Political uproar and Scott reception across New York
A lengthy editorial defense of Gen. Winfield Scott against administration policy, detailing his Vera Cruz and Mexico campaigns and a massive New York reception. The piece condemns party infighting, praises national merit, and notes Barnburner and Locofoco divisions shaping the 1840s Democratic nominating scene and its effect on Ohio and southern states.
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Johony
Huron Reflector
Norwalk
Pe G. FT. Stewart
Seabury Ford
Gealca County
Winfield Scott
Wishenp Scott
Maine
Mexico
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Scott
United States
New Jersey
War Department
Elizabethtown
N. J
Channine More
New York Express
Warn
Massacre at Whitman Mission Shocks Oregon News
Telegraphic report covers the Waiilaptu massacre of Dr Whitman his family and nine others by Cayuse Indians amid Oregon frontier warfare. Dispatches describe troop movements from Oregon City to the Whitman Mission, battles near The Dalles and the lifting of the conflict as settlers flee southward via the Blue Mountain route.
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Oregon
Mees
Whitman
Waiilaptu
W Lently
Whiten
Mr. Meek
Oregon City
Columbia
Walla Walls
Pessio
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Walla Walla
Territory of
Dalles
the &H
Jutuary
Lee
Very Laude
Shasier River
C. Gillian
Uuilia
de. Whitman
Blue Mountain
Wind
Lieut. Bowman
G. W. Ebbert
Tohn T. Owen
M.R Mill
Port Walla Walla
Ratigne
Lludson Bay Company
Hudson Bay Company
United States
Fort Vancouver
Peter Sken Ogden
Meek
Congress
Marcus Ford
U. States
Erie Bank Redemption Efforts Highlighted by General Reed
A Card in the Erie Gazette discusses Gen. Reed's plan to redeem Erie Bank liabilities. He offers to exchange Erie Buck bills for real or personal property at cash value and urges patience from bill-holders while creditors work toward full payment within a year. The Buffalo Express notes substantial redemptions and predicts ongoing support, with canal tolls marking added value.
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Erie Bank
Charles
Reed
Erie
Tom
Thave Out
Thut Am
The
Buffalo Express
Tis
Gen. Reed
Ene
Jubilee Brother Jonathan Fourth of July Pictorial
Wilson and Co of New York issue a large Jubilee Brother Jonathan pictorial commemorating the Fourth. It features a seven square foot Mexican Battle Scene, four portraits of American statesmen, designs by Gavans of Paris, a facsimile of the original Declaration draft with committee hand, plus poems and sketches. Price is 12 1/4 cents. ten copies by mail for one dollar.
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Paris
D&c
Jonathan
The Olians Concert in Norwalk Tonight
The Olians popular singers perform a public concert in Norwalk this evening after favorable reviews on the East Coast. A complimentary benefit in Buffalo preceded their tour, with a large local committee of arrangements. Treaty news from Mexico ratification reached via the Bellato Express, dated New York June 2. Locofoco critique of Gen. Lewis Cass highlights his contested War record and political shifts, framing his Civil War era reputation and Texas, Florida, and Mexico positions. Gen. William C. Butler of Kentucky is named Locofoco Vice Presidential candidate and commands the Army to Mexico.
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LAPER
Iss
Butiato Republic
Mineul del A. Dia
Saye
Lewis Casa
New York
New York Globe
Cus
Mbang Atlas
Barnburners
Norwalk
Plage
Buffalo
Mexico
Bellato Express
Edith
Rota Vera Cruz
Charleston
Lecofoco
Lewis Cass
Locofuco
France
Congress
USA
England
Jo Canna
Cass
Oregon Boundary
Texas
Agahan
Louis Philippe
Washington
Vian Buren
Puge
Tennessee
Baltimore
Puddy
Gen. Cass
Polk
Senate
I J
William C. Butler
Kentucky
Jie
Taylor Influence Grows in Maine and New Jersey Delegations
The Louisville Journal reports that several delegates to the National Convention who have met Gen. Taylor privately remain uncommitted to nomination. Maine locals named Taylor delegates and a Taylor candidate for Governor, E. C. Hamlin, while most Maine district delegates once favorable drifted away. New Jersey also appointed Taylor delegates though the bulk support Clay.
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Ten. Taylor
Louisville Journal
Taylor
Maine
E. C. Hamlin
Banigor
New Jersey
Clay
Letter and convention views stir party tensions in 19th century politics
The Cincinnati Atlas notes a letter from Ms Corwin dated the 25th seeking not to be a presidential candidate and urging early declaration to Ohio delegates. The Albany Atlas reviews Baltimore Convention delegates, warns of Southern mob influence, and criticizes ruffian tactics at the convention, including hissed objections to Florida delegate Moses and Preston King’s defense of fair process.
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Corwin
Cincinnati Atlas
Ms. Corwin
Ohio
Aas J
Locofeco
Albany Atlas
N.Y. Barnburners
Baltimore
Virginia
Preston King
Moses
Florida
New York
New York Debates Peace and Prosperity in a Soldier's Tribute
In a Governor's Root at City Hall Gen Score delivers a stirring eulogy praising New York's prosperity driven by industrious residents and superior natural advantages. He argues for peaceful foreign policy and limited war, warning against pretexts and urging adherence to Washington's neutral system while highlighting domestic unity and Christian duty.
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Crasius
Common Council of
New York
Score
Empire State
Ilinois
Lama
Sup
Peary
Washington
Nfs
Pay and Expenses of Congress Reform Urged in Tribune Excerpt
An editorial letter from the New York Tribune editor in Washington argues for radical reform of Congress pay and travel expenses. It condemns current mileage and per diem as wasteful, noting Senators and Representatives earn high sums for minimal work and travel costs. The piece cites examples from Texas Arkansas and other states and ends with Gen Cass resigning after accepting the Baltimore convention nomination.
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Congress
N.Y. Tribune
Washington
Texas
Arkansas
Oregon
Caliornia
Weil
Bangor
Cralena
Chicago
Natchez
Lule Reek
Auburn
North River
New York
Gen
Cass
Baltimore Gonvention
Senate
Gen Cass at Home and Michigan Whig State
A Buffalo Express correspondent notes Gen Cass’s weak popularity in Michigan where he has long resided and built wealth. The piece compares support against Tayler or Scott and suggests Michigan would likely remain a Whig state. Also reported is a bank scandal claim that Akron assistant cashier F J Hamilton fled with 4309 pounds of gold, with bail posted and bank security arranged.
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Cass
Buffalo Express
Michigan
Taylor Scott
F. J. Hamilton
Benk
Akron
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Tim
Vera Crux
Guy
Courier & Enquirer
Noithing
Castle Garden
Franklin
Broadway
Chatham Street
Bowery
Astor Place
Park
Locofoco
Cage
Albany Asias
Ylen
John A. Dis
U. S
Utica
House of Representativve
Locoioco Party
Father Ritchie
Col. Johason
Virginiana
South
Alabama
Larotuco Party
Syracuse
Barsburnes
Democracy of
Vaeir
Wiica
Delicates
Wis
Butler
Wastiaxcon
N.Y
South Carolina
Georgia
Lkely
Free States
Nburve
Cas
Strang
Lecofueo
Thomas W. Bartley
CP the Mirror
Lune
Minke
Workers Democracy
Meganme
Democratie
N.Y. Vribuay
Lst
Mich
James Buckanan
Levi Woodbury
Jobe CO. Gilboun
M. Dallas
Walliam
Budlet
Isda
Sannata
William Chetwood
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