Monterey dispatch reports Mexican strength and American gains
The letter from Monterey, Sept 29, 1846, cites Santa Anna amassing over 20,000 with Ampudia, Taylor's 5,000 troops at Monterey, and 25 captured artillery pieces. It notes evacuation of Monterey, troops marching in, civilian relief, and casualties around 300 killed or wounded for Mexicans and about 560 American casualties.
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Monterey
Salinas
Salutto
Santa Anna
Ampudia
Rinconda
Paylor
C. Moxiency
Mexico
Taylor
Worth
Ufe
Scott
5Th Infantry
Hhs
Lieut
Deas
Hanson
Robinson
McLaws
Peyton
Palace Hil
Miles
Gen. Worth
Galveston
Sackett
Capt. Nicholls
Louisiana
B. F. Owen
Baltimore
Washington
Matamoras
Sea
Ue Brazos
Sivamer Whiteville
I. Smith
Governor Ford Prepares troops to quell Mormon outrages
Springfield Register reports Gov. Ford’s proclamation calls 111 volunteers from this city to advance on Nauvoo. Col. Robert Allen leads, with John Connelly and R. W. Diller as lieutenants. Two brass six pounders accompany the expedition as Illinois seeks to restore law and order.
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Foun
Nauvoo
Ford
Illinois
Springfeld Register
Robert Allen
John Connelly
R. W. Diller
Cin
Internal Transaction and a Fatal Sailor’s Death
A partisan critique exposes a court martial execution at sea after a sailor killed an officer. The piece denounces wartime actions, questions Commodore Connor’s leadership, and condemns barbarous methods as the army wages war. Also notes a two-headed calf exhibit and a Newfoundland dog story with humorous street observations.
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Saota Ana
Misshipman
Taylor
Connor
Blockade and Occupation Report From California 1846
A letter from Sept 12 1846 describes Commodore Stockton declaring a Pacific coast blockade from San Diego southward and California towns Monterey San Francisco and San Jose taken under U S control. It notes proclamations and the arrival of Cyane Levent Portsmouth and Warren, with deputies and troops enforcing order while neutral ships may be claimed.
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Pacific
Teric
Mexico
Stockton
California
San Blas
Mezatlan
Warren
Guayama
Acapulco
Upper California
Lower California
Republic
R. Stockton
United States Naval Forces
Pacific Ocean
Territory
Congress
United States of North America
San Diego
A. Dane
Cuidal de Los Angeles
Brstocton
United States
Territory of
Union
States
toAyora
Mazatlan
U.S
Rio Grande
Taylor
Gulf
Suh
Savannah
Monterey
Portsmouth
San Francisco
Mervine
Don José Castro
Wm. Mervine
IT. N. Page
Sleat
Lalifornia
U. S
Com. Stoat
Castro
Pio Pico
Santa Barbara
Montgomery
Bay of San Francisco
Sloat
Pueblo of
San José
Purser
D. Fauntleroy
Louis McLane
Fauntleroy
St. Johns
Fremont
Pueblo
San Jose
Geo. F. Seymour
Collingwood
Sandwich Islands
U. States
Panama
Levant
Alta California
Cyane
St. Diego
Tremont
Passport question sparks Senate inquiry on Santa Rosa aid
The piece discusses who allowed Gen Santa Rosa to pass a blockading squadron and take command against the United States. It notes the high political stakes, references Santa Anna’s letter and alleged promises tied to two million dollars, and cites opinions from U S Gazettes and New Orleans papers.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Santa Anha
Santa Anna
Low
Army
Navy
United States
Polk
Sant Anna
John Davis
Sasa Asso
Havana
President Polk
Whig Gains Across New York and Michigan Elections
The Empire State shows Whig gains over Polk with Joan Yours defeating Siles Wright by about 10 000 votes and a likely Whig majority in the next House. Buffalo reports include district tallies and note a 22 311 Whig lead as results flow in. New Jersey and Michigan show mixed outcomes with Whig wins in several districts and Locos prevailing in others.
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New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Joan Yours
Siles Wright
Locos
Wright
Fillmore
Congress
House of Representatives
Buffalo Commercial
Young. Wright
Chantanque
Cattaraugus
Niagara
Genesee
Wyoming
Orleans
Monroe
Livingston
Ontario
Wayne
Seneca
Cayuga
Yates
Onondaga
Madison
Chenango
Oneida
Herbinger
Montgomery
Otsego
Albany
Rensselaer
Columbia
Washington
Westchester
Orange
Rockland
Suffolk
Kings
Queens
Richmond
Young
Wright Gater
Buffalo Papers
Pilot
Loco
Wall-Ai
Express
N. S
P. M
New York City
Kings County
Detroit Democratic Headquarters Congress and Legislature Results
The Detroit Democratic Head Quarters reports election gains across districts. McClelland in the first district is a Democratic winner by a clear margin, Bradley in the second district likely elected, and Bingham in the third district a Democrat by about 150 percent. Legislature remains safe for Democrats, though with a reduced vote.
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Detroit
Congress
McClelland
Bradley
Bingham
Cleveland Herald
Common Schools in Huron County Report Request
County Auditor Daniel A. Baker calls township and district clerks to return full details on the condition of common schools. Required items include school houses, teachers, months taught, daily attendance by sex, branches taught, untrained attendees, probable district population, and delays in reporting with a due date of the 15th instant.
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Huron Co
Secretary of State
Daniel A. Baker
Ohio State Journal valedictory and Whig guidance echoed
The Ohio State Journal notes Mr. T esplanade’s valedictory and praises his Whig service. The piece urges Whig unity and wisdom to guide the state, praising past Whig victories and urging future fidelity to Union principles. Plus brief notices from Hartford convention, a five million loan proposal, and other 1846 political items.
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Ohio State Journal
I'xespate
Ohio
Union
Cleveland Mer
Olio
C. J. McCurdy
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Wmésican
Wool
San Appard
Chihuahua
Old Ground
Smith
Gen. Butler
Gen. Butler Is Recovering, While Cols. McClung
Mitchell
G. W. EK
Superior Lane
Cleva Land
The
New York Globe
Globe-man
Louwcille Jour
Woot
Camp Crockett
San Antonio
Missas
Emons
Fro Grande
Presidio
Tucsdey
U.S. Dragoons
Hutney
Ilinois
Arkansas
Louis
Fnally
Fie
Pitts
Chronicle
Mr. Polk
Mr. Walker
New Era
Empire State
Newark
Kunk
New Jersey
Senate
Nicol
Rockaway
Leer
Norwalk
Justus Whieler
Wakeman
Monmouth
Sewell
Gregory
Hudson Co
Tassaic
Essey
Bergen
Cassady
Passaic Co
Essex
Hudson
Middlesex
Sommerset
Morne
Michigan
McClelland Loco
Wayne County
Calhoun County
Gordon
Whis
Kalamazo
Lozo
Jackson
MacGlelland
Maine
Vermont
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Missouri
Common Schools
Walker
Wis
R. D. Owen
Brazil
Leary A. Wise
Isaac F. Redfield
Milo L. Bennett
Daniel Kellogs
Hiland Hall
Charles Davis
Rhode Island
Joan H. Crarst
J. F. Simmons
Senate of the
U States
O. 3
Journal
Tre Finst
Bebb
McArthur
Loeos
Vance
Shannon
Bartley
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