Missionary Reports and Pacific Drought News
The current dispatches summarize missionary intelligence from Bowdoin Street Church as unusually interesting, with forthcoming details in the Missionary Herald. In Hawaii drought famine and fires devastate districts near Kailua, while Waimea and Oahu parishes report strong religious interest and crowded church pages. Beirut and Syria missions show open doors, new stations planned, and many villages among Ansaiiyeh ready for gospel access despite upheaval. Nestorian letters note cholera in Persia with heavy losses but subsiding, and praise translation work for the New Testament in modern Syria. Armenian churches display hopeful revival as believers weigh the gospel against traditional rites.
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Bowdoin Street
Missionary Herald
Boston
Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
Kailua
Mr. Parris
Mr. Lyons
Waimea
Island of Hawaii
Bishop
Oahu
House of God
Syais
Beirut
Tripoli
Lodakiyeh
Ansaiiyeh
Syria
Persia
Tabreez
Oroomiah
Perkins
Tea and Coffee Tax Sparks Democratic Protest in New Hampshire
The piece denounces a tea and coffee tax as unfair to workers, arguing it hits laborers and the poor hardest while funding war. It questions Democratic support and cites John Wentworth challenging Republicans on voting for free tea and coffee. The author urges New Hampshire voters to decide on March 3 whether such duties will burden everyday life.
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New Hampshire
Congress
Capture of Majors Gaines and Borland in Mexico
Gen Hardin quotes the full account from New Orleans Picayune of Majors Gaines and Borland with detachments captured near Saltillo Encarnation. A Mexican force under Gen Minon encircled the camp after reconnaissance missions by Borland Gaines and Clay. The Texans refused to surrender until assurances were given that Capt Henry and the Mexican guide would be treated as POWs. Minon pledged humane treatment but talks failed to secure written guarantees before surrender.
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Daines
Borland
Hardin
Litoois
New Orleans Picayune
Gaines
Clere
Herald
Camp Sax Joas Pe Bersa Vista
Satulto
Eprrons Picaruxe
United States
Daniel Drake Henry
Gee- Wool
Wool
Saltillo
Howard
Texas
Gien
San Luis Road
Arkansas Regiment of Cavalry
Palomos Pass
Latttlo
San Luis
Jto
Minon
Goines
Encarnation
Mexico
Cenbcrat
Major Gaines
Henry
Hen
Escape and Pursuit Across Mexican Terrain
A Kentucky cavalry captain escaped from Mexican pursuers after his comrades surrendered. He rode a prized horse, outpaced raiders, and shot two Mexicans in self defense. He trekked forty miles through bleak terrain, found water scarce, and was finally recaptured near Agua Nueva by Arkansas guards. Reports from Mexican prisoners prove unreliable amid ongoing pursuit and claims of further captures.
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San Luis Potosi
Gaines
Borland
Clay
Danley
Henry
Minon
Major Gaines
Kentucky
Encarnacion
Palamos
Arkansas
Agua Neuva
Pike
Heady
Kentucky Cavalry
Menicans
Capt. Head
Usops
Thermon
United States
Jobn J. Harding
Conquering or Die: Desanta Anna's San Louis Potosi Call
General Santa Anna rallies troops at San Louis Potosi in June 1847 urging a rapid march to defend independence. He touts Mexican frugality under siege, promises enemy resources, and frames the fight as holy, just, and necessary with no compromise. He asks soldiers to endure privation, swear loyalty, and cast off the stranger to reclaim land and honor.
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Sans Asun
Army of Operations of the North
Desanta Anna
San Louis Potosi
Jun
The Rumored Battle Between Taylor and Santa Anna
The Picayune reports speculation on Santa Annas moves with Tampico Saltillo and Vera Cruz in view. Rumors say Salto and Rio Grande valley may see action while Vera Cruz defences and San Pablo coast see opposing plans. Troops at Saltillo expect no assault. Taylor may face threat near San Tavis. Science of war remains murky with disbanded camps and guerrilla detachments.
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Taylor
Santa Anna
Picayune
Tampico
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Salto
Rio Grande
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Areuse
Scurt
San Tavis
San Tuis
Arkansas
Kentucky
Encarnation
San Luis
Minon
Mexican War Views Show Mixed Signals Across Nations
A letter in the New York Sun and a Journal of Commerce report reflect conflicting views on the Mexican war. Some sources claim Mexican resolve will repel invasion, while others note American strength and misgivings about funding. The texts discuss Saltillo, capitol retreat, and political patience amid ongoing mobilization.
