Treaty talk on United States and Mexico borders
Fragmentary text outlines a peace treaty proposal between the United States and Mexico. It details boundary lines from the Gulf of Mexico and Rio Grande to the Gila and Colorado rivers, the isthmus transit, war costs, and postwar claims. It references Trist’s plan and a Mexican counterproposal with boundaries along Nueces and Merida areas.
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United States of America
United States
United States of Mexico
Senate
James K Pole
Trist
To Vs Ag Soon Pianos
Cgwauche Dniins
Gulf of Mexico
New Mexico
Gila
Gil
Rio Colorado
Colorado
Gulf of California
Pacific
U. S
Tehuantepes
Rie HS
Gulf of Meio
Heri
Mexico
Rumors From Puebla and Vera Cruz In War News
Correspondence from the Pittstany Gazette reports battles near Puebla and Vera Cruz with 4000 Mexican forces, Gen Scott despatches cut off, Gen Lane’s train attacked, and rumors of Puebla captured. Major Lally’s unit suffered 80 losses en route, with guerilla clashes noted.
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Pittstany Gazette
Washington National
Pueblic
Scott
Richmond
Lo la Va
Puebla
National Intelligencer
Lally
Vera
Cruz
Voebla
Mexican demands and river boundary talk in 1846 letter
A Washington Union letter describes Scott's arrival on the 14th amid a rainy night crowd of 20 000 with arms and 10 000 women with stones. The Vera government letter proposes a Del Norte boundary nine miles up from the mouth and a Missouri-Texas line near the Nueces. Mexicans insist on indemnifications for damages and outline territorial claims from the Nueces to the Pacific, arguing no Texas part of the braved region.
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Mexico
Aetter
Washington Union
Scott
Vera Genz
Nueces
Texas
Battle Report From Mexico City Firefight Description
A September 19 letter from Mexico reports two actions by Chiapultanee and Mill El Reyepac lasting nine hours. Mexican defenders posted behind aqueducts, breastworks, and trenches, with some blocks destroyed amid a larger enemy force.
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Mexico
Chiapultanee
Mill el
Firthey
Santa Anna
Chapultapec
Soll Wa
Bnd
Chepultapee
Chepultapec
Simulet
Tacahaya
Enen
Taco Ways
Agin
Moaiuis
Posaussion
Aremy
Gener Santa Anna
Meel Hin
Scott
Snl
Siek
San Isidor
Uie
Vince
Caufion
Plas
Anto Gaadaloupe
Mexican Valor Amid Siege at Chapultepec and Mexico City
A lengthy letter recounts fierce fighting during the assault on Chapultepec and the fall of Mexico City. It describes bombardment, heavy losses on both sides, and Santa Anna’s withdrawal toward Guadalupe. The writer prophesies Mexican vengeance and insists on continued resistance despite dire casualties among civilians.
Secre tary of Legation to Embassy to Stay as Chargé
Mr Waleh the present Secretary of Legation at the Embassy of Mr Wise will remain as Charge des Affaires. Mr Wise will be ready to sail for the United States about the 1st September. The Binwallians are doing various things to bring themselves into trouble.
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Waleh
Wise
United States
Corwin Whig Ticket and Bank Tax Debates of 1848
The piece promotes Thomas Corwin as VOR candidate in 1848 with Lorain County Whigs, railing at anti slavery efforts and calling for continued anti black law support. It then presents a detailed critique of bank taxation, contrasting independent and state banks, claiming taxes rise above four mills, nine mills, and nearly twice that on other property, urging readers to question opposing claims.
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Ireland
Olio
Muskingam
Tranksin
Sinolo
Preble
Otler
Lorain
Lacoé
Eluvia Courier
Clermont Courier
Locolovos
Comlins
Pers
Knox
Jalines
R Morgan
Locoforo
Toenforn
de Tocofscos
Pairfield
Butler
Seneca
Sandusky
Tancock & Wood
Stark
Wayne
Licking
Tiaron
Tawrence
Beioto
Montgomery
Belmont
Medina and
Cuyahoga
Socofoca
Jaxgloco
Whig
Elyria
Estray
Ohio Canal
Miami
Loco Foco
Miami Extension
Ohie Canal
Barney's
Dickinson's
Tax figures show steep growth from 1844 to 1847 in Elyria
A reader notes this year’s taxes exceed 1844 levels in Elyria, with Kendall & Co and D. Clark showing large increases in merchants capital and town property taxes. The audit cites excesses over 1844 and 1847 figures, criticizing the tax law and its effects on farming lands and town holdings.
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Kendall & Co
Clark
Baldwin & Co
LA Wets
Surlee
Elyria
Manus
Tax Law Questions From James Town Protest
A partisan critique of 1840s tax law asks residents if they oppose taxing property fairly, including real estate, money, and goods, and whether taxation should reflect true value. It argues the law is just and necessary to fund state debt, while accusing opponents of misrepresentation and seeking repudiation.
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Soul
Boby
Hig Lind
Carsiver
Lot
Locofuco
Wig
Lorain
Jan
Anberd
Loco Foco
Tax Law Rant From Elyria Courier Extra
The page critiques tax law rhetoric with named speakers including E W Hubbard L D Griswold and H D Cherk. The prose accuses tax promoters of blinding the people and promises to shed light rather than darkness on the subject.
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E. W. Hubbard
L. D. Griswold
H. DB. Cherk
Tax Law Misrepresentation Sparks Local Outcry
From the Elyria Courier comes a sharp critique of Hubbard, Kendall, Griswald and others accused of misrepresenting tax law operation. The piece attacks alleged rascality and calls out supposed private gain over public welfare while insisting that all property except that of the poor exempt is taxed under the law.
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Elyria Courier
Batra
Hubbard
Kendall
Griswald
West
War cost and polling urging antiwar vote in 1847
Excerpts recount heavy war expenditures for the Mexican War with figures reaching 178 206 000 by March 1847 and daily costs of 300 000. Letters urge Turon and Bud citizens to vote for further supplies and reflect on debt and casualties. Also notes Joseph Mason’s abolitionist lectures drawing crowds and sympathy for bond men.
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Ohio
Turon
Bud
Tiuron
Camden Letter on Slavery and Local Politics in 1847
A Camden letter from October 2 1847 criticizes anti slavery rhetoric and a local clash over appointing a clergy member as meeting chairman. It contrasts Christian freemen in the North with Southern slavery and condemns a small political clique for opposition to an eminent local clergyman while praising Mason for teaching slavery's impact on individuals and the nation.
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North
Arnold
Ile
Camden
Mason
Illinois Convention Recommends Constitutional Changes
The Illinois State Convention completed work on revising the constitution, outlining eligibility for legislators, terms, and powers of the governor and courts. It details age and residency requirements, salaries, and voting rights, with notes on taxation and banking prohibitions. The report also covers the Brooklyn landing of a major railroad project with ceremonies and remarks by Director Alfred Kelley.
Taylor Letter Shows Democratic Presidential Nomination Support
A fragment from Gov Taylor letters notes broad support for his presidential candidacy from a Democratic meeting. It traces party loyalties, locofoco tone, and ties to Porter and Harrisburg discussions. The letter to Mr Dock dated August 2 1847 at Monterey Camp is cited as reply to the Democratic Taylor meeting proceedings.
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Taylor
Gen. Taylor
Wis
Locofoco
Olf Tin
Pennsylvania
Fon. Wm. Dock
Harrisburg
Monterey
Sir—Yeur
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