Last Night's MMI From July 19 1847 Letter Admits Hard Travel
Letter from Wil's Gate dated July 19 1847 describes a rough journey with sickness and delays. The writer recounts a clash on a Mormon ferry, use of canoes, and a near burial, with cattle poisoned by water and Indpendence Rock encountered. Mentions Captain Bragg and antiwar Whigs, with further notes on travel hardships and local scenes.
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Wil's Gate
Sire
Tevening
Lima
Ted
Fragmentary Telegraph Snippet from 1847 Ohio Sc News
Patchy Telegraph excerpts mention military officers and a Gulf Squadron. Notes reference Baltimore gatherings, Henry City, Wheeling Railroad, and delays in mail. Mentions New Orleans and Pittsburgh dated August 6 1847 with vague civic and military undertones.
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Gulf Squadron
Baltimore
Henry City
Catastrophic Shipwreck Amid Fog Claims 206 Drowned
Fragmentary report notes barque Iduna with 206 aboard sinking in fog after collision with Shenunga on the 6th. Claims 172 saved, radioed via New York. Source cites Washington Union summary on immigrant totals for 1917 through July, with European arrivals totaling 152,115 and various port figures. Mention of bounty script debates and a proposed $2,000,000 gold allotment.
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New York
Washington Union
Europe
Sardinis
Openly Boastive of Their Shame in Cal. Volunteers Aid
A dispatch from Ohio criticizes Gov. Bebb and the state’s commander in chief for funding the transport of Col. Irvin’s Regiment to Cinelo to be mustered into U S service. The piece mirrors Mexican style propaganda and attacks the governor as fiscally negligent to cover expenses incurred by the army.
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Col. Irvin
Ohio
U. S
Mexico
War Department
Cincinnati
United States Service
Santa Ania
Previeapense
Alers
Bunker's Hill
New World
Bailey
Clay
Ohio Statesman
Taylor Letters and War Tax Critique Stir Ohio Politically
Ohio newspaper critiques governor Bailey and war tax policy, citing volunteers left to fend for themselves after muster. It questions tax support claims, notes Gen Taylor letters on the presidency, and argues he remains above party lines despite political pressure.
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Xen
Chillicothe Gazette
Onti
Taylor
Tetley
Gen. Taylor
Leters
John Tyler
Mexican Peace Prospects and Santa Anna's Stance
Dispatches from Havana report Mexican officials urging Congress to decide whether to accept U.S. peace overtures. The Mexican government claims readiness for war and vows to defend the capital, while editors debate removal of the seat of government and the impact of Santa Anna on future peace or victory. Reports also note Army movements toward San Luis Potosi and strategic harrassing near Vera Cruz to disrupt American supply lines.
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Havana
Nvvy -Picayune
Mexico
Mary Kingsland
Congress
Santa Anna
United Sines
Buchanan
Unites States
NO. Bulletin
Jalapa
Diaro Dei Gebierno
Government
Capitol
Thas Journal
United States
Crisi
Leui
Veras Cruz
Vera Cong
NO. Delta
Monterey
Talore
San Luis Potosi
A Severe Rebuke From Mr Clay in Philadelphia
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Mr Clay addressed a cheering Philadelphia crowd from his lodgings balcony. He urged Americans to give government all aid to secure peace between the United States and Mexico, rebuking federal opponents who denounced the war and fostered partisan aims that aid the enemy.
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Mexico
Clay
Democratc
Tennessee Election Result Confusing Summary
An unclear report from Tennessee outlines a federal result with references to a Federal Geverese and a Federal Lagimure, noting six domecrete and give Federeliats elect ve Conpren, suggesting an electoral outcome and names that are difficult to decipher.
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Tennessee
Federeliats
Whig Clerks and Democratic Power Clash in Recounts
A partisan critique labels Whig candidates for Clerk of the House as power seekers and warns that Democrats face a harsh response if their head is targeted. The piece cites Nathan Sergent and Alexander Ramecy as examples and argues Federalists oppose proscription while demanding discipline from Democrats.
