Appointment and political turmoil in Milan and Texas
The court appoints Jenny Mix as Commissioner of Haron aunty to fill a vacancy from John Dounce's resignation. George Barling named Post Master at Milan replacing Ralph Lockwood. The piece notes congressional influence and upcoming local elections. It also reports on Fortification Appropriation Bill fate, Texas appointments by Col. Grayson and Henderson, and analysis of President Polk's message on Mexico with conjectures about war plans and commercial interests.
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Court of Common Piees
Jenny Mixon
Haron
John Dounce
George
Barling
Milan
Ralph Lockwood
Congress
Jorik
George Walker
Buffalo
Eldredge
Walker
Isaac Reed
Bertin
Huron Cos
Surrender of Texas Proposed Amid War Threats
The passage discusses Gen. Santa Anna's return home and a demand for satisfaction for injuries and claims. It warns of war threats if unpaid and depicts allies suggesting surrender of Texas to appease a powerful neighbor, while Texas faces horror and desperation.
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Hamlet
Santa Anda
Texas
Mexican upheaval shifts in Yucatan and Texas plan
From New Orleans Feb 22 reports reveal a Mexican naval movement against Gen Toro in Yucatan with Gen Sayas proposed as replacement. Four brigs and two schooners search the coast from Vera Cruz to deter Santa Anna. The Bustamante faction gains strength as Nestor Essenden carries orders to remove Toro, brother in law to Santa Anna. Thompson’s Brav o schooner sails to seize Toro.
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Lico
New Orleans
Kidd
Sizal
Campeady
Vera Cruz
Tore
Yucatan
Sayas
Santo Annon
Santa Anna
Bmfefamoras
Gravo
Texas
Isisal
Bustamente
Nestor Essenden
Central Congress
Campeachy
Toro
Bravo
Thompson
Sisal
Menda
Amer
Slavery Debate on Civil Institutions in the District
In a defense of slavery, the speaker argues slavery is not a good in itself but is irremediable in the present era. He stresses the U S Constitution as the paramount civil institution, its purpose to secure justice liberty and property, and questions whether slaveholding property rights are protected by the Constitution and state laws. He challenges the notion that emancipation could be accepted under any conditions.
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South Caroline
Nerson
United States
Union
Pask
Virginia
Maryland
Congress of the United Vistas
District of Ic
Norwalk
Columbis Insurance Company
Ohio
John KR. Osborn
Columbus Insurance Co
H. Tice
Monroeville
Ty. Baker
Fragmented Debates on Slavery and Liberty in Northern War Context
A speech addresses slavery as a civil institution and its war with liberty in the North. It discusses voting by ballot, references Washington and Jefferson, and argues Congress has no power to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia without local consent. The speaker warns against divine rights of kings and notes historical limits on monarchies and civil liberties. The piece mentions the Yarmouth Register report on a local fisheries outlet.
Water Seeps From Rocks In Niagara District Cave
Readable fragments describe water seeping inside a small mountain cave in the Niagara district of Virginia Canada. The text notes seasonal freezing and thawing effects on the water, forming ice in winter and spring, with mentions of using it to make ice water. The passage is garbled and unclear in parts.
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Niagara
Canada
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Worwrath
Wortrath
Warek
van Bupen
National Intelligencer
Senate
House of Representatives
Columbia
Rosk
Peter W. Grayson
J. Pinckney Henderson
Rusk
Navarrs
Monterey
Saltillo
Matamoros
Laredo
N. Orleans
Mexico
Teras
Bulletin
Santa Axxa
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Corn Big
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Parceion
Washinton
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Commons
Charles I
Cromwell
James
Hampdens and
Sidneys
Jefferson
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Yarmouth
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Astes
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Southern
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Portage County Sheet Fire Insurance Comparipe Pou
Gqueen Wepmore
Cryahora Falls
Price
Lyme Township
Washington Township
Sidasky County
Maumee Turnpike
D. H. Fitch
Bellevue
Huron Co. O
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Amie
New York
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Vedicisnes
Rash
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Philip
Zalmuna Phillips
Huron County
D. Gibbs
H.C.P. MH
Eliphalet B. Simmon
James Milntyre
Court of Common Pleas
Gibbs
H. &. P. Norwalk
Mansfield
Medina
Hucyras
Messick
Armstrong & CO
Hhnera
Richland Co
Taney
Bakers 4
Florence
Conneaut Bank
Ohis
Moncoe
Monroevile
Biuren County
J.B. Cadwell
Carta
Edevard
Jay Naxt
Tilton
Testo
Lemuel Sherra
Gouk
America
Norwalk Iron Company
B. Kampp
R. PT. Shaw
J. Beardsley
D. Mallary
Kh. D. Tilden & CO
Ufuron County
Baker's Mills
Calboro
Norwadée
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P. Latliner
Tilden, & Co
Hemiskerene
Ridgefield
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Jaeaus
Kennan
Jean. FL
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Breen Bamd Centraects
Hketlector Giliee
REW
APSHA
S¢Nean
Willism B. Knapp
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Scriber
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Norwich
J. Osborn
Norwall
Lockwood
Tfaron
Weovil
H&t
WE. Griswale & CO
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T. Shaw
Townsend
James R.norton
den & CO
Moses Kimball
B.D. Tilden & CO
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Griswold & CO
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