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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1847
Page
2
Excerpts from Gen. Taylor’s communications detail strategy for Vera Cruz Tampico and Victoria, objections to War Department interference, and concerns over Brig. Gen. Brooke and Gen. Patterson orders. The letters illustrate tension between field command and Washington while noting troop movements, supply issues, and coastal operations during the Mexican campaign.
Opinion piece echoes Whig opposition to the Mexican War arguing there is no need for further territory. It urges peaceful settlement with Mexico on fair terms and cites Ohio State Journal and Ohio Star excerpts. Includes casualty notes from Vera Cruz and critique of press frankness and post office policy.
Reports from Brazos to New Orleans show Gen Taylor in pursuit of Gen Urrea as Commodore Perry eyes Alvarado. Santa Anna reportedly at Mexico City suppresses clergy revolt. peace prospects rise while fleets and troops move toward key Mexican positions near Vera Cruz and Jalapa.
The Union reports the capture of Vera Cruz and its castle, with capitulation terms, naval support under Commodore Perry, and Scott’s army advance toward Alvarado. It notes heavy northerly storms, casualties, and the mingled praise for army and navy leadership.
Citizens funded regular mail service from Monroeville to Norwalk via cars, improving south and Sandusky City communication. Carriages by J M Dantes offer north south passage for 25 cents. Gov Benz orders white male censuses May 1. Fire hits Sandusky City shops. several merchants affected. News from Mexico reports New Orleans election defeat for Locofocos and Whig majority council. Colonel Doniphan heads toward Chihuahua amid optimism in El Paso reports.
An elegiac note honors the lie and friends of those who nobly fell, promising their illustrious example will remain for the benefit and admiration of Armte menteer.
The Vera Cruz city and San Juan Castle fell after siege. Gen. Scott’s surrender summons aimed to save lives, with 65 killed or wounded reported on the U S side and Mexican losses described as very great though exact figures vary.
Telegraphic reports show Whig candidates winning Albany mayor and widening majorities on the Aldermen board. In Brooklyn the Whig mayoral candidate also prevails by about 1200 with a largely Whig city council. Locofocoism appears routed. Casualties cited with few locals left to tend them.
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