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Novse OF Representatives
House of Representatives
Major French
Canton fortresses and US response to cannon imports
The Canton bombardment period drew criticism of US actions as the American minister Mr. Everett defended that cannons were bought through commercial means with no government involvement. He argued England often supplied munitions to insurgents, and the United States had supplied Chinese defenses for their empire’s honor and independence, a stance supported by historical examples.
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Canton
Everett
United States
England
Whig Unity Question Amid Empire State Debates
The Columbia Republican criticizes disunity within the Whig ranks as the state convention calls, urging moderation and warning against moral hypocrisy. It contrasts temperate figures with outspoken critics, noting tensions over morals and religion in the presidential stance. The piece cites Louisville Democrat views on virtue, bigotry, and political opportunism.
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Empire State
Columbia Republican
Robert Dals Owen
Weehington City
Congress
Louisville Democrat
Masthead allegiance and Whig press jibes in 19th century reply
A Massillon Telegraph critique mocks the Whig push for “loaves and fishes” and cites Cincinnati Enquirer sparring over a three million appropriation. The piece notes allegations against the President about buying Mexican figures like Almonte and Ampudia, calling the charge outrageous and quickly withdrawn, urging plausibility in Whig productions.
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Almonte
Arista
Ampudia
Plain Talk Between Whigs and Editors in Union County
A heated exchange features Charles W. Jay condemning the New Jersey State Gazette for false claims about volunteers, calling for removal of Gen Taylor from masthead. The piece rails at Whigs and discusses political allegiances, tax policy, and the recent French government actions regarding Prince Jerome Bonaparte.
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Charles W. Jay
New Jersey Battalion of Volunteers
Mev
jJeesey State Gasette
Wood
Qae
Torydue
Taylor
Unios
Senate
New Jersey State Ga
Whigs
Union and
Champaign
Jesse C. Philips
Refreshed warfare between Whig papers Over slurs and spoofs
A lively quarrel between the New Courier and the Tribune, both Whig papers, features barbed jabs over party unity and Greeley’s politics. Updates note Col Brough’s unit bathing in the Rio Grande and Lt Col Werner’s fall, plus Prentice’s triumphal mood at Louisville Journal over Robert Dale Owen’s defeat.
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New Courier
Trisbune
Col. Webb
Courier
Nomen
Tribune
Greeley
OF Prentice
Louisville Journal
Robert Dale Owen
Sia
George Prenticene
Cold Shoulder Sparks Whig Tilt After Mexico Return
Col Curtis laments coldness from Whig friends since returning from Mexico. The heroic Dolphan criticizes the same treatment, urging action against the Tories.
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Col. Curtis
Mensfield
Mexico
Dolphan
Distinct Difference in Public Thongs Across Cities
Fragmentary OCR from Whig era paper notes public issues with the United States Bank and treasury arguments, referencing Chicago receivership, St. Louis funds, and a Tennessee congressman’s portrait. It hints at political vitriol, financial loss claims, and partisan rhetoric without coherent narrative.
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Chicago
Iacely
St. Louis
Treasury
United States Bank
Kolide Venture
Prices Current for Oceancran Weert and Jacoss
Market notice records current prices for Oceancran Weert and Jacoss goods. Traders list prevailing rates, with brief mentions of available stock and regional demand factors impacting pricing.
Notice of petition to vacate town lots in Allen County
Notice is given that John B. Logan William Harred Jane Schovlet Aces Bry ant George Hindding Giloertie and Hamilton Morthal filed a petition in the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Allen County Ohio on July 1847 to vacate the whals of New Marr Ret town and that the petition will be presented at the next term to apply to waive certain rights.
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John B. Logan
Wiliam Harred
Jaane Schovlet
Aces Bryant
George Hindding
Giloertie
Hamilton Morthal
O&ce
Allen
Ohio
New Marr
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Tyler
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Prince Jerome Honapace
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Werner
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Tennesse
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