General Scott Triumphs at Mexico City and Becomes Prisoner
Five years ago General Scott entered Mexico City in triumph at the head of American forces. He later faced a court of inquiry and was held as a prisoner, while memories of his victorious march and the occupation of the capital contrasted with his eventual detention and departure. The piece recounts the entry, the governance, the farewell procession, and the shifting fortunes of the renowned commander.
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General Scott
Mexico
National Palace
Lem
Anthe Gener
Grand Plas
Ubepuleipee
Vera Crux
Scott
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Georralio
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Changwa
Im Accusera
Washington
Columbus
Cspital
City
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Vere Crim
KI Pene
Georraly
Adieus
Winfield Scott
Lau editors alarmed by Scott praise in western tour
The Lau editors of the Union express alarm and fury at Gen. Scott's public duties in the West where he has been warmly welcomed by diverse groups. The New York Tribune notes Scott’s steady progress on his tour, comparing it to past campaigns and frontier triumphs, while the Natches Courier reports a Democratic speaker confusing Wm. A. King with the Whig candidate.
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Union
Heatus Gen. Scott
Portine
West
New York
Lundy's Lane
United States
Mesien
the Tribune
Niagars
Joxa
Natches Courier
Senate
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Graham
Mesico
Congress
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Clay
Crittenden
Rome
England
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Ahi
Bete
Sesseriba
Vinton
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Ubek
Andrem
Naga
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Pieres
Coshocton
Gilead Sentinel
Sentinel
Old Knox
Verton Whig
Locofocos Split as Western Virginia Actually Favors Scott
A Kanawha Republican item notes vigilance committees in western Virginia favor General Scott over Pierce. Letters from September 1852 show Democratic and Republican factions wrestling, with several signatories urging Union loyalty and opposition to Northern feeling aligned with Southern Democrats amid pre Civil War tensions.
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Landy
Kanawhe Co
Nawrow
Democratic Party
George H. Camp
William L. Hindman
William Hayes
William E. Graham
Benjamin Raker
John Hucker
Scott's Trial by the People in Nineteenth Century Polemic
The piece praises General Scott, rails against the administration for arresting him in Mexico, and portrays a public trial by the people. It recalls Scott's career with Whigs such as Clay and Crittenden, laments his mistreatment, and forecasts a trial in November.
The Widow's Crust and Public Figures in Debate
The piece argues virtue in aid to widows, condemns neglect of benevolence, and cites mixed pay controversy. It references President Hauntson’s widow, Fraxx Prencz, Gen. Scott’s government pay, and Professor Frtzenmaip, noting Irish sentiment and public abuse amid political contention.
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Congress
Haautson
Pierce’s Polarized Record on Right of Petition and Slavery
A scathing retrospective surveys Franklin Pierce’s congressional votes on petition rights and slavery, detailing his opposition to riverand harbor bills and Ireland aid, contrasting him with Whig allies. It cites Pettition debate in 1835 and 1838, river appropriations, and party loyalties, arguing Locofocos backed Ireland aid while Pierce opposed.
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Calhoun
Texas
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Ohio
Franklin Pierce
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River Sill
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Anvarw Jacenon
Faascus Preece
Anvaew Jackom
Faancum Piance
Matin van Borex
Eppeal
Wee
Jauss K. Pour
Frank Prann
Axonyn Jackson
Manrix van Bomex
Irish Orator Sparks Springfield Rally and Libel Case
Professor Fitzgerald speaks at Springfield amid a large turnout of Irish patriots denouncing slander against Gen. Scott and vocal supporters clash with editors over alleged misdeeds. The debate includes regional political barbs and claims of campaign funds mismanagement.
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Fitzgerald
Springfield
Springfeld
Eans
Dovatis Slandar
Lundy's Lane
Ely
Gen. Scorr
Scott Leads at Creak Behost House Meeting
An enthusiastic crowd gathered Friday evening at Creak Behost House for Scott Club events. Speakers praised Scott and criticized opponents, with Democrats and Populists rallying behind his candidacy as Ireland’s fate loomed in political rhetoric.
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Colum
Scott Club
Ao Aectiog
Pierre
Ireland
Mab Ie Lebason
Wei
Wereea
Jowsuon
C. B. Saree
Winfald Scott
Sriabman
Snandeof Scott
Polo Raising At Brick Yard With German Band
A late Saturday event at the brick yard in the south port drew a German crowd from the 5th Waed Twi od. Despite poor weather the ceremony proceeded with the wearing of the banner inscribed therena. The Machhol j band provided music and Mr Baber delivered a spirited address praising the Germans for completing their work well despite wind and rain.
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Banger
Scott
Graham
Machol J
Baber
Journal
New York Day Book Bets on Scott in Local Vote Clash
The New York Day Book argues Democrats focus on local elections while backing Gen Scott on a national race. It claims Democrats pressure aldermen and Congress members for Pierce support and accuse Scott supporters of cowardice, while criticizing religious political appeals and postmaster officers who served against Scott.
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Scott
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