledge further contributions. A Cleveland inaugural by Mayon fanns is praised and speculation hints at new Magnetic Telegraph lines linking Buffalo and Pittsburgh within the coming summer.
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Ireland
J. F. Master
Committee For the Relief of Ireland
Judge Lea
South Amherst
Mayon Fannns
Cleveland
New Post Office Law Regulations Under War Time
The article outlines new post office regulations under the wartime law. It covers postage rates for newspapers transit circulation and handbills, restrictions on free items for deputy postmasters, prepaid matter in waybills, and forwarding rules. It notes letters to military personnel in the United States Mexico and frontier posts pass free with a specific designation. The law remains in force during the war with Mexico and three months after it ends.
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P. O
P. O. Department
Postige
Frankeis
Nice
United States
Mexico
Chexi. Co
Temperance Reform in Elyria and the Washingtonian Spirit
The article defends temperance efforts in Elyria, praising the Washingtonian movement as the true basis of reform. It urges gentleness, sympathy, and steady personal effort over politics or loud campaigns, asserting lasting change comes from kindness and shared suffering. It warns against factionalism and urges continuity with established methods.
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Elyria
Vin Wagoner
Hume
N. York
New School
Temperance Reform
Tie
Pennsylvania Free State Abolishes Slavery
A Pennsylvania stele announces the abolition of slavery within the state limits. The new act imposes fines from 306 to 2000 dollars and imprisonment of 3 to 12 years for kidnapping, and fines of 8500 to 1000 dollars for officials aiding fugitives from labor. It bars judges, aldermen, and justices of the peace from acting under the 1793 Fugitive Slave Law.
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Pennsylvania
Ala
Congress
Contested Fugitive Slavery Laws and Benton Letters
Mixed items describe fugitive slave actions and habeas corpus protections under new laws, plus incisive Washington correspondence. The Washington Union reports Senator Benton pressuring for Major General command, his clash with Generals Scott and Taylor, and the President’s limited authority. The exchange highlights political bravado and questions of military power.
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Washington
Benton
T . Preme
Scott
Taylo
Brown
Lit
Limon
Taylor
Jackson
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Allis
Mounted
Missouri Volunteers
Mitchell
Clark
Hudeon
Gribbs
Price
Whitlock
Abert
Misson the
Buff Bapress
Tife Insurance
Pulemon Bliss
Delaware
Wrst ‘Port
Jons S. Peuny
Levi Rhoades
Astana Caotina
Persia
Tabreez
Savery ix Eever
Atlas
Egypt
Forahim Pacha
Con. Cummins
Munper
Richard Pete
Rochester
William Coller
Colley
St. Béuie
C. J. Sycensort
Webster
Ingersall
France
Buctrtas AN
Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Gulf of Mexico
Tut Virnaer
Fowaxsna
Finn
Lyre
R. B. & J. Russet
Lyme
Huron Co
Vaughn
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