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Mexico
New York Sun
Thal
Journal of Commerce
Aejon
Worth
Saltilo
Saltillo J
United States
Mexican Congress
Army of the
Benton Seeks Command Powers Before Accepting War Post
In a March 6 1847 letter to President Polk Senator Thomas H Benton offers to lead the U S army in Mexico but demands military and diplomatic authority to sign peace preliminaries and limited command to avoid opinionated influence on generals. He stresses willingness to sacrifice private life for national needs and defers final acceptance to the President.
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Pain
Colonel Benton
National Intelligencer
Benton
Washington
Sim
Army of the
Senate
San Juan of Uliva
Acay
House of Representatives
Mexico
Thomas H. Benton
President to Mr Benton letter on Major General appointment
President Polk writes to Mr Benton offering the Major General command, noting legal limits on his power to appoint a junior General. Benton replies declining the post, citing duty to avoid delaying army officer appointments. Benton then informs the Adjutant General the commission is not accepted, thanking the President for his courtesy.
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Afr
Benton
Washington
Senate
Thomas H. Benton
President
Mr. Benton
Adjutant General
Thomas H- Benton
Sep Tarascry
John A. Welles
Cig
Chicago
Detroit Adeetiser
Important News from Santa Fe Death of Gov Bent
A 1847 Santa Fe news note reports Gov Charles Bent killed in Taos insurrection dated January 19. Mexicans massacre about twenty Americans, with fears for New Mexico under Doniphan and Wool. Commentary criticizes policy and calls for fresh regiments to hold Chihuahua and Santa Fe. Also notes presidential appointments for the Army and a Navy chaplain appointment in Bellevue.
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Santa Fe
Bent
The
Missouri Republican
Independence
Moro
Taos
Charles Bent
Beat's Fort
Col
Dosiphan
el Paso
Chihuahua
Geo. Wool
Doniphan
Wool
New Mexico
Fort Leavenworth
Kearney
California
Washington Union
James A. Jones
Albert G. Sutton
Cornelius Betcham
15Th Regiment of Infantry
Point Isabel
15Th
G. W. Morgan
2D Regiment of
Ohio Volunteers
Cincinnati
Point Ysabel
Erwin Earox
Bellevue
Rumors of Battle Near Saltillo and Campaign Plans
News from Mexico reports rumors of a clash near Saltillo between American forces under Gen Taylor and a large Mexican army led by Santa Anna, though the report is widely discredited. It outlines expected campaigns, with Gen Scott to attack Vera Cruz and Gen Taylor to advance on San Luis Potosi, then pursue Mexico City if negotiations fail.
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Mexico
Saltillo
Taylor
Santa Anna
New Orleans
Tampico
Camargo
Matamor
Scott
Vera Cruz
San Luis Potosi
Bank Branch Planned in Village With $100000 Subscribed
A State Bank branch is planned in the village after $100,000 in stock subscriptions. Steps are being taken to commence operations with minimal delay.
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State Bank
New Hampshire Election Results and Local Outlook
The Boston Atlas predicts TWilliams the Locofoco candidate likely wins New Hampshire governor by about 200. Whigs and Independents hold 133 of 244 House seats. majority requires eight more members. Locos win two Congress seats. two districts undecided. Whigs hope for James Wilson in Hillsborough and Alt. Goodiin in Portsmouth. Also notes a Whig-leaning Philadelphia North American copy and reports of a Lyme fire destroying Mr. Stephens Russell’s tavern, likely tied to Portage Material Co. destruction risk.
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New Hampshire
Boston
Twilliams
Locofoco
House
Locos
Congress
James Wilson
Hillsborough
Alt. Goodiin
Portsmouth
Lyme
Stephen Russell
Huron Co
Portage Matuel Co
Mr. R
Milan
Trituxs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ead Peter Sonus
Ashland Ue
Marion Lise
Springfield
Sandusky
Columbus
Williams, Peaslee, &c
Gracite Freeman
Wilmot
Virginia
Maryland
Kentudy
Devawane
Caribone
Ee Ee
Liverpool
Polk
U.S. Gazette
Stra
James K. Polk
Lo May
Norwalk
Philadephia North American
Grbam & McMichael
Inscarce
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