Retreat and Stand at Agua Nueva During Buena Vista Skirmish
A veteran observer recounts the Buena Vista action with General Taylor and Santa Anna’s forces. The right wing escaped under heavy fire as Bragg Washington Sherman and others commanded artillery, with Hardin and Clay among fallen officers. The battle raged from dawn to night, yielding a costly but decisive Union retreat and victory near Agua Nueva.
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Buena Vista
Taylor
Sant -Anna
M’ree
Clay
Bissell
Gen. Taylor
Colonel Clay
Santa Anna
Bragg
Crittenden
Mr. C
2D Indiana Regiment
Hardin
Kentucky
1St Liingis
San Luis
1St Illinois
Positon
Tocky
Jobo J. Hardin
M'Kee
Liew
Henry Clay
Washington
Agua Nueva
Sherman
O’brien
Thomas
Brent
Bryan
Bck
Lancers
Minon
Peloamas Pass
Jas, LL. Donaldson
Webster
Saltillo
Wheeler
Ilinois
Shover
Wool
Acquisition of Territory Prompts Slavery Debate
In the discussion on peace, the Enquirer notes that a treaty acquiring territory cannot be ratified without a provision excluding slavery, and Webster warns that no treaty of cession can pass without constitutional changes. The piece also covers the Eighteen Million Loan bids, with total offers reaching fifty eight million dollars though only eighteen million was needed.
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Er and
Enquirer
Senate
Mexico
Webster
United States Senate
Hale
Secretary of the Treasury
Act of Congress
Treasury
Printers to the Army Demonstrates Force at Parade
An anecdote shows Gen Scou needing general orders printed at a set time. Due to a labor shortage, the Tampico Sentinel office declined. At morning parade, printers obeyed by stepping forward three paces, hundreds of men moving as one unit.
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Scou
Tampico Sentinel
Delta
Ist
Vera Cruz Armistice Ceremony and Aftermath Report
Mr Haile the army correspondent details Vera Cruz surrender events on March 29 showing the American forces occupying key positions, the castle of San Juan d'Ulloa, and Fort Santiago. He notes shelling damage, civilian casualties, and the distribution of 10,000 rations to the destitute, with ongoing reports of Jenny Santa Anna’s army and prospects for peace from private letters in New Orleans and Mexico City.
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Vera Cruz
Haile
N.Q. Picayune
San Juan d’Ulloa
Malibran
Monterey
Worth
Divisiion
Anderson
3D Artillery
Kendrick
Lieut
van Vliey
Fort Santiago
Tris
Alaidh
Taylor
van Viler
9D Artillery
Belton
Santiago
United States
Scott
Plaza Grande
National Palace
Cnusel
Hargous
Gunisman
Santa Anna
Matamoras
Tula
Matamoros
New Orleans Commercial Times
Tth Wsl
City of
Mexico
Santa Sonna
General Taylor letter to Henry Clay on Buena Vista loss
The article quotes General Taylor writing to Henry Clay in sorrow over Clay’s son killed at Buena Vista. It praises Taylor’s humility and condolence, notes mutual regard with McKee and Hardin, and lauds Kentucky troops. It also covers favorable American press opinion of Taylor and political fallout for Polk’s party, plus canal land sales and Trinity Church costs.
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General Taylor
Agua Nueva
Mexico
Buena Vista
McKee
Sons
Kentucky
Hardin
Ruth
Z. Taylor
Henry
Casy
New-Orleans
J.C. Curtis
Lina Argus
Betrayers of Freedom list of anti Proviso lawmakers
A fragment listing Senators and Representatives from free states who voted against the Proviso to prevent extending slavery. Names include Daniel S. Dickinson of New York Edward A. Hannegan Indiana Jesse D. Wright Indiana Sidney Breese Michigan Lewis Cass Michigan New York and other legislators from Pennsylvania Illinois New Jersey Michigan Iowa and more. The OCR shows numerous misreads and garbled surnames.
