Pierce's Mexican War record debated in local papers
The article reprints a Louisville Journal critique of General Franklin Pierce's actions at Contreras Cherubusco and Chapultepec, noting injuries and absence from key engagements. It contrasts Pierce's battlefield record with public Whig and Democratic arguments, and questions his candidacy and military reputation amid partisan commentary.
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Rene Hort
Contreras
Cherubuscn
Chepultepea
Maria
Messagn
The Enquirer Report On Political Endorsements And Questions
The Enquirer recounts remarks on Gen. Seif and Gen. Quitman with Whig and Democratic contrasts. An officer defends loyalty to truth and party, noting Seward influence and Southern sentiment. local anecdotes and a schoolyard tale close the piece with scattered, fragmentary dialogue.
General Scott and the Petersburgh brig amid yellow fever fears
A New York Times relay describes General Scott declining use of a large harbor ship for himself and staff, preferring a smaller vessel. The Petersburgh brig, carrying Captain Wilwon, carried the seeds of yellow fever, with Scott visiting hospitals and soldiers to show mercy. The letter notes Scott’s humanity, contrasts his leadership with political critics, and mentions related Democratic discussions and a long excerpt from the Washington Telegraph.
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Scort
N. Y
Scott
Petersburgh
Wilwon
Seon
Georgia Whig Split and Scott Support in Georgia Fight
The Georgia Whigs fracture over party alignment as Western and Georgia papers waver. A committee letter urges rally to Scott with a Macon convention in August to nominate and elect an electoral ticket while other papers, including the Macon Citizen, lean Democratic. A contrast is drawn favoring Gen Scott over Gen Pierce in personal and governing ability. The Free Soil electors in Indiana 1848 are for Scott.
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The
Democrat
Mesica
Fresh Pierce
Times
Pierow
Cerro Gurda Chepulipee
Melitin del Rey
New Hampshire
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
Scott
Remon
Wolfset
Lon
Furmer
Bert
Democratic Party
Seurt
Woashingon
Siri
Cero Gordo
Jalapa
toJdany
Gen. Scott
Winfield Scott
Georgia
Toomps
Sreprxss & Co
Berm
Whig
Prees
Larofirs
Scoty Fisc
Atlanta Republicns
Union Papier
Aisty
Persis
Macon
Union Party
Pivien
Nem Ron
Bonenty
Pieron
Columbus
Suilere
Demnerain
Comeoutera
Hiram Grinwold
Coyahognenuaty
Thotea
Wr. Deunicon
Columban
E. D. Mavefield
Cyncinnati
Congereniunal Electows
Lucas
H. L. Penn
Mewwns
Juin
A. B. Norton
Knox
Alex, Lewis
Rbe Mowe
K. V. Humphrey
Summit
W. L Perkins
Lake
S. C. Clark
Malhanning
A. Bingham
Wardson
D. A. Happes
Darton
Af Public Works
Heardsley
S Teveland
Hagarn
Sipreme Tatye
Miami
Caldwell
Westerm Reserve
Beardsley
Cleveland
Obi
Canvan
Dennison
Ian Brilliant
Mansfield
Mr. Sherman
General Taylor
State Central Comministee
A. F. Perry
Robert Niel
Joseph Hideway
Lewis Heyl
Win Denninwn
J B. Tidwell
Cineisnet
John Mille
Daysin
Edward Ball
Muskingum
L. Dewey
Portage
Wintild Scott
W. A. Greeham
Belost
Ander
Ohio
State of
Stll
Graham
Feertsin Union Journale
Augesia Chropiele
Sentisel
Pierre
United States
Franklin Pierre
York
King
de Faiet
Freeman Circulation Appeal for Countywide Distribution
The Freeman offers a special prepaid rate of 50 cents until December first or three cents weekly paid at period end. The paper plans to circulate 1000 copies weekly across the county and seeks supporter lists of subscribers to expand reach.
