Mr Webster Denounces Mexico War in Senate Record
The Louisville Examiner prints Webster's Whig Convention remarks and a long speech criticizing the Mexican war as a pretext for conquest. He argues three pretexts exist, accuses Polk and Santa Anna of manipulating events, and urges Congress to uphold the Constitution and resist expansionist aims. He touts Texas annexation context and calls for principled resistance to any war for dominion.
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Examiner
Mexico
Mr. Webster
Wustain
Lockuse Woot
Law of Nations
Unites States
United States
Aox
Congress
Aewin
Calhoun
Texas
Bret
Musica
Mexica
Esus
Annesus
Tlor
Lexus
Lee
Almonte
Mos Polk
Santa Anna
Cubs
Cuba
Alexico
Peredes
U.S
Com. Coonar
Vers Cruz
Santa Allena
Polk
Alexander Shidell
Menxico
Gen
Santo Anni
Paredes
Tivlor
Cen
Taylor
Devember
San Anna
Ibis
Molto
United Sites
Tie
Traveisco
South
Teun
House of Representatives
Madison
England
Great Britain
Pune
Ieberty
Bordiva
Iso
Crisir
Mexican War Amid Bombardments and Santa Anna's Movements
Reports from Prebla and The Arca Iris detail heavy bombardment of Amelia works by San Juan de Bias and Santa Ana’s forces near San Jose. Santa Anna retreats toward Oaxaca after marching from Queretaro, with many deeming him incompetent. Persuasive claims arise that he aims for Guatemala, while Gen Scott allegedly grants him a passport to leave Mexico.
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Icista
Sunty Anan
Cuba
Vera Cruz
Com
Conner
Ore
P Dow
Caylor
Mexico
Santa Anna
Paredes
United States
Arca Iris
Punchin
Thorn
San Juan de Bias
San Dan
Santa Rosa
Sie Monica
Amelia Works
Inter
Santa Ana
Tucbla
Julapa
Perote
Tulop Anunla
Hussars
Quessor Jahnilea
Oaxera
Guatemala
Oquxava
Persia
Santa
Genius of Liberty
Peenay Pena
Queretaro
Sant. Anna
Congress
Vers, Cruz
Expedition reports and military movements abroad
Fragmented news on troop actions and formations in Massachusetts and California. Mentions Gen Patterson contemplating a new expedition, preparations to despatch 4000 troops, and speculation on guerrilla activity versus a possible interior hinge following occupation of a capital.
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Massachusetts
Cushing
Tanne
Pergic
Puebla
Patterson
Ges. Patterson
Sind
Philica
Fragmented Texan and Mexican War era notices amid dispatches
The excerpt notes military movements and officers near Bayara Vere Crag with 3 500 recruits and multiple regiments, mentions Governor Santa Anna and Gen Lane, and reports shifting control of towns and casualties among American forces as tensions rise between Mexican and American actors.
Elyria Whig urges subscribers to pay and expand paper
The Elyria Whig thanks early subscribers and calls delinquent readers to pay in advance. It announces price details, urges town subscribers to pay a dollar seventy five in advance, and outlines increased annual dues. The paper pledges Whig advocacy and appeals to Lorain area Whigs to recruit more subscribers as major questions loom.
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Tery
Io Iruin
Lorain
Thanksgiving Proclamation Proposes November 26 Day
Gov Bebb issues a proclamation urging Thursday November 26 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. The date aligns with similar declarations by governors in about fourteen to eighteen states and reflects a regional effort to observe the holiday.
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Bebb
Nia
IO State Journal Prospectus for Session Pricing 1847 1843
The paper publishes a prospectus for a winter session with rates: daily 33,000 VH weekly 1,50 weekly 50. The proprietors promise prompt attention to closing the tenancy and notices.
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TNE
Father Matthew to Visit Time to Siites Next Spring
The distinguished divine Father Matthew plans a spring visit to the Time to Siites. His arrival will be greeted with joy by nearly all the American people, with heaven’s blessings hoped to aid him in advancing his great work.
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Siites
Bin
Indictments Mount Against Capt Tan noybil and Soldiers
Stark County grand jury has returned indictments against Captain Tan noybil and his soldiers for an assault on John Buxton, owner of the Canton Repository. The attack occurred a few days before the recent October election.
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Panndyiill
Grand Jury
Stark County
Tannoybil
John Buxton
Canton Repository
New York Election Sparks Liberty Triumphs and Veto Rumors
The Bululo Express claims a large Whig majority in New York, with Assembly results 49 Whigs to 8 Love and Senate 19 Whigs to 4 Love while Slankers win no Senators. Rochester Advertiser notes strong veto signals and possible statewide ticket victory by 30,000 to 40,000 votes.
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New York
Wilmot
Assembly
House
Rochester
Loco
Bululo Express
Interior Ohio Roads and Land Reform Urged in 1847
Editorial correspondence from Mansfield to Columbus discusses Ohio growth, rising land prices in Columbus and surrounding towns, and a plan for cooperative land holding to provide affordable home sites. It notes drouth-like floods, river levels, and railroading interest, urging public action to curb land monopolies and promote industrious village ideals. The writer details a 100 acre tract plan to create affordable lots and local employment, aiming to balance individual rights with collective development.
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Comumnes
Pristell
Ohio
Ita
Mansfield
Delaware County
Columbus
Wan
Europe
United States
Cleveland &c
Iran
Cleveland and region rail questions and harbor visions
A Cleveland oriented letter discusses road and harbor plans amid a regional rail race. It weighs building a wooden railroad to Charleston, improving roads to Elyria, and linking to the Sandusky harbor, arguing for local strength before distant links and favoring a western route for Cleveland. The piece contrasts Cleveland’s stance with Columbus and Cincinnati, urging practical infrastructure to boost local trade. It concludes with notes on political sting and economic debate.
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Newark
Mansfield
Mt Vernon
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Lotte
Bart Roaps
Cintinnati
Cuyahoga Harbor
Harvisville
Elysia
Charleston
Sandusky
Afilan
Elyria
Tribute to Capt Clay a Breathing Hallmark of Courage
A fragment from a civil war era tribute praising Capt C M Clay for gallantry and generosity toward prisoners. The letter lauds his humane acts under threat, including sharing scarce resources, defending officers over soldiers, and aiding captives during a perilous march toward the city. Mentions Lt Davidson and a noble, selfless conduct. May Heaven grant them enduring esteem.
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C. of. Clay
Henry
Clay
G. M. Clay
Beis
Liewt
Davidson
Char
Davinson
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