Santa Anna Letter and Armistice Call in 1847 Crisis
Extended dispatch recounts Santa Anna’s note from August 25 1847 detailing the retreat from a ravine near Gor front the attempted capital defense and the armistice offer. It notes orders to withdraw to San Angel, the failed assault, and the call to defend national honor while seeking a peaceful settlement if possible. The piece also includes a satirical column on cigar smoking at temperance gatherings and political commentary on Senator Breeze of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Ramire
Gor
Jose Maurin del Rio
San Angel
Hite
Bardly
San Antonio
Tere de Pont
Churubusco
United States
Ain Staa
Astoche
Agricultural Fair Arrangements for Horses Cattle and Plowing
First day inspects horses cattle and articles for premiums. Second day features forenoon plowing at 10 oclock with time allowances for teams. Afternoon procession at the public square then to the courthouse for premium reports and an address by E W Uvesanp. Exhibitions expected to make the fair among the county's best ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin Acre
Uvesanp- Tt
Painting fame and mixed editorials spark public interest
The piece discusses Mr. Roberts and his painting, praising him as the best artist to visit, while noting low lifelike prices and public calls to keep him at work. It covers newspaper shifts, the Rough and Ready, and debates over Gen Taylor, Douglass, and abolitionist aims amid comments on prejudice and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Pafsa
M. Y
Gen. Taylor
Whig
Segaling Liocatane
Salem
Cleveland
Frederick Devanass
England
Douglass
Lfe
Free States
Foster
Friends of Freedom
Do Your Duty Voters In Lorain County Urged
The piece urges residents to perform election duty on the upcoming second Tuesday in October. It warns that neglect could allow Whig principles to fail in Ohio and cites past misrepresentation due to voter absence, urging every town district and neighbor to vote and persuade others to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Tkis
Towen
Lorain
Willies Allen
U.S. Senate
Ohio
Partisan Gerrymandering Threatens Democratic Voice
The piece argues that the Democratic party uses districting to muzzle the majority, citing Ohio apportionment battles from 1833 to 1828 and alleging recent schemes deny voters true representation. It claims past abuses produced minority rule, warns of ongoing constitutional erosion, and urges faithful, decisive voting to restore democratic government.
The Oligarchic Drift Amid Lorain Politics
The piece denounces Dr. E. W. Hubbard as anti republican and an ally of oligarchic rule while criticizing the Democracy Progressive in Lorain for regressive moves. It portrays Hubbard as morally amiable but unfit to guard democratic institutions and notes an impending winter apportionment. It argues repudiation remains a political aim and accuses Whigs of misreading reforms as temporary pivots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hubbard
Lorain
England
Friends of
Equal Representation
Principles not men urge Whig ticket in state
A political column argues for the Whig nomination over Dr Hubard citing Whig taxation and bank laws as proof of prudent state policy. It notes Hubard’s opposition to Locofoco ticket but warns the Whigs offer the safer path for state prosperity. The piece includes a Letter from J C Spencer refuting Taylor cabinet claims on Texas annexation and Tyler administration.
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Froiciples
Dr. Hubbard
Locofoco
J.C. Spencer
John Fyler
National Intelligencer
Taylor
Texas
Mitter
Six Lectures on the Causes of Lung Diseases and Longevity
A partial perusal of a medical volume by Samuel Swetpoy Frere praises its usefulness despite a doubtful title. The reviewer notes it aligns with Dr. Rusht on consumption and insists the work presents practical ideas not fully emphasized in common treatment, offering a cautious endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuer Swetpoy Frere, A. M
Dr. Rusht
Whig conventions and political notes in Ashland
A Asheland county Whig convention nominates Col. Slocum for Representative and Joseph McComb for Commissioner. Resolutions rebuke slavery expansion and urge Whig loyalty, while mocking town habits and praising country roots. Letters discuss Elyria defenses, LaYorte fortifications, and local public sentiment.
