Degenerate sons of brave sires duel over Great Britain
An orator recalls colonial defiance, condemns surrender to England and Mexico, and critiques the nation’s expansionist policies. He argues prior generations faced stronger foes with courage, contrasts British aggression with current weakness, and warns against yielding to foreign powers while defending American independence and territorial aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Republic
Wren
England
Mexico
Mr. 5
Bngland
Great Briain
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Senate
Mr. S
Banks and Taxes under the New Ohio Law
The Summit Beacon analyzes bank taxation under a new Ohio tax law. It cites Chillicothe Bank paying 517.59 on 60,000 capital and projects yearly taxes around 1,035.18. It notes Xenia Bank with 100,000 capital paying 944.62 yearly tax and discusses how grand list valuations affect rates, arguing banks are heavily taxed. It contrasts Whig and Locofoco views, and cites potential future rates of five to seven mills, with banks paying disproportionately. It concludes that bank taxes are higher than other businesses and taxed semiannually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Beacon
Ohio
Chillicothe Bank
Xema Bank
Bank of Chillicothe
Locofocos
SX Bundred
Doltans
Xenia Bank
Ashland
Judge Swan
Lyne Starling
Ohio State Journal
War talk in early republic lines both praise and warning
The piece contrasts patriotic calls for restraint with critics denouncing conquest and a Mexican war. It warns that expansion risks debt, social upheaval, and war’s global fallout while urging peace, discipline, and just terms. It also attacks a new tax law as favoring rich nabobs over farmers and mechanics.
Startling Confession Attacks War Policy in June Boston Post
A June 18 Boston Post exposes the party in power admitting aims to reduce major generals after Mexico war ends, to remove Generals Scott and Garcia. The piece accuses Whig opponents of lax law and cites local newspapers criticizing hard money and bank destruction stances, signaling partisan conflict and reform pressures.
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Boston Post
Congress
Mexico
Scott
Garxes
Ohio
Statesman
Locofacoiam
Urbara Gazette
Whig Governor Candidate Address Delivers Rally Report
The Huron Reflector covers a July 1846 Whig meeting in Butler County. Speaker Mr. Bose argues for debt reduction, reform of taxation, repeal of Black Laws, and a protective tariff while praising the state banking system and criticizing Locofoco policies. The gathering at the courthouse drew crowds including local ladies and notable supporters.
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J. R.ossorn
Bes
Buckeye
Bose
Hns
Ohio Canal
Cleveland
Ohio River
Miami
Cincinnati
Dayton
Alfred Kelley
Lo‘cofocos
Locofocos
Brough
Ohio
van Waenra
Bess
Milan Fourth Celebration Praises Temperance Picnic in Milan
The Milan celebration on the Fourth gathered about a thousand locals and visitors for a processional parade, a prayer by Rev. Mr. Jewert, and an Oration by C. B. Squire followed by Whig candidate Bran’s remarks on liberty, religion, and temperance. A harmonious picnic featured abundant, orderly refreshments and civic pride, contrasting with past celebrations driven by powder and whiskey. Three or four people were reported injured by a premature cannon in New Haven.
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Milan
Jewert
Sandusky
C. B. Squire
Sandusky City
Bran
Plymouth Rock
Mr. Benn
Bess
Teo
Brez
New Haven
Recruiting Office Opens at Notwalk for Mounted Riflemen
Liestena at N. Newton has opened a United States government recruiting office. Men may enlist for five years and receive regular Army pay. Recruits must be at least five feet five inches tall and of good character. Clothing and horses are supplied after enlistment. The regiment is destined for Oregon or California.
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Notwalk
Liestena
N. Newton
United States
Mounted Riflemen
Congress
Oregon
California
Mexico Dispatches on Mexican Congress and U.S. Army Advance
Later arrivals from Mexico report the Mexican Congress organized on June 1. General Parades plans to lead 5000 troops to oppose the U.S. Army, leaving the capital June 6. Sonora unrest and fears of Vera Cruz rebellion prompt troop withdrawals. Ohio Volunteers depart Cincinnati for Mexico, facing harsh Rio Grande conditions, disease, and heavy flies. reports describe desert towns, insect storms, and severe march hardships.
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Mexico
Mexican Congress
Department of Sonora
Vera Cruz
Publication of a Locofoco speech by Wm Sawyer
An item from Wheeling Telegraph praises publishing a Locofoco speech by William Sawyer of sausage eating notoriety. It notes the politics of Gen. Taylor, labels him a Kentucky Whig, and cites other officers with similar affiliations. Also mentions Armistice rumors, U.S. officers inspecting volunteers at Camp Washington, and a murder near Attica with a suspect jailed in Warsaw. Whig State Convention nominates Eaton for Governor, Sargeant for Lieutenant Governor, Jewett for Treasurer.
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Sawyer
Congress
Wm. Sawyer
Oregon
Rch
Racy
Dames K. Polkis
Taylor
General Taylor
Kentucky
Major Ringgold
Col
McIntosh
Brown
Capt
Page
Wheeling Temes
Union
N. O Tropie
Arista
Monteray
U. S
Camp Washington
Mexico
Michell
Washington
Wool
New Orleans
Gulf
Cincinnati Gazette
Veja
Monperazo Rozsens
Attica
Lin
Warsaw
Buffalo
Horace Eaton
Enceburgh
Leonard Sargeant
Manchester
Elisha P. Jewett
Montpelier
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Camp Algiers
Col. Ormsby
Louisville Legion
Fai
Alejandria Gazette
Augusta
Georgia
Nueces Saibe Rio Grande
America
Rome
Californias
Mississippi
Atlantic
North American
Hugland
Lee
HURON
William Bebb
Butler County
Oho
Mansfield
Saver R. Curtis
New Orleans Picayune
Matamoras
Rio Grande
Point Isabel
Berita
Clade
Tever
Dreyfous
Mark
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