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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1847
Page
2
A brief item notes the stark contrast between the daughter of Austria and the daughter of an English yeoman, highlighting perceived insignificance and contempt in the comparison.
A 1547 Malinche era letter from Mexico relays the toll of Santa Anna’s forces after the Santa Anna retreat. The writer describes starving civilians and wounded soldiers on the road to Incarnacion, the deaths at the field, and the emotional conflict of pride and pity. He predicts Santa Anna’s final defeat but cautions that further bloodshed and sacrifice lie ahead for Mexico.
A Republic era note from Ohio dated April 4 1647 quotes Senator Corwin praising the Mexican war and contrasting patriotic language with opposition from Whigs in the Senate. The fragment stresses disagreement with the Senate over the war and public opinion.
Thomas Corwin laments Democratic support for aggressive war aims against Mexico. He questions who bears responsibility for war, accuses leaders of seeking conquest, and argues for peace talks rather than further bloodshed. He condemns the administration’s war footing and urges contemplation of the nation’s free government example. He sends copies of his speech and signs as a friend.
The editor argues that true defence lies in charity not armament. He notes the $500,000 aid for Ireland may be constitutional and urges redirecting funds from a vast army and navy to feed and clothe the needy worldwide. He questions if nations would invade a country that practised such nonmilitary support.
The document cites 3680 enlisted for the regular army in the year ending September 30 1846 with 2176 from Free States and 400 from Slave States. It claims five times as many free state enlistees as slave state, and observes navy sailors mostly Northern while offices go to Southern slaveholders. It lists five officers Winfield Scott Taylor Beaton Gaines and Cummings as slaveholders from slave states.
A Louisiana slave freedom case involved six slaves, a woman and five children. The jury found in their favor, noting the legal path to liberty and the improbability of bondage for those entitled to freedom. The narrative traces prior transfers from Kentucky to Indiana Territory to Missouri, illustrating shifting slavery restrictions and indenture context that culminated in their status.
A fragment recounts a court ruling concerning a slave's claim to freedom after removal from Kentucky to Indiana. It notes the judge's ground is unstated but suggests emancipation ended the slave relation, with witnesses and local Indians cited.
A 19th century piece denounces growing presidential patronage as a danger to the Constitution and impeachment, claiming lawmakers are bought to back executive favored measures. It recalls a Texas resolution vote in the Senate where a now-deceased senator was accused of being bought, urging substantial reduction of patronage.
From London Times April 14 report wires woes and wheat glut in St Petersburg markets with ice delaying navigation. Alexandria notes 40 vessels with corn sailing for England. May updates cite potato blight near Belfast and improving weather. Emigration to the United States accelerates. corn riots in Gesancon led to executions.
The piece notes May and June precision deteriorating, vegetation backward due to cold. It reports royal assent to a bill establishing a republic steamship line between Havre and New York. Complaints in Havre Evening Journal about Americans imposing taxes on foreign shipping off California. It mentions reactions to France and other nations possibly robbing California, and describes visits of Bancroft to Paris with Louis Philippe, plus U S minister at Russia with Colvin and Ingersoll meeting the King. East section reports death of Rarar Ah, son of Dost Mohammed, and notes reduced business in Canton after February holidays and Chinese firm failures in the Northern States.
The stupendous Brother Jonathan, issued by Wilson & Co. of New York, commemorates the great National Jubilee. A four by five and a half foot sheet contains over eighty engravings including Washington’s entrance into New York and Warrington’s farewell. Price is 12 cents per copy or ten for a dollar.
The National Be a paper praised for its abolitionist stance and leadership from editors like Dr. G Vailey of Cincinnati and contributors John G Whittier Phelps and Dr Snodgrass. It lauds Liberty party supporters, critiques independent party efforts, and argues for a new party based on land limitation and anti slavery principles. It urges voters to pursue principled reform despite disorganization risks.
The True Democrat reports a Cot. Pleas of Cavahugs Co case involving Shakers over a contracted agreement not to sue for services rendered if members leave the community. A claim by a female member for services was rejected by the court.
In the district, A. Putton Whig is elected by a 6 vote margin. The report notes vacancy and political shifts, with Bolling defeated by Dromgnale, who has since died, and suggests Bolling may run in the vacancy contest.
Fragmentary report notes delegates at a proposed new constitution for Illinois split along Locofoco and Whig lines. It states a substantial Locofoco minority is anti-Loco enough to block certain provisions and exclude features from the draft.
Iowa Whig Thomas McKnight pursues Congress while Lovonseo rival William Thompson vies for seats. From Vera Cruz women fundraise for a solemn observance as shattering reports claim the city fell to Americans amid heavy shelling. A Indianapolis convention on Indian affairs aims at concerted action and a new rail plan. Gary Bebb of Ohio chairs with hopeful remarks about safer routes east as progress continues.
The Wisconsin Argus reports a large fraud tied to territory arrearage bonds once paid from general government funds and reissued at a loss, with funds returning to Madison. It notes an uncertain amount but claims figures run into thousands. The piece also cites criticism of Gen. Taylor for President and quotes opinions from The Ravenna Star on principled political stance.
Col Medary finally presents his bill to the Auditor for pring at lawful rates. The piece queries what became of the expected show of support from Whig lawmakers and laments the lack of party sacrifice. Francis Moran reports aid from LaPorte area including corn wheat oats rye beans and cash forwarded to Cleveland for Ireland's suffering poor.
A reader's letter questions the US army's conduct in Mexico, noting a hanging misidentified as a Mexican atrocity. It challenges reports of disciplined forces and cites alleged massacres, murders, and rapes by troops at Matamoras, Camargo, and Monterey, urging accountability for violations and guard actions.
Mr. Roberts, visiting artist, has taken rooms above G. D. Tuysard’s store in Beebe’s Block. Citizens are urged to view his rare art pieces including his main historical work Anthony addressing the Romans at the burial of Cesar. The piece is praised for its dramatic portrayal and the artist’s alignment with Shakespearean depiction.
A tribute to Rev D J Burger lauds his talents and pious life, praising his pulpit instruction and artistic mind while noting society’s loss as he passes. Also quoted are political editorials on slave trade pardons and a memorial poem, ending with a note that William Von Pfister and Lorin avkin were pardoned in a slave trade case.
The Washington correspondence in 1847 discusses the entente between the U S government and Santa Anna, noting Mexican political fragility after Buena Vista and Cerro Gordo. It cites fears of traitorous peace moves, public disdain for Santa Anna, and hopes for an outcome favorable to U S aims.
The Mexican Congress, shaken by the defeat at Cerro Gordo, agrees to decrees to sustain national unity and continue the war against the United States. It authorizes necessary war measures, prohibits peace talks, and establishes a permanent committee to govern if sessions end. Fortifications near the capital are ordered with generals appointed for defense duties, though some decline the assignment awaiting engineers.
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