Conspiracy and Skirmish Report Near Bagos
Reports from Santa Fe detail a February to March pursuit by Lt. Edmonson and U S volunteers against Mexicans near Bagos. Five or six Mexicans were killed, several captured, and a confession obtained. a broader conspiracy surrounding a pending attack on New Mexico is referenced. Major Edmonson's party moved toward Los Ve and clashes, including a massacre of three or more Americans and wounded. The narrative includes claims about government funds and local militia readiness, with remarks attributed to Sheriff Willis and Edmund S Linn.
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Brown St. Horine
Hia Wen
Bagos
Company of Artillery
A. Fexico
Niles
Sante Fe
Love
Easton
Arkansas
Eston
Sone
Horne
Alwine
Federal Leader on the War and Volunteering
Giddings of Ohio denounces abolitionists and questions voters about supporting rascals at the ballot box this fall. He cites low volunteer support for the Mexican War and claims of misconduct by Ohio regiments, contrasting Union praise with alleged slanders against the troops.
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Cleveland
Mexico
Ohio Eagle
Giddings
Atrain
Somerset Post
Ohio Regiment
Merin
Agua Frio
Ohio
General Scott Replies On Discharge Of Private James Thompson
Head Quarters of the Army forwards two letters from Rev Angier and Mr Van Wyck urging discharge of James Thompson of the 2d Regiment of Artillery. Scott notes reform, piety, and discipline. if Thompson is sane he may be discharged only with surgeon’s certificate, else punished for cowardice. he supports serving out service.
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Scott
Sis
Me. Angier
J. van Wyck
James Thompson
2D Regiment of Artillery
Tris
Winfield Scott
Columbia River navigation debated by Oregon Spectator
The Columbia River mouth navigation troubles are said to be exaggerated by the Oregon Spectator. Two U S warships and a Hudson Bay Co ship have wrecked there, but skilled navigators have shown easier passage. The Spectator calls for steam tow boats to boost commerce and enable timely river traffic despite winter delays and strong Caluaitla currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Reville
Oregon Spectator
Columbia River
United States
Hudson Bay Company
Spectator
The
Caluaitla
Oregon
North Carolina Election Yields Federalists and Democrats
North Carolina voters chose federalists and three democrats for Congress, a federal gain of three seats. The state had been heavily controlled by the Federal Legislature in previous years.
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North Carolina
Coose
Lea Winter
New York Cinemoo Receips Highlighted in August Tin Debate
A fragmented note recalls a lecture on federal tariff policy and revenue concerns from 1316 era commentary. The text mentions New York and a large sum over a million dollars, with speculative remarks on tariff effectiveness and ordinary government duties.
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New York Cinemoo
Tampico notes and troop movements near Tampico
From Tampico the Picayune reports the arrival of the Schooner William and Elizabeth from Tampico and the 30th ult. Lt Taneyhill, wounded in Col De Kusays expedition, may be exchanged for a Mexican artillery lieutenant. Fourteen prisoners are in Mexican hands, reducing presumed fatalities. Gen Garay's force of 3,000 continues to disrupt Tampico supplies while an expedition to Panuca under Petre and Undine moves to deter Mexican actions and protect Taylor’s dispatches. A plot within the Louisiana regiment surfaced as cartridges were tampered with and sold to Mexicans, with two men arrested. Cartridge prices were about 126 cents each. Health among troops was good, aside from sickness in the Pennsylvania regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneyhill
Rob“Bers
U.S
Petre
Pennsylvania Regiment
Oregon bound emigrants report perilous southern route
N Huber arrives from Oregon via a southern route with 18 men. Indians of the Bogue River Valley and Pawnee nation threaten the caravan. attacks occur though the party withdraws. The text notes conflicts, weather, and political replies, including Oregon Governor candidates Lovejoy and Abernethy, and emigrant wagons en route. Oregon Spectator is described.
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Oreges
N. Huber
Oregon
Willamette Valley
St. Joseph
Steadera
Ivery
Huber
Lovejoy
George Abernethy
California
Ca'fornia
Oregon Spectator
Spectator
Whig
Democrat
Oregon affairs and temperance laws discussed in 1847 context
The article reviews free trade sentiment, a local election of Alondo A. Skinner as Circuit Judge with $800 salary, and notes on temperance laws in Oregon. It describes prohibition history, a vetoed but re-passed licensing act, the use of territorial script as money, and concerns over paper value. It also mentions Oregon’s war impact and wheat exports to California for troops, with population estimates around 6000 and anticipated growth this year.
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United States
Me. H
Alondo A. Skinner
Huber
Oregon
Jast
House
Mexico
California
Orgon
Speaking Out Against Taylor by Decency Whigs
The Cleveland True Democrat denounces Taylor as a Whig candidate, arguing he never aligned with the Whig party or voted with them. It asserts not voting for either Taylor or Silas Wright, insisting on open antiwar stance and refusal to back candidates who compromise their principles.
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Cleveland True Democrat
Taylor
Silas Wright
Morgan County Whig delegates poll 63 votes for pipes price
The Morgan County Guard reports 57 delegates at the Whig convention grew animated for their preferred candidates and cast 63 votes. The Statesman notes inquiry into pipe prices.
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Morgan County Guard
Morgan County
Statesman
Representative Convention Called for August 26 in Ohio Counties
The Democracy of Allen, Mercer, and Van Wert appoint delegates for a convention at Section One, M. & Co. on Thursday, August 26 at 11 o’clock AM. Purpose to nominate a candidate to represent the counties in the next Ohio Legislature. Committe.
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Allen
Mercer
van Wert
M. &. Caoat
Ohio
Lester Bliss
Mott
Gilliland
Sale of Neal Estate by Court Order in St Johns Ohio
On October 2, 1847 at 1 PM at John Rogers house in St Johns Alien County Ohio, the real estate of Benjamin Vanitess deceased will be sold to the highest bidder. The property is Lot thirteen (13) in St Johns town. Appraised at 2300. Terms: one third cash, one third in 17 months, remainder in one year from sale with interest, payments secured by mortgage on the premises. Sylvester Vantrss executor, August 24, 1817.
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John [Rogers
St. Johns
Alien County
Ohio
Benjamin Vanitess
St John’s
Mid Town
Eale
Isle
Sylvester Vantress
Benjamin Vantréss
Lima Coverlet and Carpet Factory Stile in Operation
An 1837 notice from Joun Meily announces ongoing carpet weaving at his shop on Main Street north of the Public Wool. It details materials and yardage for coverlet and carpet production, including yarn, warp cuts, filling cotton, and dyeing options, inviting exchange for carpet weaving work.
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Lima
Allen
Lens
Main Street
Squere
JOUN
MEILY
Durbin's Compound Extract Pills Offer Immediate Cure for Fever
An 1847 advertisement claims Dr W W Durbin's Compound Extract Pills can cure ague and fever with a vegetable-based formula. It details dosing, tea or coffee guidance, and refunds if the remedy fails, listing Kepton Ohio as the sale location and Dr A McClute as Lima's local agent.
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W. W. Durbin
Petition Notice for County Road Location in Allen County Ohio
Public notice states that within thirty days or later the Commissioners will hear a petition from Allen county Ohio seeking the location and establishment of a county road. The route starts in section 23 township Pulseginumn ty and runs toward Pryburg Port Jefferson, passing near Juba Lengs and Juba Millinger, then southeast past Juba Hinekee’s land to the Allen Shelby line near the Shelby county intersection. Dated August 3, 1847 by John Hinskee.
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Allen County
Ohio
Pusheincumn
Pryburg
Port Jefferson
Joba Lengs
Juba Milling
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