Oregon Treachery Allegations Hit Polk In Debates
The piece asserts Polk betrayed his principles over Oregon and Texas policy. It cites his Cincinnati letter, his 1845 inaugural remarks, and McLane's 1846 instructions as proof of duplicity. Editorials from Cincinnati Atlas, Ohio Statesman, and Buffalo Advertiser condemn his diplomacy and courage.
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Polk
Cincinnati
Columbia Tenn
Texas
United States
Oregon Territory
James K. Polk
Baltimore
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Mr. Polk
Columbia
Great Britain
Pakenham
Juouis Mchane
England
New York Chamber of Commerce
Columbia River
Congress
McLane
Mr. McLane
Mailers
Senate
Mexico
Jackson
Santa Ana
John Tyler
James Knox Polk
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Monterey Taken In Decisive Mexican Defense
Reports from New York dated Oct 12 recount the siege before Monterey from Sept 21 to 23, 1846. General Taylor with about 6,000 Americans stormed forts including the Bishop's palace while 11,000 Mexican troops defended. After days of heavy fighting and capitulation terms offered by Ampudia, the Mexican army agreed to evacuate within seven days with an eight week armistice to follow.
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Monterey
Taylor
Worth
Bishop’s Palace
Ampudia
Eutrop
Col. Watson
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Barbour
McCall
Morris
Field
Irwin
Haslitt
Haskins
Woods
Regular Army
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Terren
Sear
Graham
Bainbridge
LaMar
Wainwright
Potter
Rossett
Gen
Butler
Volunteers
Gellispie
Texan Rangers
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Wond
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San Juan
Bishop's Palace
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Eitadel
61St
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Mansfield
Linney
Tennessee
Ohio
Mississippi
4Th
Sth
Ridgely
Winton
Stere
Quitman
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Col. Wood
Bragg
3D Infantry
Fiena
Cemelry
Grant
Rinconda
Linares
San Fernado
Geo. Ampodia
Kituep —Mecheavall
Bih
Barslem
Tennessee Regt
Putnam
Doj
Wournen
Dilworth
Abercrombie
Mitchell
Ohio Volunteers
J McClang
Mississippi Regi
Alexander
Tennessee Volunteers
Allen
Scudder
Nexon
Dawler
Thomas
Texan
Armstrong
Ohio Teg
Gillespie
The
State Journal
Curtis
3D Regiment
Matamoras
Camargo
Camp Washington
Whig Victory In Huron County Election Shocks The Locos
Returns from townships show Whigs in Old Huron victorious with a majority of 443 including Ruggies township. The paper notes declines in Wing and Locos votes since 1844, claims Abolitionists rose, and pins the result on opposition claims about the Bank and Tax laws and Whig Legislature.
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Old Huron
Bebb
Ruggies
Bartley
Clay
Huron County
Lecofaco
Whig Gains Reported Across States and Districts
The dispatch details Whig majorities in Maryland and Pennsylvania, noting gains in the Maryland Senate and House, plus local wins in Lancaster and Beaver counties. It cites limited losses for Locos in Wayne and Stark, and forecasts a Whig majority on joint ballot. In Philadelphia, Swift Ware trailed Vaux Native, with canal commissioner Power winning. Erie and Beaver counties show Whig strength, while Maine’s House tilts to the Whigs 54 to 51. A break at Eagle Harbor delays canal repairs, and Buffalo markets sour on navigation disruption.
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Pennsylvania
Beaver County
Allegheny
Erie County
Crawford
Polk
Mercer Country
Philadelphia
Swift
Ware
Vaux
Loco
Brown
Tucker
Levin
J. R Ingersoll
Congress
Dickey
Beaver
Stewart
Fayene
Irvin
Buller
Thompson
Ene
Clere
Herald
Erie County Whigs triumph in late contest and county ticket
In Erie County the Whigs win by about 115 votes with their county ticket elected. McTaylor's majority stands at 126 as Locos fail to defeat the Whig Prosecuting Attorney candidate. The Magnetic Telegraph project aims to extend from Buffalo to Detroit with stock subscriptions sought and a $170,000 capital. $25,000 needed upfront. The Luke Eric Telegraph Company, formed with leaders from New York and Ohio, plans a magnetic line using Morse patents and iron cord, to be completed within a year. H. B. Ely of Rochester, secretary, will visit on the 16th to collect subscriptions reaching Cleveland area citizens.
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Marylane
Baltimore
Keyser
House of Delegates
John P. Kennedy
A. D. Patterson
Locos
Messrs
Baughnitt
Ware
Cox
Clee
Senate of Maryland
House
Erie County
Bebb
Mc Taylor
Cleveland Herald
Buffalo
Detroit
H. B. Ely
Luke Eric
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Morse
Cleveland
H. B. Esq., Esq
Rochester
Norwalk Whigs Strength Surges in Banner Township Vote
The Whigs of Norwalk claim Banner Township victory with Tod winning by 1410 to gain 66 over Bebb at the late election. Bronson Greenfield Ridgefield Fitchville and Peru show Whig gains, but none reach Norwalk. supporters demand their Banner.
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Banner
Norwalk
Tod
Bebb
Bronson
Greenfield
Ridgefield
Fitchville
Peru
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