Celebration of Croghan Victory Anniversary at Fremont
The Committee of Arrangements of Fremont announces a public celebration of Croghan’s brilliant victory at Fort Stephenson. A procession, prayer, music, fireworks and other demonstrations are planned for August 21 with invites extended to residents and neighboring towns to attend and participate. July 24, 1892. Committee members listed include Tillotson, Bartlet, Greene, Mitchell, Nims, Zeigler, Buckland, Dickinson and others.
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Fremont
Croghan
Fort Stephenson
Preimont
Fremit
Q. Tillotson
B.J. Bartlet
Wethaynes
J. L. Greene
James Mitchell
Nims
M.N. Zeigler
S. Buckland
E_ FP. Dickinson
H. Everett
L. Cal
Joseph Sruber
Scott Pole and Flag Raising at Fremont Celebration
A public event in Fremont featured the raising of a large flag in front of Whig Headquarters. The schooner Alwilda assisted, and the Fremont Grass band played patriotic tunes. Speakers included O G Mage, Boy, and Jubia Styrenk at Buckland's Hall. Notable attendees included Thomas L Hawking and Capt Samuel Thompson.
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Scott Pole
Fremont
Vivinity
Alwilda
Fremont Grass Band
Sawhina
Buckland’s
O. G. Mage, Boy
Jubia Styrenk
Houndatin
Scott
Niagara ix
Thomas L Hawking
Samuel Thompson
Grmleman
Lacofien
Hing
Winfield Scott
Ainting
Slam Democracy
The Irish Relief Bill and Locofoco Attitudes in 1847
The New Albany Tribune recounts debates over Irish and Scottish relief bills in 1847, noting Locofoco opposition to foreign aid and Whig support. It details Senate and House actions, key votes, and the Ohio Whig convention, emphasizing Scott and Graham, public works concerns, and German and Irish immigrant issues.
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New Albany Tribune
Locofoco
Foco
Onme
Ireland
Senate
Crittenden
Tnland
Scotland
Sevier
Dem
Lavon
Davin
Leeland
Feme
Palleea
House
Ique House of Representatives
Sealand
Garwill
Ways and Means
Committee of Ways and Means
Mc Carroll
Leyland
Yens
Oays
Jin W. Davin
Indiana
Baeke
Winthrop
Niles
Enpenne
Arne
Ashman
Buff Fnutem
Carroll
J. G. Chapman
Golbuner
Darragh
Garret Daris
D. Q Adane
Stephen Adams
Yndernn
Atkingst
Bartinger
Mayly
Bedinger
Hel Benton
Amen Black
James A. Blick
Bowdin
Bowlin
Hugh
Brockenbrough
Broadhead
Mild Brown
W. G. Brown
Bork
Chapman
R. Chapman
Chase
Chipman
Cubh
Cacke
Cottrell
G. W. Jones
Seaborn Jones
Kannan
Kennedy
Preston King
Tanke
LeSere
Larkin
McClean
Moffenry
McKay
Marsh
J.P. Martin
Starkweather
Straham
Strong
Htasob Thompsn
Treadway
Williams
Wood
Woodward
Young
Yost
Locafoco
Fragmentary political reflections on party loyalties and Irish voters
A convoluted 19th century political musing argues Trickman would starve opponents to force party service, then shifts to a claim that intelligent Irishmen should see through Democratic friendship and Whig welfare rhetoric, revealing perceived vote buying and life or death stakes in party alignment.
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Trickman
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Frankl Piercé
Mexicot
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Publs
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Ger Pillow
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Milex
Gunrral
Senti
Mesiow
Mexico
Paik
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Tomann
Smith
Riley
Tori Jeviekon
Hilev
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Smo
Uiree Howe
Bat Pierce
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Incken
Albany Joural
Lundy'a
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Macnone
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the Freeman
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Crohan
Wwns
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Vernon
Pettler
WM & Ring
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Tlimuin
Kettucky
Leumenm
Arkanane
Misissippi
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Tennessee
Mse
Fiore
London Times
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Siaton
Cman
Maclees
David Merriwesther
Geek
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Hrween
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Cloud & Garvie
Lipp
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