Battle and march at Matamoras 1846 in Texas account
An eyewitness report recounts Taylor's relief march from Point Isabel to Fort Matamoros during May 1846. It details troop formations, artillery exchanges, Dunkin and Ringgold actions, a costly night bivouac, and final Mexican retreat, with Major Ringgold mortally wounded and several officers wounded.
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Point Teabel
SurFort
Gen. Teylor
Brage
Lowd
Brown
Point Isabel
Taylor
May
Ringgold
Duncan
Sth
Kerr
Chapparral
Matamoros
Churchell
Waigori
Panquility
Arrival of the Great Britain to New York from Liverpool
The steamship Great Britain, Captain Hosken, reached New York Friday after a 20 day voyage from Liverpool, which she left on the 9th. Cotton prices rise slightly in Liverpool with fair prospects. Bonded Grain finds renewed demand. News from France dull. Spain’s insurrection ends with towns Lugo Pontevedra Vigo surrendering to Queen’s troops and nineteen insurgents shot at Corunna. Oregon Notice provokes strong reaction in London as the Times urges a peaceful settlement and prepares for possible final definitions of rights between Britain and the United States.
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Sregon
England
Great Britain
Hosken
New York
Liverpool
the Times
France
Spain
Lugo
Pontevedra
Vigo
Corunna
Germany
India
China
Oregon
U. S. Senate
London
Havre
Times
Oregon Territory
Congress
Pacific
United States
America
Washington
Ftro
Matamoros Falls to Taylor Army in Fast Campaign
Reports from the Army of Occupation state General Taylor seized Matamoros without opposition after Mexican troops deserted in large numbers. Detachments reached Barrita, with a depot set up, while two American regiments near Brassos Point awaited orders. Wounded and captured include Colonel McIntosh and Captain Page, whose injuries are grave yet hopeful for recovery.
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Matamoras
Taylor
Matamoros
Rio Grande
Army of Occupation
Galveston News
Point Isabel
Barrita
Brassos Point
Barita Road
Mtntosh
Page
Sth
Auld
St. Joseph’s
McIntosh
Volunteers Form War Company For Mexico Service
A Norwich group gathered on Tuesday to swear in as volunteers for the Mexican War. Chauncey Woodruff was elected Captain, William Robertson Lieutenant, and Owen Francis 2d Lieutenant as seven men joined the ranks. On Wednesday they traveled by train with a German band to Mansfeld to await orders, joining four companies already there awaiting further dispatches.
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Mexico
Chauncey Woodruff
Norwich
Wm. W. Robertson
Lorain County
Owen Francis
Sandusky City
Monroeville
Mansfeld
Ohio
Woodruff
Mounted Riflemen Regimen Formed by Congress Appointed
Congress passed a law authorizing a Mounted Riflemen regiment. Persifor F. Smith of Louisiana named Colonel, John C. Fremont of the Army as Lt Colonel, G. S. Burbridge of Kentucky as Major. officers confirmed by the Senate. Captains include W. F. Sanderson of Columbus, S. H. Walker serving on the Rio Grande, and Geo. B. Crittenden of Kentucky. Lieutenants listed among the names.
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Senate
Persifor F. Smith
John C. Fremont
G. 5. Burbridge
W. F. Sanderson
Columbus
S. H. Walker
Rio Grande
Geo. B. Crittenden
Kentucky
Tax law gains broad county support and NH politics shift
The county reports strong local backing for the new tax law with intelligent voters from multiple towns noting its greater equality. In Clarksfield personal property totals diverge from two villagers, hinting at unequal assessments, while the Smith estate and other rural properties reveal higher levies on the wealthy. New Hampshire's legislative scene sees John P. Hale win House Speakership, Whigs and Independents lead the Senate, and Colby poised for governor with Hale likely to become U.S. Senator.
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Anthony Paullise
Paullise
Mr. P
Lcwio Gaelle
Locofoco
Clarksfield
Ezra Smith
Peru
Luton County
Smith
New Hampshire
John P. Hale
House
Senate
Anthony Colby
John P. Pale Wall
United States
Tremendous Warren Fire and Monterey Notes
The Western Reserve Chronicle details a devastating Warren fire with an estimated loss around 125000 and one fatality named Frederick Kane. It also notes Gen Taylor may move summer quarters near Monterey, mentions Wellman's Illustrated Botany issue, praises Maumee River Times, and reports postal rate stability with Niles confirming no change.
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Warren
Western Reserve Chronicle
Pittsburgh
Frederick Kane
Gen. Taylor
Monterey
Rio Grande
Wellman
Maumee River
Miami
Lake Erie
Pertysburg
Fort Meigs Reveille
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Col. Childs
John Page
4Th Infantry
Bliss
Daniels
Montgomery
Magruder
Tvo
Mat‘amoras
Tampico
2D Dragoons
Vega
Belknap
Stewart
Europe
HURON
Uesday
Gov
Ernor
William Bebb
Butler County
Noau Newton
Court of Common Pleas
Trath
Wooster
Morgan
Perry
Franklin
Whig
St. Francisco
California
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