Henry Clay and Webster Revered in Wartime Vigil
The piece recalls Henry Clay and Daniel Webster as guiding lights in crisis, praises their unity of purpose, and lauds military leaders like General Taylor while arguing for Whig nomination through a national convention. It highlights reverence for the Union, constitutional fidelity, and caution about relying on military leadership for the presidency amid the era’s storms.
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Mississippi
Hersey Cray
Europe
England
Henry Clay
Greece
South Aaserien
Castre
Vera Cent
Cleyven
Palo Alto
Buena Vista
Daniel Webster
Pblic
Union
Senate
Massachusetts
Crittenden
McLeith
Scott
Tayron
Whig
Taylor
Washington
Mexico
Finsburgh
Gazettc
Iowa election results show Whigs beat Locofoco for Superintendent
Returns from Iowa election indicate Judge Mason, the Locofoco candidate, lost to the Whig winner for Superintendent of Public Instruction by a large margin. In the first district Williams defeats Stockton, Bee county favors Williams, and Grant and Nowell win in their respective districts with party majorities guiding the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Manson
Williams
Locofaca
Stockton
Bee
Grant
Lacoloco
Curtton Chocofoca
Nowell
Whit
Louie
More Troops and a Napoleon Courthouse Fire Report
The President requests Ohio to furnish one Infantry Regiment and a mounted Volunteer company for the war, urging patriotic enlistment. A fire at Napoleon County Court House destroyed records and books, with a few saved from the Recorder’s office. A warehouse in Morrow, Warren County, also burned.
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Ohio
U. S. Jour
Napoleon
Auditor of State
Henry County
Court House
Irch
Axorner
Morrow
Warren
Corver
Salk
Atikixson
Court of Common Pleas
Cuynhogay
Abe
Wien
Elyviay
Res Oteluck
Ferenc
Ati
Brownhelm
Cnawtr
Olie
Linsey
Suid
W. Shaddoen
Shiorcil
Viwia
Benton plan for campaign in Mexico rumors and critique
The piece references a destroyed post office notice and ongoing interest in Lieut. Gen. Benton's campaign scheme for Mexico. It notes disapproval of Generals Taylor and Scott and questions the veracity and fate of Benton's supposed plan, with speculation on whether the document will ever appear beyond its initial speculative lead.
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Benton
Mexico
Gen. Taylor
Buena Viste
Vornon
Scott
Anxi
Mr. Polk
Scott and Taylor
Alex. Gaz
Cnah
Counly Navy
Pewlits Apothecary and
Letter Prom Prominent Lewisville Citizen on Interment Consent
A heartfelt letter from a mourning Lewisville citizen requests permission to bring back the body of his son Lieut. Col. Envy Chiv from Louisville for sepulchral rites in Kentucky. He notes Louisville already holds his wife’s remains and urges familial unity in death.
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Ashland
Lou
Asrland
Lewisville
Buena Vista
Louisville
Envy Chiv
Tam
Il. Clay
Messrz
Win. Preston
Nathaniel Wolfe
Joane Everett
John W. Tylor
David L. Beatty
General Scott and Taylor in War Character Contrast
The piece praises General Scott and General Taylor, noting their military merit and differing educations. It argues Scott avoided risky campaigns like Buena Vista and Monterey yet could have achieved similar outcomes with less loss, while praising their scientific approach and contrasting reputations.
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Winfeld Scott
Mel
Vera Cray
Scott
Buena Vista
Monterey
A Letter From Mr Tod to Coal Miners Near Zanesville
A republication of a letter by Mr Tod to coal miners near Zanesville Ohio dated February 6 19. He praises miners for integrity and asks for steady work and fair pay while noting his decision not to run again for governor. He cites dissatisfaction with the governor and mentions Mr Polling graciously giving him a $27000 office as paymaster blaming hard currency policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Zanesville
David Tod
Messrs
John Mellvain
Warn AlvCiclland
Ohio
Cate
Pollhing
Vera Cruz City Sketch In War Sketches Of Surrender
The article outlines a detailed sketch of Vera Cruz city and fortress recently surrendered to a gallant army. It notes precise latitude and longitude, dates its foundation to the 16th century, and mentions the historical Ciudad de la Antigua Vera Cruz near the An.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
N. Lang
Washington
Ciudad de VA Antigan Vera Conz
Fragmented colonial history of Vera Cruz city and fortress
The excerpt recounts Vera Cruz from its colonial role as a major commercial center to its fortifications and hospitals, noting population shifts, cathedral and government buildings, the island fortress, and battles including a 1908 surprise capture. It also mentions a House of Commons moment and a patent medicine promoter's claims.
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Tigua
Monterca
New Spain
Vera Cruz
Spain
Republic of Mexico
St. Jogo
Concepcion
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de la Pastora
Ald
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Ulan
San Sanh Lilo
Mas
Line Greet Line
Pire
Jin Aquinas Acle
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Owith
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Ltth
Lecunville
Stelker
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