Congress presses for full inquiry into Polk war policies
The document argues for a Committee of Investigation to probe the Mexican War decision making. It questions the costs, how funds were spent, and Fernandez Santa Ana passages, urging Congress to reveal why Capt. Slidell McKenzie was sent to Havana and who authorized passes through the blockade. It warns the country to demand accountability or risk continued censure of President Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Selett
Mexico
Santa Ana
Polk
Slidell McKenzie
Havana
Almonte
Vera Cruz
Republic
Army of
Rivera
Taylor
Butler
Monterey
Camargo
Matamoras
Arrival Of The Britannia In Boston Simmering Bread Crisis
The Albany Journal reports the Britannia reached Boston on Nov 7 after an 18½ day crossing. Bread prices rise as markets stay buoyant. Britain’s vessel remains ashore with efforts ongoing to refloat her. European news cites free trade debates and cotton market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Britain
Thompson & Co
Hyde
Wilmer & Smith
Britannia
Boston
Great Britain
Infanta
Spain
France
Foox Witwin & Laury
Continent
U. States
Canada
Caledonia
Liverrock
Cembera
United States
Jounal Des Debats
America
Constantinople
Paris
Faubourg St. Antione
Faubourg
China
India
The
Epoque
England
California
Monterey News and Armistice Reflections From the Gulf
Reports from Monterey recount Taylor's forces pressing near the city as divisions converge toward San Louis Potosi. Army casualties reach 571 with Mexican losses around 1,200. Texans and Mississippians suffer heavy so-called career days with many killed or wounded. Local exchanges note improving morale in Monterey and ongoing armistice discussions, while new proclamations from Ampudia urge Mexican support against invading forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmetto
New Orleans
Galveston
Conrad
Lieut
Nichols
U.S. A
Doffendorf
Price
Smith and Smeeds
Mississippi Volunteers
Read
Texan Rangers
Tropic
Monterey
Taylor
Mexico
Rio Grande
Ampudia
Salallo
San Louis Potosi
Santa Anna
Georgia
Matamoras
United States
Texan Rangera
McClung
Lim
Camargo
Babie Peyton
Gen
Marshall
Musson
Cheeses
Texas Volunteers
Bailie Peyton
A. 5. Johnson
Kendall
The
Picayune
McKim
Col. Fisher
Mier
Frank S. Early
Washington Texas Volunteers
Proclamation Attacks Monterey Defeat and Kearney’s Rule
The excerpt rails against Polk era claims on Monterey and notes ammunition was found after capitulation. It mocks Santa Fe occupation, declares New Mexico part of the United States, and commands Mexicans to adopt American dress and customs while denouncing Armijo and threats against supporters. Brigadier General S. W. Kearney proclaims himself governor and orders loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Keurmey
Mexic
New Orleans
Polk
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Union
Stars and Stripes
United States
S. W. Kearney
Armijo
Rio Grande
Brgadier
Santa Fe News and Military Movements Report
Late dispatches from Santa Fe detail Gen. Kearney's march toward California with about 400 mounted men, and Col. Ruff arriving at Fort Leavenworth. The Copper Mine route via Socorro and the Gila is discussed as arduous. Occupation changes in New Mexico are announced, including Gov Bent and other officers, amid water shortages and scarce provisions for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Ruff
Missouri Volunteers
Fort Leavenworth
Kearney
California
St. Louis Republican
Rio Grande
Socoro
Spanis
Gila
Heela
Gulf of California
Monterey
Pacific
U.states
New Mexico
Caates Bent
Don Apuciano
Marahal—Ricrard Dantam
U.S
Francis P. Bram
Cnantes Prummen
Eveene
Tensdorfer
Joan Houcaton
Antonio Jose Ort Ro
Chihuahua
General Wool
Bent
Connolly & Glasgow
Owens & Aull, Doane, & Co
Hofftains & Magoffins
San Antonio
Massachusetts Whigs sweep state in 1846 election
The Huron Reflector reports a decisive Whig victory across Massachusetts. Hale wins in the 9th district, Engrys gains the governorship with 53,243 votes to Davis 32,663, Whig majorities push the Senate and House to Whig control, and Winthrop loses Boston to Hale 2,653. Locofocoism collapses, Amelioration of Abolitionism noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bay
Locofoco
Buffalo Express
Congress
Massachusetts
Lord Rosse
Hale
Locofocoism
Engrys
Davis
House
Liberty
King
Wing
Palfrey
R. C. Winthrop
Boston
Winthrop
Briggs
Whig
Loco
New York County Returns Point to Whig Victory in State Race
Across all counties the Tribune reports strong majorities for Young and Wright with total statewide totals near 25 692 for Youngs and 11 374 for another candidate. Locofoco lieutenant governor appears likely to win by about two thousand votes. Whigs projected to hold a legislature majority and secure a Whig U S Senator replacing John A Dix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Wright
Albany
Claton
Allegany
Chemung
Broome
Frankin
Cattaragus
Kerkimer
Columbia
Jefferson
Cayuga
Kings
Chenango
New York
Chantaugue
Orange
Cortland
Otsego
Dutchess
Oswego
Delaware
Putnara
Ene
Queens
Essex
Richmond
Fulton & Hamilton
Rockland
Genesee
Steuben
Greene
Suffolk
Lewis
Seneca
Livingston
St. Lawrence
Montgomery
Tioga
Monroe
Warren
Madison
Yates
Niagara
Ontario
Oneide
Onondaga
Young's Majority
Orleans
Sullivan
Saratoga
Schenectady
Schoharie
Tompkins
United States
John A. Dix
New Castle
Kent
Thorp
Loro
Towa
Iowa
St. Lows
Locofoce
Lee County
Dodge Party
Michigan
Tous
The
Ath
Locofoco
Congress
Shinplasters warn public against illegal paper currency
The Elyria Courier notes a Newark broker selling counterfeit notes and a Milan dealer, J. P. Gay, issuing receipts for wheat as counterfeit currency. It warns of Ohio law penalties up to a $1000 fine and $20 for passing such papers and urges the Erie County prosecutor to indict those involved. The item references a new paper from Elyria titled by A. A. Briss and A. Burrevy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Newark
Ohio Canal
J. P. Gay
Milan
Ohio
Gay
Erie County
Elyria
Lorain County
A. A. Briss
A. Burrevy
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Washington Union
War Department
Secretary of War
Baltimore Patriot
Worth
Monte- Ter
Bet‘finle
Albany Journal of
Russia
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pennsylvania
Huron Reflector
Old Massachusetts
Briges
Will
Pepers
Politica
Woodruff
Norwich
Owen Francis
Sandusky City
Baling
San
Maine
Florida
New Jersey
Udu, Rho, Norta Ce Massachus
Penfield
Wellington
Isaac Vandersen
Litchfield
Medina Co
Vandeusen
Ma. Weesten
Webster
Philadelpha
North
Ge Lm Lawasrance
John Barton
James Durbin
Wabash and Ene
Richland County
Swigari
C. M. Cray
Clay
N. Y
Locofece
Portscille Pa
Jour
Bae EE Ieee
Barnstable
Nantucket
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