Congress-The Messe. Federalists push anti Executive drive
The session opens amid sharp Federalist opposition and virulent critique of the President and the Mexican War. Davis proposes to probe orders to generals and civil government in captured Mexican territory, while land policy and compensation debates unfold in both chambers. The President’s Message sparks a public sentiment reversal.
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Congress
Garret Davis
Kentucky
House
Taylor
Wee
Kearney
Stont
Stockton
Mexico
United States
Sawyer
Senate
Sun
Brerse
Invis
Cregan
Cameron
Penn
Mexco
Phivis
Duve
Messia
Webb's Inaugural Condemned as Vulgar and Traitorous
The piece is denounced as infamous vulgarity and misrepresentation. Editors state they will not publish it due to contempt for a Tory traitor and a desire to avoid turning the paper into a vehicle for sentiment that would embarrass Bob Roost’s whiskey tip.
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Ben Roost
Unclear request on New York senator term and Lima Reporter notes
The fragment discusses which New York Senator’s term expires and hints at an election by a newly elected Legislature. It references Kalida Venture, John A. Da cap, and Distera, with mention of The Wormo’s sack and article confusion. Overall, it suggests uncertainty about succession and political control without clear outcomes.
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FCF
Lima
New York
Kalida Venture
The President's Message and Texas Mexico Debate
The New York Courier reports the President's Message with strong praise for its treatment of relations with Mexico and Texas. It argues the western boundary is the Rio Grande, cites congressional acts, and defends U S actions while noting Cuba and internal party tensions. The piece also quotes a dramatic political tract emphasizing industrial aristocracy and democratic revolt against the money power.
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New York Courier & Enquirer
Government Express
Mexico
Texas
Webster
United States
Rio Grands
Alteays
Spain
Monroe
Galveston
Ceine
Sicund
Iany Mings
Grate Dame
Santa Imag
Congress of Texas
Santa Anna
Republic of Texas
Man
Fexas
Nueces
Onneconen Steel F
Rio Gande
Corpus Chrasti
Celles
Congress
Nueees
Rio Grande
Congress of the
Rio Gran
Paredes
Mexica
Mescoz
The Questioner A Chaunt by Robert Nicoll
A poem questioning a man's true character beyond lineage wealth and birth. It urges judging by honesty purity and integrity rather than origins or upbringing, invoking the humble birthplace of Nazareth as a counterpoint to noble status.
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Robert Nicoll
A Soldier's Courage From Monterey Letter home
A Kentucky soldier Rowan Hardin writes to his father after Monterey describing night march under heavy fire. He endures cold rain, hunger, exposure, and constant cannon fire as his unit fights to hold a fort. He notes casualties, bare shelter, and gratitude for surviving with few injuries.
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Rowan Hardin
Kentucky
Monterey
Thad
Bella
Swaller
Ike Dial
Castle of Vera Cruz and San Juan de Ulloa Strategy
A British officer cites a Montreal paper plan for U S operations against Mexico. The final move targets San Juan d Ulloa and Vera Cruz to claim naval glory, while noting Tampico and Vera Cruz hold climate dangers for attackers. He doubts repairs and describes ancient fortifications as possibly inadequate against modern siege methods.
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Montreal
United States
Mexico
Vera Cruz
San Juan a'Ulloa
Tampico
Tierras Calientes
Amazugy
San Juan Diloa
Spain
Domion
America
Orka
Alex Wans
Stena Cracker Confrontation in New York Bar
In Trautsburgh a quick tempered exchange unfolds when a bar patron demands crackers and house rules spark a dispute. The clamorous scene centers on prices and customs as a landlord asserts control over what is served and the customer pushes back over fairness and business propriety.
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Trautsburgh
New York
A Story of Olden Times and the Deer Law Tale
A New York law from December to April forbids deer killing under a ten dollar penalty with half to the complainant. A Yankee shoots a deer near Albany after mistaking a Dutchman’s shovel for a loaded rifle. The Dutchman pays two dollars and keeps the deer skin. Others push for justice, and the Yankee is whipped ten lashes, half payable to the complainant, per a comic, archaic court scene.
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New York
Wancerhausenen
Hans
Jonathan
Ain
Cat Upus
Mark the Traitors in Whig Opposition to War
A partisan venting denounces the Whig Legislature of Vermont for opposing the Mexican War. Daniel Webster calls it treason and urges impeachment. critics vow to block soldier pay, likening current Whig resistance to past anti-revolutionary actions. The piece brands opposing leaders as traitors and warns against wavering in defense of the nation.
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Vermon
Mexico
Daniel Webster
Congress
Arca
Clive
Wisin
Rumor of Mexican War and Political Turmoil
An 1846 message from the army office to Washington reports Mexico in anarchy with Santa Anna regaining power. It notes 16,005 affected, starving troops at Potos, and Gen Tayjor urged to send 9,000 men. Merrese may win presidency, possibly bringing peace, while a plan for war continuation is discussed but rejected for prompt action.
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Csora
Ravoscriox
Mexico
Tvashington
Mose
Her
Santa Anne
Ard Cere
Potos
Tayjor
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Nme
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Dibot
Joba AL Distera
Ceverpur Bartiew
Gouvernor Barteys
Geonas Liveana
Palladelphia
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Capiteisis
Markham
Geez
Raz Arstocracy
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Elver
Ald
Bagas
Spod
Tiuap
Independence Square
Pholadelphia
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Chauber
Baok
Andrew Jackson
Hevel
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Ile
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Stena.ing Crackers
Mark the
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