Whig Views on Gen Taylor and 1847 Presidential Calm
Editor of the Boston Atlas outlines Whig concerns over Taylor as a presidential candidate. He argues Whigs want clear principles, warns against electing a commander without public doctrine, and emphasizes no more war or territorial expansion as key issues shaping 1847 political contests.
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Gem. Kayler
Bostum Atlas
Taylor
Central Committee
Lex
Anine
O_ S. Jour
Union
New England
Free States
Gen. Taylor
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
John M. Clayton
Thos. Corwin
U. States
Whig Party
Bedlam
Bebb
Evenezen Lave
Sandusky City
Judge Lane
Nome
Prices Fall as Europe’s Harvest Grows and Breadstuffs Decline
Reports from the Britannia voyage report a sharp drop in flour and grain prices in Liverpool since June. Wheat and potatoes vary by region while Europe shows abundant harvests and reduced need for imports. Emigration to America and Britain’s ports continues as Ireland’s distress persists amid improving reports elsewhere.
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Crayon
J. A. Bragaw, Esq
Hartford
Clay
Europe
Britannia
Boston
Liverpool
Best Western Canal
Richmond
Alexandria
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Ohio
Overland Mail
India
China
Cleveland Herald
England
Kingdom
John Russell
Porliamen
Ireland
Belgium
France
Germany
Spain
Portugal
Liverpool Times
Gardner’s Chronicle
Scotland
French Chamber of Deputies
United States
Railroad Meeting Agrees to Stock for Local Line to Huron
A railroad meeting held in this place on Wednesday evening appointed a committee to determine the stock amount needed to fund a line to Huron. The committee has begun work and is confident the required subscriptions will be raised without difficulty.
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Huron
Steamboat Constitution Lost After Collision at Sandusky
News from Sandusky City reports the steamer Constitution severely damaged by a collision with a wharf and sunk within minutes. While many aboard, no lives are believed lost. The editor notes the captain and crew bear no blame.
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Constitution
Sandusky City
Peace talks rumors swirl as Mexican letter writers speculate
The newspaper notes varied, conflicting letters on Mexico's peace prospects with the United States and possible mediation by the British minister. Reports claim General Leon may move toward Mexico City or have reached Puebla, but accuracy is doubtful amid inconsistent accounts.
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Mexico
United States
Veracruz
Leon
New Orleans
Seon
Puebla
War talk and loss of schooner Merchant headline
The article reports political maneuvering around Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Polk amid a Mexican conflict, hinting at war’s continuation. It then confirms the loss of schooner Merchant on Lake Superior after a gale, with seven passengers and seven crew presumed dead and Captain Moore seeking clues near the Caribou Islands.
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Lake Superior
L* Anse
Robert Brown
Swallow
Moore
J. H. Woods
E. Gregory
Pontiac
Michigan
L. IC. Smith
George Howard
Norwalk
Ohio
National Mining Company
Caribou Islands
Messrs. Coe & Coit
Detroit
Lalke Superior News
Press and Politics in Mexico As Santa Anna Tightens Grip
The May to June period shows Santa Anna curbing the press with arrests and expulsions of editors El Moniter Republicano Culucera and Boletix de la Democracia. Officials threaten further action while Gomez Farias allies observe and readers await Supreme Court scrutiny of such edicts. Reports cover Guerrilla attacks, supply concerns at Jalapa, and Mexican notes on American movements and finances. The piece notes Kendall’s loan reference and D Vincente Romero’s appointment, with Whittlesey traveling to Washington for the Monument Association presidency.
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N.O. Picayune
Alabama
Vera Cruz
Brazos
Mexico
Puebla
Scott
Cadwalader
Pillow
Congress
Leon
Kendall
Mex_ico
Santa Anna
Peoples, Barnard & Calahan
Belton
Ou ‘Artilery
Alvarez
Atlixco
Star
The
United States
el Monttor Republicano
Cholula
Pyramo
Quitman
Twiggs
Col. Burney
Cortez
Vichy
Heredia
Star of
Abe
Fico Pernca
Mece
Evn
Tral
EL Purera
Montez
Gen
Elis
Scow
Scot
Santa Anne
Tejas
California
Wilnov
Picayuneth
Moxrco
Anaya
Vincente G. Torres
el Moniter Republicano
Gutierrez
Acapulco
Munster
Senor Torres
Nepedsicunv
Senor Otero
Senor Gumplida
Culucera
Leo Uns
Senor Corres
Gen Gniserrez
Supreme Court
Ctizens
Int Torres
Gen Alvarez
Father Joravia
Soto
Jalapa
Amercan
Perote
Taylor
Rio Grande
Saltillo
6Th Infantry
Cammon
Cepitel
Canahizo
Worth
Old Twiggs
San Juan de Los Llanos
Cerro Gordo
Col
McIntosh
Saqia Auaa
D. Vincente Romero
Mime Iry
Department of Justice and Religious Affairs
Monitor
Republicano
Ee Jy Hon
Eusga Woirentsey
Washington
Washington Monument Association
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Santiago
Gaines
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Devils' Bend
Com. Perry Jis
Fort Iturbide
Echagaray
Bruno
Lieut
May
Anton Lizardo
Moxico
T Bey
Rom
Weckam
Vira Crez
Quartermaster's Department
San Juan de Alog
Samuel Smallseed
Carolina
R. Donnell
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Locoloco
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Park
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