Norwalk 1848 report on Mexican War and politics
The Norwalk Reflector Chronicle cites dispatches from Vera Cruz to Toluca and Toluca to Veracruz, detailing military movements, marches, and supply issues in early 1848. It notes Gen Scott, Col. Riley, Col. Hays, and Padre Jarauta, with conjectures on peace talks, Santa Anna, and U.S. diplomatic aims. It also comments on Kentucky slavery politics and local apportionment disputes, amid broader War-era commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Vera
Vera Cruz
Catrom
Mistane
Kico
Vera’ Cruz
Mexico
Capiz Chiase
Whitcomb
Marshall
Percie
Miles
Perote
Tampico
Gaedslejaré
Santa Anna
Geo. Cadwalader
Toluca
Wilmot Proviso sparks party clash in Congress war debate
From Washington February 12 1428 Ax reports Wilmot introduced a direct tax proposal to fund the war which passed the House 143 to 46 then was defeated. Ritchie denounced him as a reformer out of step with the Locofocos while Wilmot defended his position against Buchanan and urged finance through administration measures. Resolutions praising Gen Leon Taylor and others were approved, and Giddings urged a peace‑minded display of republican virtue while warning against foreign wars. Clay spoke in the Supreme Court crowd listened as Senate debates on the Ten Regiment Bill and a Loan Bill dominated the day.
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Nce
New York ‘Tribune
Washindton
Mexico
Creanali Enquirer
Washington
New Orleans
Rgans
Sroco
Triste
Pillow
Scott
Trist
Scot
Itas
Rio Grande
Nueces
del Norte
Polk
St. Lawrence
England
Washington Blunt
Committee On Commerce
Friends of the Administration
Friends of the
Mississippi River
Buffalo Harbor
Cass
Senate
C.’s
Bell
White House
Ricatrizo
Toluca
Nevado de Toluca
Tom Moore
Lerma
Puebla
Capitas
Lis
Mary
Thompson
Father Jarsuta
Morelia
Jerma
Col. Dominguez
Vera Cruz
Kenney
Santa Fe
Domingues
Zenobia
Salao
Ojo de Agua
Napalucan
St. Gertrude
Santa Clara
Col
Dominguez
Torrejon
Minon
Gauan
Childs
Torreon
Sans Andres
Orizaba
Pinal
Venta de Chalco
Padre Jarania
Lane
Padre Jaruta
de Bedont
Jack Hays
Raphael Izunsa
Geo- Rea
Col. Childs
Othou
Wilmot
Wanda
Hcer
Hoimacs County
Kentucdy
Kentucky
Wuasariseton
Burroa
Wilmers
Ritchie
Locofoco
D. Wilmot
Pennsylvania
Witmot
Woolmot
Republican Party
Walmot
Buchanan
Gen. Jackson
Democratic Party
Madison
Bun
Leon
Lway
Giddions
Taylor
Buena Vista
Mr. Giddings
Giddings
Yeas
Gensof
Virginia
Metco
Melcary
House of Representatives
United States
Ameren
Congress
Albert Gallatin
Mortgin
Clay
Supreme Coast
Hendreds
Ten Regiment
Bulsull
House
General Assembly
Olds
Ewing
Judiciary Committee
Messrs. Ewing
Backus
Wilson
Bennett
Mr. O
Anthony
Warren
Breck
Asa Whitney, Esq
Great Western
Oho
Shaw
Drake
Lucas
Ohio
Feo
Mote
Schoal
Houe
Hetch
Messrs
Trimble
Vorkes
Messrs. Backus
Beaver
Archbold
Reemelin
Lewis
Byers
Ohio Senate and House Debate on Apportionment Bill
The Ohio Senate and House clash over the apportionment bill with motions to lay on the table, reecommit, and passage debates. Figures and quotes show fiscal plans to discharge state debt, shifting to sinking fund usage, with warnings against partisan lines and discussions on bonds, taxation, and public credit. The House postpones proceedings while the Senate moves toward third reading on related measures and addresses lodge charters and public debt strategies.
Absquatalaters Headed as Apportionment Bill Becomes Law
Telegraphic despatch from Columbus dated the 18th reports the Apportionment Bill has become law despite Locofoco runaways. The House receded from its amendments and the Senate awaits. Traitors in the rank and file may face political embarrassment as they return to their seats.
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Columbus
Cleveland Herald
Locofoco
House
Efteen
Senate
Fragmented 1848 Senate Proceedings Mention Absent Members
The record notes a call of the Senate with absentees named such as Ankeny Blocksom Byers Burns Cronise Emrie Evans Ewing Graham King Olds Scott Wheeler and Winegarner. The Sergeant at Arms reported they were found at the American Hotel and declined to attend, leading to adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikeny
A. B. Byers
F. A. Blocksom
B. Burns
Cronise
J. H. Emrie
J. H. Ewing
J. Graham
King
B. Olds
Charles Reemelin
Sabin Sey
Jesse Westen
Bers
Mr. Olde
HOUSE
Pennington
Drake
Anthony
Yeas
Perry
Russell
Gre
Senate
Ankeny
Blocksom
Byers
Burns
Cro Nise
Emrie
Evans
Ewing
Graham
Olds
Scott
Wheeler
Winegarner
Downing
Lewis
Tenth Week of the Session Sparks Political Clash
The Ohio State Journal laments a ten week session with a sine die adjournment denied as fifteen Senators in room 18 at the American Hotel declined to attend. Whigs are blamed for delaying legislation while critics accuse Fairfield and Hamilton figures of stalling tactics and using the Statesman to defend themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obito Statesman
Senate
American Hotel
General Assembly
Fairfield
Hamilton
Daniels
Ohio State Journal
Teachers' Institute at Norwalk Aligned for March
An 1843 notice reports the February 14 gathering in Norwalk Ohio where a five member committee was appointed to organize a Huron County Teachers Institute for March. The plan includes lectures on language sounds analysis arithmetic geography civil government and physiology plus other schooling topics. Ohio State Teachers' Association chairman M F Cowdery urges participation by teachers in nearby districts.
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Teachers’ Institute
Norwalk
Huron County
Col. O. Jenney
J. Kenpan
J. Hall
A. Newton
E. Winthrop
J. R. Osborn
Eeq
S. T. Worcester
Huron Reflector
O. Jenney
Charman
Mares
Ens’ Association
M. F. Cowdery
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Ho- Ton County
Huron County Board of School
Getleren
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Queretaro
Republic
Riley
Tacubaya
Cashing
San Angel
San Luis
Eluck
Padre Jerauta
Tham
Convent
Trst
Murrow
Walker
Gib Infantry
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Corresponge
Drewro
Suiwexex
Maita
Ssicamn
Avenger
Sorell Rocks
Maica
Asenger
Napier
Marryatt
Soni
Marryat
Malta Times
Rocke
Africa
Orzerta
Liewi
Rooke
Tunis
United
Croy
Burke
Patenti
Washington, &c
Huron
Seabury Ford
Geauga County
Locofoce
Messrs.Archibold and Spindler
Socofoca
Statesman
Lecofuco
Sam Medary
City of
Matamoras
Gen. Scou
Monterey
Saltillo
Louisville Journal
U.S. Treasury
Moore
Hoare
Warren and
Lidey
Erie
Miami and Ohio
Union Lodge
Masons Vin Fedounty, Clermont County
Zanesville Royal Arch
Venus Lodge
Mansfield
Waptauhonica Lodge of Odd Fellows
Toledo
J. Kensax
Norwalk, O
John R. Osborn
Thos. Johnson
Stexxer
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