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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1847
Page
2
The report details heavy losses at Cerro Gordo with Gen. Scott's forces surpassing 4,000 and Mexican casualties around 2,000. It accuses Gen. Canalizo of misconduct and notes Santa Anna's vow against peace. Fortification efforts around the Capitol begin as Mexican morale sinks and popular support for Santa Anna wavers amid defections and reports of assassinations.
A historic sketch of Montezuma II ascending the throne about 1502 and building a vast palace facing the plaza mayor in Mexico City. The narrative describes lavish halls fountains and carvings, public schools, a large population, and extensive city works. It notes proud temples and mass human sacrifices central to Aztec religion.
In a page from the Richmond Republican and New York Freeman's Journal a Roman Catholic chaplain in the Army at Matamoras argues for peace with Mexico. He warns war wounds exceed battlefield losses, urges withdrawing to the Rio Grande boundary, and questions continued conflict. He praises veterans’ desire for peace and critiques expansionist aims while urging national unity and restraint.
The Pittsburgi Gazette reports a bitter rift among military leaders in California led by Gen. Kearny against Commodore Stockton and Lt. Col. Freemont. It alleges misreports to Washington, stalled authority, and possible investigations or arrests as Cabinet meetings weigh loyalties to Kearney, Stockton, and Freemont amid Mexican frontier clashes.
Washington correspondent argues the Adams administration prodded war with Mexico to gain California, using Taylor’s march to the Rio Grande as leverage for Slidell. It claims intent to bully Mexico into cession, critiques tariff policy as anti American interests, cites New Orleans Bulletin on imported goods, and notes railroad resolutions supporting Whitney’s Pacific project with broad legislative support.
The Britannia arrived in Boston on the evening of the 16th carrying fourteen days later intelligence from Europe. The Caledonia sailing price for cotton shows a downward trend with fewer sales. Grain and flour prices fluctuate, Western Canal Flour at 40s, and American red wheat around 10s 6d per bushel. London market remains active with price rises and mixed corn values. Telegraph items note Irish famine relief, Bank of England policy effects, emigration surges, and unrest in Portugal and Spain. Reports on Taylor’s victories, bread scarcity, and cold spring impact agriculture. Notes on French, Italian, and American diplomatic movements and a plot against the Pope in Italy. General Taylor described as plain and practical. other notices include currency fraud concerns and amusing anecdotes.
Governor Bebb announces the Norwalk Bank is authorized as a branch of the State Bank of Ohio after meeting preliminary requisitions. Directors named include Timothy Barer J R Ossorx and Joan Gardner with Joan P Reznow and others. J P Reznor elected president and John Gardner cashier. Capital stock set at 100000, with experienced Gardiner as former Bank of Norwalk cashier.
Intelligence from the Mexican front reports a possible peace proposal to General Scott, though most accounts show Mexican factions opposing peace and preferring guerrilla warfare. American consul Black says Americans in Mexico were detained. Scott’s latest letter is dated Jalapa April 28. News from New Orleans May 10 notes peace proposals and upcoming commissioners, while reports say three American wagon trains were harassed and 21 Americans were killed en route to Jalapa.
Scarcity of breadstuffs in Europe raises prices for wheat flour and farm goods in eastern markets and boosts lake port activity. Large grain inflows to Milan last week seen with around 20 000 bushels purchased Tuesday and similar totals following. Prices paid range from 1.06 to 1.15 dollars per bushel. Much of Milan’s grain comes from Richland Marion Crawford and Seneca counties, rewarding long-haul sellers.
A Jalapa printed copy of the American Star lists Cerro Gordo casualties. American troops totaled under 5,500 against about 12,000 Mexicans, with 3,000 Mexicans captured. Arms seized include 4,000 stands and 43 artillery pieces. Killed officers numbered three, with 30 wounded. other officers 60 killed and 337 wounded. total 83 killed and 367 wounded. Mexican losses are stated as much greater.
Reports show six months ending May 15 1847 canal tolls totaling 212792 17 with an expected peak over 700000 for the year 1847. State banks paid about 18000 in tax in six months to May 3. Pardons reported in Charleston News. Irish relief meeting at Choctaw agency raised 170. A Texas wedding party poisoned at Wilkinson House. thirty expected to die, two sons of Rev. Briton among the dead. Wilkinson fled.
The Milan market reports yesterday's grain receipts surpassing any prior day with Wheat at 16,650 bushels and Corn at 1,500 bushels, totaling over 20,000 bushels. Stored grain sales push the day’s aggregate toward 25,000 bushels, valued at no less than 525,000 dollars, with about 650 teams delivering the haul, creating a three mile long convoy. The report notes Milan’s inland position and strong facilities, underscoring its status as a leading farmers market in the state.
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