Ohio Whigs Save State From Debt Crisis Through Banking Reform
The piece praises Ohio Whigs for stabilizing the state's finances in 1845. It credits legislative action to establish a stable currency and a responsible ad valorem tax plan, the rejection of repudiation, and the end of reliance on banks for state borrowing. It lauds citizens and leaders for supporting responsible taxation and fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apie Tegame
Empressem Saes SE
State Journal
Ohio
Brough
General Assembly
Kelley
Cen
Reveles
Locofaco
Locofoco
Santa Anna’s Report on the Buena Vista Battle
Santa Anna describes the Mexican defeat at Buena Vista with 18,183 troops and heavy losses from sickness. He details personal losses and the costly campaign, notes Minon’s court-martial, and reports foreign mediation offers and claims of American aggression. The piece also includes a plague of unrelated notices on remedies and a fatal cat bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Buena Vista
Taylor
Santa Anna
Elis
Minon
Mearcan
United States
Agua Nueva
Catana
Saltillo
Encarnacion
Battle of Sacramento Defeat at Chihuahua in 1868
From the Preayune an account notes the Sacramento battle for Chihuahua’s possession. It states American forces about 900 faced Mexican forces around 1600 with ten artillery pieces. Dispatches show General Heredia reluctantly admitting defeat and planning to regroup near Santa Rosalia to defend Durango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Chihuahua
Preayune
Mexico
Carmen
Chibushue
Heredia
War Department
Santa Anna
Santa Rosalia
Durango
7Th Infantry
National Guard
Excerpted Mexico News on Vera Cruz Capitulation and Santa Anna
The Havana Diario de la Marina reports Vera Cruz fell to the enemy on March 31 with Santa Anna denouncing dissension and vowing to continue the fight. It notes Mexican troop movements to the National Bridge, Santa Anna advancing from Mexico with 2000 more, and praises Spanish consul Escalante for humane conduct during the siege. It also mentions a U.S. call for about 6000 volunteers to reinforce three army divisions and an unrelated pair of street-level anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Havana
Vera Cruz
Santa Anna
Sam
Aztec Empire
National Bridge
la Vesa
Don Juan de Soto
San Luis Potosi
Diarra Dela Marina
Gen. Scott
Senor Escalante
Senor Ramon Vila
United States
Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Vera Crox
Washington Enron
California War News and Kearney's March Dispatches
Reports from Commodore McKeene and Gen. Kearney detail movements in California and New Mexico. The narrative covers battles at San Pasqual and San Gabriel, losses on both sides, the capture of Los Angeles, and troop dispositions from San Diego to Monterey. It cites emplacements, naval and army actions, and notes on supply trains and prisoner captures.
First Day Victory After Bold Charge Near City Capture
Eye witness recounts two days of fighting led by Gen Flores with heavy artillery. a bold assault was repelled but defenders held firm and the enemy dispersed after the second day. The narrative notes encampment, marching to the city, and possession by morning of the 10th. Nearby ships at San Diego sent dispatches to Commodore Stockton and Gen Kearney moved toward Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier & Enquirer
McKeene
U.S. Navy
Havana
California
Emory
Topographical Engineers
Dragoons
Capt
New Orleans
Washington
Commodore McKeene
Tribune
Kearney
Sierra Phillips
Com. Stockton
San Diego
Lieut
Gillespie
Beale
Santa Fe
Todian
San Pasqual
Beng Beter
Moore
Johnson
Lieut Hammond
Lieut. Gray
Com Stockton
San Gabriel
Flores
Sonora
Pico
Col
Fremont
Col. Fremont
Don Andres
de Los Angeles
Cyane
Dupont
Monterey
Turner
Californian
Pwedia de
Priver
Istream
Tver
Har Tobe
Themeeizer
U.S
Portsmouth
Montgomery
San Pedro
U. S
Congress
Bng
Malek Addel
Panama
Departure of Troops from Huron to Point Isabel
A military company of about 94 men enlisted by Capt. J A Jones under the Ten Regiment Law departed Huron by rail at 7 A M Saturday for Mansfield and Cincinnati via Columbus. They received a sword gift from local donors before leaving, with thanks from Capt. Jones. The men were lightly clothed and snacks, the quartermaster in Cincinnati had delayed gear, but they will be armed and equipped on arrival and head to Point Isabel soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Rio Grande
N. O. Picayuse
Ceralvo
Certis
Urrea
Marin
Taylor
Monterey
Saltillo
Buena Vista
Brage
Laeut Shaver
Kentucky Cavalry
T. F. Marshall
China
al Damas
Cardereyta
Chevalite
Texjas
San Juan
Will
Monte Morales
Momerey
Linares
Virginia
Randolph
Hamtramk
North Carolina
Santa Anna
Mier
Matamoros
Lieut. Botts
Messrs. Harrison and Whitney
Richmond
J.E.D
J.A. Jones
Point Isabel
Monroeville
Mansfield
Columbus
Cincinnati
Capt. Jones
T. B. Sturces
Cincinnnati
Gain of Whig Congressmen in Virginia Election
Virginia vote on the 22d for state legislature and 15 U S House seats shows Whigs likely winning seven congressmen with possible two or three more. Bolling Irving Goggin Bous Pendleton Flournoy Preston named as elected Whig House members, while Locos dominate the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
House of Representatives
Congress
George W. Bolling
Henry P. Irving
W- L. Goggin
John M. Bous
John $. Pendleton
T. 8. Flournoy
W. B. Preston
Volunteers Called for Six Thousand More in Mexican War
The Union reports Mr Polk requisitioning 6000 volunteers for the Mexican War including one infantry regiment and one mounted company from Chi State. Gov Bebb to organize eleven companies with regimental rolls, oath, and officer elections. Regulations require full organization before deployment and cover payment of expenses at rendezvous. Generals Scott and Lindsley active in forming units for Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Polk
State of
Chie
Bebb
Staff Department of
United States
Pulh
Mexico
Lothers
Mounted Regiment
Gen. Scott
Vera Cruz
Lindsley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Baily
Alexandria
Aca
Desi
Darkey
Mr. C. O
Val
Leetle
Patent Office
Louisiana
Florida
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maryland
Delaware
Indiana
Iowa
Tennessee
Kentucky
Georgia
South Carolina
Riconsdo Pass
Tula Pass
Park
Albany
Putnam County
Kalida
Joan J. Acureman
Ackerman
J. H. Suitoss
Morceville
Uincla Arthur’s
Huron
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!