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Ashland
Hilo County
Col. Slocum
Orange
Joseph McComb
J. M. Root Eng
E. Burke Fisher
Republic
G. Resale
Ashland County
Clerks’ Long Store Hours Limit Reading and Study Time
The writer urges public attention to the plight of clerks in town stores. He notes about fifty clerks work from six in the morning to nine at night, with little opportunity for personal pursuits. He contrasts village trade with city trade, highlighting the heavy mercantile labor in their Western Reserve town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buiton
Closing Stores at Eight Could Benefit Town Trade
A letter urges merchants to close shops by eight pm during the cold season to boost trade and give workers one hour daily for study and social life. It argues late hours fatigue minds, reduces effort, and that public convenience should yield to an earlier closing time, inviting objections for discussion.
Whig Meeting in Penfield Township 1847 Resolves War Views
An adjourned Whig meeting in Penfield Township chaired by Samuel Knapp denounces the current administration as corrupt and slaveholding. It condemns slavery, the Mexican War, and calls for opposition to candidates tied to the war, endorsing TILOS CORWIN and opposing Zachary Taylor. The group favors banking, reform, and free-state policies, with resolutions signed by Knapp and Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield Township
Samuel Knapp
W. C. Dickson
Mexico
J. M. Root
United States
Orlas
Tilos
Corwin
Elyria, Courier, and True Democrat
Cleveland
Sanl Knapp
Dickson
Lacy
Lorain Democratic Convention Held at Court House Elyria
The Lorain Co Democratic Convention met at the Court House in Elyria on a Saturday in September 1647. Dr L Griswold was elected President with vice presidents and secretaries named. A resolutions committee presented planks supporting a US bank for exchange regulation and a subtreasury law as enacted by Congress since June.
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Elyria
EB. Byington Esq
Dr. L Griswold
Orson J. Tumphrey
James V. Baker
John Sherman
FE. Gibbs
Boynton
Eber W. Hubbard
HD. Clark
Conrad Reid
A. A. Perry
Laurel Becha
United States
Congress
Democratic Whigs adopt resolutions during Elyria convention
The Elyria gathering adopts resolutions criticizing tariff acts, praising some Whig leaders, and denouncing Democrats aligned with Mexico. It endorses Thomas Corwin votes, condemns opposition to the war, and backs Reuben Wood for Governor. Nominees are Eber W. Hubbard, John V. Coon, I. L. Gibbs, and John B. Robertson with a central committee named. The proceedings are published in multiple Ohio papers.
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Yast
Tari Egiel
Federelizta
Thomas Corwin
Bexico
Whig
Mexico
Kentucky
United States
Texas
Santa Fe
Republic
General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Mort Rgetic
Congras
Democratic Party
Notine
West
Reuben Wood
R. McEachron
Wm. Bebb
Ohio
King George
New England
Joseph M Root
Congress
Lorain
Eber W. Hubbard
John V. Coon
I. L. Gibbs
Jolin B. Robertson
Lorain County
EL + K. Mendall
H. D. Clark
A. T. Perry
Joseph LE. Whiton
James V. Baker
Ohio Statesman
Ohio Press
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Tides
Elyria Courier
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Wright
Ahstain
Wit Paip
Breeze
Minois
Wilmot
Ilinois
Canslidate
Biter
U.S
Cex
Illinois
Aldrieta Intelligencer
THE
Perseriodt Blass
Haile
Blah Park
George Bacon
Henry B Kelley
William F. Lockwood
General Assembly
Lerain
E. W. Trubbard
Tarcison
Vince
Loco Foros
Thomas Esing
Bowing
Eloy
Senate
House
Barney's
Bartley
Europe
Empost
Essehtee
Elizur Wright
Cal. Wright
South America
JW. Pnnisin
Bey
Itu
Toby
Flanders
Buss
Buena Vista
Ifee
Great Britain
East Falls
Matamovag
Mr. B
LaYorte
Penfield
Lorain Co
L. D. Griswold
L. Goons
Joux H. Borstox
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