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Free States
Daniel S. Dickinson
New York
Edward A. Hannegan
Indiana
Jesse D. Wright
Sidney Breese
Hinds
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Ohito
Stepnes Sraoxna
Fesncis A. Cassincran
Woopwuerh
Josere Moria
Josurn Rosser
Isaac Paria
Pennsylvania
Wallax Lawren
Janzs Tuoursos
Henar Sr
Jouy
Ricuard Bsoppesa
James Braces
E Wullas W. Wice
Jacon Exumas
Rosert D. Owes
Hxsay D. Foster
Tuomas J
Advance on the City of Mexico by Twiggs Force
The article reports General Twiggs leading the vanguard toward Mexico City with 13,470 troops. It discusses anticipated resistance at Puerta Nacional and Veracruz approaches, possible further moves by Scott and Taylor, and prospects for capturing the capital to aid peace talks. Also notes congressional Whig sentiment and references to various editorials and opinions.
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Mexico
Scou
Union
Twiggs
Vega
Puerto Nacionale
Scott
Taylor
San Luis
Queretaro
New Orleans
Cin
Gaz
Smith
Vera Cruz
Antigua
I'ns
Victoria
Veen
Puerta Nacional
Resaca de la Palma
Jalapa
Lapitol
Waies
Tawa
Father of the Republic
Nad. Intelligencer
Senate
United States
Locofees Party
Iowa
United States Senate
John J. Criuender
Kentucky
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
John J. Crittenden
Loco Foco
Nashville Gaz
Polk
Haman
Mordecai
Albany Journal
Battle Rumor About Taylor and Urrea Debunked
The Huron Reflector reports an initial claim of a battle between Gen. Taylor and Gen. Urrea, but later Merico accounts deny any engagement. Urrea reportedly evaded pursuit and retreated beyond the mountains toward San Luis, raising doubt about another northern Mexican army during the war.
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Taylor
Urres
Merico
Urrea
San Luis
Advance to the Capital of Mexico
News from Mexico reports Gen. Scott leading the army toward Mexico City with Gen. Twiggs at the van. While opposition was expected at the National Bridge near Vera Cruz, it is anticipated to ease after that point, potentially allowing possession of the capital and a path to peace negotiations.
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Mexico
Scott
Twiggs
National Bridge
Vera Cruz
The Next Congress and United States Senate Outlook
Elections in eighteen states yield Whigs 81 seats, Locos 60, Natives 1. If remaining states mirror last Congress, Locos lead in Senate while Whigs gain in several states to secure a House majority. outcome hinges on Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, and Iowa Senate races. Santa Anna touts Buena Vista losses. Mansfield road funding advances to Mount Vernon Newark. Treasury of History No. 8 notes England France Spain sketches, 25 cents.
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Polk
Connecticut
Tyler
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Cin. Atlas
Locos
Loeo
Maine
N. Hampshire
Rsland
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Ohio
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Todiana
House of Representatives
Iowa
Wisconsin
Whigs
Asf
N. Carolina
Lin Alabams
Indiana
New Hampshire
Towa
Senate
Calhoun
Polk Party
Georgia
Texas
Treasury of History
Daxter Adce
Fulton Street
England
France
Spain
Gen Taylor a Prophet and the Buena Vista Lesson
Milan Tribune cites General Taylor’s general order condemning marauding and mistreatment of Mexicans, noting Arkansas cavalry atrocities discredited the war effort. It recalls the Battle of Buena Vista where many volunteers fled, a few stayed to redeem their state’s honor, and a prophecy fulfilled.
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Taylor
Buena Vista
Arkansas
Corcordia
Brive Yeu
Hike
Milan Tribune
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Norwalk
Mansretp
Sanpusky Ramroan
Knox County
Mansfield
Mount Vernon
Newark
Licking County
Boston Times
Boston
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