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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1847
Page
2
A lengthy, rambling letter from General Taylor defends his conduct in the Monterey capitulation and Mexico war strategy. He describes troop movements from Camargo to Serralvo, notes supply struggles, and argues for targeted territorial goals while avoiding costly assaults. He defends administration support and criticizes opponents, concluding with personal regards to a correspondent.
The Senate debated the cause of the eruption at Rio and adopted the report. Johnson's resolution to information about the Sub-Treasury passed. Sevier reported a bill for an assistant Secretary of State. The Army Bill was considered. Houston's amendment to empower volunteers to elect officers failed 14 to 28. The House sent a bill for extra pay to Volunteers and debated the Mexico war remark.
The Huron Reflector notes a private letter from Gen Taylor to Gen Gaines, published by the New York Express after attacks by Locofocos in Congress. Washington discussions seek recall or court martial for Taylor, while administration aims to supplant current army leaders with a Lieutenant General. The letter reflects well on Taylor as man and officer.
From New Orleans dated the 13th with Brazos Santiago news to the 12th inst. Gen Scou at Brazos plans to join Gen Taylor at Tampico or Victoria. Rumors report a Quitman battle near Victoria with Urrea’s forces. officers doubt it. Gen Worth reinforced at Saltillo. Wool captains near San Luis Potosi, Santa Anna may reinforce. Gillespie’s release yields details on Santa Anna’s strength, 27,000 in San Luis Potosi with 10,000 auxiliaries. Shipping losses include Gralle, several schooners, brig Hope Iewe, and others ashore inside the bar.
The State Journal reports the Board of Control of the State Bank of Ohio asking the Legislature to authorize state bank branches to place their stock on the grand levy for taxes. This moves to tax banks like other property, challenging the Lactofoco critique of new Bank and Tax laws.
Reports show committees appointed to audit the State Bank of Ohio Board books. Resolutions touch pay for contesting seats, tax exemptions for bachelors and maids, and repeal debates on the black laws. Elections, resignations, and appointments include judges for several counties and a governor injury update. A note on Santa Anna’s Mexican command and Polk’s limited authority closes the batch.
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